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A  SUPPLEMENT  TO  THE   PRESENT  VOLUME 

PRESENTING  TITLES  CHOSEN  FROM  THE  LITERATURE  OF  AMERICAN 
HISTORY,  PUBLISHED  IN   1900  AND  1901 

EDITED  WITH  NOTES  SELECTED  BY 

PHILIP  P.  WELLS 

LIBRARIAN   OF   THE    VALE    LAW   SCHOOL,    NEW    HAVEN,    CONN. 

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THE  LITERATURE  OF  AMERICAN 

HISTORY 

A   Bibliographical   Guide 

In  which  the  scope,  character^and  comparative  worth  of  books 

in  selected  lists  are  set  forth  in  brief  notes 

by  critics  of  authority 

CONTRIBUTORS 

Professors  Charles  M.  Andrews,  Edward  G.  Bourne,  Ralph  C.  H.  Catterall,  Edward  Channing, 

Charles  W.  Colby,  William  M.  Davis,  Davis  R.  Dewey,  John  R.  Ficklen,  George  P. 

Garrison,  B.  A.  Hinsdale,  Samuel  Macauley  Jackson,  William  MacDonald, 

Andrew  C.  McLaughlin,  Anson  Daniel  Morse,  Herbert  L.  Osgood, 

B.  J.  Ramage,  Edwin  E.  Sparks,  George  M.  Wrong 

General  Jacob  D.  Cox,  Lieutenant-Colonel  Ernest  Cruikshank,  Colonel  Saimuel 

Adams  Drake,  Rev.  H.  W.  Hulbert,  Miss  Grace  King, 

Rev.  George  A.  Thayer 

Messrs.  James  Bain,  Jr.,  Clarence  S.  Brigham,  Varnum  Lansing  Collins,  Paul  Leicester  Ford, 

William  E.  Foster,  Frederick  W.  Hodge,  James  K.  Hosmer,  William  McLennan,  Merton 

L.  Miller,  Ernest  Cushing  Richardson,  Frank  H.  Severance,  Frederick  J.  Shep- 

ard,  Charles  Howard  Shinn,  Reuben  Gold  Thwaites,  Stephen  B. 

Weeks,  George  Parker  Winship 


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INTRODUCTORY 


Only  those  who  have  to  do  with  the  work  of  public  libraries  know  how  much  there  is  of 

the  desire  for  substantial  knowledge  among  people  who  can  satisfy  it  nowhere  if  not  at  those 
libraries,  and  how  much  such  readers  are  misled  towards  books  which  are  obsolete,  or  shoddy- 
made,  or  otherwise  unprofitable,  missing  the  ones  that  would  instruct  them  most  and  inspire 
them  best.  All  that  librarians  can  do  to  light  the  way  of  the  seeker  to  the  worthiest  literature 
is  generally  being  done,  with  anxious  and  inventive  zeal;  but  the  utmost  they  are  able  to 
accomplish  in  their  catalogues,  without  help  from  special  students  in  a  thousand  different 
^j  regions  of  knowledge,  answers  to  the  need  of  common  students  scarcely  more  than  a  railway 
;  map  for  travelers  as  compared  with  a  Baedeker  guide.  The  case  is  one  that  calls  for  informa- 
tion to  be  given  with  particularity  and  discrimination,  by  critics  of  recognized  acumen  and 
character,  whose  judgments  are  set  forth  with  no  claim  to  finality,  but  stand  open  to  revision 
as  error  is  detected  or  new  truth  disclosed. 

An  early  perception  of  this  need  led  the  Society  for  Political  Education,  in  New  York,  to 

publish  in  1880  a  list  of  books  in  political  science  recommended  by  Professor  William  G. 

Sumner,  Mr.  David  A.  Wells,  and  other  special  students  in  that  department  of  knowledge. 

In  1891  this  little  bibliography  was  amplified,  under  the  editorship  of  Messrs.  E.  R.  Bowker 

and  George  lies,  who  were  assisted  in  the  selection  and  annotation  of  titles  by  many  well-known 

publicists  and  economists,  including  James  Bryce,  David  A.  Wells,  Andrew  Dickson  White, 

Horace  White,  Professors  Felix  Adler,  Davis  R.  Dewey,  E.  R.  A.  Seligman,  Richmond  Mayo 

Smith,  and  others.     The  work  thus  enlarged  was  published  by  the  same  society  i««  "The 

Reader's  Guide  in  Economic,  Social,  and  Political  Science,"  and  proved  to  he  a  valuable  and 

welcome  aid. 

With  his  understanding  of  the  need  of  such  "guides"  much  deepened  bv  the  experience 

"^      obtained  in  this  work,  Mr.  lies  brought  the  subject  into  discussion  at  a  meeting  of  the  American 

^      Library  Association  in  1892,  by  reading  a  paper  on  "  The  Evaluation  of  Literature,"  in  which 

^     he  urged  the  Association  to  undertake  the  organization  and  execution  of  some  plan  "which 

shall  give  an  inquirer  in  any  specialty  of  literature,  at  every  public  library,  at  all  times,  the 

^    services  of  the  best  informed  and  fairest  adviser  to  be  had  in  the  Union."     "A  merchant  or 

^         banker,"  said  Mr.  lies,  "when  he  has  taken  an  inventory  of  his  assets,  is  not  content  with  a 

mere  enumeration  of  them ;  he  deems  a  bare  list  as  of  no  worth  whatever  until  each  item 

has  been  carefully  valued.     So,  I  take  it,  the  trustees  of  literature  will  enter  upon  a  doubled 

usefulness  when  they  can  set  before  the  public  not  catalogues  merely,  but  also  a  judicious 

discrimination  of  the  more  from  the  less  valuable  stores  in  their  keeping." 

The  suggestions  of  Mr.  lies  were  discussed  with  warm  interest,  iir:d  were  referred  to  a  special 
committee  for  more  careful  consideration;  but  the  Association  bad  many  things  to  do  -with. 
slender  means,  and  it  hesitated  to  enter  on  a  project  of  labor  and  expense  which  showed  no 
bounds.  Then  Mr.  lies  began  to  give  practical  effect  to  the  proposition  he  had  advanced. 
Produced  at  his  expense,  and  mostly  by  his  own  exertions,  the  American  Library  Association 
published  in  1895-an  exceedingly  useful  "List  of  Books  for  Girls  and  Women  and  their  Clubs, 
with  descriptive  and  critical  notes  and  a  list  of  periodicals,  and  hints  for  girls'  and  women's 
clubs;  edited  by  Augusta  H.  Leypoldt  and  George  lies.'"  This  was  followed  in  1897  by  an 
"  Annotated  Bibliography  of  Fine  Art,"  in  which  a  list  of  works  on  painting,  sculpture,  archi- 
tecture, and  arts  of  decoration  and  illustration,  was  selected  and  'Critically  annotated  by  Mr. 


INTRODUCTORY 

Russell  Sturgis,  and  a  list  of  works  on  music  by  Mr.  Henry  E.  Kreht'^i^^-^^  Both  of  those  gentle- 
men had  been  contributors  to  the  "  List  of  Books  for  Girls  and  "VVom'^^"";  ^^  ^^^  Bibliographv 
of  Fine  Art  they  expanded  their  two  depurtmeuts  to  a  range  which  r  '^-'luded^ib^^-^  ^  thousand 
volumes.  The  work  was  edited  by  Mr.  lies,  and  published  under  ^  Vy  "ua'spices  and  for  the 
benefit  of  the  Library  Association,  without  cost  to  that  body  for  the  mauuscripts. 

Again  addressing  the  Association,  in  September,  1896,  on  what  he  described  as  "The  Appraisal 
of  Literature,"  Mr.  Bes  placed  the  subject  in  a  very  impressive  light.  "  One  small  class  in  the 
community,"  he  said,  "has  the  good  fortune  always  to  have  the  best  reasons  in  reading  and 
studying  its  books.  The  young  men  and  women  in  our  colleges  and  universities  enjoy  mani- 
fold advantages  of  training,  discipline,  and  culture ;  among  all  these  benefits  one  of  the  chief 
is  their  economy  of  time  and  attention  through  reading  and  studying  only  the  best  books. 
Thanks  to  the  guidance  of  trustworthy  judges,  they  can  shun  the  output  of  the  mere  mechanic 
of  the  pen ;  one  first-hand  work  of  authority  judiciously  supplements  another;  the  defects  and 
errors  chargeable  even  to  the  greatest  writers  are  pointed  out,  and,  where  a  subject  is  brought 
down  to  date  in  periodicals,  the  best  of  these  are  indicated.  Popular  education  will  receive  an 
immense  impulse  when  guidance  of  this  kind  is  rendered  the  plain  people,  not  only  by  the 
university  professor,  but  by  everybody  else  able  and  willing  to  give  it." 

Publication  of  the  "Annotated  Bibliography  of  Fine  Art"  was  soon  followed  by  proposals 
from  Mr.  lies  to  the  American  Library  Association  which  contemplated  the  undertaking  of  an 
"  appraisal  of  literature"  in  the  great  and  important  field  of  American  history,  and  provision 
was  made  by  that  gentleman,  not  only  for  the  first  execution  of  the  work,  but  for  continuing 
it  in  current  notes  of  description  and  criticism  on  future  historical  writings  as  they  appear,  by 
a  gift  of  ten  thousand  dollars.  The  work  was  begun  in  the  spring  of  1898;  its  completion  has 
been  delayed  by  various  circumstances  which  could  not  well  be  controlled.  My  connection 
with  it  was  consequent  on  the  interest  I  have  felt  in  the  views  of  Mr.  lies,  and  my  wish  to  see 
his  plans  carried  out  in  so  important  a  field  as  that  of  American  history.  I  have  not  been  a 
special  btudent  in  that  field,  and  therefore  I  lacked  qualifications  which  ought  to  have  been 
brought  to  the  supervision  of  bibliographical  work  in  it ;  but  when  no  one  with  special  equip- 
ments for  the  -task  seemed  ready  or  free  for  it,  I  ventured  myself  in  the  undertaking,  at  the 
reque=:»^  of  Mr.  lies.  Fortune  favored  me ;  for  the  editorial  function  in  this  work  has  been 
roi'aimized  in  importance  to  the  last  degree  by  a  corps  of  contributors  who  brought  counsel  as 
well  as  labor,  and  zeal  as  well  as  knowledge,  to  ensure  its  success.  Two  who  had  eminence 
in  that  helpful  company  —  General  Jacob  D.  Cox,  soldier,  statesman,  and  man  of  letters,  and 
Professor  B.  A.  Hinsdale,  the  historian  of  "The  Old  Northwest"  —  have  passed  from  life  since 
they  wrote  what  bears  their  names  here. 

In  addition  to  the  notes  specially  written  for  these  pages,  a  considerable  number  have  been 
drawn  from  books  of  critical  authority,  and  from  a  few  periodicals  which  are  scrupulously 
careful  to  employ  competent  pens  in  the  preparation  of  their  book  reviews.  Permission  for 
the  quotation  of  such  notes  has  been  given  vrith  a  kindness  which  claims  hearty  thanks.  They 
are  didy  credited  in  each  instance  to  their  source.  • 

At  the  outset,  those  who  consult  this  work  should  understand  that  it  is  intended  to  he  neither 
an  exhaustive  bibliography  of  American  history,  nor  merely  a  selection  of  the  best  l)Ooks  in 
that  department  of  literature,  nor  does  it  name  merely  curious  books.  The  selective  aim  in  its 
preparation  has  been  to  embrace  the  books  of  every  character,  good,  bad,  and  indifferent,  con- 
cerning which  it  seems  to  be  important  that  readers  of  various  classes  should  be  told  what  their 
merit  or  demerit  is.  This  takes  in  text-books  for  school-children  as  well  as  source-books  for 
historians  and  treatises  for  statesmen  ;  and  it  includes  a  considerable  class  of  popular  writings 
from  past  generations  whiclA  have  d'sajipeared  from  the  bookstores,  but  which  survive  on 
the  shelves  of  public  librariesV  wher^:  lingering  echoes  of  an  old  undeserved  reputation  help  to 
carry  them  into  unwary  liands. 

With  the  counsel  and  guidance  to  b*  found  in  the  annotated  lists  given  here,  any  person  who 
has  access  to  a  prblic  library  in  this  land  of  free  books  may  study  any  part  of  American  history 
with  thoroughness;  fct  his  QtiH^y  is  vot  limited  to  the  resources  of  a  single  library  or  a-  single 

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town.  The  loaning  of  rare  Look  from  one  library  to  another  is  now  permitted  to  so  great  an 
extent  that  it  is  seldom  im  »ossible  for  an  earnest  student  to  obtain  any  book  which  he  really 
needs  to  make  his  stud  ^  .omplete.  This  is  especially  true  in  the  State  of  New  York,  where 
any  citizen,  duly  vouche  1  for,  may  borrow  books  from  the  State  Library  at  Albany  on  condi- 
tions that  are  simple  a.      inexpensive  in  the  extreme. 

For  guidance  in  purd  isiug  books  of  primary  importance  in  American  history,  the  lists  sug- 
gested on  page  463  by  J-'i-ofessor  Edward  Channing,  of  Harvard  University,  for  small  public 
libraries  or  for  individual  use,  will  be  found  of  great  value.  They  name  the  books  in  the  order 
in  which  they  may  be  most  profitably  read,  and  each  title  bears  a  section-number  referring  to 
* 'j  note  in  the  body  of  this  work.  The  note  prefixed  by  Professor  Channing  to  his  lists  contains 
sterling  counsel  to  every  young  reader  and  student  of  American  history,  who  cannot  do  better 
than  to  heed  that  counsel  at  the  outset  of  his  work. 

The  annotated  lists  in  this  volume  include  but  few  works  issued  from  the  press  since  the  end 
of  the  year  1899.  Arrangements  have  been  made  for  continuing  the  "appraisal"  of  books 
produced  from  that  date  forward,  on  subjects  connected  with  American  history,  under  the 
editorship  of  Mr.  Philip  P.  Wells,  Librarian  of  the  Yale  Law  School,  New  Haven,  Conn., 
following  in  a  general  way  the  lines  of  classification  and  treatment  adopted  in  this  book. 
The  supplement  for  1900  and  1901,  in  pamphlet  form,  will  be  published  either  simultaneously 
with  the  present  volume,  or  soon  afterward.  Subsequent  issues  will  duly  appear,  and  may 
from  time  to  time  include  works  published  before  the  close  of  1899.  Enlarged  by  these  issues, 
it  is  hoped  that  the  present  guide  may  be  republished  at  suitable  intervals  in  revised  form. 

On  the  work  now  made  public  my  personal  labor  ended  when  the  manuscript  of  titles  and 
notes  had  been  finished,  classified,  and  arranged.  From  that  point  it  was  most  painstakingly 
prepared  for  the  press,  and  the  type-setting  and  proof-reading  supervised,  by  Mr.  Franklin  O. 
Poole,  of  the  Boston  Athenoeum,  with  the  aid  of  Mr.  lies,  who  has  given  his  time  and  his  care 
as  liberally  as  he  gave  from  his  purse.  The  elaborate  index  has  been  prepared  by  Mrs.  Mary 
E.  Haines  and  Miss  Mabel  R.  Haines,  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  Because  many  subjects  are  touched 
in  more  than  one  part  of  the  classified  bibliography,  and  the  writings  of  many  authors  are  noted 
in  more  than  one  place,  the  index  is  a  feature  of  great  importance  and  should  be  constantly 
used.  To  those  unaccustomed  to  the  use  of  a  bibliography  it  may  be  said  that,  so  far  as 
could  be  ascertained,  the  books  not  priced  were  out  of  print  when  these  pages  were  prepared. 
It  has  not  been  feasible  to  state  the  number  of  pages  or  the  sizes  of  publications  named. 

It  is  the  hope  of  the  American  Library  Association  that  what  ]Mr.  lies  has  enabled  it  to  do 
for  the  literature  of  American  History  may  be  done  hereafter,  with  help  from  oth"^  •'rionds, 
for  other  departments  of  literature,  until  the  whole  domain  of  letters  and  learning  is  furmshed 
with  similar  guides. 


BtTFPALO,  N.  Y.,  January,  1903. 


J.  N.  LARNED. 


It  is  proper  to  acknowledge  here  that  JVIr.  Lamed  gave  without  fee  or  reward  his  labors  as 
General  Editor  of  this  work. 

GEORGE  ILES. 
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CONTENTS 


PAGES 

INTRODUCTION iii 

TABLE  OF  CONTENTS vii 

CONTRIBUTORS ix 

PART  I.  —  SOURCES 1-20 

A  SYLLABUS  OF  EXISTING  MATERIALS  FOR  ORIGINAL  STUDY  OP  AMERICAN  HISTORY 

BY   PAUL  LEICESTER  FORD 1-13 

HISTORICAL   SOCIETIES 14-20 

PART  II. —AMERICA  AT  LARGE 21-68 

GENERAL   HISTORY 21-23 

GEOGRAPHY  AND   PHYSIOGRAPHY 23-28 

EARLY  GOVERNMENTAL  EXPLORATIONS  AND   SURVEYS        .....  23-25 

LATER  GEOLOGICAL  AND   GEOGRAPHICAL   SURVEYS 25-28 

NATIONAL  SURVEYS 25-27 

STATE   SURVEYS 27-28 

MISCELLANEOUS  GEOGRAPHICAL  LITERATURE 29-32 

ARCHEOLOGY  —  ANTHROPOLOGY 

ARCHiEOLOGICAL   STUDIES 32-38 

ABORIGINES 38-50 

EUROPEAN    DISCOVERY    AND     EARLY     EXPLORATION:     GENERAL     ACCOUNTS    AND 

COLLECTIONS 50-56 

PRE-COLUMBIAN   DISCOVERY 56-59 

SPANISH  AND  PORTUGUESE   DISCOVERY   AND  EARLY  EXPLORATION            .           .  59-65 

OTHER  DISCO\'ERIES   AND   EARLY   EXPLORATION    .......  65-68 

PART  III.— THE  UNITED   STATES 69-357 

DIVISION   1  :    HISTORICAL   PERIODS 69-273 

PERIOD   OF   COLONIAL   SETTLEMENT   AND   DEVELOPMENT.      1607-1760        .           .  69-111 

THE   COLONIES  IN   GENERAL 69-76 

NEW   ENGLAND   COLONIES 76-92 

MIDDLE   COLONIES 92-100 

SOUTHERN   COLONIES   (ENGLISH) 100-106 

SOUTHERN  AND  WESTERN   COLONIES   AND  SETTLEMENTS   (fRENCH)             .           .  106-110 

SOUTHERN   AND   SOUTHWESTERN   COLONIES   AND   SETTLEMENTS  (SPANISH)      .  110-111 

PERIOD  OP   DISCONTENT,    REVOLT,    AND  INDEPENDENCE.      1700-1783  .           .           .  111-153 

PERIOD   OP   FEDERAL   IINION   AND   CONSOLIDATION.      1783-1828           .           .           .  152-181 

WAR  OP  1812 167-173 

WESTWARD  EXPANSION.       1783-1838 172-181 

PERIOD   OP   THE   SLAVERY   QUESTION.      1828-1860            .            .            .            .           .           .  181-213 

THE   JIEXICAN  WAR 204-206 

WESTWARD  EXPANSION.     1828-1860 206-213 

PERIOD  OP  CIVIL  WAR.     18'i0-1865 ,        .        .        .  213-260 

PERIOD  OP  RECONSTRUCTION   AND  AFTER.    1865-1899  .           .          ^          .          .           .  260-273 

SPAN^SH-AMERICAN  WAR.      1898 r^  tMi»:w«KJ^  ■  v  -  267-270 

THE  NEW  POSSESSIONS   AND  THE  EXPANSION  POLIClT  OF  '/HB  ti'VITED  STATES  270-273 

vii 


CON'i.EiSi£> 


PAGES 

DIVISION  2:    COMPREHENSIVE  HISTORY 273-294 

DIVISION  3  :    CONSTITUTIONAL   AND    INSTITUTIONAL    HISTORY  AND  EXPOSITION  294-319 

TEUTONIC  AND  ENGLISH  ORIGINS 294-301 

AMERICAN   DEVELOPMENT 302-319 

DIVISION   4  :    ECONOMIC   HISTORY 319-331 

DIVISION  5  :   EDUCATIONAL  HISTORY 331-337 

DIVISION   6  :    CHURCH   HISTORY 337-357 

PART    IV.  — THE   UNITED  STATES  BY  SECTIONS 358-394 

NEW   ENGLAND 358-365 

THE  OLD    "MIDDLE   STATES" 365-375 

THE  OLD    "border"   AND    "SOUTHERN"    STATES 375-383 

THE  MIDDLE  WEST  AND  NORTHWEST 383-389 

MIDCONTINENTAL   AND  PACIFIC   REGIONS ^^89-394 

PART  v.— CANADA 395  440 

GENERAL  NOTE 395-397 

DIVISION  I  :    MATERIALS  FOR  HISTORY 397-399 

CARTOGRAPHY  AND   BIBLIOGRAPHY 397-399 

ETHNOLOGY 399 

COLLECTIONS   OF   DOCUMENTS  PROCEEDINGS   OF   SOCIETIES,    ETC.  .  .  .  399-405 

DIVISION  II  :    CONSTITUTIONAL  AND   INSTITUTIONAL  HISTORY       ....  406^08 

DIVISION   III  :    COMPREHENSIVE   HISTORIES 408-410 

DIVISION  IV  :   FRENCH  REGIME,    INCLUDING  ENGLISH   CONQUEST  .  .  .  410-421 

DIVISION  V  :   ENGLISH   REGIME 422-430 

DIVISION  VI  :   MARITIME  PROVINCES,    INCLUDING  NEWFOUNDLAND      .  .  .  430-4:33 

DIVISION- vri :  Hudson's  bay,  north-west  and  Labrador  ....  433-438 

DIVISION  viii  :  education 438-440 

PART  VI.  — SPANISH   AND   PORTUGUESE    AMERICA  AND  THE   WEST 

INDIES 441^62 

general  note 441^142 

general  works        .        : 442^45 

MEXICO 445-450 

central  AMERICA  AND  NORTHERN  SOUTH  AMERICA 451-453 

PACIFIC   STATES   OF   SOUTH  AMERICA 453-456 

ATLANTIC   STATES  OF   SOUTH   AMERICA 456-458 

THE   WEST  INDIES 458-462 

APPENDIX,    BY    EDWARD    CHANNING,   PROFESSOR    OF    HISTORY    IN 

HARVARD  UNIVERSITY 463-471 

INTRODUCTORY   NOTE 463-464 

BOOKS   SUGGESTED   FOR   A   GOOD   SCHOOL   LIBRARY 464-465 

BOOKS   SUGGESTED   FOR   A   TOWN   LIBRARY 465-466 

BOOKS  SUGGESTED  FOR  A  GOOD  WORKING   LIBRARY 46(>-467 

LIST  OF  PUBLISHERS 473-477 

INDEX 479-588 

ADVERTISE:ttENTS 589-596 


CONTRIBUTORS 

INITIALS   PREFIXED   TO  NAMES 


C.  M.  A.  —  Andrews,  Charles  McLean,  Profes- 
sor of  History,  Bryn  Mawr  College,  Bryn 
Mawr,  Pennsylvania. 

J.  B.  —  Bain,  James,  Jr.,  Librarian,  Public  Li- 
brary, Toronto,  Ontario,  Canada. 

E.  G.  B.  — Bourne,  Edward  Gaylord,  Professor 
of  History,  Yale  University,  New  Haven, 
Connecticut. 

C.  S.  B.  — Brigham,  Clarence  Saunders,  Libra- 
rian, Rhode  Island  Historical  Society,  Provi- 
dence, Rhode  Island. 

R.  C.  H.  C.  —  Catterall,  Ralph  Charles  Henry, 
University  of  Chicago,  Chicago,  Dlinois. 

E.  C.  —  Channing.  Edward,  Professor  of  His- 
tory, Harvard  University,  Cambridge,  Mas- 
sftcli  11  setts 

C.  W.  C.  —  Colby,  Charles  William,  Professor 
of  History,  McGill  Univ-jish'  Montreal, 
Province  of  Quebec,  Canada.         } 

V.  L.  C.  —  Collins,  Varnum  Lansing'.     Library 

of    Princeton    University,    Princeton,    New 

Jersey. 
J.  D.  C.  —  Cox,  General  Jacob  Dolson,  Soldier 

of  the  Civil  AVar,  Ex-Governor  of  Ohio  (died 

August  4,  1900). 

E.  Cr.  —  Cruikshank,  Lieutenant-Colonel  Er- 
nest, Fort  Erie,  Ontario,  Canada. 

W.  M.  D.  — Davis,  William  Morris,  Professor 
of  Geology,  Harvard  University,  Cambridge, 
Massachusetts. 

D.  R.  D.  —  Dewey,  Davis  Rich,  Profes.sor  of 
Economics  and  Statistics,  Massachusetts  In- 
stitute of  Technology,  Boston,  Massachu- 
setts. 

S.  A.  D.  — Drake,  Colonel  Samuel  Adams,  Care 
of  Messrs.  Little,  Brown  &  Co.,  Boston, 
Massachusetts. 

J.  R.  F.  — Ficklen,  John  Rose,  Professor  of 
History  and  Political  Science,  Tulane  Uni- 
versity, New  Orleans,  Louisiana. 

P.  L.  F.  —  Ford,  Paul  Leicester.  37  East  77th 
Street,  New  York  City. 

W.  E.  F.  —  Foster,  William  Eaton,  Librarian, 
Public  Library,  Providence,  Rhode  Island. 

G.  P.  G.  —  Garrison,  George  Pierce,  Professor 
of  History,  University  of  Texas,  Austin, 
Texas. 

B.  A.  H.  —  Hinsdale,  Burke  Aaron,  Late  Pro- 
fessor of  Pedagogy.  University  of  Michi- 
gan, Ann  Arbor,  Michigan  (died  Nov.  29, 
1900). 

F.  W.  II. — Hodge,  Frederick  Webb,  Bureau 
of  American  Ethnology,  Washington,  D.  C. 


J.  K.  H.  —  Hosmer,  James  Kendall,  Librarian, 
Public  Librarv,  Minneapolis,  iMinnesota. 

H.  W.  H.  —  Hulbert,  Rev.  Henry  Woodward, 
Old  Stone  Church  Stvidy.  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

S.  M.  J.  — Jackson,  Samuel  Macauley,  Profes- 
sor of  Church  History,  New  York  Univer- 
sity, New  York  City. 

G.  K.  —  King,  Grace,  2221  Prytania  Street, 
New  Orleans,  Louisiana. 

W.  MacD.  — MacDonald,  William,  Professor  of 
History,  Brown  University,  Providence, 
Rhode  Island. 

A,  C.  McL. — McLaughlin,  Andrew  Cunning- 
ham, Professor  of  American  History,  Uni- 
versit}'  of  Michigan,  Ann  Arbor,  jMichigan. 

W.  McL.  —  McLennan,  William,  1056  Dor'ches 
ter  Street,  Montreal,  Province  of  Quebec, 
Canada. 

M.  L.  M.  —  Miller,  Merton  Leland,  Walker 
Museum,  Chicago,  Illinois. 

A.  D.  M.  —  IMorse,  Anson  Daniel,  Professor  of 
History,  Amherst  College,  Amherst,  Mas- 
sachusetts. 

H.  L.  O.  — Osgood,  Herbert  Levi,  Professor  of 
History,  Columbia  University,  New  York 
City. 

B.  J.  R. — Ramage,  Burr  James,  Professor  of 
Law,  University  of  the  South,  Sewanee, 
Tennessee. 

E.  C.  R.  — Richardson,  Ernest  Gushing,  Libra- 
rian, Princeton  University,  Princeton,  New 
Jersey. 

F.  H.  S.  —  Severance,  Frank  Hay  ward,  150 
Jewett  Avenue,  Buffalo.  New  York. 

F.  J.  S.  —  Shepard,  Frederick  Job,  Public 
Library,  Buffalo,  Nfw  York. 

C.  H.  S.  — Shinn,  C-liarles  Howard,  Niles,  Ala- 
meda Countv,  California. 

E.  E.  S.  —  Sparks,  Edwin  Erie,  Professor  of 
American  History,  University  of  Chicago, 
Chicago,  Illinois. 

G.  A.  T.  —  Thaytr,  Rev.  Georce  Augustine, 
304  Oak  Street,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

R.  G.  T.  —  Thwaites,  Reuben  Gold,  Secretary 
State  Historical  Society,  ^ladison,  Wisc<"-nsin. 

S.  B.  W.  — W'-elis,  Stephen  Beauregard,  Santa 
Fe,  New  ^lexico. 

G  P.  W.  — Wiuship.  George  Parker,  Libnirian, 
John  Carter  Brown  Library,  Providence, 
Rhode  Island. 

G.  M.  W. — Wrong,  George  McKinnon,  Pro- 
fessor of  Modern  History.  University  of  To- 
ronto, Toronto,  Ontario,  Canada. 


THE  LITERATUHE  OF  AMERICAN  HISTORY 


PART    I.     SOURCES 


A   SYLLABUS   OF    EXISTING   MATERIALS   FOR   ORIGINAL 
STUDY   OF   AMERICAN    HISTORY 

By  PAUL   LEICESTER    FORD 


Of  essential  value  to  the  historical  student 
are  classes  of  material  not  subject  to  analysis 
or  appraisal.     These  naay  be  divided  roughly 
as  follows :  — 
General 

Archives  and  Bibliographies 

Collected  Documents 

Periodicals 

Publications  of  Societies  and  Clubs 
Publications  of  Different  Governments 


Swedish 
British 
Canadian 

United  States 
States  in  General 
States,  Particular 


Spanish 
Mexican 

Portuguese 

Italian 

French 

Dutch 

German 
Necessarily  the  system  involves  a  certain 
amount  of  duplication  and  cross-reference,  as 
well  as  the  inclusion  of  some  volumes  or  series 
treated  in  a  critical  sense  in  another  part  of  this 
work.  As  will  be  noted,  wherever  a  satisfac- 
tory bibliography  or  index  exists,  a  reference 
to  it  is  given  in  lieu  of  any  detailed  descrip- 
tion. ^ 

GENERAL 

Archives  and  Bibliographies 

The  Reports  of  the  American  Historical 
Manuscripts  Commission,  published  in  the  Re- 
ports of  the  American  Historical  Association, 
are  valuable,  and  include  Printed  Guides  to, 
and  Descriptions  of  Archives,  etc.  (Report  for 
1896,  p.  483),  and  Items  respecting  Historical 
Manuscripts  (Report  for  1898,  p.  573 1,  ^  In  Win- 
N  irrative  and  Critical  History  of  America 
^'iii.  414)  is  a  description  of  mai   iscript  ma- 

'  'L..C  referTicc  numbers  introduced  .i  this  matter 
uf  1'  '  convenient  guidance  from  f  ■  author  and 
r'.    i.    ;  Index  at  the  end  of  the  voluuu 


terials  for  American  history. ^  See,  also.  Lane 
and  Bolton's  Notes  on  Special  Collections  in 
American  Libraries  (Cambridge.  1892).*  The 
Bxilletins  of  the  Department  of  State  (Wash. 
1893-1900.  lOv.)  are  devoted  to  calendars  and 
republications  of  the  Department  of  State  ar- 
chives ;  for  which  see,  also,  Allen's  The  Histori- 
cal Archives  of  the  Department  of  State  (Annual 
report  of  the  American  Historical  Association 
for  1894,  p.  281),  and  A  List  of  Manuscript  Vol- 
umes in  the  Department  of  State,  containing 
the  Records  and  Papers  of  the  Revolution 
(American  Historical  Association  Report  for 
1894,  p.  554). "5  Fricdenwald's  Historical  Manu- 
scripts in  the  Library  of  Congress  (American 
Historical  Association  Report  for  1898,  p.  35) 
and  Hoar's  Account  of  the  Material  for  Histor- 
ical Study  now  accessible  in  Washington  (The 
American  Antiquarian  Society  Proceedings, 
New  Series,  Ii,  l^S)  describe  government  ar- 
chives.® Other  calendars  <.*'  'mportance  are 
those  of  the  Arthur  Lee  Ma^^iiUb^ripts  (Cam- 
bridge. 1882),  Winsor's  Calendar  of  tW  S-)ark3 
Manuscripts  (Cambridge.  1889),  and  the  Ca>n- 
dar  of  the  Emmet  Papers  (New  York  Public 
Library  Bulletin,  v.  1-3).'' 

In  bibliography,  Sabia  and  Earaes's  Diction- 
ary of  Books  relating  to  America  (N.  Y.  1868- 
92.  19v.+),  though  unfinished,  stands  first,  but 
of  value  is  Rich's  Bibliotheca  Americana  Nova 
(Lond.  1832-44.  3v.).*  Of  positive  importance 
for  special  periods  are  Harrisse's  Bibliotheca 
Americana  Vetustissima  (N.  Y.,  Paris.  1866-72. 
2v.),  Bartlett's  Bibliotheca  Americana  (Provi- 
dence. 1870-82.  4v.)  a  catalogue  of  the  John 
Carter  Brown  Library,  and  Leypoldt  and  Bow- 
ker's  American  Catalogue  of  Books  in  Print 
1876  (N.  Y.  1880-1.  2v.  Supplements,  1885- 
1900.  4v. ).  A  similar  catalogue,  for  books 
printed    1800-76    is    announced. ^     See,   also, 


10-31 


SOURCES 


Ford's  Check  List  of  Bibliographies,  Cata- 
logues, Refereuce-Lists,  and  Lists  of  Authori- 
ties of  American  Books  and  Subjects  (Brook- 
lyn.    1889)." 

Collected  Documents 

Hazard's  Historical  Collections  (Phil.  1793- 
94.  2v.)  is  the  earliest  collection  of  docu- 
ments illustrating  American  history,  and  is  still 
of  value.  ^^  Brown's  Genesis  of  the  United 
States  (Boston.  1890.  2v. )  covers  the  founda- 
tions of  the  English  influence  in  America, 
chiefly  drawn  from  Spanish  and  English  docu- 
ments. ^^  Force's  Tracts  (Wash.  1836-46.  4v.) 
contjiin  many  reprints  of  pamphlets  relating  to 
the  early  settlement  of  the  British  colonics.  ^^ 
Poore's  Constitutions  and  Charters  (Wash. 
1877.  2v.)  is  a  valuable  collection  of  the  gov- 
ernmental instruments  and  compacts  of  the 
colonies  and  states."  See,  in  this  connection, 
the  list  of  printed  Commissions  and  Instruc- 
tions to  Royal  Proprietary  Governors  in  the 
English  Colonies  in  North  America  (American 
Historical  Review,  III,  170)." 

Stevens's  Facsimiles  of  Manuscripts  in  Eu- 
ropean Archives  relating  to  America,  1773- 
1783  (Lond.  1889-98.  25v.),  is  a  monumen- 
tal piece  of  collecting  and  editing.^*  A  vast 
storehouse  of  material  for  the  years  1774- 
1776  is  Force's  American  Archives  (4th  series, 
6v.  ;  5th  series,  3v.).  A  large  mass  of  docu- 
ments intended  for  the  continuation  of  this 
work  is  in  the  Congressional  Library.  ^^  The 
diplomatic  correspondence  Lad  been  edited, 
first  in  Sparks's  Diplf^'^.atic  Correspondence  of 
the  Americar  ^.^?t)lution  (12v.),  and  better,  in 
"Wharto','<i  The  Revolutionary  Diplomatic  Cor- 
rp<^^-ondence  (6v.).  Supplementary  to  both  is 
Diplomatic  Correspondence  of  the  U.  S.  1783- 
89  (Wash.  1833-4.  7v.).i8  Next  in  impor- 
tance on  the  American  Revolution  is  Almon's 
Remembrancer  (Lond.  1775-84.  17v.).^9  gee, 
also,  below,  under  French  and  British. 

The  Journal  of  the  Federal  Convention  was 
printed  (Bost.  1819),  but  is  contained  as  well 
in  the  far  more  important  Elliot's  Debates 
(Wash.  1836-45.  5v.).20  Appendices  of  docu- 
ments relating  to  tliis  period  are  given  in  Ban- 
croft's History  of  the  Formation  of  the  Consti- 
tution, and  the  polemic  literature  is  reprinted 
in  The  Federalist  and  in  Ford's  Pamphlets  and 
Essays  (Brooklyn.  1888, 1893).  Cf.  Ford's  Bib- 
liography of  the  Constitution,  1787-8  (Brook- 
lyn.   1896).  21 


The  national  government  has  publi; 
two  great  series  relating  to  the  War  of  S( 
sion  :  Ollicial  Records  of  the  War  of  the  • 
bellion  (Wash.  1880-1900.  First  series,  5; 
Second  series,  8v.  ;  Third  series,  5v.  ;  Foi 
Scries,  3v.  ;  General  index),  and  Official 
cords  of  the  Navies  in  tlie  War  of  the  Rebel^v^u 
(Wash.  1894-9.  9v.+).  22  [See  Part  III,  below, 
the  introductory  note  by  General  J.  D.  Cox  to 
the  division.  Period  of  Civil  War.]  Many 
contemporary  government  documents  relate 
more  or  less  directly  to  the  rise  and  progress 
of  this  attempted  division,  of  which  the  follow- 
ing are  the  more  important:  Proceedings  of 
the  Peace  Conference  (Wash.  1861),  the  Reports 
of  the  Joint  Committee  on  the  Conduct  of  the 
War  (Wash.  1863-6.  8v.),  the  Diplomatic  Corre- 
spondence [House  Ex.  Docs.  Piipers  relating 
to  Foreign  Affairs]  (Wash.  1863-8.  17v.),  the 
Claims  of  the  United  States  against  Great  Bri- 
tain (W^ash.  1869-70.  5v.),  and  the  Treaty  of 
Washington  (Wash.  1872-4.  6 v.). 23  Of  essen- 
tial importance  are  the  reports  of  the  state 
Adjutants- General,  and  scarcely  less  so  are  the 
many  regimental  histories  which  have  been 
published.  2*  A  fairly  coiuplete  list  of  the  lat- 
ter forms  Abbot's  Contributions  towards  a  Bib- 
liography of  the  Civil  War  (Phil.  1886). 26 
Of  a  later  period,  though  properly  noticed  here, 
is  the  Report  of  the  Condition  of  Affairs  in 
the  Late  Insurrectiouar.y  States  (Wash.  1872. 
13v.).26  The  papers  of  the  IMilitary  Histori- 
cal Society  of  Massachusetts  relate  entirely  to 
this  war,  as  do  also  the  publications  of  the  Mil- 
itary Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion,  and  of  the 
Grand  Army  of  the  Republic.  2^  See,  also, 
under  Societies  and  Periodicals,  below.  Any- 
thing like  a  bibliography  of  Secession  is  still  a 
desideratum,  but  Bartlctt's  Literature  of  the 
Rebellion  (Bost.  1806)  is  a  step  toward  it. 28 
See,  also,  the  INIilitary  Literature  in  the  War 
Department  Library  (Wash.    1897-8.    2v.).29 

Two  classes  of  books,  while  not  strictly  his- 
torical, are  not  negligible  by  the  historian. 
These  are  tlie  narratives  of  travellers  in  Amer- 
ica, and  the  governmental  explorations  and 
surveys.  The  more  important  of  the  first  divi- 
sion are  analyzed  in  Tuckerman's  America  and 
her  Commentators  (N.  Y.  1864). 3"  See,  also, 
Plympton's  Travel  in  North  America  (N.  Y. 
State  Library  Bulletin.  Bibliography  No.  3. 
Albany.  1897).  ^^  There  is  a  complete  list  of 
the  publications  of  the  second  class  in  Hasse's 
Reports  of  Explorations  printed  in  the  Doci: 


DOCUMENTARY  SOURCES 


32-39 


r,       ni  :ho  UnitL'd  States  Co.  jrnment  (Wash. 

,.  ,  -  In  addiliou,  tberr  . -e  a  number  of 
J  -ernuvut  publioinous  niluL.ng  to  disputed 
I  mudades  wliicli  rro.  Ukowiat'  )f  value. '^ 

•  'erioJicals 
la  the  bulletin  of  tlic  Ler      Library  (TI,  130) 
prinli'd  A  List   ■?  Fericxii .•        Collections  and 

<o<:itty  Publicaliona  relating  o  American  His- 
'  iry  and  Genealogy,  %vhicii  i^  j  full  as  to  prac- 
'  cally  cover  'he  vfLo>c  fipid  A  valuable  sup- 
plemem.  to  '' :    '  -'"■:■    lary  list  printed 

in  Giiffirr«  upon  American 

2v.).3*  The  most 
torical  Magazine 
.),  the  Magazine 
01  1877-93.     30v.), 

t'        /■,.;,  Review     (N.    Y. 

1^'.;.5-.  '..--;  iJ!  ■  ■■  Western  History 

(Cleveland  i;-*S4-i.)'*.  J4v  the  New  Eng- 
lai!  1  Ili.stori  a"!  'j,nd  ^\bpe:Ao.  1  Register  (Bost. 
184:(-.  ou^.-ri,  i-hvi  Sbv.  *v/rk  Genealogical 
and  Biographical  Record  (N.  Y.  1870-.  30v.4-), 
the  Pennsylvania  Magazine  of  History  and 
Biography  (Phil.  1877-.  25v.  +  ),  Publications  of 
the  Southern  History  Association  (Wash.  1897-. 
5v.+),  the  Southern  Bivouac  (Louisville. 
1884-87.  6v.),  Papers  of  the  Southern  His- 
torical Society  (Richmond.  1876-.  29v.+),  and 
Moore's  Rebellion  Record  (N.  Y.  1861-68.  llv. 
and  supplt.  ).3s  Wherever  a  periodical  specially 
relates  to  one  state,  it  is  mentioned  in  the  lists 
of  titles  succeeding  this.  Though  not  limited 
to  historical  subjects,  the  historian  cannot 
neglect  Niles'  Register  (Bait.  1811-49.  76v.), 
the  American  Register,  or  General  Repository 
of  History,  Politics  and  Science  (Phil.  1807- 
1811.  7v.),  the  Historical  Register  of  the  United 
States  (Wash.  1814.  4v.),  the  American  An- 
nual Regi.ster  (N.  Y.  1825-35.  8v. ),  the  South- 
ern Literary  Messenger  (Richmond.  1834-64. 
38v.),  and  the  Nation  (N.  Y.  1865-.  73v.+).36 
See,  also,  under  Briti.sh  and  French. 

Societies  and  Clubs 

The  Proceedings  and  Collections  of  the  vari- 
ous societies  number  many  hundred  volumes, 
a  list  of  which,  with  the  contents  of  each  and 
an  index,  is  given  in  Griffin's  invaluable  Bib- 
liography of  American  Historical  Societies 
(Wash.  1896).  3''  The  most  important  of  these 
societies  as  regards  published  material  are  the 
American,  the  Massachusetts,  New  York,  Penn- 
sylvania, Virginia,   and  Wisconsin.     In  addi- 


tion, there  are  many  societies  not  absolutely 
historical  which  print  historical  material,  the 
most  important  of  which  are  the  American 
Geographical  Society,  the  American  Philoso- 
phical Society,  the  American  Antiquarian  So- 
ciety, the  Johns  Hopkins  University  in  its 
Studies  in  Historical  and  Political  Science, 
the  Hakluyt  Society,  the  various  New  Eng- 
land and  Pilgrim  societies,  the  Society  of  the 
Cincinnati,  the  Mayflower,  Holland,  Huguenot, 
Colonial  Wars,  and  Colonial  Dames  societies, 
the  Sons  of  the  Revolution,  the  Sons  of  the 
American  Revolution,  the  Daughters  of  the 
Revolution,  the  Daughters  of  the  American 
Revolution,  the  Society  of  the  War  of  1812, 
the  Aztec  Club  of  1847,  the  Loyal  Legion,  and 
the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic.  ^^ 

Yet  another  class  of  publications  are  those 
of  sectarian  societies  relating  to  their  own  his- 
tory. The  more  important  of  these  are :  the 
Annual  Reports  of  the  American  Baptist  His- 
torical Society  (Phil.  1865-),  the  American 
Catholic  Historical  Researches  (Phil.  1884-98. 
15v. ),  the  American  Catholic  Historical  Society 
of  Philadelphia  Records  (Phil.  1884r-.  12v.-|-), 
the  Proceedings  of  the  United  States  Catholic 
Historical  Society  (published  in  New  York,  ir- 
regularly, beginning  with  1885),  Hawks's  Con- 
tributions to  the  Ecclesiastical  History  of  the 
United  States  of  America  (N.  Y.  1836-39.  2v.), 
the  Collections  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Historical  Society  (N.  Y.  1851-53.  2v.),  Hawks 
and  Perry's  Documentary  History  of  the  Pro- 
testant Episcopal  Church  in  Connecticut  (N.  Y. 
1863- "  2v.),  'Pej^j-  Historical  Collections 
.'^^idng  to  the  American  Colonial  [Episcopal] 
Church  (Hartford.  1870-78.  5v  ).  Perry's  His- 
torical Notes  and  Documents  illu3ii-J„*''i2;  the 
Organization  of  the  P.  E.  Church  (Claremon"tr~" 
1874),  Facsimiles  of  Church  Documents  issued 
by  the  Historical  Club  of  the  American  [Epis- 
copal] Church  (N.  Y.  1874-9),  the  Papers  of  the 
American  Society  of  Church  History  (N.  Y. 
1889-97.  8v.),  the  Reports  of  the  Presbyterian 
Historical  Society  (Phil.  1852-99),  and  Dex- 
ter's  Congregationalism  of  the  Last  Three  Hun- 
dred Years  as  seen  in  its  Literature  (N.  Y. 
1880).  39 

Not  easily  divided  from  the  foregoing  are 
certain  publications  relating  to  special  peoples, 
the  lines  of  division  of  which  nearly  always 
have  followed  religious  lines.  The  most  im- 
portant included  in  this  division  are  the  Pro- 
ceedings of  the  Pennsylvania-German  Society 


40-50 


>n\ 


(Lancaster.  1891-.  9v.+  ),  .  v.^; .  -,  u. 
Pionier  (Cin.  1869-87.  17v  i  .  ■  Deutsch- 
Amerikanisches  Magazin  (Cin  ". ..  the  Pro- 

ceedings of  the  Scotch- Irish  S  >f  America 

(Phil.    1889-96.    8v.),  the  Joi  ^ue  Amer- 

ican-Irish Historical  Society  (  •  '*-0^  V 
1 -f ),  the  Proceedings  (1S84-.  ■ 

lections  of  the  Huguenot  Sc 
(N.  Y.     1836-),  the  Collectiono  ll  Lhc  ixo..<xii.^ 
Society  of  New  York  (1891-6.     3v.),  and  the 
Publications  of  the  American-Jewish  Historical 
Society  (Bait.     1893-99.     7v.).*o 

Kindred  to  historical  societies  are  certain 
clubs  which  have  printed  series  of  more  or  less 
value  on  American  history,  the  publications  of 
which  are  thoroughly  treated  in  GrowoU's 
American  Book  Clubs  (N.  Y.  1897)."  The 
more  valuable  of  these  club  publications  are 
those  printed  by  the  Seventy-Six  Society,  the 
Bradford  Club,  the  Prince  Society,  the  Narra- 
gansett  Club,  and  the  Historical  Printing 
Club." 

Spanish 

Navarrete's  Coleccion  de  los  viages  y  des- 
cubrimientos,  que  hicieron  por  mar  los  Es- 
panoles  desde  fines  del  siglo  xv,  con  varios 
documentos  ineditos  concernientes  a  la  historia 
de  la  marina  castellana  y  de  los  estableci- 
mientos  espanoles  en  Indias  (Madrid.  1825-37. 
5v.),  is  the  earliest  Spanish  collection. *3  Other 
series  are  :  Ternaux's  Voyages,  relations  et 
memoires  originaux  pour  servir  a  I'histoire  de 
la  decouverte  de  I'Amerique  (Paris.  1837-41. 
2  series,  20 v.).  Cartas  u^  ^odias  (JViadrid. 
1877),  Zabalburu  and  Rayon's  Nueva  colecc*  a 
de  documentos  -^heditos  para  la  historia  de  Es- 
panade  ^as  Indias  (Madrid.  1892-96.  6v.), 
— '''Uinojosa's  Materiales  para  la  historia  de  Es- 
pafia  en  el  Archivo  secreto  de  la  Santa  Sede 
(Madrid.  1896),  Hinojosa's  Los  despachos 
de  la  diplomacia  pontificia  en  Espana.  Me- 
moria  de  una '  mision  oficial  en  el  Archivo 
Secreto  de  la  Santa  Sede  (Madrid.  1896),  the 
Pacheco  y  Cardenas  Coleccion  de  documentos 
ineditos  relativos  al  descubrimiento,  conquista 
y  colonizacion  de  las  posesiones  espanolas  en 
America  y  Occeania,  sacados,  en  su  mayor 
parte,  del  Ileal  archivo  de  Indias  (Madrid. 
1864-84.  42v.),  the  uncompleted  fragment  of 
Squier's  Collections  of  Rare  and  Original  Docu- 
ments and  Relations,  concerning  the  Discovery 
and  Conquest  of  America,  chiefly  from  the 
Spanish  Archives  (N.  Y.    1860),  and  the  monu- 


documentos  ineditos  para  la 
(Madrid.     l.'^-^-QS.     112 v.).**     <ji   .n ,~ 
series  a  Lift  of  Titles  of  Documents   •     , 
to  America  contained  in  Volumes  I-C:.    : 
been  coropjlef^   by  6.  P.  Winship  (r<;     ■ 
»  the  Public  Librar\     , 

licov  y^\AiviuL±  uj.  tiic  u^jauiou  lavvs  yuverning  vx 
Indies  has  been  reprinted  under  the  title  o" 
New  Laws  of  the  Indies  (Lond.  1893),  and  ti' 
collected  statutes  of  Spain  are  given  in  Colec- 
cion legislativa  de  Espana  (Madrid.  1816-99. 
150v.).«  See  Griffin's  Bibliographical  Sketch 
of  Recopilacion  de  Indias,  and  other  Collec- 
tions of  Spanish  Laws  relating  to  the  Indies 
(Papers  of  Hist.  Society  of  Southern  California. 
Los  Angeles.  1887).*''  Of  some  value  are: 
Calendar  of  Letters,  Despatches  and  State 
Papers  relating  to  the  Negotiations  between 
England  and  Spain,  preserved  in  the  Archives 
of  Simancas,  1485-1543  (Lond.  1862-99.  7v.), 
and  Calendar  of  Letters  and  State  Papers  re- 
lating to  English  Affairs,  preserved  in  the 
Archives  of  Simancas,  1558-86  (Lond.  1892-. 
4v.-f).*8 

Mexican 

It  is  difficult  to  divide  Spanish  and  Mexi- 
can material,  but  the  following  titles  seem 
more  properly  to  be  classed  under  the  latter 
heading  :  Icazbalceta's  Coleccion  de  documen- 
tos para  la  historia  de  Mexico  (Mexico.  1858- 
66.  2v.),  Icazbalceta's  Historia  eclesiastica 
indiana  obra  escrita  a  fines  del  siglo  xvi 
(Mexico.  1870.  2v.),  Icazbalceta's  Nueva 
coleccion  de  documentos  para  la  historia  de 
Mexico  (Mexico.  1886-92.  5v.),  Documentos 
para  la  historia  de  Mejico  (Mexico.  1853-57. 
4  series.  19v.),  Boletin  de  la  Sociedad  mexi- 
cana  de  geografia  y  estadistica  (iMexico.  1839- 
1865.  15v.),  Archivo  mexicano  (Mexico.  1852- 
8.  2v.),  El  archivo  mexicana  (Mexico.  1856- 
62.  6v.).*9  See,  also,  Beristain  de  Souza's 
Biblioteca  hispano  americana  septentrional 
(Mexico.  1816),  and  Icazbalceta's  Bibliografia 
mexicana  del  siglo  xv,  v^^exico.     1886)."* 

Portuguese 

CollecJi^o  de  monumciitos  ineditos  para  la  his- 
toria das  conquistasdos  Portuguezes  cm  Africa, 
Asia  e  America,  publifjhed  by  the  Academia 
real  das  sciencias  de  Lisboa  (Lisbon.  1858-98. 
16 v.  \  and  Collec95o  de  opuscules  reimpressos 


DOCUMENTARY  SOURCES 


51-68 


relatives  a  bisto.  \d  naviga9oes,  viageus, 
e  conquistas  dos  i  ortuguezes  (Lisbon.  1844- 
58)." 

Italian 

From  tbe  arcbives  of  tbe  Vatican  has  been 
compiled  Dociimenta  selecta  e  tabulario  secreto 
vaticauo,  quaj  llomanorum  pontificum  erga 
Americft  populos  curam  ac  studia  turn  ante 
tum  paullo  post  iusulas  a  Cbristopboro  Co- 
lurabo  repertiis  tcstantur,  pbototypis  descripta 
(Rome.  181);3).^2  In  connection  with  tbe  Co- 
lumbian celebration  there  was  also  printed  Rac- 
colta  di  documenti  e  studi  ;  pubblicati  dalla 
R.  commissione  colombiana  pel  quarto  cente- 
nario  dalla  scoperta  dell'  America  (Rome. 
1892-6.  14v.).»3  gee,  also,  Winsor's  America 
in  Italian  Libraries  (The  Nation,  53  :  9).^* 

French 

The  French  government  has  published  In- 
ventaire  analytique  des  archives  du  Ministere 
des  affaires  etrangeres  (Paris.  1885-94.  8v.-t-), 
and  fetat  sommaires  des  archives  de  la  marine 
anterieures  a  la  revolution  (Paris.  1898)."  Of 
considerable  importance  in  an  official  sense  is 
Le  Mercure  franyois,  1605-44  (Paris.  1611- 
1648.  25v.),  and  the  Ordonnances  des  rois  de 
France  (Paris.  1723-49.  21v.).e6  The  Relations 
of  the  Jesuit  priests  are  an  important  series. 
Some  of  these  were  printed  in  Lettres  edifiantes 
et  curieuses  (Paris.  1717-76.  34v.).b7  Partial 
reprints  have  been  made  in  Relations  des  Jesu- 
ites  (Quebec.  1858.  3v.),  in  Shea's  (25v.)  and 
O'Callaghan's  (8v.)  series,  and,  with  scholarly 
completeness,  in  Thwaites'  The  Jesuit  Rela- 
tions and  Allied  Documents  (Cleveland.  1896- 
1901.  73v.).B8  Margry  has  edited Decouvertes 
et  etablissements  des  Fran9ais  dans  I'ouest 
et  dans  le  sud  de  I'Amerique  septentrionale, 
1614-1754  (Paris.  1879-86.  6v.),  and  Relations 
et  memoires  inedits  pour  servir  a  I'histoire  de 
la  France  dans  les  pays  d'outre-mer  (Paris. 
1867). 59  See,  also,  Harrisse's  Notes  pour  servir 
a  I'histoire,  a  la  bibliographic,  et  a  la  carto- 
graphie  de  la  Nouvelle-France  et  des  pays 
adjacents,  1545-1700  (Paris.  1872). so  The  part 
of  France  in  the  American  Revolution  is  fully 
treated  in  Doniol's  Histoire  de  la  participation 
de  la  France  a  I'etablissement  des  fitats-Unis 
d'Amerique  (Paris.  1886-92.  5v.),  and  not  to 
be  neglected  for  the  same  epoch  is  the  periodi- 
cal Affaires  de  I'Angleterre  et  de  I'Amerique 
(Paris.    1776-79.    17v.).6i     Some  material    is 


contained  in  the  Journal  de  la  Societe  des 
Americanistes  de  Paris  (Paris.  1896-.  2v.+).** 
See,  also,  Canadian,  New  York. 

Dutch 

Somewhat  relating  to  the  Dutch  settlements 
in  the  New  Netherlands  is  Wassenaer's  Ilis- 
torisch  Verhaal  (Amst.  1622-35.  21  v.). 63  See, 
also,  G.  M.  Asher's  Bibliographical  Essay  on 
Dutch  Books  relating  to  New  Netherlands,  the 
Dutch  West  India  Company,  Brazil,  Angola, 
etc.  (Amst.  1854-67),  Jameson's  Bibliography 
of  Willem  Usselinx  (Papers  of  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc.  II,  349-368),  and  the  Papers  of  the  Hol- 
land Society.**    See,  also,  under  New  York. 

German 

Of  some  importance  are  Samuel  Urlsperger's 
Der  ausflihrlicben  Nacbrichten  van  der  konig- 
lichen  grossbrittannischen  Colonic  salzbur- 
gischer  Emi  gran  ten  in  America  (Halle.  1735-52. 
18  parts.  Second  series,  Augsburg.  1754-67. 
4v.).'6  For  the  American  Revolution  consult 
Schlozer's  Briefwechsel  meist  historischen  und 
politischenInhalts(Gottingen.  1777-81.  lOv.), 
which  latter  has  been  partly  translated  and 
reprinted  in  Stone's  Letters  of  Brunswick  and 
Hessian  Officers  during  the  American  Revolu- 
tion (Albany.  1891),  Staats-Anzeigen  gesam- 
melt  und  zum  Druck  befordert  von  August 
Ludwig  Schlozer  (Gottingen.  1782-95.  19v.), 
and  Remer's  Amerikanisches  Archiv  (Bruns- 
wick.    1777-8.   3v.).66 

Swedish 

In  the  Pennsylvania  Magazine  of  History 
and  Biography  (15  :  481)  is  an  account  of  the 
Archivum  americanum  in  the  Consistory  Court 
of  the  Archbishop  of  Upsal,  by  C.  J.  Stille.*'' 
See,  also,  Jameson's  Bibliography  of  Willem 
Usselinx  (Papers  of  Am.  Hist.  Assoc.  II,  349- 
368).  68 

British 

A  great  mass  of  manuscript  material  relating 
to  American  history  is  in  the  State  Paper  Of- 
fice in  London.  Of  this  the  Office  has  printed 
for  its  own  use,  and  not  for  sale,  the  briefest  of 
check  lists,  in  such  limited  editions  as  to  make 
their  consultation  very  difficult.  Supplemen- 
tary to  these,  and  more  valuable,  are  calendars 
of  the  various  series  (see  Catalogue  printed  by 
Her  Majesty's  Stationery  Office)  now  in  course 
of  publication.     Many  of  these  contain  more  or 


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SOURCES 


less  material  relating  to  America,  but  the  ouly 
one  of  great  importance  is  the  Calendar  of 
State  Papers,  Colonial  Series  (13v.+)."  The 
collection  is  described  in  Sainsbury's  British 
Public  Record  Oflice  and  the  Material  in  it  for 
Early  American  History  (American  Antiquarian 
Soc.  1898),  and  in  "Winsor's  An  Account  of  the 
London  Archives  of  American  History  (Nation, 
52  :  258).  ■">  In  addition,  the  tiles  of  this  office 
have  furnished  the  bulk  of  the  material  con- 
tained in  Brymners  Canadian  Archives,  and  in 
several  of  the  collections  of  documents  printed 
by  the  various  states,  for  which  see  New  Hamp- 
shire, New  York,  New  Jersey,  Pennsylvania, 
Maryland,  North  Carolina,  and  South  Caro- 
lina. ''•  From  this  source,  also,  has  been  taken 
a  material  part  of  Stevens's  Facsimiles  of  Man- 
uscripts in  European  Archives. '^ 

Only  second  in  importance  to  the  above  col- 
lections are  the  reports  of  the  Historical  Manu- 
scripts Commission  (1-15+).  A  complete  list 
of  these  is  given  in  the  Appendix  to  the  15th 
report,  which  includes  a  list  of  the  collections 
examined  but  not  yet  reported  upon.  The 
most  valuable  for  American  history  of  those  so 
far  printed  are  the  Townshend,  Carlisle,  Dart- 
mouth, Lansdowne,  and  Sackville  papers.  A 
chronological  and  "colony"  index  is  printed 
in  the  3d  Report  of  the  American  Historical 
Manuscripts  Commission. ''3 

Material  is  to  be  found  in  Cobbett's  Parlia- 
mentary History  of  England  from  the  Earliest 
Period  to  the  Year  1803,  and  Hansard's  Parlia- 
mentary Debates,  as  also  in  the  Parliamentary 
Blue  Books  issued  from  time  to  time,  bearing 
on  such  international  questions  as  have  arisen 
between  the  two  countries  since  their  separa- 
tion.''* For  the  period  of  the  American  Revo- 
lution, Almon's  Parliamentary  Register  (1st 
series,  17v.,  2d  series,  18v.)  not  merely  gives  all 
the  debates  on  the  war,  but,  in  the  various  ap- 
pendices, prints  many  important  papers  laid 
before  Parliament. ''^  TheDebatesof  the  House 
of  Commons,  taken  by  Sir  Henry  Cavendish 
during  the  years  1768-74  (3v.),  cover  a  period 
not  included  in  Almon.''^ 

The  laws  of  Great  Britain  governing  the 
colonies  mu.st  be  searched  for  in  the  mass  of  the 
Statutes  at  Large  (Lond.  1762-1866.  lOOv.  ).''■' 
Most  of  tlie  colonial  charters  are  printed  in 
Charters  of  the  British  Col(mies(Lond.  [1774]).''* 
For  the  treaties,  see  llertslefs  Complete  Col- 
lection of  the  Treaties  and  Conventions  subsist- 
ing between  Great  Britain  and  Foreign  Powers, 


and  of  the  Laws,  Decrees,  Orders  in  Council, 
etc.,  concerning  the  same  (Lond.  1820-98. 
20v.).''9 

Canadian 

Brymner's  Reports  on  Canadian  Archives  (Ot- 
tawa. 1884—.  18v.-|-)  contains  much  material 
rehiting  to  the  colonies  and  the  United  States  ; 
see,  also,  in  this  connection  Brymner's  Descrip- 
tion of  the  Canadian  Archives  in  the  Papers 
of  the  American  Historical  Association  for  the 
year  1889  (HI,  149). 8°  Of  much  importance 
are  the  publications  of  the  Literary  and  His- 
torical Society  of  Quebec,  especially  their  series 
of  Historical  Documents,  and  Anderson's  Ar- 
chives of  Canada  (New  Series,  part  9)."  In  the 
Transactions  for  1891  is  Wurtele's  Index  of 
Lectures,  Papers  and  Historical  Documents 
published  by  the  Society,  1829-1891 ;  this  has 
also  been  separately  published.  *2  See  Dennis" 
Sources  of  Northwestern  History  (Manitoba 
Historical  and  Scientific  Society,  Transactions, 
No.  6.  1883). 83  The  Legislature  of  Quebec 
has  published  a  Collection  dc  manuscrits  con- 
tenant  lettres,  memoires,  et  autres  documents 
historiques  relatifs  a  la  Nouvelle-France  (Que- 
bec. 1883-85.  4v.),  and  Jugements  et  delibe- 
rations du  Conseil  souverain  de  la  Nouvelle 
France  (Quebec.  1885-91.  6v.).84  Faribault's 
Catalogue  d'ouvrages  sur  I'histoire  de  I'Ame- 
rique  et  en  particulier  sur  celle  du  Canada,  de 
la  Louisiane,  de  I'Acadie  (Quebec.  1837),  is  of 
value,  as  is  also  Gaguon's  Essai  de  bibliogra- 
phic canadienne  (Quebec.  1895).  Under  No. 
145  of  this  latter  are  noted  a  number  of  reports 
on  Canadian  archives  which  should  not  be 
overlooked.  86     See,  also,  French,  British. 

United  States 

The  documentary  material  relating  to  the 
government  of  the  United  States  begins  in 
1774  with  the  meeting  of  the  First  Congress, 
everything  prior  thereto  being  of  British  or 
provincial  origin.  The  official  proceedings  of 
the  Continental  Congress  are  contained  in  the 
Journals  of  Congress  (13v.),  and  Secret  Journals 
of  Congress  (4v.).  A  complete  edition,  includ- 
ing hitherto  unprinted  portions,  and  many 
official  papers,  edited  by  "Worthington  C.  Ford, 
is  announced  for  early  publication.*^  The  ex- 
ecutive documents  and  miscellaneous  publica- 
tions of  this  period  form  a  very  rare  class  of 
material,  for  which  see  Ford's  Bibliography  of 
the  Continental  Congress. 87 


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DOCUMENTARY   SOURCES 


88-108 


Tn  1789  the  government  of  the  United  States 
was  organized  under  the  present  constitution. 
The  official  proceedings  of  Congress  are  con- 
tained in  Journals  of  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives (Wash.  1826.  9v.)  and  Journal  of  the 
Senate  (Wash.  1820-1.  5v.),  supplemented  by 
Journal  of  the  Executive  Proceedings  of  the 
Senate  (Wash.  1829.  16v.).88  The  debates  of 
the  early  period  were  collected  from  the  news- 
papers and  abridged  in  Gales's  Debates  and 
Proceedings  in  Congress,  1789-1824  (W^ash. 
1831-56.  42v.),  continued  in  The  Register  of 
Debates  in  Congress  (Wash.  1825-37.  14v., 
bd.  in  39).  89  There  are  a  number  of  minor  pub- 
lications covering  various  periods  of  this  time 
which  give  the  discussions  at  greater  length. 
A  convenient  collection  for  this  period  is  Ben- 
ton's Abridgment  of  Debates  of  Congress 
from  1789-1856  (16v.).90  The  later  period  is 
contained  in  the  Congressional  Globe  (46v.) 
and  the  Congressional  Record  (34v.+).9i 

The  laws  have  been  issued  in  innumerable 
forms,  the  most  important  being  Statutes  at 
Large  (31v.+),  and  Revised  Statutes  of  the 
United  States  (Wash.  1878-91.  2v.).92  gee, 
also,  Index  to  the  Laws,  1789-1827  (Wash. 
1828).  93  Supplementary  thereto  are  the  United 
States  Reports. 9*  Related  to  these  is  Opinions 
of  the  Attorney-General  of  the  United  States 
(Wash.  1852-.  21v.+).96  Cognate  to  the  laws 
are  Treaties  and  Conventions  between  the 
United  States  and  other  Powers,  1776-1887 
(Wash.  1889).  96  See  in  this  connection  Whar- 
ton's Digest  of  the  International  Law  of  the 
U.S.  (Wash.  1886.  3v.:  2ded.  1887).  9t  There 
have  also  been  a  number  of  special  compila- 
tions, such  as  Laws  respecting  Public  Lands, 
Navy  and  ^Marine  Laws,  Tariff  Acts  1789-1897, 
Laws  respecting  Light  Houses,  Revolutionary 
Pension  Laws,  Acts  of  Congress  relating  to 
Coins  and  Currency,  and  Digest  of  the  Revenue 
Laws.  98 

The  executive  documents  of  the  United 
States  government  constitute  a  great  mass, 
collections  of  the  earlier  part  of  which  have 
been  made  :  Wait's  State  Papers  from  1789- 
1818  (12v.),  and  American  State  Papers,  1789- 
1837  (1st  series,  21  v..  2d  series,  17v.).99  There 
are  several  collections  of  the  ^lessages  and 
Papers  of  the  Presidents,  of  which  Richard- 
son's (Wash.  1896-9.  10 v.)  is  the  latest  and 
most  inclusive. ^o"  See,  also,  Poore's  Veto 
Messages  of  the  Presidents  of  the  United  States 
(Wash.    1888).^"^    Other  government  publica- 


tions, more  strictly  historical  than  official,  will 
be  found  above,  under  the  first  section. 

During  four  years  the  Confederate  govern- 
ment exercised  sway  over  a  material  part  of 
the  United  States,  but  its  publications  were 
few  in  number,  and  included  little  more  than 
its  laws  and  a  few  executive  documents.  See 
in  this  connection  Sumner's  Materials  for  the 
History  of  the  Government  of  the  Southern 
Confederacy  (Papers  of  the  American  Histori- 
cal Association,  IV,  5).  Many  of  its  archives 
have,  however,  been  printed  in  the  Official 
Records  of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion,  for  which 
see  sect.  22.  "2 

There  have  been  published  many  catalogues 
and  bibliographies  of  government  publications, 
the  most  valuable  of  which  are  Poore's  Descrip- 
tive Catalogue  of  the  Government  Publications 
of  the  United  States,  1775-1881  (Wash.  1885), 
and  Crandall's  Checklist  of  Public  Documents, 
from  the  First  to  the  Fifty-Third  Congress 
(Wash.  1895.  Second  edition,  revised  and  en- 
larged). ^"^  gee,  also.  Index  to  the  Subjects  of 
Documents  and  Reports,  and  to  the  Committees, 
Senators  and  Representatives  presenting  them 
(Last  edition.  Fifty-Fifth  Congress,  1898).  and 
McKee's  Index  to  the  Reports  of  Committees 
(Wash.  1887.  2v.)."*  Theearlier  period  is  more 
fully  treated  in  Greely's  Public  Documents  of 
the  Early  Congresses  (American  Historical  As- 
sociation Report  for  1896),  and  in  the  N.  Y. 
Public  Library  Bulletin  (III.  462). "»  The  last 
few  years  are  best  given  in  Hickcox's  Monthly 
Catalogue  of  Government  Publications  (Wash. 
1885-94.  lOv.),  The  Monthly  Catalogue  of  thq 
United  States  Documents  (Xos.t-83+).  and  the' 
yearly  lists  contained  in  the  Executive  Docu- 
mcnts."6 

States,  in  General 

L'nder  each  state  is  grouped  the  more  im- 
portant collections  of  historical  material ;  but 
as  every  state  has  issued  certain  publications, 
a  brief  resume  here  will  save  needless  repeti- 
tion. 

The  beginning  of  a  complete  bibliography 
of  all  state  ofl[icial  issues  will  be  found  in 
Bowker's  State  Publications,  only  one  part  of 
which,  The  New  England  States  (N.  Y.  1899), 
has  been  issued,  i"''  For  the  period  covered, 
similar  lists  have  been  printed  in  The  American 
Catalogue,  1884-1890  and  1890-1895. "»  Almost 
all  the  colonies  and  states  have  printed  the  jour- 
nals of  their  respective  Assemblies  or  Legisla- 


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SOURCES 


tures;  a  bibliography  of  these  during  the  colo- 
nial period  is  giveu  in  the  annual  report  of 
the  American  Historical  Association  for  1897 
(p.  405).  ^°8  In  the  interregmuu  between  the 
suspension  of  the  governments  of  the  thirteen 
original  colonies  and  the  organization  of  state 
governments,  various  revolutionary  conven- 
tions and  committees  carried  on  the  govern- 
ment, and  their  proceedings  were  generally 
printed,  and  will  be  found  reprinted  in  Force's 
American  Archives.""  The  laws  of  each  state 
were  issued  in  the  form  of  yearly  session  acts 
and  occasional  collections.  For  the  colonial 
period,  consult  the  Charlemagne  Tower  Collec- 
tion of  American  Colonial  Laws  (Phil.  1890). '■^ 
Not  printed  by  the  states,  but  of  essential 
importance,  are  the  Reports  of  decisions  of 
their  various  courts.^"  From  time  to  time 
each  state  has  held  conventions  for  the  framing 
or  revising  of  constitutions,  most  of  which  were 
printed.  ^^3  Jq  addition,  the  original  thirteen 
states  held  conventions  to  consider  the  Fed- 
eral Constitution,  and  a  list  of  the  Journals 
and  Debates  of  each  is  given  in  Ford's  Bib- 
liography and  Reference  List  relating  to  the 
Adoption  of  the  Constitution  of  the  United 
States  (Brooklyn.  1896).  i"  Many  of  the.se 
are  reprinted  in  Elliot's  Debates  on  the  Fed- 
eral Constitution  (Phil.  1861.  5v.).i"  As 
a  preliminary  to  the  War  of  Secession,  the 
southern  states  held  other  conventions  to  pass 
ordinances  of  secession,  and  to  make  such 
alterations  in  their  constitutions  as  this  in- 
volved, and  the  journals  of  most  of  these 
were  printed. ^^^ 

For  the  period  of  the  War  of  Secession,  the 
reports  of  the  state  Adjutants-General  are  of 
much  value,  as  are  the  histories  of  the  states 
during  that  war,  and  the  histories  of  the 
varioiis  state  regiments  which  have  been  pub- 
lished, i" 

Certain  of  the  cities  have  printed  material 
relating  to  their  own  history,  the  most  impor- 
tant being  the  following  :  Reports  of  the  Bos- 
ton Record  Commission  (Bost.  1876-98.  28 v.), 
and  Early  Records  of  the  Town  of  Providence 
(Providence.  1892-9.  15v.) ;  see,  also,  in  this 
connection,  the  Bibliographical  List  of  New 
England  Town  Records  in  the  American  His- 
torical Review  (l,  581,  771  ).i"  New  York 
City  has  printed  the  Records  of  New  Amster- 
dam (N.  Y.  1897.  7v.),  and  the  Manuals  of  the 
New  York  Common  Council  (N.  Y.  1841-70. 
28v.),  which  latter  contains  much  relating  to 


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the  history  of  the  city  and  state,  and  is  analyzed 
in  a  Historical  Index  (N.  Y.  1900).  i"  Phila- 
delphia has  printed  one  volume,  Minutes  of 
the  Common  Council,  1704-76  (Phil.  1847). 
Charleston  has  i.ssued  for  a  number  of  years 
the  Charleston  City  Year  Book  with  docu- 
mentary matter.  Not  strictly  relating  to  local 
history,  but  appropriately  mentioned  here,  are 
the  Bulletins  of  the  Boston  Public  Library,  the 
Harvard  College  Library  Bulletins,  and  the 
New  York  Public  Library  Bulletins,  all  of 
which  contain  historical  material :  see  in  this 
connection  Newman's  Index  to  Subject  Bibli- 
ographies in  Library  Bulletins  (New  York 
State  Library  Bulletin.  Bibliography  No.  14. 
Albany.    1898).  "o 

Maine 

No  systematic  publication  of  the  records  has 
been  made,  but  the  following  works  have  been 
issued  :  Bradbury's  Transcript  Copy  of  the 
Early  Court  Records  and  other  Important  Doc- 
uments pertaining  to  the  Settlement,  1636-1686 
(Portland.  1843-5.  4v.),  Sargent's  Maine  Wills, 
1640-1760  (Portland.  1887),  York  Deeds,  con- 
taining Ancient  Land  Grants  in  the  Province  of 
Maine  (Portland.  1887-96.  llv.),  and  Hough's 
Papers  relating  to  Pemaquid  (Albany.  1856. 
Maine  Hist.  Soc.  Coll.,  v.  5.  1857). "i  Of 
value  are  :  Catalogue  of  Original  Documents 
in  the  English  Archives  relating  to  the  Early 
History  of  the  State  of  Maine  (N.  Y.  1858), 
Drummond's  Bibliographical  Memorandum 
of  the  Laws  of  Maine  (Maine  Hist.  Soc. 
Coll.,  2d  ser.  II,  891),  and  Williamson's  Bib- 
liography of  Maine  (Portland.  1896.  2v.)."2 
The  Gorges  Society  publications  relate  chiefly 
to  this  state  ;  likewise  the  Maine  Genealogist 
and  Biographer  (Augusta.  1875-8.  3v.),  the 
Maine  Historical  and  Genealogical  Recorder 
(Portland.  1884-98.  9v.),  and  the  Bangor  His- 
torical Magazine  (Bangor.  1885-92.  7v.),  con- 
tinued as  Maine  Historical  Magazine  (Bangor. 
1893-95.  2v.).i23  [See,  also,  Maine  Historical 
Society,  sect.  275,  below.] 

New  Hampshire 

Under  various  editorships,  the  Provincial 
Papers  and  State  Papers  have  been  published 
(Concord.  1867-96.  27v.).i2*  The  state  has 
also  printed :  Inde.x  of  the  Historical  Mat- 
ter contained  in  the  New  Hampshire  Registers 
from  1772-1892,  in  tlie  Political  Manuals  from 
1857-1872,  and  in  the  People's  Handbooks  for 


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1874,  1876  and  1877  (Concord.  1891),  List 
of  Reports  of  Departments  of  the  iState  of 
New  Ilanipsliire,  and  other  Documental  Mat- 
ter, publislied  in  tlie  Appendices  of  the  Legisla- 
tive Journals,  and  suhscciueutly  in  the  Annual 
Reports,  1822-1889  (Concord.  1890),  Check 
List  of  New  liampsliire  Laws,  1789-1889 
(n.  p.  1889),  Index  to  the  Journals  of  the 
House  of  Representatives  of  New  Hampshire, 
1711-1784  (Concord.  1890-4.  2v.),  and  Index 
to  the  Records  of  the  Council  of  New  Hamp- 
shire, 16131-1784  (Concord.  1896).  "^  Farm- 
er's Collections,  Topographical,  Historical  and 
Biographical  (Concord.  1822-4.  3v.),  is  val- 
uable, as  are  the  New  Hampshire  Reposi- 
tory (Gihnanton.  1846-7.  2v.)  and  the  Granite 
Monthly  (Concord.  1877-.  27v.+).i26  The 
latter  contains  McClintock's  Bibliography  of 
New  Hampshire  (IV,  280).  ^^7  g^^^  ^Iso,  Hoyt's 
Historical  and  Bibliographical  Notes  on  the 
Laws  of  New  Hampshire  (Am.  Antiquarian 
Society  Proceedings,  1876).  ^^s 

Vermont 

The  mo.st  important  series  on  the  history  of 
the  state  is  the  Records  of  the  Council  of 
Safety  and  Governor  and  Council  of  Vermont 
(Montpelier.  1873-80.  8v.)."9  An  earlier  pub- 
lication is  Vermont  State  Papers,  with  the 
Journal  of  the  Council  of  Safety,  the  Early 
Journals  of  the  General  Assembly,  etc.  (Mid- 
dlebury.  1828).  ^^o  There  has  been  a  reprint 
of  the  Laws  of  the  State,  1782  (Wash. 
1898)."^  In  various  numbers  of  the  Argus 
and  Patriot,  M.  D.  Gilman  has  published 
an  elaborate  bibliography  of  Vermont,  also 
published  complete  in  one  volume  (Burlington. 
1897),  and  a  briefer  list  was  printed  in  Norton's 
Literary  Letter,  1860.  ^32  The  Vermont  Histor- 
ical Gazetteer  (Burlington.  1867-91.  5v.)  is 
practically  limited  to  the  local  history  of  vari- 
ous towns.  ^3* 

Massachusetts 

Under  Shurtleff's  editing  have  been  issued 
Records  of  the  Governor  and  Company  of  the 
Massachusetts  Bay  in  New  England,  1628- 
1686  (Bost.  1853-4.  5v.  in  6  pts.),  and  Records 
of  the  Colony  of  New  Plymouth  (Bost.  1885-7. 
12v.).^3*  Goodale's  reprints  of  the  Acts  and 
Resolves,  with  Historical  and  Explanatory 
Notes  (Bost.  1869-.  8v.  +),  is  now  in  course 
of  publication. ^35  The  Acts  and  Resolves 
of  1780-1799   (Bost.   1890-7.   lOv.)  have  been 


printed.  136  The  Laws  of  Massachusetts  of  1660 
and  1672,  witli  Supplements  thereto,  have  been 
reprinted  under  the  editorship  of  W.  H.  Whit- 
more  (Bost.  1887-89.  2v.)."7  Hutchinson's 
Collections  of  Original  Papers  relative  to 
Massachusetts-Bay  (Bost.  1769.  Repr.  Albany. 
1865.  2v.),  Hough's  Papers  relating  to  the 
Island  of  Nantucket  (Albany.  1856),  and  Papers 
relating  to  the  Public  Events  of  Massachusetts 
preceding  the  Revolution  (Phil.  1856)  are  im- 
portant, as  are  also  Journals  of  each  Provincial 
Congress,  1774-5,  and  of  the  Committee  of 
Safety,  with  other  Documents,  edited  by  Lin- 
coln (Bost.  1838),  and  Bradford's  Speeches 
of  the  Governors  of  Massachusetts,  1765-1775, 
and  the  Necessary  Answers  of  the  House  of 
Representatives  to  the  Same  (Bost.  1818)."* 
A  Roll  of  Massachusetts  Soldiers  and  Sailors  of 
theRevolutionary  War  (Bost.  1896-.  8v.+)  has 
been  printed.  ^39  The  state  has  published  sev- 
eral reports  on  its  archives,  among  which  are 
Report  to  the  Legislature  of  Massachusetts 
upon  the  Condition  of  Records,  Files,  Papers 
and  Documents  in  the  Secretary's  Department 
(Bost.  1885),  and  Reports  of  the  Commission 
of  Public  Records  of  Parishes,  Towns  and 
Counties  on  their  Custody  and  Condition  (Bost. 
1885,  1889-1898.  llv.+)."°  Of  value  are 
Colburn's  Bibliography  of  Local  History  of 
Massachusetts  (Bost.  1871),  and  Green's  and 
Paine's  List  of  Early  American  Imprints  (Cam- 
bridge. 1895 ;  Worcester.  1896),  which  are 
really  lists  of  Massachusetts  publications  prior 
to  the  year  1700.  ^*^  Important  magazines  are : 
the  New  England  Historical  and  Genealogical 
Register,  and  the  Bay  State  Monthly,  now  con- 
tinued as  the  New  England  Magazine.  "^  xt  is 
scarcely  necessary  to  call  particular  attention  to 
the  publications  of  the  Massachusetts  Histor- 
ical Society,  the  Prince  Society,  the  Essex  In- 
stitute, the  American  Antiquarian  Society,  and 
the  New  England  Historic  and  Genealogical 
Society,  as  well  as  to  those  of  many  minor 
societies. "3  [See,  also.  Historical  Societies, 
sect.  227,  262,  284,  367,  387,  below.] 

Rhode  Island 

The  Records  of  the  Colony  of  Rhode 
Island  -were  edited  by  J.  R.  Bartlett  (Provi- 
dence. 185(>-65,  lOv.).  A  necessary  supple- 
ment to  this  is  Staples'  Rhode  Island  in  the 
Continental  Congress  (Providence.  1870).  "* 
Another  publication  of  the  latter  author  is  the 
Proceedings  of  the  First  General  Assembly,  and 


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the  Code  of  Laws  adopted  by  that  Assembly  iu 
1647  (Provideuce.  1847).  "*  Bartlett  also  is- 
sued An  Index  to  the  Acts  and  Resolves,  1758- 
1850  (Provideuce.  1856),  supplementary  vol- 
tmies  to  which  have  been  printed.  ^^^  Sidney 
Rider  has  printed  Laws  and  Acts,  from  the 
First  Settlement  in  1636,  to  1705  (Provi- 
dence. 1896),  and  Acts  and  Laws,  with  the 
Charters,  1719  (Providence.  1895),  and  his 
Rhode  Island  Historical  Tracts  are  valuable.^*'' 
The  Early  Records  of  the  Town  of  Providence, 
1636-1714,  haA'e  been  issued  (Providence.  1892- 
8.  12v.)."8  Bartletfs  Bibliography  of  Rhode 
Island  was  printed  at  Provideuce  in  1864.  ^^^ 
See,  also,  the  Newport  Historical  Magazine, 
continued  as  the  Rhode  Island  Historical  Mag- 
azine (Newport.     1880-87.     7v.)."o 

Connecticut 

The  Colonial  Records  of  Connecticut,  edited 
by  J.  H.  Trumbull  and  C.  J.  Hoadly,  have 
been  printed  (Hartford.  1850-90.  15v.).i5i 
Supplementary  to  these  are  Hoadly's  Records 
of  the  State  of  Connecticut  (Hartford.  1894-5. 
2v.)."2  ^\iso  consult  Hoadly's  Records  of  the 
Colony  of  New  Haven,  1638-1665  (Hartford. 
1857-8.  2v.).i53  Earlier  publications  are  Hin- 
man's  Antiquities,  or  Letters  from  Charles  II, 
James  II,  etc.,  to  Governors  of  the  Colony 
of  Connecticut,  with  their  Answers,  and  other 
Documents  (Hartford.  1836),  and  his  Historical 
Collection  from  Records,  etc.,  of  the  Part  sus- 
tained by  Connecticut  during  the  War  of  the 
Revolution  (Hartford.  1842)^154  The  Record 
of  Connecticut  Men  in  the  War  of  the  Revo- 
lution, War  of  1812  and  Mexican  War  was 
printed  at  Hartford  in  1889.^55  Brinley  re- 
printed the  Book  of  General  Laws,  1672  (Hart- 
ford. 1865) ;  Audros,  the  Code  of  Laws  estab- 
lished by  the  General  Court,  1650  (New  Haven. 
1822)  ;  Hoadly,  The  New  Haven  Code  of  1655 
(Hartford.  1855),  and  this  latter  is  also  con- 
tained in  Trumbull's  Blue  Laws  (Hartford. 
1876).  "6 

New  York 

O'Callaghan's  Documents  relative  to  the  Co- 
lonial History  of  New  York  (llv.  including 
index)  is  a  vast  series  of  documents  collected 
in  Holland,  England,  and  France.  Subsequent 
to  this,  four  supplementary  volumes  have  been 
printed  from  material  drawn  from  the  state 
archives ;  see  in  this  connection,  Brodhead's 
Final  Report  to  the  Senate  of  New  York  (Al- 


io 


bany.  1845)."'  In  addition  the  state  has  issued 
in  two  editions  the  Documentary  History  of 
the  State  of  New  York,  edited  by  O'Callaghau 
(Albany.  1849-51.  4v.)."8  The  state  archives 
have  been  further  treated  in  a  Calendar  of  His- 
torical ^Manuscripts  in  the  Office  of  the  Secre- 
tary of  State  (Albany.  1865-6.  2v.),  a  Calendar 
of  Historical  Manuscripts  relating  to  the  War 
of  the  Revolution  (Albany.  1868.  2v.),  a  Cal- 
endar of  New  York  Colonial  Manuscripts,  In- 
dorsed Laud  Papers  in  the  Office  of  the  Secre- 
tary of  State,  1643-1803  (Albany.  1864),  O'Cal- 
laghan's Index  to  Vols.  1-3  of  Translations  of 
Dutch  Manuscripts  in  the  Office  of  the  Secretary 
of  State  (Albany.  1870),  and  in  a  Catalogue  of 
Historical  Papers  deposited  in  the  New  York 
State  Library  (Albany.  1849).  "9  A  complete 
republication  of  the  laws  to  1775  is  included 
in  the  Colonial  Laws  of  New  York  from  1664 
to  the  Revolution  (Albany.  1894.  5v.).  Sup- 
plementary to  these  are  Laws  of  the  Colony  of 
New  York  passed  1774-5  (Albany.  1888),  and 
Laws  of  the  State  of  New  York  passed  1777- 
1801  (Albany.  1886-7.  5v.).  In  this  connec- 
tion, see  General  Index  to  the  Laws  of  the  State 
from  1777-1865  (Albany.  1866),  Index  to  the 
Journals  of  the  House  of  Assembly  of  New 
York,  1777-95  (Albany.  1814),  Index  to  the 
Journals  of  the  Senate,  1777-99  (Albany.  1814), 
General  Index  of  Documents  and  Laws  of  the 
State  of  New  York  (Albany.  1866),  and  Gen- 
eral Index  to  the  Legislative  Documents  of 
the  State  of  New  York  (Albany.  1891).  "<>  Im- 
portant republications  are  :  Journal  of  the  Votes 
and  Proceedings  of  the  General  Assembly, 
1691-1765  (N.  Y.  1764-6.  2v.),  Journal  of  the 
Proceedings  of  the  General  Assembly  of  the 
Colony  of  New  York,  1766-76  (Albany.  1820), 
Journal  of  the  Legislative  Council,  1691-1775 
(Albany.  1861.  2v.),  Journal  of  the  New  York 
Provincial  Congress,  1775-77  (Albany.  1842. 
2v.),  and  Votes  and  Proceediugs  of  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly,  1780  (Albany.  1859).  "i  The 
Reports  of  the  state  historian  for  '96,  '97,  and 
'98  include  two  volumes.  Colonial  Series,  and 
v.  1  of  the  Military  Papers  of  Daniel  D. 
Tompkins. ^^2  Tjie  University  of  the  State  of 
New  York  has  published  three  History  Bulle- 
tins, being  Supplementary  List  of  Marriage 
Licenses  (Albany.  1898),  Colonial  Records, 
General  Entries,  v.  1,  1664-5  (Albany.  1899), 
and  Annotated  List  of  the  Principal  Manu- 
scripts in  the  New  York  Stnte  Library  (All)any. 
1899).  163    It  is  needless  to  call  attention  to 


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tlie  value  of  the  publications  of  the  New  York 
Ilistoricul  Society  and  the  New  York  Genea- 
logical and  Biograpliical  Record  (N.  Y.  1870-. 
30v.-f  ;  Index  to  v.  1-24).  "4  O'Callaghan's 
Register  of  New  Netherlands,  1626-1674  (Al- 
banJ^  1865),  his  New  York  Colonial  Tracts 
(Albany.  1866-72.  4v.),  Hough's  Papers  relat- 
ing to  Pemaquid  [Maine]  (Albany.  1856.  Repr. 
in  Maine  Hist.  Soc.  Coll.,  v.  5),  his  Papers 
relating  to  the  Island  of  Nantucket  (Albany. 
1856),  and  Munsell's  Historical  Series  (Albany. 
1857-95.  28v.)  cannot  be  omitted.  "^  Hildc- 
burn's  List  of  the  Issues  of  the  Press  of  New 
York,  1693-1752  (Phil.  1889),  with  additions 
to  the  same  in  Old  New  York,  is  the  only 
important  piece  of  bibliography.  1*6  [See, 
also.  New  York  Historical  Society,  etc.,  sect. 
351,  below.] 

New  Jersey 

The  Archives  of  the  State  of  New  Jersey 
(Newark.  1880-99.  21  v.  General  Index  to 
V.  1-10.  Newark.  1888)  are  now  in  course  of 
publication.^^''  Supplementary  thereto  are  : 
Journal  of  the  Procedure  of  the  Governor  and 
Council,  1682-1703  (Jersey  City.  1872),  Jour- 
nal and  Votes  of  the  House  of  Representatives 
of  New  Jersey,  1703-1709  (Jersey  City.  1872), 
Journal  of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Provincial 
Congress  of  New  Jersey,  1775  (Woodbury. 
1835),  Minutes  of  the  Provincial  Congre.ss  and 
Council  of  Safety,  1775-1776  (Trenton.  1879), 
Journal  of  the  Votes  and  Proceedings  of  the 
Convention  of  New  Jersey,  1776  (Trenton. 
1831),  Minutes  of  the  Council  of  Safety  of  the 
State  of  New  Jersey,  1777,  1778  (Jersey  City. 
1872),  Minutes  of  the  Provincial  Congress  and 
the  Council  of  Safety  (Trenton.  1879),  the 
First  Report  of  the  Public  Record  Commission 
of  New  Jersey  (Somerville.  1899),  Stryker's 
Official  Register  of  Officers  and  Men  of  the 
Revolutionary  "War  (Trenton.  1872),  and  his 
Record  of  Officers  and  Men  in  the  Civil  War, 
1861-5  (Trenton.  1876.  2v.)."8  Two  impor- 
tant publications  of  the  New  Jersey  Historical 
Society  are  Selections  from  the  Correspondence 
of  the  Executive  of  New  Jersey  from  1776- 
1786  (Collections,  v.  5.  Newark.  1848),  and 
Stevens'  Analytical  Index  to  the  Colonial 
Documents  of  New  Jersey  in  the  State  Paper 
Office  in  England,  ed.  by  Whitehead  (N.  J.  Hist. 
Soc.  Collections,  v.  5.  N.  Y.  1858) ;  this  latter 
contains  a  Catalogue  of  Books  on  New  Jersey 
during  the  Colonial  Period. ^^^    In  this  connec- 


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tion  consult  Nelson's  Check  List  of  the  Issues 
of  the  Press  of  New  Jersey,  1723,  1728,  1754- 
1800  (Paterson.    1899).  "<> 

Pennsylvania 

A  selection  of  Pennsylvania  Archives  (Phil. 
1852-6.  12v.)  has  been  supplemented  by  a 
second  series  (Harrisburg.  1874-93.  19 v.)  and 
a  third  scries  (1894-5.  4v.)."i  Kindred  to 
this  is  Colonial  Records,  1683-1790  (Phil.  1852. 
16v.)."2  The  Statutes  at  Large  of  Pennsyl- 
vania from  1682-1801  (Phil.  1896-.  v.  2-f )  are 
now  in  course  of  publication.  The  Votes  and 
Proceedings  of  the  House  of  Representatives 
were  collected  and  reprinted  (Phil.  1752-76. 
6v.).^''2  The  Proceedings  relative  to  the  Calling 
of  the  Conventions  of  1776  and  1790,  with  View 
of  Proceedings  of  the  Council  of  Censors  (Har- 
risburg. 1825)  have  been  reprinted  in  one 
volume.^''*  The  Report  of  the  Commission  to 
locate  the  Site  of  the  Frontier  Forts  of  Penn- 
sylvania (Harrisburg.  1896.  2v.)  is  an  histor- 
ical investigation  authorized  by  the  state.  ^'^^ 
The  publications  of  the  Historical  Society  of 
Penn.sylvania  form  a  series  of  much  value,  es- 
pecially the  Pennsylvania  Magazine  of  History 
and  Biography. ^^^  Other  society  publications 
and  periodicals  are  Proceedings  of  the  Penn- 
sylvania German  Society  (Lancaster.  1891-. 
8v.+),  Egle's  Notes  and  Queries  (Harrisburg. 
Series  1-4.  8v.),  and  Hazard's  Register  of 
Pennsylvania  (Phil.  1828-36.  16v.)."7  In  cal- 
endars there  have  been  published  Report  of 
the  Select  Committee  on  the  Colonial  Records 
of  Pennsylvania  (Phil.  1851),  and  a  Catalogue 
of  Papers  relating  to  Pennsylvania  and  Dela- 
ware deposited  at  the  State  Paper  Office,  Lon- 
don (Phil.  1850)."*  Of  essential  importance  is 
Hildeburn's  Century  of  Printing :  Issues  of  the 
Press  of  Pennsylvania,  1685-1784  (Phil.  1885- 
6.  2v.)."9  [See,  also,  Pennsylvania  Historical 
Society,  sect.  369,  below.] 

Delaware 

The  Minutes  of  the  Council  from  1776-1792 
has  been  printed  by  the  Delaware  Historical 
Society  (Papers,  v.  6.  Wilmington.  1887).  i*" 
See,  also,  a  Catalogue  of  Papers  relating  to 
Pennsylvania  and  Delaware,  deposited  at  the 
State  Paper  Office,  London  (Phil.  1850).  ^si 

Maryland 

The  Archives  of  Maryland  (Bait.  1883-. 
21v.-f)  are,  by  authority  of  the  state,  in  course 


182-201 


SOURCES 


of  publication  by  the  Maryland  Historical  Soci- 
ety. ^*2  Kindred  thereto,  of  the  publications  of 
the  same  society,  are  Streeter's  Papers  relating 
to  the  Early  History  of  Maryland  (Fund  publi- 
cations, V.  9.  Bait.  187G)."3  The  General 
Public  Statutory  Law  and  Public  Local  Law 
from  the  Year  1692-1839,  with  a  Copious  Index, 
has  been  printed  (Bait.  1840.  3v.)."4  Iq 
this  connection  see  Indices  to  the  Laws  and 
Resolutions  of  Maryland,  1800-1845  (Annapo- 
lis. 1815-46.  4v.),  Index  to  the  Journals  of  the 
Senate  and  House  of  Delegates  of  Maryland 
(Annapolis.  1856-7;  3v.),  Index  to  the  Printed 
Bills  of  the  House  of  Delegates  of  Maryland, 
1824-49  (Annapolis.  1850),  and  Index  to  the 
Public  Documents  of  the  House  of  Delegates, 
1834-44  (Annapolis.  1845).  iss  The  Proceed- 
ings of  the  Conventions  of  the  Province  of 
Maryland,  1774-6,  was  printed  at  Baltimore 
in  1836.^**  Publications  on  the  state  ar- 
chives are :  Alexander's  Report  of  Certain 
Documents  touching  the  Provincial  History 
of  Maryland  (Bait.  1860),  Ethan  Allen's  Report 
of  the  Condition  of  the  Public  Records  (An- 
napolis. 1860),  and  Report  of  the  Special 
Committee  appointed  for  the  Purpose  of  exam- 
ining the  Condition  of  the  Public  Records  of 
this  State  (Annapolis.  1853).^*''  In  bibliogra- 
phy, see  Lee's  Hand  List  of  Laws,  Journals  and 
Documents  of  Maryland,  to  1800  (Bait.  1878), 
and  the  incomplete  Bibliography  of  Maryland 
by  J.  G.  Morris  (Historical  Magazine,  n.  s.  7 : 
240-328).  "8 

Virginia 

The  Calendar  of  Virginia  State  Papers  is  now 
in  process  of  publication  (Richmond.  1875-. 
llv.-)-).^*9  Hening's  Statutes  at  Large  from 
1619  was  printed  in  various  places  (1819-1823. 
13v.).i90  The  Proceedings  of  the  [Revolution- 
ary] Convention  [of  1775-6]  (Richmond.  1816), 
the  Journal  of  the  Senate  1778-90  (Richmond. 
1827-8.  9v.),  and  the  Journal  of  the  House  of 
Delegates  from  1776-1786  (Richmond.  1827-8. 
4v.)  have  been  printed."^  The  Virginia  His- 
torical Society  has  issued  the  Records  of  the 
Virginia  Company  (Publications,  n.  s.,  v.  7,  8. 
Richmond.  1888-9.  2v.),  and  other  publica- 
tions of  this  society  are  of  importance,  especially 
the  Virginia  Historical  Register  (Riclimond. 
1848-53.  6v.),  the  Virginia  Historical  Re- 
porter (Richmond.  1854-60.  2v.),  and  the  Vir- 
ginia Magazine  of  History  and  Biographj" 
(Richmond.    1893-.    6v.-l-)."2    Another  valu- 


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able  magazine  is  the  William  and  Mary  College 
Quarterly  (Williamsburg.    1892-.    7v.+)."3 

North  Carolina 

The  Colonial  Records  of  North  Carolina  have 
been  printed  (Raleigh.  1886-.  IGv.-f)."*  The 
state  has  issued  Indexes  to  Documents  relative 
to  2n  orth  Carolina  during  the  Colonial  Existence 
of  said  State,  now  on  File  in  the  Offices  of  the 
Board  of  Trade  and  State  Paper  Office  in  Lon- 
don (Raleigh.  1843),  and  Saunders'  Abstracts 
of  Records  and  Documents  relating  to  the 
Colonial  History  of  North  Carolina  (Raleigh. 
1885). ^^^  Valuable  publications  are  Weeks' 
Press  in  North  Carolina  (Brooklyn.  1891),  which 
contains  a  list  of  books  printed  there  to  1800, 
his  Libraries  and  Literature  of  North  Carolina 
in  the  Eighteenth  Century  (Wash.  1896),  and 
his  Bibliography  of  the  Historical  Literature  of 
North  Carolina  (Cambridge.    1895). "« 

South  Carolina 

In  the  Collections  of  the  South  Carolina  His- 
torical Society  (Vols.  I  and  III)  are  printed 
Lists  and  Abstracts  of  Papers  in  the  State 
Paper  Office,  London,  relating  to  South  Caro- 
lina, and  the  same  society  has  recently  issued  a 
Report  of  the  Committee  in  the  Matter  of  Pro- 
curing Transcripts  of  the  Colonial  Records  of 
this  State  from  the  London  Record  Office 
(Charleston.  1891) ;  see,  also.  The  Colonial  Re- 
cords of  South  Carolina  (]\Iagazine  of  American 
History,  26  :  388)."'  Of  value  are  Carroll's 
Historical  Collections  of  South  Carolina  (N.  Y. 
1836.  2v.),  embracing  many  valuable  and  rare 
pamphlets  and  other  documents  relating  to  the 
history  of  the  state,  Weston's  Documents  con- 
nected witli  the  History  of  South  Carolina 
(Loud.  1856),  Gibbes'  Documentary  History  of 
the  American  Revolution,  consisting  of  Let- 
ters and  Papers  relating  to  the  Contest  for 
Lil)erty,  chiefly  in  South  Carolina  (N.  Y.  and 
Columbia.  1853-7.  3v.),  and  State  Papers  on 
Nullification  (Bost.  1834). "»  The  Statutes  at 
Large  from  1682  to  1838  have  been  printed 
(Columbia.  1836-73.  lOv.),  and  subsequent 
volumes  have  been  i.ssued,  covering  the  years 
1839-1892  (v.  11-21+). "9  Whitney's  Biblio- 
graphy of  the  Colonial  History  of  South  Caro- 
lina is  printed  in  the  American  Historical 
Association  Report  for  1894  (p.  563).  200  The 
Historical  Society  has  just  begun  the  publi 
cation  of  the  South  Carolina  Historical  and 
Genealogical  Magazine,  ^oi 


DOCUMENTARY  SOURCES 


202-224 


Florida 

Buckingham  Smith's  Coleccion  de  varios 
documentos  para  la  historia  de  la  Florida  y 
tierras  adyacentes  (Lond.  1857)  is  valuable. 202 
In  the  Papers  of  the  Southern  History  Associ- 
ation (I,  211)  is  a  Bibliography  of  the  Statute 
Law  of  Florida  by  T.  L.  Cole.  203  French's  His- 
torical Collections  of  Louisiana  somewhat  re- 
lates to  Florida.  ^''^    See,  also,  Alabama. 

Alabama 

In  the  American  Historical  Review  (I,  380)  is 
a  reprint  of  part  of  the  State  Paper  Office 
Calendar?!,  Colonial  Series,  relating  to  West 
Florida.  206  A  List  of  the  Original  Authori- 
ties on  the  History  of  the  British  Province  of 
West  Florida,  in  the  Record  Office,  London,  is 
printed  in  the  publications  of  the  Louisiana 
Historical  Society  (I,  pt.  3,  p.  31).  In  the  Amer- 
ican Historical  Association  Report  for  1897 
is  printed  Owen's  Bibliography  of  Alabama, 
and  the  Bibliography  of  the  Statute  Law  of 
the  State,  by  T.  L.  Cole,  is  printed  in  the  Pa- 
pers of  the  Southern  History  Association  (I, 

61).  206 

Louisiana 

French's  Historical  Collections  of  Louisiana 
(N.  Y.  1846-75.  7v.)  is  of  much  importance, 
and  includes  an  Analytical  Index  of  all  the 
Public  Documents  in  Paris  relating  to  the  Dis- 
covery and  Early  Settlement  of  Louisiana,  in 
the  Archives  de  la  departement  de  la  marine  et 
des  colonies.  20''  In  this  connection  see  Boi- 
mare's  Notes  bibliographiques  etraisonnees  sur 
les  principaux  ouvrages  publics' sur  la  Floride 
et  I'ancienne  Louisiane  (Paris.  1855).  208  gee, 
also,  French  and  Canadian  above. 

Tennessee 

Journal  of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Legislative 
Council  of  the  Territory  of  the  United  States 
south  of  the  River  Ohio,  and  the  Journal  of  the 
General  Assembly  of  the  State  of  Tennessee 
for  the  Years  1794-6,  were  reprinted  in  Nash- 
ville in  1852.209  The  Tennessee  Historical  So- 
ciety Papers  (Nashville.  1884)  contains  a  Bib- 
liography of  Tennessee.  210 


13 


Ohio 

The  state  has  published  no  record.s,  but  of 
value  are  the  issues  of  the  Ohio  State  Archae- 
ological and  Historical  Society  (Columbus. 
1891-.  7v.+),  the  Ohio  Valley  Historical  Se- 
ries (Cin.  1868-71.  8v.),  Howe's  Historical  Col- 
lections of  Ohio  (Columbus.  1889-91.  3v.),  and 
Olden  Time  (Pitt.sburg.  1846-8.  2v.).2ii  See 
Thomson's  Bibliography  of  Ohio  (Cin.  1880).'2" 

The  West 

No  systematic  publication  of  archives,  jour- 
nals, or  laws  has  been  made  throughout  the 
balance  of  the  United  States,  but  a  few  passing 
notes  may  be  of  value.  The  State  Historical 
Society  of  Wisconsin  Reports  and  Collections 
(Madison.  1855-98.  14v.)  are  important,  and 
only  second  thereto  are  the  Iowa  State  Histor- 
ical Society's  Annals  of  Iowa  (Iowa  City.  1863- 
94.  16 v.),  supplemented  by  Documentary  Ma- 
terial relating  to  the  History  of  Iowa  (Iowa 
City.  1895-6),  and  the  Iowa  Historical  Record 
(Iowa  City.  1885-.  15v.+).2i3  A  Bibliography 
of  Arkansas  Laws  is  given  in  the  Papers  of 
the  Southern  History  Association  (I,  113), 21* 
and  other  bibliographies  are  Yohn's  Catalogue 
of  Books  relating  to  Indiana  (Indianapolis. 
1878),  21°  Howe's  Descriptive  Catalogue  of  the 
Official  Publications  of  the  Territory  and  State 
of  Indiana  from  1800-1890  (Indiana  Histor- 
ical Society  Pamphlets,  No.  5.  Indianapolis. 
1890), 210  Williams'  Bibliography  of  Minnesota 
(Minnesota Hist.  Soc,  v.  3,  pt.  1,  p.  13.  St.  Paul. 
1870), 2"  Durrie's  Bibliography  of  Wisconsin 
(Historical  Magazine,  n.  s.,  vol.  6),2i8  Raines' 
Bibliography  of  Texas  (Austin.  1896), 210  Wil- 
liams' Bibliography  of  Dakota  (Minnesota 
Hist.  Soc,  III,  37), 220  Foster's  Bibliography  of 
Oregon  (Magazine  of  American  History,  VII, 
461), 221  Taylor's  Bibliografia  Californica  (Sac- 
ramento. 1863), 222  Shinn's  Documents  on  Cal- 
ifornia (Magazine  of  American  History,  XXV, 
394),  Shinn's  Early  Books  and  Magazines  of 
California  (Overland  Monthly,  n.  s.,  XII, 
337), 223  Silliman's  Partial  Reference  List  of 
United  States  Government  Publications  on 
Alaska  (Monthly  Catalogue  of  U.  S.  Pub.  Doc, 
No.  37.  Wash.  1898).  22* 


HISTORICAL    SOCIETIES 


The  more  important  documents  and  papers 
contained  in  the  publications  of  such  historical 
societies,  printing  clubs,  etc.,  as  have  not  re- 
stricted their  collections  to  a  limited  field,  are 
mentioned  in  the  following  notes.  The  publi- 
cations of  societies  less  general  in  the  scope  of 
their  work  are  classed  with  the  bibliography  of 
the  sections  or  divisions  to  which  they  per- 
tain. 

American  Academy  of  Political  and  So- 
cial Science.  Philadelphia,  Pa.  This  society 
was  organized  in  1889,  and  has  published  An- 
nals of  the  American  Academy,  17  volumes,  1890- 
1901,  with  Supplements,  19  nos.,  1891  to  1901  ; 
also  a  series  of  318  numbered  Publications,  1890 
to  1901.  [225 

Among  the  Priblicntions  are  the  following::  Canada 
and  the  U.  S.,  by  J.  G.  Bourinot :— Origin  of  Connecti- 
cut towns,  by  C.  M.  Andrews:  —  Constitution  of  Mex- 
ico, tr.  by  I?.  Moses :  —  Recent  constitution-making  in 
the  IT.  S.,  by  F.  N.  Thorpe :— Congress  and  the  cabi- 
net, by  G.  Bradford :  — Constitution  of  Colombia,  tr. 
by  B.  Moses :  —  First  state  constitutions,  and  sources 
of  American  Federalism,  by  W.  C.  Morey :  —  Nicaragua 
Canal  and  the  Monroe  doctrine,  by  L.  M.  Keasbey :  — 
Growth  of  the  French  Canadian  race  in  America,  by 
J.  Davidson :  —  First  appointment  of  federal  repre- 
sentatives in  the  U.  S.,by  E.  J.  James:  —.State  consti- 
tutions'of  the  American  Revolution,  by  W.  C.  Web- 
ster. [226 

American  Antiquarian  Society.  Worces- 
ter, ]\Iass.  The  American  Antiquarian  Society 
was  organized  in  1812.  At  various  dates  from 
1820  to  188.5  it  published  7  volumes  of  transac- 
tions and  collections  under  the  general  title  of 
Arclmologia  Americana.  Proceedings  of  the 
society,  from  1843  to  1880,  were  published  in 
64  numbers.  In  1882  a  new  series  of  Proceed- 
ings vfm  begun,  of  which  14  volumes  had  been 
published  in  1901.  [227 

The  most  important  contents  of  the  Archxoloyia 
Americana  are  the  following:  — 

V.  1 :  Accounts  of  the  discovery  of  the  Mississippi, 
by  Lewis  Hennepin.  [228 

V.  2:  Synopsis  of  the  Indian  tribes  of  North  Amer- 
ica, by  Albert  Gallatin.  [229 

V.  3:  Records  of  the  Company  of  the  Massachusetts 
Bay  to  the  embarkation  of  Winthrop  and  his  asso- 
ciates. [230 

V.  4 :  Original  dociuncnts  from  the  State  Paper  Office, 


Londr)n,  and  the  British  Museum,  illustrating  the  his- 
tory of  Sir  AValter  Raleigh's  first  American  colony  and 
the  colony  at  .Jamestown:  —A  Discourse  of  Virgini;i, 
by  E.  M.  \Vingfield.  [231 

V.  5,  G :  History  of  printing  in  America  and  an  ac- 
count of  newspapers,  by  Isaiah  Thomas.  [232 

In  the  new  series  of  Proceedings  the  following  are 
chiefly  important :  — 

V.  1 :  Notes  on  the  bibliography  of  Yucatan  and  Cen- 
tral America,  by  A.  F.  Bandelier:  —  Origin  of  the 
names  of  the  states  of  the  Union,  by  H.  B.  Staples. 

[233 

V.  2:  Notes  on  the  history  of  witchcraft  in  Jlassa- 
chusetts,  by  G.  H.  Jloorc.  [234 

V.  3:  The  history  of  Connecticut,  as  illustrated  by 
the  names  of  her  towns,  by  F.  B.  Dexter.  [235 

V.  4 :  The  connection  of  Massachusetts  with  slavery 
and  the  slave  trade,  by  Charles  Deane:  —  Archaeologi- 
cal research  in  Yucatan,  by  E.  H.  Thomi)son.        [230 

V.  5:  Estimates  of  population  in  the  American  colo- 
nies, by  F.  B.  Dexter :  —King  Philip's  War,  with  special 
reference  to  the  attack  on  Brookfield,  by  G  rindall  Rey- 
nolds:—The  early  African  slave  trade  in  New  Eng- 
land, by  W.  B.  Weeden:  —  Notes  on  the  bibliography 
of  witchcraft  in  Massachusetts,  by  G.  H.  Moore:  — 
The  legislative  history  of  the  Ordinance  of  1787,  by  J. 
M.  Merriam :  —  Naval  history  of  the  Revolution,  by  E. 
E.  Hale.  [237 

V.  G:  The  navigation  laws,  by  Edward  Channing. 

[238 

V.  7 :  Government  in  Canada  and  tlie  U.  S.  com])ared, 
by  G.  F.  Hoar:  —  The  French  Canadians  in  New  Eng- 
land, by  E.  C.  Smyth.  [239 

Y'.  8 :  Yucatan  at  the  time  of  its  discovery,  by  E.  H. 
Thompson :  —  The  British  Public  Record  Office,  and  the 
materials  in  it  for  early  American  liistorj ,  by  W.  N. 
Sainsbury.  [24O 

V.  9:  Edmund  Burke,  his  services  as  Agent  of  the 
Province  of  New  York,  by  C.  Stebbins:  —  Concord, 
[Mass.],  by  J.  McK.  Merriam:— The  rival  claimants 
for  North  America,  1497-1755,  by  Justin  Winsor. 

[241 

Many  of  these  articles  have  also  been  published 
separately. 

Among  the  occasional  publications  of  the  Society 
are  the  following:  Records  of  the  Council  for  New 
England,  in  3  parts,  ed.  by  Charles  Deane: — The 
Mathers  and  the  witchcraft  delusion,  by  S.  F.  Haven : 

—  Lieut. -Gen.  John  Burgoyne  and  the  Convention  of 
Saratoga,  by  Charles  Deane:  —  Massachusetts  and 
]Maine,  their  union  and  separation,  by  P.  E.  Aldrich : 

—  The  Katunes  of  Maya  history,  by  P.  J.  J.  Valen- 
cini: — Origin  of  New  England  towns,  their  powers 
and  duties,  by  P.  E.  Aldrich.  [242 

American  Historical  Association.  Wash- 
ington, I).  C.  This  association  was  organized 
in   1884.     From   1885   to  1891  it  published  5 


14 


HISTORICAL   SOCIETIES 


24^-274 


volumes  of  Papers.     Tlie  Annual  reports  with 
papers  from  1889  to  18!)9  form  13  volumes. 

[243 

The  most  iiiiiiortaiit  articles  are  the  following:  — 

1891 :  The  earliest  Texas,  by  Mrs.  L.  C.  Harby.  [^44 

1893:  TIk'  hi.storieal  siy;nitieanee  of  tlie  Missouri 
Coiniiroiiiise,  by  J.  A.  Wooilbxirn  :  —  The  establi.sh- 
nieiit  of  tlie  first  southern  boundary  of  the  U.  S.,  by  B. 
A.  Hinsdale.  [245 

1894:  The  regulators  of  North  Carolina,  by  J.  S.  IJas- 
sett.  [246 

1895:  The  .surroundings  and  site  of  Raleigh's  colony, 
by  Talcott  AVilliams: —  Governor  Edward  Winslow, 
his  place  and  part  in  IMyniouth  colony,  by  Ucv.  W. 
C.  Winslow:  —"Free  burghs"  in  the  U.  S.,  by  J.  11. 
Blodgett:  —  Slavery  in  the  I'rovince  of  South  Carolina 
(1670-17701,  by  Edward  McCrady.  [247 

1896:  Journal  and  papers  of  the  Continental  Con- 
gress, by  Herbert  Friedenwald:  —  The  anti-rent  e\)\- 
sode  in  the  State  of  New  York,  by  David  Murray :  — 
The  West  as  a  field  for  historical  study,  by  F.  J.  Tur- 
ner:—  Proposed  amendments  to  the  Con.stitution  of 
the  U.  S.  during  the  first  century  of  its  existence,  by 
H.  V.  Ames.  [248 

1897:  The  diplomacy  of  the  U.  S.  in  regard  to  Cuba, 
by  J.  H.  Latane:  —The  Protestant  revolution  in  Mary- 
land, by  B.  C.  Steiner.  [249 

1898:  The  Society  of  Separatists  of  Zoar,  Ohio,  by 
G.  B.  Landis :  —  Diplomatic  relations  of  the  Confeder- 
ate States  with  England,  by  J.  M.  Callahan.  [250 

Many  articles  in  the  Reports  and  Papers  are  also 
issued  separately. 

Bradford  Club.  New  York.  Organized  in 
1859.  [251 

Among  other  papers  published  are  the  following: 
Papers  concerning  the  attack  on  Hatfield  and  Deer- 
ticld  by  a  party  of  Indians,  Sept.  19th,  1G77 :  —  The  oper- 
ations of  the  French  fleet  under  the  Count  de  Grasse, 
in  1781-82: —  The  northern  invasion  of  October,  1780, 
papers  relating  to  the  expedition  from  Canada  under 
Sir  John  Johnson  :  —  The  army  correspondence  of  Col. 
John  Laurens,  1777-78.  [252 

Columbia  University.  New  York  City. 
In  1891  the  University  began  the  publication 
of  a  series  of  Studies  in  history,  economics, 
and  public  law,  of  which  13  volumes  had  been 
issued  in  1901.  [253 

Among  their  contents  are :  — 

V.  1:  History  of  tariff  adnunistration  in  the  IT.  S., 
by  J.  D.  Goss :  —  Financial  history  of  Massacluisetts, 
by  C.  H.  J.  Douglas.  (254 

v.  3:  History  of  elections  in  the  American  Colonies, 
by  C.  F.  Bishop :  —  Commercial  policy  of  England 
toward  the  American  Colonies,  by  G.  L.  Beer.      1 255 

V.  4:  Financial  history  of  Virginia,  1609-1770,  by  W. 
Z.  Ripley.  [256 

V.  5:  Double  taxation  in  the  U.  S.,  by  F.  Walker. 

[257 
V.  6 :  History  of  proprietary  government  in  Penn- 
sylvania, by  W.  R.  Shepherd.  [25^ 
v.  7 :  History  of  the  transition  from  j)rovincial  to 
commonwealth  government  in  Massachusetts,  by  H. 
A.  Gushing.  [259 


V.  8 :  Struggle  between  President  Johnson  and  Con- 
gress over  reconstruction,  Ijy  C.  E.  Chadsey.  [260 

V.  10:  Rhode  Island  and  the  formation  of  the  Union, 
byF.  G.Bates.  [26 1 

Harvard  University.  Cambridge,  ^lass. 
In  1890  and  1891  two  volumes  of  Harvard 
historical  monographs  were  published,  and  a 
series  of  Harvard  historical  studies  was  be- 
gun in  1896,  of  which  6  numbers  have  been 
issued.  [262 

The  contents  of  the  Monographs  are :  — 

Y.  1 :  The  veto  power  in  the  U.  S.,  by  E.  C.  Mason. 

[263 

Y.  2:  Introduction  to  the  study  of  federal  govern- 
ment, by  A.  B.  Hart.  [264 

The  Studies  are :  — 

V.  1 ;  The  suppression  of  the  African  slave  trade  to 
the  U.  S.  1G38-1870,  by  W.  E.  B.  DuBois.  [265 

Y.  2 :  The  contest  over  the  ratification  of  the  Federal 
Constitution  in  Massachusetts,  by  S.  B.  Harding.  [266 

Y.  3:  A  critical  study  of  nullification  in  South  Caro- 
lina, by  D.  F.  Houston.  [267 

V.  4:  Nominations  for  elective  offices  in  the  U.  S., 
by  F.  W.  Dallinger.  [268 

Y.  5:  A  bililiography  of  British  municipal  history, 
including  gilds  and  parliamentary  representation,  by 
Charles  Gross.  [269 

Y.  6 :  The  Liberty  and  Free  Soil  Parties  in  the  North- 
west, by  T.  C.  Smith.  [27O 

Historical  Printing  Club.  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
The  Historical  Printing  Club  was  formed  in 
1876,  and  has  published  a  considerable  number 
of  volumes  and  pamphlets  on  subjects  relating 
to  early  Amei-ican  history,  especially  the  Revo- 
lutionary period.  [271 

Among  them  are  bibliographies  of  Alexander  Ham- 
ilton and  Benjamin  Franklin,  compiled  by  Paul  Lei- 
cester Ford :  —  a  collection  of  Pamphlets  and  of  Essays 
on  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S.  published  during  the 
discussion  by  the  people,  1787-1788,  ed.  by  Mr.  Ford:  — 
Bibliograi>liy  of  the  adoption  of  the  Constitution  of 
the  U.  S.,  by  Mr.  Ford.  [272 

There  are  also  the  following :  Report  of  a  Com- 
mittee of  the  Lords  of  the  I'rivy  Council  on  the  trade 
of  Great  Britain  with  the  U.  S.,  Jan.  1791 :  —The  spu- 
rious letters  attributed  to  Washington: — The  U.  S. 
and  Spain  in  1790,  an  episode  in  diplomacy,  with  an 
introduction  by  W.  C.  Ford:  — The  Washington-Duche 
letters :  —Letters  of  William  Lee,  1766-83.  3v. :  —  Prison- 
ers of  war  (British  and  American),  1778,  ed.  by  W.  C. 
Ford.  [273 

Johns  Hopkins  University.  Baltimore, 
Md.  In  1883  the  Johns  Hopkins  University 
began  the  publication  of  the  University  studies 
ill  historical  and  political  science,  of  which  19 
series  and  19  extra  volumes  had  been  issued  in 
1901.  The  more  important  ones  are  separately 
noticed,  in  their  proper  places,  hereafter.    [274 

Maine  Historical  Society.     Portland,  Me. 


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275-300 


SOURCES 


Organized  in  1822,  and  from  1831  to  1891  pub- 
lished its  1st  series  of  Colltctions,  consisting  of 
10  volumes.  The  2d  series,  called  Collections 
and  proceedings,  from  1890  to  1901,  contains  10 
volumes.  There  is  also  a  Documentary  series, 
of  which  the  1st  volume  was  issued  in  1869, 
the  8th  in  1901.  All  three  series  are  devoted 
to  subjects  relating  to  the  history  of  Maine. 

[275 

Among  the  most  important  articles  in  the  1st  series 
are:  — 

V.  2:  Kriefe  narration  of  the  originall  undertakings 
of  the  advancement  of  plantations  into  the  parts  of 
America,  by  Sir  Ferdinando  Gorges,  London,  1G58. 

[276 

V.  6:  French  neutrals  in  Maine,  by  Joseph  William- 
son. [277 

V.  7:  Journal  of  the  attack  of  the  rebels  on  His 
Majesty's  ships  and  troops,  24th  July,  1779,  in  Penob- 
scot Bay,  from  the  Nova  Scotia  G.azette,  Sept.  14,  1779: 
—  Slavery  in  Maine,  by  Joseph  AVilliamson.  [278 

In  the  2d  series  is :  — 

V.  2.  The  capture  of  the  Margaretta,  the  first  naval 
battle  of  the  Revolution,  by  G.  F.  Talbot.  [279 

On  the  contents  of  the  Documentary  series,  Prof.  H.  L. 
Osgood  writes  as  follows :  — 

"  Vol.  1  contains  J.  G.  Kohl's  History  of  the  discovery  of 
Maine.  This  is  an  elaborate  monograph,  not  simply  on 
the  voyages  to  the  Maine  coast,  but  on  the  entire  work 
of  discovery  by  Europeans  along  the  North  American 
coast  from  the  time  of  the  Northmen  till,  at  the  close 
of  the  liitli  century,  Raleigh  initiated  English  coloniza- 
tion. It  is  an  original  woi-k  of  the  first  importance 
and  contains  many  of  the  most  valuable  among  the 
early  maps.  [280 

"  Vol.  2  contains  Richard  Hakluyt's  Z)(>co?«Me  concern- 
ing icestern  planting,  edited,  ^^•ith  notes  by  Charles 
Beane  and  introduction  by  Leonard  Woods.  [28 1 

"  In  vol.  3  are  T/ie  Tiekncvy  pojin-s,  edited  by  J.  P. 
Baxter.  Robert  Trelawny  and  Moses  Goodyear  se- 
cured from  the  New  England  Council  in  1031  a  patent 
for  Richmond's  Island  and  Cape  Elizabeth,  near  Port- 
land, Me.  John  AVinter  was  sent  over  as  agent,  and  a 
large  trade  was  opened.  Much  of  the  correspondence 
here  printed  is  between  Trelawny  and  his  agent.  The 
rest  of  it  chiefly  concerns  the  controversy  over  the 
award  in  1G48,  transferring  Trelawny's  plantation  to 
Robert  Jordan  and  his  heirs.  The  papers  throw  much 
light  on  the  early  history  of  Maine.  [282 

"Vols.  4  and  H  contain  the  Baxter  manuscripts,  a  mis- 
cellaneous collection  of  documents  procured  in  part 
from  the  I'.ritish  Public  Record  Office.  These  relate  to 
the  history  of  the  settlements  along  the  Maine  coast 
previous  to  1700."  L283 

Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  Bos- 
ton, Mass.  Organized  in  1791,  in  1900  this  So- 
ciety bad  published  61  volumes  of  Collections, 
and  36  volumes  of  Proceedings.  [284 

The  Collections  are  divided  into  series  of  10  vols,  each 
—  the  tenth  volume  containing  a  consolidated  index 
to  the  M-liole  series.  The  first  20  volumes  of  the  Pro- 
ceedings form  also  a  series  with  a  consolidated  index 


16 


in  a  separate  volume.  Several  of  the  early  volumes 
of  the  Collections  have  been  reprinted.  Innumerable 
papers,  taken  from  the  Collections  anil  the  Proceedings, 
have  been  separately  printed,  and  many  documents 
first  printed  by  the  society  have  since  been  published 
by  individuals  or  by  i)ublishiug  houses.  But,  as  many 
01  these  reprints  have  either  been  '•  privately  printed" 
or  published  in  "  limited  editions,"  the  volumes  of  the 
Society's  Collections  and  Proceedings  remain  the  great 
storehouse  to  which  the  student  must  have  recourse. 
The  earlier  volumes  of  the  Collections  contain  masses  of 
miscellaneous  matter ;  but  the  later  volumes  have 
been  devoted  to  single  works  or  to  classes  of  papers. 
Since  1H58  the  shorter  disconne(;ted  pieces  have  been 
printed  in  the  Proceedings.  The  following  list  is  neces- 
sarily confined  to  an  enumeration  of  the  more  impor- 
tant pai)ers  and  volumes  (the  Society  has  in  contem- 
Xjlation  a  working  bibliography  of  its  printed  matter). 

[285 
COLLECTIONS 

Francis  Higginson's  New  England's  plantation,  1629, 
describes  events  in  the  early  history  of  Salem :  —  Ex- 
amination of  Dr.  Benjamin  Church:  —  New  England's 
first  fruits  in  respect  to  the  progress  of  learning  at 
Cambridge,  1643,  the  earliest  account  of  Harvard  Col- 
lege: —William  Morrell's  Account  of  New  England,  in 
verse.    Ser.  1,  v.  1.  [286 

Thomas  Pemberton's  Historical  journal  of  the  Amer- 
ican war.    Ser.  1,  v.  2.  [287 

Roger  Williams'  Key  to  the  language  of  North 
America.    Ser.  1,  v.  3.  [288 

Thomas  Brattle's  Witchcraft  delusion,  1692:  — Wil- 
li.am  Bradford's  Letter  book  [Extracts]:  —  [Hartwell, 
Blair,  and  Chilton],  Present  state  of  Virginia,  1696. 
Ser.  1,  V.  5.  [289 

Review  of  the  military  operations,  17.53-56  [and  other 
papers  relating  to  the  same  epoch].    Ser.  1,  v.  7.    [29O 

Edw.ard  .Johnson's  Wonder  working  Providence  of 
Sion's  Saviour  in  New  England,  an  early  account  by 
one  of  the  settlers.     Ser.  2,  v.  2-4,  7,  S.  [29 1 

J.  Meigs'  Journal  of  Arnold's  expedition  to  Quebec. 
Ser.  2,  v.  2.  •  [292 

New  England's  Jonas  cast  up  in  London,  1647.  Ser.  2, 
V.  4.  [293 

William  Hubbard's  General  history  of  New  England, 
the  earliest  compiled  history,  now  largely  superseded 
owing  to  the  discovery  and  printing  of  Bradford's 
and  Winthrop's  histories.    Ser.  2,  v.  5,  6.  [294 

Prince's  Annals  of  New  England,  v.  2,  nos.  1-3:  — 
Rhode  Island  state  papers  (1638-1676).  Ser.  2,  v.  7. 

[295 

Massachusetts  and  the  Commissioners,  1662-1666:  — 
The  new  life  of  Virginia,  1612:  — Capt.  John  Mason's 
Brief  history  of  the  Pcquot  war.    Ser.  2,  v.  8.        [296 

A  perfect  description  of  Virginia,  1649.    Ser.  2,  v.  9. 

[297 

Edward  Winslow's  New  England's  Salamander  dis- 
covered: —  Josiah  Cotton's  Vocabulary  of  the  Mas.sa- 
chusetts  Indians.    Ser.  3,  v.  2.  [298 

John  Smith's  Advertisement  for  the  unexperienced 
planters  of  New  England:  —  Lechford's  Plain  dealing: 
—  Josselyn's  Two  voyages  to  New  England.  Ser.  3, 
V.  3.  [299 

Tr.acts  relating  to  the  attempts  to  convert  to  Chris- 
tianity the  Indians  of  New  England.  Ser.  3,  v.  4.     [3OO 


HISTORICAL  SOCIETIES 


301-336 


Journal  of  the  Congress  at  Albany,  1754 :  —  Journal 
of  CluistopliLT  Gist,  1783:  — Journal  of  a  treaty  with 
the  ludian.s,  1TU3.    Ser.  3,  v.  5.  [301 

UnderhiU's  History  of  the  Pequot  war,  1C38 :— Vin- 
cent's True  relation  [of  the  Pequot  war] :  —  Sir  Ferdi- 
nando  (iorges's  Description  of  New  England :  —  A  brief 
narration,  etc.,  U>58:  —  Capt.  John  Smith's  Description 
of  New  Kngland,  IGIG.    Ser.  3,  v.  (',.  [302 

N.,^amuel  Niles's  History  of  the  Indian  and  French 
wars.    Ser.  3,  v.  0;  ser.  4,  v.  5.  [S^S 

Documents  relating  to  Gosnold's  Voyage  to  New 
England,  1C02:  — Voyage  made,  1605,  by  Capt.  Way- 
raouth:  — Voyage  into  New  Enghmd,  1G23-24,  by  Chris- 
topher Levett :  —  Massachusetts'  IJody  of  liberties,  1G41. 
Ser.  3,  V.  8.  [304 

Winthrop  papers.  Ser.  3,  v.  10 ;  ser.  4,  v.  6, 7 ;  ser.  5, 
V.  1,  8 ;  ser.  6,  v.  3, 5.  This  mass  of  papers  relates  to  the 
history  of  New  England  from  1C30-1727,  more  particu- 
larly to  that  of  Massachusetts  and  Connecticut.  Many 
other  papers  from  the  Winthrop  collection  are  scat- 
tered through  the  Proceedings  and  the  earlier  volumes 
of  the  Collections.  For  a  partial  enumeration  of  those 
in  the  Proceedings,  see  Coll.,  ser.  6,  v.  9,  preface.      [305 

Joseph  Hunter's  Collections  concerning  the  early 
history  of  the  founders  of  New  Plymouth :  —  Strachey's 
Account  of  the  Popham  Colony  and  other  papers  relat- 
ing to  the  same  settlement:  —  Newell's  Journal  (Bos- 
ton, 1775-76).     Ser.  4,  v.  1.  [306 

John  Clark's  Ill-newes  from  New  England,  1652. 
Ser.  4,  V.  2.  [307 

William  Bradford's  History  of  Plymouth  Plantation, 
edited  by  Charles  Deane,  ser.  4,  v.  3;  still  the  most 
serviceable  edition  for  the  student.  [3^8 

Correspondence  as  to  the  relief  of  the  sufferers  by 
the  Boston  port  bill.    Ser.  4,  v.  4.  [309 

Hinckley  papers,  ser.  4,  v.  5;  relate  mainly  to  the 
affairs  of  New  Plymouth  Colony  and  Massachusetts 
from  1676  to  1690.  [31O 

Mather  papers,  ser.  4,  v.  8;  relate  to  New  England 
(1650-1725),  especially  to  the  period,  1670-1690.         [311 

Aspinwall  papers.  Ser.  4,  v.  9, 10.  Some  of  these 
papers  relate  to  the  earlier  history  of  Virginia,  but  most 
of  them  have  to  do  with  the  critical  years,  1763-1775. 

[312 
Belknap  papers.    Ser.  5,  v.  2,3;  ser.  6,  v.  4.    These 
papers  cover  the  years,  1766-1798;   but  the  great  mass 
of  the  material  relates  to  the  years  after  1780.        [3^3 
Letters  and  documents  relating  to  slavery  in  Massa- 
chusetts.   Ser.  5,  V.  3.  [314 
Centennial  volume.    Ser.  5,  v.  4.    It  contains  Wash- 
ington's Letters  to  General  Heath,  John  Adams's  Cor- 
respondence with  Professor  Winthrop,  and  John  Ad- 
ams's Correspondence  with  Mrs.  Mercy  Warren. 

[31S 

Samuel  Sewall's  Diarj-,  ser.  5,  v.  5-7,  and  his  Letter 
book,  ser.  6,  v.  1,  2,  form  an  admirable  exposition  of 
New  England  life  in  the  mid-colonial  period.  The 
diary  is  unique  among  American  contemporaneous 
records.  [3^6 

Trumbull  papers.  Ser.  5,  v.  9,  10.  These  jiapers  re- 
late to  the  colonial  history  of  Connecticut  and  to  the 
correspondence  of  Washington  and  Governor  Trum- 
bull. [317 

Belcher  papers,  ser.  6,  v.  6,  7,  concern  the  history  of 
New  Hampshire,  Massachusetts,  and  New  Jersey,  of 
which  colonies  Belcher  was  governor.     Interesting 


also  for  the  light  they  throw  on  social  life  at  a  later 
period  than  is  covered  by  Sewall's  Diaiy.  LS^^ 

Historical  index  to  the  Pickering  papei'S,  ser.  6,  v.  8, 
is  a  calendar  of  the  papers  of  Timothy  Pickering  ex- 
tending from  17G9  to  1828.  This  collection  numbers  57 
bcmnd  manuscript  volumes  and  is  the  largest  collec- 
tion of  Federalist  papers  open  to  the  public.  The 
calendar  is  so  constructed  that  the  student  can  see  at 
a  glance  what  each  paper  contains.  [3^9 

Bovvdoin  and  Temple  papers.  Ser.  G,  v.  9.  The 
papers  printed  in  this  volume  extend  from  1756  to  1782. 
Many  of  them  are  of  great  value.  Among  them  are 
letters  from  Washington,  George  Grenville,  Temple, 
Whately,  Franklin,  Bollan,  Bowdoin,  and  Trumbull. 

[320 

Pepperrell  papers,  ser.  6,  v.  10,  are  an  exceedingly 
valuable  collection  of  official  documents  and  private 
papers  relating  to  the  capture  of  Louisburg  by  the 
New  Englanders  in  1745.  l32I 

Jefferson  papers  (1 770-1 82G).  Ser.  7,  v.  1.  These  are 
personal  papers,  which  throw  light  on  Jefferson's  char- 
acter, a  few  important  political  letters,  and  a  good 
deal  of  interesting  material  respecting  the  University 
of  Virginia.  [3^2 

PROCEEDINGS 

Diary  of  Thomas  Newell  at  Boston,  1773-74.  Ser.  1, 
V.  4.  [323 

George  Livermore's  The  opinions  of  the  founders  of 
the  Republic  respecting  negroes.    Ser.  1,  v.  6.       [324 

Samuel  Sewall's  The  selling  of  Joseph,  1700.  (Also  in 
Coll.,  ser.  5,  v.  6.)  Reprint  of  a  rare  tract  against 
negro  slavery :  —  Ezekiel  Price's  Diary  [siege  of  Bos- 
ton].   Ser.  1,  V.  7.  [32S 

John  Andrews's  Letters,  1772-76.  Ser.  1,  v.  8.  These 
relate  to  the  period  of  the  Revolution  in  Massachu- 
setts. [326 

Joel  Parker's  Origin  of  the  towns  of  New  Eng- 
land:—  James  Walker's  Memoir  of  Josiah  Quincy:  — 
Bacon  and  Ingram's  Rebellion  [in  Virginia].  A  most 
valuable  original  account  of  this  interesting  move- 
ment:—  T.  C.  Amory,  Memory  of  General  John  Sul- 
livan vindicated.    Ser.  1,  V.  9.  [327 

Charles  Deane's  The  forms  used  in  issuing  Letters- 
Patent  by  the  crown  of  England :  —  William  Bradford's 
Dialogue  between  old  men  and  young  men.  Ser.  1, 
V.  11.  [328 

Capt.  John  Smith's  New  England's  trials  [Lond. 
1620].    Ser.  1,  V.  12.  [329 

Papers  relating  to  the  Boston  Tea  Party:  — Charles 
Deane,  On  the  Massachusetts  Bill  of  Rights.  Ser.  1, 
V.  13.  [330 

Charles  Deane,  On  Paul  Revere's  Signal.  Ser.  1, 
V.  15.  [331 

Narrative  of  JoUey  Allen,  1775-76  [a  Bo.ston  Tory]. 
Ser.  1,  v.  16.  [332 

Journal  of  Thomas  W\allcut,  to  IMarietta  [and  back 
in  1720].     Ser.  1,  v.  17.  [333 

Papers  relating  to  the  I'opham  colony  :  —  G.  E.  Ellis 
and  J.  G.  Whittier  on  the  latter's  poem  entitled  The 
King's  missive.    Ser.  1,  v.  18.  [334 

Journal  of  Dr.  Belknap's  journey  to  Oneida,  1796. 
Ser.  1,  V.  19.  [335 

C.  F.  Adams'  Sir  Christopher  Gaidiner.  Ser.  1, 
V.  20.  [336 


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337-359 


SOURCES 


G.  H.  INIoorc  and  others  on  "Witchcraft  in  Massa- 
chusetts: —  Samuel  Maverick's  Account  of  JCcw  Eng- 
land in  U;.'?():  —  Mellen  Ch;imberhiin's  The  authentica- 
tion of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  Ser.  2, 
T.  1.  L337 

Wild's  and  Dearborns  Journals  of  Arnold's  expe- 
dition to  Quebec: —I'erkins's  Narrative  of  the  insur- 
rection in  San  Domingo,  1793:  — Diaries  and  jour- 
nals of  Sullivan's  Indian  campaign,  ITT'J.    Ser.  2,  v.  2. 

[338 

Joseph  Priestley's  Letters,  1798-1800.    Ser.  2,  v.  3. 

L339 

Josiah  Quincy's  Account  of  a  journey  through  south- 
ern New  England,  1801:  — Report  of  the  trial  of  Mrs. 
Anne  Hutchinson,  1G38.    Ser.  2,  v.  4.  [34° 

Journals  of  the  Canada  expedition  of  17(>0.  Ser.  2, 
y.4,5.  L341 

Djt.  PiercCs  Notes  on  Harvard  Commencements. 
Ser.  2,  V.  5.  This  describes  not  merely  the  Commence- 
ment exercises,  but  many  eminent  persons  who  partici- 
pated in  them.  [342 

Ebenezer  Wild's  Journal,  177G-81 :  —  H.  M.  Dexter's 
English  exiles  in  Amsterdam,  1.597-1025: —  Inscrip- 
tions on  the  Cabot  map.    Ser.  2,  v.  C.  1 343 

C.  F.  Adams  and  others.  Genesis  of  New  England 
towns.    Ser.  2,  v.  7.  [344 

Francis  Tarkman's  Autobiography.    Ser.  2,  v.  8. 

[345 

Jabez  Fitch's  Journal  [of  the  siege  of  Boston],  Aug.- 
Dec.  1775:  — Dr.  AVatts's  Letters  to  New  England  cor- 
respondents.   Ser.  2,  v.  9.  [34° 

John  Rowe's  Diary  (Boston,  1764-1779):  — E.  L. 
Pierce's  Recollection  as  a  source  of  history.  Ser.  2, 
V.  10.  [347 

Dudley  Bradstreet's  Diai-y  at  siege  of  Louisburg, 
1745.    Ser.  2,  v.  11.  [348 

Amos  Farnsworth's  Diary  (siege  of  Boston).  Ser.  2, 
V.  12.  [349 

John  T.  Hassam's  The  Bahama  Islands:  —The  Dud- 
ley records,  cover  the  period  of  Dudley's  presidency. 
Ser.  2,  V.  13.  [350 

E.    C. 

New  York  Historical  Society.  New  York 
City.  This  society  was  organized  in  1804. 
Its  Collactions  exist  in  tliree  series,  tlie  1st  c-on- 
taining  5  volumes,  the  2d  4  volumes,  the  .-5d, 
or  Fund  series,  containing  26  volumes.        [351 

The  matter  contained  in  the  1st  series  was  prepared 
and  is.sued  in  the  earlier  years  of  the  Society's  exist- 
ence, and  is  naturally  less  abundant  and  less  valuable 
than  that  to  be  found  in  its  more  recent  volumes.  The 
most  valuable  feature  of  the  1st  series  is  an  authori- 
tative edition  of  William  Smith's  JTislory  of  New  Yorlc, 
in  2  volumes  (vols.  4,  5).'  Next  to  that  in  import:incc 
is  the  reprint  of  the  Easthami)ton  MS.  of  The  T)ukr  of 
York^s  Irnvs,  to  be  found  at  the  close  of  the  1st  volume. 
The  other  volumes  of  the  series  contain  reprints  from 
Hakluytand  Purchas,  and  papers  read  before  the  Soci- 
ety in  its  earlier  years.  Among  the  reprints,  the  rela- 
tion of  Robert  Juct  concerning  the  third  voyage  of 
Henry  Hudson,  in  Mhich  he  dis(;ovored  the  Hudson 
Elver,  is  the  most  Important.     This  is  in  volume  1. 

[352 


The  matter  contained  in  the  2d  series  relates  chiefly 
to  the  Dutch  period  and  the  early  English  period  of 
New  York  history.  It  consists  in  large  part  of  trans- 
lations from  Dutch  and  French  sources  concerning 
those  times.  We  find  here,  for  example,  a  translation 
of  Vcrrazano's  RHalion  of  his  voyage  to  the  North 
American  continent  (vol.  1) ;  a  translation  of  Van  der 
Douck's  Description  of  I\'eu'  Nethevland,  J 656  {\o\.  1);  a 
translation  in  full  of  De  Vries'  Voyages  from  Holland  to 
Aiturii-a,  1632-1644  (vol.  3);  a  translation  of  the  narra- 
tive of  the  Marquis  de  Nonville's  expedition  against 
the  Seneca  Indians  in  1C87  (vol.  2);  translations  also  of 
the  lie/jrcsenldtion  of  J^'ew  Netherlands  (vol.  2),  of  ilega- 
jjolensis'  Sketch  of  the  Mohawk  Indians  (vol.  3),  of  the 
Broud  adiice,  and  of  the  Papers  of  Father  Jogues  (vol.  3). 
The  journal  of  the  embassy  of  Father  Druillettes  from 
Canada  to  New  England  in  1050  also  appears  in  vol.  3, 
while  at  the  close  of  that  volume  are  the  Proceedings 
of  the  First  Assembly  of  Virginia,  1619.  Vol.  4  contains 
the  only  published  catalogue  of  the  librai-y  of  the 
Society.  [353 

The  material  contained  in  the  Fund  series  relates  in 
the  main  to  the  history  of  the  Revolution.  Exceptions 
to  this  are  the  contents  of  the  first  three  volumes, 
which  embrace  the  continuation  of  Chalmer's  Political 
annals;  Colden''s  Letters  on  Smith's  History  of  Neic  York  ; 
a  considerable  array  of  dociuneuts  relating  to  Leisler's 
rebellion ;  the  Clarendon  papers  concerning  New  York 
and  New  England  alTairs  soon  after  1000;.  documents 
relating  to  the  controversy  over  the  New  Hampshire 
grants;  matter  concerning  local  and  family  history  of 
New  York  city  in  the  eighteenth  century.  [354 

In  the  volume  for  1880  ai)pear  The  case  of  Chief  Justice 
William  Atwood,  1713,  and  the  Journal  of  the  Court  of 
Lieuteiiancy  at  Neiv  York,  16S6-1G90.  [355 

The  volume  for  1885  contains  all  the  material  avail- 
able in  the  records  of  New  York  city  and  the  archives 
at  Albany,  relating  to  great  and  small  burgher  rights  in 
New  Amsterdam,  and  to  the  admission  of  freemen  by 
the  city  of  New  York,  with  full  lists  both  of  burghers 
and  freemen,  and  a  list  of  indentures  of  apprentice- 
ship from  Feb.  1G94  to  Jan.  1707.  [35^ 
The  volume  for  1891  is  filled  with  the  muster  rolls  of 
New  York  during  the  French  and  Indian  war,  while  a 
part  of  the  correspondence  which  ajjpears  in  the  other 
volumes  relates  also  to  that  war.  [357 
The  material  in  this  series  which  concerns  the  Revo- 
lution Itegins  with  the  Papers  of  Gen.  Charles  Lee,  filling 
4  volumes.  The  collection,  nuich  of  which  was  left  by 
(Jencral  Lee  to  William  doddard,  and  was  intrusted 
by  one  of  his  descendants,  ]\Ir.  Samuel  G.  Goddard,  to 
Mr.  George  H.  ^Moore  for  ])ul>lication,  contains  not  only 
the  correspondence,  but  the  political  and  military 
writings  of  the  General.  The  letters  relate  to  the  en- 
tire period  of  his  active  life,  and  every  effort  has  been 
made  to  secure  a  complete  collecticm.  The  4th  volume 
also  contains  reprints  of  tliree  of  the  standard  me- 
moirs of  General  Lee,  including  that  by  J:ired  Sparks. 
That  volume  closes  with  a  rei)rint  of  George  H.  Moore's 
Treason  of  General  Charles  Lee.  [35" 
The  volume  for  1875  contains  the  letters  of  General 
James  Pattison  while  he  was  an  oflRcer  in  the  British 
artillery  in  the  early  jiart  of  1779,  and  later  while  he 
was  command:int  in  the  city  of  New  York  (July,  1779 
to  Aug.  1780),  also  letters  to  General  Lewis  Morris, 
continuing  through  the  Revolution  and  written  from 
various  quarters.  [359 


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HISTORICAL   SOCIETIES 


360-374 


The  volumes  for  187G  ami  187"  contain  the  Coldrn 
papers.  These  are  the  letter-books  of  Oovernor  Cad- 
wallader  ('olden,  and  extend  from  ITCiO,  when,  as 
President  of  the  Council,  he  lirst  became  Acting  (iov- 
ernor  of  the  province,  through  his  later  terms  of  ser- 
vice till  his  death  in  1775.  The  corresiiondcnce  is 
voluminous,  and  it  forms  one  of  the  most  imiiortant 
sources  of  information  concerning  events  in  New 
York  during  the  entire  controversy  which  preceded 
the  war  of  the  Kevolution.  [3^0 

The  volumes  for  1878, 1879,  and  1880  form  a  sub-series, 
entitled  llivulutionary  papers.  They  contain  the  papers 
of  Charles  Thomson,  secretary  of  the  Congress  of  the 
Confederation,  which  relate  espctdally  to  debates  in 
that  congress  and  to  affairs  in  rennsylvania  during  1774 
and  1775  ;  letters  of  Colonel  Armand,  a  French  oflicer, 
relating  in  i)art  to  the  siege  of  Yorktown ;  letters  to 
Robert  Morris;  the  proceedings  of  the  courts-mai'tial 
for  the  trials  of  General  Schuyler  (Oct.  1778),  of  General 
Robert  Howe  of  North  Carolina  (Jan.  1781.'),  and  of  Gen- 
eral St.  Clair  (Aug.  1778);  the  journal  of  Connuissary 
Rainsfortl  of  the  British  army,  containing  much  niattcir 
concerning  the  employment  by  Great  Britain  of  Ger- 
man auxiliaries  for  the  war;  a  journal  of  octuirrences 
at  Quebec  from  Nov.  1775  to  May,  177U,  by  an  officer  of 
the  British  garrison.  LS^^ 

In  1881  the  Society  jirinted  the  Moiitresor  jonnuils. 
These  are  the  diaries  of  two  British  engineers  who 
were  employed  in  the  American  service.  The  diary  of 
Colonel  James  Montresor  extends  from  1757  to  1759, 
and  thus  relates  wholly  to  the  French  and  Indian  war. 
That  of  his  son.  Captain  John  JMontresor,  extends 
from  1757  to  1778.  I362 

In  1882  the  Society  printed  the  letter-books  of  Lieu- 
tenant Von  Krafft  and  Captain  Alexander  MacDonald, 
both  officers  on  the  British  side  during  the  Revolution- 
ary war.  [363 

The  volumes  for  1883  and  1884  contain  the  Kemhle 
papers.  These  are  the  journals  of  Colonel  Stephen 
Kcmble  from  1773  to  1770,  while  he  was  Deputy  Adju- 
tant-General of  the  British  army  in  America  ;  also 
during  1784-5  and  1788.  This  collection  also  includes  a 
journal,  order-books,  and  documents  relating  to  an 
exitedition  in  1780-81  against  Nicaragua,  which  was 
comnuuided  by  Kemble  as  Brigadier-General.  In  the 
first  of  these  volumes  (also  from  the  Kemlle  papers) 
are  the  order-books  of  General  Sir  AVilliam  Howe  from 
Nov.  1775  to  May,  1778,  followed  by  some  of  the  orders 
of  Sir  Henry  Clinton.  [3^4 

In  the  volume  for  18SG  the  Society  began  the  publica- 
tion of  the  Papers  of  Silas  Deane,  and  these  have  been 
completed  in  5  volumes  (1886-1890).  These  letters  and 
papers  have  been  brought  together  both  from  printed 
and  manuscript  soiirces,  and  form  as  near  as  possible 
an  exhaustive  collection.  They  relate  to  the  life  of 
Mr.  Deane  as  a  member  of  the  Continental  Congress, 
to  his  labors  as  an  American  agent  in  France,  and  in 
great  detail  to  the  controversy  which  arose  over  his 
conduct  in  France,  and  to  the  justification  of  that 
conduct,  to  which  Mr.  Deane  devoted  much  attention 
during  his  later  years.  [3^5 

It  will  be  noted  that  in  the  selection  of  material  for 
this  series  the  Society  has  drawn  quite  fully  from 
British  and  loyalist  sources.  The  contents  of  all  the 
vohnnes  have  been  carefully  edited,  and  the  series  is 
amply  provided  with  indexes.  [3^^ 

n.  L.  o. 


Old  South  Work,   Directors  of.     Bo.gton, 

Muss.  Tliis  iLssociiition  was  orgunized  iu  1881, 
and  in  1888  begun  the  publication  of  the  Old 
jSoitth  leaflets,  of  which  'JO  liad  been  published 
in  1898.  [367 

The  most  important  are  the  following :  No.  7.  Cliar- 
ter  of  Massachusetts  Bay,  1629.  No.  8.  Fundamental 
orders  of  Connecticut,  1038.  No.  9.  Franklin's  i)lan  of 
union,  1754.  No.  13.  The  ordinance  of  1787.  No.  14.  The 
constitution  of  Ohio.  No.  17.  Verrazano's  voyage. 
No.  21.  Eliot's  narrative,  1070.  No.  22.  Wheelock's 
narrative,  1702.  No.  23.  The  jjctition  of  rights,  1628. 
No.  24.  The  grand  remonstrance,  1041.  No.  25.  The 
Scottish  national  covenant,  1638.  No.  26.  The  agree- 
ment of  the  people,  1648-9.  No.  27.  The  instrument 
of  government,  1653.  No.  31.  The  voyages  to  Vin- 
land,  from  the  saga  of  Eric  the  Red.  No.  37.  Early 
notices  of  the  voyages  of  the  Cabots.  No.  39.  De  Va- 
ca's  aconmt  of  his  journey  to  New  Mexico,  1.5.35. 
No.  40.  Manasseh  Cutler's  description  of  Ohio,  1787. 
No.  41.  Washington's  journal  of  his  tour  to  the  Ohio, 
1770.  No.  44.  Jefferson's  life  of  Capt.  Meriwether 
Lewis.  No.  48.  Bradford's  memoir  of  Elder  Brewster. 
No.  54.  Lettersof  Roger  Williams  to  Winthrop.  No.  69. 
Description  of  the  New  Netherlands,  by  Adrian  Van 
der  Donck.  No.  74.  Hamilton's  report  on  the  coinage. 
No.  77.  Cotton  Mather's  lives  of  Bradford  and  Win- 
throp.  [368 

Pennsylvania,      Historical      Society     of. 

Philadelphia.  This  society,  organized  in  1825, 
has  made  extensive  and  valuable  contributions 
to  the  history  of  the  state.  Its  publications  in- 
clude 14  volumes  of  Memoirs,  of  which  the  1st 
appeared  in  1820  and  the  14th  in  189.5,  a  Bnllc- 
iin,  of  which  13  numbers  were  published  in  the 
years  1845,  '0  and  '7,  one  volume  of  Collections, 
1853,  and  the  Pennsylvania  magazine  of  his- 
tory and  biograj)hy,  a  quarterly,  which,  begun 
in  1877,  completed  its  24th  volume  in  1901. 

[369 

The  Memoirs  contain  much  original  material  I'elative 
to  the  life  of  William  I'enn  and  the  settlement  of 
Pennsylvania.  Articles  deserving  special  notice  are 
as  follows:—  [37  O 

V.  1 :  Original  letters  of  William  Penn,  and  pajiers 
relating  to  them:  —  Notices  of  negro  slavery  as  con- 
nected with  Pennsylvania,  by  Edward  Bettle.        [37^ 

V.  3,  pt.  1 :  Short  description  of  the  i)rovince  of  New 
Sweden,  now  called  by  the  English  Pennsylvania,  by 
T.  C.  Holm :  —  Histoi-y  of  the  I'niversity  of  Pennsyl- 
vania to  1827,  by  G.  B.  Wood: —  Inedited  letters  of 
William  Penn.  [372 

V.  3,  pt.  2:  Memoir  on  the  histoi-y  of  the  treaty  made 
liy  William  Penn  with  the  Indians  in  1682,  by  P.  S.  Du 
Ponceau  and  J.  F.  Fisher.  [373 

V.  5:  History  of  an  expedition  against  Fort  Du 
Quesne  in  17.55,  under  Maj.-Gen.  Edward  Braddock, 
ed.  from  original  manuscripts  by  Winthrop  Sargent. 

[374 
V.  6 :  The  insurrection  of  1794  in  the  western  coun- 
ties of  Penn.sylvauia,  by  Townseud  Ward:  The  Aca- 


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375-390 


SOURCES 


dian  exiles,  or  French  neutrals,  in  Pennsylvania,  by 
W.  B.  Reed.  [375 

V.  7:  A  military  journal  kept  by  Maj.  E.  Denny, 
1781  to  1795.  [376 

V.  8:  Minutes  of  the  Committee  of  Defence  of  Phila- 
delphia, 1814-15.  1 377 

V.9  and  10:  Correspondence  between  William  Penn 
and  James  Loiran,  Secrctarj-  of  the  Province  of  Penn- 
sylvania, and  others,  1700-1750.  [37^ 

V.  11 :  History  of  New  Sweden,  by  Isaac  Acrelius. 

[379 

V.  12:  History,  manners,  and  customs  of  the  Indian 
nations  who  once  inhabited  Pennsylvania,  by  John 
Heckewelder.  [380 

V.  13:  Life  and  times  of  John  Dickinson,  1732-1808, 
by  C.  J.  Stim.  [381 

V.  14:  Writings  of  John  Dickinson,  ed.  by  P.  L. 
Ford.  [382 

Important  articles  in  the  BnUetin  are:  Journal  of 
Isaac  Senter  on  a  secret  expedition  against  Quebec,  in 
September,  1775 :  — Letters  from  John  Clark,  Jr.,  to 
General  Washington,  during  the  occupation  of  Phila- 
delphia by  the  British.  L383 

The  ('o//erf!oniS  contain  :  Narrative  and  journals  of 
Conrad  Weiser:  —  General  ^Muhlenberg's  journals  of 
1776  and  1777:  —  Journal  of  the  campaign  to  Amboy, 
&c.,  by  B.  Loxlcy :— Journal  of  William  Feltman, 
1781-82,  embracing  the  siege  of  Yorktown.  Many  of 
these  articles  have  also  been  printed  separately. 

[384 
The  occasional  iniblications  of  the  Society  are  nu- 
merous, the  following  being  specially  notable:  Life 
of  John  Heckewelder,  by  E.  Rondthaler:  —  The  Mor- 
mons, by  T.  L.  Kane: — The  history  of  Mason  and 
Dixon's  line,  by  J.  H.  B.  Latrobe:  —  History  of  the 
Ordinance  of  1787,  by  Edward  Coles:  —History  of  the 
consolidation  of  the  city  of  Philadelphia,  by  Eli  K. 
Price:  —  Historical  map  of  Pennsylvania,  ed.  by  P.  W. 
Sheaf er  and  others.  [385 

Prince  Society.    Boston,  Mass.    This  soci- 


ety was  organized  in  I808,  and  has  published 
the  following,  which  are  separately  noticed 
elsewhere.  [386 

The  Hutchinson  papers: — Wood's  \ew  Englatid's 
prospect:  —  The  Andros  tracts,  3v.  —  Sir  William 
Alexander  and  American  colonization :  —  John  Wheel- 
wright, his  writings: — Voyages  of  the  Xorthnien  to 
America,  ed.  by  Kev.  E.  F.  Slafter:  —  Voyages  of  Sam- 
uel de  Champlain,  tr.  by  C.  P.  Otis,  3v.  —  The  New 
English  Canaan  of  Thomas  Morton :  —  Sir  Walter  Ra- 
leigh and  his  colony  in  America: — Voyages  of  Peter 
Esprit  Radisson :  —  Capt.  John  Mason,  the  foiuider  of 
New  Hampshire:  —  Sir  Ferdinando  Gorges  and  his 
province  of  Maine.  3v.  —  Antinomianism  in  the  colony 
of  Massachusetts  Bay,  ed.  by  C.  F.  Adams: —John 
Checkley,  or.  The  evolution  of  religious  tolerance  in 
Massachusetts  Bay,  2v.  [387 

Scotch-Irish  Society  of  America.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.  This  society  was  organized  in 
1889,  and  from  that  year  to  189G  published  8 
volumes  of  proceedings  at  the  annual  con- 
gresses. [388 

Wisconsin,  University  of.  Madison,  Wis. 
The  University  of  "Wisconsin  was  founded  in 
1848.  In  1894  it  issued  the  first  number  of  a 
series  of  Bulletins  on  economics,  political  sci- 
ence, and  history.  Seven  numbers  had  appeared 
up  to  Dec.  1901.  [389 

Their  contents  are  :  No.  1  :  Geographical  distribu- 
tion of  the  vote  of  the  thirteen  states  on  the  Federal 
constitution,  1787-8,  by  O.  G.  Libby.  No.  2  :  Finances 
of  the  U.  S.  from  1775  to  1789,  with  especial  reference 
to  the  budget,  by  C.  J.  Bullock.  [390 

The  reader  should  consult  the  index  for 
further  references. 


20 


PART   II.      AMERICA  AT   LARGE 


GENERAL    HISTORY 


Adams,  Charles  Kendall. 

torical    literature.      N.    Y. : 
New  ed.     §2.50. 


]\Ianual  of  his- 

Ilarper.      1882. 

[391 


Annual  register,  1758-. 


One  hundred  pages,  forming  chapter  XIV,  are  de- 
voted to  histories  of  the  United  States.  Section  VI 
of  this  chapter,  entitled  Suggestions  to  students  and 
readers,  contains  many  excellent  helps.  Later  edi- 
tions have  some  new  matter.  Too  brief  to  be  of  much 
value  to  the  student,  but  well  suited  to  the  needs  of 
the  general  reader.  E.  C. 

Londou.     1759-. 

[392 

A  record  of  events  covering  everj-  year  from  1758 
down.  Almost  from  the  start  the  plan  has  been  fol- 
lowed of  reviewing  the  political  history  of  the  world 
in  the  first  portion  of  each  volume,  and  then  recording 
the  year's  remarkable  occurrences  chronologically. 
The  work  contains  many  important  state  papers,  re- 
ports of  celebrated  trials,  and  obituary  sketches,  and 
of  late  years  there  have  been  reviews  of  science,  litera- 
ture and  art.  Down  to  1863,  when  the  "  new  series '' 
began,  the  English  history  —  which  is  naturally  much 
fuller  than  other  history  —  consisted  chiefly  of  a  sum- 
mary of  jiarliamentary  debates  ;  since  then  it  has  been 
put  in  narrative  form  as  in  the  case  of  other  countries. 
The  Register  was  projected  by  Robert  Dodsley,  and  for 
nearly  30  years  Edmund  Burke  wrote  the  survey  of 
events.  Indexes  have  been  published  covering  1758- 
1780,  1781-1792,  and  1758-1819,  and  beginning  with  1820 
each  volume  has  been  indexed.  There  are  separate 
pagings  for  the  political  history  and  the  chronology. 

F.  J.  S. 

Bartlett,  John  Russell.  Bibllotheca  Amer- 
icana. Catalogue  of  books  relating  to  North 
and  South  America  in  the  library  of  the  late 
John  Carter  Brown  of  Providence,  R.  I. 
Parti.  1482-1601.  Providence.  1875.  Part II. 
1600-1700.  Second  edition.  Providence.  1882. 
Part  III  (in  2v.).  1701-1800.  Providence. 
1870-1.     4v.  [393 

During  25  years  of  rapidly  increasing  interest  in 
early  Amc """  i  history  and  of  the  continual  publica- 
tion Oi  b  ,"  the  subject,  this  catalogue  of  books 

.  ...cii  m  or  abou     ,         •      ,    -        ,„„,  t  .  •     j 

VJ'-       .^  America  before  1801  has  retained 

Its  position  as  one    j,  ..  .   .        _..     ..      ^ 

,      ,      „       .         .if  the  most  important  reference 
books  for  American       „,,■-,,       ^    ^, 

.    This  is  due  less  to  the  rarity 

,    '     ^'     ,    V  the  books  which  it  describes 
he  method  adi,    ^    ,  .     .,      ,        ... 

fipted  in  the  descriptions.    Mr. 

/e  often  inexact  and  his  notes 


s  collations  a 
1  incorrect. 


lis  work  falls  far  short  of  the 


ideal  standards  of  detailed  accuracy  which  have  been 
created  by  modern  bibliographic  science.  But  his 
method  was  the  right  one.  The  fact  that  it  is  an  ex- 
pensive method,  in  time,  money,  energy  and  know- 
ledge, may  explain  why  it  has  not  yet  been  surpassed 
as  a  model  of  what  such  a  catalogue  should  be. 

Belknap,  Jeremy.  American  biography. 
Boston.  1794-8.  2v.  Enl.  ed.  N.  Y.  :  Har- 
per.   1851.    3v.  [394 

Contains  thirty-one  biographies  of  explorers  and 
founders  of  colonies,  as  Columbus,  Cartier,  Bradford 
and  Penn.  A  third  volume  would  have  dealt  with 
eighteenth  century  characters,  but  was  never  printed. 
Based  on  the  best  sources  attainable  then  ;  but  now 
useless.  Tlie  edition  of  1851  contains  notes  and  some 
additional  matter  by  the  editor,  F.  M.  Hubbard.  Like 
the  original  work,  it  is  now  obsolete.  E.  C. 

Boston,    Public   Library  of  the   City  of. 

America.    (In  Bulletins.  1890-91.   v.  9,  pp.  136, 

137.)  [395 

A  catalogue  of  biljliographies  relating  to  America 

in  the  library. 

Griffin,  Appleton  Prentiss  Clark.  Biblio- 
graphy of  American  historical  societies,  the 
U.  S.  and  Canada.  Wash. :  Govt.  Prtg.  Off. 
1896.  [396 

Reprinted  from  the  Annual  report  of  the  American 
Historical  Association  for  1895.  It  is  a  careful  list  of 
all  the  publications  of  the  various  historical  societies, 
giving  the  contents  of  the  various  proceedings  and 
furnished  with  an  index  of  nearly  10,000  authors  and 
subjects.  It  is  a  remarkably  painstaking  and  indis- 
pensable instrument  for  the  study  of  American  his- 
tory. E.  C.  R. 

Hart,  Albert  Bushnell,  ed.  Source-book 
of  American  history  ;  ed.  for  schools  and  read- 
ers, with  practical  introductions.  N.  Y. :  Mac- 
millan.     1899.     60c.  [397 

"  Is  a  volume  that  we  have  examined  with  close  at- 
tention and  can  commend  with  confidence.  In  about 
400  pages  of  text,  it  finds  room  for  something  like  150 
examples  of  the  original  material  of  our  history,  rang- 
ing all  the  way  from  the  voyages  of  Columbus  to  the 
Spanish-American  war.  The  selections  are  judiciously 
made,  edited,  and  annotated;  the  introductory  chap- 
ters for  teachers  are  of  the  most  helpful  sort."  Dial 
(Chicago),  27:80. 

Holmes,  Abiel.  American  annals.  Cam- 
bridge.    1805.     2v. 

Annals  of  America,  1492-1826.  Cam- 
bridge.    1829.     2v.  [398 


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"  It  is  a  book  still  to  inspire  confidence,  and  '  the 
first  authoritative  work  from  an  American  i)en  which 
covered  the  whole  field  of  American  history '  [G.  W. 
Greene  in  PiUnayn's  mag.,  1870,  p.  171].  Librai'ies  in 
America  were  then  scant,  but  the  annalist  traced 
where  he  could  his  facts  to  original  soiu-ces."  Justin 
"Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  Mst.  of  Am.,  5:  C19. 

"  Few  of  the  Spanish  writers  have  been  consulted, 
those  few  only  in  translation,  and  Herrera,  the  most 
important  of  all,  in  a  very  mutilated  form.  The  au- 
thor's collection  of  French  authorities  is  equally  in- 
complete ;  and  of  the  many  important  works  which 
the  ex-Jesuits  have  bequeathed  to  the  world,  as  the 
legacy  of  their  illustrious  order,  not  one  appears  in 
his  catalogue."  R.  Southey,  in  Quarterly  rev.,  2  :  319 
(1809). 

Larned,  J.  N.  History  for  ready  reference, 
from  the  best  historians,  biographers,  and 
specialists  :  their  own  words  in  a  complete 
system  of  history.  Springfield,  Mass.  Kich- 
ols.     1894-5.     5v.     $25.  [399 

An  extensive  encyclopiedia  of  history  formed  by 
selections  from  the  better  authorities  in  Enjilish  on 
each  of  the  various  subjects.  Texts  are  reproduced 
faithfully  and  aliridgments  are  indicated.  It  contains 
among  other  things  many  important  documents, 
charters,  edicts,  constitutions,  etc.  It  is,  in  brief,  a 
thesaurus  of  documents  and  extracts  from  secondary 
sources,  arranged  in  most  convenient  form  (alpha- 
betical with  chronological  subdivisions).  One  of  the 
most  important  features  is  an  index  or  extensive  sj-s- 
tem  of  cross  references  alphabetized  with  the  regular 
headings,  greatly  simplifying  the  work  of  reference. 
The  supplement  contains  a  chronology  of  important 
events,  a  number  of  genealogical  tables,  a  select  bil)li- 
ography,  and  a  list  of  works  quoted  from.  This  latter 
is  most  suggestive  of  tlie  character  of  the  work,  and 
contains  an  impressive  list  of  good  modern  historical 
literature.  "While  the  authority  cited  is  not  in  every 
instance  the  best,  the  average  of  the  works  cited  is 
high.  The  proportions  in  the  distribution  of  the 
material  are  on  the  whole  surprisingly  good,  consid- 
ering the  fact  that  they  are  by  quotation.  The  work 
is  a  unique,  convenient  and  valualjle  book  of  refer- 
ence for  the  general  reader.  It  is  indispensable  for 
everv-  public  libran,-,  and  even  for  special  libraries 
of  a  more  scientific  kind.  Its  documents  and  its  com- 
prehensiveness make  it  extremely  useful  to  every 
student.  For  work  in  secondary  schools,  and  even 
in  colleges,  it  is  simply  invaluable.  E.  C.  R. 

Same.  Revised  and  enlarged.  Spring- 
field, Mass. :  Nichols.    1901.    6v.    §30.    [399a 

For  this  edition  the  original  5  vols,  have  lieen  con- 
siderably revised,  and  some  new  topics  introduced, 
but  their  record  of  events  still  closes  at  about  1894-5. 
Tlie  added  sixth  vol.  takes  up  the  history  of  the  world 
at  that  point,  and  fits  the  original  edition,  therefore, 
as  well  as  the  new.  Its  documentary  history  of  the 
Spanish-American  War  and  the  sequels  thereto,  of  the 
British-Hoer  controversies  and  war,  and  of  events  of 
recent  years  in  China  — to  say  nothing  of  other  mat- 
ters—is  notably  complete  and  authentic.  G.  I. 

Mackenzie,  Robert.    America :   a  history. 


Lond.   and  N.  Y.:    Nelson.     1882.     New  ed. 
18S9.     $1.  [400 

"  >Ir.  Mackenzie's  '  America '  is  well  planned  to 
meet  the  needs  of  those  Englishmen  who  wish  a  com- 
pendious history  of  all  the  American  states;  and  it 
will  not  be  unacceptable  to  Americans  who  desire  to 
know  something  of  the  history  of  the  other  nations  of 
North  and  South  America."  It  is  "  all  the  more  valu- 
able as  being  from  an  English  point  of  view.  The 
book  is  to  be  commended  in  every  way  —  in  temper 
and  spirit,  in  accui-acy  and  fulness  of  knowledge,  in 
graphic  and  interesting  narrative.  The  first  part,  on 
the  United  .States,  contains  308  pages,  rather  more 
than  half  the  work."    Nation,  34 :  152. 

Muller,  Frederik.  Catalogue  of  books, 
maps,  and  plates  on  America.  Amsterdam. 
1872.  [401 

"  Next  in  importance  [to  Asher's  Bibliographical  and 
historical  essay]  are  the  catalogues  of  Frederik  JIuller, 
of  Amsterdam,  particularly  the  series  [entitled  as 
above]  begun  in  1872,  and  which  he  calls  an  essay 
towards  a  Dutch-American  bibliography.  .  .  .  Many 
of  the  larger  notes  in  this  catalogue  were  not  repeated 
in  the  consolidated  Catalogue  .  .  .  which  Mr.  I\Iuller 
issued  in  1877."  J.  "Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  4:  439. 

Payne,  Edward  John.  History  of  the  new 
•world  called  America.  Oxford :  Clar.  Press. 
1892-99.     2v.+.     32s.  [402 

The  first  volume  of  this  work  is  divided  into  two 
nearly  equal  parts.  In  the  first  part  the  author  traces 
the  development  of  geographical  knowledge  and  the 
rise  of  the  spirit  of  discovery,  and  gives  an  account  of 
the  jirincipal  voyages  down  to  Verrazano,  1524.  His 
I)oint  of  view  is  suggestive  and  stimulating.  His  nar- 
rative, however,  is  in  many  places  behind  the  present 
state  of  knowledge,  and  cannot  be  relied  upon  in  its 
statements  of  fact.  The  second  jiart  is  an  investiga- 
tion into  the  jihysical  basis  of  primitive  American 
culture,  and  accounts  for  its  inferiority  to  and  diver- 
gence from  European  culture  by  the  nature  of  the 
food  supply  and  the  lack  of  useful  domestic  animals. 
The  second  volume  (1899)  continues  this  discussion, 
and  is  mainly  devoted  to  the  primitive  culture  and 
history  of  Mexico.  E.  G.  B. 

Robertson,  William.  History  of  America. 
London.     1777.     2v.  [403 

This  famous  work,  wiiit'ii  lnti-  in  the  18th  century, 
is  now  entirely  antiuuatid  i^r  tin'  purjiosesof  the  stu- 
dent, with  the  ex'j'option  of  Book  VIII.  whicli  gives 
one  of  the  best  aicounts  available  in  ICnglish  of  the 
Spanish  colonial  administration  and  commercial  sys- 
tem. E.  G.  B. 

Winsor,  Justin,  c'ff.  Narrati' ^  Nd  critical 
history  of  America.  Best.:  P-^^Slitou.  ^qq_^ 
89.     8v.     NetS44.  L4J4' 

^  J     i.     _i*i     1  l>v  dilTerei "     ■   ''•ers 

Composed  of  critical  .^ssa>'S ,    •  .,  .    ., 
.'      .  ...        .     detail  to  till 

covering  American  Instory  ir 

of  the  Constitution  and  or.'ff^    ".P  """.. 

_  ^,  U  :ir  eth<'  en': 

most  valuable  parca  of  the  W3] z"      ,„       ,     , 

on  the  sources  anc  Mr.  W  uif  c  > 


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40.5-413 


form  an  exhaustive  and  generally  critical  account  of 
the  i)rinteil  and  inanuscrii)t  sources  and  of  the  sec- 
ondary authorities  on  American  history.  The  volumes 
are  rich  in  facsimiles  of  maps,  historical  illustrations, 
and  portraits.  For  the  student  it  is  the  most  useful 
and  valuable  work  on  American  history  that  he  can 
possess.  E.  G.  B. 

The  rival  claimants  for  North  Amer- 
ica, 1497-1 7o5.  See  American  Antiquarian 
Society,  sect.  241.  [405 


GEOGRAPHY    AND    PHYSIO- 
GRAPHY 

[Except  as  otherwise  signed,  the  notes  in  this  divi- 
sion Iiave  been  prepared  by  Prof.  W.  M.  Davis,  of 
Harvard  University,  by  wliom  the  selection  of  works 
included  in  it  has  been  made.]  [406 

Early    Governmental     Explorations 
and  Surveys 

The  following  list  includes  the  titles  of  the 
more  important  reports  of  the  governmental 
surveying  expeditions  in  the  western  part  of 
the  United  States.  They  contain  a  great  amount 
of  trustworthy  information,  and  at  the  dates  of 
their  publication  doubtless  presented  the  best 
accounts  available  for  their  respective  regions ; 
but  the  older  reports  have  now  been  largely 
superseded  as  far  as  their  geographical  and 
geological  contents  are  concerned.  It  is  chiefly 
as  historical  documents  that  they  are  valu- 
able, recording  conditions  that  have  now  en- 
tirely disappeared,  particularly  regarding  the 
Indians.  The  illustrations  in  many  of  the 
volumes  are  lithographed  from  imperfect 
drawings  that  give  incorrect  and  exaggerated 
ideas  of  western  landscapes.  [407 

Emory,  Maj.  William  Helmsley.  Notes 
of  a  military  reconnoissance  from  Fort  Leaven- 
worth, in  Missouri,  to  San  Diego,  in  California, 
including  part  of  the  Arkansas,  Del  Norte,  and 
Gila  Rivers.  (U.  S.  30th  Cong.,  1st  sess., 
House  ex.  doc,  no.  41.)    "Wash.     1848.      [408 

A  narrative  report  by  Emory  and  other  officers  of  a 
journey  through  the  Southwest,  with  a  general  ac- 
count of  topographical  features  and  of  various  Indian 
tribes:  to-day  more  interesting  to  the  historian  than 
to  the  geograjdier.  W.  M.  D. 

The  journals  of  Lieut.  J.  W.  Abert  and  Lieut. -Col. 
P.  St.  G.  Cooke,  and  the  uncompleted  journal  of  Capt. 
A.  R.  Johnson  form  part  of  the  same  Congressional 
document.  ,  F.  W.  H. 


Report  on  the  United  States  and  Mexi- 
can boundary  survey,  made  under  the  direction 
of  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior.  (U.  S.  34th 
Cong.,  1st  sess..  House  ex.  doc,  no.  135.) 
Wash.     1857.     3v.  [409 

The  geographical  chapters  in  this  report  are  less  of 
narrative  form  than  is  usually  the  case  with  the  older 
western  surveys,  and  therefore  serve  to  give  more 
easily  a  general  idea  of  the  region  traversed.  Much 
attention  is  as  usual  given  to  descriptions  of  Indians. 
Some  of  the  outline  illustrations  are  more  truthful 
than  the  elaborated  lithographs  that  illustrate  most  of 
the  older  reports. 

Fremont,  Maj. -Gen.  John  Charles.  Re- 
port of  the  exploring  expedition  to  the  Rocky 
Mountains  in  1842,  and  to  Oregon  and  North 
California  in  1843-4.  (U.  S.  28th  Cong.,  2d 
sess..  House  ex.  doc,  no.  166.)  Wash.  1845. 
(Various  editions  of  this  report  were  pub- 
lished.) [410 

Narrative  of  an  adventurous  overland  expedition 
from  the  Mississippi  to  the  Pacific,  less  valuable  for 
its  geographical  descriptions,  which  are  now  super- 
seded by  much  more  accurate  information,  than  for 
its  account  of  the  uncivilized  condition  of  regions 
that  are  now  traversed  by  railroads  and  well  occu- 
pied. 

Hasse,  Adelaide  Rosalia.  Reports  of  ex- 
plorations printed  in  the  documents  of  the 
U.  S.  government.  See  in  Syllabus  of  Mate- 
rials, sect.  32.  [411 

Ives,  Lt.  Joseph  Christmas.  Report  upon 
the  Colorado  River  of  the  west,  explored  in 
1857-8.  (U.  S.  36th  Cong.,  1st  sess.,  House  ex. 
doc,  no.  90.)    Wash.     1861.  [412 

An  important  and  interesting  report  on  the  lower 
course  of  the  Colorado  River  and  of  its  canyon  as  seen 
from  the  plateaus  on  the  south,  by  a  party  led  by  a  lieu- 
tenant of  engineers,  U.  S.  Army.  The  geologist  of  the 
expedition  was  Newberry,  by  whom  a  clear  statement 
was  made  of  the  origin  of  the  canyon  and  of  the  cliffs 
on  the  plateau  uplands  by  ordinary  erosion.  The  steep- 
ness of  the  canyon  walls  is  much  exaggerated  in  the 
illustrations  of  this  volume. 

Lewis,  Capt.  Meriwether,  and  Capt.  Wil- 
liam Clark.  History  of  the  expedition  under 
the  command  of  Lewis  and  Clark  to  the  sources 
of  the  jMissouri  River,  thence  across  the  Rocky 
Mountains  and  down  the  Columbia  River  to 
the  Pacific  Ocean,  performed,  1804-5-6,  by  or- 
der of  the  government ;  [ed.]  by  Elliott  Cones. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     1893.     4v.     §12.50.  [413 

This  edition  of  Lewis  and  Clark  is  in  every  respect 
commensurate  with  the  literature  of  the  subject  and 
the  importance  of  the  expedition  itself.  It  is  reprinted 
from  the  authorized  edition  of  1814,  and  is  accom- 
panied by  a  copious  critical  commentary,  prepared 


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AMERICA   AT  LARGE 


after  examination  of  unpublished  official  papers,  and 
many  other  .Nourees  of  infonuation,  including  a  dili- 
gent study  of  the  original  manuscript  journals  and 
lield  notes  of  the  expi(U-ers.  There  is  also  a  bio- 
graphical and  bibliographical  introduction,  new  maps 
and  other  illustrations,  and  a  complete  index.  The 
information  brought  to  the  illustration  of  the  text  is 
remarkable  for  its  amount,  variety,  minuteness  and 
accuracy.  B.  A.  H. 

Long,  O'l.  Stephen  Harriman.  Account 
of  an  expedition  from  Pittsburgh  to  the  Rocky 
Mountains,  1819-20,  under  command  of  Maj. 
S.  H.  Long:  comp.  from  the  notes  of  Maj. 
Long  and  other  gentlemen  of  the  party  by 
Edwin  James.  London.  1833.  3v.  Pliil. : 
Carey.     18-23.     2  v.  [414 

After  a  detailed  narrative  of  the  expedition  through 
"  a  portion  of  our  country  which  is  daily  becoming 
more  interesting,  but  which  is  as  yet  imperfectly 
known,"  there  are  several  supplementary  chapters  on 
scientific  subjects,  including  geology  and  geography  : 
but  the  chief  interest  attaches  to  the  descriptions  of 
the  condition  of  the  Mississippi  valley  and  western 
plains  and  their  Indian  occupants  in  early  days. 

Narrative  of  an  expedition  to  the  source 

of  St.  Peter's  River.  Lake  Wiunepeek,  Lake 
of  the  Woods,  etc.,  in  1823  ;  comp.  from  the 
notes  of  ]\Iaj.  Long,  Messrs.  Say,  Keating 
and  Colhoun,  by  William  H.  Keating.  Lon- 
don :  Whittaker.  182."5.  2v.  Phil.:  Carey. 
1834.     2v.  [415 

One  of  the  earlier  reports  on  the  region  of  the  upper 
Mississippi,  more  valuable  for  its  account  of  the  In- 
dians than  for  its  geographical  descriptions,  long  ago 
superseded. 

Marcy,  Cniit.  Randolph  B.  Exploration  of 
the  Red  River  of  Louisiana,  in  18.53.  (U.  S. 
32d  Cong.,  2d  sess..  Sen.  ex.  doc.  54.)  Wash. 
1853.  I416 

A  narrative  report  of  more  than  iisual  value  for  its 
geographical  descriptions  of  the  upper  Red  River  and 
the  region  about  the  LInno  estacado.  The  Ajjpcndix 
includes  reports  on  geology  by  Hitchcock  and  Shu- 
mard. 

Pike,  Brig. -Gen.  Zebulon  Montgomery. 
The  expeditions  of  Zebulon  ]\Iontgomery  Pike 
to  headwaters  of  the  Mississippi  River,  through 
Louisiana  territory  and  in  New  Spain  during 
the  years  1805-6-7  ;  [ed.]  by  Elliott  Cones. 
N.  Y":  F.  p.  Harper.   1895.  3v.    §10  net.    [417 

In  historical  interest  and  importance.  Pike's  reports 
of  his  expeditions  stand  second  only  to  the  reports  of 
Lewis  and  Clark.  This  new  edition,  reprinted  from 
the  original  of  1810,  with  copious  critical  commentary, 
exhaustive  memoir  of  Pike,  new  map,  and  other  illus- 
trations, and  comi)lete  index,  presents  the  explorer 
and  his  work  in  far  lietter  form  than  he  presented 
himself  in  the  original  edition.    The  work  is  edited 


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on  the  same  lines  as  Dr.  Coues'  Lewis  and  Clark,  and 
shows  an  eipial  wealth  of  illustration.  B.  A.  H. 

Simi^son,  Brig. -Gen.  James  Hervey.  Jour- 
nal of  a  military  reconnaissance  from  Santa  Fe, 
New  Mexico,  to  the  Navajo  country,  in  1849. 
(U.  S.  31st  Cong.,  1st  sess..  Sen.  ex.  doc.  64, 
pp.  56-168.)  Wash.  1850.  Phil.:  Lippiucott. 
1853.  [418 

By  an  unusually  careful  explorer  who,  as  a  topo- 
graphical engineer  of  the  army,  passed  through  a 
region  of  absorbing  interest  scientifically  and  histor- 
ically. It  contains  valuable  notes  on  the  natives,  in- 
cluding a  comparative  vocabulary  of  the  tribes  visited, 
as  well  as  not  altogether  reliable  reproductions  of  the 
early  Spanish  inscriptions  on  El  Morro  or  Inscription 
Rock  in  New  Mexico,  recently  effaced  by  vandals. 
Simjvson's  journal  is  still  a  valuable  work  of  reference 
among  students  of  the  far  southwest.  F.  W.  H. 

Report  of  explorations  across  the  great 

basin  of  the  territory  of  Utah  for  a  direct 
wagon-route  from  Camp  Floyd  to  Genoa  in 
Carson  valley,  in  1859.  (U.  S.  Engineer  Dept.) 
Wash.     1876.  [419 

This  report  stands  side  by  side  in  point  of  importance 
with  the  jiublished  accounts  of  Sitgreaves,  Fremont, 
Ives,  Emory,  Stansbury,  Marcy,  Whipple,  and  other 
militai^y  explorers  in  the  then  almost  unknown  far 
west.  As  a  contribution  to  the  knowledge  of  the  geo- 
graphy, ethnology,  history,  and  natural  history  of  the 
region  traversed,  it  is  important  and  for  the  greater 
part  thorough'y  reliable.  Simpson's  scientific  col- 
laborators were  of  high  rank  in  their  respective  fields 
of  work.  F.  W.  H. 

Stansbury,  Caj)t.  Howard.  Exploration 
and  survey  of  the  valley  of  the  Great  Salt  Lake 
of  Utah.  Phil. :  Lippincott.  1853.  Iv.  text, 
Iv.  maps.     $4. 

Same.     (U.  S.  33d  Cong.,  special  sess.. 

Sen.  ex.  doc.  3.)  [420 

As  an  account  of  explorations  from  Fort  Leaven- 
worth to  Great  Salt  Lake  through  a  vast  territorj- 
only  vaguely  known  to  the  outside  world,  this  report 
of  a  noteworthy  military  ex]>e(lition  is  of  value  from 
many  points  of  view.  .Stansbury  was  a  careful  ob- 
server and  a  thoroughly  honest  recorder  of  the  physi- 
ographic features  and  the  people  of  the  country 
through  which  he  passed  or  in  which  he  sojourned. 
His  liberal  views  of  the  Mormons,  based  on  a  year's 
intimate  acquaintance  and  close  study  of  them,  but 
expressed  at  a  time  when  only  contrnry  oi)iniiins  of 
the  .sect  were  elsewhere  held,  resulted  ;n  many  unjust 
criticisms  which  seriously  affected  his  sensitive  na- 
ture, and  probably  hastened  the  termination  of  a  use- 
ful life.  The  appendices  to  the  report  by  various 
naturalists  enhance  its  scientific  value.  A  .second  edi- 
tion appeared  in  18,55.  F.  W.  H. 

United  States.  War  Department.  Re- 
ports of  expjorafions  and  surveys,  to  ascertain 
the  most  practicable  and  economical  route  for 


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421-428 


a  railroad  from  the  Mississippi  River  to  the 
Pacific  Ocean,  made  under  the  direction  of  the 
Secretary  of  War,  in  1^53-4.  (U.  S.  33d  Cong., 
2d  sess.,  Sen.  ex.  doc.  78;  and  36th  Cong.,  1st 
sess.,  Sen.  ex.  doc.  56.)  Wasli.  1855-60.  12v. 
in  13,  [421 

Narrative  reports  of  many  officers  on  various  routes, 
giving  mucli  information  concerning  the  western 
country,  but  in  large  part  superseded  by  more  recent 
surveys.  The  publication  of  the  reports  being  chiefly 
in  the  form  of  original  journals,  kei)t  day  by  day,  gives 
them  a  certain  accuracy  that  might  have  been  lost 
had  the  writers  more  frequently  indulged  in  general 
descriptions;  yet  the  want  of  summaries  by  the  very 
men  best  qualified  to  make  them  renders  it  difficult 
for  the  reader  to  gather  all  the  results  that  these  nu- 
merous expeditious  might  have  afforded.  The  illustra- 
tions seem  to  have  been  elaborated  from  imperfect 
drawings,  and  when  compared  with  photographs,  they 
are  often  found  to  give  vei'y  erroneous  impressions. 
There  are  many  scientific  reports  upon  the  collections 
brought  home.  Unfortunately  there  is  no  general 
table  of  contents. 

Warren,  Maj.-Gen.  Gouverneur  Kemble. 
Explorations  in  the  Dacota  country  in  1855. 
(U.  S.  34th  Cong.,  1st  sess.,  Sen.  ex.  doc. 
76.)    Wash.     1856. 

Preliminary   report  of  explorations  in 

Nebraska  and  Dakota  in  the  j'ears  1855,  '56, 
'57.     Wash.     1875.  [422 

The  geographical  descriptions  in  these  reports  are 
excellent,  including  accounts  of  bad  lands  and  sand- 
hill districts.  As  in  all  reports  of  early  explorations, 
much  infonnation  is  given  about  Indian  tribes. 


Later  Geological  and   Geographical 
Surveys 

NATIONAL  SURVEYS 

The  western  exploring  expeditions  sent  out 
by  the  Government  through  the  first  half  of 
the  19th  century  were  succeeded  by  more  for- 
mally organized  geological  surveys.  Several 
organizations  of  this  kind  were  formed  under 
different  departments  of  the  government  be- 
tween 1867  and  1876.  In  1879  they  were  all 
discontinued,  and  a  new  organization,  the 
United  States  Geological  Survey,  was  estab- 
lished under  the  Interior  Department ;  this 
action  having  been  recommended  by  a  special 
committee  of  the  National  Academy.  [423 

The  publications  of  these  surveys  contain 
much  of  geographical  interest,  essential  to  the 
understanding  of  our  historical  development 
and  not  accessible  elsewhere,  culminating  in 
the  unrivalled  series  of  annual  reports,  mono- 


graphs, etc.,  now  in  progress,  which  treat  of 
tlic  east  as  well  as  of  the  west.  Brief  indica- 
tion of  the  results  of  the  several  surveys 
follows.  [424 

Geological  and  geographical  survey  of 
the  territories,  F.  V.  Ilaydeu  in  charge. 
Annual  reports,  1-12,  1867-78.  Wash.  1873- 
83.     12v.  [425 

This  survey,  organized  under  the  Department  of  the 
Interior,  was  directed  by  F.  V.  Ilayden  (hence  com- 
monly known  as  Hayden's  survey)  from  ISliT  to  1878. 
Twelve  Annual  reports  and  a  number  of  Bulklins  were 
issued,  chiefly  concerning  Colorado,  Wyoming  and 
Montana.  The  first  careful  descriptions  of  many  re- 
markable features  in  the  Rocky  Mountain  region  were 
published  in  these  volumes.  A  detailed  account  of 
the  Yellowstone  Park  is  included  in  the  llth  report. 
Many  of  the  outline  illustrations,  from  drawings  by 
W.  H.  Holmes,  are  unexcelled.  A  geological  atlas  of 
Colorado  accompanied  these  reports. 

Geologicalexploration  of  the  fortieth  par- 
allel, Clarence  King  in  charge.  [Report.] 
Wash.     1870-80.     7v.  and  atlasr  [426 

This  sui-vey  (commonly  called  the  Fortieth  Parallel 
survey)  was  under  the  direction  of  Clarence  King,  and 
rejjorted  to  the  Chief  of  Engineers,  U.  S.  Army.  Its 
field  of  exploration  was  a  belt  of  country  contiguous 
to  the  Union  and  Central  Pacific  railroads.  The  sur- 
vey was  begun  in  1867,  and  about  eleven  years  later 
seven  volumes  and  a  large  topographical  and  geologi- 
cal atlas  were  published.  The  first  and  second  vohimes 
contain  much  original  geographical  infonnation. 

Geographical  and  geological  explorations 
and  surveys  west  of  the  looth  meridian, 
George  M.  AVheeler  in  charge.  Reports. 
Wash.     1877-9.     7v.  and  2  atlases.  [427 

The  United  States  geographical  surveys  west  of  the 
100th  meridian  were  in  charge  of  Capt.  G.  M.  "Wheeler 
(hence  known  as  Wheeler's  survey),  under  the  Chief 
of  Engineers,  U.  S.  Army.  Seven  volumes,  one  tojjo- 
graphic  atlas  and  one  geologic  atlas  were  published, 
embodying  the  results  of  expeditions  chiefly  in  the 
southwestern  territories  from  1869  to  1879.  The  first 
volume  of  the  series  is  devoted  to  geography,  and  con- 
tains much  material  of  high  value.  App.  F.,  vol.  1.  is 
an  account  of  the  discoverj-  and  exjiloration  of  the 
western  United  States  from  1.500  to  1880,  including  an 
epitome  of  a  memoir  by  G.  K.  Warren  on  explorations 
lietween  1800  and  18.")7.  It  is  an  invaluable  aid  to  care- 
ful study  of  the  western  country.  A  brief  abstract  is 
given  of  various  expeditions,  with  names  of  leaders, 
dates,  routes,  manner  of  publication,  etc. 

Geographical  and  geological  survey  of 
the  Rocky  Mountain  region,  J.  W.  Powell  in 
charge.     [Reports.]  [428 

This  survey  was  in  charge  of  J.  W.  Powell,  under  the 
Department  of  the  Interior.  Its  reports  inchide  among 
others  the  following  volumes:  —  Powell,  G<olog>j  of  the 
Uinta  Mormtains.  187C:  —  Gilbert,  Geology  of  the  Hmrii 
Mountains,  1877:  — Dutton,  Geology  of  the  high  plateaus  of 


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Utah,  1880.  All  of  these  reports  contain  abundant 
geographical  material,  much  of  which  is  of  the  very 
highest  interest.  Dutton's  rei)ort  in  particular  should 
be  studied.  Here  may  be  mentioned  Powell's  Report  on 
the  exploration  of  the  Colorado  River  of  the  west  and  its  tribu- 
taries (M'ash.  1875),  which  presents  the  results  of  four 
expeditions  between  18G9  and  1872,  under  the  direction 
of  the  Smithsonian  Institution.  This  report  renewed 
the  interest,  first  awakened  by  Newberry's  account 
(see  Ives,  sect.  412),  in  the  marvels  of  the  Colorado  can- 
yon and  the  lofty  plateaus  through  which  it  is  eroded. 
The  record  of  adventure  during  Powell's  passage 
through  the  canyon  in  small  boats  is  most  thrilling. 
A  more  popular  account  of  the  exi)editions  is  given 
by  the  same  author  in  the  Canyons  of  the  Colorado 
(Meadville,  Pa.    1895). 

Geological  survey.  Annual  reports,  1880-, 
Wash.    lyso. 

Monographs,  v.  1+.     Wash.    1882-. 

Bulletins,  no.  1+.     Wash.    1883-. 

Mineral  resources  of  the  U.  S.,  1882-. 

Wash.   1883-. 

Water-supply  and    irrigation    papers, 

no.  1+.     Wash.    1896-. 

Topographic  atlas  of  the  U.  S.     Sheets. 

Wash.    1882-. 

Same.  Physiographic  types  by  H.  Gan- 
nett, folio  1+.     Wash.    1898-. 

[Miscellaneous  maps.] 

Geologic  atlas  of  the  U.  S.,  folio  1+. 

Wash.    18!)4-.  [429 

The  United  States  Geological  Survey,  under  the  suc- 
cessive directorships  of  King,  Powell,  and  Walcott, 
issues  a  great  variety  of  most  valuable  publications, 
a  catalogue  of  which  can  be  had,  free,  on  application 
to  the  Director.  The  following  deserve  especial  men- 
tion as  affording  the  greatest  proportion  of  geo- 
graphical matter,  presented  by  the  most  competent 
writers  and  well  illustrated:  — 


ANNUAL  REPORTS 

2d:  Button,  Colorado  Canyon:  —  Gilbert,  Lake 
Bonneville  (Utah).  [430 

3d:  Russell,  Lake  Lahontan  (Nevada) :  — Chamber- 
lin,  Terminal  moraines.  [43 1 

4th:  Riissell,  Southern  Oregon.  [432 

5tli:  (Jillx'rt,  Topographic  features  of  lake  shores:  — 
Cliamberlin,  Artesian  wells:  —  Russell,  Glaciers  of  the 
U.  S.  [433 

6th:  Chamberlin  and  Salisbury,  Driftless  area  of 
upper  Mississii)i)i  valley  :  —  Shaler,  Sea-coast  swamps 
of  eastern  U.  S.  [434 

7th:  MciGee,  Head  of  Chesapeake  Bay.  [435 

8th:  Russell,  Mono  Lake,  Cal.  [436 

9th:  Dutton,  Charleston  earthquake  of  188G:  — 
White,  Northwestern  Colorado.  [437 

inth:  Shaler,  Dismal  Swamp,  Va. :  — Irrigation  re- 
port. [438 

lltli:  McGec,  Northeastern  Iowa:  —  Pliinney,  Nat- 
ural gas  of  Indiana  :  —  Hydrography  and  irrigation. 


[439 


12th:  Shaler,  Nature  and  origin  of  soils:  — McGee, 
Lafayette  formation  (southern  states):  —  Newell,  Hy- 
drography of  the  arid  regions.  [44O 

13th:  Russell,  Expedition  to  Mt.  St.  Elias:  —  Shaler, 
Harbors.  I  a*  j 

14th:  Keith,  Catoctin  Belt  (Va.):  — Diller,  Pacific 
coast.  [442 

1.5th:  Shaler,  Common  roads.  I  443 

IGth:  Reid,  Glacier  Bay  (Alaska)  :  —  Cross  and  Pen- 
rose, Cripi)le  Creek,  Colo.: — Newell,  Public  lands  and 
their  wMter  supply  :  —  Haj',  Water  resources  of  portion 
of  great  plains.  [444 

17th:  Diller,  Northwestern  Oregon:  —  Dall,  Coal  and 
lignite  of  Alaska:  —  Campbell  and  Mendenhall,  New 
and  Kanawha  Rivers,  W.  Va.:  —  Gilbert,  Arkansas 
Valley,  E.  Colo.:  —  Leverett,  Water  resources  of  llli- 
nois.  [445 

18th:  Hill  and  Vaughan,  Edwards  Plateau,  Texas:  — 
Russell,  Glaciers  of  Mt.  Rainier:  — Gilbert,  Earth 
movement  in  the  Great  Lakes  region:  — Becker,  Gold 
fields  of  southern  Alaska:  —  Spurr  and  Goodrich,  Yu- 
kon district:  — Weed  and  Pierson,  Judith  IMountains, 
Montana:  — Leverett,  Water  resources  of  Indiana  and 
Ohio  :  — Darton,  Well  boring  and  irrigation  in  South 
Dakota.  [446 

19th:  Hayes,  Chattanooga  district:  —  Darton,  West- 
ern Nebraska.  [447 

MONOGRAPHS 

1.  Gilbert,  Lake  Bonneville  (Utah).  [448 

2.  Dutton,  Colorado  Canon  district.  [449 
11.  Russell,  Lake  Lahontan  (Nev.).  '[450 
25.  Upham,  Glacial  Lake  Agassiz  (Minn,  and  N.  D.). 

[451 
29.  Emerson,  Old  Hampshire  Co.,  Mass.  [452 


BULLETINS 

5,  76,  160.  Successive  editions  of  Gannett's  Diction- 
ary of  altitudes  of  the  United  States.  1 453 

13.  Gannett,  Boundaries  of  United  States,  and  of 
States  and  Territories :  an  authoritative  historical 
account.  [454 

39.  Upham,  Beaches  and  deltas  of  Glacial  Lake 
Agassiz.  VASS 

40.  Willis,  Changes  in  river  courses  in  Wash.  TeiT'y 
due  to  glaciation.  [45^ 

44,  76,  91,  99,  135,  146,  140,  156.  Successive  biblio- 
graphies of  N.  A.  geology,  1886  to  1897,  by  Darton  and 
AVeeks.  [457 

53.  Shaler,  Geology  of  Nantucket.  [458 

58.  Wright,  Glacial  boundary  in  Ohio,  etc.  [459 

95.  Holden,  Earthquakes  in  Cal.,  1890,  '91.  See  also 
nos.  112, 114,  129, 147, 155.  [460 

100.  Warman,  Bibliography  and  index  to  publica- 
tions of  U.  S.  Geol.  Survey,  1879-1892.  [461 
108.  Russell,  Reconnoissance    in  central  Washing- 
ton.                                                                              [462 
115-118.  Gannett,  Geographic  dictionaries  of  R.  I., 
Mass.,  Conn.,  N.  J.  [463 
119.  Eldridge,  Northwest  Wyoming.  [464 
127.  Darton,  Catalogue  of  N.  A.  geology,  1782-1891. 
This  bulletin  is  indispensable  to  every  .student.    Its 
contents  are  arranged  by  authors,  by  states,  and  by 
geological  formations.  [465 


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128.  Darton,  Artesian  wells,  Atlantic  coastal  plain. 

[466 
144.  Todd,  Moraines  of  the  Missouri  cotcau.       [467 

MINERAL  RESOURCES  OF  THE  U.  S. 

A  scries  of  annual  statistical  reports,  from  1882  to 
1893;  after  the  latter  date,  these  reports  make  a  part 
of  the  Annual  reports  of  the  Survey.  They  contain 
the  fullest  and  best  summary  of  the  product  of  our 
mineral  resources.  [468 

WATER-SUPPLY  AND   IRRIGATION  PAPERS 

Similar  to  the  Bulletins  of  the  Survey ;  the  most  gen- 
erally interesting  is  no.  4,  Russell,  Southeastern  Wash- 
ington. [469 

TOPOGRAPHIC  ATLAS  SHEETS 

The  preparation  of  a  geological  map  of  the  United 
States,  one  of  the  chief  duties  of  the  U.  S.  Geological 
Survey,  has  reipiired  the  preparation  of  a  topograph- 
ical base  map.  Several  of  the  states  have  cooperated 
with  the  national  Survey  in  the  necessary  field  work. 
The  map  is  jtublished  in  separate  sheets,  of  which 
nearly  1000  have  been  issued  for  different  parts  of  the 
country.  The  scale  varies  witli  the  density  of  popular 
tion :  1 :  G2,.500,  1 :  125,000,  and  1 :  250,000  are  mostly  em- 
ployed. The  form  of  the  surface  is  indicated  by  brown 
contour  lines.  Water  is  printed  in  bhie.  Many  of  the 
earlier  sheets  were  of  insufficient  accuracy,  and  have 
been  or  are  to  be  revised.  Taken  all  together,  these 
map  sheets  are  indispensable  in  giving  the  best  ob- 
tainable information  concerning  facts  of  position  and 
relief.  Their  nominal  cost  (single  copies,  5  cts.;  2  cts. 
each,  if  ordered  by  the  hundred,  payment  in  advance) 
places  them  within  the  reach  of  every  library.      [ 470 

TOPOGRAPHIC  ATLAS  FOLIO 

Two  folios  of  a  proposed  TopograjMe  atlas  have  been 
issued,  in  which  a  series  of  majis  of  typical  land 
forms  is  accompanied  by  an  explanatory  text  by  Gan- 
nett. [471 

MISCELLANEOUS  MAPS 

Besides  the  ordinary  map  sheets,  there  are  several 
maps  of  states  or  of  the  Ignited  States  as  a  whole,  which 
deserve  to  be  widely  knowTi.  The  3-sheet  map  of  the 
United  States,  1 :  2,500,000,  1898,  is  to  be  especially  re- 
commended. r472 

GEOLOGIC  ATLAS 

Each  folio  of  the  Atlas  contains  a  topographic  map, 
the  same  with  geological  coloring,  the  same  with 
strongest  colors  and  areas  of  economic  importance, 
and  generally  a  sheet  showing  structiiral  sections.  An 
explanatory  text  accompanies  the  maps  from  which 
much  geographical  information  may  be  obtained. 
Over  sixty  folios  have  now  been  issued.  [473 

Coast  and  geodetic  survey.  The  publica- 
tions of  this  survey  are  of  standard  value,  but 
for  the  most  part  technical.  They  are  chiefly 
as  follows  :  —  [474 

a.  Annual  reports  of  the  Superintendent,  separately 


published  since  1844.  These  contain  reports  on  pro- 
gress of  geodetic,  topographic  and  hydrographic 
work,  appendices  treating  various  technical  matters, 
and  maps  of  the  coast.  1 475 

b.  Coast  pilots,  containing  descriptions  of  the  coast 
and  sailing  directions  for  various  sections  of  our  sea- 
board. [476 

c.  Tide  tables,  giving  data  for  the  time  of  occurrence 
and  range  of  tides  at  many  points,  calculated  and 
published  in  advance.  1477 

d.  Charts  of  the  coast.  These  include  Sailing  charts, 
scale  1  :  1,200,000,  showing  a  large  extent  of  coast  with 
off-shore  soundings; —  General  charts,  scale  1:  400,000 
and  1 :  200,000,  to  show  general  configuration  of  the 
coast;— Coast  charts,  scale  1:  80,000,  for  recognition 
of  channels  and  other  local  features;  — Harbor  charts, 
on  still  larger  scales,  for  details  of  local  navigation. 
The  coast  charts  are  most  generally  serviceable.    1 478 

e.  Catalogue  of  charts  and  other  publications  (fre- 
quently revised  ;  to  be  had,  free,  on  application  to 
Superintendent).  The  location  of  all  charts  is  here 
shown  by  rectangles  on  outline  mai)S.  f470 

Mississippi  River  commission.  Annual 
reports.  [480 

Missouri  River  commission.  Annual  re- 
ports. [481 
These  reports  are  included  in  the  report  of  the  Chief 
of  Engineers,  but  are  also  i>ublished  separately.  They 
are  chiefly  occupied  with  technical  details  of  engineer- 
ing operations,  but  they  also  include  occasional  de- 
scriptions and  illustrations  of  the  great  rivers  not  to 
be  found  elsewhere.  The  maps  published  by  these 
commissions  —  especially  by  the  first  named  —  are  of 
great  value.  One  map  of  the  alluvial  valley  of  the 
Mississippi  River  in  eight  sheets  should  be  more  gen- 
erally known. 

STATE  SURVEYS 

Most  of  the  states  of  the  Union  have,  earliel 
or  later,  established  local  geological  surveys 
for  the  purpose  of  developing  their  natural  re- 
sources. Many  of  the  reports  contain,  in  one 
form  or  another,  more  or  less  geographical  in- 
formation. The  reports  of  recent  dates  are  in 
most  cases  to  be  preferred  to  those  of  40  or  50 
years  ago.  The  list  here  given  is  by  no  means 
a  complete  index  to  state  geological  reports. 

Alabama.  The  report  for  1881-82  gives  a 
good  general  account  of  the  agricultural  and 
topographical  features  of  the  state.  There  are 
several  special  reports  of  later  date  on  the  coal 
fields  and  coastal  plain.  [482 

Arkansas.  Annual  reports,  1888-^892  ;  the 
volume  on  marbles  describes  the  northern  ]>la- 
teau  ;  that  on  novaculites  (whetstones),  the  cen- 
tral mountain  belt ;  that  on  Crowley's  ridge, 
the  Mississippi  lowknd.  [483 

California.  A  partial  report  was  issued  in 
1865  ;  the  "  Yosemite  book  "  gives  an  elaborate 


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account  of  the  remarkable  valley  in  the  Sierra 
Nevada.  [484 

Georgia.  The  handbook  of  the  state  of 
Georgia,  1876,  contains  a  brief  general  account 
of  its  physical  features.  [485 

Illinois.  A  brief  account  of  physical  geo- 
graphy in  vol.  I,  1866.  [486 

Indiana.  Little  geographic  information.  [487 

Iowa.  Recent  annual  reports  supersede  the 
earlier  volumes  and  contain  many  excellent 
descriptions  of  different  counties.  [488 

Kansas.  The  reports  of  the  University  Geo 
logical  Survey  of  this  state  include  excellent 
accounts  of  its  geographical  features.  [489 

Kentucky.  Many  geological  reports  witli 
little  geographical  information.  [490 

Maine.     See  W.  Wells,  sect.  54.5.  [491 

Maryland.  Recent  annual  volumes  contain 
much  excellent  geographical  material,  includ- 
ing an  elaborate  report  on  local  cartography. 
The  beautiful  reports  of  the  State  Weather 
Service  are  the  finest  of  their  kind :  vol.  I  con- 
tains an  excellent  essay  on  the  physiography  of 
the  state.  [492 

Massachusetts.  No  official  account  of  geo- 
graphical features  since  the  report  on  sceno- 
graphical  geology  in  vol.  I,  1841.  The  Topo- 
graphical Survey  Commission,  in  cooperation 
with  the  U.  S.  Geological  Survey,  has  issued 
an  excellent  atlas  of  Massachusetts  in  fifty- 
four  sheets  (Boston.  1890).  The  State  Com- 
mission has  in  process  of  publication  town 
boundary  survey  atlases.  It  is  the  intention 
to  issue  for  each  town  and  city  in  the  Com- 
monwealth an  atlas,  containing  historical  and 
descriptive  accounts  of  the  boundaries,  with 
photographs  of  the  boundary  marks,  also  topo- 
graphical, triangulation  and  position  sheets 
giving  all  the  details  necessary  for  thorougli 
general  and  geodetic  information.  In  Dec. 
1899  ten  atlases  had  been  issued,  and  it  is 
planned  to  issue  thirty-five  or  fifty  each  year. 

[493 

Michigan.  Little  geographical  material  in 
various  geological  reports.  [494 

Minnesota.  A  long  series  of  annual  reports, 
and  several  volumes  of  final  reports ;  much 
geographical  material  in  special  descriptions 
of  counties.  [495 

Mississippi.  Agriculture  and  geology  are 
treated  in  the  reports  of  1854  and  1860.       [496 

Missouri.  The  tenth  volume  of  the  recent 
series  is  devoted  to  a  well-prepared  description 
of  surface  features.  [497 

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Ohio.  Reports  of  1870-1880  contain  some- 
thing of  physical  geography,  but  more  modern 
treatment  is  much  needed.  [498 

New  Hampshire.  General  description;  the 
geographical  treatment  of  features  of  glacial 
origin  is  better  than  the  rest.  [499 

New  Jersey.  The  general  report  of  1868, 
the  later  annual  reports,  and  vols.  I  and  V  of 
the  "final  report"  contain  much  geographical 
matter ;  the  last-named  volume  includes  a  thor- 
ough discussion  of  local  physical  geography. 
Excellent  relief  maps  of  this  state  are  pub- 
lished by  the  local  Geological  Survey.        [SOO 

New  York.  The  early  reports  on  the  four 
districts  of  the  state  (184-)  are  not  yet  super- 
seded by  any  modern  official  description.    [501 

North  Carolina.  The  report  of  1875  gives 
brief  but  effective  geographical  descriptions. 
The  State  Board  of  Agriculture  has  issued  an 
attractive  volume  on  the  state  and  its  resources 
(1896),  the  best  source  of  geographical  infor- 
mation. [502 

Pennsylvania.  The  two  large  volumes  of 
the  "first  survey"  (1858)  give  much  geo- 
graphical information,  not  altogether  super- 
seded by  the  numerous  county  volumes  of  the 
"second  survey"  (1875-189.5).  Among  the 
latter,  a  history  of  early  geological  surveys  in 
the  United  States  is  given  in  vol.  A  ;  an  ac- 
count of  terminal  moraines  in  vol.  Z  ;  and  a  set 
of  county  geological  maps  with  brief  text  in 
vol.  X.  A  geological  atlas  of  the  state  is  also 
published.  [503 

South  Carolina.  The  State  Board  of  Agri- 
culture has  issued  a  useful  volume  on  resources 
and  popidation,  institutions  and  industries 
(1888),  the  best  source  of  geographical  informa- 
tion. [504 

Tennessee.  The  report  of  1869  contains  a 
general  geographical  description,  not  yet  super- 
seded. See  also  10th  U.  S.  Census,  vol.  I,  pt.  1, 
pp.  381-464.  [505 

Texas.  Occasional  geographical  pages  in 
various  reports.  [So6 

Vermont.  A  chapter  on  physical  geography 
in  vol.  II,  1861.  [507 

Wisconsin.  A  sketch  of  physical  geography 
in  vol.  I,  1862 ;  geographical  descriptions  as- 
sociated with  geological  matter  in  the  later 
reports,  vols.  I-IV,  1873-79,  and  in  the  several 
bulletins  of  the  present  survey.  [508 

Wisconsin,  Iowa  and  Minnesota  are 
treated  logetiicr  in  a  report  by  Owen  in  1852, 
giving  an  early  view  of  the  Northwest.      [509 


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510-522 


Miscellaneous 
Geographical  Literature 

American  Geographical  Society.  Bul- 
letin.    N.  Y.    1852-6.     V.  1,  2. 

Journal  [each  vol.  comprising  5  nos.  of 

Bulletin].     N.  Y.    1859-.     v.  1-f . 

Proceedings.    N.  Y.    1862-4.    2v.     [510 

The  geofiraphical  publications  of  this  society  are  the 
oldest  of  their  kind  in  the  United  States,  having  been 
begun  in  1H52.  The  Bulletin  contains  for  the  most  part 
records  of  foreign  exploration  and  travel. 

Appalachia.    Boston.    1876-.    v.  1+.     [511 

The  journal  of  the  Appalachian  Mountain  Club  of 

Boston,  first  issued  in  187G,  and  chiefly  occupied  with 

narratives  of  mountain  ascents,  in  the  United  States 

and  abroad. 

Chittenden,  Hiram  Martin.  The  Yellow- 
stone National  Park  :  historical  and  descrip- 
tive. Cin.:  Clarke.  1895.  §1.50  net.  [512 
A  useful  account  of  a  remarkable  region,  by  a  Cap- 
tain of  Engineers,  U.  S.  Army,  well  illustrated,  and 
preceded  by  a  history  of  its  discovery. 

Davis,  William  Morris,  C.  F.  King,  and 
G.  L.  Collie.  Report  on  governmental  maps 
for  use  in  schools  ;  prepared  by  a  committee  of 
the  conference  on  geography,  Chicago,  Dec, 
1892.     N.  Y. :  Holt.     1894.     30c.  [513 

This  report  was  prepared  in  pursuance  of  a  recom- 
mendation by  the  Sul)-committee  on  Geography  of  the 
Committee  of  Ten  of  the  National  Educational  Associ- 
ation, in  order  to  facilitate  the  selection  of  maps  for 
practical  use  in  schools.  It  contains  specific  direc- 
tions about  ordering  maps,  and  descriptions  of  a  large 
number  of  selected  map  sheets. 

Dryer,  C.  R.,  ed.  Studies  in  Indiana  geo- 
graphy.    Terre  Haute,  Ind.     1897.  [514 

Ten  essays  by  six  authors  on  the  physical  features 
of  Indiana,  of  much  service  in  giving  a  good  picture 
of  the  state.  One  essay,  "A  century  of  changes  in 
the  aspects  of  nature,"  may  be  especially  commended 
to  the  historian. 

Foster,  John  Wells.  The  Mississippi  val- 
ley ;  its  physical  geography.  Chicago:  Griggs. 
1869.  .    [515 

This  is  the  first  general  account  of  the  great  river 
and  its  drainage  basin  that  has  any  claim  to  scientific 
character.  It  is  somewhat  diffuse,  including  accounts 
of  anc:  2nt  fossils  and  of  the  atmospheric  circulation  ; 
certain  theories  here  espoused  are  now  antiquated  : 
yet  the  work  gives  a  good  measure  of  "  popular  sci- 
ence "  thirty  years  ago. 

Glazier,  Willard.  Headwaters  of  the  Mis- 
sissippi. Chicago:  Rand,  McNally.  1893.   [516 

An  account  of  a  visit  to  a  small  lake,  south  of 
Lake  Itasca,  and  previously  recorded  on  the  maps  of 


the  U.  S.  Land  Office,  which  the  author  claims  to  have 
discovered  and  to  which  his  name  has  been  given, 
with  many  polemical  pages  regarding  the  rights  of 
the  suliject.  A  large  number  of  pages,  with  much 
trivial  narrative,  are  given  to  a  small  matter. 

Hall,  James.  The  West ;  its  commerce  and 
navigation.     Cin.:  Derby.     1848.  [517 

An  interesting  account  of  the  Mississippi  and  its 
larger  branches  before  the  day  of  railroads,  when 
rivers  were  the  chief  highways  of  travel  and  trans- 
portation. 

Humphreys,  Andrew^  Atkinson,  and  H.  L. 
Abbot.  Report  upon  the  physics  and  hy- 
draulics of  the  Mississippi  River.  (U.  S.  Eng. 
Corps.)  Phil.  1861.  Reprinted,  Wash.  1867, 
and  1876  [witli  additions].  [518 

A  comprehensive  and  thorough  report,  universally 
regarded  as  one  of  the  best  pieces  of  scientific  work 
produced  by  our  government.  The  authors  were  offi- 
cers in  the  Engineer  Corps,  IT.  S.  Army.  The  report 
contains  a  general  account  of  the  Mississippi  system, 
and  elaborate  measurements  of  the  volume  and  sedi- 
ments of  the  trunk  river. 

Jones,  Capt.  William  A.  Report  upon  the 
reconnoissance  of  northwestern  Wyoming,  in- 
cluding Yellowstone  National  Park,  made  in 
the  summer  of  1873.     Wash.    1875.  [519 

Narrative  and  record  of  observations  by  a  Captain 
of  Engineers,  U.  S.  Army,  in  a  territory  then  little 
known,  but  much  more  fully  described  in  the  reports 
of  later  surveys.  The  numerous  maps,  like  the  text, 
are  now  superseded. 

Journal  of  school  geography.  Boston : 
Hammett.  -1897-.  v.  1-f.  Ten  numbers  a 
year.     §1.  [520 

This  journal,  founded  in  1897,  the  only  one  of  the 
kind  in  the  United  States,  is  edited  by  Prof.  R.  E. 
Dodge,  Teachers'  College,  Columbia  University,  vrith 
the  assistance  of  several  associates.  Its  success  may 
be  judged  from  the  fact  that  an  English  association 
of  teachers  of  geography  has  made  special  arrange- 
ments to  secure  the  Journal  for  its  members.  Among 
many  articles  of  special  use  in  teaching,  mention  may 
be  made  of  descriptions  of  various  states  by  local 
experts. 

King,  Clarence.  Mountaineering  in  the 
Sierra  Nevada.    Boston :  Osgood.    1872.    [521 

As  member  of  the  Geological  Survey  of  California, 
King  had  frequent  occasion  to  explore  the  mountains, 
which  he  here  describes  in  mo.st  entertaining  fashion. 
The  book  is  decidedly  among  the  best  accounts  of  the 
Sierra  Nevada. 

Lesley,  John  Peter.  Manual  of  coal  and 
its  topography.     Phil.    1856.  [522 

Although  treated  from  the  standpoint  of  early 
geological  theories,  the  descrii>tions  of  the  Alleghanies 
here  found  are  highly  prized  by  geographers  on  ac- 
count of  their  keen  appreciation  of  mountain  form 
and  of  the  glowing  style  of  their  presentation. 


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Lyell,  Sir  Charles.  Travels  in  North 
America,  1841-2  ;  with  geological  observations 
on  the  United  States,  Canada  and  Nova  Scotia. 
Lond.  :  Murray.  1845.  2v.  N.  Y. :  Wiley. 
1845.    2v. 

Second  visit  to  the  United  States.   Lond. : 

Murray.  1849.  2v.  N.  Y.  1849.  2v.  [523 
Pleasing  narratives,  descriptions  and  discussions 
by  the  eminent  English  geologist.  The  accounts  of 
^Niagara  Fall.s  and  of  the  Mississippi  ai'C  of  especial 
interest.  Few  books  of  travel  are  better  tempered 
than  these. 

MacCoun,  Townsend.  Historical  geo- 
graphy of  the  United  States.  N.  Y.  :  Mac- 
Coun.' 1889.    N.  Y.  :  Silver.    1892.    90c.    [524 

"  A  most  valualile  aid  to  the  study  of  American  ter- 
ritorial histon,-.  The  volume,  a  small  quarto,  contains 
forty-three  map.s,  grouped  in  four  divisions.  The  first, 
'  Discovery,'  consists  of  six  maps.  .  .  .  The  second 
division  is  '  Colonial  Period,'  the  third  '  National 
Growch,'  giving  the  successive  changes  in  territorial 
possessions  from  the  time  of  the  French  and  Indian 
war  to  the  purchase  of  Alaska.  The  fourth  division, 
'  Development  of  the  Commonwealth,'  gives  the  divi- 
sions of  territory  —  colonies,  cessions,  states,  and  terri- 
tories—  at  successive  epochs  from  the  Revolution  to 
the  present  day.  The  maps  are  followed  by  forty-four 
pages  of '  Explanatorj-  Text,'  very  compendious  —  per- 
haps too  much  so  —  but  perspicuous  and  well  arranged. 
The  work  is  done  with  extreme  care  and  accuracy.  It  is 
hardly  possible  that,  in  so  varied  and  complicated  a 
subject,  and  so  comparatively  new  a  field,  there  should 
not  be  errors ;  but  we  have  not  been  able  to  detect  any. 
...  A  copy  of  this  work  we  must  consider  almost  in- 
dispensable for  any  thorough  study  of  the  subject." 
Nation,  49:  72. 

Macfarlane,  James.  The  coal  regions  of 
America :  their  tfjpography,  geology  and  de- 
velopment.    N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1873.        [525 

A  valuable  and  tnxstworthy  account  of  our  coal 
regions  as  developed  30  years  ago,  and  still  serving 
well  as  a  general  description  of  the  chief  coal  fields 
east  of  the  Mississip])i. 

Morse,  Jedi^iah.  The  American  geography. 
Elizabethtown,  N.  J.  1789.  New  ed.,  rev., 
corrected  and  enl.     Lond.     1794.  [526 

The  forerunner  of  American  geographies,  but  imited 
with  American  history.  Many  revised  editions.  Com- 
piled from  the  author's  observation  as  a  clergyman  in 
different  states  of  the  Union  and  from  journeys  ex- 
pressly undertaken.  Minute  descriptions  of  the  indi- 
vidual states,  their  topography,  history,  resources, 
inhabitants,  etc.  Numerous  extracts  from  other  writ- 
ers unobtainable  elsewhere.  A  storehouse  of  informa- 
tion, although  not  always  exact.  Two  maps  showing 
the  I'nited  States  in  1702.  E.  E.  S. 

Muir,  John,  The  mountains  of  California. 
N.  Y.  :  Century  Co.    1894.     $1.50.  [527 

A  most  enjoyable  book  by  an  enthusiastic  lover  of 
nature  who  has  a  close  personal  acquaintance  with  the 


region  he  describes.  The  accounts  of  mountains  and 
forest  are  admirable  ;  the  geological  portions  of  the 
book  are  less  satisfactoiy. 

National  geographic  magazine.  Wash. 
1889-.    V.  1+.  [528 

The  organ  of  the  National  Geographic  Society  of 
Washington,  founded  in  1889,  and  since  1896  issued  in 
monthly  numbers.  :More  than  usual  attention  is  given 
to  the  physical  geography  of  the  United  States.  Many 
articles  are  the  best  of  their  kind;  for  example,  Hayes 
and  Campbell,  Geomorphology  of  the  southern  Ap- 
palachians:—McGee,  Serilaud: —Gilbert,  Modifica- 
tion of  the  (ireat  Lakes  by  earth  movement :  — 
Hayes,  Physiography  of  Nicaragua  Canal  route  :  — 
Gannett,  Lake  Chelan.  Maps  and  numerous  illustra- 
tions accompany  certain  articles. 

National  geographic  monographs.  N.  Y.  : 
Am.  Book  Co.  1896.  Single  monographs, 
20c.  ea.  ;  10  nos.  pap.  §1.88,  in  bound  v.  $2.50. 

[529 

A  series  of  ten  monographs  prepared  under  the  au- 
spices of  the  National  Geographic  Society,  giving  ser- 
viceable descriptions  of  certain  physical  features  of 
the  United  States  by  eight  specialists.  Physiograiihic 
regions  of  the  United  States,  the  northern  Apjyala- 
chians,  the  southern  Appalachians,  and  Niagara  Falls 
may  be  especially  commended. 

Philadelphia,   Geographical    Society    of. 

Bulletin.     Phil.    1893-.    v.  1-f .  [530 

Articles  on  various  geographical  subjects,  mostly 
beyond  the  limits  of  the  United  States. 

Powell,  Maj.  John  Wesley.  Canyons  of 
the  Colorado.     Meadville,  Pa.:  Flood.    1895. 

[531 

A  more  popular  and  extended  account  of  the  voyage 
down  the  Colorado  canyon  than  was  published  in  the 
official  rei)ort  (see  U.  S.  Geol.  Surveys,  sect.  428).  It 
is  of  much  interest  and  value.  Numerous  and  excel- 
lent illustrations  are  gathered  from  various  sources, 
chiefly  official  reports. 

Ratzel,  Friedrich.  Die  Vereinigten  Staat- 
en  von  Nord-Amerika.  Munich  :  Oldenbourg. 
1878-80.     2  v.  [532 

The  first  volume  of  this  valuable  work  is  devoted  to 
physical  gcograi)hy,  treating  in  a  comi)rehensive  and 
studious  manner  the  surface,  drainage,  climate,  plants 
and  animals.  The  second  volume  is  devoted  to  popu- 
lation, aboriginal  and  immigrant,  considered  in  its 
geograi)hical  rather  than  its  historical  relation.  The 
author  spent  two  years  (187.'?-7r))  travelling  in  the 
United  States,  being  at  th:it  time  professor  of  geogra- 
phy in  Munich  (now  in  Lfii>zig),  and  one  of  the  most 
serious  and  competent  students  of  the  subject  in 
Germany.  A  second  edition,  entirely  revised  and 
rewritten,  appeared  in  189.3. 

Reclus,  Jean  Jacques  Elisee.  Nouvelle  ge- 
ographie  universelle.  Paris :  Hachette.  1876- 
94.     19v. 

The   earth  and  its  inhabitants :   North 


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53a-540 


America.     N.    Y.  :    Appleton.      1890-3.     3v. 
35  ea.  [533 

The  sixteenth  volume  (published  in  1893)  of  the  ori- 
ginal edition  of  this  great  work  is  devoted  to  the 
United  States.  It  contains  a  great  amount  of  infor- 
mation compiled  from  various  sources,  well  illustrated 
with  views  and  maps.  More  than  usual  attention 
is  given  to  physical  features.  An  English  translation 
by  A.  II.  Keane  devotes  three  volumes  to  North  Amer- 
ica, of  which  the  third  covers  the  United  States. 

Russell,  Israel  Cook.  Glaciers  of  North 
America.     Boston:  Giun.     1897.     $1.75. 

Lakes  of  North  America.   Boston :  Ginn. 

1895.     §1.50. 

Rivers  of  North  America.  (Science  se- 
ries.)   N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1898.     $2. 

Volcanoes  of  North  America.     N.  Y. : 

Macmillan.     1897.     $4.  [534 

Each  of  these  four  books  carries  the  sub-title  of  "  a 
reading  lesson  for  students  of  geography  and  geo- 
logy." They  are  the  product  of  an  experienced  ob- 
Berver  who  as  a  member  of  the  U.  S.  Geological 
Survey  has  travelled  extensively,  and  who  as  profes- 
sor of  geology  in  the  University  of  Michigan  is  an 
expert  in  presentation  as  well  as  in  investigation. 
Each  of  the  volumes  contains  a  general  discussion 
of  its  subject,  followed  by  a  special  consideration 
of  North  American  examples.  The  volume  on  rivers 
contains  a  larger  proportion  of  general  matters  than 
the  others.  All  are  well  illustrated  and  deserve  wide 
reading. 

Scaife,  Walter  Bell.  America,  its  geo- 
graphical history,  1492-1892.  (Johns  Hopkins 
Univ.  studies,  extra  v.  13.)  Bait.    1892.    $1.50. 

[535 

Six  good  lectures  on  the  growth  of  information 
concerning  America  as  illustrated  by  contempora- 
neous maps;  on  the  location  of  national  and  state 
boundaries;  and  on  the  geographical  work  of  the 
national  government  of  the  United  States.  Accom- 
panied by  photographic  reproductions  of  ten  ancient 
maps.  E.  E.  S. 

Shaler,  Nathaniel  Southgate.  Nature  and 
man  in  America.  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1891. 
$1.50.  [536 

"Particularly  designed  for  beginners  in  the  study 
of  geology  "  (Preface).  This  is  one  of  the  best  mod- 
ern popular  expositions  of  the  relations  of  organic 
life  to  environment,  full  of  suggestions  for  the  ma- 
turest  minds.  The  first  four  chapters  are  general ;  the 
last  four  take  up  the  theme  of  the  title.  The  racial, 
commercial  and  jiolitical  bearing  of  these  chapters  is 
of  the  first  importance.  The  style  is  simple,  clear, 
winning.    See  The  Nation,  Jan.  14,  1892,  p.  37. 

H.  W.  H. 

Story  of  our  continent.     Boston:  Ginn. 

1892.     75c.  [537 

The  sub-title  of  this  book,  "  a  reader  in  the  geogra- 
phy and  geology  of  North  America  for  the  use  of 
schools,"  sufficiently  indicates  its  object.     The  sub- 


jects treated  include,  among  others,  the  geological 
development  or  growth  of  the  continent,  its  present 
condition,  and  the  effects  of  its  form  on  its  history. 
The  style  is  pleasing  and  may  well  attract  mature  as 
well  as  young  readers,  and  liring  to  their  attention 
the  correlation  of  many  topics  that  are  too  generally 
considered  apart. 

Sierra  Club.  Bulletin.  San  Francisco. 
1893-.     v.  1+.  [538 

Narratives  of  excursions  and  ascents  chiefly  in  the 
Sierra  Nevada  of  California. 

Stanford's  compendium  of  geography  and 
travel  :  North  America ;  ed.  and  enl.  by  F.  V. 
Hayden  and  A.  R.  C.  Selwyu.  Lond. :  Stan- 
ford.    1883.     21s. 

Same,  new  issue  [rev.  and  in  great  part 

rewritten].  Lond.:  Stanford.  1897-8.  2v. 
15s.  ea.  V.  1.  Canada  and  Newfoundland ; 
by  Samuel  E.  Dawson.  V.  2.  The  United 
States ;  by  Henry  Gannett.  [539 

"  No  more  competent  editors  could  have  been  found 
than  the  Directors  of  the  United  States  Geological 
Surveys.  Dr.  Hayden  is  at  home  in  nearly  every  por- 
tion of  the  great  Rejiublic.  .  .  .  The  same  may  be  said 
of  Dr.  Selwyn  so  far  as  the  Dominion  is  concerned. 
...  In  G3G  pages  a  capital  outline  is  given  of  the  geo- 
graphy, natural  history,  government,  and  social  pol- 
ity of  the  New  World,  and  what  information  the  text 
fails  to  supply,  the  48  wood-cuts  and  10  admirable 
maps  go  far  to  furnish.  In  brief,  though  there  are 
numerous  works  on  America,  some  more  pretentious 
and  many  more  elaborate,  there  is  none  which  afl'ords 
a  fairer  idea  of  the  continent  than  the  present  com- 
pact manual.  It  is,  perhaps,  not  a  popular  work,  and 
much  of  it  is  far  from  easy  reading.  .  .  .  The  title  is 
a  misnomer,  for  it  is  not  a  '  compendium  '  of  '  travel ' 
at  all ;  and  ...  it  is  not  on  '  North  America,'  but 
solely  on  Canada  and  the  United  States.  ...  It  is  to 
be  regretted  that  Hellwald's  book  was  taken  as  the 
basis.  In  the  original  German  it  was  of  no  authority 
whatever.  ...  It  would  .  .  .  have  been  better  had  an 
entirely  new  book  been  prepared  by  fresh  authors, 
who  would  have  gained  full  credit  for  their  own  work, 
without  being  hampered  by  the  plan  of  the  erudite 
Teuton.  It  is,  however,  all  the  more  to  the  editors' 
credit  that  they  have  completed  their  task  so  well. 
.  .  .  The  maps  are  faultless  [1883],  and  the  cuts,  .  .  . 
as  a  rule,  good."    Robert  Brown  in  Academy,  23:  447. 

Symons,  Lt.  Thomas  W.  Report  of  an 
examination  of  the  upper  Columbia  River. 
(U.  S.  47th  Cong.,  1st  sess.,  Sen.  ex.  doc. 
186.)    Wash.     1882.  [540 

An  exploration  of  the  Columbia  River  east  of  the 
Cascade  Mountains,  with  accounts  of  its  rapids, 
branches,  etc.,  and  of  the  great  lava  plains  of  Wash- 
ington, with  some  account  of  the  Grand  Coul6e,  Lake 
Chelan,  and  the  neighboring  mountain  ranges.  The 
descriptions  of  natural  features  are  accurate,  but  the 
geological  theories  are  sometimes  superseded  by  those 
of  later  observers. 

United  States.     Mexican  Boundary  Com. 


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mission.  Report  of  the  Boundary  Commission 
upon  the  survey  and  remarking  of  the  bound- 
ary between  the  United  States  and  Mexico 
west  of  the  Rio  Grande,  1891-6.  Wash.  1898. 
With  atlas  and  album.  [541 

The  brief  descriptive  text  of  this  report  gives  an 
effective  picture  of  the  refrion  traversed.  Tlie  album 
containing  a  large  number  of  plates  illustrating  bound- 
arj'  monuments,  incidentally  includes  an  unequalled 
series  of  landscape  views  of  the  arid  country. 

United  States.  Noi'tliern  Boundary  Com- 
mission. Reports  upon  the  survey  of  the 
boundary  between  the  territory  of  the  United 
States  and  the  possessions  of  Great  Britain, 
from  the  Lake  of  the  Woods  to  the  summit  of 
the  Rocky  Mountains.  Archibald  Campbell, 
Commissioner.     Wash.     1878.  [542 

This  report  includes,  among  much  astronomical 
matter,  a  narrative  of  the  expedition  across  the 
northern  plains  and  into  the  Rocky  Mountains  of 
Montana,  with  maps  and  illustrations. 

Volney,  Constantin  Francois  Chasse- 
boeuf,  comte  de.  View  of  the  soil  and  cli- 
mate of  the  United  States  of  America  ;  tr.  by 
C.  B.  Brown.     Phil.     1804.     Lond.     1804. 

[543 
This  is  a  translation  from  the  French  original,  the 
account  of  an  observant  Frenchman,  who  travelled 
extensively  in  our  country  at  the  close  of  the  18th 
century;  of  value  as  giving  an  early  picture  of  the 
physical  geography  of  the  eastern  United  States. 

Warren,  Maj.-Gen.  Gouverneur  Kemble. 
See  division  of  National  Surveys,  above,  sect. 
427.  [544 

Wells,  Walter.  The  water-power  of  Maine. 
Augusta.     1869.  [545 

An  official  report  on  rivers  and  falls,  with  special 
relation  to  the  use  of  water  jiower  in  mills. 

Whitney,  Josiah  Dwight.  The  United 
States  :  facts  and  figures  illustrating  the  phy- 
sical geography  of  the  country  and  its  natural 
resources.     Bost.:  Little.     1889. 

Supplement  1 :  Population,  immigra- 
tion, irrigation.     1894.     Net  §2.  [546 

"  In  selecting  Prof.  J.  D.  AVhitney  to  write  the 
article  ujwn  the  physical  geography  and  statistics  of 
the  United  States,  for  their  new  edition  of  the  '  Ency- 
clopredia  Britannica,'  the  editors  made  a  wise  choice. 
Among  the  older  geologists  of  the  country  he  stands 
in  tlie  foremost  rank,  both  in  point  of  learning  and  of 
wide  practical  experience.  Prof.  Wliltney's  article 
was  greatly  cut  down,  whole  topics  being  omitted  in 
some  cases,  in  others  his  matter  so  abridged  that  his 
meaning  was,  lie  claims,  sometimes  rendered  unin- 
telligible. He  has  published  the  whole  article  as  a 
book.  Prof.  Whitney's  work  in  general  bears  the  im- 
press of  great  erudition,  both  in  a  literary  and  a  sci- 


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entiflc  sense,  and  of  a  mind  capable  of  broad  and 
impartial  generalization.  Hence  the  occasional  in- 
stances of  a  want  of  charity  towai-ds  fellow-workers 
who  may  differ  with  him  scientifically  or  personally 
are  the  more  striking  by  contrast  with  the  general 
tone  of  his  writing."    jS'ation,-i^:  412. 

Wright,  George  Frederick.  The  ice  age 
in  North  America  and  its  bearings  upon  the 
antiquity  of  man.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1889. 
3d  ed.  enl.,  Avith  notes.     1891.     s."). 

Supplementar}'  notes  to  8d  ed.     1891. 

[547 

A  general  accoimt  of  glacial  action  and  its  effects, 
especially  in  the  northeastern  I'nited  States.  The 
chief  criticism  to  be  passed  on  this  book  is  that  it 
does  not  recognize  the  comjilexity  of  the  glacial 
period,  but  represents  it  as  consisting  of  a  single  in- 
vasion of  an  ice  sheet  from  the  Laurentian  highlands 
across  the  Great  Lakes,  whereas  at  least  tliree  such 
invasions,  separated  by  intcrglacial  ejiochs  of  con- 
siderable duration,  should  be  recognized. 


ARCHAEOLOGY  —  ANTHRO- 
POLOGY 

Archaeological  Studies 

Abbott,  Charles  Conrad.  Primitive  indus- 
try :  or  illustrations  of  the  handiwork  in  stone, 
bone  and  clay,  of  the  native  races  of  the  north- 
ern Atlantic  seaboard  of  America.  Salem  :  G. 
A.  Bates.     1881.  [548 

This  is  a  detailed  description  of  axes,  celts,  knives, 
mortars,  vessels  and  pipes  made  by  the  Indians,  espe- 
cially those  of  the  eastern  states.  It  gives  a  good  idea 
of  their  work  in  the  more  durable  materials.  The 
view  advanced  in  the  cliai)ter  on  pala'ulitliic  imple- 
ments, that  a  people  of  ruder  culture  iirecedcd  the 
Indians  in  eastern  America,  has  been  discredited  by 
more  recent  studies.    Illustrations  are  numerous. 

31.  L.  M. 

Recent    archfcological  explorations    in 

the  valley  of  the  Delaware.  (Univ.  of  Penn- 
sylvania. Series  in  philology,  etc.,  v.  2,  no.  1.) 
Boston:  Ginn.     1893.     75c.  [549 

A  brief  paper  giving  an  account  of  a  summer's  field 
work.  The  author  attempts  to  sliow  from  the  evidence 
gathered  that  the  Delaware  valley  was  occupied  as 
long  ago  as  glacial  times.  lie  believes  a  paleolithic 
tyi)c  of  implement  is  as  certainly  found  in  this  coun- 
try as  in  Europe.  His  evidence  lias  been  strongly  dis- 
puted, and  at  the  present  time  the  trend  of  opinion  is 
against  his  theory.  31.  L.  31. 

American  antiquarian  and  oriental  jour- 
nal.    Chicago.     1878-.    v.  l-j-.  [550 

This  periodical  contains  many  impf)rtant  articles, 
many  of  ordinary  merit,  and  some  of  little  value.    It 


ARCHEOLOGY 


551-562 


is  devoted  mainly  to  American  subjects  —  the  ruins, 
relics,  myths,  religions  and  people  ot  North  America, 
with  a  little  attention  to  South  America.  What 
the  specialist  in  anthropology  has  written  is  for 
the  most  part  excellent,  but  some  writers,  either  un- 
used to  the  task  or  too  nuicli  inclined  to  speculate, 
oiler  theories  which  have  little  to  sustain  them,  espe- 
cially in  matters  connected  witli  myths  and  religions. 
Unfortunately  it  rests  with  the  readers  to  determine 
what  they  may  accept  with  contidence.  Many  editorial 
notes  and  a  few  articles  are  devoted  to  European 
archaeology.  M.  L.  M. 

American  journal  of  archaeology.  Bait. 
1885-7.  V.  1-3.  Bost. :  Giun.  1888-96.  v.  4- 
11.  Ser.  2.  N.  Y.:  Macmillau.  1897-.  v.  1+ 
[o.  s.,  V.  12-f  ].  [551 

A  periodical  devoted  almost  entirely  to  oriental  and 
classical  arclL-voIogy.  There  are  some  original  articles 
on  North  American  archaeology  and  a  few  reviews  and 
notes  pertaining  to  American  subjects.       M.  L.  M. 

Archaeological  Institute  of  America.  Neve 
York  City.  Organized  in  1879,  has  published 
the  American  journal  of  arehceoloruf  (see  above), 
and  a  classical  and  an  American  series  of 
Papers.  [552 

The  contents  of  the  latter  are  as  follows:  — 

v.  1.  Historical  introduction  to  studies  among  the 
sedentary  Indians  of  New  Mexico.  The  ruins  of  the 
Pueblos  of  Pecos,  by  A.  F.  Baudelier.  f5S3 

V.  2.  Archaeological  tour  in  Mexico  in  1881,  by  A.  F. 
Bandelier.  [554 

v.  3,  4,  5.  Investigations  among  the  Indians  of  the 
S.  W.  United  States,  by  A.  F.  Bandelier.  VSSS 

Eminently  fitted  by  reason  of  his  scholarly  attain- 
ments, thoroughly  equipped  for  the  work  through 
years  of  arduous  study  among  the  Indians,  as  well  as 
in  the  archives  of  Mexico  and  New  Mexico,  and  with 
an  unexcelled  familiarity  with  all  the  early  published 
sources,  the  author  of  these  and  other  works  on  South- 
western history  and  historico-ethnology  and  archaeo- 
logy is  the  master  of  the  field.  Bandelier  has  probably 
done  more  toward  solving  the  problems  surrounding 
the  Spanish  discovery  and  colonization  of  New  Mexico 
and  Arizona,  and  the  part  the  aborigines  played 
therein,  than  all  other  investigators  combined.  His 
writings  may  be  regarded  as  invaluable  contributions 
to  our  knowledge  of  the  region  along  these  lines. 

F.  W.  H.     [556 

Atwater,  Caleb.  Description  of  the  an- 
tiquities discovered  in  Ohio  and  other  western 
states.  (In  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc.  Archaeolo- 
gia  Americana,  v.  1.     Worcester.     1820.) 

[557 
The  value  of  this  early  account  of  the  ancient  earth- 
works of  the  Mississippi  valley  lies  mainly  in  the  fact 
that  it  was  written  when  they  were  undisturbed  by 
cidtivation.  The  plans  of  the  earthworks  are  among 
the  earliest  known.  The  descriptive  part  of  the  text  is 
accurate,  but  the  theories  advanced  to  explain  the 
purpose  of  the  monuments  and  to  establish  the  iden- 
tity of  the  people  who  built  them  have  for  the  niost 
part  been  abandoned.  M.  L.  M. 


Baldwin,  John  Denison.  Ancient  Amer- 
ica, in  notes  on  American  archa;ology.  N.  Y. : 
Harper.     1872.     $2.  [558 

In  its  day  this  volume,  prepared  by  a  journalist  with 
an  arm-chair  interest  in  the  subject,  was  practically 
the  only  treatise  on  American  archaeology  that  ven- 
tured to  cover  the  entire  field.  7n  the  light  of  modern 
scientific  research,  there  is  almost  nothing  in  the  work 
to  commend  it  to  students.  The  general  reader  should 
leave  it  severely  alone.  Some  of  the  illustrations  are 
from  authoritative  sources.  F.  W.  H. 

Bandelier,  Adolph  Francis  Alphonse.  The 

gilded  man  (El  Dorado),  and  other  pictures  of 
the  Spanish  occupancy  of  America.  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1893.    $1.50.  [559 

In  this  succinct  work  Bandelier  covers  much  ground. 
He  clears  away  the  mystery  for  centuries  enveloping 
El  Dorado,  the  land  of  the  Amazons,  the  Seven  Cities 
of  Cibola,  and  the  province  of  Quivira  —  all  the  result 
of  personal  familiarity  with  a  vast  body  of  documen- 
tary evidence,  extensive  travel,  and  careful  ethnologic 
and  historical  study.  From  kindred  sources  he  sheds 
much  light  on  the  massacre  of  Cholulu  in  1519,  settles 
the  question  of  the  aiiproximate  date  of  the  founding 
of  Santa  F«5,  New  Mexico,  and  renders  important  in- 
formation regarding  the  expedition  and  betrayal  of 
La  Salle,  thus  supplementing  Parkman's  studies  in 
this  direction.  Unfortunately  the  author  was  absent 
from  the  country  when  the  work  was  passing  through 
press,  and  the  editorial  labor  was  placed  in  incompe- 
tent hands.  The  result  is  a  series  of  typographical 
blunders,  many  of  them  serious.  See  Archaeological 
Institute  of  America,  above,  sect.  556.         F.  W.  H. 

Boston,    Public   Library   of  the   City  of. 

America  before  Columbus:  Pre-Columbian 
visits  ;  Mexican  civilization  ;  Peruvian  civili- 
zation. (In  Bulletins.  1875-78.  v.  3,  pp.  65- 
69.)  [560 

A  sketch  of  the  literature  on  this  subject  in  the 
library,  including  magazine  articles  and  maps,  with 
critical  estimates  of  their  worth. 

Brine,  Vice-Admiral  Lindesay.  Travels 
amongst  American  Indians,  their  ancient  earth- 
works and  temples,  including  a  journey  in 
Guatemala,  Mexico  and  Yucatan.  Lond.: 
Low.     1894.     K  Y.:  Scribner.     1894.     §5. 

[561 
The  book  contains  much  that  is  trivial,  and  but  lit- 
tle concerning  the  "  American  Indians,  their  ancient 
earthworks  and  temples,"  that  is  not  found  in  previ- 
ously published  works  of  greater  authority.  As  a  nar- 
rative of  adventures  it  is  interesting ;  it  is  not  with- 
out literary  merit,  and  in  the  main  it  is  instructive  to 
the  general  reader.  F.  W.  H. 

Carr,  Lucien.  Mounds  of  the  Mississippi 
valley,  historically  considered.  (Kentucky 
Geological  Survey.)    Cin.:  Clarke.    1883. 

[562 
The  author  attempts  a  clearly  defined  task,  —  to  show 


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that  the  builders  of  the  mounds  were  in  the  same 
stage  of  culture  as  the  Indians,  and  that  there  is 
undoubted  historic  evidence  that  the  Indians  built 
mounds.  He  quotes  freely  from  the  writings  of  the 
early  explorers,  and  reaches  the  conclusion  that  the 
mounds  and  earthworks  of  the  United  States  were 
the  work  of  the  historic  Indians  or  their  immediate 
ancestors.    The  work  is  logically  and  critically  done. 

M.  L.  M. 

Chapin,  Frederick  Hastings.  The  land 
of  the  cliff  dwellers.  Bost. :  xVppalachian  Mt. 
Club.     1892.  [563 

An  excellent  popular  treatise  of  the  region  in  south- 
em  Colorado  in  which  the  ruins  of  many  ancient  cliff 
dwellings  abound.  The  descriptions  are  based  on 
observations  made  during  several  extended  visits  to 
the  ruins,  supported  by  views  previously  expressed 
by  more  scientific  writers.  It  contains  an  historical 
introduction  from  good  sources,  and  is  entertainingly 
written.  The  illustrations  are  excellent,  but  the  map 
defining  Coronado's  route  in  1540-41  is  not  in  accord 
with  more  recent  expert  opinions.  F.  W.  H. 

Charnay,  Desire.  Ancient  cities  of  the 
new  •world,  being  voyages  and  explorations  in 
Mexico  and  Central  America,  1857-82  ;  tr.  from 
the  French  by  J.  Gonino  and  Helen  S.  Conant. 
N.  Y. :  Harper.     1887.     §6.  [564 

The  book  is  written  somewhat  in  the  form  of  a  jour- 
nal. The  descriptions  of  modern  Mexicans  and  In- 
dians make  it  entertaining  reading  and  do  not  detract 
from  the  value  of  the  scientific  part.  The  author  has 
much  to  say  about  ancient  Mexico  and  quotes  fre- 
quently from  the  early  Spanish  writers.  The  important 
part  of  the  book  is  the  account  of  explorations  among 
the  famous  ruins,  as  a  result  of  which  the  theory  of  a 
Toltec  ci%ilization  is  strongly  advocated.  While  it  is 
hardly  time  to  speak  positively  on  this  point,  the  au- 
thor is  supporting  the  weaker  side.  M.  L.  M. 

Congres  international  des  Amdricanistes. 
Compte-rendu.     Paris.     1875-.  [565 

The  first  article  of  the  statutes  declares  that  "  Tlie 
International  Congress  of  Americanists  has  for  its  ob- 
ject to  contribute  to  the  progress  of  ethnographical, 
linguistic  and  historical  studies  relating  to  the  two 
Americas,  especially  concerning  the  period  anterior 
to  Christopher  Columbus,  and  to  bring  into  comnni- 
nication  with  each  other  persons  interested  in  such 
studies."    Magazine  of  Am.  History,  Z:  65. 

Dall,  William  Healey.  On  the  remains  of 
later  pre-historic  man  obtained  from  caves  in 
the  Catherina  Archipelago,  Alaska.  (In  Smith- 
sonian Inst.  Contributions  to  knowledge,  v. 
22.)    Wash.     1880.  [566 

A  brief  paper  of  about  thirty  pages  with  ten  plates. 
It  contains  a  sketch  of  the  life  and  customs  of  the 
Aleuts,  especially  of  their  burial  customs.  Bodies  care- 
fully prepared  for  burial  have  been  found  in  the  caves 
of  the  islands.  These  so-called  mummies,  together 
with  the  wrappings,  and  objects  found  with  them,  are 
described  minutely.  Tliey  give  some  idea  of  the  ear- 
lier culture  of  the  people.  M.  L.  M. 


Domenech,  Emmanuel,  ahhL  Seven  years' 
residence  in  the  great  deserts  of  North  Amer- 
ica. Lond. :  Longman.  1860.  2v.  [567 
The  Abb^  Domenech  (1825-1886),  of  questionable 
reputation  for  veracity,  was  private  chaplain  to  Maxi- 
milian during  the  hitter's  residence  in  Mexico.  About 
the  time  of  the  publication  of  his  Deserts  ho  issued, 
under  the  auspices  of  the  French  government,  a  Matm- 
scrit  pictographique  Americain,  precede  d'liue  11.  lice  sur 
IHdiograp/iie  des  Peaux  Rouges,  with  a  faosiuii'.e  of  a 
manuscript  in  the  archives  of  the  Paris  arsenal  which 
he  claimed  related  to  the  Indians;  but  its  authenticity 
was  strenuously  denied  by  Julius  retzholdt,a  (Jerman 
scholar.  While  the  Deserts  i)urports  to  be  an  account 
of  the  author's  travels  and  labors  in  Texas,  New  Mex- 
ico, Arizona  and  California,  his  experience  appears 
to  have  been  confined  solely  to  Mexico  and  Texas. 
The  greater  part  of  the  two  volumes  is  in  reality  a 
compilation  from  other  works.  The  plates  are  pre- 
l>ared  from  reconstructed  drawings  of  illustrations 
appearing  in  the  books  of  others,  and,  like  much  of 
the  text,  are  far  from  accurate.                    F.  W.  H. 

Force,  Maj. -Gen.  Manning  Ferguson.  Some 
early  notices  of  the  Indians  of  Ohio.  To  what 
race  did  the  mound  builders  belong?  Cin.: 
Clarke.     1879.     pap.  net  50c.  [568 

Tlie  first  part  of  this  too  brief  memoir  gives  much 
valuable  information  on  the  early  aborigines  of 
Ohio,  derived  from  the  best  of  the  narratives  of  its 
first  explorers,  and  presented  in  a  manner  that  im- 
presses the  reader  with  the  author's  good  judgment 
and  familiarity  with  the  early  history  of  his  state. 
The  second  part  of  the  contribution,  —  that  on  the 
mounds  and  their  builders,  —  although  written  more 
than  twenty  years  ago,  is  thoroughly  in  consonance 
■with  modern  scientific  conclusions  regarding  the 
archieology  of  the  Mississippi  region.  The  presenta- 
tion is  commendable.  General  Force  evidently  in- 
herited no  small  degree  of  the  painstaking  care  and 
rare  discrimination  for  which  his  illustrious  father, 
Peter  Force,  was  noted.  F.  W.  H. 

Foster,  John  Wells,  Prehistoric  races 
of  the  United  States  of  America.  Chic.  : 
Griggs.     1873.  [569 

About  one-fourth  of  the  book  is  a  r^sum^  of  the  evi- 
dence for  the  antiquity  of  man  in  Europe  and  Amer- 
ica. But  its  main  purpose  is  to  describe  the  mounds, 
shell-heaps,  human  bones  and  rude  tools  found 
throughout  the  United  States.  Tliese  the  author  be- 
lieves are  evidence  that  a  race  of  mound  liuilders 
preceded  the  Indians.  He  writes  partly  as  an  original 
observer,  but  mainly  from  the  accounts  of  others. 
The  descriptions  are  fairly  satisfactory,  but  the  sev- 
eral chapters  on  general  jMithropological  subjects  are 
of  no  especial  value,  and  the  theoi-y  of  a  race  of  momid 
builders  distinct  from  the  Indians  has  been  almost 
entirely  abandoned.  M.  L.  M. 

Harvard  University.  Peahody  Museum  of 
American  Archiology  and  Ethnology.  An- 
nual reports,  1-24, 1868-90.  Cambridge.  1876- 
91.  4v.  (Later  reports  printed  -with  those  of 
president  and  treasurer  of  Harvard  College.) 


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670-576 


Archseological  and  ethnological  papers. 

Cambridge.     1888-.     v.  1+. 

Memoirs.     Cambridge.    1896-.     v.  1-|-. 

[570 

The  various  publications  of  the  Teabody  Museum, 
extending  over  more  than  thirty  years,  are  of  great 
importance  to  students  of  American  ethnology  and 
archa'ology.  They  contain  various  memoirs  on  special 
topics  prepared  by  leading  authorities  in  their  special 
fields  of  work,  and  are  extensively  quoted  by  scientific 
men  both  in  America  and  in  Europe.  F.  W.  H. 

Haven,  Samuel  Foster.  Archaeology  of 
the  United  States.  (In  Smithsonian  Inst.  Con- 
tributions to  knowledge,  v.  8.)    Wash.     I806. 

[571 
This  is  a  valuable  chronological  r6sum6  of  the 
opinions  that  have  been  held  on  the  origin  and  cul- 
ture of  the  aborigines  of  America  from  the  time  of 
the  discoverj'.  The  survey  is  presented  from  three 
points  of  view  —  archseological,  philological  and  phy- 
sical. The  last  chapter,  in  which  the  author  indicates 
the  safe  conclusions  which  had  been  reached  and  the 
points  still  in  debate,  is  a  careful  and  critical  state- 
ment, and  in  the  main  is  in  close  agreement  with  the 
scientific  opinions  of  the  present  day.  M.  L.  M. 

Holmes,  William  Henry.  Archseological 
studies  among  the  ancient  cities  of  Mexico. 
(Field  Columbian  Museum.  Pubs.  8,  16.)  Chi- 
cago.    1895-7.     2v.  [572 

Of  prime  importance,  by  a  leading  authority  of 
wide  experience  and  extensive  scientific  training  in 
many  fields.  The  accounts  are  based  on  personal 
observations,  are  presented  in  admirable  style,  and  in 
the  main  are  lucidly  illustrated  from  sketches  made 
by  the  many-sided  author.  Numerous  writings  by 
Holmes  on  archa?ologic  and  technologic  subjects,  of 
equally  high  merit,  appear  also  in  the  publications  of 
the  Bureau  of  American  Ethnology  at  Washington. 
His  monograph  on  the  archaeology  of  the  Potomac- 
Chesapeake  tidewater  region  was  awarded  the  first 
Loubat  prize  in  1808.  F.  AV.  H. 

Humboldt,  Alexander  von.  Researches 
concerning  the  institutions  and  monuments  of 
the  ancient  inhabitants  of  America ;  tr.  by 
Helen  Maria  Williams.  Lond.  :  Longman. 
1814.     2v.  [573 

The  original  edition  included  a  folio  of  sixty-nine 
plates,  nineteen  of  which  have  been  reproducetl  for 
this  edition.  In  both  editions  the  text  is  a  series  of 
descriptions  of  the  plates,  two-thirds  of  which  are 
illustrations  of  ruins,  sculptures,  jjaintings  and  pic- 
ture writings  ;  the  other  one-third  are  some  remark- 
able views  to  be  seen  in  South  and  Central  America 
and  in  Mexico.  The  author's  purpose  was  to  show  the 
origin  and  progress  of  the  arts  in  America,  and  to  point 
out  analogies  between  them  and  the  arts  of  the  old 
world.  Not  all  the  opinions  expressed  arc  accepted 
to-day,  but  the  work  is  entertaining  and,  with  the 
plates,  of  great  value.  M.  L.  M. 

Jones,  Charles   Colcock,  Jr.     Antiquities 


of  the  southern  Indians,  particularly  of  the 
Georgia  tribes.     N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     IH?;'.    §6. 

[574 
The  writer's  object  is  to  give  a  general  account  of 
the  southern  Indians,  princijially  those  of  the  Maskoki 
stock,  at  the  time  of  the  first  coming  of  Europeans 
among  them,  and  to  interpret  the  relics  found  by 
reference  to  the  early  writers.  A  great  num))er  of 
objects  is  described,  tjrpical  forms  and  mostly  those 
in  the  author's  possession.  In  the  interpretation  of 
some  social  and  religious  forms  there  are  mistakes, 
but  in  general,  as  a  picture  of  Indian  life,  the  work  is 
satisfactory.  M.  L.  M 

Jones,  Joseph.  Explorations  of  the  abori- 
ginal remains  of  Tennessee.  (In  Smithsonian 
Inst.  Contributions  to  knowledge,  v.  22.) 
Wash.     1880.  [575 

This  is  a  study  of  Tennessee  stone  graves,  with  the 
skeletons  and  relics  found  in  them,  with  a  view  to  de- 
termining what  people  formerly  lived  in  the  region. 
Incidentally,  other  methods  of  burial  in  America  are 
examined.  The  author  believes  these  stone  grave  peo- 
ple were  closely  related  to  the  people  of  Mexico  and 
Central  America.  In  this  view  he  will  find  little  sup- 
port at  the  present  time.  But  so  long  as  he  confines 
himself  to  a  description  of  graves  and  to  an  examina- 
tion of  the  historical  data  concerning  the  native  popu- 
lation in  Tennessee,  his  work  stands  to-day. 

M.  L.  M. 

Journal  of  American  ethnology  and  archae- 
ology.    Bost.:  Houghton.    1891-4.    4v.    $8. 

[576 

Most  of  the  contributions  to  this  journal  are  by  its 
editor.  Dr.  J.  Walter  Fewkes,  and  contain  the  results 
of  his  researches  in  Arizona  and  New  Mexico  under 
the  auspices  of  the  Hemenway  Archseological  Expedi- 
tion. Dr.  Fewkes'  papers  in  the  first  volume  were 
prepared  after  only  a  brief  season  in  a  new  field  of 
research,  and  are  therefore  not  comparable  in  im- 
portance with  his  later  excellent  work.  Tlie  Zuhi  mel- 
odies by  Benj.  Ives  Oilman,  also  in  the  first  volume, 
were  based  on  phonographic  records  of  native  songs 
collected  by  Dr.  Fewkes  under  somewhat  unfavorable 
circumstances.  They  are  not  regarded  as  perfect  re- 
productions of  the  native  melodies,  yet  they  afford  a 
more  than  fair  conception  of  the  character  of  Zufii 
vocal  music.  In  the  second  and  fourth  volumes 
Dr.  Fewkes  has  contributed  largely  to  knowledge  of 
the  religious  system  of  the  Hopi  or  Moki  Indians  of 
Arizona.  His  Snake  ceremoniah  at  Wnlpi  (with  the  as- 
sistance of  A.  M.  Stephen  and  J.  Gr.  Owens,  both  now 
deceased)  exhibit  an  enormous  amount  of  painstaking 
observation  and  persistent  energy.  It  is  by  far  the 
best  technical  account  of  the  celebrated  "  Moki  Snake 
Dance,"  and  sheds  much  light  on  primitive  religious 
concepts. 

Owens  gives  the  results  of  his  observations  on  the 
Natal  ceremonies  of  the  Hnjn  Indians  in  vol.  2,  describing 
carefully,  though  briefly,  interesting  rites  previously 
almost  unknown  among  the  Indians.  Dr.  Fewkes' 
reliable  and  well-illu-strated  account  of  Casa  Grande 
ruin  in  southern  Arizona  appears  also  in  vol.  2. 

Vol.  3  is  devoted  largely  to  an  extremely  important 


35 


577-586 


AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


Outline  of  the  documentary  history  of  the  Zuni  tribe  by 
Bandelier.  Like  all  of  this  authority's  contributions 
to  southwestern  historj-,  this  is  based  mainly  on  docu- 
mentary evidence  gathered  largely  from  obscure  but 
original  sources.  It  is  blemished  by  a  few  serious 
tjiJographical  errors. 

Dr.  II.  F.  C.  ton  Kate,  an  anthropologist  of  note, 
presents,  in  vol.  3,  new  and  valuable  material  on  the 
physical  anthropology  of  certain  aborigines  of  New 
Mexico  and  Arizona,  both  surviving  and  extinct. 

F.  W.  H. 

Lapham,  Increase  Allen.  The  antiquities 
of  Wisconsin.  (In  Smithsonian  Inst.  Contribu- 
tions to  knowledge,  v.  7.)    Wash.   1855.     [577 

The  paper  by  Mr.  Lapham  occupies  the  greater  part 
of  this  volume.  His  object  was  to  present  surveys  and 
descriptions  of  the  earthworks  of  Wisconsin,  mainly 
eflagj'  mounds.  He  is  cautious  in  offering  explana- 
tions of  the  purpose  of  the  mounds,  but  reaches  the 
probably  correct  conclusion,  that  they  were  required 
by  the  ceremonies  and  beliefs  of  the  builders,  who 
were  themselves  the  ancestors  of  the  present  Indians. 
Fifty-five  plates,  most  of  them  from  direct  siu^eys  by 
the  author,  accompany  the  text.  M.  L.  M. 

Mercer,  Henry  Chapman.  Hill-caves  of 
Yucatan,  a  search  for  evidence  of  man's  an- 
tiquity in  the  caverns  of  Central  America. 
Phil.:   Lippincott.     1896.     §3.  [578 

The  report  that  there  were  caves  in  a  range  of  hills 
in  Central  Yucatan  led  to  an  expedition  to  that  coun- 
try in  1894-95  to  discover  if  possible  whether  a  people 
preceded  the  Maya  Indians  in  the  peninsula.  This 
little  book  is  a  record  of  the  expedition,  and  gives  a 
careful,  detailed  account  of  the  cave  explorations 
made.  The  conclusion  was  reached  that  the  ancestors 
of  the  present  Mayas  were  the  earliest  inhabitants, 
and  that  they  came  in  comparatively  recent  times, 
with  their  culture  already  developed.  M.  L.  M. 

Moorehead,  Warren  King.  Fort  Ancient, 
the  great  prehistoric  earthwork  of  Warren  Co., 
Ohio.     Cin.:  Clarke.     1890.     §3.  [579 

The  writer's  piirjiose  in  this  little  book  was  to  de- 
scribe in  detail  the  famous  earthwork  and  to  throw 
light  on  its  history  and  i)urp<)se.  The  work  is  thor- 
oughly done.  The  conclusion  that  Indians  built  it  is 
in  all  probability  correct.  But  the  wisdom  of  using 
so  many  pages  in  describing  a  single  rude  earthwork 
may  be  doubted.  M.  L.  M. 

Nadaillac,  Jean  Francois  Albert  du  Pou- 
get,  VKirqiiis  de.  Pre-historic  America;  tr. 
by  N.  d'Anvers  [Nancy  Bell],  ed.  by  W.  H. 
Dall.     N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     1884.     $3.  [580 

There  is  no  question  that  the  compiler  amassed  a 
great  deal  of  valuable  material  from  many  excellent 
sources,  but  a  considerable  body  of  unauthoritative 
matter  is  also  included.  It  should  therefore  be  read 
with  discriminating  care.  F.  W.  H. 

Prehistoric    Americans.      Pt.    1  :     The 

mound  builders.  Pt.  3 :  The  clilT  dwellers. 
(Catholic  summer  and  winter  school  library.) 
Chicago :  McBride.     1896.     50c.  [581 


A  revision  of  two  of  the  chapters  in  his  Pre-historic 
America,  considerably  improved  by  the  incorporation 
of  later  evidence.  F.  W.  H. 

Peet,  Stephen  Denison.  Prehistoric 
America.  Chicago :  Am.  Antiquarian.  1890-. 
3v.+.  v.  1 :  Mound  builders.  1893.  V.  3  : 
Emblematic  mounds  and  animal  effigies. 
1890.  V.  3  :  Cliff  dwellers  and  pueblos.  1899. 
S4.  [582 

The  books  are  made  up  largely  of  matter  reprinted 
from  The  American  antiquarian,  of  which  magazine  the 
author  is  the  eilitor.  The  results  of  limited  personal 
field  work,  conducted  at  such  times  as  the  author's 
ministerial  duties  permitted,  are  included,  but  in  the 
main  the  contents  embrace  the  results  of  the  re- 
searches of  others  (some  of  them  of  questionable  au- 
thority), poorly  digested  and  jiresented  in  unattractive 
style.  The  books  are  not  highly  regarded  by  scientific 
men.  F.  "W.  H. 

Pidgeon,  William.  Traditions  of  De-coo- 
dah,  and  antiquarian  researches :  comprising 
extensive  explorations,  surveys  and  excava- 
tions of  the  wonderful  and  mysterious  earthen 
remains  of  the  mound  builders  in  America. 
N.  Y.    1858  [c.  1853].  [583 

"The  author  was  animated  by  an  eager  curiosity, 
which  unhappily  was  directed  by  no  familiarity  with 
science.  .  .  .  The  numerous  plates  afford  very  clear 
illustrations  of  many  remains  of  Indian  structures." 
T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  311. 

Priest,  Josiah.  American  antiquities  and 
discoveries  in  the  west.     Albany.     1833. 

[584 

Extensively  read  in  its  day,  it  did  much  toward  in- 
fusing erroneous  notions  regarding  the  American 
aborigines.  The  book  contains  nothing  to  commend 
it  to  students  of  the  present  time.  F.  W.  H. 

Rivero,  Mariano  Eduardo,  and  Johann 
Jakob  von  Tschudi.  Peruvian  antiquities  ; 
tr.  from  the  Spanish  by  Francis  L.  Hawks. 
N.  Y.  :  Putnam.    1853.     Barnes.    1854.      [585 

The  purpose  of  the  writers  was  to  present  an  account 
of  Peruvian  culture  in  the  days  of  the  Incas.  It  was 
the  result  of  extensive  travels  through  the  countrj'  and 
examination  of  the  early  writers,  and  was  written 
primarily  for  the  Peruvian  people  in  the  hope  of  inter- 
esting them  more  deei)ly  in  the  past  of  their  own  coun- 
try. Like  so  many  other  works  on  the  natives  of 
America,  it  is  fairly  satisfactory  in  its  descriptions  of 
the  people,  their  government,  ceremonies,  arts  and 
architecture,  but  the  interpretations  of  the  various 
forms,  rites  and  traditions  have  been  shown  by  later 
studies  to  be  inaccurate.  Notes  by  the  translator  call 
attention  to  some  of  these  errors.  M.  L.  M. 

Short,  John  Thomas.  The  North  Amer- 
icans of  antiquity :  their  origin,  migrations 
and  type  of  civilization  considered.  N.  Y. : 
Harper.     1880.    $3.  [586 


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ARCHAEOLOGY 


587-595 


A  survey  of  the  culture  attained  by  the  mound 
builders,  clill  dwellers,  I'ueblos,  Mayas  of  Yucatan 
and  Nahuas  of  Mexico.  It  is  a  comparative  study, 
the  r\iins,  sculptures,  systems  of  writing  and  reli- 
gions being  considered  with  especial  reference  to 
the  development  shown  by  them,  and  to  supposed 
analogies  with  the  old  world.  The  origin  of  the  In- 
dians from  the  standpoint  of  science,  and  as  outlined 
in  the  traditions  of  the  :Mayas  and  Nahuas,  is  treated 
at  length.  In  the  main,  the  work  is  to  be  connuended, 
indicating  much  careful  research  ;  but  the  author's 
interest  and  enthusiasm  seem  at  times  to  have  led  him 
to  sui)port  some  weak  theories.  M.  L.  M. 

Squier,  Ephraim  George.  Aboriginal  mon- 
uments  of  New  York.  (In  Smithsonian  lust. 
Coutributious  to  knowledge,  v.  2.)  Wash. 
1851.  [587 

The  earthworks  of  New  York  are  described  by  coun- 
ties. Mr.  Squier  believes  them  to  be  defensive  works 
of  the  Iroquois  and  of  no  great  age.  One  hundred  of 
the  one  hundred  and  eighty-eight  pages  in  the  article 
are  devoted  to  an  appendix,  made  up  of  brief  papers 
treating  of  mounds  and  of  defensive  and  sacred  in- 
closures  in  other  parts  of  America  and  of  the  world. 
Fourteen  plates,  mainly  from  the  author's  sui-veys, 
illustrate  the  text.  M.  L.  M. 

Squier,  Ephraim  George,  and  Edward 
Hamilton  Davis.  Ancient  monuments  of  the 
Mississippi  valley.  (In  Smithsonian  lust.  Con- 
tributions to  knowledge,  v.  1.)    Wash.    1848. 

[588 

Attention  is  mainly  given  to  the  earth  inclosures  of 
the  region.  They  are  described  with  great  accuracy 
and  in  great  detail,  almost  entirely  from  original  sur- 
veys. The  mounds  and  the  relics  found  in  them  are 
also  described  and  illustrated.  The  theories  offered  in 
explanation  of  the  purpose  of  the  monuments  and  the 
view  presented  as  to  the  people  who  l)uilt  them  have 
been  corrected  by  later  investigations,  but  the  plates 
showing  surveys  and  the  descriptions  must  always 
remain  the  standard  for  reference.  M.  L.  M. 

Stephens,  John  Lloyd.  Incidents  of  travel 
in  Central  America,  Chiapas  and  Yucatan. 
N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1841.     2v.  [589 

An  entertaining  account  of  travels  in  a  country  and 
among  peoples  little  known  at  the  time  of  Stephens's 
visit.  It  is  especially  valuable,  too,  fo^  its  accurate 
and  detailed  descriptions  of  the  famous  ruined  cities. 
The  author,  while  on  a  diplomatic  errand  in  the  coun- 
try, was  much  interested  in  its  early  history,  and  vis- 
ited most  of  the  important  ruins.  He  was  accompa- 
nied l)y  Mr.  Catherwood,  whose  drawings  of  sculptures 
and  buildings  made  on  the  spot  add  greatly  to  the 
value  of  the  work.  They  will  always  be  standard 
books  of  reference.  M.  L.  M. 

Incidents  of  travel  in  Yucatan.     N.  Y. : 

Harper.     1843.     2v.  [590 

Mr.  Stephens's  former  journey  in  Mexico  and  Central 
America  was  cvit  short  by  the  illness  of  his  com])anion, 
Mr.  Catherwood.  Their  second  trip  w.is  confined  to 
Yucatan,  and  is  of  equal  interest  with  the  first.    The 


greater  part  of  the  two  volumes  is  devoted  to  an  accu- 
rate and  interesting  description  of  forty-four  sites  of 
ruins  visited.  To  the  student  of  Maya  architecture, 
and  to  one  interested  in  bright  books  of  travel,  they 
will  always  be  entertaining  and  valuable.  Mr.  Cather- 
wood's  drawings,  as  in  the  former  work,  are  indispen- 
sable. M.  L,.  M. 

Thomas,  Cyrus.  Catalogue  of  prehistoric 
works  east  of  the  Rocky  Mountains.  (Smith- 
sonian Inst.,  Bur.  of  Ethnology.)    Wash.    1891. 

[591 

This  is  simply  a  catalogue  of  ancient  mounds, 
graves,  pietographs,  ruins,  etc.  in  the  region  indicated, 
grouped  by  states  and  counties  and  located  as  accu- 
rately as  possible.  References  to  descriptions  of  the 
works  are  given  together  with  maps  of  various  states 
and  counties  on  which  the  different  classes  of  works 
are  indicated.  M.  L.  M. 

The  Cherokees  in  pre-Columbian  times. 

N.  Y.  :  N.  D.  C.  Hodges.     1890.  [592 

This  little  book  is  an  attempt  to  trace  back  the  his- 
tory of  an  Indian  tribe  into  pre-Columbian  times.  The 
migrations  and  tribal  connections  of  the  Cherokees, 
as  indicated  by  traditions  and  references  in  the  early 
writers,  are  outlined.  Conclusive  evidence  from  the 
mounds  and  from  historic  data  that  they  were  mound 
builders  is  presented.  The  work  is  valuable,  in  that  it 
plainly  shows  that  some  Indians  l)uilt  mounds,  and 
suggests  the  ready  inference  that  there  was  no  mys- 
terious race  of  mound  builders.  M.  L.  M. 

The    circular,    square,    and    octagonal 

earthworks  of  Ohio.  (Smithsonian  Inst.,  Bur. 
of  Ethnology.)     Wash.    1889.  [593 

The  object  of  this  brief  paper  is  to  give  a  summary 
of  the  results  of  a  recent  survey  of  the  most  noted 
mounds  of  central  and  southern  Ohio,  and  to  call  at- 
tention to  some  mistakes  of  Squier  and  Davis  in  An- 
cient monuments  of  the  Mississippi  valley.  The  description 
of  the  new  survey  is  minute,  and  is  accompanied  by 
many  field  notes,  but  adds  little  to  our  knowledge  of 
the  subject.  The  mistakes  corrected  are  comparar 
tively  unimportant.  M.  L.  M. 

Introduction    to    the   study  of    North 

American  archteology.  Cin. :  Clarke.  1893. 
$3.  [594 

By  an  authority  of  wide  experience  in  active  field 
investigation.  As  an  "Introduction"  it  is  the  best 
treatise  on  North  American  archaeology  thus  far  pre- 
sented, r.  W.  H. 

Problem  of  the  Ohio  mounds.  (Smith- 
sonian Inst.,  Bur.  of  Ethnology.)  Wash.    1889. 

[595 

An  attempt  to  show  that  the  mounds  of  the  Missis- 
sippi valley  were  built  by  Indians,  and  to  identify  the 
Cherokees  as  one  of  the  mound-building  tribes.  The 
historical  evidence  that  some  Indians  built  mounds  is 
briefly  presented,  with  a  statement  of  the  similarities 
in  arts  and  customs  of  the  mound  builders  and  the  In- 
dians. The  migrations  of  the  Cherokees  from  Iowa  to 
North  Carolina  are  traced,  and  the  tribe  is  shown  to 


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AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


have  built  mounds  in  historic  times.  Mr.  Thomas 
makes  out  a  clear  case.  M.  L.  M. 

Study  of  the  ]\IS.  Troano.     (In  U.   S. 

Geog.  and  Geol.  Survey  of  the  Rocky  Mt. 
Region.  Contributious  to  N.  Am.  ethnology, 
V.  5.)    Wash.    1882.  [596 

Of  the  few  Maya  codices  now  in  existence  not  all 
have  been  published.  The  MS.  Troano  was  jmblislied 
at  Paris  in  1869.  Mr.  Briuton's  introduction  to  this 
study  gives  an  outline  of  the  graphic  system  of  the 
Mayas,  with  a  brief  .statement  of  what  is  known  of 
the  codices.  3Ir.  Thomas's  paper  is  an  attempted  in- 
terpretation of  parts  of  the  MS.  Troano.  He  believes 
it  to  consist  of  two  parts  —  the  first  a  religious  cal- 
endar, and  the  second  an  illustration  of  the  customs 
and  employments  of  the  jjeople.  The  discussion  of 
the  complicated  Maya  calendar  system  is  clear.  The 
methodof  study  followed  — an  examination  of  the  MS. 
itself  with  comparison  of  other  MSS.,  but  without  pre- 
conceived notions  —  is  undoubtedly  the  right  one. 

M.  L.  M. 

Thruston,  Gates  Phillips.  The  antiquities 
of  Tennessee  and  the  adjacent  states,  and  the 
state  of  aboriginal  society  in  the  scale  of  civ- 
ilization represented  by  them.  Cin.:  Clarke. 
1890.    2d  ed.  rev.    1897.     U  net.  [597 

The  result  of  several  years  of  intelligent  study,  based 
on  active  field  investigation,  careful  inspection  of 
many  archaeological  objects,  and  thorough  acquaint- 
ance with  what  other  students  have  accomplished  in 
solving  the  problems  of  prehistoric  America.  It  is 
an  important  contribution  not  only  to  the  archaeology 
of  the  southern  states,  but  to  American  archaeology  in 
general.  F.  W.  H. 

Valentini,  Phillipp  J.  J,  The  Katunes  of 
]Maya  history.  See  American  Antiquarian  So- 
ciety, sect.  242.  [598 

Whittlesey,  Charles.  Description  of  an- 
cient works  in  Ohio.  (In  Smithsonian  Inst. 
Contributions  to  knowledge,  v.  3.)  Wasli. 
1852.  [599 

A  brief  paper  of  fifteen  pages  describing  earthworks 
at  eighteen  localities  in  Ohio.  It  is  supplementary  to 
Squier  and  Davis's  monograiih  on  Ancient  monuments  of 
the  Mississippi  valley.  Six  plates  showing  surveys  are 
appended.  The  author  offers  no  theories  in  explana- 
tion of  these  monuments.  M.  L.  M. 

Aborigines 

Adair,  James.  History  of  the  American 
Indians.     Lond.     1775.  [600 

"A  work  of  great  value,  showing  the  relations  of 
the  English  traders  to  the  Indians,  and  is  of  much 
importance  to  the  student  of  Indian  customs." 
A.  McF.  Andrews,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
5:  68. 

American    state    papers :    Indian   affairs. 

Wash.  1832-84.     2v.  [601 

These  volumes  of  nearly  1000  pages  each  contain 


legislative  and  executive  documents  relating  to  the 
Indians  between  1789  and  1827,  selected  by  the  clerks 
of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives,  and  in- 
clude not  only  treaties,  communications  from  the 
President,  cabinet  officers,  and  superintendents  of 
Indian  affairs,  and  reports  of  connnittees,  but  also 
speeches  of  Indians,  memorials  regarding  their  civil- 
ization, journals  of  explorers,  and  some  scientific  in- 
formation. The  first  volume  is  indexed  with  special 
fulness  and  contains  a  tabulated  statement  of  trear 
ties  made  with  Indians  between  1789  and  1812.  See 
American  state  papers,  sect.  99.  F.  J.  S. 


Atwater,    Caleb. 
1833. 


Writintrs. 


Columbus. 
[602 

"  The  zeal  and  industry  of  the  author,  stimulated  by 
a  thirst  for  the  acquisition  of  knowledge  regarding 
the  mysterious  peoi>le  of  whom  these  were  the  relics, 
have  produced  a  work  not  much  less  valuable,  because 
the  author  had  little  scientific  training,  to  teach  him 
what  to  search  for."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography, 
p.  12. 

Bancroft,  Hubert  Howe.  Native  races  of 
the  Pacific  states  of  North  America.  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1874-6.     5v.  [603 

In  these  volumes  Mr.  Bancroft  realized  the  first  part 
of  his  plan  to  systematize  the  contents  of  his  great 
collection  of  16,000  books,  pamphlets  and  manuscripts 
relating  to  the  Pacific  slope,  and  publish  the  result. 

"  Indian  archseology,  mythology,  and  languages, 
European  exploration  and  settlement,  and  American 
occupation,  all  had  their  part  in  this  comprehensive 
scheme.  And  the  boldness  of  the  design  is  the  more 
striking  in  view  of  the  spirit  of  thoroughness  in 
which  it  was  undertaken.  The  treatment  of  each  part 
of  the  subject  was  to  be  exhaustive. 

[The  work  was]  "  written  with  the  aid  of  a  corps  of 
fellow-laborers,  who,  judging  from  the  results,  were 
exceedingly  well  chosen.  A  knowledge  of  languages, 
ancient  and  modern,  was  indispensable,  and  several 
of  the  assistants  were  foreigners  of  scholastic  train- 
ing. All  acted  together  in  ]iursuance  of  plans  deter- 
mined by  Mr.  Bancroft,  who  followed  them  with 
critical  supervision,  testing  their  work  by  comparison 
with  original  sources,  and  giving  form  and  character 
to  the  whole.  If  this  method  has  its  objections,  it  is 
certain  that  no  one  man  could  accomplish  the  pro- 
posed task  by  any  other.  .  .  .  The  book  is  a  storehouse 
of  facts,  gathered  witli  admirable  industry  and  care, 
arranged  with  skill  and  judgment,  and  sustained,  at 
all  points,  by  copious  reference  to  the  sources  whence 
they  were  drawn."  Francis  Parkman  in  North  Ameri- 
can rerieir,  120:  34. 

Bandelier,     Adolph     Francis     Alphonse. 

Tlie  delight  makers.    N.  Y. :  Dodd.     [c.  1890.] 
§1.25.  [604 

The  title  of  the  book  is  the  English  rendering  of 
Ko.ihare,  a  priesthood  among  the  Pueblo  Indians 
whose  function,  among  other  things,  is  to  create  mer- 
riment between  and  sometimes  dui-ing  the  public 
religious  dances.  The  author  has  adopted  the  plan 
of  "  clothing  sober  facts  in  the  garb  of  romance." 
The  plot  alone  is  fiction ;  the  details  of  the  daily  life  of 
the  participants,  of  their  habits  and  customs,  even  of 


38 


ABORIGINES 


605-612 


their  food,  clothing  and  architecture,  are  all  the  re- 
sult of  knowledge  gleaned  during  several  years  of 
careful  study  of  the  Tewa  and  (^ueres  Indians  of  New 
Mexico,  and  of  the  early  Spanish  records  pertaining 
to  them.  The  author  has  succeeded  admirably  in  por- 
traying Pueblo  life  as  it  existed  before  the  advent  of 
the  white  man  in  1510.    See,  also,  sect.  556,  above. 

F.  W.  H. 

Beauchamp,  William  M.  Tlic  Iroquois 
trail  ;  or  Footprints  of  the  Six  Nations,  in  cus- 
toms, traditions  and  history  :  in  which  are  in- 
cluded David  Cusick's  Sketches  of  ancient 
history  of  the  Six  Nations.  Fayetteville, 
N.  Y. :  H.  C.  Beauchamp.     1892.  [605 

A  reprint  of  a  curious  pamphlet  by  a  Tuscarora, 
which  purports  to  throw  light  on  the  early  history  of 
the  Six  Nations,  valuable  as  a  chronicle  of  traditions, 
but  absurd  in  its  chronology.  In  elucidation  of  this 
pamphlet  Mr.  Beauchamp  appends  112  pages  of  notes; 
some  learned  and  acute,  some  shrewd  guesses  at 
truth,  and  others,  it  is  to  be  feared,  little  more  than 
a  blind  groping  in  the  dark  for  interpretations  of 
which,  very  likely,  the  Tuscarora  chronicler  had  no 
conception.  F.  H.  S. 

Belknap,  Jeremy.  Journal  of  a  visit  to  the 
Oneida  Indians,  1796.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  335.  [606 

Biart,  Lucien.  The  Aztecs,  their  history, 
manners  and  customs ;  from  the  French ;  au- 
thorized translation  by  J.  L.  Garner.  Chi- 
cago :  McClurg.     1887  [1886].     $3.  [607 

Designed  to  portray  tlie  condition  of  the  Aztec  or 
Nahuatl  Indians  at  the  time  of  the  conquest.  It  is  a 
faithful  account  as  based  on  the  writings  of  the  early 
Spanish  historians,  but,  as  is  well  known,  these  are,  as 
a  rule,  very  unreliable.  The  illustrations  are  chiefly 
from  objects  in  the  Trocadero  museum  of  Paris. 

F.  W.  H. 

The  plan  of  '•  repeating  the  accounts  of  the  early 
writers  without  a  word  of  explanation  or  a  word  of 
warning  (except,  perhaps,  in  one  instance),  seems  to 
invite  comment."  Nothing  could  give  a  more  false 
idea  of  the  social  and  political  condition  of  the 
ancient  Mexicans  than  the  accounts  left  by  the  Span- 
ish conquerors,  who  interpreted  and  described  what 
they  saw  in  terms  of  old-world  civilization,  exagger- 
ating for  their  own  greater  glory.  The  author  has 
not  proiited  by  the  studies  of  Morgan  and  Bandelier. 
See  Nation,  44 :  415. 

Bourke,  Capt.  John  Gregory.  On  the  bor- 
der with  Crook.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  1891. 
53.50.  [608 

By  an  army  officer  of  wide  experience  among  the 
Indians,  especially  those  of  New  Mexico,  Arizona  and 
northern  Mexico,  and  particularly  the  Apache  tribes. 
Captain  Bourke  was  a  member  of  the  staff  of  General 
Crook,  and  participated  in  many  Indian  oampiiigns. 
The  book,  which  is  entertainingly  written,  recounts 
personal  experiences  and  obsei-vations  during  many 
years  of  frontier  campaigning,  and  contains  much 
information  of  ethnologic  and  recent  historical  value. 

F.  W.  H. 


The  snake-dance  of  the  Moquis  of  Ari- 
zona: being  a  narrative  of  a  journey  from 
Santa  F6,  New  Mexico,  to  the  villages  of  the 
Moqui  Indians  of  Arizona.  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1884.     $5.  [609 

The  recent  and  more  complete  writings  of  Dr.  J. 
Walter  Fewkes,  who  has  witnessed  the  snake-dance  a 
number  of  times  at  the  various  Moqui  villages  and 
become  a  member  of  one  of  the  societies  that  parti- 
cipate in  it,  wholly  replace  Captain  Bonrke's  de- 
scription in  ethnologic  literature.  (See  sect.  576.) 
Captain  Bourke's  book,  however,  contains  in  popular 
form  niiu'h  information  regarding  the  Pueblo  Indians 
of  Santo  Domingo,  in  New  Mexico,  not  found  in  any 
other  work,  as  well  as  gleanings  from  recognized  au- 
thorities regarding  snake  worship  in  general,  and 
much  that  is  interesting  and  amusing  concerning  life 
and  custom  in  the  far  southwest.  F.  W.  H. 

Brett,  William  Henry.  The  Indian  tribes 
of  Guiana.    N.  Y.    1853.    Lond.:  Bell.     1868. 

[610 

"  All  we  know  of  the  Aborigines  who  inhabit  these 
deadly  climes,  is  communicated  by  such  fearless  mis- 
sionaries as  Brett  and  Bernau."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian 
bibliography,  p.  45. 

Brinton,  Daniel  Garrison.  The  American 
race:  a  linguistic  classification  and  ethno- 
graphic description  of  the  native  tribes  of 
North  and  South  America.  N.  Y.:  Hodges. 
1891.  $3.  New  ed.  in  preparation.  Phil.: 
McKay. 

The  books  of  Chilan  Balam :  the  pro- 
phetic and  historic  records  of  the  Mayas  of 
Yucatan.     Phil.:  Stern.     [1882.] 

Essays  of  an  Americanist.  Phil.:  Por- 
ter.    1890.     $3. 

The  Lenape  and  their  legends,  with  the 

complete  text  and  symbols  of  the  Walam 
Olum.     Phil.:  Author.     1885.     $3. 

Myths  of  the  new  world.     N.  Y.     1868. 

3d  ed.  rev.     Phil.:  McKay.     1896.     $3.     [611 

Forty  years  of  continuous  study  of  American  eth- 
nology have  made  the  late  Dr.  Brinton's  works  as  au- 
thoritative as  his  reputation  is  wide.  His  writings  deal 
■with  almost  everj-  phase  of  American  Indian  life  and 
thought,  and  his  personal  bibliography  of  the  subject 
is  doubtless  more  extensive  than  that  of  any  other 
ethnologist.  Although  most  of  Dr.  Brinton's  studies 
were  based  on  material  gathered  by  other  investigators, 
his  writings  occupy  very  high  rank  among  those  who 
have  contributed  largely  to  a  scientific  understanding 
of  the  American  aborigines.  The  American  race  in  the 
most  comprehensive  and  accurate  account  of  all  the 
Indians  of  Nortli  and  South  America  that  has  ever 
appeared,  while  it  is  difficult  to  overestimate  the  value 
of  many  other  of  his  works.  The  literary  treatment 
is  commendable.  F.  W.  H. 

National   legend  of  the  Chahta-Musko- 

kee  tribes.     Morrisania.     N.  Y.     1870.       [612 


33 


613-C19 


AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


'•  "With  the  thoroughness  which  characterizes  all  of 
Mr.  Brinton's  literary  labors,  he  has  exhausted  all  the 
reser\^oirs  of  iiiforuiatiou  relating  to  his  subject.  He 
takes  no  less  pains  to  finish  and  ilhistrate  it,  when 
only  a  magazine  article,  than  ^\hcn  it  assumes  the 
proportions  of  a  volume."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibli- 
ography, p.  48. 

ed.    The  3Iaya  chrouicles.    Phil. :  Brin- 

ton.     1882.  [613 

Brinton,  Daniel  Garrison,  et  al.  Culture 
status  of  the  Aiuericau  Indian  at  the  period  of 
his  discovery.  (American  archaeologist  [Co- 
lumbus, O.],  V.  2,  pt.  2,  Feb.,  1898.)  [614 

"The  sj-mposium  on  the  culture  status  of  the  Amer- 
ican Indian  at  the  time  of  his  discovei-y  is  an  example 
of  how  eminent  authorities  can  differ  upon  what  at 
first  sight  seems  a  simple  subject.  According  to  Dr. 
Brinton,  '  in  the  American  race,  at  the  time  of  the  dis- 
covery, we  see  a  race  in  its  decline,  drifting  toward 
deeper  savagery,  toward  degradation  and  degenera- 
tion.' "  Mr.  McGuire,  Dr.  Beauchamp  and  Prof.  Ab- 
bott hold  the  opposite  opinion.  "  Tliere  is  very  good 
reason  to  believe  that  at  the  epoch  of  the  discovery  the 
American  Indians  '  were  on  the  threshold  of  a  career 
that  would  have  led  in  good  time  to  the  full  utilization 
of  the  boundless  resources  of  the  country.'" — Uni- 
versity of  Toronto.  Review  of  hist,  publicatitms  relating 
to  Canada,  1898. 

Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  Story  of  the 
American  Indian.  Bost.  :  Lothrop.  1887. 
Sl.oO.  [615 

For  the  greater  part,  the  author  has  displayed  the 
faculty  of  separating  wheat  from  chaff  in  his  use  of 
the  writings  on  American  ethnology  and  archaeology. 
His  opening  chapter  on  "  The  ancient  American  "  con- 
tains so  many  errors  of  fact  as  to  make  it  misleading 
to  the  layman;  but,  while  the  remainder  of  the  l)ook 
is  not  free  from  blemish,  it  covers  the  scope  for  which 
it  was  designed  in  a  manner  calculated  to  warrant 
commendation.  The  book  contains  a  list  of  what  is 
called  "  The  best  hundred  books  on  the  American  In- 
dians," some  of  which,  however,  are  bad  or  indif- 
ferent. F.  W.  H. 

Catlin,  George.  Illustrations  of  the  man- 
ners, customs  and  condition  of  the  North 
Apaerican  Indians.     Lond.     1841.     2v. 

Letters  and  notes  on  the  manners,  cus- 
toms and  condition  of  the  North  American 
Indians,  1832-9.  Lond.  1841.  2v.  Am.  ed. 
N.  Y.     1841.     2v. 

Manners,  customs  and  condition  of  the 

North  American  Indians.  Lond.  1841.  2v. 
[Reprint  from  original  plates,  1892.  2v.  Col- 
ored plates.]  [616 

Mr.  Catlin  visited  forty-eight  tribes  in  the  Missis- 
sippi and  Missouri  valleys  and  on  the  eastern  slope  of 
the  Rocky  Mountains  during  eight  years'  travels.  His 
object  was  to  paint  portrsiits  of  men  and  women  in 
evei-y  tribe,  together  with  views  of  villages,  games, 
etc.    The  two  volumes  are  a  series  of  fifty-eight  let- 


ters written  while  the  author  was  among  the  Indians. 
They  form  an  unusually  entertaining  narrative  of 
travels  in  an  almost  unknown  region,  and  at  the  same 
time  are  of  great  value  in  their  descrii)tions  of  Indian 
life.  Over  three  hundred  illustrations  from  Catlin's 
original  i)aintings  accompany  the  text.         M.  L.  M. 

"  A  number  of  copies  (often  announced  to  have  been 
but  twelve)  have  the  etchings  colored.  The  first 
which  were  olfered  to  the  public  were  sold  at  a  high 
price  on  account  of  the  supposed  rarity,  but  it  is  said 
that  a  large  number  of  copies  with  colored  etchings 
were  found  by  IMr.  Bohn  in  an  out-house,  and  they 
have  consequently  become  somewhat  more  common." 
T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  G3. 

Tlie  1857  Phil.  ed.  of  the  Letters  and  notes  "  is  a  re- 
print of  the  large  work  of  Catlin,  the  title  of  which 
commences  Illustrations.  The  plates  of  this  are  not 
so  numerous  as  in  the  London  edition,  and  are  shaded 
instead  of  etched."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography, 
p.  64. 

Last  rambles  amongst  the  Indians  of 

the  Rocky  Mountains  and  the  Andes.  Lond. 
1867.     Edin.     1877.  [617 

This  is  practically  the  second  volume  of  Life  amongst 
the  Indians.  It  is  a  good  book  of  adventure  entertain- 
ingly written  from  the  author's  own  experiences.  It 
gives  the  story  of  his  wanderings  in  South  America 
and  western  North  America.  Information  about  the 
peoples  of  the  countries  visited  is  given  incidentally. 

M.  L.  M. 

Chadwick,  Edward  Marion.  People  of 
the  Long  House.  Toronto:  Church  of  Eng- 
land Pub.  Co.     1897.  .  [618 

"  Major  Chadwick's  book  ...  is  written  in  an  inter- 
esting style,  and  contains  much  valuable  information 
concerning  the  Canadian  Iroquois,  an  Indian  people  in 
the  midst  of  a  white  man's  civilization.  Not  a  little 
of  the  author's  data  seems  to  be  derived  from  the  older 
authorities,  but  Major  Chadwick  has  made  up  for  this 
by  the  novelty  of  some  of  his  own  contributions.' '  Uni- 
versity of  Toronto,  Review  of  hist,  publications  relating  to 
Canada,  1898. 

Charlevoix,  Pierre  Francois   Xavier  de. 

Letters  to  the  Dutchess  of  Lesdiguieres.  .Lon- 
don. 1765.  [619 
The  author,  a  French  Jesuit,  well  known  for  his  mon- 
umental History  of  New  France,  spent  four  years  in  Can- 
ada from  1705,  returning  thither  from  France  in  1720, 
when  he  ascended  the  St.  I.awrcnec  and  reached  the 
Mississippi  by  way  of  the  Illinois  Kiver.  He  descended 
the  Mississippi  to  New  Orleans  and  returned  again  to 
France  after  an  absence  of  two  years.  The  journey 
was  undertaken  by  order  of  the  king,  and  this  series 
of  descriptive  letters  to  the  Duchess  of  Lesdiguieres 
contain  the  results  of  his  personal  observations  re- 
corded at  the  time.  Charlevoix  was  an  acute  ob- 
server. The  letters  arc  replete  in  valuable  information 
regarding  the  Indian  tribes  and  settlements  visited, 
especially  those  of  the  lower  Mississippi  valley,  many 
of  which  have  since  become  extinct.             F.  W.  H. 

Golden,  Cadwallader.     History  of  the  five 
Indian  nations  of  Canada,  which  are  dependent 


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ABORIGINES 


620-628 


on  the  province  of  New-York  in  America. 
N.  Y.     1727.     Enl.  ed.     London.     1747. 

Same,  reprinted   from   Bradford's  ed., 

1727,  introd.  and  notes  by  J.  G.  Sliea.  N.  Y. 
1866.  [620 

Coklcn  served  as  survej'or  general  and  lieutenant 
governor  of  the  colony  of  New  York  in  behalf  of  the 
Crown  ;  he  was  an  ardent  royalist,  and  became  emi- 
nent in  several  branches  of  science.  The  first  edition 
of  the  above  work  (N.  Y.  1727)  is  of  great  r;irity;  the 
editions  of  1747,  17,50  (the  reprinted  1747  edition  with  a 
new  title  page),  and  1755  were  senselessly  "  enlarged  " 
by  English  editors,  thus  depriving  the  work  of  much 
of  Its  authenticity.  A  new  edition,  based  on  that  of 
1727,  was  jirepared  by  John  G.  Shea  and  i)ublished  in 
I8C1G,  in  which  much  space  is  devoted  to  a  discussion  of 
the  changes  niatle  in  the  second  and  third  editions. 
The  1727  and  1800  editions  are  of  particular  value,  es- 
pecially with  respect  to  the  political  history  of  the  Iro- 
quois, and  notably  the  relation  of  Indian  affairs  to 
commerce.  F.  W.  H. 

Colton,  Calvin.  Tour  of  the  American 
lakes,  and  among  the  Indians  of  the  North- 
West  Territory  in  1830.     London.    1833.    2v. 

[621 

"  More  than  half  of  the  first  volume  is  occupied  with 
personal  observations  of  aborigin.al  life,  and  state- 
ments made  to  him  regarding  it.  The  second  volume 
is  entirely  filled  with  a  collection  of  facts  relating  to 
their  origin,  wars,  treaties,  treatment  by  the  govern- 
ments of  great  Britain  antl  the  United  States,  and  the 
result  of  missions  among  them."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian 
bibliography,  [i.  83. 

Cotton,  Josiah.  Vocabnlary  of  the  Massa- 
chusetts Indians.  See  Massachusetts  Histor- 
ical Society,  sect.  298.  [622 

Cozzens,  Samuel  Woodv7orth.  The  mar- 
vellous country  ;  or  Three  years  in  Arizona  and 
New  Mexico,  the  Apaches'  home.  Boston : 
Shepard.     1873.     $2.  [623 

The  author  resided  in  New  Mexico  and  Arizona  be- 
tween 1858  and  1860,  serving  in  the  latter  year  as  a  dis- 
trict judge.  Much  of  his  narrative,  which  puri)orts 
to  be  a  record  of  personal  experience,  is  in  reality 
derived  from  earlier  publications,  principally  the  re- 
ports of  military  reconnoissances.  His  references  to 
the  early  historj^  of  the  country  treated  are  very  unre- 
liable, and  his  conclusions  regarding  the  archaeology 
and  ethnology  of  the  region  are  based  on  the  inexpert 
observations  of  earlier  writers.  The  illustrations  in 
the  main  are  sensational.  F.  W.  H. 

Cremony,  John  C.  Life  among  the  Apaches. 
San  Francisco :  Roman.     1868.  [624 

The  late  Colonel  Cremony  served  with  the  U.  S. 
Boundary  Commission  and  with  the  California  Volun- 
teer Battalion.  He  had  unusual  opportunities  for 
studying  Indian  and  pioneer  life  in  Arizona  and  New 
Mexico,  at  intervals  from  1847  to  1862.  This  bofek  gives 
a  readable,  popular  account  of  the  Apaches,  Navajos, 
Comanches  and  other  tribes,  together  with  many  curi- 
ous frontier  stories  and  personal  adventures.    Few 


men  of  the  period  knew  the  Southwest  so  well,  but 
carelessness  and  exaggeration  mar  his  book  and  have 
obscured  his  really  admirable  powers  of  observation 
and  description.  C.  H.  S. 

Dall,  William  Healey.  Tribes  of  the  ex- 
treme Northwest.  (U.  S.  Geog.  and  Geol.  Sur- 
vey of  the  Rocky  Mt.  Region.  Contributions 
to  N.  Am.  ethnology,  v.  1.     Wash.    1877.) 

[625 
The  first  of  three  articles  on  Alaska  outlines  the  dis- 
tribution and  gives  the  names  of  the  native  tribes  ; 
the  second  is  an  interesting  and  careful  account  of  the 
development  of  culture  among  the  people  of  the  Aleu- 
tian Islands  and  the  time  of  occupation  of  the  region 
as  evidenced  by  the,  shell-heaps.  In  the  thinl  part, 
on  the  origin  of  the  Innuit  (Eskimo),  the  belief  is  ex- 
jjressed  that  they  were  at  one  time  an  inland  ])eople, 
forced  later  to  the  coast  by  the  pressure  of  other  tribes. 
This  view  is  interesting,  but  the  point  is  not  yet 
proved.  An  appendix  is  devoted  to  a  brief  account  of 
the  native  languages  and  lists  of  words.      M.  L.  M. 

De  Forest,  Major  John  William.  History 
of  the  Indians  of  Connecticut.  Pub.  with  the 
sanction  of  the  Conn.  Historical  Soc.  Hartford, 
[c.  1850.]     Repr.  Albany  :  Munsell.     1871. 

[626 

The  author  made  use  of  the  best  published  and  docu- 
mentary material  available,  producing  a  book  of  value, 
especially  in  so  far  as  it  relates  strictly  to  Indian  his- 
tory. The  book  still  contains  much  material  of  ethno- 
logic worth  not  found  in  any  other  book.  It  may  be 
regarded  as  the  best  treatise  on  the  aboriginal  tribes 
of  Connecticut.  F.  W.  H. 

Dobrizhoffer,  Martin.  Account  of  the  Abi- 
pones,  an  equestrian  people  of  Paraguay  ;  from 
the  Latin;  tr.  by  Sara  Coleridge.  London: 
Murray.     1822.     3v.  [627 

"  The  author  of  this  work  was  an  Austrian  Jesuit,  who 
...  in  1749  sailed  from  Lisbon  for  Buenos-Ayres,  to  en- 
ter upon  the  arduous  duties  of  -a  missionary  in  Para- 
guay. There  he  remained  till  Spain,  in  an  evil  hour, 
expelled  the  Jesuits  from  its  dominions.  ...  In  1748 
he  published,  under  the  title  of  a  Historj-  of  the  Abi- 
pones,  a  full  account  of  the  remarkable  people  among 
whom  he  had  been  stationed,  and  of  his  own  adven- 
tures in  a  wild  country,  among  wild  men.  He  wrote 
in  Latin.  .  .  .  Perhaps  there  is  no  other  [work]  which 
gives  so  fiill  and  picturesque  an  account  of  savage 
life  ;  it  has  a  liveliness,  an  originality,  a  freshness 
which  makes  even  garrulity  attractive."  Robert 
Southey  in  Quarterly  rev.,  26  :  277. 

Dodge,  Col.  Richard  Irving.  Our  wild 
Indians;  with  introd.  by  Gen.  Sherman.  Hart- 
ford: Worthington.  1882.  [628 
During  his  extended  experience  among  the  Indians, 
particularly  the  plains  tribes.  General  Dodge  was  en- 
abled to  make  many  observations  of  their  character 
and  customs  that  would  not  be  possible  in  their  pre- 
sent modified  condition;  hence  his  work  contains  data 
not  found  elsewhere.  The  book  is  presented  in  popu- 
lar style,  and  relates  many  thrilling  experiences  of 


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army  life  in  the  Indian  countrj-.  The  narrative  does 
not  profess  to  be  scientific,  yet  it  contains  much  eth- 
nologic matter,  marred  in  some  instances  by  uninten- 
tionally false  statements.  F.  W.  H. 

Donaldson,  Thomas.  Report  on  Indians 
taxed  and  Indians  not  taxed  in  tlie  United 
States  (except  Alaska)  at  the  11th  census,  1890. 
Wash.  :  Govt.  Prtg.  Off.     1894.  [629 

The  census  of  the  Indians  in  1890  was  conducted 
under  federal  auspices  by  a  man  of  considerable  ex- 
perience as  a  compiler  of  books  pertaining  to  the  In- 
dians, but  with  no  scientific  ability.  The  census 
proper  is  doubtless  as  accurate  as  circumstances  would 
permit,  and  the  rejiort  would  have  been  less  mislead- 
ing had  it  ended  here.  But  Mr.  Donaldson,  the  officer 
in  charge  of  the  work,  introduced  material  of  an  his- 
torical and  ethnological  nature,  compiled  from  various 
sources,  regardless  of  their  authenticity,  or  contrib- 
uted by  untrained  and  in  some  cases  totally  incom- 
petent assistants.  The  result  is  a  jumble  of  good, 
bad,  and  indifferent  data  that  should  be  used  only 
with  discretion.  The  report  is  profusely  illustrated, 
but  comparatively  few  plates  bear  any  reference  to 
the  text.  The  census  officials  improved  the  report  by 
eliminating  considerable  useless  matter  ;  to  this  the 
compiler  protested  ;  a  legal  suit  ensued,  and  it  was 
decided  that  the  Superintendent  of  the  census  was 
privileged  to  publish  as  much  or  as  little  of  the  report 
as  he  deemed  fit.  3Ir.  Donaldson  consequently  dis- 
claimed its  authorship,  and  it  appeared  anonymously. 

F.  W.  H. 

The  Six  Nations  of  New  York.     (U.  S. 

Census,  1890.     Extra  bulletin.)    Wash.     1893. 

[630 

Besides  elaborate  statistics  fully  illustrating  the 
condition  of  the  Iroquois  in  1890  there  is  here  a  report 
by  Gen.  Henry  B.  Carrington,  special  agent,  including 
an  historical  sketch  of  these  Indians,  maps  and  de- 
scriptions of  each  reservation,  and  much  information 
regarding  their  government,  religion,  social  life,  tra- 
ditions, etc.,  together  with  many  photographs  of  indi- 
viduals and  reproductions  of  a  1723  map  of  New  York 
province  and  of  the  Gov.  Tryon  map  of  1771.  This 
bulletin  is  considerably  condensed  as  published  in  the 
census  volume  on  the  Indians.  F.  J.  S. 

Drake,  Francis  Samuel.  Indian  history 
for  voung  folks.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1885.     S3. 

[631 

So  much  historical  information  drawn  from  the  best 
sources  and  presented  in  popular  and  entertaining 
style  had  not  previously  been  brought  together  for 
the  use  of  the  yoimg.  The  first  chapter,  on  "  What 
we  know  about  the  American  Indians,"  contrary  to  its 
title,  contains  more  of  what  we  do  not  know  about 
them.  In  this  chapter  occur  numerous  misstate- 
ments. The  historical  part  of  the  work,  however, 
covers  the  ground  quite  fully,  clearly,  and  as  accu- 
rately as  the  writings  of  the  best  of  the  early  authori- 
ties permit.  It  contains  numerous  illustrations  from 
photographs,  portraits,  and  early  prints,  a  lew  of  them 
being  wrongly  titled.  F.  W.  H. 

Drake,  Samuel  Gardner.     Biography  and 


history  of  the  Indians  of  North  America.    Bost.  : 
Mussey.     1851. 

Aboriginal    races    of    North    America. 

Phil.    1859.     Rev.  by  H.  L.  Williams.     N.  Y.  : 
J.  W.  O'Neill.     1880.     §4.  [632 

A  fund  of  historical  and  biographical  material  iier- 
tainiiig  to  the  aborigines  of  the  IT.  S.  The  compiler 
(father  of  F.  S.  Drake)  became  an  indefatigable  stu- 
dent of  the  many  books  which  he  brought  together 
from  time  to  time  at  Boston  in  the  first  antiquarian 
bookstore  established  in  this  country.  The  sources 
of  his  historical  studies  were  very  extensive,  and  al- 
though his  book  betrays  some  lack  of  discrimination 
in  the  selection  of  material,  it  embodies  a  great  many 
historical  facts  that  would  require  untold  labor  to  ob- 
tain in  any  other  way.  The  list  of  "  tribes  and  nations  " 
is  of  course  far  from  complete,  and  many  names  are 
duplicated  through  misprint  or  failure  to  identify 
variant  forms.  The  work  appeared  in  many  editions 
and  under  various  titles.  F.  W.  H. 

Eickemeyer,  Carl,  and  Lilian  Westcott. 
Among  the  Pueblo  Indians.  N.  Y.  :  Merriam. 
[c.  1895.]     $1.75.  [633 

Evidently  without  previous  experience  in  the  south- 
west, the  authors  saw  four  of  the  most  frequently 
visited  and  widely  exploited  pueblos,  and  of  these 
they  say  nothing  that  has  not  been  told  more  authori- 
tatively many  times  before.  The  vohune  is  mechani- 
cally attractive,  containing  some  photographic  repro- 
ductions, but  numerous  misstatements  practically 
deprive  it  of  other  value.  F.  W.  H. 

Ellis,  George  Edward.     The  red  man  and 

the  white   man  in   North  America.     Boston  -. 
Little.     1882.     $3.50.  [634 

"Dr.  Ellis  does  not  concern  himself  with  archaeo- 
logical questions.  .  .  .  His  interest  is  not  that  of  a 
scientist,  but  of  a  social  and  political  philosopher, 
and  his  book  appeals  thus  to  the  widest  class.  The 
method  which  Dr.  Ellis  uses  is  mainly  topical,  although 
in  his  arrangement  of  topics  he  follows  as  nearly  as 
may  be  a  chronological  order.  .  .  .  He  treats  of  the 
personal  characteristics  of  the  Indian,  his  condition, 
his  resources  and  surroundings.  .  .  .  One  of  the  strong 
points  made  by  Dr.  Ellis  is  in  the  substantial  identity  of 
the  Indian  seen  by  the  first  settlers  and  the  Indian  seen 
by  the  frontiersmen  to-day  ;  the  uninqjrovability  of  the 
savage  when  in  contact  with  the  white  man  is  made 
to  be  one  of  the  few  facts  established  by  history.  .  .  . 
In  two  particulars  only  do  we  think  the  author  falls 
short  of  his  subject.  The  comjiarison  of  Romanist 
and  Protestant  missions  is  based  almost  exclusively 
upon  a  consideration  of  the  Jesuits  in  Canada  and  of 
John  Eliot  in  Massachusetts.  .  .  .  Again,  there  is  a 
serious  omission  in  a  failure  to  recount  the  experi- 
ments of  self-government  in  the  Indian  Territory.  .  .  . 
Dr.  Ellis,  even  in  his  last  chapter,  does  not  explicitly 
and  deliberately  outline  an  Indian  policy.  .  .  .  He 
faces,  fairly  and  squarely,  the  alternative  of  exter- 
mination and  civilization.  .  .  .  But,  in  siiite  of  the 
generations  of  failure  which  he  has  been  obliged  to 
record,  he  ranks  himself  with  the  undaunted  but  not 
blind  adherents  of  the  better  way.  .  .  .  The  soundness 


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of  his  judgment  has  ordered  a  style  which  is  refresh- 
ingly clear  and,  direct."     Atlantic  Monthly,  50  :  560. 

Field,  Thomas  Warren.  Essay  towards  an 
ludian  bibliography  :  being  a  catalogue  of 
books  relating  to  the  American  Indians  in  the 
library  of  Thomas  W.  Field.  N.  Y.  :  Scrib- 
ner.     1873.  [635 

A  list  of  1708  works,  relating  wholly  or  in  part  to 
American  Indians,  with  bibliographical  and  historical 
notes,  and  synopses  of  the  contents  of  the  least  known 
works.  Many  of  the  notes  are  long  and  learned,  but 
written  with  delightful  spirit.  Incomplete  as  a  sur- 
vey of  literature  relating  to  American  Indians,  but 
probably,  for  many  years  to  come,  incomparable  in 
its  field.  F.  H.  S. 

Finerty,  John  Frederick.  War-path  and 
bivouac ;  or  The  conquest  of  the  Sioux.  Chi- 
cago :  Author,  [c.  1890.]  $2.  [636 
A  clear  account  by  a  press  correspondent  of  adven- 
tures with  the  U.  S.  forces  in  the  campaign  against 
the  Sioux  Indians  in  the  Big  Horn  and  Yellowstone 
regions  in  1876,  which  resulted  in  the  Custer  massacre, 
and  in  the  campaign  on  the  Canadian  border  in  1879. 
The  style  is  not  of  a  high  order.  The  narrator  aims  to 
adhere  strictly  to  fact,  and  many  of  his  statements 
are  substantiated  by  official  communications.  It  con- 
tains a  very  good  map  of  the  scene  of  operations,  and 
several  portraits  (from  photographs)  of  notable  par- 
ticipants.                                                         F.  W.  H. 

Fletcher,  Alice  Cunningham.  Indian  edu- 
cation and  civilization  :  a  report.  (IT.  S.  Bur. 
of  Education.     Special  report.)    Wash.    1888. 

[637 
The  original  plan  of  the  work  was  to  give  a  history 
of  every  existing  tribe  from  its  first  contact  with  the 
white  people  to  the  present  time,  with  the  special  pur- 
pose of  showing  their  progress  toward  civilization. 
The  plan  has  been  only  in  part  realized.  This  book  is 
a  resume  of  the  relations  between  the  Indians  and  the 
American  colonists  and  a  statement  of  the  origin  and 
development  of  the  Indian  policy  of  the  V.  S.  govern- 
ment. It  contains  much  information  about  the  estab- 
lishing of  the  Indian  agencies  and  many  statistics 
concerning  the  reservations.  M.  L.  M. 

Force,  Manning  Ferguson,  Some  early 
notices  of  the  Indians  of  Ohio.  To  what  race 
did  the  mound  builders  belong  ?  Cin.  :  Clarke. 
1879.     pap.  50c.  [638 

"The  author  has  gathered  together  many  state- 
ments, correct,  false,  and  dubious,  and  quotations 
from  writers  of  some  and  no  authority,  in  gener- 
ally undigested  and  sometimes  indigestible  masses. 
His  essay  upon  the  mound  builders  concludes  that 
'  they  were  flourishing  about  a  thousand  years  ago, 
and  earlier  and  later,'  which,  though  by  no  means 
incredible,  is  a  rather  vague  result  to  reach  after 
pages  of  patient  reading.  Neither  is  it  unlikely  that 
they  were,  as  he  asserts,  of  the  same  race  as  the  tribes 
now  living.  But  there  are  so  many  errors  in  the  pre- 
mises for  all  his  deductions,  that  any  opi)onent  of  his 
proposition  is  furnished  with  a  full  arsenal  for  sucoess- 


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fully  assaulting  it.  The  title  is  somewhat  misleading, 
as  of  '  the  Indians  of  Ohio  '  attention  is  confined  to  the 
Erics  and  Hhawnees."    Nation,  28:  357. 

Gallatin,  Albert.  Synopsis  of  the  Indian 
tribes  within  the  United  States  east  of  the 
Rocky  Mountains,  and  in  the  British  and  Rus- 
sian possessions  in  North  America.  (In  Am. 
Antiquarian  Soc.  Archa;ologia  Americana, 
V.  2.)    Cambridge,  Mass.     1836.  [639 

The  distribution  and  relations  of  the  tribes  in  the 
area  indicated,  with  the  history  of  their  contact  vrith 
Europeans,  are  fully  outlined.  A  brief  section  is  de- 
voted to  the  mode  of  life,  degree  and  origin  of  cul- 
ture of  the  people.  More  than  half  of  the  420  pages 
are  given  over  to  a  discussion  of  Indian  languages  in 
general  and  to  grammatical  notices  of  various  lin- 
guistic families,  besides  vocabularies  and  phrases 
compiled  from  different  sources.  It  is  a  valuable 
piece  of  work  to  every  student  of  Indian  linguistic 
relations.  M.  L.  M. 

Gatschet,  Albert  Samuel.  A  migration 
legend  of  the  Creek  Indians,  with  a  linguistic, 
historic,  and  ethnographic  introduction.  V.  1. 
(Brinton's  library  of  aboriginal  Am.  lit.,  no.  4.) 
Phil. :  D.  G.  Brinton.  1884.  $3.  V.  2.  (Acad, 
of  Science  of  St.  Louis.  Transactions,  v.  5.) 
St.  Louis.     1888.  [640 

The  author  has  spent  many  years  in  research  among 
various  Indian  tribes,  and  much  of  our  present  accu- 
rate knowledge  of  the  aborigines,  and  particularly  of 
their  languages,  is  due  to  his  erudition  and  untiring 
zeal.  He  is  one  of  the  leading  philologists  and  eth- 
nologists in  America,  and  his  authority  in  his  chosen 
fields  is  world-wide.  The  work  above  titled  is  of  the 
utmost  importance  and  displays  the  great  familiarity 
of  the  author  with  the  Creeks  and  other  southern 
tribes.  F.  W.  H. 

Giddings,  Joshua  Reed.  Exiles  of  Florida  ; 
or  The  crimes  committed  by  our  government 
against  the  maroons  who  fled  from  South  Caro- 
lina and  other  slave  states,  seeking  protection 
under  Spanish  laws.     Columbus,  O.     1858. 

[641 

"  A  glowing  arraignment  of  the  government  of  the 
United  States  for  its  complicity  in  the  outrages  per- 
petrated upon  the  Seminoles,  in  the  interest  of  the 
slave-holders  of  Florida."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  biblio- 
graphy, p.  148.     [See  sect.  1783.] 

Gilman,  S.  C.  Conquest  of  the  Sioux. 
New  rev.  ed.  Indianapolis :  Carlon.  1897. 
SI.  [642 

A  missionary  book  written  from  a  Protestant  stand- 
point (Congregationalist  and  Presbj^erian).  Anec- 
dotes and  personal  observations  gathered  during  sum- 
mer visits  among  the  missionarj'  stations.  Pleasantly 
told,  emphasizing  the  work  of  Rev.  Alfred  L.  Riggs, 
Rev.  John  P.  Williamson,  Dr.  and  Mrs.  (Elaine  Goodale) 
Chas.  A.  Eastman  and  Rev.  James  Garvie.  Appendix 
on  The  Indian  question  :  a  Christian  point  of  view,  reprinted 
from  The  story  of  a  western  claim.  H.  W.  H. 


643-653 


AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


Gookin,  Daniel.  Historical  account  of  the 
doings  and  sufferings  of  the  Christian  Indians 
of  New  England.  (In  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc. 
Archsologia  Americana,  v.  2.)  Cambridge  : 
1836.  [643 

A  narrative  of  historico-ethnologic  importance  con- 
cerning the  conditions  existing  in  Massachusetts  dur- 
ing the  Indian  wars  in  the  latter  part  of  the  17th 
centun,-.  Gookin  was  a  man  of  learning,  of  high  offi- 
cial position,  of  extreme  piety,  and  of  intimate  ac- 
quaintance with  the  "praying  Indians"  of  Massa- 
chusetts gained  during. 30  years'  superintendency  of  all 
the  aborigines  who  acknowledged  the  colonial  govern- 
ment. The  account  was  annotated  principally  by  S.  G. 
Drake.  F.  W.  H. 

Grinnell,  George  Bird.  Blackfoot  lodge 
tales:  the  story  of  a  prairie  people.  N.  Y. : 
Scribncr.     1893.     SI.  75.  [644 

Mr.  Grinnell  knows  the  Indians,  among  whom  he  has 
been,  and  is  in  sympathy  with  them.  He  iiresents  here 
thirty  stories  which  treat  of  love  and  war,  ancient 
customs  and  natural  phenomena.  They  were  taken 
down  in  Indian  lodges  from  the  Indian  narrators 
themselves,  and  are  told  with  admirable  simplicity. 
About  one  half  of  the  book  is  an  account  of  the  ancient 
Blackfoot  history,  their  daily  life  and  customs  and  a 
brief  statement  of  their  condition  to-day. 

M.  L.  M. 

Pawnee  hero  stones  and  folk-tales,  with 

notes  on  the  origin,  customs,  and  character  of 
the  Pawnee  people.  N.  Y. :  Forest  and  Stream. 
1889.    Enl.  cd.    N.  Y.:  Scribncr.    1893.    §1.75. 

[64s 
These  twenty-one  stories  are  intended  to  show  how 
Indians  think  and  feel  and  especially  to  reveal  the 
Pa^\Tiee  character.  Like  the  Blackfoot  tales  they  were 
written  in  Indian  camps  from  the  words  of  Indian 
narrators.  The  second  part  does  not  profess  to  be  a 
history,  but  merely  notes  gathered  from  the  people 
themselves  on  the  daily  life,  customs  and  beliefs  in 
the  old  time  and  an  account  of  their  present  condition 
and  progess.  The  author's  style  is  simple  and  pleas- 
ing. M.  L.  M. 

Story  of  the  Indian.     (Story  of  the  west 

series.)    N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1895.    $1.50. 

[646 

The  book  is  designed  to  picture  the  Indian  as  a  man 
—  how  he  wooed  and  fought,  hunted  and  prayed,  ate 
and  slept.  One  who  reads  it  will  have  neither  a  senti- 
mental admiration  for  the  red  man  nor  a  feeling  of 
abhorrence  of  him,  but  will  see  him  as  he  was.  It  is 
the  Indians  of  the  i)lains  that  Mr.  Grinnell  knows  best, 
and  it  is  of  them  mainly  that  he  writes.  There  is  per- 
haps no  better  book  to  give  a  picture  of  Indian  life. 

M.  L.  M. 

Hale,  Horatio,  ed.  Iroquois  book  of  rites. 
Phil.  :  D.  G.  Brinton.     1883.     S3.  [647 

Tlie  editing  of  the  rites  used  in  tlie  condoling  coun- 
cil of  the  Iroquois  gives  occasion  for  presenting  an  ac- 
count of  the  peoide  themselves.  In  many  visits  to  these 
Indians  Mr.  Hale  learned  about  their  traditions,  cus- 


toms and  language.  The  first  half  of  the  book  is  de- 
voted to  a  useful  summary  of  this  material.  In  the 
latter  half  the  book  of  rites  is  given  in  the  Iroquois 
tongue  with  a  translation  on  opi)osite  pages.  Explan- 
atory notes  and  a  glossary  are  appended.    M.  L.  M. 

Harvey,  Henry.  History  of  the  Shawnee 
Indians,  1()S1-1S.54.     Cin.     1855.  [648 

"  The  work  is  one  of  the  most  simple  and  veritable 
narrations  of  facts  relating  to  the  Indians  ever 
printed."    T.  "VV.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  ICl. 

Heckewelder,  John.  History,  manners  and 
customs  of  the  Indian  nations  who  once  inhab- 
ited Pennsylvania  and  the  neighbouring  states. 
(In  Am.  Philosophical  Soc.  Trans,  of  hist,  and 
lit.  com.,  V.  1.   1819.) 

Same :  new  and  rev.  ed.,  with  introd.  by 

"Wm.  C.  Reichel.  (Pennsylvania  Hist.  Soc. 
Memoirs,  v.  12.     Phil.    1876.)  [649 

Mr.  Heckewelder  was  a  Moravian  missionarj'  among 
the  Indians  late  in  the  18th  century.  He  wrote  from 
personal  knowledge  of  them  and  from  information 
which  they  themselves  gave  him.  His  narrative  is  in 
the  main  a  simple  account  of  the  daily  life  of  the 
people,  with  some  notice  of  their  traditions  and  a  very 
favorable  estimate  of  the  Indian  character.  For  the 
tribes  included  one  could  not  find  a  more  simple, 
truthful  picture  of  Indian  manners  and  customs. 

M.  L.  M. 

Narrative  of  the  mission  of  the  United 

Brethren  among  the  Delaware  and  Mohegan 
Indians,  1740-1808.     Phil.     1820.  [650 

A  simple  story  of  work  among  the  Indians  and  a 
plain  statement  of  the  cruelty  of  the  white  settlers 
and  the  persecutions  to  which  both  missionaries  and 
Christian  Indians  were  subjected.  The  conduct  of  the 
latter  through  all  this  shows  the  milder  side  of  the 
Indian  character.  The  narrative  is  continuous,  with- 
out division  into  chapters,  and  is  written  from  per- 
sonal knowledge.  M.  L.  M. 

—  RoNDTHALER,  E.  Life  of  John  Hecke- 
welder. See  Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society 
of,  sect.  385.  [651 

Henry,  Alexander,  Travels  and  adventures 
in  Canada  and  the  Indian  territories,  1760-76. 
N.  Y.:  Riloy.     1809.  [652 

"  In  Pait  I.  the  author  relates  the  incidents  of  his 
life  as  a  fur-trader  among  the  Indians  on  the  shores  of 
the  upper  great  lakes  ;  of  the  surprise  and  massacre  of 
the  garrison  of  Fort  Michllimackinac,  of  his  o-mi  nar- 
row escape  from  the  slaughter,  and  his  capture.  His 
narrative  of  the  det.ails  of  his  long  captivity  is  very 
interesting,  and  has  been  deemed  the  most  authentic 
•we  have,  relating  to  the  domestic  habits  of  the  north- 
ern Indians.  Part  II.  is  a  narrative  journal  of  travels 
through  the  Indian  countries."  T.  ^V.  Field,  Indian 
bibliography,  \).  168. 

Indian  Rights  Association.  Annual  re- 
ports of  the  executive  committee,  1883-.  Phil. 
1884^.  L6S3 


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654-660 


Contain  much  information  regarding  the  treatment 
of  the  Indians  by  the  wliites,  and  especially  on  the 
policy  of  the  government  toward  the  aborigines.  The 
reports  are  useful  to  students  of  the  Indian  question, 
but  are  not  designed  as  contributions  to  ethnology. 

F.  W.  H. 

Irving,  John  Treat.  Indian  sketches  taken 
(iuriug  an  expedition  to  the  Pawnee  tribes. 
Phil.  1835.  2v.  New  ed.  N.  Y.:  Putnam. 
1888.    Iv.     §1.50.  [654 

"  The  object  of  this  expedition  was  of  a  higher  hu- 
manitarian order  than  those  which  the  government 
has  usually  orjianized  for  Indian  affairs.  .  .  .  INIr.  Ir- 
ving accompanied  the  expedition,  and  his  work  affords 
us  many  interesting  incidents  of  savage  life.  The 
work  abounds  in  such  fragments  of  the  traditions, 
history  and  peculiarities  of  the  Indian  tribes  as  the 
opportunity  offered  the  author."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian 
bibliography,  p.  180. 

Jackson,  Mrs.  Helen  Hunt.  A  century  of 
dishonor.  N.  Y. :  Harper.  1881.  New  ed., 
enl.     Boston :  Roberts.     1885.     §1.50.        [655 

The  title  is  well  chosen.  The  dealings  of  the  U.  S. 
government  with  the  Indians  have  been  at  almost 
every  turn  dishonorable.  The  author  shows  in  a  series 
of  sketches  based  on  treaties  and  official  reports  what 
our  treatment  of  the  various  tribes  has  been.  An  ap- 
pendix tells  of  outrages  committed  on  the  Indians  by 
the  whites,  and  gives  a  variety  of  letters  and  reports 
showing  the  best  side  of  the  Indian  character.  Only 
one  side  of  the  case  is  presented,  but  it  is  the  side 
little  knovm.  Mrs.  Jackson  was  heart  and  soul  in 
sympathy  with  the  Indian.  M.  L.  M. 

Jemison,  Mrs.  Mary.  Seaver,  James  E. 
Narrative  of  the  life  of  Mrs.  Mary  Jemison. 
Canandaigua,  N.  Y.  1824.  Rev.  ed.  Bata- 
via,  N.  Y.  1842.  6th  ed.,  with  notes,  etc.,  by 
Wm.  P.  Letchworth.  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1898. 
SI.  25.  [656 

A  book  that  has  grown.  Originally  (1st  ed.,  Canan- 
daigua, 1824)  Seaver's  account  of  the  life  of  Mary 
Jemison,  as  gathered  from  her  own  lips.  She  was 
captured  by  the  Indians  when  a  child  (175,5),  and  lived 
with  them,  mostly  in  the  Genesee  valley  and  at 
Buffalo,  until  her  death  in  1833.  Unique  in  character, 
invaluable  as  a  record  of  its  period  in  western  N.  Y., 
the  book  has  been  edited,  annotated  and  augmented 
with  new  chapters  by  able  hands  —  Ebenezer  Mix, 
Wm.  Clement  Brj'ant,  Lewis  H.  Morgan  and  others  ; 
the  latest  American  editions  (Buffalo,  1877,  and  New 
York,  1898)  were  edited  by  the  Hon.  Wm.  P.  Letch- 
worth. F.  H.  S. 

"  The  best  r^sum^  we  have  of  incidents  in  the  his- 
toi"y  and  common  life  of  the  Seneca  Indians.  Its 
tnithfulness  is  vouched  for  by  such  veracious  testi- 
mony as  that  of  Eli  Parker,  an  educated  chief  of  that 
nation."    T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  354. 

Kingsley,  John  Sterling,  ed.  Standard 
natural  history.  V.  6  :  Naturalhistory  of  man. 
Boston :  Cassino.     1885. 


Same :  Riverside  natural  history.  Bos- 
ton: Houghton,  [c.  1888.]  6v.  $30.  V.  6: 
Man.  [657 

The  section  of  interest  in  the  present  connection  is 
that  devoted  to  The  races  of  America.  The  chapter 
treating  of  palaeolithic  man  is  ba,sed  on  testimony  now 
generally  refuted  by  archaeologists,  and  the  Eskimo 
and  the  North  American  Indians  are  treated  as  distinct 
peoples  in  accordance  with  methods  now  considered 
to  be  obsolete.  On  the  whole  the  treatise  was  good  in 
its  day,  but  American  ethnology  has  advanced  since 
the  work  was  prepared.  Many  misprints  of  proper 
names  display  careless  editing.  F.  W.  H. 

Kohl,  Johann  Georg.  Kitchi-gami :  wan- 
derings round  Lake  Superior ;  [tr.  by  L. 
Wraxall].     London:  Chapman.     1860.        [658 

"  Under  this  repellant  name,  .suggestive  of  sensa- 
tional or  fictitious  writing,  the  eminent  German  trav- 
eller, Mr.  Kohl,  has  given  one  of  the  most  exhaustive 
and  valuable  treatises  on  Indian  life  ever  written.  It 
is  wholly  the  result  of  personal  experience,  and  one 
which  only  the  most  fervent  scientific  zeal  and  earnest 
self-abnegation,  as  well  as  a  very  high  order  of  intelli- 
gence, could  produce."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography, 
p.  205. 

Lafitau,  Joseph  Francois.  Mceurs  des 
sauvages  ameriquains  comparees  aux  mceurs 
des  premiers  temps.     Paris.     1724.     2v.     [659 

A  Jesuit  missionary  among  the  Indians  of  Canada 
for  many  years,  and  later  a  professor  of  belles-lettres 
in  France,  Lafitau  was  well  equipped  for  preparing  a 
work  of  extreme  value  on  the  tribes  with  which  he 
was  so  long  in  intimate  contact.  He  succeeded  in  so 
far  as  his  voliunes  are  a  record  of  the  manners  and 
customs  of  the  lower  Canadian  tribes,  but  they  are 
weakened  in  an  endeavor  to  prove,  by  certain  parallels 
in  planes  of  culture,  that  the  American  aborigines 
are  descendants  of  the  primitive  inhabitants  of 
Greece.  F.  W.  H. 

McKenney,  Col.  Thomas  Lorraine.  Me- 
moirs, official  and  personal.  N.  Y. :  Paine. 
1846.  [660 

McKenney  was  appointed,  in  1816,  superintendent 
of  L'nited  States  trade  with  the  Indian  tribes,  and, 
in  1824,  head  of  the  Bureau  of  Indian  Affairs,  where  he 
served  until  forced  to  retire  by  Jackson.  He  had 
great  faith  in  the  fundamental  worth  of  the  Indian, 
and  has  much  to  say  in  regard  to  the  "abominable 
abuse  of  power  "  of  the  government  with  the  Indians. 
In  1826  he  made  an  extensive  trip  in  order  to  nego- 
tiate a  treaty  with  the  Chippewa  Indians  at  Fond  du 
Lac.  The  author's  observations  and  anecdotes  are 
entertaining,  although  the  volume  is  fragmentary. 
Stories  are  told  in  regard  to  political  life  at  Washing- 
ton during  the  administrations  of  Monroe,  Adams, 
and  Jackson  which  strikingly  illustrate  the  corrup- 
tion in  governmental  contracts  and  the  workings  of 
the  spoils  system  under  Jackson.  The  second  volume 
represents  lectures  on  the  Indians.  See,  below,  His- 
tory of  the  Indian  tribes  by  the  author  and  James  Hall. 
3v.    1854.  D.  R.  D. 


45 


661-668 


AIMERICA   AT   LARGE 


McKenney,  Col.  Thomas  Lorraine,  and 
James  Hall.  History  of  the  Indian  tribes  of 
North  America,  with  120  portraits  from  the 
Indian  gallery  at  Washington.  Phil.  1836- 
44.    3v.    New  ed.    Phil. :  F.  Rice.    1854.    3v. 

[66 1 

The  principal  value  of  this  work,  which  has  ap- 
peared in  both  folio  and  quarto  editions,  lies  in  the 
colored  lithographic  reproductions  of  many  Indian 
portraits  collected  between  1825  and  \U9  by  the  "SVar 
Department,  of  which  the  Indian  Office  then  formed 
a  part.  In  the  latter  year  the  Indian  Bureau  was 
transferred  to  the  Interior  Department,  while  the 
paintings  were  deposited  in  the  Smithsonian  Institu- 
tion. ZMost  of  the  ijortraits  were  made  from  life  by 
Charles  B.  King,  l)ut  others  were  copies  from  ori- 
ginals by  J.  O.  Lewis.  The  entire  collection  was 
destroyed  in  the  burning  of  a  portion  of  the  Smith- 
sonian Institution,  Jan.  24,  18()5,  an  unfortunate  oc- 
currence which  made  McKenney  and  Hall's  volumes 
of  permanent  value.  The  various  biographies  form- 
ing part  of  the  work  ai-e  derived  from  authentic 
sources  or  from  personal  association  with  the  living 
subjects.  The  His/on/  of  the  North  American  Indians, 
occupying  part  of  the  third  volume,  is  unscientific 
and  untrustworthy,  although  it  contains  many  ex- 
tracts from  worthier  publications.  The  text  of  the 
entire  work  was  highly  regarded  in  its  day  on  account 
of  the  extended  experience  of  McKenney,  who  was 
appointed  superintendent  of  U.  S.  trade  with  the 
Indians  in  1810,  and  was  placed  in  charge  of  the  Office 
of  Indian  Affairs  on  its  establishment  in  1824. 

F.  W.  H. 

Maclean,  John.  Canadian  savage  folk. 
Toronto :  Wm.  Briggs.     1896.     $2.50.        [662 

The  author  has  had  wide  experience  as  a  missionary 
among  the  Indians  of  Canada,  yet  the  greater  part  of 
his  book  is  compiled  from  other  writings.  Mr.  Mac- 
lean has  shown  commendable  discrimination  in  the 
selection  of  his  extracts  and  familiarity  with  the  best 
ethnographic  literature  relating  to  his  field  of  work; 
nevertheless  some  parts  of  the  book  are  far  behind 
modern  scientific  knowledge.  It  is  entertainingly 
written.  F.  W.  H. 

Marshall,  Orsamus  Holmes.  Historical 
writings  relating  to  the  early  history  of  the 
west ;  with  introd.  by  William  L.  Stone. 
(Munsell's  historical  series,  no.  15.)  Albany: 
Munsell.     1887.     !>6.  [663 

Chiefly  studies  of  the  aborigines  of  western  New 
York,  and  of  the  French  exjilorers  who  visited  the 
region,  in  good  part  based  on  the  author's  researches 
in  French  archives.  Consjjicuously  conscientious 
work,  accurate  and  thorough,  the  style  not  lacking 
literary  grace.  An  "  Index  rerum,"  pp.  345-468,  gives 
many  hundreds  of  names  local  to  the  region,  refer- 
ences to  authorities,  etc.  F.  II.  S. 

Mason,  Otis  Tufton,  ed.  Miscellaneous 
papers  relating  to  anthropology,  from  the 
Smithsonian  report  for  1881.     Wash.     1883. 

[664 


The  first  paper  is  a  classified  bibliography  of  an- 
thropological literature  published  in  1881.  The  re- 
ferences are  confined  mainly  to  works  on  America  or 
by  Americans  or  republications  in  America  of  impor- 
tant works.  This  pai)er  is  followed  by  others  on  the 
mounds,  relics,  rock  inscriptions,  etc.,  mainly  those 
in  the  Mississippi  valley.  M.  L.  M. 

Matthews,  Dr.  Washington.  Ethnogra- 
phy and  philology  of  the  llidatsa  Indians. 
(U.  S.  Geol.  and  Geog.  Survey.  Misc.  pubs., 
no.  7.)    Wash.     1877. 

Navaho  legends,  collected  and  tr.,  with 

introd.,  notes,  etc.  (Am.  Folk-Lore  Society. 
Memoirs,  v.  5.)  Boston :  Houghton.  1897. 
$6  net.  [665 

"With  thirty-five  years  of  intimate  association  among 
Indians,  as  an  army  surgeon,  mainly  during  a  period 
in  which  they  had  been  little  affected  by  civilizing 
influences ;  with  unusual  ability  for  ethnologic  inves- 
tigation, and  a  love  of  truth  and  accuracy  of  detail, 
Dr.  Matthews  has  necessarily  produced  works  only  of 
the  highest  scientific  value.  His  writings  on  the 
Hidatsa  (or  Minitari)  and  the  Navaho  are  everywhere 
recognized  as  the  leading  authorities  on  those  Indians 
and  as  standard  works  on  American  ethnology.  The 
two  books  display  not  only  the  author's  industry  and 
knowledge,  but  his  delightful  familiarity  with  good 
English.    The  Navaho  legends  is  generously  illustrated. 

F.  W.  H. 

Megapolensis,  Johannes.  Sketch  of  the 
Mohawk  Indians.  See  New  York  Historical 
Society,  sect.  353.  [666 

Morgan,  Lewis  Henry.  Houses  and  house- 
life  of  the  American  aborigines.  (U.  S.  Geog. 
and  Geol.  Survey.  Contributions  to  North 
American  ethnology,  V.  4. )    Wash.    1881.  [667 

By  the  "  Father  of  American  Anthropology,"  who 
died  in  1881.  The  work  is  of  great  interest  and  high 
importance.  It  embodied  all  the  knowledge  available 
at  the  time  of  publication,  and  even  the  subsequent 
advance  made  in  the  knowledge  of  the  subject  of 
which  the  book  treats  leaves  little  to  be  corrected. 

F.  W.  H. 

League  of  the  Ilo-de-no-sau-nee,  or  Iro- 
quois. Rochester:  Sage.  1851.  Rev.  bylL  M. 
Lloyd.     N.  Y.  :  Dodd.    1903.    2v.     §15.    [668 

Tins  was  the  first  thoroughly  scientific  work  on  the 
Indians  ever  published,  but  the  advance  made  since 
in  ethnologic  investigation  has  somewhat  lessened  its 
value.  Its  place  in  ethnologic  literature  has  become 
occupied  to  a  large  extent  by  Horatio  Hale's  Iroqimis 
hook  of  riles  (sect.  647),  although  Morgan's  work  still 
contains  much  data  of  both  historical  and  ethnologic 
importance  not  found  in  any  other  work.  Morgan 
was  the  leading  American  ethnologist  of  his  time,  and 
was  the  fir.st  to  enter  this  field  of  research  with  a  defi- 
nite scientific  api)reciation  of  the  problems  which 
confronted  him.  He  was  adopted  by  the  Scnecas,  and 
during  his  life  among  them  gained  the  knowledge 
incorporated  in  the  work  here  titled.  F.  W.  H. 


46 


ABORIGINES 


669-675 


Morse,  Jedidiah.  A  report  to  the  Secretary 
of  War  of  the  Uuitc  otates,  on  Indian  affairs, 
comprising  a  narrative  of  a  tour  in  the  sum- 
mer of  1830.     New  Haven.     1832.  [669 

The  author,  who  was  the  father  of  S.  F.  B.  Morse  of 
telegraph  fame,  wa.s  (li.stinKuisht'd  as  g;eo{;rai)her,  liis- 
torian,  and  ilivine.  Equiiiped  with  more  than  ordi- 
nary learning  and  keen  sympathy  for  tlic  red  man, 
his  otticial  tour  of  the  Indian  country,  within  the 
limits  of  what  was  then  the  I'nited  States,  was  made 
for  the  purpose  of  aseertainin;;  and  reporting  on  the 
actual  condition  of  the  aborigines  for  the  benefit  of 
the  federal  authorities.  This  rejiort  contains  far  more 
information  on  the  natives  among  whom  he  travelled 
than  any  work  published  up  to  that  period,  and  it  had 
great  weight  in  the  settlement  of  numerous  Indian 
questions.  F.  W.  11. 

New  York  State.  Assembly.  Report  of 
special  committee  to  investigate  the  Indian 
problem  of  the  state  of  New  York,  appointed 
1888.     Albany.     1889.  [670 

The  committee,  of  which  J.  S.  Whipple  was  chair- 
man, was  appointed  by  an  Assembly  resolution  of 
March  21,  1888,  to  investigate  the  social,  moral  and 
industrial  condition  6f  the  Indians  and  their  titles  to 
the  reservation  lands.  The  report,  transmitted  to  the 
Legislature  Feb.  1,  1889,  devotes  40  pages  to  a  history 
of  this  people  in  New  York  with  special  reference  to 
the  complicated  Ogden  land  claim.  The  remaining 
39  pages  of  the  report  proper  describe  the  conditions 
prevailing  on  the  several  reservations  and  are  fol- 
lowed by  appendices  containing  the  full  text  of  vari- 
ous national  and  state  treaties  with  the  New  York 
Indians,  land  grants,  legal  decisions,  and  miscellane- 
ous matter  connected  with  the  subject.  F.  J.  S. 

Nordenskiold,  N.  O.  Gustaf.  The  cliff 
dwellers  of  the  Mesa  Verde,  southwestern  Col- 
orado, their  pottery  and  implements  ;  tr.  by  D. 
Lloyd  Morgan.  Stockholm  and  Chicago  :  Nor- 
stedt.     [1893.]     §20.  [671 

It  is  surprising  that  the  late  young  author  should 
have  produced  such  a  highly  creditable  work  after 
only  a  single  season's  study  of  these  remarkable  cliff 
ruins,  and  yet  his  contribution  to  the  literature  of 
this  interesting  field  of  American  archaeology  is  one  of 
the  best  that  has  ever  been  jiresented.  In  addition  he 
has  given  a  good  summary  of  the  characteristics  of 
the  Moki  (Hopi)  Indians  of  Arizona  and  of  the  condi- 
tion of  the  Pueblos  of  New  Mexico  at  the  time  they 
were  first  visited  by  whites  in  1540  (quoting  largely 
from  the  narratives  of  Coronado's  great  expedition), 
as  well  as  a  brief  review  of  our  present  knowledge  of 
the  Pueblo  tribes.  A  supplementary  chapter  on  the 
human  remains  found  by  Nordenskiold  is  contributed 
by  Prof.  G.  Retzius.  The  volume  is  a  large  quarto, 
and  as  a  piece  of  book-making  has  never  been  ex- 
celled by  any  work  devoted  to  American  archaeology. 
Most  of  the  illustrations  are  magnificent.  The  trans- 
lation by  Mr.  Morgan  was  made  from  the  author's 
manuscript  before  the  latter's  death;  it  has  not  been 
published  in  Swedish.  F.  W.  H. 

Powers,   Stephen.     Tribes  of    California. 


(U.  S.  Geog.  and  Geol.  Survey  of  the  Rocky 
Mt.  Region.  Contributions  to  N.  Am.  ethno- 
logy, V.  3.)  Wash.  1877.  [672 
The  Indians  of  California  were  divided  into  a  great 
number  of  distinct  tribes.  Mr.  Powers  locates  these 
tribes,  points  out  their  relation  one  to  another,  and 
describes  their  customs  and  mode  of  life.  He  gives 
also  a  great  many  myths  and  stories.  Tlie  work  is  the 
result  of  months  of  living  and  travelling  among  the 
Indians.  It  is  useful  for  reference,  especially  since 
many  of  the  tribes  no  longer  exist.                M.  L.  M. 

Radisson,  Pierre  Esprit.  Voyages,  being 
an  account  of  his  travels  and  experiences 
among  the  North  American  Indians,  1652-84 ; 
with  historical  illustrations  and  introd.  by  Gid- 
eon D.  Scull.     Boston :  Prince  Soc.     1885. 

[673 
An  interesting  portrayal  of  the  Iroquoian  and  Al- 
gonquian  tribes  of  Canada  in  the  latter  half  of  the 
17th  century,  printed  from  transcriptions  of  the  ori- 
ginal manuscripts.  It  is  a  quaint  record  of  personal 
experiences  and  observations  by  a  scholarly  French- 
man, containing  much  valuable  historical  and  ethno- 
logical detail.  As  in  all  early  writings  of  this  kind, 
however,  the  author's  conclusions  cannot  always  be 
regarded  as  sound.  The  editor  has  performed  his 
part  well,  although  the  notes  are  not  so  copious  as 
they  might  have  been.  F.  W.  H. 

Rink,  Hinrich  Johannes.  The  Eskimo 
tribes ;  their  distribution  and  characteristics, 
with  a  comparative  vocabulary.  (Meddelelser 
om  Gronland,  v.  11.)  Copenhagen:  C.  A. 
Reitzel.  London  :  Williams  &  Norgate.  1887. 
4s.  6d. 

Tales  and    traditions  of    the    Eskimo, 

with  a  sketch  of  their  habits,  religions,  lan- 
guage, etc. ;  tr.  from  the  Danish  by  the  author, 
ed.  by  R.  Brown.     Edin. :  Blackwood.     1875. 

[674 
This  eminent  authority,  recently  deceased,  held 
several  prominent  positions  under  the  Danish  govern- 
ment which  necessitated  residence  in  and  travel  about 
the  shores  of  Greenland  during  sixteen  winters  and 
twenty-two  summers  up  to  the  time  of  the  pub  ication 
of  his  Tales  and  traditions.  He  is  the  highest  authority 
on  the  Greenland  Eskimo,  and  his  books  are  excellent 
reading.  F.  W.  H. 

Ruttenber,  Edward  Manning.  History 
of  the  Indian  tribes  of  Hudson's  River.  Al- 
bany:  Munsell.     1872.  [675 

Displays  a  great  deal  of  careful,  discriminating 
study  of  the  early  authorities,  and  the  unusual  ability 
of  its  author  as  an  historian.  It  has  received  high 
praise  from  scientific  students.  The  etjnnology  of 
some  of  the  Indian  names  is  faulty.  The  literary 
feature  is  good.  F.  W.  H. 

Schoolcraft,  Henry  Rowe.  Historical  and 
statistical  information  respecting  the  history, 


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AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


condition  and  prospects  of  the  Indian  tribes  of 
the  United  States ;  prepared  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  Bureau  of  Indian  Affairs.  Phil.: 
Lippincott.     1851-7.     6v. 

Myth  of  Hiawatha,  and  other  oral  le- 
gends of  the  Indians.  Phil. :  Lippincott. 
185G. 

Notes  on  the  Iroquois.     Albany.     1847. 

Oneota ;   or  Characteristics  of   the  red 

race  ;  from  original  notes  and  MSS.  N.  Y. 
1844-5.     8pts.    [Iv.] 

Personal  memoirs  of  a  residence  of  30 

years  "vvith  the  Indian  tribes  on  the  American 
frontiers,  1812-42.     Phil.:    Lippincott.     1851. 

Report  to  the  Secretary  of  State,  trans- 
mitting census  returns  in  relation  to  the  In- 
dians :  Census  of  the  Iroquois.  (N.  Y.  Senate.) 
Albany.  1846.  [The  official  production  of 
his  Notes  on  the  Iroquois,  1847.     See  above.] 

[676 

In  brief,  the  many  writings  of  Schoolcraft  may  he 
regarded  as  of  greater  value  to  the  advanced  student 
of  ethnology  and  archeology  than  to  the  general 
reader.  Of  wide  experience  among  the  Indians,  par- 
ticularly the  Ojibwa  and  the  Iroquois,  with  full  ac- 
quaintance with  the  most  reliable  observations  that 
had  been  made  among  various  tribes,  and  with  more 
or  less  general  learning,  Schoolcraft  has  written  much 
that  will  prove  of  permanent  value  ;  but  lacking  in 
the  scientitic  discrimination  for  which  such  students 
of  his  i)eriod  as  Albert  Gallatin  and  Lewis  H.  Morgan 
were  noted,  Schoolcraft  weakened  many  of  his  ob- 
servations by  false  reasoning.  Practically  everything 
which  he  jircviously  wrote  on  the  Indians  is  embodied 
in  his  voluminous  Historical  and  statistical  irt formation, 
etc.,  prepared  under  governmental  auspices.  These  six 
volumes  contain  a  vast  body  of  data  pertaining  to  al- 
most every  field  of  American  ethnology.  The  material 
is  badly  arranged  and  poorly  digested  ;  but  the  com- 
piler is  scarcely  to  blame,  since  he  was  expected  to 
produce  at  least  a  volume  a  year.  The  statistical  in- 
formation, drawn  from  many  sources,  occupies  a  large 
part  of  the  work  and  is  valuable.  Material  for  a  sev- 
enth volume  had  l)ecn  gathered,  but  the  necessary 
means  for  its  publication  were  not  afforded;  the  IMS. 
is  believed  to  be  in  the  Library  of  Congress.  In  his 
Ojibwa  studies  Schoolcraft  had  the  assistance  of  his 
first  wife,  an  educated  half-breed.  Captain  Eastman, 
U.S.  A.,  of  considerable  Indian  experience,  prepared 
most  of  the  illustrations  for  his  largest  production. 

V.  W.  H. 

The  Mylh  of  Hiawatha  "is  a  reproduction  of  Algic 
researches,  printed  in  1839,  with  some  additions.  Mr. 
Schoolcraft  was  not  the  only  claimant  for  the  honor 
of  bringing  to  Mr.  Longfellow's  notice  the  Indian 
legends,  from  which  the  poet  derived  the  foundation 
of  his  beautiful  poem.  Mr.  Clark  traces  its  origin  to 
the  Onondagas,  the  central  tribe  of  the  Iroquois." 
T.  "W.  Field,  Indian  bihliography,  p.  352. 

Onedta  "  was  originally  published  in  numbers,  subse- 
quently in  the  above  form,  and  afterwards  rearranged 
and  printed  under  the  title  of  The  Imlian  in  his  wigwam. 


In  his  personal  narrative,  the  author  has  told  us  pre- 
cisely what  no  one  cares  to  know,  and  omitted  all  that 
would  possess  any  interest, —  incidents  of  his  per- 
sonal intercourse  with  the  Indians."  T.  AV.  Field, 
Indum  bibliography,  p.  352. 

The  Report  on  the  Iroquois  "  is  the  most  valuable  of 
Mr.  Schoolcraft's  works,  having  been  executed  after 
personal  examination  in  an  official  capacity  of  all  the 
tribes  inhaliiting  New  York.  There  is  an  almost  en- 
tire absence  of  the  speculative  and  sentimental  cogi- 
tations which  so  greatly  marred  his  works."  T.  W. 
Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  351. 

Smet,  Pierre  Jean  de.  Letters  and 
sketches,  with  a  narrative  of  a  year's  resi- 
dence among  the  Indian  tribes  of  the  Rocky 
Mountains.     Phil.     1843.  [677 

Father  de  Smet  .spent  many  years  among  the  In- 
dians of  the  extreme  northwest,  among  whom  he 
seems  to  have  become  remarkably  influential.  His 
writings,  shorn  of  their  extreme  religious  bias,  are  of 
great  interest  and  value.  F.  W.  H. 

Smithsonian  Institution.  Bureau  of  Eth- 
nology, Johji  W.  Powell,  director.  Annual  re- 
ports, 1879-.     V.  1+.     Wash.     1881-.        [678 

A  series  of  volumes  on  American  ethnology  abun- 
dantly illustrated.  Attention  is  given  almost  entirely 
to  the  natives  of  North  America,  their  arts,  architec- 
ture, customs,  myths  and  rites.  The  object  is  to 
gather  all  possible  information  concerning  our  native 
tribes  while  it  can  be  done.  The  sign  language,  picto- 
graphy, burial  mounds,  religious  rites,  stone  imple- 
ments, etc.,  are  described  in  the  greatest  detail.  These 
papers  are  the  result  of  original  investigation  and 
must  always  be  one  of  the  best  sources  of  information 
on  the  subjects  treated.  Many  of  them  are,  however, 
far  too  long.  Fewer  words  would  convey  the  ideas 
and  save  the  time  and  patience  of  the  reader. 

M.  L.  M. 

Squier,  Ephraim  George.  Historical  and 
mythological  traditions  of  the  Algonquins, 
with  a  trans,  of  the  "  Walum-olum."  (New 
York  Hist.  Soc.)    [N.  Y.     1848.]  [679 

Read  before  the  N.  T.  Historical  Society  in  June, 
1848  ;  imblished  in  the  American  review,  n.  s.,  vol.  Ill, 
N.  Y.,1849.  Reprinted  in  "W.  "SV.  Beach's  Indian  miscel- 
lany (Albany.  1877),  and  in  S.  G.  Drake's  Aboriginal 
races  of  North  America  (N.  Y.  1880).  Superseded  by  I). 
G.  Rrinton's  The  Lenape  and  their  legends  (Phil.  1885), 
in  which  the  complete  text  of  the  original  "  Walara 
Olum,"  with  translation,  appears.  F.  AV.  H. 

Tanner,  John.  James,  Edwin.  Narrative 
of  the  captivity  and  adventures  of  John  Tan- 
ner, U.  S.  interpreter  at  the  Saut  de  Saint 
Marie,  during  30  years'  residence  amon^  the 
Indians,  in  the  interior  of  North  America. 
N.  Y.     1830.  [68o 

"  Mr.  James  was  a  man  of  much  information  upon 
Indian  affairs,  and  must  have  been  able  to  discriminate 
between  the  probable  and  the  uncertain  portions  of 
Tanner's  narrative.    The  renegade  himself  (for  he  had 


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681-690 


during  his  long  sojourn  among  the  Indians  become 
even  more  savage  than  they)  was  a  person  of  reten- 
tive memory  and  fair  intelligence.  His  relation  of 
his  life  among  the  northern  Indians  is  probably  the 
most  minute  if  not  authentic  detail  of  their  habits, 
modes  of  living,  and  social  customs,  ever  printed." 
T.  W.  Field,  Iiidian  bibliography,  p.  189. 

Thompson,  Edward  H.  Archaeological 
research  iu  Yucatan.  See  American  Antiqua- 
rian Society,  sect.  236.  [68i 

Tomo-Chi-Chi.  Jones,  Charles  Colcock, 
Jr.  Historical  sketch  of  Tomo-Chi-Chi,  Mico 
of  the  Yamacraws.     Albanj^     1868.  [682 

"The  large-minded  and  heroic  Indian  chief,  who 
welcomed  Oglethorpe  to  the  lands  of  his  nation,  and 
fed  and  protected  the  infant  colony  during  those  early 
years  when  disease  and  the  Spaniards  threatened  its 
existence,  well  deserved  a  biography.  No  hero  of  the 
colonies  of  North  America,  even  the  loud  boasting 
Captain  John  Smith,  the  zealous  yet  humane  Roger 
Williams,  or  the  noble  Oglethorpe  himself,  better  de- 
served an  enduring  monument  than  Tomo-Chi-Chi. 
.  .  .  Mr.  Jones  has  done  full  justice  to  his  subject  by 
fortifying  the  facts  of  his  biography  with  undoubted 
authorities."    T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  195. 

Tracts  relating  to  the  attempts  to  convert 
to  Christianity  the  Indians  of  New  England. 
See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  300. 

[683 

United  States.  Congress.  Joint  special 
committee  [on  the]  condition  of  the  Indian 
tribes ;  appointed  under  joint  resolution  of 
March  3d,  1865.  Report,  with  an  appendix. 
(U.  S.  39th  Cong. ,  2d  sess. ,  Senate  report,  no. 
156.)     Wash.     1867.  [684 

"  This  volume  contains  the  evidence  of  the  horrible 
massacre  of  unoffending  Indians  at  Sand  Creek. 
Nothing  in  Las  Casas'  relations  of  Spanish  atrocities 
surpasses  it."    T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  85. 

United  States.  Oeograp7iical  and  Geological 
Survey  of  (he  Rocky  Mountain  Region.  Contri- 
butions to  North  American  ethnology.  "Wash. 
1877-93.     V.  1-7  and  9.  [685 

It  is  probable  that  no  other  volumes  will  be  issued 
in  this  series.  The  papers  relate  to  the  natives  of 
North  America  and  include  studies  of  stone  carv- 
ings, house  architecture,  social  customs  in  various 
tribes,  myths  and  stories  in  the  native  tongues  with 
interlinear  translations,  dictionaries,  and  a  study  of 
a  Maya  manuscript.  More  than  half  of  the  material  is 
linguistic  and  is  the  more  valuable  as  it  is  becoming 
increasingly  difficult  to  gather.  M.  L.  M. 

Vetromile,  Eugene.  The  Abnakis  and  their 
history  ;  or  historical  notices  on  the  aborigines 
of  Acadia.     N.  Y.     1866.  [686 

Father  Vetromile  (1819-1880)  had  lived  for  8  years  as  a 
mission.iry  among  the  Indians  of  whom  his  little  book 
treats,  having  been  assigned  to  them  in  1858.    His 


labors  continued  among  the  Abnaki  for  more  than  a 
quarter  of  a  century,  and  he  has  been  regarded  as  an 
authority  on  that  tribe  and  its  language  ;  beyond  the 
treatment  of  this  tribe,  however,  he  must  be  regarded 
with  caution.  Like  many  missionary  writers,  he  dis- 
plays extreme  religious  bias  throughout.    F.  W.  H, 

Walker,  Brig. -Gen.  Francis  Amasa.  The 
Indian  (question.     Boston  :  Osgood.     1874. 

[687 
A  scholarly  treatise  by  a  well-known  statistician  and 
economist,  recently  deceased.  During  1870-71  General 
Walker  was  U.  S.  Commissioner  of  Indian  Affairs,  a 
pt)sition  which  afforded  ample  opportunity  for  study- 
ing the  relations  of  the  Indians  with  the  Federal  Gov- 
ernment as  they  then  existed.  A  section  of  the  book 
is  devoted  to  "  Indian  civilization,"  and  another  to 
"An  account  of  the  tribes"  —  the  latter,  mainly  sta- 
tistical, being  comi)iled  from  official  data.  The  book 
gives  an  excellent  account  of  the  policy  of  the  United 
States  toward  the  aborigines,  and  offers  valuable  sug- 
gestions. It  contains  a  map  showing  the  western 
reservations,  tribal  ranges,  and  areas  of  white  popula- 
tion. F.  AV.  H. 

Wallace,  Mrs.  Susan  Elston.  The  land  of 
the  pueblos.     N.  Y.  :  Alden.     1888.  [688 

By  the  wife  of  Gen.  Lew  Wallace  who  was  Gov- 
ernor of  New  Mexico  in  1878-81.  The  author's  experi- 
ence with  the  Pueblo  Indians  was  evidently  very  lim- 
ited, and  her  knowledge  of  the  history  of  New  INIexico 
even  moi'e  so.  The  book  contains  so  many  glaring 
misstatements  that  it  would  prove  misleading  to  any 
one  in  search  of  information  regarding  its  subject. 
The  style  is  light.  F.  W.  H. 

Washington,  Anthropological  Society  of. 

American  anthropologist.  (Quarterly.)  Wash. 
1888-95.  Illus.,  maps.  8v.  §8  ea.  (Monthly.) 
1896-98.     V.  9-11.    §2  ea. 

Transactions,  1879-85.     Wash.    1882-5. 

3v.  $1  ea.  Same,  v.  1,  3.  <In  Smithsonian 
miscellaneous  collections,  v.  25,  34.) 

Abstract    of     transactions,      1879-81. 

Wash.  1881.  Same.  (In  Smithsonian  miscel- 
laneous collections,  V.  25.)  [689 

The  Transactions  are  devoted  mainly  to  the  proceed- 
ings of  the  Society,  but  they  contain  also  a  number  of 
scientific  papers  by  eminent  authorities.  The  American 
anthropologist,  first  published  as  a  quarterly,  later  as  a 
monthly,  is  a  storehouse  of  valuable  information  on 
anthropologic  subjects,  particularly  the  American  In- 
dians. No  other  periodical  contains  so  many  extended 
articles  by  leading  scientific  authorities  on  the  topics 
to  which  the  journal  was  devoted.  It  ceased  publica- 
tion at  the  close  of  vol.  XI  (1898),  its  place  being  taken 
by  a  larger  quarterly  bearing  the  same  name,  but  with 
the  addition  of  "  new  series."    (N.  Y.  :  Putnam.    $4.) 

F.  W.  H. 

Williams,  Roger.  Key  to  the  language  of 
America.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Soci- 
ety, sect.  288.  [690 

Wilson,    Daniel.     The  Huron-Iroquois   of 


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691-699 


AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


Canada.     (In  Royal  Soc.  of  Canada.     Proceed- 
ings and  transactions.     Montreal.    1884.)   [691 

A  study  of  this  famous  group  of  Indians  is  well 
suited  to  give  a  good  conception  of  Indian  life  and 
culture.  It  is  not  a  description  of  their  customs,  but 
a  study  of  their  history  and  migrations,  mental  char- 
acteristics, the  development  of  their  language,  oratory 
and  general  culture.  The  fact  is  emi)hasized  that,  in 
spite  of  their  progress  in  some  lines,  the  Inxjuois  were 
typical  barbarians.  M.  L.  M. 

Wimer,  James.  Events  in  Indian  history. 
Lancaster,  Pa. :  Hills.     1841.  [692 

An  attempt  to  write  a  history  of  the  Indians  as  they 
have  come  in  contact  with  the  white  man,  chiefly  in 
wars,  beginning  with  the  Plymouth  settlement  and 
closing  with  Revolutionary  times.  A  second  part  is 
devoted  to  stories  of  whites  in  captivity,  mas.sacres, 
etc.  Much  of  the  material  is  taken  from  Drake,  Mc- 
Clung,  and  other  writers  of  Indian  stories.  These 
tales  are  more  picturesque  than  reliable.      E.  E.  S. 


EUROPEAN    DISCOVERY   AND 
EARLY    EXPLORATION 

General  Accounts  and  Collections 

A  SELECT  EIST  OF  SOURCES  FOR  THE  HIS- 
TORY OF  THE  CENTURY  OF  DISC0\T:RY 
FROM  PRINCE  HENRY  TO  MAGELLAN  WITH 
INDICATIONS  OF  SUCH  ENGLISH  TRANSLA- 
TIONS  AS   ARE  ACCESSIBLE 

Prepared  by  E.  6.  B. 

a.   THE    PORTUGUESE   SEARCH    FOR  A    SEA 
ROUTE   TO   THE   INDIES 

Documents 

Alguns  documentos  do  Archive  nacional 

da  torre  do  tonibo,  acerca  das  navegagOes  e 
conquistas  portugnezas,  publicados  por  ordem 
do  governo  de  sua  Majestada  fidelissima  ao 
celebrar-se  a  commemoraf;ao  quadricentenaria 
do  descobrimento  da  America ;  ed.  by  Jose 
Ramos-Coelho.  Lisboa:  Imprensa  Nacional. 
1892.  [693 

Covers  the  period  from  1416  to  1529,  and  gives  ex- 
cerpts, complete  texts  or  r6sum6s  of  contents,  accord- 
ing to  the  importance  or  previous  accessibility  of  the 
documents.  Contains  also  several  facsimiles  of  MSS., 
and  autographs,  and  a  full  index  of  names  and  places. 

Karratives 

Azurara,  Gomes  Eannes  de.  Cronica  do 
descobrimento  e  conquista  de  Guine,  etc. 
Paris.     1841.  [694 

Notes  by  Santarem.  Eng.  trans,  by  Beazley  and 
Prestage.    Hakluyt  Soc.    18%. 

Gomez,  Diogo.    De  prima  inventione  Gui- 


nea, ed.  by  Schmeller.     (Abhandlungen  der 
Konigl.  bayerischer  Akademie.     4Bd.     1847.) 

[695 

Eng.  trans,  of  Gomez's  own  voyages  in  Major's 
Prince  Henry  and  Bcazley's  Prince  Henry. 

Cada  Mosto,  Aluise  da.  Navigatione.  (In 
Ramiisio's  Navigationi  et  viaggi.  Xew  ed. 
Venice.     1837.)  [696 

Eng.  trans,  in  Kerr's  Voyages,  v.  2.  Large  extracts 
in  Major's  Prince  Henry  and  Beazley's  Prince  Henry. 

Gama,  Vasco  da.  Roteiro  da  viagem  que 
em  descobrimento  da  India  pelo  cabo  da 
Boa  Esperan9a,  fez  Dom  Vasco  da  Gama  em 
1497  ;  ed.  by  Kopke  and  Paiva.     Porto.    1838. 

[697 

Eng.  trans,  by  Ravenstcin.    Hakluj-t  Soc.    1898. 

Barros,  Joao  de.  Da  Asia.  [Best  ed.]  Lis- 
bon.    1778-88.     24v.  [698 

Not  a  contemporary,  nevertheless  an  important 
source  and  the  one  from  which  the  history  of  the 
Portuguese  discoveries  has  been  drawn  by  all  English 
writers  except  a  few  of  the  most  recent.  Barros'  nar- 
rative down  to  1502  was  trans,  into  German  by  Dr. 
E.  Feust.    Nuremberg.    l&W. 

b.    THE   DISCOVERY   OF   THE   NEW  WORLD 

Documents  and  Narratives 

Raccolta  di  documenti  e  studi ;  pubblicati 
dalla  Reale  commissioue  colombiana  pel  quarto 
centenario  dalla  scoperta  dell'  America.  Au- 
spice il  Ministero  della  pubblica  istruzione. 
Roma.     1892-96.     6  parts  in  14  v.  [699 

The  suggestion  of  this  great  memorial  to  Columbus 
came  from  Henry  Harrisse.  It  comprises  all  of  Colum- 
bus' writings  arranged  chronologically;  all  the  docu- 
ments relating  to  him  and  his  family;  all  the 
references  to  him  or  to  the  discovery  of  America  by 
contemporary  Italians,  excepting  by  Peter  Martyr  in 
his  Decailes;  monogra]ihs  on  early  Italian  maps;  the 
shipbuilding  and  seamanship  of  the  time;  a  very 
elaborate  TAfe  and  times  of  Toscanelli  (by  Uzielli,  with 
notes,  bibliog.  and  index,  745  folio  pages);  a  mono- 
graph on  Peter  Martyr  (by  Pennosi);  critical  essays 
on  Vespucci,  Verrazano  and  Juan  Bautista  Genovese 
(by  Ungues);  John  (\ibot  (by  Bellenio)  and  Loone  Pan- 
caldo  (by  Peragallo");  a  critical  edition  of  Pigafetta's 
account  of  Magellan's  voyage  and  of  Pigafetta's  Rules 
of  navif/ntion  (by  Cada  Mosto);  critical  essay  by  AUe- 
gri  on  Benzoni's  Hvtlory  of  the  new  world  ;  and  a  com- 
plete bibliography  of  everything  written  or  printed 
in  Italy  relating  to  Columbus,  the  discovery  of  Amer- 
ica and  Italian  travels  in  America  by  Fumagalli. 

For  further  details  see  notes  on  Lollis,  Berchet,  Bel- 
grano  and  Staglieno,  and  Benzoni,  sect.  763,  764,  768, 
772,  773. 

Navarrete,   Don   Martin    Fernandez   de. 

Coleccion  de  los  viages  y  descubrimieiitos,  que 


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700-710 


hicieron  por  mar  los  Espanoles  desde  fiucs  del 
siglo  XV,  etc.,  etc.   Madrid.    1825-37.   5v.    [700 

In  English  mainly  as  follows :  — 

V.  1.  In  Major's  Letters  of  Columbus,  INIarkhani's 
Journal  of  Columbus  (Hakluyt  Soc),  and  Jvettull's  I'er- 
sonal  narrative  of  the  first  voyage.     Boston.    1827. 

V.  2.     In  Memorials  of  Columbtis.     London.     1823. 

V.  3.  Partly  in  Markhani's  Letters  of  Vespucci.  V.  3 
is  the  basis  of  Irving's  Voyages  of  the  companions  of  Co- 
lumbus, in  which  are  translated  many  extracts. 

An  epoch-making  work  which  bore  immediate  fruit 
in  Humboldt's  Ezamen  and  Irving's  Columbus.  It  is 
thus  the  corner  stone  of  modern  critical  knowledge 
of  the  discoveries.  V.  1  has  a  critical  introduction 
and  is  devoted  mainly  to  the  letters  and  narratives  of 
Columbus;  v.  2  mainly  to  his  privileges  and  honors; 
V.  3  to  the  lesser  A'oyages;  v.  4  to  Magellan  and  v.  5  to 
Loaysa's  expedition  to  the  Moluccas. 

Spotorno,  G.  B,,  tr.  Codice  diplomatico 
colonibo-americano.     Genoa.     1823.  [701 

In  English  as  Memorials  of  Columbus.  London.  1823. 
See  note  on  Belgrano  and  Staglieno,  sect.  773. 

Coleccion  de  documentos  ineditos  para  la 
bistoria  de  Espana.  Madrid.    1842-1895.    112v. 

[702 

The  material  relating  to  America  in  the  first  110 
vols,  is  indexed  by  Mr.  G.  P.  Winship.  Boston  Pub. 
Lib.  Bulletin.  Oct.  '94.  Las  Casas'  Historia  de  las 
Indias,  and  other  Las  Casas  documents  are  among  the 
most  interesting. 

Coleccion  de  documentos  ineditos  relativos 
al  descubrimiento,  conquista  y  colonizacion  de 
las  posessiones  espanolas  en  America  y  Occea- 
nia,  etc.     Madrid.     1864^84.     42v.  [703 

Although  this  collection  is  usually  cited  as  ed.  by 
Pacheco  and  Cardenas,  the  real  editor  was  Luis  Torres 
de  Mendoza  and  his  name  appears  alone  on  v.  5  and 
following.  There  is  comparatively  little  in  this  series 
on  Columbus  that  is  not  also  in  Navarrete.  Its  con- 
tents relate  mainly  to  the  16th  and  17th  centuries. 
V.  7  is  chiefly  taken  up  with  documents  of  Las  Casas. 
As  a  whole  the  collection  is  badly  arranged  and  un- 
critical. In  V.  33  is  a  chronological  table  of  contents 
of  the  vols,  to  date. 

Coleccion  de  documentos  ineditos  relativos 
al  descubrimiento.  conquista  y  organizacion  de 
las  antiguas  posessiones  espaiiolas  de  ultramar. 
Segunda  serie.     Madrid.     1885-98.     llv. 

[704 

This  continuation  of  the  Pacheco  and  Cardenas 
collection  is  arranged  on  a  more  systematic  plan. 
Each  vol.  is  devoted  to  a  single  country  and  the  con- 
tents are  presented  in  chronological  order.  There  are 
so  far  3  V.  on  the  early  administration  of  Cuba,  2  on 
Legaspi's  expedition  to  the  Philippines,  1  of  descrip- 
tions of  Yucatan,  2  on  the  picas  of  Diego  Colon  in  his 
suit  against  the  crown,  and  3  on  the  early  legislation 
of  the  Indies  coming  down  to  1540. 


Uistories 

Martyr,  Peter.  De  orbe  novo.  Compluti. 
1530.  [70s 

See  his  name,  sect.  761. 

Bernaldez,  Andres.    Historia  de  los  reyes 

catolicos.     Seville.     1870.     2v.  [706 

Knew  Columbus  personally.    Important  for  second 

voyage. 

Oviedo,  Gonzalo  Fernandez  de.  Historia 
general  y  natural  de  las  Indias,  etc.  [Best  ed.] 
Madrid.     1851-5.     4v.  [707 

Covers  years  1492-1548.  Oviedo  liad  a  wide  experi- 
ence in  the  new  world.  Views  Columbus  more  impar- 
tially than  Las  (^asas. 

Las  Casas,  Bartolome  de.  Historia  de  las 
Indias.     Madrid.     1875-6.     5v. 

Historia  apologetica  (selected  chapters 

in  last  vol.  of  Historia).  [708 

Written  in  Las  Casas'  old  age  but  not  published 
till  above  date.  Used  in  MS.  by  Humboldt,  Helps, 
Irving,  Prescott  and  other  scholars.  All  the  impor- 
tant parts  taken  over  by  Herrera  in  his  Historia  de 
las  Indias.  Of  independent  value  from  1492-1520. 
Earlier  history  of  Columbus  from  Ferdinand  Colum- 
bus. Portuguese  matters  from  Barros.  As  a  whole 
rather  overloaded  with  irrelevant,  classical  and  bib- 
lical illustration  and  discussion.  The  Historia  apolo- 
getica is  devoted  to  a  description  of  the  West  Indies 
and  the  customs  and  life  of  the  natives.  Las  Casas' 
discussion  of  Vespucci's  voyages  is  translated  in 
Markham's  Vespucci's  letters. 

Herrera,  Antonio  de.  Historia  general  de 
las  Indias  occidentales.  Best  ed.  Madrid. 
1728-30.     4v.  [709 

Enormous  index.  [Eng.  trans,  by  John  Stevens. 
London.  1725-6.  Ver>'  untrustworthy.]  For  Colum- 
bus, Herrera  copied  Las  Casas.  For  the  later  history 
he  used  documents  now  lost.  An  important  work  but 
hastily  and  uncritically  written.  The  stock  source  for 
the  general  historians  of  other  countries. 

The  reader  will  find  a  penetrating  criticism 
of  these  histories  in  the  prologo  to  Munoz' 
Historia  del  nuevo  mundo,  the  first  history  of 
the  new  world  to  be  written  by  an  historical 
critic  of  a  high  order.  (^Madrid.  1793.  Eng. 
trans.  Lond.  1797.  Fluent  but  lacks  pre- 
cision.) Their  contributions  to  our  knowledge 
of  Columbus  are  examined  in  Harrisse's  Chriis- 
tophe  Colomb,  I,  85-135.  Their  general  charac- 
teristics are  discussed  in  ]Markham's  Columbus, 
pp.  328-334  ;  and  in  Bancroft's  Central  America, 
I,  309-317.  E.  G.  B.     [710 

Behaim,  Martin.  Ghill.'Vny,  Friedrich 
WiLHELM.  Geschichte  des  Seefahrers  Ritter 
Martin  Behaim  nach  den  altesten  vorhaudenen 


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711-717 


AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


Urkunden  bearbeitet;  eingeleitet  durch  eine 
Abhandlung:  uber  die  altesten  Karten  des 
neuen  Continents  und  den  Namen  Amerika 
von  Alexander  von  llumboldt.  Nuruberg. 
1853.  [7" 

A  highly  important  contribution  to  the  histoiy  of 
the  discoveries.  Humboldt's  essay  is  a  succinct  pre- 
sentation of  the  results  of  his  studies  in  the  history 
of  the  earliest  maps  of  the  new  world,  which  were  to 
form  the  closing  jiart  of  the  third  division  of  his 
Examen  de  la  giograplde  du  iiouveau  continent,  but  which 
were  never  published.  Ghillany's  monograph  on  the 
career  of  Martin  Behaim  is  a  masterly  piece  of  inves- 
tigation of  all  the  materials  i)rinted  and  unprinted 
that  could  be  collected  in  Germany  and  Portugal.  In 
an  appendix  is  a  small  collection  of  letters  of  Behaim 
and  his  family,  a  translation  of  essays  on  Behaim  by 
two  Portuguese  scholars,  Trigozo  and  GaryHo-Stockler. 
Behaim's  globe  is  reproduced  in  two  plane  spheres  of 
the  actual  size  of  the  original  with  all  the  inscriptions 
legible.  E.  G.  B. 

Boston,  Public  Library  of  the  City  of. 
Early  explorations  in  America.  (In  Bulletins. 
1875-78.     V.  3,  pp.  103-6,  136-41,  305-9,  241-4.) 

[712 

The  main  heads  of  this  list  are:  — The  Cabots,  Juan 
de  la  Cosa,  Amcricus  Ycspucius,  Maps  and  explora- 
tions, America  in  the  loth  centurj',  Gomez,  Verrazzano, 
Southern  sea,  Pizarro,  Cartier,  Notes  of  Americana, 
Early  English  explorations.  It  forms  a  sketch  of  the 
subject  with  bibliographical  and  critical  notes  on  its 
literature.  The  works  mentioned,  with  a  few  excep- 
tions (mostly  maps),  are  in  the  library. 

Cronau,  Rudolf.  Amerika,  die' Geschi elite 
seiner  Entdeckuug.  Leipzig.  1892.  2v. 
M.  24.  [713 

A  richly  illustrated  work  of  a  popular  character  by  a 
German  artist  and  newspaper  correspondent.  It  be- 
gins with  a  sketch  of  prehistoric  America,  then  fol- 
lows an  account,  uncritical  in  character,  of  the  pre- 
Columbian  voyages.  The  ordinary  range  of  contents 
of  books  in  this,  field,  Cronau  has  extended  to  include 
Polar  expeditions  aiul  the  exploration  of  the  west. 
He  has  personally  travelled  over  a  very  large  part  of 
the  western  hemisphere,  and  most  of  the  illustrations 
of  scenery  are  fi-om  his  own  drawings.  A  final  chap- 
ter reviews  the  literature  of  American  travel.  These 
volumes  are  not  the  product  of  critical  historical 
scholarship,  but  the  author's  extensive  travels  and 
readiness  with  pen  and  pencil  have  enabled  him  to 
write  an  attractive  work  for  the  general  reader. 

E.  G.  B. 

Fiske,  John.  The  discovery  of  America; 
with  some  account  of  ancient  America  and  the 
Spanish  conquest.  Boston  :  Houghton.  1892. 
2v.     S4.  [714 

A  rare  comlunation  of  thorough  scholarship,  well- 
balanced  judgment  and  literary  charm  characterize 
this  work.  A  distinctive  feature  is  the  thoroughgoing 
application  of  the  theory  of  evolution  to  explain  the 
featmes  of  primitive  culture  in  America,  which  is 


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thereby  correlated  with  the  general  evolution  of  human 
civilization.  ijVIr.  Fiske's  defence  of  the  authenticity  of 
the  first  voyage  of  Amerigo  Vespucci  and  his  belief  in 
the  Zeni  voyages  are  not  in  accord  with  the  prevalent 
view  of  scholars,  and  his  presentation  of  these  ques- 
tions is  misleading  as  to  the  relative  strength  of  the 
case  for  and  against.\  E.  G.  B. 

Gaffarel,  Paul.  Ilistoire  de  la  decoxiverte 
de  rAnicrique,  dcpuis  les  origines  jusqu'Ji  la 
mort  de  Christophe  Colomb.  Paris:  Rousseau. 
1892.     3v.     18fr.  [715 

The  first  volume  of  this  work  covers  the  field  to 
which  Humboldt  devoted  a  large  part  of  his  Examen  de 
la  geographic  du  nouveau  continent  —  the  literary  and  ar- 
chiKological  evidence  advanced  in  favor  of  pre-Colum- 
bian voyages  and  the  geographical  ideas  of  the  Middle 
Ages.  Gaffarel's  clear  and  orderly  method  of  exposi- 
tion and  his  abundant  and  systematic  references  to  the 
literature  of  the  subject  make  his  book  a  very  satis- 
factory guide.  (The  fullest  treatment  of  this  field  for 
the  English  reader  is  in  Winsor,  I,  pp.  1-132.)  Gaffarel 
verges  to  the  credulous  at  times  in  his  attitude  to- 
ward the  evidence.  Vol.  2  is  devoted  to  the  life  of 
Columbus  and  to  the  discoveries  down  to  his  death. 
As  in  vol.  1  the  narrative  is  clear  and  the  references 
full  and  very  serAiceable.  The  shortcoming  of  Gaf- 
farel's work  is  the  lack  of  rigorous  and  penetrating 
criticism  of  evidence.  Of  this  his  acceptance  of  1494 
as  the  date  of  the  first  Cabot  voyage  is  a  good  ex- 
ample. E.  G.  B. 

Hakluyt,  Richard,  ed.  Divers  voyages 
touching  the  discouerie  of  America  and  the 
ilands  adiacent.     London.     1582. 

Same ;   ed.  with  notes  and  introd.  by 

John  Winter  Jones.  London:  Hakluyt  Soc. 
1850.  [716 

The  earliest  contribution  of  Hakluyt  to  the  cause  of 
English  colonization,  to  promote  which  he  devoted  his 
life.  The  most  important  pieces  are  Robert  Thome's 
account  of  the  Sijanish  and  Portuguese  discoveries 
(1527),  the  narrative  of  Verrazano's  voyage,  Ribault's 
Discovery  of  Florida  (the  original  text  is  lost),  the  voy- 
ages of  the  Zeno  brothers,  some  brief  manuals  of 
directions  for  voyages  of  discovery,  and  notes  on  the 
places  where  spices  grow,  prices  of  precious  stones, 
etc.  It  was  in  this  volume  that  the  letters  ])atent  of 
Henry  VII  to  John  Cabot  and  his  sons  were  first  pub- 
lished. The  editor  gives  in  his  introduction  most  of 
the  comparatively  little  that  is  known  of  Hakluj-t's 
life.  The  contents  of  the  volume  are  included  by 
Goldsmid  in  his  new  ed.  of  Hakluj-t's  Principal  navi- 
gations, E.  G.  B. 

Principall  navigations,  voiages  and  dis- 
coveries of  the  English  nation.    London.    1589. 

Principal   navigations,    voyages,    traf- 

fiques  and  discoveries;  ed.  by  Edmund  Gold- 
smid. Edin.  :  E.  and  G.  Goldsmid.  1884-90. 
16v.  Subs.  V.  12-15 :  America.  V.  16  :  Voy- 
ages of  circumnavigation.  [717 

Hakluyt's  Principal  navigations  was  the  fruit  of  a  life 
devoted  to  promoting  the  cause  of  English  coloniza- 


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tion  and  commerce  by  disseminating  knowledge  about, 
and  stimulating  interest  in,  all  the  less  known  or 
recently  discovered  parts  of  the  world.  This  great 
repository  of  exi>lorations,  travels,  and  adventures 
"  within  the  compasse  of  these  1500  years  "  was  aptly 
styled  by  Mr.  Froude  "  the  prose  epic  of  the  modern 
English  nation."  The  earlier  editions  are  scarce  and 
expensive.  In  Goldsinid's  edition  the  contents  have» 
been  carefully  rearranged  according  to  a  geographical 
classification,  and  Ilakluyt's  other  works  not  originally 
included  in  his  collection  arc  incorporated. 

The  matter  relating  to  America  is  in  vols.  12-16.  The 
range  of  this  can  be  gathered  from  the  fact  that  in 
the  third  vol.  of  the  ed.  of  IGOO  Hakluyt  got  together 
243  narratives  of  voyages  or  travels  in  the  new  world. 
Goldsmid's  edition  is  well  provided  with  indexes  and 
tables  of  contents,  and  is  of  more  convenient  size  than 
the  earlier  ones.  E.  G.  B. 

[Selected  papers.]  See  New-York  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  353.  [718 

Harrisse,  Henry.  Diplomatic  history  of 
America ;  its  first  chapter,  1453-94.  London : 
B.  F.  Stevens.  1897.  K  Y. :  Dodd.  1898. 
Net  $2.50.  [719 

This  first  chapter  of  an  extended  discussion  of  the 
political  relations  in  which  the  discovery  of  America 
involved  the  European  powers  is  the  most  thorough 
and  critical  examination  that  we  have  of  the  Papal 
grants  to  Portugal  in  1452  and  later,  of  the  demarca- 
tion Bulls  of  Alexander  VI,  1493,  and  of  the  treaty  of 
Tordesillas,  1494.  Mr.  Harrisse  also  gives  a  careful  de- 
termination of  the  true  location  of  the  demarcation 
line.  E.  Cx.  B. 

Discovery  of  North  America  :  a  critical, 

documentary,  and  historic  investigation,  with 
an  essay  on  the  early  cartography  of  the  new 
world.     London :  H.  Stevens.     1893.     $37.50. 

[720 

The  first  part  of  this  monumental  work,  the  greatest 
contribution  to  the  history  of  American  geography 
since  Humboldt's  Examen,  is  a  concise,  critically 
Sifted  presentation  of  the  ascertained  facts  of  the  dis- 
covery and  exploration  of  the  coast  of  North  America, 
down  to  1525.  '  The  notes  give  the  reader  a  clue  to  all 
the  original  sources  and  to  the  best  modern  discus- 
sions. The  second  and  third  parts  on  the  early  maps 
of  the  New  World  surpass  in  range  and  completeness 
all  other  treatises  on  the  subject.  In  the  fourth  and 
fifth  parts,  —  the  chronological  lists  of  voyages  and 
the  biographies  of  the  pilots,  —  each  notice  is  supplied 
with  notes  indicating  the  sources.  For  each  phase  of 
the  history  of  the  discoveries  with  which  it  deals,  this 
work  is  an  indispensable  guide  to  the  student  and 
investigator.  E.  G.  B. 

Higginson,  Col.  Thomas  Wentworth.     A 

book  of  American  explorers.  Boston :  Lee 
&  S.     1877.     $1.50. 

Young  folks'  book  of  American  ex- 
plorers.    N.  Y.  :  Longmans.     $1.30.  [721 

"  He  has  rightly  conceived  that  the  narrative  sources 
of  history  can  be  made  as  clear  and  as  interesting  to 


the  youthful  mind  as  '  Robinson  Crusoe ; '  and  happily 
the  size  of  our  continent,  and  the  fact  that  three 
nationalities  took  a  leading  part  in  its  discovery  and 
settlement,  combine  to  give  a  fascinating  variety  to 
the  relations  that  are  available,  partly  in  the  quaint 
English  of  the  original,  partly  in  that  of  Hakluyt  and 
others,  and  partly  in  the  sympathetic  versions  of 
modern  scholars.  Mr.  Higginson's  selections  .  .  .  have 
been  made  with  great  discrimination,  and  often  with 
a  more  subtle  purpose  than  children,  not  on  the  look- 
out for  historical '  side-lights,'  will  discover  on  the  first 
or  on  the  twentieth  reading.  The  field  covered  is 
surprisingly  wide  for  the  size  of  the  volume.  Colum- 
bus, the  Cabots  and  Verrazano,  Cabeza  de  Vaca,  Car- 
tier,  De  Soto,  Kibaut  and  Laudonnifire,  Sir  Humphrey 
Gilbert,  Capt.  John  Smith,  Champlain,  Hudson,  the 
Pilgrims  and  the  Puritans,  appear  in  chronological 
sequence,  telling  their  own  stories  or  celebrated  by 
contemporaries  and  associates.  Every  book  or  chapter 
is  introduced  by  a  statement  of  the  authorities  quoted, 
and  brief  footnotes,  not  too  numerous,  explain  the 
hard  words  and  otherwise  illustrate  and  correct  the 
text.  In  short,  the  plan  and  the  performance  are  ad- 
mirable."   Nation,  24  :  254. 

Humboldt,  Alexander  von.  Cosmos;  tr. 
by  E.  C.  Otte  et  al.  London:  Bohn.  1847- 
58.    5v.     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1850-9.     5v.     [722 

The  first  six  divisions  of  Part  II  of  this  great  review 
of  man's  knowledge  of  the  universe  give  a  rapid  sur- 
vey of  the  progress  of  geographical  discovery  from 
the  earliest  times  to  the  sixteenth  century,  and  of  the 
results  of  these  discoveries  in  the  development  of 
the  various  phases  of  civilization.  The  quickening 
of  the  intellectual  life  and  the  extension  of  scientific 
knowledge  that  came  from  the  great  military  and 
exploring  expeditions  in  history  is  nowhere  else  so 
impressively  displayed.  E.  G.  B. 

Examen  critique  de  I'histoire  de  la  geo- 
graphic du  nouveau  continent,  et  des  progres 
de  I'astronomie  nautique  aux  quinzi^me  et  sei- 
ziSme  siecles.     Paris.     1836-8.     5v. 

Kritische  Untersuchungen  iiber  die  his- 

torische  Entwickelung  der  geographischen 
Kenntnisse  von  der  neuen  Welt,  etc.  ;  aus 
dem  Franzosischen  iibersetzt  von  J.  L.  Ideler. 
Berlin.     1853.     3v.  [723 

This  pioneer  and  epoch-making  book  is  the  most 
important  contribution  of  the  century  to  the  history 
of  geographical  ideas  and  knowledge  relating  to  the 
discoverj'  of  America.  According  to  Humboldt's  de- 
sign the  work  was  to  consist  of  four  parts,  but  he 
completed  only  the  first  two  (for  the  results  collected 
for  a  portion  of  Part  III,  see  Ghillany's  Behaim,  sect. 
711),  which  take  up  the  causes  contributing  to  the 
discovery  of  America  and  the  work  of  Cohnnbus  and 
Vespucci  and  the  chronology  of  the  discoveries.  The 
most  original  part  of  the  work  was  its  i-evelation  of  the 
stock  ideas  about  the  world  which  formed  the  basis  of 
Columbus's  reasoning.  Another  striking  contribution 
was  the  discovery  of  the  origin  of  the  name  America, 
and  the  proof  that  Vespucci  was  in  no  way  responsible 
for  its  being  attached  to  the  new  world.  The  German 
edition  is  the  best  for  use  as  it  is  provided  with  an 


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AlVIERICA  AT  LARGE 


index  of  120  pages,  while  the  French  edition  is  a  maze 
without  a  clue  save  the  titles  of  the  two  parts.  The 
English  reader  will  find  in  the  second  volume  of  Hum- 
boldt's Cosmos  some  of  the  most  important  discussions 
of  the  Examen.  E.  G.  B. 

Jacobs,  Joseph.  Story  of  geographical 
discovery.  (Library  of  useful  stories.)  N.  Y.  : 
Appleton.     1899.     40c.  [724 

A  popular  sketch  on  much  the  same  scale  as  Keane's, 
and  like  that  based  on  the  common  secondarj'  authori- 
ties, but  covering  the  liistoiy  of  exploratiim  down  to 
the  present.  The  maps  are  less  well  executed  than 
in  Keane's  book.  A  useful  feature  is  the  Annals  of 
discovery  —  a  chronological  and  a  classified  table  of 
discoveries  from  the  earliest  times.  The  author  has 
command  of  a  more  extensive  literature  in  this  field 
than  Keane,  but  his  references  very  inadequately  re- 
present even  the  best  secondary  authorities. 

E.  G.  B. 

Keane,  John.  Evolution  of  geography :  a 
sketch  of  tlie  rise  and  progress  of  geographi- 
cal knowledge,  to  the  first  circumnavigation 
of  the  globe.     London :  Stanford.     1899.     6s. 

[72s 
A  popular  survey  of  the  same  field  revieweil  by 
Kretschmer.  The  author  was  very  inadequately 
equipped  for  the  task,  as  is  revealed  by  his  text  and' 
his  bibliography.  His  naiTative  is  clear  and  readable 
and  the  facsimiles  of  the  maps  are  well  executed,  but 
it  would  not  be  safe  to  rely  upon  his  statements  in 
regard  to  critical  or  doubtful  questions.       E.  G.  B. 

Kerr,  Robert,  ed.  General  history  and  col- 
lection of  voyages  and  travels.  Edin.  1811- 
24.     18v.  [726 

This  collection  of  voyages,  like  the  earlier  ones  of 
Astley  and  Churchill  and  the  later  one  of  Pinkerton, 
contains  a  large  number  of  narratives  derived  from 
Hakluji;.  The  student  of  American  history  will  find 
in  Kerr's  collection  the  voyages  of  the  Zeni  (which  the 
editor  believes  fictitious),  Galvano's  treatise  on  the 
discoveries  (Hakluyt's  version  rewritten  but  not  com- 
pared with  the  Portuguese),  Cada  Mosto's  voyages, 
vol.  2,  Ferdinand  Columbus'  life  of  his  father,  Her- 
rera's  account  of  Columbus,  the  voyages  of  Vespucci, 
trans,  from  the  Latin  as  published  by  Grynaeus,  and 
in  vol.  G  the  early  English  voyages  to  America,  mostly 
from  Hakluyt.  E.  G.  B. 

Kohl,  Johann  Georg.  Popular  history  of 
the  discovery  of  America,  from  Columbus  to 
Franklin ;  tr.  by  II.  R.  Noel.  London  :  Cliap- 
man.     1862.     2v.  [727 

Besides  the  matter  ordinarily  to  be  found  in  his- 
tories of  the  discovery  of  America  this  work  gives 
an  account  of  the  Russian  explorations  which  resulted 
in  the  possession  of  Siberia  and  Alaska,  and  a  review 
of  Arctic  exploration  from  1572-1850.  Tlie  final  chap- 
ter entitled  Concluding  ohservations  on  the  residts  of  the 
discoveiy  of  America  to  commerce,  navigation,  science,  reli- 
gion and  politics,  is  singularly  rich  in  suggestion  and 
instruction.  E.  G.  B. 


Amerika's  in  ihrer  Bedeutung  fiir  die  Ge- 
schichte  des  Weltbildes.  Berlin  :  Kiihl.  1892. 
With  atlas.    M.  75.  [728 

A  Columbian  memorial  of  the  German  Geographical 
Society.  An  a<lmirable  history  of  the  development  of 
geographical  knowledge  and  especially  of  the  concep- 
tions of  the  form  of  the  world.  The  voyages  of  dis- 
covery from  the  earliest  times  are  studied  from  this 
point  of  view,  to  determine  what  influence  they  haii 
on  the  prevalent  ideas  about  the  shape  of  the  world 
and  its  various  parts.  The  accompanying  atlas  con- 
tains forty  plates,  twenty-four  of  which  are  maps  from 
the  Italian  libraries  published  for  the  first  time.  These 
are  accurately  rejiroduced  in  outline,  color  and  in- 
scriptions. The  sixteen  other  plates  contain  smaller 
reproductions.  JMaps  from  the  atlases  which  were 
printed  without  color  are  simply  colored  to  help  the 
student.  The  chapters  of  the  text  are  based  on  the 
best  sources,  are  clear  and  interesting  and,  with  the 
notes,  place  before  the  reader  substantially  the  pre- 
sent state  of  knowledge.  The  author's  judgment  on 
doubtful  questions  is  trustworthy.  E.  G.  B. 

Peschel,  Oscar  Ferdinand.  Geschichte 
der  Erdkuude,  bis  auf  A.  v.  Humboldt  und  C. 
Ritter.  Miiuchen :  J.  G.  Cotta.  1865.  2te  ver- 
mehrte  Aufl.,  hrsg.  von  Sophus  Ruge.  Miin- 
chen.     1877.  [729 

About  two  thirds  of  this  work  is  devoted  to  the 
period  since  the  beginning  of  modem  discovei-j-,  and  a 
considerable  portion  of  it  relates  to  the  discovery  and 
coastal  exploration  of  the  new  world.  Brief  reviews  of 
the  contemporary  progress  of  astronomy,  geology,  and 
other  allied  natural  sciences  supplement  the  main  nar- 
rative. Peschel's  work  is  primarily  the  history  of  the 
progress  of  the  general  body  of  the  geograi)hical  sci- 
ences, and  is  less  full  of  material  for  the  student  of 
history  proper  than  Vivien  de  St.  Jlartin's  Hisloire  de 
la  geographic  et  des  dicouvertes  geographiqties.  There  is 
an  index.  Like  all  of  Peschel's  work  this  history  is 
marked  by  great  learning,  sound  criticism  and  broad 
views.  E.  G.  B. 

Geschichte  des  Zeitalters  der  Entdeck- 

ungen.       Stuttgart.      1858.      2Aufl.     [without 


changes].     18^^ 


[730 


Kretschmer,    Konrad.      Die    Entdeckung 


54 


A  clear  and  admirable  account  of  the  discoveries 
based  on  a  critical  study  of  all  the  sources  accessible 
forty  years  ago.  Although  a  chapter  here  and  there 
is  now  antiquated  on  account  of  the  discovery  of  new 
materials,  e.  g.,  that  on  Sebastian  Cabot,  as  a  whole, 
owing  to  the  author's  accuracy,  sound  method,  and 
absence  of  bias  this  work  can  fairly  be  called  a  classic 
in  this  field  of  research,  and  will  long  remain  indis- 
pensable to  the  student.  Peschel's  footnotes  will 
serve  as  very  convenient  clues  to  the  original  sources 
and  to  the  most  important  critical  discussions  of 
them  up  to  1858.  E.  G.  B. 

Pinkerton,  John,  comp.  A  general  collec- 
tion of  voyages  and  travels.  London.  1808- 
14.    17v.  [731 

Pinkcrton's  Voyages  is  the  best  of  the  various  collec- 
tions published  in  England.  He  reprinted  all  of  the 
previously  published  collections  that  he  thought  worth 


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preservation.  The  last  vol.  contains  a  two  coUiinn 
index  of  472  pages  and  a  bibliography  of  books  of  voy- 
ages and  travels  arranged  chronologically  bj' countries, 
which  occupies  255  jjages.  Vols.  XII,  XIII,  and  XIV 
are  devoted  to  America  and  contain  Ferdinand  Co- 
lumbus' Life  of  Columbus,  Frol)isher's  Voyages,  Cartier's 
Voyages,  the  Voyages  to  Virginia,  John  Smith's  General 
history  of  Virginia  and  the  Travels  of  Lahontan,  Kalm, 
and  Hurnaby.  E.  G.  B. 

Purchas,  Samuel.  Ilakluytus  postbumus ; 
or  Purchas,  his  pilgrimes,  contayning  a  history 
of  the  world  in  sea  voyages  and  lande-trauells, 
by  Englishmen  and  others.  London.  1625-6. 
5v.  [V.  5  bears  title  Purchas,  his  pilgrimage. 
1st  ed.  pub.  in  1613.     This,  the  4th,  is  best.] 

[732 

Purchas  took  up  the  work  of  Hakluyt,  but  with  un- 
equal powers.  His  judgment  was  less  sound  as  to  the 
value  of  material,  and  he  was  not  accurate  in  printing 
his  texts.  He  inherited  a  mass  of  MSS.  from  Hakluj-t, 
and  these,  with  his  own  collections  and  a  good  many 
of  HakJuj-t's  printed  narratives,  either  complete  or 
abridged,  make  up  the  contents  of  these  volumes. 
P^irchas  preserved  accounts  of  some  voyages  other- 
wise unrecorded,  and  this  constitutes  the  basis  of  the 
value  of  his  collection  to-day  to  the  student.  His  most 
important  narratives,  however,  are  now  accessible  in 
better  editions.  The  contents  of  the  Pilgrims  may  be 
found  in  the  Boston  Aihenseum  catalogue.  Owing  to  its 
rarity,  Purchas,  his  pilgrimes  commands  a  vei^y  high 
price  — about  flOO  a  volume  for  good  sets.  A  part  of 
vol.  Ill  and  vol.  IV  are  devoted  to  America.  The 
voyages  to,  and  descriptions  and  early  history  of  Vir- 
ginia are  fully  represented.  E.  G.  B. 

[Selected  papers.]  See  New- York  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  352.  [733 

Ruge,  Sophus.  Geschichte  des  Zeitalters 
der  Eutdeckungen.     Berlin  :  Grote.     1881. 

[734 
This  work  is  a  clear  and  accurate  history  of  the 
discoveries.  It  covers  a  somewhat  wider  field  than 
Peschel  and  comes  down  to  a  later  date.  For  exam- 
ple, the  Portuguese  conquests  in  India,  the  Spanish  con- 
quest of  Mexico  and  of  Peru,  and  the  search  for  a  north- 
east and  northwest  passage  are  included.  The  plan 
of  the  series  to  which  the  book  belongs  did  not  admit 
of  many  footnotes.  Ruge's  work,  in  consequence,  is 
of  less  help  to  the  investigator  than  Peschel's.  In 
other  respects,  also,  it  is  planned  rather  for  the  schol- 
arly reader  than  for  the  special  student,  and  admirably 
fulfils  its  pui^pose.  The  illustrations  and  maps  are 
especially  appropriate  and  finely  executed. 

E.  G.  B. 

Smith,  George  Barnett.  The  United 
States,  from  the  earliest  times  to  the  landing 
of  the  Pilgrim  fathers.  (Romance  of  coloniza- 
tion.)   N.  Y.  :  Dodd.     1897.     §1.50. 

Same.    V.  2  :  From  the  17th  century  to 

the  present  day.  London:  Partridge.  1897. 
3s.  6d.  [735 

This  work  deals  with  the  colonization  and  develop- 


ment of  America.  It  is  a  compilation  by  a  practiced 
hand  and  is  in  some  ways  skilfully  done.  It  is,  how- 
ever, uncritical,  and  docs  not  compare  in  charm  of 
style  with  Fi.ske's  Discovery  of  America.  The  evident 
purpose  is  to  magnify  the  importance  of  the  Anglo- 
Saxons,  and  as  written  in  the  interest  of  British  read- 
ers has  little  value  for  the  American  student. 

C.  M.  A. 

Ternaux-Compans,  Henri.  Voyages,  rela- 
tions, et  memoires  originaux  pour  servir  a 
riiistoire  de  la  decouverte  de  I'Amerique. 
Paris.     1837-41.    20v.  [736 

Contains  translations  into  French  of  most  of  the 
more  important  narratives  and  memoirs.  Of  some  of 
these  the  Spanish  original  has  disappeared.  Tlie  trans- 
lations are  often  inaccurate.  Ternaux  usually  omitted 
altogether  words  and  phrases  that  were  difficult  to 
decipher  or  to  translate.  The  book  therefore  should 
never  be  used  when  Spanish  texts  can  be  obtained. 

E.  C. 

Thacher,  John  Boyd.  The  continent  of 
America,  its  discovery  and  its  baptism:  an 
essay  on  the  nomenclature  of  the  old  continents, 
etc.  N.  Y.  :  W.  E.  Benjamin.  1896.  [Lim- 
ited ed.]    S25.  [737 

Tliis  stately  volume  is  the  product  of  the  enthusiasm 
of  the  amateur,  rather  than  of  the  critical  research  of 
the  scholar.  The  chief  topics  are  the  landfall  of  Co- 
lumbus, that  of  Vespucci,  Vespucci's  first  voj'age  and 
the  naming  of  America.  The  author  follows  Varn- 
hagen  in  regard  to  the  interpretation  of  the  first  voy- 
age. Of  its  inherent  perplexities  he  seems  hardly 
aware.  The  Italian  and  Latin  texts  of  the  voyage  are 
given  with  Quaritch's  translation.  The  naming  of 
America  is  treated  fully,  but  ^vithout  adding  anything 
to  what  is  accessible  elsewhere.  A  noteworthy  feature 
of  the  book  is  the  reproductions  in  actual  size  of  four- 
teen early  maps.  For  the  discussion  of  these  maps 
the  student  should  resort  to  Harrisse.  E.  G.  B. 

Vivien  de  St.  Martin,  Louis.  Histoire  de 
la  geographic  et  des  decouvertes  geogra- 
phiques ;  accompagne  d'un  atlas  historique. 
Paris:  Hachette.     1873-4.    2v.  [738 

As  compared  with  Peschel's  Geschichte  der  Erdkunde 
this  work  is  richer  for  the  student  of  histoiy  and  less 
adapted  for  the  students  of  the  science  of  geography. 
It  devotes  more  attention  than  Peschel  to  ancient  and 
mediaeval  geographj',  to  the  discoveries  and  to  the 
inland  explorations,  and  comes  down  to  the  date  of 
publication.  It  gives  relatively  little  attention  to  the 
progress  of  the  auxiliary  sciences  to  geography.  The 
author  was  a  most  distinguished  scholar  in  this  field 
and  his  work  is  characterized  by  scientific  impartiality 
and  thoroughness.  E.  G.  B. 

Weise,  Arthur  James.  The  discoveries  of 
America  to  the  year  1525.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam. 
1884.  ■  [739 

The  author  of  this  work  had  the  instincts  and  indus- 
try for  sound  historical  work,  but  he  lacked  the  train- 
ing to  deal  with  the  difficulties  of  his  theme.  His 
work  is  based  in  the  main  on  the  original  sources,  but  lie 


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A3IERICA   AT  LARGE 


has  not  subjected  tliem  to  criticism  and  exact  analysis, 
and  he  glides  smoothly  over  the  most  perplexing  prob- 
lems. His  work  may  be  of  service  to  the  English 
reader  for  its  extensive  citations  of  the  original 
sources  in  translation.  Copies  of  parts  of  the  maps  of 
La  Cosa  and  Maiollo  are  given  in  a  cover  pocket. 

E.  G.  B. 

Pre-Columbian  Discovery 

Anderson,  Rasmus  Bjorn.  Ammca  not 
discovered  by  Columbus.  Chicago :  Griggs. 
1874. 

Sanu;  also  Bibliography  of  the  pre-Co- 
lumbian discoveries  of  America,  by  P.  B.  Wat- 
son.    4t!ied.,eul.     Chicago:   Scott.     §1. 

[740 
In  this  book  "  even  the  Skeleton  in  Armor  is  made  to 
play  a  part.  Excluding  such  vagaries,  the  book  is  not 
without  use  as  displaying  the  excessive  views  enter- 
tained in  some  quarters  on  the  subject.  The  author 
is,  we  l)elieve,  a  Scandinavian,  and  shows  the  tend- 
ency of  his  race  to  a  facility  rather  than  felicity  in 
accepting  evidence  on  this  subject."  Justin  Winsor, 
in  Narnttive  and  critical  history  of  America,  v.  1,  p.  97. 

The  author  believed  the  Welsh  claim  to  the  dis- 
covery of  America  to  be  not  only  possible  but  even 
probable.  Twenty  years  later,  he  says:  "After  read- 
ing Mr.  Stephens's  exhaustive  work  \_Madoc'\,  with  its 
overwhelming  weight  of  argument,  I  am  bound  to 
revise  my  former  opinion,  and  to  say  that  he  has 
not  left  a  single  shred  of  supposed  evidence  unrefuted. 
1  believe  no  candid  reader  can  rise  from  the  perusal 
of  Madoc  with  any  other  impression  than  that  the 
story  is  not  founded  on  facts."    Dial  (Chicago),  16:  138. 

Beamish,  North  Ludlow.  Discovery  of 
America  by  the  Northmen,  in  the  10th  cen- 
tury ;  with  notices  of  the  early  settlements  of 
the  Irish  in  the  western  hemisphere.  London. 
1841.  [741 

An  adaptation  of  Rafn's  Antiquiiates  Americanie  for 
English  readers.  The  translations  of  the  sagas  and 
other  Icelandic  texts  are  from  Rafn's  Danish  version. 
Rafn's  discussion  of  the  evidence  and  his  account  of 
the  monuments  and  inscriptions  of  the  Northmen  is 
epitomized.  The  author  also  supplies  a  sketch  of 
Icelandic  literature  based  on  that  of  Bishop  Peter 
Erasmus  MUller.  Beamish  accepted  all  Rafn's  views, 
and  his  book  may  be  resorted  to  as  a  clear  and  faith- 
ful presentation  in  English  of  Rafn's  epoch-making 
book  in  this  field.  E.  G.  B. 

De  Costa,  Benjamin  Franklin,  eel.  Pre- 
Columbian  discovery  of  America  by  the  North- 
men, illustrated  by  translations  from  the  Ice- 
landic sagas.  Albany :  Munsell.  1868.  New 
and  enl.  ed.  1889.     S3.  [742 

"  The  design  of  this  volumes  to  present  in  an  Eng- 
lish dre-ss  to  the  historical  student  every  portion  of 
the  Icelandic  sagas  relating  to  the  pre-Columbian  dis- 
covery of  America  by  the  Northmen.  These  sagas  or 
narratives  are  translated,  with  the  needful  explana- 


tions added  in  regard  to  persons  and  places.  .  .  .  The 
work  has  been  well  done,  and  affords  general  satisfac- 
tion as  a  useful  addition  to  historical  literature.  The 
author,  it  is  true,  is  still  somewhat  under  the  influence 
of  the  spell  that  lingers  round  the  name  of  the  North- 
men, which  d;izzles  his  imagination  and  obscures  his 
vision,-  preventing  him  from  setting  some  facts  in  a 
clear  light.  .  .  .  But  he  has  one  great  merit  seldom 
found  among  translators  vrith  strong  prejiossessions— 
he  sujipresses  nothing  and  conceals  nothing.  He 
renders  the  old  writings  as  they  were  first  recorded, 
leaving  the  labor  to  the  intelligent  reader  of  separat- 
ing the  miraculous  and  incredible  from  the  natural 
and  credible."    Nation,  %:  b^. 

Henry,  Prince,  of  Portugal'.  Beazlet, 
Charles  Raymond.  Prince  Henry  the  navi- 
gator, the  hero  of  Portugal  and  of  modern 
discovery,  1394-1460,  A.  d.  (Heroes  of  the 
nations.)    N.  Y.:  Putnam.   1895.    §1.50.     [743 

The  first  120  pages  of  this  volume  are  taken  up  with 
a  sketch  of  the  progress  of  geographical  knowledge 
and  concei)tions  during  the  Middle  Ages.  The  ac- 
count, which  follows,  of  the  labors  of  Prince  Henry 
to  promote  discoveries  and  commerce  is  one  of  the 
best  that  has  been  written  and  is  adequate  for  ordi- 
nary purposes.  There  are  fourteen  reduced  copies  of 
media?val  maps.  As  a  whole  this  work  is  one  of  the 
best  brief  introductions  to  the  period  of  discoveries. 

E.  G.  B. 

—  Major,  Richard  Henry.  Life  of  Prince 
Henry  of  Portugal,  surnamed  the  Navigator, 
and  its  results,  comprising  the  discovery,  within 
one  century,  of  half  the  world  ;  from  authen- 
tic contemporary  documents.  London :  Asher. 
1868.  [744 

a  critical  history  of  the  geographical  discoveries  of 
the  fifteenth  century  and  the  first  part  of  the  six- 
teenth. Prince  Henry  was  the  jjioneer  of  modern 
scientific  exploration,  and  the  work  done  under  his 
direction  paved  the  way  for  Columbus  and  ISIagellan. 
Mr.  Major  in  this  volume  discusses  with  wide  learn- 
ing and  a  keen  critical  spirit  a  great  number  of  ob- 
scure and  controverted  questions  relating  to  the  early 
voyages  of  exploration.  The  second  edition  is  a  more 
popular  and  briefer  treatment  of  the  same  general 
subject.  E.  G.  B. 

Higginson,  Thomas  Wentworth.  Tales 
of  the  enchanted  islands  of  the  Atlantic. 
N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1898.     §1.50.  [745 

"  Colonel  Higginson  has  had  the  happy  thought  of 
collecting  for  youthful  readers  some  of  those  legends 
which  are  on  the  borderland  of  American  histoi-y 
because  they  tell  of  sea  expeditious  which  fore- 
shadowed the  discovery  of  America.  From  Plato  to 
Ignatius  Donnelly  men  have  dreamed  of  the  lost 
island  Atlantis,  and  even  in  the  seventeenth  century 
the  Dutch  thought  of  it  as  a  large  island  midway 
between  Si)ain  and  America.  .  .  .  Colonel  Higginson's 
selection  includes  tales  connected  with  Norse  explo- 
rations of  America  and  with  early  Irish  history.  For 
these  he  has  drawn  largely  on  Lady  Charlotte  Guest's 
translation  of  Mabinogion,  and  on  Joyce's  Ancient  Celtic 


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romances.  The  result  is  a  set  of  very  iilcasing  stories, 
appropriately  written,  and  likely  to  inspire  an  interest 
in  Celtic  literature.  Mr.  A.  Hertcr's  illustrations  are 
pretty  and  well  suited  to  the  text."    Nalion,  G7:  447. 

Horsford,  Eben  Norton.  Discovery  of 
America  by  Northmen:  address  at  the  unveil- 
ing of  the  statue  of  Leif  Eriksen,  delivered  in 
Faueuil  Hall,  Oct.  29,  1887.  Boston :  Hough- 
ton.    1888.     Net  $5.  [746 

Prof.  Horsford  was  an  untiring  advocate  of  the 
identity  of  Vinland  with  the  immediate  neighborhood 
of  Boston.  His  linguistic  arguments  were  fanciful 
and  his  other  evidence  has  found  little  acceptance. 
This  monograph  contains  his  address  reviewing  the 
Norse  voyages,  facsimiles  of  early  maps  of  America 
and  Toulniin  Smith's  translation  of  the  text  of  the 
sagas.  The  main  contentions  of  Prof.  Horsford's  later 
monographs  aiming  to  identify  Vinland  and  to  ex- 
plain Norumbega  are  briefly  summarized  by  Fiske, 
Discovery  of  America,  I,  220.  E.  G.  B. 

Leland,  Charles  Godfrey.  Fusang  ;  or  The 
discovery  of  America  by  Chinese  Buddhist 
priests  in  the  5th  century.  London  :  Triibner. 
1875.     N.  Y. :  J.  W.  Bouton.     1875. 

[747 
Mr.  Leland  "has  translated  into  English  a  pamphlet 
on  the  subject  by  the  late  Professor  Neumann,  of 
Munich,  with  notes  and  comments  of  his  own,  and 
such  quotations  from  other  writers  as  bear  on  this 
hypothesis.  The  result  is  a  volume  slender  in  size  and 
even  slenderer  in  solid  basis  for  so  important  a  theory." 
Atlantic  monthly,  37:  120.  See,  also,  Vining,  E.  P.,  be- 
low, sect.  756. 

Madoc,  or  Madoq,  ab  Owen  Gwynedd. 
Stephens,  Thomas.  Madoc  :  an  essay  on  the 
discovery  of  America  by  Madoc  ab  Owen 
Gwynedd  in  the- 12th  century.  N.  Y.:  Long- 
mans.    1893.     §2.50.  [748 

Since  Sir  George  Peckham  in  1583  first  based  Eng- 
land's claim  to  America  on  the  discoveries  of  Madoc, 
there  has  been  a  considerable  body  of  literature  de- 
voted to  this  shadowy  subject  (cf.  Wint-or,  I,  109-111). 
Tliis  work  of  Thomas  Stephens  is  the  definitive  trea- 
tise on  the  question.  The  author  was  deeply  versed 
in  Welsh  literature  and  history  and  an  acute  liistor- 
ical  critic.  He  examines  carefully  all  the  historical 
evidence,  the  reports  of  travellers,  the  liistory  of  the 
Madoc  legend,  and  the  real  history  of  Madoc  so  far 
as  it  can  be  discovered.  His  conclusions  are  convin- 
cingly destructive.  Tli?  book  was  written  in  1858  and 
published  after  the  author's  death.  E.  G.  B. 

Neukomm,  Edmond.  Les  dompteurs  de  la 
mer :  les  Normands  en  Amerique  depuis  le 
Xme  jusqu'au  XVme  siecle.  Paris  :  Hetzel. 
[1897.] 

Rulers  of  the  sea.   Boston  :  Estes.   1896. 

81.50. 

Tamers  of  the  sea;  [tr.]  by  Mrs.  Cashel 

Hoey.     London :  Low.     1897.     3s.  6d.       [749 


"  M.  Neukomm  has  given  us,  in  a  very  pleasant  mix- 
ture of  history,  legend  and  fable,  all  the  stories  of  the 
pre-Columbian  discovery  of  America,  so  far  as  Nor- 
mans had  anything  to  do  with  it,  and  M.  Gravier 
counts  among  Normans  all  the  Scandinavian  peoi)le, 
whether  in  Norway,  Iceland,  (jreenland,  or  the  north- 
ern isles.  .  .  .  M.  Neukomm's  book  is  interesting  and, 
although  it  nmst  not  be  taken  as  serious  history,  it 
may  be  useful  in  directing  attention  to  the  mass  of 
legendary  history  concerning  the  opening  up  of  the 
western  world.  It  is  well  illustrated  to  interest  young 
peoi)le."  —  University  of  Toronto.  Review  of  hist,  pub- 
lications relatiiifj  to  Canada,  180S. 

Rafn,  Carl  Christian.  Antiquitate3  Ameri- 
cana?, sive  scriptores  septentrionales  rerum 
ante  Columbianarum  in  America;  edidit  Soci- 
etas  regia  antiquariorum  septentrionalium. 
Hafnige.     1837.  [750 

The  pioneer  and  fundamental  work  on  the  Norse 
voyages  to  America,  on  which  most  of  the  subsecpient 
literature  has  been  based.  (See  Winsor,  I,  87-107,  for 
a  history  of  the  question.)  This  large  folio  contains 
the  original  text  of  the  sagas  in  old  Icelandic  and 
translations  into  Danish  and  Latin  followed  by  criti- 
cal discussions  in  Latin ;  extracts  from  ancient  Ice- 
landic geographical  writings,  descriptions  of  European 
relics  in  Greenland;  descriptions  and  discussions  of 
supposed  Norse  relics  in  New  England  and  an  elabo- 
rate identification  of  localities.  A  summary  of  the 
evidence  and  conclusions  is  given  in  English.  This 
summary  was  also  separately  published  in  French,— 
Memoire  sur  la  decoiiverte  de  PAmerique  ati  dixieme  siicle 
(Copenhagen.  1843).  Rafn  was  an  enthusiast  on  this 
subject,  and  his  enthusiasm  made  him  over  hasty  and 
credulous  in  accepting  the  various  alleged  relics  of 
the  Northman  and  in  pushing  the  identification  of 
localities.  His  work  was  presented  to  English  readers 
at  the  time  by  Beamish  and  Smith  (sect.  741,  754). 

E.  G.  B. 

Reeves,  Arthur  Middleton.  The  finding 
of  Wineland  the  good.  London:  Frowde. 
1890.    £2  10s.    N.  Y.:  Macmillan.     1890.    811. 

[751 
Contains  (1)  phototjiiic  reproductions  of  the  impor- 
tant sagas  relating  to  America  with  the  printed  text 
on  the  opposite  page ;  (2)  translations  into  English  of 
these  and  other  sagas;  (3)  elaborate  notes  and  discus- 
sions; (4)  a  valuable  introduction.  The  work  of  an 
accurate,  painstaking  American  student.  Reeves 
generally  follows  Storm  (sect.  755).  Taken  altogether, 
this  is  by  far  the  best  work  on  the  Norse  discovery  of 
America  for  all  English-speaking  students  who  can- 
not read  the  sagas  in  the  original.  E.  C. 

Shipley,  Mrs.  Marie  Adelaide  Brown.  Ice- 
landic discoverers  of  America ;  or  Honour  to 
whom  honour  is  due.  London :  Triibner. 
1887.     N.  Y.:  Alden.     1890.  [752 

A  special  plea  devoid  of  historical  value.  The  au- 
thor believes  that  the  Norse  discovery  of  America  was 
known  by  the  Catholic  Church  and  the  evidence  sup- 
pressed, that  the  recognition  of  Columbus  as  the  dis- 
coverer is  one  of  the  links  in  the  chain  which  the 


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AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


Papacy  is  forging  to  bind  America,  and  that  the  rejec- 
tion of  the  claim  of  Columbus  and  the  recognition  of 
the  claim  of  the  Norsemen  is  a  patriotic  duty  and 
would  be  a  second  Declaration  of  Independence.  In 
a  pamphlet  published  in  1898  Mrs.  Shipley  contends 
that  documents  in  the  Vatican  prove  the  colonization 
of  Vinland,  but  the  documents  which  she  cites  all 
refer  to  Greenland.  E.  G.  B. 

Slafter,  Edmund  Farwell,  eel.  Voyages  of 
the  Northmen  to  America  ;  including  extracts 
from  the  Icelandic  sagas  in  an  English  trans- 
lation by  North  Ludlow  Beamish,  opinion  of 
Prof.  Rafu,  etc.  (Prince  Soc.  Publications.) 
Boston.     1877.  [753 

Substantially  a  republication  slightly  revised  of 
Beamish's  work  which  is  out  of  print.  Rafn's  Eng- 
lish summary  of  his  researches  (see  note  on  Rafn, 
sect.  750)  is  also  included.  Mr.  Slafter  sketches  a 
history  of  the  question  in  his  introduction  and  sup- 
plies a  select  bibliography  of  Scandinavian  history 
and  culture  and  of  the  literature  of  the  voyages. 

E.  G.  B. 

Smith,  Joshua  Toulmin.  Discovery  of 
America  by  the  Northmen  in  the  10th  century; 
comprising  translations  of  all  the  most  impor- 
tant original  narratives.  Boston.  1839.  2d 
ed.  [corr.].     London.     1842.  [754 

An  attempt  to  put  the  materials  and  discussions 
published  by  Rafn  in  his  Antiquitates  before  the  Eng- 
lish readers.  The  author  unfortimately  adopted  the 
controversial  dialogue  as  his  method  of  presentation, 
and  the  average  student  cannot  but  be  worn  out  and 
confused  to  the  last  degree  by  the  discussions  of  Mr. 
Norset.  Dr.  Dubital  and  Mr.  Cassall.  Beamish's  pop- 
ularization of  Rafn  is  every  way  preferable. 

E.  G.  B. 

Storm,  Gustav.  Studies  on  the  Vineland 
voyages :  extracts  from  Memoires  de  la  Societe 
royale  des  antiquaires  du  nord,  1888.  Copen- 
hague.     1889.  [755 

Tliese  ten  brief  studies  are  admirable  specimens  of 
historical  criticism,  and  are  one  of  the  most  important 
contributions  to  the  subject  since  Rafn  wrote.  Storm, 
who  is  Professor  of  history  in  the  University  of  Chris- 
tiania,  approaches  his  subject  in  a  dispassionate  and 
scientific  spirit.  Tlie  most  original  part  of  his  work 
is  the  internal  criticism  of  the  saga  narratives  in  no. 
IV.  His  conclusion,  in  brief,  is  that  what  is  known 
commonly  as  Thortinn  Karlsefne's  saga  is  the  un- 
abriilged  saga  of  Eric  the  Red,  and  is  the  oldest  and 
most  historical  of  these  narratives,  whereas  the  saga 
which  in  Rafn  is  called  the  saga  of  Eric  the  Red, 
and  which  is  derived  from  the  Flateyjarbdk,  is  an 
alien  narrative  by  an  author  ignorant  of  the  earlier 
tradition  of  the  Vineland  voyages  whose  work  later 
received  interpolations  from  the  real  saga  of  Eric 
the  Red.  Storm  would  reject  as  questionable  all  the 
divergencies  of  the  Flateyjarbok  narratives  from 
that  of  the  real  saga  of  Eric  the  Red.  The  number  of 
Vineland  voyages  then  drops  from  five  to  two.  Storm 
finds  Vineland  in  Xova  Scotia.  E.  G.  B. 


Vining,  Edward  P.  An  inglorious  Colum- 
bus ;  or  Evidence  that  Hwui  Shan  and  a  party 
of  Buddhist  monks  from  Afghanistan  discov- 
ered America  in  the  5th  century,  a.  d.  N.  Y.  : 
Appleton.     1885.     $0.  [756 

The  question  of  the  relation  of  American  primitive 
civilization  to  that  of  Asia  has  been  for  generations  a 
subject  of  speculation,  and  it  is  with  this  larger  theme 
that  this  book  really  has  to  do.  The  author  has  col- 
lected together  and  published  in  full  or  in  epitome  all 
the  most  important  memoirs  of  eminent  orientalists 
on  this  subject,  such  as  De  Guigues,  Klaproth,  De  Pa- 
ravey,  Neumann,  D'Eichthal,  AVilliams  and  others. 
These  he  has  followed  with  the  text  of  Ma  Twin-lin's 
account  of  Fu-Saug  with  eight  parallel  translations 
by  different  scholars.  The  last  half  of  the  book  is  a 
commentary  on  this  narrative  and  on  the  resem- 
blances between  Mexican  and  Asiatic  culture.  There 
is  an  extensive  bibliography.  More  recently  Professor 
Schlegel,  Professor  of  Chinese  at  Leiden,  has  shown 
by  an  examination  of  Chinese  literature,  that  the  term 
Fu-Sang  is  not  mysterious,  but  uniformly  is  applied 
to  Saghalin  (cf.  his  art.  Problt;mes  geographiques,  I, 
Fousang-Kono.    T'oung  Pao,  pp.  3,  101).        E.  G.  B. 

Voyages  to  Vinland,  from  the  saga  of  Eric 
the  Red.     See  Old  South  Work,  sect.  368. 

[757 
Zeno,  Nicolo  and  Antonio.  Voyages  of 
the  Venetian  brothers,  Nicol5  and  Antonio 
Zeno,  to  the  northern  seas,  in  the  14th  century ; 
tr.  and  ed.  by  Richard  Henry  Major.  London: 
Hakluyt  Soc.     1873.  [758 

This  volume  contains  the  text  of  the  Zeno  narra- 
tives with  an  English  translation.  The  editor  in  an 
introduction  of  100  pages  makes  an  heroic  defence  of 
the  authenticity  of  the  narratives  and  the  map,  direct- 
ing his  energies  particularly  against  the  destructive 
criticism  of  Admiral  Zahrtmann  (Journal  of  the  Royal 
Geog.  Soc,  v.  5, 1836).  For  a  time  he  stayed  the  tide 
of  skepticism.  During  the  last  fifteen  years,  however, 
the  drift  of  critical  opinion  has  been  steadily  adverse 
to  the  authenticity  of  these  voyages  and  very  few  of 
the  present  generation  of  scholars  accept  them.  Ma- 
jor's argument  is  rather  a  special  plea  than  a  sound 
piece  of  historical  criticism.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Lucas,  Frederick  W.  Annals  of  the 
voyages  of  the  brothers  Nicol5  and  Antonio 
Zeno  in  the  North  Atlantic  about  the  end  of 
the  14th  century,  and  the  claim  founded  thereon 
to  a  Venetian  discovery  oj  America.  London : 
H.  Stevens.     1898.     42s.  /  [759 

In  this  volume  will  be  found  moi^t  of  the  material 
necessary  for  an  independent  study  of  the  Zeno  voy- 
ages. There  is  a  translation  of  the  Zeno  narratives, 
a  facsimile  of  the  original  text,  and  of  Hakluyt's 
translation,  a  table  comparing  the  names  on  the  Zeno 
map  with  the  names  on  earlier  or  contemporary  maps, 
a  tabular  view  of  the  identifications  of  the  Zeno 
names  proposed  by  the  leading  writers  on  the  subject, 
an  extensive  bibliography  arranged  chronologically 
with  an  index,  and  an  exceptionally  fine  collection  of 


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facsimiles  of  early  maps.  Mr.  Lucas  himself  is  pro- 
foumlly  convinced  of  the  spuriousness  of  the  narra- 
tives of  the  voyages  and  makes  out  a  very  strong  case. 
He  has  not,  liowever,  handled  liis  material  as  elfec- 
tively  as  one  more  expert  in  dealing  with  matters  of 
internal  criticism  might  have  done.  E.  G.  B. 

Spanish  and   Portuguese   Discovery 
and  Early  Exploration 

Andagoya,  Pascual  de.  Narrative  of  the 
proceedings  of  Pedrarias  Davila  [1514-41]  ;  Ir. 
and  ed.  by  Clements  It.  JMaikham.  Loudon  : 
Hakluyt  Soc.     1865.  [760 

An  excellent  translation  of  Andagoya's  Relacion  de 
los  siicesos  de  Pedrdrias  Ddvila  printed  in  Navarrete's 
Coleccion,  III,  393-456.  The  author  was  on  good  terms 
with  the  leading  characters  whose  deeds  are  noted; 
he  also  had  good  means  of  observation.  Narrative 
often  indistinct  and  hard  to  follow;  the  editor  lias 
added  extracts  from  valuable  letters  of  Vasco  Nunez 
de  Balboa.  E.  C. 

Anghiera,  Pietro  Martire  d'.  De  rebus 
oceanicis  et  orbe  novo  decades  tres.  Compluti. 
1530. 

Same    [8    decades] ;    ed.    by   Hakluyt. 

Paris.  1587  [the  only  complete  edition  of 
eight  decades]. 

Historic  of  the  West  Indies,  containing 

theactesand  adventures  of  the  Spaniards  which 
have  conquered  and  peopled  those  countries, 
etc.  ;  tr.  into  English  by  M.  Lok.    London,   n.  d. 

Same.  (In  Hakluyt,  R.  Principal  navi- 
gations, etc.    1812  ed.    V.  5,  pp.  176-476.)  [761 

The  first  history  of  America.  Teter  Martyr  was  an 
Italian  who  lived  in  Spain  and  was  Chaiilain  to  Queen 
Isabella  and  apostolic  protonotary.  He  kept  up  a 
lively  correspondence  with  prominent  Italians  and 
with  Spaniards  who  were  abroad  detailing  the  news  of 
the  day.  His  collected  letters  were  published  in  15.30 
and  1670.  All  the  passages  relating  to  Columbus  and 
the  discoveries  are  in  the  Raccolta  colombiana,  part  III, 
vol.  II.  (See  sect.  699.)  On  the  basis  of  his  letters  he 
wrote  his  Decades  with  more  care  and  greater  detail, 
still  preserving  the  form  of  letters.  In  translation  or 
abstract  Peter  Martyr's  work  was  wide'y  circulated  in 
the  sixteenth  Century,  and  is  the  foundation  of  con- 
temporary knowledge  of  the  new  world.  His  official 
position,  personal  intercourse  with  Colimibus  and 
other  discoverers  and  his  efforts  to  gather  material 
make  his  Decades  an  indispensalilo  primary  source  for 
the  history  of  the  discoveries.  Yet  much  of  his  work 
was  hasty,  and  the  obvious  inaccuracies  impair  one's 
confidence  where  he  cannot  be  checked,  and  enforce 
the  necessity  of  careful  criticism.  The  English  trans- 
lation is  Eden's  for  the  first  three /)pc«(/p,?  and  Lok' s  for 
the  other  five.  This  fifth  vol.  of  Hakluyt  was  pub- 
lished separately  in  1812.  E.  G.  B. 

Azurara,  Gomes  Eannes  de.  Chronicle  of 
the  discovery  and  conquest  of  Guinea ;   now 


first  done  into  English  by  Charles  Raymond 
Beazley  and  Edgar  Prestage.  London  :  Hak- 
luyt Soc.     1896-9.    2v.  [762 

The  most  important  source  of  our  knowledge  of  the 
Tortuguese  voyages  of  discovery  down  the  coast  of 
Africa  till  1148.  This  contemporary  and  official  narra- 
tive, after  being  lost  to  sight  three  hundred  years,  was 
discovered  in  I'aris  by  F.  Denis  in  1837  and  first  printed 
there  in  1841  with  notes  by  Santarem.  Prior  to  its  dis- 
covery in  1837,  Barros  (circ.  l.'JSO)  was  the  only  historian 
who  had  seen  it,  and  he  only  saw  fragments,  so  that 
every  thing  written  earlier  than  1841  on  the  Portuguese 
discoveries  depended  in  the  main  on  Barros.  Besides 
being  a  priceless  historical  monument,  Azurara's  nar- 
rative is  an  interesting  product  of  the  revival  of 
learning  in  I'ortugal.  The  English  editors  haA'C  in- 
corporated most  of  Santarem's  notes  in  their  com- 
mentary, and  Mr.  Beazley's  introduction  to  the  second 
volume  is  the  latest  summary  of  the  Portuguese  discov- 
eries of  the  fifteenth  century.  He  also  supplies  brief 
studies  of  the  maps  and  charts  of  that  period.  The 
footnotes  serve  as  a  guide  to  a  large  body  of  critical 
discussion.  E.  G.  B. 

Benzoni,  Girolamo.  Historia  del  mondo 
nuoTo.     Venetia.   1565. 

History  of  the  new  world,  shewing  his 

travels  in  America,  1541-56;  tr.  and  ed.  by  W. 
H.  Smyth.     London  :  Hakluyt  Soc.    1857. 

[763 

The  wide  popularity  of  this  work,  of  whose  author 
nothing  is  knowai  except  what  he  inciflentally  relates, 
is  evinced  by  the  many  editions  published  in  the  IGth 
and  17th  centuries.  It  was  translated  into  Latin, 
French,  German  and  Dutch,  and  epitomized  by  Pur- 
chas  in  English.  No  Spanish  translation  was  ever 
made.  Benzoni's  narrative  is  not  a  systematic  histoiy, 
but  a  rambling,  readable  medley  of  histoiy  and  trav- 
ellers' observations  and  comment.  He  gives  descrip- 
tions of  the  Spanish  settlements  in  Hispaniola  and 
Cumana,  with  accounts  of  slave  hunts,  of  Las  Casas' 
experience  with  his  colony  and  of  Peru,  where  Ben- 
zoni lived  three  years.  He  confirms  Las  Casas'  pic- 
ture of  the  cruelties  to  the  Indians.  The  work  has 
little  independent  value.  Allegri  has  recently  sub- 
jected it  to  a  critical  examination  and  found  that  a 
large  part  of  its  contents  was  derived  from  the  third 
vol.  of  Ramusio's  Kariganoni.  Through  the  medium 
of  Ramusio,  Peter  ^Martyr  is  Benzoni's  source  for  Co- 
lumbus, and  Gomara  for  the  conquest  of  Peru.  The  nat- 
ural history  again  is  from  Oviedo,  and  the  manners  and 
customs  of  the  natives  from  Gomara.  Benzoni's  sole 
original  contribution  to  the  history  of  Columbus  is  the 
mythical  egg  story.  His  popularity  Allegri  attributes 
to  the  fact  that  his  book  is  a  readable  compilation  of 
the  gist  of  more  voluminous  and  less  accessible  works. 
Allegri's  essay  is  in  the  Haccolta  colombiana,  pt.  5,  vol. 
3,  pp.  1.37-154.  (See  sect.  699.)  Benzoni's  extensive 
bowowing  from  ]>revious  writers  was  noted  by  ^Mufioz 
in  the  prologo  of  his  Historia  del  nuevo  mondo,  1793. 

E.  G.  B. 

Berchet,  Guglielmo,  Fonti  italiani  per  la 
storiadclla  scoperta  del  nuovo  mondo.  I.  Car- 
teggi  diplomatici.      II.   Narrazione  sincroue 


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(Raccolta  colombiana,  pt.  3,  v.  1-2 ;  see  sect. 
699  above.)     Roma.     1893.  [764 

The  first  of  these  voUimes  contains  every  reference 
to  the  discoverj-  of  the  new  world  in  Italian  diplomatic 
correspondence  down  to  1536,  comprising  in  all  about 
140  passages.  Much  of  this  material  is  new  and  printed 
for  the  first  time.  The  most  important  single  piece  is 
the  letter  of  Angelo  Trevisan  written  in  1501  to  Mali- 
piero,  which  formed  the  ha-sis  of  the  famous  Libretto  di 
tutta  la  nmiyazione  de  re  di  Spngna,  of  which  only  a  single 
copy  is  extant.  This  letter  contains  the  oldest  descrip- 
tion of  Columbus's  personal  appearance.  In  substance 
it  is  a  translation  several  years  before  its  publication  of 
Peter  Martyr's  first  Decatie.  The  second  volume  com- 
prises all  the  passages  in  books  and  MSS.  by  Italian 
writers  down  to  1550  which  refer  to  Columbus  or  the  dis- 
covery of  America,  excepting  Peter  Martyr's  Decades, 
of  which  a  full  table  of  contents  is  given.  Some  of  these 
books  are  extremely  rare.  The  text  of  the  unique 
copy  of  the  Libretto  (see  above)  is  reprinted,  as  are  all 
the  relevant  passages  of  Peter  Martyr's  letters,  the 
letters  of  Vespucci,  Giustiniani's  sketch  of  Colum- 
bus's life,  Verrazano's  letter,  etc.  These  volumes  pre- 
sent more  new  material  than  any  others  of  the  Raccolta 
and  make  generally  accessible  much  which,  although 
known,  wa-s  beyond  the  reach  of  all  but  the  most  fa- 
vored scholars.  E.  G.  B. 

Casas,  Bartolom^  de  las.  Coleccion  de  las 
obras  del  obispo  de  Chiapa,  ed.  by  J.  A.  Llo- 
rente.  Paris.  1833.  2v.  In  Spanish  and  also 
in  French,  3v.  [765 

A  useful  reprint  of  the  more  important  of  Las  Casas' 
publications  (not  including  the  Historia),  with  some 
pieces  not  before  printed. 

"  Las  Casas  stands  justly  chargeable  with  enormous 
exaggerations  of  the  number  or  estimate  of  the  vic- 
tims of  Spanish  cruelty.  Hut  I  have  not  met  with  a 
single  case  in  any  contemporai-y  writer,  nor  in  the 
challengers  and  opponents  of  his  pleadings  at  the 
Court  of  Spain,  in  which  his  hideous  portrayal  of 
the  forms  and  methods  of  that  cruelty,  its  dreadful 
and  revolting  tortures  and  mutilations,  have  been 
brought  under  question."  G.  E.  Ellis,  in  Narrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  America,  2  :  313. 

Ilistoria  de  las  Indias.      Madrid :   Real 

academia  de  la  historia,  1875-6.  5f.  [Also 
forms  vols.  63-64  of  Coleccion  de  documentos 
ineditos  para  la  historia  de  Espana,  sect.  702.] 

[766 

Brings  the  histor\'  of  Spanish  America  to  1520. 
Largely  written  from  jiersonal  observation.  Other- 
wise based  on  documents  many  of  which  have  since 
been  lost.  'Written  with  prejudice  against  the  con- 
querors, this  work  Is  the  foundation  of  a  large  part  of 
later  accounts  of  the  period.  E.  C. 

See,  also,  sect.  708. 

—  Helps,  Sir  AnTnuR.  Life  of  Las  Casas, 
"The  apostle  of  the  Indies."  Phil.:  Lippin- 
cott.     1868.  [767 

This  "  life,  which  was  constructed  mainly  by  the  son 
of  Arthur  Helps  out  of  The  Spanish  conquest  in  Amer- 
ica by  the  father,  is  the  most  considerable  account  in 


English.  The  larger  work  was  written  in  a  spirit 
readily  appreciative  of  the  character  of  Las  Casas, 
and  he  is  made  such  a  centre  of  interest  in  it  as  easily 
to  favor  the  excision  of  parts  of  it  to  form  the  lesser 
book.  .  .  .  The  great  friend  of  the  Indian  is  mainly, 
however,  to  be  drawn  from  his  own  writings."  Justin 
Winsor,  yarrative  and  critical  hiit.  of  Am.,  2:  343. 

Colombo,  Cristoforo.  Scritti ;  pubblicati 
ed  illustrati  da  Cesare  de  LoUis.  (Raccolta 
colombiana,  pt.  1.  See  sect.  699.)  Roma. 
1894.  [768 

A  critical  edition  of  all  the  writings  of  Columbus, 
arranged  chronologically,  with  elaborate  introductions 
to  each  document.  Where  known  writings  have  been 
lost,  e.  g.  the  journals  of  the  second  voyage,  the  editor 
prints  texts  which  he  believes  faithful  abstracts  or 
transcripts  :  e.  g.  for  the  journal  of  the  second  voyage 
he  prints  in  parallel  columns  the  narratives  of  Fer- 
nando Colombo  and  Las  Casas  as  immediately  derived 
from  it.  All  the  quotations  imbedded  in  the  Historic 
and  in  Las  Casas'  Historia  de  las  Indias  are  given  in 
their  proper  order.  The  marginal  notes  that  Columbus 
made  in  his  copy  of  CuTdinald'Ailly'sImngommidiand 
in  his  Marco  Polo  are  now  made  accessible  to  the  stu- 
dent. The  third  volume  is  devoted  to  photographic 
fac-similes  of  every  piece  of  vrriting  known  from  the 
hand  of  Columbus  excepting  those  printed  in  the  Au- 
lografas  de  Cristobal  Colon.  The  text  of  the  new  letters, 
etc.,  of  Columbus  in  the  Autogrofas  Lollis  was  able  to 
include.  This  great  work  must  remain  an  indispen- 
sable source  to  the  critical  student  of  Columbus.  Al- 
though not  much  of  this  material  is  strictly  new,  much 
of  it  has  been  relatively  inaccessible  from  its  being 
widely  scattered.  E.  G.  B. 

Select  letters,  with  other  original  docu- 
ments ;  tr.  and  ed.  by  R.  H.  Major.  London  : 
Hakluyt  Soc.     1847.    2d  ed.    1870.  [769 

Contemporary  narratives  by  Columbus  or  his  com- 
panions of  his  four  voyages  to  America,  preceded  by 
a  critical  review  of  the  career  of  Columlius  and  the 
sources  of  his  inspiration.  The  letters  are  jirinted  in 
both  the  original  Spanish  and  in  a  careful  English 
version.  There  is  also  a  bibliography  of  the  fifteenth 
century  editions  of  Columbus'  first  letter.  The  pri- 
mary source  of  the  larger  part  of  our  knowledge  of 
Columbus'  life  and  work.  E.  G.  B. 

Writings  descriptive  of  the  discovery 

and  occupation  of  the  new  world  ;  ed.  by  Paul 
Leicester  Ford.     N.  Y. :  Webster.     1892.    [770 

A  more  comprehensive  collection  than  that  of  Major^ 
containing  English  translations  only,  which  are  by 
various  hands.  Besides  letters  the  editor  has  included 
the  will  of  Columbus,  his  deed  of  entail  and  the  priv- 
ileges of  Columbus  (1497  and  1501).  These  documents 
illustrate  the  beginnings  of  the  Spanish  colonial 
system.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Adams,  Charles  Kendall.  Christo- 
pher Columbus,  his  life  and  his  work.  (Makers 
of  America.)    N.  Y.  :  Dodd.     1892.    §1.     [771 

An  excellent  brief  life,  written  in  an  impartial 
spirit.  The  author,  although  not  a  si)ecialist  in 
this  period,  has  approached  his  material  as  an  ex- 


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peiiencod  historical  student  and  teacher,  and  has 
clearly  discriminated  in  his  narrative  between  the 
ascertained,  the  probable  and  the  legendary  elements 
of  the  body  of  fact  and  report  that  have  come  down  to 
us  as  the  life  of  Columbus.  In  general  he  has  been 
guiiled  by  the  results  of  Harrisse's  researches.  Too 
much  significance  is  given  to  Cronau's  study  of  the 
landfall  and  the  actual  resting-place  of  Columbus' 
remains.  E.  G.  IJ. 

—  Belgrano,  L.  T.  ,  e  M.  Staglieno,  eds. 
Documenti  relativi  a  Cristoforo  Colombo  e  alia 
sua  famiglia.  (Raccolta  colombiana,  pt.  2, 
V.  1.)    Roma.     1896.  [772 

This  volume  contains  all  the  known  documents  of  a 
non-public  character  which  refer  to  Columbus,  his 
family,  his  ancestors  and  his  descendants,  excepting 
such  of  his  own  writings  as  were  included  in  the  pre- 
ceding vols,  of  the  Raccolta.  The  critical  introduction 
is  by  Staglieno  on  the  basis  of  the  labors  of  Uelgrano. 
The  larger  part  of  the  earlier  documents  from  the  no- 
tarial records  of  Savona  and  Genoa  were  discovered 
by  Staglieno,  and  a  considerable  number  are  here 
published  for  the  first  time.  Harrisse  published  a 
good  many  of  those  notarial  records  in  the  second  vol. 
of  his  Christophe  Colomb.  The  Spanish  documents 
were,  many  of  them,  unearthed  by  Harrisse  and  pub- 
lished by  him.  There  is  a  full  index  to  this  volume 
and  a  genealogical  tree  with  dates  recording  suc- 
cinctly the  material  in  these  records.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Belgrano,  L.  T.,  e  M.  Staglieno,  eds. 
II  codice  dd  privilegi  di  Cristoforo  Colombo ; 
editosecondoimanoscritti  di  Genova,  di  Parigi 
e  di  Providence.  (Raccolta  colombiana,  pt.  2, 
V.  2.)    Roma.     1894. 

—  Spotorno,  G.  B.,  tr.  Codice  diploma- 
tico  colombo-americano,    etc.     Genoa.     1823. 

^Memorials  of  Columbus  ;  or  A  collec- 
tion of  authentic  documents.     London.     1823. 

[773 

'  Columbus  had  several  authenticated  copies  made  of 
the  royal  documents  which  conferred  upon  him  his 
official  dignities  and  privileges  relating  to  his  voyages, 
discoveries  and  riglits  and  duties  as  Admiral  of  the 
Indies.  One  of  these  copies  came  into  the  possession 
of  the  republic  of  Genoa  in  1670,  and  was  published  in 
1823.  Spotorno  jirefixed  a  brief  life  of  Columbus, 
■which  is  in  the  English  translation,  and  gave  an 
Italian  translation  of  the  documents.  Belgrano  and 
Staglieno  assure  the  student  that  they  have  repro- 
duced the  text  of  the  MS.  with  scrupulous  fidelity  ex- 
cepting as  regards  forms  of  letters  like  u  and  v,  and 
affirm  that  Spotorno's  text  is  in  places  incorrect. 
These  documents  were  also  published  by  Navarrete  in 
the  second  vol.  of  his  Collecion  from  the  MS.  which 
Columbus  retained  and  which  went  to  his  heirs. 

E.  G.  B. 

—  Boston,  Public  Library  of  the  City 
OF.  Columbus :  a  list  of  the  writings  of  Christo- 
pher Columbus  and  of  the  works  relating  to  him 
in  the  possession  of  the  library.  (In  Bulletins. 
1892-93.    V.  11,  pp.  221-33.)  [774 


A  list  of  his  maps,  letters  and  other  writings,  mainly 
in  Spanish.  The  works  about  him  concern  his  life, 
family,  burial  place,  bibliography,  portraits,  etc.,  and 
include  references  to  periodicals. 

—  Colombo,  Fernando.  Historic  del  S.  D. 
Fernando  Colombo;  nelle  quail  s'ha  partico- 
lare  et  vera  relatione  della  vita,  et  de'  fatti 
deir  Ammiraglio  Christoforo  Colombo,  suo 
padre,  etc.  Venetia.  1571.  [Several  subse- 
quent editions,  the  latest,  London :  Dulau. 
1867.] 

History  of  the  life  and  actions  of  Ad- 
miral Christopher  Columbus,  etc.,  written  by 
his  own  son.  (In  Churchill's  Voyages,  2  :  501- 
628  ;  the  same,  cd.  of  1744,  2:  481-604;  Kerr's 
Voyages,  3  :  1-242  ;  Pinkerton's  Voyages,  12  : 
1-155.)  [775 

The  source  of  the  traditional  accounts  of  Columbus 
and  for  the  period  before  1492  of  most  of  the  legendary 
matter  rejected  by  Harrisse  and  other  modern  schol- 
ars. The  Spanish  original  was  never  published  and 
the  MS.  is  not  extant.  The  impossibility  of  reconcil- 
ing the  account  of  the  earlier  life  of  Columbus  given 
in  this  biography  with  the  facts  established  by  docu- 
ments discovered  by  himself  and  others,  has  led  Har- 
risse to  deny  its  authenticity.  That  Las  Casas  took 
over  almost  all  of  the  earlier  chapters  into  his  Historia 
de  las  Indlax  is  the  strongest  argument  of  the  defend- 
ers of  Ferdinand's  authorship.  The  drift  of  present 
critical  opinion  is  in  favor  of  accepting  the  book  as 
the  work  of  Ferdinand.  Its  trustworthiness,  how- 
ever, for  the  period  where  it  should  be  most  useful, 
before  1492,  is  shattered.  For  a  brief  account  of  the 
controversial  literature,  see  K.  Haebler,  Historische 
Zeitschrift,  57:  223-5;  74  :  239^0.  The  Italian  text  of 
the  London  ed.  of  1869  does  not  conform  faithfully 
to  that  of  the  original  edition  of  1571.  The  English 
translation  was  originally  prepared  for  Churchill's 
Voi/ages.  It  is  a  readable  and  tolerably  faithful  ren- 
dering. Pinkerton  reprinted  the  Churchill  text  with- 
out cliange.  For  Kerr's  Voyages  the  division  into  short 
cliapters  was  dropped  and  the  text  revised,  yet  with- 
out consulting  the  original  ( !).  The  Spanish  transla- 
tion printed  by  Barcia  in  his  Historiadores  primilivos 
and  reprinted  in  Madrid,  1892,  is  pronounced  "  mali- 
sima"  by  Mufioz.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Harrisse,  Henry.  Christophe  Colomb 
devant  I'histoire.    Paris:  Welter.    1892.    lOfr. 

[776 

The  first  part  of  this  book  is  devoted  to  a  sarcastic 
running  commentary  on  some  of  the  curiosities  of  the 
Columbian  celebration,  the  fictitious  relics,  etc.;  then 
follows  a  brief  statement  of  the  results  of  the  author's 
investigations  in  regard  to  the  disputed  questions 
relating  to  Columbus'  life,  and  an  estimate  of  liis 
work.  In  this  last  he  defends  Columbus  from  the  dis- 
paragements of  some  recent  biographers.  The  review 
of  the  ascertained  facts  is  called  forth  by  the  super- 
ficial, uncritical,  mistaken,  and  legendary  character 
of  nmch  that  was  written  about  Columbus  at  the  time 
of  the  celebration.    There  are  full  notes.      E.  G.  B. 


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—  Hakrisse,  Henry.  Christoplie  Colomb, 
son  origine,  sa  vie,  ses  voyages,  sa  famille  et 
ses  descendants  ;  d'apres  des  documents  inedits 
tires  des  archives  de  Genes,  de  Savone,  de  Se- 
ville et  de  Madrid  :  etudes  d'histoire  critique. 
Paris:  Leroux.     1884-5.     2v.     lOOfr.         [777 

Tlie  most  important  critical  study  ever  devoted  to 
the  life  of  Columbus,  and  an  indispensable  guide  to 
every  student  of  the  problems  of  his  career.  A  most 
valual)le  feature  is  the  elaborate  critical  discussion  of 
all  the  known  sources  very  systematically  arranged. 
The  title  indicates  clearly  the  scope  of  the  body  of  the 
work.  Footnotes  provide  the  scholar  with  the  ma- 
terials for  checking  the  author's  results.  The  inves- 
tigations in  regard  to  Columbus'  family  have  been 
especially  exhaustive.  A  large  number  of  hitherto 
unprinted  documents  are  given  in  the  Appendices. 
Besides  this  monumental  work  Harrisse  has  printed  a 
large  number  of  monographs  and  articles  relating  to 
Columbus  and  to  his  family.  A  chronological  list  is 
appended  to  his  Diplomatic  history  of  America.  In  AVin- 
sor,  Nar.  and  crit.  hist.,  II,  88-92,  the  new  material  and 
conclusions  of  Harrisse  are  epitomized.        E.  G.  B. 

—  Irving,  Washington.  Life  and  voyages 
of  Christopher  Columbus  ;  to  which  are  added 
those  of  his  companions.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam. 
1828.     4v.     Various  editions.  [778 

"  Washington  Irving  .  .  .  being  in  Bordeaux  in  the 
winter  of  1825-26,  was  informed  by  Alexander  Everett, 
the  United  States  Minister  in  Spain,  that  Jsavarrete 
was  about  to  publish  his  famous  Collection  of  Docu- 
ments. Irving  immediately  planned  a  translation  of 
it  into  English,  and  went  to  Madrid  for  the  purpose. 
Upon  his  arrival,  however,  he  changed  his  mind  and 
wrote  this  fine  History  of  Christopher  Columbus,  which, 
all  in  all,  has  never  been  equalled.  .  .  .  Irving  studied 
with  care  almost  all  the  documents  relative  to  Colum- 
bus that  were  then  known,  and  the  genuineness  of  his 
researcli  is  proved  by  the  frequent  quotations  from 
the  histories  of  Las  Casas,  Oviedo,  and  Bernaldes, 
then  unpublished  and  known  to  exist  in  only  two  or' 
three  copies.  Irving's  work  has  more  than  merely 
literary  merit.  It  is  a  history  written  with  judgment 
and  inii)artiality  which  leaves  far  behind  all  the  de- 
scriptions of  the  discovery  of  the  New  World  pub- 
lished before  or  since."  Henry  Harrisse,  in  his 
Christophe  Colomb  (Paris.  1884),  I,  p.  13G. 

"  Having  the  opportunity  of  examining  excellent 
books  and  valuable  manuscripts,  of  consulting  spe- 
cialists in  this  lield,  of  using  at  every  turn  the  au- 
thentic documents  which  we  had  just  published, 
Irving  has  succeeded  in  giving  his  History  a.  range  and 
degree  of  impartiality  and  accuracy  which  place  it 
far  ahead  of  all  writers  who  have  preceded  him." 
Navarrete,  in  the  introduction  to  the  third  vol.  of  his 
Coleccion  de  los  viages  y  descuhrimientos,  i)p.  xiii-,\iv. 

The  publication  of  Navarrote's  third  volume  was 
closely  followed  by  Irving's  f'oyages  of  the  companions 
of  Columbus  which  is  closely  based  upon  it.  In  addi- 
tion to  the  contemporary  verdict  of  Navarrete  and  to 
that  of  Harrisse  it  is  only  necessary  to  remark  that 
the  progress  of  critical  scholarship  and  the  publica- 
tion of  the  sources  since  Irving's  time  have  diminished 
the  value  of  Irving's  work  for  the  student  in  tlie  same 


way  that  they  have  diminished  the  value  of  Prescott's 
Ferdinand  and  Isabella.  Irving,  too,  did  not  draw 
characters  with  the  realistic  fidelity  now  in  favor. 
He  smoothed  his  portrait  of  Columbus,  and  defects 
are  passed  over  in  silence  or  left  obscure  in  the  back- 
ground. 

—  I\ATSERLrNG,  Meter.  Christopher  Co- 
lumbus and  the  participation  of  the  Jews  in 
the  Spanish  and  Portuguese  discoveries  ;  tr. 
from  author's  MS.  by  Charles  Gross.  N.  Y. : 
Longmans.     1895.    $1.25.  [779 

An  interesting  contribution  to  Jewish  history  and 
sidelight  on  the  history  of  the  discoveries.  The  author, 
after  many  years  of  study  of  the  history  of  the  Jews  in 
Spain,  undertook  the  special  investigation  of  which 
this  book  is  the  result.  It  is  based  on  an  examination 
of  a  wide  range  of  material.  It  is  not,  however,  the 
work  of  a  specialist  in  the  history  of  the  discoveries 
and  is  consequently  not  free  from  errors  and  hazard- 
ous conclusions.  And  it  might  further  be  said  that  if 
the  author  had  been  as  well  versed  in  the  ancient  his- 
tory of  Israel,  as  disclosed  by  modern  criticism,  as  he 
is  in  the  history  of.the  Spanish  Jews,  he  could  not  have 
treated  so  respectfully  the  idea  that  the  aborigines  of 
America  might  be  descended  from  the  "  Lost  Tribes  " 
of  Israel.  In  the  appendix  are  about  forty  pages  of 
hitherto  imprinted  documents  from  the  Spanish  Ar- 
chives illustrating  the  relations  of  the  Santangel  fam- 
ily to  the  kings  of  Aragon  and  showing  how  the  king 
met  the  expenses  of  Columbus'  second  voyage  from 
the  confiscated  property  of  the  Jews.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Markham,  Si?'  Clements  Robert.  Life 
of  Christopher  Columbus.  Loudon:  Philip. 
1892.     4s.  6d.  [780 

Author  a  careful  and  conscientious  student  and 
translator  of  Spanish  sources.  The  Life  is  impartial, 
readable,  and  accurate.  The  best  brief  account  in 
English  of  the  discovery  of  America.  E.  C. 

—  Roselly  de  Lorgues,  Antoine  Fran- 
(jois  Felix.  Christophe  Colomb:  histoire  de  sa 
vie  et  de  ses  voyages,  d'apres  des  documents 
authentiques  tires  d'Espagne  etd'Italie.  Paris. 
1856.    2v.    8e  ed.    1886. 

Life  of  Christopher  Columbus,  from 

Spanish  and  Italian  documents  ;  comp.  from 
the  French  of  Roselly  de  Lorgues  by  J.  J. 
Barry.     Boston  :  Donahoe.     1870.  [781 

An  idealized  picture  of  Columbus  as  a  hero  of  the 
Church  and  deserving  of  sainthood.  The  author  de- 
voted himself  to  securing  if  possible  the  canonization 
of  Columbus,  and  has  become  the  accepted  authority 
on  Columbus  of  many  of  the  Catholic  religious  writers. 
His  forced  interjiretations,  his  ignoring  counter  evi- 
dence, and  lack  of  sound  criticism  render  this  and  the 
other  works  that  he  wrote  in  the  same  cause  com- 
pletely untrustworthy.  Barry's  Life  is  an  abridg- 
ment and  adajttation.  Another  presentation  of  Rosel- 
ly's  material  in  an  engaging  narrative  is  the  Life  of 
Christopher  Columbus  by  Arthur  George  Knight.  Lon- 
don.    1877.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Tarducci,  Francesco.      Life  of  Chris- 


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topher  Columbus  ;  tr.  from  the  Italian  by  H.  F. 
Browuson.  Detroit :  H.  F.  Brownson,  1890. 
2v.     $2.  [782 

A  very  readable  detailed  narrative  designed  for  the 
general  public.  Tarducci  approaches  his  subject  in 
the  spirit  of  Irving.  He  is  not  a  specialist  in  this  ticld, 
and,  in  accordance  with  the  aim  in  view,  lie  does  not 
discuss  at  any  length  the  doubtful  questions.  In  re- 
gard to  some  of  them,  in  fact,  he  does  not  seem  to  be 
familiar  with  the  latest  investigations.  It  is  strictly 
a  life  of  Columbus,  and  little  attention  is  given  to 
the  general  history  of  the  discoveries.  There  is  no 
index.  E.  G.  B. 

—  WiNSOR,  Justin.  Christopher  Columbus, 
and  how  he  received  and  imparted  the  spirit  of 
discovery.     Boston  :  Houghton.     1891.     $4. 

[783 

Contains  not  only  a  detailed  account  of  Columbus' 
achievements,  but  also  a  mass  of  bibliographical  and 
cartographical  detail  of  great  value.  Based  on  careful 
study  of  printed  sources.  Written  in  a  spirit  of  hos- 
tility to  Columbus.    Style  often  hard  to  understand. 

Eden,  Richard.  The  decades  of  the  newe 
worlde  or  West  India.     London.     1555. 

Decades  1-3.     (In  Arber,  E. ,  ed.     First 

three  English  books  on  America.  Birmingham. 
1885.     N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     S6.0O.)  [784 

The  first  English  collection  of  voyages  and  the  main 
source  of  English  knowledge  of  the  new  world  before 
Hakluyt.  The  contents  relating  to  America  are  the 
first  three  Decades  of  Peter  MartjT  (see  sect.  761),  a 
long  extract  from  Oviedo's  Natural  history  of  the  West 
Indies  (manners  and  customs,  flora,  fauna  and  min- 
erals), an  epitome  of  Pigafetta's  narrative  of  Magel- 
lan's voyage,  a  statement  of  the  jDrices  of  precious 
stones  and  spices,  Gomara's  description  of  the  con- 
ference at  Badajos  in  1524  to  determine  the  demarca- 
tion line,  and  Gomara's  account  of  Columbus  and  the 
earlier  discoveries.  Mr.  Arber's  introduction  contains 
a  very  careful  review  of  Eden's  career.  The  First  and 
Second  English  books  are  of  more  interest  as  literary 
and  historical  curiosities  than  as  presenting  primary 
sources  to  the  English  student.  The  Second  is  a  trans- 
lation by  Eden  from  Sebastian  Munster's  Cosmography. 

E.  G.  B. 

Herrera  Tordesillas,  Antonio  de.  De- 
scripcion  de  las  Indias  ocidentales.  Madrid. 
1730.     4v.  [785 

Original  ed.  1601  and  1G15.  Best  ed.  by  Barcia  in 
1730.  Very  poor  translation  of  a  portion,  by  John 
Stevens,  in  London  in  6v.  1725-26.  Various  portions 
have  been  printed  in  translations,  in  collections  of 
voyages,  etc. 

Describes  the  years  1492-1554.  Herrera  was  second 
"  Chronicler  of  the  Indies."  His  work  is  a  painstaking 
compilation.  It  is  arranged  chronologically.  Based 
on  Las  Casas,  on  conversations  with  explorers  and 
conquerors,  and  on  documents,  many  of  which  have 
Since  disappeared.  The  best  of  the  earlier  Spanish 
compilations. 


63 


Magellan,  Ferdinand.  Guillemard,  Fran- 
cis Henry  Hill.  Life  of  Ferdinand  Magellan 
and  the  first  circumnavigation  of  the  globe, 
1480-1521.     London:  Philip.     1891.     4s.  6d. 

[786 

An  admirable  piece  of  work,  based  on  a  critical 
study  of  all  the  sources  accessible,  printed  and  un- 
printed.  There  are  eight  small  facsimiles  of  the  maps 
of  Magellan's  day,  and  in  the  appendices  Magellan's 
genealogy,  wills,  a  statement  of  the  personnel  of  the 
fleet,  a  detailed  statement  of  stock  and  equipment 
and  the  names  of  the  crews  that  sur\'ived  to  circum- 
navigate the  globe.  The  author's  footnotes  area  com- 
plete guide  to  his  sources.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Stanley  op  Alderley,  Henry  Edward 
John  Stanley,  3d  baron,  tr.  First  voyage 
round  the  world,  by  Magellan ;  tr.  from  the 
accounts  of  Pigafetta  and  other  contemporary 
writers  ;  with  documents,  notes,  etc.  London : 
Hakluyt  Soc.     1874.  [787 

This  volume  contains  all  the  contemporary  narra- 
tives of  Magellan's  voyage  and  the  first  circumnavi- 
gation of  the  globe.  The  most  important  is  that  of 
Pigafetta.  Of  the  other  five,  two  are  from  the  hands 
of  pilots  of  the  voyage  and  the  third  is  a  letter  from 
Maximilianus  Transylvanus,  a  secretary  of  Charles  V., 
to  the  Cardinal  of  Salzburg,  written  a  few  weeks  after 
the  "  Victoria  "  reached  Spain.  The  introduction  con- 
tains an  excellent  short  life  of  Magellan  and  trans- 
lations of  the  contracts  that  Magellan  made  with 
Charles  V.  E.  G.  B. 

Markham,  Sir  Clements  Robert,  tr.  and 
ed.  Journal  of  Christopher  Columbus  during 
his  first  voyage  ;  and  documents  relating  to  the 
voyages  of  John  Cabot  and  Gasper  Corte  Real. 
London:  Hakluyt  Soc.     1893.  [788 

This  volume  contains  what  has  come  to  be  considered 
as  the  recognized  standard  English  rendering  of  the 
Cabot  documents.  These  are  reprinted  in  American 
history  leaflet,  no.  9.  Mr.  Markham's  valuable  intro- 
duction should  be  compared  with  his  address  on  Cabot 
printed  in  the  Journal  of  the  Royal  Geographical  Soci- 
ety for  June,  1897.  G.  P.  AV. 

Navarrete,    Martin    Fernandez   de.      Co- 

leccion  de  los  viages  y  descubrimientos,  que 
hicieron  por  mar  los  Espaiioles  desde  fines  del 
siglo  XV.     Madrid.     1825-37.     5v.  [789 

Editor  the  most  careful  and  successful  of  the  Span- 
ish compilers.  These  vols,  contain  five  hundred  of 
the  most  imi^ortant  documents  relating  to  the  period 
of  discovery,  1400-1540.  A^ol.  Ill  comi)rises  the  Viages 
menores  of  which  Irving's  Companions  of  Columbus  is 
scarcely  more  than  a  free  translation.  Supplementary 
works  published  after  Navarrete's  death  give  the  re- 
sults of  his  study  of  these  documents  and  of  other 
papers  which  were  to  form  vols.  V  and  VI.        E.  ('. 

Oviedo  y  Valdes,  Gonzalo  Fernandez  de. 
Ilistoria  general  y  natural  de  las  Indias.  [Com- 
plete edition,  ed.  by  Jose  Amados  de  los  Rios.] 


790-796 


AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


Madrid:  Real  academia  de  la  liistoria.     1851- 
55.     4v.  [790 

Comprises  the  history  of  the  Spaniards  in  America 
to  the  end  of  the  first  third  of  the  sixteenth  century, 
and  inchides  also  tlie  best  memoir  of  Oviedo  yet  pub- 
lished. In  later  life  Oviedo  was  the  first  "  Chronicler 
of  the  Indies."  He  passed  several  years  in  Central 
America  and  West  Indian  Islands.  He  had  ample 
knowledfic  from  ])crsonal  experience,  from  conversa- 
tions with  explorers  and  from  access  to  official  docu- 
ments. Oftentimes  prejudiced,  and  sometimes  care- 
less as  to  dates  and  sequence  of  events,  his  work  is 
nevertheless  a  vast  mine  of  information  and  indispen- 
sable to  the  student.  It  was  only  partly  printed  in 
the  author's  lifetime. 

Pacheco,  Joaquin  Francisco,  F.  de  Car- 
denas, et  al.,  eds.  Coleccion  de  documentos 
ineditos  relatives  al  descubrimiento,  conquista, 
y  colonizacion  de  las  posessiones  espaiioles  en 
America  y  Occeania.     Madrid.    1864-83.    42v. 

[791 

A  vast  repository  of  documentary  evidence,  badly 
edited  and  arranged.  Vol.  33  is  an  index  to  the  first 
32  vols.  This  work  is  being  continued  as  Documentos 
ineditos  .  .  .  de  ttUramar.  Series  II.  No  one  can  master 
the  history  of  the  Spanish  conquest  vsdthout  a  thorough 
knowledge  of  these  volumes. 

United  States.  Commission  to  the  Colum- 
bian liistorical  exposition,  Madrid,  1892-93. 
Report.     Wash.     1895.  [792 

The  exhiliition  was  held  in  November  and  Decem- 
ber, 1802,  and  January,  1893,  under  the  auspices  of  the 
Spanish  government,  and  was  designed  to  exhibit 
American  prehistoric  remains,  the  characteristics  of 
the  American  aborigines,  and  the  results  of  European 
influence  on  America  up  to  the  middle  of  the  17th 
century.  The  United  States  Commission  included 
Dr.  George  Brown  Goode  of  the  Smithsonian  Insti- 
tution. Its  report,  besides  describing  the  exposition 
as  a  whole,  gives  catalogues  of  the  anthropological, 
ethnological,  and  other  exhibits  sent  from  the  United 
States,  but  its  most  interesting  feature  is  an  account 
of  the  77  portraits  of  Columbxis  exhibited,  reproduc- 
tions of  many  of  which  are  given,  as  well  as  pictures 
of  numerous  Columbus  statues  and  monuments. 

F.  J.  S. 

Vespucci,  Amerigo.  First  four  voyages  of 
Amerigo  Vespucci ;  reproduced  in  facsimile 
with  translation,  introduction,  etc.  London: 
Quaritch.     1893.     3s.  [793 

A  very  convenient  edition  of  the  Soderini  letter  with 
an  excellent  translation.  The  editor  is  favorable  to 
the  authenticity  of  all  "Vespucci's  voyages,  and  be- 
lieves this  letter  to  be  "  the  only  genuine  piece  of 
sustained  composition  which  Vespucci  has  left." 
Quaritch's  translation  of  this  Soderini  letter  is  more 
exact  than  Markham's.  This  translation  of  the  first 
voyage  and  Markham's  translation  of  the  third 
voyage  are  in  Old  South  leaflets,  nos.  34  and  90. 

E.  G.  B. 


—  Harrisse,  Henry.  Americus  Vespuc- 
cius  :  a  critical  and  documentary  review  of 
two  recent  English  books  [Letters  of  Vespucci ; 
tr.  and  ed.  by  Markliam,  and  Voyage  from 
Lisbon  to  India,  1505-6,  by  Albericus  Ves- 
puccius ;    tr.   and  ed.   by   Coote].      London : 

B.  F.  Stevens.    1895.     250  copies.     12s.     [794 

The  main  object  of  the  first  book  "  was  to  throw  dis- 
credit on  the  arguments  of  Varnhagen  and  Fiske, 
adduced  in  support  of  the  alleged  voyage  of  1497  to 
America.  Harrisse,  whose  opinions  have  veered  from 
time  to  time  on  this  disputed  question,  now  decides 
that '  the  accounts  which  have  reached  us,  whether  in 
Italian  or  Latin,  are  all  liable  to  grave  objections, 
which  we  certainly  do  not  pretend  to  be  in  a  position 
to  remove.'  ...  It  would  seem,  then,  that  Harrisse's 
present  opinion  is  that  Ves])uccius  could  have  made 
the  disputed  voyage,  though  there  is  not  indisputable 
evidence  that  he  did  make  it."  The  second  book  was 
"  issued  originally  in  Flemish  at  Antwerp  in  Decem- 
ber, 1508,  and  reprinted  in  1894  with  annotations  by 

C.  H.  Coote,  accompanied  by  an  argument  to  show 
that  the  author  of  it  was  Vespuccius."  Mr.  Harrisse 
concludes  that  the  book  was  written  by  Balthazar 
Sprenger,  who  accompanied  Almeida  in  1505.  The 
Antwerp  publisher  altered  dates  and  text  and  pub- 
lished it  under  the  name  of  Vespuccius.  In  the 
present  aspect  of  the  evidence  Mr.  Harrisse's  views 
"  must  stand  till  some  better  solution  of  the  enigma 
can  be  found.  Mr.  Coote  has  not  certainly  made  out 
his  case.  Mr.  Harrisse  has  come  very  near  making 
one  out."    Nation,  61 :  17. 

—  Lester,  Cftarles  Edwards,  and  An- 
drew Foster.  Life  and  voyages  of  Ameri- 
cus Vespucius.  N.  Y.  :  Baker  &  Scribner. 
1846.  [795 

The  author  was  attracted  to  his  subject  while  con- 
sul at  Genoa,  but  he  lacked  the  critical  training  to 
produce  a  work  abreast  of  the  scholarship  of  his  day. 
To-day  the  work  is  entirely  out  of  date  and  would  mis- 
lead and  waste  the  time  of  any  one  beginning  a  study 
of  the  subject.  It  may  still  be  serviceable,  however, 
in  a  measure,  from  the  translations  which  it  contains 
of  Vespucius's  letters  to  one  who  cannot  consult  the 
work  of  Varnhagen,  Markham,  or  Quaritch's  First  four 
voyages.  To  the  more  advanced  student  it  is  of  some 
value  as  a  compendium  of  the  materials  and  views  in 
the  works  of  Bandini,  Bartolozzi,  and  Canovai,  who 
championed  the  cause  of  Vesjiucius  in  the  last  cen- 
tury. Canovai's  famous  eulogy  is  given  in  translation 
in  an  ai>i)endix.  Another  ap])endix  gives  Toscanelli's 
letters  to  Columbus.  Bandini's  Life  of  Vespucci  has 
recently  been  republished  with  notes  by  llzielli  and  a 
bibliography  by  Fumagalli.    Florence.    1898. 

E.  G.  B. 

—  Markham,  Sir  Clements  Robert,  tr. 
Letters  of  Amerigo  Vespucci  and  other  docu- 
ments illustrative  of  his  career ;  tr.  with  notes 
and  an  introd.     London  :  Hakluyt  Soc.     1894. 

[796 


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This  volume  contains  translations  of  Vespucci's 
two  letters,  of  the  most  important  documents  in  Na- 
varrete  respecting  him,  and  Las  Casas's  detailed  criti- 
cisms of  Vespucci's  claims.  The  last  is  new  and  im- 
portant material  for  the  English  reader.  Markham 
thoroughly  distrusts  Vespucci's  narratives  and  in  his 
introduction  rejects  without  hesitation  the  first  voy- 
age. He  attaches  almost  decisive  importance  to  Las 
Casas's  confutation  and  rejection  of  Vespucci's  story 
as  coming  from  an  honest  writer  with  ample  oppor- 
tunities of  knowing  tlie  truth.  Markham's  transla- 
tion is  less  exact  than  that  of  Quaritch  in  The  first  four 
voyages.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Santarem,  Manorl  Francisco  de  Bar- 
Ros  Y  Souza,  visconde,  de.  Researches  respect- 
ing Americus  Vespiicius  and  his  voyages ; 
tr.  by  E.  V.  Childe.     Boston:  Little.     1850. 

[797 

Tliis  is  a  translation  of  Recherches  historiques,  critiques 
et  bihliogrnjihiques  sur  Americ  Vespuce  et  ses  voyages  (Paris. 
1842).  Viscount  Santarem  was  a  very  eminent  student 
of  the  history  of  geography.  His  little  book  is  the 
most  thoroughgoing  of  the  attacks  on  the  authen- 
ticity of  the  voyages  of  Vespucci.  It  is  strongly  biased 
against  Vespucci  by  the  conviction  that  either  he  or 
liis  friends  had  defrauded  Columbus  by  attaching  the 
name  America  to  the  New  World.  In  Santarem's 
pages  uncertain  or  ambiguous  data  are  relentlessly 
turned  against  Vespucci  as  uniformly  as  they  are  in- 
terpreted in  his  favor  by  Varnhageu.  E.  G.  B. 

—  VARNHAfiEN,     FrANCISCO    AdOLPHO     DE. 

Amerigo  Vespucci :  son  caractfire,  ses  ecrits,  sa 
vie  et  ses  navigations.     Lima.     1865.  [798 

Varnhagen  was  a  distinguislied  Brazilian  scholar, 
and  is  chiefly  known  for  his  Historia  gcral  do  Brazil 
(1854)  and  for  his  series  of  monographs  on  Vespucci 
(see  Winsor,  II,  156,  for  a  list  of  them),  which  are 
among  the  most  important  contributions  on  this  sub- 
ject. Varnliagen  was  the  first  to  print  a  critical  edi- 
tion of  all  the  writings  which  have  been  attributed  to 
Vespucci.  These  he  divides  into  two  classes,  those 
published  during  his  life  and  tliose  published  two  or 
three  centuries  after  his  death.  These  texts  form  the 
first  and  second  part  of  the  monograph  whose  title  is 
given  above.  The  third  part  is  a  critical  study  of  Ves- 
pucci's life.  The  later  monographs  are  usually  bound 
with  this.  The  first  is  a  critical  investigation  of  tlie 
doubtful  first  voyage  (pub.  Vienna.  1869),  which  Varn- 
hagen accepts  and  of  which  he  gives  explanations  not 
generally  adopted.  A  third  essay,  NouveUes  recherches 
sur  les  derniers  voyages  du  navigateur  Florentin  (18G9),  is 
written  in  Portuguese,  although  the  title  is  in  French. 
In  an  apjiendix  to  it  are  the  documents  published  by 
Navarrete  which  relate  to  Vespucci.  In  1870  Varn- 
hagen published  a  brief  summary  of  the  results  of  his 
investigations,  entitled  Post  face  auz  trois  Uvraisons  sur 
Amerigo  Vespucci.  In  1874  in  an  essay  in  Portuguese 
he  advanced  new  points  in  defence  of  his  interpre- 
tation of  the  first  voyage.  The  English  reader  will 
find  in  Fiske's  Discovery  of  America,  ch.  VII,  a  presenta- 
tion of  Varnhagen's  positions,  of  which  Mr.  Fiske  is 
sometimes  more  confident  than  their  author. 

E.  G,  B. 


Other  Discoveries  and  Early  Ex- 
ploration 

Bourne,  Henry  Richard  Fox.  English 
seamen  under  the  Tudors.  London  :  Bentley. 
1868.     2v.  [799 

A  history  of  English  exploration,  merchant  voyages 
and  naval  achievements  during  the  sixteenth  century. 
The  author  has  constructed  a  very  readable  and  com- 
prehensive narrative  on  tlie  basis  of  the  material  col- 
lected by  Hakluyt  and  Purchas,  supplemented  by  con- 
stant reference  to  the  state  papers.  In  regard  to  the 
naval  history  of  this  period,  much  new  material  has 
been  brought  to  light  since  1868  which  the  reader  will 
find  in  Corbett's  Drake.  For  the  other  aspects  of  liis 
subject  Mr.  Bourne's  work  is  still  the  most  serviceable 
general  account  in  English.  E.  G.  B. 

Cabot,  John  and  Sebastian.  Beazley, 
Charles  Raymond.  John  and  Sebastian 
Cabot  :  the  discovery  of  North  America. 
(Builders  of  greater  Britain.)  N.  Y.  :  Long- 
mans.    1898.     $1.50.  [800 

The  most  useful,  and  the  most  readable,  volume 
upon  the  Cabots,  for  the  purposes  of  the  general 
reader.  Like  every  other  book  devoted  to  these  ex- 
plorers, it  is  largely  filled  up  with  the  original  docu- 
ments, which  Mr.  Beazley  interprets  with  much  care, 
conservatism  and  common  sense.  G.  P.  W. 

—  BiDDLE,  Richard.  Memoir  of  Sebastian 
Cabot.     Phil,  and  London.     1831.  [801 

One  of  the  earliest  American  works  of  serious  his- 
torical scholarship,  and  important  in  the  history  of 
historical  study  and  writing  in  America.  A  powerful 
argument  advocating  the  achievements  of  the  son,  as 
more  important  than  those  of  the  father ;  the  source 
from  which  nearly  every  article  upon  Cabot,  during 
the  succeeding  forty  years,  derived  both  its  inspira- 
tion and  facts.  Many  of  these  facts,  and  most  of  the 
conclusions  based  upon  them,  have  been  overthrown 
by  the  discovery  of  documents  unknown  to  Mr. 
Biddle.  G.  P.  W. 

—  Davs^son,  Samuel  Edw^ard.  The  voy- 
ages of  the  Cabots.  (In  Royal  Soc.  of  Canada. 
Transactions,  v.  12.     Montreal.     1894.) 

The  voyages:  a  sequel.  (In  Trans- 
actions, ser.  2,  V.  2.     Ottawa.     1896.) 

The  voyages  :    latest  phases  of  the 

controversy.  (In  Transactions,  ser.  2,  v.  3. 
Ottawa.     1897.)  [802 

These  three  papers  contain  the  best  discussion  of  the 
problem  of  Cabot's  landfall  in  1497.  Dr.  Dawson  ]iro- 
sents  much  stronger  and  more  convincing  arguments 
in  favor  of  a  landfall  on  Cape  Breton  than  have  been 
presented  for  any  other  locality.  The  tln-ee  essays 
contain  much  valuable  material  upon  all  phases  of  the 
Cabot  controversies.  G.  P.  W. 

"  Recent  Cabot  literature  may  be  divided  into  three 
main  sections,  each  corresponding  to  a  subject  of 
spirited  debate.    These  are,  firstly,  the  circumstances 


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under  which  John  Cabot  came  to  England  and  made 
his  voyage  of  14U7;  secondly,  the  exact  geographical 
site  of  the  landfall,  and,  thirdly,  the  character  of  Se- 
bastian Cabot.  In  Europe,  as  was  natural,  discussion 
has  turned  more  on  the  first  and  third  of  the  above 
topics,  while  in  America  the  second  has  received  the 
lion's  share  of  attention."  Dr.  Dawson  "  is,  we  should 
think,  the  leading  living  advocate  of  a  view  once  sup- 
ported by  Mr.  Cliarles  Deane  and  Dr.  Winsor  [the 
Cape  Breton  theorj-].  Mr.  Harrisse  in  like  manner 
stands  for  the  pretensions  of  Labrador,  and  Judge 
Prowse  for  those  of  Newfoundland.  Dr.  Dawson  now 
publishes  in  pamphlet  form  a  long  paper  which  he 
submitted  to  the  Royal  Society  of  Canada  at  its  last 
meeting,  and  which  is  reprinted  from  its  Transactions. 
The  term  'latest  phases'  apparently  relates  to  the 
landfall  question  alone.  .  .  .  Dr.  Dawson  believes  that 
Cape  Breton  can  lay  claim  to  the  honor  of  Cabot's 
landfall.  .  .  .  We  should  call  attention  to  the  large 
number  of  maps  which  are  reproduced  in  support  of 
Dr.  Dawson's  contentions.  Much  valuable  material  is 
also  to  be  found  in  the  appendices."    Nation,  67:  96. 

—  Deane,  Charles.  Voyages  of  the  Cabots. 
(In  Winsor,  J.  Narrative  and  critical  history 
of  America,  v.  3.     Boston.     1884.)  [803 

This  essay  is  the  only  thoroughly  satisfactory,  thor- 
oughly sensible  and  well-proportioned  statement  of 
what  is  known  and  what  may  be  surmised  about  the 
Cabots.  G.  P.  W. 

—  Early  notices  of  the  voyages  of  the 
Cabots.     See  Old  South  Work,  sect.  368.     [804 

—  Harrisse,  Henry.  Discovery  of  North 
America  by  John  Cabot.  3d  ed.  enl.  London : 
B.  F.  Stevens.     1897.     Is.  [805 

An  enlarged  reprint  of  controversial  periodical  com- 
munications. It  is  an  interesting  presentation  of  the 
phases  of  the  Cabotian  history  which  seem  most  im- 
portant to  Mr.  Harrisse,  and  which  have  absorbed  a 
chief  i)art  of  the  attention  of  nearly  evei-y  student  of 
the  Cabot  discoveries. 

Mr.  Harrisse's  later  publications  usually  contain  a 
list  of  his  numerous  writings  in  the  magazines  and 
elsewhere  upon  Cabotian  jjroblems.  G.  P.  W. 

—  Harrisse,  Henry.  John  Cabot,  the  dis- 
coverer of  North-America,  and  Sebastian  his 
son.     London:  B.  F.  Stevens.     1896.     30s. 

[806 
An  expansion,  in  English,  of  the  narrative  and  argu- 
mentative portion  of  Harrisse's  Jean  et  Sibastien  Cabot 
(Paris.  1882).  The  French  volume  contains  the  most 
correct  text  Mr.  Harrisse  could  secure  of  every  im- 
portant document  which  throws  light  upon  the  Cabots, 
and  is  the  recognized  source  for  reference  to  these 
texts.  The  English  volume  is  "a  laboratory  manual, 
in  which  the  student  finds  revealed  each  step  of  the 
processes  through  which  the  material  of  history  has 
been  forced,  in  order  that  it  might  be  made  to  render 
up  the  truth  which  was  contained  within  it." 

G.  P.  W. 

—  Inscriptions  on  the  Cabot  map.  See  Mas- 
sachusetts Historical  Society,  sect.  343.      [807 

—  NiCHOLLS,  J.VMES  Fawckner.     Remark- 


able life,  adventures  and  discoveries  of  Sebas- 
tian Cabot.  Loudon :  Low.  1869.  [808 
A  valueless  eulogy,  in  which  all  the  available  evidence 
is  interpreted  so  as  to  add  to  the  glory  of  Sebastian  as 
a  native  of  England  and  of  Bristol.               G.  P.  W. 

—  Tarducci,  Francesco.  John  and  Se- 
bastian Cabot ;  tr.  from  the  Italian  by  Henry 
F.  Brownson.  Detroit :  H.  F.  Brownson. 
1893.     §2.50.  [809 

Useful  as  a  presentation  of  what  might  be  called  the 
surviving  legcndaiy  histoiy  of  the  Cabots.  The  author 
enthusiastically  records  whatever  may  add  to  the 
credit  and  glory  of  a  son  of  Venice.  A  strong  state- 
ment of  the  arginnents  of  those  who  refuse  to  accept 
the  destructive  criticism  of  Harrisse,  and  who  believe 
that  Sebastian  may  have  accomplished  something,  and 
may  have  possessed  a  creditable  personality. 

G.  P.  W. 

—  Weare,  G.  E.  Cabot's  discovery  of 
North  America.  Phil.  :  Lippincott.  1897. 
§3.50.  [810 

A  discursive  narrative,  possessing  little  critical 
value.  The  original  texts,  accurately  printed  and 
with  English  versions  of  all  the  Cabot  documents,  are 
embodied  in  the  narrative,  and  may  be  compared  here 
more  conveniently  than  in  any  other  single  volume. 

G.  P.  W. 

Champlain,  Samuel  de.  Narrative  of  a 
voyage  to  the  West  Indies  and  Mexico,  1599- 
1602  ;  tr.  with  notes  by  Alice  Wilmere.  Lon- 
don :  Hakluyt  Soc.  1859.  [811 
The  original  text  of  this  narrative,  the  earliest  pro- 
duct of  Champlain's  pen,  was  first  printed  by  Laver- 
difere  in  vol.  I  of  his  (Euvres  de  Champlain  (Quebec. 
1870).  It  is  merely  a  sketch,  occupying  only  thirty-six 
pages  in  the  Hakluyt  Soc.  edition.  It  gives  a  glimpse 
of  Porto  Rico,  San  Domingo,  Cuba,  and  a  more  detailed 
account  of  the  city  of  Mexico.  There  are  brief  notes 
on  the  animals  and  products  of  the  countries  and  on 
the  administration  of  the  Indians.  The  manuscript 
contains  62  quaint  drawings,  repi-oduccd  by  Laver- 
difere,  of  which  the  Hakluyt  Society  ed.  contains 
twelve.  The  notes  to  this  edition  do  not  reveal  any 
special  scholarship.  The  long  introduction  on  Cham- 
plain will  not  detain  readers  who  have  access  to  Laver- 
diijre,  Parkman  or  Slafter.                               E.  G.  B. 

De  Vries,  David  Peterson,  Voyages  from 
Holland  to  America,  1633-44;  tr.  by  H.  C. 
Murphy.  (In  New  York  Hist.  Soc.  Collec- 
tions, ser.  2,  V.  3.  N.  Y.  1857.)  [812 
An  interesting  personal  narrative  throwing  much 
light  on  the  early  history  of  New  York,  with  glimpses 
of  Virginia,  New  Haven  and  the  Connecticut  colony, 
and  a  somewhat  more  extended  account  of  Guiana.  De 
Vries  was  an  energetic  promoter  of  colonization,  and 
gives  expression  to  nmch  candid  criticism  of  the  meth- 
ods of  Wouter  van  Tvnller  and  Kicft.  His  account  of 
the  Indians  is  borrowed  from  that  of  Johannes  Mega- 
polensis  which  is  given  in  the  same  volume  of  the 
N.  y.  Hist.  Soc.  Coil.     In  vol.  I  of  the  2d  ser.  were 


66 


EUROPEAN  EXPLORATION  —  ENGLISH,  DUTCH,  FRENCH,  ETC.    813-819 


published  a  series  of  extracts  from  De  Vries.  These 
extracts  had  been  copied  in  MS.  from  the  printed 
volume  when  no  copy  was  to  be  found  in  this  country. 
In  some  cases  the  narrative  is  condensed.  Murphy's 
complete  and  superior  translation  entirely  supersedes 
the  earlier  publication.  E.  G.  B. 

Drake,  Sir  Francis.  Coubett,  Julian 
Stafford.  Drake  and  the  Tudor  navy,  with  a 
history  of  the  rise  of  England  as  a  maritime 
power.     N.  Y.  :  Longmans.    1898.    2v.    $5. 

[813 
The  best  work  on  Drake  and  the  rise  of  the  English 
sea  power.  It  is  written  in  the  light  of  the  most  recent 
researches  in  the  English  and  foreign  archives,  and  is 
especially  useful  to  the  student  for  its  clear  explana- 
tion of  contemporary  naval  and  marine  terminology. 
The  voyage  of  circumnavigation  is  fully  treated  (I, 
pp.  226-324),  and  an  ellort  is  made  to  present  a  solution 
of  the  mysterious  case  of  Thomas  Doughty. 

E.  G.  B. 

—  Fletcher,  Francis.  The  world  encom- 
passed bj'  Sir  Francis  Drake ;  ed.  by  W.  S.  W. 
Vaux.     London:  Hakluyt  Soc.     1854.        [814 

This  volume  contains  the  original  sources,  so  far  as 
known  in  1854.  for  Drake's  voyage  around  the  world. 
The  main  narrative  The  tcorhl  encompassed  was  compiled 
from  the  notes  of  Drake's  chaplain,  Fletcher,  and 
edited  in  Drake's  interest.  Fletcher's  original  notes, 
so  far  as  extant,  are  given  in  running  footnotes.  The 
other  narratives  are  those  of  Francis  Pretty,  the 
source  of  The  trorld  encompassed  for  the  latter  part  of 
the  voyage,  that  of  John  Cooke,  unfriendly  to  Drake, 
and  that  of  Nuno  da  Sylva,  a  Portuguese  pilot,  and 
Cliffe's  account  of  the  voyage  of  John  Winter.  The 
editor's  analysis  of  his  sources  and  discussion  of  their 
relative  importance  is  unsatisfactory.  For  such  a 
comparison  and  for  the  sources  discovered  since  1854 
see  Corbett's  Drake,  I,  pp.  423-29.  E.  G.  B. 

Harrisse,  Henry.  Notes  pour  servir  a  I'his- 
toire,  a  la  bibliographie  et  a  la  cartograpliie 
de  la  Nouvelle  France  et  des  pays  adjacents, 
1545-1700.  Paris:  Tross.  1872.  lofr.  [815 
This  book  contains  the  titles  of  187  publications 
printed  between  1545  and  1700  relating  to  Canada  and 
the  valley  of  the  Mississippi.  It  aims  to  be  exhaus- 
tive and  is  based  mainly  upon  the  collections  in  the 
Bibliotheque  Xationale  at  Paris.  There  are  also  de- 
scriptions of  early  maps,  76  unpublished  and  111  en- 
graved but  not  dated,  and  of  460  documents,  such  as 
letters  patent,  commissions,  correspondence,  etc.,  writ- 
ten between  the  above  named  dates  but  in  many  cases 
published  later.  The  author  sometimes  gives  the  text 
of  important  documents  and  there  are  many  histor- 
ical and  biographical  notes.  Mr.  Harrisse  has  long- 
devoted  himself  to  the  histoi-y  of  European  discov- 
er}' in  America,  and  has  studied  the  original  material 
exhaustively.  This  work  is  scholarly,  painstaking 
and  indispensable  as  a  record  of  the  early  editions  of 
works  like  Champlain's  Voyages,  the  Jesuits'  Relations, 
etc.  G.  M.  W. 

Hudson,  Henry.  Asher,  George  M.,  ed. 
Henry  Hudson    the    navigator  :   the  original 


documents  in   which   his  career  is  recorded. 
London  :  Hakluyt  Soc.     186U.  [816 

A  collection  of  the  original  sources  relating  to  Hud- 
son's explorations  with  an  introduction  containing  a 
critical  account  of  these  documents  and  a  histoiy  of 
the  attempts  to  find  a  northeast  and  a  northwest  pas- 
sage. An  appendix  contains  Dr.  Cogswell's  transla- 
tion of  the  narrative  of  Verrazano's  voyage  and  the 
original  Italian,  according  to  the  MS.  found  in  the 
Magliabecchian  library,  and  a  bibliography.  Besides 
the  original  sources,  the  editor  has  included  extracts 
from  the  contemporary  Dutch  historians,  van  Mete- 
ren,  de  Laet  and  fierritz,  from  van  der  Donck's  ac- 
count of  New  Netherland,  and  from  the  modem  writer 
Lambrechtsen  van  Ritthem.  (^f  the  contents  of  this 
volume,  the  Divers  voyages  and  Northerne  discoveries, 
derived  from  Purchas'  Pilgrims,  are  to  be  found  in 
Collections  of  the  N.  Y.  Historical  Soc,  vol.  I,  1811 ;  and 
Juet's  Journal,  Verrazano's  Voyage,  and  the  extracts 
from  van  der  Donck  and  de  Laet,  in  vol.  I,  2d  ser., 
1&41.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Bardsen,  Ivar.  Sailing  directions  of 
Henry  Hudson,  prepared  for  his  use  in  1608 ; 
from  the  old  Danish,  with  notes  by  B.  F.  De 
Costa.     Albany:  ^Munsell.     1869.  [817 

Bardsen,  said  to  have  been  a  functionary  in  Green- 
land, wrote,  long  before  the  days  of  Columbus,  the 
fullest  account  we  have  of  the  Icelandic  colonies  in 
Greenland.  This,  which  had  been  translated  into 
Dutch  in  15G0,  was  retranslated  into  English  in  1608  for 
Sir  Henry  Hudson.  The  text  is  here  accompanied  by 
explanatory  notes  and  by  a  revised  translation  from 
the  Antiquitates  Americanm  of  Rafn.  The  preface  con- 
tains a  dissertation  on  early  voyages  to  America,  with 
especial  reference  to  the  discovery  of  the  Hudson 
River,  and  such  information  as  exists  regarding  Hud- 
son's career  and  character.  F.  J.  S. 

—  JuET,  Robert.  Relation  concerning  the 
third  voyage  of  Henry  Hudson.  See  New 
York  Historical  Society,  sect.  352.  [818 

—  Read,  John  JVIeredith,  Jr.  Historical 
inquiry  concerning  Henry  Hudson.  Albany: 
Munsell.     1866.  [819 

This  book  "  is  a  most  scholarlike  and  admirable  ex- 
ample of  a  species  of  investigation  which  lies  at  the 
base  of  all  accurate  and  trustworthy  history.  Its  sub- 
ject is  a  discoverer  who  holds  a  conspicuous  place  in 
the  early  annals  of  this  continent,  but  whose  life  has 
nevertheless  been  \7rappcd  in  an  almost  impenetrable 
obscurity.  .  .  .  Mr.  Read  traces  the  descent  of  the 
navigator  Henry  Hudson  from  the  eminent  merchant 
of  the  same  name  who  was  the  founder  of  the  ^Muscovy 
Company,  and  one  of  the  leading  spirits  in  that  course 
of  mercantile  adventure  which,  in  the  sixteenth  cen- 
tury, resulted  in  discoveries  so  glorious  to  the  British 
name.  .  .  .  The  most  interesting  part  of  the  book  is 
that  which  relates  to  the  voyage  of  Hudson  in  the  ser- 
vice of  the  Dutch  East  India  Company."  Atlantic 
monthly,  19 :  764. 

The  Nation  said,  in  1866,  that  "  we  are  rather  inclined 
to  believe  than  to  doubt  that  the  additions  to  the 
materials  of  history  which  Mr.  Read's  ingenuity  and 
laborious  research  have  given  us  are  as  correct  and 
valuable  as  he  thinks  them.''    Nation,  2  :  741. 


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820-826 


AMERICA  AT  LARGE 


Kohl,  Johann  Georg.  History  of  the  dis- 
covery of  Maine ;  with  an  appx.  on  the  voy- 
ages of  the  Cabots,  by  M.  d'Avezac.  (Willis, 
W.,  ed.  Documentary  history  of  Maine,  v.  1. 
Maine  Hist.  Soc.  Collections,  documentary 
ser.  3,  V.  1.)    Portland.    1869.  [820 

Dr.  Kohl  was  one  of  the  most  eminent  students  of 
the  historj-  of  American  geography,  and  this  work 
until  the  publication  of  Harrisse's  Discovery  of  North 
America  was  the  most  elaborate  summai-y  of  the  ex- 
ploration of  the  eastern  coast  of  North  America  down 
to  1525.  It  still  remains  such  for  the  period  1525-1573. 
The  narrative  is  illustrated  by  22  reduced  copies  of 
early  maps  (mainly  of  the  16th  century),  each  of  which 
is  the  subject  of  a  brief  explanatory  essay.  Dr.  Kohl 
inscribed  on  these  copies  the  original  legends  in  a 
readable  form  so  that,  although  these  copies  are  small, 
the  clearness  of  outline  and  legibility  of  the  names 
make  them  especially  useful  to  the  student.  In  using 
this  book  the  reader  must  keep  in  mind  that  new  light 
has  been  thrown  on  many  points  since  Dr.  Kohl  wrote. 
This  fact  deprives  the  essay  on  the  Cabots  by  d'Avezac 
in  the  appendix  of  much  of  its  original  value. 

E.  G.  B. 

Payne,  Edward  John.  Voyages  of  the 
Elizabethan  seamen  to  America :  13  original 
narratives  from  the  collection  of  Hakluyt. 
London :  De  La  Rue.  1880.  New  ed.  Frowde. 
1893.     Ser.  1.     5s.     Ser.  2,  in  press.  [821 

In  view  of  the  rarity  or  costliness  of  the  editions  of 
Hakluyt's  voyages,  this  collection  of  the  most  impor- 
tant of  the  contemporary  narratives  illustrating  the 
English  explorations  of  Elizabeth's  age  is  of  especial 
service.  Mr.  Payne  has  supplied  a  suggestive  intro- 
duction, and  has  modernized  the  spelling  of  Hakluyt's 
text.  The  narratives  describe  the  voyages  of  Haw- 
kins, Frobisher,  Drake,  Gilbert,  Amadas  and  Barlow, 
Cavendish  and  Raleigh.  The  second  edition  contains 
only  the  voyages  of  Hawkins,  Frobisher  and  Drake 
and  is  called  "  first  series,"  but  no  continuation  has  as 
yet  been  published.  E.  G.  B. 

Raleigh,  Sir  Walter.  Discovery  of  the 
large,  rich  and  beautiful  empire  of  Guiana, 
with  a  relation  of  the  great  and  golden  city  of 
Manoa  (which  the  Spaniards  call  El  Dorado), 
etc.,  performed  in  1595  by  Sir  Walter  Ralegh. 
Reprinted  from  the  edition  of  1596,  ed.  with 
notes,  etc.,  by  Sir  R.  H.  Schomburgk.  Lon- 
don :  Hakluyt  Soc.     1848.  [822 


Sir  Robert  H.  Schombiirgk's  memoir  "  is  an  admi- 
rable summary  of  what  was  then  known  of  Raleigh, 
and  the  pul)lication  is  a  complete  vindication  of  Ra- 
leigh's statements  and  conduct  in  reference  to  Guiana. 
The  notes  of  the  author  are  of  the  greatest  value."  W. 
M'.  Henry,  in  Narrative  ami  critical  hist.  0/  Am.,  3  :  122. 

Verrazano,  Giovanni  da.  Relation  of  his 
voyage  to  the  North  American  continent.  See 
New  York  Historical  Society,  sect.  353.      [823 

—  Brevoort,  James  Carson.  Verrazano 
the  navigator  ;  or  Notes  on  Giovanni  da  Verra- 
zano and  on  a  planisphere  of  1529  illustrating 
his  American  voyage  in  1524.  [Reprinted  from 
Am.  Geog.  Soc.     Rept.,  1873.]    N.  Y.     1874. 

[824 

A  sketch  of  Verrazano's  career  followed  by  a  running 
commentary  on  the  narrative  of  his  voyage  identifying 
so  far  as  practicable  the  places  described  with  the  help 
of  the  map  of  Girolamo  da  "Verrazano  which  is  given  in 
reduced  facsimile.  Mr.  Brevoort  accepts  the  narrative 
of  the  voyage.  An  appendix  contains  an  elaborate  de- 
scription of  the  map  and  a  number  of  transcripts  from 
MSS.  and  early  printed  books  relating  to  Verrazano. 

E.  G.  B. 

—  Murphy,  Henry  Cruse.  The  voyage 
of  Verrazzano:  a  chapter  in  the  early  history 
of  maritime  discovery  in  America.  N.  Y. 
Privately  printed.     1875.  [825 

This  monograph  is  an  attempt  to  prove  by  the  pro- 
cesses of  external  and  internal  criticism  that  the  nar- 
rative of  Verrazano's  voyage  of  1524  is  a  forgery  based 
on  the  data  supplied  by  the  discoveries  of  Estevan 
Gomez  recorded  on  the  Ribero  map  of  1529.  IMr. 
Murphy  made  out  a  strong  case,  but  the  drift  of  criti- 
cal opinion  has  been  in  recent  years  in  favor  of  the 
reality  of  Verrazano's  voyage.  A  recent  critical  study 
of  the  question,  which  in  the  opinion  of  Sophus  Ruge 
must  finally  remove  all  doubt,  is  that  of  Dr.  Karl 
Lechner  in  Globus,  1890,  pp.  114-116,  139-142,  153-156. 
Cf.  also  Harrisse's  argument  in  \ii^  Discovery  0/  North 
America.  The  appendix  to  Mr.  Murphy's  book  includes 
Dr.  Cogswell's  translation  of  the  Verrazano  letter  and 
translations  of  transcripts  of  documents  about  Ver- 
razano as  well  as  a  facsimile  of  the  Verrazano  map. 
Dr.  Cogswell's  translation  is  also  to  be  found  in  the 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc.  Coll.,  2d  ser.,  vol.  I,  with  the  Italian 
original,  Asher's  Hudson,  and  by  itself  in  Old  South 
leaflets,  no.  17.  E.  G.  B. 

Verrazano's  voyage.     See   Old  South 

Work,  sect.  368.  [826 


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PART   III.     THE   UNITED    STATES 


DIVISION    i:    HISTORICAL 
PERIODS 

I.  Period  of  Colonial  Settlement  and 
Development.    1607-1760 

THE  COLONIES  IN  GENERAL 

Albany,  N.  Y.  Journal  of  the  Congress  at 
Albany,  1754.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  301.  [827 

Alexander,  Sir  William.  Slafter,  Ed- 
mund Farwell,  ed.  Sir  William  Alexander 
and  American  colonization.  With  annotations 
and  a  memoir.  (Prince  Soc.  Publications.) 
Boston.     1873.  [828 

"  The  episode  of  Sir  William  Alexander  and  his 
futile  schemes  of  colonization  is  treated  exhaus- 
tively." Mr.  Slafter  "  reproduces  all  the  original 
charters  and  other  documents  bearing  on  his  inquiry, 
and  apparently  leaves  nothing  for  any  future  gleaner 
in  that  field.  But  ...  it  must  be  concetled  that  Mr. 
Slafter  attaches  more  importance  to  Sir  William  Alex- 
ander's somewhat  visionary  plans  than  they  really 
merit."  Chas.  C.  Smith,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of 
Am.,  4:  155. 

Baird,  Charles  Washington.  History  of 
the  Huguenot  emigration  to  America.  N.  Y.  : 
Dodd.     1885.     2v.     S3. 50.  [829 

A  pioneer  work  of  highest  grade,  giving  illustrative 
details  of  earlier  attempts  at  settlement  in  Brazil, 
Florida,  Acadia,  Canada,  New  Netherlands  and  the 
Antilles.  The  author  analyzes  the  episode  of  the  Revo- 
cation, the  flight  from  various  parts  of  France,  the 
refuge  in  England,  and  the  settlement  in  New  England 
and  adjacent  parts,  leaving  accounts  of  other  migra- 
tions to  later  volumes.  A  book  more  satisfactory  to 
the  genealogist  than  to  the  historian,  though  the 
meagre  details  at  the  author's  command  are  handled 
with  skill.  A  work  stimulating  to  further  research. 
Indispensable  to  the  student  of  Am.  history.  See  the 
Natii)n,  May  28,  1885,  p.  ■144.  H.  W.  H. 

Beer,  George  Louis.  Commercial  policy 
of  England  toward  the  American  colonies. 
(Columbia  College.  Studies  in  history,  etc., 
V.  8,  no.  2.)    N.  Y.    1893.    Pap.  §1  net.     [830 

The  author  undertakes  to  prove  that  the  colonial 
policy  of  England  was  not  consciously  tyrannical. 
"  It  was  a  policy  of  unconscious  ignorance,  not  of 
conscious  malice."  A  careful,  though  condensed  ac- 
count is  given  of  the  early  English  navigation  acts 


and  a  presentation  of  the  forces  and  causes  which  led 
to  colonization.  This  is  followed  by  the  history  of  some 
of  the  most  important  commercial  products  of  the 
colonies  ;  also  a  statement  of  the  restrictions  placed 
upon  commerce  and  manufactures.  The  investigation 
is  thoroughly  scholarly,  and  is  based  upon  original 
state  calendars  and  documents.  It  is  a  contribution 
to  the  rational  method  of  regarding  historical  events 
as  evolutionary.  D.  R.  D. 

Bradstreet,  Dudley.  Diary  at  siege  of 
Louisburg,  1745.  See  Massachusetts  Histor- 
ical Society,  sect.  348.  [831 

Burke,  Edmund.  Account  of  the  European 
settlements  in  America.  London.  1757.  2v. 
2d  ed.,  with  improvements.  1758.  2v.  [832 
A  very  noteworthy  account,  not  indeed  written 
throughout  by,  but  receiving  its  final  revision  from, 
one  of  the  most  eminent  English  men  of  letters.  It 
describes  the  American  colonies  of  six  European  na- 
tions from  1492  to  about  1750 ;  and  was  evidently  under- 
taken in  consequence  of  the  Seven  Years'  War.  It  was 
compiled  from  a  wide  variety  of  sources,  most  of 
which  are  complained  of  in  the  preface,  as  imsatisf ac- 
tory.  In  spite  of  this,  the  work  shows  wide  know- 
ledge, unusual  judgment,  a  somewhat  too  slight  toler- 
ance for  other  nations  than  the  English,  and,  here  and 
there,  Edmund  Burke's  resplendent  English  style, 
though  not  perhaps  to  such  an  extent  as  to  draw  the 
interest  of  the  general  reader.  The  work  has  no  in- 
dex nor  illustrations,  but  has  maps  of  North  and  South 
America.  It  was  issued  anonymously,  and  is  not  usu- 
ally included  in  Burke's  collected  works.      W.  E.  F. 

Burnaby,  Andrew.  Travels  through  the 
middle  settlements  of  North  America,  1759-60. 
London.     1775.  [833 

"  There  is  a  pleasant  tone,  a  wise  and  educated  spirit 
in  this  record,  which  make  ample  amends  for  the  ob- 
vious influences  of  the  writer's  religious  and  political 
views  upon  his  impressions  of  the  country  and  the 
people.  The  Rev.  Andrew  Burnaby  was  a  native  of 
Lancastershire,  an  61eve  of  Westminster  School,  and 
a  graduate  of  Queen's  College,  Cambridge.  .  .  .  His 
book  on  America  was  '  jiraised  and  valued '  as  a  fair 
and  agreeable  report  of  '  the  state  of  the  colonies '  then 
called  the  '  Middle  Settlements.'  "  H.  T.  Tuckerman, 
America  and  her  commeiitaturs,  p.  173. 

Bury,  William  Coutts  Keppel,  Viscount. 
E.Kodus  of  the  western  nations.  London- 
Bentley.     1865.     2v.  [834 

The  author  is  a  scholarly  English  nobleman,  and  the 
period  covered  by  the  book  is  from  1492  to  18G5.  The 
work  is  less  a  study  from  original  sources  than  a 
philosophic  consideration  of  the  principles  of  colonial 


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development.  It  is  intelligent,  judicious,  fair-minded, 
careful  and  eminently  readable,  but  by  no  means  an 
indispensable  book  to  the  student.  W.  E.  F. 

Chalmers,  George.  Contiouation  of  Polit- 
ical aunals.  (In  New-York  Historical  Soc. 
Collections.  Publication  fund,  v.  1.  N.  Y. 
1868.)  [835 

Three  chapters  of  Book  II  of  the  work  as  planned 
by  Chalmers  arc  here  printed.  They  contain  the  his- 
toiy  of  the  colonies  from  the  Revolution  of  1089  to  the 
establishment  of  the  Board  of  Trade  in  1G9C.  Instead 
of  treating  each  colony  separately,  as  in  Book  I  of 
the  Anruils,  the  author  treats  the  colonies  collectively 
as  constituting  a  system  ;  though  he  adheres  as  closely 
as  possible  to  the  chronological  order  of  events.  The 
same  qualities  appear  as  in  the  earlier  part  of  the 
work.    [See  sect.  354  and  12C2.]  H.  L.  O. 

Coffin,  Charles.  Old  times  in  the  colonies. 
N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1880.     $3.  [836 

An  old  style  "  juvenile  "  history  of  the  American 
colonies  to  1760  with  especial  reference  to  their  inherit- 
ance from  the  old  world  of  customs  and  principles  of 
government.  Attractive  in  its  description  of  occur- 
rences, but  likely  to  be  incomprehensible  to  a  child's 
mind  in  its  deductions.  Also,  likely  to  give  erroneous 
impressions  in  its  imaginary  conversations  between 
historical  characters.  E.  E.  S. 

Dexter,  Franklin  B.  Estimates  of  popula- 
tion in  the  American  colonies.  See  American 
Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  237.  [837 

Douglass,  William.  Summary,  historical 
and  political,  of  the  British  settlements  in 
North  America.  Boston.  1747-50.  2v.  Lon- 
don.    1755.     2v.  [838 

"  A  large  part  of  the  book  relates  to  New  England. 
It  contains  a  good  deal  of  valuable  information  from 
original  sources,  but  it  is  put  together  without  system 
or  order."  C.  Deane,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of 
Am.,  3  :  34C. 

Doyle,  John  Andrew.  The  American  col- 
onies :  Arnold  prize  essay.  London  :  Riving- 
tons.     1869.  [839 

An  excellent  brief  sketch  of  the  American  colonics 
to  the  Declaration  of  Independence,  discussing  man- 
ners, religion,  law  and  social  customs,  as  well  as  poli- 
tics. Almost  one-half  of  the  space  is  given  to  a  study 
of  the  causes  of  the  Revolution,  justifying  the  colo- 
nists. The  sources  and  secondaiy  authorities  have 
been  carefully  examined.  The  critical  acumen  so 
notable  in  Doyle's  later  work  is  in  large  part  lacking. 
In  judgment,  temper  and  style,  the  book  is  a  model 
of  historical  writing.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

English  in  America.      V.  1  :  Virginia, 

Maryland  and  the  Carolinas.  London  :  Long- 
mans. 1882.  N.  Y.:Holt.  1882.  $3.50.  [For 
V.  2,  see  sect.  918.]  [840 

Covers  17th  century  only.  Based  on  printed  sources 
and  on  documents  in  the  British  Record  Ollice.    Con- 


tains some  new  facts.    Oftentimes  is  necessarily  very 
brief.    Style  dry  and  lacking  in  distinctive  quality. 

E.'c. 

Earle,  Mrs.  Alice  Morse.    Child  life  in  colo- 
nial days.     N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.     1899.     $2.50. 

Colonial  dames  and  goodwives.      Bos- 
ton: Houghton.     1895.     SI.  50. 

Colonial  days  in  old  New  York.    N.  Y.  : 

Scrlbner.     1896.     Sl.25. 

Costume   of    colonial  times.      N.    Y.  : 

Scribner.     1894.     81.25. 

Curious  punishments  of  bygone  days. 

Chicago :  Stone.     1896.     $1.50. 

Customs  and  fashions  in  old  New  Eng- 
land.    N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1893.     $1.25. 

Home  life  in  colonial  days.     N.  Y.  : 

Macmillan.     1898.     $2.50. 

In    old    Narragansett :    romances   and 

realities.     (Ivory  series.)     N.   Y.  :    Scribner. 
1898.     75c. 

Sabbath    in    Puritan    New    England. 

N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1891.     $1.25. 

ed.  Diary  of  Anna  Green  "Winslow,    a 

Boston  school  girl  of  1771.     Boston  :  Hough- 
ton.    1894.     $1.25.  [841 

By  means  of  a  graphic  and  accurate  account  of  dress, 
drinks,  houses,  furniture,  home  life,  religious  life, 
child  life,  etc.,  based  oh  reliable  sources  of  informa- 
tion, in  print  and  manuscript,  Mrs.  Earle  has  succeeded 
in  reconstructing  the  life,  customs  and  manners  of 
the  New  England  colonists  from  the  time  of  the  ear- 
liest settlements  to  the  Revolution.  Much  that  she 
has  done  will  appeal  chiefly  to  the  curious  reader,  but 
a  great  deal  may  demand  the  attention  of  the  scholar, 
especially  of  him  who  studies  social  and  economic  his- 
tory. In  Old  Narragansett  the  author  gives  a  series  of 
sketches  of  life  in  the  lands  occupied  by  the  Narra- 
gansett Indians  at  the  coming  of  the  English  ;  and  in 
Colonial  days  in  old  New  York  deals  with  the  Dutch 
period.  The  l)00ks  varj'  in  merit ;  INIrs.  Earle  is  at  her 
best  in  the  Sabbath  in  New  England  and  Child  life  in  colo- 
nial days;  and  is  not  so  good  in  Costume  of  colonial 
times  ;  but  there  is  not  one  of  her  books  that  may  not 
be  cordially  recommended  for  its  accuracy  and  read- 
ableness.  C.  M.  A. 

Eggleston,  Edward.  The  beginners  of  a 
nation.    N.  Y. :  Appleton.    1896.    $1.50.     [842 

The  first  volume  of  what  promises  to  be  an  extended 
work.  Is  devoted  to  the  colonizing  enterprises  of  the 
English  on  this  continent  prior  to  the  middle  of  the 
17th  century.  It  adds  little  to  positive  knowledge  of 
the  subject,  but  is  distinguished  throughout  by  a 
broad  and  tolerant  spirit  and  by  keen  criticism.  Great 
care  has  been  used  in  ascertaining  and  sifting  facts. 
The  book  is  written  in  a  brilliant,  sententious  style, 
and  contains  some  admirable  characterizations  of  per- 
sonalities. Roger  "Williams  and  that  which  he  stood 
for  seem  to  be  special  objects  of  the  author's  admirar 
tion.  H.  L.  O. 

Entick,  John,  ct  al.     General  history  of  the 


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late  war  in  Europe,  Asia,  Africa  and  America. 
London.     1763-4.     5v.  [843 

Seven  books  in  live  volumes,  dedicated  to  William 
Pitt,  recite  tlie  causes  Icailiiij;  up  to  the  "  Old  French 
War,"  1756-03,  and,  with  unusual  fulness,  the  events 
in  America,  Europe  and  the  island  possessions  of 
France  and  Spain.  Published  in  the  year  when  peace 
was  declared,  it  has  the  value  of  a  contemporary- 
record  ;  many  letters,  addresses  and  official  papers 
are  printed.  The  narrative  of  the  American  campaif^ns 
is  fully  and  vif^orously  told  ;  it  lacks  the  minuteness 
and  accuracy  of  personal  and  technical  knowledfre  to 
be  found  in  Mante  or  Pouchot,  but,  better  than  they, 
it  shows  the  relation  of  events  to  the  p^cneral  policy  of 
the  British  emjjire.  Its  faults  are  those  of  a  partisan 
■who  sees  his  king  always  in  the  right,  the  king's  ene- 
mies always  in  the  wrong  ;  and  an  antiquated  style, 
little  likely  to  attract  the  casual  reader.        F.  H.  S. 

Evelyn  family.  Scull,  Gideon  Dela- 
PHAiNE,  comp.  The  Evelyns  in  America,  1608- 
1805.    Oxford:  Privately  printed.    1881.     [844 

Compiled  from  family  papers  and  other  sources. 
Contains  matter  relating  to  early  Maryland  ;  Plan- 
tagenet's  Description  of  New  Albion;  Memoir  and  letters 
of  Capt.  W.  G.  Evelyn  (1774-76) ;  and  an  appendix  of 
miscellaneous  matter  relating  to  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Most  of  the  matter  in  the  last  two  items  is  also 
printed  separately.  Editor's  work  unobtrusive.  Con- 
tains nnicli  valuable  material.  E.  C. 

Fernovv,  Berthold.  The  Ohio  valley  in 
colonial  days.    Albany:  Munsell.     1890.     [845 

Presents  much  valuable  material  concerning  the  dis- 
covery of  the  Ohio  valley,  the  aborigines  inhabiting 
it,  and  the  struggle  between  the  French  and  English 
for  the  supremacy.  There  is  a  brief  chapter  on  the 
Indian  wars  following  that  struggle.  The  last  two 
chapters  give  material  concerning  the  earliest  at- 
tempts at  settlement  both  north  and  south  of  the 
Ohio  before  1788.  For  the  most  part  the  book  "  is  only 
an  arrangement  of  already  known  facts." 

H.  W.  H. 

Fisher,  George  Park.  The  colonial  era. 
(American  history  series.)  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1893.    SI. 25.  [846 

■  An  excellent  book  intended  primarily  for  students. 
It  covers  the  colonial  period  to  1756,  treating  the 
colonies  separately  and  including  brief  discussions 
on  "  manners,  customs  and  phases  of  intellectual 
progress."  Three  maps  are  given.  Prof.  Fisher  is  an 
able  historical  scholar,  has  consulted  the  sources,  is 
temperate  in  judgment  and  accurate.  An  appendix 
gives  a  useful  bibliographical  note  discussing  briefly 
the  chief  secondary  authorities  in  colonial  history. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Fisher,  Sydney  George.  Men,  women  and 
manners  in  colonial  times.  Phil. :  Lippincott. 
1898.     2v.    $3.  [847 

Written  by  an  acute  historical  student  whose  earlier 
published  studies  of  the  colonial  period  have  been 
chiefly  political  in  character.    As  compared  with  the 


works  of  similar  purpose  by  Mrs.  Earle  and  Mrs.  Whar- 
ton, this  one  is  wider  in  scope,  including  something, 
at  least,  on  all  thirteen  of  the  colonics  (not,  however, 
treated  with  ecjual  fulness),  and  is  rendered  attractive 
by  iihotogravures  and  other  illustrations,  chiefly  of 
colonial  architecture.  The  author's  knowledge  is  wide, 
his  judgment  and  temper  fair,  his  method  careful 
(though  the  reader  is  seldom  allowed  to  verify  his  cita- 
tions), and  his  style  clear  and  interesting.  There  is  a 
useful  index.  Emphatically  a  book  for  the  gener.il 
reader,  rather  than  the  special  student.        W.  E.  F. 

Force,  Peter,  ed.  Tracts  and  other  papers 
relating  principally  to  the  origin,  settlement 
and  progress  of  the  colonies  in  North  America. 
Wash.    1836-46.    4v. 

Same  :  American  colonial  tracts,  month- 
ly. Rochester:  G.  P.  Humphrey.  1897-. 
V.  1-f .  25c.  ea.  [848 
This  collection  of  tracts  on  early  American  history 
is  indispensable  to  all  students,  whether  of  the  north 
or  the  south,  and  by  frequent  reprints  should  be  made 
accessible  to  all.  The  collection  was  made  by  Peter 
Force  in  order  to  supply  his  need  for  the  possession  of 
the  writings  it  contains  in  accessible  fonn  as  an  aid  to 
research.  By  far  the  larger  number  of  the  tracts  con- 
cern the  history  of  the  south,  but  some  of  the  most 
important  have  to  do  with  Xew  England.  Among 
those  of  greatest  value  in  the  collection  are  Nova  Brit- 
tania,  and  its  second  part,  The  new  life  of  Virginia:  — 
The  beginning,  progress  and  conclusion  of  Bacon's 
rebellion,  by  Thomas  Matthews:  —John  Smith's  New 
England's  trials:  —White's  Planters'  plea: —  Virginia 
and  Maryland,  or  Lord  Baltimore's  case  uncased :  — 
The  simple  cobbler  of  Agawani:  — Leah  and  Rachel: 

—  Xew  England's  Jonas  cast  up  in  London :  —  Gor- 
ton's Simplicities  defence  against  seven-headed  policy : 

—  Father  Andrew  White's  Relation  of  the  Colony  of  the 
Lord  Baron  of  Baltimore:  —  Byfield's  Account  of  the 
late  revolution  in  New  England :  —  The  revolution  in 
New  England  justified.  H.  L.  O. 

Franklin,  Benjamin.  Plan  of  union,  1754. 
See  Old  South  Work,  sect.  368.  [849 

[Most  works  relating  to  Franklin   are 

placed  in  the  period  next  following.] 

Grahame,  James.  History  of  the  United 
States  of  North  America,  from  the  plantation 
of  the  British  colonies  to  their  revolt  and  decla- 
ration of  Independence.  London.  1836.  4v. 
2d  ed.,  enl.  and  amended.     Phil.     1846.     2v. 

[850 

This  edition  of  Mr.  Graham's  work  comprises  the 
revision  of  his  History  of  the  United  States  till  168S, 
which  was  first  issued  in  1827,  and  its  extension  to 
1776.  The  author  never  visited  this  countr>%  and  relied 
wholly  on  such  materials  as  he  could  collect  in  Great 
Britain  or  find  in  the  library  of  the  University  of  Giit- 
tingen.  He  does  not  .seem  to  have  made  researches,  at 
least  to  any  extent,  among  the  British  archives.  Pam- 
phlet literature  he  does  not  seem  to  have  extensively 
used.  His  materials,  when  compared  with  those  at 
the  command  of  the  historian  at  the  present  time,  were 
scanty.    He  wrote  too  under  the  influence  of  the  ex- 


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tremely  democratic  ideas  of  1830,  and  was  not  sparing 
in  the  use  of  strong  expletives.  The  work  then  may 
be  regarded  as  to  a  large  extent  superseded.  Still  it 
is  written  in  an  excellent  style  and  contains  passages 
of  great  suggestiveness.  H.  L.  O. 

Great  Britain.  Master  of  the  Rolls.  Calen- 
dar of  state  papers,  colonial  series,  1574-1660, 
preserved  in  the  State  paper  dept.  of  Public 
Record  Office ;  ed.  by  W.  NoOl  Sainsbury. 
Loudon.     1860. 

Same;    colonial  series:    America    and 

West  Indies,  1661-80 ;  ed.  by  W.  Noel  Sains- 
bury and  J.  W.  Fortescue.  London.  1880- 
96.     4v.  [851 

These  volumes  are  issued  by  the  British  govern- 
ment, under  the  immediate  authority  of  the  Master  of 
the  Rolls,  and  form  a  part  of  the  great  series  in  which 
the  materials  of  modern  British  history  are  being 
given  to  the  world.  The  volumes  upon  America  and 
the  "West  Indies  contain,  within  the  specified  dates, 
carefully  prepared  outlines  of  every  document  in  the 
Public  Record  Office  relating  to  the  western  depend- 
encies, all  arranged  in  strict  chronological  order.  Each 
volume  has,  in  addition,  an  elaborate  historical  intro- 
duction by  the  editor,  in  which  the  period  covered  by 
its  contents  is  discussed  in  the  light  of  the  new  ma- 
terial made  public  in  the  calendar.  This  series  is  of 
the  highest  importance  for  all  students  of  the  British 
colonial  system,  and  its  value  will  increase  with  suc- 
cessive issues.  H.  L.  O. 

While  formal  documents  are  very  briefly  described, 
the  editors  were  instructed  to  adhere  closely  to  the 
text  in  the  case  of  secret  or  very  rare  information  and 
when  the  papers  were  more  than  ordinarily  obscure. 

F.  J.  S. 

Greene,  Evarts  Boutell.  The  provincial 
governor  in  the  English  colonies  of  North 
America.  (Harvard  historical  studies,  v.  7.) 
N.  Y. :  Longmans.     1898.     §1.50.  [852 

"  The  scope  of  this  excellent  monograph  is  some- 
what narrower  than  its  title  indicates.  It  deals  with 
the  office  of  governor  prior  to  1763,  but  only  in  those 
royal  and  proprietary  colonies  which  later  became 
part  of  the  United  States.  The  forms  of  government 
these  colonies  gradually  assumed,  and  the  evolution 
of  the  executive  office  as  such,  constitute  the  subject- 
matter  of  the  opening  chapters.  The  precise  powers 
attached  to  the  office  of  governor  and  his  relations 
with  the  various  public  bodies  in  the  province  —  viz., 
the  council,  the  judiciary  and  the  assembly  —  are  then 
discussed  at  length.  Special  attention  is  given  to 
the  conflict  of  mutually  encroaching  claims  on  the 
part  of  the  governor  and  the  assembly.  From  this 
conflict  the  popular  body,  strong  in  its  control  of  the 
purse,  came  forth  triumphant.  A  brief  reference  to 
the  legal  and  political  accountability  of  the  governor 
concludes  this  veiy  suggestive  guide-book  to  the 
traveller  in  a  new  region  of  research.  In  the  appen- 
dices are  found  several  representative  commissions 
and  instructions,  together  with  a  list  of  others  that 
have  been  elsewhere  printed  in  full,  and  a  comi)lete 
bibliography.  .  .  .  The  list  of  authorities  shows  almost 
complete  dependence  upon   printed  sources  readily 


accessible  ;  and,  with  one  exception,  no  use  has  been 
made  of  recent  monographs."  Wm.  R.  Shepherd, 
Political  science  quarterly,  14 :  153. 

Guerber,  Helene  Adeline.  Story  of  the 
tliirteen  colonies.  (Eclectic  school  readings.) 
N.  Y. :  Am.  Book  Co.     [c.  1898.]     65c.      [853 

Miss  Guerber  has  added  one  more  to  her  long  list  of 
comi^ilations  for  young  peoj)le.  Her  story  of  the  col- 
onies is  pleasantly  told.  C.  M.  A. 

Hakluyt,  Richard.  Discourse  on  western 
planting,  written  in  the  year  1584  [first  pub- 
lished, 1877] ;  with  a  preface  and  introd.  by 
Leonard  Woods,  ed.  with  notes  in  the  appen- 
dix, by  Charles  Deane.  (Maine  Hist.  Soc.  Coll., 
documentary  ser.,  v.  2.)     Cambridge.     1877. 

[854 

Tlie  most  suggestive  contemporary  introduction  to 
the  study  of  English  colonization.  It  was  written  at 
the  request  of  Raleigh,  to  be  laid  before  the  Queen, 
and  is  a  vivid  revelation  of  the  motives  prompting  the 
voyages  and  colonial  undertakings  of  Elizabeth's 
reign.  Hakluyt  describes  the  resources  of  the  new 
world  and  the  opportunities  for  English  commerce; 
Spain's  possessions  there  are  the  sources  of  her 
strength  in  Europe,  but  her  hold  is  really  weak;  her 
title  by  discovery  to  the  Atlantic  coast  of  North 
America  is  inferior  to  England's,  and  that  by  Papal 
Bull  invalid;  the  Indies  are  the  place  to  attack  her 
and  destroy  her  power,  etc.  Dr.  Deane's  notes  trans- 
late the  passages  in  the  text  in  Latin  and  Italian,  and 
supply  explanations  of  Hakluyt's  references.  Gold- 
smid  includes  this  Discourse  in  his  new  ed.  of  Hak- 
luyt's Principal  navigations.  E.  G.  B. 

Haliburton,  Thomas  Chandler.  The  Eng- 
lish in  America.     Loudon.    1851.     2v. 

Rule  and  misrule  of    the  English    in 

America.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1851.  [855 

This  work  by  the  well-known  "  Sam  Slick,"  a  Nova 
Scotian  statesman  and  judge,  is  a  study  in  the  spirit 
of  Tocqueville  of  democracy  in  America.  The  author 
has  an  unbounded  admiration  for  the  United  States  as 
a  republic,  and  thinks  that  the  English  colonies  were 
practically  republics  long  before  their  independence. 
On  the  other  hand,  he  thinks  that  if  Canada  is  to 
remain  a  part  of  the  British  Emjjire  the  authority  of 
the  mother  country  should  be  greater.  The  historical 
sketch  of  the  English  in  America  prior  to  1783  forms 
tlie  greater  part  of  the  work.  The  style  is  dignified 
and  pleasing.  G.  M.  W. 

Hazard,  Ebenezer,  ed.  Historical  collec- 
tions: state  papers  and  other  authentic  docu- 
ments.    Phil.    1792^.     2v.  [856 

This  is  the  work  of  a  pioneer  among  American  col- 
lectors and  editors  of  historical  material.  The  first 
volume  contains  miscellaneous  documents  relating  to 
the  discovery  and  colonization  of  America  prior  to 
IGGO.  These  have  reference  mainly  to  English  enter- 
jirise,  l)ut  that  of  the  Spanish  and  French  is  not  ex- 
cluded. The  documents  are  arranged  in  chronological 
order  and  are  taken  from  strictly  authoritative  sources. 


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857-864 


Many  of  these  may  now  be  found  elsewhere,  but  some 
are  still  accessible  only  in  this  collection.  The  second 
volume  consists  mainly  of  the  Records  of  the  United  Col- 
onies of  New  England.  A  more  perfect  edition  of  these 
now  exists  in  vols.  IX  and  X  of  the  Plymouth  Colony 
records,  and  hence  the  second  volume  of  Hazard's  Col- 
lections has  been  largely  superseded.  H.  L.  O. 

Johnson,  Rossiter.  History  of  the  French 
war,  eiuiiiiu:  in  the  conquest  of  Canada;  with 
a  preliminary  account  of  the  early  attempts  at 
colonization.  (Minor  wars  of  the  U.  S.)  N.  Y. : 
Dodd.     [c.  1882.]  [857 

Less  than  half  the  volume  is  devoted  to  the  "  Old 
French  War,"  175G-G3,  the  first  200  pages  containing 
a  review  of  early  voyages,  French  exploration,  set- 
tlement and  wars  in  America  prior  to  the  middle 
of  the  18th  century.  The  work  is  a  compilation  ; 
with  no  references  to  sources  or  authorities,  the 
pages  uniniunil)cr('d  with  footnotes  ;  but  it  admirably 
fulfils  the  purpose  for  which  it  was  written  —  to  sup- 
ply a  popular  narrative.  Generally  accurate,  it  well 
brings  out  the  romantic  features  of  the  struggle  for 
French  dominion  in  America,  while  giving  due  recog- 
nition to  the  political  forces  which  were  operative. 
The  style  is  animated  and  agreeable.  There  is  an  ade- 
quate index.  F.  H.  S. 

Journals  of  the  Canada  expedition  of  1760. 
See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  341. 

[858 

Kalm,  Peter.  Travels  into  North  America ; 
tr.  by  John  Reinhold  Forster.  Warrington. 
1770-71.    3v.    London  :   Lowndes.  1772.    2v. 

[859 

The  author  was  "Professor  of  O^^conomy"  in  the 
University  of  Aobo,  Swedish  Finland.  He  set  out 
from  Sweden  in  February,  1748,  accompanied  by  "  a 
gardener  well  skilled  in  the  knowledge  of  plants  and 
mechanics,"  first  studied  husbandry  and  botany  in 
England,  and  arrived  at  Philadelphia  in  September. 
He  made  a  tour  through  the  Middle  Colonies,  going  as 
far  west  as  Niagara,  and  returned  to  Stockholm  in 
1751.  This  English  edition  of  the  Travels  omits  his 
experiences  in  England,  and  abbreviates  the  journal  of 
his  trip  to  America,  biit  otherwise  practically  gives 
the  author's  work  in  full.  The  translator  contributes 
some  notes  of  his  own,  and  the  publisher  adds  a  map 
and  several  drawings  of  American  birds  and  animals. 
Professor  Kalm  comments  garrulously  on  all  things 
American,  especially  in  the  department  of  natural 
history;  his  observations  upon  manners  and  customs 
are  informing,  although  sometimes  amusing.  Excel- 
lent for  the  student  of  American  development,  mate- 
rial and  social.  R.  G.  T. 

Knox,  Capt.  John.  Historical  journal  of 
the  campaigns  in  North  America,  1757-60. 
London.     1769.     2v.  [860 

A  blunt,  matter  of  fact  record  of  events  from  day 
to  day.  It  is  absolutely  candid  and  reliable  and  has 
furnished  materials  for  all  subsequent  writers  of  any 
authority.  The  military  and  naval  orders  incorporated 
in  this  journal  are  singularly  valuable  for  the  light 
they  throw  upon  the  operations  of  war  as  they  were 


conducted  at  that  time  by  the  armies  of  two  great 
nations.  E.  Cr. 

Leroy-Beaulieu,  Pierre  Paul.  De  la  colo- 
nisation chez  les  peuples  modernes.  4e  ed. 
Paris:  Guillaume.     1898.     12fr.  [861 

This  is  a  standard  work  upon  the  history  and  prin- 
ciples of  colonization.  The  first  part  deals  in  detail 
with  the  colonial  policy  of  the  principal  i>eople  of 
Europe  and  notes  the  different  systems  and  their  suc- 
cessive modifications  from  the  discovery  of  America 
to  the  present  time.  The  second  part  contains  an  ex- 
position of  the  principles  of  the  science  of  cohmiza- 
tion,  and  deals  in  broad  generalizations  regarding  the 
conditions  under  which  colonization  maybe  favorably 
carried  on  and  the  advantages  other  than  material 
that  will  accrue  to  the  people  of  the  mother  country. 
Successive  editions  have  brought  the  historical  por- 
tions down  to  date.  The  period  from  1808  to  1001  will  be 
covered  by  a  fifth  edition  which  is  announced  as  soon 
to  appear.  C.  M.  A. 

Liberty  bell  leaflets ;  ed.  by  Martin  G. 
Brumbaugh  and  Joseph  S.  Walton.  Phil. : 
Christopher  Sower  Co.     1899-.     5c.  ea.      [862 

1.  Inducements  offered  by  the  States-General  of 
Holland,  1G14-26,  to  those  merchants  and  navigators 
who  would  discover  new  countries  ;  together  with  the 
Charter  of  privileges  granted  to  the  Patroons. 

2.  The  West  Jersey  constitution  of  1G77. 

3.  Penn's  frame  of  government  of  1682,  and  privi- 
leges and  concessions  of  1701. 

4.  Charter  of  the  province  of  Pennsylvania,  granted 
by  Charles  the  Second  to  William  Penu,  January, 
1C82. 

Lodge,  Henry  Cabot.  Short  history  of  the 
English  colonies  in  America.  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1881.     Rev.  ed.     $3.  [863 

This  is  a  handbook  of  the  history  of  the  colonies.  It 
contains  political  and  social  histoi-y  combined.  Each 
colony  is  treated  separately,  the  author  beginning 
with  Virginia  and  working  first  southward  and  then 
northward.  Three  supplementary  chapters  on  the 
Revolution  conclude  the  volume.  The  book  contains 
a  large  array  of  facts,  and  is  written  in  a  clear  style. 
But  its  plan  is  wholly  mechanical,  and  therefore  it 
fails  to  bring  out  the  spirit  and  meaning  of  the  period. 
It  is  wrritten  from  the  ordinary  American  point  of 
view.  H.  L.  O. 

MacDonald,  William,  ed.  Select  charters 
and  other  documents  illustrative  of  American 
history,  1606-1775  ;  with  notes.  N.  Y.  :  Mac- 
millan.     1899.     Net  §2.  [864 

"The  period  covered  is  1606-1775,  the  series  begin- 
ning with  the  first  charter  of  Virginia  and  ending  with 
the  Prohibitory  Act.  One  would  expect  to  find  in  such 
a  book  as  this  many  pieces  taken  from  the  17th  cen- 
tui-j',  when  all  the  most  important  colonies  gained 
constitutional  status,  and  so  it  is.  For  the  period 
which  lies  before  the  peace  of  Ryswick,  Prof.  Mac- 
Donald  is  much  more  detailed  than  for  the  years 
1697-1763.  He  gives  80  documents  in  all,  and  of  these 
only  eight  are  allotted  to  the  66  years  which  we  have 
last  indicated.  ...  With  the  Peace  of  Paris  he  again 


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becomes  detailed,  and  traces  distinctly  each  principal 
stage  of  the  rupture  between  the  colonies  and  the 
mother  country.  20  documents  relating  to  the  last  12 
years  of  the  colonial  era  do  not,  however,  constitute 
an  undue  proportion  when  one  considers  the  inter- 
ests at  stake.  Piof.  JIacDonald  shows  good  judgment 
in  his  selections,  and  his  book  should  materially  assist 
the  teaching  of  American  historj'  in  colleges  which  are 
unfortunate  enough  to  lack  large  libraries.  More  than 
this,  it  will  be  a  great  convenience  everywhere."  A^a- 
tion,  69  :  429. 

Mante,  Maj.  Thomas.  History  of  the  late 
war  in  North  America,  including  the  campaign 
of  1763—1  against  His  ]\Iajesty's  Indian  ene- 
mies.    London.     1TT2.  [865 

"  Mante  was  an  engineer  officer  in  the  sei-vice,  but 
he  did  not  share  in  the  war  till  the  last  year  of  it.  The 
book  has  eighteen  large  maps  and  plates.  It  has  been 
praised  by  Bancroft  and  Sparks."  Justin  Winsor,  in 
Narrative  and  critical  hist.  0/  Am.,  5:  61C. 

Marshall,  John.  A  compendious  view  of 
the  colonies  planted  by  the  English  on  the  con- 
tinent of  North  America.  (Life  of  Washing- 
ton, V.  1.     London  and  Phil.     1804.     5v.) 

History  of  the  colonies.     Phil.     1824. 

[866 

In  this  volume  the  political  history  of  the  colonies 
till  1763  is  reviewed.  The  author  in  its  preparation 
made  use  of  the  standard  works  and  sources  accessil)le 
in  his  time,  as  Stith,  Hutchinson,  Smith,  Chalmers. 
Occasionally,  though  not  often,  a  statement  appears 
which  later  investigations  have  shown  to  be  improb- 
able or  unfounded.  In  general  its  accuracy,  and  in 
all  parts  its  fairness,  are  unimpeachable.  The  view 
which  the  author  took  of  Nathaniel  Bacon  may  well  be 
recommended  to  later  historians.  Still,  except  as  evi- 
dence of  the  wide  knowledge,  clear  style,  and  well- 
balanced  judgment  of  the  great  jurist,  the  volume 
now  i)ossesses  little  importance  for  those  who  are  ac- 
quainted with  the  later  literature  of  the  subject. 

H.  L.  O. 

Neill,  Edward  Duffield.  The  English  col- 
onization of  America  during  the  17th  century. 
London  and  N.  Y. :  Routledge.     1871.       [867 

Rev.  Mr.  Neill  was  an  assiduous  and  learned  investi- 
gator, and  one  of  the  earliest  critics  of  the  beginnings 
of  colonial  history.  In  this  work,  as  in  his  other  writ- 
ings, he  has  drawn  largely  from  original  manuscrii)ts 
and  documents,  some  of  which  have  been  since  more 
fully  and  accurately  printed.  The  narrative,  which  is 
badly  proportioned  and  often  disconnected  an<i  di- 
gressive, deals  with  the  history  of  Virginia,  Maryland 
and  the  rojiham  colony,  and  treats  of  Wingfield, 
Rolfe,  Pocahontas,  John  Smith,  of  the  Puritans  in 
Virginia,  of  the  services  of  Copeland,  chaplain  of  the 
East  India  Company,  of  Calvert  and  Maryland  to  1650, 
and  of  education  and  Religion.  Some  of  Mr.  Neill's 
main  contentions  —  such  as  his  claim  that  Virginia  was 
a  penal  colony  and  that  religious  toleration  did  not 
exist  in  Maryland  —  have  not  received  the  final  stamp 
of  approval.  The  chief  value  of  the  work  to-day  lies 
in  its  documents  and  notes.  C.  M.  A. 


Niles,  Samuel.  History  of  the  Indian  and 
French  wars.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  803.  [868 

Oldmixon,  John.  British  empire  in  Amer- 
ica. Loudon.  1708.  2v.  [869 
"  The  name  of  John  Oldmixon  ...  is  signed  to  the 
dedication  [of  this  book]  and  it  passes  imder  his  name. 
A  second  corrected  and  amended  edition  appeared  in 
1741.  Herman  Moll  made  the  maps  which  it  contains 
.  .  .  and  some  have  supposed  that  he  wrote  the  text. 
Dr.  Hawks  says  of  the  book  that  it  contains  almost  as 
many  errors  as  pages,  and  unsupported  is  not  to  be 
trusted."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  6:  344. 

Payne,  Edward  John.  History  of  Euro- 
pean colonies.  (Historical  course  for  schools, 
no.  7.)  London:  Macmillan.  1877.  N.  Y.: 
Macmillan.     1878.     $1.10.  [870 

This  small  volume  is  a  manual  of  colonization  and 
colonial  development.  It  is  not  so  much  a  narrative 
or  a  collection  of  facts  as  an  analysis  of  the  influences 
that  have  led  to  colonization,  and  a  study  of  the  con- 
ditions underlying  commercial  routes  and  colonial 
trade.  The  work  needs  revision  in  both  text  and 
maps,  and  to  be  of  value  should  be  brought  up  to  date. 
Furthermore,  the  print  is  too  fine  and  the  book  is 
deficient  in  bibliographical  aids.  C.  31.  A. 

Pemberton,  Thomas.  Historical  journal 
of  the  American  war,  1765-83.  See  Massachu- 
setts Historical  Society,  sect.  287.  [871 

Pouchot,  Cajit.  Memoir  upon  the  late  war 
in  North  America,  1755-60  ;  tr.  and  ed.  by 
F.  B.  Hough.  Roxbury,  Mass. :  Woodward. 
1866.     2v.  [872 

"  In  the  study  of  the  topography,  so  far  as  it  was 
known,  and  of  the  geographical  nomenclature  of  the 
frontier  just  previous  to  the  outbreak  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary War,  the  Mpmoir  .  .  .  by  M.  Pouchot  will  be 
found  very  useful."  A.  McF.  Davis  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  C:  CGO. 

Pownall,  Thomas.  The  administration  of 
the  colonies,  wherein  their  rights  and  constitu- 
tions are  discussed  and  stated.  Loudon.  1764- 
74.  2v.  V.  l,3ded.  enl.  1766.  Newed.  1777. 
2v.  [873 

I'owTiall  was  governor  of  Massachusetts  Bay  Colony 
from  1757  to  1760,  and  knew  intimately  the  needs  of 
the  colonies  and  the  inefficiency  of  the  British  colonial 
administration.  His  work,  which  passed  through 
five  editions,  was  a  plea  for  reorganization  and  reform. 
He  treats  of  administration,  commerce,  taxation,  jus- 
tice, finance,  Indian  Affairs,  and  the  general  impor- 
tance of  the  colonies  to  the  mother  country.  He  was 
a  man  of  unusual  foresight  and  penetration,  and  his 
view  of  the  form  that  the  British  colonial  policy  should 
take  is  far  ahead  of  its  time.  C.  M.  A. 

Putnam,  Brirj.-Oen.  Rufus.  Journal  kept 
in  northern  New  York  during  four  campaigns 
of  the  old  French  and  Indian  war,  1757-60 ; 


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874-884 


with  notes  and  biographical  slcetch  by  E.  C. 
Dawes.    Albany:  Munsell.     Ib86.  [874 

A  daily  account  of  the  author's  life  in  the  four  cam- 
paigns, but  gives  little  general  information.  Well 
annotated.  In  1812  Tutnam  rewrote  this  diary  in  more 
general  and  connected  terms  and  it  is  printed  in  Mary 
Cone's  Life  of  Jlii/us  J'litnain.  E.  E.  S. 

Review  of  the  military  operations,  1753-56. 
See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  290. 

[875 
Sainsbury,  William  Noel.  The  British 
Public  Re(;or(l  Oflice  and  the  materials  in  it  for 
early  American  history.  See  American  Anti- 
quarian Society,  sect.  240.  [876 
Sargent,  Winthrop,  ed.  History  of  an  ex- 
pedition against  Fort  du  Quesne,  1755,  under 
Maj.-Gen.  Edward  Braddock ;  ed.  from  the 
original  MSS.  Phil. :  Lippincott.  1856.  (Penn- 
sylvania Hist.  Soc.  Memoirs,  v.  5.    Phil.  1855.) 

[877 
The  contents  include  several  journals  of  the  expedi- 
tion and  other  papers.  "The  introductory  memoir  goes 
over  the  whole  ground  of  the  rival  territorial  claims 
of  France  and  England,  and  the  whole  narrative,  in- 
cluding that  of  the  battle  itself,  is  given  with  care 
and  judgment."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  criti- 
cal hist.  0/  Am.,  5:  575. 

Seeley,  817'  John  Robert.  Expansion  of 
England.  London :  Macmillan.  1883.  Boston  : 
Roberts.     1883.     Little.     $1.75.  [878 

We  have  here  two  courses  of  lectures ;  one,  deal- 
ing with  the  expansion  of  England  in  America, 
the  other  in  India  ;  and  each  the  consequence  of  a 
"  kind  of  second  Hundred  Years'  War  "  with  France. 
These  lectures  are  noteworthy  for  breadth  of  view, 
simplicity  and  boldness  in  historical  generalization, 
suggestiveness,  and,  despite  a  certain  indifference  to 
style,  readableness.  It  would,  for  example,  be  diffi- 
cult to  find  elsewhere  in  so  few  words  so  instructive  a 
statement  of  the  relations  of  England  to  India. 

A.  D.  M. 

Slafter,  Edmund  Farwell.  Sir  William 
Alexander  and  American  colonization.  See 
Prince  Society,  sect.  387.  [879 

Smith,  William.  Historical  account  of 
Bouquet's  expedition  against  the  Ohio  Indians, 
in  1764 ;  with  preface  by  Francis  Parkman, 
and  a  translation  of  Dumas'  Biographical 
sketch  of  General  Bouquet.  Cin. :  Clarke. 
1868.     Net  $3.  [880 

A  reprint  of  an  anonymous  quarto  published  in 
Philadelphia  and  London  in  17C6,  and  now  rare.  The 
authorship  was  long  ascribed  to  Thomas  Hutchins, 
the  geographer ;  but  a  letter  in  the  Force  Papers,  in 
possession  of  the  Library  of  Congress,  shows  that  the 
credit  belongs  to  Dr.  William  Smith,  then  provost  of 
the  College  of  Philadelphia.  In  addition  to  the 
account  of  this  important  and  successful  expedition 
for  the  relief  of  Fort  Pitt,  during  the  Pontiac  Indian 


uprising,  the  author  gives  us  some  Reflections  on  the 
war  with  the  savages  of  North  America  —  a  careful  study 
of  frontier  conditions,  methods  of  forming  new  set- 
tlements, lists  of  towns,  distances,  and  routes,  and  an 
attempt  at  a  census  of  the  fighting  tribes.  The  re- 
print, invaluable  to  the  student  of  the  frontier  his- 
tory of  the  Middle  West,  contains  a  brief  historical 
introduction  by  Francis  I'arkman,  with  C.  G.  F. 
Dumas'  biography  of  BoiKiuet  (translated  from  the 
French  edition  of  the  Account,  published  in  ITOll),  and 
an  index.  Clarke's  reprint  is  No.  1  of  that  publisher's 
important  Ohio  valley  historical  series.  K.  G.  T. 

Stockton,  Frank  Richard.  Buccaneers  and 
pirates  of  our  coasts.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan. 
1898.     $1.50.  [881 

"  These  characters  have  .  .  .  spice  in  them,  and 
their  adventures  give  Mr.  Stockton  abundant  excuse 
for  the  display  of  his  peculiar  and  delightful  talent. 
The  effort  to  tell  the  truth  about  these  artists  in 
piracy  has  not  prevented  him  from  describing  them 
gayly  and  with  a  kind  of  amused  sympathy.  The  book 
is  serious  enough,  but  there  are  illuminating  flashes 
of  Mr.  Stockton's  dry  humor.  It  is  this  quality  in 
him  which  makes  the  work  sane  and  wholesome.  .  .  . 
The  individuality  of  the  book  is  reflected  in  the  cap- 
ital pictures  by  Mr.  George  Varian  and  Mr.  B.  West 
Clinedinst."    Dial  (Chicago),  25:  405. 

Story,  Thomas.  Journal  of  life.  New- 
castle-upon-Tyne.    1747.  [882 

"  First  of  importance  among  the  published  travels 
of  this  period  is  the  narrative  of  an  English  Quaker, 
Thomas  Story,  who  came  over  in  1607.  From  that 
time  to  1708  he  visited  every  part  of  the  colonies  from 
New  Hampshire  to  Carolina,  dwelling  for  much  of  the 
time,  however,  in  Pennsylvania,  where  he  became, 
under  Penn's  persuasion,  a  public  official."  Justin 
Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  243. 

Thomas,  Isaiah.  History  of  printing 
in  America,  with  a  biography  of  printers. 
Worcester.     1810.     2v. 

Same.  2d  ed.,  with  author's  correc- 
tions and  additions.  (Am.  Antiquarian  Soc. 
Archoeologia  Americana,  v.  5,  6.)  Albany: 
Munsell.  1874.  2v.  [883 
The  chief  authority  on  the  history  of  early  Amer- 
ican printing.  Himself  a  printer,  T.  has  produced  a 
book  which,  although  sometimes  criticised  for  the 
disposition  of  material,  is  yet  one  of  the  classics  of 
bibliography.                                                      E.  C.  R. 

Thwaites,  Reuben  Gold,  The  colonies, 
1492-1750.  (Epochs  of  Am.  hist.)  N.  Y. : 
Longmans.     1891.     Rev.  ed.     1897.     $1.25. 

[884 

The  writer  has  succeeded  well  in  his  object,  which 
was  to  produce  a  good  text-book  for  schools,  or  a 
brief  resume  for  the  use  of  the  general  reader.  The 
style  is  clear ;  the  most  important  facts  in  the  historj' 
of  the  period  have  been  correctly  stated.  Much  infor- 
mation has  been  compressed  within  a  limited  space. 
A  spirit  of  impartiality  pervades  the  book.  It  does 
not  appear  that  special  use  has  been  made  of  original 


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materials.  This  indeed  is  not  a  fault,  because  it  was 
quite  sufficient  for  the  purjiose  of  the  work  that  the 
accessible  standai-d  authorities  should  be  judiciously 
used.    The  book  contains  useful  bibliographies. 

H.  L.  O. 

Tyler,  Moses  Coit.  History  of  American 
literature,  1607-1765.  N.  Y.:  Putnam.  1878. 
2v.     Rev.  ed.     1897.     2v.    $2.50  ea.     Iv.     §3. 

[885 

The  names  of  the  men  and  women  great  as  writers 
in  the  time  from  the  settlement  of  America  to  the 
Revolution  are  ver>-  few,  but  it  is  well  worth  while  to 
have  a  thoroughly  studied  accoimt  of  what  was  then 
written.  Though  in  the  case  of  the  most  illustrious 
their  desert  in  other  fields  is  greater  than  in  literar 
ture,  —  as  explorers,  svibduers  of  the  forest,  regulators 
of  new  societies,  zealous  preachers  and  teachers  of 
the  truth  as  they  saw  it  —  yet  the  world  needs  to  know 
what  they  did  with  the  pen.  Professor  Tj'ler's  schol- 
arship reaches  deep  and  far.  With  picturesque  feli- 
city of  touch,  the  grotesque  quaintness,  the  pathetic 
shortcomings  due  to  narrow  surroundings,  harsh  in- 
tolerance, sturdy  heroism  in  desperate  crises,  lurid 
beliefs,  most  forceful  striving  — things  attractive  and 
things  repulsive  are  combined  into  a  great  portrayal. 

J.  K.  H. 

No  other  such  work  has  ever  been  attempted. 
"Whether  or  not,  if  the  author  had  lived,  he  would 
have  \vished  to  carry  his  account  through  post-revolu- 
tionarj'  times  to  the  present  day,  may  well  be  doubted. 
A  consideration  of  later  American  literature  on  a  sim- 
ilar scale  would  form  a  vast  library,  to  complete  which 
would  require  far  more  than  one  man's  life  and  one 
man's  brains. 

Wallcut,  Thomas.  Journal,  [journey]  to 
Marietta  [1720].  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  333.  [886 

Washington,  George.  Journal  of  my  jour- 
ney over  the  mountains  in  1747-48;  ed.  by 
J.  M.  Toner.      Albany:    Munsell.     1892.     S3. 

[887 

This  work,  claimed  by  its  editor  to  be  "the  first 
systematic  attempt  to  produce  the  writings  of  "Wash- 
ington with  literal  exactness  as  to  abbreviations,  the 
use  of  capitals,  punctuation,  spelling,  etc.,"  is  the 
initial  volume  of  an  intended  complete  collection  of 
"all  the  writings  of  Washington,"  planned  by  the  late 
Dr.  J.  M.  Toner,  "  long  engaged  in  collecting  accu- 
rate copies  of  all  the  obtainable  writings  of  this  great 
man."  Its  chief  interest  centres  in  the  fact  that  it 
is  the  earliest  known  composition  of  Washington, 
for  the  major  ijart  consists  of  surveying  notes  and  re- 
cords. The  text  is  as  literally  printed  as  type  can  be 
made  to  reproduce  script,  but  the  insertion  of  numer- 
ous, and  often  over-long  or  irrelevant  notes  between 
the  entries,  instead  of  as  footnotes,  is  a  material 
piece  of  mis-editing,  and  another  curious  contradic- 
tion to  the  editor's  claim  of  literal  accuracy,  is  the 
inclusion  of  surveys,  from  "  pen-tracings  "  instead  of 
by  photographic  reproductions.  P.  L.  F. 

Weiser,  Conrad.  Narrative  of  a  journey 
from    Tulpebocken  to   Onondaga,   1737,   and 


Journal  of  proceedings  in  his  journey  to 
the  Ohio,  1748.  See  Pennsylvania,  Historical 
Society  of,  sect.  384.  [888 

Wharton,  Anne  Hollingsworth,  Colonial 
days  and  dames.  Phil.:  Lippincott.  1895. 
Sl.'25. 

Martha  Washington.  (Women  of  Colo- 
nial and  Revolutionary  times.)  N.  Y. :  Scrib- 
ner.     1897.     §1.25. 

Through  colonial  door"^vays.  Phil.:  Lip- 
pincott.    1893.     SI.  25.  [889 

A  readable  series  on  the  general  plan  of  choosing 
extracts  from  old  letters  and  papers  and  connecting 
them  by  comments,  conjectures  and  deductions.  The 
first  book  describes  colonial  life  under  such  topics 
as  women,  poetesses,  old  landmarks,  and  weddings 
and  meri-y-makings.  There  is  no  order  in  the  arrange- 
ment. The  third  book  describes  social  life  in  the 
colonies,  chiefly  in  Philadelphia  and  New  York.  The 
life  of  Mrs.  Washington  is  necessarily  made  up  of 
scanty  material,  eked  out  by  contemporary  descrip- 
tion and  events  in  the  life  of  her  husband.  It  is  as 
good  as  anything  of  the  kind  that  has  been  done. 

E.  E.  S. 

Wolfe,  Maj.-Oen.  James.  Wright,  Rob- 
ert. Life  of  Major-General  James  Wolfe. 
London :  Chapman.     1864.  [890 

"  In  coming  to  the  great  victory  which  closed  the 
war  on  the  Heights  of  Abraham  we  can  but  be  con- 
scious of  the  domination  which  the  character  of 
Wolfe  holds  over  all  the  recitals  of  its  events,  and 
the  best  source  of  that  influence  is  in  the  letters 
which  Wright  has  introduced  into  his  life  of  Wolfe." 
Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
5:  602. 

NEW  ENGLAND  COLONIES 

Adams,  Brooks.  Emancipation  of  Massa- 
chusetts.    Boston:  Houghton.     1887.     SI. 50. 

[891 

An  account  of  the  breaking  of  the  bonds  imposed 
by  the  theocracy  instituted  by  Puritan  ministers  over 
Massachusetts  in  her  colonial  period.  A  work  of 
learning,  ability  and  courage;  written,  however,  in  a 
spirit  far  from  judicial  :  the  spirit  is  rather  that  of  a 
prosecuting  attorney  determined  upon  a  strong  pre- 
sentation of  the  side  for  which  he  is  retained,  leaving 
it  to  another  to  make  the  counter-plea.  Mr.  Adams  has 
in  his  own  veins  the  blood  of  some  of  the  men  whom  he 
accuses,  notably  of  John  Norton,  the  foremost  figure 
in  the  Quaker  persecution,  and  of  Thomas  Shepherd 
of  Cambridge.  He  ruthlessly  uncovers  the  nakedness 
of  his  forefathers:  he  pulls  from  their  niches  some  of 
the  most  conspicuous  worthies  of  New  England,  to 
gibbet  them  as  bigots,  tyrants  and  hypocrites.  While 
it  is  a  book  of  absorbing  interest  and  undoubted  value, 
it  gives  the  harshest  emphasis  to  facts  about  which 
history  has  been  reticent.    There  are  two  sides  here. 

J.  K.  H. 

Adams,  Charles  Francis.    Three  episodes 


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892-899 


of  Massachusetts  history  :  the  settlement  of 
Boston  Bay,  the  Antinomian  controversy,  a 
study  of  church  and  town  government.  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.  1892.  2v.  S4.  [892 
As  to  the  settlement  of  Massachusetts  Bay,  Mr. 
Adams  shows  full  knowledge  of  everj'  extant  source, 
reaching  the  essential  truth  with  acuteness  and  stat- 
ing it  with  a  true  Adams  directness.  Longer  and 
more  imiioitant  than  the  other  jiapers  is  a  Study  of 
church  and  town  government,  a  detailed  account  of  the 
town  of  Quincy,  Mass.,  througli  two  centuries  and  a 
half.  An  utter  absence  of  glamour  characterizes  the 
narrative.  With  Munt  plainness  the  shortcomings  as 
well  as  the  creditable  things  are  unsparingly  stated. 
In  the  realistic  i)icture  are  traits  to  admire,  to  stand 
aghast  at,  to  inspire  loathing.  While  the  reader  will 
sometimes  glow  over  the  strength  and  worth  of  the 
generations  concerned,  he  will  be  abundantly  con- 
vinced that  his  own  lot  is  cast  in  wiser  and  kinder 
times.  No  more  trustworthy  delineation  of  the  life  of 
a  New  England  town  has  ever  been  drawn.    J.  K.  H. 

ed.     Antiuomianism  in  the   Colony  of 

Massachusetts  Bay,  1636-38.  (Prince  Soc. 
Publications.)    Boston.     1894.  [893 

The  important  material  reprinted  in  this  volume  is 
the  Short  story  of  the  rise,  reign,  and  ruine  of  the  Antinomi- 
ans,  the  exanunation  of  Mrs.  Hutchinson  before  the 
general  court  at  Newtown  (reprinted  from  the  appen- 
dix to  Hutchinson's  History  of  Massachusetts,  v.  1),  the 
trial  of  Mrs.  Hutchinson  before  the  church  at  Boston, 
and  that  part  of  Cotton's  Way  of  the  churches  cleared 
■which  contains  his  account  of  Antinomianism.  The 
object  of  the  able  introduction  by  the  editor  is  to 
prove  that  the  Short  story  was  written,  not  by  Rev. 
Th.  Welde,  but,  excepting  the  introduction,  by  Gov. 
Winthrop  ;  also  that  it  was  sent  at  once  and  in  manu- 
script to  England.  There  it  was  kept  till  1C44,  when 
the  controversy  over  toleration  between  the  Presby- 
terians and  Independents  had  waxed  hot.  Then  it 
was  published  in  the  interest  of  the  Presbj'terians, 
ultimately  with  the  addition  of  prefatory  matter  by 
Mr.  Welde.  H.  L.  O. 

Adams,  Hannah.  Summary  history  of 
New-England.     Dedham,  Mass.     1799.       [894 

"  She  does  not  profess  to  have  done  more  than 
abridge  the  usual  printed  sources,  as  they  were  then 
understood,  and  to  have  made  some  use  of  MS.  ma- 
terial, particularly  respecting  the  history  of  Rhode 
Island."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  5:  159. 

Andros,  Sir  Edmund.  Whitmore,  "W.  H., 
ed.  Andros  tracts ;  with  notes  and  memoir. 
(Prince Soc.  Publications.)  Boston.  1868-74. 
3v.  [89s 

The  first  volume  of  this  series  contains  Mr.  Whit- 
more's  Memoir  of  Andros,  and  pamphlets,  with  other 
material,  which  have  directly  to  do  with  the  uprising 
in  Boston  of  April,  1689,  and  its  causes.  The  second 
volume  is  devoted  chiefly  to  the  mission  of  Increase 
Mather  to  England,  and  contains  his  account  of  nego- 
tiations there  and  various  writings  which  he  issued  in 
defence  of  the  conduct  of  Massachusetts.  The  contents 


of  the  third  volume  are  more  miscellaneous,  including 
papers  relating  to  Andros'  administration,  a  reprint 
of  part  of  Cotton  Mather's  memoirs  of  Increase 
Mather,  and  papers  relating  to  Edward  Randoljih.  In 
these  volumes  is  collected  nearly  all  of  the  original 
material  bearing  on  the  revolution  of  1689  in  Massa- 
chusetts which  is  to  be  found  outside  the  colonial 
archives.  H.  L.  O. 

Mr.  AVhitmore's  memoir  has  effected  a  great  change 
of  opinion  regarding  the  character  of  Andros,  an 
opinion  for  which  the  hostility  of  New  England  his- 
torians toward  Andros  is  largely  responsible.  Mr. 
Whitmore  has  successfully  refuted  the  old  charges 
against  Andros,  and  has  relieved  him  of  the  stigma  of 
being  either  a  placeman  or  a  tyrant.  C.  M.  A. 

Arber,  Edward,  ed.  Story  of  the  Pilgrim 
fathers,  1606-23  a.  d.,  as  told  by  themselves, 
their  friends  and  their  enemies.  Boston  : 
Houghton.     1897.     $2.  [896 

Selections  from  contemporary  narratives  like  those 
of  Bradford  and  Winslow,  the  records  in  the  English 
state  papers,  the  city  records  in  Leyden  and  Amster- 
dam, and  those  of  Plymouth,  etc.,  illustrating  every 
phase  of  the  history  of  the  Pilgrim  fathers  down  to 
1624.  An  elaborate  index,  comprising  over  90  columns, 
gives  a  complete  clue  to  all  the  names  mentioned  in 
any  of  the  extracts.  The  editor's  work  has  been  per- 
fonued  with  great  care  and  thoroughness.  No  other 
single  volume  contaips  so  much  varied  contemporai-y 
and  authentic  information  about  the  Pilgrims. 

E.  G.  B. 

Atwater,  Edward  Elias.  History  of  the 
colony  of  New  Haven  to  its  absorption  into 
Connecticut.  New  Haven :  Author.  1881.  [For 
sale  by  Edward  P.  Judd  Co.,  New  Haven, 
Conn.     §5.]  [897 

Arranged  topically,  e.  g.  :  Foundations  laid  in 
church  and  state ;  Domestic  and  social  life,  etc.  Based 
on  a  careful  study  of  the  sources.  Patriotic  but  fair. 
Covers  only  a  limited  period  in  a  very  detailed  man- 
ner. Style  suited  to  a  work  of  reference.  One  of  the 
best  of  the  New  England  town  histories.  E.  C. 

Baker,  Charlotte  Alice.  True  stories  of 
New  England  captives  carried  to  Canada  dur- 
ing the  old  French  and  Indian  wars.  Cam- 
bridge, Mass.  :  Author.  1897.  §3.50.  [898 
No  more  picturesque  stories  can  be  found  than  those 
of  some  of  the  New  England  captives  carried  during 
King  William's  and  Queen  Anne's  wars  to  Canada. 
Miss  Baker,  whose  home  is  a  house  two  centuries  old, 
in  the  heart  of  old  Deerfield,  a  house  spared  in  Hertel 
de  Rouville's  raid,  in  1704,  seems  to  have  imbibed  from 
her  surroundings  her  antiquarian  zeal.  With  a  most 
sympathetic  touch,  after  having  turned  over  in  Can- 
ada many  a  parish  and  convent  record,  walking  pity- 
ingly in  tracks  which  the  captives  she  celebrates  trod 
with  bare  and  bleeding  feet,  she  tells  of  those  by-gone 
sorrows.  J.  K.  H. 

Bartlett,  William  Henry.  Pilgrim  fathers; 
or  Founders  of  New  England  in  the  reign  of 
James  the  First.  London.  1853.  New  ed. 
Edin. :  Nelson.     1866.  [899 


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Tliis  work  was  -mitten  that  the  British  public  might 
be  better  informed  regardinjj:  the  early  historj'  of  their 
kinsmen  across  the  sea.  It  is  a  compilation  put  to- 
gether in  an  anecdotal  and  gossipy  fashion,  calculated 
to  interest  its  readers.  :Mr.  ISartlett  may  lay  claim  to 
some  originality  in  the  attention  he  has  given  to  topo- 
graphical details,  but  taken  as  a  whole  he  has  shown 
little  critical  ability,  and  in  all  that  relates  to  the  Pil- 
grims in  Holland  and  America  has  contributed  no- 
thing of  value.  C.  M.  A. 

Baylies,  Francis.  Historical  memoir  of 
the  colouy  of  New  Plymouth.  Boston.  1830. 
2v.  "    " 

Same  ;  ed.  by  Samuel  G.  Drake.  Bos- 
ton: Wiggin.  1866.  2v.  [900 
Of  the  two  editions  of  this  work  to  which  reference 
is  here  made  the  latter  is  the  more  valuable.  It  con- 
tains corrections  and  additions  with  a  copious  index, 
by  S.  G.  Drake.  Proof  of  the  accuracy  of  the  work  is 
furnished  by  the  fact  that  a  scholar  like  Drake,  after 
the  lapse  of  thirty  years,  found  so  little  to  correct. 
Its  chief  defect,  when  viewed  from  the  standpoint  of 
present  scholarship,  arises  from  the  fact  that  it  was 
written  before  Bradford's  History  was  recovered  and 
published,  and  before  the  issue  of  the  Plymouth  Colony 
records.  But  it  is  still  a  book  of  such  authority  that 
the  student  cannot  afford  to  neglect  it.  A  part  of 
it  is  devoted  to  the  history  of  the  towns  of  the  Old 
Colony.  It  contains  abstracts  of  the  laws,  and  a 
very  thorough  treatment  of  King  Philip's  war. 

H.  L.  O. 

Belcher  papers.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  318.  [901 

Boston.  Record  Commissioners.  Reports. 
1876-.     Boston.     1876-.  [902 

These  volumes  contain,  so  far  as  printed,  the  records 
of  the  town  of  Boston.  They  have  been  carefully  ed- 
ited, and  each  is  furnished  with  a  brief  introduction. 
The  two  principal  series  of  records  are  those  of  the 
town  meetings  and  those  of  the  selectmen;  Until  1700 
these  were  kept  in  the  same  books,  and  so  are  printed 
together.  But  subsequent  to  that  date  they  were  sep- 
arately kept,  and  are  printed  as  two  distinct  series, 
Boston  town  records  and  Selectmen's  minutes.  Records  of 
towns  which  are  now  a  part  of  Boston  —  Charlestown, 
Dorchester,  Roxbury  —  also  ai)pear  in  these  volumes. 
The  Roxbury  church  records  (Gth  report)  are  especially 
interesting.  A  variety  of  miscellaneous  matter  has 
also  been  printed,  as  the  "book  of  possessions,"  tax 
lists,  deeds,  lists  of  births,  deaths  and  marriages,  lists 
of  admissions  to  the  town.  Of  special  interest  are  the 
"  Gleaner'' articles  in  the  .5th  Report.  H.  L.  O. 

Bradford,  William.  History  of  Plymouth 
plantation  [ed.  by  Charles  Deane].  (In  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc.  Collections,  ser.  4,  v.  3.)  Boston. 
1856. 

Bradford's  history  of  Plimoth  planta- 
tion;  from  the  original  MS.,  with  proceedings 
incident  to  the  return  of  the  MS.  to  Massachu- 
setts ;  printed  by  order  of  the  General  Court. 
Boston.     1898. 


History  of  the  Plimoth  plantation,  re- 
produced in  fac-simile  by  photography  of  ori- 
ginal MS. ;  introd.  by  J.  A.  Doyle.  Boston : 
Houghton.     1895.     Net  §25.  [903 

This  ranks  with  Winthrop's  Journal  as  one  of  the 
two  most  important  works  in  early  New  England  his- 
torical literature.  It  is  as  authoritative  as  Winthrop, 
and  is  superior  to  it  in  that  it  is  not  simply  a  diarj'  or 
book  of  annals,  but  a  history.  It  has,  that  is,  plan, 
unity  and  a  distinct  literary  form.  It  is  a  book  which 
may  be  read  through  with  pleasure.  The  author,  after 
a  part  of  the  events  occurred  and  as  others  were  oc- 
curring, undertook  to  set  them  forth  in  a  narrative, 
in  such  a  way  that  their  meaning  might  be  inter- 
preted to  and  by  the  reader.  On  the  one  side  it 
is  the  careful  record  of  an  experiment  in  coloniza- 
tion, and  in  it  may  be  read  the  account  of  the  con- 
tinuous struggle  between  planters  and  adventurers, 
i.  e.  between  religion  and  state-building  as  motives, 
and  profit  as  an  incitement  to  activity.  On  the  other 
side,  however,  the  book  is  intensely  idealistic.  A  fun- 
damental thought  underlying  it  is,  that  historical 
development  is  the  result  of  the  providential  dealings 
of  God  with  men,  carrying  his  saints  through  to  tri- 
umiih  and  overwhelming  their  opponents  with  ruin. 
Bradford  thought  that  the  part  played  by  the  Pil- 
grims and  New  Plymouth  in  the  great  drama  was  not 
unimportant,  and  therefore  he  became  the  worthy 
historian  of  the  colony. 

The  sumptuous  fac-simile  edition  possesses  value  as 
a  curiosity.  It  will  enable  those  who  desire  to  see 
how  Gov.  Bradford's  handwriting  and  manuscript 
looked  to  be  gratified  without  a  journey  to  Boston, 
where  it  is  now  preserved.  But  to  the  ordinary  reader 
or  student  the  only  value  of  the  book  is  in  the  sketch 
of  Bradford's  life  and  writings  which  has  been  pre- 
pared for  it  by  Mr.  Doyle. 

See,  also,  Jameson's  History  of  historical  writing  in 
America,  p.  13.  H.  L.  O. 

Letter-book.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  289. 

Mourt's  Relation.     See  Mourt,  George, 

beyond,  sect.  990.  [904 

Brattle,  Thomas.  Witchcraft  delusion, 
1692.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society, 
sect.  289.  [90s 

Brewster,  William.  Steele,  Asitbel. 
Chief  of  the  Pilgrims  ;  or  The  life  and  time  of 
William  Brewster.      Phil. :  Lippincott.     1857. 

[906 

This  life  of  Elder  Brewster  was  authorized  by  the 
Brewster  family,  and  its  execution  pl.aced  in  the 
hands  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Steele,  already  known  as  an 
authority  on  the  subject.  Mr.  Steele  had  excep- 
tional .advantages  in  the  way  of  obtaining  informa- 
tion and  his  account  is  unbiased  and  fairly  complete. 
The  facts  regarding  Brewster's  life  are  nowhere  better 
given.  The  treatment  is  very  subjective,  the  narra- 
tive being  freely  interspersed  with  personal  comment. 

C.  M.  A. 


Brown,  John.    The  Pilgrim  fathers  of  New 


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England  and  their  Puritan  successors.  N.  Y. : 
Re  veil.     [c.  1895.]     $1.50.  [907 

"  Not  a  dull  chapter  in  the  book."  A  clear,  strong 
account,  written  with  special  reference  to  Gov.  Brad- 
ford's Histonj  of  Plymouth  plantation  and  having  illus- 
trations of  high  grade.  Two  thirds  of  the  book  are 
devoted  to  the  Scrooby  Company.  The  precursors  of 
the  Pilgrim  fathers  are  dated  back  to  1105  a.  u.  A 
careful  analysis  of  the  writings  of  John  Robinson  is 
given.  It  is  an  English  account  of  a  great  episode, 
unbiased  and  readable,  but  olfering  no  new  material. 
"  Avoids  controversy."  '*  Conservative."  See  the 
Nation,  Feb.  13,  181)6,  p.  144  ;  Amer.  hist,  rev.,  vol.  I, 
Apr.  1896,  pp.  541-2.  H.  W.  H. 

Byington,  Ezra  Hoyt.  The  Puritan  as  a 
colonist  and  reformer.  Boston  :  Little.  1899. 
S2.  [908 

"  Supplements  the  author's  '  The  Puritan  in  Eng- 
land and  New  England.'  Chapters  on  the  Pilgrim  as 
a  colonist,  the  Puritan  as  a  colonist,  John  Eliot,  the 
apostle  to  the  Indians.  Jonathan  Edwards  and  the 
great  awakening,  and  Shakespeare  and  the  Puritans." 
Publishers'  weekly,  Dec.  16,  1899. 

The  Puritan  in  England  and  New  Eng- 
land ;  with  introd.  by  Alexander  McKenzie. 
Boston:  Roberts.     1896.     Little,     $2.        [909 

Detached  essays  brought  together  into  an  attractive 
book.  Written  with  a  genial  temper,  which  is  in  dan- 
ger of  lapsing  "  into  mere  apology."  "  Explains  away 
the  bigotry  of  the  Puritan."  A  popular  statement, 
written  from  secondary  sources,  largely.  The  ar- 
rangement is  topical.  The  last  three  papers  furnish 
the  most  valuable  and  original  matter,  especially  the 
researches  into  the  records  of  the  Pyncheon  family. 
S>ce  Amer.  hist,  rev.,  Apr.  1897,  p.  532;  and  the  Nation, 
Jan.  14,  1897,  p.  37.  H.  W.  H. 

Church,  Benjamin.  Entertaining  passages 
relating  to  Philip's  war.     Boston.     1716. 

History  of  King  Philip's  war  ;  [ed.]  by 

Henry  Martin  Dexter.  (Library  of  New  Eng. 
history.)    Boston:  Wiggin.     1865.  [910 

This  is  not  a  history  of  King  Philip's  war,  but  of 
that  part  of  it  which  was  fought  in  southeastern  New 
England.  It  is  a  carefully  prepared  edition  of  Col. 
Church's  Entertaining  passages  relating  to  Philip's  war. 
This  is  an  account  told  by  the  Colonel  himself,  or  pre- 
pared from  his  notes,  chiefly  of  his  own  exploits  in 
that  struggle.  It  is  one  of  the  most  interesting  and 
realistic  narratives  of  Indian  warfare  which  has  come 
do\vu  to  us.  The  editor.  Dr.  Dexter,  has  corrected 
the  text,  has  added  notes  which  explain  all  points  of 
topographical  and  genealogical  interest,  and  has 
also  furnished  a  chronological  table  which  will  be  of 
material  aid  to  the  reader.  H.  L.  O. 

History  of   the  eastern   expeditious  of 

1689,  1690,  1692,  1696,  and  1704,  against  the 
Indians  and  French;  [ed.]  by  Henry  Martin 
Dexter.  [Philip's  war,  pt.  2.]  Boston  :  Wig- 
gin.     1867.  [911 

This  was  originally  issued  with  the  Entertaining  pas- 
sages, though  it  concerns  wholly  different  events.    It 


contains  Col.  Church's  account  of  three  expeditions 
led  by  him  to  Maine  and  two  to  Acadia.  The.se  were 
sent  out  during  the  first  and  second  intercolonial 
wars.  The  last  was  the  most  important,  and  was  a 
plundering  expedition  organized  in  retaliation  for  the 
destruction  of  Deerfield.  (See  Parkman,  A  half  cen- 
tury of  conflict,  1 :  116.)  The  work  is  edited  by  the  same 
hand  and  in  the  .same  manner  as  King  Philip's  war. 
The  narrative  is  not  so  interesting  or  detailed  as  that 
of  King  Philip's  war,  but  as  a  record  of  events  the  two 
are  equally  reliable.  H.  L.  O. 

Clark,  John.  Ill  newes  from  New  England, 
1652.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society, 
sect.  307.  [912 

Connecticut.  Fundamental  orders  of  Con- 
necticut.   See  Old  South  Work,  sect.  368.   [913 

Council  for  New  England.  Records ;  ed. 
by  Charles  Deane.  See  American  Antiquarian 
Society,  sect.  242.  [914 

Davis,  William  T.  Ancient  landmarks  of 
Plymouth.  Pt.  1 :  Historical  sketch  and  titles 
of  estates.  Pt.  2:  Genealogical  register  of 
Plymouth  families.  Boston :  Williams.  1883. 
Damrell.     $4.50.  [915 

Neither  a  history  of  the  old  colony  nor  a  history  of 
Plymouth.  The  result  of  long  delving  in  the  Ply- 
mouth records.    Of  local  interest  mainly.  E.  C. 

Dexter,  H.  M.  English  exiles  in  Amster- 
dam, 1597-1625.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  343.  [916 

Dexter,  Morton.  Story  of  the  Pilgrims. 
Boston :  Congregational  Sunday-School  and 
Pub.  Soc.  [c.  1894.]  Pilgrim  Press.  Pap. 
75c.  [917 

This  volume  was  written  by  the  son  of  the  late 
Henry  M.  Dexter,  the  historian  of  Congregationalism, 
for  the  use  of  Scrooby  clubs,  which  were  formed  in 
Congregational  churches  for  the  study  of  the  history 
of  the  Congregationalists.  Mr.  Dexter  is  at  his  best  in 
his  treatment  of  the  Pilgrims  out  of  England,  and  his 
account  of  their  life  in  Holland  is  valuable  ;  but  the 
work  as  a  whole  can  be  considered  only  moderately 
successful.  The  earlier  chapters  are  marked  by  a  tone 
of  sectarianism,  and  the  entire  production  is  inferior, 
both  in  scholarship  and  in  temper,  to  ^Valker's  Con- 
gregationalists, which  appeared  in  the  same  year  (sect. 
3104  a).  C.  M.  A. 

Doyle,  John  Andrew.  English  colonies  in 
America.  V.  2  :  The  Puritan  colonies.  Lon- 
don :  Longmans.  1887.  2v.  N.  Y.:  Holt. 
1887.    2v.    §7.    [For  v.  1,  see  sect.  840.]    [918 

Covers  the  history  of  New  England  to  near  the  close 
of  Queen  Anne's  reign.  Valuable  as  written  by  an 
English  student  from  an  English  point  of  view.  Based 
mainly  on  a  study  of  some  of  the  more  important 
sources.  Local  records,  as  the  Reports  of  the  Boston 
Record  Commission  and  serial  publications  as  the 
Proceedings  of  the  Massachusetts  Historical  Society 
were  not  used  by  the  author.  Bibliography  poor  and 
maps  bad.    Style  heavy  and  indistinct.  E.  C. 


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Drake,  Samuel  Adams.  Border  wars  of 
New  England,  commonly  called  King  "Wil- 
liam's and  Queen  Anne's  wars.  N.  Y.:  Scrib- 
ner.     1897.     $1.50.  [919 

Samuel  G.  Drake  had  collected  a  mass  of  materials 
for  the  history  of  these  two  French  and  Indian  wars 
in  New  England,  but  he  did  not  live  to  arrange  them 
for  publication.  These  materials  and  others  his  son 
has  used  in  the  preparation  of  this  volume,  and  that 
with  a  beauty  of  style  and  arrangement  to  which  the 
father  could  scarcely  lay  claim.  The  book  is  an  origi- 
nal contribution  to  the  history  of  the  intercolonial 
wars,  and  has,  at  the  same  time,  the  popular  charm 
which  belongs  to  all  the  writings  of  this  author.  The 
views  expressed  concerning  the  essential  conditions 
and  issues  of  the  struggle  are  believed  to  be  sound. 

H.  L.  O. 

The  making  of    New  England,    1580- 

1643.     N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1886.     §1.50.       [920 

This  book  embodies  the  results  of  thorough  scholar- 
ship, presented  in  attractive  form.  In  it  the  history 
of  New  England  is  traced  from  the  beginnings  of  dis- 
covery to  the  formation  of  the  Confederacy  in  1643. 
The  part  devoted  to  Massachusetts,  New  Hampshire 
and  Maine  is  especially  satisfactory.  Connecticut 
and  Rhode  Island  receive  in  comparison  somewhat 
inadequate  treatment.  The  purpose  of  the  book  be- 
ing to  interest  youth  and  general  readers  in  history, 
more  attention  is  properly  paid  to  social  than  to  po- 
litical development.  It  comes  near  to  being  a  model 
of  its  kind,  both  as  to  matter  and  style.       H.  L.  O. 


On    Plymouth    Rock. 

1897.     60c. 


Boston :     Lee. 
[921 


Rehearses  the  Pilgrim  story  in  a  brief,  attractive 
form.    Well  suited  to  school  use.  E.  C. 

• The  taking  of  Louisburg,  1745.  (De- 
cisive events  in  Am.  history.)  Boston:  Lee. 
1891.     50c.  [922 

This  is  a  brief  story,  popularly  told,  of  the  siege  and 
capture  of  Louisburg  in  1745.  Mr.  Drake  has  dealt 
with  the  topographical  features  of  the  fortress,  its 
strategic  importance,  the  composition  and  character 
of  the  besieging  forces,  and  the  incidents  and  results 
of  the  siege.  The  account  is  accurately  and  vividly 
presented.  C.  M.  A. 

Drake,  Samuel  Gardner.  Annals  of  witch- 
craft in  New  England :  and  elsewhere  in  the 
U.  S.     Boston.     1869.  [923 

Earlier  monographs  deal  almost  exclusively  with 
the  well-known  events  of  1692.  Mr.  Drake  here  col- 
lects all  the  recorded  cases  of  witchcraft,  from  the 
first  settlement  of  New  England  to  the  culmination  of 
the  delusion.  An  opportunity  for  forming  an  impar- 
tial and  independent  judgment  of  the  whole  subject 
is  thus  made  easily  accessible  to  students,  and  much 
popular  error  refuted.  More  space  is  given  to  the 
earlier  cases  as  being  less  familiar.  Perhaps  no  writer 
has  given  the  subject  more  thorough  study.  Ordinary 
students  will  find  all  they  want  in  these  Annals. 

S.  A.  D. 


History    and    antiquities    of    Boston, 

1630-1770.     Boston.     1856  [c.  1852-6].        [924 

Like  all  the  writings  of  Mr.  Drake,  this  shows  ex- 
haustive knowledge  and  scrupulous  care.  But  it  is 
the  work  of  an  antiquarian  rather  than  an  historian. 
The  author  failed  to  grasp  the  difference  between 
a  history  of  a  town,  or  a  municipality,  and  that  of 
a  colony.  The  larger  part  of  the  space  is  devoted  to 
events  which  strictly  concern  the  history  of  the  col- 
ony. Municijjal  affairs  proper  are  often  referred  to 
in  notes  rather  than  in  the  text.  H.  L.  O. 

The  old  Indian  chronicle:  being  a  col- 
lection of  exceeding  rare  tracts  written  and 
published  in  the  time  of  King  Philip's  war. 
Boston.     1836.     S.  A.  Drake.     1867.  [925 

The  title  of  the  work  is  suggestive  of  its  exceeding 
importance  as  a  contribution  to  the  history  and  eth- 
nology of  Massachusetts  in  the  latter  part  of  the  17th 
century.  It  contains  several  tracts  not  appearing  in 
the  edition  of  1836,  and  a  map  showing  the  places 
made  memorable  by  King  Philip's  war.       F.  W.  H. 

Particular    history  of    the   five    years' 

French  and  Indian  war,  1744-49,  sometimes 
called  Gov.  Shirley's  war.  Albany  :  Munsell. 
1870.  [926 

By  "Particular  history"  the  author  means  a  de- 
tailed history.  The  book  consists  mainly  of  a  "  diary 
of  the  depredations  "  committed  by  French  and  In- 
dians along  the  New  England  frontier  between  1744 
and  1749.  The  horrors  of  border  warfare  —  what  the 
French  called  la  petite  guerre  —  are  brought  out  with 
clearness  and  force.  Among  the  contemporary  narra- 
tives used,  the  author  mentions,  with  special  praise, 
those  of  Rev.  Benj.  Doolittle  of  Northfield,  Mass.  In 
the  valuable  appendices  Rev.  John  Norton's  Redeemed 
captive,  and  a  part  of  Rev.  Th.  Prince's  thanksgiving 
sermon,  preached  after  the  fall  of  Louisburg,  are  re- 
printed. The  author  was  one  of  the  most  painstaking 
students  of  Indian  history,  and  here  he  lets  the  events, 
carefully  collected  and  clearly  presented,  tell  their  own 
story.  H.  L.  O. 

Dudley,  Thomas.  Jones,  Augustine. 
Life  and  work  of  Thomas  Dudley,  the  second 
governor  of  Massachusetts.  Boston  :  Hough- 
ton.    1899.     Net  $5.  [927 

"No  one  can  deny  that  Mr.  Augustine  Jones,  in  his 
Life  and  work  of  Thomas  Dudley,  shows  careful  reading 
of  his  sources,  and  much  zeal  and  patience  in  select- 
ing and  bringing  together,  facts  relating  to  that 
worthy.  Not  so  much  can  be  said  for  his  literary 
method."    X>tai  (Chicago),  27 :  245. 

Dudley  records.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  350.  [928 

Dunton,  John.  Letters  written  from  New- 
England,  A.  D.  1686  ;  with  notes  by  W.  H. 
Whitmore.  (Prince  Soc.  Publications.)  Bos- 
ton.    1867.  [929 

An  important  and  interesting  account  of  New  Eng- 
land, and  particularly  of  Boston  society,  as  it  was 


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near  the  close  of  the  17th  century.    The  writer  was  a      be  used  as  a  text-book  or  not,  it  cannot  fail  to  acconi' 


bookseller  and  editor,  who  visited  New  Enj^land  in 
1680,  and  who  pives  his  impressions  in  letters  which 
may,  or  may  not,  have  been  written  in  their  present 
form  to  his  friends  in  England.  The  writer  is  on  the 
whole  a  sympathetic  observer  of  Puritan  society  in  its 
later  and  milder  form.  He  borrows  freely  and  with- 
out acknowledgment  from  other  writers  — Josselyn, 
Mather's  Magnolia,  and  Williams'  Key  to  the  Indian  lan- 
guages. The  long  conversations  which  he  reports  must 
not  be  considered  as  verbally  accurate  reproductions. 

H.  L.  O. 

Eliot,  John.  Narrative,  1670.  See  Old 
South  Work,  sect.  368.  [930 

Elliott,  Charles  Wyllys.  The  New  Eng- 
land history,  A.  D.  986-1776.  N.  Y. :  Scrib- 
ner.     1857.     2  v.  [931 

The  aim  of  the  writer  of  these  volumes  was  to  give 
"  a  more  simple,  compact  and  picturesque  re-presenta- 
tion "  of  the  history  of  the  period  than  it  had  received. 
By  the  discussion  of  opinions,  forms  of  general  and 
local  government,  laws,  manners  and  social  life ;  by 
tracing  the  characters  and  careers  of  leading  person- 
alities, and  by  a  judicious  selection  of  events  upon 
which  to  lay  emphasis,  the  author  sought  to  exhibit 
the  real  tendencies  of  the  period.  He  frequently  re- 
sorted to  apt  quotations  to  illustrate  his  views.  But 
he  did  not  produce  a  genuinely  philosophical  history. 
The  work  contains  much  that  is  suggestive,  and  the 
use  made  of  material  is  often  admirable.  But  the 
author  exhibits  the  shallowness  which  is  characteris- 
tic of  18tli  century  writers,  and  his  admiration  for 
colonial  democracy  is  of  too  pronovinced  a  type  to  per- 
mit of  his  doing  justice  to  aught  save  the  independent 
tendencies  of  old  Puritan  New  England.       H.  L.  O. 

Ellis,  George  Edward.  Paper  and  letter 
on  Mr.  Whittiers  poem.  The  king's  missive, 
with  letter  of  Mr.  Whittier  on  the  same.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  334. 

[932 

Puritan  age  and  rule  in  the  colony  of 

Massachusetts  Bay,  1629-85.  Boston :  Hough- 
ton.    1888.     S3. 50.  [9133 

An  elaborate  study  of  the  sources,  vrith  a  philosophi- 
cal grasp  of  the  essential  elements  of  Puritanism. 
Impartial,  critical.  A  portrayal  of  "  the  inner  life  of 
that  strange  period."  The  author's  implied  thesis  is, 
—  "No  organic  form  of  civil  government  can  safely 
base  itself  on  religion."  He  emphasizes  the  cordial 
reception  given  by  the  Puritans  to  the  Jesuit  Father 
Druillettes.    See  Nation,  July  12, 1888,  p.  35. 

H.  W.  H. 

Fassett,  James  Hiram.  Colonial  life  in 
New  Hampshire.     Boston :  Ginn.    1899.     60c. 

[934 
This  book  has  been  written  to  cany  out  the  author's 
pedagogical  theoiy  ;  namely,  that  children  should  tirst 
be  interested  in  local  legends  and  tales,  later  in  colo- 
nial history,  and,  finally,  in  state  histoiy.  It  is,  there- 
fore, a  text-book  for  young  New  Hampshire  students. 
It  is  admirably  written  and  printed,  and  whether  it 


plish  its  puri)ose  of  interesting  the  young  people  for 
whom  it  is  intended.  C.  M.  A. 

Felt,  Joseph  Barlow.  Customs  of  New 
England.     Boston.     1853.  .  [935 

Strictly  speaking,  this  is  more  a  catalogue  of  articles 
of  domestic  use,  and  of  what  the  people  of  New  Eng- 
land wore  from  infancy  to  old  age,  than  of  thejr  cus- 
toms 250  years  ago.  But  from  his  standjioint  Dr.  Felt 
comes  very  near  exhau.sting  the  subject.  The  correct 
stage-setting  and  costuming  of  a  remote  period  have 
a  recognized  value  to  its  history.  These  Dr.  Felt  gives 
us  as  no  one  else  has  done,  describing  the  nature  and 
uses  of  everything  with  painstaking  fidelity. 

S.  A.  D. 

Ferguson,  Henry.  Essays  in  American  his- 
tory.    N.  Y.  :  Pott.     [c.  1894.]     $1.25.      [936 

This  volume  contains  four  essays,  "  The  Quakers  in 
New  England,"  "The  witches,"  "Sir  Edmund  An- 
dros,"  and  "The  loyalists,"  written  for  the  purpose 
of  controverting  the  older  views  of  such  historians  as 
Bancroft,  Palfrey  and  others.  Professor  Ferguson 
presents  a  severe  indictment  of  the  Puritans  for  their 
treatment  of  the  Quakers  and  the  witches,  yet  treats 
the  subject  with  calmness  and  impartiality,  as  well  as 
with  learning.  In  his  defence  of  Andros  and  the  loy- 
alists he  is  more  argumentative  and  assumes  the  atti- 
tude of  a  pleader.  He  cannot  be  said  in  either  of  these 
instances  to  be  strictly  impartial,  though  in  relieving 
Andros  and  the  loyalists  of  the  reproach  that  has 
hitherto  been  cast  upon  them  he  has  sei-ved  the  cause 
of  truth  and  justice  in  histoi^:.  C.  31.  A. 

Fiske,  John.  Beginnings  of  New  Eng- 
land ;  or  The  Puritan  theocracy  in  its  relations 
to  civil  and  religious  liberty.  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1889.     $2.  [937 

As  the  title  indicates,  this  is  not  a  formal  history  of 
New  England,  but  an  attempt  to  indicate  the  principles 
at  work  in  its  history  down  to  the  Revolution  of  1689. 
The  whole  is  considered  as  an  illustration  of  the  Eng- 
lish method  of  nation-making,  i.  e.,  by  incorporation 
with  representation.  The  settlement  of  the  Puritan 
colonies,  the  formation  of  the  Confederacy  and  the 
overthrow  of  the  Andros  government  are  taken  as 
the  chief  features  of  the  period.  But  a  good  deal  of 
extraneous  matter  is  introduced,  and  the  elements 
of  the  problem  are  not  very  clearly  defined.  The 
part  played  by  the  Gorges  interest  has  been  treated 
with  scant  justice.  Though  written  in  an  interesting 
and  suggestive  style,  it  is  not  a  well  thought  out  book. 

H.  L.  O. 

Folsom,  George.  History  of  Saco  and 
Biddeford,  with  notices  of  other  early  settle- 
ments.    Saco.     1830.  [938 

"  The  best  town  history  then  written  in  New  Eng- 
land, as  it  was  also  the  best  history  of  the  Province  of 
Maine."  C.  Deane,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
3  :  365. 

Foster,  William  Eaton,  ed.  Early  attempts 
at  Rhode  Island  history.  See  Rhode  Island  His- 
torical Society.     Coll.,  V.  7.     1885.  [939 


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Gardiner,  Sir  Christopher.  Adams,  C.  F. 
Sir  Christopher  Gardiner.  See  Massachusetts 
Historical  Society,  sect.  336.  [940 

Goodwin,  John  Abbott.  The  Pilgrim  re- 
public, an  historical  review  of  the  colony  of  New 
Plymouth;  with  sketches  of  the  rise  of  other 
New  England  settlements,  the  history  of  Con- 
gregationalism and  the  creeds  of  the  period. 
Bosl;on:  Ticknor.     1888.     Houghton.     §4. 

[941 

An  elaborate  and  impartial  study,  based  on  a  care- 
ful examination  of  original  sources,  not  easily  found. 
Written  for  poimlar  reading,  but  "  without  much 
imagination  and  humor."  The  preface  contains  an 
estimate  of  the  original  and  secondary  authorities. 
There  is  considerable  fulness  of  valuable  detail  as  to 
local  affairs  at  Plymouth.  "  Sombre."  "  Learned." 
See  ^.^ation,  July  12,  1888,  p.  35.  H.  W.  H. 

Gorges,  Sir  Ferdinando.  Briefe  narration 
of  the  originall  undertakings  of  the  advance- 
ment of  plantations  into  the  parts  of  America. 
See  Maine  Historical  Society,  sect.  276.      [942 

Description    of    New    England.       See 

Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  302. 

[943 

—  Baxter,  James  P.,  ed.  Sir  Ferdinando 
Gorges  and  his  province  of  Maine.  (Prince 
Soc.     Publications.)    Boston.     1890.     3v. 

[944 
Among  the  works  issued  by  the  Prince  Society  to 
illustrate  the  hitherto  neglected  side  of  New  England 
history^  this  occupies  a  prominent  place.  The  first 
volume  contains  a  careful  memoir  of  Gorges  by  Sir. 
Baxter;  also  a  critical  reprint  of  Gorges'  Briefe  relation. 
In  the  second  volume  is  a  reprint  of  the  Briefe  narra- 
tion, of  the  Breefe  answer  to  charges  against  Gorges 
growing  out  of  the  Essex  trial,  of  Gorges'  will  and 
other  miscellaneous  matter.  The  third  volume,  to- 
gether with  part  of  the  second,  contains  the  corre- 
spondence of  Gorges.  Here,  edited  with  skill  and 
accuracy,  are  all  the  accessible  materials  upon  wliich 
to  base  a  judgment  concerning  the  character  and  ob- 
jects of  the  Founder  of  Maine.  H.  L.  O. 

Gorton,  Samuel.  Simplicities  defence 
against  seven-headed  policy.  See  Rhode 
Island  Historical  Society.     Coll.,  v.  2.     1835. 

[945 

—  Janes,  Lewis  George.  Samuell  Gor- 
ton, a  forgotten  founder  of  our  liberties,  first 
settler  of  Warwick,  R.  I.  (Rhode  Island  series, 
8.)  Providence:  Preston.    1896.   Net§l.     [946 

"  Mr.  Janes  does  not  add  much  to  our  knowledge 
of  Gorton  (who  is  anything  but  '  forgotten  '),  but  he 
makes  plain  the  peculiar  views  of  this  uncomfortable 
neighbor  to  the  Bay."    A'aiiora,  G4:  114. 

Gosnold,  Bartholome-w.  Documents  relat- 
ing to  his  voyage  to  New  England.  See  Mas- 
sachusetts Historical  Society,  sect.  304.      [947 


Griffis,  William  Elliot.  The  Pilgrims  in 
their  three  homes,  England,  Holland,  America. 
Boston:  Houghton.  1898.  $1.25.  (Riverside 
library  for  young  people.)    75c.  [948 

A  vigorous,  rhetorical,  popular  account  of  the  Pil- 
grim fathers.  The  closing  chapters  deal  topically  with 
the  social,  political  and  religious  conditions  obtaining 
in  the  early  New  England  days.  Polemic  rather  than 
historical. 

Hall,  Benjamin  Homer.  History  of  east- 
ern Vermont  to  the  close  of  the  18th  century. 
N.  Y. :  1858.     Albany  :  Munsell.     1865.     2v. 

[949 
This  is  emphatically  an  original  work,  the  result  of 
long  research  among  the  sources  of  Vermont  history. 
The  author  himself  states  that  the  book  was  prepared 
from  MS.  materials  found  in  the  offices  of  the  Secre- 
taries of  State  of  Vermont,  New  York,  Massachusetts, 
New  Hampshire  and  Connecticut.  The  Clinton  papers 
at  Albany  proved  a  valuable  source  of  information. 
Much  detailed  local  histoi-y  respecting  the  settlement 
of  towTis  is  incorporated  into  the  work.  It  contains  a 
verj'  full  and  authentic  history  of  the  controversy  over 
the  New  Hampshire  grants.  And  yet  this  is  imperfect, 
for  it  has  reference  chiefly  to  events  which  occurred 
in  eastern  Vermont.  The  account  of  that  conflict 
merges  into  the  history  of  the  Revolution  and  of  the 
organization  of  government  in  Vermont,  which  occu- 
pies more  than  one  half  of  the  work.  It  closes  with 
the  admission  of  Vermont  into  the  Union.    H.  L.  O. 

Haven,  Samuel  F.  The  Mathers  and  the 
witchcraft  delusion.  See  American  Antiqua 
rian  Society,  sect.  242.  [950 

Higginson,  Francis.  New  England's  plan- 
tation, 1629.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  286.  [951 

Hinckley  papers.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  310.  [952 

Howe,  Daniel  Wait.  The  Puritan  repub- 
lic of  the  Massachusetts  Bay  in  New  England. 
Indianapolis:  Bowen.     [c.  1899.]    §3.50.     [953 

This  is  an  attempt  to  tell  once  more  the  story  of  the 
Puritans  and  the  devclojiment  of  the  government 
they  established  in  America.  Mr.  Howe  prejudices 
his  reader  against  him  at  the  outset  by  confounding 
Pilgrims  with  Puritans  and  so  throwing  doubt  on  his 
sense  of  historical  accuracy.  He  has  told  his  story 
with  unnecessary  dryness,  and  without  an  adequate 
appreciation  of  the  needs  of  the  general  reader  on  one 
side  or  the  demands  of  the  student  on  the  other.  The 
book  contains  much  information,  but  nothing  that  is 
either  new  or  original.  C.  M.  A. 

Hoyt,  Epaphras.  Antiquarian  researches: 
comprising  a  history  of  the  Indian  wars  in  the 
country  bordering  on  the  Connecticut  River, 
to  1760.     Greenfidd,  Mass.     1824.  [954 

"  A  systematic  treatment  of  the  whole  subject." 
Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
5:  187. 


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955-961 


Hubbard,  William,  General  history  of 
New  England,  to  1680.  Boston  :  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc.    1815. 

Same.     2d  ed.   [rev.].     Boston:    Mass. 

Hist.  Soc.     1848. 

Same.     (Mass.  Hist.  Soc.     Collections, 

ser.  2,  V.  5-6.)    Boston.     1848.  [955 

James  Savage,  in  a  note  to  his  edition  of  Winthrop's 
History  of  New  England,  I,  297  (old  pagination),  gave 
tlie  following  estimate  of  this  work:  "A  small  part 
of  his  (Ilul)bard's)  volume  was  certainly  compiled 
from  several  scarce  tracts  relative  to  the  discovery  of 
oin-  coast  and  the  early  voyages  to  it;  and  for  any- 
thing of  date  preceding  1630,  his  information  is  some- 
times authentic,  and  often  curious.  A  collation  witli 
Morton's  Memorial  will,  however,  prove  the  facility 
with  which  Hubbard  transcribed  wliole  pages  in  suc- 
cession, even  from  a  printed  book.  But  from  the  time 
when  Winthrop  came  to  his  aid,  he  generously  relies 
on  him,  and  deems  the  labor  of  copying  sufHcient ; 
so  tliat  more  than  seven  eighths  of  his  volume,  be- 
tween 1630  and  1660,  is  borrowed,  usually  by  specitk; 
extracts,  occasionally  with  unimportant  changes, 
from  the  text  of  the  'Father  of  Massachusetts.' 
It  must  be  acknowledged,  however,  that  sometimes 
he  wisely  abbreviates;  though  much  more  frequently 
he  slides  over  circumstances,  as  dates  or  numbers,  in 
which  the  chirography  of  the  MS.  would  have  given 
him  too  much  trouble  to  be  accurate."  This  judg- 
ment, while  in  the  main  correct,  is  a  little  too  sweep- 
ing. Considerable  matter  about  the  smaller  colonies 
of  New  England  subsequent  to  1630  will  be  found  in 
Hubbard  which  is  not  in  Winthrop,  while  purely 
ecclesiastical  affairs  are  treated  more  at  length.  The 
value  of  Hubbard's  History  for  the  period  following 
the  death  of  Winthrop  is  not  great.  H.  L.  O. 

History  of    the  Indian  wars  in    New 

England  to  1677.     Eev.  by  Samuel  G.  Drake. 
Roxbury,  Mass. :  Woodward.    1865.     2v.  [956 

This  is  Hulibard's  best  work;  Drake  calls  it  "valu- 
able and  popular."  The  latter  it  certainly  was.  It  con- 
tains a  detailed  history  of  the  so-called  King  Philip's 
war,  in  two  parts.  The  subject  of  the  first  part  is  the 
war  in  southern  New  England ;  that  of  the  second  part 
is  the  war,  or  "  troubles  "  from  Piscataqua  to  Pema- 
quid.  In  addition  the  work  contains  a  briefer  review 
of  earlier  conflicts  and  difficulties  with  the  Indians, 
especially  the  Pequot  war.  In  his  account  of  the 
latter,  Hubbard  made  use  of  Capt.  Mason's  History 
of  the  Pequod  ivar.  Inaccuracies  appear  in  the  work ; 
some  declare  that  they  are  numerous.  But  Drake, 
whose  notes  are  elaborate,  and  whose  knowledge  of 
the  subject  was  unrivalled,  makes  few  corrections, 
and  they  only  in  minor  points.  H.  L.  O. 

Hunter,  Joseph.  Collections  concerning 
the  early  history  of  the  founders  of  New  Ply- 
mouth. See  jMassachusetts  Historical  Society, 
sect.  306.  [957 

Hutchinson,  Mrs.  Anne.  Report  of  her 
trial,  1G38.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Soci- 
ety, sect.  340.  [958 


Hutchinson,  Thomas.  Collection  of  origi- 
nal papers  relative  to  the  history  of  the  colony 
of  Massachusetts- Bay.     Boston.     1769. 

Hutchinson  papers.  (Prince  Soc.  Pub- 
lications.)   Albany :  Munsell.     1865.     2 v. 

[959 
A  miscellaneous  collection  of  letters  and  other 
papers  which  w.as  made  by  Hutchinson  preparatory 
to  the  writing  of  tlie  first  volume  of  his  History  of 
Massachusetts.  As  the  originals  of  many  of  tliem  have 
been  lost,  the  copies  here  are  unique.  Worthy  of 
particular  mention  are  documents  illustrative  of  the 
Antinomian  controversy,  the  record  of  the  quo  war- 
ranto proceedings  against  the  Massachusetts  charter 
in  1635,  Winthrop's  answer  to  the  Ipswich  letter  about 
La  Tour,  the  Abstract  of  the  lawes  of  New  England  pro- 
posed by  John  Cotton,  documents  relating  to  tlie  con- 
troversy with  Robert  Child  and  others  (Presbj1;erians), 
and  (in  2nd  vol.)  those  relating  to  the  controversy  with 
the  home  government  which  culminated  in  the  recall 
of  the  charter.  Of  special  importance  among  these 
last  are  the  letters  and  reports  of  Randolph.  A  col- 
lection of  prime  importance  to  the  student  and  liis- 
torian.  H.  L.  O. 

Diary  and  letters,  with  an  account  of 

his  administration ;  comp.  from  the  original 
documents  by  P.  O.  Hutchinson.  Boston : 
Houghton.     1884-86.     2v.     SIO,  net.  [960 

The  story  as  narrated  by  himself  of  a  man  whose 
fate  was  perhaps  as  tragic  as  that  of  any  figure  in 
American  history.  Possessed  of  great  abilities  and 
high  personal  character,  of  tlie  best  New  England 
stock,  coming  forward  almost  in  youth  into  conspic- 
uous position,  an  efficient  public  servant  in  a  variety 
of  places, —  places  thrust  upon  him  rather  than  sought 
by  him  and  in  which  he  served  for  little  or  nothing,  — 
selectman,  representative,  councillor,  chief  justice, 
governor,  —  the  best  financier,  the  ablest  judge,  the 
most  capable  administrator,  the  most  conspicuous  lit- 
erary figure  of  his  time,  he  yet  was  without  demo- 
cratic sympathies,  and  quite  failed  to  see  that  the 
infringement  by  the  British  government  of  popular 
riglits  justified  the  breaking  loose  which  resulted  in 
the  United  States.  For  his  shortcoming  he  was  made 
to  atone  most  bitterly.  With  his  life  in  his  hand  he 
fought  for  his  losing  cause.  Exiled  at  last,  with  his 
fortune  confiscated,  his  sons  ruined,  his  daughters 
dying  broken-hearted, —  with  calamity  overwhelming 
almost  every  being,  almost  every  institution  he  cared 
for,  he  lived  a  pensioner  until  he  sank  into  his  wel- 
come grave.  The  pathetic  story  is  unrolled  in  these 
extracts,  the  editing  of  which  leaves  much  to  be  de- 
sired.   (See  sect.  1371.)  J.  K.  H. 

History  of  the  colony  of  Massachusetts- 
Bay,  1628-91.     Boston.     1764. 

History  of  the  province  of  Massachu- 
setts-Bay, 1691-1750.     Boston.     1767. 

History  of  the  province  of  3Iassachu- 

setts  Bay,  1749-74.     London:  Murray.     1828. 

[961 

A  work  of  high  importance  as  the  first  connected 
history  of  Massachusetts  from  its  foundation  to  the 


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beginning  of  the  Revolution.  Vols.  I  and  II  pub- 
lished in  Boston,  17W,  '67:  vol.  Ill  not  until  1828, 
nearly  fifty  ye;irs  after  the  writer's  death.  'Written  in 
the  intervals  of  a  pressing  public  career ;  for  the  most 
part,  as  regards  the  first  two  vols,  at  least,  it  was 
the  first  thought  that  went  to  the  printer,  the  writer 
finding  no  time  for  revision.  The  shortcomings  are 
grave.  There  are  unfortunate  gaps,  the  historian 
failing  to  make  note  of  important  events  which 
should  have  been  considered.  In  the  author's  circum- 
scribed view  the  relations  of  the  story  he  is  telling  to 
the  general  world  movement  are  imperfectly  appre- 
hended. The  style  is  quite  unrelieved  by  any  pictur- 
esqueness.  Hawthorne  said  of  it  that  "  a  duller  book 
never  came  from  the  brain  of  mortal."  Making  every 
deduction,  however,  it  is  a  work  of  great  value. 
Hutchinson  had  access  to  many  documents  which 
have  since  perished.  He  is  in  the  main  accurate,  and 
when  he  reaches  the  period  during  which  he  himself 
was  a  great  political  figure,  the  calmness  of  his  tone 
and  his  g  leral  candor  are  remarkable.  The  third 
volume  has  most  interest.  J.  k.  H. 

Johnson,  Ed-ward.  History  of  New  Eng- 
land. 1628-52  [runninrj  title.  The  wonder- 
working Providence  of  Sion's  Saviour  in  New 
England].     London.     1654. 

Same.      (In    Massachusetts    Hist.    Soc. 

Collections,  v.  12,  14,  17,  18.)  Boston.  1814- 
19.  [962 

"The  London  publisher  saw  fit  to  alter  this  upon 
the  title-page  to  The  history  of  New  England;  but  in 
the  head-lines  of  the  pages  the  title  chosen  by  the 
author  is  followed  throughout.  A  history  of  New 
England  the  book  is  not,  but  rather  a  history  of  Mas- 
sachusetts down  to  the  year  1651.  Among  the  New 
England  histories  it  has  the  distinction  of  having 
been  the  first  to  appear  in  print,  for  it  was  printed  in 
London  in  1653  (dated  1654).  It  was  printed  anony- 
mously, but  its  author  is  known  to  have  been  Captain 
Edward  Johnson,  selectman  and  town  clerk  of  the 
town  of  Woburn  in  Massachusetts.  .  .  .  The  hot  zeal, 
the  narrow  partisanship,  the  confident  dogmatism, 
which  characterized  so  much  of  Puritanism,  have  in 
him  a  striking  example.  .  .  .  While  he  gives  much 
valuable  information,  especially  as  to  the  successive 
planting  of  new  towns  and  churches  in  Massachu- 
setts, he  is  not  seldom  inaccurate."  J.  F.  Jameson, 
Tlie  history  of  historical  writing  in  Am.,  pp.  29-40. 

Josselyn,  John.  Account  of  two  voyages 
to  New-England,  1638,  1663.     London.     1674. 

*S'«7fte,  2d  ed.     London.     1C75. 

Same.  {In  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.  Collec- 
tions, ser.  3,  V.  3.)    Boston.     1833. 

Same.     Boston  :  W.  Veazie.     1865. 

[963 

The  only  critical  edition  of  the  two  voyages  together 
Is  that  published  in  1865.  Josselyn  was  chiefly  an 
observer  of  nature  (see  his  New  England's  rarities,  in 
Transactions  of  Am.  Antiiiuarian  Soc.  IV),  and  hence 
his  narratives  in  this  volume  consist  chiefly  of  ac- 
counts of  the  author's  voyages  across  the  ocean,  of 
the  weather,  plants,  animals,  native  inhabitants  of 


New  England.  He  visited  Boston  and  points  on 
the  Maine  coast.  The  accovmt  of  the  first  voyage 
is  a  very  slight  production;  that  of  the  second  is 
much  longer  and  more  important.  In  this  he  devotes 
more  space  to  the  English  settlers,  describes  Boston, 
comments  unfavorably  on  the  inhabitants  of  New 
England  because  of  their  independency  in  religion. 
"  His  history,"  says  Ch.  Deane,  "is  often  erroneous." 
He  returned  home  in  1671,  "  heartily  weai-y." 

H.  L.  O. 

Knight,  Mrs.  Sarah  Kemble.  Journal, 
1704-5,  ed.  by  Theodore  Dwight.  N.  Y.  1825. 
Albany.     1865.  [964 

"  The  Journal  kept  by  Mistress  Sarah  Kemble 
Knight,  a  dame  of  Boston  —  buxom,  blithe,  and  de- 
bonair—who in  October,  1704,  being  then  thirty-eight 
years  of  age,  a  wife  and  a  mother,  traveled  on  horse- 
back from  Boston  through  Rhode  Island  and  southern 
Connecticut  to  New  Haven,  a  journey  of  five  days ; 
thence  in  December,  to  New  York,  a  journey  of  two 
days ;  returning  home  by  the  same  route,  and  reach- 
ing Boston  in  March,  1705.  In  the  pauses  of  her  jour- 
ney each  day,  she  carefully  jotted  do^vn  her  adventures 
and  her  own  comments  upon  them,  doing  this  with 
no  little  sprightliness  and  graphic  power.  .  .  .  Her 
Journal,  published  for  the  first  time  in  1825,  is  an 
amusing  little  book,  and  has  special  value  as  a  realis- 
tic picture  of  rural  manners  in  New  York  and  New 
England  in  the  first  decade  of  the  eighteenth  century." 
Moses  Coit  Tyler,  A  history  of  American  literature,  v.  2, 
p.  97. 

Lechford,  Thomas.  Plain  dealing ;  or 
Newes  from  New-England :  a  short  view  of 
New-England's  present  government,  both  ec- 
clesiasticall  and  civil,  compared  with  the  an- 
ciently-received and  established  government  of 
England.     London.     1642. 

Same.      {In  Massachusetts    Hist.    Soc. 

Collections,  v.  23.     1833.) 

Same;   ed.   with  notes  and   introd.  by 

J.  Hammond  Trumbull.    Boston.    1867.     [965 

"  Full  of  valuable  information  relating  to  the  man- 
ners and  customs  of  the  colony,  written  by  an  able 
and  impartial  hand."  C.  Deane,  in  Narrative  and  crit- 
ical hist,  of  Am.,  3:  351. 

Levett,  Christopher.  Voyage  to  New 
England.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Soci- 
ety, sect.  304.  [966 

Love,  W.  DeLoss,  Jr.  Fast  and  thanks- 
giving days  of  New  England.  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1895.     S3.  [967 

A  very  thorough  and  exhaustive,  but  discriminating 
and  interesting  work.  A  culture-historical  work  of 
permanent  value.  E.  C.  R. 

Lowell  Institute,  Boston.  Lectures  by 
members  of  the  Massachusetts  Historical  So- 
ciety on  subjects  relating  to  the  early  history 
of  Massachusetts.     Boston.     1869.  [968 


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Tliis  volume  contains  a  series  of  thirteen  leetures 
delivered  in  1809,  and  separately  i)ul)lislied  by  the  So- 
ciety. They  concern  the  early  institutions  and  policy 
of  Massachusetts,  chietly  under  the  first  charter.  Of 
special  value  are  the  lectures  by  Dr.  Ellis,  one  on  the 
Aims  and  purposes  of  the  founders  of  M/tssachusetts,  and 
the  other  on  The  treatment  of  intruders  and  dissentirmls. 
Out  of  these  have  grown  his  Puritan  age  in  Massachu- 
setts. In  the  History  of  grants  under  the  Great  Council 
for  New  England,  S.  F.  Haven  supplements  and  cor- 
rects the  list  of  those  grants  given  by  I'alfrey.  The 
first  charter  and  early  religious  legislation,  by  Joel  Parker, 
is  one  of  the  most  important  monographs  extant 
on  the  early  policy  of  Massachusetts.  The  volume  is 
one  of  great  interest  both  to  the  student  and  general 
reader.  H.  L.  O. 

McManus,  Blanche  (IVIrs.  M.  F.  Mansfield). 
Voyage  of  the  Mayflower.  (Colonial  mono- 
graphs, no.  1.)    N.  Y.:  Herrick.    1897.      [969 

The  series  of  colonial  monographs  is  intended  to 
present  terse  but  authoritative  sketches  of  some  of 
the  most  interesting,  important,  and  decisive  events 
that  led  up  to  the  founding  of  the  American  republic. 
This  volume  contains  only  seventy-two  pages,  is  clev- 
erly illustrated,  and  gives  an  account  of  the  move- 
ments of  the  Pilgrims  from  England  to  Holland,  and 
from  Holland  to  America.  It  is  accurate  and  appre- 
ciative, and  is  more  scholarly  than  are  many  more 
pretentious  works.  C.  M.  A. 

Mason,  Capt.  John.  Brief  history  of  the 
Pequot  war.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  296.  [970 

—  Dean,  John  Ward,  ed.  Capt.  John 
Mason,  the  founder  of  New  Hampshire:  in- 
cluding his  tract  on  Newfoundland,  1620,  etc., 
with  a  memoir  by  Charles  Wesley  Tuttle. 
(Prince  Soc.     Publications.)    Boston.     1887. 

[971 

This  book  is  similar  in  plan  to  Baxter's  Gorges  (sect. 
944).  In  the  memoir  is  brought  together  all  that  is 
knowTi  about  the  European  career  of  Mason.  In  this 
and  other  essays,  particularly  that  on  Mason's  Plan- 
tations on  the  Piscataqua,  his  American  projects  are 
described.  His  charters  and  wlU  are  here  printed, 
and  also  such  correspondence  of  his  as  can  be  recov- 
ered. Of  special  importance  is  the  light  thrown  on 
the  history  of  the  Laconia  Company  in  the  mono- 
graph on  Mason's  Plantations.  The  liiographical  and 
editorial  work  in  this  volume  is  thorough  and  exhaus- 
tive. H.  L.  O. 

Massachusetts  and  the  Commissioners, 
1662-66.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Soci- 
ety, sect.  296.  [972 

Massachusetts  Bay,  Company  of  the. 
Records  to  the  embarkation  of  Winthrop  and 
his  associates.  See  American  Antiquarian  So- 
ciety, sect.  230.  [973 

Massachusetts  Bay  Colony.  Charter,  1629. 
See  Old  South  Work,  sect.  368.  [974 


Massachusetts.  Body  of  Liberties.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  804. 

[975 
Mather,  Cotton.  M.\rvin,  Abijaii  Piiu- 
KiNs.  Life  and  times  of  Cotton  Mather;  or 
A  Boston  minister  of  two  centuries  ago.  Bos- 
ton: Congregational  Sunday-School  and  Pub. 
Soc.     [c.  1892.]  [976 

This  is  a  voluminous  1)iography,  drj',  and  conven- 
tional in  treatment;  a  chronicle  of  the  events  of  a 
busy  man's  life.  Based  on  Mather's  diary  and  other 
reliable  sources,  it  is  full  of  valuable  facts.  These  facts 
are,  however,  badly  arranged  and  without  other  nexus 
than  that  of  time.  No  attempt  is  made  to  give  Ma- 
ther's place  in  New  England  history  or  theology,  and 
consequently  the  work  has  neither  historical  back- 
ground nor  depth.  It  has,  however,  substantial  mer- 
its in  that  it  is  accurate  and  full  of  details  of  Mather's 
public  and  domestic  life.  It  is  temperaft'and  fairly 
impartial,  though  the  author  has  great  admiration  for 
the  subject  of  Iiis  biography  and  is  anxtOus  to  relieve 
him  of  the  charges  brought  against  him,  notably  ^ 
superstition  and  belief  in  witchcraft.  C.  M.  A. 

—  Poole,  William  Fredeuick.  Cotton 
Mather  and  Salem  witchcraft.     Boston.     1869. 

[977 

Mr.  Poole  here  defends,  vigorously  and  ably.  Rev. 
Cotton  Mather  against  the  charge  of  having  pro- 
moted the  spread  of  the  witchcraft  craze,  at  Salem,' 
Massachusetts,  in  1092.  Not  only  was  Mr.  Poole  well 
equipped  for  the  discussion,  but  he  knew  how  to  mar- 
shal his  facts  with  telling  effect.  No  stronger  vindi- 
cation of  Mather  has  yet  appeared,  and  no  attempt  to 
fix  criminal  responsibility  upon  him  has  been  so  ably 
controverted.  Incidentally,  some  discrepancies  in 
Calef's  More  wonders  are  noticed.  Mr.  Poole  handles 
his  opponents  without  gloves,  but  makes  no  loose  or 
ill-grounded  statements.  S.  A.  D. 

Mather,  Increase.  Relation  of  the  troubles 
which  have  hapned  in  New-England,  by  rea- 
son of  the  Indians  there,  1614-75.  Boston. 
1677. 

Early  history  of  New  England;   with 

introd.  and  notes  by  Samuel  G.  Drake.  Bos- 
ton :  for  editor.    1864.  [978 

An  elaborate  edition  of  this  famous  source  together 
with  Mather's  Historical  discourse  concerning  the  preva- 
lency  of  prayer,  wherein  is  shown  that  N.  England^s  late  de- 
liverance from  the  rage  of  the  heathen  is  an  eminent  answer 
to  prayer.  The  text  is  reliable  but  introd.  and  notes 
crowded  with  affectations  and  of  little  or  no  value. 
See  Hist,  mag.,  May,  18G4,  pp.  191,  192,  for  another  view. 

H.  W.  H. 

Mather  papers.  See  Massachusetts  Histor- 
ical Society,  sect.  311.  [979 

Maverick,  Samuel.  Account  of  New  Eng- 
land in  1630.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  837.  [980 

Minot,  George  Richards,    Continuation  of 


85 


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the  history  of  the  province  of  Massachusetts 
Bay,  1748-65 ;  with  iutroductory  sketch  of 
events  from  its  original  settlement.  Published 
according  to  act  of  Congress.  Boston.  1798- 
1803.     2v.  [981 

This  is  a  continuation  of  Hutchinson's  History  of 
Massdchuselts  Bay,  based  on  such  material  as  could  be 
found  at  that  time  in  the  state  and  dealing  chiefly 
with  the  internal  history.  The  work  covers  the  ad- 
ministrations of  Shirley,  Fhips,  Pownal  and  Bernard. 
It  was  Judge  Minot's  intention  to  continue  his  his- 
tory to  1775,  but  he  died  before  he  could  do  this,  and 
the  second  volume,  unfinished,  was  published  post- 
humously. The  work  is  inferior  to  that  of  Hutchinson 
both  in  plan  and  in  arrangement,  yet  it  contains 
much  important  information  and  comment  and  is 
written  in  a  graceful  and  pleasing  style.      C.  M.  A. 

This  work,  had  its  author  lived  to  complete  it, 
would  have  formed  an  introduction  to  the  history  of 
the  Revolution  in  Massachusetts.  It  is  written  by  a 
trained  lawyer  and  judge,  and  is  filled  with  sober  and 
weighty  discussion  of  political  and  constitutional 
questions.  It,  of  course,  is  written  from  the  Amer- 
ican standpoint,  but  it  does  not  betray  that  intensity 
of  partisanship  which  some  later  writers  have  shown. 
It  is  one  of  the  best  of  the  older  state  histories.  Its 
style  is  clear  and  concise.  It  may  be  read  with  profit 
in  connection  with  the  third  volume  of  Hutchinson's 
History  of  Massachusetts  and  Bradford's  State  papers. 

H.  L.  O. 

Moore,  George  Henry.  Final  notes  on 
witchcraft  in  Massachusetts.  Boston :  Cup- 
pies.     1885.  [982 

Besides  being  Dr.  Moore's  final  word  in  his  discus- 
sion with  Mr.  Goodell,  an  Appendix  deals  with  the 
legality  of  the  court  which  tried  the  witchcraft  cases. 
Dr.  Moore  emphatically  denies  its  legality.  Tliere  is 
also  a  history  of  the  Massachusetts  General  Court 
records.  Cotton  Mather's  agency  in  the  witchcraft 
troubles  is  severely  denounced.  (Read  with  this  Poole's 
vindication,  sect.  977.)  The  discussion  is  chiefly  im- 
portant to  that  class  of  students  who  wish  to  leave 
no  stone  unturned,  and  for  bringing  out  facts,  in  the 
form  of  citations  and  footnotes,  that  show  exhaustive 
research.  Dr.  Moore  argues  with  much  force,  and 
■s\ith  thorough  knowledge,  though  not  always  in  a 
strictly  judicial  temper.  S.  A.  D. 

Notes  on  the  bibliography  of  witchcraft 

in  3Iassachusetts.  See  American  Antiquarian 
Society,  sect.  237.  [983 

Notes  on  the  history  of  slavery  in  Mas- 
sachusetts.    N.  Y.:  Appleton.     1866.         [984 

This  book  was  prepared  to  controvert  the  view, 
often  expressed  during  the  slavery  controversy,  that 
slavei-j-  was  never  legal  in  Massachusetts.  The  author 
shows  by  careful  citation  of  facts  and  authorities 
that  this  view  is  false.  He  reviews  thus  the  history 
of  the  enslavement  of  Indians,  of  their  exchange  in 
the  West  Indies  for  negroes,  and  of  the  direct  trade 
in  slaves  carried  on  by  provincial  Massachusetts  with 
Africa.  The  author  also  traces  the  growth  of  an  anti- 
slavery  sentiment  in  the  colony,  but  finds  no  proof 
of  its  existence,  except  in  the  minds  of  individuals, 


prior  to  the  period  of  the  American  Revolution.  No 
attemi)t  is  made  to  give  literary  form  to  the  material 
in  the  book,  but  it  is  a  most  thorough  and  authorita- 
tive collection  of  data  on  the  subject.  H.  L.  O. 

Notes  on  the  history  of  witchcraft  in 

Massachusetts.  See  American  Antiquarian 
Society,  sect.  234.  [985 

Moore,  George  Henry,  et  al.  Witchcraft 
in  ]\Iassachusc'tts.  See  Massachusetts  Histor- 
ical Society,  sect.  337.  [986 

Morrell,  William.  Account  of  New  Eng- 
land. See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society, 
sect.  286.  [987 

Morton,  Nathaniel.  New-England's  me- 
moriall.     Cambridge.     1669. 

New    England's    memorial;    [ed.]    by 

John  Davis.     Boston.     1826. 

Same;  with  [extracts  from]  Bradford's 

History,  etc.  Boston :  Cong.  Pub.  Co.  1855. 
New  ed.     1878.  [988 

This  puriJorts  to  be  a  historj'  of  Xew  Plymouth  from 
its  settlement  to  16G9,  with  some  account  of  the 
fortunes  of  the  Leyden  Separatists  in  Europe.  The 
writer  was  for  a  long  time  Secretary  of  Plymouth 
Colony,  and  hence  had  a  good  opportunity  to  give 
original  information.  But  the  larger  part  of  the  book 
is,  as  Morton  admitted  in  his  preface,  an  outline  of 
Bradford's  History,  to  which  he  had  access  in  manu- 
scrijit.  Some  additional  information  was  obtained 
from  Winslow's  writings.  The  only  part  of  the  book 
which  has  even  any  literary  merit  is  that  M'hich  has 
come  from  these  sources.  The  rest  possesses  neither 
literary  nor  historical  value.  H.  L.  O. 

Morton,  Thomas.  New  English  Canaan. 
London.     1G32. 

Same;  [ed.]  by  Charles  Francis  Adams. 

(Prince  Soc.  Publications.)    Boston.     1883. 

[989 

The  contents  of  this  volume  are  an  elaborate  me- 
moir of  Thomas  Morton  by  the  editor,  and  a  critical 
reprint,  with  notes,  of  Morton's  Kew  English  Canaan. 
Morton  was  a  royalist  libertine  tran.splanted  into  Xew 
England,  who  therefore  speedily  became  an  object  of 
distrust  and  attack  by  the  settlers  in  the  neighbor- 
hood of  Merrymount.  He  in  turn  labored  against  the 
Puritans  both  in  England  and  in  the  colonies,  so  long 
as  he  had  strength  and  opportunity.  The  book  which 
he  wrote  and  dedicated  to  the  Commissioners  of  Plan- 
tations, at  the  head  of  whom  was  Archbishoj)  Laud,  is 
the  production  of  an  erratic  mind,  and  contains  a  mix- 
tiire  of  truth  and  error  about  New  England,  its  aborigi- 
nal and  English  inhal)itants.  "  It  is,"  says  the  editor, 
"  the  author's  sense  of  humor  which  gives  to  the  New 
Canaan  its  only  real  distinction  among  the  early  works 
relating  to  New  England."  But  its  interest  is  such  as 
to  justify  the  able  editing  which  it  here  receives. 

H.  L.  O. 

Mourt,  George.  Relation  or  iournall  of  the 
beginning  and  proceedings  of  the  English 
plantation  at  Plimoth.     London.     1622. 


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jMourt's  Relation :    or  Journal  of    the 

plantation  at  Plymouth  ;  with  introduction  and 
notes  by  Henry  jNIartyn  Dexter.  Boston  :  Wig- 
gin.     1865.  [990 

This  relation  was  edited  with  care  by  Alexander 
Young;,  and  printed  in  his  Chronicles  of  the  Pilgrims, 
but  Dexter's  edition  contains  notes  and  a  critical  in- 
troduction by  an  antiquarian  whose  knowledge  of  the 
Old  Colony  has  not  been  surpassed.  In  some  minute 
points  it  improves  upon  Younji's  edition,  and  prob- 
ably does  for  the  Relation  all  that  modern  scholar- 
ship can  accomplish.  But  in  the  preparation  of  the 
text  — as  in  other  instances  of  American  bookmaking 
—  antiquarianism  has  veritably  run  mad.  So  anxious 
were  the  editor  and  publishers  to  reproduce  the  origi- 
nal with  exactness  that  they  have  been  as  careful  to 
preserve  the  misprints  as  the  genuine  parts  of  the 
text.  H.  L.  O. 

Mourt's  Relation,  "  a  daily  journal  of  the  first 
twelve  months  (Sept.,  1C20,  to  Dec.  11,  1G21),  so  called 
from  the  name,  '  G.  Mourt,'  subscribed  to  the  preface, 
but  doubtless  written  by  Bradford  and  Winslow.  ■The 
standard  edition  is  that  of  1865,  with  notes  by  Dr. 
H.  M.  Dexter."  Franklin  B.  Dexter,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3:  290. 

Neal,  Daniel.  History  of  New  England, 
containing  an  impartial  account  of  the  civil 
and  ecclesiastical  affairs  of  the  country  to 
1700 ;  appendix  containing  present  Charter, 
ecclesiastical  discipline,  and  municipal  laws. 
London.    1720.    2v.    2d  ed.     1747.     2v.     [991 

Neal  wrote  in  1719,  and  brought  his  hLstory  down  to 
the  year  1700.  His  chief  authorities  were  Winslow, 
Morton,  Wood,  Josselyn,  Increase  and  Cotton  Mather, 
and  Hubbard,  but  he  used  also  contemporaiy  pam- 
phlets and  letters,  and  obtained  by  inquiry  some  pri- 
vate information.  His  work  was,  therefore,  superior 
to  anything  of  the  kind  that  preceded  it.  He  de- 
pended to  a  large  extent  on  M.Ather's  Magnalia,  but  his 
attitude  is  that  of  one  who  wishes  to  be  impartial. 
This  is  shown  in  his  condemnation  of  the  Puritans  for 
their  treatment  of  the  Quakers,  and  in  his  criticism 
of  their  attitude  toward  witchcraft.  Though  he  deals 
chiefly  with  political,  militarj',  and  religious  questions, 
he  has  an  interesting  chapter,  largely  condensed  from 
Josselyn,  describing  the  state  of  New  England  ;  and 
he  has  paid  some  attention  to  legislative  history,  as  an 
abridgment  of  the  laws  and  ordinances  of  New  Eng- 
land, which  is  printed  in  his  appendix,  attests.  His 
style  is  often  sprightly  and  he  displays  a  sense  of 
humor.  For  some  aspects  of  the  revolution  of  1C88-9 
his  work  is  still  useful.  C.  M.  A. 

Kevins,  Winfield  S.  Witchcraft  in  Salem 
village  in  1692.     Boston:  Lee.     1892.     §1.25. 

[992 

Tlie  author  aimed  at  writing  a  popular  book  on  the 
subject  of  witchcraft.  He  reviews  the  earlier  cases, 
gives  a  good  deal  of  the  testimony,  and  adds  brief 
sketches  of  the  lives  of  the  accused  persons.  So  far 
the  book  meets  the  requirements  of  those  who  are 
looking  for  a  condensed,  yet  fair,  narrative.  As  re- 
gards the  causes  of  this  insolvable  mystery,  Mr.  Nev- 


ins  advances  a  theory  of  his  own  which  is  interesting, 
if  not  convincing.    He  defends  Cotton  Mather. 

S.  A.  D. 

New  England  primer :  a  reprint  of  the 
earliest  known  edition ;  with  many  facsimiles 
and  reproductions,  and  an  historical  introd.  ed. 
by  Paul  Leicester  Ford.  N.  Y. :  Dodd.  1899. 
[c.  1897.]    81.50.  [993 

"  Contains  in  a  condensed  form  the  essential  features 
of  the  expensive  illustrated  edition  of  the  New  Eng- 
land primer  edited  by  Mr.  Ford  and  published  in  1897. 
See  notice,  '  Weekly  record,'  P.  W.,  October  IG,  '97." 
Publisher's  weekly,  56  :  867. 

New  England's  Jonas  cast  up  in  London, 

1647.  See  ]Massacliusetts  Historical  Society, 
sect.  293.  [994 

New  Hampshire  grants.  Documents  re- 
lating to  the  controversy.  See  New-York 
Historical  Society,  sect.  354.  [995 

New  Hampshire  province.  Records  and 
court  papers,  1680-92.  See  New  Hampshire 
Historical  Society.    Coll.,  v.  8.     1866.         [996 

Northend,  William  Dummer.  The  Bay 
Colony :  a  civil,  religious  and  social  history  of 
the  Massachusetts  colony,  1624-50.  Boston : 
Estes.     1896.     §2.  [997 

"  This  is  a  well-written  epitome  of  the  story  which 
has  been  told  so  many  times  in  the  larger  histories. 
The  introduction  treats  of  Plymouth  colony  and  the 
work  antecedent  to  the  foundation  of  Massachusetts 
Bay.  . .  .  The  settlements  at  Cape  Ann  led  to  the  larger 
movement  of  the  Bay  Colony  proper.  ...  Of  neces- 
sity, the  stoi-y  is  founded  on  Winthrop's  journal,  and 
copious  extracts  are  drawn  from  that  masterly  piece 
of  history.  If  the  general  reader  can  be  induced  to 
read  the  original  for  himself,  this  book  will  have 
served  a  very  useful  purpose.  .  .  .  The  book  is  inter- 
esting and  agreeable,  as  much  detail  encumbering  the 
larger  histories  is  stripped  off  or  avoided.  It  ends 
rather  precipitately,  with  the  death  of  Winthrop." 
American  historical  review,  2  :  534. 

Oliver,  Peter.  The  Puritan  common- 
wealth :  an  historical  review  of  the  Puritan 
government  in  Massachusetts,  to  the  abroga- 
tion of  the  first  charter.  Boston :  Little. 
1856.  [998 

An  account  of  colonial  Massachusetts  from  the  point 
of  view  of  an  ardent  churchman  and  upholder  of 
aristocratic  ideas.  Peter  Oliver  was  a  descendant  of 
the  Olivers  who  at  the  time  of  the  American  Revolution 
stood  stoutly  with  the  Tories.  He  has  no  love  for  Puri- 
tanism. While  the  tone  of  Mr.  Oliver  is  thus  that  of 
a  belated  cavalier  and  prelatist,  he  is  well  informed 
and  able.  The  work  has  value  as  a  counter-weight  to 
the  numerous  presentments  of  New  England  Puritan- 
ism quite  too  partial.  J.  K.  H. 

Off,  Charles,  ed.  History  of  the  Pequot 
war:  the  contemporary  accounts  of  Mason, 
Underbill,  Vincent  and   Gardener;   reprinted 


87 


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from  the  Collections  of  the  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  with  additional  notes  and  an 
iutrod.  Cleveland:  Helman-Taylor.  1897. 
§3.50.  [999 

Contents  :  A  brief  history  of  the  Pequot  war  .  .  . ; 
by.  Maj.  John  :>Iason,  with  introd.  by  Thomas  Prince. 
Boston.  173G.  — Xewes  from  America;  by  Captaine 
John  rncleriiill.  London.  1638. —A  true  relation  of 
the  late  battell  fought  in  New-England,  between  the 
Englisli  and  the  Pequet  salvages,  by  Philip  Vincent. 
London.  1638.  —  Leift  Lion  Gardener  his  relation  of 
the  Peciuot  warres  [extract]. 

Palfrey,  John  Gorham.  Compendious  his- 
tor}^  of  New  England  to  the  first  general  con- 
gress of  the  Anglo-American  colonies.  Boston : 
Houghton,  (c.  1873.)  [v.  1-2  first  pub.  18G5.] 
4v.     $6.  [looo 

The  character  of  these  volumes  can  best  be  indi- 
cated by  stating  what  parts  of  Mr.  Palfrey's  larger 
work  they  do  not  contain.  All  of  the  notes  and  ref- 
erences are  omitted,  as  are  the  chapters  in  which 
Mr.  Palfrey  traced  the  progress  of  events  in  England 
during  the  17th  centuiy.  In  some  parts  also  the  text 
of  the  original  has  been  greatly  cut  down  and  merely 
the  most  important  statements  or  passages  retained. 
As  the  last  two  volumes  of  the  original  contain  no 
special  chapters  on  English  history,  those  appear  in 
the  Compendious  historywith  least  change.  Distinct 
headings  have  been  supplied  for  the  chapters  through- 
out. To  the  serious  reader  the  omission  of  the  notes 
and  references  involves  irreparable  loss.  He  will  not 
care  to  use  the  Compendious  history  if  the  original  is 
accessible.  H.  L.  O. 

History  of  New  England  during  the 

Stuart  dynasty.    Boston :  Little.    1858-64.    3v. 

[lOOI 

Mr.  Palfrey  was  the  leading  representative  of  the 
so-called  filio-pietistic  school  of  New  England  histo- 
rians. He  was  a  thorough-going  defender  of  Puritan 
Massachusetts.  He  seemed  to  think  that  the  posi- 
tion which  that  colony  sought  to  occupy  within  the 
British  system  was  a  normal  one.  He  justified  her 
ecclesiastical  policy,  as  well  as  her  attitude  toward  the 
home  government.  In  these  volumes  may  be  found 
the  facts  and  arguments  upon  which  that  view  is 
based,  and  by  which  it  is  supported.  It  is  a  most 
thorough,  painstaking  work,  indispensable  to  the 
student  and  serious  reader.  The  notes  are  especially 
valuable.  Rhode  Island,  New  Hampshire,  and  Maine 
inadequately  treated.  H.  L.  O. 

History  of  New  England  from  the  revo- 
lution of  the  17th  century  to  the  revolution  of 
the  18th.  Boston:  Little.  1875-90.  2v.  (With 
preceding  period,  5v.,  net  $20.)  [1002 

The  same  point  of  view  is  held  in  these  volumes  as 
in  their  predecessors  on  the  17th  centurj'.  Here  may 
be  found  the  colonial  side  of  the  controversies  between 
the  rei)resentatives  and  the  royal  governors  in  provin- 
cial Massachusetts,  and  of  the  discussions  which  im- 
mediately preceded  the  outbreak  of  the  war  for  inde- 
pendence.   These  volumes  also  contain  a  good  account 


of  the  intercolonial  wars,  so  far  as  they  affected  New 
England.  A  high  degree  of  accuracy  in  the  statement 
of  facts  is  attained  throughout.  But  we  have  by  no 
means  so  exhaustive  a  treatment  of  the  18th  as  the 
earlier  work  furnishes  of  the  17th  century.  The  MS. 
of  the  second  volume  was  left  incomplete  at  the 
author's  death  and  was  issued  with  some  additions 
and  corrections  by  his  son.  H.  L.  O. 

Papers  concerning  the  attack  on  Hatfield 
and  Deerfield  by  Indians,  Sept.  19,  1677.  See 
Bradford  Club,  sect.  252.  [1003 

Penhallow,  Samuel.  History  of  the  wars 
of  New  England  with  the  eastern  Indians, 
1703-13,  and  1722-25.     Boston.     1726. 

Saive  [with    memoir  and  notes  by  W. 

Dodge].     Cin.     1859.  [1004 

"  Tlie  chief  English  authority  for  Queen  Anne's  and 
Lovewell's  wars  is  [Penhallow's  Ilisforyl.  The  author 
was  an  Englishman,  who,  in  1C8C,  at  21,  had  come  to 
America  to  perfect  his  learning  in  the  college  at  Cam- 
bridge, designing  to  acquire  the  Indian  tongite,  and 
to  serve  the  Society  for  the  Propagation  of  the  Gospel 
among  the  Indians.  Trade  and  public  office,  however, 
diverted  his  attention,  and  he  became  a  rich  trades- 
man at  Portsmouth.  His  book  is  of  the  first  value  to 
the  historian,  and  the  object  of  much  quest  to  the 
collector,  for  it  has  become  very  rare.  ...  It  has  been 
reprinted  in  the  first  volume  of  the  N.  H.  Hist.  Soc. 
Collections,  and  again  ui  1859  at  Cincinnati."  Justin 
Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5: 
424. 

Pepperrell,  Sir  William.  Parsons,  Usher. 
Life  of  Sir  William  Pepperrell.    Boston.    1855. 

[1005 
Dr.  Parsons,  in  his  Life  of  Pejyperrell ,  besides  using 
the  Pepperrell  papers  collected  by  Dr.  Belknap  for  his 
History  of  New  Haynpshire,  "  sifted  a  mass  of  papers 
found  in  an  old  shed  on  the  Pepperrell  estate.  This 
lot  covered  the  years  1696-1759.  .  .  .  Unremitting  re- 
search yielded  gain  to  Dr.  Parsons  in  other  direc- 
tions." Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  5:  436. 

Pepperrell  papers.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  321.  [1006 

Peters,  Samuel,  General  history  of  Con- 
necticut ;  by  a  gentleman  of  the  province. 
London.     1781. 

Same;  with  additions  by  Samuel  J.  Mc- 

Cormick.     N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1877.     $1.50. 

[1007 

An  entertaining  but  wholly  untrustworthy  account 
of  Connecticut  by  an  exiled  and  embittered  Tory. 
Fiction  and  fact  are  so  run  together  in  the  narrative 
that  their  separation  is  well-nigh  impossible.  The 
most  famous  part  of  the  book  is  the  alleged  code  of 
New  Haven  laws  popularly  called  "  Blue  laws."  Of 
the  character  and  derivation  of  this  "  code  "  the  most 
satisfactory  discussion  is  that  by  W.  F.  Prince  in  the 
Report  of  the  American  Hist.  Assoc,  for  1898. 

E.  G.  B. 


88 


COLONIAL   PERIOD,  1607-1760  — NEW   ENGLAND 


1008-1019 


Pike,  Robert.  Pike,  James  Shepherd. 
The  uew  Puritan.    N.  Y. :  Harper.    1879.    $1. 

[ioo8 

This  book  contains  an  account  of  the  life  and  opin- 
ions of  a  Puritan  layman  of  the  more  liberal  type,  who 
lived  in  Massachusetts  in  the  latter  half  of  the  17th 
century.  He  freely  criticised  the  policy  of  the  (Jen- 
eral  Court  toward  the  (Juakers  and  the  attitude  of  the 
magistrates  toward  witchcraft  at  Salem.  He  was 
punished  twice  for  his  independence,  but  was  not  ex- 
pelled from  the  colony.  The  book  is  chiefly  important 
for  the  letters  and  documents  which  it  contains  and 
for  the  proof  which  it  furnishes  of  the  inadequate 
guarantees  of  personal  liberty  which  existed  in  the 
American  colonies.  Its  later  chapters  contain  the 
record  of  Major  Pike's  share  in  the  first  intercolonial 
war.  H.  L.  O. 

Popham  colony,  Papers  relating  to.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  334. 

[1009 

Prince,  Thomas.  Chronological  history  of 
New-Eugland  [tol633].  [V.  1.]  Boston.  1736. 
New  ed.  [complete].     Boston.     1826.       [loio 

For  forty  years  Thomas  Prince  was  pastor  of  the 
South  Church,  Boston.  In  the  intervals  of  a  busy  life 
he  collected,  for  the  times,  a  large  library  of  books 
and  manuscripts  on  American  history.  With  great 
diligence  and  care  he  prepared  the  material  for  hLs 
CJironolo'jical  hititory.  His  aim  was  to  present  an 
epitome  of  history  in  the  briefest  and  most  accurate 
form.  A  strictly  chronological  arrangement  and  the 
simplest  form  of  statement  were  chosen.  As  an  intro- 
duction to  the  work  he  traced  general  chronology  from 
the  creation  till  the  accession  of  James  I.  Then  be- 
gan the  work  proper —  New  England  chi'onology.  Of 
this  only  a  part  was  completed,  viz. :  that  from  the 
accession  of  James  I.  till  a  few  months  subsequent 
to  the  landing  of  Winthrop  and  his  colonists  in  Mas- 
sachusetts Bay.  Large  use  is  made  of  Bradford's  His- 
tory of  Mew  Phjmoutli.  Prince  was  one  of  the  most 
accurate  of  compilers.  He  was  intensely  critical, 
though  living  a  century  before  the  art  of  criticism 
began  generally  to  be  applied  to  the  preparation  of 
historic  material.  The  quaint  sfcitement  given  in  his 
preface  of  what  he  considered  to  be  his  duty  as  an 
historian  in  the  matter  of  accuracy  and  fairness  is 
one  of  the  gems  of  early  New  England  literature. 

H.  L.  O. 

"Even  as  a  fragment,  the  Chronological  hintory  of 
Neic  Eiujland  is  the  most  scholarly  piece  of  literary 
work  wTOught  in  America  during  the  colonial  time." 
Moses  Coit  Tyler,  A  history  of  American  literature, 
V.  2,  p.  15C. 

Reynolds,  Grindall.  King  Philip's  war, 
with  special  refeience  to  the  attack  on  Brook- 
field.  See  American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect. 
237.  [loii 

Sewall,  Rufus  King.  Ancient  dominions 
of  Maine.     Bath,  Me.     1859.  [1012 

Contains  an  account  of  the  discovery  and  settlement 
of  the  region  between  the  Kennebec  and  Penobscot 
Rivers  and  a  narrative  of  the  interminable  Indian 
wars  which  characterize  the  history-  of  th;; ' 


The  first  part  is  now  largely  obsolete.  The  second 
part  preserves  the  local  traditions  and  also  brings 
together  extracts  from  records  accessible  when  the 
book  was  compiled.  Of  interest  only  to  the  student 
of  local  history.  E.  C. 

Sewall,  Samuel  Edmund.  Diary,  1674- 
1729.  (Massachusetts  Hist.  Soc.  Collections, 
ser.  5,  V.  5-7.)    Boston.     1878-82.     3v.     [1013 

A  minute  record  of  the  daily  doings  of  a  prominent 
Bostonian  who  lived  at  about  the  middle  of  the  Puri- 
tan i)eriod  of  Massachusetts  history.  In  interest  it 
ranks  with  the  diaries  of  Evelyn  and  I'epys.  For  36 
years  the  author  was  a  judge  of  the  Superior  Court, 
and  during  the  last  10  of  this  period  he  was  Chief 
Justice.  The  Diary  throws  some  light  on  the  politi- 
cal conflicts  of  the  time,  but  is  chiefly  important  for 
the  material  it  contains  which  illustrates  social  life. 
All  the  events  of  the  household,  the  neighborhood, 
the  Church,  the  wider  circle  of  acquaintances  are  set 
forth  with  perfect  naturalness.  Of  course  the  leading 
feature  is  the  religious  devotion  of  the  Puritan.  The 
work  is  admirably  edited.  H.  L.  O. 

—  Chamberlain,  Nath.-vn  Henuy.  Sam- 
uel Sewall  and  the  world  he  lived  in.  Boston: 
De  Wolfe.     1897.     82.  [1014 

Based  on  a  careful  study  of  Sewall's  Diary  and  Let- 
ter-book. Text  largely  made  up  of  extracts  from  the 
Diary.  Brings  together  in  brief  compass  many  of  the 
most  interesting  events  in  Sewall's  career.  Generally 
readable.  E.  C. 

—  Tiffany,  Mrs.  Nina  (Moore).  Samuel  E. 
Sewall :  a  memou*.  Boston :  Houghton.  1898. 
§1.25.  [1015 

As  a  lawj'er  of  high  standing  Mr.  Sewall  "  rendered 
peculiar  services  to  the  cause  in  drafting  anti-slavei-y 
measures  or  in  helping  rescue  the  fugitive  ;  and  this 
professional  talent  he  concurrently  applied  to  the 
amelioration  of  the  laws  affecting  the  status  of 
women.  .  .  .  Mrs.  Tiffany  has  found  her  material  but 
scanty  —  no  great  store  of  letters  even ;  and  her  addi- 
tions to  w^hat  was  already  accessible  in  print  are 
chiefly  in  the  province  of  the  rights,  not  of  man,  but 
of  woman."    Nation,  Gl :  72. 

Smith,  Gapt.  John.  Advertisement  for  the 
unexperienced  planters  of  New  England.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  299. 

[1016 

Description  of  New  England,  1616.    See 

Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  302. 

[1017 

New  England's  trials.  See  Massachu- 
setts Historical  Society,  sect.  329.  [1018 

Standish,  Capt.  Miles.  Johnson,  Henry. 
E.xploits  of  Myles  Standish.  N.  Y. :  Apple- 
ton.     1897.     §1.50.  [1019 

"The  author  of  the  following  story  has  used  the 
license  of  probability  and  inference  to  supply  the 
deficiency  of  accredited  facts"  (Preface).  The  book 
is  thoroughly  uncritical  and  unreliable  —  slangy. 

H.  ^y.  H. 


89 


1020-1029 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Strachey,  William.  Account  of  the  Pop- 
bam  colony.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  306.  [1020 

Tiffany,  JTrs.  Nina  (Moore).  Pilgrims  and 
Puritans:  the  story  of  the  phuiting  of  Ply- 
mouth and  Boston.    Boston  :  Ginn.    1888.    60c. 

[1021 

This  book  is  a  compilation  for  the  use  of  children, 
made  from  Bradford's  History  of  Plymouth,  Bradford 
and  AVinslow's  Journal,  the  beginning-  of  Winthrop's 
Journal,  and  a  few  of  the  other  original  authorities 
on  the  founding  of  the  Old  Colony  and  of  Boston. 
Frequent  quotations  are  made  from  the  quaint  and 
simple  language  of  the  originals,  and  thus  the  story 
is  made  more  lifelike  than  otherwise  would  be  pos- 
sible. In  style  the  book  is  well  adapted  for  its  pur- 
pose ;  but  the  storj'  is  not  carried  far  enough  to  give 
an  adequate  picture  of  the  founding  of  Plymouth  or 
Boston.  II.  L.  O. 

Trelawny  papers,  and  Baxter  MSS.  relating 
to  the  settlement  of  Maine.  See  Maine  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  282,  283.  [1022 

Trumbull,  Benjamin.  Complete  history  of 
Connecticut,  civil  and  ecclesiastical,  to  1764. 
New  Haven.  1818.  2 v.  New  London  :  Utley. 
1898.     $3.    subs.  [1023 

The  reprint  contains  an  index  lacking  in  the  origi- 
nal. Citations  are  usually  made  to  the  edition  of  ISI8. 
"Written  from  original  sources.  The  standard  history 
of  Connecticut  to  17G4.  An  appendix  to  vol.  1  con- 
tains several  valuable  documents.  E.  C. 

Trumbull,  Henry.  History  of  the  Indian 
■wars.  Boston.  1841.  New  ed.,  rearranged, 
cor.  and  enl.     Phil.     1854.  [1024 

This  book  appeared  originally,  without  date,  as  a 
History  of  the  discovery  of  America  ...  by  the  Rev. 
James  Steward,  and  has  been  republished,  under  dif- 
ferent titles,  many  times.  According  to  Dr.  ,T.  Ham- 
mond Tmmbull,  it  was  "  written  by  Henry  Trumbull, 
then  of  Norwich,  when  about  seventeen  years  old." 
"  It  was  vigorously  denounced  in  Field's  Indian  bib- 
lioyrapliy.  .  .  .  Col.  Peter  Force  is  quoted  as  having 
said  that  he  found  twenty-two  chronological  errors 
on  a  single  page."  A.  McF.  Davis,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  C:  G51. 

Trumbull,  James  Hammond,  ed.  The  true- 
blue  laws  (jf  Connecticut  and  New  Haven  and 
the  false  blue  laws  invented  by  the  Pev.  Sam- 
uel Peters ;  to  which  are  added  specimens  of 
the  laws  and  judi-cial  proceedings  of  other  col- 
onies and  some  blue  laws  of  England  in  the 
reign  of  James  I.     Hartford.     1876.  [1025 

This  volume  was  compiled  for  the  purpose  of  de- 
fending Connecticut  and'  New  Haven  against  the 
asixTsions  of  the  Kev.  Samuel  Peters  in  his  History  of 
Corni'diciU  (1781) ;  and  at  tlie  time  of  its  publication  it 
served  a  useful  end.  It  contains  a  learned  introduc- 
tion on  the  origin  and  historj-  of  "  blue-laws,"  though 
the  greater  part  of  the  volume  is  taken  up  with  well- 


known  laws  and  codes  of  Connecticut,  New  Haven, 
and  other  colonies.  The  attitude  of  the  author  toward 
Peters  is  uncritically  hostile.  Dr.  Truinbull's  con- 
tention in  chapter  VIII  that  Peters  forged  the  laws  he 
l)rints  has  been  disproved,  though  with  unnecessary 
sarcasm,  by  Prince,  Report  of  the  American  Historical 
Association,  1808,  pp.  97-138.  C.  M.  A. 

Underbill,  Capt.  John.  History  of  the  Pe- 
quot  war,  1638.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  302.  [1026 

Upham,  Charles  Wentworth.  Salem 
Witchcraft.     Boston.     1807.     2v.  [1027 

Of  this  work  no  better  description  is  possible  than 
that  given  by  Lowell  in  his  learned  essay  on  witch- 
craft :  "  He  (^Ir.  I'ljliani)  has  written  not  merely  a  his- 
tory of  the  so-called  Salem  witchcraft,  but  has  made 
it  intelligible  by  a  minute  account  of  the  place  where 
the  delusion  took  its  rise,  the  persons  concerned  in  it, 
whether  as  actors  or  sufferers,  and  the  circumstances 
which  led  to  it.  .  .  .  We  are  made  partners  in  parish 
and  village  feuds,  we  share  in  the  chimney  corner 
gossip,  and  learn  for  the  first  time  how  many  mean 
and  merely  human  motives  .  .  .  gave  impulse  and  in- 
tensity to  the  passions  of  the  actors  in  that  memorable 
tragedy.  .  .  .  Mr.  Upham 's  minute  details,  which  give 
us  something  like  a  photographic  picture  of  the  in- 
door and  out-door  scenery  that  surrounded  the  events 
he  narrates,  help  us  materially  to  understand  their 
origin  and  the  course  they  inevitably  took.  In  this 
respect  the  book  is  original  and  full  of  new  interest." 
The  volumes  "  are  in  some  respects  a  clinical  lecture 
on  human  nature,  as  well  as  on  the  special  and  epi- 
demical disease  under  which  the  patient  is  laboring." 
The  account  Mr.  Upham  has  given  of  the  phenomena 
of  demoniacal  possession,  of  the  trials,  of  the  conduct 
of  the  accused,  of  the  reaction  against  the  delusion, 
also  contribute  to  make  his  book  a  notable  contribu- 
tion to  the  social  history  of  New  England.  Upham  lays 
heavy  I'esponsibility  for  the  tragedy  on  the  shoulders 
of  Cotton  Mather.  A  learned  and  able  reply  to  this 
charge  by  W.  F.  Poole  may  be  found  in  North  Amer- 
ican review,  April,  1869.    See  sect.  976-7.      H.  L.  O. 

Vane,  Sir  Henry.  Hosmkr,  James  Ken- 
DALr>.  Life  of  young  Sir  Henry  Vane,  Gov- 
ernor of  Massachusetts  Bay  and  leader  of  the 
Long  Parliament.  Boston;  Houghton.  1888. 
$4.  [1028 

A  thorough  and  critical  biography.  Treats  of  Vane 
in  connection  with  the  history  of  his  times.  The  au- 
thor sympathizes  strongly  with  the  political  and  reli- 
gious views  of  Vane,  but  is  not  unduly  partial.  He 
uses  original,  as  well  as  secondary  .sources,  through- 
out. From  the  Order  books  of  the  Council  of  State 
under  the  English  Commonwealth  he  throws  new  light 
on  his  subject's  career.  Vane's  writings  and  the  views 
which  have  been  held  concerning  him  are  critically 
discussed.  He  is  set  forth  as  a  connecting  link  be- 
tween New  and  Old  England,  and  a  forerunner  of  the 
freedom  and  democracy  which  have  come  to  prevail 
in  both.  H.  L.  O. 

Vincent,  P.  True  relation  [of  the  Pequot 
■.jr].      ••■(    Massachusetts  Historical   Society, 

[1029 


90 


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1030-1040 


Waymouth,  Capt.  George.  Rosier,  James. 
True  rclatiou  of  the  voyage  of  Capt.  George 
Waynioutb.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  So- 
ciety, sect.  304.  [1030 

Wheelock,  Eleazar.  Narrative,  1762.  Sue 
Old  South  Work,  sect.  80S.  [1031 

Wheelwright,  John.  Writings,  including 
his  fast-day  sermon,  1637,  and  his  Mercurius 
Americanus ;  anil  a  memoir  by  Charles  H. 
Bell.  (Prince  Soc.  Publications.)  Boston. 
1876.  [1 032 

The  reader  of  this  vohime  will  turn  with  greatest  in- 
terest to  the  Memoir  of  Wheelwright  anil  to  the  fainou.s 
Fa.it  iJdij  sermon  which  aroused  such  excitement  in 
Massachusetts  in  1(!37.  If  he  is  interested  in  Indian 
history  and  land  claims,  he  will  read  the  Wheel- 
wright deed  of  1G2'J  and  examine  Mr.  Bell's  defence  of 
its  authenticity  against  the  attacks  of  Mr.  James 
Savage.  The  Mi'rcKrius  Amrricaniis  is  Wheelwright's 
defence  of  himself  against  the  charges  urged  in  the 
Rise,  reign  and  rulne  of  the  Antlnovilans.  This 
pamphlet  and  the  sermon  are  genuine  specimens  of 
Puritan  polemic  and  argumentative  literature.  The 
editing  is  of  the  high  character  found  in  all  the  pub- 
lications of  the  Prince  Society.  H.  L.  O. 

Williams,  John.  Biographical  memoir  of 
the  Rev.  John  Williams  ;  with  papers  relating 
to  the  early  Indian  wars  in  Deerfield.  Green- 
field, Mass.     1837.  [1033 

"  The  narrative  of  the  Rev.  John  Williams,  who  was 
taken  captive  to  Canada,  is  the  chief  contemporary 
account  "  of  the  Indian  attack  on  Deerfleld  in  1704. 
Justin  Winsor,  in  Karratlve  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.^ 
5:  185. 

Williams,  Roger.  Letters,  1633-83  ;  ed.  by 
John  Russell  Bartlett.  (Narragansett  Club. 
Publications,  v.  6.)  Providence.  1874.  Prov- 
idence.    1883.     .?6.50.  [1034 

This  is  the  standard  edition  of  Williams'  correspond- 
ence. Nearly  all  of  the  letters  here  brought  together 
have  appeared  elsewhere  in  print,  as  in  the  Whithrop 
jJapers,  Backus's  Hlstor\i  of  the  Baptists,  and  the 
various  biographies  of  Williams,  but  here  they  may 
be  seen  together  and  in  the  order  in  which  they  were 
written.  The  collection  is  of  the  highest  value,  both 
to  the  student  of  New  J^ngland  history  and  to  those 
who  are  interested  in  the  career  of  Williams.  Said  J. 
R.  Lowell,  in  his  essay  on  iVefc  England  two  centuries 
ago:  "There  are  two  men  above  all  others  for  whom 
our  respect  is  heightened  by  their  letters  — the  elder 
John  Winthrop  and  Roger  Williams.  .  .  .  Charity  and 
tolerance  flow  so  noticeably  from  the  pen  of  Williams 
that  it  is  plain  they  were  in  his  heart."         H.  L.  O. 

—  Ei.TON,  Romeo.  Life  of  Roger  Williams. 
London.     [1853.]     Providence.     1853.      [1035 

"Largely  based  on  Knowles's  Memoir,  but  contains 
some  new  matter,  notably  the  Sadlier  correspond- 
ence." C.  Deane,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of 
.<4m.,3:378. 


91 


—  Knowles,  James  Davis.  Memoir  of 
Roger  Williams.     Boston.     1834.  [1036 

"A  minute 'and  conscientious  biography;  .  .  .  but 
it  is  written  with  a  strong  bias  in  favor  of  Williams 
where  he  comes  in  collision  with  the  authorities  of 
Massachusetts."  C.  Deane,  in  iS'urruiive  and  criti- 
cal hist,  of  Am.,  3:  37». 

—  Stkaus,  Oscar  Solomon.  Roger  Wil- 
liams, the  pioneer  of  religious  liberty.  N.  Y. : 
Century  Co.     1894.     §1.25.  [1037 

A  reliable  and  trustworthy  sketch  of  the  life  and 
opinions  of  the  apostle  of  soul  liberty.  The  author 
shows  that  he  is  familiar  with  the  writings  of  Wil- 
liams, with  the  material  concerning  him  which  is  to 
be  found  in  Masson's  Life  and  tunes  of  Milton,  in  the 
works  of  John  Cotton  and  of  the  other  New  England 
writers  who  treat  of  his  career.  On  most  important 
points  he  takes  issue  with  Dr.  Dexter  and  other  writers 
who  criticise  Williams  and  defend  the  conduct  of 
Massachusetts.  His  view  of  Williams  is  the  one  toward 
which  opinion  is  now  gravitating.  The  style  in  which 
the  book  is  written  is  rather  dull.  H.  L.  O. 

Williams,  Samuel.  Natural  and  civil  his- 
tory of  Vermont.  Walpole,  N.  H.  1794.  2d 
ed.,  enl.  and  corr.  Burlington,  Vt.  1809. 
2v.  [1038 

This  history  was  written  more  than  a  century  ago 
by  a  clergj-man  who  had  been  a  close  observer  of  the 
events  he  related,  if  not  an  actor  among  them.  A 
large  part  of  his  work  was  devoted  to  the  natural  his- 
toi-y  of  the  region  which  became  Vermont  and  to  the 
Indians  who  inhabited  it.  The  account  of  the  French 
and  Indian  wars  which  appears  in  the  second  was  not 
in  the  first  edition.  A  clear,  and  so  far  as  it  goes, 
a  trustworthy  account  of  the  controversy  with  New 
York  follows.  Letters  and  public  documents  are 
quoted  at  considerable  length.  After  the  historj-  of 
the  war  of  the  Revolution  along  the  northern  frontier 
has  been  reviewed,  the  author  returns  to  the  internal 
affairs  of  the  territory.  An  outline  of  the  dealings 
with  Congress,  and  with  the  neighboring  states,  ac- 
companied by  an  account  of  the  negotiations  with  the 
British,  follows,  which  led  up  to  the  admission  of 
Vermont  as  a  state.  The  woi-k  is  well  written  and 
holds  an  honorable  place  among  the  histories  of  the 
state.  H.  L.  O. 

Winslow,  Edward.  New  England's  sala- 
mander discovered.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  298.  [i039 

—  Winslow,  Rev.  William  C.  Governor 
Edward  Winslow,  his  place  and  part  in  Ply- 
mouth colony.  See  American  Historical  Asso- 
ciation, sect.  347.  [1040 

Winthrop,  John.  Journal  of  the  transac- 
tions and  occurrences  in  the  settlement  of 
Massachusetts  and  the  other  New  England 
colonies.     Hartford.     1790. 

HLstory  of  New  England,  1630^9;  from 

his  original  MSS.,  with  notes  by  James  Savage. 


1041-1049 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Boston.    1825-6.     2v.    New  ed.    Little.    1853. 
2v.  [1041 

The  journal  of  John  Winthrop,  fathef  and  founder 
of  the  Colony  of  Massachusetts  Hay,  as  a  source  for 
our  early  historj-  is  equalled  in  value  only  by  the  sim- 
ilar record  of  Svilliani  Bradford.  Governor  of  Ply- 
mouth. A^Tiile  "VVinthrop's  name  has  sometimes  suf- 
fered detraction,  Mr.  Brooks  Adams,  for  instance,  in 
the  Emancipation  of  Massachusetts,  painting  him  as 
the  weak  and  culpable  tool  of  tyrant  priests,  the  only 
fair  way  is  to  regard  him  as  a  man  of  the  most  solid 
worth.  In  the  struggles  of  his  time,  he  was  himself 
a  combatant  in  the  fore-front,  always  unassuming, 
brave  and  honest.  The  Journal  (the  first  volume  of 
which,  preserved  in  Connecticut,  was  published  in 
1790 ;  the  second,  found  in  the  tower  of  the  Old  South, 
in  Boston,  at  a  later  time)  is  quaint,  not  always  clear, 
often  short-sighted,  —  nevertheless  the  narrative  of  a 
wise,  well-meaning  man.  The  merits  of  the  disputes 
are  no  more  distorted  in  Winthrop's  rendering  than 
was  ine-v-itable.  The  antagonists  whom  he  fought 
are  not  unworthily  belittled  or  misrepresented  ;  some- 
times, the  war  being  over  and  opportunity  coming  for 
a  calm  retrospect,  the  tone  toward  the  rival,  so  far 
from  being  acrimonious,  becomes  magnanimous,  even 
affectionate.  This  is  especially  to  be  noted  in  the  later 
references  to  Henry  Vane.  James  Savage,  the  best 
antiquarian  of  his  day,  has  supplemented  the  Journal 
with  notes  of  great  value.  J-  K.  H. 

See,  also,  Jameson's  History  of  historical  writing  in 
America,  p.  25. 

—  TwicHELL,  JosErir  IIopkiks.  John  Win- 
throp,  first  Governor  of  the  Massachusetts 
colony.  (Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y. :  Dodd. 
[c.  1891.]     SI.  [1042 

Mr.  Twichell  has  wTitten  a  brief  but  delightful  bio- 
graiihy  of  the  elder  Winthrop.  The  work  is  based  on 
well-kno\\ni  authorities,  all  readily  accessible,  and  the 
author  has  dealt  with  the  personal  and  private  life 
of  Winthrop,  and  not,  so  far  as  could  be  avoided,  with 
the  political  history  of  the  colony.  No  more  attrac- 
tive biography  than  this  is  to  be  found  in  the  series. 

C.  M.  A. 

—  WiNTirRor,  "RoBEUT  CiiAULES.  Life  and 
letters  of  John  Winthrop,  Governor  of  the 
Massachusetts  Bay  Company.  Boston  :  Tick- 
nor.  1864-7.  2v.  2d  ed.,  enl.  Little.  1869. 
2v.     Net  87.  [1043 

This  is  one  of  the  chief  authorities  for  the  life  of 
the  founder  of  Massachusetts.  The  first  volume  is 
one  of  the  choicest  examides  of  Puritan  biograi)hy 
extant.  It  is  made  so  by  the  extracts  which  are  givc^n 
from  the  early  diaries  and  correspondence  of  Win- 
throp. It  also  contains  material  of  the  greatest  im- 
portance for  explaining  the  origin  of  the  settlement 
of  Mnssachusetts.  The  second  volume  closely  follows 
Winthrop's  Journal,  but  it  also  includes  important 
state  papers.  The  work  is  indispensable  to  the  stu- 
dent of  Puritanism,  whether  in  Old  or  Xew  England. 

H.  L.  O. 

Winthrop,  Mrs.  Margaret  (Tyndal). 
Earle,  Mrs.  Alice  (Morse).     Margaret  Win- 


throp. (Women  of  colonial  and  revolutionary 
times.)  N.  Y. :  Scribuer.  1895.  §L25.  I1044 
Jlrs.  Earle's  appreciative  biography  of  the  wife  of 
John  AViuthrop,  the  elder,  is  based  in  the  main  on 
the  Winthrop  papers,  Winthrop's  Journal,  and  Win- 
throp's Life  of  Winthrop,  though  the  author  has  had 
access  to  manuscript  materials  also.  The  book  gives 
a  strikingly  interesting  picture  of  a  woman's  work 
and  iuHuence  in  Boston  250  years  ago,  and  written,  as 
it  is,  in  a  picturesque  style,  and  being  at  the  same 
time  scholarly  and  reliable,  it  will  appeal  not  only  to 
the  general  reader  for  whom  it  is  intended,  but  also 
to  every  student  of  the  social  and  domestic  life  of  the 
Massachusetts  Bay  colony.  C.  M.  A. 

Winthrop  papers.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  305.  [1045 

Wood,  William.  New  England's  prospect. 
See  Prince  Society,  sect.  387.  [1046 

Young,  Alexander.  Chronicles  of  the  first 
planters  of  the  colony  of  ]\Iassachusetts  Bay, 
1623-36.     Boston:  Little.     1846.  [1047 

This  volume  contains  a  part  of  White's  Planters' 
plea,  the  Records  of  the  Massachusetts  Company 
prior  to  its  removal  into  Xew  England,  Higginson's 
Journal,  and  Xcu'-Enr/land's  plantation,  the  Jlumhle 
request,  and  a  variety  of  other  material  relating  to  the 
founding  of  iNIassaehusetts.  Mr.  Young  was  a  learned 
antifjuarian,  and  evidence  of  it  appears  in  his  notes 
and  in  the  care  with  which  the  text  of  the  documents 
has  been  edited.  Though  some  of  the  material  is  now 
accessible  elsewhere,  this  volume  is  still  indispensable 
to  the  student  of  early  JIassachusetts  history. 

H.  L.  O. 

Chronicles  of  the  Pilgrim  fathers,  1602- 

25.     Boston:  Little.     1841.  [1048 

This  volume  contains  a  reprint,  of  a  part  of  Brad- 
ford's History,  of  Mourt's  Relation,  of  Winslow's 
Good  neiccs  from  Xcu-  England,  and  of  other  less 
important  sources  relating  to  the  founding  of  Xew 
Plymouth.  They  are  edited  with  great  care  and  learn- 
ing by  one  of  the  best  of  the  early  3Iassachusetts  anti- 
quarians. In  spite  of  the  fact  that  Bradford's  History . 
has  since  been  printed  in  full  and  Mourt's  Relation 
has  again  been  edited,  Mr.  Young's  collection  is  still 
of  great  value  both  for  its  notes  and  for  a  part  of  its 
text.  H.  L.  O. 


MIDDLE  COLONIES 

Acrelius,  Israel.  History  of  New  Sweden  ; 
tr.  with  introd.  and  notes  by  W.  M.  Reynolds. 
(Hist.  Soc.  of  Pennsylvania.  Memoirs,  v.  11.) 
Phil.     1874.  [1049 

This  is  a  careful  translation,  with  notes,  of  the  most 
imjiortant  original  work  concerning  Xew  Sweden 
which  has  proceeded  from  any  Swedish  author.  It 
reviews  the  history  of  the  Swedish  settlement  on  the 
Delaware,  and  follows  the  fortunes  of  that  people 
till  after  the  relations  between  I'ennsylvania  and  the 
lower  counties  had  been  finally  settled.  The  customs 
and  secular  pursuits  of  the  Swedes  also  receive  con- 


92 


COLONIAL  PERIOD,  1607-1760  —  MIDDLE  COLONIES 


1050-1064 


siderable  attention.  Tlie  last  half,  and  more,  of  the 
hook  is  devoted  to  the  history  of  the  Swedish  churches 
along  the  Delaware  and  to  their  condition  at  the  time 
the  author  wrote  — middle  of  the  ISth  century.  As 
the  writer  was  provost  over  the  Swedish  congrega- 
tions in  America,  and  pastor  of  the  church  at  Chris- 
tina, he  possessed  ample  opportunities  for  gaining 
information.  H.  L.  O. 

Asher,  Georg  M.  Bibliographical  and  his- 
torical essay  ou  the  Dutch  books  and  pamphlets 
relating  to  New  Netherlaud.  Amsterdam. 
1854-67.  [1050 

"  In  the  bibliography  of  New  Netherland,  the  first 
place  must  be  given  to  [Asher's  Efisdij}.  It  embodies 
the  results  of  work  in  the  royal  library  and  in  the 
royal  archives  at  the  Hague  ;  at  Leyden  in  the  library 
of  the  University  and  in  that  of  Dr.  Bodel  Xyenhuis, 
rich  in  maps,  and  particularly  in  theThysiana  Library, 
in  which  he  found  a  rich  field  ;  and  at  Amsterdam, 
among  the  extensive  stock  of  Mr.  Frederic  Muller, 
without  whose  assistance,  the  author  says,  the  book 
would  not  have  been  written.  In  his  introduction  he 
gives  a  succinct  sketch  of  the  historj-  and  geography 
of  New  Netherland."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Xarrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  4:  439. 

Atwood,  William.  Case  of  Chief-Justice 
Atwood,  1713.  See  New-York  Historical  So- 
ciety, sect.  355.  [105 1 

Bartram,  John.  Observations  in  travels 
from  Pennsilvania  to  Onondaga,  Oswego  and 
the  Lake  Ontario  ;  [with]  a  curious  account  of 
the  cataracts  at  Niagara,  by  Peter  Kalm.  Lon- 
don. 1751.  Reprinted  for  6.  P.  Humphrey, 
Rochester.     1895.     $1.50.  [1052 

"  Bartram  was  born  in  Pennsylvania,  and  made  this 
journey  in  company  with  Conrad  "Weiser,  the  agent 
sent  by  Pennsylvania  [1737]  to  hold  friendly  confer- 
ence with  the  Iroquois. .  .  .  Bartram's  principal  object 
was  the  study  of  the  flora  of  the  country,  in  which 
pursuit  he  acquired  such  a  rei)utation  as  to  attract 
the  notice  of  Linnseus,  but  his  record  throws  light 
upon  the  people  which  came  in  his  way."  Justin 
Winsor,  in  Karrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5: 
244. 

Broad  advice  to  the  L^nited  Netherland 
provinces.  See  New-York  Historical  Society, 
sect.  353.  [1053 

Burgher  rights  in  New  Amsterdam.  See 
New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  356.    [1054 

Clarendon  papers  concerning  New  York 
and  New  England  affairs  .soon  after  1660.  See 
New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  354.    [1055 

Cobb,  Sanford  Hoadley.  Story  of  the  Pala- 
tines :  an  episode  ifi  colonial  history.  N.  Y.  : 
Putnam.     1897.     $3.  [1056 

The  author  has  neglected  the  important  German 
sources.  His  book  "  fulfills  our  expectations  only  as 
a  sympathetic  presentation  of  the  stonj  of  the  Pala- 
tines, and  will  do  much  to  arouse  popular  interest  in 


the  subject.  The  treatment  of  the  early  stage  of  the 
migration  to  England  is  superseded  by  the  work  of 
Mr.  Dilfenderffer  [Publications  of  the  Pennsylvania 
(ierman  Society,  1807].  .  .  .  The  history  of  the  Pala- 
tines, however,  written  from  the  original  sources  and 
covering  the  entire  migration,  is  yet  to  be  written." 
M.  D.  Learned,  in  American  historical  review,  3:  553. 

Colden,  Cadwallader.  Letters  oa  Smith's 
"  History  of  New  York."  See  New- York  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  354.  [1057 

Dankers,  Jasper,  and  Peter  Sluyter.  Jour- 
nal of  a  voyage  to  New  York,  1679-80  ;  tr.  and 
ed.  by  Henry  C.  Murphy.  (Long  Island  Hist. 
Soc.    Memoirs,  v.  1.    Brooklyn.    1867.)    [1058 

In  1G79,  "  New  York  was  visited  and  carefully  de- 
scribed by  two  verj'  keen  and  intelligent  Dutch 
observers,  the  so-called  Labadist  emLssaries,  Ja.spcr 
Dankers  and  Peter  Sluyter.  .  .  .  The  worthy  brethren 
.  .  .  left  an  interesting  journal  of  their  visit,  which 
was  discovered  a  few  years  ago  ;  and  they  made  some 
quite  artistic  pencil  sketches  of  the  city  withal,  which 
are  extremely  precious  as  historical  documents." 
John  Fiske,  in  Dutch  and  Quaker  colonies,  2:  61,  74. 

Denton,  Daniel.  Brief  description  of  New 
York;  new  ed.,  with  iutrod.  and  notes  by  Ga- 
briel Furman.  (Gowans'  Bibliotheca  Ameri- 
cana.    1.)    N.  Y. :  Gowans.     1845.  [1059 

"  Daniel  Denton,  the  son  of  a  minister  in  Connecti- 
cut, removed,  in  1C44,  into  the  province  of  New  York, 
where  he  rose  to  distinction  both  as  a  landowner  and 
as  a  politician.  In  1670,  apparently  with  the  view 
of  attracting  immigration  to  that  province,  he  pub- 
lished, in  London,  A  brief  description  of  Neic  York, 
—  a  book  of  twenty-two  pages,  uncommonly  graphic 
and  animated.  He  kept  closely  to  the  facts  that  had 
come  under  his  own  eyes."  Moses  Coit  Tjder,  in  A 
history  of  American  literature,  v.  2,  p.  207. 

Donck,  Adriaen  van  der.  Description  of 
New  Netherland.  See  New-York  Historical 
Society,  sect.  353.  [1060 

Dunlap,  William.  History  of  the  New 
Netherlands,  province  of  New  York,  and  state 
of  New  York,  to  [1789].    N.  Y.    1839-40.    2v. 

[1061 

See  note  under  Lambrechtsen's  Xew  Xetherlands, 
sect.  1078,  beyond. 

Du  Ponceau,  Peter  Stephen,  and  J.  Fran- 
cis Fisher.  Memoir  on  the  history  of  the 
treaty  made  by  William  Penn  with  the  Indi- 
ans, 1682.  See  Pennsylvania,  Historical  Soci- 
ety of,  sect.  373.  [1062 

Easthampton  MS.  of  the  Duke  of  York's 
laws.  See  New-York  Historical  Society,  sect. 
352.  [1063 

Ferris,  Benjamin.  History  of  the  original 
settlements  on  the  Delaware.  Wilmington. 
1846.  [1064 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


"Gives  a  very  full  account  of  New  Sweden,  ex- 
tracted from  works  already  published  in  English, 
and  is  interesting  and  valuable  as  identifying  and 
describing  many  of  the  places  mentioned."  G.  B. 
Keen,  in  Xarrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  4:  497. 

Field,  R.  S.  The  provincial  courts  of  New 
Jersey.  See  New  Jersey  Historical  Society. 
Coll.,  V.  3.     1849.  [1065 

Fiske,  John.  The  Dutch  and  Quaker  colo- 
nies in  America.  Boston :  Houghton.  1899. 
2v.     $4.  [1066 

'■  The  latest  addition  to  Mr.  John  Fiske's  popular 
historical  series  is  plainly  marked  by  the  well-known 
characteristics  of  its  author  — wide  reading,  affluence 
of  interesting  facts  and  ideas,  firm  grasp  of  materi- 
als, great  literary  skill,  fondness  for  episodes,  keen 
enjoyment  of  the  picturesque,  much  ingenuity  in 
hj-pothesis  and  explanation,  proneness  to  generaliza- 
tion, ardent  Americanism,  and  greater  conformity  to 
truth  in  the  picture  than  in  the  single  stroke.  Still 
further,  no  subject  that  occurs  in  the  series  is  better 
suited  to  his  peculiar  genius  than  the  Dutch  and 
Quaker  colonies  ;  perhaps  no  other  is  so  well  suited 
to  it.  I'ntil  recently,  and  even  now  in  diminished 
degree,  the  larger  sources  of  interest  in  our  early 
history  have  been  found  in  Virginia  and  New  Eng- 
land, .  .  .  but  .  .  .  from  the  point  of  view  furnished 
by  the  word  '  people,'  Massachusetts  and  Connecticut, 
and  even  Virginia,  are  tame  and  monotonous  com- 
pared with  I'ennsylvania  or  even  with  New  York.  .  .  . 
Such  is  ]\Ir.  Fiske's  oijportunity,  and  he  makes  the 
most  of  it.  .  .  .  The  book  is  thoroughly  characteristic 
of  its  author,  and  will  be  accounted  one  of  the  bril- 
liant pieces  of  historical  writing  of  its  period."  B.  A. 
Hinsdale,  in  />/«/ (Chicago),  27:  357. 

Gerard,  James  Watson.  Old  streets  of 
New  York  under  the  Dutch.     N.  Y.     1874. 

[1067 

This  was  presented  as  a  paper  before  the  New  York 
Historical  Society.  It  is  one  of  the  many  topographi- 
cal descriptions  of  New  Amsterdam.  In  imagination 
a  circuit  is  made  of  the  old  city,  attention  being 
called  to  the  places  where  town  life  in  its  various 
phases  centred.  Some  personal  and  social  reminis- 
cences are  interwoven  to  give  life  to  the  picture.  The 
literature  relating  to  New  Y'ork  City  abounds  in  es- 
says of  this  character,  which,  without  in  any  case 
being  very  valuable,  doubtless  serve  to  maintain  an 
antiquarian  interest  in  the  subject.  H.  L.  O. 

Gordon,  Thomas  F.  History  of  New  Jer- 
sey, to  the  adoption  of  the  federal  constitution. 
Trenton  :  Fen  ton.     1834.  [1068 

In  this  volume  the  general  facts  of  New  Jersey 
history  may  be  found  clearly  and  concisely  set  forth. 
The  most  valuable  part  of  the  book  is  that  which  deals 
with  the  pn)i)rietary  period,  and  with  the  land  system 
as  it  was  when  New  Jersey  became  a  royal  province. 
In  the  i)reparation  of  this  original  authorities  were 
used,  which  cannot  always  be  said  of  the  later  parts 
of  the  work.  With  the  volume  is  bound  up  a  topo- 
graphical and  statistical  gazetteer  of  New  Jersey  in 
1833.  H.  L.  O. 


History  of  Pennsylvania,  to  1776.    Phil. 

1829.  [1069 

"  It  has  never  enjoyed  much  popularity.  Its  style  is 
labored."  F.  D.  Stone,  in  Sarrutive  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  3:  508. 

Hazard,  Samuel.  Annals  of  Pennsylvania, 
from  tlie  discovery  of  the  Delaware,  1609-82. 
Phil.     1850.  [1070 

This  is  an  elaborate  and  authoritative  documeiitaiy 
histor\-  of  the  settlements  on  Delaware  River  and  Bay 
from  their  origin  till  the  founding  of  Pennsylvania. 
The  title,  therefore,  is  somewhat  misleading,  as  the 
book  forms  rather  an  introduction  to  the  history  of 
Pennsylvania  than  the  annals  of  that  province  itself. 
It  is  specifically  concerned  with  the  Dutch  and  Swedes 
on  the  Delaware.  The  materials  have  been  collected 
from  many  sources  and  carefully  sifted  and  ed- 
ited. The  book  contains  many  extracts  from  original 
sources,  as  well  as  full  reprints  of  valuable  documents. 
The  text  binds  these  together  in  chronological  order. 
Tlie  work  is  an  authority  of  the  highest  value  on  the 
period  of  which  it  treats,  though  its  importance  has 
been  somewhat  diminished  by  more  recent  publica- 
tions of  New  York  and  Pennsylvania  documents. 

H.  L.  O. 

Holm,  Thomas  Companius.  Short  de- 
scription of  the  province  of  New  Sweden,  now 
called  by  the  English,  Pennsylvania.  See 
Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society  of,  sect.  372. 

[1071 

Horsmanden,  Daniel.  The  New  York  con- 
spiracy. 1741-2.     N.  Y.     1810. 

The  negro  conspiracy ;   ed.  by  "\Vm.  B. 

Wedgwood.     N.  Y.     1851.  [1072 

Originally  published  in  1744,  as  Jonrnal  of  the  pro- 
cerdiuf/s  in  the  detection  of  the  conspiracy,  etc.  "  The 
main  printed  source  respecting  the  Negro  plot  of  1741." 
Justin  AVinsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
5:  242. 

Janvier,  Thomas  Allibone.  In  old  New 
York.     N.Y.:  Harper.     1894.     §1.75.     [1073 

New  Y'ork  writers  on  the  histoi-y  of  their  beloved 
city  rarely  go  further  than  to  treat  of  its  topography 
and  its  social  life.  The  streets,  the  Kissing  Bridge, 
Love  Lane,  the  Collect,  the  pleasure  gardens  of  the 
olden  time,  and  other  similar  localities  chiefly  awaken 
their  interest.  The  genuine  history  of  the  city  mean- 
time lies  buried  and  forgotten.  Each  writer  contents 
himself  with  repeating  the  substance  of  what  others 
have  said  before  him,  only  attempting  to  make  it,  if 
possible,  a  little  more  agreeable  to  the  popular  taste. 
Mr.  Janvier's  book  is  one  of  the  best  of  this  class. 

H.  L.  O. 

Jogues.  Isaac.  Narrative  of  a  captivity 
among  the  Mohawk  Indians,  and  a  description 
of  New  Netherland  in  1642-3  ;  with  a  memoir 
of  the  holy  missionary,  by  John  Gilmary  Shea. 
(In  New-York  Hist.  Soc.  Collections,  ser.  2,  v. 
3.)    N.  Y.     1857.  [1074 


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Father  Jogues  was  a  Jesuit  missionary  whom  the 
Dutch  rescued  from  captivity  among  the  Mohawks. 
"The  letters  of  this  courageous  and  zealous  servant 
of  the  Church  to  his  superiors  teem  witli  itiformation 
concerning  the  Indians,  whom  he  endeavored  to  Cliris- 
tianize  and  at  whose  hands  lie  died."  H.  Feruow,  in 
Narrattre  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  4:  421. 

Johnson,  Sir  William.  GniFFis,  William 
Elliot.  Sir  William  Johnson  and  the  Six  Na- 
tions. (Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y. :  Dodd. 
[c.  1891.]     SI.  [1075 

Practically  an  Indian  history  of  the  Mohawk  valley, 
the  result  of  some  local  knowledge  and  tradition,  and 
a  certain  amount  of  original  study.  In  endeavoring 
to  condense  his  abundant  matter  into  the  narrow 
limits  of  a  "series"  volume,  the  author  has  dwelt 
longest  on  the  earlier  and  less  generally  known  por- 
tion of  Johns<m's  life,  and  given  but  a  cursory  review 
of  his  later  and  more  active  years,  concerning  which 
much  has  been  written  by  others.  This,  of  course,  is 
une(iual  treatment ;  perhaps  satisfying  the  reader  who 
seeks  entertainment,  but  sending  the  more  serious 
student  to  other  historians.  Mr.  GrilHs'  style  is  pop- 
ular and  picturesque  ;  but  frequently  betrays  haste 
and  sometimes  its  free-and-easy  tone  becomes  undig- 
nified. R.  G.  T. 

—  Stone,  William  Leete,  Jr.  Life  and 
times  of  Sir  William  Johnson.  Albany :  Mun- 
sell.     1865.     2v.  [1076 

The  subject  of  this  extended  biography  was  promi- 
nently connected  with  colonial  affairs  from  1746  till 
his  death  in  1774.  He,  more  than  any  one  else,  opened 
up  the  Mohawk  valley  and  central  New  York  to  Eng- 
lish settlement.  In  these  volumes  Mr.  Stone  has  de- 
scribed with  accuracy  and  in  detail  the  career  of  Sir 
William  Johnson  in  all  its  relations.  As  his  private 
life  was  less  important  than  his  public  acts,  the  au- 
thor has  properly  devoted  much  space  to  the  history 
of  his  times.  We  have  in  this  work  the  best  and  most 
thorough  account  of  Indian  relations  in  New  York 
during  the  18th  century  which  has  yet  been  published. 
But  the  method  of  treatment  is  rather  mechanical, 
and  the  result  is  a  book  which  in  many  parts  is  heavy 
and  uninteresting.  Not  a  sign  appears  in  its  pages  of 
that  insight  and  imaginative  power  which  give  such 
vividness  to  the  narrative  of  Parkman.  The  reader 
will  find  outlines  of  the  proceedings  of  interminable 
Indian  conferences  ;  but  he  will  look  in  vain  for  a  pic- 
ture of  what  an  Indian  conference  was.  The  political 
conflicts  of  Clinton's  administration  are  described 
with  evident  approval  of  the  Governor's  course,  but 
the  traditional  American  view  of  the  controversies 
preceding  the  Revolution  is  presented.  H.  L.  O. 

Kapp,  Friedrich.  Die  Deutschen  im  Staate 
New  York  wiihrend  des  achtzehnten  Jahrhun- 
derts.  N.  Y. :  Steiger.  1884.  [c.  1867,  '84.] 
$1.  [1077 

This  volume  appeared  as  the  first  of  a  series  under 
the  editorship  of  Carl  Schurz,  the  object  of  which  was 
to  describe  the  life  of  Germans  who  had  settled  in 
America.  It  comprises  the  most  interesting  part  of 
Kapp's  History  of  the  Germans  in  the  state  of  New 


York,  —  a  book  long  since  out  of  print,  —  revised  and 
improved.  Its  subject  is  the  .settlement  of  the  Pala- 
tines on  the  Hudson  and  in  the  Mohawk  valley,  aid 
the  results  which  proceeded  from  it.  Much  informa- 
tion concerning  local  topography  and  family  names 
and  connections  is  given,  and  this  is  so  used  as  to 
greatly  enrich  and  enliven  tlie  narrative.  In  this  book 
the  distinguished  author  has  given  one  of  the  best 
exhibitions  of  his  style,  and  has  produced  one  of  the 
best  social  historical  studies  of  which  our  literature 
can  boast.  H.  L.  O. 

Lambrechtsen  van  Ritthem,  Nicolas  Cor- 
nells. Short  description  of  the  discovery  and 
subscHjiient  history  of  the  New  Netherlands 
[tr.  from  the  Dutch] .  (In  New- York  Hist.  Soc. 
Collections,  ser.  2,  v.  1.)    N.  Y.    1841.     [1078 

"  Its  value  consists  principally  in  the  fact  that  the 
author  had  access  to  the  papers  of  the  West  India 
Company,  since  lost,  and  that  it  instigated  research 
and  called  attention  to  the  history  of  their  state  among 
New  Yorkers,  several  of  whom  now  set  to  work  writ- 
ing histories.  {History  of  the  state  of  New  York,  by 
John  V.  N.  Yates  and  Joseph  W.  Moulton,  —  only  two 
parts  published,  1824-26,  covering  1G09-1632  ;  Natural, 
statistical  and  civil  history  of  the  state  of  New  York, 
by  James  Macauley,  1829  ;  History  of  the  state  of  New 
York,  by  F.  S.  Eastman,  1833 ;  History  of  the  New 
Netherlands,  province  of  New  York  and  state  of 
New  York,  by  Wm.  Dtinlap,  1839.]  Not  one  of  them 
is  of  great  value  now,  the  documents  procured  in  the 
archives  of  Europe  having  thrown  more  and  frequently 
different  light  on  many  facts.  JIany  statements  are 
given  as  based  on  tradition,  others  are  absolutely  in- 
correct." B.  Fernow,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  4:  431. 

Leisler's  rebellion,  Papers  on.  See  New- 
York  Historical  Society,  sect.  354.  [1079 

Miller,  John,  Description  of  the  province 
and  city  of  New  York  in  1695.  (Gowans' 
Bibliotheca  Americana,  3.)  N.  Y. :  Gowans. 
1862.  [1080 

Tliis  little  book  constitutes  No.  3  of  Gowans'  "  Bib- 
liotheca Americana,"  a  series  of  reprints  of  rare  pam- 
phlets relating  to  America,  which  was  started  some 
forty  years  ago,  but  was  discontinued  after  a  few 
numbers  had  been  issued.  The  volume  is  edited  by 
J.  G.  Shea,  who  contributes  an  introduction  and 
notes.  The  author  was  chaplain  of  the  two  companies 
of  grenadiers  .stationed  in  New  York,  and  acted  in 
that  capacity  from  1693  to  1695.  While  here  he  col- 
lected many  data  about  the  province,  including  maps 
and  plans  of  its  chief  cities,  towns,  forts  and  churches. 
But  on  his  way  home  he  was  captured  by  a  French 
privateer  and  had  to  throw  his  papers  ovcrl)oard. 
During  his  imprisonment,  however,  he  wrote  out, 
chiefly  from  memory,  the  account  of  the  province 
here  given.  The  text  shows  the  bias  of  the  clergy- 
man, and  is  chiefly  noteworthy  for  the  low  estimate 
it  puts  on  the  morals  of  the  inhabitants,  and  the 
insistence  of  its  author  that  a  bishop  should  be  sent 
over.  The  book  also  contains  one  of  the  most  valu- 
able of  the  early  maps  of  New  York  City,  as  well  as 
other  maps  and  plans.    In  it  the  author  also  elaborates 


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THE   UNITED  STATES 


a  plan  for  the  conquest  of  Canada.  Mr.  Shea's  notes 
contain  valuable  information  on  the  status  of  the 
English  Church  in  New  York  and  on  the  Indians. 
The  book,  though  small,  contains  one  of  the  best  gen- 
eral accounts  we  have  of  provincial  New  York. 

H.  L.  O. 

Morris,  Lewis.  Papers,  1738-46.  See  New 
Jersey  Historical  Society.     Coll.,  v.  4.     1852. 

[loSi 

Muster  rolls  of  New  York  provincial  troops, 
1755-64.  See  New- York  Historical  Society, 
sect.  357.  [1082 

New  York  City.  Local  and  family  history 
in  the  18th  century.  See  New- York  Historical 
Society,  sect.  354.  [1083 

New  York  City  and  County.  Court  of 
lieutenancy.  Journal,  1686-96.  See  New-York 
Historical  Society,  sect.  355.  [1084 

New  York  State.  Documentary  history  of 
the  state  of  New  York  ;  arranged  by  E.  B. 
O'Callaghan.     Albany.     1849-51.     4v.     [1085 

A  collection  of  miscellaneous  documents,  corre- 
spondence and  other  material  relating  to  the  colonial 
history  of  New  \ork,  published  by  the  state  after  being 
collected  and  arranged  by  one  of  its  leading  archiv- 
ists. Special  attention  may  be  called  to  the  Leisler 
papers  and  Johnson  2)opers  in  v.  2,  to  the  various 
papers  on  ecclesiastical  relations  in  v.  3,  and  to  the 
Papers  relating  to  the  Six  Nations  in  v.  4.  This  series 
is  one  of  the  chief  storehouses  of  material  on  the 
history  of  colonial  New  York.  H.  L.  O. 

Documents  relating  to  the  colonial  his- 
tory of  the  state  of  New  York,  procured  by 
John  R.  Brodhead ;  v.  1-11  ed.  by  E.  B. 
O'Callaghan,  v.  12-15  by  B.  Fernow.  Al- 
bany.    1853-83.     15v.  [1086 

A  memorial  from  the  New  York  Historical  Society 
induced  the  Legislature  of  New  York,  in  1839,  "  to 
authorize  the  appointment  of  an  agent  who  should 
procure  from  the  archives  of  Europe  the  material  [to 
fill  gaps  in  the  official  records  of  colonial  New  York]. 
Mr.  John  Romejm  Brodhead,  who,  by  a  residence  of 
tr^vo  years  at  the  Hague  as  Secretary  of  the  American 
legation,  seemed  to  be  specially  fitted  for,  and  was 
already  to  some  extent  familiar  with,  the  duties  ex- 
pected from  hira,  was  appointed  such  an  agent  in  1841, 
and.  sifter  four  years  of  diligent  search  and  labor,  re- 
turned with  80  volumes  of  manuscript  copies  of  docu- 
ments procured  in  Holland,  France,  and  England, 
which  were  published  under  his  own  and  Dr.  E.  B. 
O'Callaghan 's  supervision  .  .  .  eleven  volumes  (piarto, 
including  index  volume.  The  historical  value  of  these 
documents,  which  the  State  procured  at  an  expense  of 
about  §14,000,  cannot  be  estimated  too  highly."  B. 
Femow,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  4: 
400. 

V.  1-2,  of  the  above  named,  contain  Holland  docu- 
ments, 1C03-1678 ;  v.  3-8,  London  documents,  1014- 
1782  ;  V.  9-10,  Paris  documents,  l(;.'il-1774  ;  v.  11,  Index. 
Under  the  editorship  of  ,Mr.  Fernow,  four  more  vol- 
umes have  since  been  published,  as  follows:  v.  12. 


Documents,  relating  to  Dutch  and  Swedish  settle- 
ments on  the  Delaware  River  ;  v.  13.  Documents,  re- 
lating to  townis  on  the  Hutlson  and  Mohawk  Rivers  ; 
V.  14,  Documents,  relating  toearly  colonial  settlements 
principally  on  Long  Island  ;  v.  15  (v.  1  of  a  new  series 
entitled  "  State  Archives :  New  York  in  the  Revolu- 
tion ")  containing  Proceedings  of  the  IM-ovincial 
Congress,  the  Committee  of  Safety,  and  Convention 
of  N.  Y.  relating  to  military  matters  ;  with  lists  of 
soldiers  in  the  N.  Y.  line  of  the  Continental  Army. 

New  York  State.  Secretary  of  State.  Cal- 
endar of  historical  manuscripts  in  the  office 
of  the  Secretary ;  ed.  by  E.  B.  O'Callaghan. 
Albany.     1865-6.     2v.  [1087 

The  publication  of  these  two  volumes  followed  im- 
mediately on  the  issue  of  the  Calendar  of  land piapers. 
Mr.  O'Callaghan  was  their  editor,  and  the  model  fol- 
lowed was  the  first  volume  of  the  Calendar  of  colonial 
jiapers  issued  from  the  British  I'ublic  Record  Office 
under  the  editorship  of  Mr.  Sainsbury.    The  entries 
are  in  most  cases  even  briefer  than  those  of  Mr.  Sains- 
burj',  and  experience  has  sho%ni  that  the  latter  were 
too  brief  to  relieve  the  student  of  the  necessity  of  us- 
ing the  documents  themselves.     It  may  then  be  urged 
in  this  connection  that,  if  the  system  of  publishing 
calendars  of  documents  shall  be  pursued  further  in 
this  country,  the  entries  be  made  considerably  fuller. 
The  documents  in  the  1st  part  of  this  work  relate  to 
the  Dutch  period,  and  those  in  the  2d  part  to  the  Eng- 
lish period,  closing  with  177G.    The  documents  calen- 
dared in  the  Ist  part  are  those  in  the  register  of  the 
Provincial  Secretary's  office,  Council  minutes,  corre- 
spondence, ordinances,  writs,  Fort  Orange  records, 
Delaware  papers,  and  land  papers.    Of  these  the  ordi- 
nances, with  additional  ones,  have  been  translated 
and  printed  in  full  by  Mr.  O'Callaghan  in  his  Laws 
and  ordinances  of  Nctv  Netherland :  a  few  of  the  Fort 
Orange  records  have  been  printed  in  full  in  the  New 
York  colonial  documents,  v.  13;  while  most  of  the  Dela- 
ware papers  appear  —  with  many  others  —  in  Neir  York 
colon  ial  documents,  v.  12.   Nearly  all  of  the  land  papers 
here  are  of  dates  earlier  than  those  calendared  in  the 
volume  of  land  papers.    Part  second  contains  a  calen- 
dar of  the  mass  of  original  papers  on  which  was  based 
the  action  of  the  Governor  and  Council  as  an  execu- 
tive body,  in  matters  both  civil  and  military.    They 
consist  of  letters,  petitions,  claims,  accounts,  etc., 
and  were  not  entered  on  the  minutes  of  the  Council 
but  were  filed  away  for  reference.     They  have  been 
arranged  in  chronological  order,  and  even  the  brief 
entries  which  appear  in  this  volume  indicate  their 
great  importance  for  the  history  of  New  York  as  an 
English  province.    Some  —  but  not  many,  as  compared 
with  the  whole  number  — have  been  printed  in  full  in 
the  \(ir  York  colon  ial  dociiuicnts.    The  list  of  records 

in  the  office  of  the  Secretary  of  State,  given  in  the  pre- 
face, is  especially  valuable.  H.  L.  O. 

O'Callaghan,  Edmund  Burke.  History  of 
New  Netherland;  or  New  York  under  the 
Dutch.     N.  Y.:  Appleton.     1846-8.     2v. 

[1088 

When  this  work  was  written,  nothing  of  value,  save 
original  sources,  existed  on  New  Netherland  history. 
Most  people  then  derived  their  ideas  concerning  that 


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1089-1096 


period  from  Diedrich  Knickerbocker.  O'Callaghan's' 
History  came  as  a  revelation,  throwing  a  Hood  of  light 
upon  a  i)eri()d  previously  unknown.  It  is  emphati- 
cally a  work  of  original  research,  and  still  maintains 
its  place  as  the  leading  authority  upon  the  times  of 
which  it  treats.  Vol.  1  carries  the  reader  to  the  close 
of  Kieft's  administration,  and  vol.  2  is  devoted  wholly 
to  the  career  of  Stuyvesant.  Of  special  interest  is  the 
history  of  the  encroachments  of  the  Kngli.sh  on  New 
Xetherland  during  the  decade  preceding  its  fall.  The 
wliole  is  written  in  a  vigorous  style,  %vith  copious  cita- 
tions and  translations  of  documents,  both  in  the  text 
and  the  appendices.  H.  L.  O. 

Pearson,  Jonathan,  tr.  Early  records  of 
the  citj'  aud  count_y  of  Albany,  1G56-75.  Al- 
bany :  Munsell.     1869.     1872.     $10.  [1089 

This  volume  contains  the  translation  by  Professor 
Pearson  of  two  out  of  the  seven  volumes  of  early 
Dutch  records  which  are  preserved  in  the  office  of  the 
clerk  of  Albany  County,  Xew  York.  The  records 
which  appear  here  set  forth  a  part  of  the  business 
which  was  done  before  the  chief  officials  at  Fort 
Orange,  whether  they  went  by  the  title  of  commis- 
saiy,  vice-director,  deputy,  or  secretaiy.  After  the 
English  conquest  secretary  became  the  regular  title. 
The  whole  is  valuable  for  the  light  it  throws  on  Dutch 
procedure,  especially  in  reference  to  transfers  of 
projjerty,  and  on  phases  of  Dutch  local  government. 
The  translation  may  be  accepted  as  correct.  The 
volume  is  supplied  with  a  full  index  of  names. 

H.  L.  O. 

Pearson,  Jonathan,  et  al.  History  of  the 
Schenectady  patent  in  the  Dutch  and  English 
times.     Albany:  Munsell.     1883.  [1090 

This  is  a  carefully  prepared  and  valuable  work.  It 
was  edited  and  published  in  the  mam  from  the  papers 
of  the  late  Professor  Pearson  of  Union  College,  who 
was  a  verj'  persistent  investigator  of  the  history  of 
Albany  (city  and  countj-)  and  of  the  lower  Mohawk 
valley.  The  volume  as  a  whole  throws  much  light  on 
the  land  system  of  Xew  York  in  the  colonial  period  ; 
it  is  a  study  of  one  of  the  large  grants,  made  in  Dutch 
times  and  confirmed  by  English  governors,  to  trus- 
tees, to  be  managed  for  the  benefit  of  the  inhabitants 
upon  the  grant.  In  addition  to  the  history  of  the 
patents  Professor  Pearson  gives  much  material  on  the 
French  wars,  and  an  account  of  Indian  trade  at 
Schenectady.  The  material  of  the  book  is  largely 
documentary  aiid  is  of  the  highest  authority. 

H.  L.  O. 

Penn,  William.  Letters.  See  Pennsylva- 
nia, Historical  Societyof,  sect.  371.  [1091 

—  Clarkson,  Thomas.  Memoirs  of  the 
private  and  public  life  of  William  Penn.  Lon- 
don.    1813.     2v.     Phil.     1814.     2v. 

Same;  new  ed.,  with  pref.  by  "W.  E. 

Forster.     London.     1849.  [1092 

This  is  one  of  the  earlier,  but  yet  one  of  the  most 
valuable,  of  the  lives  of  Penn.  Its  author  —  the 
famous  English  anti-slavery  agitator  —  was  not  a 
Quaker,  but  he  had  a  wide  acquaintance  among  the 
sect,  aud  was  one  of  the  best  and  most  sympathetic 


exponents  of  its  views.  (See  his  Portraiture  of  Qua- 
kerism.) His  life  of  Penn  is  written,  not  from  the 
standpoint  of  a  critic,  but  of  an  admirer.  But  it  Ls 
based  on  a  thorough  knowledge  of  Penn's  writings 
and  ideas,  and  it  sets  forth  authoritatively  and  in 
agreeable  style  the  Quaker  view  of  his  life  and  work. 
Proud  supplied  most  of  the  material  for  Clarkson 's 
account  of  the  relations  between  Penn  and  his  pro- 
vince. The  work  closes  with  an  important  and  sug- 
gestive discussion  of  Penn  as  the  Christian  statesman. 
In  London  in  1849  a  new  edition  of  Clarkson's  Life 
was  published,  with  a  preface  by  W.  E.  Forster,  in 
which  reply  was  made  to  the  criticisms  of  Penn  by 
Macaulay.  H.  L.  O. 

—  Dixox,  WiT.LiAM  Hepworth.  William 
Penn :  an  historical  biography.    London.    1851. 

History  of  William  Penn  ;  new  ed. 

[rewritten].     London :  Hurst.     1872.        [1093 

"  The  most  popular  account  that  has  appeared.  Its 
style  is  agreeable,  and  it  is  full  of  interesting  facts 
picturesquely  grouped.  In  some  cases,  however,  the 
authorities  quoted  do  not  support  the  inferences 
which  have  been  drawn  from  them,  and  the  historical 
value  of  the  book  has  been  sacrificed  in  order  to  add 
to  its  attractiveness."  F.  D.  Stone,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3:  506. 

—  Fisher,  Sydney  George.  The  true 
William  Penn.  Phil. :  Lippincott.  1900  [1899]. 
82.  [1094 

"  The  volume  takes  its  place  with  Tlie  true  Benjcu- 
min  Franklin  by  the  same  author,  and  The  true 
George  Washinr/ton  by  Mr.  Paul  Leicester  Ford.  In 
the  case  of  William  Penn,  it  was  not  possible  to  pro- 
duce a  very  sensational  story,  because  he  has  not  been 
so  idealized  as  have  the  two  others.  The  value  of  the 
biography  does  not  consist,  therefore,  in  the  dissipa- 
tion of  mists  of  error.  ...  In  place  of  this  there  is  a 
very  interesting  description  of  the  conditions  of  life 
in  the  time  when  Penn  was  growing  up."  LHal  (Chi- 
cago), 28:  91. 

—  Janney,  Samuel  M.  Life  of  William 
Penn.    Phil.    1852.    6th  ed.    Lippincott.    1882. 

[1095 
"  A  truBtworthy  book.  All  that  was  in  print  at  the 
time  it  was  written  was  used  in  its  preparation,  and 
it  is  to-day  [1884],  historically,  the  best  work  on  the 
subject.  ...  It  treats  .  .  .  more  of  William  Penn  the 
Quaker  than  of  William  Penn  the  founder  of  Penn- 
sylvania." F.  D.  Stone,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  3:  505. 

Pennsylvania,  Commission  to  locate  t?ie  Site 
of  tlie  Frontier  Forts  of  Pennsylvania.  Report. 
Harrisburg.     1896.     2v.  [1096 

"These  volumes  emlx)dy  the  result  of  the  investi- 
gations of  a  conunission  appointed  by  the  Governor 
under  an  Act  of  Assembly,  passed  in  1893,  providing 
for  ascertaining  the  sites  of  the  provincial  forts.  .  .  . 
They  are  valuable  not  only  because  they  tell  us  why 
the  provincial  map  of  the  state  along  the  Blue  Moun- 
tains and  on  the  frontier  farther  westw^ard  is  dotted 
with  fortified  posts  to  secure  each  eligible  position, 
and  because  they  tell  us  what  service  these  posts 


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rendered,  but  also  because  they  refute  the  commonly 
received  opinion  that  the  Quakers,  who  were  sup- 
posed to  have  held  a  majority  in  the  Assembly  prior 
to  the  Revolution,  refused  to  erect  forts  or  raise 
troops  for  the  defence  of  the  inhabitants  of  the  fron- 
tier against  the  hostile  French  and  Indians.  It  is  time 
that  the  truth  in  this  matter  should  be  known,  and 
we  may  well  forgive  the  poor  printing  and  the  still 
poorer  binding"  of  this  valuable  report.  "  It  would 
appear  from  these  volumes  that,  so  far  from  the  pro- 
vince having  been  defenceless  during  the  French  and 
Indian  wars,  that  there  were  erected  during  the  cam- 
paigns of  1755-58,  and  that  of  1763  (Pontiac's  war),  no 
less  than  207  forts,  large  and  small,  on  the  frontier." 
Pennsyl vajiia  magazine,  W:  257. 

Porter,  Peter  Augustus.  Champlain,  not 
Cartier,  made  the  first  reference  to  Niagara 
Falls  in  literature.  Niagara  Falls,  N.  Y. :  Au- 
thor.    1899.     $1.  [1097 

The  author  shows,  by  comparison  of  original  texts, 
that  the  allusions  to  Niagara  Falls  in  Lescarbot's  His- 
toire  dc  la  Xourclle  France  (1G09),  heretofore  attributed 
to  Jacques  Cartier,  are  really  quotations  from  Cham- 
plain's  DCS  sauvayes,  published  some  five  years  be- 
fore ;  and  that  there  is  no  warrant  for  the  oft-repeated 
statement  that  Cartier,  in  1535,  was  the  first  white  man 
to  hear  of  these  falls,  that  distinction  passing  to  Cham- 
plain,  who  heard  of  them  in  1G03.  Mr.  Porter'.s  citations 
are  convincing;  the  typography,  involving  double  col- 
umns of  side-notes,  is  awkwai'd.  F.  H.  S. 

Proud,  Robert.  History  of  Pennsylvania 
from  1681  till  after  the  year  1742.  Phil.  1797- 
98.     2v.  [1098 

Among  the  older  histories  of  Pennsylvania  this  is 
the  standard  work ;  written  from  the  Quaker  .stand- 
point. It  contains  an  introduction  on  Quakerism  and 
William  Penn.  The  original  documents  and  other 
material  are  much  more  valuable  to  the  modern  stu- 
dent than  is  the  text.  Judged  by  present  standards, 
the  text  in  all  parts,  but  especially  for  the  period  sub- 
sequent to  the  death  of  William  Penn,  is  inadequate. 
So  far  as  it  goes,  however,  it  is  accurate  and  authori- 
tative.   The  style  is  heavy  and  uninteresting. 

H.  L.  O. 

Reed,  William  B.  The  Acadian  exiles,  or 
French  neutrals,  in  Pennsylvania.  See  Penn- 
sylvania Historical  Society,  sect.  375.        [1099 

Representation  of  New  Netherland.  See 
New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  353. 

[hoc 

Schuyler,  Mrs.  Catherine.  Grant,  Mrs. 
Anne.  Memoirs  of  an  American  lady  ;  with 
sketches  of  manners  and  scenery  in  America. 
London,  Edin.     1808.     Boston.     1809.     2v. 

Same  ;  with  memoir  by  James  Grant 

Wilson.     Albany:  Munsell.     1876.  [iioi 

The  author,  commonly  known  as  "  Mrs.  Grant  of 
Laggan,"  was  the  widow  of  a  Scotch  clergyman  and 
came  to  be  a  somewhat  prominent  literary  light  of 
Edinburgh.    The  daughter  of  a  British  army  officer, 


she  spent  her  early  years  in  America,  and  was  petted 
as  a  child  by  the  subject  of  this  book,  Mrs.  Philip 
Schuyler,  aunt  of  Gen.  Philip  Schuyler.  There  is 
much  in  it  of  Albany  customs,  the  country  place  of  a 
well-to-do  colonist,  negro  slavery,  and  the  Indians. 
During  a  trip  which  the  author  took  with  her  father 
through  the  woods  to  Oswego  she  saw  the  Mohawk 
chief  Hcndrick.  While  admiring  the  Schuylers  and 
other  New  York  leaders,  she  entertained  a  very  poor 
opinion  of  the  New  Englanders,  but  the  value  of  her  re- 
collections is  greatly  impaired  by  the  fact  that  she  left 
America  at  the  age  of  thirteen  and  wrote  this  book 
almost  forty  years  later.  There  are  several  editions, 
from  that  of  1808  to  that  of  1876,  which  has  notes  by 
Munsell  and  a  memoir  by  James  Grant  Wilson. 

F.  J.  S. 

—  Humphreys,  Mary  Gay.  Catherine 
Schuj'ler.  (Women  of  colonial  and  revolution- 
ary times.)     N.  Y. :    Scribner.     1897.     §1.25. 

[1102 

A  kind  of  imaginary  biograjihy  of  the  wife  of  Gen- 
eral Philip  Schuyler  of  Albany,  New  York.  It  makes 
the  most  of  the  very  meagre  information  concerning 
her,  and  is  much  more  of  an  interestingsketchof  colo- 
nial and  Revolutionary  life  in  New  York  than  a  bio- 
graphy. Tliere  are  many  anecdotes  and  traditions,  but 
no  references.  The  author's  comments  and  deductions 
connect  much  of  the  quoted  matter.  E.  E.  S. 

"  Mrs.  Schuyler  was  the  daughter  of  John  Tan 
Rensselaer,  her  mother  was  a  Livingston,  and  she  was 
in  many  respects  a  typical  matron  of  her  period  — 
a  period  of  which  a  very  fair  idea  is  given  in  this 
volume.  .  .  .  The  chief  value  of  the  book  lies  in  the 
glimpse  it  afford.s  of  family  life  and  social  customs 
among  the  colonial  gentry  and  magnates  in  New  York 
in  the  last  half  of  the  18th  century.  .  .  .  Life  in  the 
colonial  period  was  as  hard  as  circumstances  could 
make  it,  and  people  in  the  position  of  the  Schuylers 
had  a  sense  of  responsibility  for  those  dependent 
on  them  now  difficult  to  find  anywhere."  Nation, 
67  :  78. 

Schuyler,  Philip.  Schuyler,  George 
AVashington.  Colonial  New  York:  Philip 
Schuyler  and  his  family.  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1885.     2v.     §10  net.  [1103 

This  is  a  book  of  genealogy  and  family  memoirs, 
with  an  abundant  addition  of  history.  The  family 
whose  career  forms  its  subject  is  that  of  Philip  Schuy- 
ler, Indian  trader  and  grantee  of  larfte  tracts  of  land, 
one  of  the  founders  of  the  prosi)erity  of  Albany  in 
later  Dutch  and  early  P^nglish  times.  lender  his  son, 
Peter  Schuyler,  the  influence  of  the  family  was  greatly 
extended  by  long  and  distinguished  service  in  war 
and  Indian  affairs,  by  increase  of  wealth,  by  civil 
office,  and  by  intermarriages  with  several  of  the  lead- 
ing families  of  the  jirovinee.  The  intermarriages 
give  the  author  an  opi^ortunity  to  sketch  the  fortunes 
of  the  Van  Cortlandts,  Van  Rensselaers,  Livingstons 
and  others.  So  closely  were  the  Schuylers  concerned 
with  Indian  affairs,  that  the  author  considers  himself 
justified  in  recounting  much  of  the  history  of  relations 
with  the  Iroquois  and  the  French  during  the  colonial 
jieriod.  The  Schuylers  were  Dutch,  and  that  occasions 
a  disquisition  of  nearly  200  pages  on  the  history  of 


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COLONIAL  PERIOD,  1607-1760  —  MIDDLE  COLONIES  1104^1111 


New  Netherland.  But  the  matter  presented  is  reliable, 
and  the  book  is  a  valuable  couunentary  on  many 
phases  of  social  development  in  provincial  New  York. 
Taken  all  in  all,  it  is  the  best  book  which  exists  on 
that  subject.  H.  L.  O. 

Scot,  George.  The  model  of  the  govern- 
ment of  East  Jersey,  in  America.  (In  New 
Jersey  Historical  Society.     Coll.,  v.  1.)    [1104 

Sharpless,  Isaac.  History  of  Quaker  gov- 
ernment in  Pennsylvania.  Phil. :  Leach.  1898- 
99.  2v.  §1. 50  ea.  (V.  1  originally  pub.  as  A 
Quaker  experiment  in  government.  Phil.  : 
Ferris.     1898.     $1.50.)  [1105 

"  The  Quaker  experiment  of  which  President  Sharp- 
less  treats  in  this  little  volume  —  a  monograph  it  must 
fairly  be  called  — is  that  endeavor  to  establish  civil 
government  on  ethical  principles  which  William  Penn, 
in  his  letter  to  James  Harrison  August  25, 1681,  termed 
'an  Holy  experiment,'  and  which  he  ardently  hoped 
he  might  then  find  room  for  in  America,  though  not  in 
England.  The  experience  of  seventy-five  years,  from 
the  summer  of  1681  .  .  .  down  to  the  summer  of  1756, 
.  .  .  this  experience,  it  is,  upon  which  President  Sharp- 
less  has  written  this  intelligent  and  fair-minded  es- 
say." Howard  M.  Jenkins,  American  historical  rev., 
4  :  165. 

Shepherd,  William  Robert.  History  of 
proprietary  government  in  Pennsylvania.  (Co- 
lumbia Univ.  studies  in  history,  etc.,  v.  6.) 
N.  Y.:  Macmillan.     1896.     §4.50.  [iio6 

Modestly  announced  by  the  author  as  an  "  outline," 
but  in  reality  a  detailed  and  thorough  history  of  Penn- 
sylvania, on  its  strictly  political  and  governmental 
sides,  during  the  period  of  proprietary  control  joined 
to  an  extended  account  of  the  land  system  of  the  col- 
ony. Liberal  use  has  been  made,  and  for  the  first  time, 
of  the  Penn.  MSS.  in  the  possession  of  the  Pennsylva- 
nia Historical  Society.  While  not  a  general  history  of 
the  colony,  and  hardly  easy  reading,  the  work  has  no 
equal  in  its  field.  W.  MacD. 

Simms,  Jeptha  Root.  The  frontiersmen  of 
New  York,  showing  customs  of  the  Indians, 
vicissitudes  of  the  pioneer  white  settlers,  and 
border  strife  in  two  wars,  with  a  great  variety 
of  romantic  and  thrilling  stories  never  before 
published.   Albany :  Riggs.    1882.    2v.     [1107 

Originally  published  in  1845  as  History  of  Schoharie 
County  and  border  ivars  of  New  York,  "both  editions 
showing  an  industrious  care  to  amass,  with  little  skill 
in  presentation."  A.  McP.  Davis,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  6:  659. 

Smith,  Samuel.  History  of  the  colony  of 
Nova  Csesaria,  or  New  Jersey,  to  1721,  with 
some  particulars  since.  Burlington,  N.  J. 
1765.     2ded.     Trenton.     1877.  [1108 

"  Valuable  to  all  examining  the  early  history  of  the 
state,  from  the  author's  having  had  access  to,  and 
judiciously  used,  information  obtained  from  sources 
not  now  accessible.    He  gives  some  interesting  letters 


from  early  settlers.  .  .  .  Although,  as  might  naturally 
be  expected,  errors  are  occasionally  found  in  it, 
Smith's  History  of  New  Jersey  has  ever  been  deserv- 
edly considered  a  standard  work."  W.  A.  Whitehead, 
in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3:  454. 

Smith,  William.  History  of  the  late  pro- 
vince of  New-York,  from  its  discovery  to  1762. 
(New-York  Hist.  Soc.  Collections,  v.  4-5.) 
N.  Y.     1829-30.     2v.  [1109 

Tliis  is  still  the  best  history  of  the  province  of  New 
York.  The  author  devoted  little  space  to  the  Dutch 
and  to  the  period  of  English  proprietary  government, 
and  for  those  times  he  has  been  superseded  by  the 
detailed  works  of  O'Callaghan  and  Urodhead.  But 
within  the  period  subsequent  to  the  English  Revolu- 
tion, Smith  is  still  without  a  successful  rival.  The 
father  of  the  author  was  a  prominent  lawyer  and  ora- 
tor, and  played  a  part  of  some  importance  in  public 
affairs  subsequent  to  1730.  The  author,  a  graduate  of 
Y'ale,  was  one  of  the  most  cultured  men  who  had  then 
been  reared  in  the  colonies.  He  rose  to  higher  rank 
than  his  father  in  the  profession  of  the  law,  and  also 
mingled  actively  in  political  life,  ending  hLs  career  as 
a  loyalist  exile.  The  second  volume  of  his  History, 
beginning  with  the  administration  of  Gov.  Cosby 
(1736),  was  not  published  during  the  author's  life,  be- 
cause it  dealt  with  events  in  which  his  father  had 
been  personally  concerned.  The  material  of  the  work 
throughout  is  drawn  very  largely  from  the  journals 
of  the  Assembly  and  of  the  Legislative  Council,  prin- 
cipally from  the  former.  It  is  strictly  a  political  his- 
tory, the  narrative  following  a  narrow  channel,  but 
one  where  the  main  current  of  provincial  history  may 
be  found.  The  style  is  simple,  concise,  dry.  The 
characterizations  of  men,  parties  and  events  are  brief. 
So  far  as  statement  of  fact  is  concerned,  a  high  degree 
of  accuracy  is  attained.  The  author  sympathizes  with 
the  course  of  the  Assembly  [in  its  conflicts  with  the 
executive],  but  he  does  not  make  his  preferences  offen- 
sively prominent,  statements  of  Cadwallader  Colden 
(X.  Y.  Hist.  Soc.  Coll.,  1868)  to  the  contrarj'  notwith- 
standing. This  work  ranks  with  Stith's  Virgi)iia  and 
Hutchinson's  Massachusetts,  as  one  of  the  worthiest 
examples  of  historical  literature  produced  in  later 
colonial  times.  H.  L.  O. 

Stevens,  H.,  comp.  Analytical  index  to  the 
colonial  documents  of  New  Jersey  in  the  state 
paper  offices  of  England.  (In  New  Jersey  His- 
torical Society.     Coll.,  v.  5.)  [mo 

Stuyvesant,  Peter.  Tuckerman,  Bayard. 
Peter  Stuyvesant.  (IMakers of  America.)  N.Y. : 
Dodd.     1893.     §1.  [11 11 

A  useful  and  well-written  account  of  the  life  of 
Stuj-vesant  and  of  the  history  of  New  Xetherland  dur- 
ing the  last  twenty  years  of  its  existence.  Tlie  book 
also  contains,  in  an  introductory  chapter,  a  sketch  of 
the  origin  of  the  province  and  of  its  progress  previous 
to  the  beginning  of  Stuyvesant's  administration.  The 
writer  brings  out  clearly  the  absolutism  of  the  execu- 
tive, and  the  misuse  which  the  Directors  usually  made 
of  their  unlimited  power.  The  volume  makes  apparent 
the  reasons  for  the  failure  of  the  Dutch  at  coloniza- 
tion here.    One  chapter  contains  a  compact  and  valu- 


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able  account  of  the  topography  and  social  condition 
of  Xew  Amsterdam  just  before  the  English  conquest. 

H.  L.  O. 

Thomas,  Gabriel.  Historical  and  geogra- 
phical account  of  the  province  and  country  of 
Peusilvania  and  of  West-New -Jersey  in  Amer- 
ica. London.  1698.  Facsimile  reprint  for 
Henry  A.  Brady.     N.  Y.     1848.  [1112 

"  In  1C98  Gabriel  Thomas  published  a  small  octavo 
of  forty-six  pages  on  "West  Jersey,  in  connection  with 
a  similar  work  on  Pennsylvania,  with  a  map  of  both 
colonies.  He  was  then,  it  is  thought,  a  resident  of 
London,  but  he  had  resided  in  America  about  fifteen 
years,  the  information  contained  in  the  book  being 
the  result  of  liis  own  experiences  and  observation. 
.  .  .  The  modes  of  life  among  the  Indians,  and  the 
prevailing  intercourse  between  them  and  the  settlers 
were  fully  discussed,  as  well  as  the  natural  produc- 
tions of  the  country  and  the  uuprovements  already 
introduced  or  in  progress.  ...  It  w;is  reprinted  in 
lithographic  facsimile  in  Xew  York  in  1848  for  Henry 
Austin  IJrady. "  Wm.  A.  AVhitehead,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  liist.  o/Am.,3:  451. 

Valentine,  David  Thomas.  History  of  the 
city  of  New  York.     N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1853. 

[i"3 

Comes  down  only  to  1750.    Among  the  histories  of 

the  city  published  prior  to  1884,  this  and  Mrs.  Lamb's 

"  are  of  the  most  importance."     Justin  Winsor,  in 

Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  4:  440. 

Van  Rensselaer,  Mrs.  John  King.      The 

goede  vrouw  of  Mana-ha-ta,  at  home  and  in 
society,  1609-1760.   N.  Y. :  Scribner.    1898.    $2. 

[1114 

"  Mrs.  John  King  Van  Rensselaer,  by  dint  of  patient 
ransacking  of  various  collections  of  old  family  papers, 
has  managed  to  piece  together  a  rather  readable  pic- 
ture of  old  Dutch  and  English-Dutch  colonial  home 
life.  .  .  .  Hitherto  unexploited  family  papers  furnish 
the  basis  of  the  book,  but  the  authorities  have  not 
been  neglected.  As  Mrs.  Van  Rensselaer's  title  im- 
plies, it  is  with  the  ways  and  doings  of  the  matrons  of 
Manhattan,  rather  than  of  their  spouses,  that  her  book 
is  principally  concerned."    Z>(o/ (Chicago),  25:  353. 

Vries,  David  Peterson  de.  Voyages  from 
nc)]]an(l  to  America,  1632-44.  See  New-York 
Historical  yociety,  sect.  353.  [mS 

Whitehead,  William  Adee.  East  Jersey 
under  the  proprietary  governments.  (New 
Jersey  Hist.  Soc.  Collections,  v.  1.)  1846.  2d 
ed.  enl.     Newark.     1875.  [1116 

This  book  was  first  issued  in  184G  as  vol.  1  of  the  Col- 
lections of  the  New  Jersey  Hist.  Soc.  The  edition  to 
which  reference  is  here  made  is  a  revision  of  its  prede- 
cessor, into  which  has  been  incorjiorated  material 
from  the  Xew  York  colonial  documents  and  other 
sources.  It  is  unsystematic,  sketchy  in  parts,  and 
written  in  poor  style.  Hut  it  is  accurate,  and  is  the 
work  of  one  of  the  foremost  students  of  New  Jersey 


history.  It  is  the  standard  authority  on  the  period  of 
which  it  treats.  In  the  notes  and  appendices  it  con- 
tains original  material  of  considerable  value  ;  aLso  has 
valuable  maps  and  plans.  It  is  of  great  importance 
to  the  student  of  proprietary  government.    H.  L.  O. 

ed.     Documents  relating  to  the  colonial 

history  of  the  state  of  New  Jersey.  1631-1776. 
Newark.     Patterson:  State.     1880-99.     21v. 

[1117 

Wooley,  Charles.  A  two  years'  journal  in 
New  York  and  part  of  its  territories  in  America ; 
new  ed.  with  iutrod.  and  notes  by  E.  B.  O'Cal- 
laghan.     N.  Y. :  Gowans.     1860.  [11 18 

The  Rev.  Charles  Wooley  or  Wolley,  a  graduate  of 
Emmanuel  College,  Cambridge,  accompanied  Sir  Ed- 
mund Andros  to  New  York  in  1GT8  as  his  chaplain. 
Two  years  later  he  returned  to  England,  and  in  1701 
he  published  in  London  this  .Journal,  which  describes 
the  Indians  whom  he  knew,  but  has  little  to  say  of  the 
whites.  It  does,  however,  throw  some  light  on  the 
trade  of  New  York,  giving  the  prices  of  furs  and  other 
commodities.  The  notes  contain  sketches  of  many 
of  the  persons  mentioned.  F.  J.  S. 

SOUTHERN  COLONIES  (ENGLISH) 

Bacon's  and  Ingram's  rebellion.  See  Mas- 
sachusetts Historical  Society,  sect.  327.      [1119 

Baltimore,  George  and  Cecilius  Calvert, 
barons.  Browne,  "Willi.xm  Hand.  George 
Calvert  and  Cecilius  Calvert,  Barons  Baltimore 
of  Baltimore.  (Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y. : 
Dodd.     [c.  1890.]     $1.  [1120 

This  work,  which  is  seemingly  a  biography  of  the 
founders  of  Mai-yland,  is  in  reality  a  historj'  of  the 
colony  during  the  life  of  Cecilius  Calvert.  But  two 
chapters  are  devoted  exclusively  to  biographical  de- 
tails, and  the  remaining  chapters  have  little  to  do  with 
Calvert's  personal  history,  though  based  Tipon  the  let- 
ters and  oilicial  communications  of  the  proprietor. 
The  style  lacks  charm  and  the  author  is  by  no  means 
always  impartial  in  his  judgment ;  yet  the  work  will 
serve  as  an  introduction  to  the  liistorj-  of  colonial  Ma- 
ryland from  the  point  of  view  of  the  proprietors. 

C.  M.  A. 

Beverley,  Robert.  History  of  Virginia,  in 
four  parts ;  with  introd.  by  Charles  Campbell. 
Richmond:  Randolph.     1855.  [1121 

This  work  comes  down  to  1707,  with  a  continuation 
to  1720.  It  was  written  primarily  to  correct  Dldmixon, 
whose  own  account  "  was  too  faulty  and  too  imperfect 
to  be  mended."  Jefferson  calls  Beverley  "  conci.se  and 
unsatisfactory,"  but  this  can  apply  only  to  the  first 
book,  which  deals  with  the  civil  history  and  makes  up 
only  a  third  of  the  whole.  The  .author  had  had  experi- 
ence in  the  public  records  of  the  colony,  and  the  books 
treating  the  institutional  life  of  the  colony  and  the 
Indians  are  both  full  and  satisfactory.  The  Indian 
section  is  particularly  full,  being  based  on  Smith's 
and  Harlot's  accounts  and  illustrated  by  DeBry's  en- 
gravings.   The  editor  supplies  a  biographical  intro- 


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COLONIAL   PERIOD,  1607-1760  — THE   SOUTH  (ENGLISH)       1122-1129 


duction,  and  pronounces  tho  style  easy,  unsophisti- 
cated and  pleasing.  S.  1$.  W. 

Bozman,  John  Leeds.  History  of  Mary- 
laud,  1633-00.  Bait.  1837.  2v.  [1122 
Written  by  a  man  who  was  thoroughly  familiar  with 
Maryland  government  and  with  the  sources  (jf  her 
history.  As  a  literary  production  the  work  is  dull, 
but  as  a  source  of  information  for  the  student  it  is 
invaluable.  The  author  in  all  cases  used  the  original 
sources,  and  that  with  scrupulous  care.  He  refers  to 
all  his  authorities  and  prints  many  important  docu- 
ments in  his  appendices.  The  printing  of  the  INIai-y- 
land  Archives  since  Bozman  wrote  has  lessened  the 
value  of  those  appendices  and  of  parts  of  the  text, 
but  the  book  as  a  whole  has  by  no  means  been  super- 
seded. Viewed  from  the  scientific  standpoint  it  is 
one  of  the  best  of  our  state  histories.             if.  L.  O. 

Brown,  Alexander.  The  first  republic  in 
America:  an  account  of  the  origin  of  this  na- 
tion, written  from  the  records  then  (1624)  con- 
cealed by  the  council,  rather  than  from  the 
histories  then  licensed  by  the  crown.  Boston  : 
Houghton.     1898.     $7.50  net.  [1123 

A  work  of  great  importance,  but  difficult  to  read  or 
use.  Under  a  strict  chronological  arrangement,  with 
hardly  a  trace  of  connected  narrative  form,  are  pre- 
sented the  important  facts  contained  in  the  records 
of  the  Virginia  Company,  supplemented  by  others 
gleaned  from  the  author's  industrious  researches,  and 
interspersed  with  connnent,  correction  nnd  reflection. 
The  disparagement  of  Capt.  John  Smith,  abundantly 
shown  in  the  author's  Genesis  of  the  United  States, 
is  here  greatly  intensified,  while  the  plan  of  the  work 
precludes  extended  discussion  of  the  wider  signifi- 
cance of  events.  The  book  contains  invaluable  mate- 
rial for  history,  but  is  itself  annals  rather  than  history. 

AV.  MacD. 

ed.  Genesis  of  the  United  States :  a  nar- 
rative of  the  movement  in  England,  1605-16. 
Boston :  Houghton.     1890.     2v.     $15.      [1124 

An  invaluable  collection  of  documents,  the  larger 
number  previously  unprinted,  relating  to  the  incep- 
tion and  first  years  of  the  Virginia  colony.  There  is 
no  narrative,  but  the  documents  are  prefaced  with 
necessary  explanatory  matter,  and  loosely  connected 
by  note  or  comment.  The  early  history  of  Virginia 
here  gains  markedly  in  significance  by  being  viewed, 
first,  from  the  standpoint  of  previous  attempts  at  colo- 
nization, and,  after  1G06,  from  the  standpoint  of  influ- 
ences and  events  in  England.  A  feature  of  special 
value  is  an  extended  series  of  condensed  biographies, 
filling  half  of  vol.  2.  The  author  is  somewhat  inclined 
to  disparage  the  work  of  early  writers  on  Virginia, 
and  is  particularly  severe  in  his  criticisms  on  Capt. 
John  Smith,  though  not  to  such  an  extent  as  in  his 
later  volume,  The  first  republic  in  America. 

W.  MacD. 

Byrd,  William.  The  Westover  manuscripts ; 
containing  The  history  of  the  dividing  line  be- 
twixt Virginia  and  North  Carolina.  Peters- 
burg.   1841. 


History  of  the  dividing  line,  and  other 

tracts,  from  the  papers  of  William  Byrd  of 
Westover.  Richmond:  privately  printed. 
1866.     2v.  [1 125 

William  Hyrd  of  Westover  was  a  Virginian  of  large 
fortune  and  English  education,  who  took  part,  as 
one  of  the  commissioners,  in  a  survey  of  the  dividing 
line  between  Virginia  and  North  Carolina,  in  1729. 
"  Of  the  two  exjwditions  that  .accomplished  this  labor, 
William  Byrd  kept  a  journal,  which,  after  lying  in 
manuscript  upwards  of  a  century,  was  first  published 
in  1841,  under  the  title  given  to  it  by  its  author —  '  The 
history  of  the  dividing  line.'  In  the  peculiar  qualities 
that  distinguish  this  little  book,  it  is  almost  unique 
in  our  colonial  age  ;  and  it  is  without  question,  one  of 
the  most  delightful  of  the  literary  legacies  which  that 
age  has  handed  down  to  ours."  Moses  Coit  Tyler,  in 
Hist,  of  Am.  lit.,  p.  272. 

Campbell,  Charles.  History  of  the  colony 
and  ancient  dominion  of  Virginia.    Phil.    1859. 

[1126 

This  is  the  best  general  historj'  of  colonial  Virginia 
for  students'  use.  The  narrative  extends  to  1781.  The 
early  portion  is  based  on  the  now  discredited  publi- 
cations of  Capt.  John  Smith.  Othei-wise  the  work  is 
sufficiently  accurate.  E.  C. 

Introduction  to  the  history  of  the  colony 

and  ancient  dominion  of  Virginia.  Richmond: 
B.  B.  Minor.     1847.  [1127 

Based  on  insufficient  materials  and  now  to  a  great 
extent  antiquated.    Generally  readable. 

Carroll,  B.  R.,  comi-).  Historical  collections 
of  South  Carolina.  N.  Y.:  Harper.  1836. 
2v.  [1128 

Vol.  1  of  this  useful  work  contains  a  reprint,  with 
notes  and  an  introduction  by  the  editor,  of  Hewatt's 
Historical  account  of  South  Carolina.  Prior  to  the 
appearance  of  River's  Sketches,  Hewatt's  was  the  best 
■work  extant  on  the  colonial  history  of  South  Carolina. 
It  still  possesses  value,  owing  to  the  special  opportuni- 
ties which  the  author  enjoyed  of  obtaining  original  in- 
formation. Vol.  2  contains  IC  pamphlets,  and  extracts 
from  works  of  the  older  writers,  bearing  on  the  early 
history  of  South  Carolina.  Of  special  importance 
among  these  are  the  Description,  etc.,  by  John  Arch- 
dole  ;  The  proceedings  of  the  2^eo2}le  .  .  .  in  J71!),hy 
F.  Yonge;  the  Description,  etc.,  attributed  to  Gov. 
Glen;  and  the  text  of  the  first  set  of  Fundamental 
constitutions.  H.  L.  O. 

Craig,  Neville  B.  Washington's  first  cam- 
paign, death  of  Jumonville,  and  taking  of  Fort 
Necessity ;  also  Braddock's  defeat  and  the 
march  of  the  unfortunate  general  explained  by 
a  civil  engineer.     Pittsburgh :  Morse.     1848. 

[1129 

"  Made  up  of  papers  from  Mr.  Craig's  monthly  pub- 
lication. The  olden  time,  published  in  Pittsburgh  in 
1846-1848,  and  reprinted  in  Cincinnati  in  1876."  Justin 
Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  576. 


101 


1130-1137 


THE  u]st:ted  states 


Drake,  Samuel  Adams.  Making  of  Vir- 
ginia and  the  middle  colonies,  1578-1701.  N.  Y. : 
Scribner.     1893.     81.50.  ["30 

This  book  possesses  much  the  same  character  as  the 
author's  Making  of  ^'eu•  England,  though  it  shows  a 
somewhat  less  intimate  acquaintance  with  the  subject 
than  (lid  his  earlier  volume.  In  this  work  he  occasion- 
ally falls  into  error,  as  when,  on  p.  173,  he  implies  that  a 
trial  of  the  claim  of  the  Duke  of  York  to  West  Jersey 
was  held  in  England  and  a  judgment  rendered  in  the 
case,  and  when,  on  p.  17S,  he  reports  the  tradition  that 
Lord  Delaware  visited  the  bay  which  bears  his  name. 
His  account  also  of  the  struggles  in  I'ennsylvania 
which  led  to  the  issue  of  the  Charter  of  Privileges  in 
1701  is  so  confused  and  inadequate  as  to  be  of  no  value. 
But  in  general  the  external  events  connected  with  the 
founding  of  Virginia  and  the  middle  colonies  are  cor- 
rectly given,  and  the  social  traits  of  the  settlers  spirit- 
edly depicted.  The  treatment  of  Long  Island  and  of 
Xew  York  during  the  Dutch  period  is  especially  to  be 
commended.  It  is  a  good  book  for  the  use  of  young 
people.  H.  L.  O. 

Fiske,  John.  Old  Virginia  and  her  neigh- 
bours.    N.  Y. :  Houghton.     1897.     2v.     84. 

["31 
Beginning  with  the  movement  which  led  to  the  colo- 
nization of  Virginia,  the  author  traces  the  settlement 
of  the  Southern  colonies  and  their  history  until  KiliO. 
Two  or  three  chapters  in  the  second  volume  contain 
miscellaneous  facts  concerning  this  group  of  colonies 
in  the  18th  centurj'.  The  materials  used  are  well- 
known  "  relations,"  records,  state  histories  and  mono- 
graphs, accessible  in  print.  Secondary  sources  are 
not  infrequently  used  where  the  originals  were  not 
difficult  to  procure.  In  the  chapters  on  early  Virginia 
the  substantial  accuracy  of  John  Smith  is  warmly 
asserted.  The  cause  of  Virginia  in  its  early  contro- 
versy with  ^Maryland  is  championed.  Some  new  light 
is  thro^\'n  on  the  later  histoi-j'  of  Maryland.  A  rapid 
sketch  of  Carolina  history  is  given.  The  an  thor  writes 
in  an  interesting  and  popular  style,  but  his  treatment 
of  the  subject  is  unsystematic,  and  the  work  is  not 
free  from  errors.  H.  L.  O. 

Harlot,  Thomas.  Narrative  of  the  first  Eng- 
lish plantation  of  Virginia ;  first  printed  at 
London  in  1588.     London:  Quaritch.     1893. 

[1132 

The  history  of  the  unfortunate  attempt  of  Sir  Walter 
Raleigh  to  plant  settlements  on  the  coast  of  North  Car- 
olina, 1.'J84-1.'590,  is  known  from  Hakluyt,  who  prints  in 
his  Collection  the  various  official  rei)orts.  One  of  the 
memlier.s  of  the  first  colony  of  1585-86,  who  "  remained 
to  inhabit,"  was  Thojnas  Harlot,  whose  yarratlve 
was  published  by  DeBry  as  the  first  part  of  his  Voy- 
ages, accompanied  by  illustrations  from  the  drawings 
of  John  White,  also  a  colonist.  These  two  authorities 
give  us  the  first  clear  picture  we  have  of  the  fauna 
and  flora  of  eastern  North  Carolina  and  of  the  life  and 
manners  of  the  Indians.  L.'iter  experience  has  verified 
most  that  had  been  written  by  these  truthful  and  ac- 
curate observers.  Their  work  has  become  the  basis 
for  modern  accounts  of  the  subjects  treated  by  them. 

S.  B.  W. 


Hartwell,  Blair,  and  Chilton.  Present 
state  of  Virginia.  1696.  See  Massachusetts 
Historical  Society,  sect.  289.  [^133 

Hawks,  Francis  Lister.  History  of  North 
Carolina.  Fayetteville,  N.  C:  Hale.  1857-58. 
3v.  [1134 

Tlie  first  volume  of  Dr.  Hawks  deals  entirely  with 
the  Roanoke  Island  settlements  of  1584-91,  and  repro- 
duces the  original  authorities  from  Hakluyt,  with 
many  annotations.  Vol.  2  covers  the  proprietary 
period,  1(;()3-1729,  and  contains  many  original  docu- 
ments. It  deals  largely  with  social  phenomena:  ex- 
ploration and  settlement,  law  and  its  administration, 
agriculture  and  manufactures,  navigation  and  trade, 
religion  and  learning,  civil  and  military  history,  man- 
ners and  customs.  Dr.  Hawks  was  by  far  the  most 
scholarly  man  who  has  ever  undertaken  a  historj'  of 
the  state,  as  well  as  one  of  the  most  learned  men  of 
his  day.  In  the  matter  of  historical  judgment  and 
skill  as  a  writer,  he  has  had  no  competitor  among 
the  historians  of  North  Carolina.  The  materials  used 
were  mostly  original  sources,  and  greater  in  extent 
than  any  i)revious  writer  had  been  able  to  command. 
But  Dr.  Hawks  follows  the  lead  of  the  English  and 
Virginia  Toi-ies  ;  is  at  times  both  bigoted  and  partisan, 
and  writes  as  an  advocate  of  the  conventional  order 
and  the  Established  Church  rather  than  as  an  impartial 
judge.  Notwithstanding  these  blemishes,  his  work  is 
the  fullest  and  best  treatment  which  the  proprietary 
period  has  ever  received  in  a  general  history  of  the 
state.  S.  B.  W. 

Hewatt,  Alexander.  Historical  account  of 
the  rise  and  progress  of  the  colonies  of  South 
Carolina  and  Georgia.  London:  Donaldson. 
1779.     2v.  [113s 

"  The  earliest  account  of  the  history  of  South  Caro- 
lina cast  in  a  sustained  retrospective  spirit  is  the 
anonymous  Historical  account  .  .  .  which  is  known 
to  have  been  prepared  by  Dr.  Alexander  Hewatt,  —as 
his  signature  seems  to  fix  the  spelling  of  his  name, 
though  in  the  bibliographical  records  it  appears  under 
various  forms.  Carroll,  in  reprinting  the  book  in  the 
first  volume  of  his  Historical  collections,  added  many 
emendations."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  crit- 
ical Iiist.  of  Am.,  5:  352. 

See,  also,  sect.  1128. 

Johnson,  John.  Old  Maryland  manors. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  1,  no.  7.) 
Bait.     1883.  [II 36 

Commended  by  Justin  Winsor  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5  :  271. 

Jones,  Charles  Colcock,  Jr.  Dead  towns 
of  Georgia.  (Georgia  Hist.  Soc.  Coll.,  v.  4.) 
Savannah.     1878.  ["37 

A  record  of  more  than  historical  interest  are  these 
memorials  of  towns,  that,  once  centres  of  vital  interest 
in  the  development  of  a  new  colony,  are  now  as  silent, 
still  and  forgotten  as  the  sleeping  occupants  of  their 
own  graveyards.  Old  and  New  Ebenezer  and  the  faith- 
ful Saltslmrgers  ;  Frederica  and  Oglethori)e  ;  Sunburj- 
and  the  patriotic  Liberty  County;  Hardwicke,  I'cters- 


102 


COLONIAL  PERIOD,  1607-1760— THE  SOUTH  (ENGLISH)      1138-1144 


burg,  Jacksonborough,  Francisville  and  the  old  to- 
bacco trade,  —  the  author  tells  their  storj' with  that 
inimitable  effect  that  comes  only  from  personal  feel- 
ing: and  true  knowledge,  quoting  his  own  gleanings 
from  observation  and  tradition,  as  well  as  letters  and 
reports  from  the  English  and  American  officials  who 
played  their  part  in  the  vicissitudes  of  the  extinct 
corporations.  G.  K. 

Jones,  Hugh.  Present  state  of  Virginia. 
London.  1724.  (Sabin,  J.  Reprints,  no.  5.) 
N.  Y.     1865.  [1 138 

Jones  was  rector  of  Jamestown  and  a  professor  in 
the  college  at  Williamsburg,  and  his  book  was  a  mis- 
sionary enterprise  to  incite  attention  in  the  mother 
country  to  the  necessities  of  the  colony.  "  His  book 
is  one  of  solid  facts  and  solid  suggestions,  written  in 
a  plain,  positive  style,  just  sufficiently  tinctured  with 
the  gentlemanly  egotism  of  a  Virginian  and  a  church- 
man." Moses  Coit  Tyler,  Hist,  of  Am.  literature,  2: 
268. 

Keith,  Sir  William.  History  of  Virginia. 
London:  Richardson.     1738.  [1^39 

"Sir  "William  Keith's  History  of  Virffinia  wns  un- 
dertaken at  the  instance  of  the  Society  for  the  En- 
couragement of  Learning,  as  the  beginning  of  a  series 
of  books  on  the  English  plantations;  but  no  others 
followed.  It  was  published  in  1738  with  two  maps,  — 
one  of  America,  the  other  of  Virginia,  —  and  he  de- 
pended almost  entirely  on  Beverley,  and  brings  the 
story  down  to  1723."  R.  A.  Brock,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3  :  165. 

Latane,  John  H,  Early  relations  between 
Maryland  and  Virginia.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ. 
studies,  ser.  13,  nos.  3^.)  Bait.  1895.  Pap. 
50c.  ["40 

The  period  covered  by  this  monograph  is  that  from 
1632  to  1G57.  The  first  part  of  the  work,  which  is 
largely  political  in  character,  deals  with  the  Claiborne 
settlement  on  Kent  Island  and  the  controversies  aris- 
ing therefrom,  and  contains  an  excellent  account  of 
the  mutiny  against  Governor  Harvey  of  Virginia  in 
1634-5.  The  second  part  treats  of  the  attitude  of  the 
two  colonies  towards  the  Puritans,  and  is  largely  reli- 
gioiis  in  character.  The  most  valuable  portion  of  this 
part  concerns  the  Puritans  in  Virginia.  The  essay  is 
largely  a  narrative  of  facts,  and  is  based  upon  reliable 
evidence ;  but  it  is  slight  in  treatment  and  but  few 
conclusions  are  presented.  C.  M.  A. 

Lawson,  John.  New  voyage  to  Carolina; 
containing  exact  description  and  natural  his- 
tory of  that  country:  together  with  the  present 
state  thereof  and  a  journal  of  a  thousand  miles 
travel.     London.     1709. 

History  of   Carolina.     London.     1711. 

1714.     1718.     Raleigh,  N.C.:  Strother.     1860. 

[1141 
This  book  is  of  Importance  as  the  first  effort  at  an 
extensive  review  of  the  natural  and  Indian  histoi-y  of 
North  Carolina  since  the  days  of  Hariot.  Lawson 
was  a  keen  observer,  no  one  had  better  opportunities 
to  learn  the  country  and  the  Indians  than  he,  and  no 


one  had  a  more  accurate  knowledge  of  them.  His 
work,  while  it  contains  errors  in  its  natural  history,  is 
an  uncommonly  sprightly  book  and  has  been  the  basis 
of  much  published  since,  notably  Urickell's  History  of 
XorthCarolina(Duhlin.  1737).  The  civil  and  political 
life  of  the  colony  is  not  considered.  S.  B.  W. 

McCrady,  Edward.  History  of  South  Caro- 
lina under  the  proprietary  government,  1670- 
1719.     N.  Y.:  Macmillan.     1897.     $3.50. 

Sa7ne,    under    the    royal    government, 

1719-76.     N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1899.     $3.50. 

Same,     in    the    Revolution,     1775-80. 

N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1901.     $3.50.  [1142 

This  work,  one  of  the  best  of  the  colonial  histories, 
carries  the  narrative  to  the  close  of  the  year  1780,  and 
in  its  final  volume  or  volumes  is  expected  to  cover  the 
national  period  also.  It  supplants  the  older  works  of 
Hewatt  and  Ramsey,  and  is  not  only  interesting  and 
readable,  but,  dealing  as  it  does  with  the  social,  eco- 
nomic, and  religious,  as  well  as  with  the  political  and 
constitutional  aspects  of  the  history  of  the  colony,  is 
scholarly  and  fairly  complete.  Its  chief  defect  is  the 
strictly  chronological  arrangement  of  events,  which 
has  made  a  scientific  treatment  dilflcult,  a  fact  that 
becomes  most  apparent  in  the  author's  discussion  of 
constitutional  questions.  In  this  and  other  respects 
the  second  and  third  volumes  are  an  improvement  on 
the  first.  All  things  considered,  the  history  is  admira- 
ble, and  emphasizes  for  almost  the  first  time  the  im- 
portance of  South  Carolina  as  a  factor  in  colonial  and 
revolutionary  history.  C.  M.  A. 

The  work  [vol.  1]  is  mainly  a  political  historj-,  the 
social  and  economic  side  being  but  briefly  treated.  A 
controversial  tone  is  also  apparent,  especially  mth 
reference  to  the  Lords  Proprietors.  It  is  based  on  the 
very  extensive  printed  and  manuscript  sources  now 
available  m  South  Carolina,  and  is  beyond  doubt  the 
most  complete  and  accurate  book  published  on  .the 
period  covered.  S.  B.  W. 

Slavery  in  the  province  of  South  Caro- 
lina, 1670-1770.  See  American  Historical  As- 
sociation, sect.  247.  ["43 

Neill,  Edward  Duffield.  History  of  the 
Virginia  Company  of  London.  Albany  :  Mun- 
sell.     1869.  [1144 

This  is  the  best  work  on  the  history  of  the  South 
which  the  author  has  prodiiced.  The  larger  part  of  it 
consists  of  extracts  from  the  MS.  records  of  the  Lon- 
don Company,  a  copy  of  which  is  preserved  in  the 
Congressional  Library  at  Washington.  These  are  sup- 
plemented by  a  variety  of  letters,  documents  and  bio- 
graphical notices  brought  together  from  other  sources. 
Though  the  book  is  a  collection  of  materials  loosely 
arranged  in  chronological  order,  rather  than  a  history, 
the  compiler  deserves  much  credit  for  having  called 
attention  so  forcibly  to  the  records  of  the  Company, 
and  for  having  shown  to  what  an  extent  the  coloniza- 
tion of  Virginia  was  the  result  of  a  national  effort  in 
England.  It  follows  from  the  point  of  view  which 
Mr.  Neill  has  chosen,  that  he  should  be  a  destructive 
critic  of  Capt.  John  Smith.  The  book  has  been  of 
great  service  to  historians,  and  will  be  superseded 


103 


1145-1156 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


onlv  when  the  records  of  the  Company  are  printed  in 
fuu".  H.  L.  O. 

Terra  Mariae ;  or  Threads  of  Maryland 

colonial  history.     Phil.:    Lippincott.     1867. 

[I  MS 

"  A  dig:ressive  account  of  the  career  of  the  first 
Lord  Baltimore,  with  some  notices  of  men  more  or 
less  connected  with  the  province  in  its  early  days. 
.  .  .  AVhat  the  volume  contains  relative  to  the  internal 
affairs  of  the  province  is  not  always  accurate."  W. 
T.  Branlly,  in  Xarrativc  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3: 
560. 

Virginia    Carolorum :    Virginia    under 

the  rule  of  Charles  I.   and  II.,  1625-85.     Al- 
bany: Munsell.     1886.  [1146 

In  this  volume  the  writer  aimed  to  do  for  Virginia 
between  1625  and  1G85  what,  in  his  yirginia  Company, 
he  did  for  the  earlier  period.  But,  owing  to  the  com- 
parative scarcity  of  records  after  the  downfall  of  the 
Company,  the  compiler  found  it  necessarj'  to  throw 
his  material  more  into  the  form  of  a  narrative.  The 
book  is  valuable  as  a  collection  of  material  of  miscel- 
laneous sort,  brought  together  without  criticism  save 
as  to  the  reliability  of  the  "source  whence  it  came.  It 
is  the  work  of  an  antiquarian,  to  whom  facts  of  all 
sorts  seem  worth  preserving.  In  parts  it  would  not 
be  uninteresting  to  the  general  reader ;  to  the  student 
of  the  period  it  is  indispensable.  H.  L.  O. 

Virginia  vetusta,  during  the  reign  of 

James  I.     Albany  :  Munsell.     1885.  [ii47 

Tliis  volume  is  filled  with  scraps  of  information  col- 
lected and  printed  with  the  intention  that  they  should 
supplement  the  author's  History  of  the  Virr/inia  Covv- 
jjaiiy.  The  material  is  historical,  biographical,  genea- 
logical —  a  few  documents,  some  extracts  from  sermons 
preached  before  the  Company,  a  few  letters.  It  may 
be  fairly  described  as  an  investigator's  note-book  put 
into  print ;  a  collection  of  miscellaneous  facts  strung 
together  in  the  order  of  time.  Of  the  making  of  books 
of  this  kind  there  may  easily  be  no  end,  and  it  will  re- 
quire a  goodly  number  of  them  to  make  a  substantial 
addition  to  human  knowledge.  H.  L.  O. 

New  life  of  Virginia,  1612.  See  Massachu- 
setts Historical  Society,  sect.  296.  ["48 

Oglethorpe,  Gen.  James  Edward.  Bkuck, 
IIknky.  Life  of  General  Oglethorpe.  (Makers 
of  America.)    N.  Y.:  Dodd.     [c.  1890.]     $1. 

[1149 

A  well-balanced  sketch,  treating  briefly  of  Ogle- 
thorpe in  England  and  largely  of  his  colonial  experi- 
ences. There  is  a  chapter  on  the  Weslej'S  in  Georgia 
and  the  literarj-  friends  of  Oglethorpe.  This  is  the 
best  brief  biography  of  the  subject.  E.  E.  S. 

—  H.'vnRis,  TiiADDEUs  Mason.  Biographi- 
cal memorials  of  James  Oglethorpe,  founder 
of  the  colony  of  Georgia.     Boston.     1841. 

—  Spalding,  Thomas.  Sketch  of  the  life 
of  Gen.  James  Oglethorpe.  (In  Georgia  Hist. 
Soc.     Collections,  v.  1.     1840.) 


—  Wright,  Robert.  Jlemoir  of  Gen.  James 
Oglethorpe.     London.     1867.  [1150 

"  The  advantages  enjoyed  by  yir.  'Wright  were  ex- 
ceptionally good,  and  until  the  aitpearance  of  his 
memoir  that  by  Dr.  Harris  was  justly  regarded  as  the 
best."  C.  C.  Jones,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of 
Am.,  5:  SiM. 

Original  documents  from  the  State  Paper 
Office,  London,  and  the  British  Museum,  illus- 
trating the  history  of  Sir  "Walter  Raleigh's  first 
American  colony  and  the  colony  at  Jamestown. 
See  American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  231. 

[1151 
Perfect  description  of  Virginia,  1649.     See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  297. 

[1152 
Raleigh,  Sir  Walter.    Creighton,  Louise. 
Life  of  Sir  Walter  Ralegh.      (Historical   bio- 
graphies.)   London:  Rivingtons.     1877. 

Life  of  Sir  Walter  Ralegh.      N.  T. : 

Dutton.    1877.    N.  Y. :  Longmans.    $1.    [1153 

In  this  volume,  which  is  one  of  a  series  of  histori- 
cal biographies  edited  by  the  Rev.  M.  Creighton,  late 
Bishop  of  London,  Mrs.  Creighton's  object  is  to  pre- 
sent clearly  and  vividly  for  young  readers  the  life  and 
times  of  Raleigh.  AVhile  the  five  chapters  devoted  to 
Raleigh's  voyages  are  particularly  well  written,  the 
entire  work  is  based  on  reliable  evidence  and  is  accu- 
rate and  interesting.  This  little  book  is  eminently 
suited  to  young  readers.  C.  M.  A. 

—  Edwards,  Edward.  Life  of  Sir  Walter 
Ralegh ;  with  his  letters.  Loudon :  3Iacmillan. 
1868.     2v.  [1154 

"  The  most  valuable  of  all  the  biographies  of  Ra- 
leigh." W.  W.  Henry,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  3:  122. 

—  Hume,  Maj.  Martin  Andricw  Sharp. 
Sir  Walter  Ralegh :  the  British  dominion  of  the 
west.  (Builders  of  Greater  Britain.)  Loudon: 
Unwin.     N.  Y. :  Longiuans.     1897.     $1.50. 

Tliis  work,  though  intended  to  be  popular,  is  in  fact 
based  throughout  on  documentary  evidence,  some  of 
which  is  new.  Major  Hume  has  used  Simancas  and 
Madrid  papers  and  aims  to  show  that  "  Ralegh  was  a 
martyr  to  the  cause  of  a  greater  colonial  Britain,  done 
to  death  by  the  basest  king  that  ever  sat  on  Britain's 
throne."  At  the  same  time  his  account  of  Raleigh's 
earlier  career  is  far  from  flattering.  The  author's 
a  jcount  is  critical  and  trustworthy.  It  corrects  and 
supplements  the  work  of  Stebbiug.  C.  M.  A. 

—  St.  John,  James  Augustus.  Life  of  Sir 
Walter  Raleigh.  London :  Chapman.  1868. 
2v.  [1156 

An  "embodiment  of  the  latest  infoi-mation,  and  is 
better  adapted  to  the  general  reader  than  that  of 
Edwards,  and  elucidates   some  points  more  fully." 


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COLONIAL  PERIOD,  1607-1760— THE  SOUTH  (ENGLISH)      1157-1164 


'    ■    'ical  hist,  of  Am., 

Lit.      '   Sir  Walter 

•        ••  h  admirals, 

.^i^rapby,  v.  4. 

["57 

"An  excellent  life.  .  .  .  The  author's  only  addition 
to  the  knowledge  afforded  by  previous  writers  was  in 
reference  to  the  Guiana  expeditions,  the  additional 
information  being  drawn  from  Spanish  sources." 
W.  W.  Henry,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
3:  122. 


W.  W.  Henrj',  iniA 
3:  122. 

—  SOUTHEY,   Ro  BERT. 

Raleigh.    (In  his  Li-        *"  " 
Lardner's  Cabinet  cyi 
London:  Longmans,     iooi.) 


—  Stebbing,    William. 
legh:  a  biography.     London 
1899.     6s.  net. 


Sir  Walter   Ra- 

Frowde.     1891. 

["58 


"  It  is  not  too  much  to  say  in  praise  of  this  biogra- 
phy that  it  brings  Sir  Walter  Raleigh  before  us  almost 
as  vividly  as  though  we  saw  him  in  the  flesh.  Stu- 
dents of  the  period  may  differ  as  to  the  correctness  of 
Mr.  Stebbing's  treatment  of  this  or  that  incident  in 
Raleigh's  career,  and  may,  perhaps,  consider  that  his 
conduct  is  sometimes  defended  by  arguments  not 
beyond  question ;  they  will  not,  we  are  sure,  deny 
that  we  have  in  these  pages  a  generally  accurate  pic- 
ture of  the  man  himself,  and  that  the  picture  is  full  of 
interest.  .  .  .  Mr.  Stebbing  is  stronger  in  criticism, 
•whether  of  characters,  events,  or  the  opinions  of  other 
authors,  than  in  telling  a  story  ;  for,  concise  and  well 
arranged  as  his  narrative  is,  it  lacks  vigor  and  imagi- 
nation. .  .  .  He  is  weak  in  geography,  a  serious  failing 
in  a  biographer  of  Raleigh."  Saturday  review,  72: 
733. 

—  Tarbox,  Increase  Niles,  comj).  Sir 
Walter  Ralegh  and  his  colony  in  America. 
(Prince  Soc.  Publications.)    Boston.     1884. 

[IIS9 

This  compilation,  introduced  by  a  memoir  and  por- 
trait of  Raleigh,  covers  exactly  the  same  field  as  the 
first  volume  of  Hawks's  History  of  North  Caroliiut 
(sect.  1134).  It  presents  the  charter  of  Elizabeth  to 
Raleigh  and  the  documents  relating  to  the  Ave  voy- 
ages and  attempts  at  settlement  of  Virgmia,  1584-91 
(the  coast  of  the  present  North  Carolina),  and  includes 
Harlot's  Narrative.  Tarbox  makes  a  literal  reprint 
from  the  original  of  Hakluyt,  while  that  of  Hawks 
is  very  slightly  abridged,  modernized  in  spelling  and 
hence  of  less  value.  The  notes  of  Tarbox  are  fewer 
in  number,  more  general  in  character  and  of  less 
topographical  importance  than  those  of  Hawks. 

S.  B.  W. 

Randall,  Daniel  R.  A  Puritan  colony  in 
Maryland.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser. 
4,  no.  6.)    Bait.     1886.     Pap.  50c.  [ii6o 

This  is  a  clear  and  readable  account  of  the  settle- 
ment of  a  body  of  Virginia  Puritans  at  Providence 
(now  Annapolis)  in  1649.  Dr.  Randall  outlines  briefly 
the  history  of  the  Puritans  in  Virginia  and  the  cir- 
cumstances which  induced  the  migration.  His  study 
is  especially  valuable  for  its  local  color  and  for  its 
strong  sympathy  with  the  Puritan  cause,  though  the 


picture  given  is  probably  somewhat  idealized.    The 
work  is  deficient  in  references  to  authorities. 

C.  M.  A. 

Rivers,  William  James.  Sketch  of  the 
history  of  South  Carolina  to  the  close  of  the 
proprietary  government  by  the  revolution  of 
1719.     Charleston:  McCarter.     1856.        [ii6i 

This  work  was  continued  by  Prof.  Rivers  in  A  chap- 
ter in  the  early  history  of  South  Carolina,  published 
at  Charleston  in  1874,  "  which  largely  consists  of  ex- 
planatory original  documents."  Narrative  and  crit- 
ical hist,  of  Am.,  5:356. 

Smith,  Col.  James.  Account  of  the  remark- 
able occurrences  in  the  life  and  travels  of  Col. 
James  Smith  during  his  captivity  with  the  In- 
dians, 1755-59;  with  notes  by  Wm.  M.  Darling- 
ton. Lexington,  Ky.  1799.  (Ohio  valley  hist, 
ser.,  no.  5.)    Cin.:  Clarke.     1870.  [1162 

The  author,  a  Pennsylvanian,  was  a  captive  at  Fort 
Duquesne  at  the  time  of  Braddock's  campaign.  He 
was  a  witness  of  the  French  preparations  for  meeting 
that  general's  fatal  expedition,  and  the  jubilant  return 
of  the  victors  from  the  battle.  The  original  edition 
of  his  book  is  very  rare.  "  It  was  reprinted  in  Cincin- 
nati, in  1870,  '  with  an  appendix  of  illustrative  notes 
by  W.  M.  Darlington,'  as  Ko.  5  of  the  Oliio  valley  his- 
torical series.  ...  It  was  reprinted  at  Philadelphia 
in  1831,  since  dated  1834.  The  author  published  an 
abstract  of  it  in  his  Treatise  on  the  mode  and  manner 
of  Indian  war,  Paris,  Ky.,  1812.  .  .  .  Parkman  calls 
the  earlier  book  '  perhaps  the  best  of  all  the  numerous 
narratives  of  captives  among  the  Indians.'  "  Justin 
Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5: 
579. 

Smith,  Capt.  John.  Works,  1608-31;  ed. 
by  Edward  Arber.  Birmingham.  1884.  N.  Y. : 
Macmillan.     2v.     $4.  [1163 

This  is  the  standard  edition  of  the  works  of  Capt. 
John  Smith  ;  containing  not  only  those  which  he  him- 
self wrote,  but  those  which  he  edited.  They  are  ar- 
ranged in  the  order  of  publication.  In  the  margins 
are  cross  references  which  enable  the  reader  to  com- 
pare statements  about  the  same  events  which  appear 
in  the  different  writings.  Mr.  Arber,  the  editor,  is  an 
enthusiastic  student  and  admirer  of  Smith,  and  has 
contributed  valuable  introductions  both  to  the  vol- 
ume as  a  whole  and  to  the  separate  writings  which  it 
contains.  These,  with  the  marginal  references,  fur- 
nish one  of  the  strongest  arguments  yet  advanced  for 
the  reliability  of  Smith.  At  the  beginning  of  the  vol- 
ume a  variety  of  letters  and  relations,  e.  g.,  Wingfleld's 
Discourse,  which  throw  light  on  Smith's  career,  are 
reprinted.  The  volume  is  an  example  of  excellent 
editorial  work.  H.  L.  O. 

See,  also,  Jameson's  History  of  historical  tvriting 
i7i  America,  p.  7. 

Stith,  William.  History  of  the  first  dis- 
covery and  settlement  of  Virginia.  Williams- 
burg. 1747.  London.  1753.  N.  Y. :  Sabin. 
1865.  [I 164 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


Tliis  is,  and  is  always  likely  to  be,  one  of  the  stand- 
ard books  on  early  Virginia  history.  As  planned  by 
the  author,  it  is  the  first  volume  of  an  extended  work ; 
but  it  is  the  only  installment  which  ever  appeared. 
It  covers  the  history  of  Virginia  under  the  London 
Company.  The  author  had  access  to  the  archives  of 
the  colony,  to  the  papers  of  Sir  John  Randolph,  to  the 
Byrd  library,  to  the  litcords  of  the  London  Company. 
He  treats  the  writings  of  John  Smith  as  reliable  so  far 
as  they  relate  to  events  which  occurred  while  he  was 
in  the  country ;  considers  Smith  an  honest  man,  but 
that  his  writings  are  very  confused.  The  first  part  of 
Stith's  volume  is  largely  based  on  Smith,  the  latter 
part  on  the  Records  of  the  London  Company.  De- 
fends the  cause  of  the  Company  against  the  king. 
Written  in  dignified  style,  with  thorough  scholarship. 

H.  L.  O. 

Strachey,  William.  Historie  of  travaile 
into  Virginia  Britannia;  ed.  by  R.  H.  Major. 
London :  Hakluyt  Soc.     1849.  ["65 

The  author  was  a  man  of  considerable  learning.  He 
became  Secretary  of  Virginia  under  Lord  Delaware  in 
ICIO,  aivfl  returned  to  England  during  or  before  1G12. 
The  Uiktorie  here  printed  consists  of  one  book  and 
part  of  another,  which  were  introductory  to  an  ex- 
tended work  on  the  historj'  of  early  English  coloniza- 
tion, but  which  the  author  failed  to  complete.  The 
first  book  is  devoted  to  topography  and  to  the  abo- 
rigines, and  contains  one  of  the  best  of  the  early  ac- 
counts of  the  Virginia  Indians.  In  the  second  book 
the  historj-  of  ICnglish  colonization  is  begun  and  is 
followed  to  the  failure  of  the  colony  at  Sagadahoc, 
1608.  The  work  is  highly  authoritative,  the  style  dig- 
nified, though  the  treatment  is  occasionally  pedantic. 
The  editor  contributes  a  valuable  introduction. 

H.  L.  O. 

Trent,  Capt.  William.  Journal,  from  Logs- 
town  to  Picliawillany,  1752  ;  ed.  by  Alfred  T. 
Goodman.    Cin.:  Clarke.    187L    §1.50.    [1166 

Pickawillany  was  an  English  trading  post  estab- 
lished about  1750  on  the  Miami  River  at  the  mouth  of 
Loramies  Creek  in  the  present  state  of  Ohio.  Trent 
was  a  Pennsylvania  trader.  The  journal  describes  a 
journey  made  by  him  to  the  post  to  distribute  pre- 
sents to  the  Indians.  The  editor's  notes  and  explanar 
tory  chapters  with  the  journal  make  a  valuable  book 
on  the  French-English  struggle  for  the  Ohio  valley. 

E.  E.  S. 

Virginia,  General  Assembly.  Proceedings 
of  the  first  Assembly  of  Virginia,  1619.  See 
New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  353.    [1167 

Weeks,  Stephen  Beauregard.  Libraries 
and  literature  in  North  Carolina  in  the  18th 
century.  Wash.:  Amer.  Hist.  Assoc.   1895.  $1. 

This  paper,  reprinted  from  the  Report  of  the  Amer- 
ican Historical  Association,  is  complementary  and 
8upi)lemcntary  to  The  jwess. 

The  Press  of  North  Carolina  in  the  18th 

century ;  with  biographical  sketches  of  printers, 
an  account  of  the  manufacture  of  paper,  and 
bibliography  of  the  issues.     Brooklyn:   Hist. 


Printing  Club.  1891.  [For  sale  by  the  au- 
thor, Santa  Fe,  N.  M.  $2.50.]  [n68 
"  Dr.  "Weeks,  in  the  preparation  of  this  volume,  has 
rendered  a  service  to  southern  literature  which  only 
the  specialist  can  appreciate.  From  Mason  and  Dixon's 
line  southward  the  incunabula  and  early  writers  of 
the  colonies  are  practically  unknown  quantities.  .  .  . 
And  with  this  careful  study  of  North  Carolina  printers 
and  printing  naturally  comes  new  light  on  its  early 
publicists.  One  turns  in  vain  to  any  of  the  ordinary 
works  on  American  literature  concerning  the  colonial 
papers  and  literature  of  this  state.  .  .  .  The  fullest  and 
most  satisfactory  portion  is  that  dealing  with  the  laws 
of  the  colony  and  state."    Library  journal,  10:  151. 

Weston,  Plowden  Charles  Jennett,  comp. 
Documents  connected  with  the  history  of  South 
Carolina.  (S.  Carolina  Historical  Soc.)  Lon- 
don. 1856.  (121  copies  printed  for  private 
distribution.)  [1169 

Tins  volume  is  made  up  of  five  original  tracts,  four 
of  which  deal  with  the  history  of  South  Carolina  as 
follows :  Land  travels  of  I>avid  Ingram  and  others  in 
1508-9 :  —  Letters  of  Capt.  Thomas  Young  to  Sir  Francis 
■\Vindebank  with  a  brief  relation  of  a  voyage  from 
Virginia  to  the  northward  in  lo;54  ;  this  tract  has  been 
hitherto  unprinted,  it  does  not  concern  South  Caro- 
lina, but  Virginia  and  Maryland:  —  Glen's  Answers 
to  the  Board  of  Trade  ;  written  about  1748  and  the  ori- 
ginal of  A  description  of  Carolina,  1701,  reprinted  in 
Carroll's  Collections :  —  Letters  of  Richard  Cumber- 
land to  Roger  Pinckney,  his  deputy,  in  regard  to  the 
provost  marshalship  of  South  Carolina,  1704-1775 :  —the 
South  Carolina  part  of  the  Philosophico-historico- 
hydrogeography  of  South  Carolina,  Georgia  and  East 
Florida  by  William  Gerard  DeBrahm.  There  is  little 
in  the  volume  by  w'ay  of  introduction,  and  few  notes. 

S.  B.  W. 

Williamson,  Hugh.  History  of  North  Caro- 
lina. Phil.  1812.  2v.  [1 170 
This  work  stops  with  a  scant  narrative  of  the  Regu- 
lation war  and  the  battle  of  the  Almance,  17C6-71. 
There  is  no  mention  of  the  Revolution,  nor  a  dis- 
cussion of  its  causes.  It  is  claimed  to  be  based  on 
manuscript  documents,  including  legislative  jour- 
nals, letter  books  of  governors,  etc.,  since  printed; 
but  these  materials  have  been  used  with  little  skill 
or  judgment ;  for  many  of  the  facts  are  unimportant, 
and  there  is  little  historical  perspective.  The  work 
is  meagre,  full  of  errors,  and  altogether  unworthy  of 
the  subject.                                                        S.  B.  W. 

Wingfield,  Edward  Maria.  A  discourse 
of  Virginia.  See  American  Antiquarian  Soci- 
ety, sect.  231.  [1171 


SOUTHERN  AND  WESTERN  COLONIES 
AND  SETTLEMENTS  (FRENCH) 

Bienville,  Jean  Baptiste  le  Moyne,  sieur 
de.  KiNd,  Gkack.  Jean  Baptiste  le  Moyne, 
sieur  de  Bienville.  (Makers  of  America.) 
N.  Y.:  Dodd.     1892.     SI.  [1172 


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Biography  of  the  founder  of  New  Orleans,  called 
also  "  Father  of  Louisiana,"  one  of  the  greatest  of 
Canadian  pioneers,  who,  coming  in  1G99,  a  boy,  with 
his  brother,  tlie  famous  Iberville,  to  the  discovery  of 
the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi  River,  threw  his  life  into 
the  work  of  holding  for  France  the  vast  territory 
accpiired  through  success  in  this  enterprise.  And  as 
his  life,  1682-1769,  was  coextensive  with  the  historj'  of 
the  province,  from  its  naming  by  La  Salle  to  its 
cession  to  Spain,  his  history  is  the  history  of  the 
French  possession  of  Louisiana  and  domination  of 
the  Mississippi  River.  Fresh  sources  of  information, 
original  local  research  and  new  handling  of  old  ma 
terial  are  the  recommendations  of  the  book  to  the 
student. 

Catherwood,  Mrs.  Mary  Hartwell.  He- 
rocs  of  the  middle  west :  the  French.  Boston  : 
Ginn.     1898.     50c.  [1173 

Five  sketchy  chapters  "  covering  the  French  dis- 
covery and  occupation  of  the  middle  west,  from  Mar- 
quette and  Joliet  to  the  pulling  down  of  the  French 
flag  at  Fort  Chartres."  Although  avowedly  written 
for  school-children,  the  style  is  stiffly  labored,  and 
lacks  life  and  color.  The  preface  is  curiously  boast- 
ful of  the  author's  historical  knowledge,  but  the  ex- 
hibition thereof  smells  of  the  lamp.  Not  calculated 
to  assist  in  popularizing  western  history. 

Chapman,  Thomas  Jefferson.  The  French 
in  the  Allegheny  valley.  Cleveland:  Williams, 
[c.  1887.]  [1 174 

Under  this  title  the  author  has  brought  together  a 
series  of  studies  originally  made,  or  at  least  written 
out,  for  publication  in  the  historical  magazines.  The 
first  one  deals  with  Celeron's  voyage  down  the  Alle- 
gheny in  1749  ;  the  last  one  with  the  Virginia  land 
claims  in  Pennsylvania  ;  while  between  them  lie  four- 
teen others  having  no  historical  centre  of  unity,  but 
bound  together  somewhat  loosely  by  geographical  re- 
lations. The  book  is  not  a  contribution  to  knowledge, 
but  it  may  be  commended  as  a  contribution  to  popu- 
lar information.  B.  A.  H. 

Falconer,  Thomas.  On  the  discovery  of 
the  Mississippi,  and  on  the  south-western,  Ore- 
gon, and  north-western  boundary  of  the  United 
States.     London:  Clarke.     1844.  [ii75 

The  first  half  is  devoted  to  a  sketch  of  La  Salle's 
exploring  expedition,  based  upon  documents  in  the 
Archives  of  the  Marine,  at  Paris.  The  second  half 
consists  of  English  translations  of  memoirs  and  let- 
ters of  La  Salle  and  Tonty,  from  the  same  archives. 
The  author  is  a  London  lawyer,  and  the  book  a  brief 
for  the  English  contention  in  our  northwest  boundary 
dispute.  The  broad  territorial  acquisitions  by  La 
Salle  and  other  French  explorers  who  operated  under 
Canadian  auspices  are  considered  to  have  included 
much  of  the  western  country,  and  to  have  been 
acquired  by  Great  Britain  upon  the  cession  of  New 
France.  R.  G.  T. 

Griffin,  Appleton  Prentiss  Clark.  Dis- 
covery of  the  Mississippi:  a  bibliographical 
account,  reprinted  from  the  Magazine  of  Amer- 


ican history,  March  and  April,  1883.  N.  Y. : 
Barnes.     1883.  [1176 

A  bibliographical  account  of  the  travels  of  Nicolet, 
Alloiiez,  Marquette,  Hennepin  and  La  Salle  in  the 
Mississippi  valley,  and  of  La  Salle's  voyage  to  the 
Gulf,  1684-87.  This  critical  list  of  the  principal  con- 
temporary narratives  of  the  first  French  explorations 
shows  editions,  reprints  and  translations,  includes 
biographical  .accounts  of  the  explorers  and  the  argu- 
ments of  their  supporters,  and  also  a  list  of  later  pub- 
lications and  periodical  literature  on  the  subject, 
arranged  in  chronological  order,  1703-1882.  The  more 
important  edited  maps,  bearing  date  previous  to  1700, 
are  included,  with  the  printed  works  in  which  they 
may  be  found.  The  Joliet  map,  1674,  reproduced  in 
facsimile,  is  the  earliest  which  represents  the  Missis- 
sippi in  connection  with  the  Great  Lakes. 

Hebberd,  Stephen  Southwick.  History  of 
Wisconsin  under  the  dominion  of  France. 
Madison  :  Midland  Pub.  Co.    1890.  [1177 

The  author's  principal  thesis  is,  that  the  stubborn 
resistance  to  the  French,  made  by  the  Fox  Indians  in 
Wisconsin,  and  their  allies  in  the  middle  west,  from 
about  1694-1763,  was  a  primary  cause  of  the  downfall 
of  New  France.  The  conspirators  weakened  the  chain 
of  connection  between  Canada  and  Louisiana,  thus 
sapping  the  life  of  the  fur  trade  and  jeopardizing 
military  operations.  Further,  the  "Wisconsin  Indians 
were  the  chief  enemies  of  Pontiac ;  and,  overthrow- 
ing his  plans,  secured  the  English  in  possession  of 
the  continental  interior.  Therein  Mr.  Hebberd  con- 
troverts the  views  of  Parkman  and  many  other  writ- 
ers. The  book  exhibits  much  research  and  histoi'ical 
acumen,  but  is  not  always  convincing,  and  the  tone 
sometimes  is  unnecessarily  bitter.    No  index. 

Hennepin,  Louis.  Description  of  Louisi- 
ana ;  tr.  from  the  ed.  of  1683  by  John  Gilmarv 
Shea.     N.  Y.:  Shea.     1880.  [1178 

The  relation  of  an  exploration  of  the  Illinois  River 
and  upper  Mississippi  by  Hennepin,  who  accompanied 
La  Salle  as  almoner  on  his  expedition  in  the  di.scovery 
of  the  Mississippi.  Captured  by  the  Sioux,  and  carried 
up  beyond  the  Falls  of  St.  Anthony  which  he  named, 
Hennepin  experienced  the  adventures  which  form  one 
of  the  most  interesting,  as  it  is  one  of  the  most  impor- 
tant relations  of  French  pioneers  in  America.  Un- 
fortunately, Hennepin,  after  the  death  of  La  Salle, 
republished  his  narrative,  changing  it  so  as  to  contain 
an  exploration  of  the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi,  before 
ascending  to  its  source,  thus  claiming  the  glory  of  La 
Salle's  achievement.  This  was  supported  by  plagia- 
rized descriptions.  Shea  disputes  the  charges  against 
Hennepin  and  publishes  fairly  all  the  versions  of  his 
relation.  G.  K. 

New  discovery  of  a  vast  country  in 

America ;  to  which  are  added,  several  new 
discoveries  in  North-America  [tr.  from  the 
French].     London.     1698. 

New  discovery  of  a  large  country  in 

the  northern  America,  extending  above  4000 
miles.  —  Account  of  ]\Ir.  La  Salle's  undertaking 
to  discover  the  River  Mississippi,  by  way  of  the 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


Gulph  of  Mexico.  (In  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc. 
ArchtBologia  Americana,  V.  1.  1820.)  [ii79 
" '  I  here  protest  to  you,  before  God,'  he  writes, 
addressing  the  reader,  '  that  my  narrative  is  faith- 
ful and  sincere,  and  that  you  may  believe  even,-  thing 
related  in  it.'  And  yet,  as  we  shall  see,  this  reverend 
father  was  the  most  impudent  of  liars  ;  and  the  narra- 
tive of  which  he  speaks  is  a  rare  monument  of  brazen 
mendiicity.  Hennepin,  however,  had  seen  and  dared 
much :  for  among  his  many  failings  fear  had  no  part ; 
and,  where  his  vanity  or  his  spite  was  not  involved, 
he  often  told  the  truth.  His  books  have  their  value, 
with  all  their  enormous  fabrications.  ...  It  appears 
from  his  own  later  statements,  as  well  as  from  those 
of  Tonty,  .  .  .  that  La  Salle  had  instructed  him  to 
explore,  not  alone  the  Illinois,  but  also  the  upper  Mis- 
sissippi. That  he  actually  did  so,  there  is  no  reason- 
able doubt ;  and,  could  he  have  contented  himself 
with  telling  the  truth,  his  name  would  have  stood 
high  as  a  bold  and  vigorous  discoverer.  But  his 
vicious  attempts  to  malign  his  commander,  and  plun- 
der him  of  his  laurels,  have  wrapped  his  genuine 
merit  in  a  cloud.  Hennepin's  first  book  was  pub- 
lished soon  after  his  return  from  his  travels,  and 
while  La  Salle  was  still  alive.  In  it,  he  relates  the 
accomplishment  of  the  instructions  given  him,  with- 
out the  smallest  intimation  that  he  did  more.  Four- 
teen years  after,  when  La  Salle  was  dead,  he  published 
another  edition  of  his  travels  in  Avhich  he  advanced 
a  new  and  surprising  pretension.  Reasons  connected 
with  his  personal  safety,  he  declares,  before  compelled 
him  to  remain  silent ;  but  a  time  at  length  has  come 
when  the  truth  must  be  revealed.  And  he  proceeds 
to  affirm  that,  before  ascending  the  Mississippi,  he, 
■with  his  two  men,  exi)lored  its  whole  course  from  the 
Illinois  to  the  sea,  thus  anticipating  the  discovery 
which  forms  the  crowning  laurel  of  La  Salle.  .  .  .  The 
story  was  distrusted  from  the  first.  AVhy  had  he  not 
told  it  before  ?  An  excess  of  modesty,  a  lack  of  self- 
assertion,  or  a  too  sensitive  reluctance  to  wound  the 
susceptibilities  of  others,  had  never  been  found  among 
his  foil)les.  Yet  some,  perhaps,  might  have  believed 
him.  had  he  not,  in  the  first  edition  of  his  book,  gra- 
tuitously and  distinctly  declared  that  he  did  not  make 
the  voyage  in  question.  .  .  .  He  ensnares  himself  in 
a  hopeless  confusion  of  dates.  .  .  .  Six  years  before 
Hennepin  published  his  pretended  discovery,  his  bro- 
ther friar,  Father  Chretien  Le  Clerc,  published  an 
account  of  the  RecoUet  missions  among  the  Indians, 
under  the  title  of  Etahlissemcnt  dc  lafol.  This  book, 
offensive  to  the  Jesuits,  is  said  to  have  been  suppressed 
by  order  of  government ;  but  a  few  cojiies  ffirtunately 
survive.  ...  It  contains  the  journal  of  Father  Zenobe 
Membr6,  on  his  descent  of  the  ^Mississippi  in  1G81,  in 
company  with  La  S.alle.  The  slightest  comparison 
of  his  narrative  with  that  of  Hennepin  is  sufficient 
to  show  that  the  latter  framed  his  own  storj'  out  of 
incidents  and  descriptions  furnished  by  his  brother 
missionary,  often  using  his  very  words,  and  sometimes 
cojiying  entire  pages."  The  earlier  parts  of  Henne- 
pin's book  "  square  exceedingly  well  with  contempo- 
rarj'  records  of  undoubted  authenticity.  .  .  .  He  con- 
stantly, it  is  true,  magnifies  his  own  acts,  .  .  .  and 
yet,  till  he  reaches  the  Mississippi,  there  can  be  no 
doubt  that  in  the  main  he  tells  the  truth."  Francis 
Parkman,  La  Salic  and  the  discovery  of  the  great 
west,  ch.  9, 1". 


La  Salle,  Robert  Cavalier  de.  B.\rtlett, 
Chakles  II.,  and  Richard  H.  Lyon.  La  Salle 
in  the  valley  of  the  St.  Joseph.  South  Bend, 
Ind. :  Tribune  Prtg.  Co.     1899.    SI. 25.     [ii8o 

The  result  of  local  investigation  to  secure  materials 
for  two  historical  paintings.  It  tries  to  locate  the 
portage  path  used  by  La  Salle  from  the  St.  Joseph 
to  the  Kankakee  Rivers,  in  what  is  now  northern 
Indiana,  and  the  place  where  he  held  a  treaty  with 
the  .^liamis.  The  illustrations  are  reproductions  of 
local  photographs.  E.  E.  S. 

LePage  du  Pratz.  Histoire  de  la  Louisi- 
ane.     Paris.     1758.     3v. 

History    of    Louisiana;    tr.    from    the 

French.  London :  Becket.  1763.  2v.  Abridged. 
1774.    Iv.  [iiSi 

One  of  the  earliest  and  most  useful  authorities  in 
the  history  of  Louisiana.  Coming  to  the  colony  in  1718 
and  remaining  there  sixteen  years,  part  of  the  period 
as  official  physician  to  the  royal  plantation  opposite 
New  Orleans,  the  author  had  the  time  and  ojiportu- 
nity  to  exercise  his  shrewd  yet  genial  powers  of  obser- 
vation, on  the  men  and  events  about  which  he  wrote 
on  his  return  to  Paris.  If,  when  he  dilates  on  his  fa- 
vorite theme,  the  Indians,  particularly  the  Natchez 
tribe,  his  credulitj',  or  his  confidence  in  ours,  appears 
at  times  excessive,  and  if  naVve  gossip  too  often 
p.as.ses  with  him  for  serious  i)roof,  his  genuine  in- 
tention to  instruct  and  not  to  deceive  is  ever  convin- 
cingly api)arent  to  the  reader.  G.  K. 

"The  original  edition  IHistoire  de  la  Lomsiane] 
was  published  at  Paris  in  1758.  .  .  .  The  presence  of 
Le  Page  du  Pratz  in  the  colony  for  sixteen  years  (1718 
to  1734)  gives  to  his  i/(,s/o(re  de  la  Loiiisiane  a  value 
which  his  manifest  egotism  and  whimsical  theories 
cannot  entirely  obscure.  It  was  an  authority  in  the 
boundary  discussions."  A.  McF.  Da\is,  in  .\arrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  65. 

Margry,  Pierre,  ed  Decouvertes  et  eta- 
blissements  dos  Fran^ais  dans  I'oucst  et  dans  le 
sud  de  I'Amerique  septentrionale,  1614-1698  : 
memoires  et  documents  inedits.  Paris  :  Mai- 
sonneuve.     1879.     3v. 

Same,  1614-1754:  memoires  et  docu- 
ments origiuaux.  Paris:  Maisonneuve.  1881- 
88.     3v.  [1 182 

"  A  collection  of  documents  relating  to  La  Salle  .  .  . 
was  in  possession  of  M.  Pierre  Margrj-,  director  of  the 
Archives  of  the  Marine  nn<l  Colonies  at  Paris,  and  was 
the  result  of  more  than  thirty  years  of  research.  With 
rare  assiduity  and  zeal,  M.  Margry  had  explored  not 
only  the  v^ast  de])ository  with  which  he  has  been  offi- 
cially connected  from  youth,  and  of  which  he  is  now 
the  chief,  but  also  the  other  public  archives  of  France, 
and  many  private  collections  in  Paris  and  the  i)ro- 
vinces.  The  object  of  his  search  was  to  throw  light 
on  the  career  and  achievements  of  French  explorers, 
and,  above  all,  of  La  Salle.  A  collection  of  extraor- 
dinary  richness  grew  gradu.ally  upon  his  hands."  In 
consequence  of  the  efforts  of  Mr.  Parkman  and  others, 
"  Congress  made  an  appropriation  for  the  purchase  of 
five  himdred  copies  of  the  work,  to  be  printed  at  Paris, 


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under  direction  of  M.  Margry.  ...  Of  the  papers  con- 
tained in  them  "  some  of  "  the  most  interesting  are 
the  letters  of  La  Salle,  found  in  the  original  by  M. 
Margry,  among  the  immense  accumulations  of  the 
Archives  of  the  Marine  and  Colonies  and  the  Uiblio- 
th6que  Xationale.  The  narrative  of  La  Salle's  com- 
panion, Joutel,  far  more  copious  than  the  abstract 
printed  in  1713,  under  the  title  of  Journal  hintorique, 
also  deserves  special  mention.  .  .  .  The  discovery  of 
many  of  these  documents  is  due  to  the  indefatigable 
research  of  M.  Pierre  Margry.  ...  In  the  department 
of  American  colonial  history,  these  results  have  been 
invaluable  ;  for,  besides  several  private  collections 
made  by  him,  he  rendered  important  service  in  the 
collection  of  the  French  portion  of  the  Brodhead  docu- 
ments, selected  and  arranged  the  two  great  series  of 
colonial  papers  ordered  by  the  Canadian  government, 
and  prep.ared  with  vast  labor  analytical  indexes  of 
these  and  of  supplementary  documents  in  the  French 
archives,  as  well  as  a  copious  index  of  the  mass  of 
papers  relating  to  Louisiana."  Francis  Parkman, 
La  Salle  and  the  discovery  of  the  great  west,  prefaces 
to  1st  and  11th  editions. 

"  The  severest  criticism  of  Margry's  publication  has 
come  from  Dr.  Shea,  in  a  tract  entitled  The  bursting 
of  Pierre  Margry's  6MW_y?e,  New  York,  1879.  .  .  .  ^Margry 
is  judged  by  his  critic  to  have  unwarrantably  extended 
the  collection  by  repeating  what  had  already  elsewhere 
been  printed,  sometimes  at  greater  length.  The '  bub- 
ble '  in  question  is  the  view  long  entertained  by  Margry 
that  La  Salle  was  the  real  discoverer  of  the  Missis- 
sippi." Justin  Winsor,  in  Xarrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  A:  245. 

Monette,  John  W.  History  of  the  dis- 
cover}' and  settlement  of  the  valley  of  the 
Mississippi.    N.  Y.:  Harper.    1846.    2v.    [1183 

One  of  the  old  established  standard  works  on  the 
history  of  the  Mississippi  valley,  extending  in  time 
from  the  first  Spanish  discoveries  in  Florida  to  the 
admission  of  Texas  into  the  Union.  Although,  as  to 
colonial  records,  superseded  by  a  younger  generation 
of  books,  whose  authors  have  profited  by  subsequent 
researches  in  European  and  American  archives,  it  is 
yet  authoritative  over  an  important  field  and  period 
in  American  history ;  notably  of  the  political  and 
geographical  cimiplications  following  the  Treaty  of 
Paris,  and  the  questions  arising  during  the  transi- 
tional period  after  the  cession  of  Louisiana.  The 
abundant  notes  given  furnish  a  good  bibliography 
on  these  subjects.  G.  K. 

Nicolet,  John.  Buttekfield,  Consul 
WiLLSHiRE.  History  of  the  discovery  of  the 
Northwest  by  John  Nicolet  in  1634,  with  a 
sketch  of  his  life.     Cin.:  Clarke.     1881.     SI. 

[1184 

The  author  "  has  produced  a  meritorious  monograph 
upon  the  first  discoverer  of  the  Northwest.  John 
Nicolet  had  been  so  entirely  forgotten  that  he  is  not 
even  mentioned  by  Hildreth,  and  his  expedition  was 
first  brought  to  light  by  Mr.  Shea  in  1852,  who  placed 
it  in  the  year  1639  —  the  Jesuit  relation  having  given 
no  dates  for  it.  Mr.  Suite,  of  Ottawa,  found  strong 
and  almost  conclusive  reasons  for  referring  it  to  1634; 
and  this  date  appears  now  to  have  been  made  certain 


by  Mr.  Butterfleld's  discovery  of  the  mention,  in  1635, 
of  a  treaty  between  the  Winnebagoes  and  the  Nez 
Percys,  which  could  only  have  been  negotiated  by 
Nicolet.  In  this  journey  Nicolet  went  up  the  Fox 
River  and  crossed  to  the  Wisconsin,  being  thus  the 
first  white  man  who  visited  the  valley  of  the  upper 
Mississippi,  although  he  did  not  reach  the  river  itself. 
The  book  is  a  complete  and  exhaustive  account  of  the 
life  and  exjjlorations  of  Nicolet,  amply  fortified  by 
citations  from  the  original  authorities,  and  provided 
with  a  good  index."    Nation,  33:  421. 

Parkman,  Francis.  Pioneers  of  France 
in  the  new  world. 

The  Jesuits  in  North  America. 

La  Salle  and  the  discovery  of  the  great 

west.  [1185 

See  in  Part  V. 

Pittman,  Capt.  Philip.  Present  state  of  the 
European  settlements  on  the  Mississippi,  with 
a  geographical  description  of  that  river  ;  illus- 
trated by  plans  and  draughts.     London.     1770. 

[1186 

"  It  is  the  earliest  English  account  of  those  settle- 
ments, and,  as  an  authority  in  early  western  history, 
is  of  the  highest  importance.  He  [Pittman]  was  a 
military  engineer,  and  for  five  years  was  employed  in 
surveying  the  Mississippi  River  and  exploring  the 
western  country.  The  excellent  plans  [8]  which  ac- 
company the  work,  artistically  engraved  on  copper, 
add  greatly  to  its  value."  W.  F.  Poole,  in  Narrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  6 :  702. 

Shea,  John  Gilmary.  Discovery  and  ex- 
ploration of  the  Mississippi  valley ;  with  the 
original  narratives  of  Marquette,  Allouez, 
Membre,  Hennepin,  and  Anastase  Douay. 
N.  Y. :  Redfleld.  1853.  (Hist,  classic  read- 
ings, no.  5.)  N.  Y. :  Maynard.  [1890.] 
Pap.  12c.  [1 187 

Contains  a  facsimile  of  the  newly  discovered  map  of 
Marquette.  A  painstaking  study  of  the  above  named 
sources,  with  introductions  and  biographical  sketches, 
written  with  a  Roman  Catholic  bias.  Valuable  for 
the  translated  text,  edited  with  careful  notes.  The 
Marquette  Relation  is  also  given  in  the  French.  A 
fragmentary  anticipation  of  Thwaite's  .Jesuit  rela- 
tions. H.  W.  H. 

Early  voyages  up  and  down  the  Mis- 
sissippi.    Albany :  Munsell.     1861.  [1188 

"  Dr.  Shea  has  collected,  translated  and  annotated 
various  relations  concerning  the  voyages  of  Cavelier, 
De  Montigny  de  Saint-Cosme,  Le  Sueur,  Gr,avier  and 
Guignas."    Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5  :  67. 

Tonty,  Henri,  cJieralier  de.  Leoler, 
Henry  E.  Chevalier  Henry  de  Tonty.  (Park- 
man  Club.  Publications,  v.  1,  no.  3.)  Mil- 
waukee: Legler.     1896. 

The  man  with  the  iron  hand.  Milwau- 
kee: Haferkorn.     1896.  [1189 


109 


1190-1196 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Based  largely  on  Tonty's  memoir  in  Margry  and 
references  in  New  Vork  colonial  documents,  Henne- 
pin, La  Potherie,  and  Parknian,  with  some  independ- 
ent research.  A  convenient  narrative  for  reference; 
in  the  main  accurate ;  but  couched  in  "  newspaper 
English." 


SOUTIIERX  AND  SOUTHWESTERN 
COLONIES  AND  SETTLEMENTS 
(SPANISH) 

Anderson,  Alexander  D.  The  silver  coun- 
try ;  or  The  great  Southwest.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam. 
1877.  "  [1 190 

Careful  work  has  been  done  in  this  book,  particu- 
larly in  tlie  compilation  of  chajiter  5  on  The  authori- 
ties, which  has  interest  for  bibliophiles.  The  territory 
described  from  personal  observation  is  tliat  "  former 
kingdom  of  New  Spain,  including  Mexico,  and  the 
]Mexican  cession  of  1848  and  1853."  C.  H.  S. 

Blackmar,  Frank  Wilson.  Spanish  colo- 
nization in  the  Southwest.  (Johns  Hopkins 
Univ.  studies,  ser.  8,  no.  4.)  Baltimore.  1890. 
Pap.  50c. 

Spanish  institutions  of  the  Southwest. 

(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra  v.  10.) 
Baltimore.     1891.     §2.  [1191 

The  value  of  these  books  arises  chiefly  from  the  fact 
that  their  author,  a  yo>ing  Califomian,  wrote  from 
the  Pacific  coast  stan(li)oint,  as  modified  l)y  the  meth- 
ods and  training  of  the  Historical  Seminar  at  Johns 
Hopkins  T^niversity.  The  pami)hlet  upon  Spanish 
colonization  is  merely  a  preliminary  study  to  the  larger 
book  upon  Spanish  institutions.  The  latter  should 
long  maintain  a  respectable  place,  both  as  a  book  for 
popular  reading,  since  its  style  is  easy  and  attractive, 
and  also  for  general  reference.  It  does  not  claim  to 
be  a  complete  history,  but  is  simply  a  University 
study  of  the  missions,  the  colonial  municipalities,  the 
presidios  and  other  Spanish-American  institutions  in 
California,  Arizona,  New  Mexico  and  Texas.  Its 
"local  color"  is  excellent.  C.  H.  S. 

Davis,  William  Watts  Hart.  Spanish 
conquest  of  New  Mexico.  Doylestown,  Pa. 
1869.  [1 192 

Equipped  with  more  than  ordinary  ability  for  his- 
torical investigation,  tlie  author  resided  for  several 
years  in  New  Mexico  as  IJ.  S.  attorney  and  for  a  time 
as  acting  governor,  becoming  deeply  interested  in  the 
history  of  the  territory  through  the  Spanish  archives 
at  Santa  lY'  to  which  he  had  access.  The  book  was 
the  first  history  of  New  INIexico  published  in  English, 
and  it  far  excelled  any  subsequent  effort  in  that  direc- 
tion until  Uandelier  imblislied  the  results  of  his  own 
noteworthy  researches.  These  latter  shed  light  on 
raanypoints  concerning  which  Davis  was  either  doubt- 
ful or  in  error  —  such,  for  example,  as  the  location  of 
Qui\ira,  and  the  failure  of  Cabeza  de  Vaca  to  cross 
the  present  boundary  of  the  territory.  Considering 
General  Davis's  comparatively  meagre  facilities,  his 


book  was  far  ahead  of  its  time.  It  still  contains  much 
historical  and  ethnological  information  of  value,  pre- 
sented in  an  entertaining  manner.  F.  W.  H. 

Irving,  Theodore.  Conquest  of  Florida  by 
Hernando  de  Soto.    Phil.:  Carey.    1835.    2v. 

Same,  rev.;  History  of  De  Soto's  con- 
quest of  Florida.    N.  Y. :  Putnam.    1857.     $3. 

["93 

This  work  presents  the  early  history  of  the  country 
called  Florida  to  the  end  of  De  Soto's  invasion.  It  has 
generally  been  regarded  as  the  standard  work  on  this 
period.  The  author,  a  nephew  of  "Washington  Irving, 
studied  in  Spain  the  original  authorities,  De  Vega, 
Biedma,  etc.,  on  which  the  early  history  of  Florida 
should  be  based.  His  work  enters  somewhat  more 
into  details  than  the  De  Soto  in  Florida  of  Grace 
King  (sect.  1197),  and  contains  more  critical  notes  on 
names  and  places.  It  is  for  the  most  part  accurate  ; 
but  the  author,  in  tracing  the  route  of  De  Vaca,  un- 
fortunately had  to  use  the  first  edition  of  Buckingham 
Smith's  work,  which  was  corrected  by  Smith  himself 
in  1871  (sect.  1195).  The  style  is  clear  and  simple ;  but 
not  so  vivid  and  attractive  as  that  of  Miss  King. 

J.  R.  F. 

Lummis,  Charles  Fletcher.  The  Spanish 
pioneers.     Chicago:  McClurg.     1893.     §1.50. 

[1 194 

For  a  number  of  years  Lummis  was  an  intimate  of 
Bandelier,  both  in  New  Mexico  and  Peru,  and  per- 
haps no  higher  compliment  can  be  paid  the  authen- 
ticity of  this  book  on  the  undertjQvings  of  the  earliest 
makers  of  American  history  than  to  say  that  it  was 
prepared  under  his  guidance.  The  narratives  are 
most  interestingly  related,  and  are  illumined  by  side- 
lights reflected  from  personal  experience  in  much  of 
the  territory  which  the  Spanish  pioneers  trod.  The 
book  casts  serious  doubt  on  some  of  Prcscott's  writ- 
ings. F.  W.  H. 

Nunez  Cabe9a  de  Vaca,  Alvarez.  Rela- 
tion ;  tr.  from  the  Spanish  by  Buckingham 
Smith.    N.  Y. :  the  estate  of  the  author.    1871. 

Journey  to  New  Mexico,  1535-6 ;  from 

[his]  Relation.     (Old  South  leaflets,  no.  39.) 

["95 

"  The  narration  of  the  unfortunate  expedition  of 
Cabeza  de  Vaca  across  the  territory  now  occupied  by 
the  southern  states  from  Florida  to  Texas  in  the  year 
1527,  nearly  three  and  a  half  centuries  ago,  is  full  of 
the  most  melancholy  yet  absorbing  interest.  Nine 
years  of  wanderings  and  captivity  among  the  Indians 
elapsed  before  this  ill-fated  member  of  a  still  more 
unfortunate  band  escaped  almost  alone  of  all  who  .set 
out  so  joyously  with  him.  His  narration  has  been 
received  by  all  historians  and  antiquaries  as  vera- 
cious."   T.  W.  Y\c\Ci,  Indian  bibliograiihy,\<.  bT>. 

Rye,  William  B.,  ed.  Discovery  and  con- 
quest of  Terra  Florida,  by  Don  Fernando  de 
Soto ;  written  by  a  gentleman  of  Elvas  [1557]  ; 
tr.  out  of  Portuguese  by  Richard  Hakluyt. 
London :  Ilakluyt  Soc.     1851.  ["96 


110 


PERIOD   OF   DISCONTENT  AND   REVOLUTION,  1760-1783      1197-1204 


To  promote  interest  in  the  new  colony  of  Virginia, 
Hakluyt  publislied  this  account  of  de  Soto's  explora- 
tion of  Florida  (equivalent  in  meaning  to  our  "  cotton 
States ")  in  1609  under  tlie  title  :  Vinjinia  richly 
valued,  etc.  In  1611  the  title  was  changed  to  The 
tvorthye  and  famous  history  of  the  travailes  :  .  .  of 
that  great  continent  of  Terra  Florida,  &c.  His  ver- 
sion was  published  again  in  the  supplement  to  the 
1809  ed.  of  his  Voyages,  in  Force's  Tracts,  vol.  6,  and 
in  French's  Hist.  Coll.  of  La.,  vol.  2.  In  1866,  Mr. 
Buckingham  Smith  published  a  new  translation  in  the 
Bradford  Club  series.  The  narrative  is  a  straightfor- 
ward and  trustworthy  account  by  an  eye-witness.  It 
is  one  of  the  most  important  sources  for  the  history  of 
the  southern  Indians.  This  volume  includes  another 
briefer  contemporary  narrative  by  a  Si)aiiish  soldier, 
Luys  Hernandez  de  Biedma,  translated  by  the  editor, 
Mr.  Rye,  who  has  supplied  an  extended  introduction. 
This  narrative  of  the  "  Gentleman  of  Elvas  "  is  in- 
cluded in  Goldsmid's  Hakluyt's  Principal  naviga- 
tions under  its  original  title,  Virginia  richly  valued. 
The  original  was  reprinted  at  Lisbon  in  1844  and  1875 
in  the  first  vol.  of  the  Colleegao  de  ojmseulos  reim- 
presos  relativos  a  historia  das  navegaqoes,  via/fens 
e  conquistas  das  Portuguezes,  pp.  5-139.       E.  G.  B. 

Soto,    Fernando   de.     King,    Grace.     De 

Soto  and  his  men  in  the  land  of  Florida.    N.  Y. : 
Macmillan.     1898.     $1.50.  [1197 

The  author  had  access  to  the  best  original  authori- 
ties —  especially  Garcilaso  de  la  Vega,  Biedma,  and  the 
narrative  of  a  "Gentleman  of  Elvas."  All  attempts 
to  reconcile  conflicting  statements  were  avoided,  the 
object  being  to  produce  an  interesting  rather  than  a 
critical  work.  The  author  has  omitted  as  unsuitable 
for  her  work  a  portion  of  De  la  Vega's  narrative, 
describing  Indian  customs,  etc.  The  chief  authority 
used  is  the  original  Spanish  of  De  la  Vega,  with  ex- 
tracts here  and  there  from  a  "Gentleman  of  Elvas." 
There  are  a  few  notes,  identifying  places  through 
which  De  Soto  passed.  The  stoi*y  as  told  by  Miss 
King  is  graphic  and  thrilling.  It  is  destined  to  be  the 
most  popular  account  of  De  Soto's  wanderings.  The 
style  is  admirably  suited  to  the  matter ;  it  is  clear, 
simple,  and  vivid.    There  is  no  index.  J.  R.  F. 

—  WiLMER,  Lambert  A.  Life,  travels  and 
adventures  of  Ferdinand  de  Soto,  discoverer  of 
the  Mississippi.     Phil.     1859.  [1198 

"  Written  in  a  style  worthy  of  its  subject.  The 
story  of  De  Soto's  life  is  told  with  a  vigor  and  nervous 
energy,  characteristic  of  his  restless  career."  T.  W. 
Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  425. 

Venegas,  Miguel.  Natural  and  civil  his- 
tory of  California  ;  tr.  from  the  original  Span- 
ish [Madrid.   1758].  London.   1759.    2v.    [1199 

The  author  was  an  erudite  Jesuit  missionary  whose 
field  of  labor  was  in  Mexico  and  California.  "While 
in  the  latter  province  he  gathered  much  information 
from  personal  observation  and  even  a  greater  body 
of  data  from  the  archives  of  the  various  missions. 
The  volumes  are  replete  with  valuable  historical,  geo- 
graphical, and  ethnological  material  not  found  in 
other  works,  many  of  the  sources  of  Venegas'  know- 
ledge never  having  been  published.    The  work  per- 


tains as  much  to  Lower  California,  southern  Arizona, 
and  northern  Sonora  as  to  California  proper.  Kino's 
map  of  1702  formed  the  basis  of  Venegas'  map. 

F.  W.  H. 


2.  Period  of  Discontent,  Revolt  and 
Independence  :  1760-1783 

Abbatt,  William.  Crisis  of  the  Revolution : 
being  the  story  of  iVrnold  and  Andre.  N.  Y. : 
Abbatt.     1899.     $20.     Subs.  [1200 

This  volume  is  issued  under  the  auspices  of  the  Em- 
pire State  Society,  Sons  of  the  American  Revolution. 
Compiled  from  the  sources  and  illustrated  with  excel- 
lent reproductions  of  original  photographs.  The  story 
is  well  told.    Altogether  an  excellent  book.       E.  C. 

Adams,  John.  Works  ;  with  life,  notes  and 
illustrations  by  Charles  Francis  Adams.  Bos- 
ton: Little.     1850-6.     lOv.  [1201 

The  famous  grandson  of  John  Adams  was  well-fitted 
to  collect  and  order  the  vast  mass  of  documents,  the 
memorials  of  the  long  life-work  of  the  second  Presi- 
dent. His  cool  judicial  portrayal  shows  no  trace  of  a 
tendency  to  exaggerate  the  merits  of  his  subject : 
there  is  a  marked  abstention  from  filial  partiality  and 
family  glorification.  While  many  of  the  documents  are 
invaluable,  the  world  now  and  hereafter  will  probably 
most  prize  the  letters  and  the  diary.  The  character 
of  John  Adams  is  revealed  in  these  in  a  most  attractive 
light, —  as  frankly  artless  almost  as  Sewell,  as  abinipt 
and  prejudiced  as  Dr.  Johnson,  —  testy,  full  of  foibles, 
self-conscious,  but  brave  and  honest  to  the  very  core  ; 
a  brain  of  the  finest  power  and  a  heart  of  oak. 

J.  K.  H. 

Correspondence    with    Professor  Win- 

throp,    and   with  Mrs.    Mercy  Warren.      See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  315. 

[1202 

—  Adams,  Charles  Francis.  Life  of  John 
Adams,  begun  by  John  Quincy  Adams,  com- 
pleted by  Charles  Francis  Adams ;  rev.  and 
corrected.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1871.    Sv.    $3. 

[1203 
A  reprint  in  smaller  form  of  the  first  volume  of  The 
life  and,  works  of  John  Adams,  which  appeared  in 
1856  (sect.  1201).  Tlie  "  revision  "  consists  apparently 
in  omitting  the  genealogical  sketch,  many  of  the  foot- 
notes, and  the  appendix.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Chamberlain,  Mellen.      John  Adams,  • 
the  statesman  of  the   American  Revolution; 
with  other    essays   and    addresses.      Boston : 
Houghton.     1898.     $3.  [1204 

"  The  initial  essay  on  John  Adams,  the  longest  and 
most  important  piece  in  the  volume,  is  a  thorough- 
going examination  of  the  causes  of  the  Revolution 
and  of  the  relation  of  Adams  to  the  constitutional  side 
of  the  struggle.  No  writer  has  set  forth  more  clearly 
or  instructively  the  nature  of  the  influences  which 
brought  about  the  separation  of  the  American  colonies 


111 


1205-1211 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


from  the  mother  country.  In  Judge  Chamberlain's 
view,  writs  of  assistance,  the  Stamp  Act,  and  the  vari- 
ous revenue  and  coercive  measures  of  Great  Britain 
•were  the  occasion,  rather  than  the  cause,  of  the  Revo- 
lution. They  were  irritating  and,  from  the  standpoint 
of  political  expediency,  indefensible,  but  they  only 
hastened  a  crisis  which,  even  without  them,  could  not 
have  been  permanently  averted.  ...  It  was  the  pecul- 
iar merit  of  John  Adams  that  he  was  one  of  the  first 
to  see  the  constitutional  sijrnificance  of  the  contest, 
and  that  he  led  Massachusetts,  and  through  her  the 
other  colonies,  to  a  more  or  less  discerning  acceptance 
of  his  ideas."    Kation,  68:  115. 

—  Morse,  John  Torrey,  Jr.  John  Adams. 
(Am.  statesmen.)  Boston  :  Houghton.  1885. 
$1.25.  [1205 

An  interesting  book,  well  conceived  and  well  writ- 
ten, an  excellent  example  of  popular  biography. 

E.  C.  R. 

Adams,  John  and  Abigail.  Familiar  let- 
ters during  the  Revolution  ;  [ed.]  by  Charles 
Francis  Adams.  Boston :  Houghton,  [c.  1875.] 
§2.  [1206 

In  17G4  Abigail  Smith,  just  twenty  years  old,  daugh- 
ter of  the  minister  of  Weymouth,  and  having  in  her 
veins  the  blood  of  a  score  of  the  most  noted  Massa- 
chusetts worthies,  married  John  Adams,  son  of  a 
small  farmer  in  Braintree,  the  undistinguished  family 
of  the  bridegroom  as  well  as  the  fact  that  he  was  a 
lawyer,  a  calling  in  those  days  scarcely  deemed  respect- 
able, causing  it  to  be  regarded  as  a  great  come-down 
for  the  beautiful  and  well-born  maid.  John  Adams 
achieved,  through  character  and  ability,  the  highest 
eminence  ;  and  from  the  two  has  proceeded  perhaps 
the  most  distinguished  of  American  families.  The 
letters  of  such  a  pair  during  the  American  Revolution 
naturally  possess  the  utmost  interest.  The  face  of 
the  time  — the  pabUc  trials,  failures,  triumphs — ap- 
pears as  in  a  perfect  mirror.  At  the  same  time,  as  a 
revelation  of  noble  manly  and  womanly  worth,  the 
correspondence  has  rarely,  if  ever,  been  surpassed. 

J.  K.  H. 

Adams,  Samuel.  Hosmer,  James  Ken- 
dall. Samuel  Adams.  (American  statesmen.) 
Boston:  Houghton.     1885.     $1.25.  [1207 

Tliis  book  sets  forth  the  man  Samuel  Adams,  1722- 
1803,  in  a  brief  and  interesting  manner.  It  is  well 
conceived  and  well  written,  an  admirable  specimen  of 
popular  biography  by  a  scholarly  writer.        E.  C.  R. 

—  Wells,  William  V.  Life  and  public 
services  of  Samuel  Adams.  Boston:  Little. 
1865.     3v.  [1208 

A  three-volumed  work,  filled  with  the  most  valuable 
materiaLs,  by  the  great-grandson  of  Samuel  Adams, 
who  had  access  to  the  manuscripts  preserved  in  the 
family,  one  of  the  best  of  the  Revolutionary  collec- 
tions, afterwards  the  possession  of  George  Bancroft, 
and  at  present  in  the  Lenox  Library,  New  York.  The 
defects  of  the  book  are  that  it  is  throughout  eulogis- 
tic of  its  subject,  and  throughout  condemnatory  of 
the  men  against  whom  he  strove.    While  to  Samuel 


112 


Adams  rather  than  to  Washington  belongs  the  title 
"  Father  of  America,"  a  title  accorded  him  by  his  con- 
temporaries, Washington  being  rather  the  foster- 
father  who  protected  and  nurtured  the  child  after  it 
was  bom,  the  "man  of  the  town-meeting"  was  after 
all  a  very  human  instrument.  He  was  wily  and  nar- 
row: his  methods  were  to  a  large  extent  those  of  the 
"machine;"  it  is  perhaps  not  too  harsh  to  say  he 
was  the  prototj-pe  of  the  "  boss."  Yet  withal  he  was 
thoroughly  sincere,  self-forgetting  and  brave.  The 
opponents  of  Samuel  Adams  were  sometimes  men  of 
high  character  and  courage,  holding  opinions  suscej)- 
tible  of  defence.  The  work  of  Wells  is  a  treasury  of 
important  information ;  but  the  reader  must  guard 
himself  against  being  led  by  it  into  uudiscriminating 
admiration  of  its  hero,  and  into  aversion  just  as  uudis- 
criminating as  regards  his  adversaries.         J.  K.  H. 

Adolphus,  John.  History  of  England  from 
the  accession  of  George  IH  to  1783.  London. 
1805.    3v. 

History  of  England  from  the  accession 

to  the  decease  of  George  IH.  London.  1840- 
45.     7v.  [1209 

Tills  history,  by  its  elaborate  defence  of  the  govern- 
ment of  George  III  and  of  the  attitiule  of  Parliament 
toward  the  American  colonies,  was  designed  to  gratify 
British  Tory  sympathies,  and  was  famous  in  its  day. 
But,  like  all  apologetic  histories,  it  is  vehemently  one- 
sided, and  worse  still,  in  the  portions  dealing  with  the 
war  of  the  Revolution  is  full  of  inaccurate  statements 
and  unjust  conclusions.  Some  of  the  author's  com- 
ments upon  Washington  and  other  leading  Revolu- 
tionary leaders  verge  on  the  absurd.  In  general  the 
work  is  heavj'  and  dull,  and  any  usefulness  that  it 
might  have  to-day  is  impaired  by  the  absence  of  an 
index.  C.  M.  A. 

Affaires  de  I'Angleterre  et  de  I'Amerique. 
Anvers.    [Paris.  ]     1776-[17:9].     15v.  in  17. 

[1210 

This  periodical,  according  to  Barbier,  was  edited  by 
Franklin,  Court  de  Gebelin,  Robinet,  and  others,  with 
the  purpose  of  placing  before  the  French  public  the 
American  side  of  the  Revolutionary  War ;  and  for 
France  it  is  what  Almon's  Remembrancer  {^ect.  1219) 
was  for  Great  Britain.  The  plan  of  the  work  is  three- 
fold: First,  to  print  in  diary  form  a  narrative  of 
events.  Second,  to  rejjrint  from  newspapers  and 
pamphlets  matter  of  special  interest.  Third,  to  give 
in  what  purported  to  be  letters  from  a  London  banker, 
the  inside  political  history  and  Parliamentary  proceed- 
ings of  Great  Britain.  Though  edited  to  a  certain 
extent  in  a  partisan  manner,  and  though  containing 
many  errors,  it  is  of  singular  value  fi>r  the  history 
of  the  i)eriod  covered  ;  but,  owing  to  its  rarity,  and  to 
the  extreme  bibliogra))hical  confusion  in  its  parts  and 
volumes,  it  has  been  singularly  neglected  as  historical 
material.  P.  L.  F. 

Alden,  George  Henry.     New  governments 

west  of  the  AUeghanics  before  1780.     (Univ. 

of  Wisconsin.    Bulletin,  hist,  ser.,  v.  2,  no.  1.) 

Madison.     1897.     50c.  [121 1 

Thia  monograph  is  a  good  example  of  a  university 


PERIOD   OF  DISCONTENT  AND   REVOLUTION,  1760-1783      1212-1219 


thesis  submitted  for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philo-      of  them  into  the  above  volumes  is  not  to  be  consid- 


sophy.  It  throws  new  light  upon  its  subject,  or  at 
least  focalizes  the  light  before  scattered,  and  ranks  as 
a  aseful  addition  to  our  political  history.     B.  A.  H. 

Allen,  Col.  Ethan.  Allen's  captivity  ;  being 
a  narrative  containing  his  voyages,  travels, 
etc.     Boston:  Perkins.     1845.  [1212 

This  little  narrative  covers  the  capture  of  Ticon- 
deroga,  the  Canadian  expedition  with  Arnold,  Allen's 
capture  by  the  British,  and  his  captivity  for  two  years 
at  Halifax  and  New  York.  It  describes  in  strong  lan- 
guage the  treatment  given  the  American  prisoners. 
The  narrative  was  first  printed  at  Bennington  in  1779 
and  has  passed  through  many  editions  and  forms.  It 
has  been  used  freely  in  all  the  lives  of  Allen. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Hall,  Henry.  Ethan  Allen,  the  Robin 
Hood  of  Vermont.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1892. 
$1.  [1213 

A  biography  of  an  interesting  Revolutionary  hero 
(1737-89),  i>osthumously  published.  It  seems  less  the 
result  of  an  attempt  to  gain  exact  information  than 
of  the  desire  to  write  an  entertaining  narrative.  It  is 
fanciful  rather  than  judicious  (as  instanced  on  the 
title-page),  and  uncritical  in  the  extreme  (as  shown 
in  the  beginning  of  the  7th  chapter).  The  book  has 
neither  index,  maps,  nor  illustrations  (beyond  a 
vignette  on  the  title-page).  W.  E.  F. 

Allen,  Jolley.  Narrative,  1775-76.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  332. 

[1214 

Allen,  Paul.  History  of  the  American  Re- 
volution. Bait.  1819.  Bait.:  Bell.  1822. 
2v.  [1215 

This  is  a  work  of  but  slight  value,  and  has  not  even 
the  merit  of  being  composed  throughout  by  the  same 
"  hack  writer  "  who  signs  his  initials  to  the  preface. 
The  "  associates  "  whose  names  he  omits  to  mention 
were  John  Xeal  and  Tobias  Watkins.  It  is  one  of  the 
early  instances  of  •'  book-making,"  pure  and  simple 
(to  be  paralleled,  later,  in  numerous  "  Histories  of  the 
Rebellion,"  etc.),  and  possessing  neither  accuracy, 
judicial  temper,  nor  an  admirable  literary  style.  It 
has  no  maps  and  no  index.  W.  E.  F. 

Almon,  John,  comp.  Collection  of  political 
tracts,  1764-73.     London.     1773.     4v. 

Collection    of    scarce    and    interesting 

tracts,  written  by  persons  of  eminence  ;  upon 
the  most  important  political  and  commercial 
subjects  during  the  years  1763-70.  London. 
1787-88.     4v. 

Collection  of  the  most  interesting  tracts 

lately  published  in  England  and  America  on 
the  subjects  of  taxing  the  American  colonies 
and  regulating  their  trade.  London.  1766-79. 
6v.  [1216 

These  are  collections  of  tracts  and  pamphlets,  the 
greater  number  of  which  had  already  been  published 
either  by  Almon  himself  or  by  others.    The  gathering 


ered  in  the  light  of  a  regular  publication,  for  there 
do  not  appear  to  have  been  many  copies  issued  of 
any  one  of  the  Collections  noted.  The  first  contains 
tracts,  mostly  signed,  but  some  anonymous,  on  politi- 
cal liberty  and  freedom  of  the  press  ;  the  second  deals 
with  the  trade,  commerce,  and  taxation  of  America ; 
and  the  third,  which  is  of  a  much  more  general  char- 
acter, has  to  do  with  Tory  administration  in  England, 
the  trial  of  John  Wilkes,  the  law  of  libel,  and  a  few 
commercial  topics.  Pamphlets  dealing  with  both 
sides  of  important  questions  are  to  be  found  here, 
though  Almon  was  a  strong  Whig  and  a  friend  of 
John  Wilkes.  Most  of  the  pamphlets  exist  in  sepa- 
rate form.  C.  M.  A. 

Parliamentary  register.     See  in  Part  I : 

Sources,  sect.  75.  [1217 

[Prior  documents]  :  A  collection  of  inter- 
esting, authentic  papers  relative  to  the  dispute 
between  Great  Britain  and  America,  shewing 
the  causes  and  progress  of  that  misunderstand- 
ing, 1764-75.     London.     1777.  [1218 

This  collection  of  documents  is  prefatory  to  Al- 
mon's  larger  work  the  Remembrancer,  which  opened 
with  the  commencement  of  hostilities  in  177.5.  The 
prior  documents  are  those  which  concern  the  earlier 
period  from  17G4  to  177.5,  and  this  collection  of  them 
was  issued  two  years  after  the  Remembrancer  had 
first  begun  to  appear.  It  includes  acts,  debates,  re- 
solves, messages,  addresses,  letters,  petitions,  and  the 
like  in  England  and  America,  such  as  were  appearing 
in  the  newspapers  of  the  day.  Almou's  collections  have 
not  lost  their  utility,  and  are  still  quoted.      C.  M.  A. 

Usually  cited  by  the  running  title  "  Prior  docu- 
ments." 

Remembrancer,  The  ;   or  Impartial  re-  ( 

pository  of  public  events.  London :  J.  Almon. 
1775-84.     17v.  '  [1219 

Almon  was  a  successful  bookseller  and  journalist 
of  liberal  views,  at  the  height  of  his  career  during  our 
Revolutionary  period.  He  was  radical  enough  to  be 
the  ardent  friend  of  John  Wilkes,  and  sympathized 
fully  with  the  contention  of  the  Thirteen  Colonies, 
which  he  helped  with  all  his  influence.  His  boldness 
brought  him  more  than  once  under  penalty  of  the 
law,  and  at  one  time  he  was  driven  into  exile  in 
France.  Among  his  numerous  writings  and  collec- 
tions the  Remembrancer,  published  monthly  and  run- 
ning through  the  time  of  our  war,  from  1775  to  1781, 
has  especial  importance.  Its  plan  was  to  select  from 
the  public  prints  accounts  of  the  material  public 
events,  to  issue  them  in  octavo,  and  at  the  end  of  the 
volume  to  give  a  copious  index.  Almon  throughout 
each  year  furnished,  together  with  appropriate  com- 
ments, a  miscellany  of  news-jottings,  state-papers, 
letters,  documents  of  any  kind  likely  to  interest. 
Many  important  matters  are  here  preserved,  rare,  or 
not  at  all  to  be  found  elsewhere.  It  is  a  fact  worth 
noting  that  a  man  with  a  shrewd  eye  to  business  found 
his  account  in  such  a  publication,  there  being  many 
readers  for  it  in  the  England  of  that  day.  The  Re- 
membrancer was  supplemented  by  Prior  documents, 
noteworthy  papers  preceding  the  outbreak.  Indis- 
pensable to  the  student  of  the  Revolution.    J.  K.  H. 


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1220-1231 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


American  archives  :  a  collection  of  authen- 
tic statt  papers  [etc.],  forming  a  documentary 
history  of  the  North  American  colonies ;  [comp.  ] 
by  Peter  Force.  Ser.  4,  v.  1-6.  Ser.  5,  v.  1-3. 
Wash.     1837-53.     9  v.  [1220 

Part  of  a  projected  great  collection  of  documents, 
of  which  only  C  volumes  of  the  4th  series  (1774-1776), 
and  3  volumes  of  the  5th  series  (1776),  were  published. 
The  contents  include  statutes,  legislative  and  parlia- 
mentarj-  proceedings,  proceedings  of  local  bodies, 
speeches,  letters,  etc.  Though  ill-arranged,  the  col- 
lection is  invaluable  for  the  study  of  the  early  Revo- 
lutionary period.  W.  MacD. 

Araory,  T.  C.  Memory  of  General  John 
Sullivan  vindicated.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  327.  [1221 

Anburey,  Thomas.  Travels  through  the  in- 
terior parts  of  America.  London  :  Lane.  1789. 
2v.  [1221  a 

Anburey  was  an  officer  in  Burgoyne's  army,  and  many 
of  his  letters  were  written  while  he  was  a  prisoner  of 
war.  "  It  is  an  agreeable  surprise  to  find,  with  occa^ 
sional  asperity,  much  candid  intelligence  and  interest- 
lug  local  information."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America 
and  her  commentators,  p.  186. 

Andre,  Maj.  John.    Dawson,  Henry  B.,  ed. 

Papers  concerning  the  capture  and   detention 
of  Major  John  Andre.     Yonkers,  N.  Y.     1866. 

[1222 

"  The  most  complete  gathering  of  authentic  mate- 
rial which  has  been  made."  Justin  "Winsor,  in  A^ar- 
rative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  6:  464. 

—  Sargent,  Westthrop.  Life  and  career 
of  Major  John  Andre.  Boston  :  Ticknor.  1861. 
N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1871.  [1223 

Tills  is  the  best  biography  of  "  the  unfortunate 
Andr<^',"  written  in  the  later  spirit  of  regret  which 
most  Americans  feel  for  his  execution.  The  justice 
of  the  sentence  is  widely  reviewed  and  various  com- 
mentators quoted.  The  style  of  treatment  is  florid 
and  the  view-i)oint  extreme  in  Andre's  favor.  The 
appendix  contains  some  information  concerning  the 
later  life  of  Benedict  Arnold.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Smith,  Horace  Wemyss,  comp.  Andre- 
ana.     Phil.:  Smith.     1865.  [1224 

A  collection  of  materials  relating  to  Andr6,  made 
by  Horace  W.  Smith.  It  embraces  a  reprint  of  the 
Procred i nf/s  of  the  Board  of  officers  which  tried 
Andr(5,  the  letters  relating  to  a  mitigation  of  his  sen- 
tence, contemporary  accounts  of  his  execution,  and 
a  number  of  portraits  and  cartoons.  There  is  no 
essay  accompanying  the  collection,  but  the  material 
has  been  gathered  from  many  sources,  some  now 
inaccessible.  E.  E.  S. 

Andrews,  John.     History  of  the  war  with 

America,  France,  Spain,  and  Holland,  1775-83. 

London.     1785-6.     4v.  [1225 

The  period  covered  is  from  1775  to  1783,  and  the  nar- 


rative which  has  been  herein  embodied  of  the  Ameri- 
can struggle  (scattered  through  all  four  of  the  vol- 
umes instead  of  being  told  separately),  is  one  of  the 
most  detailed  accounts  written  by  any  Englishman, 
and  should  be  compared  with  the  later  work  by  Lud- 
low (sect.  1424).  The  work  is  frankly  a  compilation, 
but  shows  much  elfort  to  obtain  the  exact  facts,  is 
fairly  judicial,  and  shows  marked  imjiartiality  of  tem- 
per in  dealing  with  the  motives  of  the  American  colo- 
nists, and  a  fair  amount  of  care  in  preparation.  It 
contains  numerous  portraits  and  8  maps,  with  separate 
indexes  to  all  four  volumes  at  the  end  of  the  fourth 
volume.  Its  literary  quality  is  not  such  as  to  com- 
mend it  to  the  general  reader  of  the  present  day,  and 
it  serves  only  as  "  materials  for  history."     W.  E.  F. 

Letters,    1772-76.      See    Massachusetts 

Historical  Society,  sect.  326.  [1226 

Armand,  Col.  Letters,  relating  to  the  siege 
of  Yorktown.  See  New-York  Historical  So- 
ciety, sect.  361.  [1227 

Arnold,  Maj.  -  Gefi.  Benedict.  Arnold, 
Isaac  Newton.  Life  of  Benedict  Arnold. 
Chicago:  McClurg.     1880.     S2.50.  [1228 

Tlie  life  of  the  celebrated  general  of  the  18th  century 
(1741-1801),  whose  treason  is  one  of  the  Revolutionary 
episodes,  written  by  a  member  of  the  same  family, 
though  not  a  descendant.  The  sources  of  information 
in  the  present  volume  are,  in  part,  family  papers.  As 
the  book  is  frankly  an  attempt  to  overcome  the  "  uni- 
versal prejudice  "  against  Arnold,  it  loses  somewhat 
in  impartial  treatment,  though  the  desire  of  the  au- 
thor to  be  just  and  fair  is  everywhere  evident.  The 
book  has  an  index  and  one  portrait.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Barbe-Marboip,  Francois  de.  Com- 
plot  d' Arnold  et  de  Sir  Henry  Clinton.  Paris : 
Didot.     1816.  [1229 

"  Marbois,  the  secretary  of  the  French  legation  at 
Philadelphia  at  the  time,  wrote  a  Complot  d'' Arnold 
ct  Clinton,  which  was  not  published  till  1816  at  Paris. 
Sparks  says,  that  what  came  under  Marbois'  personal 
observation  is  valuable  ;  but  otherwise  the  book,  as 
most  students  think,  should  be  used  with  caution. 
.  .  .  Marbois  was  translated  by  AV'alsh  in  the  Am,er. 
rcf/ister,  vol.  2."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Karralive  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  6:  463,  and  note. 

—  Sparks,  Jared.  Life  and  treason  of 
Benedict  Arnold.  (Library  of  Am.  biography, 
V.  3.)    Boston:  Harper.     1835.  [1230 

This  was  the  most  comprehensive  life  before  the 
appearance  of  Arnold's  Arnold  (sect.  1228).  It  is  de- 
voted almost  exclusively  to  Arnold's  military  career 
in  the  American  Revolution  from  1775  until  his  trea- 
sonable action  in  1780.  The  periods  of  his  earlier  and 
later  life  are  slightly  treated.  The  general  attitude 
toward  Arnold  is  fair.  A  contrast  is  drawn  between 
the  case  of  Andr6  and  that  of  Nathan  Hale. 

E.  E.  S. 

Arnold,    Reward    Payson.     Historic  side- 
lights.    N.  Y.:  Harper.     1899.     $2.50.     [1231 
"  Benjamin  Franklin  and  his  friends  both  in  Amer- 
ica and  abroad   are   the  central  figures  of   a  most 


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1232-1241 


entertaining  collection  of  delightful  gossip,  personal 
anecdotes,  and  quaint  and  curious  historical  lore, 
gathered  from  those  out-of-the-way  corners  which 
historians  proper  for  many  reasons  neglect."  Pub- 
lisher's weekly,  56:  89G. 

Aspinwall  papers.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  312.  [1232 

Balch,  Thomas.  The  French  in  America 
during  the  war  of  independence,  1777-83 ;  tr. 
by  T.  W.,  E.  S.,  and  E.  W.  Balch.  Phil.: 
Porter.    1891-5.    2v.     Phil:  Coates.    2v.     $5. 

[1233 

Originally  printed  as  Les  Franqctis  en  Amerique 
(Paris.  1872).  Vol.  1  contains  a  narrative  of  the  doings 
of  the  French  in  America  especially  in  the  Yorktown 
campaign.  Vol.  2  contains  lists  and  descriptions  of 
regiments  and  officers.  A  contribution  to  our  know- 
ledge of  the  Revolution.  E.  C. 

Barney,  Commodore  Joshua.  Biographical 
memoir  of  the  late  Commodore  Joshua  Barney  ; 
ed.  by  Mary  Barney.     Boston:  Gray.     1832. 

[1234 
Compiled  from  "  autographical  notes "  and  jour- 
nals in  possession  of  his  family  and  other  authentic 
sources.  In  the  form  of  a  memoir  with  original  ma- 
terial scattered  here  and  there  through  the  text,  in 
notes,  and  in  an  appendix.  Interesting,  but  full  of 
prejudice.  E.  C. 

Bartram,  William.  Travels  through  North 
and  South  Carolina,  Georgia,  East  and  West 
Florida,  etc.  Phil.:  James.  1791.  London. 
1792.  [1235 

The  author,  a  botanist,  sailed  from  London  for 
Charleston,  S.  C,  in  April,  1773,  "  at  the  request  of  Dr. 
Fothergill,  of  London,  to  search  the  Floridas,  and  the 
western  parts  of  Carolina  and  Geoi'gia,  for  the  discov- 
ery of  rare  and  useful  productions  in  nature,  chiefly 
in  the  vegetable  kingdom."  His  path  lay  through  the 
territories  of  the  Creek,  Cherokee  and  Choctaw  tribes 
of  Indians,  as  far  west  as  the  Mississippi  River.  He 
reached  Philadelphia  in  January,  1778,  here  closing 
his  narrative.  While  the  author  is  largely  concerned 
with  natural  history,  the  Indians  and  the  white  fur- 
traders  interest  him  greatly,  and  his  journal  abounds 
in  graphic  descriptions  of  forest  life  and  aboriginal 
manners.  An  appendix  of  42  pp.  specifically  treats  of 
"  The  persons,  manners,  customs  and  government  of 
the"  tribes  visited.  The  work  is  of  high  value  as  an 
original  authority  upon  our  southern  Indians,  during 
the  period  of  the  Revolutionary  War.  R.  G.  T. 

Bassett,  John'S.  The  regulators  of  North 
Carolina.  See  American  Historical  Associa- 
tion, sect.  246.  [1236 

Bean,  Theodore  W.  Washington  at  Valley 
Forge  one  hundred  years  ago.  Norristown, 
Pa.:  Bean.     1876.  [1237 

Handbook  of  the  Pennsylvania  campaign  of  1777-78. 
Supplied  with  admirable  maps.  Covers  the  operations 
from  Brandywine  to  the  evacuation  of  Philadelphia 
by  the  British  in  1778.    Carefully  written.  E.  C. 


Belknap  papers.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  313.  [1238 

Beaumarchais,  Pierre  Augustin  Caron, 
called  de.  Lomenie,  Louis  Leonard  de. 
Beaumarchais  and  his  times ;  tr.  by  Henry 
S.  Edwards.  London :  Addey.  1856.  4v. 
N.  Y.     Harper.     1857.     Iv. 

—  Same;   tr.  with  an  introd.  by  F. 

Lyster.     N.  Y. :  Drallop.    1895.    $1.50.     [1239 

"It  is  not  too  much  to  say  that  the  character  of 
Beaumarchais  —  of  whom  M.  de  Lomenie  has  .  .  .  writ- 
ten a  charming  biography  — was  one  of  the  most  ex- 
traordinary in  an  age  of  extraordinary  characters. 
.  .  .  From  a  watch-maker's  workshop  he  raised  himself 
at  one  bound  to  a  social  intimacy  with  royal  families  : 
from  suffering  hardship  for  the  want  of  a  few  francs, 
he  passed  suddenly  into  the  ranks  of  the  leading 
financiers  of  Europe,  and  as  suddenly  relapsed  into 
poverty."  He  was  "  a  merchant,  a  courtier,  a  diplo- 
matist, a  lawyer,  a  song-writer,  an  admiral,  a  con- 
tractor, an  inventor,  a  banker,  a  i)olitician,  and  the 
most  successful  dramatic  author,  next  to  Molifere,  that 
France  ever  produced.  .  .  .  This  extraordinary  man 
—  this  French  Alcibiades  —  was  really  the  first  man  in 
Europe  who  saw  the  possibility  of  the  independence 
of  the  United  States,  and  labored  practically  to  effect 
that  great  object.  Nor  does  it  diminish  his  claim  on 
our  sympathy  to  know  that  for  forty  years  he  and  his 
heirs  were  unpaid  creditors  of  this  country."  J.  Bon- 
ner, in  Harper's  mae/azlne,  14:  70. 

Blanchard,  Claude.  Journal  of  Claude 
Blanchard,  commissary  of  the  French  auxiliary 
army  sent  to  the  United  States,  1780-83  ;  tr. 
from  a  French  MS.  by  William  Duane  ;  ed. 
by  Thomas  Balch.     Albany  :  Munsell.     1875. 

[1240 

Notes  made  generally  from  day  to  day  from  the  time 
the  French  army  under  Rochambeau  left  France  in 
1780  until  its  return  in  1783.  Contains  little  of  impor- 
tance as  to  military  operations  ;  but  gives  an  interest- 
ing picture  of  the  country  and  people  of  New  Eng- 
land, the  middle  states,  and  Virgmia.  Well  translated 
and  edited.  E.  C. 

Botta,  Charles.  History  of  the  war  of  the 
independence  of  the  United  States ;  tr.  from 
the  Italian  by  George  A.  Otis.  Phil.  1820- 
21.  3v.  8th  ed.  New  Haven  :  Brainard.  1840. 
2v.  [1241 

The  most  valuable  of  the  earlier  histories  of  the  Revo- 
lution, and  not  yet  considered  anticpiated.  Military 
history  predominates.  The  work  closes  with  the  re- 
tirement of  Washington  in  1783.  The  perspective  of 
the  history  is  bad  in  places,  owing  to  its  being  based 
on  European  sources.  It  follows  classical  forms  in 
putting  imaginary  speeches  into  the  mouths  of  the 
chief  actors.  A  lofty  style  adds  to  the  heroic  mold  in 
which  the  forefathers  of  the  republic  are  cast. 

E.  E.  S. 

Boudinot,  Elias.  Journal  ;  or  Historical 
recollections  of  American  events  during  the 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


Revolutionary  War;  from  his  own  original 
MS.  Phil. :  Bourquin.  1894.  Trenton,  N.J. : 
Traver.     1899.     Limited  ed.  [1242 

Literal  and  exact.  Valuable  source  for  Revolution- 
ar>'  history  by  one  who  took  a  prominent  part  in 
events,  but  miscellaneous  and  not  verj'  extensive. 

E.  C.  R. 

Life,    public  services,    addresses,    and 

letters;  ed.  by  J.  J.  Boudiuot.  Boston: 
Houghton.     1896.     2 v.     $6  net.  [1243 

A  well  arranged  but  not  critically  edited  publica- 
tion of  the  private  and  public  letters  of  Boudinot,  with 
his  "  reminiscences  "  inserted  at  proper  places.  Sev- 
eral slips  of  memorj-  appear  in  the  latter.  ^lauy 
private  letters  to  and  from  relatives  are  without  pub- 
lic interest.  Few  of  the  i)ublic  letters  have  not  been 
printed  heretofore;  175  pages  of  speeches  are  taken 
from  the  Annals  of  Congress.  Valuable  as  a  whole 
for  the  rise  of  the  Revolution  in  New  Jersey,  Benedict 
Arnold,  treatment  of  British  prisoners,  Yorktown, 
Continental  Congress  (1778, 1781-1),  treaty  of  1783,  early 
Federal  Congress,  inauguration  of  Washington,  and 
Philadelphia  mint.  E.  E.  S. 

Bowdoin  and  Temple  papers.  See  Massa- 
chusetts Historical  Society,  sect.  820.        [1244 

Brant,  Joseph.  Eogleston,  Edward,  and 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Eggleston  Seelye,  Brant 
and  Red  Jacket.  (Famous  Am.  Indians.) 
N.  y.:  Dodd.     [c.  1879.]     §1.  [1245 

Disappointing  and  fragmentary.  A  book  "  for  the 
general  reader  and  especially  young  people."  A 
hasty  summary  of  the  whole  ground  covered  by  Tark- 
man.  Title  misleading.  Brant  and  Red  Jacket 'hre 
merely  incidental  to  the  narrative.  H.  W.  H". 

—  Stone,  William  Leete.  Life  of  Joseph 
Brant  —  Tliayendanegea,  including  the  border 
wars  of  the  American  Revolution,  etc.  N.  Y. 
1838.     2v.     Albany:  Munsell.     1865.     2v. 

[1246 

A  historj'  of  operations  in  the  Indian  country,  par- 
ticularly in  New  York  and  Pennsylvania,  and  on  the 
Canadian  border,  dtiring  the  Rcvolutionai-y  War,  \vith 
sketches  of  the  Indian  relations  of  the  United  States 
and  fireat  Britain.  The  style  of  the  author  is  clear 
and  dignified,  but  is  prolix  and  lacks  imagination  ; 
the  work  is  conse(iuently  not  easy  reading.  These 
scholarly  Tolumes  abound  in  documentai-y  material, 
for  the  author  wrote  from  original  sources  and  dis- 
plays abundant  topograjihical  knowledge  ;  the  index 
also  is  ample.  The  i)oint  of  view  is  that  of  strong 
sympathy  with  the  aborigines,  therein  differing  from 
most  of  the  earlier  historians  of  border  warfare. 

R.  G.  T. 

Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  Century  book 
of  the  American  Revolution.  N.  Y. :  Century 
Co.    [c.  1897.]     SI. 50.  [1247 

A  deservedly  popular  juvenile  liook,  written  as  the 
Story  cf  a  supposed  visit  by  a  party  of  young  people 
to  the  Revolutionary  battlefields.  The  arrangement 
is  both  Chronological  and  geographical.    The  illustra- 


tions are  largely  photographic  reproductions  and  cor- 
respondingly valuable.  This  volume  is  akin  to  other 
"  Centurj'  "  juvenile  books  by  the  same  author. 

E.  E.  S. 

Burgoyne,  Lt.-Gen.  John.  A  state  of  the 
expedition  from  Canada  as  laid  before  the 
House  of  Commons,  and  verified  by  evidence, 
with  a  collection  of  authentic  documents. 
London :  Almon.    1780.   2d  ed.    1780.        [1248 

This  defence  of  his  campaign  consists  of  Gen.  Bur- 
goyne's  prefatory  speech  and  narrative  before  a  com- 
mittee of  the  House,  the  evidence  of  his  witnesses,  his 
review  of  their  testimony,  and  an  appendix  containing 
the  wTitten  evidence.  Included  in  this  last  is  a  return 
by  Gen.  Gates  of  the  strength  of  his  army  Oct.  16, 
1777,  and  there  are  several  maps  illustrating  the  cam- 
paign. F.  J.  S. 

—  Deane,  Charles.  Lieut. -Gen.  John  Bur- 
goyne and  the  convention  of  Saratoga.  See 
American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  242. 

[1249 

—  Fonblanque,  Edward  Barrington  de. 
Political  and  military  episodes  in  the  latter 
half  of  the  18th  century  ;  derived  from  the 
life  and  correspondence  of  the  Right  Hon.  John 
Burgoyne.     London :  Macmillan.     1876. 

[1250 
Five  of  the  ten  chapters  describe  Burgoyne's  ser- 
vices in  the  Revolutionary  War  as  a  British  major- 
general  from  1775  to  177S).  The  narrative  is  founded 
upon  letters,  reports,  and  records,  and  supplemented 
by  the  author's  conclusions.  These  are  extremely 
apologetic  and  explanatory  in  Burgoyne's  behalf. 
The  military  mal-administration  of  England  is  the 
excuse.  Some  interesting  papers  are  in  the  appen- 
dix. E.  E.  S. 

Burke,  Edmund.  Conciliation  WMth  the 
colonies:  speech;  ed.  by  Robert  Anderson. 
(Riverside  lit.  ser.)  Boston  :  Houghton,  [c. 
1896.]     25c. 

Speech   on  conciliation  with  America ; 

ed.  by  Sidney  C.  Newsom.  (]\Iacmillan's  pocket 
English  classics.)  N.  Y.:  Macmillan.  1899. 
25c.  net.  [1251 

The  last  is  a  useful  pocket  edition,  well  printed  and 
well  bound.  The  biograi)hical  introduction  is  good 
and  contains  a  brief  estimate  of  Burke  as  a  states- 
man with  an  estimate  of  his  literary  ))osition,  which 
is  limited  to  the  statement  of  facts  and  ventures  little 
criticism.  The  bibliograiihy  is  a  list  of  seven  books 
that  all  libraries  possess.  The  notes  are  of  unequal 
value,  and  as  a  text-book  the  edition  needs  a  synopsis 
of  the  speech.    The  only  index  is  that  of  the  notes. 

V.  L.  C. 

The  first-named  is  also  a  convenient  edition,  with 
introduction  and  notes. 

—  MoRLEY,  John.  Edmund  Burke:  a  his- 
torical studJ^  London :  Macmillan.  1867. 
N.  Y.:  Macmillan.     1867.     New  ed.     $1.50. 


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—  MoRLEY,  John.  Burke.  (English  men 
of  letters.)  London  :  Macmillan.  1888.  N.  Y.: 
Harper.     [1887.]     1893.     75c.  [1252 

A  different  staiulpoint  is  adopted  in  each  of  these 
books.  The  lirst  is  philosophical  and  not  in  any  sense 
biographical.  Its  six  chapters  treat  of  Burke's  char- 
acteristics, the  leading  issues  of  his  day,  his  attitude 
on  the  English  constitution,  on  American  independ- 
ence, on  political  and  economic  reform  for  the  Brit- 
ish possessions  and,  lastly,  on  the  French  Revolution. 
The  book  remains  the  best  estimate  we  have  of 
Burke's  political  position.  The  style  accords  with  the 
suTiject-matter.  The  "  Men  of  letters  "  volume  with 
its  reprint  is  almost  entirely  biographical,  taking  up 
Burke's  life  by  periods  and  giving  a  narrative  of  his 
career  a.s  a  statesman,  author,  orator  and  as  a  figure 
in  society.  "Well  written  and  authoritative,  it  sadly 
needs  an  index  and  contains  no  bibliography.  To- 
gether, these  two  books  give  all  that  the  average 
reader  or  student  needs  in  order  to  know  Burke's 
place  in  English  history  and  literature.  V.  L.  C. 

—  Stebbins,  C.  Edmund  Burke,  his  ser- 
vices as  agent  of  the  province  of  New  York. 
See  American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  241. 

[1253 

Campbell,  William  W.     Annals  of  Tryon 

County  ;  or.  The  border  warfare  of  New-York, 

during  the  Revolution.    N.  Y.:  Harper.    1831. 

[1254 

Tryon  County  included  all  of  the  province  lying 
west  of  a  longitudinal  line  ninning  not  far  from  the 
centre  of  Schoharie  County.  This  region  was  long 
debatable  land,  and  the  scene  of  New  York's  princi- 
pal border  wars.  Campbell's  book  attracted  wide  at- 
tention at  the  time  of  its  appearance,  and  inspired 
many  other  frontier  histories  in  New  York  and  ad- 
joining states.  The  author  was  a  native  of  Cherry 
"Valley,  and  wrote  many  of  his  chapters  for  a  local 
historical  society  ;  before  publication,  he  widened  his 
field  to  embrace  all  of  Tryon  County,  but  Cheri-y  Val- 
ley remains  the  principal  theatre  of  his  investiga- 
tions. A  pioneer  work  in  the  annals  of  early  western 
New  York,  it  will  always  remain  a  standard  authority, 
for  it  is  compiled  with  judicious  care,  in  good  literary 
form,  contains  much  which  the  author  obtained  from 
first  sources,  oral  and  documentary,  and  may  be 
recommended  as  entertaining  reading.         R.  G.  T. 

Carrington,  Brig.  -  Oen.  Henry  Beebee. 
Battles  of  the  American  Revolution.  N.  Y. : 
Barnes.     1876.     $5.     2v.     $6.  [1255 

Covers  only  the  military  side  of  the  Revolution. 
Based  on  a  careful  study  of  the  leading  sources. 
Abundantly  supplied  with  good  plans.  An  admira- 
ble book  in  conception  and  execution.  E.  C. 

Carroll,  Charles.  Journal  during  his  visit 
to  Canada  in  1776  ;  with  memoir  and  notes  by 
Brantz  Mayer.  (Maryland  Hist.  Soc.  Publi- 
cations.)   Bait.     1845.  [1256 

Carroll,  with  his  brother  John,  Benjamin  Franklin, 
and  Chase,  was  sent  by  the  Continental  Congress  to 


persuade  the  Canadians  to  join  the  rebellious  colo- 
nies. The  journal  extends  from  April  2  to  June  10, 
177G,  and  is  here  edited  with  notes  and  an  introduc- 
tory memoir.  Of  interest  as  explaining  why  Canada 
did  not  join  in  the  Revolution.  The  subject-matter 
has  been  made  use  of  in  the  several  lives  of  Carroll. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Rowland,  Kate  Mason.  Life  of  Charles 
Carroll  of  Carrollton,  1737-1833.  N.  Y.:  Put- 
nam.    1898.     2v.     $6.  [1257 

Although  associated  with  almost  every  public  event 
from  1770  to  1800,  Carroll  habitually  destroyed  his  cor- 
respondence. Hence  this,  his  only  worthy  biography, 
finds  its  material  largely  in  official  records,  i)ublica- 
tions  of  the  Maryland  Historical  Society,  the  journal 
of  "William  Maclay,  and  a  few  unpublished  family 
letters.  It  is  a  mixture  of  his  public  and  private  life, 
but  especially  a  Carroll  family  book.  A  point  is 
stretched  to  prove  liim  a  strict  constructionist  and 
"  states-rights  "  man,  although  a  Federalist. 

E.  E.  S. 

Caruthers,  E,  W.  Interesting  Revolution- 
ary incidents  and  sketches  of  character,  chiefly 
in  the  "Old  North  State."  Ser.  3.  Phil. 
1856.  '  [Ser.  1:  Revolutionary  incidents,  etc.] 

[1258 

"Much  of  this  work  seems  to  be  based  on  good 
material ;  but  one  should  be  especially  careful  to  sepa- 
rate such  portions  from  those  founded  on  tradition, 
which  must  have  misled  Caruthers  in  several  in- 
stances." E.  Channing,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  6:  514. 

Carver,  Caj;)t.  Jonathan.  Travels  through 
the  interior  parts  of  North-America,  1766-8. 
London.     1778. 

Three  years'  travels,  etc.     Phil. :  Cruik- 

shank.     1784.  [1259 

A  narrative  of  a  journey  to  the  Mississippi  River, 
in  1766-C8,  by  a  native  of  the  New  York  Province,  told 
with  some  skill  but  with  an  absence  of  critical  in- 
sight, and  showing  an  unscrupulous  use  of  earlier 
narratives.  The  value  of  Carver's  "  Cliippeway  vocab- 
ulai-y,"  here  included,  is  also  impaired  by  the  pre- 
sence of  the  same  defects.  "W.  E.  F. 

Cavendish,  Sir  Henry.  Debates  in  Parlia- 
ment, 1768-1774.  See  in  Part  I:  Sources,  sect. 
76.  [1260 

Chalmers,  George.  Introduction  to  the 
history  of  the  revolt  of  the  American  colonies. 
London.     1783.     Boston:  Monroe.    1845.     2v. 

[1261 

One  of  the  most  suggestive  works  ever  written  on 
early  American  history.  To  be  sure,  it  is  only  a  sketch 
of  a  large  subject ;  it  contains  crude  statements ;  it 
shows  lack  of  sympathy  with  much  that  was  new  and 
valuable  in  colonial  development ;  it  exhibits  the 
narrow  spirit  of  English  officialism.  But  it  reveals,  as 
does  no  other  work,  the  essential  unity  of  the  period 
of  which  it  treats.  In  it  the  correct  point  of  view, 
viz.,  that  the  colonies  were  parts  of  a  growing  mari- 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


time  empire,  is  chosen  and  maintained  throughout. 
The  coutlict  between  the  iniuciple  of  imperial  control 
on  the  one  side,  and  that  of  local  or  colonial  inde- 
pendence on  the  other,  is  shown  to  be  the  issue  of 
profoundest  significance  in  this  period.  It  is  that 
which  trives  unity  to  it,  and  it  is  not  unlikely  that 
the  historians  of  the  future  will  return  to  the  fun- 
damental thought  of  Chalmers,  though  it  must  be 
developed  on  broader  and  less  partisan  lines. 

H.  L.  O. 

Political   annals  of  the  present  united 

colonies  from  their  settlement  to  the  peace  of 
1763.     London.     1780.  [1262 

Not  strictly  a  book  of  annals,  but  a  history  of  the 
English-American  colonies  prior  to  1689.  For  his  time 
Chalmers  made  good  use  of  the  materials  in  the  Hrit- 
ish  I'ublic  Record  Office.  He  is  an  authority  of  the 
first  importance  on  points  of  colonial  public  law.  He 
ii  not  sympathetic  toward  the  I'uritans  or  toward 
other  early  defenders  of  colonial  independence.  Still 
his  temper  is  judicial,  his  knowledge  —  considering 
the  time  when  he  wTote  —  was  adequate,  his  judgment 
sober.  His  style  is  clear,  but  without  ornament.  He 
cites  authorities  for  all  important  statements.  [See 
sect.  835.]  11.  L.  O. 

Chamberlain,  Mellen.  Authentication  of 
the  Declaration  of  Independence.  See  Massa- 
chusetts Historical  Society,  sect.  337.        [1263 

Chastellux,  Francois  Jean,  marquis  de. 
Travels  in  North-America,  1780-82  ;  tr.  by  J. 
Kent.  London.  1787.  2v.  N.  Y.:  White. 
1827.  [1264 

"  Many  important  economical,  social,  and  personal 
facts  are  gracefully  recorded ;  and  the  character  of 
the  coiuitrj-  and  of  the  men  who  directed  the  War 
of  Independence  and  the  formation  of  a  free  govern- 
ment are  described ;  there  are  some  lively  anecdoti- 
cal  episodes,  and  not  a  few  acute  speculations:  the 
work  is  traly  French  in  the  constant  alternation  of 
a  light  vein  of  remark  with  serious  observation,  and 
warm  sentiment  with  worldly  wisdom."  H.  T.  Tucker- 
man,  America  and  her  coinmentators,  p.  60. 

Chatham,  William  Pitt,  1st  earl  of.  Cor- 
respondence ;  ed.  by  W.  S.  Taylor  and  J.  H. 
Pringle.     London :  Murray.     1838-40.     4v. 

[1265 

These  volumes  are  largely  taken  up  with  English 
political  questions.  The  detailed  correspondence 
practically  begins  in  1758  and  continues  to  1778 ;  but 
for  a  large  part  of  the  time  Chatham  was  either  out 
of  political  life  or  was  ill.  On  the  whole  the  volumes 
are  disappointing.  E.  C. 

—  Macaulay,  Thomas  Babington.  Essays 
on  William  Pitt,  Earl  of  Chatham.  (In  Edin- 
burgh rev.  Jan.,  1834  ;  Oct..  1844.)  [1266 

Two  of  Lord  Macaulay's  most  brilliant  biograiihical 
essays.  Devoted  almost  entirely  to  English  i>olitics. 
Only  scanty  allusions  to  American  allairs  —  even  to 
such  episodes  as  the  Stamp  Act.  May  be  most  con- 
veniently consulted  in  the  editions  of  Macaulay's 
Essays.  E.  C. 


Chevalier,  Edouard.  Histoire  de  la  marine 
fran^aise  pendant  la  guerre  de  liudependance 
americaine  ;  precedee  d'une  etude  sur  la  ma^- 
riue  militaire  de  la  France  et  sur  ses  institutions 
depuis  le  commencement  du  17e  siecle  jusqu'a 
I'annee  1777.     Paris.     1877. 

Histoire  de  la  marine  fran^aise  sous  la 

premiere  Republique,  faisant  suite  a  I'llistoire 
de  la  marine  frauQaise  pendant  la  guerre  de 
I'independance  americaine.     Paris.     1886. 

Histoire  de  la  marine  fran^aise  sous  le 

Consulat  et  I'Empire,  faisant  suite  il  I'llistoire 
de  la  marine  fran^aise  sous  la  premiere  Repub- 
lique.    Paris.     1886.  [1267 

This  history  of  the  French  navy  covers  the  period 
from  the  beginning  of  the  seventeenth  century  to  the 
close  of  the  Xajjoleonic  empire.  For  the  earlier  period 
the  reader  must  turn  to  the  recent  work  of  'M.  de  la 
Ronciere,  for  the  later  to  single  monographs  dealing 
with  si)ecial  i)hases  of  the  subject.  Of  the  work  be- 
fore us  only  the  first  volume  deals  with  American  his- 
tory, presenting  fairly  and  clearly  the  share  which 
the  French  fleet  took  in  the  war  of  the  Revolution. 
In  close  connection  with  this,  which  is  his  main  pur- 
pose, INI.  Chevalier  attemjjts,  and  with  considerable 
success,  to  relieve  the  fleet  from  charges  of  sloth  and 
inactivity,  and  the  officers,  notably  D'Estaing,  frgm 
charges  of  disobedience  and  insubordination.  Tlie 
author  has  based  his  work  upon  the  1.3.3  manuscript 
volumes  in  the  Archives  de  la  Marine  in  Paris,  and 
has  given  a  clear,  readable,  and  straightforward  nar- 
rative. C.  M.  A. 

Chotteau,  L6on.  La  guerre  de  I'indepen- 
dance, 1775-83  :  lesFran9aisen  Amerique  ;  avec 
une  preface  par  f^douard  Laboulaye.  Paris. 
1876.     3e  ed.     Paris.     1882.  [1268 

Usually  cited  as  Chotteau,  Les  Fran9ais,  etc.  Gives 
a  French  view  of  the  Revolutionarj'  War  —  with  un- 
due attention  to  the  French  participation.  Not  criti' 
cal.    Interesting  merely  from  its  point  of  view. 

E.  C. 

Clark,  Brig.-Oen.  George  Rogers.  Col. 
George  Rogers  Clark's  sketch  of  his  campaign 
in  the  Illinois  in  1778-9;  with  an  introd.  by 
Henry  Pirtle.     Cin. :  Clarke.     1869.     $2  net. 

[1269 

"  A  very  original  and  striking  Revolutionary  char- 
acter is  portrayed  by  himself.  .  .  .  The  value  of  tbis 
cami)aign  and  of  Col.  Clark's  services  generally  al'ing 
the  Ohio,  in  extending  the  domain  of  the  United  Colo- 
nies, and  afterwards  of  the  United  States,  is  probubly 
not  exaggerated  by  Mr.  I'irtle  in  his  Introduction  10 
the  sketch.  Clark's  military  capacity  was  certan  'v 
of  a  high  order,  and  it  is  seldom  one  reads  of  a  c  'h;- 
mander  possessing  such  boldness,  resource,  and  tacr. 
He  understood  perfectly,  for  military  pur])oses,  X\\*^ 
Indian  nature,  and  how  to  exhibit  at  the  right  time 
courageous  defiance  and  magnanimity.  .  .  .  M  ■  j<>r 
Bowman's  journal  of  the  exiiediticm  against  Vin- 
cenues  is  appended  to  Col.   Clark's  letter,  and  irio 


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notes  of  the  editor  of  this  vohime  add  very  much 
to  its  readableness  and  historical  completeness." 
Nation,  9:  11. 

"  A  little  of  the  romance  which  belongs  to  all  French 
colonial  history  hangs  about  Colonel  Clark's  uncon- 
scious page,  and  his  sketch  affords  here  and  there 
a  glimpse  of  the  life  of  the  habitatis  in  the  old  seven- 
teenth-century settlements  of  the  French  at  Kaskas- 
kia,  Cahokia  and  St.  Vincent ;  but  for  the  most  part 
it  is  a  plain  and  summary  account  of  the  military 
operations,  and  depends  for  its  chief  interest  upon 
the  view  it  affords  of  the  character  of  as  brave  and 
shrewd  a  soldier,  and  as  bad  a  speller,  as  ever  lived. 
.  .  .  The  account  of  his  campaign  is  in  the  form  of 
a  letter  to  the  Hon.  George  Mason,  of  Gunston  Hall, 
"Virginia,  and  it  is  given  with  the  most  familiar  frank- 
ness and  with  the  greatest  spirit.  .  .  .  The  letter  is 
now  printed  for  the  first  time.  We  heartily  commend 
it  to  all  who  love  to  taste  history  at  its  sources  or  who 
enjoy  character."    Atlantic  mo7ithly,  24:  641. 

—  English,  William  Hayden.  Conquest 
of  the  country  northwest  of  the  River  Ohio, 
1778-83,  and  life  of  Gen.  George  Rogers  Clark. 
Indianapolis  :  Bowen-Merrill  Co.  1896.  2v. 
$6  net.  [1270 

"  The  conquest  of  the  Northwest  of  1778-83  is  only 
another  name  for  the  life  and  times  of  Clark,  who 
first  finds  his  adequate  biographer  in  the  author  of 
this  great  work.  The  materials  were  copious  ;  their 
richness  was  almost  embarrassing  ;  and  Mr.  English 
has  utdized  them  all  to  the  utmost  advantage.  The 
result  is  a  noble  historical  and  biographical  work 
of  permanent  value,  which  at  once  takes  first  rank. 
The  story  is  told  with  precision  and  in  great  detail ; 
it  abounds  in  contemporaneous  documentary  mate- 
rial of  the  highest  value,  and  is  enriched  with  a  great 
many  facsimiles  of  letters  and  autographs,  besides 
portraits,  views,  maps,  and  other  illustrations.  .  .  . 
The  appendix  to  this  volume  contains  a  great  variety 
of  interesting  matter,  including  in  full  Clark's  ac- 
count against  the  State  of  Virginia,  and  the  strange 
history  of  the  bill  in  chancery  over  his  alleged  will, 
filed  May  C,  1835,  and  not  dismissed  till  November  20, 
1865."    E.  Coues,  in  Nation,  62:  102. 

Clark,  John,  Jr.  Letters  to  General  Wash- 
ington written  during  the  occupation  of  Phila- 
delphia by  the  British  army.  See  Pennsylvania, 
Historical  Society  of,  sect.  383.  [1271 

Coffin,  Charles  Carleton,  Boys  of  '76. 
N.Y.:  Harper,     [c.  1876.]    $2.  [1272 

One  of  a  very  popular  juvenile  historical  series.  It 
describes  the  events  of  the  Revolution  from  the  alarm 
after  Lexington  and  Concord  to  the  surrender  of  Corn- 
wallis.  There  is  no  discrimination  between  the  tradi- 
tional and  the  authentic,  but  the  stories  are  harmless. 
The  stj'le  is  well  adapted  to  young  readers.  The  illus- 
trations are  taken  generally  from  Lossing's  Field-book 
of  the  Revolution.  E.  E.  S. 

Colden,  Cadwallader.  Papers.  See  New- 
York  Historical  Society,  sect.  360.  [1273 

Condorcet,  Jean  Antoine  Nicolas  Caritat, 
marquis  de.     De  I'lnfluence  de  la  revolution  de 


TAmerique  sur  I'Europe.  (In  (Euvres  com- 
pletes, v.  11,  pp.  237-395.  Paris.  1847-49. 
12v.)  [1274 

A  philosophical  prophecy,  on  the  probable  influence 
of  the  American  Revolution  on  Europe.  Written 
about  1785.  This  edition  contains  a  supplement  of 
events  since  1784,  including  the  work  of  the  Federal 
convention,  the  Constitution  (in  French)  and  a  disser- 
tation on  the  more  important  features  of  that  great 
document.  Interesting  as  a  prophecy  —  among  other 
enumerated  advantages  of  the  American  Revolution 
is  its  effect  on  the  preservation  of  peace  in  Europe. 

E.  C. 

Conover,  George  S.,  ed.  Journals  of  the 
military  expedition  of  Major-General  John  Sul- 
livan against  the  Six  Nations  of  Indians  in 
1779;  with  records  of  centennial  celebrations. 
Auburn,  N.  Y. :  Knapp.     1887.  [1275 

Prepared  under  direction  of  the  New  York  Secre- 
tary of  State,  pursuant  to  a  legislative  statute  of  1885. 
The  volume  contains  the  journals  of  twenty-six  officers 
in  Sullivan's  expedition,  with  biographical  notes  by 
the  editor ;  the  official  reports  of  Sullivan  ;  and  a  ros- 
ter of  the  officers  engaged.  Closely  associated  with 
this  expedition  were  Van  Shaick's  Onondaga  cam- 
paign and  Brodhead's  Allegheny  campaign,  in  which 
some  of  the  journalists  were  concerned ;  Brodhead's 
own  final  report  is  also  given.  Care  appears  to  have 
been  exercised  by  the  editor  in  literally  reproducing 
the  journals,  where  those  were  obtainable  in  the  origi- 
nal  MSS. ;  but  the  MSS.  of  several  are  missing,  and 
earlier  publications,  obviously  "improved"  by  their 
editors,  have  been  reprinted.  An  account  of  the  cen- 
tennial celebrations  held  in  1879  is  also  given.  Numer- 
ous maps,  plans  and  portraits  embellish  the  volume, 
which  may  be  accepted  as  an  authoritative  and  ex- 
haustive treatment  of  an  important  event  in  early 
New  York  history ;  incidentally,  the  journals  are  of 
value  to  the  student  of  Indians  and  frontier  life. 

R.  G.  T. 

Cooke,  William  D.,ed  Revolutionary  his- 
tory of  North  Carolina.  Raleigh,  N.  C. :  Cooke. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1853.  [1276 

The  introductory  sketch  describes  the  "  War  of  the 
Regulation  "  (Regulators)  in  1771  and  connects  it  with 
the  Mecklenburg  Declaration  of  Independence.  The 
Declaration,  the  British  invasion  of  1770,  of  1780  and 
of  1781,  are  treated  in  three  lectures  by  different  men. 
The  result  is  a  series  of  sketchr-s  rather  than  connected 
history.  There  are  several  illustrations  and  a  fac- 
simile of  the  Mecklenburg  signatures.  E.  E.  S. 

Cornwallis,  Charles,  1st  marquis.  Answer 
to  that  part  of  the  narrative  of  Lieut. -Gen.  Sir 
Henry  Clinton  which  relates  to  the  conduct  of 
Lieut. -Gen.  Earl  Cornwallis  during  the  cam- 
paign in  North-America,  1781.  London:  De- 
brett.   1788.   Phil. :  J.  Campbell.    1866.    [1277 

Following  a  brief  introduction  in  which  the  author 
defends  the  conduct  of  his  campaign,  he  prints  the 
correspondence  between  himself  and  Clinton  from 
January,  1781,  down  to  his  surrender,  relative  to  his 


119 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


Xorth  Carolina  campaign,  his  march  into  Virprinia, 
his  operations  therein,  and  his  occupation  and  defense 
of  Yorkto^\■n.  The  strength  of  his  army  on  the  first 
of  each  month  from  June  to  October  is  shown  in 
detail  by  a  table.  F.  J.  S. 

Correspoudence  ;    ed.    with    notes    by 

Charles  Ross.     London  :  Murray.    1859.    3v. 

[1278 

Letters  often  printed  in  extract  without  any  indica- 
tion of  the  fact  that  portions  are  omitted.  Contains  a 
few  documents  not  to  be  found  elsewhere.  Editorial 
work  poor  and  book  uninteresting.  E.  C. 

Correspondence  as  to  the  relief  of  the  suf- 
ferers by  the  Boston  port  bill.  See  Massachu- 
setts Historical  Society,  sect.  309.  [1279 
Cowell,  Benjamin.  Spirit  of  '76  in  Rhode 
Island;  or  Sketches  of  the  efforts  of  the  gov- 
ernment and  people  in  the  war  of  the  Revolu- 
tion. Boston.  1850.  [1280 
A  collection  of  documents  strung  together  by  a  brief 
narrative  with  traditions,  reminiscences  and  bio- 
graphical notices.  Api)endix  A  contains  extracts  from 
the  Jonrnol  of  Major  Simeon  Thayer,  who  took  part 
in  the  Canadian  expedition  and  in  other  operations  of 
the  war.  A  useful  but  heterogeneous  collection  of 
material.  The  book  has  neither  table  of  contents  nor 
index.                                                                           E.  C. 

Cresap,  Capt.  Michael.  Jacob,  John  J. 
Biographical  sketch  of  the  life  of  Capt.  Michael 
Cresap.  Cumberland,  Md.  1826.  With  notes 
and  appendix.     Cin.:  Dodge.     1860.        [1281 

"  "With  .slight  claim  to  literary  merit,  and  much  in- 
accuracy as  to  dates,  it  contains  some  important  docu- 
ments, and  is  an  earnest  vindication  of  Cresap's  char- 
acter." "\V.  F.  Poole,  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of 
Am.,  6:  712. 

—  Mayer,  BuAXTZ.  Tah-gah-jute  ;  or  Logan 
and  Captain  ]\Iichacl  Cresap:  discourse  before 
Maryland  Hist.  Soc.     [Baltimore.     1851.] 

Same.     Albany:  Munsell.     1867. 

[1282 

This  is  a  vindication  of  Capt.  Michael  Cresap  from 
the  charge  made  by  Jefferson  in  his  Notca  on  Virginia 
of  massacring  the  Indian  Logan's  hunting  party. 
The  main  evidence  in  behalf  of  Cresap  consists  of  a 
letter  wr'tten  by  George  Rogers  Clark  in  1798,  and  Jef- 
ferson is  incidentally  accused  of  allowing  his  accusa- 
tion to  stand  after  being  shown  its  injustice.  The 
genuineness  of  Logan's  famous  speech  is  discussed  at 
length  with  somewhat  damaging  effect.  V.  J.  S. 

Crevecoeur,  J.  Hector  St.  John  de.  Let- 
ters from  an  American  farmer.  London : 
Davies.     1782.     Phil.:  Carey.     1793.       [1283 

"  Somewhat  like  a  prose  idyl  is  this  record  ;  Hazlitt 
delighted  in  its  naYve  enthusiasm,  and'comnicndcd  it 
to  Charles  Lamb  as  well  as  in  the  Qxartrrly,  as  giving 
'an  idea  how  American  scenery  and  manners  maybe 
treated  with  a  lively  poetic  interest.'  .  .  .  Hector  St. 


John  Crevecoeur  was  of  noble  birth,  a  native  of  Kor- 
mandy,  born  in  17.'U  ;  he  was  sent  to  England  when 
but  sixteen  years  old,  which  is  the  cause  of  his  early 
and  complete  mastery  of  our  language.  In  1754  he 
came  to  New  York,  and  settled  on  a  farm  in  the  adja- 
cent region.  .  .  .  His  '  Letters  of  an  American  farmer ' 
were  published  in  London  in  1782.  He  translated 
them  into  his  native  tongue.  They  have  a  winsome 
flavor,  and  picture  so  delectably  the  independence,  the 
resources,  and  the  peace  of  an  agricultural  life,  just 
before  and  after  the  Revolution,  in  the  more  settled 
states  of  America,  that  the  reader  of  the  present  day 
cannot  feel  surprised  that  he  beguiled  many  an  emi- 
grant from  the  Old  World  to  the  banks  of  the  Ohio 
and  the  Delaware."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America  and 
her  commentators,  p.  89. 

Cruikshank,  Lt.-Col.  Ernest.  Annals  of 
Kiagara.  Niagara  Falls  South,  Ont. :  Lundy's 
Lane  Hist.  Soc.     1893.     75c.  [1284 

The  author,  a  Canadian  military  officer,  is  one  of  the 
most  com])etent  of  the  several  local  historians  of  the 
Niagara  frontier  ;  perhaps  the  best  of  those  dwelling 
upon  the  Canadian  side.  The  monograph  is  written 
from  original  sources,  and  gives  us  api)arcntly  the  last 
word  ui)on  an  interesting  region  and  period  in  mid- 
western  history  —  Niagara  during  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Colonel  Cruikshank's  literary  style  lacks  polish, 
but  is  clear  and  vigorous.  R.  G.  T. 

Curwen,  Samuel.  Journal  and  letters,  1775- 
84.     N.  Y.:  Francis.     1842.  [1285 

Essential  for  an  appreciation  of  the  hardships  in- 
curred by  those  persons  who  chose  the  Loyalist  (Tory) 
side  in  the  American  Revolution.  Describes  Cur- 
wen's  flight  from  Salem,  Massachusetts,  to  Philadel- 
phia, and  thence  to  England,  and  his  daily  life  with 
the  other  refugees  there.  The  infonnation  thus  given 
can  be  obtained  nowhere  else.  The  162  biographical 
sketches  in  the  api>endix,  largely  of  his  fellow  Loyal- 
ists, are  inferior  to  those  given  in  a  good  biographical 
dictionary.  E.  E.  S. 

Gushing,  Harry  Alonzo.  IIi.story  of  the 
transition  from  provincial  to  commonwealth 
government  in  ISIassachusetts.  (Columbia 
Univ.  studies  in  history,  etc.,  v.  7,  no.  1.) 
N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1896.     $2.  [1286 

A  detailed  and  carefully  written  political  history 
of  Massachusetts  from  1774  to  1780  —  from  the  close  of 
provincial  government  to  the  adoption  of  a  state  con- 
stitution. The  end  of  provincial  government,  the  ad- 
ministration of  affairs  by  the  i)rovincial  congress,  the 
resumption  of  the  charter,  the  rejected  constitution 
of  1778,  and  the  adoption  of  the  constitution  of  1780, 
are  the  topics  treated.  The  work  is  b.ised  upon  thor- 
ough study  of  primary  authorities,  and  has  attrac- 
tiveness of  style.  W.  MacD. 

Dawson,  Henry  Barton.  Sons  of  liberty 
in  New  York.     N.  Y.     1859.  [1287 

This  is  a  paper  which,  in  May,  1859,  was  read  befor. 
the  New  York  Historical  Society.  It  contains  a  brie 
review  of  the  development  of  government  in  th 
province  of  New  Y'ork,  showing  how  completely  aut. 


120 


PERlOr 


DISCONTENT  AND  REVOLUTION,  1760-1783      1288-1298 


cratic  it  was  under 
successors.  He  out 
to  the  stamp  duty, 
mainly  from  the  cc 
of  Liberty.    Heclaii 


.  and  his  immediate 
stance  in  New  York 
that  this  proceeded 
e,  organized  as  Sons 
,  1...1S  was  the  only  genuinely 


revolutionary  element  in  the  population,  and  that  it 
had  to  contend  not  only  with  the  crown  ofticials,  but 
against  the  self-interest  and  timidity  of  the  aristo- 
cratic classes.  The  reader  will  find  nothing  in  this 
monograph  of  special  signiticance  except  the  claim 
that  Xew  York  led  the  way  in  organizing  committees 
of  correspondence.  H.  L.  O. 

Westchester-Couuty,  New  York,  during 

the  American  Revolution.  Morrisania :  Au- 
thor.    1886.  [1288 

This  monograph  was  published  separately  and  also 
as  a  part  of  Scharf's  History  of  Westchester  County. 
It  is  a  study  of  the  conditions  out  of  which  the  Revo- 
lution develoi)ed  in  the  southern  part  of  the  province 
of  New  York,  and  contains  a  somewhat  detailed  ac- 
count of  the  movement  there,  from  the  spring  of  177-1 
till  the  close  of  1776.  Its  author  was  one  of  the  best 
known,  and  certainly  one  of  the  best  informed,  local 
historians  of  the  region,  and  his  work  is  in  eveiy  respect 
a  thorough,  original  study  of  the  subject.  His  spirit 
and  point  of  view  are  those  of  the  moderate  Loyalist ; 
Isaac  W'ilkins  is  the  leader  of  the  times  for  whom  he 
has  the  greatest  respect.  The  great  excellency  of  the 
book  consists  in  the  true  picture  which  it  presents  of 
the  contentment  and  political  quietism  of  the  farmers 
of  Westchester  County,  and  in  the  account  which  it 
gives  of  the  process  by  which  the  county  was  revo- 
lutionized from  without.  The  style  is  diffuse,  labored 
and  formal.  Some  extravagant  views  are  expressed 
and  implied.  But,  taken  all  in  all,  this,  in  my  judg- 
ment, is  the  most  suggestive  book  ever  written  con- 
cerning any  phase  of  the  American  Rev(}lution,  and 
reveals  a  method  of  treatment  which  is  likely  to  be 
greatly  utilized  in  the  future.  H.  L.  O. 

Deane,  Charles.  On  Paul  Revere's  signal. 
See  jNIassachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect. 
331.  [1289 

On  the  Massachusetts  bill   of   rights. 

See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect. 
330.  [1290 

Deane,  Silas.  Correspondence  of  Silas 
Deane,  delegate  to  the  congress  of  Philadelphia, 
1774-76.  (In  Connecticut  Historical  Society. 
Coll.,  V.  2.     1870.)  [1291 

Papers,  1774-90.     (New- York  Hist.  Soc. 

Collections,  Publication  fund  series,  v.  19-23.) 
N.  Y.     1887-91.     5v.  [1292 

The  Correspondence  is  useful  for  the  early  history 
of  the  Revolution  in  Connecticut.  The  Papers  is  an 
invaluable  collection  of  letters  and  documents  to, 
from  and  about  Deane,  dating  from  1774  to  1790,  is 
ably  edited  and  thoroughly  indexed.  It  is  indispen- 
sable as  a  source  for  the  history  of  aid  received  from 
France  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  Vol.  1  contains  a 
succinct  and  favorable  biographical  notice  of  Deane 
by  the  editor,  Mr.  Charles  Isliam.  V.  L.  C. 


Denny,  Maj.  Ebenezer.  Military  journal, 
1781  to  1795.  See  Pennsylvania,  Historical 
Society  of,  sect.  376.  [1293 

Deux  Fonts,  Guillaume,  comte  de.  My 
campaigns  in  America :  a  journal,  1780-81 ; 
tr.  from  the  French  MS. ,  with  notes,  by  Sam- 
uel Abbott  Green.     Boston. :  Wiggin.     1868. 

[1294 

Deals  mainly  with  the  French  at  Newport  and  in 
the  Yorktown  campaign.  The  French  text  and  the 
translation  printed  successively.  An  interesting  view 
from  the  French  standpoint.  E.  C. 

Dickinson,  John.  Writings ;  ed.  by  Paul 
Leicester  Ford.  V.  1.  (Hist.  Soc.  of  Penn- 
sylvania. Memoirs,  v.  14.  1895.)  [1295 
Forms  vol.  2  of  the  Life  and  writings  of  Diekin- 
son,  but  vol.  1  of  the  Writings  alone.  Although  not 
absolutely  complete,  it  promises  to  be,  when  finished, 
the  authoritative  edition.  Vol.  1  comes  down  to  1774, 
and  includes,  besides  minor  pieces,  the  Declaration 
of  rights  and  Petition  to  the  King  of  the  Stamp  Act 
Congress,  the  Letters  of  a  farmer,  and  the  Letters  to 
the  inhabitants  of  the  British  Colonies.  The  editor's 
notes  are  discriminating  and  valuable.      W.  MacD. 

—  Stille,  Charles  Janewat.  Life  and 
times  of  John  Dickinson,  1733-1808.  Phil.: 
Lippincott.     1891.  [1296 

—  Sa7ne.  (Hist.  Soc.  of  Pennsylvania.  Me- 
moirs, V.  13.     Phil.     1891.) 

A  careful  and  thorough  biography,  by  a  competent 
scholar.  The  author  naturally  seeks  to  defend  Dick- 
inson from  the  charge  of  insincerity  and  political 
apostasy  freely  brought  against  him  during  his  life, 
and  goes  with  detail  into  the  pamphlet  and  newspa- 
per controversy  of  the  time ;  he  does  not,  however, 
bring  out  with  clearness  the  singular  "  moral  hesi- 
tancy "  which  determined  much  of  Dickinson's  wa- 
vering conduct.  W.  MacD. 

Doddridge,  Joseph.  Notes  on  the  settle- 
ment and  Indian  wars  of  the  western  parts  of 
Virginia  and  Pennsylvania,  1763-83,  with  a 
view  of  the  state  of  society,  and  manners  of  the 
first  settlers  of  the  western  country.  Wells- 
burgh,  Va.     1824. 

Same,  with  a  memoir  of  Doddridge  by 

his  daughter;  ed.  by  Alfred  Williams.  Al- 
bany: Munsell.     1876.  [1297 

"Doddridge  was  reprinted,  with  some  transposi- 
tions, in  Kercheval's  Hist,  of  the  valley  of  Virginia." 
Karrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  581. 

See,  also,  note  on  Wither's  Chronicles  of  border 
ivarfare,  sect.  1579. 

Doniol,  Henri.  Histoire  de  la  participation 
de  la  France  a  I'etablissement  des  Etats-Unis 
d'Amerique.  Paris  :  Imprimerie  nationale  ; 
Picard.     1886-1900.     5v.  and  supplt.     120fr. 

[1298 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


A  monumental  work,  being  at  once  a  diplomatic 
history  and  a  collection  of  documents  covering  the 
events  which  led  to  the  alliance  between  France  and 
the  United  States  in  1778,  the  cooperation  of  the  two 
powers  from  that  time  till  the  close  of  the  war,  and 
the  peace  negotiations  that  followed.  It  has  been 
prepared  with  great  labor  and  scrupulous  care.  It  is 
a  thoroughly  original  work,  a  standard  authority  for 
all  time  to  come.  H.  L.  O. 

Drake,  Francis  Samuel,  ed.  Tea  leaves: 
being  a  collection  of  letters  and  documents  re- 
lating to  the  shipment  of  tea  to  the  American 
colonies  in  1773;  with  introd.,  notes,  etc. 
Boston:  Crane.     1884.  [1299 

The  letters  of  the  American  consignees  to  the  East 
India  Company  and  accompanying  documents  form 
the  most  valuable  portion  of  the  book.  The  introduc- 
tion running  to  180  pages  contains  all  the  traditions 
and  stories:,  including  biographical  notices,  of  those 
who  are  supposed  to  have  taken  part  in  the  destruc- 
tion of  the  tea.  This  part  of  the  book  is  interesting 
but  it  is  highly  uncritical.  E.  C. 

Drake,  Samuel  Adams.  Burgoyne's  inva- 
sion of  1777,  with  an  outline  sketch  of  the 
American  invasion  of  Canada,  1775-76.  (De- 
cisive events  in  American  history.)  Boston: 
Lee.     1889.     50c.  [1300 

A  useful  little  book,  compiled  with  intelligence  and 
skill,  on  the  basis  of  recent  knowledge,  and  marked 
by  judgment  and  fairness,  and  a  good  English  style. 
It  has  an  index,  and  a  portrait,  and  one  other  illustra- 
tion, but  its  most  conspicuous  merit  lies  in  its  lucid 
tracing  of  the  military  movements,  enforced  by  about 
a  dozen  outline  maps.  Primarily  for  young  readers, 
but  interesting  to  the  general  reader,  of  any  age. 

W.  E.  F. 

Campaign  of  Trenton,  1776-77.  (De- 
cisive events  in  American  history.)  Boston: 
Lee.     1895.     50c.  [1301 

Like  the  same  author's  account  of  the  Burgoyne 
cami)aign,  this  is  a  book  which  has  young  readers 
chiefly  in  mind.  It  is  intelligently  compiled  from 
trustworthy  sources,  and  shows  an  effort  to  be  accu- 
rate and  fair  in  its  statements.  The  story  is  told  in 
a  lucid  manner,  and  is  supplemented  by  four  maps. 
There  is  a  good  index.  W.  E.  F. 

cd.     Bunker    Hill :    the    story    told    in 

letters  from  the  battlefield  by  British  officers 
engaged;  with  introd.  and  sketch  of  the  battle. 
Boston:  Nichols.     18T5.  [1302 

These  11  British  narratives  are  preceded  by  jMr. 
Drake's  brief  introduction,  in  which  Prescott  is  cited 
as  the  American  commander,  rather  than  Putnam. 
Mr.  Drake  belongs  to  a  family  of  antiquaries,  and 
his  work  is  here  marked  by  wide  knowledge,  fair 
temper,  critical  judgment,  cautious  method,  and  a 
direct  style,  yet  the  book  is,  on  the  whole,  for  the 
special  student,  rather  than  the  general  reader. 
There  is  no  index.  W.  E.  F. 


Draper,  Lyman  Copeland.  King's  Moun- 
tain and  its  heroes.  Ciu. ;  Peter  G.  Thomson. 
1881.  [1303 

Dr.  Draper's  work  covers  operations  in  the  south- 
em  states  from  the  fall  of  Charleston,  in  May,  1780  ; 
presents  sketches  of  the  leaders,  and  reprints  extracts 
from  original  sources,  including  the  Campbell-Shelby 
controversy.  It  is  based  on  traditional  accounts, 
gathered  from  the  descendants  and  connections  of 
participants,  and  on  many  contemporary  narratives 
and  reports  gathered  by  Dr.  Draper  during  a  long 
life,  devoted,  with  infinite  industrj',  to  this  subject. 
The  work  covers  the  whole  subject  minutely,  and  goes 
into  great,  almost  oppressive,  detail.  It  is  a  mine 
of  information  on  that  period,  and  gives  vigorous 
sketches  of  the  frontiersmen  by  whom  the  battle  was 
won  and  a  vivid  account  of  the  battle  itself.  While 
minor  errors,  arising  from  too  much  dependence  on 
tradition,  have  been  discovered,  as  an  authority  it 
has  no  rival  in  its  field.  S.  B.  W. 

Drayton,  John.  Memoirs  of  the  American 
Revolution  from  its  commencement  to  1776 
inclusive ;  as  relating  to  the  state  of  South 
Carolina.     Charleston.     1821.     2v.  [1304 

A  concise  description  of  the  rise  and  progress  of  the 
American  Revolution  in  South  Carolina  and  neighbor- 
ing states  to  the  year  mentioned.  The  material  was 
gathered  largely  from  the  memoirs  and  papers  of 
Chief  Justice  William  Henry  Drayton,  a  contempo- 
rary. The  first  volume  gives  the  early  political  events 
and  the  second  the  early  military  movements  in  the 
South,  especially  the  expedition  against  the  Chero- 
kees  and  the  defence  of  Fort  Moultrie.         E.  E.  S. 

Durand,  John,  ed.  New  materials  for  the 
history  of  the  American  Revolution ;  tr.  from 
documents  in  the  French  archives.  N.  Y. : 
Holt.     1889.     $1.75.  [130S 

This  cannot  rival,  but  may  be  used  as  supplementary 
to  Doniol's  monumental  work  (sect.  1208),  since  it  trans- 
lates in  part  many  documents  there  published  and  adds 
others.  As  a  reference  book  its  value  is  seriously  im- 
paired by  failure  to  cite  the  exact  location  of  the  docu- 
ments used.  There  seems  to  be  no  reason,  however, 
to  entertain  C.  H.  Lee's  insinuati<m  in  Vindication  of 
Arthur  Lee  (Richmond.  18!)4)  that  Durand  drew  at 
times  from  imaginary  sources.  The  documents  relate 
chiefly  to  Beaumarchais'  services  and  misfortunes, 
four  of  the  twelve  sections  of  the  book  relating  to  him, 
while  the  appendix  contains  the  1822  appeal  to  Con- 
gress by  his  daughter.  Selections  from  the  corresi)ond- 
ence  of  De  Rayneval,  1778-79,  and  of  De  la  Luzerne, 
1779-81,  form  the  principal  residue  and  throw  light  on 
the  secret  debates  of  Congress  and  the  cabal  against 
Washington.  The  most  inijiortant  of  the  other  docu- 
ments are  the  memorials  which  led  Louis  XVI.  to 
adopt  the  American  cause.  Deserving  of  special  at- 
tentifm  are  Beaumarchais'  letter  of  December,  177.5, 
translated  and  published  here  for  the  first  time  ;  the 
Bonvouloir  report  on  condition  of  the  colonies  in  1775 ; 
two  unidentified  rejiorts  of  the  same  nature  dated 
1779  and  17so,  and  Thomas  Paine's  letter  of  May,  1793, 
to  Danton  on  lessons  for  the  young  French  reiniblic, 
to  be  learned  from  the  experience  of  the  United  States. 

'  V.  L.  C. 


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Eddis,  William.  Letters  from  America, 
historical  and  descriptive,  1769-77.  London. 
1793.  [1306 

"  Forty  letters,  written  between  17G9  and  1777,  by 
William  Eddis,  and  published  in  London  in  1792,  con- 
tain numerous  statistical  and  historical  facts  not  else- 
where obtainable.  The  author's  position  as  surveyor 
of  the  customs  at  Annapolis,  in  Maryland,  gave  him 
singular  advantages  as  an  observer  ;  and  his  letters 
are  justly  considered  as  the  '  best  account  we  have  of 
the  rise  of  Revolutionary  principles  in  Maryland.'  " 
H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America  and  her  commentators, 
p.  186. 

Eelking,  Max  von.  German  allied  troops  in 
the  North  American  war  of  independence,  1776- 
83  ;  tr.  and  abridged  by  J.  G.  Rosengarten. 
(Munsell's  Historical  series,  no.  19.)  Albany. 
1893.     §0.  [1307 

Though  abridged  from  the  German  original  {Die 
deutsclien  Hu/fstrupjKn,  pnhUshed  in  18G3),  this  Eng- 
lish version  of  Mr.  Rosengarten  is  made  more  useful 
by  an  index  and  other  welcome  features,  added  by  the 
editor.  It  remains  the  best  source  of  information  in 
this  field,  as  regards  knowledge  and  judgment,  though 
parts  of  it  are  thought  by  Mr.  E.  J.  Lowell  to  require 
acceptance  with  caution.  The  style  is  straightforward 
(and  is  well  translated)  ;  and,  to  a  reader  who  cares  for 
the  subject,  the  book  is  full  of  interest.  It  is  scarcely 
a  book  for  the  general  reader.  \V.  E.  F. 

Egerton,  Hugh  Edward,  Short  history  of 
British    colonial   policy.      London:    Methuen. 

1897.  N.    Y. :    New    Amsterdam    Book    Co. 

1898.  U  net.  [1308 

The  first  eight  chapters  of  this  fresh  and  sugges- 
tive essay  concern  the  history  of  the  British  colonies 
in  America  and  should  be  read  by  every  student  of 
American  history.  Mr.  Egerton's  attitude  is  impar- 
tial and  critical ;  he  has  made  use  of  the  papers  in 
the  Public  Record  Office  and  the  reports  of  the  His- 
torical ^lanuscript  Commission,  and  has  produced 
practically  the  first  work  which  attempts  to  view  with 
frank  impartiality  colonial  history  from  the  stand- 
point of  Great  Britain.  He  concludes  that,  after  all 
allowances  have  been  made  for  special  causes,  the 
prime  cause  of  the  American  Revolution  was  the  bur- 
den of  the  mercantile  system  ;  that  Great  Britain's 
conduct  was  not  tyrannical,  but  incapable  and  weak  ; 
and  that  British  statesmen  of  the  period  of  the  Revo- 
lution were  second-rate  men  and  their  statesmanshi]* 
was  full  of  blunders  and  mistakes.  In  view  of  the 
brevity  of  the  work,  American  readers  will  regret 
the  space  that  the  author  gives  to  familiar  facts  relat- 
ing to  the  histoi-y  of  the  colonies,  while  the  special 
student  will  justly  complain  of  Mr.  Egerton's  appar- 
ent unwillingness  to  give  exact  references  to  his 
authorities.  C.  M.  A. 

Ellet,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Fries  (Lummis). 
Domestic  history  of  the  American  Revolution. 
N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1850.  [1309 

Tlie  value  of  this  book  is  chiefly  due  to  the  fact  that 
no  other  writer  has  treated  the  same  field  with  any 


fulness.  The  bases  for  the  statements  here  compiled 
were,  in  part,  tradition  (the  writer  having  been  born 
as  late  as  1818),  and,  in  part,  manuscript  records.  The 
book  is  not  free  from  errors,  but  is  marked  by  fair- 
mindedness  and  a  not  unattractive  style.  It  has  nei- 
ther illustrations,  maps,  nor  index.  For  the  general 
reader.  W.  E.  F. 

The  women  of  the  American  Revolution. 

N.Y.:  Baker.     1848.     2v.  [1310 

Largely  devoted  to  obscure  women.  Full  of  anec- 
dotes —  based  on  tradition.  Not  written  in  a  critical 
spirit.  Valuable  for  the  light  it  throws  on  the  every- 
day life  of  the  time.  Illustrated  with  many  portraits 
mostly  of  slight  value.  E.  C. 

Ellis,  George  Edward.  History  of  the  bat- 
tle of  Bunker's  (Breed's)  Hill,  1775.  Boston: 
Lockwood.  1875.  Boston  :  Lee.  50c.  [1311 
A  brief  account,  compiled  in  preparation  for  the 
one  hundredth  anniversary  of  the  battle,  by  a  well- 
known  clergyman  who  had  long  resided  in  Charles- 
town.  Dr.  EllLs's  point  of  view  makes  Prescott  the 
commander,  rather  than  Putnam.  In  respect  to 
knowledge,  judgment  and  temper,  it  is  a  well-con- 
structed narrative,  and  its  style  is  interesting.  It  has 
no  index,  but  has  one  illustration  and  a  map.  For  the 
general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

Farnsworth,  Amos.  Diary  (siege  of  Bos- 
ton). See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society, 
sect.  349.  [1312 

Feltman,  William.  .Journal,  1781-82,  em- 
bracing the  siege  of  Yorktown  and  the  southern 
campaign.  See  Pennsylvania,  Historical  So- 
ciety of,  sect.  384.  [1313 

Finlay,  Hugh.  Journal  kept  during  his 
survey  of  the  post-offices  between  Falmouth 
and  Casco  Bay  in  the  province  of  Massachu- 
setts and  Savannah  in  Georgia,  1773-4.  Brook- 
lyn: Norton.     1867.  [1314 

Finlay  was  appointed  surveyor  of  post  offices  and 
post  roads  in  America  in  1772,  and  in  February,  1774, 
he  was  appointed  to  succeed,  as  deputy  postmaster- 
general  in  North  America,  Dr.  Franklin,  on  account 
of  the  latter's  act  in  revealing  the  Hutchinson  corre- 
spondence. The  editor  of  this  journal,  Frank  H.  Nor- 
ton, suspects  that  the  sending  of  Finlay  to  America 
was  the  first  step  towards  Franklin's  displacement. 
He  contributes  a  documentary  history  of  the  colonial 
postal  system  down  to  1775.  The  journal  ends  at  York, 
Va.,  May  24,  in  spite  of  its  title-page,  indicating  that 
the  final  part  of  it  was  never  written  out  from  the 
author's  note-books.  It  is  prefaced  by  an  account 
of  his  journey  from  Quebec  to  Falmouth  (Portland, 
Me.),  and  it  contains  many  reflections  upon  the  dis- 
afCection  of  the  i^eople  in  the  country  through  which 
he  passed,  but  is  chiefly  interesting  as  illustrating  the 
postal  system  of  the  time,  F,  J.  S. 

Fiske,  John.     The  American  Revolution, 

Bo.stou :  Houghton.     1891.     2v.     §4.         [1315 

"  To  those  who  have  read  any  of  the  writings  of 

John  Fiske,  it  is  needless  to  say  that  to  an  extraordi- 

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nary  degree  he  has  succeeded  in  his  endeavor  to  make 
plain  the  events  of  the  American  KevoUition.  His 
style  is  so  transparent  and  limpid  that  it  seems  to  dis- 
parage all  claims  to  attention.  Save  as  all  language 
is  largely  metaphorical,  there  is  scarcely  a  tigure  in 
the  two  volumes.  There  is  no  straining  after  effect, 
—  nothing  but  the  simplest  narrative  of  events  which 
are  expected  to  be  attractive  in  themselves  and  not  to 
need  the  oniament  of  elaborate  dressing-up.  15ut  the 
author  sees  all  so  clearly  that  the  reader  is  forced  to 
the  same  insight.  The  lucidity  of  his  narration  comes 
not  only  from  a  Ann  grasp  of  facts,  but- from  a  clear 
perception  which  enables  him  so  completely  to  un- 
ravel the  tangled  skein  that  only  he  who  has  looked 
to  other  sources  realizes  at  all  that  there  were  troubles 
to  bo  overcome.  Moreover,  Mr.  Fiske  is  a  philosopher. 
The  American  Revoluti(m  has  for  him  a  place  in  the 
development  of  the  world's  history.  .  .  .  Mr.  Fiske's 
book  ought  to  be  in  every  high  school  and  college 
library  in  the  countrj-,  and,  indeed,  bought  and  read 
by  everj-  one  who  can  afford  to  buy  books  at  all. 
There  seems  no  human  reason  why  it  should  not  meet 
the  coveted  fate  of  Macaulay's  histoiy  —  that  of  sup- 
planting for  a  week  the  latest  novel  from  the  circulat- 
ing library  on  the  dressing-table  of  the  young  woman 
of  fashion,  and  it  certainly  merits  the  i)raise  that 
Macaulay  received  '  for  having  written  a  history  which 
workingmen  can  understand.' "  A.  C.  McL.,  Dial 
(Chicago),  12:  135. 

The  war  of  independence.     (Riverside 

school  library.)  Boston :  Houghton.  1889. 
75c.  [1316 

As  a  historian,  John  Fiske,  probably  the  most  power- 
ful intellectual  force  to-day  in  American  literature, 
has  been  in  some  ways  surjiassed.  He  has  not  himself 
always  delved  deeply  into  sources,  in  manuscripts, 
newspapers,  and  the  scrap-books  of  past  times.  Nor 
is  his  faculty  that  of  the  imaginative  word-painter ; 
nor  yet  is  it  the  power  to  delineate  with  the  touch  of 
a  Clarendon  the  characters  of  men.  His  peculiar  gift 
lies  in  this,  —  to  detect  in  the  presence  of  a  confused 
multitude  of  facts  which  the  searchers  have  accumu- 
lated, the  subtle  relationshii)s,  and  to  crj-stallize  the 
chaos  at  once  into  a  i)erfect  order.  The  result  is  set 
forth  in  a  form  so  faultless  that  he  may  well  be  called 
our  first  master  in  the  art  of  statement.  Behind  his 
presentment  lies  always  his  profound  philosoi>hic  con- 
ception of  man  and  life.  As  a  writer  for  children  Mr. 
Fiske  is  no  less  happy  than  as  a  writer  for  strong 
men.  His  language  is  simi^le  and  cheerj' ;  his  illustra- 
tions from  boyish  sports  and  occupations;  his  whole 
manner  so  breezy  and  sym])athetic  that  a  bright  boy 
or  girl  is  sure  to  be  captivated.  J.  K.  H. 

Fitch,  Jabez.  Journal  [of  the  siege  of  Bos- 
ton], Aug. -Dec.  1775.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  346.  [131? 

Ford,  Paul  Leicester.  Some  materials  for 
a  bibiiograpliy  of  tlie  oflicial  publications  of 
the  Continental  Congress,  1774-89.  (In  Bos- 
ton Public  Library  Bulletins.  1887-93.  v.  8, 
pp.  320-323 ;  v.  9,  pp.  299-304,  487-91  ;  v.  10, 
pp.  87-92,  156-66.)  [1318 

Mr.  Ford  states  that  the  arrangement  is  strictly 


chronological,  under  the  date  of  the  introduction  by 
the  committee,  or  the  adoption  by  the  Congress.  Those 
without  date  and  collected  jtublications  are  placed  at 
the  end  of  the  year  to  which  they  belong. 

Ford,  Worthington  Chauncey,  ed.  Prison- 
ers of  war  (British  and  American),  1778.  See 
Historical  Printing  Club,  sect.  273.  [1319 

Foster,  William  Eaton.  Treaty  of  peace. 
(In  Providence  Public  Library.  Monthly  refer- 
ence lists,  V.  3,  no.  9,  Sept.,  1883,  pp.  30-31.) 

[1320 

A  brief  bibliography  of  the  Treaty  of  Paris,  1783. 

Fox,  Charles  James.  Memorials  and  cor- 
respondence ;  ed.  by  Lord  John  Kussell.  Lon- 
don :  Bentley.     1853-7.     4v.  [132 1 

Compiled  in  succession  by  Lord  Holland,  Mr.  Allen, 
and  Lord  John  Russell  — the  whole  being  edited  by 
the  last  named.  Not  a  biography,  but  a  collection  of 
letters  and  anecdotes  interspersed  with  comments  of 
the  three  editors  —  each  person's  contribution  being 
indicated.  Extends  from  17G3  to  17'.t2.  A  valuable 
and  stimulating  work  although  largely  sujierseded 
by  more  formal  collections  and  biographies.     E.  C. 

Franklin,  Benjamin,  Complete  works  ;  ed. 
by  John  Bigelow.  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1887-9. 
lOv.  [1322 

This  latest,  and,  unfortunately,  limited  edition, 
supersedes  all  previous  ones,  not  only  because  of  its 
substitution  of  a  chronological  for  a  classical  arrange- 
ment, but  because,  so  far  as  ])ossible,  it  gives  the  texts 
as  Franklin  wrote  them,  without  the  editorial  sup- 
pressions, changes,  and  "improvements"  made  by 
"William  Temple  Franklin  and  Jared  Sjiarks  in  their 
editions.  In  addition,  it  includes  some  six  hundred 
pieces  not  previously  included  in  Franklin's  Works, 
drawn  for  the  most  part  from  the  Stevens'  Franklin 
collection  in  the  Department  of  State.  It  does  not, 
however,  include  much  that  Franklin  wrote,  notably 
the  Dogood  letters.  Poor  JlirharcVs  almanac  and  the 
Historical  review,  and  in  this  sense  an  edition  of 
Franklin's  writings  is  stUl  a  desideratum.    P.  L.  F. 

Life,  written  by  himself;  now  first  ed., 

from  original  IVISS.  and  from  his  printed  cor- 
respondence, by  John  Bigelow.  4th  ed.,  rev. 
and  cor.     Phil.:  Llppincott.    1888.    3v.    S4.50. 

[1322  a 

It  is  to  'Mr.  l?igelow,  a  descendant  of  Franklin,  that 
we  owe  the  recovery  of  the  original  manuscript  of 
Franklin's  autobiograiihy,  and  the  first  printing  of  it, 
so  as  to  correct  some  twelve  hundred  errors  and  alter- 
ations made  in  previous  editions.  To  this  correct 
version,  which  ends  with  the  year  17.57,  and  which 
fills  little  more  than  a  half  of  the  first  volume,  the 
editor  has  appended  a  selection  of  Franklin's  letters 
and  other  pieces,  so  as  to  continue  the  narrative  to 
the  end  of  his  life,  in  a  partially  aut()l)iograi)hical 
manner,  with  notes  and  comments  to  aid  the  reader  ; 
but  the  result  more  closely  a) )i)roxi mates  to  a  selected 
and  abridged  collection  of  Franklin's  writings  than 
it  does  to  a  biography,  such  as  the  title  leatls  one  to 
expect.  P.  L.  F. 


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Autobiography.  (Riverside  school  li- 
brary.) Boston :  Houghton.    1896.    15c.    [1323 

A  reprint  of  the  Bigelow  text,  omitting  the  prefaces 
which  separate  the  several  parts  of  the  work,  and  also 
one  01  two  brief  passages  "  not  adapted  to  school  nse," 
and  with  inserted  "  chapter  headings  at  natural  breaks 
in  the  narrative,"  making  this  edition  untrustworthy 
for  use  by  any  one  but  the  popular  reader.  A  few 
pages  at  the  end  complete  the  life  of  Franklin  from 
the  point  where  the  autobiography  ends.       P.  L.  F. 

—  Brooks,  Elbuidge  Stueeter.  True 
story  of  Benjamin  Franklin.  (Children's  lives 
of  great  men,  no.  5.)  Boston :  Lothrop. 
[c.  1898.]     $1.50.  [1324 

"  So  familiar  and  conversational  a  style  as  his  seems 
unnecessary  even  for  very  little  children.  Yet  the 
story  of  Franklin  cannot  be  told  too  early  or  too 
often,  and  this  gossipy  biography,  with  its  many  good 
pictui'es,  may  serve  to  introduce  the  man  and  his 
achievements  to  some  children  who  would  be  bored 
by  a  more  connected  and  rational  account."  Dial 
(Chicago),  25:405. 

—  Fisher,  Sydney  George.  The  true 
Benjamin  Franklin.  Phil.  :  Lippincott.  1899. 
$3.  [1325 

Usefui,  but  overdone,  and  gives  a  false  and  rather 
mean  impression,  by  accenting  the  faults  and  giving 
the  benefit  of  the  doubt  in  favor  of  the  unfavorable. 

E.  C.  R. 

—  Ford,  Paul  Leicester,  comp.  Biblio- 
graphy of  Franklin.  See  Historical  Printing 
Club,  sect.  372.  [1326 

—  Ford,  Paul  Leicester.  The  many- 
sided  Franklin.  N.  Y. :  Century  Co.  18^. 
§3.  [1327 

"Mr.  Ford  applies  to  our  great  diplomatist,  politi- 
cian, agitator,  wit,  moralist,  inventor,  and  natural 
philosopher  that  same  method  of  characterism  be 
lately  applied  so  successfully  to  Washington.  ..  .  That 
is  to  say,  he  considers  Franklin  successively  under  all 
possible  aspects  in  as  many  separate  chapters."  The 
merits  of  this  method  "  are  no  less  striking  for  artistic 
than  for  scientific  purposes.  It  enables  one  to  gain 
an  intimate  acijuaintance  with  a  great  man  that  no 
chronological  narrative  of  the  events  of  his  life  could 
possibly  confer.  .  .  .  The  work,  considered  as  convey- 
ing information  and  regardless  of  picturesqueness, 
is  more  a  conveniently  arranged  assortment  of  facts 
to  serve  as  a  basis  for-  a  thorough  study  of  Franklin, 
than  an  essay  towards  a  clear  and  unitary  conception 
of  his  mental  constitution.  .  .  .  The  volume  contains 
portraits,  .  .  .  facsimiles,  and  other  valuable  illustra- 
tions. .  .  .  The  index  is  copious."    Nation,  Q^:  355. 

—  Hale,  Edward  Everett  and  Edward 
E.,  Jr.  Franklin  in  France ;  from  original 
documents,  most  of  which  are  now  published 
for  the  first  time.  Boston:  Roberts.  1887-8. 
2v.     Little.     2v.     §6.  [1328 

In  1882  the  United  States  government  acquired  from 


Mr.  Heni-y  Stevens  of  London  a  large  mass  of  hitherto 
unprinted  documents  written  by  or  relating  to  Ben- 
jamin Franklin,  which  had  been  bequeathed  by  Frank- 
lin to  his  son,  AVm.  Temple  Franklin.  From  these 
papers  Mr.  Hale,  assisted  by  his  son,  has  compiled  an 
account  of  Franklin's  life  in  France  during  the  nine 
years  of  his  residence  there  (177G-85).  The  work  has 
been  done  in  a  thoroughly  impartial  and  scholarly 
manner,  but  has  led  to  no  revision  of  i>ast  judg- 
ments regarding  Franklin's  career  in  France,  except 
in  some  minor  matters/of  detail.  The  first  volume 
closes  with  1781 ;  the  second,  which  contains  tour 
valuable  appendices,  wiflh  1785.  C.  M.  A. 

—  MacMaster,  John  Bach.  Benjamin 
Franklin  as  a  man  of  letters.  (American  men 
of  letters.)    Boston :  Houghton.     1887.     $1.25. 

[1329 

"Written  from  the  historical  standpoint  rather  than 
the  critical,  in  the  author's  brilliant  allusive  style.  As 
Franklin  wrote  but  little  that  may  be  called  literature, 
the  main  subject  is  necessarily  sometimes  obscured 
by  the  interesting  but  secondary  details.  Sources 
have  been  consulted  and  many  of  the  most  important 
documents  are  quoted  or  alluded  to.  The  closing 
chapter  is  a  well-written  account  of  the  strange  his- 
toiy  of  the  Franklin  MSS.,  ending  with  a  judicious 
critical  estimate.  The  only  bibliography  offered  is 
merged  into  the  index.  V.  L.  C. 

—  Morse,  John  Torrey,  Jr.  Benjamin 
Franklin.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston: 
Houghton.     1889.     $1.25.  [1330 

The  author  in  effect  confesses  in  his  preface  that  he 
believes  that  Parton's  Life  "  has  left  no  place  in  Eng- 
lish literature  for  another  biography  of  this  most  illus- 
trious of  our  countrymen,"  and  that  his  own  book  is 
really  written  because  the  "  '  American  statesmen  se- 
ries '  without  a  life  of  Franklin  .  .  .  would  have  ap- 
peared as  absurdly  imperfect  as  a  library  of  English 
fiction  with  Scott  and  Thackeray  absent  from  the 
shelves."  The  Life  does  not  pretend  to  be  based  on 
any  original  research  (although  the  author  uses  Bige- 
low's  edition  of  Franklin's  Writbujs),  being  merely  a 
well-told,  popular  account,  not  too  careful  as  to  exact- 
ness of  fact,  and  without  citation  of  authorities.  Like 
all  Mr.  Morse's  work,  however,  it  is  admirably  written 
and  most  readable,  and  unquestionably  ranks  high 
among  the  minor  biographies  of  Franklin.    P.  L.  F. 

—  Parton,  James.  Life  and  times  of  Ben- 
jamin Franklin.  N.  Y. :  ]\Iasou.  18G4.  2v. 
Boston:  Houghton.     2v.     $5.  [1331 

In  this,  as  in  his  other  books,  Mr.  Parton  stands 
midway  between  the  old-fashioned  panegyrist  of  the 
Abbott  type  and  the  modern  "  critical "  biographer. 
Much  minute  investigation  is  shown,  and  the  result 
is  entertainingly  and  graphically  told.  A  lack  of 
"  authorities  "  and  over-tendency  to  picturesque  state- 
ment constitute  the  great  faults  of  the  book.  Written 
before  the  recovery  of  the  Stevens'  Franklin  collec- 
tion, while  access  to  the  Franklin  papers  in  the 
American  Philosophical  Society  collection  was  impos- 
sible, and  before  the  publication  of  Doniol's  Parfici- 
pation,  Stevens'  Facsimilcf!,  the  Rejiorts  of  the  British 
Historical  Manuscripts  Commission,  and  of  Bigelow's 


125 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


edition  of  Franklin's  works,  it  is  now  thoroughly  out 
of  date,  though  still  the  longest  and  best  balanced 
account  of  the  great  printer-diplomatist.       P.  L.  F. 

—  Robins,  Edwakd.  Benjamin  Franklin, 
printer,  statesman,  philosopher,  and  practical 
citizen.  (American  men  of  energy.)  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1898.     $1.50.  [1332 

"  The  familiar  storj-  is  told  in  an  intimate  and  warm 
manner,  with  use  of  the  phra.seology  and  even  slang 
of  to-day.  .  .  .  The  later  pages  are  better  done,  for  in 
them  Mr.  Robins  invades  no  field  held  by  the  immor- 
tals of  literature.  Once  free  of  his  obligations  to  the 
Autohiof/niphij,  he  tells  vividly  of  Franklin's  services 
in  England,  France,  and  of  the  honors  of  the  closing 
years.  ...  In  a  book  ostensibly  addressed  to  younger 
minds  errors  of  fact  and  speech  become  sei'ious.  .  .  . 
Something  more  of  accuracy  and  less  familiarity  of 
style  are  commended,  in  a  fair  spirit,  to  JMr.  llobins." 
A'at ion,  67:  136. 

Friedenwald,  Herbert,  Journal  and  papers 
of  the  Continental  Congress.  See  American 
Historical  Association,  sect.  248.  [i333 

Frothingham,  Richard.  History  of  the 
siege  of  Boston,  and  of  the  battles  of  Lexing- 
ton, Concord  and  Bunker  Hill.  Bo.ston  :  Little. 
1849.     4th  ed.     Boston:  Little.    1873.     $3.50. 

[1334 
Author  a  Charlestown  antiquary.  Work  based  on 
thorough  study  of  materials  accessible  at  the  time. 
"Well  illustrated  with  plans.  Well  written  though 
often  dry.  Somewhat  laudatory  and  not  always  sound 
from  a  military  point  of  view.  The  standard  work  on 
the  subject.  E.  C. 

George  III.,  kinr/  of  Enr/land.  Correspond- 
ence with  Lord  North,  1768-83 ;  ed.  by  W. 
Bodham  Donne.    London :  Murray.    1867.    2v. 

[1335 
These  brief  letters  reveal  the  character  and  policy 
of  George  III,  besides  giving  much  information  on 
the  struggle  between  the  King  and  Parliament,  and 
on  the  American  Revolution.  The  editor,  Mr.  Donne, 
has  performed  his  task  with  extreme  thoroughness, 
prefacing  the  collection  with  a  valuable  historical  es- 
say on  the  state  of  parties,  and  adding  to  the  letters 
equally  valuable  explanatory  notes.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Gibbes,  Robert  Wilson,  cd.  Documentary 
history  of  tlie  American  Eevolution,  chiefly  in 
South  Carolina.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1853-7. 
3v.  [1336 

The  most  valuable  collection  of  documents  in  these 
volumes  is  the  "  Horry  papers  "  which  relate  to  M.a- 
rion's  career.  Alost  of  the  otlier  papers  are  of  purely 
local  interest,  and  the  collection  is  less  important  tlian 
its  title  indicates.  E.  ('. 

Gilmore,  James  Roberts.  The  rear-guard 
of  the  Kevolution.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1886. 
$1.50. 

John  Sevier  as  a  commonwealth-builder. 

N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1887.     $1.50. 


The  advance-guard  of  westem  civiliza- 
tion. N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1888.  $1.50.  [1337 
These  three  books  are  intended  to  form  a  continuous 
narrative  of  the  settlement  and  growth  of  ea.-;tern  and 
middle  Tennessee  up  to  the  admission  of  the  state  into 
the  Union.  The  central  figures  on  the  historical  can- 
vas are  Sevier,  Shelby  and  Robertson.  These  men  are 
drawn  in  heroic  proportions,  and  the  author  asserts 
in  the  prefaice  to  the  Advance  ijnanl  that  "  the  tliree 
books  will  bear  the  closest  scrutiny."  Their  historical 
value  may  be  characterized  in  the  words  of  Mr.  Roose- 
velt, when  he  says  (Winning  of  the  West,  III,  202): 
"  In  my  first  two  volumes  I  have  discussed  once  for 
all  the  worth  of  Gilmore 's  'histories'  of  Sevier  and 
Robertson  and  their  times.  It  is  unnecessary  further 
to  consider  a  single  statement  they  contain."  This 
estimate  is  borne  out  by  the  experience  of  the  present 
writer,  whose  examinations  of  the  sources  show  that 
nothing  which  crosses  the  pathway  of  Gilmore's  he- 
roes escapes  a  false  presentation  at  his  hands,  even  if 
sources  have  to  be  mutilated  to  that  end.      S.  B.  W. 

Girty  family.  Butterfield,  Consul  Will- 
shire.  History  of  the  Girtys ;  a  concise  ac- 
count of  the  Girty  brothers,  also  of  the  part 
taken  by  them  in  Lord  Dunmore's  war,  in  the 
western  border  war  of  the  Revolution,  and  in 
the  Indian  war  of  1790-95;  Avith  a  recital  of 
the  principal  events  in  the  West  during  these 
wars.     Cin. :  Clarke.     1890.     $3.50.  [1338 

Gathers  from  many  obscure  sources  the  thread  of 
Simon  Girty's  renegade  life,  and  the  scarcely  more 
reputable  careers  of  others  of  the  family,  whose  ser- 
vices, in  aid  of  Indians  and  of  British,  made  the  name 
of  "Girty"  a  terror  along  the  western  borders  of 
Pennsylvania  and  Virginia.  The  author  undertakes 
not  merely  to  record  the  facts,  but  to  show  the  falsity 
of  a  vast  amount  that  has  been  publislied  about  the 
G  irtys,  some  of  it  in  works  held  in  good  repute.  He 
finds  Roosevelt's  Winning  of  the  West  particularly 
open  to  assault.  The  work  testifies  to  painstaking 
research,  and  a  desire  to  do  justice  to  a  misunderstood 
character,  bad  enough  at  best.  Around  this  unheroic 
hero  the  events  of  a  tragically  romantic  period  are 
woven  into  a  chronicle  of  border  warfare,  so  crowded 
with  incident  that  the  tale  speeds  best  in  plain 
phrases.  F.  H.  S. 

Gist,  Christopher.  Journal,  1783.  S"c 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  301. 

[1339 
Goodloe,  Daniel  Reaves.  Birth  of  the 
republic.     Chicago:    Bolford.     [c.  18S!).| 

1 1340 
There  are  many  extracts  in  this  work  from  the 
standard  state  histories,  from  proceedings  of  the  con- 
tinental and  i)rovinci.nl  congresses,  and  from  the  con- 
ventions, assemblies  and  committees  of  safety  in  all 
the  colonics  through  which  the  gradual  growth  of  the 
spirit  of  liberty  is  traced,  up  to  the  Declaration  of 
Independence.  In  addition  to  the  above,  the  states 
are  taken  sejiarately,  and  the  most  important  docu- 
ments of  the  jieriod  in  each  are  given  in  brief.  A  few 
of  the  well-known  later  documents  are  added,  includ- 


126 


PERIOD  OF  DISCONTENT  AND   REVOLUTION,  1760-1783     1341-1350 


ing  the  articles  of  confederation  and  the  constitution. 
The  sources  from  which  these  extracts  are  taken  are 
not  indicated,  but  they  are  well  known  and  the  tran- 
scripts are  fairly  accurate ;  the  book  will  well  serve 
as  a  handy  manual  for  students  who  wish  nmch  of  the 
sources  in  convenient  compass.  S.  B.  W. 

Gordon,  William,  History  of  the  rise,  pro- 
gress and  establishment  of  the  independence 
of  the  United  States  of  America.  London. 
1788.  4v.  3d  Am.  ed.  N.  Y. :  Campbell. 
1801.     3v.  [1341 

Gordon  was  a  dissenting  minister  in  England,  who 
like  many  of  his  class  sympathized  with  the  conten- 
tion of  the  Thirteen  Colonies.  Going  to  America  dur- 
ing the  disturbances,  and  becoming  pastor  of  the 
church  at  Jamaica  Plain,  now  a  district  of  Boston,  he 
was  throughout  the  Revolution  a  spectator  close  at 
hand  of  many  important  events,  and  the  associate  of 
many  of  the  chief  patriots.  Returning  to  England 
he  published  his  history,  which  has  been  held  to  be  a 
source  of  value  for  more  than  a  hundred  years,  but 
has  been  recently  shown  to  be  a  plagiarism,  in  great 
part  from  the  Annual  register.  J.  K.  H. 

Graham,  William  A.  Address  on  the  Meck- 
lenburg Declaration  of  Independence  of  the 
20th  of  May,  1775.     N.  Y. :  Hale.     1875. 

[1342 

For  this  address,  given  preparatory  to  the  centen- 
nial celebration,  the  author  made  a  thorough  investi- 
gation, and  has  presented  the  best  claim  yet  made  for 
the  authenticity  of  the  declaration  and  the  date  he 
champions.  Much  of  the  material  was  gathered  from 
the  descendants  of  the  participants.  A  number  of 
pertinent  papers  are  added.  This  pamphlet  is  rare 
and  worthy  of  reprinting.  E.  E.  S. 

Graydon,  Alexander.  Memoirs  of  a  life 
chiefly  passed  in  Pennsylvania  within  the  last 
sixty  years.     Harrisburg.     1811. 

Memoirs  of  his  own  time  ;  ed.  by  John 

Stockwell  Littell.     Phil.  :  Lindsay.     1846. 

[1343 
Revolutionary  period  in  Philadelphia  and  in  New 
York,  where  the  author  was  a  prisoner.  Extremely 
interesting,  gossipy  ftiemoir  full  of  culture  historical 
niaterial.  One  of  the  earliest,  best  known  and  most 
used  sources  for  the  period,  and  places.        E.  C.  R. 

Greene,  George  Washington.  The  Ger- 
man element  in  the  war  of  American  independ- 
ence.    N.  Y.  :Hurd.     1876.  [1344 

The  author  disclaims  in  this  book  any  original  con- 
tributions to  history.  Its  three  popularly  written 
chapters  are  based  on  Kapp's  three  volumes  (1858, 
1862,  and  18C4),  relating  respectively  to  Steuben,  Kalb 
and  the  German  mercenaries  ;  and  in  the  last  named 
portion  it  needs  to  be  supplemented  by  the  later 
contributions  of  Max  von  Eelking,  W.  L.  Stone  and 
others.  Mr.  Greene's  volume  is  not  conspicuously 
impartial  or  judicial,  but  is  a  popularly  written  and 
readable  narrative.    It  has  no  index.  W.  E.  F. 


Historical  view  of  the  American  Revo- 
lution.    Boston:  Houghton.     1865.     $1.50. 

[1345 
Especially  welcome  as  being  a  one-volume  account 
of  the  struggle.  The  sequence  of  chapters  does  not 
follow  the  successive  periods  of  the  war,  but  treats  of 
it  in  its  various  phases  (as  finances,  diplomacy,  litera- 
ture, etc.).  The  book  is  based  on  extensive  know- 
ledge, excellent  judgment,  admirable  temper,  and  a 
historical  method  which  is  usually  cautious.  These 
chapters  were  first  written  for  delivei-y  as  lectures, 
and  consequently  the  style  is  unusually  attractive  to 
the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

Greene,  Maj.-Oen.  Nathanael.  Gkeene, 
Maj.-Gen.  Francis  VrNTON.  General  Nathan- 
ael Greene.  (Great  commanders.)  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1893.     $1.50.  [1346 

Based  on  a  careful  study  of  the  printed  sources. 
Author  a  practical  soldier  as  well  as  a  militaiy  critic. 
The  book  is  more  moderate  in  tone  than  other  lives 
of  Greene.  It  is  well  supplied  with  clear  and  good 
maps  and  plans.  E.  C. 

—  Greene,  George  Washington.  Life  of 
Nathanael  Greene.  N.  Y.:  Putnam.  1867-71. 
3v.     Boston:  Houghton.     3v.     §7.50.       [1347 

Author  grandson  of  the  subject  of  the  memoir.  Tho 
volumes  are  extremely  valuable  on  account  of  the 
documents  contained  in  them  which  ar^here  brought 
together  for  the  first  time.  Work  written  in  an  un- 
critical spirit  and  greatly  affected  by  the  undisguised 
ancestor  worship  of  the  author.  E.  C. 

—  Johnson,  William.  Sketches  of  the  life 
and  correspondence  of  Nathanael  Greene. 
Charleston.     1833.     3v.  [1348 

Based  on  original  materials  and  valuable  for  the 
documents  given  with  the  text.  It  contains  many 
good  plans.    Written  in  a  spirit  of  fulsome  flattery. 

E.  C. 

Granville,  Richard  and  George.  Smith, 
William  James,  ed.  The  Grenville  papers: 
being  the  correspondence  of  Richard  Grenville, 
Earl  Temple,  and  the  Right  Hon.  George 
Grenville,  their  friends  and  contemporaries. 
London :  Murray.     1853-3.     4v.  [i349 

The  papers  are  arranged  chronologically.  Vols.  2 
and  3  cover  the  years  17C2-66.  The  collection  continues 
to  the  year  1777;  but  the  chief  interest  is  in  the  years 
1764, 1765.  Indispensable  to  students  of  the  stamp  act 
episode.  E.  C. 

Haas,  Wills  de.  History  of  the  early  set- 
tlement and  Indian  wars  of  western  Virginia. 
Wheeling:  Hoblitzell.     1851.  [1350 

"Wills  de  Haas  .  .  .  has  devoted  one  chapter  to 
'Land  companies,'  and  another  to  the  'Employment 
of  Indians  as  allies.'  His  treatment  of  these  topics 
is  brief,  but  the  chapters  contain  much  more  infor- 
mation on  the  subjects  than  can  generally  be  obtained 
from  American  histories."  A.  McF.  Davis,  in  Narra- 
tive and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  6:  G40. 


127 


1351-1359 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


See,  also,  note  to  TTither's  Chronicles  of  border 
warfare,  sect.  1579. 

Hadden,  Maj.-Oen.  James  Murray,  Jour- 
nal kept  in  Canada  and  upon  Burgoyue's  cam- 
paign ;  [ed.  by]  Horatio  liogers.  Albany : 
Munsell.     1884.  [1351 

Hadden's  Journal  and  Orderly  books  which  are  here 
printed  together  form  one  of  the  most  important 
pieces  of  evidence  of  Uurgoyne's  expedition.  Ad- 
mirably edited  by  General  Rogers.  E.  C. 

Hale,  Edward  Everett,  Naval  history  of 
the  Revolution.  See  American  Antiquarian 
Society,  sect.  237.  [1352 

One  hundred  years  ago :  how  the  war 

began.  A  series  of  sketches  from  original  au- 
thorities.    Boston  :  Lockwood.     1875.      [1353 

This  pamphlet  is  made  up  of  extracts  from  news- 
papers, speeches,  petitions  and  contemporary  pam- 
phlets, connected  by  a  running  explanatorj'  commen- 
tan,' ;  and  its  object  is  "  to  bring  before  the  reader 
such  original  descriptions  of  the  eventful  days  of  one 
hundred  years  ago  as  have  not  been  often  reprinted." 
The  extracts  are  for  the  most  part  interesting  and 
valuable  and  the  commentary  is  entertaining  and 
gossipy ;  but,  taken  as  a  whole,  the  collection  adds 
little  to  historical  knowledge.  C.  M.  A. 

Hale,  John  Peter.  Trans- Allegheny  pio- 
neers :  historical  sketches  of  the  first  white 
settlements  west  of  the  Alleghenies,  1748  and 
after.     Cin. :  Cox.     [c.  1886.]  [1354 

Mr.  Hale  may  be  commended  for  some  diligence  and 
much  enthusiasm  in  preparing  his  volume.  His  com- 
pilation may  be  accepted  as  a  general  picture  of  the 
first  pioneer  life  west  of  the  Alleghenies,  but  is  often 
inaccurate  in  details.  He  patronizes  the  old  stories 
about  enrly  western  explorations  made  by  Virginians, 
and  finds  the  first  over  the  mountain  settlement  in 
Draper's  Meadows  on  New  River,  1748.         B.  A.  H. 

Hale,  C(i]it.  Nathan,  STr.\RT,  Is.\AC  Wil- 
Li.vM.  Life  of  Captain  Nathan  Hale.  Hartford. 
1856.  [1355 

This  short  life  of  Xathan  Hale,  wTitten  for  popular 
use,  is  of  little  value.  Its  chief  defects  are  fulsome 
flattery  of  the  subject  of  the  biography,  a  rhetorical 
style  that  is  wearisome  and  monotonous,  and  a  wholly 
uncritical  treatment  of  the  many  tales  that  have  gath- 
ered about  the  name  of  Nathan  Hale.  It  has  been  en- 
tirely superseded.  C.  M.  A. 

Hamilton,  Stanislaus  Murray,  ed.  Letters 
to  Washington,  and  accompanying  papers ; 
published  by  the  Society  of  the  Colonial  Dames 
of  America.  Boston:  Houghton.  1898-. 
V.  1-f.    S5  ea.  net.  [1356 

"  Tlie  Society  of  The  Colonial  Dames  of  America  has 
issued  the  first  volume  of  the  Letters  to  Wosliinrilon, 
and  proposes  to  continue  the  series  until  the  period 
of  the  Revolution  is  reached.  It  is  to  be  hojjcd  that 
no  such  limit  will  be  maintained.    Nothing  that  the 


society  can  do  will  better  justify  its  existence,  or 
prove  more  grateful  to  all  interested  in  .Vmerican 
historj-,  than  to  publish  the  entire  series  of  letters  to 
AVashington,  now  in  the  DcpartUK'nt  of  State.  The 
field  is  exceedingly  rich,  practically  untouched,  and 
is  essential  to  a  proper  understanding  of  the  man 
and  of  his  time.  We  would  go  further,  and  collect 
all  letters  to  Washington  to  be  found  in  other  collec- 
tions. .  .  .  The  manner  in  which  the  volume  has  been 
edited  by  Mr.  S.  M.  Hamilton  calls  for  some  comment, 
if  only  to  serve  as  a  note  of  warning.  ...  He  gives 
the  impression  of  being  a  careful  and  most  minute 
editor,  even  seeking  to  reproduce  in  type  the  little 
oddities  of  writing  encountered.  .  .  .  The  curiously 
close  following  of  pen-points  would  lead  one  to  expect 
that  at  least  the  words  were  correctly  printed  —  as 
written  ;  but  this  expectation  is  disappointed  so  often 
that  serious  doubt  must  ai)ply  to  the  entire  text  as 
printed.  .  .  .  The  contents  of  the  letters  speak  for 
themselves,  and  are  full  of  touches  of  a  personal  and 
historical  character.  But  the  full  value  of  these 
papers  cannot  be  developed  unless  the  editing  is  im- 
proved." Worthington  Chauncey  Ford,  Am.  hist,  rev., 
4:  729. 

Hancock,  John,  Brown,  Abu.\m  English. 
John  Hancock,  his  book.  Boston  :  Lee.  1898. 
S2.  ^  [1357 

"  Mr.  Abram  English  Brown,  an  enthusiastic  anti- 
quary and  genealogist,  has  given  in  .John  Hancock, 
his  book  a  liberal  selection  from  Hancock's  commer- 
cial correspondence,  as  taken  from  his  letter-book,  the 
letters  being  strung  together  by  the  compiler  on  a 
slender  thread  of  explanatoi-j'  and  biograi)hical  nar- 
rative. Mr.  Brown  does  not  pretend  to  call  his  Viook 
a  life  of  Hancock,  but  merely  a  contribution  to  such 
a  work."    I>ial,  26:  24. 

Heath,  William,  Memoirs,  contiiiniug  anec- 
dotes, details  of  skirmishes,  battles  and  other 
military  events  during  the  American  war  ;  by 
himself.  Pub.  by  act  of  Congress.  Boston. 
1798.  [1358 

From  the  organization  of  the  Massachusetts  provin- 
cial troops  in  April,  177.5,  to  December,  1783.  Valuable 
for  accounts  of  the  retreat  of  the  British  from  Lexing- 
ton, battle  of  Bunker  Hill,  and  the  later  engagements 
about  New  York.  Also  concerns  the  prisoners  after 
Burgoyne's  surrender  and  the  cooperation  with  the 
French  forces.  This  book  is  now  out  of  print  and 
very  valuable.  E.  E.  S. 

Heitman,  Francis  B.  Historical  register 
of  officers  of  the  continental  army  during  the 
war  of  the  Eevolution,  1775-1783.  Wash.: 
Lowdermilk.     1893.     85.  [^359 

Compiled  from  muster  rolls  and  other  records  on  file 
in  the  departments  at  Washington,  gives  date  of  rank 
in  each  grade,  mentions  all  cases  in  which  hon<n-s  were 
C(mferred  by  Congress,  gives  date  and  i)lace  if  killed, 
wounded,  taken  prisoner  and  exchanged,  and  in  many 
cases  the  date  of  death  after  leaving  the  service,  and 
furnishes  a  list  of  the  French  officers  who  served 
with  the  American  army.  Although  no  attempt  was 
made  to  include  all  the  militia  officers,  the  names  of 
many  of  them  appear.  F.  J.  S. 


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Henry,  John  Joseph.  Account  of  Arnold's 
campaign  against  Quebec,  1775.  Albany  : 
Munsell.     1877.  [1360 

Better  than  the  rare  first  edition  (Lancaster,  Pa. 
1812)  or  other  reprints  because  augmented  with  a 
map,  memoir  of  the  author,  etc.  Of  tlie  numerous 
narratives  of  this  arduous  and  fruitless  expedition, 
Henry's  is  the  most  minute  and  p.ainstaking.  He 
gives  with  particularity  the  details  of  the  overland 
march,  the  assault  on  Quebec,  and  the  incidents  of 
Arnold's  imprisonment  until  his  arrival  in  Xew  York, 
Sept.  11,  1770.  The  language  is  quaint  and  formal, 
but  graphic.  F.  H.  S. 

Henry,  Patrick.  Henry,  William  Wirt. 
Patrick  Henry:  life,  correspondence  and 
speeches.  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1891.  3v.  $12 
net.  [1361 

Author  a  descendant  of  Patrick  Heni-y.  Had  access 
to  much  new  material.  The  •'  life  "  is  written  from  a 
family  standpoint.  The  documents  given  in  these 
volumes,  however,  are  of  iuestim.able  value  and  give 
a  new  and  more  correct  view  of  Henry's  great  career. 
The  standard  work  on  the  subject  for  students'  use. 

E.  C. 

—  Tyler,  Moses  Coit.  Patrick  Henry. 
(American  statesmen.)  Boston  :  Houghton. 
1887.     Sl.Jor^  [1362 

Written  in  a  friendly  spirit  to  the  subject.  Author 
a  trained  historian.  Work  based  on  materials  later 
ni^ed  in  Kenry'!^  Patrick  Henry.  Style  readable.  The 
best  short  work  on  Patrick  Henry.  E.  C. 

—  WiRT,  William.  Sketches  of  the  life 
and  character  of  Patrick  Henry.  Phil.  :  Cla.x- 
ton.     1818.  [1363 

Based  on  inadequate  materials.  Often  very  unjust 
to  Henry.  Charmingly  written  but  now  antiquated 
and  of  no  use  to  the  student.  E.  C. 

Hopkins,  Admiral  Esek,  Field,  Edw.a^rd. 
Esek  Hopkins,  Commander-in-Chief  of  the  con- 
tinental navy  during  the  American  Revolution, 
1775  to  1778,  master  mariner,  politician,  briga- 
dier-general, naval  officer  and  philanthropist. 
Providence:  Preston.     1898.     §3.  [1364 

"  Tlie  author's  work  in  the  sources  of  the  history 
of  Rhode  Island  entitles  him  to  attention.  He  now 
brings  forward  an  interesting,  illustrated  biography 
of  a  man  hardly  known  outside  his  native  locality. 
Bancroft  does  not  mention  him,  while  Arnold  treats 
the  incidents  of  his  career  in  their  historic  bearing 
justly  but  with  meagre  interest.  The  more  famous 
brother  Stephen  played  an  important  part  in  Congress 
and  was  the  immediate  cause  of  the  appointment  of 
Esek  Hopkins  to  organize  and  lead  our  infant  navy. 
.  .  .  When  the  matter  of  a  fleet  came  before  Congress, 
Rhode  Island  led  the  way.  .  .  .  Esek  Hopkins  was  ap- 
pointed commander-in-chief  and  organized  the  little 
squadron  of  eight  vessels.  The  first  expedition  to  New 
Providence  was  thoroughly  successful.  .  .  .  Unfortu- 
nately, Hopkins  with  his  fleet  was  shut  in  Narragan- 
sett  Bay,  when  the  enemy  occupied  Newport.    Sailors 


were  so  scarce  he  could  not  man  his  ships  to  get  out. 
.  .  .  He  had  a  great  faculty  for  making  enemies. 
Though  he  was  a  brave  man  and  true  patriot,  he  was 
at  last  deprived  of  his  command.  Mr.  Field  h.is  made 
a  needed  addition  to  the  literature  of  the  Revolution, 
and  one  worth  the  attention  of  students."  William 
B.  Weeden,  in  Am.  historical  review,  5:  l-W. 

Hopkins,  Stephen.  Foster,  William 
Eaton.  Stephen  Hopkins,  a  Rhode  Island 
statesman.  (Rhode  Island  historical  tracts,  19, 
20.)    Providence:  Rider.     1884.  [1365 

A  study  in  the  political  history  of  the  18th  century 
grouped  around  the  life  of  a  distinguished  man  wlKjse 
career  included  the  Albany  Congress  and  the  1st  Con- 
tinental Congress.  Abundantly  provided  with  notes. 
Well  written  and  full  of  suggestion.  E.  C. 

Hough,  Franklin  Benjamin,  ecZ.  The  north- 
ern invasion  of  October,  1780,  against  the  fron- 
tiers of  New  York,  supposed  to  have  connection 
with  Arnold's  treason.  (Bradford  Club  series, 
no.  6.)    N.  Y.     1866.  [1366 

The  editor's  introduction,  47  pages,  reviews  the  in- 
cidents of  the  two  raids  by  the  British  upon  the  Mo- 
hawk valley  in  Oct.,  1780,  plausibly  concluding  that 
their  purpose  was  to  draw  aw.ay  troops  from  West 
Point,  thus  facilitating  the  surrender  of  that  place, 
though  the  British  Governor-General  in  Canada,  Haldi- 
mand,  may  not  have  been  a  partj'  to  Arnold's  treason- 
able plot.  The  correspondence  here  first  published 
includes  letters  between  Gen.  Washington  and  Gov. 
Geo.  Clinton,  between  Clinton  and  officers  who  led 
troops  against  the  British,  etc.  It  is  valuable  material, 
in  the  use  of  which  the  editor  shows  great  carefulness, 
and  the  ability  to  set  forth  the  salient  points  in  com- 
pact and  lucid  language.  F.  H.  S. 

Siege  of  Savannah,  by  the  American 

and  French  forces,  1779.  Albany  :  Munsell. 
1866.  [1367 

Contains  a  mass  of  documents  relating  to  the  siege 
—  many  of  them  to  be  found  elsewhere  —  and  an  intro- 
duction. A  useful  work  to  the  student  of  the  siege, 
but  not  indispensable.  E.  C. 

Howe,  Gen.  Robert.  Proceedings  of  his 
court-martial.  See  New-York  Historical  So- 
ciety, sect.  361.  [1368 

Howe,  Sir  William.  Order-books.  See 
New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  364. 

[1369 
Hunter,    Cyrus    L.     Sketches    of    western 
North   Carolina,  historical  and    biographical. 
Raleigh  :  Raleigh  News.     1877.  [1370 

This  work  presents  a  summary  history  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary War  in  the  western  and  southwestern  half 
of  the  state,  particularly  in  Mecklenburg,  Rowan,  Ire- 
dell, Cleveland,  Burke  and  adjoining  counties,  with 
some  notices  of  the  adjoining  sections  of  South  Caro- 
lina. It  is  made  up  in  part  of  traditions  and  recol- 
lections, with  some  extracts  from  state  and  county 
archiA'CS,  but  it  is  fragmentary  in  character  and  has 
too  many  quotations  from  Wheeler's  History  of  North 


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CaroUna.  There  is  a  considerable  amount  of  geneal- 
og>',  and  the  history  is  ^eritten  in  a  pleasant,  gossipy 
st>-le.  S-  »•  W. 

Hutchinson,  Thomas.  Hosmer,  James 
Kendall.  Life  of  Thomas  Hutchinson,  Royal 
Governor  of  the  province  of  ISIassachusctts 
Bay.     Boston:  Houghton.     1896.     $4.     [1371 

The  new  material  which  appears  in  this  volume  con- 
sists chielly  of  extracts  from  Hutchinson's  unpublished 
correspondence,  which  is  preserved  in  the  Massachu- 
setts archives.  The  value  of  the  book  is  further  en- 
hanced by  the  frank  recognition  on  the  part  of  the 
author  of  the  large  element  of  truth  and  justice  which 
lay  at  the  basis  of  the  loyalist  argument.  The  fact 
that  the  s\-mpathetic  biographer  of  Sanmel  Adams 
can  do  such  ample  justice  to  his  chief  opponent  as  is 
done  in  this  volume  proves  the  broad-mindedness  of 
the  writer,  and  indicates  the  extent  to  which  the  old- 
fashioned  provincial  views  of  early  American  history 
are  being  al)andoned.  H.  L.  O. 

Iredell,  James.  jMcRee,  Griffith  John, 
ed.  Life  and  correspondence  of  James  Iredell. 
N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1857-58.     2v.  [1372 

Judge  Iredell's  life  is  told  in  his  own  letters  and  in 
those  of  his  contemporaries,  including  most  of  the 
men  who  were  prominent  in  North  Carolina  during 
the  Revolutionarj-  ijeriod.  As  he  was  in  public  life  con- 
stantly from  about  1775,  the  correspondence  becomes 
fuller  from  that  time  and  makes  one  of  the  few  original 
sources  we  have  for  the  social,  political  and  intellec- 
tual life  of  the  state,  1775-1800.  Judge  Iredell  was  a 
Federalist,  but  it  is  through  his  pages  that  we  get 
most  of  our  knowledge  of  his  opponents  who  have  left 
few  memorials  of  their  own.  Many  of  his  letters  were 
written  in  the  press  of  business,  but  they  have  an  ele- 
gance and  vivacity  not  always  found  in  similar  pro- 
ductions. S.  B.  W. 

Jay,  John.  (See  in  next  following  period.) 
Jefferson,  Thomas.  Writings:  collected 
and  ed.  by  Paul  Leicester  Ford.  N.  Y. :  Put- 
nam. 1892-9.  lOv.  SoO.  [1373 
Tlie  final  and  complete  edition  of  .Jefferson's  Works. 
The  arrangement  is  chronological,  with  the  exception 
of  Jefferson's  AiUohior/raphy  and  the  Arias,  which 
are  in  the  first  volume.  Each  volume  contains  an 
itineran,-  and  chronology.  The  editor  has  consulted 
new  material  in  the  French  Foreign  Office,  the  State 
archives,  collections  of  historical  societies,  and  the 
private  papers  of  Washington,  Adams,  Madison,  Mon- 
roe, Steuben  and  Gates.  An  introduction  treating  of 
Jefferson's  work,  his  ideas,  his  character  and  his  writ- 
ings, is  marked  by  acute  critical  sense,  and  much 
thought  and  study.  Critical  and  explanatory  foot- 
notes are  given  throughout.  This  edition  of  Jefferson 
is  indispensable  to  the  future  historian  of  the  period. 
The  mechanical  details  of  the  volumes  are  artistic 
and  pleasing.                                                R.  C.  H.  C. 

Notes  on  the  state  of  Virginia.     Paris. 

1782. 

Same.    (In  "Writings;   col.  and  ed.  by 

Paul  Leicester  Ford.     v.  3.)  [i374 


A  comprehensive  and  very  valuable  description  of 
the  natural  history,  economic  resources,  and  social 
condition  of  Virginia  drawn  up  in  the  form  of  answers 
to  queries  presented  by  Barbe  dc  ^larbois,  secretary 
of  the  French  legation.  Chiefly  interesting  to  the 
student  of  history  as  an  illustration  of  the  range  and 
versatility  of  Jefferson's  intellectual  interests.  The 
answer  to  the  18th  <iuery  contains  his  famous  denunci- 
ation of  slavei-j-;  that  to  the  17tli  his  defense  of  liberty 
of  conscience.  E.  G.  B. 

Papers,  1770-1826.     See  Massachusetts 

Historical  Society,  sect.  322.  [i375 

—  DwioHT,  Theodore.  Character  of 
Thomas  Jefferson  as  exhibited  in  his  own 
writings.     Boston.  :  Weeks.     1839.  [1376 

"  It  was  mainly  given  to  setting  forth  the  proofs,  as 
he  thought  he  found  them  in  Jefferson's  own  words, 
of  the  allegations  again.st  Jefferson,  which  were  the 
grounds  of  the  Federal  opposition  to  him  ;  and,  as 
summing  up  his  opponents'  allegations,  the  book  is 
worth  looking  at."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  ?iist.  of  Am.,  7:  305. 

—  Morse,  John  Torrey,  Jr.  Thomas 
Jefferson.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston: 
Houghton.     1883.     81.25.  [1377 

A  brief  popular  biography  based  on  Randall's  Life 
and  Jefferson's  Works.  Over  two  thirds  of  the  book 
are  devoted  to  Jefferson's  official  career  after  1790,  his 
relations  to  Washington,  Hamilton,  Randolph,  Burr, 
to  the  Louisiana  purchase,  and  to  the  cml)argo  receiv- 
ing particular  attention.  The  author  is  fairly  well 
informed,  writes  in  a  i)lea.sant  style,  but  rather  care- 
lessly, in  too  much  of  the  spirit  of  the  advocate,  and 
with  occasional  inaccuracies.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Parton,  James.  Life  of  Thomas  Jeffer- 
son.   Boston:  Houghton.    1874.    S2.50.    [1378 

"Parton  cannot  commend  the  Jeffersonian  ideas 
without  expressing  aversion  to  those  opposed,  and 
Adams  and  Hamilton  were  to  him  ideas  incarnate, 
deserving  of  such  aversion.  His  IJfn  of  Thomas  Jef- 
ferson ...  is  lively,  easy  reading,  and  generally  un- 
convincing to  the  impartial  student."  Justin  Winsor, 
in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7  :  307. 

—  Randall,  Henry  Stephens.  Life  of 
Thomas  Jefferson.  N.  Y. :  Derby.  1858. 
3v.     Phil.  :  Lippincott.     3v.     $9.  [1379 

The  standard  life  of  Jefferson,  written  from  materi.al 
much  of  which  was  accessible  only  to  Randall.  I'nusual 
ability  and  careful  scholarship  are  everywhere  evident, 
but  the  tone  is  controversial,  the  temper  unfair,  and 
Randall  is  so  partial  that  he  degenerates  into  a  special 
pleader.  He  is  particularly  unjust  to  Hamilton  by 
suppression,  by  inference,  by  innuendo.  The  length  of 
the  book  is  excessive ;  the  style  is  strong,  but  verbose 
and  involved.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Randolph,  Sarah  Nicholas.  Domestic 
life  of  Thomas  Jefferson.  N.  Y.:  Harper. 
1871.     S2.50.  [1380 

When  the  great  collection  of  Jefferson's  manuscripts 
was  sold  to  the  United  States  government,  there  was 


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reserved  a  mass  of  papers  which  were  deemed  to  be  of 
such  a  private  nature  as  to  possess  no  value  in  the 
national  archives,  and  to  belong  more  properly  to  the 
family.  These  eventually  came  into  the  possession  of 
Jefferson's  great-granddaughter,  and  they  form  the 
raison  cVStre  of  this  book.  It  possesses  the  merits 
and  demerits  wliich  might  be  expected,  the  documents 
being  of  positive  value,  and  the  family  recollections 
and  traditions  of  distinct  interest ;  but  the  book  is 
faulty  in  method,  being  both  ill-proportioned  and  dis- 
jointed. It  is,  therefore,  far  more  valuable  to  the 
maker  than  to  the  reader  of  history.  P.  L.  F. 

—  ScHOULER,  James.  Thomas  Jefferson. 
(Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y. :  Dodd.  1893. 
$1.  [1381 

Dr.  Schouler  "  is  well  equipped  for  his  task,  alike  by 
his  historic  studies  and  by  sympathy  for  his  subject, 
when  Jeffei-son  is  regarded  in  the  deeper  relations 
which  he  bore  to  the  politics  of  his  time."  He  "  sees 
clearly  that  all  the  intuitions  of  Jefferson,  whether 
they  are  to  be  characterized  for  his  justification  or  for 
his  condemnation,  were  presageful  of  the  nineteenth 
century,  with  its  liberalism  in  politics  and  its  liberal- 
ity in  religion.  .  .  .  Dr.  Schouler  is  not  blind  to  Jeffer- 
son's faults  of  character,  and,  after  designating  some  of 
tnem,  he  expresses  the  opinion  that  the  Virginian  phi- 
losopher, in  consequence  of  his  residence  and  experi- 
ences in  France,  grew  at  length  more  French  than 
English  in  his  political  methods  and  temperament  as 
well  as  in  his  viands  and  cookery."    Nation,  57  :  255. 

—  Tucker,  George.  Life  of  Thomas  Jef- 
ferson.    Phil.:  Carey.     1837.     2v.  [1382 

Formerly  the  standard  life  of  Jefferson,  based 
largely  on  correspondence  and  papers,  but  written 
with  a  love  of  the  subject  which  frequently  leads  to  a 
strong  bias.  Eulogy  often  takes  the  place  of  critical 
judgment.  Extracts  from  papers  are  written  into  the 
narrative  without  references.  E.  E.  S. 

Johnson,  ^S"*?'  John.  Orderly  book  during 
the  Oriskany  campaign,  1776-7  ;  annotated  by 
William  L.  Stone,  with  an  historical  introd.  by 
J.  Watts  de  Peyster,  and  some  tracings  from 
the  footprints  of  the  loyalists  in  America  by 
Theodoras  Bailey  Myers.  Albany:  Munsell. 
1883.  [1383 

The  orderly  book,  which  was  captured  by  Col.  Mari- 
nus  Willett  during  his  sortie  from  Fort  Stanwix  while 
the  battle  of  Oriskany  was  in  progress,  was  printed  in 
the  Ma'jazine  of  American  history  (6:  204,  283),  but 
without  most  of  the  annotations  which  here  appear. 
It  shows  the  strength  of  St.  Leger's  force  and  other- 
wise throws  some  light  on  this  part  of  Burgoyne's  cam- 
paign. The  contributions  of  De  Peyster  in  telling  the 
story  of  the  Johnsons  describe  the  battles  of  Oriskany 
and  Fox's  Mills  from  a  loyalist  point  of  view.  Con- 
siderable information  of  a  desultory  sort  regarding 
the  course  of  the  Revolution  in  New  York  is  scattered 
through  the  book,  much  of  which  is  written  with  a 
strong  British  bias.  F.  J.  S. 

Papers  relating  to  the  expedition  from 

Canada  under  Sir  John  Johnson,  October,  1780. 
See  Bradford  Club,  sect  252.  [1384 


Johnson,  Joseph.  Traditions  and  reminis- 
cences, chiefly  of  the  American  Revolution  in 
the  South,  particularly  of  the  upper  country. 
Charleston:  Walker.     18r)l.  [1385 

Recollections  of  an  old  man  already  conscious  of 
failing  memory  as  to  recent  events  where  its  accuracy 
could  be  tested,  but  not  as  to  events  long  past  where 
there  could  be  no  such  test.  Often  interesting  and 
often  important  from  tlie  lack  of  better  evidence. 

E.G. 

Johnston,  Henry  Phelps.  Battle  of  Har- 
lem Heights,  September  16,  1776,  with  a  review 
of  the  campaign.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan,  for  Co- 
lumbia Press.     1897.     $3.  [1386 

"  In  connection  with  the  memorial  celebration  of 
the  battle  of  Harlem  Heights  last  fall,  on  the  site  of 
the  battle,  the  present  grounds  of  Columbia  Univer- 
sity, Professor  Johnston  has  published  the  above  care- 
ful and  scholarly  account  of  the  cami^aign  which  led 
up  to  that  skirmish,  and  of  the  results  of  the  latter 
upon  the  succeeding  movements  of  the  British  and 
American  armies.  The  task  could  not  have  fallen  to 
a  more  competent  writer.  ...  By  a  comparison  of  all 
the  available  original  material,  which  is  printed  in 
full,  and  occupies  just  half  the  volume.  Professor 
Johnston  establishes  once  for  all  the  exact  site  of  the 
three  successive  skirmishes  which  constituted  the  bat- 
tle." J.  C.  Schwab,  American  historical  review,  3: 
555. 

Campaign  of  1776  around  New  York 

and  Brooklyn.  (Long  Island  Historical  Soc. 
Memoirs,  v.  8.)    Brooklyn.     1878.  [1387 

This  account  includes  the  preparations  for  and  the 
events  of  the  Jersey  campaign,  up  to  and  including 
the  battle  of  Princeton.  It  is  full  of  documents  and 
has  interesting  maps  and  portraits.  It  is  a  mine  of 
local  information  on  the  events  of  the  campaign. 
Scholarly  but  interesting.  E.  C.  R. 

Observations  on  Judge  Jones'  loyalist 

history  of  the  American  Revolution:  how  far 
is  it  an  authority  ?    N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1880. 

[1388 

Author  one  of  the  most  careful  students  of  the  Revo- 
lution. Excellent  in  style  and  temper.  A  most  inter- 
esting and  useful  critique.  E.  C. 

The  Yorktown  campaign  and  the  sur- 
render of  Cornwallis,  1781.  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1881.     $2.     *  [1389 

Based  on  careful  study  of  the  original  sources.  Ac- 
curate and  impartial  but  not  readable.  Supplied  with 
good  plans.  Tlie  best  single  work  on  the  Yorktown 
campaign.  E.  C. 

Jones,  Charles  Henry.  History  of  the 
campaign  for  the  conquest  of  Canada  in  1776. 
Phil. :  Porter  &  Coates.     1883.  [1390 

"  Mr.  Jones's  book  is  a  useful  record  of  some  of  the 
most  painful  and  least  glorious  events  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  It  is  better  worth  reading  than  the 
bragging  rhetoric  which,  masquerading  in  the  guise 
of  history,  has  been  too  apt  to  falsify  or  to  ignore  the 


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less  creditable  aspects  of  that  stniggle ;  but  his  unat- 
tractive theme  is  not  illuminated  by  any  exceptional 
brilliancy  of  treatment.  He  tells,  indeed,  of  little 
more  than  the  retreat  out  of  Canada.  .  .  .  But  even 
thi.*  stoiy  might  have  been  told  either  with  graphic 
^^vacity  or  with  critical  acutencss,  or  with  phikv 
sophical  insight,  or,  at  least,  with  laborious  research. 
None  of  these  qualities  are  displayed  in  the  work 
before  us.  What  authorities  the  writer  used  there  is 
no  indication  from  the  first  page  to  the  last.  ...  A 
graver  blemish  upon  the  work,  however,  arises  from 
the  fact  that  it  is  frankly  ...  a  Tcndenzschrift,  for 
the  special  glorification  of  the  Pennsylvania  contin- 
gent in  these  operations.  This  purpose  has  seemed  to 
the  author  to  be  most  readily  subserved  ...  by  fre- 
quent comparisons  between  the  eastern  and  southern 
troops,  to  the  great  disadvantage  of  the  former.  .  .  . 
This  volume  is,  in  pajier,  type,  and  i)ressvv()rk,  one  of 
the  handsomest  of  its  class.  The  proof-reading  is  not 
always  what  it  should  be."    A"atio7t,,  35 :  185. 

Jones,  Rear- Admiral  John  Paul.  Macken- 
zie, Alexander  Slidell.  Life  of  Paul  Jones. 
Boston:  Ililliard.     1841.     2v.  [1391 

"  Was  written  at  the  instance  of  Jared  Sparks,  and 
its  merit  is  that  it  has  sifted  all  the  existing  material, 
making  a  more  readable  and  better  constructed  nar- 
rative than  the  others."  —  namely,  a  life  by  .T.  H.  Sher- 
burne, jniblished  in  1X25,  and  anonymous  memoirs, 
first  jjublished  at  Edinburgh,  in  1830.  Justin  Winsor, 
in  Xarrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  6:  590. 

Jones,  Thomas.  History  of  New  York  dur- 
ing the  Revolutionary  War,  and  of  the  leading 
events  in  the  other  colonies  at  that  period  ;  ed. 
by  E.  F.  De  Lancey.  N.  Y. :  New  York  Hist. 
Soc.     1879.     2v.  [1392 

This  is  the  best  account  of  the  Revolution  from  the 
Loyalist  standpoint,  and  the  great  number  of  notes 
and  documents  (about  equal  in  bulk  to  the  work  itself) 
add  much  to  the  value.  It  is  said  that  the  infonna- 
tion  is  all  at  second  hand,  as  the  author  was  on  parole 
all  the  time,  left  the  country  in  1781  and  had  no  share 
in  the  events ;  there  are  also  a  good  many  inaccura- 
cies ;  but  on  the  other  hand  it  was  written  soon  after 
the  events  (1T8.V8),  and  he  was,  until  1781,  near  N.  Y. 
and  likely  to  know  about  the  matters  under  review. 
At  least  he  represents  the  feelings  of  the  Loyalists  of 
the  period  —  and  rather  caustically  at  times  —  and  is 
fair  enough,  occasionally,  even  to  give  Washington 
his  due.  E.  C.  R. 

Journal  of  occurrences  at  Quebec,  from  Nov. 
177")  to  May,  1776.  See  New-York  Historical 
Society,  sect.  361.  [i393 

Journal  of  the  attack  of  the  rebels  on  his 
Majesty's  ships  and  troops,  24th  July,  1779,  in 
Penobscot  Bay  ;  from  the  Nova  Scotia  gazette, 
Sept.  14,  1779.  See  Maine  Historical  Society, 
sect.  278.  [1394 

Kalb,  ^fnj.■Gcn.  John.  Kapp,  Frieduich. 
Life  of  John  Kalb,  Major-Gcneral  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary army.     N.  Y.:  Holt.     1884.     $1.75. 

1 1 395 


A  fair  and  unbiased  account  of  the  services  of 
Kalb  (de  Kalb)  in  the  Revolutionarj-  War,  considering 
both  sides  of  each  question  and  giving  abundant 
references  for  the  statements.  The  chief  sources  are 
his  letters,  several  of  which  are  reproduced  in  the  ori- 
ginal French  in  the  ajjpendix.  The  author's  account 
of  the  early  life  of  his  subject  differs  widely  from  the 
accepted  descriptions.  E.  E.  S. 

Kapp,  Friedrich.  Friedrich  der  Grosse 
uikI  die  Vereinigten  Staaten  von  Amerika,  mit 
einem  Anhang ;  Die  Vereinigten  Staaten  und 
das  Seekriegsrecht.     Leipzig.     1871.        [1396 

Author  a  careful  student  of  the  American  Revolu- 
tion ;  but  uses  little  new  material  in  this  publication. 
Part  1  describes  Arthur  Lee's  abortive  negotiation  with 
Prussia  —  including  the  episode  of  the  theft  of  his 
papers.  Part  2  deals  with  the  negotiations  preceding 
the  treaty  of  1781 ;  the  i)rojects  of  the  treaty  as  well 
as  the  treaty  are  given  in  the  appendix.  The  article 
on  maritime  warfare  has  to  do  with  the  action  of  the 
United  States  on  the  Declaration  of  Paris  of  1856.  On 
the  whole  the  book  is  interesting  on  account  of  its 
point  of  view  ;  but  is  otherwise  of  little  value. 

E.  C. 

Kemble,  Stephen.  Kenible  papers.  See 
New  York  Historical  Society,  sect.  364.    [1397 

Knox,  Maj.-Gen.  Henry.  Drake,  Francis 
Samuel.  Life  and  correspondence  of  Henry 
Knox.     Boston.     1873.  [1398 

Covers  Knox's  whole  life  from  1750  to  1806.  Consists 
of  letters,  mainly  from  Knox,  loosely  cemented  with 
inadequate  editorial  commefit.  The  original  papers 
are  valuable.  E.  C. 

Krafft,  Lt.  Johann  Karl  Philip  von.  Jour- 
nal, 1776-84.  See  New- York  Historical  Soci- 
ety, sect.  363.  [1399 

Lafayette,  Marie  Jean  Paul  Roch  Yves 
Gilbert  Motier,  warquiti  de.  Memoirs,  cor- 
respondence and  MSS. ;  pub.  by  his  family. 
Loudon :  Saunders.     1837.     3v.  [1400 

Vol.  I,  1776  to  1781  ;  vol.  II,  1782  to  1790 ;  vol.  lU, 
1790  to  1792.  Tliese  "unaltered"  memoirs  cover  the 
three  voyages  of  Lafayette  to  America  within  the 
periods  mentioned.  They  are  invaluable  for  a  proper 
conception  of  his  actions  and  motives.  They  include 
his  accounts  of  the  various  campaigns  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  The  letters  were  written  to  Washing- 
ton and  the  other  officers  of  the  Revolutionary  army. 
The  last  volume  concerns  only  the  French  Revolution. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  True 
story  of  Lafayette.  Boston :  Lothrop.  [c. 
1899.]     $1.50.  [1401 

A  juvenile  sketch  of  the  life  of  Lafayette,  written 
in  a  pleasing  and  easy  style.  It  employs  all  the  old 
traditions  and  gives  no  authority  for  any  statements. 
The  illustrations  are  abundant,  several  being  of  his- 
toric places.  The  book  is  likely  to  prove  pleasing  to 
children.  E.  E.  S. 


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PERIOD   OF   DISCONTENT  AND   REVOLUTION,  1760-1783      1402-1407 


—  Tower,  Charlemagne,  Jr.  The  Mar- 
quis de  La  Fayette  in  the  American  Revolu- 
tion.    Phil.:  Lippiucott.     1895.     2v.     $8. 

[1402 

Mr.  Tower's  account  is  most  inclusive,  careful,  and 
satisfactory,  full  use  having  been  made  not  merely  of 
Doniol's  Participation  and  Stevens'  Facsimiles,  but 
much  hitherto  unpublished  material  has  been  drawn 
from  many  other  sources.  It  is  not  too  much  to  say 
that  he  has  quadrupled  the  amount  of  accessible  ma- 
terial concerning  Lafayette,  relating  to  this  period, 
and  it  is  difficult  to  recall  a  biographical  work  in 
American  history  containing  such  a  wealth  of  origi- 
nal material  concerning  the  subject  treated.  For  its 
accounts  of  the  battles  of  Brandywine,  Monmouth, 
and  the  campaign  of  1781  in  Virginia,  it  is  unequaled  ; 
and  scarcely  less  good  is  its  outline  of  the  French  ser- 
vices to  the  United  States  during  the  Revolution.  Mr. 
Tower  writes  clearly  and  interestingly,  and  has  the 
additional  advantage  of  being  an  admirable  linguist ; 
so  his  translations  can  be  absolutely  relied  upon. 

P.  L.  F. 

—  TucKERMAN,  Bayard.  Life  of  General 
Lafayette.     N.  Y.:  Dodd.     1889.     3v.     $3. 

[1403 
The  first  account  of  Lafayette  founded  on  full  mod- 
ern critical  apparatus.  It  is  a  thorough  and  careful 
work  from  the  sources,  interestingly  and  skilfully 
written,  in  an  unpretentious  but  clear  and  well-con- 
sidered style.  For  scientific  purposes,  fuller  refer- 
ences to  the  sources  that  are  used  might  be  desirable, 
but  as  a  good  critical  biography  in  small  compass, 
whether  for  the  scholar  ^-  for  the  general  reader,  it  is 
excellent.  E.  C.  R. 

Lamb,  Gen.  John.  Leake,  Isaac  Q.  Me- 
moir of  the  life  and  times  of  General  John 
Lamb.     Albany:  Munsell.   1857.  $2.50.    [1404 

Lamb  was  the  leader  of  the  Sons  of  Liberty  in  New 
York,  beginning  with  the  Stamp  Act,  and  was  con- 
nected with  the  most  rabid  spirits  of  the  Revolution 
in  that  colony.  Later,  he  was  in  the  Canadian  cam- 
paign, in  command  of  West  Point  when  Arnold  tried 
to  betray  it,  and  was  at  the  Yorktown  surrender.  His 
memoirs  cover  these  to])ics,  as  well  as  the  treatment 
of  the  Loyalists  in  New  York,  the  adoption  of  the 
Constitution,  and  later  New  York  politics.  The  eulogy 
of  the  subject  is  quite  moderate  for  an  old-time  bio- 
graphy. References  are  generally  to  the  Lamb  papers 
in  the  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc.  and  to  "family  traditions." 

E.  E.  S. 

Laurens,  Col.  John,  Army  correspondence, 
1777-8  ;  with  memoir  by  Wm.  Gilmore  Simms. 
(Bradford  Club  series,  no.  7.)    N.  Y.     1867. 

[140S 

Written  from  the  winter  camp  at  Valley  Forge  and 
during  the  camjiaigns  immediately  preceding  and  fol- 
lowing it,  these  family  letters  show  the  inner  history 
of  military  life,  the  ambitions  and  jealousies  of  the 
officers,  and  the  relations  of  Congress  to  the  army. 
Washington,  Lafayette  and  von  Steuben  appear  in 
their  private  characters.    The  letters  especially  con- 


cern the  Conway  cabal,  the  French  alliance  and  the 
battle  of  Monmouth.  E.  E.  S. 

Lecky,  William  Edward  Hartpole.     The 

American  Revolution,  1763-1783:  being  the 
chapters  and  passages  relating  to  America  from 
the  author's  History  of  England  in  the  18th 
century  ;  arranged  and  ed.  with  historical  and 
bibliographical  notes  by  James  Albert  Wood- 
burn.     N.  Y. :  Appleton.     [c.  1898.]     $1.25. 

[1406 

"The  chapters  of  Mr.  Lecky's  History  of  Enrjland 
in  the  ISth  centunj  which  treat  of  the  American 
Revolution,  though  forming  one  of  the  most  instruc- 
tive and  judicious  histories  of  the  Revolution  that  has 
been  written,  have  not  hitherto  been  accessible  except 
in  the  complete  work.  Now,  under  the  editorship  of 
Professor  James  Albert  Woodburn,  of  Indiana  Uni- 
versity, these  chapters  and  passages  have  been  gath- 
ered together  and  published  as  a  separate  volume. 
.  .  .  The  editor  has  prefixed  a  brief  bibliography  of 
some  of  the  important  primary  and  secondary  Ejiglish 
and  American  authorities  on  the  period.  He  has 
added  also  some  fifteen  pages  of  notes  upon  the  text. 
.  .  .  Taken  as  a  whole  the  notes  form  a  very  useful 
addition  to  the  book,  though  they  seem  to  be  distrib- 
uted somewhat  arbitrarily  or  accidentally.  Except- 
ing occasional  suggestions  to  students  the  editor 
gives  little  comment  of  his  own.  Where  pages  and 
passages  not  bearing  on  American  history  have  been 
omitted  this  has  been  mentioned  in  the  notes,  but  it 
would  seem  that  some  mark  of  omission  should  also 
be  found  in  the  text."  E.  G.  B.,  Am.  hist,  rev.,  4: 
7C2. 

History  of  England  in  the  18th  century. 

London:  Longmans.  1878-90.  8v.  £7  4s. 
13v.  6s.  ea.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1878-90.  8v. 
$20.    12v.    (England,  7v.,  Ireland.  5v.)    $1  ea. 

[1407 

It  has  been  well  said  that  j\Ir.  Lecky  is  more  truly 
an  historical  essayist  than  an  historian,  and  that  the 
suliject  which  most  interests  him  is  the  history  of 
opinions  and  moral  convictions.  That  is  true  of  this 
work.  His  material  is  neither  arranged  nor  treated 
systematically,  in  such  a  way  as  to  show  the  steady 
growth  of  national  life.  With  the  exception  of  the 
last  two  volumes,  it  is  not  emphatically  a  work  of  ori- 
ginal research.  Printed  secondary  authorities  are 
used  with  great  freedom  and  in  great  profusion.  In 
fact,  the  time  has  not  yet  come  when  it  is  possible  to 
write  on  the  18th  century  a  work  of  systematic  and 
exhaustive  research,  such  as  Mr.  Gardiner  is  writing 
on  the  first  half  of  the  17th  century.  Those  volumes 
of  Mr.  Lecky  which  treat  of  Ireland,  and  which  occupy 
a  disproportionately  large  space,  approach  nearer  to 
that  ideal  than  does  any  other  part  of  the  work.  It 
consists  in  fact  of  two  parallel,  though  connected  his- 
tories, one  of  England  to  the  outbreak  of  the  war  of 
the  French  Revoiixtion  in  1793,  and  the  other  the  his- 
tory of  Ireland  to  the  Union  of  1801.  If  the  part  on 
England  be  read  as  a  succession  of  studies  or  essays 
on  the  great  social  and  political  movements  of  the  18th 
century,  it  will  be  found  to  be  a  work  of  very  great 
excellence.    It  is  not  only  highly  authoritative,  but 


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yery  interesting,  and  possesses  as  great  value  for  the 
ordinarj-  reader  as  for  the  student.  The  chapters  on 
the  American  Revolution  coutain  the  most  impartial 
treatment  of  that  event  Hhich  has  yet  been  pro- 
duced. H.  L.  O. 

Lee,  Arthur.  Lee,  Ch^uiles  Henry.  Vin- 
dication of  Arthur  Lee.  N.  Y. :  Randolph  Co. 
1894.  [1408 

Compiled  to  refute  charges  made  by  Franklin,  Silas 
Deane,  Beaumarchais  or  by  their  biographers.  Con- 
tains few  new  facts.  Written  in  a  partisan  spirit. 
Style  readable.  E.  C. 

—  Lee,  Ricn.\KD  Henry.  Life  of  Arthur 
Lee.     Boston :  Wells.     1829.     2v.  [1409 

The  first  183  pages  of  this  work  are  devoted  to  a 
valueless  biography,  in  which  is  inserted,  often  with- 
out the  slightest  explanation  or  apparent  reason, 
many  letters  from  or  to  Lee,  as  well  as  other  docu- 
ments. The  balance  of  the  two  volumes  is  filled  with 
selections  from  the  Lee  papers,  divided  into  eleven 
different  groups,  which  nominally  are  the  result  of 
classification,  but  which  as  a  fact  can  only  be  termed 
confusion.  To  neutralize  their  value  still  more,  the 
texts  are  garbled,  and  parts  are  omitted,  as  the  author- 
editor  willed.  As  historical  material,  therefore,  the 
■work  would  be  instantly  dismissed  from  considera- 
tion, but  for  the  fact  that  there  is  nothing  better;  and, 
in  fact,  it  is  the  only  book  upon  a  man  who,  through 
the  influence  of  his  family,  secured  posts  of  such 
importance  that  his  life  and  letters  must  receive  con- 
sideration from  all  students  of  the  history  of  that 
period.  P.  L-  F. 

Lee,  i^y.-^T^w.  Charles,  Papers.  See  New- 
York  Historical  Society,  sect.  358.  [14 10 

—  Laxgwortiiy,  Edward.  Memoirs  of  the 
life  of  Charles  Lee.  London  :  Jordan.  1792. 
N.  Y.     1793.  [141 1 

1731-82.  Five  sixths  of  the  work  is  taken  up  by  the 
letters  and  writings  of  Lee.  The  sketch  of  his  life 
though  brief  is  interesting,  and  the  writings  arc  often 
piquant.  E.  C.  R. 

Treason   of 
1860.     [1412 

First  publication  of  the  documents  proving  the  trea- 
son of  Lee,  with  a  conclusive  argument.  A  classic  of 
the  subject.  E-  C.  R. 

—  Sparks,  Jared.  Life  of  Charles  Lee.  (In 
his  Library  of  Am.  biography,  ser.  2,  v.  8. 
Boston:  Little.     1846.)  [1413 

As  favorable  an  estimate  of  Lee  as  this  of  Sparks 
is,  since  the  publication  of  Moore's  work,  no  longer 
possible.  E.  C.  R. 

Lee,  Lt.-Col.  Henry.  1756-1818.  Memoirs 
of  the  war  in  the  southern  department  of  the 
United  States.  Phil.:  Bradford.  1812.  New 
ed.,  cor.     Washington.     1827. 

Same.    New  ed. ;  with  revisions  and 


—  IMooRE,   George   Henry. 
Charles  Lee.     N.  Y. :  Scribner. 


biography  by  Robert  E.  Lee.  N.  Y. :  Univer- 
sity Pub.  Co.  1869.  [1414 
"  Liglit  Horse  Harry  "  Lee's  account  of  the  war  in 
the  South.  Based  on  personal  experience  or  on  con- 
versations with  participants.  Outspoken  and  usually 
impartial.  The  second  ed.  contains  important  addi- 
tions. The  memoir  prefixed  to  the  third  ed.  is  the 
best  memoir  of  Lee  yet  printed.  Original  work  inter- 
esting and  valuable.                                               E.  C. 

Lee,  Maj.  Henry.  1787-1837.  Campaign 
of  1781  in  the  Carolinas.     Phil.:  Little.     1824. 

[1415 
Devoted  mainly  to  what  the  title-page  denominates 
"  remarks,  historical  and  critical,  on  Johnson's  Life 
of  Grcoic  {siict.  1348)."  The  value  of  the  volume  con- 
sists (1)  in  the  light  thrown  by  these  "remarks"  on 
Greene's  career ;  (2)  in  the  fact  that  the  author  had 
access  to  papers  now  lost ;  and  (3)  in  an  appendix  of 
documents  most  of  which  can  now  be  found  printed 
in  other  places.  Style  turgid  and  difficult  to  read  con- 
tinuously. E.  C. 

Lee,  Richard  Henry.  Lee,  Richard 
Henry.  ]\lemoir  of  the  life  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee;  by  his  grandson.  Phil.:  Carey.  1825. 
2v.  [1416 

This  life,  written  by  the  grandson  of  tlic  man  whose 
chief  claim  to  fame  is  that  he  moved  the  resolution 
for  independence  in  the  Continental  Congress,  shows 
little  knowledge  on  the  part  of  the  author  as  to  what 
is  needed  in  biography.  Certain  parts  of  Lee's  life 
are  treated  with  satisfactory  fulness,  but  others  are 
slurred,  and  in  some  cases  entirely  omitted,  notably 
Lee's  part  in  the  local  politics  of  Virginia  during  the 
Revolution,  in  which  he  was  an  imjjortant  factor  ;  and 
in  the  Conway  cabal  against  Washington.  As  a  bio- 
graphy, therefore,  it  can  be  dismissed  with  little  at- 
tention, but  the  appendix  of  vol.  1,  and  the  whole  of 
vol.  2,  ])rint  some  hundred  and  fifty  letters  to  antl  from 
Lee,  which,  in  the  absence  of  any  collection  of  the  Lee 
papers,  make  it  a  work  of  distinct  value.  It  is  to  be 
noted,  however,  that  there  are  traces  of  editing  in  the 
printing  of  these  letters,  the  text  not  being  wholly 
reliable.  P.  L.  F. 

Lee,  William.  Letters.  1766-83;  ed.  by 
Wortiiiiigton  Chauncey  Ford.  Brooklyn :  Hist. 
Printing  Club.     1892.     3v.  "      [1417 

These  letters,  written  by  a  Virginia  merchant  resid- 
ing in  London,  show  the  rise  of  the  American  Revolu- 
tion as  seen  in  England.  Every  phase  of  the  changing 
political  situations  is  touched  upon.  After  1776,  when 
the  writer  engaged  in  diplomatic  work  for  the  United 
States,  the  letters  are  associated  with  the  efforts  of 
the  American  agents  in  Europe.  The  treaty  with 
France,  relations  with  Holland  and  Spain,  the  quar- 
rels of  the  American  representatives,  and  the  progress 
toward  peace  are  dealt  with.  Supjilementary  letters 
are  introduced  when  necessai^y  to  the  Lee  letters,  and, 
with  the  excellent  footnotes,  make  the  three  volumes 
a  general  sketch  of  the  early  diplomatic  history  of 
the  United  States.  E.  E.  S. 

Livingston,  William.  Sedgwick,  Theo- 
dore, J]{.     Memoir  of  the  life  of  William  Liv- 


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ingston ;  with  extracts  from  his  correspond- 
ence. N.  Y.  :  Harper.  1833.  [1418 
"Written  from  the  original  sources.  Contains  origi- 
nal papers  of  value  and  interest  to  the  student  of  the 
years  1774  to  1789.  The  earlier  part  of  the  book  has  a 
purely  personal  interest.  The  compiler  has  done  his 
■work  well.                                                                E.  C. 

Lodge,  Henry  Cabot.  Story  of  the  Revo- 
lution.    N.  Y.  :  Scribner.     1898.     2v.     $6. 

[1419 

"  This  work  may  be  regarded  as  one  of  the  latest 
contributions  to  the  gratification  of  the  prevailing 
taste  in  our  country  for  military  stories  and  pictures. 
.  .  One  should  not  be  surprised  to  find  in  the  first 
volume  ...  a  list  of  illustrations  covering  six  pages 
followed  by  a  list  of  maps  that  does  not  take  as  many 
lines  ;  and  in  the  second  volume  a  three-page  list  of 
illustrations  without  any  mention  of  a  map.  The  sec- 
ond volume  does,  however,  contain  three  maps.  The 
work  is  devoid  of  any  general  map  of  the  colonies  or  of 
the  British  possessions  in  North  America.  The  illus- 
trations are  mostly  works  of  the  imagination  or  out  of 
date.  No  references  or  authorities  are  given.  Figures 
and  dates  are  scarce.  The  reader  will  be  charmed 
with  the  author's  graphic  and  vigorous,  often  elo- 
quent language.  But  he  may  be  influenced  by  it  to 
pass  over  unscanned  or  unquestioned  statements  of 
doubtful  meaning  or  correctness."  John  Bigelow, 
Jr.,  Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  362. 

Lossing,  Benson  John.  Pictorial  field- 
book  of  the  Revolution.  N.  Y.  :  Harper. 
1851-2.     2v.     Rev.  ed.     1855.     3v.     $7. 

[1420 

The  result  of  a  personal  examination  of  the  scenes 
described.  Illustrations  made  from  actual  sketches. 
Replete  with  anecdotes  derived  from  conversations 
with  veterans  or  embodying  local  traditions.  The 
principal  drawback  to  its  use  is  the  fact  that  it  is 
arranged  according  to  the  author's  journeys  and  not 
according  to  sequence  of  events.  A  stimulating  and 
useful  work.  E.  C. 

The  two  spies,  Nathan  Hale  and  John 

Andre.  N.  Y.  :  Appleton.  1886.  §3.  [1421 
Two  Revolutionary  sketches,  turning  about  the 
dates  1776  and  1780.  The  one  is  based  on  Stuart's  Hale 
and  the  other  on  Sargeant's  Andri.  The  writer  makes 
a  strong  presentation  of  Andre's  courage,  and  a  plea 
against  the  desecration  of  the  monument  erected  to 
his  memory  by  Mr.  Field.  The  merit  of  the  book  lies 
in  the  illustrations  drawn  from  nature  by  the  author. 

E.  E.  S. 

Lowell,  Edward  Jackson.  The  Hessians, 
and  the  other  German  auxiliaries  of  Great 
Britain  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  N.  Y.  : 
Harper.     1884.  [1422 

A  scholarly  and  sympathetic  narrative  based  on 
contemporary  diaries,  letters,  and  other  documents 
printed  and  unprinted.  The  experiences  and  obser- 
vations of  the  intelligent  German  ofificers  yield  many 
vivid  pictures  of  American  life  during  the  Revolu- 
tionary- struggle.  Much  light  is  thrown  on  Burgoyne's 


march  and  capture,  and  on  the  experiences  of  the 
prisoners.    A  bibliography  of  the  sources  is  added. 

E.  G.  B. 

Loxley,  B.  Journal  of  the  campaign  to 
Amboy  and  other  parts  of  the  Jerseys.  See 
Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society  of,  sect.  384. 

[1423 

Ludlow,  John  Malcolm  Forbes.  War  of 
American  independence.  (Epochs  of  modern 
history.)     London,  N.  Y.  :  Longmans.     1876. 

Si.  [1424 

The  author  is  an  intelligent  Englishman  who  has 
written  other  works  on  American  subjects.  In  about 
250  pages  this  subject  is  very  intelligently  covered, 
with  4  useful  maps,  and  an  index.  This  work  is  a 
compilation,  but  it  is  .skilfully  made,  and  marked  by 
judgment,  by  exceptional  fair-mindedness,  by  a  care- 
ful method,  and  by  an  attractive  style.  Ludlow's 
account  may  be  compared  with  that  of  Andrews  (sect. 
1225),  but  it  is  far  better  adapted  to  the  general  reader. 

W.  E.  F. 

MacDonald,  Alexander.  Letter-books.  See 
New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  363. 

[1425 
Mackay,  Charles.  Founders  of  the  Amer- 
ican Republic.     Edin. :  Blackwood.     1885. 

[1426 
Contains  personal  sketches  of  Washington,  John 
Adams,  Jefferson,  Franklin,  and  Madison,  "  the  prin- 
cipal founders  of  the  independency  of  the  United 
States."  The  author  is  a  voluminous  English  writer. 
There  is  nothing  new  in  the  biographies,  but  the  style 
is  vivacious  although  sometimes  wandering.  A  final 
chapter  contains  a  sketch  of  the  political  history  of 
the  United  States  with  a  rehearsal  of  English  fears  for 
the  future  of  democracy. 

Marion,  Gen.  Francis.  Horry,  Brig. -Gen. 
Peter,  and  Mason  Locke  Wheems  [Weems]. 
Life  of  General  Francis  Marion.  Phil. :  Carey. 
1816.  N.  Y. :  Lovell.  1883.  Phil. :  Lippin- 
cott.     $1.  [1427 

Compiled  largely  from  the  Horry  papers  (see  sect. 
1336).  Contains  also  stories  gathered  from  local 
sources,  or  invented,  or  amplified  by  the  authors. 
The  original  of  the  popular  conception  of  Marion. 

E.  C. 

—  SiMMS,  William  Gilmore.  Life  of  Fran- 
cis Marion.     N.  Y.     1844.  [1428 

One  of  the  Revolutionarj'  biographies  (1732-95),  which 
is  so  preeminent  in  its  interest  (due  to  the  author  as 
well  as .  the  subject)  as  to  be  worn  to  pieces  in  the 
hands  of  northern  as  well  as  southern  readers.  Where 
it  fails  is  in  its  uncritical  method,  and  in  the  author's 
lack  of  the  habits  of  a  trained  historian.  In  his  pre- 
face Mr.  Sirams  speaks  somewhat  admiringly  of  the 
celebrated  romancist  biographer,  Weems,  though 
censuring,  indeed,  his  "  loose"  methods.     W.  E.  F. 

Marshall,  Christopher.  Passages  from  [his] 
remembrancer ;  ed.  by  Wm.  Duane.  Phil.  1839. 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


Passages  from  diary.    Phil.  :  Hazard. 

1839-1849. 

Extracts  from  diary,  1774-81 ;   ed.  by 

Wm.  Duane.     Albany :  Munsell.     1877.     $3. 

[1429 

The  standard  authority  for  the  Revolutionarj-  events 
of  1774-1777  as  seen  in  Philadelphia  and  Lancaster, 
Pa.  ^Harshall  was  a  retired  business  man  of  Philadel- 
phia who  had  held  nianj'  responsible  positions,  and 
his  statements  are  accepted  as  reliable.  The  tliary 
has  been  printed  in  various  forms,  but  has  never  been 
fully  annotated.  The  ai)pendixes  of  the  different  edi- 
tions contain  valuable  matter  on  the  signing  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence,  etc.  The  last  edition 
contains  all  of  the  diary  that  is  of  interest  or  impor- 
tance at  the  present  day.  E.  E.  S. 

Martin,  Oen.  Joseph.  Weeks,  Stephen 
B.  General  Joseph  Martin  and  the  war  of  the 
Revolution  in  the  West.  (In  Am.  Hist.  Assoc. 
Annual  report,  1893.)  Repr.  Baltimore  : 
Johns  Hopkins  Press.     $1.     Pap.  [1430 

General  Martin  (1740-1808)  was  the  agent  of  Virginia 
among  the  Cherokees.  By  his  address  and  diplomacy 
he  was  able  to  keep  them  quiet  during  the  autumn  of 
1780,  and  so  made  it  possible  for  the  over-mountain 
men  to  leave  their  homes  and  strike  a  blow  at  the 
British  and  Tories  at  King's  Mountain,  thus  turning 
the  tide  of  war  in  the  South  in  favor  of  the  Amer- 
icans. General  Martin's  services  in  negotiating  the 
treaty  of  Hopewell,  his  opposition  to  the  state  of 
Franklin,  and  subsequent  service,  are  also  told. 

Massey,  William.  History  of  England 
during  the  reign  of  George  III.  London : 
Parker.  1855-63.  4v.  2d  ed.,  rev.  and  cor. 
London  :  Longmans.     1865-6.     4v.  [1431 

Massey  was,  in  the  middle  of  the  century,  a  political 
figure  of  some  importance,  sitting  much  in  Parlia- 
ment, and  connected  at  one  time  with  the  Govern- 
ment of  India.  His  reputation  was  that  of  a  man  of 
ability,  who,  however,  was  handicapped  by  indolence 
and  lack  of  ambition,  —  a  reputation  well  borne  out 
by  his  principal  literary  work,  his  history,  which, 
while  creditable,  was  left  unfinished.  The  work  is 
sensible  and  good-tempered  :  while  criticising  sharply 
the  British  policy  during  the  American  Revolution, 
and  speaking  appreciatively  of  "Washington  and  of 
much  that  was  done  in  America,  he  yet  does  not  take 
the  American  view.  J.  K.  H. 

Meigs,  J.  Journal  of  Arnold's  expedition 
to  Quebec.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  So- 
ciety, sect.  292.  [1432 

Montresor,  James  and  John.  Journals. 
See  New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  362. 

[1433 

Moore,  Frank,  ed.  Diary  of  the  American 
Revolution,  from  newspapers  and  original  doc- 
uments. N.  Y.  :  Scribner.  1860.  [c.  1858.] 
2v.  [1434 


The  editor,  who  later  accomplished  a  similar  service 
in  the  compilation  of  the  '•  Kebelliou  record,"  was 
fortunate  in  gaining  access  to  verj-  copious  Revolu- 
tionarj- materials,  as  well  as  in  his  habits  of  accuracy 
and  careful  citation  of  authorities.  The  extracts  in- 
cluded are  from  both  sides,  and  are  here  printed  with- 
out comment  by  the  editor.  The  work  has  an  excellent 
index,  and  several  portraits,  and  contemporary  maps 
and  plans  ;  and  it  has  a  basis  of  usefulness  for  both 
the  special  student  and  the  general  reader. 

W.  E.  F. 

Songs   and    ballads   of    the    American 

Revolution.     N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1856.     [1435 

The  editor  performed  an  invaluable  service  in  rescu- 
ing the  more  than  90  poems  here  collected.  Tliis  sub- 
ject may  also  be  studied  in  Tyler's  Literary  h  istory  of 
the  American  Revohdion.  In  Moore's  collection  there 
are  illustrative  notes,  and  a  somewhat  unsatisfactory 
index.  W.  E.  F. 

Morgan,  Maj.  -  Oen.  Daniel.  Graham, 
James.  Life  of  General  Daniel  Morgan  of 
the  Virginia  line.    N.  Y.  :  Derby.    1856.    [1436 

Author  had  access  to  Morgan's  papers  and  possessed 
a  full  knowledge  of  North  Carolina  traditions.  Book 
contains  many  valuable  documents  not  elsewhere  in 
print.  E.  C. 

—  McCoNKEY,  Rebecca.  The  hero  of  Cow- 
pens.  N.  Y.  :  Barnes,  [c.  1881.]  Rev.  ed. 
N.  Y. :  Funk.     1885.     $1.  [1437 

An  avowed  thesis  to  prove  that  on  the  Quebec  expe- 
dition and  the  movements  against  Burgoyne,  Morgan 
deserves  the  credit  generally  ascribed  to  Benedict 
Arnold.  The  subsequent  career  of  Morgan  in  the 
southern  campaign  completes  the  book.  The  chief 
merit  is  in  calling  attention  to  the  services  of  one  of 
the  lesser  known  officers,  but  the  whole  is  far  from 
scholarly.  E.  E.  S.    • 

Morris,  Lewis.  Letters  to  General  Morris. 
See  New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  359. 

[1438 

Morris,  Robert.  Letters  to  Robert  Morris. 
See  New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  361. 

[1439 
Morse,  Jedidiah,     Annals  of  the  American 
Revolution.     Hartford.     1824.  [144° 

A  "  compilation  "  of  the  chief  events  in  the  history 
of  America,  beginning  with  its  discovery  and  ending 
with  the  close  of  the  Revolutionary  AVar.  The  "  INIili- 
tary  operations  of  the  Revolutionary  War  "  occupies 
the  bulk  of  the  book,  the  "  Origin  of  the  American 
Revolution"  a  smaller  portion,  while  the  first  one 
hundred  pages  are  devoted  to  the  years  prior  to  17G3. 
This  was  for  many  years  the  standard  book  on  the 
Revolution,  but  its  facts  have  been  worked  over  in 
more  presentable  shapes.  An  appendix  contains  bio- 
graphies of  the  most  prominent  military  officers  of 
the  war.  These  are  composed  largely  of  anecdotes 
and  traditions  which  have  been  set  aright  by  later 
investigations.  They  are  of  little  value  save  as  curi- 
osities. E.  E.  S. 


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Moultrie,  Maj.-Qen.  William.  Memoirs  of 
the  American  Revolution,  so  far  as  it  related 
to  the  states  of  North  and  South  Carolina  and 
Georgia.     N.  Y.     1802.     2v.  [1441 

Contains  account  of  the  Revolutionary  history  of 
Charleston  from  personal  observation.  Very  out- 
spoken and  often  prejudiced.  One  of  the  most  inter- 
esting of  the  Revolutionary  narratives.  E.  C. 

MnhXenh^rg,  Maj.-Oen.  Peter.  Journals  of 
1776  and  1777,  relating  to  military  events.  See 
Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society  of,  sect.  384. 

[1442 

—  Muhlenberg,  Henry  Augustus.  Life 
of  Major- General  Peter  Muhlenberg  of  the 
Revolutionary  army.     Phil. :  Carey.     1849. 

[1443 

Written  by  a  relative  with  notes  giving  authority 
for  statements.  The  only  book  on  this  subject.  Xot 
as  painstaking  as  modem  biographical  writing,  but 
free  from  much  of  the  old-time  eulogy.  In  the  notes 
is  a  short  but  valuable  journal  of  H.  M.  Muhlenberg 
written  in  1777  during  the  battle  of  Germantown. 
The  appendix  contains  the  correspondence  of  General 
Muhlenberg  and  his  very  valuable  journal  of  a  trip  to 
the  Falls  of  the  Ohio  (Louisville,  Kentucky)  as  a  super- 
intendent to  locate  the  Virginia  Military  lands. 

E.  E.  S. 

Murray,  James.  Impartial  history  of  the 
present  war  in  America.  Newcastle  -  upon- 
Tyne.     1780.     2v.  [1444 

This  work  is  seldom  found  in  complete  form  as  it 
was  published  in  parts,  probably  at  irregular  intervals. 
It  bears  a  strong  resemblance  to  An  impartial  history 
etc.  (London.  1780).  Both  books  were  largely  copied 
with  little  attempt  at  concealment  from  the  Annual 
register,  the  historical  portions  of  which  were  at  this 
time  probably  written  by  Edmund  Burke.  So  far  as 
thus  copied  they  are  valuable.  E.  C. 

Neilson,  Charles.  An  original,  compiled 
and  corrected  account  of  Burgoyne's  campaign 
and  the  memorable  battles  of  Bemis's  Heights. 
Albany:  Munsell.     1844.  [i445 

A  naive  sketch  "  in  the  plain  and  simple  language 
of  a  humble /on»er,"  according  to  the  preface.  The 
material  was  derived  largely  from  the  father  of  the 
writer,  who  resided  at  Bemis's  Heights  during  the  war. 
The  authentic  is  mingled  with  the  legendary,  and  the 
whole  is  interspersed  with  anecdotes,  often  told  in  the 
vernacular.  Some  of  these  stories  concern  General 
Burgoyne,  Generals  Clinton,  Stark,  Gates  and  Arnold, 
and  the  Baron  and  Baroness  Riedesel.  The  work  is 
more  curious  than  instructive.  E.  E.  S. 

Newell,  Thomas.  Diary  at  Boston,  1773- 
74.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect. 
823.  [1446 

Newell,  Timothy.  Journal,  Boston,  1775- 
76.  See  Mt^ssachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect. 
306.  [1447 


Niles,  Hezekiah.  Principles  and  acts  of  the 
Revolution  in  America.  Bait.  :  Niles.  1822. 
N.  Y.:  Barnes.     1876.     $2.50.  [1448 

A  miscellaneous  collection  of  patriotic  orations, 
addresses,  proclamations,  letters,  documents  both 
public  and  private,  relating  to  the  Revolution.  The 
collection  was  made  and  published  by  the  editor  of 
the  famous  Weekly  rer/ister,  which  was  issued  at  Balti- 
more during  the  first  half  of  the  19th  century.  The 
material  was  first  published  without  effort  at  arrange- 
ment, but,  in  the  edition  of  1876,  it  was  arranged 
chronologically  by  states.  The  volume  is  the  result 
of  an  early  effort,  not  only  to  preserve  historical  docu- 
ments, but  by  that  mean.s  to  keep  alive  the  "  spirit  of 
'76.''  The  material  it  contains  is  fragmentary,  and 
much  of  it  can  better  be  consulted  now  in  other  works. 
The  most  valuable  single  portion  is  the  Journal  of  the 
Stamp  Act  Congress.  H.  L.  O. 

Norton,  A.  Tiffany.  History  of  Sullivan's 
campaign  against  the  Iroquois.  Lima,  N.  Y. : 
Author.     1879.  [^449 

A  thorough  study  of  the  expedition  made  against 
the  Six  Nations  in  central  New  York  in  1779  by  Sulli- 
van and  3,800  men.  The  details  of  the  campaign  are 
carefully  worked  out.  The  author  gains  the  confi- 
dence of  the  reader  by  his  careful  statements  and  his 
numerous  references.  He  defends  Sullivan  against 
the  charges  of  not  completing  his  task,  of  injudicious 
ceremonies  on  the  advance,  and  of  wanton  cruelty  in 
destroying  Indian  property.  E.  E.  S. 

Operations  of  the  French  fleet  under  the 
Count  de  Grasse,  1781-82.  See  Bradford  Club, 
sect.  252.  [1450 

Otis,  James.  Tudor,  William.  Life  of 
James  Otis  ;  containing  notices  of  contempo- 
rary characters  and  events,  1760-1775.  Bos- 
ton:  Wells.     1823.  [1451 

James  Otis  was  a  chief  among  the  leaders  in  iNIas- 
sachusetts  who,  in  the  decade  and  a  half  before  war 
broke  out,  made  it  impossible  that  the  breach  open- 
ing between  motherland  and  colonies  should  be  recon- 
ciled. The  term  meteoric  fits  Otis  more  aptly  than 
any  other  figure  of  our  early  history.  His  power, 
though  fitful,  was  very  brilliant ;  and  by  personal 
magnetism  he  subdued  men  as  completely  as  did 
Chatham,  a  statesman  and  orator  with  whom  it  is 
not  absurd  to  comjjare  him.  A  morbid  quality  in 
his  nature,  early  manifest,  developing  into  insanity, 
caused  his  early  retirement  to  a  remote  farm,  where 
his  career  was  dramatically  ended  by  a  stroke  of 
lightning.  While  opposing  independence,  Otis  strove 
for  redress  of  grievances,  more  than  any  other  man, 
making  that  half-forgotten  principle  of  English  lib- 
erty, no  taxation  without  representation,  the  war-cry 
of  America.  Tudor  remembered  men  who  had  knoAvn 
Otis  well.  He  wrote  his  book  at  a  time  when  no  jus- 
tice could  be  done  to  the  losing  side.  With  that  draw- 
back, it  may  rightly  be  called  a  fair-minded  account 
of  a  picturesque  and  noble  figure  ;  and  incidentally 
much  valuable  light  is  thrown  on  the  contemporaries 
of  Otis.  J-  K.  H. 

Paine,  Thomas.    Writings;  collected  and 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


ed.  by  Moncure  D.  Conway.  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1894^6.     4v.     SlO.  "  [1452 

Few  writers  have  exerted  a  more  powerful  influence 
than  Paine,  since  the  world  began,  if  the  claim  set 
forth  at  the  time  and  never  refuted  be  just,  that  his 
Common  sciifc  made  jiossible  the  Declaration  of  Inde- 
jiendenceand  therefore  the  United  States  of  America. 
Certain  it  is  that  down  almost  to  the  spring  of  1775 
the  colonics  were  throughout  indifferent  or  quite  op- 
posed to  the  idea  of  indeiiendence  ;  and  no  other  influ- 
ence can  be  pointed  out  so  potent  as  that  of  Paine's 
memorable  pamphlet,  in  swinging  the  land  into  the 
new  position.  If  gratituile  and  honor  are  denied  to 
him  as  having  been  irreligious,  there  are  many  others 
among  the  fathers  who  should  also  suffer  —  notably 
Franklin.  .John  Adams,  Jeff'erson  and  Ethan  Allen. 
Paine  probably  differed  from  these  men  mainly  in  be- 
ing more  outspoken  in  his  free-thinking,  holding  fast, 
however,  as  they  did,  to  belief  in  (Jod,  immortality 
and  the  moral  law.  In  this  collection  an  ardent  ad- 
mirer has  tried  to  include  everything  important  of 
Paine's.  Common  soise  and  the  Af/e  of  reason  are 
given  scrupulously  as  they  came  from  the  hand  of  the 
author:  while  with  them  are  included  tracts  which, 
in  the  editor's  judgment,  establish  the  fact  that  he 
was  skilful  in  iiractical  affairs  ;  that  in  financial  and 
economic  science  his  concei)tions  entitle  him  to  a  place 
among  the  wisest  ;  and  that  he  was  the  first  of  Ameri- 
can abolitionists.  J.  K.  H. 

Letter  addressed  to  the  Abbe  Raynal  on 

the  affairs  of  North  America,  in  which  the  mis- 
takes in  the  Abbe's  account  of  the  Revolution 
in  America  are  corrected  and  cleared  up.  Phil. : 
Aitken.  1782.  Boston:  Edes.  1783.  [Sev- 
eral other  reprints.]  [1453 

Written  to  correct  certain  statements  made  in  the 
Revolution  of  America  by  the  Abbe  Raynal  and  to  con- 
vict the  Abbe  of  plagiarism.  Of  slight  interest  or  value 
at  the  present  time.  E.  C. 

—  Conway,  Moncure  Daniel.  Life  of 
Thomas  Paine  [1737-1809];  to  which  is  added 
a  sketch  of  Paine  by  Wm.  Cobbett.  N.  Y.: 
Putnam.     1892.     2v.     $5.  [1454 

By  the  editor  of  Paine's  Wrifinr/s,  subsequently 
published.  The  unique  and  invaluable  character  of 
this  work,  among  the  published  accounts  of  Paine, 
may  be  seen,  in  part,  from  the  instances  cited  in  the 
author's  I'reface.  The  work  is  the  result  of  unwearied 
efforts  to  secure  the  exact  facts,  and  also  to  state 
each  point  fairly  and  accurately,  though  avowedly 
in  defence  of  him  ;  and  it  is  marked  by  an  English 
style  whose  vivacity  and  interest  never  flag.  The 
liook  has  an  index,  a  list  of  writings  and  portraits. 

W.  E.  F. 

—  Sedowick,  Em>eky.  Thomas  Paine. 
(Beacon  biographies.)  Boston:  Small.  1899. 
75c.  [145s 

"  The  writer  brings  to  his  task  a  more  judicious  tem- 
per than  that  manifested  by  any  of  Paine's  better- 
known  biographers  heretofore.  '  It  is  difficult,'  he 
says,  '  to  write  of  Paine  without  enthusiasm,'  and 


fortunately  he  does  not  succeed  in  doing  so  ;  but  he 
gives  us  no  rhapsodies.  Neither  have  we  any  of  those 
impossible  theories  and  explanations  which  disfigured 
the  elaborate  apology  for  Paine  to  which  Mr.  M.  D. 
Conway  devoted  so  much  patient  zeal.  .  .  .  The  rapid 
movement  necessitated  by  Mr.  Sedgwick's  restricted 
space  heightens  the  interest  of  his  narrative."  Na- 
tion, 70:  185. 

Papers  relating  to  the  Boston  Tea-Party. 
Sec  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  330. 

[1456 
Paterson,    Maj.  -  Gen.     John,     Egleston, 
Thoxi.vs.     Life    of   John    Paterson ;     by    his 
great-grandson.     N.    Y.:    Putnam.     1894.     2d 
ed.,  rev.  and  enl.     1898.     §3.50.  [1457 

Of  the  new  edition  the  Nation  said:  "  A  large  part 
of  the  new  matter  is  derived  from  the  correspondence 
of  (lenerals  Heath  and  Knox,  and  is  of  good  quality. 
.  .  .  Prof.  Egleston  has  been  very  industrious  in  search- 
ing for  mention  of  Gen.  Paterson  in  orderly  books, 
diaries  and  newsi)ai)ers  ;  and  this  enables  him  to  re- 
cord much  that  is  too  trivial  to  find  a  place  in  a  fonnal 
history,  yet  possessed  of  enough  personal  interest  not 
to  be  entirely  i)assed  over.  The  value  of  the  work  has 
thus  been  greatly  increased,  and  cannot  be  neglected 
by  any  historian  of  the  Revolution." 

Pattison,  James.  Letters,  1779  and  1780. 
See  New -York  Historical  Society,  sect.  359. 

[1458 

Pausch,  CnjH.  Georg.  Journal  during  the 
Burgoyne  campaign  [1776-7]  ;  tr.  and  anno- 
tated by  Wm.  L.  Stone ;  introd.  by  Edward 
J.  Lowell.  (Munsell's  hist,  series,  uo.  14.)  Al- 
bany.    1886.     $2.  [1459 

Since  the  author  of  the  original  journal,  in  German, 
was  a  Hessian  officer  in  Burgoyne's  army,  his  infor- 
mation is  at  first  hand.  Mr.  Stone's  translation  into 
English  is  supplied  with  intelligent  and  helpful  notes, 
and  an  index.  For  the  special  student,  rather  than 
the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

Pitkin,  Timothy.  Political  and  civil  his- 
tory of  the  United  States.  New  Haven :  Howe. 
1828.     2v.  [1460 

These  volumes  cover  the  i)eriod  from  1763  to  1797, 
and  are  devoted  to  the  i)olitical  events  of  the  time. 
Pitkin  was  an  industrious,  careful  scholar  who  wrote 
from  original  sources.  His  work  is  marked  by  accu- 
racy, judicial  tenq)er,  excellent  judgment  and  ex- 
haustive research  ;  is  still  useful,  though  largely 
sujierseded  by  later  histories  built  upon  material 
then  inaccessible.  The  style  is  dry  and  uninterest- 
ing. Valuable  appendices  are  found  in  both  volumes, 
including  among  other  dociunents,  the  New  England 
Articles  of  Confederation,  101.3  ;  the  Plan  of  Union, 
1754  ;  the  Stamp  Act ;  the  Declaration  of  Right  by  the 
Stamp  Act  Congress  ;  the  Circular  Letter  of  the  Mas- 
sachusetts House  of  Representatives,  17G8  ;  Address 
to  the  People  of  Great  Britain  by  Congress,  1774  ;  the 
Last  Ajipeal  to  the  King,  1775,  and  a  letter  to  the  Pre- 
sident of  Congress  by  the  British  Commissioners,  June 
10, 1778.  R.  C.  H.  C. 


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Pontgibaud,  Charles  Albert  de  More,  clie- 
valier  de.  A  French  volunteer  of  the  war  of 
independence ;  tr.  and  ed.  by  Robert  B.  Doug- 
las.    N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1898.     $1.50.         [1461 

An  exceedingly  bright  and  interesting  little  book 
of  reminiscence.  American  ex).)urience  begins  in  1778. 
Not  much  light  on  the  military  history  of  the  Revo- 
lution, but  gossip  concerning  Lafayette,  Talleyrand, 
Washington,  the  French  emigres,  and  Philadelphia 
after  the  close  of  the  war.  E.  E.  S. 

Price,  Ezekiel.  Diary  [siege  of  Boston]. 
See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  325. 

[1462 

Price,  Richard.  Observations  on  the  im- 
portance of  the  American  Revolution.  Lon- 
don: Cadell.     1784.     Boston.     1784.        [1463 

Price  -was  ardently  interested  in  the  welfare  of  the 
British  colonies  and  repeatedly  expressed  his  confi- 
dence in  their  future  after  they  achieved  independ- 
ence. This  essay  is  dedicated  to  the  people  of  the 
United  States  as  a  testimony  of  good  will.  It  briefly 
considers  the  measures  necessary  to  promote  human 
improvement  and  happiness  in  the  United  States 
throvigh  the  perpetuation  of  peace,  liberty  of  con- 
science, and  education.  The  essay  is  not  long.  The 
style  is  stilted,  and  at  the  jiresent  time  the  work  has 
but  little  interest  save  for  the  special  student. 

D.  R.  D. 

Observations  on  the  nature  of  civil  lib- 
erty, the  principles  of  government,  and  the 
justice  and  policy  of  the  vpar  with  America. 
London:  Cadell.     1776.  [1464 

A  celebrated  tract  by  a  somewhat  famous  philoso- 
pher and  economist  against  the  justice  and  policy  of 
the  British  government's  course  toward  the  colonies. 
It  is  said  that  the  encouragement  it  gave  had  no  in- 
considerable share  in  bringing  about  the  Declaration 
of  Independence,  and  it  gained  for  its  author  great 
repute.  There  is  an  appendix  on  the  state  of  the 
British  national  debt  and  the  income  and  expendi- 
tures of  the  government  since  the  French  war. 

F.  J.  S. 

Putnam,  Maj.-Oen.  Israel.  Humphreys, 
Col.  David.  Essay  on  the  life  of  the  Honor- 
able Major-General  Israel  Putnam:  addressed 
to  the  State  Society  of  the  Cincinnati  in  Con- 
necticut. Hartford.  1788.  Enl.  ed.  Boston : 
Avery.     1818.  [1465 

This  address,  by  a  former  officer  on  Putnam's  staff, 
was  delivered  during  Putnam's  lifetime  to  a  society, 
many  of  whose  members  had  served  under  Putnam  in 
the  war  of  the  Revolution.  It  is,  therefore,  inevitably 
more  or  less  of  an  eulogy.  But  it  is  interesting  and 
so  proved  to  the  readers  of  that  time  ;  it  is  also  accu- 
rate and  corrects  many  errors  of  Peters  and  others. 
It  is  full  of  anecdotes  about  Putnam,  and  its  style, 
though  somewhat  poetic  and  rhetorical,  is  pleasing. 

C.  M.  A. 

—  Tarbox,  Increase  Niles.    Life  of  Israel 


Putnam  ("Old  Put").      Boston:    Lockwood. 
1876.     Lothrop.     [1884.]     $1.  [1466 

This  is  an  honest  attempt  to  write  an  authoritative 
life  of  Putnam  by  a  biographer  of  the  old  school.  The 
work  is,  however,  not  so  iimch  a  life  of  Putnam  as  an 
elaborate  discussion  of  Putnam's  connection  with  the 
battle  of  Bunker  Hill.  Two  hundred  out  of  331  pages 
deal  with  the  history  of  but  two  months  of  Putnam's 
career.  Dr.  Tarbox  is  a  special  pleader,  though,  apart 
from  his  defence  of  Putnam's  leadership  at  Bunker 
Hill,  he  does  not  appear  to  be  actuated  by  undue  ad- 
miration. The  work  does  not  display  any  exceptional 
critical  ability,  and  the  style  is  di-y  and  hard.  It  is, 
however,  probably  the  best  source  of  information 
regarding  Putnam,  for  Dr.  Tarbox  has  used  good  mate- 
rial unknown  to  either  Humphreys  or  Sparks. 

,    C.  M.  A. 

Quincy,  Josiah.  1744--75.  Quincy,  Jo- 
siAH.  1772-ISG4..  Memoir  of  the  life  of  Josiah 
Quincy,  Jr.,  of  Massachusetts  Bay,  1744-75. 
Boston:  Cummings.  1825.  2d  ed.  Boston: 
Wilson.    1874.  [1467 

Invaluable  observations  on  life  of  the  colonists  re- 
corded during  a  journey  through  the  Atlantic  coast 
cities  in  1773,  and  a  journal  kept  whilst  the  author 
was  in  England  in  the  service  of  the  rebellious  colo- 
nies. It  contains  reminiscences  of  Franklin  and  of 
English  statesmen.  Letters  written  to  Quincy  show 
the  progress  of  the  revolution  in  the  different  colo- 
nies. The  volume  also  contains  extracts  from  his  de- 
fence of  Captain  Preston  (Boston  massacre)  and  from 
his  political  writings.  E.  E.  S. 

Rainsford,  Charles.  Journal  as  commissary 
of  the  British  army.  See  New-York  Historical 
Society,  sect.  361.  [1468 

Ramsay,  David.  History  of  the  American 
Revolution.  Phil.  :  Aitken.  1789.  Trenton: 
Wilson.     1811.     2v.  [1469 

David  Ramsay,  bom  in  Pennsylvania,  educated  in 
Princeton,  N.  J.,  where  he  became  son-in-law  of  the 
Wbig  Witherspoon,  President  of  the  College,  settled 
as  a  physician  in  Charleston,  S.  C.  At  the  outbreak 
of  the  Revolution  he  took  service  as  a  surgeon,  but 
was  more  marked  as  a  legislator  than  in  professional 
work.  He  served  in  the  Continental  Congress,  and 
was  long  President  of  the  So.  Carolina  Senate  in  our 
critical  period.  His  second  wife  was  daughter  of 
Henry  Laurens.  He  appears  to  have  conceived  early 
the  idea  of  writing  a  history  of  the  Revolution,  for 
from  the  first  he  was  a  diligent  collector  of  docu- 
ments. His  memory  was  tenacious,  his  disposition 
impartial,  his  acquaintance  among  the  great  men  of 
the  time  wide  and  intimate,  connected  as  he  was  with 
important  figures,  himself  a  man  of  prominence.  His 
history  has  the  faults  and  merits  of  a  contemporary 
record.  As  the  work  of  an  alert  and  sturdy  eye-wit- 
ness, it  is  a  source  of  value.  J.  K.  H. 

History  of    the   Revolution    of    South 

Carolina  from  a  British  colony  to  an  independ- 
ent state.    Trenton :  Collins.    1785.    2v. 

[1470 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


Author  a  resident  of  Charleston  and  of  Soutli  Caro- 
lina during  the  greater  part  of  the  Revolution.  Work 
based  on  jiersonal  observation  or  on  conversations 
with  participants.  Rellects  contemporary  southern 
opinion.    Stjle  uninteresting.  E.  C. 

Raynal,  Guillaume  Thomas  Fran9ois, 
I'ahbt.  Revolution  de  rAmcrique.  Loudou: 
Lockyer.     1781. 

Revolution  of  America.  London:  Lock- 
yer. 1781.  Phil. :  Bell.  1782.  Salem :  Hall. 
1782.  [Numerous  other  reprints.]  [i47i 
The  work  of  a  philosophical  French  writer  on  polit- 
ical science.  States  in  brief  form  the  leading  facts 
from  1763  to  1778.  Discusses,  after  the  manner  of  the 
time,  the  claims  of  both  parties.  Interesting  from  its 
point  of  view.                                                          E.  C. 

Read,  George.  Read,  William  Thomp- 
son. Life  and  correspondence  of  George  Read, 
a  signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence; 
with  notices  of  some  of  his  contemporaries. 
Phil. :  Lippincott.     1870.  [i472 

Treats  mainly  of  the  years  1769  to  1791.  Contains 
many  original  letters  and  other  documents.  Tlie  text 
is  written  in  a  spirit  of  filial  piety.  Especially  valu- 
able are  the  footnotes  and  the  supplementary  notes 
appended  to  the  several  chapters.  An  uninteresting 
but  useful  book.  E.  C. 

Reed,  Mrs.  Esther  (De  Berdt).  Reed, 
William  Bradford.  Life  of  Esther  De  Berdt, 
afterwards  Esther  Reed  of  Pennsylvania.  Phil. : 
privately  printed.     1853.  [^473 

Esther  De  Berdt  Reed,  daughter  of  the  London  mer- 
chant Dennis  De  Berdt,  and  wife  of  Joseph  Reed, 
President  of  Pennsylvania,  was  born  in  1747  and  died 
in  1780.  This  simply  written  story  by  her  grandson 
is  valuable  for  the  insight  afforded  into  the  situa- 
tion in  London  just  before  the  Revolution  and  for  the 
description  of  life  in  the  American  middle  colonies 
during  the  struggle.  The  story  is  told  mainly  by  con- 
temporary letters,  for  the  most  part  to  or  from  Mrs. 
Reed.  V.  L.  C. 

Reed,  Joseph.  Reed,  William  B.  Life 
and  correspondence  of  Joseph  Reed.  Phil.: 
Lindsay.     1847.     2v.  [i474 

1741-1785.  Revolutionary  officer.  Aide  to  Washing- 
ton and  President  of  Pennsylvania.  The  author  was 
grandson  of  General  Reed.  The  work  is  extremelv 
able,  written  from  the  sources  in  an  excellent  method; 
interesting  and  illuminating.  E.  C.  R. 

Revere,  Col.  Paul.  Goss,  Elbridge  IIenry. 
Life  of  Colonel  Paul  Revere.  Boston:  Cup- 
pies.  1891.  2v.  [1475 
This  is  the  only  worthy  biography  of  Revere.  It  is 
scholarly  and  thorough.  There  are  numerous  illus- 
trations, some  of  them  reproductions  of  Revere's 
engravings.  The  chapters  treat  of  the  services  of 
Revere  as  a  cartoonist  in  the  Revolution;  as  an  ex- 
press rider,  especially  the  April  rides  to  Lexington ; 
as  an  officer  in  the  Revolutionary  War ;  on  the  unfor- 


tunate Penobscot  expedition  ;  in  connection  with  the 
adoption  of  the  Federal  Constitution  in  Massachu- 
setts ;  as  a  Mason,  and  in  private  business  relations. 
Quotations  from  Revere's  diary  and  letters  are  numer- 
ous. An  api)endix  contains  valuable  papers,  including 
a  sketch  of  Dawes,  Revere's  fellow  rider  to  Lexington. 

E.  E.  S. 

Rhode  Island  Revolutionary  correspond- 
ence, 17T.J-82.  See  Rhode  Island  Historical 
Society.     Collections,  v.  6,  18G7.  [1476 

Riedesel,  Friederike  Charlotte  Louise 
von  Massow,  Frnin  von.  Letters  and  jour- 
nals relating  to  the  war  of  the  American  Revo- 
lution ;  tr.  from  the  German  by  Wm.  L.  Stone. 
Albany:  Munsell.     1867.  [^477 

These  invaluable  memoranda  record  the  observa- 
tions of  an  eye-witness  of  the  Burgoyne  campaign 
(born  174G  ;  died  1808).  She  is  frankly  anti-American 
in  her  symi)athies,  but  her  notes  are  pervaded  by  an 
admirable  temper,  and  a  genuineness  and  directness 
of  style  which  retain  even  the  general  reader's  inter- 
est. Mr.  Stone's  edit<irial  work  is  performed  with  in- 
telligent care  and  critical  judgment ;  and  his  transla- 
tion is  a  competent  one.  The  book  has  an  index,  a 
portrait  and  illustrations.  W.  E.  F. 

Riedesel,  Friedrich  Adolph,  Frciherr  von. 
Eelkino,  ]\L\x  von.  IMemoirs,  and  letters  and 
journals  of  Major-General  Riedesel ;  tr.  by 
Wm.  L.  Stone.     xVlbany  :  Munsell.     1868.    2v. 

[1478 
This  careful  account,  by  an  eye-witness  (boi-n  1738  ; 
died  1800),  is  the  basis  of  our  later  and  more  accurate 
knowledge  of  the  Burgoyne  campaign  (1777),  in  which 
Riedesel  commanded  Burgoyne's  Brunswick  allies. 
My.  Stone  has  added,  in  his  serviceable  English  trans- 
lation, explanatorj'  notes,  an  index,  and  illustrations, 
but  no  maps.    Not  for  the  general  reader.    W.  E.  F. 

Rochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien  de 
Vimeur,  conite  de.  IVIenioirs  relative  to  the 
war  of  independence  of  the  United  States  ;  tr. 
by  M.  W.  E.  Wright.     Paris.     1838.         [1479 

"  Count  Rochambeau  describes  at  length  the  mili- 
tary operations  of  which  he  was  a  witness  in  America, 
and  looks  at  the  country,  for  the  most  jiart,  ^^■itll  the 
eyes  of  a  soldier.  He  repudiates  all  idea  of  writing  in 
the  character  of  a  ])rofessed  author,  and  both  the  style 
and  substance  of  his  autobiography  are  those  of  a  mili- 
tary memoir.  Still  he  records  many  significant  facts, 
geographical  and  economical."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  in 
America  and  her  commentators,  p.  111. 

Rockingham,  Charles  Watson  Went- 
"worth,  Sd  iiKirquis  of.  Albemarle,  George 
Thomas  Keppel,  6th  earl  of.  Memoirs  of  the 
Marquis  of  Rockingham  and  his  contempo- 
raries;  with  original  documents.  London: 
Benlley.     1852.     2v.  [1480 

Vol.  1  contains  papers  relating  to  the  Stamp  Act 
episode,  including  letters  from  George  III.  The  sec- 
ond volume  has  documents  of  the  years  17C6-1782. 


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Every  careful  student  of  the  Revolutionary  era  must 
use  these  volumes,  but  they  are  less  iuteresting  than 
might  be  expected.  E.  C. 

Rogers,  Maj.  Robert.  Concise  account  of 
North  America.     London.     1765. 

Journals.     London.     1765. 

Same;  with  introd.  and  notes  by  Frank- 
lin B.  Hough.     Albany :   Munsell.     1883.     $3. 

[1481 

"  Rogers  was  a  native  of  Xew  Hampshire.  He  com- 
manded a  body  of  provincial  rangers,  and  stood  in 
high  repute  as  a  partisan  officer.  Putnam  and  Stark 
were  his  associates.  .  .  .  His  mind,  naturally  active, 
was  by  no  means  uncultivated ;  and  his  books  and 
unpublished  letters  bear  witness  that  his  stj'le  as  a 
writer  was  not  contemptible.  But  his  vain,  restless, 
and  grasping  spirit,  and  more  than  doubtful  honesty, 
proved  the  ruin  of  an  enviable  reputation.  ...  At  the 
opening  of  the  war  of  independence,  he  returned  to 
his  native  country,  where  he  made  professions  of 
patriotism,  but  was  strongly  suspected  by  many,  in- 
cluding AVashington  himself,  of  acting  the  part  of  a 
spy.  In  fact,  he  soon  openly  espoused  the  British 
cause,  and  received  a  colonel's  commission  from  the 
crown.  His  services,  however,  proved  of  little  conse- 
quence. In  1778  he  was  proscribed  and  banished.  .  .  . 
Although  Rogers,  especially  where  his  pecuniary  in- 
terest was  concerned,  was  far  from  scrupulous,  I  have 
no  hesitation  in  following  his  account  of  the  expedition 
up  the  lakes.  The  incidents  of  each  day  are  minuted 
down  in  a  di-y,  unambitious  style,  bearing  the  clear  im- 
press of  truth.  .  .  .  Rogers'  published  works  consist 
of  the  Journals  ot  his  ranging  service  and  his  Concise 
account  of  Xorth  America,  a  small  volume  containing 
much  valuable  information.  Both  appeared  in  Lon- 
don in  1765."  Francis  Parkman,  in  Conspiracy  of 
Pontlac,  ch.  6  (v.  1). 

Rowe,  John.  Diary  [Boston,  1764-1779]. 
See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect. 
347.  [1482 

Rumford,  Sir  Benjamin  Thompson,  count. 
Ellis,  George  Edward.  Memoir  of  Sir  Ben- 
jamin Thompson,  Count  Rumford.  Boston 
and  Phil.     1871.     London :  Macmillan.     1876. 

[1483 
Describes  the  early  life  of  Count  Rumford ;  but 
devotes  most  attention  to  his  later  career  in  Europe. 
The  controversies  as  to  his  Revolutionary  career  are 
lightly  passed  over,  or  not  mentioned  at  all.  The  only 
large  life  of  Count  Rumford.  E.  C. 

Ryerson,  Egerton.  Loyalists  of  America, 
1620-1816.     Toronto:  Briggs.     1880.     2v. 

[1484 

The  author,  son  of  a  Tory  exile  from  New  Jersey, 
who  filled  the  important  office  of  Superintendent  of 
Education  for  Upper  Canada  from  1844  to  1876,  writes 
his  two  volumes  from  the  point  of  view  of  a  "  United 
Empire  Loyalist,"  in  a  tone  throughout  temperate 
and  scholarly.  He  sketches  the  colonial  history  at 
length,  supplying  many  documents,  giving  a  present- 
ment in  which  the  dealings  of  the  Stuarts  with  Amer- 


ica are  more  favorably  regarded  than  is  usual.  Having 
narrated  the  French  and  Indian  wars,  the  author  con- 
siders the  troubles  out  of  which  came  the  Declaration 
of  Independence  with  an  earnest  sympathy  for  the 
Americans  and  strong  condemnation  of  British  i>olicy. 
With  the  passing  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence, 
however,  his  approval  of  the  American  course  ceases. 
That  was  a  mistake  calamitous  to  the  whole  English- 
speaking  race.  The  years  of  war  following  were  years 
of  disgrace  to  both  sides,  — the  exi)atriation  of  the 
Tories  at  last  foolish  and  infamous  inhumanity.  The 
fortunes  of  the  descendants  of  the  Tories,  the  United 
Empire  Loyalists,  are  followed  into  the  19th  century. 
Received  American  opinions  are  often  contradicted, 
but  the  views  are  worth  weighing.  It  is  a  profitable 
book  for  an  American  to  read.  J.  K.  H. 

Sabine,  Lorenzo.  Biographical  sketches  of 
Loyalists  of  the  American  Revolution  ;  with  an 
historical  essay.  Boston:  Little.  1864.  2v. 
§7.  [148S 

Lorenzo  Sabine,  in  his  latter  years  a  respected  citi- 
zen of  Massachusetts,  and  once  a  representative  in 
Congress,  passed  much  of  his  life  on  the  Maine  frontier 
adjoining  New  Brunswick.  Coming  there  into  close 
connection  with  the  descendants  of  the  exiled  Tories, 
he  dared  to  compile  sketches  of  a  number  of  these, 
speaking  of  them  in  a  way  quite  in  contrast  with  the 
execration  which  up  to  that  time,  1847,  had  been  the 
usual  tone.  The  world  wondered  at  the  boldness  of 
author  and  pul^lishers  who  dared  attempt  the  rescue 
from  oblivion  or  obliquy  of  the  men  who  in  our  Revo- 
lution took  the  losing  side.  The  work,  however,  found 
readers,  a  new  edition  appearing  after  an  interval. 
It  was  a  path-breaker  in  a  new  class  of  historical 
writing,  and  has  contributed  in  an  important  way  to 
produce  a  more  just  and  humane  estimate  of  the  men 
who  went  down  in  '76.  Mr.  Sabine's  candor,  indus- 
trj',  and  excellent  sense  appear  in  all  the  numerous 
sketches.  Though  many  of  the  sketches  are  brief,  all 
have  value.  J.  K.  H. 

Saffell,  William  Thomas  Roberts.  Re- 
cords of  the  Revolutionary  War.  N.  Y. :  Pud- 
ney.    1858.    3d  ed.     Bait.:  Saffell.    1894. 

[i486 

A  compilation  of  the  names  of  Revolutionary  officers 
and  privates,  arranged  by  regiments  or  companies  :  of 
distinguished  prisoners  of  war ;  of  the  officers  of  the 
Society  of  the  Cincinnati;  of  the  officers  entitled  to 
land  pay  ;  of  foreign  officers;  and  of  officers  receiving 
land  waiTants.  These  lists  are  valuable  for  genealogi- 
cal purposes.  A  number  of  letters  from  paymasters 
and  other  officers  is  added,  together  with  legislation 
on  military  land  warrants.  These  serve  the  purpose 
of  those  who  are  tracing  Revolutionary  claims. 

E.  E.  S. 

Sanderson,  John.  Biography  of  the  sign- 
ers to  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  Phil. 
1820-7.  9v.  2d  ed.,  rev.  and  enl.  Phil.: 
Brown.     1828.     5v.  [1487 

Written  from  the  best  source  available  at  the  time. 
Vol.  I  contains :  Introduction ;  A  view  of  the  British 
colonies  .  .  .  from  their  origin  to  their  independence. 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


It  occupies  226  pages  and  when  written  was  a  valua- 
ble concise  sketch  of  the  colonial  and  Revohitionary 
eras.  The  whole  work  is  now  out  of  date  as  to  all  the 
important  men  whose  lives  it  records.  Written  in  a 
monotonous  style.  K.  C. 

Sargent,  Winthrop,  cd.  Loyalist  poetry  of 
the  Revolution.     Albany.     1860.  [1488 

A  collection  of  43  poems,  mostly  doggerel,  privately 
printed  (only  !»v)  copies).  It  ojiens  with  a  tedious  satire 
in  three  parts,  "  The  American  times,"  followed  by  a 
few  rollicking  ballads.  One  entitled  "  Hot  stuff "  by 
Edw.  Botswood,  sergeant,  1759,  is  of  merit,  worthy  of 
place  in  Kii)lingiana.  "  The  Tenth  Regiment's  voy- 
age to  Quebec  "  (.1707)  contains  details  valuable  for  the 
historian.  The  introduction  and  notes  are  fair-n\inded. 
See  jriM.  mci'j.]  June,  1858,  p)).  1G4-5.  H.  W.  H. 

Schenck,  David.  North  Carolina,  1780-81. 
Raleigh,  N.  C.  :  Edwards.     1889.  [1489 

The  historj-  of  the  invasion  of  the  Carolinas  by  Corn- 
wallis  in  1780-81  is  here  traced,  beginning  with  the 
siege  of  Charleston  and  ending  with  Eutaw  Siirings. 
Its  particular  design  is  to  show  the  part  borne  by 
North  Carolina  in  that  camijaign,  and  to  correct  some 
of  the  errors  into  which  Lee,  Johnson  and  other  histo- 
rians have  fallen  in  regard  to  the  state,  especially 
in  the  conduct  of  her  militia  at  Guilford  Court  House. 
It  is  made  up  from  well-known  printed  sources,  from 
which  many  extracts  are  reproduced.  The  arrange- 
ment is  good.  S.  B.  W. 

Schuyler,  Maj.-Oen.  Philip  John.  Los- 
sing,  Benson  John.  Life  and  times  of  Philip 
Schuyler.  N.  Y.:  Sheldon.  1860-73.  2v. 
Holt.     1884.     2v.     83.50.  [1490 

The  life  of  one  of  the  American  Revolutionary  gener- 
als (1733-1804),  constructed  chiefly  on  the  basis  of  Schuy- 
ler's meagre  i)apers  which  are  preserved  ;  and  written 
by  an  author  who  had  made  himself  .somewhat  familiar 
with  the  campaigns  described.  In  point  of  informa- 
tion, Lossing's  materials  leave  much  to  be  desired,  nor 
was  he  so  much  a  writer  of  rigidly  historical  methods 
as  a  practised  i)urveyor  to  the  general  reader,  yet  the 
storj'  is  not  only  entertainingly  but  skilfully  told.  The 
work  has  an  index  and  portraits,  but  no  majis. 

W.  E.  F. 

Proceedings  of  his  court-martial.     See 

New-York  Historical  Society,  sect.  361.    [1491 

Scudder,  Horace  Elisha,  ed.  Men  and 
manners  in  America  one  hundred  years  ago. 
N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1876;  1887.     $1.25.      [1492 

Pictures  of  life  during  the  Revolution  in  the  words 
of  contemporary  observers.  From  diaries,  letters, 
autobiographies,  recollections,  and  travels  of  English- 
men, Frenchmen,  Hessians  and  Americans  have  been 
culled  vivid  and  entertaining  descriptions  of  almost 
every  i)hase  of  life  in  New  England,  the  Middle  States 
and  the  South.  The  best  single  volume  from  which 
to  derive  a  just  idea  of  the  life  of  the  time.    E.  (}.  B. 

Senter,  Isaac,  .Journal  on  a  secret  expedi- 
tion against  Quebec  in  September,  1775.  See 
Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society  of,  sect.  383. 

[1493 


Seventy-Six  Society.  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
This  society  was  organized  in  185-1.  Its  publi- 
cations are  as  follows: —  [1494 

Papers  in  relation  to  the  case  against  Silas  Deane  ; 
ed.  by  E.  IJ.  Ingraham. — The  examination  of  Joseph 
Galloway,  Esq.,  by  a  committee  of  the  House  of  Com- 
mons, ed.  by  Thomas  Balch.  —  Papers  relating  to  pub- 
lic events  in  Massachusetts  preceding  the  American 
Revolution.  — Papers  relating  chiefly  to  the  Maryland 
line  during  the  Revolution  ;  ed.  by  T.  Balch. 

Shelburne,   William   Petty   Fitzmaurice, 

2d  carl  of.  Fitzmaukice,  Edmond  Geouge 
Petty,  lord.  Life  of  William,  Earl  of  Shel- 
burne, afterwards  first  marquess  of  Lansdowne  ; 
W'ith  extracts  from  his  papers  and  correspond- 
ence. London  and  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1875-6. 
3v.  [1495 

A  dull  long-drawn-out  book  upon  a  subject  worthy 
of  better  handling.  Shelburne,  at  a  later  time  the 
first  Marquis  of  Lansdowne,  was  a  statesman  of  liberal 
views,  who,  coming  into  public  life  at  the  time  of  the 
Stamp  Act,  stood  with  Pitt  and  Camden  in  resisting 
the  policy  of  the  government.  He  later  stood  with 
the  Earl  of  Chatham,  the  two  alone  among  the  offi- 
cers of  the  government,  in  resisting  coercive  measures 
against  America,  and  was  the  only  man  in  the  cabinet 
opposed  to  the  expulsion  from  Parliament  of  John 
Wilkes.  "With  his  intimate  friend  Barr^',  Shelburne 
fought  the  policy  of  the  King  and  his  friends  to  the 
close,  although  he  no  more  than  Chatham  could  endure 
the  thought  of  American  independence.  After  Chat- 
ham's death,  he  became  the  leader  of  Chatham's  adher- 
ents, but  was  hampered  by  great  unpopularity,  partly 
due  to  lack  of  a  conciliatory  spirit,  but  largely  to  his 
advanced  views.  In  several  ways  he  was  before  his 
time.  He  warmly  advocated  parliamentary  and  eco- 
nomic reform.  Catholic  emancipation  and  complete 
tolerance;  and  anticipated  Cobden  as  to  free  trade. 
Disraeli  called  him  the  first  great  minister  to  compre- 
hend the  rising  importance  of  the  middle  class.  He 
was  possessed  of  unusual  boldness  and  independence, 
and  was  jironounced  by  Camilen  second  only  to  Chat- 
ham in  the  House  of  Lords  as  an  orator.        J.  K.  H. 

Shelburne  papers,  pt.  2.  (In  Great  Britain, 
Royal  Commission  on  Historical  Manuscripts. 
5th  report.     London.     1876.)  [1496 

"The  Shelburne  papers,  belonging  to  the  Marquis 
of  Lansdowne,  which  make  up  a  large  part  of  the  5th 
report  [of  the  English  Historical  Manuscripts  Com- 
mission], while  of  most  interest  in  connection  with 
the  American  Revolution,  reveal  not  a  little  concern- 
ing the  colonial  history  of  the  earlier  part  of  the  17th 
century."  Justin  "NVinsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hiM.  of  Am.,  5:  lt'.4. 

Sikes,  Enoch  Walter.  Transition  of  North 
Carolina  from  colony  to  commonwealth.  (.Johns 
Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  16,  nos.  10-11.) 
Bait.     1898.     Pap.  50c.  [i497 

This  account  of  the  downfall  of  the  royal  govern- 
ment in  North  Carolina  and  the  establishment  of  the 
state  government  in  1776  is  based  on  material  which 


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is  rhawn  almost  entirely  from  volumes  nine  and  ten 
v.  tne  Xorth  Carolina  colonial  records,  1770-177C. 
11  •  author  presents  clearly  the  last  stages  in  the  quar- 
rel between  governor  antl  assembly  in  North  Caro- 
1.  la,  and  his  work  is  chiefly  of  value  in  disclosing  the 
conditions  under  which  the  constitution  of  177G  was 
drafted.  C.  M.  A. 

Simcoe,  FA. -Col.  John  Graves.  Journal  of 
the  operations  of  the  Queen's  Rangers.  Exe- 
ter.    1787. 

Military  journal:  a  history  of  the  oper- 
ations of  a  partisan  corps  called  the  Queen's 
Rangers;  with  memoir  of  author,  etc.  N.  Y. : 
Bartlett.  1844.  [1498 
"  Simcoe's  narrative  is  even  more  egotistical  than 
Tarleton's.  But  his  details  may  be  relied  upon  if  one 
constantly  remembers  that  events  are  related  without 
any  regard  to  their  real  importance."  E.  Channing, 
in  Xarrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  6:  518. 

Simms,  Jeptha  Root.  Trappers  of  New 
York.     Albany:  Munsell.     ISoO.  [^499 

This  book  contains  a  biography  of  Nicholas  Stoner 
and  of  Nathaniel  Foster,  two  well-known  trappers 
and  frontiersmen  of  western  New  York  in  the  latter 
part  of  the  eighteenth  century.  Some  account  is  also 
given  of  Sir  William  Johnson  and  his  life  at  Johnson 
Hall.  The  material  in  the  book  was  derived  largely 
from  the  conversation  of  Stoner  (who  had  been  a 
famous  Indian  fighter),  and  after  it  was  written  out  it 
was  submitted  to  him  and  received  his  corrections. 
Though  error  could  not  be  excluded  by  such  a  course, 
yet  the  book  may  be  accepted  as  fairly  accurate. 
Though  not  a  work  of  great  importance,  it  gives  some 
personal  details  which  are  of  value  in  helping  the 
reader  to  form  a  picture  of  the  conditions  of  frontier 
life  at  and  subsequent  to  the  period  of  the  Revolution. 
The  style  is  agreeable.  H.  L.  O. 

Sloane,  William  Milligan.  The  French 
war  and  the  Revolution.  (American  history 
series.)    N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1893.     $1.25. 

[1500 

A  compendious  account,  covering  the  period  1756- 
83.  The  conditions  do  not  admit  of  much  new  matter 
or  striking  originality  of  treatment ;  but  the  state  of 
the  French  and  English  colonies  at  the  outbreak  of 
the  last  French  and  Indian  war,  the  causes  of  the 
Revolution,  and  the  connection  between  the  Revolu- 
tion and  changing  American  political  ideas,  are  well 
brought  out.    The  style  is  agreeable.  W.  MacD. 

Smyth,  John  Ferdinand  D.  A  tour  in  the 
United  States.     London.     1784.     2v.        [1501 

"  Though  replete  with  falsehood  and  calumny,  it 
contains  the  truest  picture  of  the  state  of  society  and 
manners  in  Virginia  (such  as  it  was  about  half  a  cen- 
tury ago)  that  is  extant.  Traces  of  the  same  manners 
could  be  found  some  years  subsequent  to  the  adoption 
of  the  federal  constitution,  say  to  the  end  of  the  cen- 
tury." John  Randolph  (in  1822) ;  quoted  in  Narrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5 :  284. 

Soules,  Francois.     Histoire  des  troubles  de 


TAraerique  anglaise.  Paris.  1787.  4v.  Zu- 
rich (in  German).     1788.  [1502 

Supposed  to  have  been  inspired  by  Rochanibeau. 
Covens  the  whole  field  of  the  Revolution  from  1774  to 
1783  —  especially  of  the  French  and  Spanish  participar 
tion  in  the  war.  Includes  also  an  account  of  the  strug- 
gle between  the  Elnglish  and  the  French  in  India  and 
some  interesting  matter  (m  the  financial  and  social 
condition  of  the  ITnited  States  in  1783.  There  are  also 
documents  and  letters,  such  as  Washington's  letter 
to  the  (lovernors.  The  text  is  generally  accurate,  but 
contains  little  that  is  not  to  be  found  in  English. 
There  are  a  few  maps.  Altogether  the  book  is  rather 
a  curiosity  than  an  authority.  E.  C. 

Sparks,  Jared,  ed.  Correspondence  of  the 
American  Revolution.  Boston:  Little.  1853. 
4v.  [1503 

These  volumes  should  be  used  in  connection  with 
the  standard  editions  of  the  Writhigs  of  iVashinf/ton, 
whether  by  Sparks  or  Ford  (sect.  1538,  1539).  They 
contain  the  letters  written  to  Washington  which  Mr. 
Sparks  collected  while  editing  the  correspondence  of 
that  commander.  The  collection  is  not  exhaustive, 
but  consists  of  letters  selected  by  the  editor.  Espe- 
cially important  and  numerous  are  the  letters  of 
Greene,  Lafayette,  Schuyler,  Knox,  Lincoln,  George 
Clinton,  Rochambeau,  Hancock  and  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull. Many  by  Hamilton,  Jefferson,  G.  Morris  and 
Madison  also  appear.  Appendices  contain  correspond- 
ence respecting  the  operations  in  Canada  in  1775  and 
1776,  operations  in  Virginia  in  1776,  and  against  Bur- 
goyne  and  along  the  Hudson  River  in  1777.  About 
three  fourths  of  the  collection  relates  to  the  Revolu- 
tion, and  the  rest  to  the  later  events  of  Washington's 
career.  H.  L.  O. 

Diplomatic  correspondence  of  the  Amer- 
ican Revolution.     Boston.     1829-30.     12v. 

[1504 

Sparks  had  access  to  the  papers  of  the  Department 
of  State,  and  made  here  the  first  authoritative  collec- 
tion of  the  Revolutionary  diplomatic  correspondence. 
The  letters  and  other  papers  are  grouped  under  the 
names  of  the  persons  by  or  to  whom  they  were  written, 
the  arrangement  within  each  grotip  being  chronologi- 
cal. The  writers  of  the  volumes  are:  1.  Silas  Deane, 
and  the  American  Commissioners  to  France.  2.  Ar- 
thur Lee,  Wm.  Lee,  Ralph  Izard,  Henry  Laurens.  3. 
Franklin.  4.  Franklin,  John  Adams.  5,  6.  John  Ad- 
ams.   7.  John  Adams,  John  Jay.    8.  Jay,  Francis  Dana. 

9.  Wm.  Carmichael,  John  Laurens,  C.  W.  F.  Dumas. 

10.  Lafayette,  the  Peace  Commissioners  of  1781-3,  C.  A. 
Gerald,  C.  A.  de  la  Luzerne.  11.  Luzerne,  Robert  R.  Liv- 
ingston, Robert  Morris.  12.  Robert  Morris.  Sparks 's 
method  of  editing  has  now  fallen  into  disrepute :  he 
printed  only  such  documents  as  he  thought  of  impor- 
tance, and  did  not  hesitate  to  omit  or  alter  passages 
containing  what  he  considered  irrelevant  or  objec- 
tionable matter.  His  texts,  accordingly,  cannot  be 
relied  upon.  For  most  purposes,  the  collection  has 
now  been  superseded  by  Wharton's  Revolutionary 
diplomatic  correspondence  (sect.  1574).      W.  MacD. 

Stanhope,  Philip  Henry  Stanhope,  5thenrl, 
riscount   Mahon.      History  of  England  from 


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the  peace  of  Utrecht  to  the  peace  of  Versailles, 
1713-83.  Londou:  Murray.  1836-54.  7v. 
Rev.  ed.     7v.     5s.  ea.  [iS05 

A  book  written  from  original  sources  by  a  compe- 
tent scholar,  whose  knowledge  of  the  period  is  unusu- 
ally large.  The  author  possessed  a  judicial  temper, 
sound  judgment,  and  was  desirous  of  being  absolutely 
just.  His  work,  therefore,  commands  and  deserves 
the  reader's  confidence.  The  book  is  well-propor- 
tioneil,  the  narrative  is  clear,  and  the  English  is  choice. 
Valuable  excerpts  from  original  documents  used  by 
the  historian  are  appended  to  each  volume. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Stark,  Maj.-Oen.  John.  Stark,  Caleb. 
Memoir  and  official  correspondence  of  Gen. 
John  Stark.     Concord,  N.  H. :  Eastman.    1860. 

[1506 

1728-1822.  About  half  of  this  work  is  taken  up  with 
correspondence  which  is  full  of  good  documentary 
material.  This  fact,  together  with  the  relationship 
of  the  author,  makes  the  book  an  excellent  source, 
although  less  suited  for  popular  use,  perhaps,  than 
Everett's.  E.  C.  R. 

Stedman,  Charles.  History  of  the  origin, 
progress,  and  termination  of  the  American  war. 
London.     1794.     2  v.  [1507 

Author  was  a  "commissary"  in  the  British  army 
during  the  Revolutionary  War.  Work  reflects  opinions 
of  British  officers.  Sometimes  very  candid.  Contains 
many  excellent  maps  and  plans.  Best  contemporary 
account  of  the  war  from  the  British  side.  E.  C. 

Steuben,  Oen.  Frederick  William  von. 
KAPr,  Friedrich.  Life  of  Frederick  William 
von  Steuben  ;  with  Introd.  by  George  Bancroft. 
N.  Y. :  Mason.     1859.  [1508 

"  Steuben  was  a  young  soldier  under  Frederick  the 
Great.  He  gained  reputation  in  many  a  field,  and 
Vi'as  in  years  of  peace  leading  a  very  easy  life  as  a  sort 
of  head-chamberlain  at  a  little  German  court,  when 
the  French  government  secretly  engaged  him  to  cross 
to  America,  and  teach  the  undisciplined  levies  of  the 
insurgent  patriots  to  overthrow  the  rule  of  the  Eng- 
lish sovereign.  .  .  .  Steuben  performed  his  mission 
well.  ...  A  large  German  population  in  the  States  .  .  . 
were  determined  that  the  memory  of  Steuben  should 
not  die.  Mr.  Kapp  took  the  matter  in  hand.  On  all 
sides,  but  one,  he  met  with  ready  assistance.  Family 
papers,  letters,  documents  from  Germany,  France, 
England  .  .  .  were  liberally  i)laced  at  his  disposal. 
To  make  his  story  [)erfect,  Mr.  Kapp  only  required  to 
consult  the  state  archives  at  Washington,  but  there 
he  was  '  ignominiously  repulsed.'  .  .  .  Despite  this 
opposition  .  .  .  Mr.  Kapp  has  accomplished  his  task 
satisfactorily."    Littell's  living  age,  &l:  126. 

Stevens,  Benjamin  Franklin,  ed.  Cam- 
paign in  Virginia,  1781:  an  exact  reprint  of 
six  rare  pamphlets  on  the  Clinton-Cornwallis 
controversy,  with  very  numerous  important 
unpublished  manuscript  notes  by  Sir  Henry 
Clinton  ;  with  a  supplement  containing  extracts 


from  the  journals  of  the  House  of  Lords,  < 
London.     1888.     2v.  [15  ^<) 

Contains  practically  everj-thing  concerning  the  con- 
troversy between  Clinton  and  Cornwallis  as  to  which 
was  responsible  for  the  fortification  of  Yorktown. 
The  pamphlets  here  reprinted  are  in  some  of  our 
larger  libraries,  but  the  notes,  the  letters  and  some 
of  the  papers  jjrinted  in  the  second  volume  as  a  sup- 
plement are  to  be  found  nowhere  else  and  give  the 
volume  its  great  value  to  students  of  the  Virginia 
campaign  of  1781.    Admirably  indexed.  E.  C. 

Facsimiles  of  manuscripts  in  European 

archives  relating  to  America,  1773-83  ;  with 
descriptions,  editorial  notes,  collations,  refer- 
ences and  translations.  London.  1889-98. 
25v.     £100.  [1510 

It  is  not  too  much  to  characterize  this  work  as  mon- 
umental. For  some  thirtj'  years,  Mr.  Stevens  took 
notes  of  all  the  material  he  could  find  relating  to 
the  jieriod  of  the  American  Revolution,  and  in  this 
vast  collection  embodies  2107  documents,  reproduced 
in  facsimile,  chiefly  from  the  Public  Record  Office, 
the  Royal  (Militarj-)  Institution,  the  Tower  of  Lon- 
don, and  the  British  Museum,  in  England,  the  French 
Bureau  des  Affaires  des  Etrangeres,  in  France,  and 
the  jirivate  collections  of  the  Jlarquis  of  Aberga- 
venny, the  Earl  of  Carlisle,  the  Earl  of  Dartmouth, 
Lord  Auckland,  and  of  Mr.  Stevens  ;  and  the  editor 
does  not  exaggerate  the  value  of  the  result  when  he 
asserts  that  "  it  is  like  taking  up  a  whole  collection 
of  the  State  Paper  Office  of  London  or  Paris,  and 
transferring  it  to  an  American  librarj-."  A  condition 
made  by  the  Public  Record  Office  in  London,  in  giving 
access  to  all  papers,  "  whether  general,  confidential, 
secret,  or  most  secret,"  was,  Mr.  Stevens  states,  "  that 
I  should  take  the  whole,  or  leave  the  whole  of  each 
individual  document,  and  that  I  should  garble  none, 
as  had  been  done  by  two  most  eminent  historians  ;  " 
and  a  little  experimentation  with  printed  texts  con- 
vinced him  that  it  was  impossible  to  obtain  accurate 
printing.  "  In  this  dilemma  I  conceived  the  notion 
of  attempting  to  solve  the  difficulty  by  substituting 
the  art  of  photography,  with  its  incontrovertible  and 
recognized  accuracy,  as  the  mode  of  making  my 
further  copies  of  original  manuscripts.  Each  docu- 
ment is  an  absolute  facsimile,  without  any  editorial 
words  or  explanation  to  alter  its  appearance  as  com- 
pared with  the  original,  except  an  identifying  mark 
and  number  for  reference ;  but  annexed  to  it  is  a 
separate  statement,  or  title-page,  with  corresponding 
mark  and  number,  indicating  its  endorsements,  en- 
closures, seals,  memoranda,  etc.,  with  various  notes 
and  references,  the  location  of  its  original,  its  dupli- 
cates, triplicates,  etc.,  if  any,  and  if  printed,  where. 
There  is  .also  added  in  a  note  in  a  legible  handwriting, 
a  translation  into  English,  when  the  document  origi- 
nated in  another  language.  .  .  .  The  translaticms  are 
intended  to  be  literal  rather  than  literary.  They 
are  given  upon  the  advice  of  some  of  the  best  known 
students."  So  well  has  the  work  been  done,  that  the 
editor's  claim  that  his  facsimiles,  "  for  all  juactical 
purposes,  are  the  originals  themselves,"  is  no  exagger- 
ation. Indeed,  in  his  initial  experiments  in  reiiroduc- 
ing  them,  he  states  that  he  was  "  both  complimented 
and  grieved  to  find  that  some  facsimiles  were  taken 


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to  be  originals,  and  some  originals  were  pronounced 
to  bo  facsimiles,"  leading  him  to  have  special  paper 
manufactured  for  the  book.  Necessarily,  in  so  vast 
a  publication,  objects  of  criticism  can  be  found.  The 
collection  does  not  pretend  to  be  in  any  sense  com- 
plete, the  facsimiles  being  limited  almost  wholly  to 
unpublished  manuscripts ;  and,  in  addition,  the  ed- 
itor has  excluded  the  peace  transcripts,  including  the 
G6rard  and  Luzerne  correspondence,  secured  by  him 
for  the  Department  of  State  at  Washington,  and  all 
the  letters  printed  in  his  volume  on  the  Clinton-Corn- 
wallis  controversy.  The  arrangement,  too,  which  is 
practically  without  chronology  or  classification,  and 
almost  haphazard,  is  extremely  faulty  and  bewilder- 
ing ;  though  liberal  cross  references,  and  a  most  ad- 
mirable index,  go  far  to  remedy  the  confusion. 

P.  L.  F. 
See,  also,  in  Part  I :  Sources,  sect.  72. 

Stirling,  William  Alexander,  Gthearlof{1). 
DuER,  William  Alexander.  Life  of  Wil- 
liam Alexander,  Earl  of  Stirling.  (New  Jersey 
Historical  Soc.    Collections,  v.  2.)    N.  Y.    1847. 

The  life  of  one  of  Washington's  generals  (1726-83). 
Though  it  is  written  by  Stirling's  grandson,  there  is  a 
manifest  effort  to  avoid  bias,  and  to  secure  accuracy; 
yet  the  book's  value  is  impaired  by  the  disappearance 
(pp.  xiii-xiv)  of  some  of  the  most  valuable  of  the  family 
letters.  It  has  an  index  and  a  portrait,  and  five  maps. 
Alexander's  claim  to  the  earlship  was  never  allowed 
by  the  Lords'  committee  on  privileges.        W.  E.  F. 

Stone,  Edwin  Martin.  Invasion  of  Canada 
in  1775 :  including  the  journal  of  Captain 
Simeon  Thayer,  describing  the  army  under 
Colonel  Benedict  Arnold,  in  its  march  to 
Quebec  ;  with  notes.  (In  Rhode  Island  Hist. 
Soc.     Collections,  v.  6.     Providence.     1867.) 

[1512 

The  editor  gives  a  full,  carefully  written  account  of 
the  ill-starred  expedition,  and  the  assault  on  Quebec 
under  Montgomery  and  Arnold.  Thayer's  Journal  is 
somewhat  illiterate,  but  has  the  prime  value  of  record- 
ing important  details,  perhaps  otherwise  lost.  Of  par- 
ticular value,  to  the  student  of  this  episode,  are  the 
copious  and  careful  notes,  and  biographical  sketches 
of  the  principal  persons  in  Arnold's  command. 

F.  H.  S. 

Our  French  allies  in  the  great  war  of 

the  American  Revolution,  1778-82.  Provi- 
dence: Prov.  Press  Co.     1883.  [1513 

A  mass  of  information,  Init  undigested  and  ill-edited. 
A  portion  of  the  book  was  prepared  for  the  centennial 
celebrations  at  Yorktown  and  at  Providence,  R.  I.  A 
number  of  the  illustrations  jjossess  some  historic  value. 

E.  E.  S. 

Stone,  William  Leete.  1792-18U-  Border 
wars  of  the  American  Revolution.  N.  Y. 
1843.     2v.  [1514 

"  This  work  is  composed  principally  of  the  narra- 
tives and  incidents  of  adventure  with  the  Indians, 


which  are  found  in  the  two  large  volumes  of  the  Life 
of  Brant ' '  (sect.  124G).  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  blbliogra- 
l)hij,  p.  382. 

Stone,  William  Leete.  1835-.  Campaign 
of  Lieut. -Gen.  John  Burgoyne,  and  expedition 
of  Lieut. -Col.  Barry  St.  Leger.  Albany:  Mun- 
sell.     1877.  [1515 

The  St.  Leger  portion  of  Mr.  Stone's  volume  (1777), 
avowedly  reproduced  from  his  father's  life  of  Brant ; 
and  the  Burgoyne  portion,  also  in  1777  (chiefly  based 
on  Riedesel  and  Eelking),  are  serviceable,  as  the  first 
connected  English  account  founded  on  latest  infor- 
mation. There  is  an  elaborate  appendix  occupying 
about  one  half  of  the  book.  It  is  frankly  a  compila- 
tion, but  it  is  the  work  of  a  historian  who  has  made 
this  field  of  investigation  his  own,  in  a  half  dozen 
other  historical  studies  of  the  Burgoyne  campaign, 
and  is  usually  marked  by  fair  judgment  and  temper. 
The  book  has  an  index,  illustrations,  and  maps.  In- 
tended for  the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

ed.     Ballads  and  poems  relating  to  the 

Burgoyne  campaign.    Albany  :  Munsell.    1898. 

[1516 

Among  these  ballads  are  included  recent  composi- 
tions as  well  as  those  contemporaneous  with  the 
events  they  describe,  and  they  have  for  their  subjects 
the  death  of  Jane  McCrea  and  the  battles  of  Oriskany 
and  Bennington  as  well  as  incidents  more  closely 
connected  with  the  British  general.  Footnotes  and 
appendices  convey  much  information  of  a  personal 
nature  regarding  the  campaign.  F.  J.  S. 

tr.     Letters  of  Brunswick  and  Hessian 

officers  during  the  American  Revolution.  Al- 
bany: Munsell.     1891.  [iSi? 

These  were  published  in  a  monthly  magazine  estab- 
lished in  1776  by  Prof.  August  Ludwig  Schlozer  of  the 
University  of  Gottingen  for  the  pvirpose  of  printing 
private  letters  from  German  officers  in  all  parts  of 
the  world.  Most  of  those  contained  m  this  volume 
were  written  by  officers  of  Burgoyne's  army,  and  they 
describe  their  expedition  and  their  captivity  in  a  very 
interesting  way.  The  story  of  the  engagements  at 
Saratoga  is  told  by  an  eye-witness,  and  we  learn  how 
many  of  the  American  officers  looked  and  how  the 
American  soldiers  were  clad  as  well  as  something  of 
the  home  life  of  the  country.  Among  the  letters  is  one 
from  Gen.  Steuben.  F.  J.  S. 

Stryker,  William  Scudder.  Battles  of 
Trenton  and  Princeton.  Boston :  Houghton. 
1898.     $4.  [1518 

Covers  the  period  from  the  beginning  of  the  retreat 
through  the  Jerseys  until  after  the  battle  of  Prince- 
ton. Part  I  (pp.  1-307)  contains  the  narrative,  illus- 
trated with  more  than  a  hundred  maps,  portraits,  etc. 
Part  II  contains  122  original  documents,  being  the 
chief  sources  of  the  work,  followed  by  a  list  of  books 
used.  The  author  uses  many  documents  never  before 
laid  under  contribution,  especially  German  records 
of  the  Hessian  soldiers.  E.  C.  R. 

Sullivan,  Maj.-Oen.  John.  Centennial  cele- 
bration of  General  Sullivan's  campaign  against 


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THE  UNITED   STATES 


the  Iroquois  in  1779 ;  prepared  by  Died  rich 
Willers,  Jr.  Waterloo,  N.  Y.  1880.  [1519 
"  Contains  a  carefully  prepared  and  clearly  written 
historical  address  by  the  Rev.  David  Craft,  which  the 
editor  calls  '  the  most  complete  and  accurate  history 
of  General  Sullivan's  campaign  which  has  yet  been 
given  to  the  public'  The  diligence  of  Craft  in  his 
search  for  the  sources  of  authority  for  the  campaign 
is  shown  in  his  List  of  Jonrnals,  narratives,  etc.,  of 
the  western  expedition,  1770  (Mag.  of  Amer.  hist.,  3: 
673)."  A.  ;McF.  Davis,  in  Xarrative  and  critical  hist. 
ofA)n.,(J:  G70. 

Diaries  and  journals  of  Sullivan's  In- 
dian campaign,  1779.  See  Massachusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  338.  [1520 

Talbot,  George  F.  The  capture  of  the 
Margaretta,  the  first  naval  battle  of  the  Revo- 
lution. See  ^Maine  Historical  Society,  sect. 
279.  [1521 

Tancock,  Osborne  William.  England  diu*- 
Ing  the  American  and  European  wars,  1765- 
1820.  (Epochs  of  English  history.)  London: 
Longmans.  1878.  (Harper's  half-hour  series.) 
N.  Y. :  Harper.  1878.  N.  Y. :  Longmans. 
30c.  [1522 

Since  the  "  American  "  portion  of  the  wars  here  in- 
cluded (177.5-82)  comprises  less  than  40  pages,  its  only 
value  is  as  supplying  a  briefer  English  view  of  the 
American  struggle  tlian  those  by  Andrews  and  Ludlow. 
The  author  is  an  Oxford  man,  with  many  years'  experi- 
ence in  teaching,  of  sound  capacity,  excellent  judg- 
ment, fair  temper,  and  careful  historical  methods.  The 
work  has  an  index,  and  also  5  mai)S  which,  however, 
are  of  no  great  value.  Professedly  a  compilation,  and 
for  the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

Tarleton,  Lt.-Col.  Sir  Banastre.  History 
of  the  campaigns  of  1780  and  1781  in  the 
southern  provinces  of  North  America.  Lon- 
don.    1787.  [1523 

Hardly  a  "history"  but  a  bit  of  special  pleading. 
Supi)lied  with  some  good  maps  and  many  valuable 
documents  not  easily  found  elsewhere.  Tarleton's 
unjust  attacks  on  others  brought  out  Strictures  on 
Lt.-Col.  Tarleton's  History,  by  Roderick  Mackenzie. 
By  using  both  books  one  may  gather  a  few  valuable 
facts.  E.  C. 

Thacher,  James.  Military  journal  during 
the  American  Revolutionary  War,  1775-83. 
Bo.ston.     1823.     2d  ed.,  rev.     1827.  [1524 

Dr.  Thacher  (1754-1844)  served  as  a  surgeon  in  the 
American  army,  and  his  journal  has  the  great  value 
of  first-hand  knowledge  of  the  events.  It  is  the  work 
of  a  fair-minded  man,  and,  while  apologized  for  in  the 
author's  preface  as  embodying  "crude  fragments," 
is  seldom  conspicuously  partisan  or  careless  in  its 
statements  ;  and,  had  it  not  been  too  narrowly  revised 
and  diluted,  would  have  had  the  literary  merits  of 
directness  and  vivid  narration  which  make  it  still  of 
interest  to  the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 


Thomson,  Charles.  Papers  of  Charles 
Thomson,  Secretary  of  the  Continental  Con- 
gress. (New  York  Hist.  Soc.  Collections, 
1878.)     N.  Y.     1879.  [1525 

These  consist  of  G2  pages  of  correspondence  between 
Thomson  and  Franklin,  Jay,  R.  R.  Livingston,  and 
others  during  the  years  17C)5-82,  the  greater  i)art  of 
them  conveying  information  from  Thomson  to  his 
correspondents ;  a  report  of  the  debates  of  the  Conti- 
nental Congress  from  July  22  to  Sept.  20,  1780 ;  100 
pages  of  further  corresjjondence  between  1783  and 
1787,  chiefly  personal  letters  to  and  from  Jefferson, 
but  including  an  important  one  to  David  lUimsaysup- 
jilying  facts  for  his  history ;  and,  finally,  a  paper 
entitled  Joseph  Reed's  7iarrafire  and  a  letter  to 
W.  H.  Drayton,  both  presenting  i>icturcs  of  the  state 
of  affairs  in  Pennsylvania  in  1774-5  and  supposed  to 
have  been  contributions  to  projected  histories  of  the 
Revolution.  F.  J.  S. 

Trescot,  William  Henry,  Diplomacy  of 
the  Revolution.     N.  Y.     1852.  [1526 

Founded  mainly  on  Sparks's  Diplomatic  corre- 
spondence of  the  Revolution.  An  essay  and  not  a 
history.    Now  antiquated.  E.  C. 

Trevelyan,  Sir  George  Otto.  The  Amer- 
ican Revolution.  N.  Y. :  Longmans.  1899-. 
V.  1-f .     V.  1,  $3.  [1527 

"  Sir  George  Trevelyan's  history  is  in  the  highest 
degree  panegyrical,  and  in  that  respect  resembles  the 
American  histories  of  former  days,  though  it  escapes 
their  grandiloquence.  American  historians  have 
greatly  advanced  in  inqiartiality  as  well  as  in  re- 
search. They  now  admit  that  there  were  two  sides 
to  the  question,  and  endeavor  to  do  justice  to  the 
Royalists.  The  change  is  marked  m  the  school  his- 
tories, which  are  still  supposed  to  be  the  great  source 
of  American  feeling  against  England.  In  reading 
Sir  George  Trevelyan's  panegyric,  and  comparing  it 
with  recent  treatment  of  the  subject,  we  have  a  sense 
of  relapse."    Goldwin  Smith,  Literattire,  May  5,  1899. 

"  It  is  delightful  reading.  .  .  .  Perhai)s  the  chatty 
sidelights  on  the  careers  and  characters  of  the  soldiers 
and  statesmen  who  fought  out  the  oi)ening  period  of 
the  Revolution  are  the  most  characteristic  features 
of  the  author's  treatment.  .  .  .  Occasional  overstate- 
ments are  perhai)s  due  to  this  love  of  the  striking." 
F.  J.  Turner,  in  American  hist,  rev.,  5:  141. 

Trumbull,  Jonathan.  Stuakt,  Is.vac  Wil- 
liam. Life  of  .lonatlian  Trumbull,  Sen., 
Governor  of  Connecticut.     Boston.     1859. 

[1528 

This  work,  though  marred  by  serious  defects,  is 
possessed  of  many  merits.  It  is  based  on  reliable  data, 
consisting  of  information  furnished  by  jiapers,  me- 
moirs, .and  the  like,  which  have  been  gathered  with 
great  industry.  Though  flattering  to  Trumbull,  it  is 
not  excessively  so,  and  it  is  the  only  biography  that  has 
been  written  of  a  man  whose  career  deserves  greater 
recognition  ;  and  it  is,  moreover,  th"  best  work  that 
Stiuirt  ever  wrote.  IMit  jiadded  as  it  is  with  the  Amer- 
ican bombast  characteristic  of  many  historical  works 
written  in  the  middle  of  the  century,  it  is  twice  as 


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long  as  it  ought  to  be ;  and  the  material,  valuable  and 
important  as  much  of  it  is,  is  neither  well  sifted  nor 
well  arranged.  C.  M.  A. 

Trumbull  papers.  See  Ma.ssacliusetts  His- 
torical Society,  sect.  317.  [1529 

Tyler,  Moses  Coit,  Literary  history  of 
the  American  Revolution,  1763-1783.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1897.     2v.     $8  ea.  [1530 

After  an  interval  of  a  score  of  years  Professor 
Tyler  continues  his  Colonial  literature  into  the  great 
period  of  the  nation's  birth.  Tlie  tireless  research, 
the  picturesque  touch,  the  fine  sympathy  of  the  pre- 
ceding record  are  preserved  to  the  full  in  this.  Very 
noticeable,  too,  in  the  present  work  is  the  calm,  broad- 
minded  candor  capable  of  doing  justice  to  men  widely 
sundered  in  their  ideas  — the  combatants  in  the  lierce 
struggle  out  of  which  the  new  nation  was  about 
to  emerge.  Among  the  fathers  and  founders  many 
a  neglected  figure  receives  adequate  illustration.  In 
the  case  of  the  Tory  champi<ms,  the  American  now 
learns  for  almost  the  first  time  that  there  were  men  of 
conscience,  abilitj',  manly  courage  and  persistency, 
however  mistaken.  Such  were  Boucher,  Seabury, 
Galloway,  Dulany,  Jonathan  Sewall,  Daniel  Leonard, 
and  Thomas  Hutchinson.  As  regards  the  poets  of  the 
period,  perhaps  the  work  of  Tyler  has  a  still  greater 
value.  The  world  will  think  better  henceforth  of 
Hopkinson,  Trumbull,  and  Freneau,  —  and  of  the  To- 
ries Stansbury  and  Odell,  after  the  illustration  of 
them  given  here.  J.  K.  H. 

United  States.  Continental  Congress.  Jour- 
nal of  the  proceedings  of  the  congress  held  at 
Philadelphia,  Sept.  5,  1774 ;  containing  the 
bill  of  rights,  a  list  of  grievances,  occasional 
resolves,  the  association,  an  address  to  the 
people  of  Gt.  Britain,  a  memorial  to  the  in- 
habitants of  the  British  American  colonies,  an 
address  to  the  inhabitants  of  the  province  of 
Quebec,  an  authentic  copy  of  the  petition  to 
the  king.     London:  Dilly.     1775.  [^531 

The  latter  half  of  this  small  volume  containing  the 
documents  cited  above,  except  the  petition  to  the 
king,  was  printed  in  1774.  Later  the  proceedings  and 
the  petition  were  prefixed,  so  that  we  have  here  what 
purports  to  be  "the  entire  journal  of  the  proceed- 
ings "  of  the  1st  Continental  Congress.  The  most  im- 
portant contents,  besides  the  papers  already  cited,  are 
the  credentials  showing  howthe  members  were  chosen 
and  the  resolutions  and  the  address  to  Gen.  Gage  of 
the  Suffolk,  Mass.,  towns  adopted  Sept.  G  and  9. 

F.  J.  S. 

VanSchaack,  Peter.  VanSchaack,  Henkt 
Crcueu.  Life  of  Peter  Van  Schaack.  N.  Y. : 
Appletou.     1842.  '      [1532 

Peter  Van  Schaack  "  spoke  and  acted  in  sympathy 
with  the  Whigs  till  the  crisLs  when  inde))endence  was 
declared,  and  recourse  was  had  to  arms,  when  he  with- 
stood further  action,  and  sought  to  maintain  a  posi- 
tion of  quiet  neutrality  in  his  native  village.  This  was 
not  allowed  him.  His  brother-in-law,  Henry  Cruger, 
Jr.,  a  Xew  Yorksr,  was  then  a  merchant  in  Bristol, 


Eng.,  and  represented  the  town  in  the  House  of  Com- 
mons. Van  Schaack  furnished  Cruger,  in  his  letters, 
materials  and  arguments  for  effective  speeches  in 
Parliament  against  tlie  unwise  and  mischievous  mea- 
sures and  the  oppressive  acts  of  tlie  mother  countrj-, 
but  a  final  rupture  with  her  Van  Schaack  would  not 
contemplate  for  a  moment;  and  though,  after  his 
return  from  his  six  years  of  exile,  he  was  an  honored 
and  serviceable  citizen  of  New  York,  he  seems  never 
to  have  become  in  heart  and  conscience  reconciled  to 
the  result  of  the  Kevolution.  .  .  .  Xew  York  passed  a 
banishment  act  in  June,  1778,  and  in  the  next  year  a 
confiscation  act.  The  latter  was  so  harsh  in  its  terms 
as  to  be  condemned  by  Jay  and  other  Whigs,  and  was 
subsequently  softened.  Van  Schaack  sailed  for  Eng- 
land in  October,  1778,  and  returned  home  m  July,  1785, 
where  he  was  reunited  to  his  three  young  children. 
He  was  wholly  unmolested,  and  was  kindly  received 
by  old  friends,  but  was  never  chosen  to  ottice,  occupy- 
ing himself  with  the  law  and  the  training  of  many 
pupils."  G.  E.  ElUs,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  7:  201. 

Walker,  Francis  Amasa.  Making  of  the 
nation,  1783-1817.  (American  history  series.) 
N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1895.     $1.25.  [1533 

A  well-written,  compact  narrative,  standing  chro- 
nologically between  Sloane's  French  war  and  the 
Revolution  and  Burgess's  Middle  period.  Without 
novel  or  striking  features,  its  characteristics  are  its 
skill  in  presenting  essential  facts,  and  the  healthy 
balance  of  its  inferences  and  judgments. 

W.  MacD. 

Walpole,  Horace.  Journal  of  the  reign  of 
King  George  III.,  1771-83  ;  ed.  by  John  Doran. 
London:  Bentley.     1859.     2v.  [i534 

Usually  cited  from  its  running  title  as  "  Last  jour- 
nals of  Horace  Walpole."  Vol.  I  ends  with  the  year 
1775.  Contains  much  interesting  matter  in  connection 
with  American  affairs  —  though  mainly  devoted  to 
English  politics.    An  interesting  and  useful  work. 

E.  C. 

V/alworth,  Mrs.  Ellen  Hardin.  Battles  of 
Saratoga,  1777.  The  Saratoga  Monument 
Association,  1856-91.  Albany :  Munsell. 
[c.  1891.]      $2.  [1535 

Contains  a  sketch  of  the  campaign  ;  a  Histoi-y  of 
the  Jlonument  Association ;  Guide  to  the  battle- 
ground ;  a  [supposed]  Visit  to  the  battle-ground  ;  and 
a  Visitors'  guide  to  .Saratoga  Springs.  Illustrated 
with  maps,  photograjihs  of  the  monument,  of  stones 
marking  battle-sites  and  of  the  officers  of  the  Asso- 
ciation—  including  Mrs.  'Walworth.  Forms  a  useful 
guide-book  to  the  traditional  spots.  E.  C. 

Warren,  Joseph.  Frotiiixghajt,  Richard. 
Life  and  times  of  Joseph  Warren.  Boston  : 
Little.     1865.  [1536 

An  admirable  biography  of  the  eminent  Revolu- 
tionary leader  (1741-75),  by  the  author  of  The  rise  of 
the  repidjlic,  all  of  whose  historical  studies  had  given 
him  the  best  of  qualifications  for  this  task.  The  book 
is  characterized  by  fulness  of  knowledge,  uncommon 
judgment,  an  admirable  temper,  rigid  accuracy  of 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


statement  and  a  fitting  literary  stj-le.  It  has  an  index 
and  a  portrait.  It  will  hold  the  interest  of  the  gen- 
eral reader,  while  meeting  the  wants  of  the  special 
student.  W.  E.  F. 

Warren,  Mrs.  Mercy  (Otis).  History  of  the 
rise,  progress,  aud  termination  of  the  Amer- 
ican Revolution.     Boston.     1805.     3v.     [1537 

The  eminent  author,  as  the  sister  of  James  Otis  and 
wife  of  James  AVarren,  had  uncommon  facilities  for 
information  relating  to  certain  phases  of  the  Revolu- 
tionary movement.  The  work  is  not  of  equal  value 
in  this  respect,  throughout ;  and  it  is  certainly  not 
conspicuous  for  impartiality  nor  for  a  rigid  histor- 
ical method.  The  literary  style  of  the  book  (published 
at  the  age  of  77)  is  not  to  be  commended,  being  "  in- 
terspersed with  l)iographical,  political,  and  moral 
observations."  It  is  now  of  interest  only  to  the  spe- 
cial student,  as  being  one  of  the  earliest  connected 
narratives  of  the  struggle.  W.  E.  F. 

Washington,  George.  Writings  ;  coll.  and 
ed.  by  Worthington  Chauncey  Ford.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1889-93.    14v.     [Ed.  limited.]    $70. 

[1538 

The  reader  has  not  even  yet  the  entire  body  of 
Washington's  wTitings,  collected  in  any  one  place, 
as  will  be  seen  from  the  list  of  "  Letters  printed  in 
Sparks's  edition  omitted  in  these  volumes,"  printed  at 
pp.  470-79  of  Ford's  14th  volume ;  but  otherwise  this 
version  of  the  letters  and  other  writings  should  super- 
sede that  of  Sparks,  as  being  a  rigidly  accurate  repro- 
duction of  the  text.  IMr.  Ford's  editorial  work  has 
been  done  on  the  basis  of  long  familiarity  with  the 
subject,  as  well  as  of  fullest  knowledge  (except  in  the 
case  of  cerfciin  papers  refused  him,  v.  1,  p.  xxiv),  ex- 
ceptional judgment  and  critical  discernment,  and  a 
fair-minded  spirit;  and  it  is  marked  by  painstaking 
accuracy,  and  lucidity  of  language.  He  has  repro- 
duced many  invaluable  maps  and  plans  from  Winsor's 
Karratlve  and  critical  history  of  America,  and  sup- 
plied a  comprehensive  index  of  58  pages,  at  the  end 
of  the  14th  volume.  W.  E.  F. 

Writings;    [ed.]    with    life    by   Jarcd 

Sparks.  Boston :  Am.  Stationers'  Co.  1837. 
12v.  [1539 

The  first  volume  contains  a  life  of  Washington, 
sometimes  i)rinted  sei)arately ;  vol.  2,  letters  before 
the  Revolution ;  vols.  .3-8,  Revolutionary  correspond- 
ence and  papers;  vol.  9,  from  the  peace  of  1783  to  his 
inauguration  as  president ;  vols.  10  and  11,  from  his 
inauguration  to  the  end  of  his  life;  vol.  12,  public 
speeches  and  papers. 

This  was  for  years  the  standard  set  of  AA'ashington's 
works,  but  it  has  to  a  certain  extent  been  superseded 
by  Ford's  Writings  of  Ccorf/c  Washinrjton.  Sparks 
followed  the  copies  of  Washington's  letters  as  they 
were  found  in  his  letter-book.  Discrei)ancies  between 
the  copies  and  the  originals  as  preserved  caused 
charges  that  the  editor  had  made  wilful  alterations  in 
addition  to  "  editing "  the  letters.  He  explains  his 
method  in  the  preface  to  the  second  volume.  On  the 
ensuing  controversy,  see  pamphlets  by  Sparks,  Lord 
Mahon,  and  William  Reed.  E.  E.  S. 


Letters  to  General  Heath.  See  Massa- 
chusetts Historical  Society,  sect.  315.        [1540 

Spurious  letters  attributed  to  Washing- 
ton.    See  Historical  Printing  Club,  sect.  273. 

[1541 
Washington-Crawford  letters ;  the  cor- 
respondence between  George  Washington  and 
William  Crawford,  1767-81,  concerning  west- 
ern lands;  [ed.]  by  C.  W.  Butterfield.  Cin.: 
Clarke.     1877.     §1.  [1542 

Crawford  was  a  surveyor  and  trader  living  in  south- 
western Pennsylvania  who  acted  as  agent  in  locating 
and  disposing  of  AVashington's  western  lands.  Sev- 
eral letters  from  Crawford's  brother  are  added.  All 
give  valuable  information  concerning  Washington's 
business  habits,  life  in  the  "  back  country,"  inden- 
tured servants,  and  troubles  with  the  Indians. 

E.  E.  S. 


Washingtou-Duche    letters. 

torical  Printing  Club,  sect.  273. 

—  Baker,  William  Spoiin. 
Washingtouiana.     Phil. :  Lindsay. 


See  His- 

[1543 

Bibliotheca 
1889.  S4. 
[1544 
A  descriptive  list  of  the  biograi)hies  and  biographi- 
cal sketches  of  AVashington  in  the  order  of  their  pub- 
lication. It  begins  with  an  eight^page  sketch  written 
in  1777  and  closes  with  Lodge's  life  (American  states- 
men, 1889).  The  various  editions  are  carefully  desig- 
nated and  further  information  given  in  focjtnotes. 
This  catalogue  of  502  titles  is  the  most  exhaustive  yet 
made  on  this  subject.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Baker,  William  Spohn,  ed.  Early 
sketches  of  George  Washington.  Phil. :  Lip- 
pincott.     1893.     $2.  [1545 

A  reprint  of  personal  descriptions  of  Washington  by 
his  contemporaries,  with  notes  on  the  writers  of  the 
descriptions.  These  sketches  were  written  between 
17C0  and  1795.  They  gratify  curiosity  to  see  the  early 
opinions  concerning  Washington  rather  than  serve 
any  historic  puri'ose.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Baker,  William   Spoiin.      Itinerary  of 
General   Washington,   from  June  15,  1775,  to 
December  23,  1783.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1892.- 
$2.50.  [1546 

Extracts  from  the  diary  or  correspondence  of  Wash- 
ington, from  the  i)Ublic  records  or  from  newspapers 
or  books  in  which  AVashington  is  mentioned,  are  set 
do\ni  for  each  day  in  each  year.  This  chronological 
arrangement  makes  it  possible  to  follow  him  .and 
ascertain  his  employment,  surroundings  and  compan- 
ions ahnost  every  day  of  the  i)eriod  embraced  ir.  the 
book.  The  notes  are  full  and  clear,  identifying  all 
liersons  and  locating  all  places.  The  work  is  inval- 
ual)le  for  students  as  a  ready  reference.  In  connec- 
tion with  the  author's  Early  sketches  of  Wasliincjtoh 
(sect.  1545),  and  his  Washinyton  after  the  lievoluti'^n 
(sect.  1703),  it  makes  a  continuous  record  of  AVasli- 
ington's  life.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Brooks,    Elbridge    Streeter.      True 


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story  of  George  Washington,  called  the  Father 
of  his  country.  Boston:  Lothrop.  [c.  1895.] 
$1.50.  [IS47 

Printed  in  large  type,  for  young  readers,  with  more 
than  100  illustrations,  some  of  which  are  wholly  fanci- 
ful. The  book  is  not  preeminent  for  accuracy,  judicial 
temper,  nor  critical  discrimination.  A  "familiar" 
English  style  is  aimed  at,  but  not  always  with  very 
happy  results.    There  is  no  index.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Cakrington,  Brig. -Gen.  Henry  Beebee. 
Washington  the  soldier.  Boston:  Lamson. 
1898.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1899.     $3.  [1548 

"  Washington  the  soldier,  by  Gen.  H.  B.  Carrington, 
is,  in  the  main,  an  abridgment  of  the  valuable  work 
by  the  same  author.  Battles  of  the  Revolution  (sect. 
1255).  The  maps  of  battleftelds  are  the  same,  and  for 
authenticity  and  completeness  are  among  the  very 
best  that  are  accessible.  They  were  carefully  com- 
piled and  drawn  by  the  author  himself.  In  the  briefer 
form,  recast  and  made  more  distinctly  biographical, 
the  book  will  be  welcome  to  a  large  class  of  readers  to 
whom  the  larger  work  is  not  easily  within  reach."  J. 
D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  68:  120. 

—  CusTis,  George  Washington  Parke. 
Recollections  and  private  memoirs  of  Washing- 
ton, by  his  adopted  son  ;  with  memoir  by  his 
daughter  and  notes  by  B.  J.  Lossing.  N.  Y. : 
Derby.     1860.     Phil.     1861.  [1549 

These  reminiscences  of  Washington  were  written 
by  Mrs.  Washington's  grandson,  who  was  adopted  by 
George  Washington  at  six  months  of  age.  He  was 
nineteen  years  old  when  Washington  died.  The  recol- 
lections were  contributed  for  the  most  part  to  news- 
papers at  various  times  for  twenty  years,  but  are  here 
collected  for  the  first  time.  They  form  the  storehouse 
for  the  usual  traditions  about  Washington,  accepted 
but  largely  unproven.  To  the  recollections  are  added 
a  memoir  of  the  writer,  the  correspondence  between 
Washington  and  himself  while  a  student  at  Prince- 
ton, and  that  between  Washington  and  the  father  of 
the  writer.  The  topical  rather  than  chronological 
arrangement  causes  occasional  reduplication. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Everett,  Edward.  Life  of  George 
Washington.     N.  Y.:  Sheldon.     1860.      [1550 

This  sketch  was  written  for  an  edition  (18G0)  of  the 
Encyclopa'dia  Britannica  and  shows  the  marks  of 
haste.  It  avowedly  follows  the  Sparks's  life,  is  well 
proportioned,  but  has  no  special  merit.  The  appen- 
dixes contain  a  professional  review  of  the  medical 
treatment  given  Washington  in  his  last  illness,  an 
inventory  of  his  personal  property  as  made  by  the 
appraisers  after  his  death,  and  the  will  of  Martha 
Washington.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Ford,  Paul  Leicester.  The  true  George 
Washington.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1896.     S3. 

[1551 

The  writer's  aim,  very  successfully  attained,  is  to 
make  Washington  "  a  man  rather  than  a  historical 
figure."  Few  writers  have  used  more  abundant  his- 
torical resources,  or  made  better  use  of  them.    The 


book  has  an  index,  and  also  portraits,  and  other  illus- 
trations.   For  the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

—  H.^^LE,  Edward  Everett.  Life  of  George 
Washington,  studied  anew.  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1888.     $1.75.  [1552 

Characterized  by  the  author  as  a  study  of  "  the 
human  Washington,"  and  emphasizing  the  domestic 
rather  than  the  public  side  of  his  life.  In  its  compila- 
tion,  the  diaries  and  private  letter-books  have  been 
more  fully  used  than  the  jjiiblic  papers ;  and  the  book 
is  characterized  by  much  fulness  of  knowledge  in  this 
field,  judicious  selection  of  materials,  the  inclusion 
of  25  illustrations  and  2  maps,  and  a  vivacious  stylo 
which  at  all  tunes  retains  the  interest  of  the  general 
reader.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Headley,  Joel  Tyler.  Washington 
and  his  generals.  N.  Y. :  Baker.  1847.  3v. 
Scribner.     3  v.     $3.50.  [1553 

The  uncritical  point  of  view  of  this  compiler  will  be 
inferred  from  his  complacent  remark  in  the  preface, 
that  earlier  writers  in  this  field  had  saved  him  "  a 
world  of  trouble."  It  is  difficult  to  see  what  excuse 
such  a  work  now  has  for  existing,  except  for  the  few 
instances  of  generals  not  included  in  Sparks's  biogra- 
l)hies,  or  in  separate  biographies,  or  in  the  recent  se- 
ries of  "Great  commanders."  W.  E.  F. 

—  Hough,  Franklin  Benjamin,  ed.  Wash- 
ingtoniana  ;  or  Memorials  of  the  death  of  George 
Washington.  Ro.xbury,  Mass. :  Woodward. 
1865.     3v.  [ISS4 

A  collection  of  the  descriptions  of  Washington's 
death  and  funeral,  the  proceedings  of  the  various 
public  bodies,  and  the  eulogies  and  poems  brought 
out  by  this  event.  The  collection  is  not  confined  to 
America.  An  incomplete  bibliography  of  books  and 
pamphlets  on  Washington  is  added.  The  value  of  the 
volumes  will  be  measured  by  individual  need  of  this 
material.  A  similar  collection,  bearing  this  title,  was 
printed  by  Sower  in  Baltimore  in  1800,  another  in  Lan- 
caster, Pa.,  in  1802,  and  a  third  in  Virginia,  having 
no  date.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Irving,  Washington.  Life  of  George 
Washington.  N.  Y.:  Putnam.  1855-9.  5v. 
$3.75.  [1555 

Coming  twenty  years  later  than  Sparks's  life,  and 
fifty  years  after  Marshall's,  this  admirable  biography, 
by  one  of  the  most  eminent  of  American  authors,  at 
once  took  its  place  among  the  three  standard  biogra- 
phies of  Washington.  The  chief  hindrance  to  its  wider 
use  by  readers  at  present  is  the  fact  that  it  is  not  a  one- 
volume  work  ;  and  this  lack  has  been  met,  to  some 
extent,  by  Mr.  Fiske's  abridgment  of  it  (sect.  1556). 
It  is  written  on  the  basis  of  extended  knowledge, 
though  Mr.  Irving's  mental  equipment  for  historical 
investigation  would  not  now  be  called  an  ideal  one, 
and  is  expressed  with  fair  judgment  and  temper,  and 
much  care,  though  completed  in  too  great  haste.  It 
is  preeminent  in  its  literary  style.  It  has  an  index 
of  56  double-column  pages,  many  portraits,  and  very 
useful  maps.    For  the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Irving,  Washington.    Washington  and 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


his  country  ;  abridged  for  schools,  with  a  brief 
outline  of  United  States  history,  by  John  Fiske. 
(Classics  for  children.)  Boston:  Ginn.  1887. 
80c.  [1556 

The  abridgment  from  Irving  occupies  pp.  55-506,  or 
more  than  three  quarters  of  the  whole.  Mr.  Fiske's 
part  of  the  work  shows  a  conijietent  knowledge,  judg- 
ment, fairness,  and  painstaking  care,  especially  in  tlie 
treatment  of  the  military  campaigns,  but  is  partly 
superseded  by  his  own  later  separately  published  his- 
tories. The  book  has  no  illustrations,  but  has  15  maps 
and  an  index.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Johnson,  Bradley  Tyler.  General 
Washington.  (Great  commanders.)  N.  Y.: 
Appleton.     1894.     §1.50.  [1557 

Few  of  the  lives  of  Washington  exceed  this  in  ser- 
viceableness  to  the  military  student,  written  as  it  is 
by  one  of  the  most  eminent  of  the  Confederate  gen- 
erals in  the  Civil  "War ;  and  yet  it  is  to  be  regretted 
that  the  few  and  inadequate  maps  in  the  book  had  not 
been  replaced  by  a  more  liberal  equipment.  The  book 
shows  intelligent  acquaintance  with  tlie  subject,  and 
a  fair  temper,  but  its  style  is  not  attractive.  It  has 
an  index,  and  a  portrait.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Johnston,  Elizabeth  Bryant.  George 
Washington  day  by  day.  N.  Y. :  Baker  &  T. 
1895.     $3.50.  [1558 

Very  much  upon  the  plan  of  Baker's  Itinrrary  of 
Washington  (sect.  154()),  but  unfortunate  in  selecting 
a  daily  instead  of  a  yearly  arrangement.  This  makes 
it  impossible  to  follow  Washington's  movements  day 
by  day.  The  descriptions  of  his  whereabouts  and  em- 
ployments, together  with  extracts  from  his  corre- 
spondence, are  fairly  well  chosen.  But  the  editing, 
in  the  way  of  explanatory  notes  and  the  filling  of 
blanks,  is  insufficient.  Much  space  is  occupied  with 
valueless  extracts  from  eulogies.  There  are  several 
fine  and  accurate  illustrations  of  historic  places.  The 
volume  would  be  of  some  value  were  it  not  for  the 
kindred  and  superior  work  of  Baker.  E.  E.  S. 

—  King,  Lt.-Col.  Charles  Cooper.  George 
Washington.  London:  Chapman.  1894.  N.  Y.: 
Scribner.     1894.  [iS59 

A  study  of  Washington's  career  by  an  officer  in  the 
English  army.  Interesting  from  its  point  of  view. 
Style  clear,  simple  and  cogent.  E.  C. 

—  Lodge,  Henry  Cabot.  George  Washing- 
ton. (American  statesmen.)  Boston  :  Hough- 
ton.    1889.     2v.     $3.50.  [1560 

Were  it  not  in  two  volumes,  instead  of  one,  this 
might  be  designated  the  ideal  life  of  AVasliiii},'ton. 
Even  as  it  is,  it  is  wTitten  on  the  basis  of  abundant 
knowledge,  and  embodies  excellent  judgment  and 
temper,  a  strong  desire  to  be  accurate  in  its  state- 
ments and  a  good  English  style.  It  has  an  index,  but 
no  illustrations  ;  and  yet  few  works  have  held  so  well 
the  interest  of  the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Marshall,  John.  Life  of  George  Wash- 
ington.    Phil.:  Wayne.     1804-7.     5v.  and  at- 


las.    2d  ed.    rev.     Phil.  :    Crissy.     1833.     2v. 
and  atlas.  [1561 

Written  by  an  eminent  Virginian  contemporary  of 
Washington,  and  based  on  the  Bushrod  Washington 
manuscripts.  The  first  three  volumes  appeared  within 
five  years  after  Washington's  death  ;  and,  though  the 
haste  with  which  it  was  prepared  is  deprecated  in  the 
author's  preface,  its  nearness  to  the  events,  together 
with  several  other  notable  qualities,  make  it  one  of 
the  three  most  famous  lives  of  Washington.  Marshall 
served  as  Chief  Justice  of  the  United  States  .Supreme 
Court  from  1801  until  his  death  in  1835,  and  he  carried 
his  eminently  judicial  temper  into  the  composition 
of  this  book  ;  yet  he  did  not  wholly  avoid  giving  it  a 
bias  which  has  caused  it  to  be  regarded  as  a  "  Federal- 
ist narrative."  Included  in  a  separate  quarto  "  atlas  " 
are  the  10  maps  which  accompany  his  account  of  Wash- 
ington's military  campaigns.  Marshall's  style  was  al- 
most wholly  lacking  in  literary  quality,  and  his  work 
has  no  charms  for  the  general  reader.  It  is  now  chiefly 
serviceable  as  "materials  for  history,"  merely.  The 
1st  volume  was  reissued,  with  additions  and  other 
changes,  in  1824,  under  the  title  of  "  A  history  of  the 
colonies,"  etc.  W.  E.  F. 

—  Paulding,  James  Kirke.  Life  of  Wash- 
ington.    N.  Y. :  Harper.     18B5.     2v.        [1562 

Two  small  volumes  written  for  children  and  appear- 
ing originally  as  part  of  a  "  Family  librai-j'."  In  addi- 
tion to  the  official  information  concerning  Washing- 
ton, the  volumes  contain  many  anecdotes  wliich  the 
author  gained  from  contemporaries  of  his  subject. 
The  descriptions  of  jjlaces  are  marked  l)y  a  familiarity 
gained  in  personal  observation.  The  value  of  the  book 
for  historical  purposes  is  somcwliat  impaired  by  later 
investigations  and  by  the  total  lack  of  references,  but 
its  delightful  style  gives  it  a  lasting  charm  as  a  literary 
essay.  The  sketch  of  Washington,  in  the  last  chapter, 
is  generally  accepted  as  unexcelled.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Ramsay,  David.  Life  of  George  Wash- 
ington.    N.  Y.     1807.  [1563 

A  small  book  dedicated  to  the  youth  of  the  United 
States.  Of  the  thirteen  chapters,  seven  are  devoted 
to  the  campaigns  of  the  Revolutionary  War.  The  per- 
sonal element  is  altogether  lost  in  the  official  life  of 
the  general  and  president.  The  appendix  contains 
the  Newburgh  address,  Washington's  farewell  to  the 
army,  and  his  will.  No  index.  Between  1807  and  1832, 
five  editions  were  printed  in  English,  one  in  French 
and  two  in  Spanish.  As  a  juvenile  book,  it  has  been 
supplanted  by  later  authors  who  write  in  a  less  lofty 
style.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Rush,  Richard.  Washington  in  domes- 
tic life.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1857.  [1564 

A  score  of  letters  written  by  Washington  to  Col. 
Lear,  his  secretary,  between  1700  and  1798,  are  here 
printed.  Unfortunately  the  editor  has  rewritten  or 
described  them  instead  of  i)reserving  the  original 
form.  Only  too  frequently  names  of  persons  are 
stnu'k  out.  These  letters  concern  the  furnishing  of 
the  I'resident's  residence  in  Philadelphia  and  other 
private  matters.  Hence  the  title.  The  famous  anec- 
dote about  the  ungovernable  ])assion  of  Washington 
upon  the  news  of  St.  Clair's  defeat  is  here  told  as  com- 


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m  Lear.     Also  an  interesting  extract  from 
liary  quoting  Washington  on  the  treason  of 
,vr:.ol(J.  E.  E.  S. 

—  ScuDDER,  Horace  Elisha.  George 
Washington.  (Riverside  library  for  young 
people.)  Boston :  Houghton.  1889.  75c. 
(Riverside  school  library.)  Net  60c.  (River- 
side lit.  ser.)    Net  40c.  [1565 

The  writer  has  been  widely  known  as  editor  of  the 
Atlantic  monthly.  Though  it  has  only  8  illustrations, 
this  book  has  been  recognized  for  more  than  ten 
years  past  as  one  of  the  best  of  the  lives  of  Washing- 
ton for  young  readers,  and  among  the  best  of  the  one- 
volume  lives  of  Washington  for  readers  of  any  age. 
It  embodies  no  original  work,  but  is  judicious,  fair, 
cautious,  and  of  admirable  literary  quality. 

W.  E.  F. 

—  Weems,  Mason  L.  Life  of  George  Wash- 
ington. Georgetown.  1800.  Phil.:  Llppin- 
cott.     1891.     §1.  [1566 

This  Life,  from  which  the  letter  /  might  be  justly 
omitted,  achieved  its  early  success  from  the  announce- 
ment on  its  title-page  that  its  author  was  "  formerly 
Rector  of  Mt.  Vernon  Parish,"  the  inference  being  that 
he  was  Washington's  clergyman.  The  facts  are,  that 
he  preached  occasionally  at  Pohick  Church  after  it 
had  ceased  to  have  a  regular  incumbent,  and  long 
after  Washington  had  ceased  attending  service  there  ; 
but  he  never  had  any  acquaintance  with  the  man  of 
whom  he  wrote.  The  first  edition  (Georgetown.  1800) 
appeared  only  a  few  months  after  the  death  of  Wash- 
ington, and  is  a  curious  piece  of  writing  ;  but  it  was 
for  the  fifth  edition  (Augusta.  1806),  when  the  author 
rewrote  it,  that  the  hatchet  and  other  stories,  or,  as 
the  title  expressed  it, "  curious  anecdotes  equally  hon- 
orable to  himself  and  exemplary  to  his  young  coun- 
trymen," were  invented,  and  it  became  a  standard 
book  for  Sunday  schools,  the  last  of  over  seventy  edi- 
tions having  been  printed  by  J.  B.  Lippincottin  Phila- 
delphia in  1891.  The  author's  aim  is  told  in  a  letter 
concerning  his  life  of  Marion,  in  which  he  wrote  his 
fellow  author  :  "  You  have  no  doubt  constantly  kept 
in  memory,  that  I  told  you  I  must  write  it  in  my  o^vn 
way,  and,  knowing  the  passion  of  the  times  for  novels, 
I  have  endeavoured  to  throw  your  facts  and  ideas 
about  Gen.  Marion  into  the  garb  and  dress  of  a  mili- 
tary romance."  P.  L.  F. 

—  Wilson,  Woodrow.  George  Washing- 
ton.    N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1897.     $3.  [1567 

This  is  one  of  the  latest  of  the  biographies  of  Wash- 
ington. Mr.  Wilson,  while  not  ignoring  the  "  every- 
day "  character  of  Washington's  services,  yet  lays  no 
such  emphasis  on  this  phase  of  the  subject  as  Ford 
does.  The  author's  knowledge  is  wide,  his  judgment 
and  temper  excellent,  his  desire  for  accuracy  great, 
and  his  style  eminently  readable.  Few  books  will  ap- 
peal more  strongly  to  the  general  reader.  The  book 
has  an  index,  and  very  numerous  illustrations. 

W.  E.  F. 

Washington,  Mrs.  Martha  (Dandridge). 
Wharton,  Anne  Hollingsworth.  Martha 
Washington.     (Women  of  colonial  and  Revo- 


lutionary   times.)     N.   Y.  :    Scribner.      1897. 
§1.25.  [1568 

To  some  extent  biographical,  but  based  as  much  on 
tradition  as  on  established  fact.  The  scanty  informa- 
tion is  stretched  out  by  many  imaginings  and  suppo- 
sitions. E.  E.  S. 

See  note  under  Wharton,  Colonial  days  and  dames, 
sect.  889. 

Washington,  Mrs.  Martha  (Dandridge), 
and  Mrs.  Mary  (Ball).  Lossing,  Benson  John. 
Mary  and  Martha,  the  mother  and  the  wife  of 
George  Washington.     N.  Y.  :   Harper.     1886. 

[1569 

Belongs  to  the  better  class  of  popular  writing,  yet 
unimportant  to  the  student  of  history.  Preserves  the 
current  traditions  of  the  two  women.  Entertaining 
to  the  general  reader.  Remarkably  free  from  the 
gushing  style  commonly  affecting  this  class  of  com- 
position. E.  E.  S. 

Washington,  i¥>-s.  Mary  (Ball).  Harland, 
Marion,  pseud,  of  Mrs.  M.  V.  (Hawes)  Ter- 
HUNE.  Story  of  Mary  Washington.  Boston: 
Houghton.     1893.     §1.  [1570 

A  harmless  compound  of  tradition  and  hearsay,  but 
not  history.  Repeats  the  pleasant  fictions  of  Walter 
and  others.  Creates  an  ideal  heroine,  but  far  removed 
from  the  querulous  though  lovable  mother  of  Wash- 
ington. Tries  to  explain  away  every  friction  between 
the  two  which  would  make  them  human.  Written  in 
a  bright  style  and  for  the  laudable  purpose  of  calling 
attention  to  the  uncompleted  monument  to  Mary 
Washington.  E.  E.  S. 

Watson,  Elkanah.  Men  and  times  of  the 
Revolution :  memoirs ;  ed.  by  Winslow  C. 
Watson.     N.  Y.     1856.  [1571 

The  record  of  an  eye-witness,  yet  in  many  respects 
uncritical  and  ijrejudiced.  The  memoirs  are  clumsily 
written,  and  show  little  evidence  of  editing;  and  the 
book  has  neither  index,  illustrations  nor  maps.  Its 
almost  sole  value  is  as  embodying  the  record  of  sev- 
eral isolated  episodes  (as  the  Gasp6  episode  of  1772). 

W.  E.  F. 

Wayne,  Maj.-Oen.  Anthony.  Stille, 
Charles  Janeway.  Major-General  Anthony 
Wayne  and  the  Pennsylvania  line  in  the  con- 
tinental army.    Phil.  :  Lippincott.     1893. 

[1572 

Relates  to  Ticonderoga,  Germantown,  Monmouth, 
Stony  Point,  the  Virginia  and  Georgia  campaigns  and 
the  campaign  against  the  northwestern  Indians.  It 
shows  Gen.  Wayne  as  not  merely  a  dashing  leader  but 
an  able  general.  Tlie  work  is  from  the  sources,  by  a 
thorough  student,  and  written  in  scholarly  but  not 
pedantic  style.  E.  C.  R. 

Webb,  Samuel  Blachley.  •  Correspondence 
and  journals  ;  coll.  and  ed.  by  Worthington  C. 
Ford.     N.  Y.:  Burnett.     1894.     3v. 

[1573 


151 


1574-1580 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Most  of  the  papers  in  the  three  volumes  relate  to  the 
years  1774-1789.  A  biographical  sketch  by  the  compiler 
occupies  pp.  251-39(;  of  vol.  3.  The  original  material 
in  these  volumes  is  interesting  and  important,  the 
biographical  sketch  well  vrritten  and  adequate. 

E.  C. 

Wharton,  Francis,  ed.  Revolutionary  dip- 
lomatic correspondence  of  the  United  States; 
ed.  under  the  direction  of  Congress,  with  notes. 
Wash. :  Govt.  Prtg.  Off.     1889.     6v.         [1574 

This  work  was  authorized  by  an  Act  of  Congress, 
August  13, 1888,  and  was  designed  to  correct,  complete, 
and  enlarge  the  Diplomatic  corresjjondence  of  the 
Revolution,  by  Jarcd  Sparks,  1829-1830  (sect.  1504).  It 
is  a  mine  of  wealth  to  the  student  of  the  diplomatic 
history  of  the  Revolution,  for  it  contains  papers  from 
pubUshed  memoirs,  family  archives,  and  the  records 
of  the  Department  of  State,  all  edited  with  scrupu- 
lous care.  The  period  covered  is  that  from  1775  to 
1785.  Volume  first  is  entirely  taken  up  with  an  elabo- 
rate table  of  contents,  a  life  of  Dr.  ^aiaiton  (d.  1889) 
by  Professor  John  Bassett  Moore,  and  an  introduc- 
tion, long,  discursive  and  ponderous,  by  the  editor 
on  the  development  of  diplomacy  and  the  careers  of 
the  diplomats  of  the  United  States  during  the  period 
covered.  C.  M.  A. 

Wild,  Ebenezer.  Journal,  1776-81.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  343. 

[IS7S 
Wild,  Ebenezer,  and  Lt. -Col.  Henry  Dear- 
born. Journals  of  Arnold's  expedition  to 
Quebec.  See  3Iassachusetts  Historical  Soci- 
ety, sect.  338.  [1576 
Wilson,  Samuel  Farmer.  History  of  the 
American  Revolution.  Bait.:  Kelly.  1834. 
New  ed.  1869.  [iS77 
A  civil  and  military  history  of  the  period  17C3  to 
1783,  with  an  introductory  chapter  on  the  colonists. 
No  recognition  of  the  Tory  side  of  the  controversy. 
Each  event  is  due  to  a  special  Providence,  rather 
than  the  outcome  of  natural  laws.  The  work  is  based 
on  good  authorities,  and  was  at  one  time  an  accepta- 
ble historj';  but  it  is  discredited  in  many  particulars 
by  later  investigation  and  supplanted  l)y  less  general- 
ized writings  ;  e.  g.,  Frothingham's  liise  of  the  repub- 
lic, Fiske's  American  Revolution,  and  Carrington's 
Rattles  of  the  American  Revolution  (sect.  1315,  1255, 
2734).                                                                       E.  E.  S. 

Winsor,  Justin.  Reader's  handbook  of 
the  American  Revolution,  1761-83.  Boston: 
Houghton.     1880.     §1.25.  [1578 

A  popular  bibliography,  still  of  great  value  for  a  de- 
tailed study  of  the  period.  It  is  supplemented,  but  not 
superseded,  by  the  bibliographical  notes  in  the  same 
editor's  Narrative  and  critical  history  (sect.  404). 
The  arrangement  is  topical,  and  the  nature  and  worth 
of  the  authorities  are  exhibited.  AV.  MacD. 

Withers,  Alexander  Scott.  Chronicles 
of  border  warfare  ;  or  A  history  of  the  settle- 
ment by  the  whites  of  northwestern  Virginia 


and  of  the  Indian  wars  and  massacres  in  that 
section  of  the  state.     Clarksburgh,  Va.     1831. 

Same.     New  edition,  ed.  and  annotated 

by   Reuben    Gold   Thwaites.      Cin. :    Clarke. 
1895.     $2.50.  [1579 

"  "Withers'  Chro7ucles  is  one  of  the  number  of  books 
which  have  a  great  value  because  they  preserve  the 
traditions  of  the  border  about  the  Indian  fighting  of 
the  second  half  of  the  eighteenth  century  in  the  West. 
They  tell  what  the  settlers  themselves  thought  of  the 
deeds  done  by  the  rough  backwoodsman  of  the  Alle- 
ghanies  and  the  upper  Ohio  in  the  ceaseless  warfare  of 
the  white  man  against  the  red  ;  they  contain  valuable 
sidelights  on  the  ways  of  life  and  the  habits  of  thought 
of  the  backwoodsmen  ;  but,  as  a  record  of  facts,  each 
of  them  must  be  used  with  extreme  caution.  "Withers, 
like  De  Haas  and  Doddridge,  both  of  whom  covered 
much  of  the  ground  that  he  did,  gathered  some  of  his 
material  from  the  pioneers  themselves  in  their  old 
age  ;  but  more  often  he  adopted  what  the  children  of 
the  pioneers  told  him,  or  what  their  successors  re- 
ported as  having  been  done.  Thus  what  he  relied  on 
was  really  little  more  than  family  or  local  tradition. 
.  .  .  Rather  curiously  these  border  annalists  are  more 
trustworthy  when  they  deal  with  small  events  than 
when  they  deal  with  the  larger  facts  of  western  his- 
tory." The  author's  "account  of  St.  Clair's  defeat  is 
valueless,  and  is  followed  by  what  is  probably  the 
wildest  fabrication  to  be  found  in  any  book  of  border 
annals.  .  .  .  However,  in  spite  of  some  looseness  in 
matters  of  fact,  the  book  has  great  value,  and  must  be 
consulted  by  every  student  of  early  western  history. 
Mr.  Reuben  Gold  Thwaites  is  an  ideal  editor  for  such 
a  work ;  a  trained  student  and  scholar.  .  .  .  The  edi- 
torial work  of  this  edition  of  the  Chronicles  is  excel- 
lent throughout."  Theodore  Roosevelt,  in  American 
historical  review,  1 :  170. 


3.  Period  of  Federal  Union  and  Con- 
solidation, 1783-1828. 

Adams,  Henry.  History  of  the  United 
States  of  America  [during  the  administrations 
of  Jefferson  and  Madison].  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1889-91.     9v.     $18.  [1580 

The  most  valuable  history  of  this  important  period, 
remarkable  alike  for  its  research,  its  i)enetrating  anal- 
y.sis  of  character  and  political  tendencies,  and  for  the 
flood  of  light  which  it  throws  upon  every  phase  of  the 
foreign  relations  of  the  country.    The  student  rf  >r  , 
poleon  will  find  in  it  a  critical  and  detailed  t 
episodes  in  his  career  that  have  been  oursorilj  ; 
over  by  other  historians,  e.  g.,  the  retrocession 
isiana  by  Spain  to  France  and  the  attcnii)ted  s  1    /       - 
tion  of  the  negroes  in  San  Domingo.     Mr.  A'     ■       '- 
at  his  best  in  unravelling  the  complications  o- 
macy,  and  in  analyzing  the  mind  and  feeling 
different  sections  of  the  country.      For  the   f.,nii  r 
task  he  discovered  masses  of  unutilized  mat(r.:.l  in 
foreign  archives  ;  in  the  latter  he  combines  ii 
tual  insight  in  interpretation  with  critical  poise 
position.    He  stands  aloof  from  both  parties  ;  i 


152 


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lition  to  the  work  of  the  Federalists  and         This  has  been  called  "  a  valuable  and  creditable 


with  the  aspirations  of   the  Republi- 
caru  E.  G.  B. 

■  —  documents  relating  to  New  Eng- 

xederalism,    1800-15.       Boston  :     Little. 

1878.  [1581 

A  collection  of  documents,  mainly  letters,  and  with- 
out narrative  comment,  but  of  high  importance  for 
the  light  they  shed  on  the  i>olitical  movements  of  the 
period,  and  on  the  opposition  to  the  administration 
which  resulted  in  the  Hartford  Convention.  The  most 
important  document  is  J.  Q.  Adams's  Reply  to  the 
appeal  of  the  Massachusetts  Federalists.  An  appen- 
dix contains  a  number  of  brief  letters,  mainly  from 
the  Pickering  papers  in  the  possession  of  the  Massa- 
chusetts Historical  Society.  W.  MacD. 

"  The  Reply  was  written  under  the  disappointments 
of  Adams  when  driven  from  the  presidency,  and  with 
a  natural  bitterness  ;  and  the  editor  finds  it  prudent 
to  omit  some  passages  respecting  H.  G.  Otis."  Jus- 
tin Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7: 
313. 

Adams,  John.  Wood,  John.  The  sup- 
pressed history  of  the  administration  of  John 
Adams ;  republished,  with  notes,  by  John 
Henry  Sherburne.     Phil.     1846.  [1582 

A  virulent  party  attack,  prepared  by  the  hired  pen 
of  an  English  writer,  John  Wood,  for  use  in  the  presi- 
dential campaign  of  1800.  Aaron  Burr,  fearing  that 
it  would  do  injury  to  his  own  party,  is  said  to  have 
bought  off  the  publisher  and  secured  the  suppression 
of  the  book  until  after  the  election  was  passed.  When 
it  did  appear,  in  1802,  "  a  large  part  of  the  first  issues 
was  burnt  uii ;  but  some  copies  escaped."  It  was  re- 
printed in  1846  with  the  title  given  above.  Justin 
Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am,.,  7:  334. 

—  See  also  in  preceding  period,  sect.  1201-06. 

Adams,  John  Quincy.  Memoirs,  compris- 
ing portions  of  his  diary  from  1795  to  1848;  ed. 
by  Charles  Francis  Adams.  Phil.:  Lippincott. 
1874-7.     12v.  [1583 

The  most  elaborate  and  valuable  of  the  journals  of 
American  statesmen.  The  author  kept  a  full  daily 
record  of  events,  accompanied  with  criticisms,  reflec- 
tions and  expressions,  often  pointed,  of  personal  opin- 
ion. The  volumes,  accordingly,  shed  light  upon  nearly 
every  political  incident  of  importance  in  the  period 
which  they  cover.  Vol.  12  has  a  full  index  to  the  se- 
ries. W.  MacD. 

—  Morse,  John  Torrey.  John  Quincy 
Adams.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston: 
Houghton.     1883.     $1.25.  [1584 

One  of  the  most  successful  volumes  in  the  American 
statesmen  series.  It  is  written  in  the  easy  graceful 
style  of  which  the  author  is  a  master.  Trustworthy  in 
details,  its  chief  merit  lies  in  its  comprehension  of 
the  essential  character  of  Adams  and  its  sympathetic 
interpretaf'  a  of  the  man  and  his  work.    A.  C.  McL. 

—  Q  viN.  Y,  JosiAH.  Memoir  of  the  life  of 
John  Quii;:y  Adams.   Boston:  Phillips.    1858. 

[1585 


work,  though  written  on  the  ancient  principle  of 
presenting  the  jiublic  with  a  perfect  man."  It  must 
be  said  that  few  statesmen  are  such  fit  subjects  for 
hero-worship  as  is  Adams,  and  the  tendency  to  pre- 
sent him  in  a  favorable  light  does  not  greatly  detract 
from  the  value  of  the  volume.  The  author  made  use 
of  good  material  including  unpublished  sources,  and 
gives  many  excerpts  from  Adams'  speeches  and  writ- 
ings, which  add  to  the  usefulness  of  the  book  and  give 
it  vitality  and  interest,  for  these  extracts,  well  worded 
and  strong,  help  us  to  come  into  contact  with  the 
spirit  of  a  fearless,  honest,  able  statesman.  One  will 
get,  however,  a  better  idea  of  Adams'  place  in  history 
from  the  life  written  by  Morse.  A.  C.  McL. 

—  Seward,  William  Henry.  Life  and  pub- 
lic services  of  John  Quincy  Adams.  Auburn: 
Derby.  1849.  Phil.:  Porter.  1886.  Coates. 
75c.  [1586 

This  biography  was  undertaken,  but  not  completed 
by  Seward.  Indeed  the  book  seems  to  be  in  large 
measure  the  work  of  the  writer  whose  "  literary  assist- 
ance "  the  publishers  acknowledge  in  a  prefatory  note. 
Still  the  political  views  and  the  reverent  attitude 
towards  Adams  everywhere  maintained  are  character- 
istic of  Seward  himself.  As  a  political  biography  the 
matter  is  reasonably  full ;  but  the  treatment  is  not 
graphic.  Appended  to  the  Life  is  Seward's  striking 
Address  on  John  Quincy  Adams  before  the  legislature 
of  New  York.  A.  D.  M. 

Ames,  Fisher.  Works,  with  a  selection 
from  his  speeches  and  correspondence;  ed.  by 
his  son,  Seth  Ames.  Boston:  Little.  1854. 
2v.  [1587 

The  2d  volume,  chiefly  political,  has  the  wider  inter- 
est and  value,  as  representing  the  point  of  view  of  a 
Federalist  leader,  at  the  end  of  the  18th  century.  The 
two  volumes  are  edited  with  a  fair  amount  of  care, 
but  with  slight  critical  judgment  or  literary  skill, 
and  they  are  valuable  chiefly  as  materials  for  history. 

w.  e.  f. 

Ashe,  Thomas.  Travels  in  America  in 
1806,  for  the  purpose  of  exploring  the  rivers 
Alleghany,  Monongahela,  Ohio  and  Missis- 
sippi.    London :  Phillips.     1808.  [1588 

"  A  curious  mixture  of  critical  disparagement,  quite 
too  general  to  be  accurate,  and  of  romantic  and  ex- 
travagant episodes."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  Amci'ica  and 
her  commentators,  p.  203. 

Barlow,  Joel.  Todd,  Charles  Burr.  Life 
and  letters  of  Joel  Barlow.  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1886.  [1589 

The  life  of  a  once  noted  poet,  compiled  largely 
from  Barlow's  papers.  Todd  is  hardly  a  competent 
biographer.  His  materials  are  not  well  digested,  he 
lacks  sense  of  proportion,  is  inaccurate  in  details,  ex- 
alts Barlow  unduly  and  fails  to  explain  facts  deroga- 
tory to  his  hero.  There  is  little  new,  though  much 
scattered  information  is  brought  together.  There  is 
material  relating  to  the  Scioto  Land  Company,  to  Ful- 
ton and  his  steamboat,  to  our  affairs  with  the  Barbary 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


powers  (1795-97^  and  with  France  (1811-12),  to  Connecti- 
cut literarj-  and  social  life  at  and  after  the  Revolution, 
and  to  the  views  of  prominent  Americans  regarding 
the  French  Revolution.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

The  account  of  the  Scioto  Company,  whose  agent 
Barlow  was  in  France,  is  too  meagre  to  be  satisfac- 
tory. B.  A.  H. 

Bates,  Frank  Greene.  Rhode  Island  and 
the  formation  of  the  Union.  (Columbia  Univ. 
studies  in  history,  etc.,  v.  10,  no.  2.)  N.  T. : 
Macmillan.     1898.     $1.50.  [1590 

This  is  an  admirable  study  of  the  attitude  of  Rhode 
Island  toward  federal  union  and  the  Constitution  in 
the  period  from  1781  to  1791.  Mr.  Bates  lias  consid- 
ered with  full  appreciation  of  their  importance  the 
agricultural,  commercial,  and  financial  aspects  of 
Rhode  Island's  historj- ;  and  has  brought  out  clearly 
the  strength  of  the  conservative  and  particularistic 
elements,  the  grounds  of  their  hostility  to  the  Consti- 
tution, the  ignorance,  suspicion,  and  prejudice  that 
characterized  their  actions,  and  the  nature  of  the 
long  struggle  that  preceded  ratification.  The  mono- 
grapli  is  a  valuable  contribution  to  the  historj'  both 
of  Rhode  Island  and  of  the  federal  Constitution. 

C.  M.  A. 

Beltrami,  Giacomo  Constantino.  Pilgrim- 
age in  Europe  and  America,  leading  to  the  dis- 
covery of  the  sources  of  the  ]\Iississippi  and 
Bloody  River  ;  with  a  description  of  the  whole 
course  of  the  former,  and  of  the  Ohio.  Lou- 
don :  Hunt.     1828.     2v.  [1591 

"  Beltrami  must  have  moved  in  a  gigantic  world, 
if  he  saw  external  objects  through  the  same  media 
with  which  he  viewed  his  own  i)crson  and  accomplish- 
ments."   T.  "W.  Field,  Indian  bibliograjjhy,  p.  28. 

Bernard,  John.  Retrospections  of  America, 
1797-1811.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1887.     $1.75. 

[1592 

Bernard  was  an  Englisli  actor,  whose  experiences 
were  gained  during  his  professional  visits  to  this 
country.  His  travels  extended  up  and  down  the  At- 
lantic coa.st  from  Canada  to  the  Carolinas  and  west- 
wardly  to  the  Ohio  River.  The  historical  investigator 
will  find  a  mass  of  anecdotes  and  incidents  of  the 
drama,  and  scattered  thro\igh  it  a  few  glimpses  of 
"Washington,  Jefferson,  John  Adams,  and  others,  al- 
though some  of  the  stories  must  be  taken  with  allow- 
ance. Of  more  value  are  the  glimpses  of  the  life  of 
the  people,  the  cities,  dress,  and  customs.  The  por- 
traits and  footnotes  are  confined  to  actors  and  ac- 
tresses. E.  E.  S. 

Biddle,  Charles.  Autobiography,  1745- 
1821.     Phil. :  Claxton.     1883.  [1593 

Valuable  for  political  and  social  life  in  America, 
especially  Pennsylvania,  before,  dtiring  and  after  the 
Revolution.  It  contains  also  letters  of  Burr  and  Trux- 
tun  throwing  some  light  on  Burr's  character,  plans 
and  duel  with  Hamilton.  Biddle  wrote  from  memory, 
in  some  cases  years  after  the  events  narrated,  a  fact 
which  detracts  from  the  value  of  his  relation.  He 
tells  what  he  saw  and  what  he  himself  did  in  a  plain. 


unpretentious  style.  He  was  a  man  of  more  than  aver- 
age ability,  of  clear  intellect,  excellent  judgment  and 
few  prejudices.  An  appendix  contains  the  Biddle 
pedigree.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Bradford,  Alden.  History  of  the  federal 
government,  1789-1889.  Boston :  Simpkins. 
1840.  [1594 

Covers  the  period  1789-1839.  The  author  professes 
to  aim  at  a  brief  narrative  account  adapted  to  general 
use,  and  free  from  political  speculation  and  partisan 
bias  ;  but  the  style  is  formal  and  rather  heavy,  and 
the  Federalist  and  anti-Democratic  symjjathies  of  the 
writer  are  not  concealed.  The  work  has  no  longer 
particular  importance.  W.  MacD. 

Brissot  de  Warville,  Jean  Pierre.     New 

travels  in  tlie  United  States  of  America,  per- 
formed in  1788  ;  tr.  from  the  French.  Lon- 
don: Jordan.     1792.  [i595 

The  author,  a  Frenchman,  restlessly  interested  in 
politics,  afterwards  a  prominent  character  in  the 
French  Revolution,  came  to  America  in  1788  "  to  study 
men  who  had  just  acquired  their  liberty."  The  work 
was  published  in  Paris  in  1791  as  useful  in  supporting 
the  Revolution.  Brissot's  journey,  covering  a  period 
of  six  months,  extended  from  Boston  through  the 
Atlantic  states  to  Virginia.  Although  many  of  his 
observations  are  naive  and  sui)erficial,  his  sketches 
of  life  and  manners  are  entertaining  and  are  fre- 
quently quoted  by  historians.  He  had  a  considerable 
interest  in  the  economic  institutions  of  the  country. 
A  second  volume,  included  in  the  English  edition, 
written  in  1787,  is  an  essay  on  the  commerce  of  Amer- 
ica with  Europe.  Brissot  at  that  time  had  not  visited 
America,  and  this  discussion  has  but  little  A'alue. 

D.  R.  D. 

Burges,  Tristam.  Bowen,  Henry  L.  Me- 
moir of  Tristam  Burges  ;  with  selections  from 
his  speeches  and  occasional  writings.  Provi- 
dence: Marshall.     1835.  [1596 

The  speeches  occupy  nearly  one  half  of  the  volume. 
The  Memoir  is  also  copiously  interlarded  with  extracts 
from  other  speeches  by  Mr.  Burges.  Occasionally  the 
book  throws  an  interesting  sidelight  on  social  and 
political  conditions  at  Providence  and  Washington  in 
the  first  third  of  the  century.    Style  painfully  dull. 

E.  C. 

Burr,  Aaron.  Private  journal  during  his 
residence  of  four  years  in  Europe,  with  selec- 
tions from  his  correspondence  ;  ed.  by  Mat- 
thew L.  Davis.     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1838.     2v. 

[1597 
CUves  an  interesting  glimpse  into  the  daily  life  and 
thought  of  an  enigmatical  man.    Has  little  to  do  with 
America.    "Well  edited.    Interesting  but  inconsequen- 
tial. E.  C. 

—  Davis,  Matthew  L.  Memoirs  of  Aaron 
Burr  ;  with  miscellaneous  selections  from  his 
correspondence.  N.  Y.  :  Harper.  1830-7. 
2v.  [1598 


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FEDERAL  UNION  AND  CONSOLIDATION,  1783-1828   1599-1608 


Written  from  original  sources  and  from  notes  of 
conversations  witli  Burr.  Has  all  the  disadvantages 
of  using  recollections  of  an  old  man  as  a  source  of  his- 
tory. Well  written  and  replete  with  interesting  letters 
and  parts  of  letters.  E.  C. 

—  Knapp,  Col.  Samuel  Lorenzo.  Life  of 
Aaron  Burr.     N.  Y. :  Wiley.     1835.  [i599 

"  Published  the  year  before  his  [Burr's]  death,  and 
of  not  nmch  value,  except  as  reflecting  current  opin- 
ion." Justin  Wiusor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist. 
ofAm.,1:  316. 

—  Merwin,  Henry  Childs.  Aaron  Burr. 
(Beacon  biographies.)  Boston:  Small.  1899. 
75c.  [i6oo 

"  A  pleasantly  written  sketch  ...  in  which  the  im- 
morality of  that  extraordinary  life  is  lightly  touched, 
and  some  of  its  grosser  faults  in  part  condoned.  Burr's 
eventful  course  as  a  free  lance  in  politics  and  a  pagan 
in  social  relations  is,  on  the  whole,  sufficiently  well  set 
forth,  though  with  less  attention  to  the  political  side 
of  his  career  than  is  usually  given.  The  portrait  fron- 
tispiece is  well  executed."    Nation,  70:  92. 

—  Parton,  James.  Life  and  times  of  Aaron 
Burr.  N.  Y.:  Mason.  1858.  Boston:  Osgood. 
1874.    2v.    Enl.  ed.    Houghton.   2v.    $5.    [i6oi 

This  brilliantly  written  and  popular  work  has  been 
criticised  as  uncritical,  too  favorable  and  persuasive, 
but  it  adds  something  of  real  value  to  our  knowledge 
of  Burr  and  did  show  clearly  that  he  had  been  unjustly 
judged  in  many  particulars.  It  is  a  fascinating  piece 
of  biographical  writing.  E.  C.  R. 

Cabot,  George.  Lodge,  Hknry  Cabot. 
Life  and  letters  of  George  Cabot.  Boston: 
Little.     1877.     Net  $3.50.  [1602 

Cabot  was  a  leading  Massachusetts  Federalist,  and 
president  of  the  Hartford  Convention.  Aside  from 
its  general  value  as  an  authoritative  biography,  the 
volume  has  special  importance  for  its  publication  of 
Cabot's  letters,  and  its  exhibition  of  the  attitude  of  the 
New  England  Federalists  towards  the  national  govern- 
ment in  the  time  of  the  war  of  1812.  W.  MacD. 

Campbell,  P.  Travels  in  the  interior  in- 
habited parts  of  North  America,  1791-3.  Edin. : 
Guthrie.     1793.  [1603 

The  author,  formerly  an  officer  in  the  42d  High- 
landers, arrived  at  St.  John,  New  Brunswick,  on  27th 
August,  1791.  After  visiting  the  new  settlements  in 
that  province  he  travelled  overland  on  foot  to  Quebec ; 
thence  to  Niagara  and  the  Six  Nations'  tract  on  the 
Grand  River,  visiting  all  the  loyalist  settlements  on 
the  St.  Lawrence  and  Lake  Ontario  on  his  way.  He 
then  went  to  Albany  by  the  Genesee  and  jNlohawk 
valley  route  and  down  the  Hudson  to  New  York.  He 
was  a  careful  and  competent  observer,  and  his  book 
is  specially  valuable  for  the  information  it  contains  on 
the  social  life  and  commercial  activity  of  the  people. 
There  is  a  circumstantial  account  of  St.  Clair's  defeat 
derived  from  Indians  who  were  in  the  battle  and  from 
Li6ut.  Turner,  an  American  officer  taken  prisoner. 
The  style  is  concise  and  unpretentious  and  the  matter 
generally  accurate.  E.  Cr. 


Carey,  Mathew.  The  olive  branch  ;  or 
Faults  on  both  sides.  Phil.  1814.  10th  ed. 
improved.     Phil.     1830.  [1604 

A  review  of  the  history  of  the  United  States  with 
the  object  of  sliowing  both  Federalists  and  Republi- 
cans their  faults  and  errors,  and  so  drawing  the  par- 
ties together  for  the  salvation  of  the  Union,  which 
seemed  to  be  on  the  verge  of  dissolution.  It  con- 
tains some  valuable  original  documents  ;  impartially 
scourges  both  parties,  and  bitterly  attacks  the  Hart- 
ford Convention.  Carey  was  a  conscientious,  indus- 
trious, narrow-minded  man,  who  wrote  with  care,  but 
was  too  near  the  subjects  he  discusses  to  be  either  fair 
or  accurate.    As  literature  the  book  is  worthless. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Chateaubriand,  Francois  Auguste  Rene, 
vicomte  de.  Travels  in  America  and  Italy. 
London:  Colburn.     1828.     2v.  [1605 

"  All  of  the  first  volume,  from  p.  196  to  p.  356,  and 
all  of  vol.  2,  from  p.  1  to  \>.  1-12,  are  devoted  to  the  rela- 
tion of  the  history  and  customs  of  the  aborigines,  or 
an  examination  of  their  antiquities."  T.  W.  Field, 
Indian  bibliography,  p.  72. 

Cobb,  Joseph  B.  Leisure  labors  ;  or  Mis- 
cellanies, historical,  literary,  and  political. 
N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1858.  [1606 

The  historical  and  political  essays  relate  to  Jeffer- 
son, W.  H.  Crawford,  slave  trade  in  the  District  of 
Columbia,  and  the  "  true  issue  between  parties  in  the 
South  for  union  or  disunion."  The  author  is  a  states- 
rights  southerner  and  writes  from  that  standpoint. 
The  review  of  Randolph's  Life  of  Jefferson  is  a  de- 
tailed survey  in  130  pages  of  Jelferson's  political 
career.  It  is  discriminating,  and  notes  the  defects  in 
Jefferson's  character.  D.  R.  D. 

Cobbett,  William.  Porcupine's  works : 
a  faithful  picture  of  the  United  States  of 
America,  their  governments,  laws,  politics 
and  resources,  1783-1801.  London:  Cobbett. 
1801.     12v.  [1607 

Of  importance  to  the  historian  of  the  early  politics 
of  the  United  States.  The  volumes  include  Cobbett's 
accounts  of  contemporary  events,  and  controversial 
articles  on  the  men  and  measures  of  the  day.  At  the 
time  of  writing  Cobbett  hated  the  United  States  ;  de- 
spised the  men  and  principles  of  the  Revolution,  and 
delighted  especially  in  assaulting  the  anti-Federalists. 
He  was  the  most  able  and  scurrilous  pamphleteer  in 
the  country  ;  an  imi>udent  slanderer,  extremely  pre- 
judiced and  intemperate,  and  master  of  a  vigorous, 
cutting  style.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

A  year's  residence  in  the  United  States 

of   America    (1817-18).     London  :    Sherwood. 
1818-19.     3  pts.  [1608 

The  year  consisted  of  ten  months  in  Long  Island 
and  two  in  Eastern  Pennsylvania,  and  was  spent  in 
farming.  Cobbett  wrote  with  the  particular  object 
of  describing  the  United  States  as  a  country  for  farm- 
ers, giving,  however,  some  space  to  customs,  manners, 
political  and  religious  institutions.    The  third  part  of 


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his  book  contains  Hulme's  Journal  of  a  tour  in  tlie 
West  (Ohio,  Indiana  and  Illinois),  and  a  criticism 
of  Birkbeck's  }f'ritinffs  on  America.  Cobbett  was  a 
shrewd  observer,  and  wrote  in  a  far  better  temper 
and  more  judicial  mood  than  was  common  with  him. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Smith,  Edward.  "William  Cobbett:  a 
biography.    London :  Low.    1878.    2v.    [1609 

A  study  from  the  sources  of  the  career  of  Cobbett. 
Written  from  a  .symjjathetic  standpoint.  Style  clear 
and  readable.  Vol.  I  contains  Cobbett's  American 
experiences.  E.  C. 

Coe,  Charles  H.  Red  patriots:  the  story 
of  the  Sominoles.  Cin. :  Editor  Pub.  Co. 
1898.     81.50.  [1 610 

A  history  of  the  Seminole  Indians  of  Florida,  and 
their  contests  with  the  encroaching  white  man.  The 
author  was  for  some  time  a  resident  of  Florida,  and  in 
his  researches  became  convinced  that  the  "  wronged 
and  despised  Seminole  fought  in  no  less  sacred  a  cause 
than  did  our  forefathers  in  the  days  of  '7C."  The  charge 
that  the  Luliaus  held  slaves  is  denied.  Authorities 
are  given.  An  extensive  bibliography  and  a  list  of 
forts  erected  in  Florida  during  the  war  are  added. 

E.  E.  S. 

Coffin,  Charles  Carleton.  Building  the 
nation ;  from  the  Revolution  to  the  beginning 
of  the  war  between  the  states.  N.  Y. :  Har- 
per.    1883.     S3.  [161 1 

A  very  popular  relation  of  events  between  1783  and 
I860,  to  show  the  expansion  of  territory,  spread  of  civ- 
ilization, changes  in  social  life,  and  the  frnits  of  art 
and  invention.  Political  and  constitutional  elements 
minimized.  Jleagre  evidences  of  investigation.  Purely 
narrative,  without  deductions  or  conclusions.  The 
peculiar  value  of  the  book  is  in  the  large  number  of 
reproductions  and  facsimiles  of  old  pictures  and  docu- 
ments. E.  E.  S. 

Cooper,  Thomas.  Consolidation :  an  ac- 
count of  parties  from  1787.  2d  ed.  Columbia, 
S.  C.     1830.  [1612 

An  "  ultra  southern  view  "  of  states-rights.  Justin 
Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7  :  323. 

Davis,  John.  Travels  of  four  years  and  a 
half  in  the  United  States,  1798-1802.  London. 
1803.  [1613 

"  A  visitor  whose  narrow  means  obliged  him  often 
to  travel  on  foot  and  rely  on  casual  hospitality,  and 
whose  acquirements  enabled  him  to  subsist  as  a  tutor 
in  a  southern  family,  for  several  months,  would  chal- 
lenge our  respect  for  his  indejjendencc  and  self-reli- 
ance, were  it  not  for  an  egotistical  claim  to  the  rank 
of  a  practical  and  philosophical  traveller,  which  ob- 
tnules  itself  on  every  page  of  his  journal.  Some  de- 
scriptive sketches,  however,  atone  for  the  amiable 
weakness  of  John  Davis,  whose  record  includes  the 
period  between  1798  and  1802,  during  which  he  roamed 
over  many  sections  of  the  country,  and  observed  vari- 
ous phases  of  .\merican  life."  H.  T.  Tuckerman, 
America  and  her  commentators,  p.  200. 


Dvvight,  Theodore.  History  of  the  Hart- 
ford Convention.  N.  Y. :  "White.  1833.  [1614 
A  dull  narrative  of  the  political  events  and  condi- 
tions which  bred  the  Hartford  Convention  of  1814-15. 
The  report  of  the  convention  is  the  only  feature  of  the 
book  of  permanent  interest.  W.  MacD. 

Dwight,  Timothy.  Travels  in  New-Eng- 
land and  New-York.  New  Haven.  1821-2. 
4v.  [1615 

These  volumes  contain  accounts  of  seven  journeys 
in  New  England  and  of  six  in  New  York  made  in 
the  years  17'.>G-1815.  I'resident  Dwight  was  a  careful 
and  intelligent  observer  of  the  people  and  their  cus- 
toms, as  well  as  of  the  scenery  and  the  phenomena  of 
nature.  The  narratives  of  these  journeys  were  com- 
posed from  notes  taken  at  the  time,  and  present 
a  comi)Iete  and  trustworthy  picture  of  New  England 
and  Xew  York  one  hundred  years  ago.  In  the  fourth 
volume  President  Dwight  reviews  in  detail  the  learn- 
ing, morals,  and  religion  of  New  England  and  the 
characteristics  of  the  people.  As  a  whole,  Dwight's 
Travels  ranks  among  the  most  valuable  of  its  class  of 
historical  sources.  E.  G.  B. 

Fiske,  John.  Critical  period  of  American 
history,  1783-89.  Boston:  Houghton.  1888. 
§2.      ^  [1616 

The  "  critical  period  "  is  the  period  from  1783  to 
1789.  The  work  thus  follows,  in  point  of  time,  the 
same  author's  American  Revolution  (sfict.\Z\b).  The 
state  of  the  coimtry  at  the  close  of  the  war  with  Great 
Britain,  the  development  of  the  states  and  the  west- 
ward expansion,  the  imperfect  working  and  gradual 
breakdown  of  the  Articles  of  Confederation,  and  the 
formation  and  adoption  of  the  Constitution  are  the 
topics  treated.  The  work  has  the  clearness  and  liter- 
ary grace  which  characterize  all  the  author's  writings, 
and  while  not  an  exhaustive  histon-  of  the  time,  is  the 
best  comprehensive  account  of  the  period. 

W.  INIacD. 

Ford,  Worthington  Chauncey,  cd.  The 
United  States  and  Spain  in  1790:  an  episode  in 
diplomacy ;  with  an  introd.  See  Historical 
Printing  Club,  sect.  273.  [1617 

Gallatin,  Albert.  "Writings  ;  ed.  by  Henry 
Adams.  Phil. :  Lippincott.  1879.  3v.  [1618 
This  collection  is  of  primary  importance  to  the  stu- 
dent of  the  early  political,  economic  and  linancial 
history  of  the  United  States.  The  correspondence 
throws  nmch  light  upon  the  administrations  of  Jeffer- 
son and  Madison  ;  and  to  a  less  extent  upon  those  of 
Monroe  and  Aflams.  Vol.  3  contains  a  speech  made 
during  the  Whiskey  Rebellion,  a  sketch  of  the  finances 
of  the  t'nited  States  in  179G,  two  essays  on  finance  and 
banking  in  the  United  States  (1830  and  1841),  and  dis- 
cussions on  the  Oregon  question  and  the  peace  with 
Mexico.    The  editor's  work  is  most  thorough. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Adams,  Henry.  Life  of  Albert  Gallatin. 
Phil. :  Lippincott.     1879.  [1619 

This  biography  was  published  in  the  same  year  that 
the  author  issued  his  edition  of  the  writings  of  Galla- 


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tin  in  three  large  volumes.  Mr.  Adams  had  unusual 
access  to  the  private  papers  left  by  Gallatin,  and  adds 
much  from  the  government  archives  not  hitherto  pub- 
lished. Several  series  of  letters  written  to  party  lead- 
ers have  also  been  rescued.  As  Gallatin's  papers  are 
fairly  voluminous,  the  volume  forms  an  important 
original  source  of  history.  Particularly  is  this  so  in 
the  politics  of  Jefferson's  and  Madison's  administra- 
tions. The  typography  and  mechanical  execution  of 
the  volume  are  defective  and  do  not  do  justice  to  the 
editing,  which  is  sound.  The  reader  is  obliged  to  be 
watchful  to  distinguish  between  Gallatin's  writing 
and  that  of  Mr.  Adams.  It  is  too  large  a  biography 
for  the  reader  with  limited  time  —  Stevens'  being  pre- 
ferable ;  but  for  the  special  student  it  is  indispensa- 
ble. D.  R.  D. 

—  Stevens,  John  Austin.  Albert  Galla- 
tin. (American  statesmen.)  Boston:  Hough- 
ton. 1884.  §1.25.  [1620 
This  is  an  excellent  volume  in  the  American  states- 
men series.  It  is  clear  and  well  arranged,  although 
the  division  into  chapters  is  not  strictly  chrono- 
logical. The  author  by  inheritance  and  occupation 
was  well  equipped  to  describe  the  life  of  a  public 
financier.  While  admiration  is  expressed  for  Galla- 
tin, there  is  no  eulogy.  The  volume  serves  as  a  polit- 
ical histoi-y  of  the  United  States,  1790-1816.  Chapter 
6,  devoted  to  Gallatin's  administration  of  the  Trea- 
sury, is  a  useful  monograph  on  the  financial  history 
of  the  period.                                                   D.  R.  D. 

Gerry,  Elbridge.  Austin,  James  Treco- 
THiCK.  Life  of  Elbridge  Geiry.  Boston: 
Wells.  •  1828-9.     2v.  [1621 

The  life  of  one  of  the  most  prominent  Anti-Feder- 
alist party  leaders  (1744-1814),  by  his  son-in-law,  also  a 
pronounced  Anti-Federalist.  Its  value  is  due  chiefly 
to  the  great  number  of  contemporary  letters  embod- 
ied in  it.  It  is  marked  by  a  fairly  judicial  temper,  in 
spite  of  the  author's  relationship  ;  and  also  by  care 
in  preparation.  It  contains  one  portrait,  one  facsimile 
and  no  index.    It  is  not  a  book  for  the  general  reader. 

W.  E.  F. 

Goodrich,  Samuel  Griswold  (Peter  Par- 
ley, pseud.).  Recollections  of  a  lifetime.  N.  Y. 
1851.     2v.  [1622 

The  author,  Peter  Parley,  describes  the  "  homely 
country  life  in  which  I  was  born  and  bred."  His  birth 
was  in  1793,  and  he  lived  in  Ridgefleld,  Conn.,  until 
1808.  Of  interest  is  the  description  of  household 
customs,  domestic  habits,  food,  clothing,  furniture, 
travelling,  school-teaching,  and  religious  opinion. 
He  lived  in  Hartford,  Conn.,  during  the  war  of  1812, 
and  gives  interesting  notes  in  regard  to  the  Hartford 
Convention.  In  182G,  he  removed  to  Boston,  and  en- 
gaged in  literarj'  work.  One  chapter  is  devoted  to 
reminiscences  of  "Washington  life.  D.  R.  D. 

Hall,  Capt.  Basil.  Travels  in  North  Amer- 
ica in  the  years  1827-28.  Edin.:  Cadell.  1829. 
3v.  •  [1623 

"  Captain  Hall  has  not  only  punctiliously  abstained 
from  offensive  personalities,  but  he  professes  through- 
out, and,  we  doubt  not,  sincerely,  a  great  degree  of 


personal  good  will  and  kind  feeling  toward  the  Amer- 
icans, with  whom  he  became  acquainted  on  his  tour." 
The  tone  of  his  book,  however,  is  far  from  cordial. 
"  With  a  few  insulated  exceptions,  nothing  is  well  ; 
the  whole  system  and  spirit  are  bad.  Captain  Hall 
seems  to  have  had  a  misgiving  that  the  extent  and 
accuracy  of  his  observation  would  be  questioned ; 
and  is  constantly  trying  to  be  beforehand  with  his 
answer,  by  insinuating  the  unreasonableness  of  the 
Americans  in  exacting  unqualified  praise."  His  ob- 
servations are  strangely  inaccurate,  and  he  has  a  pas- 
sion for  generalizing  from  single  facts,  often  ill 
understood.  His  style  "  errs  in  the  extreme  of  plain- 
ness. It  is  frequently  slovenly,  and  still  more  fre- 
quently incorrect."  E.  Everett,  in  Korth  American 
revieiv,  29 :  522. 

Hamilton,  Alexander.  Complete  works  ; 
ed.  by  Henry  Cabot  Lodge.  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1885-86.     9v.  ^    [1624 

This  is  the  most  extensive  edition  of  Hamilton's 
writings.  It  includes  the  Federalist  eliminated  from 
J.  C.  Hamilton's  edition,  and  all  letters  to  Hamilton 
with  one  or  two  exceptions.  Only  a  small  number 
of  Hamilton's  writings  have  been  omitted,  such  as 
revenue  circulars,  statements  of  accounts,  etc.,  and  a 
list  of  these  is  given  in  vol.  9.  There  is  also  included 
the  Reynolds  pamphlet,  vol.  G.  The  writings  with  the 
exception  of  the  private  correspondence  are  arranged 
by  subjects.  There  are  but  few  notes,  for  the  editor 
believes  that  "  Hamilton  is  not  a  writer  who  requires 
much  annotation."  The  mechanical  execution  of  this 
edition  is  exceptionally  fine.  Volumes  2  and  3  are  de- 
voted to  finance  and  volume  8  contains  the  general 
index.  D.  R.  D. 

—  Ford,  Paul  Leicester,  cornp.  Biblio- 
graphy. See  Historical  Printing  Club,  sect. 
272.  [1625 

—  Hamilton,  John  Church.  Life  of  Alex- 
ander Hamilton,  by  his  son.  N.  Y. :  Apple- 
ton.     1834-40.     2v.  [1626 

This  is  the  unfinished  life  of  Hamilton  by  his  son. 
It  closes  abmptly  with  the  adjournment  of  the  Fed- 
eral Convention  in  1787.  The  material  was  largely 
used  in  the  author's  History  of  the  rejniblic  of  the 
United  States  (1857),  which  see,  sect.  1G30,  beyond. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Lodge,  Henry  Cabot.  Alexander  Ham- 
ilton. (American  statesmen.)  Boston :  Hough- 
ton.    1882.     $1.25.  [1627 

A  biography  of  fascinating  interest.  Mr.  Lodge  has 
been  exceptionally  successful  in  this  work  in  bring- 
ing into  strong  relief  the  salient  features  of  Ham- 
ilton's character  and  work.  The  author,  although 
strongly  in  sympathy  with  Hamilton's  political  posi- 
tion, maintains  a  more  temperate  and  judicial  atti- 
tude than  he  does  in  some  of  his  later  writings.  Few 
books  are  so  well  adapted  as  this  life  of  Hamilton  to 
kindle  an  intelligent  interest  in  American  history. 

E.  G.  B. 

—  Morse,  John  Torrey,  Jr.  Life  of  Alex- 
ander Hamilton.  Boston :  Little.  1870.  2v. 
$4.50.  [1628 


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This  book  presents  what  is  probably  one  of  the  fair- 
est views  of  Hamilton  that  has  yet  appeared ;  the 
writer's  appreciation  and  praise  of  the  Federalist 
leader,  while  hearty,  are,  in  general,  discriminating 
and  not  excessive  ;  but  in  the  account  of  the  Adams- 
Hamilton  quarrel,  Mr.  .Al.trse  seems  not  fully  consid- 
erate towards  Adams,  and  quite  unduly  charitable 
towards  Hamilton  and  the  secretaries  who  conspired 
with  Hamilton  against  the  President.  Many  will 
reject  as  untrue  the  decidedly  sinister  portrait  of 
Jefferson.  As  a  whole  the  book  is  more  successful 
in  portraying  Hamilton  than  his  atlversaries. 

A.  D.  M. 

—  Sumner,  Williaji  Gkaham.  Alexander 
Hamilton.  (Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y. : 
Dodd.     1890.     $1.  .  [1629 

This  volume  is  not  strictly  a  biography,  but  is  "  un- 
dertaken to  show  how,  and  in  what  sense,  Alexander 
Hamilton  was  one  of  the  makers  of  this  American 
state."  It  is  in  no  sense  a  summary  of  other  biogra- 
phies, but  is  an  independent  and  vigorous  study,  in 
which  the  author  makes  no  attempt  to  conceal  his 
own  political  and  economic  philosophy.  The  special 
merit  of  the  work  is  that  Hamilton  is  brought  into 
close  relationship  with  the  circumstances  and  forces 
of  his  time.  Hamilton  is  considered  as  a  hero  in  the 
contest  with  anarchy  and  repudiation  at  the  end  of 
the  last  century.  A  hundred  pages  are  devoted  to 
an  exposition  of  the  defects  and  faults  of  American 
public  life  between  1705  and  1780.  Unfortunately 
there  is  not  suflRcient  care  given  to  portray  the  ster- 
ling qualities  of  the  American  people  at  that  time. 
The  author  makes  a  special  and  original  study  of 
Hamilton's  opinions  on  financial  matters,  and  believes 
that  his  attainments  in  this  domain  have  been  greatly 
exaggerated.  This  work  is  more  critical  and  scholarly 
than  the  biography  by  Lodge.  The  reader  must,  how- 
ever, note  that  Prof.  Sumner,  in  making  judgments, 
is  apt  to  impose  present  standards  upon  a  more  imma- 
ture past.  D.  R.  D. 

Hamilton,  James  Alexander.  Reminis- 
cences; or  Men  and  events  during  three  quar- 
ters of  a  century.  N.  Y.:  Scribuer.  1869.  [1630 

This  volume  contains  original  material  useful  for 
the  study  of  national  affairs  from  1800  to  18(JG,  particu- 
larly dealing  with  Alexander  Hamilton's  party  affili- 
ations and  Jackson's  administration,  and  to  a  less 
extent  with  the  administrations  of  Harrison  and 
Lincoln.  It  includes  many  letters  to  and  from  prom- 
inent politicians.  Hamilton  participated  actively  in 
some  of  the  measures  of  Jackson's  presidency,  but 
neglects  U>  speak  fully  of  the  Jackson-Calhoun  quar- 
rel, which  he  was  instrumental  in  preciiiitating. 
Much  si)ace  is  given  to  foreign  experiences.  The 
book  is  chaotic  in  constructi<»n,  and  Hamilton  shows 
excusable  prejudice  against  his  fathci's  oiiponents 
and  all  secession  movements.  R.  C  H.  C. 

Hamilton,  John  Church.  History  of  the  re- 
public of  tlie  United  States,  as  traced  in  the  writ- 
ings of  Alexander  Hamilton  and  of  his  contem- 
poraries. N.  Y.  Ai)i)l('ton.  1857-64.  7v.  4th 
ed.     Boston:  Houghton.     1879.     7v.       [1631 


"  This  work  was  sharply  attacked  for  its  criticisms 
of  Jefferson,  the  Adamses,  IMadison,  and  Joseph 
Reed,  and  [the  author]  gave  much  offence  by  his  in- 
ordinate claims  for  Hamilton's  having  been  the 
author  of  a  large  number  of  Washington's  letters, 
which  he  wrote  as  secretary.  He  says  that  he  found 
over  a  thousand  of  such  letters  in  Hamilton's  hand- 
writing. In  the  i)reface  to  his  second  volume  he  at- 
temi)ted  a  defence  of  his  claims  for  them  to  have  been 
Hamilton's  proper  work.  The  book  is,  nevertheless, 
the  essential  storehouse  for  the  student  of  Hamil- 
ton." Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist 
of  Am.,  1 :  307. 

Hamilton  Club.  New  York.  This  club  was 
organized  in  1865  and  has  published :        [1632 

The  life  of  Alexander  Hamilton,  by  John  Williams 
(Anthony  Pasquin). — Observations  on  certain  docu- 
ments in  "  The  history  of  the  United  States  for  1796," 
by  Alexander  Hamilton.  —  The  Hamiltoniad,  by  John 
Williams  (Anthony  Pasquin). — Letters  to  Alexander 
Hamilton,  king  of  the  Feds. 

Hart,  Albert  Bushnell.  Formation  of  the 
Union,  1750-1829.  (Epochs  of  Am.  history.) 
N.  Y. :  Longmans.    1893.    Rev.  ed.  1897.    $1.25. 

[1633 

An  admirably  constructed  book,  well  provided  with 
maps  and  classitied  lists  of  books  for  further  reading. 
The  narrative  is  confined  mainly  to  political  history, 
only  brief  attention  being  given  to  the  militai'y  events. 
The  treatment  is  scientific  and  devoid  of  partisan  bias, 
and  in  the  choice  and  presentation  of  the  subject-mat- 
ter is  abreast  of  the  best  scholarship  of  the  day. 

E.  G.  B. 

Hazen,  Charles  Downer,  Contemporary 
American  opinion  of  the  French  Revolution. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra  v.  16.) 
Bait.     1897.     §2.  [1634 

The  scattered  opinionsof  Americansupon  the  French 
Revolution  are  here  conscientiously  brought  together. 
The  sources  have  been  carefully  explored.  The  com- 
ment on  the  extracts  given  and  the  conclusion  drawn 
therefrom  are  scholarly,  just  and  accurate.  One  not- 
able service  rendered  is  the  clear  evidence  given  of  the 
powerful  influence  of  the  Revolution  upon  the  forma- 
tion of  American  parties,  and  upon  American  polit- 
ical and  social  ideas.  R.  C.  H.  G. 

Ingersoll,  Charles  Jared.  Meigs,  William 
M.  Life  of  Charles  Jared  Ingersoll;  by  his 
grandson.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1897.     §1.50. 

[1635 

Written  from  Ingersoll's  papers,  and  of  value  in 
relation  to  politics  from  1812  to  1850.  Ingersoll  was  a 
Philadelphia  lawyer,  a  Democrat  who  supported  the 
war  of  1S12,  Jackson's  attack  on  the  Bank,  the  .Mexi- 
can war  and  southern  interests.  The  events  of  his 
life  are  here  "presented  in  a  satisfactory  manner,  with 
accuracy,  in  judicious  proportion  and  in  a  jdeasant 
and  correct  style.  K.  C  H.  C. 


Jackson,  Andrew.     Pauton,  James.     Gen- 


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eral  Jackson.     (Great  commanders.)     N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1893.     $1.50.  [1636 

"In  accordance  with  the  plan  of  the  series,  Jack- 
son's military  career  is  here  given  with  all  the  fulness 
that  could  be  desired.  .  .  .  The  author's  criticism  of 
Jackson's  faults,  both  personal  and  political,  is  frank 
and  explicit.  .  .  .  His  political  career  is  briefly  given, 
but  the  outline  is  a  distinct  one,  and  while  the  voliune 
professedly  deals  with  his  military  life  as  its  principal 
topic,  it  is  quite  likely  to  be  found  sufficiently  full  in 
other  respects  to  become  the  popular  biography  of  a 
remarkable  and  picturesque  character."  Nation,  56: 
427. 

—  Reid,  John,  and  John  Henky  Eaton. 
Life  of  Andrew  Jackson.     Phil.     1817.     1824. 

[1637 
"The  first  four  chapters,  carrying  the  narrative 
partly  through  the  Creek  war,  were  written  by  Major 
John  Reid,  IT.  S.  A.,  who  was  an  eye-witness  of  the 
events  related."  J.  R.  Soley,  in  Narrative  and  crit- 
ical hist,  of  Am.,  7:  436. 

—  (Works  relating  to  Jackson  are  mostly 
placed  in  the  next  following  period.) 

Jay,  John,  chief -justice.  Correspondence 
and  public  papers ;  ed.  by  Henry  P.  Johnston. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1890-93.     4v.     $20.       [1638 

It  is  doubtful  if  the  reader  will  get  a  better  idea  of 
the  character  and  services  of  Jay  from  these  volmnes 
than  from  the  biographies  mentioned  below.  The 
editor  has,  naturally,  not  sought  to  give  in  his  own 
words  any  account  of  Jay's  career,  but  has  confined 
his  editorial  work  to  selecting  material  and  adding 
occasional  notes  to  disclose  the  circumstances  under 
which  letters  or  documents  were  written.  The  books 
are  useful  to  the  specialist,  inasmuch  as  they  contain 
a  greater  amount  of  original  material  from  the  Jay 
manuscripts  than  can  be  found  elsewhere  in  print; 
but  unfortunately  they  do  not  include  everything 
which  an  investigator  would  hope  to  find. 

A.  C.  McL. 

—  Jay,  William.  Life  of  John  Jay,  with 
selections  from  his  correspondence  and  miscel- 
laneous papers.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1833.     2v. 

[1639 
As  unprejudiced  as  a  son's  life  of  his  father  is  likely 
to  be.  The  Life  occupies  Vol.  1.  It  is  composed  of 
letters  patched  together  with  what  are  scarcely  more 
than  editorial  notes.  Vol.  2  is  devoted  to  "  miscella- 
neous correspondence."  The  original  papers  con- 
tained in  this  work  give  it  great  value  to  the  close 
student.  E.  C. 

—  Pellew,  George.  John  Jay.  (Ameri- 
can statesmen.)  Boston:  Houghton.  1890. 
$1.25.  [1640 

A  thoughtful  and  judicious  account  of  the  life  of 
one  of  the  best  and  ablest  of  the  old  Federalist  states- 
men. Although  not  so  interesting  as  some  of  the 
other  volumes  in  the  series  to  which  it  belongs,  it  is 
far  from  dull.  It  abounds  in  excerpts  from  Jay's  cor- 
respondence, and  gives  an  unusually  clear  picture  of 


the  Revolutionary  period  and  the  two  succeeding  de- 
cades. The  author  was  able  to  use  some  material  to 
which  others  do  not  seem  to  have  had  access,  and  this 
volume  is  therefore  the  most  satisfactorj-  life  of  Jay 
that  has  been  published.  A.  C.  McL. 

—  Whitelock,  William.  Life  and  times 
of  John  Jay.     N.  Y.  :  Dodd.     1887.         [1641 

An  historical  sketch  of  the  history  of  the  United 
States  during  the  years  1774  to  1800,  with  Jay  as  the 
central  figure.  Based  on  the  ordinary  materials.  Very 
favorable  to  Jay.    Style  clear  and  readable.       E.  C. 

Jefferson,  Thomas.  (See  preceding  period, 
sect.  1373-1382.) 

Journal  of  a  treaty  with  the  Indians,  1793. 
See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  301. 

[1642 

Kendall,  Edward  Augustus.  Travels 
through  the  northern  parts  of  the  United  States, 
1807-8.     N.Y.:  Riley.     1809.     3v.  [1643 

"  No  previous  work  on  this  country  so  fully  explains 
the  state  polity  and  organization  of  New  England, 
and  the  social  facts  connected  therewith.  .  .  .  He  ana- 
lyzes the  municipal  system  and  the  social  develop- 
ment with  so  much  knowledge  and  fairness,  that  the 
political  and  economical  student  will  find  more  data 
and  detail  in  his  work  than,  at  that  period,  were  else- 
where obtainable.  It  still  serves  as  an  authentic  me- 
morial of  the  region  of  country  described  at  that 
transition  era."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America  and  her 
commentators,  p.  206. 

Kent,  James.  Kent,  William.  Memoirs 
and  letters  of  James  Kent.  Boston:  Little. 
1898.     $2.50.  [1644 

"Kent's  Life  has  never  before  been  written.  His 
son.  Judge  William  Kent,  was  to  have  brought  it  out, 
but  died,  leaving  some  materials  which  his  great- 
grandson  has  now  put  together  in  an  agreeable  sketch. 
.  .  .  During  his  judicial  career  his  greatness  never 
seems  to  have  been  questioned  by  his  contemporaries. 
They  saw  that  he  was  a  great  judge  ;  we  see  that  he 
was  a  legal  giant.  .  .  .  But  when  we  read  his  life,  and 
perceive  his  simplicity  and  modesty,  and  his  unfailing 
refusal  to  trust  to  anything  but  industi-y  and  minute 
accuracy  and  research,  we  feel  that,  wonderful  as  his 
powers  were,  he  earned  his  fame  by  labor  as  unusual, 
and  hence  the  record  of  his  achievements  inspires  in 
us,  as  it  did  in  his  contemporaries,  less  envj-  than  a 
sort  of  affectionate  veneration."    Nation,  Aug.  4, 1898. 

King,  Rufus.  King,  Charles  R.,  ed.  Life 
and  correspondence  of  Rufus  King.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1894-1900.     6  v.     $30.  [1645 

A  valuable  contribution  to  American  political  his- 
tory. Concerns  the  later  sessions  of  the  Continental 
Congress,  the  formation  and  adoption  of  the  Federal 
Constitution,  the  first  United  States  Senate,  the  Jay 
treaty,  and  especially  relations  vrith  England  from 
1796  to  1803.  Also  embraces  the  admission  of  Missouri 
and  many  political  questions  to  1827.  Many  of  the 
letters  have  been  unpublished  hitherto.  Very  worthy 
editing,  giving  only  absolutely  necessary  explanations 
and  connection.  E.  E.  S. 


159 


1646-1652 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Lafayette,  Marie  Jean  Paul  Roch  Yves 
Gilbert  de  Motier,  inarquis  de.  Levas- 
8EUR,  A.  Lafayette  in  America  in  1824  and 
1825;  or  Journal  of  Travels  in  the  United 
States.    N.Y.:  White.     1829.     2v.  [1646 

A  detailed  account  of  Lafayette's  visit  to  the  U.  S., 
■written  by  his  private  secretary,  who  accomi)anied 
him.  Contains  not  only  a  history  of  all  the  general's 
movements,  but  also  many  descriptive,  historical  and 
statistical  notes  concerning  the  U.  S.  of  that  day. 

La  Rochefoucauld-Liancourt,  Francois 
Alexandre  Frederic,  due  de.  Travels  through 
the  United  States,  the  country  of  the  Iroquois 
and  Upper  Canada,  1795-7.  London.  1799. 
2v.  [1647 

"  Tliere  is  little  of  novel  information  to  an  American 
reader  in  his  voluminous  work,  except  the  record  of 
local  features  and  social  facts,  which  are  now  alto- 
gether things  of  the  past ;  yet  the  fairness  and  minute 
knowledge  displayed  account  for  the  value  and  inter- 
est attached  to  this  work  for  many  years  after  its 
appearance.  ...  He  occupied  himself  chiefly  with 
economical  investigations,  especially  those  connected 
with  agriculture.  .  .  .  The  Duke  was  a  philosophical 
traveller,  content  to  journey  on  horseback,  making 
him.self  as  nuich  at  home  with  the  laborer  at  the  way- 
side as  with  the  gentleman  of  the  manor ;  and  seek- 
ing information  with  frankness  and  patience  wher- 
ever and  however  it  could  be  properly  acquired."  H. 
T.  Tuckerman,  America  and  her  commentators,  p.  94. 

An  original  source  of  the  first  class  for  American 
history  at  the  clo.se  of  the  18th  century.  Full  of  keen, 
fair-minded  observation  regarding  every  variety  of 
detail  of  life  in  America  as  this  exiled  French  noble- 
man found  it,  told  in  a  readable  style,  not  without  an 
occasional  touch  of  humor.  An  18th  centui-y  anticipa- 
tion of  Bryce's  American  com,monwealth. 

H.  W.  H. 

Livingston,  Edward.  Hunt,  Charles 
Havens.  Life  of  Edward  Livingston  ;  with 
introd.  by  George  Bancroft.  N.  Y.:  Apple- 
ton.     1864.  [1648 

Edward  Livingston  was  a  member  of  the  New  York 
state  bar  in  the  last  part  of  the  ISth  century  and  the  first 
of  the  19th,  a  member  of  Congress  from  1794  to  1800, 
and  for  a  brief  i)eriod  after  that,  mayor  of  New  York. 
He  then  removed  to  New  Orleans,  where  he  followed 
his  j)rofession  for  many  years,  until,  in  1822,  he  was 
once  more  elected  to  the  House  of  Representatives, 
■where  he  served  for  six  years.  He  was  then  elected 
senator  and  became  secretary  of  state  under  I'rcsident 
Jackson.  In  1832  he  was  apjiointed  minister  to  France. 
Livingston's  life  is  of  special  interest  because  of  his 
preparation  of  a  penal  code  for  Louisiana  which  gave 
him  great  reputation,  not  only  in  this  country  but  in 
Europe.  He  was  also  closely  identified  with  President 
Jackson's  administration,  and,  it  is  generally  under- 
stood, had  much  to  do  with  the  preparation  of  Jack- 
son's important  pajxrs.  The  biography  is  clear,  though 
not  particularly  interesting.  The  editor  had  access  to 
all  of  the  papers  left  by  Mr.  Livingston  at  his  death. 

D.  R.  D. 


Lyman,  Theodore.  Diplomacy  of  the 
United  States,  177b^l814.  Boston  :  Wells. 
1826.  [1649 

Another  edition  in  1828  brings  the  storj-  do^vn  to 
182G.  Arranged  by  treaties  and  countries  —  not  chro- 
nologically. Good  table  of  contents,  but  no  index.  A 
creditable  work  when  published.    Now  out  of  date. 

E.  C. 

Maclay,  William.  Sketches  of  debate  in 
the  tirst  Senate  of  the  United  States,  1789-91  ; 
ed.  by  George  W.  Harris.  Harrisburg.  [c.  1880.] 
N.  Y.  :  Brown.     1882. 

[Same,  enl.]     Journal,  1789-91  ;  ed.  by 

Edgar  S.  Maclay.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1890. 
§2.25.  [1650 

The  only  continuous  and  detailed  account  of  the  de- 
bates in  the  Senate  during  the  first  Congress.  Maclay 
was  the  leader  of  the  opposition  to  the  Federalist  pro- 
gramme, and  his  diary  reveals  without  restraint  the 
temper  and  motives  of  that  opposition.  His  anti- 
Federalist  feeling  was  so  strong  as  to  make  him  cred- 
ulous of  every  evil  report  of  the  party  in  power.  Con- 
sequently his  narrative  is  to  be  used  with  critical 
caution.  There  are  many  interesting  glimpses  of  New 
Y'ork  social  life  in  1789-91.  E.  G.  B. 

Madison,  Mrs.  Dorothy  (Payne).  i\Iemoirs 
and  letters  of  Dolly  Madison.  Boston  :  Hough- 
ton.    1886.     $1.25.  [1651 

Letters  written  by  the  -wife  of  the  fourth  president, 
a  bright  intelligent  woman  who  took  a  lively  interest 
in  what  was  passing  about  her.  All  of  them  are 
sprightly  and  entertaining  ;  some  of  them  give  valu- 
able accounts  of  important  historical  events.  Short 
narrative  statements  by  the  editor  serve  to  connect 
the  letters  and  to  explain  their  allusions. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Madison,  James.  Letters  and  other  writ- 
ings.    Phil. :  Lippiucott.     1865.     4v. 

Papers :   being  his  correspondence  and 

reports  of  debates  during  the  Congress  of  the 
Confederation,  and  his  reports  of  debates  in  the 
Federal  Convention ;  pub.  under  the  superin- 
tendence of  Henry  D.  Gilpin.  Wash.:  Lang- 
tree.     1840.     3v.     N.  Y.     1841.     3v.       [1652 

A  new  and  complete  edition  of  Madison's  letters 
and  works  is  announced  under  the  editorshij)  of  Gail- 
lard  Hunt.  The  letters  in  Gilpin's  Afadisoii,  pajKrs 
relate  to  the  years  1782-1787,  while  the  correspcmdence 
in  the  Letters  extends  over  the  years  17G9-1836  and 
constitutes  an  invaluable  source  of  historical  know- 
ledge, especially  for  the  period  of  ISIadison's  i)olitical 
service.  The  Writimts  include  Madison's  constitu- 
tional papers,  except  the  contributions  to  The  Feder- 
alist. Of  the  material  besides  letters  in  Gilpin's  col- 
lection, the  debates  of  the  Congress  of  the  Confedera- 
tion are  especially  to  be  noted,  as  they  have  not  been 
reprinted  elsewhere,  as  the  debates  of  the  Federal 
Convention  have  been.  E.  G.  B. 


—  Adams,  John  Quincy.    Lives  of  James 


160 


PERIOD  OF  FEDERAL  UNION   AND  CONSOLIDATION,  1783-1828    1653-1660 


Madison  and  James  Monroe,  with  historical 
notices  of  their  administrations.  Buifalo. 
1850.  [1653 

Eulogies  rather  than  critical  bit)graphies,  but  valu- 
able as  the  estimates  of  the  character  and  services  of 
these  statesmen  made  by  a  contemijorary  who  knew 
them  well  and  who  had  himself  taken  a  large  part  in 
the  events  whereof  he  writes.  They  were  written  to 
be  delivered  as  public  addresses,  and  are  somewhat 
formal  in  style  and  oratorical  in  method. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Adams  places  a  high  estimate  on  the  character  and 
public  services  of  both  Monroe  and  Madison,  antici- 
pating in  this  the  judgment  of  the  most  recent  writ- 
ers. Of  great  value,  too,  is  the  distinguished  author's 
luminous  interpretation  of  that  long  and  important 
period  of  American  history  in  which  Madison  and 
Monroe  lived  and  acted.  A.  D.  M. 

—  Gay,  Sydney  Howard.  James  Madison. 
(American  statesmen.)  Boston:  Houghton. 
1884.     §1.25.  [1654 

Viewed  from  a  Federalist  (and  later  non-"  states- 
rights  ")  standpoint.  Severe,  if  not  unsjanpathetic. 
The  author  thinks  Madison  possessed  of  great  powers 
in  ordinary  affairs,  but  lacking  purpose  in  crises  ;  de- 
plores his  defection  from  the  Hamiltonians;  belittles 
the  War  of  1812,  and  sustains  the  attitude  of  New 
England.  Nevertheless  it  is  the  best  brief  biography 
of  Madison  extant.  Especially  full  on  the  origin  of 
the  Federal  Convention.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Rives,  William  Cabell.  History  of 
the  life  and  times  of  James  Madison.  Boston: 
Little.     1859-68.     3v.  [1655 

This  work  was  intended  to  form  4  vols.,  but,  on 
account  of  the  death  of  Mr.  Rives,  only  three  were 
completed.  The  author  was  a  long-time  and  intimate 
acquaintance  of  Madison  and  had  access  to  all  the 
manuscript  material.  It  is  therefore  a  contribution 
which  will  always  have  value,  although  it  is  to  be 
hoped  that  it  will  some  time  be  superseded  by  a  more 
complete  life,  giving  perhaps  more  of  life  and  less  of 
times.  E.  C.  R. 

Mansfield,  Edward  Deering.  Personal 
memories,  with  sketches  of  many  noted  people, 
1803-43.     Cin.:  Clarke.     1879.     $1.50.     [1656 

Mr.  Mansfield  was  educated  at  West  Point  and  in 
Connecticut.  In  1825  he  moved  to  Ohio  to  practice 
law.  The  early  chapters  are  devoted  to  life  as  cadet 
at  West  Point  in  1815  ;  to  reminiscences  of  Princeton, 
1820  ;  and  life  at  Litchfield,  Conn.,  in  attendance  upon 
the  law  school.  His  father  was  a  professor  at  West 
Point,  1814-1820,  where  the  young  man  enjoyed  the 
opportunities  of  the  best  society,  and  the  book  gives 
many  anecdotes  and  speeches  of  men  of  note,  both  in 
science  and  politics.  There  is  considerable  informa- 
tion in  regard  to  the  early  condition  of  scientific  learn- 
ing in  this  counti-y.  There  are  sketches  of  Ohio  soci- 
ety, theatres,  and  of  famous  western  characters  as 
Clay  and  Corwin.  There  is  no  index.  There  are  many 
slips  in  spelling  and  in  dates.  There  is  not  very  much 
absolutely  new  in  the  book  for  the  general  reader. 

D.  R.  D, 


Marshall,  John.  Magruder,  Allan  B. 
John  Marshall.  (American  statesmen.)  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.  1885.  $1.25.  [1657 
"  Only  a  month  previous  to  the  inauguration  of  Mr. 
Jefl'erson,  Mr.  Marshall,  then  Secretary  of  State  and 
a  pronounced  Federalist,  became  Chief-Justice ;  and 
during  his  long  leadership  the  current  of  decision  was 
distinctively  upon  the  Federal  line  of  governmental 
theory,"  that  the  Constitution  should  receive  a  lati- 
tudinarian  construction,  and  that  the  Government 
should  be  made  as  powerful  in  the  internal  adminis- 
tration of  the  whole  country  as  in  the  management  of 
its  foreign  alf airs.  "  This  book  presents  in  a  succinct 
and  compendious  form  the  life  and  character  of  this 
eminent  man  and  the  elements  which  went  to  make 
up  his  greatness.  We  see  him  in  the  discharge  of  all 
the  duties  of  exalted  office  and  in  the  walks  of  private 
life,  and  the  author  is  particularly  felicitous  in  the 
representation  of  his  buoyancy  of  spirits,  his  kind  and 
playful  temperament,  the  zest  with  which  he  enjoyed 
the  pleasures  of  the  table  or  the  club.  Numerous  per- 
sonal incidents  are  narrated  in  illustration  of  the  sim- 
plicity of  his  character."  Melville  W.  Fuller,  in  Dial 
(Chicago),  9  :  128. 

Mason,  George.  Rowland,  Kate  Mason. 
Life  of  George  Mason,  1725-92 ;  including  his 
speeches,  public  papers  and  correspondence. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1892.     2v.     $8.  [1658 

The  biography  of  an  eminent  Virginian,  by  one  of 
his  descendants.  The  work  is  the  result  of  great  in- 
dustry, of  access  to  the  necessary  materials,  and  of 
constant  efforts  to  secure  accuracy,  but  is  not  so  strong 
in  judicious  selection  and  sense  of  proportion.  Ma- 
son's individuality  would  have  made  the  book  of  much 
interest  to  a  wider  circle  of  readers  if  it  could  have 
been  condensed  within  briefer  limits.  The  work  has 
an  index,  a  portrait,  and  one  facsimile.  Scarcely  a 
book  for  the  general  reader.  W.  E.  F. 

Minot,  George  Richards.  History  of  the 
insurrection  in  Massachusetts  in  1786,  and  the 
rebellion  consequent  thereon.  Worcester. 
1788.     2ded.    Boston:  Burdett.    1810.    [1659 

In  this  work  one  finds  an  analysis  of  the  causes  and 
circumstances  of  Shays'  rebellion  in  Massachusetts. 
Judge  Minot  was  well  known  to  his  contemporaries 
as  a  participant  in  the  political  events  of  his  time, 
and  as  the  author,  not  only  of  the  work  in  question, 
but  also  of  a  continiiation  of  Hutchinson's  His/on/ 
of  Massach7(setts  Bay.  Although  his  sympathies  are 
unmistakably  with  the  Commonwealth,  the  History 
of  the  insiirrcction  is  written  on  the  whole  in  a  digni- 
fied and  temperate  spirit.  It  contains  many  docu- 
ments illustrative  of  the  text,  and  shows  the  author's 
familiarity  with  the  views  of  the  leading  men  of  the 
time.  C.  M.  A. 

Monroe,  James.  Writings,  including  a  col- 
lection of  his  public  and  private  papers  and 
correspondence,  now  for  the  first  time  printed  ; 
ed.  by  Stanislaus  Murray  Hamilton.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.  1898-  4v.-f.  $5  ea.  subs.  (To 
be  7v.)  [1660 


161 


1661-1668 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


"  No  collection  of  the  writings  of  Monroe  untU  now 
had  ever  appeared.  .  .  .  The  reproach,  whatever  the 
cause  may  have  been,  is  about  to  be  removed  ;  we  have 
the  first  two  volumes  of  an  edition  of  Jlonroe  that 
promises  to  be  all  that  our  historical  scholars  and  pub- 
lic men  could  reasonably  expect.  The  materials  to 
draw  upon,  the  editor  thus  describes:  'Monroe  has 
left  material  in  the  shape  of  notes,  together  with  a 
large  collection  of  letters  from  and  to  the  most  distin- 
guished men  of  this  and  other  countries.  .  .  .  The 
greater  part  of  this  collection  was  acquired  by  Con- 
gress from  Monroe's  heirs,  under  an  approi>riation  of 
$20,000  by  Act  approved  March  3,  1849.  These  manu- 
scripts are  now  deposited  in  the  Bureau  of  Rolls  and 
Library  of  the  Department  of  State,  handsomely 
mounted  and  bound  and  calendared ;  others  are  in 
our  greater  libraries  and  familiar  archives,  and  many 
yet  remain  in  the  hands  of  individual  owners.  From 
the  greater  collection  this  edition  is  substantially 
drawn,  but  generous  and  cordial  responses  from  other 
sources  have  enabled  me  to  include  many  of  the  scat- 
tered papers.' "  B.  A.  Hinsdale,  in  Dial  (Chicago), 
26:  333. 

View  of  the  conduct  of  the  Executive 

in  the  foreign  affairs  of  the  United  States  con- 
nected with  the  mission  to  the  French  repub- 
lic, 1794-6.     Phil. :  Bache.     1797.  [i66i 

An  attack  on  Washington's  management  of  foreign 
affairs.  Gives  Monroe's  account  of  his  diplomatic 
mission  in  France  in  1705-6.  It  reveals  the  man's 
mediocrity  ;  and  convicts  him  of  the  offences  charged 
against  him  by  his  enemies.  It  is  an  ill-written  per- 
formance ;  little  skill  and  less  judgment  are  apparent, 
and  the  whole  is  decidedly  unfair  and  ill  tempered. 
The  appendix  contains  many  useful  documents,  and 
gives  Monroe's  letters  expressing  his  opinions  of  the 
state  of  France  in  1795-6.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  GiLM.\N,  Daniel  Coit.  James  Monroe. 
(American  statesmen.)  Boston:  Houghton. 
1883.     SI.  25.  [1662 

A  short  and  simple  account  of  the  most  important 
events  in  Monroe's  life.  When  the  book  was  written 
the  Monroe  manuscripts  at  Washington,  while  not  in- 
accessible, were  not  easily  handled :  they  are  now  be- 
ing printed  in  large  part.  Although  the  author  used 
these  materials,  he  was  far,  he  tells  us  in  his  preface, 
"  from  having  exhausted  these  rich  mines."  The  pub- 
lication of  these  papers  may  show  the  desirability  of 
a  more  extended  biography ;  but  probably  the  gen- 
eral judfrments  of  this  book  will  not  be  overthrown. 
A  thorough  bibliography  of  Monroe  and  the  ^lonroe 
doctrine  materially  adds  to  the  value  of  the  volume. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Morris,  Gouverneur.  Diary  and  letters;  ed. 
by  Anne  Gary  Morris.  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1888. 
2v.     $7.50.  [1663 

The  diary  was  used  to  some  extent  in  Sparks's  Life 
of  Aforris  (see  below,  sect.  1665),  but  here  it  is  given 
almost  entire  and  unmodified.  It  begins  with  Mor- 
ris's arrival  in  France,  and  its  constant  use  by  writ- 
ers upon  the  French  Revolution  attests  its  value. 
The  later  letters  have  reference  to  American  politics 
and  public  life  to  1815.    The  editing  in  these  volumes 


Is  most  judicious,  limiting  the  comments  to  a  simple 
framework  for  the  diary  and  letters.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Roosevelt,  Theodore.  Gouverneur 
Morris.  (American statesmen.)  Boston :  Hough- 
ton.    1888.     $1.25.  [1664 

Everj'thing  which  Mr.  Roosevelt  writes  has  a  certain 
dash  and  spirit,  and  in  the  portrayal  of  this  energetic 
and  brilliant  statesman  he  found  a  congenial  task. 
Occasionally  the  author  indulges  in  flipjiant  com- 
ments, or  in  exaggerated  praise  or  blame  ;  but  on  the 
whole  his  method  and  temper  are  commendable.  The 
life  of  Morris  in  Paris  during  the  days  of  the  French 
Revoluti(m  is  entertainingly  described.  Extracts  from 
the  writings  of  Morris,  who  was  a  master  of  good  Eng- 
lish, add  charm  and  interest  to  the  book. 

A.  C.  McL. 

—  Sparks,  Jared.  Life  of  Gouverneur 
Morris.     Boston.     1832.     3v.  [1665 

The  early  standard  life  of  Morris.  The  first  volume 
contains  a  biography  into  which  are  woven  extracts 
from  his  corresi)ondence  and  diarj',  conscientiously 
expurgated  and  revised  according  to  the  Sparks 
method.  The  remaining  volumes  contain  Morris's 
correspondence,  miscellaneous  writings  and  addresses. 
This  work  has  been  supplanted  to  a  certain  extent  as 
a  biography  by  Roosevelt's  Morris  (see  above),  and  the 
diary  and  later  letters  have  been  printed  with  fewer 
alterations  by  Anne  C.  Morris  (see  above,  sect.  1663). 

E.  E.  S. 

Noah,  Mordecai  Manuel.  Travels  in  Eng- 
land, France,  Spain  and  the  Barbary  states, 
1813-15.     K  Y.     1819.  [1666 

"  Col.  M.  M.  Noah  was  consul  of  the  U.  S.  at  Tunis 
during  the  Algerine  war,  and  his  TraveJsin  England, 
France,  Spain  and  the  Barbary  states  gives  a  minute 
picture  of  the  condition  of  the  affairs  at  this  time  in 
northern  Africa,  and  recounts  fully  the  circumstances 
of  Decatur's  negotiations  at  Tunis."  Justin  Winsor, 
in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  438. 

Palmer,  T.  H.,  ed.      Historical  register  of . 
the  United  States,  1812-14.      Phil.      1814-16. 
4v.  [1667 

The  purpose  of  the  publication  was  to  give  a  detailed 
account  of  proceedings  of  Congress  beginning  with 
the  second  session  of  the  12th  Congress.  This  is  pre- 
sented in  chronological  onler  with  no  classification 
of  topics.  Reprints  of  important  state  papers  are 
added.  The  last  three  volumes  deal  particularly  with 
the  War  of  1812.  Save  as  a  slight  index  of  contempo- 
rary judgment  and  weight  given  to  current  events, 
the  work  is  of  little  value  to  the  student  to-day. 

D.  R.  D. 

Paulding,  James  Kirke.  Letters  from  the 
Soutli.     N.  Y.:  Eastburn.     1817.     2v.     [1668 

A  charming  account  of  an  excursion  made  into  Vir- 
ginia, in  the  summer  of  1816.  with  bright,  refreshing 
descriptions  of  the  country  and  the  people.  The  open- 
ing letter  contains  the  confession:  "The  first  thing 
that  strikes  a  northern  man,  who  flounders  into  Vir- 
ginia, or  either  of  the  more  southern  states,  loaded 
with  a  pack  of  prejudices  larger  than  a  pedler's,  is, 


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that  he  has  all  his  life  long  been  under  a  very  mis- 
taken notion  of  their  manners."  The  last  letter  closes 
with  the  genial  conviction,  that  sounds  like  a  heart- 
ening benediction  across  the  lapse  of  time :  "  I  am  sat- 
isfied that  nothing  but  ignorance  of  each  other  causes 
those  stupid  misconceptions,  unfounded  aspersions, 
and  ridiculous  antipathies,  that  still  subsist  between 
the  different  sections  of  the  country."  G.  K. 

Perkins,  Samuel.  Historical  sketches  of 
the  United  States,  from  the  peace  of  1815 
to  1830.     N.  Y. :  Converse.     1830.  [1669 

A  continuation  of  Perkins's  History  of  the  late  war 
[of  1812].  An  accurate  and  painstaking  chronicle  of 
the  Era  of  Good  Feeling  by  the  hand  of  a  contempo- 
rary.   Dull  but  useful.  E.  C. 

Philadelphia.  Committee  of  defence  of  PJdla- 
delpJdn,  1814-15.  Minutes.  See  Pennsylvania, 
Historical  Society  of,  sect.  377.  [1670 

Pickering,  Timothy.  Pickering,  Octa- 
vrus,  and  Charles  W.  Upham.  Life  of 
Timothy  Pickering.  Boston  :  Little.  1867- 
73.     4v.  [1671 

This  work  covers  Pickering's  career  as  a  student 
of  Harvard  College,  officer  in  the  Revolution,  Post- 
master-General, Secretary  of  State,  Chief-Justice  of 
Massachusetts,  Senator,  Representative.  It  is  very 
full  of  the  best  historical  material.  Begun  by  his 
son  and  finished  by  Mr.  Upham,  it  is  competently 
and  sympathetically  written.  E.  C.  R. 

Pickering  papers.  Historical  index  to  the 
Pickering  papers.  See  Massachusetts  Histor- 
ical Society,  sect.  319.  [1672 

Pinckney,  General  Thomas.  Pinckney, 
Charles  Cotesworth.  Life  of  General 
Thomas  Pinckney  ;  by  his  grandson.  Boston : 
Houghton.     1895.     $1.50.  [1673 

"  Thomas  Pinckney  .  .  .  was  born  in  1750,  and  his 
death  in  1828  closed  a  career  characterized  by  ability, 
discretion,  and  a  high  ideal  of  political  duty.  He 
served  as  an  officer  in  the  Revolution,  and  as  a  gen- 
eral in  the  AV^ar  of  1812.  He  was  Governor  of  South 
Carolina  from  1787  to  1789,  and  presided  over  the  con- 
vention which  ratified  the  Federal  Constitution.  He 
was,  for  four  years,  American  Minister  to  Great  Brit- 
ain, was  the  Federalist  candidate  for  Vice-President 
in  1796,  and  served  two  terms  as  a  member  of  Con- 
gress. He  also  performed  the  important  and  delicate 
task  of  negotiating  the  treaty  of  1795  with  Spain.  The 
brief  biography  by  his  grandson  gives  an  intelligent 
account  of  Mr.  Pinckney's  public  services,  and  a  pleas- 
ing picture  of  his  private  life.  In  general,  the  vol- 
ume follows  the  beaten  track, —  except  in  its  lack  of 
an  index,  —  and  the  extracts  from  family  corre- 
spondence and  papers  do  not  add  materially  to  our 
knowledge  of  the  period.  .  .  .  An  unpleasant  feature 
of  the  book  is  the  frequent  reference  to  the  Civil  War 
and  the  note  of  contrast  between  North  and  South." 
Charles  H.  Haskins,  in  American  historical  review, 
1:  169, 

Pinkney,   William.     Pinkney,   William. 


Life  of  William   Pinkney  ;    by   his  nephew. 
N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1853.  [1674 

"  One  of  those  overdone  performances  [by  a  nephew 
of  the  subject]  that  make  the  unsympathetic  regret." 
Justin  "Winsor,  in  JSTarrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
7:  317. 

—  Wheaton,  Henry.  Some  account  of  the 
life,  writings,  and  speeches  of  William  Pink- 
ney.    N.  Y.     1826.  [1675 

Part  I  contains  the  memoir,  private  correspondence, 
etc.  ;  Part  II  contains  official  papers  and  speeches,  and 
correspondence  with  Madison.  The  memoir  is  well 
written.  It  was  later  condensed  into  a  life  for  Sparks's 
American  hioffraphij,  vol.  6.  E.  C. 

Plumer,  William.  Plumer,  William,  Jr. 
Life  of  William  Plumer;  ed.  by  A.  P.  Pea- 
body.     Boston:  Phillips.     1856.  [1676 

Plumer  made  excellent  use  of  his  father's  papers 
and  produced  a  well-written,  temperate  and  judicious 
biography.  He  presents  a  careful  summary  of  the 
secession  movement  in  New  England,  with  remarks 
on  such  movements  elsewhere  throughout  the  Union. 
The  elder  Plumer  was  Governor  of  New  Hampshire 
and  Senator  of  the  United  States.  Originally  a  Fed- 
eralist, he  became  a  Republican  about  1812.  His  pub- 
lic life  began  before  the  Revolution  and  extended  to 
1820.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Poole,  William  Frederick.  Anti-slavery 
opinions  before  the  year  1800.  Cin. :  Clarke. 
1887.     $1.25.     Pap.  75c.  [1677 

"  Mr.  William  F.  Poole's  essay  on  Anti-slavery  oj)in- 
ions  before  the  year  1800  has  been  converted  into  a 
handsome  book,  .  .  .  enriched  by  copious  notes  and 
addenda,  and  a  facsimile  reprint  of  Dr.  George 
Buchanan's  anti-slavery  oration  of  1791,  of  which  a 
copy,  it  will  be  remembered,  was  preserved  in  Wash- 
ington's library  and  led  to  Mr.  Poole's  researches.  In 
its  present  form  this  essay  gives  perhaps  not  a  com- 
plete, but  certainly  a  just  view  of  the  state  of  pub- 
lic opinion  on  the  subject  of  slavery  at  the  close  of 
the  last  century  especially  at  the  South,  among  men 
prominent  in  laying  the  foundations  of  the  Federal 
Government."    Nation,  \Q:  182. 

Porter,  Commodore  David.  Porter,  Ad- 
miral David  Dixon.  Memoir  of  Commodore 
David  Porter.    Albany,  N.  Y. :  Munsell.    1875. 

[1678 

Traces  Porter's  connection  with  the  United  States 
navy  during  the  latter  part  of  the  Revolutionary  War ; 
through  the  "French  war"  of  1798;  the  Tripolitan 
war,  in  which  he  was  captured  ;  the  War  of  1812  ;  the 
suppression  of  West  India  piracy  ;  complication  with 
the  Spanish  authorities ;  and  resignation  after  a  court- 
martial.  The  biography  is  largely  a  vindication  of 
Porter  and  a  criticism  of  the  management  of  the  navy. 
The  author  is  a  son  of  the  subject.  E.  E.  S. 

Preble,  Commodore  Edward.  Sabine,  Lo- 
renzo. Life  of  Edward  Preble.  (In  Sparks, 
J.,  ed.  Library  of  Am.  biog.,  ser.  2,  v.  12.  Bos- 
ton,    c.  1844.)  [1679 


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THE  UNITED  ST^ 


"  An  invaluable  book,  by  far  the  largest  part  of 
which  is  taken  up  with  a  full  and  satisfactoiy  exami- 
nation of  Preble's  Tripoli  campaign."  J.  R.  Soley,  in 
Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  419. 

Priestley,  Joseph.  Letters,  1798-1800.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  339. 

[i68o 

Quincy,  Josiah.  1772-1SG4.  Speeches  de- 
livered in  the  Congress  of  the  United  States ; 
ed.  by  Edmund  Quincy.  Boston  :  Little.  1874. 
Net  S3.  [1 68 1 

Josiah  Quincy  was  a  member  of  the  national  House 
of  Representatives  from  1805  to  ISl."?,  i.  e.,  from  the 
beginning  of  our  serious  troubles  with  Napoleon  and 
England  to  their  culmination  in  the  War  of  1812.  The 
fourteen  well-edited  si)eeches  here  presented  are  of 
great  value  to  the  student  of  that  stormy  period  in 
American  politics  and  party  history.  Of  the  Federal- 
ist leaders  then  serving  in  Congress  Mr.  Quincy  was 
one  of  the  ablest,  and  without  question  the  foremost 
orator.  His  famous  speech  on  the  admission  of  Loui- 
siana, delivered  in  1811,  is  a  classic  among  Northern 
utterances  in  support  of  state  sovereignty. 

A.  D.  M. 

—  Quincy,  Edmund.  Life  of  Josiah  Quincy, 
bv  his  son.      Boston  :    Ticknor.      1867. 

[1682 

An  admirable  and  judicious  presentation  of  the 
letters  and  occasional  journals  of  a  fiery  and  radical 
Federalist  and  a  member  of  the  "  Essex  junto."  C<m- 
tains  his  views  as  member  of  Congress  from  1805  to 
1812,  his  opposition  to  the  acquisition  and  admission 
of  Louisiana,  and  his  attitude  toward  the  War  of  1812. 
Especially  valuable  for  the  history  of  Harvard  Col- 
lege during  Quiucv's  presidency  from  1829  to  1845. 

E.  E.  S. 

Quincy,  Josiah.  1802-82.  Figures  of  the 
past  from  leaves  of  old  journals.  Boston : 
Roberts.     1883.     Little.     SI.  50.  [1683 

A  delightful  book  of  political  and  social  remi- 
niscence, covering  roughly  the  period  1820-1845.  The 
accounts  of  John  Adams  in  old  age,  of  the  visits  of 
Lafayette  and  .Jackson  to  Hoston,  and  of  life  in 
Washington  in  182n,  are  well  known.  The  author  was 
a  son  of  President  Josiah  Quincy  of  Harvard  College. 

W.  MacD. 

Randolph,  Edmund.  Conway,  Moncure 
Daniel.  Omitted  chapters  of  history  dis- 
closed in  the  life  and  papers  of  Edmund  Ran- 
dolph.    N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1888.     $3.        [1684 

"The  services  of  Ran<lolph  in  the  constitutional 
development  of  the  United  States  are  clearly  set 
forth.  .  .  .  The  main  purjiose  of  Mr.  Conway's  volume 
is  to  disperse  [the]  cloud  of  oblocjuy  that  has  so  long 
shrouded  the  name  of  Edmund  Randolph.  In  his 
labor  of  love  and  justice,  Mr.  Conway  has  been  suc- 
cessful. So  far  as  Randolph's  integrity  is  concerned, 
Mr.  Conway  has  shown,  by  documents  in  French, 
British,  and  American  archives,  how  baseless  is  the 


imputation  that  Randolph  sought,  in  secret  collu- 
sion with  the  French  minister,  to  thwart  the  policy 
of  the  administration  he  served.  He  has  also  con- 
clusively disposed  of  the  fiction  by  which  he  is  made 
to  appear  on  the  books  of  the  United  States  Treasury 
as  a  defaulter.  From  the  fresh  materials  gathered 
Mr.  Conway  has  painted  a  new  portrait  wholly  unlike 
the  traditional  one  drawn  by  Jefferson.  .  .  .  Mr.  Con- 
way has  rendered  a  service  to  students  of  American 
history  by  his  arduous  and  fruitful  labors  in  a  field 
largely  untilled.  He  has  made  a  protracted  search 
among  unpublished  manuscripts,  state  archives  and 
family  papers,  previously  unexamined  or  inaccessible. 
He  has  elucidated  these  papers  in  a  style  dignified, 
forcible  and  at  times  dramatic."  Edward  P.  Smith, 
in  Political  science  quarterly,  i:  321. 

Randolph,  John.  Adams,  Henry.  John 
Randolph.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston: 
Houghton.     1882.     §1.25.  [1685 

The  best  brief  biography  of  John  Randolph ;  writ- 
ten from  original  sources  by  a  scientific  historian  who 
is  scrupulously  accurate,  and  possessed  of  excellent 
judgment.  Adams  has,  however,  little  sjTiipathy 
with  the  personality  or  the  views  of  Randolph.  The 
style  is  clear  and  scholarly.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Garl.\nd,  Hugh  A.  Life  of  John  Ran- 
dolph.    N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1850.     2v.     S2. 

[1686 

"  The  main  account  of  Randolph."  Justin  Win- 
sor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  317. 

Rosenthal,  Lewis.  America  and  France: 
the  influence  of  the  United  States  on  France  in 
the  18th  century.    N.  Y. :  Holt.    1882.     $1.75. 

[1687 

An  exceptionally  interesting  and  suggestive  mono- 
graph. The  author  by  a  very  thorough  study  of  the 
literature  of  political  discussion  and  speculation  in 
France  from  1775  to  1790  shows  the  lines  on  which  the 
American  Revolution  prepared  the  way  for  and  in- 
fluenced the  course  of  the  French  Revolution.  It  il- 
lustrates the  international  significance  of  the  struggle 
for  independence  and  the  sensitive  .susceptibility  of 
the  French  mind  at  that  time  to  the  inspiration  of 
new  political  ideals.  E.  G.  B. 

Rush,  Richard.  Residence  at  the  court  of 
London,  1817-25.  Phil.:  Carey.  London: 
Bentley.  1833.  3d  ed.  Phil:  Lippincott. 
1872.  [2d  ed.  rev.  (Phil.  1838)  was  entitled 
Memoranda  of  a  residence  at  the  court  of  Lon- 
don.] [1688 

Relates  chiefly  to  the  year  1818.  Rush,  during  his 
long  residence  as  the  American  rei)resentative  in 
London,  helped  to  strengthen  the  tradition  of  ability 
and  courtesy  in  our  representatives  there,  and  was 
2>ersf)na  grata  in  societj'  everywhere.  Of  the  I'^nglish 
reviews  of  the  time,  some  criticise  the  jmblication  of 
personal  matters  in  this  work,  and  others  praise  its 
judgment  and  taste  in  this  regard  ;  but  all  agree  as  to 
its  being  a  faithful  and  interesting  account  of  the 
times.  E.  C.  R. 


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Sargent,  Nathan.  Public  men  and  events, 
1817-53.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1875.     2v. 

[1689 

A  superficial  book,  written  by  a  "Washington  news- 
paper correspondent,  who  was  an  "old  line  Whig;  " 
presents  character  sketches  of  notable  men,  together 
with  a  variety  of  information,  sometimes  weighty, 
sometimes  trivial,  on  political  measures.  The  book  is 
vividly  written,  is  not  accurate,  and  is  decidedly 
though  not  violently  partisan.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Seybert,  Adam.  Statistical  annals ;  em- 
bracing views  of  the  population,  commerce, 
navigation,  fisheries,  public  lands,  post-olfice 
establishment,  revenues,  mint,  military  and 
naval  establishments,  expenditures,  public 
debt  and  sinking  fund  of  the  United  States  of 
America  ;  founded  on  official  documents,  1789- 
1818.     Phil.:  Dobson.     1818.  [1690 

The  title  sufficiently  indicates  the  scope  and  con- 
tents of  this  extremely  valuable  compilation.  Sey- 
bert was  thoroughly  competent,  and  his  statistics  and 
statements  are  full,  accurate  and  conveniently  ar- 
ranged. His  book  is  well-nigh  indispensable  for  the 
student  of  early  American  financial  historj'. 

R.C.  H.  C. 

Sherman,  Roger,  Boutell,  Lewis  Henry. 
Life  of  Roger  Sherman.  Chicago:  McClurg. 
1896.     $2.  [1 69 1 

Prepared  from  the  materials  collected  by  Senator 
George  F.  Hoar.  The  loss  of  the  larger  part  of  Roger 
Sherman's  papers  has  made  impossible  as  complete  a 
biography  as  has  fallen  to  the  lot  of  his  distinguished 
contemporaries.  Mr.  Boutell's  work  includes  all  the 
private  letters  that  are  extant  and  a  careful  study  of 
Roger  Sherman's  activity  in  the  Federal  Conven- 
tion.   It  is  a  painstaking  and  trustworthy  narrative. 

E.  G.  B. 

Stephen,  James.  War  in  disguise  ;  or  The 
frauds  of  the  neutral  flags.  Lond.  1805.  N.  Y. 
1806.  [1692 

Written  to  rouse  public  feeling  and  move  the  min- 
istry to  attack  American  commerce.  Few  political 
tracts  have  had  greater  direct  influence.  Style  ad- 
mirably suited  to  the  purpose.  E.  C. 

Story,  Joseph.     Story,  William  W.,  ed. 

Life  and  letters  of    Joseph   Story.      Boston: 
Little.     1851.     2v.  [1693 

The  best  life  of  Storj-,  being  written  by  his  son. 
Covers  politics  of  INIassachusetts  and  United  States 
from  1805  to  1811 ;  the  Republican  party  and  the  em- 
bargo. Concerns  the  Supreme  Court  of  the  United 
States  from  1811  to  1848  and  is  valuable  for  many  of 
the  cases  decided  within  that  period.  Gives  many 
anecdotes  of  Chief-Justice  Marshall  and  the  other 
justices.  Al.so  valuable  for  history  of  Harvard  Law 
School.  Treatment  biased  in  favor  of  subject. 
Slightly  marred  by  intrusion  of  author's  personality. 

E.  E.  S. 

Sullivan,  James.   Amory,  Thomas  Coffin. 


Life  of  James  Sullivan,  with  selections  from 
his  writings.     Boston :  Phillips.     1859.     2v. 

[1694 

Sullivan  was  an  active  politician  for  forty  years, 
embracing  the  period  of  the  Revolution,  and  was 
Attorney-General,  judge,  and  twice  Governor  of  his 
state.  As  a  leader  of  the  Jeffersonian  Republicans 
in  Massachusetts,  he  was  the  object  of  the  frantic 
hate  and  detestation  of  the  Federalists.  Amory,  his 
grandson,  bases  his  life  upon  Sullivan's  papers  and 
letters,  quoting  these  at  great  length.  The  extracts 
exhibit  the  principles  of  New  England  Republicanism 
in  the  clearest  and  best  light.  Amory's  task  is  per- 
formed with  sympathy,  candor  and  impartiality,  but 
he  is  too  diffuse,  shows  lack  of  historical  training  and 
writes  in  a  monotonous,  heavy  style.        R.  C.  H.  C. 

Sullivan,  William.  Familiar  letters  on  pub- 
lic characters  and  public  events,  1783-1815. 
Boston.     1834. 

Public  men  of  the  revolution.     2d  ed. 

enl.     Phil.:  Carey.     1847.  [1695 

Sullivan  was  a  pessimistic  and  irreconcilable  Fed- 
eralist, and  his  work  is  extremely  biased.  It  contains 
interesting  and  often  accurate  sketches  of  men  and 
events,  but  frequently  want  of  knowledge  is  apparent. 
He  is  particularly  hostile  and  unfair  to  Jefferson, 
though  he  supports  his  characterization  by  quoting 
copiously  from  Jefferson's  Writings.  He  develops  in 
a  clear  manner  and  pleasant  style  the  principles  for 
which  Federalists  stood.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Thomas,  Ebenezer  Smith.  Reminiscences 
of  the  last  sixty-five  years.  Hartford.  1840. 
2v.  [1696 

The  first  volume  contains  a  collection  of  sketches 
upon  various  subjects  :  battle  of  Lexington,  Wash- 
ington, travels  in  the  United  States,  biographical 
sketches,  and  descriptions  of  American  cities.  Being 
written  from  observation,  the  biographies  possess 
some  value,  if  taken  with  allowances.  The  second 
volume  contains  the  author's  experience  as  a  book- 
seller and  editor  in  South  Carolina  and  Ohio  from  1798 
to  1840.  The  comments  on  political  and  social  life  are 
interesting  and  the  style  quite  unique.  E.  E.  S. 

Trescot,  William  Henry.  Diplomatic  his- 
tory of  the  administrations  of  Washington  and 
Adams.     Boston.     1857.  [1697 

A  clear,  well-proportioned  narrative  of  American 
diplomacy  during  the  critical  period  1783  to  1T89,  and 
the  scarcely  less  critical  period  from  1789  to  1800.  Jay's 
treaty  and  the  convention  made  with  Bonaparte  in 
1800,  each  an  event  of  the  first  importance  in  our  do- 
mestic politics  as  well  as  foreign  relations,  are  treated 
with  considerable  fulness  and  in  a  judicial  spirit.  In- 
deed the  writer  is  exceptionally  temperate  and  fair- 
minded.  A.  D.  M. 

United  States.  Congress.  State  papers  and 
publick  documents  of  the  United  States,  from 
the  accession  of  George  Washington  to  the 
Presidency,  exhibiting  a  complete  view  of  our 
foreign  relations  since  that  time.    2d  ed.     Bos- 


165 


1698-1705 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


ton:  Wait.    1817.    lOv.    3ded.   Boston.    1819. 
12v.  [1698 

Contains  the  most  important  public  documents  on 
foreign  affairs  from  11S9  to  1818.  The  folio  edition 
of  the  state  papers  [Gales  and  Seaton  ed.]  is  prefer- 
able to  this  edition,  inasmuch  as  the  former  covers 
a  l(jnger  period  and  gives  some  material  not  to  be 
found  in  these  volumes.  This  collection  is,  however, 
convenient  and  useful  where  the  folio  edition  is  not 
obtainable.  Probably  in  the  great  majority  of  in- 
stances, when  reference  is  made  in  historical  writings 
to  the  state  papers,  the  folio  edition  is  the  one  re- 
ferred to.  A.  C.  McL. 

United  States.  State  Department.  Report 
of  tlie  Secretary  of  State  relative  to  the  papers 
on  file  in  the  Department  of  State  concerning 
the  unpaid  claims  of  f?ftizens  of  the  United 
States  against  France  for  spoliations  prior  to 
July  31,  1801,  etc.  (49th  Cong.,  1st  sess..  Sen. 
ex.  doc.  102.)    Wash.     1886.  [1699 

This  consists  of  three  lists:  (1)  an  alphabetical  list 
of  claimants  against  France  on  account  of  the  capture 
of  American  vessels,  showing  the  names  of  the  vessel 
and  master,  disposition  of  the  vessel  and  of  the  claim, 
etc. ;  (2)  an  alphabetical  list  of  the  vessels,  with  refer- 
ences to  the  first  list ;  (3)  a  list  of  names  incidentally 
mentioned  in  the  other  two  lists,  with  references 
thereto.  The  first  list  indicates  whether  or  not  evi- 
dence exists  in  support  of  each  claim.  A  list  is  also 
given  of  contemporary  memoranda  and  official  reports 
concerning  French  spoliations  on  file  in  tlie  Dejiart- 
ment  of  State.  F.  J.  S. 

Ward,  Townsend.  Insurrection  of  1794  in 
the  western  counties  of  Pennsylvania.  See 
Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society  of,  sect.  37o. 

[1700 
Warden,  David  Baillie.     A  statistical,  po- 
litical, and  historical   account  of  the  United 
States  of  North  America.     Edin.     1819.     3v. 

[1701 

The  author  of  this  work  was  Consul  of  the  United 
States  at  Paris.  His  work  was  chiefly  a  compilation, 
but  gives  a  good  account  of  the  coiuitry  for  its  time. 
It  was  also  jiublished  in  French  translation. 

W.  M.  D. 

Warfield,  Ethelbert  Dudley.  The  Ken- 
tucky Resolutions  of  1798.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam. 
1887.     2ded.    $1.25.  [1702 

In  this  study  of  the  causes  that  led  to  the  adoi)tion 
of  the  Kentucky  Resolutions  of  1798,  President  War- 
field  has  made  an  examination  of  the  condition  of 
Kentucky  at  the  time,  and  reaches  the  conclusion 
that  no  mere  chance  assigned  to  that  state  the  impor- 
tant r61e  it  played,  but  "  a  manifest  destiny  long  in  jire- 
paring."  He  believes  that  to  understand  Kentucky's 
action  it  is  necessary  to  know  thoroughly  the  history 
of  the  state,  and  the  prevalence  there  of  a  radical  deino- 
cratio  spirit.  He  defends  Jefferson's  authorship  of  the 
Resolutions,  and  explains  in  detail  the  place  and  influ- 
ence of  Breckenridge,  who  introduced  them.     The 


monograph  is  an  admirable  one,  and  its  value  is  but 
little  impaired  by  the  author's  bias  toward  Kentucky. 

C.  M.  A. 

Washington,  George.  B.\ker,  William 
Spoiin.  Washington  after  the  Revolution, 
1784-99.     Phil.  :  Lippiucott.     1898.     §2.50. 

[1703 
A  calendar  showing  the  whereabouts  and  occupa- 
tion of  Washington  each  day  as  gathered  from  his 
writings,  correspondence,  and  the  newspapers.  The 
constant  reference  to  persons  and  places  demands 
a  familiarity  with  "Washington  not  possessed  by  the 
average  reader.  To  the  history  student  the  compila- 
tion is  invaluable.  The  domestic  life  of  the  Washing- 
ton family  is  shown  better  than  in  any  other  writing, 
and  suggestive  material  for  investigation  abounds  on 
every  page.  The  statement  of  facts  is  unmarred  by 
comments.    The  footnotes  are  excellent.       E.  E.  S. 

—  (Works  relating  to  Washington  are  mostly 
placed  in  the  preceding  period,  sect.  1538- 
1567.) 

Weld,  Isaac.  Travels  through  the  states  of 
North  America  and  the  provinces  of  Upper  and 
Lower  Canada,  1795-7.     London.     1799.     2v. 

[1704 

Tlie  author  visited  Philadelphia,  Raltimore,  Xew 
York,  and  many  parts  of  I'ennsylvania,  Xew  Jersey, 
and  Virginia.  From  New  York  he  ascended  the  Hud- 
son to  Albany  and  entered  Canada  by  way  of  Lake 
Chami)lain.  After  remaining  for  several  months  at 
Montreal  and  Quebec  he  passed  up  the  St.  Lawrence 
and  Lake  Ontario  to  Niagara,  and  eventually  made  his 
way  as  far  west  as  Detroit.  Returning  down  Lake 
Erie  to  Buffalo,  he  visited  the  settlements  on  the  Gen- 
esee River  and  went  by  canoe  from  Newtown,  N.  Y. 
(Elmira),  to  Wilkesbarre  and  thence  across  the  moun- 
tains on  horseback  to  Philadelphia.  Travelling  in  a 
leisurely  manner  and  being  a  careful  and  generally 
unjircjudiced  observer,  he  produced  a  work  of  much 
value,  which  is  concise  and  readable  and  remarkably 
accurate  in  detail.  E.  Cr. 

"  Scarcely  any  contemporary  writer  of  American 
travels  was  more  quoted  and  popular,  sixty  years  ago, 
than  Isaac  Weld,  whom  the  troubles  in  Ireland,  in  '95, 
induced  to  vi.sit  this  country.  .  .  .He  exitatiates  on 
the  beauties  of  the  landscape  with  the  perception  of 
an  artist,  and  is  one  of  the  few  early  travellers  who 
enriched  his  journal  with  authentic  sketches  of  pic- 
turesinie  and  famous  localities.  The  French  transla- 
tion of  Weld's  Travels  in  America  is  thus  illustrated." 
H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America  ami  her  commentators, 
p.  207. 

Wharton,  Francis.  State  trials  of  the 
United  States  during  the  administrations  of 
AVashington  and  Adams  ;  with  references,  his- 
torical and  professional,  and  preliminary  notes 
on  the  politics  of  the  times.  Phil.:  Curey. 
1849.  1 1705 

A  valuable  collection  of  original  material  of  consid- 
erable significance  in  our  political  and  co7istitutional 
history.  It  includes  the  trial  of  the  western  insur- 
gents [1795] ;  the  impeachment  of  Senator  Blount ;  and 


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1706-1714 


th<?  '  -ials  of  Cobbett,  Lyon,  Cooper,  and  a  great  deal 
jf  iM  lor  matter  not  easily  obtainable  elsewhere.  Tbe 
»'xcH-e  for  the  passage  of  tbe  Alien  and  Sedition  Laws, 
as  W'  '11  as  the  method  and  consequences  of  the  enf  orce- 
rot-rit  of  the  latter  act,  may  best  be  studied  in  such 
m-ctc  •ial  as  this.  A.  C.  McL. 

Wilkinson,  Gen.  James.  Memoirs  of  my 
owrj  times.     Pliil.     1816.     3v.  and  atlas. 

[1706 

IV."  -1825.  Valuable  for  the  history  of  the  Revolu- 
ti".'.  nd  the  Burr  conspiracy.  Vols.  2  and  3  are  chiefly 
;  '  '  up  with  the  various  investigations,  courts-mar- 
c  ,  'itc,  of  Gen.  "Wilkinson.  The  extra  volume  of 
(li:ij;';ims  and  plans  is  both  valuable  and  rare.  The 
f..c;  aat  he  was  a  competent  military  critic  and  him- 
.-•ti^  )ok  part  in  the  events  gives  great  interest  and 
"V'.  but  the  Revolutionary  events  were  written 

(io .'.  1    many  years  after  they  happened,  and  his  mem- 
ory .  •!  them  is  not  always  trustworthy.    Its  method  is 
i'     .    portionate  and  somewhat  desultory,  and  it  is 
•    used  with  caution,  but  yet  used.    For  the  mat- 
'.dxed  up  with  his  own  later  tribulations  it  is  a 
•y  source.     [See  sect.  1824.]  E.  C.  R. 

rt,  William.  Kennedy,  John  Pendle- 
T--*  Memoirs  of  the  life  of  William  Wirt. 
Via.  ■  Lea.  1849.  2v.  New  rev.  ed.  1850. 
:.'v       ^.  Y.     1873.  [1707 

\' I  able  for  history  of  the  practice  of  the  law 
rath-  than  of  statesmanship.  Concerns  early  Vir- 
fiiv  politics,  the  cabinets  of  Monroe,  Adams  and 
II  '  n,  but  especially  the  bar  of  the  Supreme  Court 
■  r  :,  ^4  to  18,34.  Also  the  rise  of  the  Anti-Masonic 
1 '.;   ,        Especially  full  on  the  trial  of  Aaron  Burr. 

E.  E.  S. 

Wolcott,  Oliver.  Memoirs  of  the  adminis- 
triitioas  of  Washington  and  John  Adams  ;  ed. 
from  the  papers  of  Oliver  Wolcott,  Secretary 
of  tbe  Treasury,  by  George  Gibbs.  N.  Y. 
le-IO.     2v.  [1708 

A  .-ource  of  primary  importance  for  the  history  of 
the  federalist  party,  consisting  mainly  of  letters  to 
fird  from  Wolcott.  The  editor's  narrative  connecting 
.Ml  summarizing  the  original  papers  is  clear  and  ac- 
oi,ra.v,  but  his  judgments  are  strongly  biased  against 
Mh'  Krpublicans.  "Wolcott's  correspondence  throws  a 
f'li)  'ight  on  the  ideas  and  purposes  of  the  Federalists, 
til'  I'ginnings  of  party  organization,  and  upon  the 
p-  :i  ;t  i:al  work  of  putting  the  new  government  under 
th    •''t  nstitution  into  operation.  E.  G.  B. 


THE  WAR  OF   1813 

Adams,  John  Quincy.  The  duplicate  let- 
ters, the  fisheries  and  the  Mississippi:  docu- 
ments relating  to  transactions  at  the  negotia- 
tim:  .)f  Ghent.  Wash. :  Davis.  1823.  2d  ed. 
J.ouisville.     1823.  [1709 

"VVli  He  Adams  was  Secretary  of  State,  he  had  a  pep- 
pery iispute  with  Jonathan  Russell,  one  of  his  col- 


leagues in  the  negotiation  of  the  treaty  of  Ghent,  over 
a  proposition  at  one  time  made  by  a  majority  of  the 
American  commissioners  to  continue  to  permit  the 
British  navigation  of  the  Mississippi  in  return  for 
the  continued  use  of  the  Atlantic  fisheries.  Adams 
here  charges  Russell  with  misrepresenting  the  latter's 
position  seven  years  earlier  and  defends  his  own 
course,  but  prints  Russell's  statement  as  well  as  his 
own.  The  book  therefore  supplies  a  detailed  account 
of  the  Ghent  negotiations  and  an  elaborate  disserta- 
tion on  the  right  of  the  United  States  to  the  fisheries 
and  on  the  value  to  them  of  the  same.  F.  J.  S. 

Armstrong,  Maj.-Oen.  John.  Notices  of  the 
War  of  1812.     N.  Y.     1836-40.     2v.         [1710 

The  first  volume  is  confined  to  the  operations  on  the 
frontier;  vol.  2  embraces  those  on  the  seaboard.  The 
author  (Major-General  a^  Secretaiy  of  War)  did  not 
hesitate  to  combine  with  his  narrative  much  personal 
criticism,  reflecting  on  the  gallantry  or  judgment  of 
commanding  oflicers.  Appendices,  giving  correspond- 
ence, official  reports,  etc.,  in  some  cases  fortify  his 
conclusions  ;  but  the  work  cannot  be  recommended 
for  its  impartiality.  F.  H.  S. 


Auchinleck,   G. 
1855. 


War  of  1813. 


Toronto. 
[1711 

Written  in  1855  for  serial  publication,  it  is  imduly 
lengthened  by  the  insertion  of  long  dispatches  and. 
orders,  principally  introduced  to  expose  the  misstate- 
ments of  previous  American  writers.  All  the  docu- 
ments quoted  were  already  in  print.  At  the  time  it 
was  written  it  was  the  best  presentation  of  the  British 
conduct  of  the  war,  but  the  question  has  since  been 
restated  in  the  light  of  the  Canadian  and  American 
archives  by  historians  on  both  sides.  J.  B. 

Bancroft,  George.  History  of  the  battle  of 
Lake  Erie,  and  miscellaneous  papers ;  [with] 
life  and  writings  of  George  Bancroft,  by  Oliver 
Dyer.     N.  Y.:  Bonner.     1891.     $1.  [1712 

Sixty  pages  devoted  to  the  battle  of  Lake  Erie  give 
a  clear  account  of  that  engagement,  wholly  favorable 
to  Perry.  Lack  of  foresight  on  the  part  of  the  Secre- 
tary of  War,  and  of  gallant  cooperation  by  Elliott,  are 
shown  in  dispassionate  language,  in  marked  contrast 
to  most  of  the  earlier  literature  on  the  Perry-Elliott 
quarrel.  This,  and  other  essays  in  the  book  ("  A  day 
with  Lord  Byron,"  "  Edward  Everett,"  "  Washington's 
birthday,"  "  His  monument  ")  were  originally  contrib- 
uted to  the  New  York  Ledger.  Oliver  Dyer's  sketch 
of  the  historian  (pp.  1-128)  recites  briefly  the  principal 
events  in  his  life.  F.  H.  S. 

Barnes,  James.  Naval  actions  of  the  War 
of  1812.    N.Y.:  Harper.    1896.    $4.50.     [1713 

A  book  for  uncritical  readers,  who  are  sufficiently 
pleased  if  the  storj'  of  war  is  "patriotically"  told. 
The  introduction  shows  but  moderate  knowledge  of 
the  causes  of  the  war. 

Brackenridge,  Henry  Marie.  History  of 
the  late  war  between  the  United  States  and 
Great  Britain.  Baltimore :  Gushing.  1817. 
[6th  ed.]    Phil.     1839.  [1714 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


Long  esteemed  one  of  the  best  histories  of  this  war, 
and  probably  most  popular  of  all,  with  many  editions 
in  several  languages.  Free  from  the  acrimony  that 
embitters  many  of  the  early  records  of  this  war,  it 
gives  credit  where  due  and  for  the  most  part  refrains 
from  censure.  It  is  not  a  discursive  historj-  of  the 
times,  but  a  concise  narrative  of  the  naval  and  mili- 
tar\- events,  told  in  plain,  impretentious  but  agreeable 
style.  F.  H.  S. 

Brannan,  John,  ed.  Official  letters  of  the 
military  and  uaval  officers  of  the  United  States, 
1812-15.     Wash.     1823.  [1715 

"  One  of  the  most  valuable  and  comprehensive  col- 
lections of  official  despatches  on  the  American  side. 
.  .  .  The  papers  are  printed  verbatim,  without  com- 
ment, and  comprise  all  the  more  imiiortant  reports." 
J.  R.  Soley,  in  Xarrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7: 
420. 

Brock,  Sir  Isaac.  Tupper,  Ferdinand 
Brock,  ed.  Life  and  correspondence  of  Major- 
General  Sir  Isaac  Brock.  London  :  Simpkin. 
1845.  [1 7 16 

■Written  by  a  nephew,  and  based  largely  on  family 
papers.  The  second  edition,  1847,  is  preferable  to  that 
of  1*45  by  reason  of  greater  documentary  fulness. 
Brock's  personality  is  not  very  clearly  depicted  by  his 
biographer,  but  shines  out  in  his  letters  —  which  are 
also  highly  valuable  in  connection  with  the  War  of 
1812.  C.  W.  C. 

Burges,  Tristam.  Battle  of  Lake  Erie; 
with  notices  of  Commodore  Elliot's  [Elliott's] 
conduct  in  that  engagement.  Providence: 
Brown.     Phil.:  Marshall.     1839.  [1717 

A  lecture,  delivered  22  years  after  the  battle,  and  14 
years  after  Perrj'  died,  to  refute  the  claims,  made  in 
A  Oiof/raphical  notice  of  Commodore  Jesse  D.  Elliott, 
in  behalf  of  that  officer.  The  value  of  the  narrative 
is  lessened  by  the  obvious  desire  to  make  out  as  bad  a 
ease  for  Elliott  as  possilile.  Many  documents  in  the 
Appendix  testify  to  Elliott's  failure  promptly  to  come 
to  Perrj-'s  relief,  during  the  battle.  Burges  is  ridi- 
culed by  J.  Fenimore  Cooper  (see  Battle  of  Lake  Erie, 
sect.  1721).  As  history,  it  has  the  faults  inherent  in 
all  special  pleas  ;  as  literature,  it  lacks  distinction. 

F.  H.  S. 

Butler,  Nicholas  Murray.  EfTcft  of  the 
War  of  1812  upon  tlie  consolidation  of  the 
Union.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  scr.  5, 
no.  7.)    Bait.     1887.     Pap.  25c.  [1718 

An  argument  is  presented  in  a  brief  essay  of  thirty 
pages  to  prove  that  particularism  was  ruined  by  the 
War  of  1H12  and  nationalism,  or  national  unity,  was 
given  invigorating  life.  "  Patriotism  and  national 
pride  had  conquered  sectionalism  and  personal  self- 
ishness." It  constitutes  a  useful  resume  of  the  con- 
tending forces  of  federalism  and  state  sovereignty. 
The  author  relies  largely  upon  and  is  evidently  much 
influenced  by  Von  Hoist.  D.  R.  D. 

Coffin,  Lt.-Col.  William  F.     1813:  the  war 


and  its  moral :  a  Canadian  chronicle.  Mor. 
treal.     1864.  (.-^.Tg 

The  author,  as  an  official  of  the  Canadian  gi  ■  rii- 
ment,  enjoyed  unusual  facilities  for  collecting  1  ii..-- 
rials,  but  many  of  the  details  based  on  reminis'v  1  ct  : 
accepted  by  him  without  hesitation  are  quite  urr  n*;-- 
worthy.  It  is  faulty  in  judgment  and  intcni|  r, 
in  tone.  There  are  numerous  errors  in  proper  n 
The  style  is  rhetorical  and  diffuse,  and  much  l.i.,  ' 
and  irrelevant  matter  is  introduced.  The  nan  .  iv.^ 
ends  in  November,  1813.  Altogether  the  book  ha-  li^ 
tie  worth.  E.  lt. 

Coggeshall,  CajJt.  George.    History  of  the 

American  privateers  and  letters-of-mar  1  .f 
during  our  war  with  England,  1812,  '13  slJ 
'14.  2d  ed.,  rev.  and  enl.,  with  additional 
notes.     N.  Y. :  Author.     1856.  [1720 

A  collection  of  narratives  of  the  irregular  sea-fl;rhts 
of  the  War  of  1812;  plainly,  often  baldly,  told,  but 
trustworthy  and  readable  withal ;  most  so  when  Capt. 
Coggeshall  writes  of  the  exploits  of  the  David  Poiier 
and  the  Leo,  which  he  connnanded.  The  work  profits 
by  its  autlior's  nautical  knowledge,  but  falls  far  short 
of  being  an  adequate  history  of  the  subject.  For  well- 
nigh  half  a  century  practically  the  only  work  on  the 
exploits  of  American  privateers,  it  is  now  (1900)  ~ui>- 
plemented  by  Maclay's  more  comprehensive  history. 

F.  H.  S. 

Cooper,  James  Fenimore.  Battle  of  L;'.ke 
Erie;  or  Answers  to  Messrs.  Burges,  Duer  i,nd 
Mackenzie.     Cooperstown:  Phinney.     1848. 

[1721 

An  exposition  of  disputed  points  in  the  battle  of 
Lake  Erie,  intended  not  only  to  clear  Capt.  Elliott 
from  charges  reflecting  ujjon  his  conduct,  but  to  f'.e- 
fend  Cooper's  History  of  the  War  of  1812  agaji.-,'. 
many  hostile  critics.  The  manoeuvres  of  the  .wo 
fleets,  and  e-specially  of  the  Niagara,  are  given  With 
great  particularity,  assisted  by  diagrams.  Less  an 
account  of  the  battle  than  a  rancorously  combaiivo 
cross-examination  of  authors  who  had  written  of  ' 
Sharp  and  hot-tempered,  it  is  a  revelation  iif  Coo  1  or 
at  the  climax  of  the  controversial  period  of  his  cari-r. 

F.  H. 

See,  also,  sect.  1717. 

Cruikshank,  Lt.-Col.  Ernest.  Battle  nf 
Luiidy's  Lane.  8d  ed.,  rev.  Niagara  Fal.-. 
South,  Ont. :  Lundy's  Lane  Hist.  Soc.  1^/5. 
25c. 

Battle  of  Queenston  Heights.     2d  ed. 

rev.      Niagara    Falls    South,    Ont.:    Luntly's 
Lane  Hist.  Soc.     1891.     25c. 

Drummond's  winter    campaign,    I-^IS. 

2d  ed.      Niagara  Falls  South,  Ont.:    Lumly's 
Lane  Hist.  Soc.     1899.     15c. 

Fight  in  the  beechwoods.    2d  ed.    Ma- 

gara  Falls  South,  Ont.:  Lundy's  Lane  Hist 
Soc.     1895.     25c.  [1722 

The  most  conscientious  and  painst.aking  of  sj i."*! 

studies,  the  author  supplementing  his  patient  midy 


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of  many  publications  by  the  use  of  important  new 
material  and  by  intimate  knowledge  of  military  duty 
and  the  topography  of  the  Niagara  peninsula.  These 
and  other  pamphlets  from  Lt.-Col.  Cruikshank's  pen 
are  models  of  dispassionate  research.  Although  pro- 
British  sympathies  are  occasionally  disclosed,  there 
is  always  evident  a  desire  to  recognize  and  state  the 
truth.  The  style  is  engaging,  seldom  ornate,  but  al- 
ways natural  and  forceful.  F.  H.  S. 

Battle-fields  of  the  Niagara  peninsula 

during  the  war,  1812-15.  (In  Canadian  Mili- 
tary Institute.  Transactions,  1890-1 ;  also  Se- 
lected papers.     Toronto.)  [1723 

A  lecture  delivered  before  the  Canadian  Military 
Institute  in  which  he  deals  with  the  history  of  the 
war  in  its  military  aspects.  The  accounts  of  the  bat- 
tles are  in  the  main  condensations  of  his  monographs 
on  Qnecnston  Hcigltts,  Beechwoods,  Fort  Erie,  and 
Lnndtfs  Lane  in  the  Lundy's  Lane  Hist.  Soc.  Col. 
These  are  based  principally  on  documents  in  the  Cana- 
dian archives,  and  take  the  British,  in  preference  to  the 
American,  view.  No  previous  writer  has  gone  into 
the  consideration  of  the  movements  with  the  same 
minuteness.  J.  B. 

See,  also,  note  above. 

comp.  Documentary  history  of  the  cam- 
paign upon  the  Niagara  frontier  in  the  years 
1812-14  ;  collected  and  ed.  for  the  Lundy's 
Lane  Historical  Soc.  Welland.  1897-1900. 
Pts.    1-4.     Niagara  Falls  South,  Ont.     $3.75. 

[1724-5 
"The  despatches  and  reports  of  each  side  are  ar- 
ranged chronologically,  and  the  student  is  able  to  fol- 
low closely  the  course  of  events,  the  changing  inten- 
tions of  either  side,  the  fears  and  the  hopes  which 
alternately  depressed  and  stimulated  the  British  and 
the  American  forces.  The  secrets  of  the  respective 
generals  are  laid  bare,  and  the  deficiencies  of  the 
two  armies  revealed."  University  of  Toronto,  ife- 
vieiv  of  historical  publications  relating  to  Canada, 
1899. 

The  first  part  contains  the  most  of  the  important 
papers  to  be  found  in  the  Canadian  archives,  relating 
to  the  conflict  in  1812-14.  The  second  part,  in  addition 
to  the  British  despatches,  contains  a  large  number  of 
American,  taken  from  official  and  non-official  publi- 
cations. Many  letters  from  the  papers  of  the  Hon. 
P.  A.  Porter  are,  for  the  first  time,  printed,  together 
with  extracts  from  the  report  of  the  Loyal  and  Patri- 
otic Society  of  Upper  Canada.  The  collection  is  in- 
valuable for  a  study  of  that  portion  of  the  war. 

J.  B. 

Cullum,   Maj.-Gen.   George   Washington. 

Campaigns  of  the  war  of  1812-15,  against 
Great  Britain,  sketched  and  criticised ;  with 
brief  biographies  of  the  American  engineers. 
N.  Y.:  Miller.     1879.  [1726 

Not  a  minute  history  of  the  war,  but  studies  of  the 
chief  operations  in  their  tactical  and  strategical  as- 
pects. An  admirable  attempt  to  bring  out  clearly  the 
truth  on  many  disputed  points,  and  to  bestow  praise 
where  it  rightfully  belongs.    Especially  valuable  are 


the  copious  biographical  data,  and  the  Journal  of  the 
northivestern  campaign  of  1812-13,  under  Maj.-Gen. 
U'm.  H.  Harrison,  by  Bvt.  Lt.-Col.  Eleazer  D.  Wood, 
here  first  published.  F.  H.  S. 

Decatur,  Commodore  Stephen.  IVIackenzie, 
Alexander  Si-iuell.  Life  of  Stephen  Deca- 
tur.    Boston:  Little.     1846. 

Same.    (Sparks,  J.,  ed.    Library  of  Am. 

biog.,  ser.  2,  v.  11.     Boston.     1864.)         [1727 

Compiled  from  manuscript  material  furnished  by 
the  Decatur  family  and  from  printed  matter  available 
at  the  time  of  writing.  Written  in  the  high-flown 
style  of  the  first  half  of  the  19th  century.  The  stan- 
dard memoir  of  Commodore  Decatur.  E.  C. 

Gleig,  George  Robert.  Narrative  of  the 
campaigns  of  the  British  army  at  Washington 
and  New  Orleans,  1814-15.  By  an  officer  who 
served  in  the  expedition.  London:  Murray. 
1821. 

Same,   at  Washington,   Baltimore    and 

New  Orleans.     Phil. :  Carey.     1821. 

Campaigns    of    the    British    army    at 

Washington  and  New  Orleans,  1814-15.  4th 
ed.,  corr.  and  rev.     London:  Murray.     1861. 

[1728 

"The  author  served  in  the  British  army  (subse- 
quently chaplain  of  H.  M.  forces),  and  his  narrative 
of  the  Washington  campaign,  based  upon  his  jour- 
nal, is  exceedingly  temperate  and  valuable.  Although 
not  without  inaccuracies,  its  tone  is  judicial,  and  the 
author  evidently  intends  to  be  fair."  J.  R.  Soley,  in 
Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  435. 

Great  Britain.  Admiralty/.  Papers  relat- 
ing to  the  war  with  America.     London.     1815. 

[1729 

Give  returns  of  the  British  armaments  on  the  lakes, 
the  vessels  captured  and  destroyed  by  the  Americans, 
returns  of  Americans  taken  prisoners,  and  American 
vessels  captured. 

Halbert,  H.  S.,  and  T.  H.  Ball.  The  Creek 
war  of  1813-14.     Chicago  :  Donohue.     1895. 

[1730 

Describes  in  detail  the  earlier  portion  of  the  war. 
Compiled  from  all  available  material  —  original,  sec- 
ondary, and  traditional.  Often  prejudiced,  but  indis- 
pensable to  an  understanding  of  the  events  described. 
Poorly  illustrated.  E.  C. 

Hatch,  Col.  William  Stanley.  A  chapter 
of  the  history  of  the  War  of  1812  in  the  north- 
west ;  with  biographical  sketch  of  the  cele- 
brated Indian  chief  Tecumseh.  Cin. :  Clarke. 
1872.     $1.25.  [1731 

An  account  of  Hull's  surrender  of  Detroit,  Aug.  16, 
1812,  and  related  events,  by  the  acting  Asst.  Quarter- 
master-General in  that  campaign.  Hull's  conduct  is 
attributed  £0  connivance  with  the  British  general, 
Brock,  a  theory  to  which  Hatch's  allegations  lend 


169 


1732-1740 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


color,  though  inadequate  as  proof.  A  soldier's,  not  a 
scholar's  narrative ;  crude,  unliterary,  but  of  value 
because  of  it*  tirst-hand  infonuatiou,  much  of  it  not 
elsewhere  given ;  fi-eble  in  generalizations  beyond  the 
author's  personal  knowledge.  F.  H.  S. 

Headley,  Joel  Tyler.  Second  war  with 
England.    X.  Y.:  Scribner.    1853.    2v.     [1732 

Pleasantly  written,  but  animated  throughout  by 
an  intensely  anti-I>ritish  feeling.  The  book  is  based 
largely  on  contcMuporarj-  newspaper  accounts,  and  re- 
produces all  the  misconceptions  and  misrejjresenta- 
tions  of  the  war  period.  It  refuses  to  see  any  good  in 
those  who  were  fighting  for  their  homes  and  countrj-. 
For  history  it  substitutes  that  inflation,  and  that  de- 
nial of  the  rights  of  others,  which  we  now  associate 
with  yellow  journalism.  J.  B. 

Hull,  Brig. -Gen.  William.  Campbell,  Mrs. 
Maria  (Hull).  Revolutionaiy  services  and 
civil  life  of  General  William  Hull.  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1848.  [1733 

1753-1825.  The  work  includes  also  the  separately 
titled  but  continuously  paged  History  of  the  cam- 
paign of  1812,  mid  the  surrender  of  Detroit,  for 
which  Hull  was  court-martialled.  The  first  part  is  by 
his  daughter  on  the  basis  of  an  autobiography,  and 
the  latter  part  by  his  grandson,  James  Freeman 
Clarke.  The  second  work  is  of  course  vindicatory 
and  appreciative,  but  its  results  are  on  the  whole  ac- 
cepted. E.  C.  R. 

Ingersoll,  Charles  Jared.  Historical  sketch 
of  the  sectmd  war  between  the  United  States 
and  Great  Britain.     Phil. :  Lea.     1845-9.     2v. 

History   of   the   second   war.      Ser.    2. 

Phil.:  Lippincott.     1852.     2v.  [i734 

Ingersoll  wrote  from  personal  knowledge,  being  a 
member  of  Congress  during  the  war,  and  on  "  inti- 
mate and  confidential  terms  "  with  most  of  the  ad- 
ministration. He  was  aReimblican,  a  violent  partisan, 
dogmatic  and  deeply  prejudiced,  particularly  against 
the  Federalists.  He  has  many  shrewd  and  profound 
observations  on  the  political  measures  of  the  time, 
and  his  character  sketches  are  frequently  just,  some- 
times unfair,  always  striking.  He  digresses  occasion- 
ally, as  in  the  case  of  the  Second  Bank  of  the  United 
States,  of  which  he  gives  a  com]>lete  sketch.  His  work 
possesses  great  value,  though  much  in  relation  to  the 
war  is  now  known  which  was  hidden  from  contem- 
poraries.   The  reader  will  find  the  book  entertaining. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Jackson,  Mnj.-Gen.  Andrew.  Walker, 
Alex^vnder.  Life  of  Andrew  Jackson:  the 
achievements  of  the  American  army  at  New 
Orleans,  1814-15.    Phil. :  Evans.    I860.    [1735 

Tliis  book  is  misnamed.  It  is  in  fact  an  intensive 
study  of  the  battle  of  New  Orleans,  with  only  a  pre- 
liminarj'  chapter  on  the  early  life  of  Jackson.  It 
closes  with  the  end  of  the  battle.  Tlie  author  seems 
to  have  visited  the  i)laces  about  which  he  writes.  The 
style  is  lively  and  the  book  entertaining,  but  without 
references  for  its  statements.  E.  E.  8. 

James,  William.     Full  and  correct  account 


of  the  chief  naval  occurrences  of  the  late  war 
between  Great  Britain  and  the  United  States. 
London.     1817.  [1736 

Much  of  the  substance  of  this  volume  appeared  in 
the  Kaval  chronicle  during  the  years  1813  and  1814, 
and  was  subsequently  published  at  Halifax,  N.  S.,  as 
a  pamphlet  in  March,  1816,  entitled  An  inquiry  into 
the  merits  of  the  principal  naval  actions  between 
Great  Britain  and  the  United  States  of  America 
during  the  late  war.  In  a  condensed  and  revised 
form  it  has  been  virtually  incorporated  with  the  sixth 
volume  of  his  best-known  work,  the  Xaval  history  of 
Great  Britain,  which  has  been  reprinted  four  times 
since  its  i)ublication  in  1823.  In  spite  of  an  uncouth 
style  and  bitterly  controversial  and  biased  tone,  James 
still  remains  the  standard  British  authority  on  this 
subject;  as  a  rule  his  statements  have  been  unhesi- 
tatingly accepted  and  reiterated  by  later  writers  of 
his  ovni  nationality.  E.  Or. 

Full  and  correct  account  of  the  military 

occurrences  of  the  late  war  between  Great 
Britain  and  the  L^nitcd  States.  London.  1818. 
2v.  [1737 

"  The  companion  piece  to  the  A^ival  occurrences. 
Its  tone  is  equally  offensive,  and  its  comments  are  of 
the  same  scurrilous  character.  When  dealing  with 
the  enemies  of  his  country',  James  is  nothing  if  not 
vituperative.  The  War  of  1812,  with  its  absurd  gener- 
als and  its  farcical  strategj-,  affords  a  fine  opportunity 
for  caustic  humor,  but  James  only  makes  it  the  occa- 
sion of  a  tirade  of  vulgar  abuse.  The  value  of  the 
book  consists  chiefly  in  the  official  reports  and  docu- 
ments which  it  contains."  J.  R.  Soley,  in  Xarrative 
and  crit.  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  425. 

Naval  history  of  Great  Britain,  1793- 

1820.     London.     1822.     Sv.  and  2v.     Tables. 

Same;     [ed.   by   Capt.   F.    Chamier]. 

London.     1887.     6v. 

Same  ;  epitomised  by  Robert  O'Byrne. 

London  :  Allen.     1888.  [1738 

"  Vol.  6  treats  principally  of  the  naval  operations 
diiring  the  American  war.  The  book  shows  much 
careful  and  even  minute  investigation,  but  its  partisan 
reasoning  is  carried  to  the  furthest  limit  of  special 
j)Ieading.  ...  In  dealing  with  matters  exclusively 
British,  .Tames  will  generally  be  found  a  safe  guide, 
but  in  his  voliune  on  the  American  war  he  has  lost  or 
sunk  all  sense  of  fairness  or  candor."  J.  R.  Soley,  in 
Xarrative  and  crit.  hist,  of  Am.,  7  :  422. 

Johnson,  Rossiter.  History  of  the  war  of 
1812-'15.  (:\Iinor  wars  of  the  U.  S.)  N.  Y.: 
Dodd.     [c.  1882.]     $1.  [1739 

A  description  of  the  land  and  naval  battles,  with 
chapters  on  the  causes  of  the  war,  and  the  Hartford 
convention,  by  a  voluminous  writer.  The  style  is  easy 
and  the  book  readable,  but  shows  no  evidence  of  in- 
vestigation or  new  matter.  E.  E.  S. 

Latour,  Maj.  Arsene  Lacarriere.  Histor- 
ical memoir  of  the  war  in  West  Florida  and 
Louisiana  in  1814-15  ;  tr.  [from  the  French]  by 
H.  P.  Nugent.     Phil:  Conrad.     1816,      [1740 


170 


THE   WAR  OF   1812 


1741-1747 


A  succinct  and  graphic  account  of  the  campaign 
that  culminated  in  the  battle  of  New  Orleans.  The 
first  appearance  of  the  British  fleet  in  tlieGulf;  the 
attempt  before  Mobile  ;  Barrataria  ;  Lafltte's  gallant 
attitude  ;  Jackson  ;  tlie  marshalling  of  his  forces,  and 
means  for  defence  of  Xew  Orleans  ;  the  final  and  glori- 
ous victory  of  the  8th  January, —  are  described  in 
pages  that  still  glow  with  the  freshness  of  their  first 
writing.  An  appendix  contains  copies  of  the  official 
dociunents  relating  to  the  campaign,  and  a  series  of 
maps  shows  the  military  points  involved  in  it. 

G.  K. 

"  Latour  [who  was  Gen.  Jackson's  chief  engineer] 
is  the  only  trustworthy  contemporary  American  his- 
torian of  this  war,  and  even  he  at  times  absurdly 
exaggerates  the  British  forces  and  loss."  Theodore 
Roosevelt,  JVaval  war.  of  1812,  p.  483,  note. 

Lossing,  Benson  John.  Pictorial  field-book 
of  the  War  of  1812.     N.  Y. :   Harper.     1868. 

[1741 

"  This  is  a  noteworthy  work,  partaking  of  the  na- 
ture of  what  the  French  call  mimoircs  pour  servir  a 
I'histoire,  and  a  rich  archaeological  collection,  with 
its  .  .  .  sketches,  views,  plans,  monuments,  portraits, 
caricatures,  autographs,  medals,  arms,  remarkable 
houses,  and  scraps  of  contemporaneous  poetry.  Xot 
only  is  the  historj'  of  the  campaigning  of  1812-14  at- 
tempted, but  also  that  of  the  civil  administration  and 
leading  political  events  of  the  period  extending  from 
the  Revolution  to  the  treaty  of  Ghent.  To  these  are 
added  personal  sketches  and  biographies.  .  .  .  Note- 
book and  pencil  in  hand,  the  author  has  travelled  more 
than  ten  thousand  miles  between  the  Great  Lakes  and 
the  Gulf  of  Mexico,  visiting  nearly  all  the  scenes  of 
the  incidents  recorded,  receiving  accoimts  from  sur- 
vivors, and  sketching  scenery,  battle-fields,  and  nota- 
ble localities.  .  .  .  Criticism  of  the  book  as  a  history 
of  the  War  of  1812,  or  of  the  civil  and  political  events 
of  the  period,  is  disarmed  by  its  title.  So  much  diver- 
sified material  enters  into  its  composition  that  the  unity 
and  sequence  of  a  strictly  historical  narrative  must 
necessarily  suffer.  Omissions,  contradictions,  and  con- 
fusion of  detail  necessarily  occur.  .  .  .  The  military 
operations  are  well  described  for  popular  reading,  and 
many  of  the  battles,  particularly  the  naval  engage- 
ments, are  admirably  painted  in  words."  Nation, 
9  :  569. 

McAfee,  Robert  B.  History  of  the  late 
war  in  the  western  country,  comprising  a  full 
account  of  all  the  transactions  in  that  quarter, 
from  the  commencement  of  hostilities  at  Tip- 
pecanoe, to  the  termination  of  the  contest  at 
New  Orleans  on  the  return  of  peace.  Lexing- 
ton: Worsley.     1816.  [1742 

"  The  author  of  this  now  scarce  work  sought  and  ob- 
tained a  large  amount  of  information,  regarding  the 
Indian  wars  of  the  western  frontier,  from  the  actors 
engaged  in  them.  His  narrative,  therefore,  contains 
much  material,  which  later  histories  either  do  not  pos- 
sess, or  only  copy  from  his  pages."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian 
bibliogra'phy,  p.  251. 


Martineau,  Harriet.     History  of  England, 


1800-15  ;  being  an  introduction  to  the  history 
of  the  peace.     London:  Bell.     1878.         [1743 

Miss  Martineau  treats  of  social  as  well  as  political 
historj'.  She  had  a  strong,  active  intellect,  was  liberal- 
minded,  and  possessed  keen  insight  into  character 
and  events.  She  diligently  searched  through  a  great 
part  of  the  material  then  accessible  to  the  historian 
in  England  (.1850),  and  has  written  a  useful,  interesting 
and  fairly  accurate  book.  R.  C.  11.  C. 

Morris,  Commodore  Charles.  Autobio- 
graphy ;  [pref.  by  J.  R.  Soley].  Boston:  Wil- 
liams.    1880.  [1744 

"  Unique.  It  is  the  only  narrative  published  by  a 
naval  oflScer  of  the  older  period,  giving  in  his  own 
words  the  story  of  his  own  life.  It  begins  with  Mor- 
ris's entry  into  the  service  in  1799,  and  ends  in  1840." 
J.  R.  Soley,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
7:417. 

Perkins,  Samuel.  History  of  the  political 
and  military  events  of  the  late  war  between 
the  United  States  and  Great  Britain.  New 
Haven.     1825.  [1745 

One  of  the  best  histories  of  the  War  of  1812.  It  nar- 
rates with  sufficient  fulness  the  land  and  naval  opera^ 
tions ;  brings  out  clearly  the  points  of  controversy 
which  led  to  the  war,  the  national  questions  involved 
and  the  effect  on  party  spirit  and  the  character  of  the 
people.  Although  like  all  American  histories  of  its 
period,  it  is  strongly  partisan,  it  takes  due  recogni- 
tion of  the  claims  of  both  parties  to  the  conflict,  and 
obviously  aims  to  present  the  truth  with  judicial  im- 
partialitj'.  The  work  is  not  free  from  errors,  mostly 
typographical.  The  diction  is  concise,  lucid  and 
agreeable.  F.  H.  S. 

Perry,  Commodore  Oliver  Hazard,  Barnes, 
James.  The  hero  of  Erie.  (Young  heroes  of 
our  navy.)    N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1898.     SI. 

[1746 

A  biography  of  Commodore  Perry,  written  for  the 
young  in  an  animated  stj-le  which  sometimes  slips 
into  poor  English.  Slight  tj'pographical  inaccuracies 
occur  in  the  account  of  operations  on  Lake  Erie  and 
the  Niagara  ;  but  as  a  whole  the  sketch  is  admirably 
planned  to  teach  American  history  and  strengthen 
the  manliness,  self-reliance  and  patriotism  of  the 
young  American.  F.  H.  S. 

Red  Jacket.  Hubbard,  J.  Niles.  Account 
of  Sa-go-ye-wat-ha ;  or  Red  Jacket  and  his 
people,  1750-1830.  (ISIunsell's  historical  series, 
no.  13.)     Albany :  Munsell.     1886.  [1747 

A  futile  attempt  to  do  greater  justice  to  Red  Jacket 
than  Wm.  L.  Stone  had  done,  years  before  (see  below). 
It  offers  no  new  information  of  importance,  and  pre- 
sents few  facts  which  may  not  be  found  better  state  1 
elsewhere.  The  author  unduly  exalts  the  character  of 
the  "orator  of  the  Senecas,"  and  overestimates  his 
influence.  The  style  is  sometimes  ornate,  grandiose, 
but  oftener  barren.  F.  H.  S. 

—  Stone,  William  Leete.     Life  and  times 


171 


1748-1756 


THE    UNITED   STATES 


of  Sa-go-ye-wat-ha,   or  Red  Jacket.     N.   Y. 
1841.     Albany:  Munsell.     1866.  [1748 

"  Col.  Stone  has  connected,  in  a  very  happy  man- 
ner, with  the  life  of  Ked  Jacket,  a  number  of  anec- 
dotes and  sketches,  particularly  of  our  war  of  1812 
with  England,  which  add  greatly  to  the  interest  and; 
value  of  his  work.  His  narration  of  many  facts  and 
movements  on  the  northern  frontier  during  that  war  ; 
his  account  of  the  battle  of  Chippewa  and  its  effects; 
of  the  principles  and  conduct  of  the  Indians  in  our 
contest  with  Great  Britain  ;  of  several  Indian  treaties, 
and  sales  of  their  lands  ;  and  of  a  number  of  the  inter- 
views of  Red  Jacket  with  distinguished  men,  both 
foreigners  and  native  Americans,  render  his  volume 
as  entertaining  aa  a  novel."  S.  IMiller,  in  Princeton 
review,  14:  li»4. 

Richardson,  Maj.  John.  War  of  1812.  1st 
series ;  containing  a  full  and  detailed  narrative 
of  the  operations  of  the  right  division  of  the 
Canadian  army.     Brockville.     1843.  [i749 

Much  of  the  text  was  originally  published  in  the 
London  monthly  maoazine  in  1826-7  under  the  title 
of  "  A  Canadian  campaign  by  a  British  officer."  Am- 
plified in  some  respects  and  curtailed  in  others,  it 
next  appeared  in  weekly  parts  in  the  Xew  era  or  Ca- 
nadian chronicle,  at  Brockville,  Upper  Canada,  and 
finallj'  in  book  form  as  above.  The  author  served 
during  the  campaigns  in  the  vicinity  of  Detroit,  which 
he  undertakes  to  describe  as  a  volunteer  attached  to 
the  41st  Regiment,  depending  on  his  recollections, 
with  the  help  of  a  few  official  documents.  The  narra- 
tive is  generally  fluent  and  vivid,  but  in  many  in- 
stances inaccurate  in  detail  and  intemperate  in 
judgment.  It  abounds,  however,  in  local  color  and 
deserves  attention  as  the  statement  of  an  eye-witness. 

E.  Cr. 

Roosevelt,  Theodore.  The  naval  war  of 
1812.     N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     1882.     §2.50.     [1750 

A  history  of  the  navy  during  this  war  from  good, 
often  original  sources.  The  appendix  includes  a  brief 
"Previous  history  of  the  U.  S.  Xavy."  Impartial, 
reliable,  and  scientific,  without  being  dry.  It  is  inci- 
dentally a  source  for  the  naval  historj'  of  1898,  as  giv- 
ing a  key  to  Assistant  Secretary  Roosevelt's  prepara- 
tions. E.  C.  R. 

Russell,  J.,  Jr.  History  of  the  war  between 
the  United  States  and  Great-Britain,  compiled 
chiefly  from  public  documents.  Hartford: 
Russell.     1815.  [1751 

Contains  a  list  of  vessels  captured  from  Great  Brit- 
ain during  the  war. 

Thomson,  John  Lewis.  History  of  the 
war  of  the  United  States  with  Great  Britain  in 
1812;  with  additions  and  corrections.  Phil.: 
Lippincott.     1887.  [i7S2 

Early  editions  published  in  181G  and  1818.  "  Con- 
tains much  detail,  but  is  of  doubtful  value."  J.  R. 
Soley,  in  Xarrativc  and  critical  ?iist  0/  Am.,  7:  422. 

Van  Rensselaer,  Solomon.     Narrative  of 


the  aflair  of  Queenston  :  in  Liie  ^'>  ar  of  1812. 
N.  Y.    1836.  [1753 

Far  from  adequate  as  a  history  of  the  battle  of 
Queenston  (Oct.  11,  1812),  but  more  than  adecjuate  as 
a  vindication  of  the  conduct  and  discretion  of  ^laj.- 
Gen.  Stephen  Van  Rensselaer,  as  presented  in  Arm" 
strong's  Xoticcs  of  the  War  of  IS  12.  Lt.-Col.  Solo- 
mon Van  Rensselaer,  nephew  of  the  general,  was  an 
aide  on  his  staff,  and  shared  in  the  battle.  The  sol- 
dier's honest  accoimt  of  what  he  saw  and  experienced 
is  supplemented  by  rancorous  rebuttal  of  Armstrong's 
strictures.  The  "  Narrative  "  informs  the  student  of 
to-day  not  only  of  events  of  a  battle,  but  of  the  bitter 
enmities  and  controversies  that  grew  out  of  it. 

F.  H.  S. 


WESTWARD  EXPANSION:  1783-1828 

{See  sect.  S016-2077,  also,  in  Part  IV) 

Adams,  Herbert  Baxter.  Maryland's  in- 
fluence upon  land  cessions  to  the  United  States. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  3,  no.  1.) 
Bait.     1885.     75c.  [1754 

Commended  by  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  271. 

Annals  of  the  west,  to  1845  ;  comp.  by 
James  H.  Perkins.     Cin. :  J.  R.  Albach.    1846. 

Same,  to  1850.  2d  ed.  ;  rev.  and  en- 
larged by  J.  M.  Peck.  St.  Louis:  J.  R.  Al- 
bach.    1850. 

Same,  to  1856  ;  comp.    from  the  most 

authentic  sources  and  published  by  James  R. 
Albach.     Pittsburg  :  W.  S.  Haven.     1856. 

[1755 
"James  Handasyd  Perkins  was  a  careful  student  of 
the  early  history  of  the  country,  and  contributed  many 
articles  to  the  periodical  literature  of  his  day  on  the 
subject  of  Indian  history  and  border  warfare,  which 
have  been  collected,"  in  the  Memoir  and  writinr/s  of 
James  Handasyd  Perkins,  edited  by  "William  Henry 
Channing,  and  published  in  2  vols,  at  Boston,  in  1851. 
Andrew  McFarland  Davis,  in  Xarratire  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  6:  G48. 

Barbe-Marbois,  Francois,  marquis de.  His- 
tory of  Louisiana ;  tr.  from  the  French.  Phil. : 
Carey.     1830.  [1756 

The  true  intention  of  the  author  is  set  forth  in  his 
suVvtitlc:  "Particularly  of  the  cession  of  the  colony 
to  the  United  States."  The  historj'  that  precedes  the 
account  of  this  transaction  is  a  mere  summary  to 
explain  and  justify  the  political  necessity  of  it  to 
his  countrymen,  for  whose  enlightenment  upon  the 
subject  he  avowedly  wrote.  As  the  commissioner 
appointed  by  Bonaparte  to  represent  France  in  the 
prelimin.ai"y  negotiations  with  the  TTuited  States, 
Barbti-Marbois  was  well  qualified  to  be  the  historian 
of  the  event ;  and  his  book  has  proved  the  general 
source  of  information  about  it.  The  vividness  of  its 
style  quickens  the  usual  tedium  of  diplomatic  negoti- 


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1757-1764 


ations  into  a  real  dramatic  interest,  which  culminatea 
in  the  cession  as  a  climax  rather  than  as  a  result. 

G.  K. 

Barker,  Jacob.  Incidents  in  life  of  Jacob 
Barker,  of  New  Orleans.    Wash.    1855.    [1757 

A  curious  and  interesting  collection  of  incidents 
and  documents  illustrative  of  the  financial  and  {)oliti- 
cal  career  of  a  man  of  nuxch  note  in  his  day.  Pul)- 
lished  to  further  a  claim  against  the  (iovernnicnt,  for 
money  loaned  during  the  War  of  1812  ;  and  from  ma- 
terial of  the  claimant's  own  furnishing,  the  volume 
represents  but  a  fragmentary  value.  The  second  vol- 
ume, i)romised  in  the  Introduction,  which  would  have 
dealt  with  the  more  interesting  period  of  Mr.  IJarker's 
life,  and  jjolitical  and  financial  experiences  in  Xew 
Orleans  before  and  during  the  Civil  War,  has  never 
been  published.  G.  K. 

Barrett,  Jay  Amos.  Evolution  of  the  Or- 
dinance of  1787.  (Univ.  of  Nebraska.  Depts. 
of  History  and  Economics.  Seminary  papers.) 
N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     1891.  [1758 

An  admirably  clear  and  methodical  history  of  the 
Ordinance  of  1787  up  to  its  adoption.  Mr.  Barrett 
treats  impartially  and  judicially  the  rival  claimants 
for  the  honor  of  having  shaped  the  tenor  of  the  Ordi- 
nance. There  are  full  references  to  the  sources,  bib- 
liographical notes  preceding  each  chapter  and  finally 
an  alphabetical  list  of  authorities.  E.  G.  B. 

Birkbeck,  Morris.  Letters  from  Illinois. 
Phil.:  Carey.     1818.  [1759 

The  author,  an  English  communist,  in  1817  pur- 
chased 1G,000  acres  on  English  Prairie,  Illinois,  found- 
ing thereon  the  town  of  New  Albion,  which  was 
settled  by  English  immigrants.  The  volume  consists 
of  letters  written  to  persons  in  England,  in  reply  to 
questions  relative  to  economic  and  social  conditions 
in  the  West.  It  is  an  intelligent,  discriminating 
statement  by  a  foreigner  who  soon  came  to  under- 
stand his  adopted  country,  and  did  much  to  inspire 
and  wisely  direct  English  emigration  into  Illinois. 
The  Letters  contains  two  maps  —  one,  showing  Birk- 
beck's  journey  (1817)  from  Virginia  to  Illinois  ;  the 
other,  of  English  Prairie  and  adjacent  countrj'. 

R.G.  T. 

Notes  on  a  journey  in  America.  Lon- 
don: Eidgway.  1818.  Phil.:  Richardson. 
1817.  [1760 

This  is  a  brief  and  intelligent  account  of  the  journey 
of  an  English  farmer  travelling  from  Virginia  to  Illi- 
nois Territorj',  then  a  frontier  settlement.  Birkbeck 
was  a  radical  both  in  politics  and  religion,  and  his 
judgments  show  a  slight  bias.  He  had  a  keen  eye  for 
a  suitable  place  for  future  settlement  and,  in  agricul- 
tural matters,  showed  iiractical  knowledge.  The  book 
gives  a  vivid  picture  of  the  difficulties  attending  pio- 
neer settlement.  It  passed  through  several  editions 
in  EngLand.  D.  R.  D. 

Blanchard,  Rufus.  Discovery  and  conquests 
of  the  northwest.     Chicago:  Cushing.     1880. 

[1761 


"  Chicago  is  the  oldest  Indian  town  in  the  west  of 
which  the  original  name  is  retained.  Its  history  nat> 
urally  involves  an  account  of  the  three  conquests  of 
the  country  in  which  it  is  situated.  The  first  of  the 
six  jiarts  covers  the  historj-  of  the  French  conquest 
from  the  exploration  of  the  St.  Lawrence  by  Jacques 
Cartier,  and  closes  with  a  narrative  of  Bouquet's 
expedition,  from  an  account  printed  by  T.  .Jelferies, 
London,  in  17G6.  This  coA'ers  a  period  of  great  his- 
torical interest,  concerning  many  of  the  details  of 
which  there  has  been  controversy.  Day  by  day,  how- 
ever, materials  to  control  individual  statements  are 
being  brought  to  light.  Mr.  Blanchard  has  made  use 
of  the  best  materials  and  put  them  together  in  an 
attractive  waj'.  We  hesitate  to  question  the  correct- 
ness of  the  origin  of  the  name  given,  but  we  refer 
]\Ir.  Blanchard  to  La  Salle's  account  of  the  rivers 
and  peoples  discovered  by  him  in  U;81-2  (Mag.  of  Am. 
hist.,  2:  619),  in  which  he  will  find  the  word  Chucu- 
goa,  which  means  '  the  Great  River.'  This  seems  con- 
clusive."   Magazine  of  American  history,  4:  318. 

Blennerhassett,  Harman,  Safpord,  Wil- 
liam Hakbison.  The  Blennerhassett  papers  ; 
embodying  the  private  joiu-nal  of  Harman 
Blennerhassett,  and  the  hitherto  impublished 
correspondence  of  Burr,  Alston,  and  others, 
developing  the  purposes  and  aims  of  those 
engaged  in  the  attempted  Wilkinson  and  Burr 
revolution  ;  also  the  first  account  of  the  "Span- 
ish Association  of  Kentucky,"  and  a  memoir  of 
Blennerhassett.     Cin.  :  Clarke.     1864.     $3. 

[1762 

Tlie  author  published  a  smaU  life  of  Blennerhassett 
in  1850,  but  having  in  1859  secured  the  papers  in  the 
possession  of  the  Blennerhassett  family,  he  issued  this 
work,  the  changes  and  additions  in  which  were  so 
numerous  that,  he  says,  it  may  be  regarded  as  a  sep- 
arate and  independent  publication.  It  narrates  the 
story  of  the  Burr  conspiracy  with  much  fullness  and 
contains  Blennerhassett's  journal  (Aug.  4  to  Nov.  20, 
1807),  covering  the  entire  trial  at  Richmond,  but  there 
is  lack  of  literary  skill,  the  account  of  Wilkinson's 
Spanish  intrigue  being  given  in  two  widely  separated 
chapters,  the  5th  and  15th.  F.  J.  S. 

Boone,  Col.  Daniel.  Ellis,  Edward  Syl- 
vester. Life  and  times  of  Col.  Daniel  Boone 
with  sketches  of  other  leaders  in  the  settlement 
of  the  West.  Phil. :  Porter;  Coates.  [c.  1884.] 
75c.  [1763 

A  popular  accotint  of  a  notable  life,  written  in  a 
pleasing  style,  occasionally  rhetorical.    A  boys'  book. 

H.  W.  H. 
See,  also,  FiLson,  John,  sect.  1777. 

Breese,  Sidney.  Early  history  of  Illinois, 
1673-1763,  including  the  narrative  of  Mar- 
quette's discovery  of  the  Mississippi  ;  ed.  by 
Thomas  Hoyne.  Chicago:  Meyers.  1884. 
Net  §3.  [1764 

A  scholarly  sketch  of  the  French  occupation  of  the 
Illinois  country  from  its  discovery  to  1763.    Written 


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1765-1773 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


by  a  resident  of  Kaskaskia  (Illinois')  and  from  sources 
to  be  found  there.  It  seems  to  be  a  portion  of  a  pro- 
jected history  of  the  state.  The  book  contains  also  a 
biographical  sketch  of  Judge  Breese,  with  an  appen- 
dix of  translations  of  pertinent  French  documents, 
and  facsimiles  of  Marquette's  maps.  E.  E.  S. 

Brown,  John  Mason.  Political  beginnings 
of  Kentucky.  (Filson  Club.  Publications,  no. 
6.)    Louisville:  Morton.     1889.     Net  $2.50. 

[1765 

A  valualile  contribution  to  an  interesting  subject ; 
but  written  i)riraarily  to  clear  the  memory  of  the 
author's  ancestor,  John  Brown,  one  of  the  foremost 
men  of  his  time  west  of  the  Alleghany  Mountains,  of 
the  charge  of  comiilicitj-  in  the  plan  to  separate  Ken- 
tucky from  the  I'nion  and  unite  it  with  the  Spanish 
Government  of  Louisiana.  See  Green,  The  Spanish 
conspiracy,  sect.  1784.  B.  A.  H. 

Burnet,  Jacob.  Notes  on  the  early  settle- 
ment of  the  north--n-estcrn  territory.  Cin.  : 
Derby.     1847.  [1766 

A  valuable  original  contribution  to  the  early  his- 
tory of  the  Northwest  and  particularly  of  Ohio.  The 
author,  educated  at  Nassau  Hall  and  bred  to  the  law 
in  New  .lersey,  made  his  home  in  Cincinnati  in  1796 
and  died  in  that  city  in  1853.  He  rode  the  circuit  with 
the  territorial  judges  ;  filled  numerous  important  of- 
fices ;  was  an  active  participant  in  many  of  the  events 
which  he  relates ;  a  strong  Federalist,  but  very  sen- 
sible of  the  faults  of  Governor  Arthur  St.  Clair.  The 
book  is  not  to  be  implicitly  trusted,  although  per- 
fectly sincere  and  aiming  to  be  impartial.  The  author 
depended  too  much  upon  his  memory,  which  he  did 
not  sufficiently  refresh  by  reference  to  authorities. 

B.  A.  H. 

Cass,  Lewis,  et  al.  Historical  and  scien- 
tific sketches  of  Michigan.     Detroit.     1834. 

[1767 

These  sketches  and  discourses,  delivered  by  Governor 
Cass,  H.  R.  Schoolcraft,  Henry  Whiting,  and  John 
Biddle.  are  interesting  and  valuable  because  they  be- 
long to  the  early  literature  of  Michigan.  For  the  rest, 
they  deal  instructively  with  the  more  salient  facts  of 
Michigan  and  northwestern  history,  and  to  a  less  ex- 
tent with  Scientific  observation  of  nature.     B.  A.  H. 

Coles,  Edward.  History  of  the  Ordinance 
of  17>>T.  See  Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society 
of,  sect.  385.  [1768 

Craig,  Neville  B.,  cd.  The  olden  time. 
Pittsburg.  1846-8.  2v.  New  ed.  Cin.: 
Clarke.     1876.     2v.     $6.  [1769 

A  mixture  of  original  journals,  reminiscences,  and 
records,  with  many  reprints  from  papers  of  Wash- 
ington, Franklin  and  others,  descriptive  of  the  early 
history  of  western  Pennsylvania  and  eastern  Ohio. 
A  large  portion  can  be  found  in  the  Tennsylvauia 
Archives.  Has  articles  on  the  various  Pennsylvania 
boundary  disputes,  the  French  in  Ohio,  Mason  and 
Dixon  line,  etc.    Of  local  value  for  the  region  named. 

E.  E.  8. 


Cutler,  Ephraim.  Cutler,  Julia  Per- 
kins. Life  and  times  of  Ephraim  Cutler;  pre- 
pared from  his  journals  and  correspondence, 
by  his  daughter,  with  biographical  sketches  of 
Jervis  Cutler  and  AVilliam  Parker  Cutler.  Cin. : 
Clarke.     1890.     $2.50.  [1770 

The  subject  of  this  book,  a  son  of  Dr.  ^Manasseh  Cut- 
ler, made  his  home  in  Ohio,  1795,  and  died  there  in  1853. 
He  was  active  in  the  affairs  of  the  state  as  well  as  in 
private  life.  He  served  many  years  in  the  General 
Assembly,  where  he  interested  himself  esj)ecially  in 
education,  taxation,  and  internal  improvements.  The 
book  throws  light  upon  these  and  other  questions  re- 
lating to  the  growth  of  Ohio  ;  it  contains  much  docu- 
mentary material.  B.  A.  H. 

Cutler,  Manasseh.  Cutler,  William 
Parker  and  Julia  Perkins.  Life,  journals, 
and  coiTcspondence  of  Rev.  Manasseh  Cutler. 
Cin. :  Clarke.     1888.     2v.     Net  $5.  [1771 

The  most  complete  account  ever  published  of  the 
beginnings  of  the  colonial  system  of  the  United  States, 
in  the  first  settlement  and  civil  organization  of  the 
region  beyond  the  Ohio  River,  groupetl  around  the  i)er- 
sonality  of  one  of  the  most  pi'ominent  actors  in  the 
events  themselves.  The  theory  first  brought  forward 
prominently  by  the  late  Dr.  W.  F.  Poole  (see  sect. 
1807),  that  Dr.  Cutler  was  the  real  author  of  the  most 
characteristic  features  of  the  Ordinance  of  1787,  is 
pushed  to  its  extreme  limit,  and  sometimes  supported 
by  arguments  that  cannot  be  considered  valid.  Much 
of  the  matter  is  documentary,  and  the  book  docs  not 
show  much  literary  skill.  15.  A.  H. 

Cutler,  William  Parker.  The  Ordinance 
of  July  13,  1787,  for  the  government  of  the  ter- 
ritory northwest  of  the  River  Ohio.  Mari- 
etta, O. :  E.  R.  Alderman.     1887.  [1772 

A  valuable  study  of  the  Ordinance  from  the  his- 
torical point  of  view,  by  an  admiring  descendant  of 
the  pioneers.  Prepared  as  a  paper  for  reading  before 
the  Ohio  State  Hist,  and  Arch;t>ol.  Soc.  Feb.  23,  1887. 
The  Appendices  discuss  the  Origin  of  the  Ohio  Co. 
(with  names  of  petitioners  to  Congress) :  —  Tlie  charac- 
ter of  Marietta  pioneers  —  in  memoriam :  —  Services 
of  the  Ohio  Co.  in  defending  the  U.  .S.  frontier  from 
invasion:  —  and  the  Soc.  of  the  Cincinnati.  A  useful 
monograph.  H.  W.  H. 

Denny,  Ebenezer.  Military  journal  of  an 
officer  in  the  Revolutionary  and  Indian  wars ; 
with  an  introductory  memoir  by  W.  H.  Denny. 
(In  Hist.  Soc.  of  Pennsylvania.  Publications, 
V.  7.)    Phil. :  Lippincott.     1860.  [1773 

Maj.  Denny,  who  had  seen  service  on  an  American 
privateer  and  who  lived  to  be  the  first  mayor  of  Pitts- 
burg, joined  a  I'ennsylvania  regiment  as  an  ensign  in 
1781,  participated  in  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  .and  was 
the  adjutant  of  Harmar  and  an  aide-de-camp  of  St. 
Clair  during  the  dis.astrous  Indian  campaigns  of  1790-1, 
bringing  the  news  of  St.  Clair's  defeat  to  Philadel])hia. 
The  journal  extends  from  May  1,  1781,  to  May  31,  1795, 
with  a  gap  from  1792  to  1794.    There  are  diagrams  illus- 


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1774-1780 


trating  the  campaigns  of  Harniar  ami  St.  Clair,  and  a         — DuRRETT,  R.   T.     John  Filson;  the  first 


number  of  Mannar's  letters  ami  vocabularies  of  Dela- 
ware ami  Shawanee  words  are  appendetl.        F.  J.  S. 

Dodge,  Jacob  Richards.  Red  men  of  the 
Ohio  valley,  1G50-1795.  Springtiekl,  O. :  Ru- 
ralist  Pub/Co.     1860.  [1774 

"Embracing  notable  facts  and  thrilling  incidents  in 
the  settlement  by  the  whites  of  the  states  of  Ken- 
tucky, Ohio,  Indiana,  and  Illinois."  The  author  was 
editor  of  'Dip  Ainrriv<in  ruralht,  at  Springtteld;  he 
frankly  confesses  tliat  his  book  is  largely  a  compila- 
tion, "  hastily  prepared  "  from  such  works  as  Jeffer- 
son's XotcH  on  Virginia  (1787),  Boone's  Life  (1823),  Mc- 
Donald's BiograplUcal  sketches  of  .  .  .  early  settlers 
in  the  western  country  (IS3S),  Bradford's  Xotes  on  the 
\o)-f U  west  {\S-i7),  Burnet's  Notes  on  the  JVorfh-wcstern 
Territory  (1847),  and  Taylor's  Ohio  (1854).  It  is  one  of 
a  large  class  of  similarly  constructed  popular  books 
on  frontier  life  in  the  middle  West.  It  is  useful  as  a 
compilation,  but  has  the  ill-digested  character  of  a 
scrapbook,  and  cannot  be  cited  as  authority. 

R.  G.  T. 

Dunn,  Jacob  Fiat,  Jr.  Indiana:  a  redemp- 
tion from  slavery.  (Am.  commonwealths.) 
Boston:  Houghton.     1888.     $1.25.  [1775 

This  book  gives  a  general  view  of  Indiana  from  the 
time  when  the  first  French  explorers  entered  the 
country  to  the  admission  of  the  state  to  the  Union. 
The  interest,  however,  centres  in  the  sub-title.  The 
attempt  to  break  down  the  prohibition  of  slavei-y  in- 
corporated in  the  Ordinance  of  1787  was  vigorous  and 
persistent,  though  not  in  the  end  successful,  and  this 
work  gives  the  best  accessible  account  of  the  struggle. 

B.  A.  H. 

Ellicott,  Andrew,  Journal  of  Andrew  Elli- 
cott,  late  commissioner  on  behalf  of  the  United 
States,  1796-1800,  for  determining  the  boundary 
between  the  United  States  and  the  possessions 
of  his  most  catholic  majesty  in  America,  etc. 
Phil.     1814.  [1776 

Ellicott,  who  had  been  Surveyor-General  of  the 
United  States,  went  down  the  Ohio  and  ;\Iississippi 
Rivers  in  flat-boats,  noting  everything  that  caught  his 
trained  scientific  eye  on  the  route.  He  had  among 
his  companions  a  part  of  the  way  the  famous  I'hilip 
Nolan,  who  was  afterwards  killed  by  the  Spaniards  in 
Texas.  Ellicott  was  detained  over  a  year  at  Natchez 
by  the  unwillingness  of  the  Spanish  authorities  to 
carrj-  out  the  treaty  of  San  Lorenzo  el  Real  by  joining 
him  in  running  the  boundary  line,  and  this  delay  ena- 
bles him  to  give  a  long  account  of  the  political  troubles 
of  the  Mississippi  territory  and  of  British  intrigues 
there.  Ultimately  the  boundai-y  line  was  surveyed 
from  the  Mississippi  River  to  the  Atlantic  Ocean,  Mr. 
Ellicott  returning  north  in  a  sailing  vessel.  Chapter 
4  contains  an  interesting  description  of  the  Missis- 
sippi River,  and  a  footnote  supplies  a  translation  of 
Louis  XV's  order  giving  up  Louisiana  to  Spain. 

F.  J.  S. 

Filson,  John.  Discovery,  settlement  and 
present  state  of  Kentucke.   Wilmington.    1784. 


historian  of  Kentucky :  account  of  his  life  and 
writings.  (Filson  Club.  Publications,  no.  1.) 
Louisville  :  Morton.     1884.  [^777 

"  Filson 's  book  was  issued  in  French,  at  Paris,  in 
1785,  and  reprinted  in  English  in  Imlay's  Tojxjr/ra- 
plilcal  description  of  North  America  (London,  1793 
and  1797),  in  conjunction  with  Inday  ;  again  by  Camp- 
bell in  New  York,  in  179.3.  Filson  first  presented  to 
the  world  the  story  of  the  adventures  of  Daniel  Boone 
in  the  appendix  of  his  book,  and  from  that  it  has  been 
copied  and  assigned  to  Boone  himself.  .  .  .  The  life  of 
Boone  embodies  much  of  the  history  of  the  jiioneer 
days  of  Kentucky.  His  subsequent  biographers  .  .  . 
have  depended  upon  Filson."  W.  F.  Poole,  Narrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  America,  6:  708. 

"  Principally  interesting  on  account  of  its  map  and 
for  the  personal  reminiscences  of  Daniel  Boone.  It 
laid  the  foundations  of  Boone's  enduring  reputation 
as  a  hero  of  western  life."    N.  S.  Shaler,  Kentucky,  v.  1. 

Flint,  Timothy.  Condensed  geography  and 
history  of  the  western  states,  or  the  Mississippi 
valley.     Cin.:  Flint.     1828.     2v. 

History  and  geography  of  the  Missis- 
sippi valley,  [with]  a  physical  geography  of 
the  whole  American  continent.  2d  ed.  Cin.: 
Flint.     1832.     2v.  [1778 

"Timothy  Flint  was  extensively  read  and' widely 
beloved.  A  native  of  Massachusetts,  and  by  profes- 
sion a  clergyman,  he  entered  on  a  missionary  life  in 
the  valley  of  the  Mississippi  in  1815;  sojourning  in 
Ohio,  Indiana,  Kentucky,  Missouri,  Arkansas,  and 
Louisiana,  now  as  a  teacher  and  now  as  a  preacher ; 
at  home  in  the  wilderness,  a  favorite  in  society.  .  .  . 
The  peculiar  value  of  Timothy  Flint's  account  of  the 
remarkable  region  of  whose  history  and  aspect  he 
wrote  consists  in  the  fact  that  it  is  not  the  result  of 
a  cursory  survey  or  rapid  tour,  but  of  years  of  resi- 
dence, intimate  contact  with  nature  and  man,  and 
patient  observation.  The  record  thus  prepared  is  one 
which  will  often  be  consulted  by  subsequent  writers." 
H.  T.  Tuckerman,  in  America  and  her  commentators, 
p.  402. 

Flower,  Richard.  Letters  from  Lexington 
and  the  Illinois.     London.     1819.  [^779 

A  few  letters  vrritten  whilst  the  author  was  travel- 
ling from  Lexington,  Kentucky,  through  the  commu- 
nistic settlement  at  New  Harmony,  Indiana,  to  the 
English  colony  at  Albion,  Illinois.  Valuable  chiefly 
because  of  the  rarity  of  contemporaneous  accounts  of 
English  colonization  in  the  Mississippi  valley.  Sup- 
plemented by  the  writer's  Letters  from  the  Illinois. 
(See  next  title.)  E.  E.  S. 

Letters  from  the  Illinois,  1820-1.  Lon- 
don: Ridgway.  1822.  [1780 
Describing  the  condition  and  environment  of  Birk- 
beck's  English  colony  at  Albion,  Illinois,  southwest 
of  Vincennes,  Indiana.  Written  to  encourage  migra- 
tion and  to  refute  the  charges  against  the  region  made 
by  W^illiam  Cobbett  in  his  Weekly  jwUtical  register 
during  the  year  1821.    On  same  topic  see  Morris  Birk- 


175 


1781-1789 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


beck's  Xotes  on  a  journey,  etc.  (sect.  17G0),  and  the 
first  volume  of  the  Chicago  Historical  Society's  Col- 
lections. E.  E.  S. 

Ford,  Worthington  Chauncey,  comp.  The 
United  States  and  Spain  in  1790.  (Historical 
Printing  Club.  Wiunowings  in  American 
history.  Diplomatic  ser.,  no.  1.)  Brooklyn. 
1890.  [1781 

An  Introduction  of  42  pp.  describes  the  first  ques- 
tion in  diplomacy  after  the  inauguration  of  the  gov- 
ernment under  the  Constitution.  Then  come.s  about 
CO  pp.  of  documents,  some  printed  for  the  first  time. 
Valuable,  well-written  and  interesting.  E.  C. 

Franchere,  Gabriel.  Narrative  of  a  voy- 
age to  the  northwest  coast  of  America,  1811- 
14;  or  The  first  American  settlement  on  the 
Pacific ;  tr.  and  ed.  by  J.  V.  Huntington. 
N.  Y.:  Redfield.     1854.  [1782 

This  is  an  English  translation  made  by  J.  V.  Hunt- 
ington, from  the  Montreal  edition  of  1819.  Monsieur 
Franchere,  a  young  French  Canadian,  was  employed 
in  1810  by  John  Jacob  Astor,  to  help  in  founding 
Astoria.  His  modest  little  book  was  quoted  from 
by  Senator  Benton  in  the  boundarj'  dispute  of  1846 
and  was  liberally  drawn  upon  by  Washington  Irving. 
Franchere's  narrative  of  the  famous  and  unfortunate 
voyage  of  the  Tonquin,  on  which  vessel  he  was  one 
of  the  clerks,  should  always  be  read  in  connection 
with  Irving's  more  brilliant  but  less  accurate  Astoria. 
Franchere's  narrative  is  averj'  unpretending  and  fair- 
minded  book.    The  translator  justly  speaks  of   the 

clerkly  minuteness  of  details,"  and  their  accuracy 
is  manifest  in  cverj'  line.  There  is  an  abiding  literary 
charm  about  the  story.  It  would  justify  a  modern 
dress,  with  illustrations,  if  the  latter  were  really  his- 
torical, and  with  notes,  if  some  one  like  the  late  Dr. 
Coues  could  be  found  to  undertake  them.      C.  H.  S. 

Giddings,  Joshua  Reed.  Exiles  of  Florida. 
Columbus,  0.:  Follett.     1858.  [1783 

The  "exiles"  are  the  fugitive  Indian  and  negro 
slaves  who  fled  from  the  Carolinas  and  Georgia  to 
Spanish  protection  in  the  Floridas.  In  this  connec- 
tion the  author  treats  of  the  Seminole  Indian  wars, 
the  troubles  between  the  Seminoles  and  Creeks,  and 
the  final  flight  of  the  remnant  of  the  "exiles"  to 
Mexico.  The  author,  being  an  ardent  anti-slavei-y 
agitator,  writes  from  that  view-point.  The  latter 
portion  of  the  book  has  no  official  basis.  See  the 
Atlantic  Monthly,  ii.  509.    [See  sect.  641.]      E.  E.  S. 

Green,  Thomas  Marshall.  The  Spanish  con- 
spiracy: a  review  of  early  Spanish  movements 
in  the  south-west.    Cin. :  Clarke.    1891.      [1784 

Tliis  work  deals  with  an  important  but  keenly  con- 
troverted subject  in  an  acutely  controversial  spirit. 
Family  feeling  in  Kentucky  has  entered  deeply  into 
the  matter,  and  the  author  may  be  said  to  hold  the 
brief  of  one  side  to  the  quarrel.  The  book  is  a  reply 
to  John  Mason  Brown's  The  political  beginnings  of 
Kentucky  (sect.  ITC)),  and  will  be  valuable  to  the  stu- 
dent of  the  general  subject.  B.  A.  H. 


Hale,  Will  T.  The  backward  trail :  stories 
of  the  Indians  and  Tennessee  pioneers.  Nash- 
ville :  Cumberland  Press.     1899.     75c.     [1785 

"  This  book  is  a  series  of  sketches  of  early  Tennes- 
see historj',  ranging,  in  a  way,  over  the  period  from 
the  earliest  discovery  of  the  soil  to  1800.  "While  the 
book  concerns  itself  principally  with  the  picturesque 
features  of  pioneer  life,  particularly  with  incidents 
of  heroism,  there  is  also  an  outline  of  the  history  of 
the  time,  but  this  outline  is  apparently  constructed 
mainly  to  serve  as  a  framework  for  the  stories,  and, 
such  as  it  is,  after  a  few  chapters  it  fairly  fades  away. 
The  stories  are  culled  from  the  older  writers,  and  even 
in  the  telling  of  them  there  is  little  that  is  new."  Ed- 
mund C.  Burnett,  Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  400. 

Hall,  James.  Letters  from  the  West.  Lon- 
don: Colhurn.     1828.  [1786 

Descriptions  of  travels  along  the  Ohio  River  and 
adjacent  states,  originally  printed  in  the  Portfolio 
(Phil.').  Describes  the  Cumberland  Road,  Burr's  expe- 
dition, Boone  and  the  Kentucky  frontiersmen,  routes 
and  means  of  travel,  border  superstition,  etc.  Ex- 
tremely verbose.  Useful  for  its  view  of  the  develop- 
ment of  the  middle  West.  E.  E.  S. 

Romance  of  western  history.    Cin. :  Ap- 

plegate.     1857.     Cin.:  Clarke.      1869.      $1.25. 

[1787 

Tliis  is  a  book  manufactured  out  of  the  same  au- 
thor's Sketches  of  history  (see  title  below),  with  the 
first  and  last  parts  omitted,  and  valueless  border  tales 
and  legends  added.  The  earlier  book  is  stripped  of 
nearly  all  that  was  of  any  historic  import.      E.  E.  S. 

Sketches  of  history,  life  and  manners 

in  the  West.     Phil. :  Hall.     1835.     2v.     [1788 

A  mingled  traditional  and  authoritative  account  of 
the  early  settlers  in  the  Ohio  and  Mississippi  valleys. 
Shows  their  intercourse  with  the  Indians,  the  disap- 
pearance of  the  French  element,  and  the  civil  and 
military  progress  of  the  territories  and  states  north- 
west of  the  Ohio  River.  The  book  gives  a  popular 
account  of  the  Revolutionary  state  of  Transylvania, 
and  other  relations  of  Kentucky  to  Virginia.  The 
style  of  composition  maybe  called  dilluse.     E.  E.  S. 

H&TTisoTi,  Maj.-Gcn.  William  Henry.  Daw- 
son, iVIosES.  Historical  narrative  of  the  civil 
and  military  services  of  Major-General  Harri- 
son, and  a  vindication  of  his  character  and  con- 
duct as  a  statesman,  a  citizen,  and  a  soldier  ; 
with  a  detail  of  his  negotiations  and  wars  with 
the  Indians.     Cin. :  Daw.son.     1824.  [1789 

"  One  of  the  most  thorough,  complete,  and  authentic 
treatises,  relating  to  the  border  wars,  ever  printed." 
T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  96. 

Henry,  Alexander,  and  David  Thompson. 

New  light  on  the  early  history  of  the  greater 
northwest :  the  MS.  journals  of  Alexander 
Henry,  fur  trader,  of  the  Northwest  Company, 
and  of  David  Thompson,  official  geographer 
and  explorer  of  the  same  company,  1799-1814  ; 


176 


WESTWARD  EXPANSION,  1783-1828 


1790-1798 


ed.  with  copious  critical  commentary  by  Elliott 
Coues.  N.  Y.  :  F.  P.  Harper.  1897.  3v.  Net 
$10.  [1790 

These  journals  of  exploration  and  adventure  among 
the  Indians  on  the  Red,  i^askatchewan,  Missouri,  and 
Columbia  rivers  had  never  been  published  until  taken 
in  hand  by  Dr.  Coues.  He  has  not  printed  them  in 
full,  but  has  used  his  judgment  in  abridgment  and 
selection.  While  much  of  the  action  lies  on  our  side  of 
the  northwestern  boundary,  the  work  is  perhaps  most 
valuable  for  the  light  that  it  throws  on  exploration 
and  adventure  north  of  that  line  and  beyond  the  head 
of  the  Great  Lakes.  The  editing  is  of  the  same  kind  as 
that  showTi  in  the  Lewis  and  Clark  by  the  same  hand, 
only  some  kinds  of  material  are  less  abundant. 

B.  A.  H. 

Hermann,  Binger.  The  Louisiana  purchase 
and  our  title  west  of  the  Rocky  Mountains ; 
with  a  review  of  annexation  by  the  United 
States.     Washington :   Govt.  Prtg.  Oflf.     1898. 

[1791 

Hermann  argues  the  hardly  disputed  thesis  that  the 
Louisiana  cession  did  not  include  the  Oregon  terri- 
tory. He  presents  a  brief  history  of  American  expan- 
sion and  sketches  of  men  prominent  in  the  movement, 
also  five  maps,  one  by  Franquelin  (1684)  and  one  by 
Moll  (1710)  deserving  mention.  He  has  explored  no 
unfamiliar  sources  and  gives  no  evidence  of  sound 
scholarship,  while  he  is  inaccurate  in  details.  His  dull 
style  Ls  occasionally  enlivened  by  cheap  rhetorical  out- 
bursts. R.  Q.  H.  C. 

Hildreth,  Samuel  Prescott.  Biographical 
and  historical  memoirs  of  the  early  pioneer  set- 
tlers of  Ohio.     Cin.  :  Derby.     1853.  [1792 

This  work  is  a  supplement  to  the  same  author's 
Pioneer  history  (see  following  title).  Its  value  con- 
sists in  the  fact  that  it  is  made  up  of  a  series  of  well- 
written  biographical  notices,  forty  in  number,  of  the 
pioneers  of  Ohio  and  the  Northwest,  some  of  them 
men  of  great  note  in  their  day.  These  notices  were 
prepared  soon  after  the  pioneers  passed  away  by  a 
competent  writer  who  lived  on  the  ground  where  these 
men  made  their  first  beginning,  knew  the  traditions 
that  lived  in  the  community  they  established,  and  was 
in  communication  with  their  descendants  and  repre- 
sentatives. B.  A.  H. 

Pioneer  history  :    first  examinations  of 

the  Ohio  valley  and  early  settlement  of  the 
northwest  territory.  Cin.:  Derby.  N.  Y.  : 
Barnes.     1848.  [i793 

After  a  chapter  devoted  to  French  exploration,  the 
author  enters  upon  his  story  with  the  first  adventur- 
ing of  English-speaking  men  into  the  Ohio  valley, 
about  1740.  The  interest  culminates  in  the  colony 
[Marietta]  planted  by  the  Ohio  Company  in  1788.  The 
author  made  large  use  of  original  manuscripts,  and 
the  work  embodies  considerable  documentary  mate- 
rial. B.  A.  H. 

Hough,  Franklin  Benjamin,  cd.  Diary  of 
the  siege  of  Detroit  in  the  war  with  Pontiac  ; 


also,  a  narrative  of  the  principal  events  of  the 
siege,  by  Major  Robert  Rogers;  a  plan  for 
conducting  Indian  affairs,  by  Col.  Bradstreet ; 
and  other  authentick  documents  never  before 
printed.     Albany:  Munsell.     1860.  [1794 

A  valuable  collection  of  documents  relating  to  an 
interesting  period,  and  especially  to  an  interesting 
event,  in  American  history.  The  documents  are 
edited  with  judgment,  including  the  necessary  intro- 
ductions and  explanatory  notes.  B.  A.  H. 

Howe,  Henry.  Historical  collections  of 
Ohio.     Cin.:  Derby.     1847. 

Same  [enl.].  Ohio  centennial  ed.  Co- 
lumbus, O.:  Howe.     1889-91.    [c.  1888.]    2v. 

[1795 

An  invaluable  treasure  house  of  materials  relating 
to  the  history  of  Ohio,  particularly  of  the  first  half 
century.  The  author  was  one  of  the  first  and  best 
practitioners  of  the  art  of  making  state  historical 
collections.  He  gathered  the  materials  for  his  first 
division  mainly  by  travelling  over  the  state  on  foot 
and  horseback,  at  a  time  when  many  of  the  pioneers 
were  still  living.  This  edition  made  Mr.  Howe's  name 
a  household  word  in  Ohio.  The  book  has  the  charac- 
teristics of  its  class.  The  value  of  the  Centennial 
edition  was  much  enhanced  by  the  addition  of  a  con- 
siderable number  of  monographs  by  specialists  on 
interesting  phases  of  the  general  subject.    B.  A.  H. 

Howells,  William  Cooper.  Recollections 
of  life  in  Ohio,  1813-40.  Cin.  :  Clarke.  1895. 
$2.  [1796 

A  pleasant  picture  of  life  in  southeastern  and  south- 
western Ohio  in  the  period  named.  The  many  inter- 
esting facts  are  enlivened  by  wise  reflection,  good 
feeling,  and  strokes  of  humor.  In  politics  the  author 
was  an  anti-slavery  "Whig  ;  in  religion  his  views  were 
liberal  and  tolerant,  not  favorable  to  orthodoxy.  His 
son,  William  Dean  HoweUs,  contributes  an  Introduc- 
tion and  Conclusion.  B.  A.  H. 

Imlay,  Capt.  Gilbert.  Topographical  de- 
scription of  the  western  territory  of  North 
America.  London :  Debrett.  1793.  3d  ed. 
1797.  [1797 

"  Captain  Imlay,  of  the  American  army,  is  consid- 
ered the  best  of  the  early  authorities  in  regard  to  the 
topography  of  the  western  countrj'.  The  original  Lon- 
don edition  of  his  Topographical  description  of  the 
U'estern  territory  of  North  America  is  the  result  of 
observations  made  between  1792  and  1797.  The  third 
edition  is  much  enhanced  in  value  as  a  reference,  by 
including  the  works  of  Filson,  Hutchins,  and  other 
kindred  material."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America  and 
her  commentators,  p.  390. 

Jesuit  relations  and  allied  documents,  1610- 
1791  :  with  English  translations  and  notes  ;  ed. 
by  Reuben  Gold  Thwaites.  Cleveland :  Bur- 
rows.    1896-.    V.  1+.     Net  $3.50  ea.        [1798 

See  in  Part  IV. 

Kinzie,  Juliette  A.  (Mrs.  John  H.).    Wau- 


177 


1799-1806 


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bun :  the  "  early  day  "  in  the  north-west.  N.  Y. : 
Derby.     1856.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1873. 

[1799 

Descriptive  of  a  journey  to  the  Indian  agency  at 

Fort  "SVinnebago  (Wiscon.sin),  life  among  the  Indians 

and  French  half-breeds,  and  a  journey  to  Chicago  in 

1831,  -vvith  details  of  the  appearance  of  Chicago  at  that 
time.  It  contains  the  best  account  of  the  "  Chicago 
(Indian)  massacre  "  of  1812,  as  related  by  survivors. 
Because  writings  on  these  points  are  so  few,  this  book 
becomes  of  some  historic  value,  although  it  is  bur- 
dened with  a  mass  of  trifling  domestic  details. 

E.  E.  S. 

Lanman,  James  H.  History  of  Michigan, 
civil  and  topographical,  in  a  compendious 
form,  with  a  view  of  the  surrounding  lakes. 
N.Y.:  French.     1839.  [1800 

"  A  minute  narration  of  the  early  dealings  of  the 
whites  with  the  aborigines  of  the  territory,  the  Jesuit 
missions,  and  border  wars,  is  given  in  the  first  ten 
chapters  of  the  work."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  biblio- 
graphy, p.  211. 

M 'Clung,  John  A.  Sketches  of  western 
adventure  connected  with  the  settlement  of 
the  West,  1755-94.     Maysville,    Ky. :  Collins. 

1832.  Covington,  Ky.     1872.  [1801 
"  A  monograph  of  interest."  Narrative  and  critical 

hist.  0/  Am.,  5:  581. 

Massie,  Nathaniel.  Massie,  David  Meade. 
Nathaniel  Massie,  a  pioneer  of  Ohio:  a  sketch 
of  his  life  and  selections  from  his  correspond- 
ence.    Cin.  :  Clarke.     1896.     $2.  [1802 

A  bare  matter  of  fact  narrative  of  events  in  the  life 
of  a  distinguished  actor  in  early  Ohio  history.  Gen- 
eral Massie  was  a  Virginian,  lived  some  time  in  Ken- 
tucky, and  first  entered  the  country  beyond  the  Ohio 
River  in  1788,  the  ye.ar  that  civil  government  was 
organized  ;  died  at  Chill icothe  in  ISl.'^.  He  was  a  sur- 
veyor, land  speculator,  founder  of  towns,  and  politi- 
cian. He  was  a  pronounced  Jeffersonian,  and  one  of 
the  most  prominent  opponents  of  Governor  St.  Clair, 
and  an  active  advocate  of  the  early  admission  of  Ohio 
to  the  Union.  Historically,  the  main  interest  of  the 
book  is  found  in  the  original  dociunents  relating  to 
this  event.  B.  A.  H. 

May,  Col.  John.  Journal  and  letters  rela- 
tive to  two  journeys  to  the  Ohio  country,  in 
1788  and  '89;  with  biog.  sketch  by  Rev.  Rich- 
ard S.  Edes,  and  illustrative  notes  by  Wm.  M. 
Darlington.     Cin. :  Clarke.     1873.     Net  $2. 

[1803 

Tlie  author,  a  Revolutionary  officer,  and  a  business 
man  of  venturesome  habits,  left  Boston  in  April,  1788, 
proceeding  overland  on  honseback,  by  way  of  Philar 
delphia,  Baltimore,  and  the  Laurel  Hills,  to  Pittsburg, 
there  taking  a  flat-br)at  for  Marietta,  where  he  had 
landed  interests,  and  arrived  the  last  week  of  May. 
Early  in  August,  he  returned  to  Boston  by  a  some- 
what different  route.    Next  year  lie  made  a  second 


trip  to  the  Ohio  country,  this  time  on  a  trading  ven- 
ture, going  as  far  as  Maysville,  Ky.  There  is  no  jour- 
nal for  this  tour,  but  the  editor  supplies  several  of  the 
author's  descriptive  letters  to  friends.  The  journal 
of  1788  and  the  letters  of  1789  together  furnish  an  inter- 
esting picture  of  frontier  conditions,  modes  of  life 
and  business,  and  ililliculties  of  inter-communication. 
Tlie  tone  is  sprightly,  the  author  observant,  so  that 
aside  from  being  a  source  of  information,  the  book 
makes  agreeable  reading.  R.  G.  T. 

Michaux,  Francois  Andre.  Travels  to  the 
westward  of  tlie  Allegany  Mountains,  in  the 
states  of  the  Ohio,  Kentucky,  and  Tennessee, 
and  return  to  Charlestown,  through  the  upper 
Carolinas,  1802:  tr.  from  the  French  by  S. 
Lambert.     London:  Mawman.     1805.      [1804 

IVIichaux  was  a  careful  observer  and  discriminating 
writer.  He  gives  clear  and  trustworthy  descriptions 
of  the  states  named  in  the  title, —  their  inhabitants 
and  products,  and  the  occupations  of  the  people.  His 
book  is  free  from  Indian  legends  and  border  stories, 
which  constitute  so  large  a  part  of  the  average  "  fron- 
tier "  writing.  E.  E.  S. 

Pattie,  James  Ohio.  Personal  narrative  dur- 
ing an  expedition  from  St.  Louis  through  the 
vast  regions  between  that  place  and  the  Pacific 
Ocean,  thence  back  through  the  city  of  Mexico 
to  Vera  Cruz ;  ed.  by  Timothy  Flint.  Cin.  : 
Flint.     1833.  [1805 

"  The  narrative  of  Pattie's  expedition  and  captivity 
has  more  than  the  ordinary  interest  and  value  which 
attaches  to  the  stories  of  adventurers.  He  crossed 
the  continent  of  America  on  a  route  which  his  party 
were  the  first  to  pursue.  He  encountered  tribes  of 
Indians  who  then  saw  a  white  man  for  the  first  time, 
and  his  narrative  has  the  merit  of  being  given  in  a 
candid,  unexaggerated  style,  which  impresses  us  with 
its  veracity.  The  story  of  the  perilous  expedition,  the 
frightful  extremities  to  which  his  party  were  reduced, 
the  fights  with  the  savages,  and  his  final  capture,  are 
all  narrated  with  spirit  and  candor."  T.  W.  Field, 
Indian  bibliography,  p.  304. 

Pickett,  Albert  James.  History  of  Ala- 
bama and  incidentally  of  Georgia  and  Missis- 
sippi from  the  earliest  period.  Charleston  : 
Walker.  1851.  2 v.  New  ed.  enl.  Birming- 
ham, Ala.  :  WebbBk.  Co.  1900.  2v.  §2.50.  [1806 

Pickett's  work  is  founded  in  part  on  original  printed 
authorities  and  in  part  on  the  interviews  of  the  author 
with  Indian  chiefs  and  white  pioneers  during  the  first 
half  of  the  ]'.»th  century.  It  is  far  above  the  average 
state  history  in  the  author's  grasp  of  his  subject,  ha? 
been  accepted  as  an  authority  on  the  subjects  of  which 
it  treats  and  is  invaluable  to  students,  but  it  comes 
no  later  than  the  admission  of  the  state  to  the  Union 
in  181!i  and  is  filled  with  many  details  of  small  histori- 
cal importance.  A  fourth  edition  was  published  in 
1896  and  a  fifth  in  1900,  which  has  been  greatly  in- 
creased in  value  by  the  addition  of  the  Aniiula  of  Alcir 
bama,  I81!t-1!I0(K  by  Thomas  M.  Owen,  a  brief  general 
history  of  the  state  during  that  time  with  additional 


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WESTWARD   EXPANSION,  1783-1828 


1807-1813 


chapters  on  the  literary  history,  bibliography  and  state 
otlicers,  and  an  index  wanting  in  all  previous  editions. 
It  is  well  supplemented  by  Brewer,  sect.  3272.  S.  B.  W. 

Poole,  William  Frederick.  The  Ordinance 
of  1787  and  Dr.  Manasseh  Cutler  as  an  agent 
in  its  formation.  Cambridge,  JMass.  :  Welch. 
1876.  [1807 

A  small  monograph  defending  the  claim  of  Cutler 
to  the  authorship  of  the  ordinance  governing  the 
Northwest  territory  as  against  the  claim  of  Nathan 
Dane.  See  Edward  Coles's  History  of  the  Ordinance 
of  17S7  (sect.  385)  and  numerous  periodical  articles. 

E.  E.  S. 

Putnam,  Brig. -Gen.  Rufus,  Cone,  Mary. 
Life  of  Rufus  Putnam,  with  extracts  from  his 
journal  and  an  account  of  the  first  settlement 
in  Ohio.  Cleveland:  Williams.  1886.  [1808 
The  first  part  contains  the  rewritten  journal  of  Put- 
nam (see  Journal  of  Rufus  Putnam,  sect.  874)  and  a 
sketch  of  his  life  as  an  engineer  in  the  Revolutionary 
War  and  as  Surveyor-General  in  the  Northwest  Terri- 
tory. They  are  based  on  his  letters  and  journal,  but 
vei-y  poorly  arranged  and  unedited.  A  disappointing 
work,  considering  the  importance  of  Putnam's  official 
positions  and  the  length  of  time  the  papers  were  held 
before  being  printed.  The  second  part  consists  of  an 
irrelevant  sketch  of  the  founding  of  Marietta,  Ohio. 
Printed  from  small  type.  E.  E.  S. 

Ramsey,  James  Gattys  McGregor.  An- 
nals of  Tennessee.  Charleston :  John  Russell. 
1853.  [1809 

This  work  covers  the  history  of  the  Watauga  Asso- 
ciation and  of  the  other  settlements  from  which  came 
the  state  of  Tennessee,  and  follows  the  state  itself 
down  to  1800.  The  author  says  that  he  had  examined 
all  the  public  records  relating  to  his  subject  and  had 
had  many  of  the  papers  of  leading  pioneers  in  his 
hands.  It  is  largely  documentarj',  for  there  are  many 
extracts  from  original  records,  but  the  groundwork 
is  Haywood,  whom  he  follows  almost  blindly  at  times. 

S.  B.  W. 

Reynolds,  John.  Pioneer  history  of  Illinois, 
1673-1818.  Belleville,  111.  :  Randall.  1852. 
Chicago:  Fergus.     1887.  [1810 

From  the  Indians  of  Illinois  to  the  organization  of 
the  state  in  1818.  Describes  the  government  of  the 
region  by  the  French  and  by  the  English,  the  intro- 
duction of  religious  organizations,  the  development 
of  industries,  and  the  growth  of  political  divisions. 
The  work  lacks  historic  judgment ;  much  irrelevant 
matter  is  introduced ;  but  it  preserves  local  color  in 
describing  the  life  of  early  settlers.  Probably  its 
greatest  service  is  in  numerous  short  biographies  of 
prominent  pioneers,  easily  found  from  the  index. 

E.  E.  S. 

Rice,  Harvey.  Incidents  of  pioneer  life  in 
the  early  settlement  of  the  Connecticut  west- 
ern reserve.     Cleveland:  Cobb.     1881. 

Pioneers  of  the  Western  Reserve.  Bos- 
ton :  Lee.     1883. 


Sketches  of  western  life.     Boston :  Lee. 

1886.  [1811 

The  general  character  of  these  books  is  well  shown 
by  their  titles.  Their  author  came  at  an  early  day  to 
Cleveland,  where  he  was  long  a  prominent  citizen, 
and  where,  in  his  last  years,  he  wrote  the  chapters 
and  papers  that  make  up  the  two  volumes.  Much  of 
the  history  that  he  writes  he  had  seen  and  some  of  it 
he  had  been.  A  few  miscellaneous  papers  have  been 
added  to  fill  out  the  second  book.  The  works  have  a 
value  as  serving  to  keep  alive  in  men's  minds  the  pio- 
neer days.  B.  A.  H. 

Roosevelt,  Col.  Theodore.  The  winning 
of  the  West.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam.  1889-96.  v.  1-4. 
$10.  [1812 

Mr.  Roosevelt  "  has  rescued  a  whole  movement  in 
American  development  from  the  hands  of  unskilful 
annalists;  he  has  made  use  of  widely  scattered  ori- 
ginal sources,  not  heretofore  exploited ;  and  with 
graphic  vigor  he  has  portrayed  the  advance  of  the 
pioneer  into  the  wastes  of  the  continent.  He  has  con- 
sidered bis  subject  broadly,  in  its  relations  to  world- 
history,  not  in  the  spirit  of  the  local  historian.  This 
is  an  admirable  thing  to  do  ;  and  Mr.  Roosevelt's  ap- 
preciative sympathy  with  the  frontiersman,  due  in 
part  to  his  own  western  experiences,  has  enabled  him 
to  depict  the  movement  as  probably  no  other  man  of 
his  time  could  have  done.  The  difficult  question  of 
the  relations  between  the  Indian  and  the  pioneer  he 
has  handled  in  a  courageous  and  virile  way.  .  .  .  He 
has  brought  into  prominence  an  important,  but  much- 
neglected,  subject  by  unfolding  our  relations  with 
Spain  and  England  respecting  the  frontier,  and  has 
given  a  valuable  treatment  of  the  tortuous  intrigues 
of  western  leaders  with  the  Spaniards  and  the  French. 
These  are  some  of  the  strong  features  of  ]Mr.  Roose- 
velt's work.  ...  It  is  the  dramatic  and  picturesque 
aspects  of  the  period  that  most  interest  him,  — the 
Indian  fighting,  the  intrigues  with  Spain,  and  the 
exploration  of  the  far  West.  He  handles  the  subject 
with  dash  and  lightness  of  touch  ;  and  sometimes  this 
facility  shows  itself  in  a  readiness  to  pass  over  insti- 
tutional development  with  a  comment  of  praise  or 
blame,  instead  of  information  that  the  reader  has  a 
right  to  expect.  .  .  .  Taken  as  a  whole,  the  volumes 
will  be  to  the  general  reader  a  revelation  in  American 
history.  But  the  special  student  must  regret  that  Mr. 
Roosevelt  does  not  find  it  possible  to  regard  history 
as  a  more  jealous  mistress,  and  to  give  more  time, 
greater  thoroughness  of  investigation,  particularly  in 
foreign  archives,  and  more  sobriety  of  judgment  to 
his  work."  Frederick  J.  Turner,  in  Am.  hist,  rev., 
2:  171. 

Rupp,  Isaac  Daniel.  Early  history  of 
western  Pennsylvania  and  of  the  west  and  of 
western  expeditions  and  campaigns,  1754-1833. 
Pittsburg:  Kauffman.     1846.  [1813 

A  peculiar  compilation  of  fact  and  legend  concern- 
ing the  trans- Alleghenian  region.  It  begins  with  the 
discovery  of  America,  describes  the  expulsion  of  the 
French,  the  Indian  wars,  the  War  of  1812,  and  ends 
with  the  Black  Hawk  war  in  1832.  The  only  real  merit 
of  the  book  lies  in  the  reprint  of  journals  and  memo- 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


randa  of  Indian  treaties.  A  few  "  histories  "  of  indi- 
vidual counties  in  western  Pennsylvania  close  the 
volume.  E.  E.  S. 

St.  Clair,  Maj.-Gen.  Arthur.  Narrative  of 
the  manner  in  which  the  campaign  against  the 
Indians,  1791,  was  conducted,  under  the  com- 
mand of  Maj.-Gen.  St.  Clair;  and  reports  taken 
from  the  files  of  the  House  of  Representatives. 
Phil.     1812.  [1814 

St.  Clair's  own  storj'  of  his  disastrous  campaign, 
with  documents.  Written  long  after  the  event  and 
the  work  of  a  disappointed  man.  Of  value  only  to  the 
close  student.  E.  C. 

Proceedings  at  his  court-martial.     See 

New  York  Historical  Society,  sect.  361.    [1815 

—  Smith,  William  H.,  ccl.  The  St.  Clair 
papers :  life  and  public  services  of  Arthur 
St.  Clair,  with  his  correspondence  and  papers. 
Cin.:  Clarke.     1882.     2v.     §6.  [1816 

"  The  existence  in  Kansas  of  a  mass  of  papers  in  the 
handwriting  of  Arthur  St.  Clair,  the  first  Governor  of 
the  Northwestern  Territory,  was  made  known  to  the 
state  of  Ohio  in  186!)  hy  a  memorial  presented  to  the 
Legislature  by  the  Western  Reserve  Historical  Soci- 
ety. .  .  .  The  General  Assembly  voted  an  appropria^ 
tion  the  following  year  for  the  purchase  of  the  .St. 
Clair  manuscripts,  which  were  finally  secured  for  the 
State  Library,"  and  are  now  made  public.  "  The  first 
volume  contains  the  editor's  own  study  of  the  '  Life 
and  public  services  of  Arthur  St.  Clair,'  occupying 
256  pages,  and  more  than  one-third  of  the  St.  Clair 
papers.  .  .  .  The  second  volume  is  devoted  entirely  to 
papers  touching  the  government  and  defence  of  the 
Northwestern  Territory.  Valuable  as  were  St.  Clair's 
military  .services  in  connection  with  the  French  and 
Indian  wars  and  as  an  adviser  of  Washington  during 
the  Revolution,  it  is  chiefly  for  his  .subsequent  merits 
as  the  pioneer  of  law  and  institutions  in  the  North- 
west that  he  ought  to  be  known ;  and  it  is  perhaps  the 
chief  merit  of  Mr.  Smith's  work  that  he  has  laid  spe- 
cial stress  upon  the  above  introduction  of  government 
by  St.  Clair  under  the  Ordinance  of  1787.  ...  St.  Clair 
is  perhaps  best  known,  not  as  the  fimnder  and  civic 
organizer  of  the  Northwest,  but  as  an  unfortunate 
general  under  whom  the  western  army  suffered  a  ter- 
rible defeat  by  Indian  savages.  .  .  .  Congress  inves- 
tigated the  whole  matter,  and  reijorted  that  it  was 
simple  justice  to  St.  Clair  to  acknowledge  that '  the 
failure  of  the  late  expeditifm  can  in  no  respect  be 
imputed  to  his  conduct,  either  at  any  time  before  or 
during  the  action.'  "    Nation,  34 :  383. 

Sheldon,  Mrs.  Electra  M.  Early  history 
of  Michigan,  to  1815.  N.  Y. :  Barnes.  Detroit : 
Kerr.     185G.  [181 7 

Five  sixths  of  this  work  are  given  to  the  French 
period  of  Michigan  liistorj-,  while  the  amount  of  space 
devoted  to  Cadillac  is  also  quite  disproportionate  to 
the  rest  of  the  book.  The  explanation  is  that  the 
writer,  in  preparing  the  work,  had  the  use  of  original 
material  relating  to  this  division  of  the  subject,  ob- 
tained in  Paris  by  Hon.  Lewis  Cass.    The  Michigan 


story  down  to  1815  is  told  in  its  essential  features,  at 
times  with  much  detail,  and  in  a  pleasing  manner. 

B.  A.  H. 

Taylor,  James  W.  History  of  the  state  of 
Ohio:  first  period,  1650-1787.     Cin.     1854. 

[1818 
"  The  early  Jesuit  missions,  the  wars  of  the  Eries 
and  the  Iroquois,  the  border  warfare  which  was  wag- 
ing for  nearly  a  (juarter  of  a  century,  between  the 
Scotch-Irish  inhabitants  of  Pennsylvania  and  the 
Delawares,  Shawancse,  and  Wyandots,  are  the  sub- 
jects which  nearly  fill  the  volume.  The  appendix 
contains  other  and  more  minute  particulars  of  the 
various  Indian  tribes  which  once  inhabited  the  state. 
.  .  .  The  work  is  a  very  judicious  and  interesting  col- 
lection of  material  already  printed  in  one  form  or 
another,  not  always  accessible  to  the  student,  even  in 
great  libraries."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography, 
p.  388. 

Tecumseh.  Drake,  Benjajiin.  Life  of 
Tecuniseh  and  of  his  brother  the  prophet ; 
with  a  historical  sketch  of  the  Shawanoe  In- 
dians.    Cin. :  Morgan.     1841.  [1819 

Founded  largely  on  Harrison's  letters  (1808-13),  and 
on  material  furnished  by  other  participants  in  the 
events  described.  Contains  also  a  good  deal  of  tradi- 
tional information  of  doubtful  value.  Style  clear  and 
unadorned.  E.  C. 

—  Eggleston,  Edward,  and  Mrs.  Eliza- 
beth Eggleston  Seelte.  Tecumseh  and  the 
Shawnee  prophet.  (Famous  Am.  Indians.) 
N.  Y.:Dodd.     [c.  1878.]     §1.  [1820 

A  series  of  narratives  of  border  warfare  in  the 
Northwest  Territory  grouped  about  Tecumseh.  A 
popular  account  for  the  general  reader,  especially 
for  boys.  Uncritical,  occasionally  disconnected,  but 
generally  interesting.  A  vivid  picture,  not  over- 
drawn, of  the  great  Indian  orator,  statesman  and 
warrior.  Appendix  on  authorities  for  the  life  of 
Tecuniseh.  H.  W.  H. 

Thwaites,  Reuben  Gold.  Afloat  on  the 
Ohio  :  an  historical  pilgrimage  of  a  thousand 
miles  in  a  skiff,  from  liedstone  to  Cairo.  Chi- 
cago: Way.     1897.     §1.50.  [1821 

The  author  of  this  pleasantly  told  story  of  a  family 
trij)  down  the  Monongahela  and  Ohio  is  an  author- 
ity on  the  early  history  of  the  west,  and  ho  explains 
the  historic  interest  of  every  i)oint  along  the  route, 
except  that  he  is  silent  regarding  the  Civil  War. 
The  journey  was,  indeed,  undertaken  to  gather  "  local 
color  "  for  work  in  history.  One  ajipendix  is  an  his- 
torical outline  of  Ohio  valley  settlement,  and  the 
other  is  a  list  of  journals  of  previous  travelers  down 
the  Ohio.  F.  .1.  S. 

United  States.  Conr/rcss.  [Ordinance  of 
1787.]     See  Old  South  Work,  sect.  ?,C)S.   [1822 

Wallace,  Joseph.  History  of  Illinois  and 
Louisiana  imder  the  French  rule,  embracing  a 
general  view  of  the  French  dominion  in  North 


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PERIOD  01    THE   SI  A.VERY  QUESTION,  1828-1860 


1823-1830 


•\;  (i.^a,  with  some  account  v/l  lue  iiinglish 
occupation  of  Illinois.  Cin.:  Clarke.  1893. 
Net  $3.50.  [1823 

A  clear  and  correct  but  prosaic  presentation  of  the 
subject ;  no  advantage  is  taken  by  the  writer  of  its 
picturesque  features  ;  well  arranged  ;  largely  but  not 
wholly  drawn  from  secondary  sources.         B.  A.  H. 

Wilkinson,  Maj.-Oen.  James.  Clark, 
Daniel.  Proofs  of  the  corruption  of  General 
James  Wilkinson,  and  of  his  connexion  with 
Aaron  Burr.     Phil.    1809.  [1824 

The  evidence  here  presented  is  based  upon  docu- 
ments given  in  the  appendix.  Clark  strives  to  prove 
that  Wilkinson  was  a  pensioner  of  Spain  from  1794  to 
1803  ;  and  an  accomplice  of  Burr  in  treasonably  plot- 
ting a  separation  of  the  states.  The  case  is  clearly 
and  forcibly  put  and  is  a  strong  one.  The  accompany- 
ing documents,  consisting  of  state  papers,  letters  and 
affidavits,  also  give  information  about  Jefferson's  ad- 
ministration of  the  West,  and  reveal  the  causes  there 
working  towards  a  secession  in  the  early  years  of  the 
Republic.    [See  sect.  1706.]  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Winsor,  Justin.  The  Mississippi  basin, 
1697-1763  ;  with  full  cartographical  illustra- 
tions from  contemporary  sources.  Boston: 
Houghton.     1895.     $4.  [1825 

This  section  of  the  author's  continuous  story,  cov- 
ering a  very  important  period,  closes  with  the  final 
triumph  of  England  over  France  in  North  America  in 
1763,  and  leaves  the  reader  well  equi]iped  for  the 
succeeding  period,  in  which  the  American  people, 
in  their  own  right,  appear  distinctly  upon  the  scene. 
The  volume  has  the  qualities  of  the  series  to  which  it 
belongs.  [See  Winsor's  Cartier  to  Frontcnac.  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.    18M.    §4.]  B.  A.  H. 

The  westward  movement :  the  colonies 

and  the  republic  west  of  the  Alleghanies, 
1763-98  ;  with  full  cartographical  illustrations 
from  contemporary  sources.  Boston :  Hough- 
ton.    1897.     U.  [1826 

This  book  "  is  monumental  in  its  erudition  and  is 
a  work  of  the  highest  importance  to  students  of  the 
beginnings  of  the  West.  .  .  .  Never  before  has  the 
whole  field  been  surveyed  with  more  minute  care." 
Mr.  AVinsor  "loved  an  abundance  of  facts,  and  he 
knew  the  uses  of  the  card  catalogue.  He  lacked  the 
artistic  instinct,  he  was  wanting  in  that  historical 
imagination  which  fuses  the  separate  elements  of  his- 
torical knowledge  into  a  single  and  pleasing  presen- 
tation ;  his  classified  cards  are  always  in  sight.  The 
result  is  that  Mr.  Winsor's  work  is  a  thesaurus  of 
events  for  the  student,  rather  than  a  history  for  the 
general  reader.  His  work  is  essentially  monographic, 
and  yet,  by  a  most  regrettable  policy,  Mr.  Winsor  .  .  . 
has  omitted,  except  in  the  rarest  cases,  to  cite  the 
authorities  for  his  statements.  .  .  .  The  work  gives 
some  indications  that  the  author's  final  revision,  of 
style  particularly,  was  not  as  complete  as  he  no  doubt 
would  have  wished  to  make  it.  .  .  .  Wlien  all  minor 
criticisms  on  detail  have  been  made  —  and  in  a  work 
so  abounding  in  statements  of  fact  it  is  remarkable 


how  few  such  criticisms  must  be  —  the  book  remains 
a  splendid  proof  of  the  immense  research  of  its  au- 
thor, of  his  skill  and  fairness  in  dealing  with  a  multi- 
plicity of  detail,  and  of  the  continental  breadth  of  his 
view."    Frederick  J.  Turner,  in  Am.  hist,  rev.,  3:  556. 

4.  Period  of  the  Slavery  Question  : 
1828-1860 

Abdy,  Edward  Strutt,  Journal  of  a  resi- 
dence and  tour  in  the  United  States,  1833-4. 
London :  Murray.     1835.     3v.  [1827 

The  author,  fellow  of  Jesus  College,  Cambridge, 
devoted  much  attention  in  his  travels  in  this  country 
to  charitable  and  philanthropic  institutions.  He  gives 
accounts  of  many  visits  to  prisons,  schools,  insane 
asylums,  and  institutions  for  defectives.  There  is 
much  in  regard  to  the  condition  of  negroes,  and  the 
state  of  public  sentiment  in  the  North  concerning 
their  treatment.  The  author  is  pronounced  in  his 
opinions  against  schemes  of  colonization,  and  his 
sympathies  are  anti-slavery.  His  tour  embraced  New 
York,  Connecticut,  Massachusetts,  Rhode  Island,  and 
Toronto.  He  did  not  go  farther  south  than  Virginia 
and  Kentucky.  There  is  considerable  information 
in  regard  to  prices  of  provisions,  cost  of  living,  and 
wages.  The  work  is  free  from  hyper-criticism,  and 
is  a  helpful  record  of  American  Institutions  for  the 
period  described.  D.  R.  D. 

Ampere,  Jean  Jacques  Antoine.  Prome- 
nade en  Amerique.     Paris.     1855.     2v.     [1828 

"  Ampfere's  record  of  his  American  tour  is  singularly 
unpretending.  It  resembles  in  tone  and  method  the 
best  conversation.  The  style  is  pure  and  animated, 
and  the  thoughts  naturally  suggested.  He  describes 
what  he  sees  with  candor  and  geniality,  criticises 
without  the  slightest  acrimony,  and  commends  with 
graceful  zeal.  .  .  .  He  has  that  catholic  taste  and  tem- 
per so  essential  to  a  good  traveller.  He  takes  an  inter- 
est in  whatever  relates  to  humanity."  H.  T.  Tucker- 
man,  America  and  her  commentators,  p.  143. 

Bacourt,  Adolphe  Fourier,  chevalier  de. 
Souvenirs  of  a  diplomat :  private  letters  from 
America  during  the  administrations  of  Van 
Buren,  Harrison  and  Tyler ;  tr.  from  the 
French.     N.  Y. :  Holt.     1885.     $1.50.       [1829 

These  private  letters  begin  in  June,  1840,  and  end  in 
July,  1812.  The  Chevalier  de  Bacourt  was  the  French 
minister  in  Washington,  and  his  letters  are  full  of 
lively  descriptions,  mingled  with  trenchant  comment, 
of  the  political  and  social  life  of  those  days.  Home- 
sickness sharpened  his  pen,  but  he  was  honest  and 
not  indisposed  to  be  friendly.  Vivid  realistic  sketches 
of  the  public  men  that  he  met  abound  in  these  pages. 
As  an  historical  source,  these  private  letters,  not  in- 
tended for  publication,  rank  distinctly  higher  than 
most  of  the  travels  of  this  period.  E.  G.  B. 

^  Bassett,  John  Spencer.  Slavery  in  the 
state  of  North  Carolina.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ. 
studies,  ser.  17,  no.  7-8.)  Bait.  1899.  Pap. 
75c.  [1830 


181 


1831-1838 


THE   UNITED   S 


"  Xo  southern  historical  monographs  are,  to  our 
mind,  more  useful  or  more  interestmg  than  those 
essays  of  recent  years,  beginning  with  Dr.  J.  R. 
Brackett's  Xegro  in  Manjiand  (sect.  1837),  in  wliich 
the  attempt  is  made  to  set  forth,  from  trustworthy 
original  sources,  the  actual  facts  of  slavery  as  a  con- 
crete institution.  Among  such  attemjjts  Professor 
Bassett's  modest  and  judicious  performance  has  an 
important  place.  Its  spirit  is  admirable,  and,  though 
its  style  is  sometimes  inelegant,  in  other  respects  its 
workmanship  is  careful.  .  .  .  Perhaps  the  most  inter- 
esting sections  are  those  on  the  religious  and  social 
position  of  the  negroes  in  North  Carolina."  Am.  hist, 
rev.,  5:  168. 

Bennett,  James  Gordon.  Pray,  Isaac 
Clark.  Memoirs  of  James  Gordon  Bennett 
and  his  times ;  by  a  journalist.  N.  Y. :  Stringer. 
1855.  [1831 

Mr.  Bennett  was  a  prominent  figure  in  New  York 
journalism,  beginning  with  about  the  year  18ii5.  He 
founded  the  Xcw  York  Herald  in  1835,  and  aroused 
intense  opposition,  especially  during  the  earlier  part 
of  his  career,  by  publishing  articles  then  regarded  as 
sensational,  and  tending  to  degrade  the  press.  The 
author  does  not  entirely  excuse  Bennett,  but  is,  on 
the  whole,  sympathetic  in  his  treatment.  He  asserts 
that  he  has  not  consulted  Mr.  Bennett  or  any  one  con- 
nected with  him.  AVhile  the  volume  is  diffuse  (about 
500  pages),  it  is  of  value  in  tracing  the  development 
of  the  American  press,  and  throwing  light  on  the 
tone  of  political  and  social  sentiment.  Incidentally 
the  author  describes  many  of  the  episodes  of  the  day, 
theatrical,  financial,  and  political.  The  table  of  con- 
tents is  sufliciently  full  to  enable  the  reader  to  extract 
information  quickly  on  any  particular  point. 

D.  R.  D. 

Benton,  Thomas  Hart.  Thirty  years'  view  ; 
or  A  history  of  the  working  of  the  American 
government,  1820-50,  cliiefly  taken  from  the 
Congress  debates,  private  papers  of  General 
Jackson  and  speeches  of  Senator  Benton. 
N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1854-6.     2v.     SB.       [1832 

A  work  of  the  first  importance  in  the  field  of  polit- 
ical reminiscence  and  reflection.  The  author  was  a 
member  of  the  Senate  during  the  period  of  which  he 
writes,  and  had  access  to  primary  sources  of  informa- 
tion, including  the  papers  of  Jackson.  In  a  succes- 
sion of  short  chapters,  lie  has  commented  on  nearly 
everj'  important  political  event  and  political  leader 
of  the  time,  personal  opinion  being  reinforced  by  ex- 
tended quotations  from  the  author's  speeches.  Bear- 
ing in  mind  Benton's  positive  views,  the  personal 
estimates  of  contemporaries  of  opposing  politics  is 
notable  for  its  fairness.  W.  MacD. 

—  RoosE^^^.LT,  Theodore.  Thomas  Hart 
Benton.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston  : 
Houghton.     1887.     $1.25.  [1833 

The  author  understands  Benton  and  sympathizes 
with  him.  He  points  out  his  merits  and  demerits  as 
a  statesman,  noting  particularly  his  ignorance  of  the 
great  financial  questions  of  the  day,  upon  which,  how- 
ever, Roosevelt  is  himself  insufficiently  informed.  The 


book  is  written  mostly  from  secondary  sources,  is  dog- 
matic in  temper  and  imbued  with  the  writer's  i)oliti- 
cal  prejudices.  The  style  is  forcible  but  careless  and 
slovenly.  K.  C.  H.  C. 

Battle,  Edward.  Notices  of  negro  slavery 
as  c'onnected  with  Pennsylvania.  See  Pennsyl- 
vania. Historical  Society  of,  sect.  371.       [1834 

Birney,  James  Gillespie.  Birxey,  Wil- 
liam. James  G.  Birnej^  and  his  times.  X.  Y.  : 
Appleton.     1890.  [1835 

James  G.  Birney  occupied  an  imique  position  in  the 
development  of  the  anti-slavery  movement.  A  Ken- 
tuckian  by  birth,  of  the  richer  class,  well  educated  for 
that  day,  lawj'er  and  planter  in  Alabama,  an  o^vner  of 
slaves,  he  was  gradually  converted  to  the  idea  that 
civil  liberty  and  slavery  were  incompatible.  It  was 
not  merely  a  question  of  negro  bondage,  but  also 
a  vital  stniggle  for  the  whites.  He  freed  his  slaves, 
pul)Iished  an  anti-slavery  paper,  and  became  corre- 
sponding secretary  of  the  Anti-Slavery  Society  in 
New  York.  In  1840  and  1844  he  was  the  presiden- 
tial candidate  of  the  Liberty  Party.  His  life,  there- 
fore, constitutes  an  essential  part  in  the  anti-slavery 
struggle,  1830-1845.  This  biography  by  his  son  is 
unfortunately  characterized  by  a  bitter  rancor  dis- 
played toward  the  Garrison  family,  in  the  apparent 
fear  that  the  father's  reputation  may  suffer  with  pos- 
terity. Apart  from  this  glaring  defect,  the  book  con- 
tains much  of  value  in  regard  to  southern  thought 
on  slavery  before  1828  and  deepens  tlie  impression 
that  the  anti-slavei-y  movement  had  its  origin  and 
growth  from  many  sources.  Those  who  desire  to 
follow  the  Garrison  controversy  should  read  the  re- 
view in  the  Nation,  vol.  50,  p,  200.  D.  R.  D. 

Blake,  William  O.  History  of  slavery  and 
the  slave  trade,  ancient  and  modern.  Colum- 
bus, O. :  Miller.     1858.  [1836 

A  vast  compilation  of  facts  connected  with  the  his- 
tory of  slavery,  beginning  with  the  ancient  Hebrews, 
and  coming  do\vn  to  the  John  Brown  insurrection  at 
Harper's  Ferrj-.  About  one  half  of  the  book  is  given 
to  slavery  in  the  United  States.  It  forms  a  kind  of 
comjiendium  or  storehouse  of  facts,  but  is  of  little 
value  otherwise.  E.  E.  S. 

.  Brackett,  Jeffrey  R.  The  negro  in  Mary- 
land. (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra  v. 
6.)    Bait.     1889.     $3.  [1837 

Describes  the  condition  of  slaves  in  Marj-land  from 
1042  to  the  Civil  War.  Has  a  preliminary  chapter  on 
Avhite  and  Indian  servants  and  two  supplementary 
chaptei's  on  "Manumission"  and  "The  free  negro." 
The  latter  treats  of  colonization  and  other  schemes. 
The  book  is  carefully  written,  frequent  references 
being  given,  and  the  marks  of  scholarship  are  evei^y- 
where  shown.  E.  E.  S. 

Brothers,  Thomas.  The  United  States  of 
North  America  as  they  are ;  not  as  they  are 
generally  described  :  being  a  cure  for  radical- 
ism.    London  :  Longmans.     1840.  [1838 

Brothers,  an  Englishman  by  birth  and  training  and 
a  radical  in  liis  youth,  lived  for  15  years  in  America, 


182 


PERIOD   OF  THE   SLAVERY   QUESTION,  1828-1860 


1839-1846 


and  on  his  return  to  England,  havinR  become  a  thor- 
ough-going conservative,  wrote  tliis  amazing  book  to 
demonstrate  the  (huigers  of  democratic  government. 
There  is  probably  not  a  word  in  the  whole  volume 
that  is  not  condemnatory  of  this  country,  some  of 
the  special  objects  of  the  author's  attacks  being  the 
Pennsylvania  prisons,  the  American  system  of  bank- 
ing, the  ballot,  Stephen  (iirard,  universal  suffrage  and 
the  treatment  of  the  Indians.  The  appendix  of  nearly 
300  pages  is  made  up  chiefly  of  newspaper  accounts  of 
crime.  The  fact  that  the  book  contains  the  full  text 
of  Stephen  Girard's  will  may  make  it  of  more  value 
than  it  would  otherwise  be.  F-  J-  S. 

Brown,  Capt.  John.  Brown,  G.  W.  Rem- 
iniscences of  old  John  Brown.  Rockford,  111. 
Boston:  Lee.     1880.  [1839 

A  pamphlet  written  by  the  editor  of  the  first  Free 
Soil  newspaper  established  in  Kansas  and  for  eleven 
years  a  resident  of  that  state.  Its  object  is  to  bring 
the  "  hero  "  down  to  his  merited  level.  It  claims  to 
tell  tiie  exact  truth  about  Brown's  Kansas  campaign. 
It  conUins  many  letters  from  contemporaries  in  veri- 
fication of  the  author's  statements.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Chamberlen,  Joseph  Edgar.  John 
Brown.  (Beacon  biographies. )  Boston  :  Small. 
1899.     75c.  [1840 

This  biography  "is  distinguished  for  nothing  so 
much  as  for  the  frontispiece  portrait  from  a  daguer- 
reotype of  the  beardless  Kansas  partisan.  It  may 
well  be  compared  with  that  of  the  same  era  in  R.  D. 
Webb's  life,  but  it  is  more  symptomatic  of  the  un- 
humorous  and  unbalanced  mind  which  was  at  once  the 
weakness  and  the  strength  of  the  man  of  Harper's 
Ferry."    Xation,  69:  447. 

—  HiNTON,  RiCH.\RD  JosiAH.  John  Brown 
and  his  men.  (American  reformers.)  N.  Y. : 
Funk.     1894.    $1.50.  [1841 

"  His  memoir  of  John  Brown  is  by  far  the  fullest 
treatment  of  the  subject  yet  [1S95]  printed,  except 
that  of  Mr.  Sanborn  (sect.  1845).  It  perhaps  falls  short 
f)f  this  last  work  in  arrangement,  but  surpasses  it  in 
directness  and  simplicity ;  shows  less  profuse  details 
of  historical  investigation,  but  more  of  personal  inti- 
macy, at  least  during  the  Kansas  period.  The  author 
went  first  to  Kansas  in  1856.  ...  He  knew  most  of 
Brown's  men,  and  traces  their  career  more  thor- 
oughly, in  some  respects,  than  has  hitherto  been 
done.  Incidentally  he  makes  clear  the  utter  prepos- 
terousness  of  the  view  taken  in  Nicolay  and  Hay's 
Lincoln  .  .  .  that  these  men  were  largely  a  set  of  im- 
pecunious hangers-on,  attracted  to  Brown  by  the  pros- 
pect of  support.  .  .  .  Perhaps  the  most  eminent 
service  rendered  by  Mr.  Hinton's  book  is  in  explod- 
ing, even  more  thoroughly  than  Mr.  Sanborn's,  the 
curious  theory  urged  of  late  years  in  some  quarters, 
and  embodied  in  Prof.  Spring's  volume  on  Kansas  in 
'  American  Commonwealths,'  to  the  effect  that  there 
was  a  distinct  division  in  that  Territoi-y,  during  its 
period  of  struggle,  between  the  advocates  of  diplo- 
macy and  those  of  armed  resistance.  .  .  .  He  throws, 
from  his  own  memory  and  the  correspondence  of 
others,  many  side-lights  on  the  man  and  his  times." 
jy^at ion,  60:  225. 


—  HoLST,  Hermann  von.  John  Brown. 
Boston:  Cupples.     1889.  [1842 

An  essay  originally  contributed  to  the  Preussische 
Jahrhucher  (vol.  41).  Of  interest  as  a  study  of  the 
significance  of  John  Brown's  career  by  a  foreign  his- 
torian who  was  making  a  profound  study  of  the  influ- 
ence of  slavery  on  American  i)olitics.  The  editor, 
Frank  Preston  Stearns,  lias  sui)plied  an  introduction 
on  Von  Hoist  and  an  appendix  discussing  the  various 
recent  judgments  of  John  Brown.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Redpath,  J.i\MES.  Public  life  of  Capt. 
John  Brown.     Boston :  Thayer.     1860.     [1843 

Written  by  a  newspaper  reporter,  for  many  years 
an  Abolitionist,  and  one  in  touch  with  the  friends  of 
Brown.  The  work  is  alfcctionately  if  not  skilfully 
done.  Many  original  papers  are  u.sed.  The  details  of 
Brown's  Kansas  camjiaign,  Virginia  insurrection, 
trial  and  execution  are  fully  told.  Sanborn  derived 
much  of  his  material  from  tliis  work.  E.  E.  S. 

—  RiCHMiVN,  Irving  B.  John  Brown  among 
the  Quakers,  and  other  sketches.  Des  ^loines: 
Historical  Dept.  of  Iowa.     1894.  [1844 

Tlie  author  "  has  gathered  into  a  small  volume  a 
half-dozen  unpretending  essays  in  the  history  of  Iowa 
and  the  neighboring  regions.  .  .  .  The  essay  which 
gives  title  to  the  volume  deals  with  an  episode  in  John 
Bro^vn's  life,  his  sojourn  in  Iowa  from  August,  1857,  to 
April,  1858,  and  from  February  to  March,  1859,  first  at 
Tabor  and  afterward  at  Springdale.  .  .  .  The  letters 
and  other  data  here  first  published  cast  light  on  the 
character  of  Brown's  companions  and  on  his  relations 
to  them  at  a  time  when  his  final  expedition  v/as 
already  resolved  upon,  and  exhibit  impressively  their 
spirit  and  motives.  An  essay  on  Nauvoo  and  the  Pro- 
phet deals  with  the  present  aspects  of  that  town  and 
with  its  history  as,  for  a  brief  period,  the  capital  of 
the  Mormon  organization.  The  other  studies  in  the 
book  are  of  episodes  in  the  history  of  the  early  rela- 
tions of  the  white  man  to  the  Indian  in  or  near  Iowa, 
and  are  less  interesting."  Am.  hist,  rev.,  2:  575. 

—  Sanborn,  Franklin  Benjamin,  ed.  Life 
and  letters  of  John  Brown.  Boston:  Roberts. 
1885.     Little.    $3.  [1845 

The  most  elaborate  life  of  John  Brown,  and  the 
fullest  collection  of  his  letters  and  papers.  The  style 
is  somewhat  loose,  and  the  size  of  the  volume  is 
swelled  by  the  inclusion  of  some  irrelevant  matter; 
but  details  of  all  sorts  have  been  painstakingly  gath- 
ered. The  editor,  himself  an  actor  in  some  of  the 
earlier  scenes,  is  a  hero-worshipper,  and  goes  to  some 
lengths  in  attempting  to  explain  and  justify  the  Pot- 
tawatomie massacre.  As  a  whole,  the  book  is  in- 
dispensable material  for  a  concise  and  readable  bio- 
graphy. W.  3IacD. 

Buchanan,  James.  Mr.  Buchanan's  admin- 
istration on  the  eve  of  the  Rebellion.  K.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1865.  [1846 

Buchanan  intended  this  to  be  a  triumphant  defense 
of  his  administration.  In  that  respect.  It  is  a  failure. 
Sources  are  used  and  quoted,  but  the  account  of  very 
important  events  (for  instance,  the  Kansas  question) 


183 


1847-1853 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


is  inadequate  and  one-sided.  The  book  reveals  clearly 
the  limitations  of  Buchanan,  and  especially  makes 
plain  that  he  never  perceived  the  moral  side  of  the 
slavery  struggle.  It  L*  temperate,  argumentative,  and 
written  in  a  labored,  dull  style.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Curtis,  George  Ticknor.  Life  of  James 
Buchanan.      N.  Y.:   Harper.     1883.     2v.     $6. 

[1847 

Tlie  author,  well  known  for  his  Life  of  Daniel  Web- 
ster and  his  Treatise  on  law,  was  selected  by  the  ex- 
ecutors and  relatives  of  Buchanan  to  write  the  life  of 
the  ex-President.  He  was  not  personally  acquainted 
with  Buchanan,  and  this  Life  is  in  no  sense  an  official 
eulogy,  nor  an  attempt  to  vindicate  Buchanan  or  his 
party.  Mr.  Curtis  asserts  a  desire  to  be  independent 
and  impartial.  He  believes  that  injustice  has  been 
done  Buchanan.  He  was  entrusted  with  Buchanan's 
private  papers,  of  which  there  was  a  large  amount,  as 
Buchanan  made  a  practice  of  preserving  notes  of  im- 
portant conversations,  and  the  work  includes  gener- 
ous extracts  of  such.  The  second  volume  contains  a 
valuable  review  of  the  Clayton-Bulwer  treaty,  and 
deals  particularly  with  the  critical  events  of  1860-Cl. 
The  author's  style  throughout  is  temperate.  The  stand- 
point, therefore,  is  that  of  a  lawj'cr  interpreting  the 
situation  legally,  but  with  a  lack  of  appreciation  of 
the  social  and  moral  changes  rapidly  developing  in  the 
I)eriod  1830-eO.  D.  R.  D. 

Buckingham,  James  Silk.  America,  histor- 
ical, statistic,  and  <:k'scriptive  [1837-38].  Lon- 
don :  Fisher.    3v.    N.y.:  Harper.     1841.    2v. 

[1848 

These  volumes,  with  those  devoted  to  the  eastern, 
western,  and  slave  states,  make  a  large  work  of  eight 
volumes,  constituting  a  record  of  three  years'  travel 
through  the  United  States  between  1837  and  1840.  The 
author,  an  Englishman,  had  some  reputation  in  his 
o^vn  country  as  a  traveller  in  the  East  and  as  a  re- 
former esitecially  interested  in  the  cause  of  temper- 
ance. 'While  travelling  in  this  country  he  delivered 
many  courses  of  lectures  which  brought  him  a  valu- 
able acquaintance.  This  accounts  in  a  measure  for 
the  general  correctness  of  his  narrative.  The  writer 
is  candid  and  endeavors  to  be  impartial.  His  style  is 
dignified  though  touched  by  self-complacency.  Of 
special  value  are  his  comments  on  education,  benevo- 
lent institutions  and  the  treatment  of  the  Indians. 
In  this  series,  the  first  volume  describes  his  journey- 
ing in  New  York,  Baltimore,  and  Washington;  the 
second,  Philadelphia  and  a  trip  through  the  state  of 
New  York  ;  and  the  third.  New  England.     D.  R.  D. 


Slave    states 

Fisher.     1842.     2v. 


of    America. 


London  : 
[1849 


The  author,  an  ex-member  of  the  British  Parlia- 
ment, travelled  through  the  southern  states  in  1839, 
and  delivered  lectures  on  his  travels  in  the  Orient. 
At  the  same  time  he  took  copious  and  valuable  notes 
on  the  manners  of  the  people,  the  products  of  the 
states,  and  on  the  fauna,  flora,  and  antiquities.  A  vio- 
lent prohibitionist  and  abolitionist,  he  delivers  many 
sermons  in  his  book  on  the  evils  of  drinking  and  slave- 
holding.  The  use  of  tobacco  was  as  hateful  to  him  as 
to  James  I.    Meeting  the  best  people  of  the  South,  he 


was  able  to  obtain  valuable  information  on  the  slavery 
question,  but  his  prejudices  were  so  strong  as  often  to 
affect  his  judgment.  He  finds  much  to  i)raise,  but 
more  to  blame  in  southern  morals.  He  was  a  keen 
and  careful  observer;  but  in  his  historical  sketches, 
he  lacks  accuracy.  The  work  is  too  long  for  the  mod- 
ern reader,  but  well  written  and  very  entertaining. 
No  index.  J.  R.  F. 

Burgess,  John  William.  The  middle 
period,  1817-58.  (American  history  series.) 
N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1897.     $1.75.  [1850 

Portrays  the  struggle  between  the  national  and 
states-rights  theories,  tracing  their  growth  from  the 
Missouri  Compromise.  The  Mexican  cessions  and 
their  political  consequences  are  discussed  at  dispro- 
portionate length.  Mr.  Burgess  possesses  keen  logi- 
cal power  ;  has  written  from  the  sources  ;  holds  pro- 
nounced views  and  is  not  unbiased,  though  he  usually 
states  both  sides  fairly  and  moderately.  In  consid- 
ering the  Mexican  war  he  surrenders  this  attitude, 
justifying  the  United  States  at  all  points.  A  stimu- 
lating book.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Byrdsall,  F.  History  of  the  Loco-1'oco  or 
Equal  Rights  party.     N.  Y.:  Clement.     1842. 

[18SI 
About  1830  there  were  various  social  reform  move- 
ments in  the  United  States.  Among  these  was  a 
political  movement,  originated  in  New  York  citj'  in 
1835,  "  to  bring  back  the  Democratic  party  to  the 
principles  upon  which  it  was  originally  founded,"  and 
expounded  by  Jefferson.  Adherents  to  this  move- 
ment, because  of  an  incident  at  a  political  caucus, 
were  termed  Loco-focos.  Its  followers  were  hostile  to 
monopolies  ;  opposed  banks  of  every  kind;  favored 
hard  money ;  and  in  part  supported  other  radical 
measures.  The  party  had  little  success  in  elections, 
but  undoubtedly  secured  the  more  serious  discussion 
and  agitation  of  reform,  and  did  something  to  modify 
the  platforms  of  the  two  great  parties.  The  author  of 
this  little  work  was  recording  secretary  of  the  Loco- 
foco  organization  during  nearly  all  the  time  of  the 
existence  of  the  body.  This  careful  record  is  indis- 
pensable to  the  student  of  the  detailed  politics  of  New 
York.  There  are  brief  sketches  of  many  men  con- 
nected with  the  movement.  D.  R.  D. 

Cairnes,  John  Elliot.  The  slave  power. 
London  :  Parker.  1862.  2d  ed.  enl.  London  : 
Macmillan.     1863.  [1852 

This  little  volume,  written  just  at  the  outbreak  of 
the  Civil  War  and  i)ublished  in  this  country  the  fol- 
lowing year,  is  an  able  and  interesting  discussion  of 
slavery.  It  deals  with  the  economic  basis  of  slavery 
and  the  moral  and  industrial  fniits  of  the  system,  as 
well  as  with  the  general  jnirposes  of  southern  leaders 
and  the  meaning  of  the  Civil  War.  The  writer,  a  pro- 
fessor of  jiirisprudcnce  and  political  economy,  seems 
to  have  studied  the  subject  with  scientific  calmness; 
but  his  sympathies  as  well  as  his  scientific  conclu- 
sions are  strongly  opposed  to  slaverj'  and  its  advo- 
cates. A.  C.  McL. 

Calhoun,  John  Caldwell.  Works  :  [ed.  by 
Richard  K.  Cralle].  Charleston,  S.  C.  ISol. 
N.  Y.:  Appleton.     1853-5.     6v.     §15.      [1853 


184 


PERIOD   OF  THE   SLAVERY   QUESTION,  1828-1860 


1854-1860 


v.  1.  Disquisition  on  government,  and  a  discourse 
on  the  constitution  and  government  of  the  United 
States. 

V.  2-4.  Speeches  in  Congress  :  2, 1811-37 ;  3, 1837-41  ; 
4,  1841-50. 

V.  5.  Rei)orts  in  Congress  and  as  Secretary  of  War : 

—  Public  letters. 

V.  G.  Reports  and  public  letters  ;  including  South 
Carolina  exjjosition :  —  Relation  of  state  and  federal 
governments  :  — Address  to  the  people  of  South  Caro- 
lina:— Address  to  the  people  of  the  United  States:  — 
Letter  to  (iovernor  Hamilton.  An  appendix  contains 
correspondence  relating  to  the  breach  between  Jack- 
son and  Calhoun  in  18.30. 

Subjects  principally  treated:  —  Tariff:  —  Internal  im- 
provements :  —  Currency :  —  Banking :—  Sub-Treasury : 

—  Surplus  revenue :  — Powers  of  the  President:  — Na- 
ture of  the  Constitution  :  — States-rights:  —  Nullifi- 
cation :  —  Slavery.  A  study  of  these  volumes  is  essen- 
tial to  a  thorough  understanding  of  Calhoun,  his  ideas 
and  policy.  On  constitutional  questions,  no  one  has 
so  profoundly  argued  the  ultra  states-rights  theory  ; 
while  as  to  slavery,  Calhoun's  insight  was  preternatu- 
rally  keen.  On  financial  questions,  his  grasp  was  not 
so  assured.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  HoLST,  Hermann  von.  John  C.  Calhoun. 
(American  statesmen.)  Boston :  Houghton. 
1882.     $1.25.  [1854 

A  study  of  Calhoun  as  the  leader  and  philosopher  of 
the  slave-holding  interest.  Embodying  the  view  of 
the  political  aspects  and  influence  of  slavery  which 
is  set  forth  in  so  elaborate  and  detailed  a  form  in 
the  author's  Constitutional  history.  Von  Hoist  is 
strongly  nationalist  and  anti-slavery  in  feeling,  but  he 
writes  of  Calhoun  the  man  with  sympathy  and  appre- 
ciation. E.  G.  B. 

—  Jenkins,  John  Stilwell.  Life  of  John 
Caldwell  Calhoun.      Auburn  :    Alden.      1850. 

[1855 
The  author  also  wrote  lives  of  Polk,  Silas  Wright, 
and  Jackson,  all  of  which  are  in  the  nature  of  hack 
work.  The  style  is  rhetorical,  and  the  author  is  warm 
in  his  praise  of  Calhoun.  Some  extracts  of  speeches 
and  letters  are  given,  and  there  is  a  clear  statement 
of  Calhoun's  position  in  reference  to  nullification. 

D.  R.  D. 

Cass,  Lewis.  McLaughlin,  Andrew 
Cunningham.  Lewis  Cass.  (American  states- 
men.)   Boston:  Houghton.     1891.     §1.25. 

[1856 

"  By  far  the  most  attractive  and  the  most  fruitful 
part  of  his  [Cass's]  life  was  the  earlier  period  when,  as 
Colonel  in  the  War  of  1812,  and  as  Governor  of  the 
Territory  of  Michigan,  he  showed  a  manly  vigor 
and  an  intelligent  initiative  in  affairs  that  warranted 
the  high  reputation  which  he  brought  into  national 
politics  when  he  entered  the  cabinet  of  Jackson  in 
18.31.  ...  In  si)ite  of  all  ingenious  efforts  to  magnify 
the  importance  of  his  national  career,  Cass  must  re- 
main one  of  that  unhappy  class  of  northern  politicians 
who  were  not  able  to  forecast  the  future  of  the  coun- 
try, and  who  were  chained,  by  fetters  which  they 
could  not  break,  to  a  cause  inevitably  doomed.  .  .  . 


Professor  McLaughlin's  own  sympathies  are  so 
strongly  with  the  cause  that  triumphed  that,  in  read- 
ing his  pages,  one  feels  his  apologies  and  his  glosses 
to  be  labored.  The  sympathy  he  feels  for  a  man  of 
considerable  ability,  of  honorable  and  successful  pri- 
vate life,  of  kindly  and  hospitable  nature,  disarms  his 
criticism,  and  he  glides,  perhaps  unconsciously,  into 
the  role  of  the  advocate  pleading  for  a  favorable 
judgment."    A^aiion,  53 :  204. 

Chambers,  William.  American  slavery 
and  colour.  London  :  Chambers.  1857.  N.  Y. : 
Dix.     1857.  [1857 

The  result  of  a  Scotchman's  study  of  the  history  and 
aspects  of  the  peculiar  institution.  Slavery  at  the 
Revolution,  the  Missouri  Compromise,  the  struggle  in 
Kansas,  the  outrage  on  Mr.  Sumner,  and  black  laws 
and  usages  are  some  of  the  chapter  titles.  The  ap- 
pendix describes  a  number  of  distressing  incidents 
characteristic  of  slavery.  F.  J.  S. 

Channing,  William  Ellery,  Slavery.  Bos- 
ton :  Muuroe.    1835.    2d  ed.  rev.    1836.     [1858 

Eight  chapters  on  such  topics  as  "  Slaves  as  prop- 
erty," the  "  Scriptures  on  slaverj',"  "  Abolitionism," 
"  Means  of  removing  slavery,"  etc.  Advocates  amel- 
ioration of  the  condition  of  the  slave  by  his  owner. 
Gave  great  offence  to  the  radical  Abolitionists.  The 
essays  are  entirely  abstract.  E.  E.  S. 

Chase,  Lucien  B.  History  of  the  Polk  ad- 
ministration.    N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1850.       [1859 

The  author  was  a  member  of  Congress  from  Ten- 
nessee during  the  period  described,  which  is  charac- 
terized as  an  age  of  jirogress  and  reform,  with  evi- 
dences of  chivalry  and  military  enthusiasm.  In  spite 
of  a  somewhat  undue  extravagance  of  admiration  for 
Polk,  the  work  is  valuable.  It  treats  of  the  settle- 
ment of  the  boundary  between  the  United  States  and 
Great  Britain  ;  recognizes  Polk's  blunder  in  connec- 
tion with  the  Oregon  question ;  gives  a  sketch  of  Mex- 
ican and  Texan  history  previous  to  the  war  ;  furnishes 
a  re])rint  of  Iturbide's  statement  of  1824  ;  and  gives 
many  notes  on  official  papers.  The  political  and  mili- 
tary events  of  the  Mexican  war  are  described,  with 
an  account  of  the  disputes  between  PoLk,  Taylor  and 
Scott.  The  relations  of  the  Pacific  coast  to  the  Orien- 
tal trade  are  discussed.  There  is  a  full  abstract  of  the 
debates  on  the  tariff  of  1846,  with  a  discussion  by  the 
author  adverse  to  protection.  In  the  appendix  is 
Scott's  letter  of  February  24, 1848,  to  the  Secretary  of 
War,  with  the  reply  of  the  latter  under  date  of  April 
25.  D.  R.  D. 

Chase,  Salmon  Portland  (see  in  the  Period 
next  following). 

Chevalier,  Michel.  Society,  manners,  and 
politics  in  the  United  States:  being  a  series  of 
letters  on  North  America  [1834-35] ;  tr.  from 
3d  Paris  ed.     Boston :  Weeks.     1839.       [i860 

Chevalier  was  a  Frenchman  sent  to  this  country  in 
18.34  under  a  government  appointment  to  inspect  the 
public  works  of  the  United  States.  Much  interested 
in  political  and  social  organization,  he  spent  two  years 
in  further  observation.    "  His  letters  give  the  results 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


of  hi>  observations,  the  impressions  made  on  his  mind, 
the  speculations  in  regard  to  the  future  destiny  of  our 
institutions,  rather  than  a  detailed  narrative  of  facts 
and  even  events."  A  considerable  part  of  the  book  is 
devoted  to  an  account  of  banking  questions.  There 
are  chapters  on  railroads  in  the  United  States;  the 
city  of  Lowell  and  its  factory  girls ;  Fitchburg ;  Cin- 
cinnati; western  steamboats;  speculation;  progress 
of  societj- ;  social  reform  ;  middle  classes  ;  aristocracy, 
and  democracy.  Chevalier  was  a  trained  observer  and 
a  careful  writer,  who  afterward^  established  a  reputa- 
tion as  an  author  on  money  and  other  economic  sub- 
jects. D.  R.  D. 

Choate,  Rufus.  Works;  with  a  memoir  of 
his  life  by  S.  G.  Brown.  Boston  :  Little.  1862. 
2v.     $3.25  ea.  [i86i 

The  memoir  of  Choate  is  of  moderate  merit,  some- 
what superficial  and  helped  out  by  long  quotations 
from  memorial  addresses.  It  is,  however,  fair  and 
accurate,  and  written  in  good  plain  English.  Choate's 
speeches  are  of  much  more  interest  and  deal  fully 
and  thoroughly  with  many  subjects,  notably  with  the 
McLeod  case  ;  Protection  ;  the  Oreg(m  question  ;  the 
Annexation  of  Texas;  Webster;  Slavery,  and  Judicial 
tenure.  The  point  of  view  is  always  that  of  a  Web- 
ster Whig.  R-  C.  H.  C. 

Christy,  David.  Cotton  is  king;  by  an 
American.     Cin.:  Moore.     1855.  [1862 

After  reviewing  the  development  of  the  cotton 
trade,  the  author  concludes  that  slavery  is  the  ener- 
gizing influence  of  nearly  all  the  industrial  interests 
of  America  and  Great  Britain,  and  that  it  is  impracti- 
cable, in  the  existing  condition  of  the  world,  to  over- 
throw the  system.  He  regrets  the  failure  to  support 
the  American  Colonization  Society,  criticises  the  Abo- 
litionists, and  has  much  to  say  of  the  relations  of  free 
trade  to  slavery.  In  the  appendix  the  growth  of  the 
cotton  trade  is  shown  by  years.  Tlie  author's  name 
appears  in  a  revised  and  enlarged  edition  (N.  Y.  1857), 
but  not  in  this.  F.  J.  S. 

Clarke,  James  Freeman.  Anti-slavery 
days :  a  sketch  of  the  struggle  which  ended  in 
the  abolition  of  slavery.  N.  Y.  :  Worthiugton. 
1884.  [1863 

The  author  hoped,  he  said,  in  these  chapters  —  origi- 
nally given  as  lectures  —  only  to  call  attention  to  a 
few  important  events  and  characters  of  the  struggle 
against  slavery.  He  naturally  dwelt  mostly  on  the 
events  with  which  he  was  personally  familiar  and  the 
persons  with  whom  he  happened  to  be  best  acquainted, 
that  is,  occurrences  in  Massachusetts  and  in  which 
New  England  men  participated.  The  literary  charm 
of  the  book  is,  also  naturally,  very  great.        F.  J.  S. 

Clay,  Henry.  Works;  ed.  [with  life]  by 
Calvin  Colton.  N.  Y.  :  Barnes.  1857.  6v. 
Contents :  v.  1-3.  Life  and  times  ;  by  Colton 
[1844.  2v.  Rev.  ed.  c.  1856.  3v.]:— v.  4. 
Private  correspondence.  [1855.]:  —  v.  5-6. 
Sjieechcs. 

Same ;    with    introd.    by    Thomas    B. 

Reed,  and  history  of  tariff  legislation,  1812-96, 


by  Wm.  McKinlcy.     N.  Y. :  Henry  Clay  Pub. 
Co.     1898.     7v.  [1864 

In  Colton's  original  edition  of  six  volumes,  the 
speeches  cover  his  whole  political  career,  1810-1851. 
Clay  was  prominently  identified  with  the  advocacy  of 
the  war  with  Englanii  in  1812,  the  promotion  of  domes- 
tic manufactures  by  tariffs,  federal  aid  for  internal 
improvements,  open  though  not  aggressive  sympathy 
with  the  South  American  colonies  for  liberty,  the  colo- 
nization of  negroes  in  Africa,  the  public  land  policy, 
the  settlement  of  southern  disputes  through  the 
Missouri  Compromise  and  the  important  compromise 
measures  of  1850.  On  all  these,  as  well  as  on  other 
topics,  Clay's  speeches  are  part  of  the  history  of  the 
United  States.  The  first  two  volumes  of  the  Life  were 
written  at  an  earlier  period  than  the  third  and  bring 
Clay's  career  down  to  1845;  the  third  volume  deals 
with  the  last  seven  years  of  Clay's  life,  contains  in 
particular  the  speeches  on  the  Compromise  of  18.50, 
the  eulogies  after  his  death,  and  correspondence  1843- 
51.  Colton's  biography  is  eulogistic,  but  on  the  whole 
well  done.  The  author  was  engaged  on  this  work  for 
years,  and  in  the  correspondence  made  his  selections 
from  more  than  three  thousand  documents.  Down  to 
the  Treaty  of  Ghent  there  were  few  letters  to  be  ob- 
tained. The  editor  includes  some  letters  \vritten  to 
Clay.  The  edition  of  1897  is  a  reprint  of  Colton's  with 
the  addition  of  an  Introduction  by  Thomas  B.  Reed 
and  a  History  of  tariff  legislation,  1812-1896,  by  William 
McKinlcy.  These  additions  were  apparently  perfunc- 
tory tasks  and  non-critical,  and  the  latter  is  scrappy. 
Neither  can  be  relied  upon  by  the  careful  student. 
ISIr.  Reed  furnishes  a  useful  bibliography  on  Clay,  vol. 
1,  pp.  34-38.  D.  R.  D. 

—  Sciiuuz,  Carl.  Life  of  Henry  Clay. 
(American  statesmen.)  Boston :  Houghton. 
1887.     2v.     $2.50.  [1865 

This  is  one  of  the  best  of  the  biographical  American 
statesmen  series,  and  as  Clay  occupies  a  large  space 
in  public  affairs  from  the  war  of  1812  until  the  middle 
of  the  centurj',  it  constitutes  an  important  contribu- 
tion to  narrative  American  history.  The  full  signi- 
ficance of  Clay's  life  is  recognized  in  assigning  two 
volumes  to  its  treatment.  The  work  has  literary  as 
well  as  biographic  character.  In  narrating  the  i)olit- 
ical  struggles  and  changes  of  Clay's  period,  the  author 
shows  a  full  recognition  of  the  significance  of  move- 
ments of  i)opular  feeling  which  so  frequently  upset 
the  balance  of  politicians.  The  work  is  also  a  real 
biography.  The  personality  of  Clay  is  constantly 
brought  to  the  front.  His  weakness  as  well  as  strength 
is  fully  recognized.  1>.  R.  L). 

Clayton,  Mrx.  Victoria  Virginia.  White 
and  black  under  the  old  regime  ;  with  introd. 
by  Frederic  Cook  Morehouse.  Milwaukee  : 
Young  Churchman  Co.     [c.  1899.]     Net  $1. 

[1866 

"  In  this  little  book  we  have  the  reminiscences  of 
the  widow  of  General  Henry  D.  Clayton  of  the  Con- 
federate army.  ...  It  is  a  simple,  straightforward 
account  of  the  home  of  a  southern  girl  and  woman, 
on  an  Alabama  plantation,  from  1835  to  188().  .  .  .  The 
second  half  of  the  book  describes  the  Civil  War,  and 


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1867-1874 


its  effects  upon  the  quiet  plantation  life.  The  period 
of  reconstruction  is  treated  with  simple  dignity  and 
with  a  strong  sense  of  justice.  .  .  .  The  book  is  writ- 
ten in  an  unpretending,  at  times  almost  school-girlish, 
style,  and  is  strongly  religious  in  tone.  Slave-hold- 
ing is  justitied  by  numerous  citations  from  the  Scrip- 
tures."   Am.  filst.  rev.,  5:  401. 

Clingman,  Thomas  Lanier.  Selcctious 
from  speeches  ami  writings;  with  notes.  Ra- 
leigh, N.  C.  :  Nichols.     1877.  [1867 

A  collection  of  addresses  and  periodical  contribu- 
tions on  various  literary  and  scientific  subjects.  There 
are  also  many  political  speeches  made  while  Clingman 
was  a  member  of  Congress  between  184;5  and  1801.  He 
was  first  a  Whig,  then  a  Democrat,  and  withdrew  from 
Congress  when  his  state  seceded.  E.  E.  S. 

Cobb,  Howell.  Scriptural  examination  of 
the  institution  of  slavery  in  the  United  States. 
[Perry],  Ga. :  Author.     1856.  [1868 

The  institution  of  slavery  is  held  to  rest  upon  two 
propositions:  (1)  African  slavery  is  a  punishment 
inflicted  upon  the  enslaved  for  their  wickedness ;  (2) 
slavery,  as  it  exists  in  the  T'nited  States,  is  the  pro- 
videntially arranged  means  by  which  Africa  is  to 
be  lifted  from  her  deep  degradation  to  a  state  of  civil 
and  religious  liberty.  The  Bible  is  taken  as  the  au- 
thority. By  repudiating  slavery,  England  and  the 
northern  states  declined  the  objects,  present  and  ulti- 
mate, of  the  institution,  and  withdrew  from  this  great 
providential  enterprise.  Abolitionism  is  regarded  not 
as  a  political  question,  but  as  a  religious  delusion. 
The  work,  apart  from  the  curious  interpretation  of 
Biblical  authority,  is  marred  by  vulgar  abuse  of  Abo- 
litionists. The  historical  portion,  relating  to  the  im- 
portation of  slaves,  begins  with  chapter  3. ,  Chapter  4 
treats  of  the  laws  of  the  states ;  and  chapter  5,  of 
colonization.  D.  R.  D. 

Cobb,  Thomas  R.  R.  Historical  sketch  of 
slavery  from  the  earliest  periods.  Phil.:  John- 
son.    Savannah:  Williams.     1858.  [1869 

The  introduction  and  two  chapters  are  taken  from 
The  laiv  of  slavery  by  the  same  author.  The  volume 
treats  of  slavery  from  the  time  of  the  Jews  to  about 
1845.  The  freed  negro  is  said  to  return  to  barbarism. 
The  efforts  of  the  Abolitionists  are  deplored.  Coloni- 
zation is  claimed  to  be  the  only  remedy.         E.  E.  S. 

Coffin,  Levi.  Reminiscences.  Cin. :  West- 
ern Tract  Soc.  [c.  1876.]  2d  ed.  with  app. 
Cin.:  Clarke.     1880.     $1.50.  [1870 

Coffin  was  a  member  of  the  Society  of  Friends ; 
resided  in  youth  in  Jsorth  Carolina;  and  removed  in 
early  manhood  (1822)  to  Indiana.  Successful  in  busi- 
ness, he  devoted  time  and  money  to  the  help  of 
escaping  slaves,  —  several  thousand,  it  is  estimated, 
in  number.  Because  of  his  activity  he  was  termed 
by  some  the  president  of  the  underground  railroad. 
This  volume  of  his  reminiscences  is  a  simple  but 
thrilling  record  of  the  escapes  with  which  the  author 
was  associated.  It  is  one  of  the  few  bor)ks  on  the  sub- 
ject, and,  owing  to  the  fact  that  the  work  of  aid  had 
to  be  done  in  secrecy  and  without  many  written  re- 


cords, it  is  likely  to  remain  a  principal  authority.  The 
author  kept  diaries  which  are  drawn  upon  for  these 
memories,  written  in  his  78th  year.  D.  11.  D. 

Congdon,  Charles  Taber.  Reminiscences 
of  a  journalist.    Boston:  Osgood.    1880.    [1871 

These  reminiscences  begin  with  1830.  The  author 
was  reared  in  Jsew  Bedford.  There  is  interesting  in- 
formation in  regard  to  the  Quakers,  and  the  clergy  of 
the  day.  The  author  afterwards  became  editor  of  the 
Athis  newspaper  in  ISoston,  and  advocatetl  the  nomi- 
nation of  Harrison  instead  of  Webster.  Chapter  8  is 
devoted  to  an  account  of  the  Dorr  rebellion.  The  au- 
thor joined  the  staff  of  the  New  York  Tribune  in  1857. 
In  the  latter  portion  of  the  work  there  are  many  anec- 
dotes of  the  stage  and  of  literary  eharacteisi,  as  Mar- 
garet Fuller,  and  Willis.  D.  II.  D. 

Corwin,  Thomas.  Morkow,  Josiah,  ed. 
Life  and  speeches  of  Thomas  Corwin.  Ciu.  : 
W.  H.  Anderson.     18i;6.     $3.50.  [1872 

The  best  life  of  Corwin.  It  is  accurate  and  impar- 
tial, but  rather  superficial.  There  is  no  thorough  re- 
search, and  too  little  discrimination  in  the  use  of 
material.  The  speeches  are  well  edited,  and  are  of 
value  in  the  study  of  the  history  of  the  Union.  Cor- 
win was  a  Whig,  and  bitterly  hostile  to  the  Mexican 
war.  His  great  speech  on  that  topic  deserves  careful 
reading,  as  does  also  his  noteworthy  speech  in  the 
House  on  the  eve  of  the  Rebellion.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Russell,  Addison  Peale.  Thomas  Cor- 
win; a  sketch.     Cin.:  Clarke.     1881.     $1. 

[1873 
This  sketch  throws  some  light  upon  Corwin 's  char- 
acter and  career.  It  is  full  of  anecdotes  and  gives 
some  information  upon  social  matters  in  Ohio.  It  is 
written  in  a  loose,  rhetorical  style,  and  is  of  slight 
value.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Crittenden,  John  Jordan.  Coleman,  3fr.<t. 
Ann  Mary.  Life  of  John  J.  Crittenden ; 
with  selections  from  his  correspondence  and 
speeches.    Phil.  :  Lippincott.    1871.    2v.    [1874 

Crittenden,  an  able  lawyer  in  Kentucky,  wns  a 
member  of  the  United  States  Senate  1817-19,  lS.35-41, 
1842-48,  and  1855-61 ;  U.  S.  Attorney-General,  1841-42, 
during  Harrison's  brief  administration,  and  also,  1850- 
53.  This  life  is  not  a  continuous  narrative,  but  is 
made  up  of  explanatory  paragraphs,  a  large  number 
of  letters  written  to  Crittenden  and  by  him,  and  some 
of  his  speeches,  pleas  at  the  bar  in  criminal  trials,  and 
his  somewhat  famous  argument  while  Attorney-Gen- 
eral in  favor  of  the  constitutionality  of  the  fugitive 
slave  law.  The  work  is  of  importance  for  the  under- 
standing of  the  inside  politics  which  controlled  the 
election  of  Harrison,  and  especially  of  Taylor  in  1848. 
Much  of  this  correspondence  is  of  an  intimate  politi- 
cal character.  There  are  nearly  a  score  of  letters  from 
Henry  Clay,  fifteen  from  General  Scott,  three  from  Gen- 
eral Taylor,  four  from  Corwin,  and  nearly  forty  from 
Governor  Letcher,  of  Kentucky.  Light  is  thrown 
upon  the  rivalries  of  Jackson  and  Clay;  the  influences 
which  led  President  Tyler  in  the  veto  of  the  bank  bill ; 
and  Clay's  presidential  campaign  in  1843-45.  There 
is  an  important  letter  of  Daniel  Webster,  October  23, 


187 


1875-1883 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


1843,  defending  his  course  in  remaining  in  the  Cabinet. 
The  position  of  General  Scott  in  the  Mexican  war 
and  the  Democratic  plots  against  him  are  brought 
out  in  Scott's  letters.  D.  R.  D. 

Dabney,  Thomas  Smith  Gregory.  Smedes, 
Mrs.  Susan  D.vbney.  Memorials  of  a  south- 
ern planter.     Bait. :  Cushings.     1887. 

A  southern  planter.      4th  ed.     N.  Y.: 

J.  Pott.     1890.     §1.25.  [1875 

IVIr.  Thomas  Dabney,  bom  1808,  died  1886,  resided 
the  greater  portion  of  his  life  in  Mississippi.  His 
daughter  designed  these  memorials  originally  for  the 
family,  but  was  prevailed  upon  to  publish  them  for 
a  wider  circulation.  They  are  intensely  interesting, 
vivid,  and  valuable  as  a  portraiture  of  a  southern 
planter  of  wealth  and  intelligence,  who  treated  his 
slaves  with  patriarchal  dignity  and  affection.  The 
writer  wishes  the  reader  to  know  that  all  slave-owners 
were  not  wicked.  Mr.  Dabney  lost  nearly  everything 
during  the  Rebellion,  and  the  volume  gives  an  account 
of  the  deprivations  undergone  during  this  period. 
The  book  is  of  less  value  for  the  reconstruction  period. 
This  work  is  of  great  imijortance,  not  merely  as  a  bi- 
ography, but  as  a  contribution  to  social  history. 

D.  R.  D. 

Davis,  Reuben.  Recollections  of  ]\Iissis- 
sippi  and  Mississippians.  Boston:  Houghton. 
1889.     $3.  [1876 

The  work  of  a  Mississippi  "fire-cater,"  who  was 
prominent  in  state  politics  for  many  years  before  the 
Civil  War  and  member  of  Congress  fr<mi  1857  to  1861  ; 
primarily  of  value  for  the  social  and  political  history  of 
Mississippi,  secondarily  for  national  history,  especially 
during  Davis's  congressional  career ;  evidently  writ- 
ten from  memory,  however,  and  hence  not  always 
trustworthy.  The  author  has  little  method,  but  a  dis- 
passionate temper,  sound  judgment  and  entertaining 
stjle.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Dickens,  Charles.  American  notes  for  gen- 
eral circulation.  London:  Chapman.  1843. 
2v.     [Many  reprints.]  [1877 

A  superficial  book,  written  as  the  result  of  a  resi- 
dence of  six  months  in  the  ITnitcd  States.  Dickens 
visited  Xew  England,  the  Middle  States  and  the  West, 
spending  a  few  days  also  in  Washington  and  Rich- 
mond. While  sincere  and  fair,  he  had  little  insight 
into  the  conditions  underlying  American  society.  The 
furore  caused  by  his  book  rather  suniriscs  the  reader, 
for  it  is  on  the  whole  favorable  to  America,  though  it 
violently  attacks  slavery  and  American  manners. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Dix,  John  Adams.  Speeches  and  occasional 
addresses.     N.  Y.:  Appleton.    1865.     2v.     $7. 

[1878 

Tlie  claims  of  the  T^nited  States  to  Oregon  are  here 
forcibly  and  exhaustively  presented.  Other  speeches 
deal  in  a  scholarly  and  accurate  manner  with  the 
French  spoliation  claims ;  the  Mexican  question,  and 
the  disputes  growing  out  of  the  Mexican  cessions. 
Dix  was  a  Union  Democrat.     The  volumes  include 


papers  on  the  New  York  militia  system  (1832),  and  on 
the  New  York  system  of  education  for  teachers  (1834). 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Douglas,  Stephen  Arnold.  Flint,  U.  M. 
Life  of  Stephen  A.  Douglas,  by  a  member  of 
the  western  bar.     N.Y.:  Derby.     1860.     [1879 

This  was  a  campaign  life  of  Douglas,  written  by 
the  editor  of  a  Chicago  newspaper  and  published  anon- 
ymously just  prior  to  the  Democratic  Convention  at 
Charleston  in  1860.  It  is  made  up  almost  entirely 
of  extracts  from  Douglas's  speeches  and  from  various 
resolutions  and  platforms.    It  is  of  little  value. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Sheahan,  James  W.  Life  of  Stephen 
A.  Douglas.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     1860.         [18S0 

No  worthy  life  of  Douglas  exists.  This  one  (writ- 
ten to  secure  for  him  the  presidential  nomination  in 
1860)  is  the  best.  Although  fully  as  biased  as  Flint's 
(sect.  1879),  it  is  more  logical  and  better  proportioned. 
Nor  is  it  composed  so  largely  of  extracts  from  Doug- 
las's speeches.    Extremely  eulogistic.  E.  E.  S. 

Douglass,  Frederick,  Life  and  times  ;  by 
himself.  Hartford:  Park  Pub.  Co.  1881. 
New  rev.  ed.   Boston  :  De  Wolfe.   1893.    $2.50. 

[1881 

A  highly  interesting  and  instructive  narrative.  The 
account  of  slavery  as  it  appeared  to  a  slave  is  inval- 
uable, and  no  other  single  source  gives  us  such  a  strong 
and  effective  picture.  The  later  portions,  dealing  with 
the  author's  life  after  the  Civil  AVar,  are  not  of  so  much 
importance  as  are  the  earlier  portions;  but  the  whole 
volume  is  well  written  and  worth  reading. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Du  Bois,  W.  E.  Burghardt.  Suppression 
of  the  African  slave  trade  to  the  United  States. 
(Harvard  historical  studies,  no.  1.)  N.  Y.  : 
Longmans.     1896.     Net  §1.50.  [1882 

This  is  a  laborious  and  careful  compilation  of  pro- 
vincial, state  and  federal  enactments  in  relation  to 
the  suppression  of  the  slave  trade.  It  shows  great 
industry  in  the  collection  of  facts  and  the  examina^ 
tion  of  sources  ;  while  there  is  little  literary  abilit}', 
it  is  written  in  a  judicial  spirit.  The  appendixes, 
including  a  typical  list  of  cases  of  vessels  engaged  in 
the  slave  trade  and  a  bibliography,  occupy  nearly  a 
third  of  the  whole  volume  and  repmducc  in  brief  the 
materials  on  which  the  narrative  itself  is  based. 

S.  B.  W. 

Dyer,  Oliver.  Great  Senators  of  the  United 
States  forty  years  ago.  N.  Y.  :  Bonner.  1889. 
§1.  [1883 

Chatty,  entertaining,  inaccurate  and  of  little  value. 
Dyer  was  a  Washington  newspaper  correspondent, 
acquainted  with  the  subjects  of  his  sketches.  He 
gives  striking  pictures  of  Clay,  Webster,  Calhoun, 
Renton,  and  others,  which  are  by  no  means  true, 
though  hitting  off  disproportionately  the  most  salient 
features  of  these  men.    There  is  no  insight,  and  much 


188 


PERIOD   OF  THE  SLAVERY   QUESTION,  1828-1860 


1884-1890 


exaggeration.    There  is  some  information  about  the 
nomination  of  Taylor.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Everett,  Edward.  Orations  and  speeches 
on  various  occasions.  Boston  :  Little.  1850- 
68.     4v.     Net  $16.  [1884 

Tlie  only  extended  collection  of  Everett's  addresses. 
The  general  arrangement  is  chronological.  The  author 
was  sought  for  as  the  orator  upon  many  great  occasions 
during  his  public  career,  both  at  home  and  abroad  ; 
and  his  orations  and  addresses,  consequently,  cover 
a  remarkably  wide  range.  Political  addresses  and 
speeches  in  Congress  are  not  included  in  this  collec- 
tion. W.  MacD. 

Fillmore,  Millard.  Chamberlain,  Ivory. 
Biography  of  Millard  Fillmore.  Buffalo : 
Thomas.     1856.  [1885 

Published  18  years  before  Mr.  Fillmore's  death,  it 
pays  little  heed,  in  any  part  of  his  career,  to  the  purely 
personal  elements ;  yet  fairly  portrays  the  character- 
istics of  the  man.  Nearly  one  half  the  book  is  devoted 
to  the  events  of  Mr.  Fillmore's  administration.  His 
course  on  the  compromise  measures,  especially  the 
Fugitive  Slave  Act  of  1850,  is  defended  on  constitu- 
tional grounds.    An  unpretentious  but  worthy  work. 

F.  H.  S. 

Foote,  Rear-Admiral  Andrev7  Hull.  Africa 
and  the  American  flag.  N.  Y.  :  Appleton. 
1851.  [1 886 

Lieut.  Foote  commanded  the  U.  S.  brig  Perry,  1850- 
51,  on  the  coast  of  Africa,  with  orders  to  break  up  the 
slave  trade  carried  on  in  vessels  flying  the  American 
flag.  The  first  few  chapters,  devoted  to  a  narrative 
of  discoveries  in  Africa,  the  character  of  native  tribes, 
commercial  products,  establishment  of  foreign  trad- 
ing agencies,  the  development  of  slave  trade,  are  at 
the  present  time  antiquated  and  unsatisfactoi-y.  Of 
value  is  the  sketch  of  the  foundation  and  early  history 
of  Liberia.  The  last  half  of  the  book  is  practically  a 
copy  of  the  log  of  the  ship  during  the  cruise  to  cap- 
ture slavers.  The  narrative  is  clear,  concise,  and  in- 
cludes many  thrilling  incidents.  D.  R.  D. 

Fowler,  William  Chauncey.  The  sectional 
controversy.  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1863.  New  ed. 
1868.  [1887 

"  An  outline  history  of  parties  in  their  territorial 
relations."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Xarrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  7:  298. 

Fremont,  Mrs.  Jessie  (Benton.)  Souvenirs 
of  my  time.     Boston  :  Lothrop.     1887.     §1.50. 

[1888 

Mrs.  Fremont  does  not  believe  in  relating  the  defects 
of  any  one.  Consequently,  her  chatty  and  interesting 
little  book  Ls  almost  worthless  in  regard  to  politics 
and  politicians.  It  has  value,  however,  as  a  picture 
of  social  life  in  Washington  and  the  South  prior  to 
the  War,  as  well  as  for  some  details  in  the  life  of  Sen- 
ator Benton.  One  half  of  the  space  is  devoted  to  for- 
eign memories.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Garrison,  William  Lloyd.  Garrison, 
Wendell  P.  and  Francis  J.     William  Lloyd 


Garrison,  1805-79  :  the  story  of  his  life  told  by 
his  children.  N.  Y.  :  Century  Co.  188.5-9. 
4v.  New  ed.  Boston :  Houghton.  1894.  4v. 
$8.  [1889 

On  the  publication  of  the  first  two  volumes,  James 
Bryce  wrote:  "  Although  the  treatise  ...  is  primarily 
a  biography,  and  a  very  full  and  minute  one,  and  al- 
though it  is  written  with  the  reverential  admiration 
of  children  rather  than  from  the  point  of  view  of  a  dis- 
passionate and  critical  historian,  it  is  al.so  virtually 
a  history  of  the  anti-slavery  struggle.  Seldom  has  a 
cause  and  a  contest  been  more  closely  associated  with 
the  life  of  one  man  than  in  the  case  of  abolition  and 
Garrison.  .  .  .  All  that  need  be  now  done  is  to  call 
attention  to  the  mass  of  valuable  materials  which  the 
biographers  of  Garrison  have  ijrovided  for  historical 
inquirers.  These  consist  partly  of  extracts  from  his 
speeches  and  articles  in  the  various  journals  which 
he  edited,  documents  which  have  become  so  rare  or  so 
difficult  of  access  as  to  be  practically  unavailable  to  a 
European  reader,  partly  of  his  own  letters  and  those 
of  various  friends  or  opponents  to  him.  .  .  .  The  sin- 
gular mental  ferment  which  produced  transcendental- 
ism, the  beginnings  of  the  movement  to  obtain  equal 
rights  for  women,  the  position  of  the  New  England 
clergy,  are  all  brought  out  from  a  point  of  view  new 
to  most  Englishmen,  as  well  as  the  vehement  intoler- 
ance which  made  it  so  difficult  to  advocate  abolition 
even  in  the  northern  states."  English  historical  re- 
vieiv,  1 :  185. 

The  Atlantic  says  that  the  book  "  might  well  bear 
the  motto  of  the  old  Antislavery  Standard,  '  without 
concealment,  without  compromise.'  The  sons  believe 
too  completely  and  absolutely  in  their  father  to  keep 
anything  back."  They  are  "  so  entirely  truthful  and 
so  sure  of  their  own  case  that,  however  much  they 
may  err,  they  will  never  be  found  withholding  any- 
thing through  unfair  motives."  Garrison's  biogra- 
phers "  give  from  his  own  words  a  long  series  of  self- 
revelations,  which  not  only  account  for  the  triumphs 
of  his  life,  but  for  its  antagonisms  and  its  troubles." 
Atlantic,  bT :  120. 

—  Smith,  Goldwin.  The  moral  crusader, 
William  Lloyd  Garrison  :  a  biographical  essay 
founded  on  The  story  of  Garrison's  life  told  by 
his  children.    N.  Y.  :  Funk.    1892.    $1.   [1890 

Few  Americans  have  been  so  worthy  of  a  biography 
as  Garrison,  dauntless  hero  that  he  was,  however 
narrow  and  fanatical.  The  four-volumed  work  of  his 
children,  treating  with  fuhiess  the  incidents  of  his 
manly  career,  is  a  work  which  the  world  cannot  at  all 
spare,  although  few  can  spare  time  to  read  it  through- 
out. Goldwin  Smith  rendered  a  service  when,  having 
in  view  the  needs  of  busy  men,  he  gave  the  pith  of  the 
four  volumes  in  a  little  book  of  two  hundred  pages. 
Here  at  a  glance  it  is  possible  to  get  a  view  of  this 
most  memorable  life.  Goldwin  Smith,  while  writing 
with  sympathy  and  admiration,  yet  uses  a  tone  cool 
and  discriminating.  It  is  a  resume,  put  with  the  clear- 
ness and  power  of  one  of  our  first  masters  of  English, 
of  the  career  of  one  of  our  purest  and  strongest  men. 

J.  K.  H. 


Giddings,  Joshua  Reed.     Julian,  George 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


Washington.  Life  of  Joshua  R.  Giddiiigs. 
Chicago:  McClurg.     1892.  [1891 

Giddings  entered  Congress  from  the  Western  Re- 
serve in  Ohio  in  1838,  and  from  that  time  until  the 
Ciri)  War  was  one  of  the  most  determined  anti-slav- 
erj'  agiUitors.  He  stood  by  John  Quincy  Adams  in 
the  long  struggle  for  the  right  of  petition.  He  be- 
lieved in  the  principle  of  federal  non-intervention 
with  slaverj-.  He  declined  to  act  with  the  Republi- 
can party  in  its  early  days,  and  was  devoted  to  Heni-y 
Clay.  He  was,  however,  independent  of  party  connec- 
tion in  his  career.  During  his  first  session  in  Congress 
he  kept  a  diary,  much  of  which  is  reprinted,  pages  47- 
72.  His  letters  to  Sumner,  184G-51 ,  were  also  preserved, 
and  are  reprinted  in  part.  The  diary  was  recommenced 
in  1849.  This  work  is  invaluable  for  treatment  of  ques- 
tions concerning  the  annexation  of  Texas,  Oregon,  and 
the  long  Kansas-Nebraska  struggle.  In  the  appendix 
is  a  series  of  essays  published  in  1842  over  the  signa- 
ture of  Pacificus.  The  biographer,  his  son-in-law,  has 
done  the  work  extremely  well.  The  book  ranks  among 
the  first  of  the  political  biographies  for  the  period  im- 
mediately preceding  the  Civil  War.  D.  R.  D. 

Gobright,  Louis  A.  Recollections  of  men 
and  things  at  Washington  during  the  third  of 
a  century.     Phil.:  Claxton.     1869.  [1892 

The  author  was  an  editor,  correspondent,  and 
Congressional  reporter.  The  volume  is  exceedingly 
scrappy.  The  recollections  begin  with  Jackson's  ad- 
ministration. There  are  many  anecdotes  of  Congres- 
sional and  official  life,  but  little  of  value  that  cannot 
be  found  elsewhere.  D.  R.  D. 

Greeley,  Horace.  History  of  the  struggle 
for  slavery  extension  or  restriction  in  the 
United  States.     N.  Y.:  Dix.     1856.  [1893 

The  title  further  says  that  it  is  mainly  compiled 
from  the  journals  of  Congress  and  other  official  re- 
cords, and  that  it  shows  the  votes  by  yeas  and  nays 
on  the  most  important  divisions  in  either  house.  It 
is  purely  a  history  of  action  by  Congress,  and  over  90 
of  the  1G4  pages  are  devoted  to  the  Kansas-Nebraska 
.struggle,  including  committee  reports,  texts  of  bills 
and  of  the  Toi)eka  constitution,  and  Seward's  speech 
of  March  3,  1854.  The  earlier  contests  in  Congress, 
especially  those  over  Missouri  and  the  comjiromise 
of  IS-W,  are  also  treated  at  length,  abstracts  of  many 
of  the  speeches  being  given  as  well  as  the  text  of 
memorials,  bills,  etc.  F.  J.  S. 

Recollections  of  a  busy  life.     N.  Y. : 

Ford.  1868.  New  ed.  ;  with  memoir.  N.  Y. 
Tribune.     1873.  [1894 

The  larger  x)art  of  these  recollections  was  first  ])ub- 
lished  in  the  New  York  ledger.  They  are  a  frank 
revelation  of  the  forces  which  infiucnced  the  author's 
life  and  thcmght,  and  are  intended  to  reiiresent  con- 
victions which,  as  he  states,  were  a  part  of  his  being. 
The  book  is  indispensable,  notonly  for  the  understand- 
ing of  the  character  of  the  most  infiuential  journalist 
in  the  Cnited  States  184i)-1870,  but  also  for  throwing 
light  upon  certain  i)hascs  of  social  and  industrial  de- 
velopment in  regard  to  which  there  is  none  too  much 
material.    Here  may  be  noted  his  accounts  of  pioneer 


settlement  in  western  Vermont  and  Pennsylvania,  the 
early  condition  of  journalism  in  New  York  ;  the  data 
as  to  earnings  of  artisans,  the  amount  of  pauperism 
ami  beggary,  the  condition  of  farming  in  the  West, 
and  the  beginnings  of  the  temperance  movement. 
Mr.  Greeley  was  interested  in  social  reform  move- 
ments. He  was  a  supporter  of  the  National  IJank  and 
a  protective  tariff,  and  had  much  to  do  with  the  early 
fortunes  of  the  Republican  iiarty.  Greeley's  judg- 
ments are  not  well  Vialanced,  and  an  historical  narra- 
tive by  him  demands  further  examination. 

D.  R.  D. 

Grand,  Francis  Joseph.  The  Americans 
in  their  moral,  social,  and  political  relatio:is. 
London:  Longmans.  1837.  2v.  Boston.  1837. 
Iv.  [1895 

The  author,  born  in  Bohemia  (180C),  emigrated  to 
the  United  States  and  engaged  in  journalism.  This 
work  is  written  for  the  English  peoi)le,  "  not  as  the 
observations  of  a  tourist,  but  as  the  results  of  the 
experience  of  one  who  has  resided  in  America  many 
years."  An  attempt  is  made  to  give  an  impartial  ac- 
count of  the  present  conditions  of  the  United  States, 
and  to  delineate  the  features  which  distinguish  the 
American  from  the  different  nations  of  Europe.  The 
author  regarded  the  Americans  as  grossly  misrepre- 
sented by  several  travellers  and  writers,  such  as  Mrs. 
Trollope,  Hamilton,  and  Basil  Hall,  who  emphasized 
the  superficial  and  anomalous  features  of  society. 
This  work  is  a  serious  discussion  of  American  man- 
ners, the  attitude  of  the  United  States  toward  foreign 
immigration,  theatre  and  the  arts,  literature,  journal- 
ism, education,  religion,  temjierance,  settlement  of 
the  west,  commerce,  travel,  militia,  and  slavery.  The 
tone  is  philosophic  although  the  style  is  labored.  The 
volume  is  one  of  the  best  aids  in  the  study  of  the  fun- 
damental characteristics  of  the  United  States  in  the 
period  18:30-1840.  D.  R.  D. 

Harris,  Alexander.  Review  of  the  political 
conflict  in  America,  from  the  Commencement 
of  the  anti-slavery  agitation.  N.  Y.:  Pollock. 
1876.  [1896 

"A  compact  book."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  .S23. 

Helper,  Hinton  Rowan.  Tlie  impending 
crisis  of  the  Bouth:  how  to  meet  it.  N.  Y.  .- 
Burdick.     1857.  [1897 

This  book,  written  by  a  North  Carolinian,  created 
a  tremendous  sensation  forty  years  ago.  Its  thesis 
is  that  slavery  has  ruined  the  South,  in  the  interest 
of  the  slave-holders  at  the  exi)ense  of  the  non-slave- 
holders. This  is  established  by  statistics  illustrating 
southern  inferiority  as  compared  with  the  North,  in 
agriculture,  manufactures,  commerce,  wealth,  iiopu- 
lation,  education  and  literature.  The  statistics,  though 
accurate,  are  unfair  because  incom])lete.  The  book  is 
written  in  the  most  violent  anti-slavery  temper,  ap- 
pealing as  much  to  the  passions  as  to  the  intellects  of 
its  readers.  As  a  literary  performance  it  is  without 
merit.  R.  C.  II.  C. 

Hildreth,  Richard,  Despotism  in  America, 
an  inc^uiry  into  the  nature,  results,  and  legal 


190 


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1898-1906 


basis  of  the  slave-holding  system  in  the  United 
States.  Boston:  Whipple.  1840.  Jewett. 
1854.  [1898 

Written  to  prove  that  while  the  northern  states  were 
advancing  toward  democracy  the  southern  states  wore 
growing  into  aristocracy.  It  considers,  without  con- 
crete examples,  the  relation  of  the  master  and  slave, 
the  i)olitical,  economical  and  personal  results  of  the 
system,  and  the  legal  hasis  for  slavery  in  the  United 
States.  The  several  chapters  or  essays  are  carefully 
written,  but  they  set  forth  nothing  novel  even  at  the 
time  they  were  written,  except  in  the  last  chapter. 
The  appendix  contains  an  arraignment  of  Daniel  Web- 
ster for  his  seventh  of  March  speech.  E.  E.  S. 

Hodgson,  Joseph.  Cradle  of  the  Confeder- 
acy ;  or  The  times  of  Troup,  Quitman  and 
Yancey.    Mobile,  Ala.:  Hodgson.    1876.     [1899 

An  historical  sketch  of  the  "cotton  belt"  states, 
with  their  grievances  against  the  Federal  government 
(alien  and  sedition  laws,  internal  improvements,  tariff, 
removal  of  Indians,  etc.),  closing  with  the  successful 
attempt  of  Yancey  to  bring  about  the  secession  of 
Alabama.  Written  to  prove  that  "  the  majority  of  the 
people  of  the  South  were  opposed  to  secession,  but 
were  driven  into  it  by  nortliern  enemies,  rather  than 
persuaded  into  it  by  southern  leaders."  Valuable  as 
showing  the  attitude  of  parties  in  the  south  and  the 
growth  of  secession  feeling  between  1850  and  18C0.  No 
index.  E.  E.  S. 

Hoffman,  Frederick  L.  Race  traits  and 
tendencies  of  the  American  negro.  (Am. 
Economic  Assoc.  Publications,  v.  11,  nos.  1-3.) 
N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1896.     $3.  [1900 

This  is  by  far  the  most  intensive  study  of  the  negro 
race  in  America.  Separate  chapters  deal  with  vital  sta- 
tistics, anthropometi'y,  race  amalgamation,  and  social 
and  economic  conditions  and  tendencies.  The  author, 
being  of  foreign  birth,  believes  that  he  is  free  from 
personal  bias.  The  statistical  method  is  followed,  and 
yet  there  is  an  abundance  of  dcscrijjtive  text  to  make 
the  book  readable.  The  work  is  written  from  the  stand- 
point that  racial  traits  largely  determine  the  form  of 
social  problems  and  their  solutions.  The  conclusions 
are  extremely  depressing.  D.  R.  D. 

Hone,  Philip.  Diary,  1828-51  ;  ed.  by  Bay- 
ard Tuckerman.  N.  Y. :  Dodd.  1889.  2v. 
$7.50.  [1901 

Philip  Hone  was  born  in  New  York  in  1780  and  was 
identified  until  his  death  in  IS.'Sl  with  the  business, 
social,  and  in  a  slight  measure  the  political  life  of  his 
native  city.  His  range  of  acquaintance  in  New  York, 
Boston,  and  Baltimore  was  large.  In  1826  he  was 
chosen  mayor  of  New  York.  The  diai^y  was  begun  in 
1828  as  a  record  chiefly  of  events  of  a  business  and 
personal  character  for  convenience  of  reference;  it 
soon  became  more  elaborate,  and  the  author  "  devoted 
an  hour  or  more  daily  to  chronicling  events  of  inter- 
est, to  commepts  on  politics,  literature,  art,  drama,  or 
industrial  subjects."  This  was  without  any  view  to 
publication.  Larp;e  omissions  are  m.ade  in  editing, 
and  only  about  one  fourth  of  the  manuscript  diary  is 
published  in  these  two  volumes.    The  diary  is  inter- 


esting in  particular  to  the  New  Y'orker  and  the  student 
of  the  ceremonial  life  of  society.  Mr.  Hone  was  an 
ardent  Whig  and  enjoyed  the  friendship  of  many  party 
statesmen,  in  particular  that  of  Webster.  There  are 
convenient  side  headings  and  a  fairly  serviceable  in- 
dex. D.  R.  D, 

Houston,  David  Franklin.  Critical  study 
of  uullilicatiou  in  South  Carolina.  (Harvard 
historical  studies,  3.)  N.  Y.:  Longmans.  1896. 
§1.25.  [1902 

A  concise,  scholarly  work,  dealing  at  first  hand  with 
a  limited  field.  The  early  histoi-y  of  nullification  in 
South  Carolina,  and  its  connection  with  the  politics  of 
the  state  and  tarilf  legislation  of  the  United  States, 
have  nowhere  been  so  accurately  exhibited.  Especially 
important  is  the  discussion  of  Calhoun's  attitude,  and 
his  claim  to  leadership  in  the  movement.  An  appen- 
dix gives  a  few  relevant  documents.  W.  MacD. 

Hurd,  John  Codman.  Law  of  freedom  and 
bondage  iu  the  United  States.  Boston :  Little. 
1858-62.     2v.  [1903 

The  authority  on  this  subject.  An  exhaustive  clas- 
sified abstract  of  national  and  local  legislation  and 
judicial  decisions  touching  upon  the  question  of  slav- 
ery. The  arrangement  is  chronological.  Special  atten- 
tion is  given  to  celebrated  cases,  such  as  Prigg  vs. 
Pennsylvania,  and  Dred  Scott.  The  volumes  are  too 
profound  for  the  general  reader.  E.  E.  S. 

Jackson,  Gen.  Andrew.  Parton,  James. 
Life  of  Andrew  Jackson.  N.  Y. :  Mason. 
1860.     3v.  [1904 

These  volumes  contain  much  valuable  information, 
drawn  from  materials  accessible  only  to  Parton.  He 
had  not,  however,  the  training  of  a  scientific  his- 
torian, or  a  clear  perception  of  the  causes  of  events. 
Moreover,  he  does  not  hesitate  to  draw  conclusions 
unwarranted  by  the  facts,  sometimes  contrary  to  the 
facts.  He  is,  therefore,  untrustworthy.  There  is 
much  gossip,  much  elaborate  writing  for  effect  in  an 
entertaining,  diffusive  style.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Sumner,  "William  Graham.  Andrew 
Jackson.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston : 
Houghton.     1882.     Rev.  ed.     1898.     §1.25. 

[190S 

A  very  able  and  critical  treatment  of  the  political 
and  financial  history  of  the  years  1824-1840.  The  same 
aspects  of  the  history  of  the  preceding  quarter  of  a 
century  are  discussed  in  a  suggestive  way  in  the  ear- 
lier chapters.  Prof.  Sumner  writes  as  an  expounder 
of  the  proces.ses  of  democratic  government  and  a  vig- 
orous critic  of  financial  theories  and  practice,  rather 
than  as  the  biograyiher  of  Jackson.  The  book  is  one  of 
the  most  instructive  on  this  period.  It  is  written  in  a 
trenchant  style  and  is  compact  with  information. 

E.  G.  B. 

(See,  also,  in  the  preceding  Period,  sect. 

1735.) 

Jay,  William.  Miscellaneous  -nritines  on 
slavery.     Boston:  Jewett.     1853.  [1906 


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1907-1912 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Jay  most  skilfully  and  effectively  presented  the 
anti-slaverj-  argument  from  the  moral,  social  and  po- 
litical points  of  view,  employing  material  drawn  from 
public  speeches,  judicial  decisions,  the  writings  of 
slavery  defenders  and  the  newspapers.  He  was  accu- 
rate, laborious  and  careful,  and  possessed  great  lit- 
erarj-  skill,  a  remarkable  command  of  language,  and 
a  keen  logical  mind.  He  had  no  sympathy  with  the 
southern  position.  The  book  is  the  best  of  its  kind. 
It  savagely  attacks  the  Colonization  Society  and  all 
half-way  measures ;  discussing  also  the  action  of  the 
federal  government  in  behalf  of  slavery  ;  the  right  of 
petition ;  the  question  of  territorial  government  in 
New  Mexico  and  California ;  the  Compromise  of  1850 
(particularly  the  fugitive  slave  clause)  and  the  atti- 
tude of  the  Episcopal  Church  towards  slavery. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  TucKERMAN,  Bayard.  William  Jay  and 
the  constitutional  movement  for  tlie  abolition 
of  slavery ;  with  pref.  by  John  Jay.  N.  Y. : 
Dodd.     1893.     §3.50.  [1907 

"  A  study  of  Judge  Jay  in  a  single  phase  of  his  career 
■was  well  worth  making.  Something  more  than  this, 
though  less  than  a  full  life,  is  to  be  found  in  Mr.  Tuck- 
erman's  narrative  and  Mr.  John  Jay's  .summary  ;  but 
in  the  main  we  have  to  do  with  the  relations  of  the 
subject  of  this  memoir  to  the  abolition  societies  and 
the  political  anti-slavery  parties.  ...  So  far  as  Jay  is 
allowed  to  speak  in  his  own  words,  the  book  is  a  sub- 
stantial addition  to  the  sources  of  anti-slavery  his- 
tory ;  how  much  more  so  might  it  have  been  made  if 
the  store  of  MS.  material  implied  on  pp.  158-159  as 
available  had  been  printed  even  without  link  or  com- 
ment."   A\(tion,5S:lG. 

Jones,  William  D.  Mirror  of  modern  De- 
mocracy: a  history  of  the  Democratic  party, 
182.5-61 ;  [with]  sketch  of  the  old  Federal  and 
Republican  parties.     N.  Y.  :  Miller.     1864. 

[1908 

Tlie  title  fairly  indicates  the  partisan  spirit  of  the 
work,  which  is  a  non-critical  arraignment  of  the  Demo- 
cratic party.  The  Democratic  party  and  the  institu- 
tion of  slavery  are  treated  as  identical.  The  several 
chapters  treat  of  the  Congressional  acts  during  suc- 
cessive presidential  administrations.  The  stj'le,  as 
well  as  the  printing,  is  slovenly.  The  work  has  no 
value  at  the  present  time.  D.  R.  D. 

Julian,  George  Washington.  Political 
recollections,  1840-72.  Chicago :  Jansen,  Mc- 
Clurg  &  Co.     1884.  [1909 

The  author  was  one  of  the  most  able  public  men  of 
Indiana.  He  began  political  life  as  a  Whig  in  the 
campaign  of  1840,  joined  the  Free-Soil  party  in  1848, 
and  was  a  prominent  anti-slavery  man  thereafter.  He 
entered  Congress  in  1849  from  the  4th  Indiana  district, 
when  ().  P.  Morton  was  a  Democratic  leader.  A  natu- 
ral antipathy  ])etwe<?n  these  men  marked  the  course 
of  both  their  lives.  In  1872  Mr.  Julian  supported  Gree- 
ley for  the  Presidency,  and  usually  acted  with  the 
Democratic  party  thereafter,  but  with  no  abatement 
of  his  radicalism  in  everything  growing  out  of  the 
anti-slavery  movement.    He  was  son-in-law  of  Joshua 


R.  Giddings  and  intimate  with  the  original  anti-slavery 
men.  He  was  an  honest,  aggressive,  and  independent 
leader,  most  vigorous  in  combat.  His  book  is  very 
valuable  as  a  comment  on  and  illumination  of  current 
events  from  his  standpoint.  He  was  also  author  of 
the  Life  of  Joshua  li.  Giddings  (sect.  1891).  and  of  a 
volume  of  Later  speeches.  J.  D.  C. 

Kemble,  Mrs.  Frances  Anne.  Journal  of  a 
residence  on  a  Georgia  plantation  in  1838-39. 
London :  Longmans.  1863.  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1863.  [1910 

"  The  book  is  a  permanent  and  most  valuable  chap- 
ter in  our  historj'.  ...  It  is  a  journal,  kept  from  day 
to  day,  of  the  actual  ordinarj'  life  of  the  plantation, 
■where  the  slaves  belonged  to  educated,  intelligent, 
and  what  are  called  the  most  respectable  people.  .  .  . 
It  is  the  journal  of  a  hearty,  generous,  clear-sighted 
woman,  who  went  to  the  plantation,  loving  the  mas- 
ter, and  believing  that,  though  slaverj-  might  be  sad, 
it  might  also  be  mitigated,  and  the  slave  might  be 
content.  It  is  the  record  of  ghastly  undeceiving.  .  .  . 
There  is  no  writing  for  effect.  There  is  not  a  single 
'  sensational '  passage.  ...  As  the  mistress  of  the 
plantation,  she  was  brought  into  constant  intercourse 
with  the  slave-women  ;  and  no  other  account  of  this 
class  is  .so  thorough  and  plainly  stated.  ...  A  sadder 
book  the  human  hand  never  wrote."  Atlantic  monthly, 
12:  2C0. 

Kendall,  Amos.  Autobiography;  ed.  by 
William  Stickney.     Boston :  Lee.     1872.     §3. 

[1911 

Not  actually  an  autobiography,  but  wi-ittpn  from 
Kendall's  notes  by  his  son-in-law.  As  Kendall  was 
extremely  able,  and  was  most  intimate  and  inllucntial 
■with  Jackson,  the  work  is  of  value  as  an  original 
source  especially  for  the  years  1829-1840,  during  which 
the  author  held  office  under  the  government ;  but  it 
is  disappointing  for  its  omissions,  and  not  altogether 
trustworthy,  since  Kendall,  though  puritanically  hon- 
est, was  violently  i)artisan.  The  style  is  bad,  and 
wearisome.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

King,  Horatio.  Turning  on  the  light:  a 
dispassionate  survey  of  President  Buchanan's 
administration  from  1860  to  its  close.  Phil. : 
Lippuacott.     1895.  [1912 

The  author  of  this  book  was  Assistant  Postmaster- 
General  under  I'resident  Buchanan,  and  Acting  Post- 
master-General after  Mr.  Holt's  appointment  as 
Secretary  of  AVar.  About  half  the  contents  are  an  un- 
successful attempt  to  defend  the  administrative  acts 
of  President  IJuchanan  dealing  with  secession,  during 
the  few  months  preceding  the  Civil  War ;  but  leaving 
much  essential  evidence  entirely  out  of  view.  A  num- 
ber of  letters  are,  however,  printed  which  are  worth 
examination  by  readers  who  wish  to  make  an  exhaus- 
tive study  of  the  jiolitical  histoi"}'  <''f  that  [loriod.  Only 
a  small  portion  of  the  book  bears  directly  uiion  the 
principal  topic ;  it  includes  a  biograjdiy  of  the  author  ; 
original  poems  ;  essays  on  Webster,  Raleigh,  the  Trent 
affair,  Lincoln's  Gettysburg  address  and  many  other 
subjects.  The  book  is  really  a  series  of  newspa])er  and 
magazine  articles,  the  chapters  having  no  logical  con- 


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1913-1922 


nection,  the  whole  possessing  little  literary  merit,  but 
written  in  a  fair  and  impartial  temper.     K.  C.  H.  C. 

Lanman,  Charles.  Letters  from  the  Alle- 
ghany Mountains.     N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1848. 

[1913 

An  interesting  account  of  visits  to  the  southern 
Appalachians,  mostly  in  North  Carolina,  at  a  time 
when  Dahlonega,  Ga.,  was  "  reputed  to  be  the  wealthi- 
est gold  region  in  the  United  States."  W.  M.  D. 

Lawrence,  Abbott.  IIili>,  Hamilton  An- 
drews. Memoir  of  Abbott  Lawrence.  Bos- 
ton: Little.     1883.  [1914 

Lawrence  was  a  Clay  Whig,  prominent  as  a  New 
England  manufacturer,  philanthropist  and  politician. 
His  biographer's  abiUties  are  moderate,  and  he  fails  to 
present  Lawrence's  position  on  slaverj'.  Otherwise, 
he  has  done  sufficient  justice  to  his  subject,  the  work 
being  accurate,  painstaking  and  valuable  from  the 
political  and  social  points  of  view.  It  is  a  dull  book. 
There  is  an  appendix  containing  six  letters  from  Law- 
rence to  Rives,  of  Virginia,  discussing  the  tariff  and 
Virginia's  economic  conditions.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Leggett,  William.  Collection  of  political 
writings;  [ed.]  by  Theodore  Sedgwick,  Jr. 
N.Y.r  Taylor.     1840.     2v.  [1915 

These  volumes  are  collections  of  leading  editorials 
appearing  in  the  Xeir  York  ei-ening  post  and  the  Kew 
York  x>lahid€aler,  from  March,  1834,  to  July,  1837. 
They  contain  a  variety  of  information,  and  materially 
assist  in  the  comprehension  of  public  opinion  on  Slav- 
ery ;  Abolition  ;  Currency  ;  the  Sub-Treasury  system ; 
the  Tariff  and  other  vital  questions  of  the  day.  Leg- 
gett  was  a  Jackson  Democrat,  of  strong  natural  parts, 
Vmt  imperfectly  educated,  with  violent  prejudices, 
savage  temi)er,  and  erring  judgment,  but  absolutely 
honest  and  open  to  conviction.  His  writings  sliow 
strong  argumentative  and  logical  talents,  supported 
by  a  plain  and  vigorous  stj-le.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Letters  and  documents  relating  to  slavery 
in  Massachusetts.  See  Massachusetts  Historical 
Society,  sect.  314.  [1916 

Lieber,  Francis.  Perry,  Thomas  Ser- 
geant, ed.  Life  and  letters  of  Francis  Lieber. 
Boston:  Osgood.  1882.  Boston:  Houghton. 
S3.  [1917 

This  is  a  very  valuable  book  for  a  student  of  condi- 
tions in  the  United  States  from  1827  to  1872.  Lieber 
dwelt  for  twenty-one  years  in  South  Carolina,  but  his 
sympathies  in  the  slavery  controversy  were  with  the 
North.  His  criticisms  and  comments  are  always  emi- 
nently fair  and  unprejudiced,  and  reveal  his  remark- 
able insight  and  correctness  of  judgment.  Here,  in 
letters  to  prominent  Americans,  are  discussions  of 
many  political  topics,  particularly  slavery,  the  McLeod 
case,  the  right  of  search,  and  the  Kansas-Nebraska 
question,  along  with  much  information  about  the 
leaders  of  the  nation,  especially  those  in  New  Eng- 
land. R.  C.  H.  C. 

Lincoln,  Abraham,  and  Stephen  Arnold 
Douglas.     Political  debates  iu  the  campaign 


of  1858  in  Illinois ;  including  the  preceding 
speeches  of  each,  at  Chicago,  Springfield,  etc.  ; 
also  the  two  great  speeches  of  Lincoln  in  Ohio, 
in  1859.  Columbus  :  Follett.  1860.  Cleve- 
land :  O.  S.  Hubbell.  1895.  New  ed.  Burrows. 
1898.     Net  §3.50.  [1918 

This  book,  with  a  slightly  different  arrangement  of 
the  speeches,  and  with  the  addition  of  an  index,  was 
republished  in  189.5  by  O.  S.  Hubbell  &  Co.  of  Cleve- 
land. There  were  seven  joint  debates,  and  five  other 
speeches  by  Lincoln  and  two  by  Douglas  are  included. 

F.  J.  S. 

Livermore,  George.  On  the  opinions  of 
the  founders  of  the  republic  respecting  negroes. 
See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  324. 

[1919 

Lovejoy,  Elijah  Parish.  Tanner,  Henry. 
The  martyrdom  of  Lovejoy :  life  of  Rev.  Elijah 
P.  Lovejoy,  who  was  killed  by  a  pro-slavery 
mob  at  Alton,  111.,  1837.  Chicago:  Fergus 
Prtg.  Co.     1881.  [1920 

Mr.  Tanner  was  not  only  an  eye-witness  of  the  kill- 
ing, but,  rifle  in  hand,  was  one  of  the  twenty  defend- 
ers of  the  building  which  contained  Lovejoy's  press, 
the  destruction  of  which  was  the  principal  object  of 
the  mob.  His  statement  is  accompanied  by  that  of 
another  of  the  defenders,  and  the  book  contains  also 
the  address  of  Dr.  Channing  to  the  citizens  of  Boston 
regarding  the  Lovejoy  killing  and  the  memorable 
maiden  speech  of  Wendell  Phillips  in  Faneuil  Hall 
Dec.  8, 1837,  at  a  meeting  held  to  take  action  regard- 
ing the  Alton  outrage.  F.  J.  S. 

Lowell,  James  Russell.  The  Biglow  pa- 
pers. Cambridge.  1848.  Boston:  Houghton. 
1890.     §1.  [1921 

The  first  series,  publi.shed  originally  in  the  Boston 
courier,  1846-1848,  gave  a  most  telling  expression  to 
the  New  England  anti-slavery  feeling  in  opposition 
to  the  Mexican  War.  As  such  they  are  an  historical 
document  throbbing  with  life  and  of  the  highest  value. 
Tlie  second  series,  published  in  the  Atlantic  monthfy, 
similarly  gives  utterance  to  the  Unionist  feeling  dur- 
ing the  Civil  War  in  regard  to  the  South  and  the  atti- 
tude of  England.  In  the  Introduction  to  tho  second 
series  the  author  gives  an  account  of  the  origin  of  the 
first  series.  The  Bir/Ioiv  papers  are  by  far  the  most 
powerful  political  satire  that  has  been  produced  in 
America.  E.  G.  B. 

Lunt,  George.  Origin  of  the  late  war ; 
traced  from  the  beginning  of  the  Constitution. 
N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1866.  [1922 

The  author  was  the  editor,  in  connection  with  George 
Hillard,  of  the  democratic  Boston  conrier  prior  to  and 
during  the  Civil  War.  His  point  of  view  is  that  of  the 
northern  pro-slavery  man,  and  his  thesis  is  that  the 
anti-slavery  agitation  was  factitious  in  its  origin  and 
character,  so  far  as  its  positively  efficient  agents  pur- 
sued it,  and  was  the  fruit  of  a  struggle  for  political 
power,  instead  of  a  moral  or  philanthropical  demon- 
stration.   The  aggression  of  the  anti-slavery  men  is 


193 


192a-1930 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


treated  as  the  cause  of  the  war,  and  slavery,  if  not 
actuallj'  defended,  is  palliated  as  a  good  thing  for  the 
country  and  perhaps  even  for  the  slaves,  as  shown 
by  their  subuiissiveness.  The  view  taken  of  Lincoln's 
character  in  chap.  20  illustrates  the  opinion  of  him 
held  by  his  contemporary  oiipouents.  F.  J.  S. 

McDougall,  Marion  Gleason.  Fugitive 
slaves,  1619-1865.  (Fay  House  monographs, 
no.  3.)    Boston  :  Ginn.     1891.  [1923 

A  scholarly  investigation  of  the  legal  and  social 
historj'  of  runaway  slaves  in  the  United  States  from 
1619  to  18G5.  It  includes  the  national  legislation  to 
secure  the  reUirn  of  slaves,  the  personal  liberty  laws, 
the  underground  railway,  the  various  emancipation 
steps,  and  the  tinal  repeal  of  the  fugitive  slave  acts. 
The  references  are  voluminous.  Appendixes  contain 
a  summarj'  of  all  laws  bearing  on  the  subject  and  a 
good  bibliography.  Published  as  one  of  the  Fay  House 
monographs  of  the  Hr.rvard  Annex.  E.  E.  S. 

Marryat,  Capt.  Frederick.  Diary  in  Amer- 
ica.    Loudon:  Longmans.     1839.     6v.      [1924 

Captain  Marrj-at  visited  the  United  States  in  1837 
after  Miss  Martineau  had  greatly  irritated  the  Ameri- 
can people  with  her  book  on  the  I'nited  States.  !Mar- 
ryat  considered  himself  much  handicapped  by  this 
prejudice  and  thought  it  inadvisable,  even  if  there 
had  been  an  opportunity,  to  seek  introductions  which 
would  admit  him  to  social  privileges.  He  travelled 
quite  generally,  and  his  book  is  made  up  of  numerous 
anecdotes  and  not  very  profound  observations  in  re- 
gard to  the  scenes  that  he  passed  through.  He  is,  how- 
ever, keen  in  his  analysis  of  hinnan  character,  and  in 
distinguishing  between  the  many  types  of  American 
character.  The  book  is  cliar.acterized  by  a  reckless 
humor,  with  a  large  stock  of  anecdotes.  The  last  vol- 
ume is  devoted  to  Canada.  I).  R.  D. 

Martineau,  Harriet.  Retrospect  of  west- 
ern travel.  London :  Saunders.  1838.  8v. 
N.Y.:  Harper.     1838.     2v.  [1925 

A  description  of  a  voyage  from  England  to  America 
and  a  tour  through  the  latter  country  made  in  1834. 
The  tour  included  the  Hudson,  Niagara,  "Washington, 
New  Orleans,  the  Mississippi,  Cincinnati,  and  New 
England.  The  descriptions  of  social  life  are  the  most 
valuable,  but  are  not  always  reliable.  The  strictures 
on  slavery  were  ill  received  when  first  published. 
Tliere  are  side  chapters  on  Aaron  Burr,  Channing, 
and  a  Harvard  Commencement.  See  Society  in  Amer- 
ica by  the  same  author,  below.  '         E.  E.  S. 

Society  in  America.  London :  Saun- 
ders.    1837.     3v.     N.  Y.     1837.     2v.       [1926 

Miss  Martineau's  object  was  to  give  an  account 
of  her  travels,  and  to  compare  "  the  existing  state  of 
society  in  America  with  the  principles  on  wliich  it  is 
proposedly  founded."  She  was  in  the  country  from 
the  19th  of  Se])tember,  m34,  to  the  1st  of  August,  1836 ; 
visited  all  sections,  and  met  the  leading  men  and  wo- 
men. She  discusses  politics,  economic  life,  civiliza- 
tion and  religion.  Possessing  extensive  knowledge, 
natural  quickness  to  acquire,  sound  judgment  and 
a  keen  intellect,  her  opinions  are  of  much  value,  and 
are  presented  in  a  clear,  incisive  and  entertaining 
manner.  K.  C.  H.  C. 


May,  Samuel  Joseph.  Some  recollections 
of  our  antislavery  conflict.  Boston :  Fields. 
1869.  [1927 

Mr.  May  "  was  one  of  the  earliest  disciples  that 
gathered  around  INIr.  Garrison  when  he  first  rallied 
the  movement  which  marched  forward  during  thirty 
years  through  an  unbelieving  and  resisting  world  to 
its  final  triumph.  .  .  .  The  ferocity  of  the  pro-slavery 
papers  of  thirty  years  since  can  hardly  be  conceived 
of  by  the  generation  that  has  grown  up  since  then. 
.  .  .  Mr.  May  was  spectator  and  part  of  all  this  pas- 
sage of  history,  and  we  think  his  tale  of  what  he  wit- 
nessed and  underwent  while  a  minister  in  Connecticut 
and  as  General  Agent  of  the  Massachusetts  Anti-Slav- 
ery Society  will  seem  hardly  credible  to  the  present 
generation.  And  yet  it  is  but  a  plain,  unvarnished  tale 
of  unexaggerated  facts.  Mr.  May  does  not  profess 
to  write  a  history  of  the  anti-slavery  movement,  but 
merely  to  relate  his  own  experiences  in  connection 
with  it.  .  .  .  His  sketches  of  the  men  and  women  who 
took  part  in  it,  esjiecially  in  its  early  days,  are  gen- 
erally good,  though  perhaps  a  little  undiscriminating 
in  point  of  praise.  Although  always  an  ardent  and 
active  Abolitionist  in  whatever  sphere  of  other  duty 
he  might  find  himself,  he  was  not  directly  connected 
with  the  operations  of  the  movement  after  he  ceased 
to  be  the  agent  of  the  Massachusetts  Society."  Nw- 
tion,  9:  S43. 

—  MuMFORD,  Thomas  J.,  ed.  Memoir  of 
Samuel  .Joseph  j\Iay.  Boston  :  Roberts.  1873. 
New  ed.  Boston  :  Am.  Unitarian  Assoc.  1882. 
75c.  [1928 

A  considerable  portion  of  this  memoir  is  autobio- 
graphical, another  portion  is  made  up  of  extracts 
from  a  diary,  while  the  rest  consists  of  chapters  con- 
tributed by  various  writers,  friends  of  ;Mr.  May.  The 
volume  is  an  appreciative  and  beautiful  tribute  to  a 
singularly  noble  life.  B.  A.  H. 

Monroe,  James.  Oberlin  Thursday  lec- 
tures, addresses  and  essays.  Oberlin,  O. : 
Goodrich.     1897.     SI.  25.  [1929 

An  early  associate  in  the  lecture  field  with  Garrison, 
Phillips,  and  Douglass,  U.  S.  Consul  at  Rio  de  Janeiro 
during  the  Civil  War,  Member  of  Congress  for  ten 
years,  and  the  rest  of  his  life  Professor  of  History  and 
International  Law,  Mr.  Monroe  has  garnered  in  these 
papers  most  valuable  recollections  of  the  early  abo- 
litionists, of  the  causes  of  the  war,  of  Mr.  Seward 
and  Lincoln's  Department  of  State,  of  our  naval  offi- 
cers on  foreign  station,  and  outside  views  of  our  great 
confiiet.  For  matter,  for  wisdom  of  ajipreciative 
comment,  and  for  attractive  style,  alike,  the  book  is 
important  in  its  field  and  i)eriod.  .J.  D.  C. 

Mott,  James  and  Lucretia.  IIallowell, 
Anna  Davis,  cd.  Jiiraes  and  Lucretia  Mott : 
life  and  letters.  Boston  :  Houghton.  1884. 
$2.  [1930 

Among  the  few  biographies  relating  to  the  Friends 
((Quakers).  Of  service  in  studying  the  abolition  move- 
ment, the  anti-slavery  societies,  and  fugitive  slaves 
and  "  the  underground  railroad  "  in  the  state  of  Penn- 


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PERIOD   OF   THE   SLAVERY   QUESTION,  1828-18G0  1931-1938 


sylvania.    Introiluces  (iarrison,  Pliillips,  Parker  and 
others.    Judicious  although  sympathetic  editing. 

E.  E.  S. 

Nichols,  Thomas  L.  Forty  years  of  Amer- 
ican life.  London:  Maxwell.  1864.  2v.  2d 
ed.     Iv.     Longmans.     1875.  [i93i 

The  author  was  a  northerner  who,  on  the  outbreak  of 
the  rebellion,  took  refuge  in  England.  He  regarded 
the  action  of  the  government  as  unconstitutional,  and 
yet  he  could  not  tight  against  the  union.  While  in 
e.\ile,  he  wrote  tlic  work  as  a  description  of  America, 
to  show  what  was  most  distinctive  in  its  institutions 
and  people.  It  includes  a  survey  of  the  customs, 
militia  system,  country  schools,  state  of  religion  and 
morals.  Chapter  9  describes  the  mobbing  of  Garrison 
in  Boston;  chapter  10.  factory  life  in  Lowell.  Other 
chapters  describe  Buffalo  and  life  on  the  Great  Lakes, 
early  visits  to  the  "West  about  the  period  1840,  New 
Orleans  in  18-15,  social  experiments,  spiritualism,  for- 
eign elements  in  the  population,  Roman  Catholic 
Church,  etc.  Vol.  2,  pages  227-347,  is  devoted  to  slav- 
ery and  the  cause  of  the  war.  The  work  is  clearly 
and  attractively  written,  and,  while  not  important,  is 
interesting  in  its  portraiture.  D.  R.  D. 

Olmsted,  Frederick  Law.  The  cotton 
kingdom  ;  a  traveller's  observations  on  cotton 
and  slavery  in  the  American  slave  states. 
N.  Y.:  Mason.     1861.     2v.  [1932 

Based  upon  three  previous  books  by  the  author, 
namely,  A  JoHrney  in  the  seaboard  .slave  states  (1856) ; 
A  journey  through  Texas  (1857);  A  journey  in  the  hack 
country  (1860).  "The  actual  economical  results  of 
slave  labor  upon  the  value  of  property,  the  comfort 
and  the  dignity  of  life  and  manners,  mind,  domestic 
economy,  education,  religion,  social  welfare,  tone  and 
tendency,  may  there  be  found,  copious,  specific,  and 
authentic."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America  and  her  com- 
mentators, p.  417. 

Journey  in  the  seaboard  slave   states. 

N.  Y.:  Dix.     1856.  [i933 

This  work,  contributed  in  the  form  of  letters  to  the 
Nerv  York  daily  times,  deals  almost  entirely  with 
economic  life  in  the  South.  The  author,  an  ardent 
abolitionist,  sees  everything  from  that  standpoint. 
He  makes  slavery  responsible  for  all  its  ills,  and  has  a 
remarkable  faculty  for  seeing  the  worst  side  of  south- 
ern society.  But  this  is  not  to  be  wondered  at  when 
his  great  ability  in  reporting  the  small  talk  picked 
up  from  negroes  and  the  lower  class  of  whites  is  con- 
sidered. The  work  abounds  in  bitterness,  prejudice, 
misrepresentation  and  contradictions.  Still,  the  au- 
thor was  a  close  observer,  and  there  is  much  in  the 
way  of  descriptions  of  counti-y  that  is  reliable. 

S.  B.  W. 

Ormsby,  Robert  McKinley.  History  of 
the  Whig  party.     Boston  :  Crosby.     1859. 

[1934 

This  work,  at  the  present  time,  is  of  little  conse- 
quence to  the  general  reader,  save  as  an  example  of 
a  work  written  by  an  ardent  supporter  of  the  Whig 
party  strongly  criticising  the  abolition  movement  in 
the  North.    He  has  much  to  say  in  regard  to  the  hypo- 


crisy of  England  and  the  i)ublication  of  anti-slavery 
misrepresentations  in  Anicrica  by  British  gold.  Chap- 
ters 22-24  arc  dev(ited  to  the  tarill  and  nullitication 
questions.  The  author  again  refers  to  the  use  of 
British  gold  to  defeat  the  election  of  Mr.  Clay  in  1844. 
Mr.  Seward  is  regarded  as  an  unsafe  counsellor,  and 
altogether  too  radical  on  the  slavery  question.  Web- 
ster's seventh  of  March  speech  is  commended. 

D.  R.  D. 

Parker,  Theodore.  Trial  of  Theodore 
Parker  for  the  "misdemeanor"  of  a  speech  in 
Faneuil  Hall  against  kidnapping,  before  the 
Circuit  Court  of  the  United  States,  at  Boston, 
April  3,  1855  ;  with  the  defence  by  Theodore 
Parker.  Boston:  Author.  1855.  N.  Y.:  Ap- 
pleton.     1864.  [i935 

While  the  return  of  Anthony  Burns  to  slavery  was 
under  consideration  by  the  federal  court  in  Boston, 
Mr.  Parker  was  one  of  the  speakers  at  a  Faneuil  Hall 
meeting  held  to  protest  against  this  enforcemenc  of  the 
fugitive  slave  law.  At  the  same  time  a  riot  occurred 
at  the  court  house  in  which  one  of  the  United  States 
Marshal's  men  was  killed.  On  the  theorj-  that  Parker's 
speech  led  to  this  affair  he  was  indicted  as  having 
wilfully  obstructed,  resisted,  and  opposed  the  ^Marshal. 
The  indictment  was  ultimately  quashed  on  a  techni- 
cality, but  P.arker  publLshed  in  August  this  defence 
as  if  it  were  a  speech  to  the  jury  in  his  case.  It  is 
largely  a  review  of  past  judicial  tyranny  in  England 
and  America  and  a  vindication  of  the  right  of  juries 
to  disregard  instructiims,  while  the  federal  officials 
who  sought  to  enforce  the  fugitive  slave  law  are  scored 
with  withering  severity.  F.  J.  S. 

—  FROTHINGnAM,  OCTAVIUS  BrOOKS.     ThCO- 

dore  Parker.  Boston  :  Osgood.  1874.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     $3.  [1936 

In  this  life  of  Theodore  Parker  Mr.  Frothingham 
has  given  us  an  exceptionally  good  biography  of  a 
great  American  of  the  New  England  type.  Parker's 
inherited  traits  and  gifts,  his  home  and  student  life, 
his  career  as  preacher,  philosopher,  heretic,  reformer, 
philanthropist  and  patriotic  citizen,  are  set  forth  in  a 
way  that  makes  him  an  attractive  and  impressive 
personality.  The  story  is  told  with  sympathy  and 
great  delicacy,  with  hearty  appreciation  and  yet  with 
unfailing  candor.  The  space  given  to  John  Brown 
seems  disproportionate ;  but  the  matter  is  interesting. 

A.  D.  M. 

Paulding,  James  Kirke.  Slavery  in  tlie 
United  States.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     1836.     [1937 

A  defence  of  slavery  on  the  ground  that  it  is  neces- 
sary to  have  a  laboring  class,  that  the  negro  is  better 
off  in  civilized  slavery  than  savage  freedom,  and  that 
the  condition  of  the  slave  in  America  compares  favor- 
ably with  that  of  the  common  laborer  in  Europe.  The 
argument  is  in  the  abstract,  without  examjiles.  Nu- 
merous stories  of  the  atrocities  and  superstition  of  the 
blacks  are  added.  E.  E.  S. 

Peck,    Charles    Henry.      The  Jacksonian 

epoch.     N.Y.:  Harper.     1899.     S2.50.    [1938 

"  This  is  a  plainly  told  and  interesting  account  of 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


our  politics,  from  Jackson's  victory  at  New  Orleans  in 
1815  to  the  Democratic  defeat  in  1840.  .  .  .  Mr.  Peck 
has  sought  an  original  treatment  of  the  period,  as  a 
Jackson-Clay  '  epoch,'  in  a  separation  of  the  careers 
and  rivalr>-  of  the  two  leaders  and  of  the  causes  with 
which  they  were  concerned  from  the  continuity  and 
generality  of  our  historj'.  He  has,  besides,  hit  upon 
the  device  of  an  account  of  public  events  which  shall 
be  more  biographical  than  history  and  more  historical 
than  biography.  Kut  the  difficulty  with  this  is  obvi- 
ous, that  the  result  must  likewise  be  less  historical 
than  historj-  and  less  biographical  than  biography. 
Although  it  escapes  one  limitation  of  each,  it  does  not 
reach  the  complete  and  artistic  result  of  either.  .  .  . 
Mr.  Peck  is  broad  in  sympathy  and  liberal  in  judg- 
ment. He  scrupulously  sums  up  the  material  facts  ; 
and  if  his  conclusions  need  correction,  his  reader  is 
helped  to  make  it.  He  sketches  Jackson,  Clay,  Cal- 
houn, Van  Buren,  and  Benton  in  lifelike  fashion;  and 
he  generously  judges  them  all."  Edward  M.  Shepard, 
in  Am.  Itist.  rev.,  5  :  148. 

Perry,  Benjamin  Franklin.  Reminiscences 
of  public  men  ;  prefaced  by  life  of  the  author 
by  H.  M.  Perry.     Phil. :  Avil.     1883. 

Reminiscences    of     public    men,    with 

speeches  and  addresses.  2d  series.  Green- 
ville, S.  C:  Shannon.  1889.  [1939 
The  first  series  contains  notices  of  fifty  public  men, 
mostly  southern,  originally  written  for  periodicals  and 
newspapers.  Mr.  Perry  for  many  years  edited  a  news- 
paper in  South  Carolina,  and  was  active  in  public  life 
in  that  State  during  the  period  1830-70.  He  was  an 
opponent  to  nullification,  but  accepted  secession  and 
joined  the  Confederacy.  After  the  war  he  was  Pro- 
visional Governor  of  South  Carolina.  There  is  little 
new  information  in  regard  to  the  several  characters 
described,  but  the  work  a.s  a  whole,  because  of  its 
frankness,  and  sympathetic  interest  with  the  charac- 
ters described,  gives  a  suggestive  picture  of  the  south- 
em  gentleman  in  public  life  before  the  war.  In  ad- 
dition to  the  sketches  in  the  sec'oiid  series,  there  is 
a  history  of  the  nullification  movpnient,  pages  109- 
228.  There  is  also  published  a  speech  of  July  3,  1865, 
which  created  much  interest  in  the  North ;  an  account 
of  the  provisional  governorship  of  South  Carolina  in 
1865,  page  242 ;  and  a  history  of  the  Philadelphia  na- 
tional union  convention  in  1806.  To  the  general  stu- 
dent, the  second  series  is  of  more  value.  Both  volumes 
contain  a  wealth  of  anecdote.                        D.  R.  D. 

Phillips,  Wendell.  Speeches,  lectures  and 
letters.  Boston.  1863-91.  2v.  Beaconed.: 
Lee.     2v.     §1.50  ea.     pap.  50c.  ea.  [1940 

The  first  series  of  Phillips'  writings  was  published 
in  1863,  — the  collection  being  made  under  his  super- 
vision. The  second  series,  printed  in  1891,  after  his 
death,  includes  not  only  the  most  important  addresses 
of  his  later  life  but  also  a  few  of  the  earlier  period. 
Among  those  bearing  on  the  slavery  question  are  the 
murder  of  Lovejoy,  1837;  the  Sims  ca.se;  opposition 
to  .Judge  Loring  because  of  the  rendition  of  Burns; 
John  lirown ;  and  the  eulogy  on  Garrison  (2d  ed.). 
The  .second  volume  is  devoted  more  largely  to  other 
reform  movements  in  which  IMiillips  was  interested,  as 
Woman's  rights.  Labor  question.  Temperance.    Here 


also  are  his  famous  lectures  on  "The  lost  arts,"  and 
"Daniel  O'Connell."  As  platform  utterances  effec- 
tive in  the  field  of  agitation,  Phillips'  speeches  are  de- 
serving of  careful  reading  by  the  critical  student.  The 
positive  information  conveyed,  however,  is  not  great, 
nor  are  his  constitutional  arguments  of  much  value. 

D.  R.  D. 

—  Austin,  George  Lowell.  Life  and  times 
of  Wendell  Phillips.  Boston:  Lee.  1884.  New 
ed.     1888.     $1.50.  [1941 

From  the  time  that  "Wendell  Phillips  appeared  at  the 
Boston  Faneuil  Hall  meeting  after  the  murder  of 
Lovejoy,  in  1837,  he  occupied  a  prominent  position  in 
the  anti-slavery  agitation.  Of  good  social  position, 
he  originally  carried  into  the  radical  abolition  move- 
ment an  undoubted  force,  while  his  unrivalled  elo- 
quence and  gifts  of  oratory  commanded,  throughout 
the  long  struggle,  a  hearing  denied  to  others.  He  be- 
longed to  the  small  group  who  would  sacrifice  national 
unity  and  the  constitution  to  free  the  North  from  the 
responsibilities  of  slavery.  He  entered  with  ardor 
into  other  reforms,  as  in  that  for  Woman's  rights  in 
18,')0,  and  after  the  war  showed  active  sympathy  for 
the  labor  and  greenback  movements.  Tliis  biography 
is  eulogistic  and  not  discriminating.  D.  R.  D. 

Pierce,  Franklin,  Hawthorne,  Nathan- 
iel. Life  of  Franklin  Pierce.  Boston  :  Tick- 
nor.     1852. 

—  Sajne.  (In  Hawthorne,  N.  Sketches  and 
studies.     Boston:  Houghton.     $1.)  [1942 

Hawthorne  was  a  classmate  of  General  Pierce  at 
Bowdoin  College,  and,  when  the  latter  was  nominated 
by  the  Democratic  party  for  the  ])residency  of  the 
United  States  in  1852,  out  of  friendship  and  a  sense  of 
justice  he  wrote  this  biographical  sketch.  The  char- 
acterization of  Pierce,  as  a  public  man,  is  more  favor- 
able than  is  now  generally  accepted  by  historians. 
While  the  sketch  is  too  eulogistic,  it  is  of  particular 
value  as  an  estimate  of  the  personal  or  more  private 
character  of  Pierce.  D.  R.  D. 

Pike,  James  Shepherd.  First  blows  of  the 
Civil  War.  N.  Y. :  Am.  NewsCo.  1879.  [1943 
A  volume  of  the  private  correspondence  on  the  poli- 
tics of  the  day  of  Horace  Greeley,  C  A.  Dana,  J.  S. 
Pike  and  their  political  friends,  including  Chase,  Sew- 
ard and  Sumner.  The  letters  cover  the  period  1850- 
1860.  Greeley  was  editor-in-chief,  Dana  the  managing 
editor,  and  Pike  the  Washington  correspondent  of  the 
i\>?/'  York  trihnnc.  A  most  interesting  and  valuable 
glimpse  behind  the  scenes  of  the  ])olitical  struggles 
which  prepared  the  way  for  the  Civil  War. 

E.  G.  B. 

Pillsbury,  Parker,  Acts  of  the  anti-slavery 
apostles.     Boston:  Cupples.     1884  [^944 

Written  by  a  fanatical  Abolitionist  and  "come- 
outer,"  and  presents  excellently  that  side  of  the  anti- 
.slavery  movement.  It  is  full  of  information,  quoting 
abolitionist  documents  and  narrating  the  tempestuous 
experiences  of  the  writer  and  his  fellows  in  the  abo- 
lition crusade  in  New  Hampshire.  It  bitterly  attacks 
the  churches ;  m.akes  plain  the  hostility  between  new 
school  and  old  school  abolitionist,  and  the  impossi- 


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1945-1952 


bility  of  reaching  any  compromise  with  the  extrem- 
ists, men  absolutely  without  jiulfiment,  tact,  humor 
or  a  sense  of  proportion.  The  book  is  very  disputa- 
tious, with  little  method  and  frequent  repetitions,  and 
is  written  in  a  loose,  turgid  style.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Polk,  James  Knox.  Chase,  Lucien  B. 
History  of  the  Polk  admiuistration.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     IHoO.  [i94S 

Chase  was  a  Democratic  member  of  Congress  and 
wrote  as  the  apologist  of  Polk's  administration,  espe- 
cially of  the  Mexican  War  measures.  He  uses  docu- 
ments, but  with  little  judgment,  and  is  extremely 
partisan,  justifying  the  President's  acts  throughout. 
He  is  fair,  however,  in  his  estimate  of  Polk's  charac- 
ter and  abilities.  The  style  is  abominably  rhetorical, 
and  the  author's  appreciation  of  American  valor  in 
the  Mexican  War  is  ludicrously  excessive. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Pollard,  Edward  Albert.  Black  diamonds 
gathered  in  the  darkey  homes  of  the  South. 
N.  Y.:  Rudney.     1859.  [1946 

The  author,  who  was  editor  of  the  Richmond  exam- 
iner during  the  Civil  War,  exhibits  the  southern  view 
of  slavery  in  the  fonn  of  a  series  of  letters  to  a  north- 
ern friend.  The  book  is  of  slight  moment  except  for 
the  curious  indignation  shown  by  its  author  over  the 
contemjjt  of  some  slaves  for  the  poor  whites  and  for 
his  advocacy  of  the  reopening  of  the  slave  trade. 

F.  J.  S. 

Powell,  Aaron  M.  Personal  reminiscences 
of  the  anti-slavery  and  other  reforms  and  re- 
formers. Plainfield,  N.  J. :  Anna  Rice  Powell. 
1899.     $3.  [1947 

"  An  unfinished  fragment  of  autobiography,  whose 
chief  interest  lies  in  the  simple  story  of  the  author's 
enlistment  in  the  abolition  cause.  .  .  .  His  reminis- 
cences add  but  little  to  our  knowledge  of  his  eminent 
coadjutors.  .  .  .  Numerous  portraits  and  facsimiles 
further  make  this  volume  a  useful  contribution  to 
anti-slavery  literature,  as  well  as  a  memorial  of  a  most 
excellent  man."    Nation,  69:  428. 

Prentiss,  Seargent  Smith.  Shields,  Jo- 
seph D.  Life  and  times  of  Seargent  Smith 
Prentiss.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1884.  [1948 

Mr.  Prentiss,  a  northerner  by  birth,  settled  in  Mis- 
sissippi, studied  law,  and  later  obtained  fame  as 
an  unrivalled  orator.  This  biography,  written  liy  a 
friend,  is  a  fairly  complete  narrative,  with  copious  ex- 
tracts from  many  of  his  speeches  and  addresses.  These 
it  was  impossible  to  report  accurately,  and,  as  Pren- 
tiss left  little  manuscript,  they  are  regarded  as  but  in- 
adequate indices  of  Prentiss'  genius.  Prentiss  took 
but  little  part  in  politics.  He  earnestly  opposed  the 
act  of  repudiation  by  Mississippi.  He  was  in  Con- 
gress a  brief  period,  and  made  a  speech  against  the 
sub-treasury  system.  The  style  of  this  biography  is 
characterized  in  places  by  exaggerated  rhetoric,  and 
as  a  biography,  the  narrative  is  somewhat  confused. 

D.  R.  D. 

Pro-slavery  argument,  as  maintained  by 
the  most  distinguished  writers  of  the  southern 


states:  containing  essays  of  Chancellor  Harper, 
Governor  Hammond,  Dr.  Slmms,  and  Professor 
Dew.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1853.  [^949 

Harper  was  one  of  the  most  distinguished  jurists  of 
South  Carolina,  had  been  a  United  States  Senator,  was 
twice  elected  Chancellor  of  the  state,  and  was  prom- 
inent in  the  nullification  movement.  James  Henry 
Hammond,  who  made  in  the  United  States  Senate 
a  speech  in  which  two  famous  phrases  occurred,  — 
one  regarding  northern  "  mudsills"  and  the  other  de- 
claring "cotton  is  king,"  — was  governor  of  South 
Carolina  when  he  wrote  the  two  letters  on  slavery  in 
reply  to  a  circular  by  Thomas  Clarkson,  the  English 
abolitionist,  which  here  appear.  Dr.  Simms  was  Wil- 
liam (iilmore  Simms,  the  South  Carolina  novelist,  and 
his  essay  on  the  morals  of  slavery,  here  printed  in 
amplified  form,  appeared  originally  in  the  Sout/icrn 
literary  messen'jer  as  a  review  of  Miss  Martineau's 
Society  in  America.  Thomas  R.  Dew  was  a  professor 
in  AVilliam  and  Mary  College  and  afterwards  its  jjresi- 
dent.  His  Essay  in  favor  of  slavery  (1833)  "  produced 
an  extraordinary  effect  on  the  public  mind  and  for 
a  while  set  at  rest  the  subject  of  emancipation  in  Vir- 
ginia." F.  J.  S. 

Quitman,  Maj.-Gen.  John  Anthony,  Clai- 
borne, John  Francis  Hamtkamck.  Life  and 
correspondence  of  John  A.  Quitman.  X.  Y.  : 
Harper.     1860.     2v.  [1950 

The  life  of  a  Mississippi  disunionist  written  by  a 
disciple  ;  containing  information  upon  the  nature  of 
slavery  in  Mississippi ;  the  development  of  the  opinion 
that  slavery  was  a  "positive  good;"  southern  plans 
regarding  Texas,  Mexico  and  Cuba  ;  the  growth  of  the 
ideas  of  state  sovereignty,  nullification,  and  secession; 
reveals  clearly  "  the  irrepressible  conflict."  The  book 
is  composed  largely  of  original  letters,  and  is  written 
with  the  utmost  frankness,  tlie  author  being  irrecon- 
cilably opposed  to  the  North  and  to  all  compromise  ; 
his  materials  are  not  well  digested,  the  book  being 
original  matter  rather  than  a  finished  product. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Raumer,  Friedrich  Ludwig  Georg  von. 
America  and  the  American  people ;  tr.  from  the 
German  by  AVm.  W.  Turner.  N.  Y.  :  Langley. 
1846.  [1 95 1 

Written  by  the  great  German  historian  from  per- 
sonal observation  and  material  collected  during  a 
visit  to  the  United  States.  It  contains  a  mass  of  in- 
formation on  historical,  political,  social  and  economic 
subjects,  much  of  it  now  without  value,  though  the 
book  is  still  of  service  as  giving  a  picture  of  American 
life.  The  author  was  in  sympathy  with  the  country 
and  its  people  ;  possessed  insight ;  was  unprejudiced 
and  thoroughly  equipped  for  his  task.  The  principal 
criticism  of  his  work  is  that  he  depended  too  much  on 
material  furnished  by  others.  Letters  written  by  him 
while  in  America  are  appended,  and  constitute  per- 
haps the  most  valuable  part  of  the  book.    R.  C.  H.  C. 

Ross,  Alexander  Milton.  Recollections 
and  experiences  of  an  Abolitionist,  1855-05. 
Montreal.     1867.     Toronto:  Rowsell.     1875. 

[1952 


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1953-1959 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Tlie  author  was  a  Canadian,  and  in  18.")6  entered  upon 
the  work  of  freeing  slaves.  He  describes  his  visit  to 
the  United  States  in  order  to  learn  the  safest  methods 
of  procedure.  He  frequently  visited  the  South  to 
carry  out  his  projects.  He  describes  several  Interviews 
with  John  Brown,  who  disclosed  some  of  his  plans. 
Pages  GG  to  lOa  are  devoted  to  IJrown's  trial.  This 
volume,  while  very  small  and  brief,  is  exact  in  details 
of  the  underground  railroad.  There  are  brief  abstracts 
from  letters  of  the  abolitionists.  D.  R.  D. 

Schmeckebier,  Laurence  Frederick.  His- 
tory of  the  Know-Nothiug  part}^  in  Maryland. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  17,  nos. 
4-5.)    Bait.     1899.     Pap.  7oc.  [1953 

This  is  an  excellent  account  of  the  rise  and  fall  of 
Know-Xothingism  in  .Maryland.  Mr.  Schmeckebier 
has  drawn  his  information  from  the  newspapers  of 
the  time,  otticial  documents,  pamphlets,  contempo- 
rary letters,  and  conversations  with  members  of  the 
party  who  were  living  when  he  wrote.  His  study  will 
form  a  valuable  chai)ter  in  that  liistoiy  of  the  Know- 
Nothing  party  in  the  I'nited  States  that  yet  remains 
to  be  written.  C.  M.  A. 

Scott,  Dred.  Howakd,  Benjamin  Chew. 
Report  of  the  decision  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  the  U.  S.  and  the  opinions  of  the  judges 
thereof  in  the  ease  of  Dred  Scott  vs.  John  F. 
A.  Sand  ford.  Dec.  term,  1856.  From  19th 
vol.  of  Howard's  reports.  Wash.  1857.  [1954 
Text  of  the  opinion  of  Chief  Justice  Taney  and  of 
the  separate  opinions  of  Justices  Wayne,  Nelson, 
Grier,  Daniel,  Campbell,  Catron,  McLean,  and  Curtis. 
The  last  two  dissented  from  the  opinion  of  the  court. 
Justice  Nelson  dissented  on  a  single  point  but  ex- 
pressed no  views  regarding  the  jNIissouri  Compromise 
law.    The  other  six  declared  that  act  unconstituti(mal. 

F.  J.  S. 

Seabury,  Samuel.  American  slavery  dis- 
tinguished from  the  slavery  of  English  theo- 
rists and  justified  by  the  law  of  nature.  N.  Y. : 
Mason.     1861.  [i955 

The  writer  was  rector  of  a  church  in  New  York.  He 
admits  that  slavery  may  be  wrong  on  economic  and 
legal  grounds,  but  defends  it  in  its  moral  and  religious 
aspects.  The  arguments  are  based  largely  on  the  Scrij)- 
tures.  The  publication  gave  offense  to  many  northern 
readers.    See  the  North  American  review,  April,  18G1. 

E.  E.  S. 

Seaton,  William  Winston.  "William  Win- 
ston Seaton  of  the  National  intelligencer  :  a  bio- 
graphical sketch.     Boston:  Osgood.     1871. 

[1956 

Mr.  Seaton  and  his  brother-in-law,  Joseph  Gales, 
were  from  1812  until  the  death  of  the  latter  in  isr.o  the 
proprietors  of  the  National  intellir/encer  of  Washing- 
ton (Mr.  Seaton  retaining  his  connection  with  tlie 
paper  until  ISC.O),  and  from  1812  to  1820  they  were  the 
exclusive  reporters  of  the  debates  in  C(mgress.  Mr. 
Seaton  was  ff)r  12  years  from  1840  Mayor  of  Washing- 
ton, and,  closely  associated  with  many  of  the  leading 


statesmen  from  the  time  of  Madison  to  that  of  Bu- 
chanan, he  was  especially  intimate  with  Webster.  This 
book,  prepared  by  his  daughter,  consists  chiefly  of 
letters  from  various  hands  which,  generally  of  a  social 
and  i)ersonal  rather  than  a  political  character,  give 
information  about  all  sorts  of  celebrities  from  Lafay- 
ette to  David  Crockett.  It  has  the  merit  of  being  as 
readable  as  it  is  discursive.  F.  J.  S. 

Seward,  William  Henry.  Works  ;  ed.  by 
George  E.  Baker.  N.  Y. :  Redfield.  1853-61. 
4v.  New  ed.  enl.  Boston:  Houghton.  1883. 
5v.     $15.  [1957 

The  first  three  volumes  of  this  work  were  published 
in  1853.  The  first  contains  a  memoir  of  Seward  by  the 
editor.  A'olume  four  was  added  in  1801.  It  continues 
the  memoir,  contains  the  important  speeches  which 
Seward  delivered  in  the  Senate  between  1853  and  18G1, 
and  a  brief  but  heli)ful  biography  of  De  Witt  Cliuton. 
Volume  five  was  jjublishcd  after  Seward's  death  and 
completes  the  series.  In  this  are  found  a  diary  and 
notes  on  the  war,  selections  from  Seward's  diplomatic 
correspondence,  and  his  later  sjjeeches.  The  guber- 
natorial addresses  in  the  second  volume  are  of  special 
value  to  the  student  of  New  York  politics  and  furnish 
helpful  material  on  the  development  of  internal  im- 
provements. To  the  student  of  national  politics,  the 
speeches  on  the  slave  question  and  the  beginnings 
of  the  Republican  party,  in  the  fourth  volume,  are  of 
special  importance.  There  is  an  index  for  each  vol- 
ume. As  the  work  was  published  at  different  stages, 
it  lacks  a  well-digested  plan.  The  editor  has  added, 
however,  occasional  notes  of  value.  D.  R.  D. 

Autobiograph}^  1801-34  ;  with  memoir, 

1831-46,  by  Frederick  W.  Seward.  N.  Y.  : 
Appleton.     1877. 

—  Sewakd,  Frederick  W.  Seward  at 
Washington,  1846-73.  [Suppl.  to  above.] 
N.  Y. :  Derby.     1891.     2v.  [1958 

The  autobiographical  portion  consists  of  less  than 
one  fourth  of  the  first  volume,  ending  with  the  year 
1834  when  Seward  was  elected  Governor  of  New  York 
at  the  early  age  of  Xi.  The  narrative  of  early  life, 
his  entrance  into  and  rapid  progress  in  politics  is 
candid  and  interesting.  The  niemoir  by  his  son  be- 
gins with  the  year  1831 .  A  large  i)art  of  this  consists  of 
extracts  from  Seward's  letters,  journals  and  speeches. 
The  letters  to  his  wife  were  especially  frequent  and 
unreserved,  so  that  for  considerable  i)eriods  of  Sew- 
ard's life  they  serve  as  a  diary.  Notes  of  conversa- 
tions, anecdotes,  political  and  social  gossip  are  freely 
included.  The  editor,  Seward's  son,  was  closely  asso- 
ciated with  his  father,  being  engaged  in  New  York 
journalism  for  some  years  before  the  Civil  War,  and 
after  his  father's  appointment  as  Secretary  of  State, 
made  Assistant  Secretary.  The  editor  has  endeavored 
to  make  the  work  "  the  stor>'  of  a  life,  not  the  history 
of  a  time."  The  correspondence  with  Thurlow  Weed 
is  particularly  noteworthy  and  inehules  a  considerable 
number  of  letters  from  Weed  to  Seward.      D.  R.  D. 

—  LoTiiiiOP,  Thornton  Kirkland.  Wil- 
liam Henry  Seward.  (American  statesmen.) 
Boston:  Houghton.     1896.     $1.25.  [i959 


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PERIOD  OF  THE   SLAVERY  QUESTION,  1828-1860 


1960-1965 


Seward  was  Governor  of  New  York  1838-42 ;  United 
States  Senator  1849-(;i ;  and  Secretary  of  State  during; 
the  administrations  of  Lincoln  and  Johnson.  The 
most  important  official  incidents  durinjj;  his  governor- 
ship were  the  McLeod  affair  and  a  controversy  with 
the  state  of  Virginia  over  tiie  return  of  fugitive  slaves  ; 
as  Senator  he  participated  in  the  great  debates  over 
the  Comjironnse  of  1X50,  tlii'  rei>eal  of  the  Missouri 
Comjiromise,  and  the  Kansas  struggle  ;  and  as  Secre- 
tary of  State  his  administration  dealt  with  the  delicate 
questions  of  diplonuicy  occasioned  by  the  Civil  War. 
On  all  these  and  other  minor  jiolitical  events  in  which 
Seward,  as  a  public  official,  was  involved,  this  bio- 
graphy represents  a  careful  and  judicious  narrative. 
It  is  recognized  that  Seward  made  mistakes  ;  on 
the  other  hand  the  loftiness  of  Seward's  purpose  and 
the  strength  of  his  character  are  impressed  upon  the 
reader.  The  work  is  more  a  partial  history  of  the 
period  covered  than  a  biography.  There  is  little  at- 
tempt to  portray  Seward's  personality,  and  in  this 
respect  the  biography  is  too  colorless  and  lacks  in- 
terest. D.  R.  D. 

Siebert,  Wilbur  Henry.  The  underground 
railroad  from  slavery  to  freedom;  with  an  in- 
trod.  by  Albert  Bushnell  Hart.  N.  Y.  :  Mac- 
millan.     1898.     §4.  [i960 

"  No  one  before  Professor  Siebert  has  undertaken  to 
make  a  survey  of  the  whole  field  of  operations  of  the 
philanthropists,  southern  as  well  as  northern,  who 
made  organized  efforts  to  guide  and  shelter  fugitives 
from  slavery.  These  efforts  were  necessarily  secret, 
and  it  was  unsafe  to  keep  records.  .  .  .  Professor  Sie- 
bert's  work  has  been  to  piece  together  a  multitude  of 
inrlependcnt  facts,  obtained  at  the  cost  of  immense 
laboi".  It  is  well  he  began  his  task  while  many  are 
living  who  were  active  agents  of  the  underground 
railroad.  .  .  .  He  names  not  only  the  leaders  and  he- 
roes of  the  movement,  but  humbler  devotees  to  the 
cause  of  liberty,  to  the  number  of  several  thousands. 
In  an  appendix  he  gives  thirty-five  pages  of  closely 
printed  names  of  underground  railroad  operators, 
arranged  alphabetically  by  states  and  counties,  and 
this  is  but  one  of  many  examples  of  his  thoroughness 
which  might  be  given.  .  .  .  Professor  Hart,  of  Har- 
vard University,  contributes  an  introduction  to  this 
valuable  work,  in  which  he  calls  attention  to  the  points 
upon  which  Professor  Siebert's  immense  labor  throws 
new  light."  Samuel  T.  Pickard,  in  American  his- 
torical review,  \:  557. 

Smith,  Gerrit.  FuoTniNGnAM,  Octavius 
Brooks.  Gerrit  Smith :  a  biography.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1878.  [1961 

Gerrit  Smith  was  a  resident  of  the  interior  of  New 
York  state,  devoted  during  the  period  1830-70  to  re- 
forms, embracing  temperance,  land  reform,  and,  espe- 
cially, the  freedom  of  the  negro  slave.  This  account 
of  him,  written  by  a  sympathetic  friend  and  radical, 
is  a  series  of  characterizations  imder  the  headings  of 
religion,  humanity,  temperance,  slavery,  etc.,  rather 
than  a  biographical  narrative.  Copious  extracts  are 
made  from  Smith's  letters,  tracts,  and  speeches.  He 
was  an  uncompromising  abolitionist,  and  represents 
on  the  slavery  question,  the  radical  i)osition.  The 
book  is  of  value  for  its  references  to  the  underground 


railroad,  fugitive  slave  law,  and  the  John  Brown  epi- 
sode. D.  R.  D. 

Southern  literary  messenger.  Richmond, 
Aug.  1834-June,  1864.  3Gv.  (Revived  and 
ntunbers  issued  for  ]\Iay,  June,  July,  1890 ; 
from  Washington,  D.  C.)  [1962 

This  magazine,  founded  in  1H34  by  Thomas  W.  White, 
was  soon  put  under  the  editorial  management  of  Ed- 
gar Allan  Poe,  and  his  remarkable  work  as  a  poet, 
story  teller  and  critic,  gave  the  magazine  a  national 
reputation  which  it  maintained  with  more  or  less  vari- 
ation during  the  thirty  years  of  its  existence.  It  be- 
came an  American  magazine  and  drew  both  support 
and  contributions  from  all  quarters.  All  the  best 
writers  of  the  South  are  represented  in  its  pages.  It 
became  the  chief  depositoi-y  for  the  literary  output  of 
the  South,  and  as  such  will  bear  comparison  with  other 
contemporary  American  magazines.  It  was  devoted 
principally  to  literary  movements,  with  history  and 
economic  problems  as  side  issues,  but  in  later  years 
became  a  bold  and  outspoken  advocate  of  southern 
institutions  and  an  exponent  of  southern  opinions. 
Its  chief  value  lies  in  the  fact  that  it  is  a  great  store- 
house for  the  history  of  southern  life  and  manners. 

S.  B.  W. 

Sprague,  Col.  John  Titcomb.  Origin,  pro- 
gress, and  conclusion  of  the  Florida'war.  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1848.  [1963 

"The  story  of  the  wonderful  contests  of  a  savage 
tribe  of  less  than  four  thousand,  of  all  ages,  in  1822, 
and  less  than  one  thousand  in  1845,  with  the  disci- 
plined forces  of  the  United  States,  for  nearly  a  quarter 
of  a  century,  is  here  told  with  all  its  minutest  rela- 
tions."   T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography,  p.  375. 

Still,  William.  The  underground  railroad. 
Phil.  :  Porter.     1872. 

Underground  railroad  records ;  new  rev. 

ed.,  with  life  of  author.     Phil.  :  Still.     1883. 

[1964 

A  collection  of  stories  of  fugitive  slaves  related  by 
themselves  and  compiled  by  the  secretary  of  the  Penn- 
sylvania Anti-Slavery  Society,  himself  a  free  negro. 
Tliey  concern  most  largely  the  fugitives  passing 
through  eastern  Pennsylvania  and  show  the  aid  ren- 
dered to  them  by  the  Friends  (Quakers).  Sketches  of 
the  persons  most  prominent  in  this  assistance  are 
inserted.  The  language  is  fi-equently  complex  and 
difficult  to  understand.  This  was  the  most  valuable 
book  on  the  subject  until  the  appearance  of  Siebert's 
Undei-ground  railroad  (sect.  1960).  E.  E.  S. 

Stringfellow,  Thornton.  Scriptural  and 
statistical  views  in  favor  of  slavery.  4th  ed. 
Richmond,  Va.     1856.  [1965 

This  is  a  small  work  of  150  pages  devoted  to  proving 
that  slavery  had  the  sanction  of  the  Almighty  in  the 
patriarchal  age  ;  that  this  institution  was  incor]30- 
ratcd  in  the  only  national  constitution  which  ever 
emanated  from  God  ;  that  its  legality  was  recognized 
by  Jesus  Christ ;  and  that  it  is  full  of  mercy.  The  sta- 
tistical view  begins  with  page  109.  A  comparison  is 
made  of  six  New  England  states  and  five  old  slave 


199 


1966-1972 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


states  as  to  the  progress  of  religion,  wealth,  increase 
of  population,  pauperism,  etc.  The  work  is  of  no 
positive  value,  save  as  a  reflection  of  views  held  fifty 
years  ago.  D.  R.  D. 

Stroud,  George  M.  Sketch  of  the  laws  re- 
lating to  slavery  iu  the  several  states  of  the 
United  States.  -Phil.  1837.  2d  ed.  enl.  Phil. 
1856.  [1966 

"  The  state  of  slavery  in  this  country,  so  far  as  it 
can  be  ascertained  from  the  laws  of  the  several  inde- 
pendent sovereignties  which  belong  to  our  confed- 
eracy, is  the  subject "  of  this  book,  which  includes  a 
particular  examination  of  the  slave  state  statutes  and 
a  cursory  notice  of  the  abolition  of  slaverj'  in  those 
states  in  which  it  had  ceased  to  exist.  The  final  chap- 
ter deals  \sith  the  encroachments  induced  by  slavery 
on  freedom  of  speech  and  the  press,  and  the  federal 
laws  relating  to  slavery  are  treated  in  the  appendix. 
The  author  was  a  lawyer  and  wrote  from  an  anti-slavery 
standpoint,  though  he  took  pains  to  say  he  had  never 
been  a  member  of  any  anti-slavery  society.     F.  J.  S. 

Sumner,  Charles,    Works.     Boston :   Lee. 

1870-83.     15 V.     §3  per  v.  [1967 

Sumner's  works  are  of  special  importance  because 
of  his  prominent  position  in  the  anti-slaverj'  struggle; 
but  his  long  exi)erience  in  political  life,  and  his  wide 
acquaintance,  add  to  the  permanent  interest  of  his 
career.  In  this  collection,  orations,  addresses  and 
speeches  are  arranged  chronologically,  without  classi- 
fication as  to  subjects.  There  are  useful  prefatory 
notes  to  the  various  pieces.  W.  MacD. 

—  Dawes,  Axna  Laurens.  Charles  Sum- 
ner. (Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y.:  Dodd.  1892. 
81.  [1968 

An  Interesting  and  well  written  book  devoted  chiefly 
to  the  public  career  of  Sumner,  but  giving  a  good  por- 
trayal of  his  personal  and  social  characteristics.  Pos- 
sibly the  author  may  be  justly  charged  with  leaning 
toward  stalwart  republicanism  ;  but  on  the  whole  the 
work  is  fair-minded.  It  furni.shes  an  entertaining 
narrative  of  the  great  slavery  contest  from  the  annex- 
ation of  Texas,  184.^,  until  after  the  adoption  of  the  fif- 
teenth amendment,  1870.  The  author  is  .strongly  in 
sympathy  with  the  anti-slavery  cause  but  does  not  in- 
dulge in  indiscriminate  praise  of  Sumner. 

A.  C.  McL. 

—  Pierce,  Edward  LrLLiE.  Memoir  and 
letters  of  Charles  Sumner.  Boston  :  Kol)erts. 
1877-93.     4v.     Little.     4v.     §12.  [1969 

For  the  rise  of  the  slavery  issue,  the  legislation  of 
the  period  of  Civil  War  and  Reconstruction,  and  the 
history  of  the  foreign  relations  of  the  United  States 
from  18f>l  to  1871,  this  work  is  almost  indispensable. 
Mr.  Pierce  was  a  lifelong  friend  of  Sumner,  and  has 
edited  his  letters  with  the  greatest  care.  The  accom- 
panying memf)ir  is  remarkably  fair  and  judicious. 
The  first  two  volumes  are  more  important  for  the  intel- 
lectual and  social  history  of  Xew  England  than  for 
national  history  ;  the  fourth  volume  offers,  in  many 
respects,  the  best  general  view  yet  written  of  the  na- 
tional aspects  of  Reconstruction.  The  volumes  con- 
tain a  mass  of  letters  from  a  large  number  of  distin- 


guished foreigners.  Additional  selections  from  the 
letters  of  John  Bright  and  Richard  Cobden  to  Sumner 
during  the  Civil  War  were  published  in  the  American 
historical  revicxv  for  Jan.  1897.  E.  G.  B. 

Taney,  Roger  Brooke.  Tyler,  Samuel. 
Memoir  of  Roger  Brooke  Taney,  Chief  Justice 
of  the  Supreme  Court  of  the  United  States. 
Bait. :  Murphy.    1873.    Rev.  ed.    1876.      [1970 

Tliis  volume  is  the  work  of  a  friend  of  the  subject 
and  undertaken  at  his  request.  The  first  chapter, 
treating  of  the  early  life  of  Taney,  is  an  autobiography. 
The  bulk  of  the  book  is  occupied  by  comments  on 
Taney's  judicial  decisions.  The  author  desires  to 
"  vindicate"  these  opinions  as  well  as  Taney's  action 
in  the  bank  controversy.  The  work  is  scholarly,  but 
strongly  biased.  One  chapter  is  devoted  to  the  i)rivate 
life  of  the  Chief  Justice.  The  appendix  contains  the 
Dred  Scott  decision  and  other  papers.  E.  E.  S. 

Tappan,  Arthur.  Tappan,  Lewis.  Life 
of  Arthur  Tappan.     N.  Y. :  Hurd.     1870. 

[1971 

Tappan  was  connected  with  the  agitation  for  the 
abolition  of  slavery  from  its  beginning  in  1830  to  its 
close ;  associated  with  Garrison,  Beecher,  John  Quincy 
Adams,  and  Whittier.  He  became  president  of  the 
moderate  or  political  wing  in  the  split  of  1840.  The 
author  is  the  brother  of  the  subject  and  writes  from 
personal  knowledge.  E.  E.  S. 

Trollope,  Mrs.  Frances  Eleanor  (Milton). 
Domestic  manners  of  the  Americaus.  Loudon  : 
Whittaker.     1832.     2v. 

Same;  [with  introd.  by  Harry  Thurston 

Peck.]    N.  Y.  :Dodd.    1894.     2v.     $2.     [1972 

Mrs.  Trollope  came  to  the  United  States  in  1827  and 
resided  in  different  jjarts  of  the  country  for  about 
tliree  years  and  a  half.  Her  observations  are  con- 
cerned chiefly  with  the  manners  and  customs  of  the 
people,  which  are  believed  to  be  the  product  of  the 
political  system  of  democracy.  In  her  own  words,  she 
endeavors  "  to  show  how  greatly  the  advantage  is  on 
the  side  of  those  who  are  governed  by  the  few  instead 
of  the  many."  The  author  frankly  discloses  her  dislike 
for  this  country,  and  the  work  so  angered  the  Ameri- 
can i)eoi)le  that  it  stood  tor  a  half  century  as  typical 
of  English  judgment  of  American  social  life.  Her 
travels  for  the  most  part  were  confined  to  the  newer 
.sections  of  the  countrj'.  She  si)ent  by  far  the  larger 
part  of  her  time  in  Cincinnati,  then  almost  a  frontier 
town.  The  style  is  excellent  and  in  spite  of  its  pre- 
judiced tone  is  of  value  to  those  who  can  bear  criticism 
with  a  calm  temper.  Moreover,  "  there  are  passages 
of  great  suggesti  veness  and  power.  Such,  for  instance, 
is  the  account  of  the  camp-meeting  scene  at  midnight. 
Equal  in  interest  are  the  revival  scenes  ;  the  descrip- 
tion of  the  religious  debate  between  Alexander  Camp- 
bell and  Hobcrt  Dale  Owen  ;  the  account  of  the  recep- 
tion of  I'resident  .Jackson  in  Cincinnati  ;  the  writer's 
imi)ressi<ms  of  slavery  ;  her  picture  of  the  city  of  Wash- 
ington in  18.30  ;  her  view  of  life  in  a  Philadelphia 
boarding  house;  and  her  survey  of  contemporary 
American  literature."  D.  R.  '^ 

"  The  truth  is,  that  Mrs.  Trollope's  powers  of  ol 


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PERIOD  OF  THE  SLAVERY  QUESTION,  1828-1860 


1973-1979 


vation  are  remarkable.  What  she  sees,  she  describes 
with  vivacity,  and  often  with  accurate  skill.  .  .  .  Per- 
sonal disappointment  in  a  jiecuniary  enterprise  vexed 
her  judgment ;  and,  like  so  many  of  her  nation,  she 
thoroughly  disliked  the  jjolitical  institutions  of  the 
United  States,  was  on  the  lookout  for  social  anomalies 
and  personal  defects."  II.  T.  Tuckerman,  America 
and  her  commentators,  p.  225. 

United  States.  Senate.  [Report  of  a  com- 
mittee of  the  Senate  on  the  seizure  of  Harper's 
Ferry  by  John  Brown  and  others.]  (36th 
Cong.,  1st  sess.     Senate  rep.  no.  278.)     1860. 

[1973 

There  is  a  majority  report  signed  by  J.  M.  Mason, 
Jefferson  Davis,  and  G.  N.  Fitch,  and  a  minority  report 
signed  by  J.  Collamer  and  J.  R.  Doolittle.  The  testi- 
mony, besides  presenting  a  full  report  of  the  events 
occurring  at  Harper's  Ferry  at  the  time  when  John 
Brown  seized  the  armory,  including  the  text  of  the 
provisional  constitution  adopted  by  Brown  and  his 
followers  at  Chatham,  Canada,  in  1858,  goes  largely 
into  the  question  of  the  support  received  by  Brown 
from  anti-slavery  men  in  the  Xorth  and  West,  and 
especially  into  the  manner  in  which  he  secured  his 
weapons.  Among  the  witnesses  whose  testimony  is 
printed  were  John  A.  Andrew,  Joshua  R.  Giddings, 
Dr.  S.  G.  Howe,  William  H.  Seward,  Henry  Wilson, 
Horace  White,  and  Richard  Realf,  the  last  named 
John  Bro^vn's  secretary  of  state  under  the  provisional 
constitution,  though  not  at  Harper's  Ferry  at  the  time 
of  the  outbreak.  F.  J.  S. 

Van  Buren,  Martin.  Bancroft,  George. 
]\Iartin  Van  Buren.  N.  Y. :  Harper.  1889. 
§1.50.  [1974 

The  manuscript  of  this  book,  -written  by  the  emi- 
nent historian  George  Bancroft,  was  submitted  to 
Van  Buren  and  pronounced  by  him,  "  as  a  record  of 
facts  relating  to  myself,  authentic  and  true."  The 
narrative  closes  with  the  retirement  of  Van  Buren 
from  the  presidency  in  1841.  Its  tone  is  warmly  lauda- 
tory. "  A  firm  reliance  on  principle,  and  in  the  dark- 
est hour,  a  bright  and  invigorating  hopefulness  "  are 
the  characteristics  attributed  to  Van  Buren  as  a  states- 
man. A.  D.  M. 

—  Mackenzie,  William  Lyon.  Life  and 
times  of  Martin  Van  Buren.  Boston:  Cooke. 
1846.  [197s 

The  author  led  a  stormy  political  career  in  Canada, 
culminating  in  participation  in  the  Canadian  insur- 
rection in  1837,  for  which  he  was  imprisoned  a  year  in 
the  United  States.  He  afterwards  obtained  a  subordi- 
nate position  in  the  New  York  custom  house,  where 
he  seized  the  opportunity  to  copy  papers  and  letters  of 
various  politicians,  which  were  on  tile  in  that  office. 
His  animosity  toward  Van  Buren  is  marked.  The 
work  is  scrappy,  ill-considered,  characterized  by  vio- 
lent style,  and,  save  to  one  well  acquainted  with  the 
details  of  New  York  politics,  of  little  value.  Special 
attention  is  given  to  Van  Buren 's  relations  to  the 
banks,  and  his  inconsistency  on  the  bank  question. 
There  is  much  curious  information  in  regard  to  "  bank- 
craft."    There  is  a  damaging  estimate  of  Mackenzie's 


veracity  in  a  note  in  Shepard's  Life  of  Martin  Van 
Buren,  p.  279  [see  next  title].  D.  R.  D. 

—  SiiEPARD,  Edward  Morse.  Martin  Van 
Buren.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston  :  Hough- 
ton.    1888.     $1.25.  [1976 

Mr.  Shepard  places  Van  Buren  upon  a  distinctively 
high  plane  of  statesmanship,  as  the  real  successor  of 
Jefferson  and  his  associates,  —men  who  had  "  love  for 
the  union,  a  belief  in  a  simple,  economical,  and  even 
unheroic  government,  a  jealousy  of  taking  money 
from  the  people,  and  a  scrupulous  restriction  upon 
the  use  of  public  moneys  for  any  but  public  purposes ; 
a  strict  limitation  of  federal  powers,  a  dislike  of 
slavery  and  an  opposition  to  its  extension."  "  Each 
of  its  assertions  has  been  found  in  other  creeds  ;  but 
the  entire  creed  with  all  its  articles  made  the  peculiar 
and  powerful  faith  only  of  the  Van  Buren  men." 
From  this  point  of  view,  the  biography  is  an  able 
work.  It  gives  a  new  interpretation  to  both  national 
and  New  York  State  politics  of  the  period,  1820-50.  Of 
permanent  general  interest  is  the  chapter  on  the  cri- 
sis of  1837.  The  style  is  excellent  and  the  volume  is 
one  of  the  best  of  the  Statesmen  series,  particularly 
for  those  seeking  a  key  to  New  York  politics  in  the 
flrst  half  of  the  century.  D.  R.  D. 

Van  Evrie,  John  H.  Negroes  and  negro 
slavery ;  the  first  an  inferior  race ;  the  latter  its 
normal  condition.     N.  Y. :  Van  Evrie.     1861. 

[1977 
A  novel  effort  to  prove  from  a  physiological  stand- 
point that  the  negro  is  not  a  "  man  "  in  the  usual  ac- 
ceptance of  that  term.  His  color,  features,  brain,  af- 
fections, and  adaptation  are  considered.  The  new 
assertions  are  unsupported  by  evidences  of  scientific 
investigation.  The  larger  part  of  the  writing  consists 
of  truisms  which  all  accept  but  which  prove  nothing. 

E.  E.  S. 

Wade,  Benjamin  Franklin,  Riddle,  Al- 
bert Gallatin.  Life  of  Benjamin  F.  Wade. 
Cleveland:  Williams.     1886.  [1978 

Wade  was  prominently  connected  with  political  life 
in  Ohio  and  in  Washington  from  1836  to  1870,  especially 
with  the  rise  of  the  anti-slavery  extension  struggle. 
This  is  the  only  biography  of  him,  and  it  is  small,  in- 
adequate to  the  importance  of  the  subject,  and  con- 
tains very  few  original  papers.  It  seems  especially 
lacking  in  the  reconstruction  struggle,  where  Wade 
was  so  prominent.  The  chapters  were  originally  ar- 
ticles contributed  to  the  Mar/azine  of  western  history, 
and  lack  a  certain  continuity,  but  are  written  in  an 
attractive  style.  E.  E.  S. 

Webster,  Daniel.  Works.  Boston:  Little. 
1851.     6v.     $18.  [1979 

Contents.  V.  1.  Biographical  memoir,  by  Edward 
Everett,  and  speeches  on  various  public  occa-sions, 
1820-1840.  —  V.  2.  Speeches  on  various  public  occasions, 
1840-51.  — V.  3.  Speeches  in  the  convention  to  amend 
the  constitution  of  Massachusetts :  —  Speeches  in  con- 
gress, 1815-34  [ReplytoHajTie, p.270].  — V.4.  Speeches 
in  Congress,  1834-40.  — V.  5.  Speeches  in  Congress, 
1840-50 :  —  Legal  arguments  and  speeches  to  the  jury. 
—  V.  6.    Legal  arguments  and  speeches  to  the  jury:  — 


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1980-1988 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


Diplomatic  and  official  papers,  1&41-51 :  — Miscellane- 
ous letters. 

These  volumes  are  particularly  valuable  to  the  stu- 
dent of  financial  and  constitutional  questions,  Webster 
possessing  more  knowledge  on  these  subjects  than 
any  other  statesman  of  his  day.  Specific  topics  are: 
—  Currency;  Banking;  the  Bank  of  the  United 
States  ;  Tariff  ;  Sub-Treasury  system  ;  the  Deposit 
question ;  Surplus  revenue  ;  Bankruptcy  question ; 
Public  lands  ;  Xature  of  the  Constitution  ;  Powers  of 
the  President ;  Slaverj- ;  and  Foreign  relations. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Private  correspondence;  ed.  by  Fletcher 

Webster.     Boston:  Little.     1857.     2v.      [1980 

These  volumes  contain  the  materials  on  which,  with 
additional  letters  and  other  supplementary  matter, 
Mr.  Curtis  founded  his  Life  of  Webster  (see  next  title). 
Besides  Webster's  own  letters,  they  contain  his  brief 
autobiography,  many  personal  reminiscences  by  his 
friends,  especially  of  his  early  life,  and  many  letters 
to  him.  In  many  places  Mr.  Curtis's  narrative  is 
merely  an  abstract  from  these  letters.  On  the  other 
hand,  his  volumes  include  letters  that  were  not  avail- 
able when  Fletcher  Webster  edited  the  corresi>ond- 
ence.  E.  G.  B. 

—  Curtis,  George  Ticknor.  Life  of  Dan- 
iel Webster.  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1870.  2v. 
$4.  [1981 

Written  from  Webster's  papers,  and  the  most  com- 
plete life  of  that  statesman.  Discusses  also  at  length 
the  measures  in  which  Webster  took  part.  Unfortu- 
nately 5Ir.  Curtis  is  throughout  a  special  pleader,  and 
always  presents  his  subject  in  the  most  favorable 
light.  This  fault  nuich  reduces  the  value  of  an  ex- 
tremely valuable  book.  The  writer  is  dogmatic  and 
biased,  but  thoroughly  informed  and  very  able.  The 
book  is  well  written ;  its  style  is  strong  and  effective. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  Hapgood,  Norman.  Daniel  Webster. 
(Beacon  biographies.)  Boston:  Small.  1899. 
75c.  [1982 

See  Beacon  biographies,  in  Division  2,  beyond. 

—  Harvey,  Peter.  Reminiscences  and  an- 
ecdotes of  Daniel  Webster.  Boston:  Little. 
1877.     $3.  [1983 

Mr.  Harvey  was  a  merchant  in  Boston,  and  enjoyed 
for  many  years  the  most  intimate  confidence  of  Web- 
ster. He  asserts  that  he  wishes  the  world  to  know 
Webster's  sweetness  of  temper,  kindness  of  heart, 
the  depth  of  his  friendships,  his  firm  hold  upon  the 
facts  of  the  Christian  religion,  the  pathos  and  humor 
of  his  home  life.  The  personal  memoirs  are  supple- 
mented by  other  memorabilia  placed  at  the  author's 
disposal,  and  arranged,  so  far  as  the  material  i)ermits, 
chronologically.  The  volume  is  full  of  anecdotes, 
many  of  which,  however,  are  somewhat  trite  and  do 
not  honor  Mr.  AVebster  in  the  sense  that  the  author 
intended.  Mr.  Heniy  Cabot  Lodge,  in  his  Life  of 
Webstar  (p.  95),  criticises  the  work  as  untrustworthy. 
"  There  is  not  a  statement  in  it  which  can  be  safely 
accepted  unless  supported  by  other  evidence." 

D.  K.  D. 


—  Lanman,  Charles.  Private  life  of  Dan- 
iel Webster.     N.Y.:  Harper.     1852.        [1984 

A  gossipy  description  of  Webster's  early  life,  his 
college  days,  his  residences  at  Elms  Park  and  at 
Marshfield,  and  his  death.  There  are  numerous  anec- 
dotes and  extracts  from  private  letters.  The  writer 
was  the  private  secretary  of  Webster  and  published 
this  sketch  soon  after  his  death.  Consequently  it  em- 
braces much  of  the  eulogistic.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Lodge,  Henry  Cabot.  Daniel  Webster. 
(American  statesmen.)  Boston:  Houghton. 
1883.     $1.25.  [1985 

An  appreciative  study  written  by  a  well-informed 
scholar,  who  has  carefully  examined  the  sources.  He 
is  no  unmeasured  panegyrist  of  the  man,  pointing  out 
faults  as  well  as  merits.  The  writer  considers  Hayne 
to  have  been  nearer  right  than  Webster  in  respect  to 
the  original  interpretation  of  the  Constitution.  The 
literary  quality  of  the  work  is  verj-  high. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Weed,  Thurlow.  [V.  1]  Autobiography ; 
ed.  by  Harriet  A.  Weed.  Boston  :  Houghton. 
1883.  [V.  2]  Memoir  of  Thurlow  Weed ;  by 
Thurlow  Weed  Barnes.     Houghton.     1884. 

[1986 

Vol.  1  covers  the  years  1809-1880.  Unfortunately,  the 
important  periods  1842-48  and  1852-GO  are  only  briefly 
treated.  The  book  is  especially  useful  for  the  history 
of  the  party  politics  of  New  York  and  of  the  I'nion, 
Weed  being  always  a  leader  of  his  party,  whether 
Anti-Mason,  Whig  or  Republican.  As  usual  in  auto- 
biographies, Weed  by  no  means  tells  all  he  knows,  ex- 
cepting in  the  case  of  the  :Morgan  mystery,  which  is 
discussed  at  great  length.  The  book  is  written  in  a 
careless,  rambling  fashion  from  scattered  notes,  with 
excellent  temper  and  in  newspaper  English. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

The  second  volume  is  a  memoir  of  Thurlow  Weed, 
written  by  his  grandson,  Thurlow  AVeed  Barnes.  It 
contains  much  matter  that  will  interest  and  instruct 
the  student  of  politics  ;  but  the  tone  is  always  highly 
eulogistic,  and,  at  times,  markedly  partisan. 

A.  D.  M. 

Weeden,  William  B.  Early  African  slave 
trade  in  New  England.  See  American  Anti- 
quarian Society,  sect.  237.  [1987 

Weeks,  Stephen  Beauregard.  Southern 
Quakers  and  slavery :  a  study  in  institutional 
history.  (.Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra 
v.  15.)    Bait.     1896.     $2.  [1988 

"  In  its  patient  research  among  original  records  and 
rare  books,  its  dispassionate  statement  of  the  facts 
ascertained,  and  its  generally  lucid  style  and  onlerly 
arrangement,  this  forms  a  valuable  contribution  to 
the  institutional  history  of  the  old  states  of  the 
South."  Howard  M.  .Jenkins,  in  Annals  of  the  Amer- 
ican Acadeni)/,  V.  S.   IK'.x;. 

"  One  cannot  but  acknowledge  that  Dr.  Weeks  is  a 
scholar  capable  of  both  exhaustive  and  enthusiastic 
work.    He  has  laid  both  a  whole  religious  denominac 


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tion  and  a  section  under  obligations  to  him."    Prof. 
W.  P.  Trent  in  American  hisloriccd  review,  v.  2.    1897. 

Wentworth,  John.  Congressional  reminis- 
cences, Adams,  Denton,  Calhoun,  Clay  and 
Webster.  (Fergus  historical  ser.,  no.  24.) 
Chicago:   Fergus  Prtg.  Co.     1882.  [1989 

The  author,  a  journalist  in  Chicago,  was  a  member 
of  Congress,  184:i-isr)l,  18.53-1855.  This  paper  is  the 
result  of  a  lecture  before  the  Chicago  Historical  So- 
ciety. The  reminiscences  are  frank,  and  throw  light 
upon  the  fundanieiital  characteristics  of  tlie  men 
named.  Although  the  author  entered  Congress  as  a 
Democrat,  his  sympathies  were  broad,  and  his  char- 
acterizations are  fair.  The  sketch  is  naturally  brief, 
and  of  value  only  as  collateral  reading.  In  the  ap- 
pendix are  reprinted  several  documents  of  interest  to 
the  history  of  Illinois.  D.  R.  D. 

Wheeler,  Henry  G.  History  of  Congress, 
biographical  and  political.  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1848.     2v.  [1990 

Consists  of  brief  biographies  of  thirty-two  members 
of  Congress,  serving  about  the  years  1840  to  1850,  and 
chapters  on  the  House,  the  Calling  of  the  Roll,  and 
Internal  Improvements.  The  "  biographies  "  are  com- 
posed largely  of  the  speeches  made  by  the  respective 
sul)jects.  The  collection  of  speeches  and  statistics , 
under  "  Intei-nal  improvements"  is  meritorious  only 
because  such  a  compilation  has  rarely  been  made.  See 
Lanman's  Dictionary  of  Congress,  later  and  better 
arranged.  E.  E.  S. 

Williams,  George  Washington.  History 
of  the  negro  race  in  America,  1619-1880. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1833.  2v.  1885.  2v.  in  1. 
[c.  1882.]  [1991 

The  only  important  history  of  the  colored  race 
written  by  a  colored  man.  Describes  the  negro  in 
Africa  and  in  the  various  American  colonies,  with 
his  share  in  the  war  for  independence.  Treats  of  slav- 
ery extension,  anti-slavery  organizations,  the  Civil 
War  and  reconstruction  period.  In  the  writer's  view, 
hope  for  the  future  lies  in  the  education  of  the  negro 
and  his  accumulation  of  property.  The  work  is  opti- 
mistic, often  lacking  cohesion  and  good  historic  treat- 
ment, and  replete  with  faulty  rhetoric.  Its  greatest 
value  to  the  student  lies  in  certain  compilations  con- 
cerning the  negro  made  from  the  colonial  records. 

E.  E.  S. 

Wilson,  Henry.  History  of  the  rise  and 
fall  of  the  slave  power  in  America.  Boston: 
Osgood.     1872-7.     3  v.     Houghton.     3  v.     §9. 

[1992 
The  most  extended  work  on  the  subject,  and  one  of 
much  value,  though  corrected  in  numerous  details  by 
the  investigations  of  later  scholars.  The  author  was 
prominent  in  political  life  during  the  more  acute 
phase  of  the  slaverj'  contest,  and  writes  often  from 
personal  knowledge.  Of  especial  importance  are  the 
sunimaries  of  debates  in  Congress  and  the  accounts  of 
the  abolition  movement ;  but  the  absence  of  references 
to  authorities  is  a  serious  drawback.  The  author  evi- 
dently strives  after  impartiality ;  but  his  strong  preju- 


dices as  a  northern  statesman  are  not  concealed,  and 
slavery  is  more  an  evil  to  be  denounced  than  an  insti- 
tution to  be  studied  and  explained.  W.  MacD. 

Wise,  Henry  Alexander.  Seven  decades 
of  the  Union.     Phil.  :  Lippincott.     1872. 

[1993 

Wise  was  a  prominent  Virginian  politician  in  Con- 
gress during  the  thirties  and  Governor,  18.'i5-5'J.  He 
was  of  strong  personality,  at  times  erratic,  forceful, 
and  thoroughly  acquainted  witli  the  motive  forces  of 
politics  in  his  section.  He  was  a  special  admirer  and 
counsellor  of  Tyler,  —  and  the  sub-title  of  this  volume 
reads  "  A  memoir  of  John  Tyler  with  reminiscences 
of  some  of  his  great  contemporaries."  The  style  is 
rhetorical  and  the  material  disconnected,  so  that  the 
reader  will  be  justified  in  frequent  omissions.  The 
work  is  valuable  not  only  for  the  numerous  anecdotes 
of  prominent  statesmen  of  the  Jackson  period,  but 
also  for  the  philosophical  digressions  in  regard  to  the 
states  right  doctrine.  While  accepting  the  southern 
interpretation  of  the  Constitution,  Wise  formulated 
the  doctrine  in  a  less  extreme  fonn.  The  seven  dec- 
ades represent  the  period,  1790-1860.  D.  R.  D. 

—  Wise,  Barton  H.  Life  of  Henry  A. 
Wise  of  Virginia,  1806-76  ;  by  his  grandson  ; 
introd.  by  John  S.  Wise.  N.  Y.:  Macmillan. 
1899.     $3.  [1994 

"This  readable  biography  of  Governor  Wise  is  very 
largely  an  index  to  the  history  of  Virginia  during  the 
very  important  period  when  a  long  struggle  in  the 
state  was  ended  by  the  adoption  of  a  modernized  con- 
stitution, when  the  greater  struggle  between  state 
sovereignty  and  the  powers  of  the  federal  government 
came  to  an  issue,  and  Virginia  had  to  decide  her  place. 
.  .  .  General  Lee,  when  about  to  surrender,  gave  to 
Wise,  then  a  Major-General  and  remembered  by  north- 
erners as  the  man  who  had  himg  John  Brown,  an  op- 
portunity to  leave  Virginia,  but  Wise  preferred  to  sur- 
render, to  stay  with  his  people  and  to  help  build  up  his 
fallen  state.  His  letters  and  addresses  after  the  war 
were  marked  by  the  same  spirit."  Jeffrey  R.  Brackett, 
in  Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  1.50. 

An  extremely  well-written  biography  in  its  unusual 
judgment,  accuracy,  calm  impartiality  and  use  of  Eng- 
lish. Tliere  is  no  attempt  to  avoid  facts  militating 
against  Wise,  while  the  man  and  his  principles  are 
clearly  presented.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Woodburn,  James  A.  Historical  signifi- 
cance of  the  Missouri  compromise.  See  Ameri- 
can Historical  Association,  sect.  245.         [i99S 

Woodbury,  Levi.  Writings,  political,  judi- 
cial and  literary.     Boston:  Little.     1852.     3v. 

[1996 

Woodbury's  life  covered  the  period  of  the  first  half 
of  this  century.  In  1823  he  was  made  Governor  of  New 
Hampshire;  1825,  United  States  Senator;  1831,  Secre- 
tary of  the  Navy;  1834,  Secretary  of  the  Treasury; 
1841,  United  States  Senator;  and  in  1845  Justice  of  the 
Supreme  Court  of  the  United  States.  He  thus  h.id  a 
long  and  varied  experience  in  public  affairs.  He  was 
specially  associated  with  Jackson's  administmtion, 
and  a  supporter  of  his  measures.    The  first  volume 


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contains  speeches ;  the  second,  judicial  decisions  and 
arfruments;  the  third,  "literarj-"  or  more  general 
writings.  Among  the  speeches  are  many  devoted  to 
tariff  legislation  and  banking  questions,  including 
the  removal  of  deposits  from  the  United  States  banks. 
Among  the  so-called  literary  papers  of  the  third  vol- 
ume is  the  valuable  report  on  cotton  submitted  when 
SecretarA-  of  the  Treasury  in  183G.  Woodbury's  speeches 
are  rather  ponderous  in  style  but  good  examples  of 
northern  Democratic  argument  in  the  period  1830-i5. 

D.  11.  D. 

Wright,  Silas.  Hammond,  Jabez  D.  Life 
and  times  of  Silas  Wriglit.  Syracuse  :  Hall. 
1848.  [1997 

A  continuation  of  Hammond's  Political  hiatori/  of 
jVci/'  York  (q.  v.)  and  printed  as  the  third  volume 
of  that  work  in  the  edition  of  1852.  It  is  the  most 
tnistworthy  history  of  the  complicated  political  situa- 
tions in  the  state  of  Kew  York  between  1825  and  1847, 
and  shows  the  early  influence  of  Xew  York  politics  on 
national  issues.  The  treatment  is  modestly  non-par- 
tisan, but  naturally  inclined  to  favor  the  Democratic 
party,  of  which  Silas  ^Vright  was  a  life-long  member. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Jenkins,  John  Stillwell.  Life  of  Silas 
Wright.    Auburu,  N.  Y. :  Alden.    1847.     [1998 

The  authority  for  the  political  history  of  the  state 
of  New  York  from  1824  to  1847.  It  presents  the  Demo- 
cratic, strict-construction,  anti-tariff  side.  Especially 
valuable  for  information  on  the  canal  system  of  New 
York,  the  second  bank  of  the  United  States,  the  anti- 
rent  disturbances,  and  the  New  York  Constitution  of 
1846.  Several  of  ^Vright's  speeches  make  up  an  appen- 
dix. E.  E.  S. 

Yancey,  William  Lowndes,  DuBose, 
John  Witiiekspoon.  Life  and  times  of  Wil- 
liam Lowndes  Yancey.  Birmingham,  Ala. : 
Roberts.     1892.  [1999 

Under  this  "  leader  of  the  southern  movement,"  the 
author  considers  Alabama  i)olitics  from  1840  to  1854 
and  national  politics  thereafter  to  1863.  A  most  inter- 
esting presentation  of  the  southern  or  states  rights 
side  of  the  great  controversy.  Treats  of  nullification, 
abolition,  the  compromises,  secession,  and  the  south- 
em  Confederacy.  The  descriptions  of  the  acts  of 
secession  an<l  the  inner  history  of  the  Confederacy 
are  the  most  novel  parts.  E.  E.  S. 


THE  MEXICAN  WAR 

Colton,  Walter.  Three  years  in  California. 
N.Y.:  Barnes.     18r)0.  [2000 

"  Gives  an  excellent  notion  of  some  aspects  of  the 
[Mexican]  war."  J.  R.  Soley,  in  Narrative  and  crit- 
ical hist,  of  Am.,  7:  444. 

Cooke,  Philip  George.  Conquest  of  New 
Mexico  and  California.    N.  Y. :  Putnam.    1878. 

[2001 

General  Cooke  describes  many  interesting  events  in 
which  he  took  part  as  a  young  lieutenant-colonel  in 


1846-7,  commanding  the  so-called  3Iormon  Battalion 
of  500  dragoons.  He  opposed  Fremont's  course  in 
California,  and  criticises  him  severely.  It  is  suniris- 
Ing  that  a  volume  published  more  than  thirty  years 
after  the  journey  should  still  peiijetuate  so  many 
crude  and  erroneous  observations.  The  author  had 
little  or  no  scientific  training  in  ethnology,  botany, 
geology  or  natural  history.  A  few  curious  incidents 
and  nmch  incidental  though  unconscious  light  ujion 
the  spirit  of  some  of  the  conquerors  towards  the  In- 
dians, Mexicans  and  Spaniards  they  met,  constitute 
the  chief  value  of  this  desultory  book.  C.  H.  S. 

Hughes,  Capt.  John  T.  Doniphan's  expe- 
dition; containing  an  account  of  the  conquest 
of  New  Mexico.     Cin.  :  James.     1847.      [2002 

A  conscientious  portrayal  of  the  events  attending 
the  expedition  of  the  "  Army  of  the  West  "  during  the 
Mexican  War  of  184C-7,  including  the  conquest  of  New 
Mexico,  the  treaty  with  the  Navaho  Indians,  and  Doni- 
phan's remarkable  invasion  and  capture  of  Chihuahua 
and  his  triumphant  march  through  Durango  and  Coa- 
huila  with  less  than  1000  men.  Capt.  Hughes  was  "  an 
eye-witness  of,  and  an  actor  in,  many  of  the  scenes 
which  he  essays  to  describe."  His  accoinit  of  Kear- 
ney's march  from  New  Mexico  to  California  is  com- 
piled from  other  but  authentic  sources.  There  is  much 
of  historical  value  in  the  book  not  found  elsewhere, 
and  it  contains  in  addition  a  fairly  good  account  of 
the  countrj'  traversed  at  a  time  when  the  outer  world 
knew  little  of  it.  Its  references  to  the  Indians  are 
honest,  but  not  entirely  reliable.  The  Spanish  terms 
are  often  inaccurate.  F.  W.  H. 

Jay,  William.  Review  of  the  causes  and 
consequences  of  the  Mexican  War.  Boston : 
Mussey.     1849.  [2003 

Written  from  the  Abolitionist  point  of  view.  The 
facts  presented  are  drawn  from  the  sources  then  avail- 
able and  are  incontrovertible.  Jay  held  that  the  war 
was  merely  one  act  in  a  consjiiracy  to  secure  Mexican 
territory.  He  is  very  severe  on  the  s'.aveholdiiig  i)()li- 
ticians  and  on  the  policj'  and  management  of  the  war. 
He  possessed  an  acute  intellect  and  considerable  in- 
sight into  political  and  social  causes  and  effects.  He 
wrote  in  a  spirited,  cutting  style,  and  used  the  best  ol 
English.  The  story  of  the  lAIexican  War  from  this  side 
has  never  been  better  told,  or  more  forcibly  and  logic- 
ally argued.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Ladd,  Horatio  Oliver.  History  of  the  war 
with  Mexico.     N.  Y.  :  Dodd.     1883.     |1. 

[2004 

This  book  is  suited  to  young  but  not  the  youngest 
readers,  and,  says  the  Nation,  "ought  to  be  welcomed 
by  a  great  many  persons  who  have  wished  to  have  a 
compendious  account  of  that  important  event.  It  is  a 
great  satisfaction  to  find  the  cause  of  the  war  boldly 
given  as  '  the  i)uri)ose  to  extend  human  slavery  into 
free  territory.'  We  are  suri)rised,  however,  in  the 
account  of  the  early  history  of  Texas,  to  find  no  mention 
of  what  we  have  always  supposed  to  be  an  established 
fact  — the  delil)erate  colonization  of  that  territory  by 
American  citizens,  with  the  purpose  of  detaching  it 
from  the  Mexican  republic."  The  volume  contains  a 
good  map.    Nation,  37 :  494. 


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.-»,  Abiel  Abbot.     The  war  A\ith 
3weil.      Boston  :    Am.   Peace  Soc. 

'2005 

....„  „-^  prize  essay  in  a  compctitl< 'Ji  Kpi'i'd  by 

the  American  Peace  Society.  It  describe); ;  I"  ■  :"i'Ji- 
tures,  inhumanities,  vices  of  camps,  mi:a  iry  •  vccu- 
tions,  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  war.  It  ascriije.-^  the 
cause  of  the  war  to  the  avarice  of  the  slave  owners 
and  the  land  hunger  of  the  Aiuericans.  E.  E.  8. 

Mansfield,  Edward  Deering.  The  Mexi- 
can ^\'ar.     N.  Y.  :  Barnes.     1848.  [2006 

"  In  larjie  part  composed  of  official  documents  ;  and 
its  narrative  is  in  ellect  abridged  in  his  Life  of  Scott 
(sect.  2011)."  J.  R.  Soley,  in  A^arrativc  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  7:  441. 

Mayer,  Brantz.  History  of  the  war  be- 
tween Mexico  and  the  United  States.  N.  Y. 
1848.  [2007 

"  Is  not  without  rendering  justice  to  the  Mexican 
arms."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  1:  441. 

Ramsey,  Albert  C,  tr.  The  other  side  ;  or 
Notes  for  the  history  of  the  war  between  Mex- 
ico and  the  United  States,  written  in  Mexico 
[by  R.  Alcaraz,  et  al.'\;  tr.  from  the  Spanish, 
and  ed.  with  notes.    N.  Y.  :  Wiley.     1850. 

[2008 

This  is  apparently  a  collection  of  notes  on  the  war, 
written  by  flfteen  Mexicans.  It  gives  their  side  of  the 
causes  leading  to  the  war,  describes  their  conduct  of 
the  campaigns,  tells  of  the  sufferings  of  the  soldiers, 
and  closes  abruptly  with  the  peace.  The  criticism  of 
General  Santa  Anna  is  rather  severe.  The  translator 
served  as  a  colonel  in  the  American  army.      E.  E.  S. 

Ripley,  Brig.-Oen.  Roswell  Sabin.  The 
war  with  Mexico.    N.  Y. :  Harper.     1849.    2v. 

[2009 

"  The  best  military  history  of  the  war.  .  .  .  Except 
for  a  certain  tendency  to  underrate  the  work  of  the 
navy,  it  is  a  highly  satisfactory  book."  J.  R.  Soley,  in 
Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  441. 

Scott,  Lt.-Gen.  Winfield.  Memoirs,  writ- 
ten by  himself.     N.  Y. :  Sheldon.     1864.     3v. 

[2010 

The  narrative  opens  the  public  life  of  the  writer  with 
the  Canadian  campaigns  of  the  War  of  1812,  and  carries 
it  through  the  Black  Hawk  War,  Nullification  in  South 
Carolina,  removal  of  the  Cherokees,  the  Mexican  War, 
and  the  ensuing  honor*  to  the  victorious  general.  Six 
editions  were  sold  during  its  first  month.  This  auto- 
biography was  severely  criticised  in  the  North  Ameri- 
can revieiv,  January,  1865  and  the  ^f/iencEM?n- (London) 
of  the  same  month.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Mansfield,  Edward  Deering.  Life  of 
Gen.  Winfield  Scott.   N.  Y. :  Barnes.    1846. 

[2011 


See  Mansfield,  E.  D.,  The  Mexican  War,  sect.  2006, 
above. 

—  Wright,  Brig.  -  Gen.  Marcus  Joseph. 
General  Scott.  (Great  commanders.)  N.  Y.  : 
Appleton.     1894.     §1.50.  [2012 

"  For  writing  the  rnilitary  life  of  Scott,  Gen.  Wright 
has  some  peculiar  qualifications.  As  a  young  soldier 
following  his  chief  in  the  greatest  of  his  military  en- 
terprises, the  invasion  of  Mexico,  he  was  a  devoted 
subordinate  on  ternts  of  personal  intimacy  with  Scott. 
The  greater  part  of  the  general's  career  is  consequently 
told  with  the  warm  sympathy  of  a  devoted  friend  and 
admirer,  as  it  should  be.  Rut  General  Wright  has 
done  still  better.  Although  himself  a  Confederate  in 
our  Civil  War,  he  has  handled  the  subject  of  Scott's 
consistent  loyalty  to  the  Union  with  an  impartial  fair- 
ness which  leaves  little  to  desire."    Nation,  58:  417. 

Taylor,  Maj.-Gen.  Zachary.  Howard,  Ol- 
iver Otis.  General  Taylor.  (Great  com- 
manders.)    N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1892.     $1.50. 

[2013 

"  General  Howard  has  brought  together  the  avail- 
able material  for  a  detailed  examination  of  his  [Gen 
eral  Taylor's]  military  life,  and,  by  personal  visits  t( 
the  battle-fields  of  Mexico,  has  been  able  to  make  the 
history  of  the  battles  of  Palo  Alto,  Resaca  de  la  Raima, 
IMonterey,  and  Buena  Vista  both  interesting  and  intel- 
ligible to  the  ordinary  reader.  In  this  the  maps  are 
of  great  assistance,  and  the  operations  on  this  line  in 
the  Mexican  contest  are  put  in  satisfactory  form.  The 
portion  of  the  book  which  relates  to  Taylor's  Presi- 
dency is  subordinate,  and  does  not  seem  to  be  more 
than  a  sketch  of  public  affairs  in  their  relation  to  his 
personal  life  and  influence."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation, 
56:  18. 

United  States.  President  (Polk).  Message 
to  the  two  houses  of  Congress  at  the  commence- 
ment of  the  first  session  of  the  30th  Congress. 
(30th  Cong.  1st  sess.,  Sen.  ex.  doc,  no.  1.) 
Wash.     1847.  [2014 

This  bulky  volume  contains  in  the  first  .500  pages  a 
detailed  militarj'  history  of  the  ^Mexican  War,  except 
the  opening  operations  of  1846.  The  President's  mes- 
sage and  the  report  of  the  Secretarj'  of  War  are  ac- 
companied by  the  reports  of  the  oflicers  in  the  field 
covering  the  military  ojierations  from  the  battle  of 
Buena  A"ista  to  the  capture  of  the  city  of  Jtexico.  An 
appendix  of  249  pp.  supplies  further  militarj-  reports, 
chiefly  from  subordinate  oflicers,  received  too  late  to 
accompany  the  report  of  the  Secretary  of  War.  The 
volume  includes  much  matter  not  relating  to  the  war, 
and  the  indices  to  the  military  material  must  be  looked 
for  on  p.  541  of  the  main  document  and  p.  2S4  of  the 
appendix.  F.  J.  S. 

Wilcox,  Maj.-Gen.  Cadmus  Marcellus. 
History  of  the  Mexican  War;  ed.  by  Mary  R. 
Wilcox.  Wash.  :  Church  News  Pub.  Co. 
1893.  [2015 

An  intensive  study  of  the  military  operations  of  the 
war  from  an  expert  standpoint.    The  writer  served  as 


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a  second  lieutenant,  and  a  portion  of  the  description 
is  from  personal  observation.  The  hook  is  likely  to 
prove  heavy  for  the  non-niiliUiry  reader.  The  appen- 
dix contains  among  other  matters  a  roster  of  all  the 
troops  in  the  service.  E.  E.  S. 


WESTWARD  EXPANSION,  1828-1860 

(Se.e  sect.  17M-1826,  also,  in  Part  IV.) 
Atwater,  Caleb.     Remarks  made  on  a  tour 
to  Prairie  till  Cliieu;  then  to  Washington  city, 
in  1829.     Columbus,  O.  :  Whiting.     1831. 

Saine.    [In  Writings.   Columbus.   1833.] 

[2016 

The  author  was  appointed  by  President  Jackson  a 
member  of  a  commission  to  negotiate  at  Prairie  du 
Chien  a  treaty  with  the  Indians  for  the  cession  of  the 
Wisconsin  lead  region.  His  account  includes  histor- 
ical, topographical,  and  economic  notices  of  Maysville, 
Cincinnati,  Louisville,  and  St.  Louis.  He  describes 
the  latter  city  (then  of  7,000  inhabitants)  at  length. 
After  nineteen  days  there,  he  proceeded  with  others 
of  the  commission,  up  the  Mississippi  River  to  Prairie 
du  Chien,  stopping  en  route  at  frontier  river  posts, 
Studying  Indians  and  the  fur  trade.  INIuch  space  is 
devoted  to  descriptions  of  the  Indians,  their  language, 
oratory,  manners  and  customs,  and  polity,  and  the 
effect  ujion  them  of  their  civilized  neighlwrs.  The 
trip  to  Washington,  to  report  upon  the  treaty,  was 
taken  partly  overland,  and  jjartly  by  the  Ohio  River. 
Atwater  was  a  careful  observer  of  men  and  affairs, 
with  some  knowledge  of  botany  and  geology  ;  his  book 
is  an  interesting  stmly  of  frontier  conditions  in  the 
Middle  West.  R.  G.  T. 

Auger,  Edouard.  Voyage  en  Californie. 
Paris:  Hacliettc.     18o4.  [2017 

The  extent  and  high  excellence  of  the  French  his- 
torical and  descriptive  books  relating  to  early  Califor- 
nia is  not  generally  known.  Many  brilliant  writers 
•were  seized  with  the  gold-fever,  roughed  it  with  Ryan, 
Marrj-at  and  Borthwick.  and  published  their  novel 
experiences  on  their  return  to  "  La  Rclle  France." 
This  little  book  of  M.  Auger's  is  devoted  to  his  obser- 
vations, made,  in  18.j2  and  1853,  and  often  to  severe, 
and  notably  well-expressed  criticisms  upon  the  state 
of  society  as  he  found  it  at  that  period.  C.  H.  S. 

Barry,  T.  A.,  and  B.  A.  Patten.  Men  and 
memories  of  San  Francisco  in  the  spring  of 
1850.     San  Francisco :  A.  L.Bancroft.     1873. 

[2018 

A  book  of  reminiscences  full  of  the  atmosphere  of  a 
forgotten  i)eriod,  hardly  anywhere  else  to  be  found  in 
greater  degree.  It  contains  little  history  in  the  ordi- 
nary sense,  but  much  of  that  which  enables  a  histo- 
rian to  make  his  men  and  women  live  and  move  once 
more.  C.  H.  S. 

Bartlett,  John  Russell.  Personal  narrative 
of  explorations  and  incidents  in  Texas,  New 
Mexico,  California,  Sonora,  and  Chihuahua. 
N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1854.    2v.  [2019 


The  author  was  commissioner,  on  the  pai  ^  of  the 
United  States,  for  the  survey  of  the  Mexican  boundary 
in  1851-3.  A  gentleman  of  scholarly  attainments,  a 
skilled  journalist,  and  an  excellent  observer,  apprecia- 
tive of  the  needs  of  students  during  his  operations  in 
a  new  field  of  investigation,  liartlett  jiroduced  a  work 
of  lasting  importance  to  science  and  history.  His 
narrative  possesses  high  litcrarj'  merit,  is  exact  almost 
beyond  criticism,  and  altogether  is  one  of  the  best 
works  devoted  to  the  southwest  that  has  ever  ap- 
peared. F. AV. H. 

Bonneville,  Brig. -Gen.  Benjamin  L.  E.  Ir- 
ving, Washington.  The  Rocky  ^lountaius  : 
or.  Scenes,  incidents,  and  adventures  in  the  far 
West.     Phil.  :  Carey.     1887.     2v. 

Adventures  of  Captain  Bonneville ;  au- 
thors rev.  ed.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam.  1898.  $1.50. 
75c.  [2020 

The  subtitle  states  that  this  book  is  "  digested  from 
the  journal  of  Captain  B.  L.  E.  Bonneville,  of  the 
Army  of  the  United  States,  and  illustrated  from  vari- 
ous sources."  It  is  an  entertaining  narrative  of  early 
travel  and  adventure  in  the  West,  but,  as  might  be 
expected  in  the  digest  of  an  unscientific  observer  by 
a  literary  editor,  the  geograi)hical  features  of  the  re- 
gion receive  scanty  attention.  W.  M.  D. 

Brooks,  J.  Tyrwhitt.  Four  months  among 
the  gold-tiudcrs  in  California.  N.  Y. :  Apple- 
ton.  1849.  [2021 
A  rare  and  very  striking  pamphlet  published  as 
"  The  result  of  actual  experience  "  which  it  doubtless 
was,  being  taken  from  letters  sent  home  by  the  author. 
It  was  very  widely  circulated  in  the  Atlantic  states, 
in  1849,  and  has  been  more  or  less  utilized  by  all  care- 
ful students  of  the  period  to  which  it  relates. 

C.  H.  S. 

Burton,  Sir  Richard  Francis.  The  City  of 
the  Saints,  and  across  the  Rocky  ^Mountains  to 
California.  London  :  Longmans.  1861.  N.  Y. : 
Harper.     1862.  [2022 

This  well  known  book  of  travel  contains  much  and 
valuable  material  for  the  historian.  It  is  based  upon 
daily  notes  written  by  the  author  between  August  7th 
and  October  litth,  18C0,  while  journeying  from  St.  Jo- 
seph, Mo.,  to  Carson  City,  Nevada,  together  with  sev- 
eral important  appendices  on  emigrant  travel  and 
Mormon  history,  i)articularly  Apostle  Taylor's  account 
of  the  "  Martyrdom  of  Joseph  Smith."  Captain  Bur- 
ton's studies  of  Mormon  life,  doctrine  and  history 
preceded  those  of  Hepworth  Dixon.  No  other  book  of 
travel  of  the  period  gives  as  conijilete  an  account  of 
Mormonism  as  explained  by  the  Mormons  themselves, 
and  the  bibliography  relating  to  Mormonism  (pp.  203- 
214)  has  permanent  value.  Captain  Burton's  services 
to  the  ])hilology,  geograjthy,  history  and  literature  of 
many  parts  of  the  world  can  hardly  l)e  overestimated, 
but  he  is  not  quite  at  his  best  in  the  present  book,  and 
his  somewhat  favorable  views  of  the  Mormon  system 
are  colored  by  his  oriental  experiences.  Nevertheless, 
his  rare  powers  of  observation  and  literary  genius 
enabled  him  to  produce  a  justly  famous  book. 

C.  H.  S. 


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2023-2030 


Cap 'on,  Elisha  S.  History  of  California. 
Boston :  Jt'wett.     IS.U.  [2023 

Only  55  pages  are  devoted  to  historj-,  reviewing  raj)- 
idly,  but  not  from  any  original  sources,  the  principal 
events  from  Cabrillo's  discovery,  in  1542,  to  the  admis- 
sion of  California,  Sept.  !),  1850.  The  remainder  of  the 
book  consists  of  personal  observations,  notes  upon  the 
resources  of  the  region,  etc.  Mr.  ('apron's  interesting 
accounts  of  tlie  miners'  courts  of  justi(!e  (pp.  227-230) 
have  often  been  referred  to  by  later  historians.  I'or- 
tions  of  his  book  are  still  readable,  and  its  judicial 
temper  is  in  the  main  excellent,  though  the  author 
knew  little  about  the  Spanish-Californians,  and  was 
seriously  unfair  to  the  mission  system.  He  spent  only 
three  months  in  California  (1853)  and  though  both 
careful  aiul  intelligent,  could  not  obtain  more  than  a 
surface  view.  C.  H.  S. 

Coles,  Edward.  Washburne,  Elihu  Ben- 
jamin. Sketcli  of  Edward  Coles,  second  Gov- 
ernor of  Illinois,  and  of  the  slavery  struggle  of 
1823-4;  prepared  for  the  Chicago  Historical 
Soc.     Chicago :  Jansen,  McClurg.     1882. 

[2024 

Edward  Coles  was  a  Virginian,  and  a  friend  of  Jef- 
ferson, who  made  liLs  home  in  Illinois  the  year  follow- 
ing the  admission  of  the  state  to  the  Union.  He  at 
once  took  an  active  part  in  public  affairs,  becoming 
governor  in  1822,  and  serving  to  the  close  of  182G.  He 
died  in  18G8.  The  interest  of  his  career,  as  of  the  book 
itself,  culminates  in  the  struggle  to  establish  slavery, 
in  which  Coles  was  the  leader  on  the  free  state  side. 
Mr.  "VVashburne  uses  all  the  available  material  with 
skill,  and  his  book  is  a  valuable  contribution  to  the 
history  of  a  struggle  on  which  great  issues  hung. 

B.  A.  H. 

Connelly,  William  E.  Provisional  govern- 
ment of  Nebraska  territory.  Kansas  City  :  for 
sale  by  G.  D.  Fearey,  Sec.  of  Western  Hist. 
Soc.     1898.     $4. 

Same;    and    the    journals  of  William 

Walker,  Provisional  Governor  of  Nebraska 
territory.  Special  publication  of  the  Nebraska 
State  Historical  Society.  [Proceedings  and 
collections,  ser.  2,  v.  3.]     Lincoln,  Neb.    1899. 

[2025 
The  scope  of  this  work  is  indicated  by  the  title.  It 
is  carefully  edited  with  copious  notes  and  contains 
many  valuable  documents.  It  furnishes  an  invaluable 
history  of  the  beginnings  of  government  in  the  terri- 
tory. E.  E.  S. 

Davis,  William  Watts  Hart.  El  Gringo; 
or  New  3Iexico  and  her  people.  N.  Y.  :  Har- 
per. 1857.  [2026 
A  record  of  observation  made  during  two  and  a  half 
years'  official  residence  in  the  territorj'  (18.53-6).  No 
book  treating  of  New  Mexico  and  its  people,  at  a  time 
when  the  influence  of  the  V  ,''^-  '  '='*^"*'>s  was  so  strongly 
felt,  contains  so  much  info  1  rtaining  thereto, 
and  few  narratives  of  ar  v  ,  • .'  ■  f  New  Mexico's 
later  history  are  more  interfniagly  A.itten.  Thechaj)- 


ter  on  the  early  history  of  the  territory  formed  the 
basis  of  the  author's  SjMmish  conquest.        F.  W.  H. 

Dixon,  Susan  Bullitt  {Mrs.  Archibald). 
True  history  of  the  jMis.souri  Compromise  and 
its  repeal.     Cin.  :  Clarke.     1899.     §4.       [2027 

Certainly  not  the  true  history  of  the  Compromise 
and  repeal.  Mrs.  Dixon  uses  her  husband's  papers, 
and  proves  that  the  repealing  clause  was  originally 
Dixon's,  and  his  alone.  In  other  respects,  her  work  is 
eminently  unsatisfactory.  She  is  not  qualified  for  her 
task  and  adopts  all  through  the  strict  states-riglits 
view  and  the  astonishingly  sophistical  arguments  of 
Douglas  as  to  the  nature  of  the  Compromise  and  its 
repeal.  The  book  is  too  voluminous,  and  shows  little 
mastery  of  material,  page  after  page  being  quotation 
from  the  Congressional  debates  ;  its  logic  is  unsound  ; 
its  bias  pronounced  ;  its  temper  marked  ;  its  style  dif- 
fuse and  weak.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Downie,  Maj.  William.  Huntmg  for  gold  : 
reminiscences  of  personal  experience  in  the 
early  days,  from  Alaska  to  Panama.  San  Fran- 
cisco :  California  Pub.  Co.     1893.  [2028 

The  author  of  this  book  was  the  founder  of  the  min- 
ing camp  of  Downieville,  Sierra  Co.,  California,  now  a 
large  and  flourishing  town,  and  his  narrative  is  of  the 
kind  that  furnishes  many  a  novelist  with  his  "raw 
material,"  so  overflowing  are  his  pages  with  local  color 
and  with  good  frontier  stories.  It  deserves  a  place 
among  the  best  of  Pacific  coast  pioneer  reminiscences. 

C.  H.  S. 

Dunn,  Jacob  Piatt.  Slavery  petitions  and 
papers.  (Indiana  Hist.  Soc.  Pubhcations,  v.  2, 
no.  12.)    Indianapolis.     1894.  [2029 

Petitions  to  Congress  from  the  Northwest  and  In- 
diana territories  for  the  suspension  of  the  article  of 
the  Ordinance  of  1787  forbidding  slaverj-  in  the  North- 
west territorj',  together  with  counter  petitions,  the 
reports  on  them,  and  accompanying  papers.  The 
editor  has  included  the  report  of  a  committee  of  the 
Indiana  legislature  in  1808  against  the  admission  of 
slavery.  p.  J.  S. 

Edward,  David  B.  History  of  Texas  ;  or 
The  emigrant's,  farmer's,  and  politician's  guide 
to  the  character,  climate,  soil  and  productions 
of  that  country.     Cin. :  James.    1836.        [2030 

A  sketch  covering  in  a  more  or  less  satisfactory  way 
the  various  subjects  included  in  its  title,  written  by  a 
Texas  .school-teacher,  who  belonged  to  the  party  op- 
posed, during  the  earlier  stages  of  the  Revolution,  to  a 
complete  severance  from  Mexico.  The  members  of 
this  party  were  called  by  the  radical  revolutionists 
Tories.  Tlie  style  of  the  book  is  bad,  and  the  narrative 
often  difficult  to  follow.  Its  chief  value  lies  in  the 
insight  it  gives  into  the  "  Ton."  view  of  the  Revolu- 
tion, and  in  its  re])rinting  entire  several  rare  and 
important  documents.  G.  P.  G. 

Ferguson,  Charles  D.  Experiences  of  a 
'49'cr  during  34  years  residence  in  California 
and  Australia.     Cleveland :  Williams  Pub.  Co. 


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1888.     Cleveland:  The  N.  G.  Hamilton  Pub. 
Co.     §2.  [2031 

About  200  pages  of  this  book  are  devoted  to  ex- 
periences "  on  the  plains"  and  in  California.  The 
volume  is  "edited"  by  F.  T.  ■\Vallace,  from  notes 
made  by  Mr.  Ferguson  "  from  memorj-,  and  from  per- 
sonal interviews."  This  process  has  succeeded  in 
almost  eliminating  the  personal  equation,  and  the  fine 
old  pioneer  has  nearly  disappeared.  His  own  notes, 
however  illiterate,  would  have  had  more  historical 
value.  C.  H.  8. 

Foote,  Henry  Stuart.  Texas  and  the  Tex- 
ans  ;  or  Advance  of  tlie  Anglo-Americans  to 
the  south-west;  including  a  history  of  leading 
events  in  Mexico,  from  the  conquest  by  Fer- 
nando Cortes  to  the  termination  of  the  Texan 
revolution.     Phil. :  Cowperthwait.     1841.     2v. 

[2032 

A  work  which  the  author  says  he  was  invited  to 
undertake  "  by  more  than  twenty  of  the  most  con- 
spicuous actors  "  in  the  Revolution.  It  contains  many 
rare  documents,  and  is  a  valuable  authority,  but  does 
not  always  show  jtulicial  fairness  towards  the  Mexi- 
cans. Vol.  1  gives  a  brief  sketch  of  Mexican  history 
down  to  1824,  and  a  more  extended  treatment  of  the 
history  of  Texas  from  the  Burr  expedition  down  to 
the  Revolution.  Vol.  2  is  devoted  to  the  Revolution. 
A  third  volume  was  contemplated,  but  it  never  ap- 
peared. G.  P.  G. 

Forbes,  Alexander  (James).  California: 
a  history  of  Upper  and  Lower  California  from 
their  first  Discovery.     London  :    Smith.     1839. 

[2033 

A  rare  book.  The  author  was  afterwards  British 
Vice-Consul  in  San  Francisco. '  He  published  his  book 
under  the  name  of  Alexander  Forbes,  leading  later 
historians  to  suppose  there  were  two  prominent  men 
of  the  name  in  California.  Forbes's  history  was  the 
first  original  work  in  English  on  California  ;  it  called 
the  attention  of  Europe  to  opportunities  for  settlement 
and  political  control,  described  vast  agricultural  pos- 
sibilities, spoke  of  afuture  Isthmus  canal,  etc.  A  vei-y 
interesting  work,  full  of  information  and  still  worth 
reading.  C.  H.  S. 

Fowler,  Jacob.  Journal,  narrating  an  ad- 
venture from  Arkansas  through  the  Indian 
Territory,  Oklahoma,  Kansas,  Colorado,  and 
New  Mexico,  to  the  sources  of  Rio  Grande  del 
Norte,  1821-22  ;  ed.  with  notes  by  Elliott  Coues. 
N.  Y. :  Harper.     1898.     $3  net.  [2034 

This  journal  "  belongs  to  the  rich  store  of  Americana 
collected  by  Col.  R.  T.  liurrett  of  Louisville,  Kentucky, 
the  accomplished  president  of  the  Filson  Club.  Major 
Fowler,  bom  in  Xew  York  in  1765,  came  to  Kentucky 
in  early  life  to  carry  on  the  profession  of  a  surveyor, 
.  .  .  and  he  did  much  work  in  this  line  for  the  national 
goverrmient.  '  His  surveying,'  says  Colonel  Durrett, 
'  extended  to  the  great  plains  and  mountains  of  the 
far  west,  before  civilization  had  reached  those  distant 
wilds.'  .  .  .  The  editor  points  out  the  Major's  place  in 


the  history  of  the  exploration  of  the  vast  r  :gion  ex- 
tending from  the  Missouri  to  the  Rio  Grande."    Dial, 

25 :  108. 

Fremont,  Maj.-Oen.  John  Charles.  Me- 
moirs of  my  life.  Chicago ;  Belford.  1887. 
V.  1.  [2035 

Only  one  volume  of  these  memoirs  has  been  pub- 
lished, covering  the  years  to  1847.  It  is  of  service  for 
the  exploring  expeditions  of  Fremont,  and  tells  the 
story  of  his  "conquest"  of  California,  though  hardly 
the  true  story.  Sketches  of  Senator  Benton  and  other 
public  men  are  scattered  through  its  pages.  There  are 
many  illustrations,  some  ven,'  good,  some  very  indif- 
ferent, and  seven  maps,  on  which  the  same  judgment 
must  be  passed.  The  concluding  chapter  deals  with 
the  botany  and  geology  of  the  territory  explored. 
The  literary  form  is  good.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Report  of  the  exploring  expedition  to 

the  Rocky  Mountains,  1842,  and  to  Oregon 
and  North  Cahfornia,  1843-44.  Wash.  1845. 
Buffalo.     1851.  [2036 

"  The  first  of  the  two  expeditions,  of  which  we  have 
an  account  in  the  volume  above  referred  to,  termi- 
nated at  the  summit  of  the  Rocky  INIountains,  after  an 
examination  of  the  south  pass  —  the  lowest  depression 
of  the  mountains  and  the  present  route  to  Oregon  — 
and  an  ascent  to  the  summit  of  Fremont's  peak  in  the 
Wind  River  chain,  believed  to  be  the  highest  eleva- 
tion in  the  Rocky  Mountain  range.  In  the  second,  by 
a  different  route,  he  reached  the  same  pass,  and  thence 
proceeded  to  the  Great  Salt  Lake  and  Fort  Vancouver ; 
he  next  went  south  just  to  the  east  of  the  Cascade 
range,  over  an  unexplored  region,  to  latitude  38^  44', 
where  he  crossed  the  snowj'  heights,  and  finally  after 
severe  trials  arrived  at  San  Francisco.  From  this 
place  he  went  south,  ascending  the  fine  valley  of  the 
Joachim,  and  in  latitude  34i°  turned  northeast  across 
the  California  semi-desert,  to  Utah  lake.  A  complete 
circuit  was  thus  made  in  eight  months,  which  cost 
them  3500  miles  of  travelling  ;  and  during  this  time 
they  were  never  out  of  sight  of  snow.  Captain  Fre- 
mont's journal  is  written  in  a  graphic  style,  bearing 
evidence  of  literal  accuracy  in  all  its  statements,  and 
yet  in  many  parts  reading  like  a  romance.  .  .  .  The 
work  is  illustrated  by  many  fine  views  of  scenery,  be- 
sides five  plates  of  fossils  and  four  of  recent  plants. 
There  was  no  retinue  of  science  attached  to  the  ex- 
pedition, yet  by  personal  exertion,  in  connection  with 
his  other  arduous  duties,  Caiitain  Fn-niont  made  valu- 
able geological  and  botanical  collections.  Unfortu- 
nately, a  considerable  i)ortion  of  them  were  lost  by 
accidents  from  which  our  travellers  barely  escaped 
with  their  lives."  Anur lean  journal  of  science,  53: 
192. 

—  BiGELOW,  John.  Memoir  of  the  life  of 
John  Charles  Fremont.     N.  Y. :  Derby.     1856. 

[2037 

"  An  excellent  book,  and  gives  many  of  the  Cali- 
fornia documents."  J.  R.  Soley,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  445. 

Gladstone,  Thomas  H.  The  Englishman  in 
Kansas ;  or  Squatter  life  and  border  warfare ; 


208 


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2038-2046 


with  introd.  by  Frederick  Law  Olmsted.  Lon- 
don :  Routledge.  1857.  *  [2038 
The  work  of  an  English  newspaper  correspondent. 
He  supplements  his  own  experiences  and  observations 
with  numerous  newspaper  extracts,  and  presents  an 
interesting  and  valuable  picture  of  Kansas  society  and 
Kansas  politics  in  18,">6.  The  book  is  accurate,  well- 
written  and  frankly  Free-Soil  in  its  sympathies.  The 
introduction  deals  with  the  condition  of  southern 
slaverj-.                                                         R.  C.  H.  C. 

Gray,  William  Henry.  History  of  Oregon, 
1793-18-49.  Portland,  Ore. :  Harris  &  Holman. 
1870.  [2039 

This  book,  written  from  the  point  of  view  of  an  in- 
tensely partisan  Oregon  pioneer,  reflects  to  the  fullest 
extent  the  bitterness  of  that  remarkable  conflict  be- 
tween rival  commercial  companies,  different  religions 
and  opposing  nations  and  races  of  men,  especially  in 
its  erroneous  statement  that  the  Whitman  massacre 
was  instigated  by  the  Catholic  missionaries.  No 
other  book  so  well  sets  forth  pioneer  views  of  the  Eng- 
lish occupation  of  Oregon,  the  acts  of  the  Jesuit 
fathers,  the  causes  of  the  failure  of  the  Protestant 
missions  and  the  ditticulties,  social,  physical  and  po- 
litical, that  the  early  settlers  had  to  contend  with. 
It  is  written  with  more  than  ordinary  ability  and 
skill  in  arranging  evidence,  so  that  its  influence  upon 
later  accounts  of  the  founding  of  Oregon  has  been 
much  greater  than  it  really  deserves.  In  this  book 
first  ajjpears  the  now  disproved  stoi-y  that  Dr.  Marcus 
Whitman  by  his  journey  to  the  East  in  1»42  saved 
Oregon  to  the  Union,  a  romantic  tale  which  has  passed 
into  many  popular  histories,  but  which  modern  criti- 
cism shows  to  be  untrue.  The  student  will  find  docu- 
ments of  value  in  Gray,  but  his  statements  must 
always  be  taken  with  caution.  C.  H.  S. 

See,  also,  sect.  2075,  3392,  3407,  3425. 

Gregg,  Josiah.  Commerce  of  the  prairies: 
or  The  journal  of  a  Santa  Fe  trader.  N.  Y. : 
Langley.     1844.     2v.  [2040 

The  value  of  the  book  as  an  account  of  the  early 
trading  expeditions  over  the  famous  Santa  ¥6  trail,  of 
pioneer  life  in  the  extreme  southwest  prior  to  its  ac- 
quisition by  the  United  States,  of  the  condition  of 
affairs  in  Xew  Mexico  during  the  author's  nine  years' 
residence  as  a  trader  therein,  and  of  the  manners  and 
customs  of  the  aborigines  of  New  Mexico  and  Texas 
with  whom  he  came  in  contact,  can  scarcely  be  over- 
estimated. The  narrative  is  interesting,  trutliful  al- 
most beyond  criticism,  and  withal  is  one  of  the  best 
contributions  to  southwestern  literature  that  has  ever 
appeared.  F.  W.  H. 

Hale,  Edward  Everett.  Kansas  and  Ne- 
braska.    Boston :  Phillips.     1854.  [2041 

The  preface  bears  date  of  Aug.  21, 1854  —  less  than 
three  months  after  the  passage  of  the  act  to  organize 
the  territories  of  Nebraska  and  Kansas.  The  book 
aims  to  present  a  concise  account  of  the  history  and 
physical  conditions  of  the  territories,  and  assist  in  the 
effort  of  the  emigrant  aid  societies  to  people  the  region 
with  free-state  settlers.  Chap.  8  gives  the  text  of  the 
Kansas-Nebraska  act,  and  Appendix  A  the  constitu- 


tion of  the  Worcester  Co.,  Mass.,  Kansas  League.  As 
a  contemporary  description,  with  propagandist  object, 
of  the  Kansas  region  on  the  eve  of  the  great  struggle 
for  the  possession  of  it,  the  work  still  has  value. 

W.  MacD. 

Harby,  Mrs.  Lee  C.  The  earliest  Texas. 
See  American  Historical  Association,  sect.  244. 

[2042 

Haskins,  Charles  W.  Argonauts  of  Cali- 
fornia :  reminisceuces  of  scenes  and  incidents 
that  occurred  in  California  in  early  mining 
days.  N.  Y. :  Fords,  Howard  &  Ilurlbert. 
1890.     S3. 25.  [2043 

A  list  of  about  35,000  pioneers  of  California  occupies 
142  pages  of  this  book,  constituting  its  only  historical 
value.  The  author  had  interesting  experiences  in  the 
mines  of  California,  and  he  tells  many  curious  stories, 
mingled  with  a  few  facts,  in  a  careless,  uneducated 
way,  but  not  without  a  crude  sense  of  humor  and  some 
powers  of  observation.  It  cannot  be  said  to  have  any 
literary  quality  whatever.  C.  H.  S. 

Helper,  Hinton  Rowan.  Land  of  gold : 
reality  vs.  fiction.    Bait. :  Author.    1855.    [2044 

A  book  essential  to  the  understanding  of  pioneer 
California,  as  it  gives  the  strongest  possible  account 
of  the  dark  sides  of  life  in  1849.  To  Mr.  Helper  the 
soil  was  barren,  the  mines  were  "  played  out,"  society 
was  in  a  condition  of  anarchy,  the  state  was  bank- 
rupt, and  everj-thing  had  been  enormously  overrated. 
He  had  the  courage  of  his  convictions,  and  thus  has 
preserved  much  regarding  that  stormy,  many-sided 
period  that  cannot  be  found  in  the  pages  of  other  his- 
torians. C.  H.  S. 

Houston,  Gen.  Samuel.  Bruce,  Henry. 
Life  of  General  Houston,  1793-1863.  (Makers 
of  America.)    N.  Y.:  Dodd.     [c.  1891.]     81. 

[2045 

The  author  describes  himself  as  "  unable  or  unwill- 
ing to  undertake  the  six  months'  journeying  through 
Tennessee  and  Texas  which  would  have  constituted 
the  ideal  prelhninary  to  a  life  of  Houston."  Instead, 
he  went  to  London,  and  studied  in  the  British  Mu- 
seum. To  this  course  are  doubtless  due  some  of  the 
faults  of  the  work.  Tlie  biography  as  given  by  ^Ir. 
Bruce  is  very  largely  composed  of  quotations  from 
other  biographers  and  from  standard  historians,  which 
have  been  cleverly  strung  together.  In  his  own  con- 
tributions, the  author  is  so  entirely  out  of  touch  with 
the  early  career  of  Houston  and  with  the  Texans,  that 
it  seems  a  i)ity  he  did  not  leave  the  biography  to  some 
more  sympathetic  hand.  The  style,  though  bright,  is 
often  marred  by  flippancy.  In  spite  of  the  defects  of 
the  work,  however,  the  extracts  given  make  a  graphic 
story.  J.  R.  F. 

—  Williams,  Alfred  Mason.  Sam  Hous- 
ton and  the  war  of  independence  in  Texas. 
Boston:  Houghton.     1893.     $3.  [2046 

The  author  was  well  fitted  for  the  writing  of  this 
biography  by  his  sympathy  with  his  hero,  by  his  ex- 
tensive knowledge  of  the  existing  works  on  the  sub- 


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ject,  and  by  his  personal  acquaintance  with  Texans      some  of  much  interest,  from  "  Colusi,"  now  Colusa, 
who  knew  Houston.    His  Information  is,  also,  based      written  in  1851. 


upon  a  study  of  the  Texan  archives,  and  upon  con- 
versations with  Judge  Keys,  a  Cherokee,  who  knew 
Houston,  while  in  exile  among  the  Indians.  In  his 
estimate  of  Houston's  character  and  career,  the  au- 
thor shows  sound  judgment  and  excellent  temper. 
The  only  departure  from  this  fairness  of  treatment 
is  at  the  period  of  the  Civil  War,  where  the  author 
characterizes  the  southern  leaders  as  a  band  of  con- 
spirators. The  style  is  clear  and  forcible.  The  work 
contains  an  index,  a  bibliography,  and  a  map. 

J.  R.  F. 

Hubbard,  Bela.  Memorials  of  a  half-cen- 
tur}'.     K  Y. :  Putnam.     1887.  [2047 

The  author  of  this  work,  as  he  teUs  us,  came  to  De- 
troit in  1835,  when  it  had  fewer  than  5,000  inhabitants, 
and  from  this  point  he  carried  on  the  studies  that 
furnished  the  materials  which  he  afterwards  worked 
up  into  effective  literarj'  form.  His  general  field  was 
the  old  Northwest,  but  his  special  field  was  Michigan. 
His  period  for  obsei-vation  was  a  fortunate  one,  and 
he  possessed  both  the  faculties  of  observation  and 
the  literary  skill  to  use  his  opportunities  to  good 
advantage.  The  book  Ls  almost  wholly  a  record  of 
personal  observation  and  reflection.  Its  general  divi- 
sions are,  Sceneiy  and  Description,  History  and  An- 
tiquities, Fauna  and  Flora,  and  Climatology. 

B.  A.  H. 

Huntley,  Sir  Henry  Vere.  California  ;  its 
gold  and  its  inhabitants.  London :  Newby. 
1856.     2v.  [2048 

P*ublished  without  the  author's  name  on  the  title- 
page  ;  chiefly  compiled  from  a  journal  written  in  1852 
when  the  author  was  representing  foreign  capitalists  in 
the  California  mines.  The  author's  journeys  covered 
a  large  part  of  the  state.  His  observations  are  gen- 
erally accurate,  extremely  outspoken  and  very  Eng- 
lish. The  state  of  society  he  describes  was  long  ago 
extinct.  It  is  one  of  the  most  amusing  of  the  English 
books  on  California.  C.  H.  S. 

Hutchings,  T.  Rosenfield.  California  mag- 
azine. San  Francisco.  1856-61.  [2049 
Tliis  magazine  began  in  July,  1856,  and  ceased  publi- 
cation with  the  issue  for  June,  1861.  It  contained  a 
good  deal  of  history,  but  devoted  more  attention  to 
descriptions  of  California.  It  was  the  successor  to 
Ewer's  pioneer  mar/azine  (sect.  20G3)  and,  like  that 
publication,  is  now  difficult  to  obtain.             C.  H.  S. 

Ide,  William  Brown,  Ide,  Simeon.  Bio- 
graphical sketch  of  the  life  of  William  B.  Ide, 
etc.  Published  "  for  the  subscribers."  n.  p., 
n.  d.     [c.  1880.]  [2050 

Also  titled  Scraps  of  California  history  never  be- 
fore pnlilishfd.  Extremely  rare.  Copy  in  Library  of 
Univ.  of  California  thought  worth  .?25.  Essential  to 
the  full  understanding  of  tlie  Bear  Flag  episode  in 
California,  so  strenuously  discussed  by  historians. 
Rambling,  illiterate  and  contradictory,  Imt  contains 
(p]).  100-20G)  Ide's  long  letter  to  Senator  Wambough, 
giving  his  amended  version  of  the  Bear  Flag  affair. 
Contains  other  Ide  MSS.  not  elsewhere   published. 


C.  H.  S. 

Irving,  Washington,  Astoria.  Phil.: 
Carey.     I806.     N.  Y.:    Putnam.     $1.50.     75c. 

[2051 

Irving  was  put  in  possession  of  a  large  number  of 
original  manuscriijts  relating  to  Astoria  by  J.  J. 
Astor.  In  addition  he  drew  largely  from  other  writers 
on  Oregon.  The  result  is  a  book  indispensable  to  the 
student  of  the  early  historj-  of  Oregon,  written  in  the 
inimitable  style  of  this  ma.ster  of  language.  Irving's 
powerful  imagination,  however,  occasionally  led  him 
to  embellish  the  facts  ;  he  was  also  ignorant  in  respect 
to  the  geography  of  the  West,  and  is  not  infrequently 
in  error  as  to  dates.  An  edition  of  the  book  with 
critical  notes  is  a  desideratum.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

A  writer  in  the  Xation  (65  :  499.  Dec.  23,  1897)  at- 
tempts to  follow  the  route  of  the  overland  Astoria 
party. 

Jones,  Anson.  Memoranda  and  official  cor- 
respondence relating  to  the  republic  of  Texas, 
its  history  and  annexation ;  including  a  brief 
autobiography  of  the  author.  N.  Y.  :  Apple- 
ton.     1859.  [2052 

Mainly  a  collection  of  documents,  the  nature  of 
which  is  sufficiently  indicated  by  the  title.  The  au- 
thor was  the  last  president  of  the  Reitublic.  The  work 
is  of  special  value  for  the  light  it  throws  on  the  inner 
historj'  of  the  time  —  the  personal  relations  of  promi- 
nent men  of  the  republic,  and  especially  those  between 
Jones  and  Houston.  G.  P.  G. 

Kennedy,  William.  Texas :  the  rise,  pro- 
gress, and  prospects  of  the  republic  of  Texas. 
London :  Hastings.     1841.     2v.  [2053 

Containing  an  important  map,  and  being  one  of  the 
best  authorities  for  the  Revolution  and  the  period 
inuuediately  subsequent.  About  half  of  Vol.  1  is  de- 
voted to  a  geographical  and  jihysiographical  descrip- 
tion of  Texas,  and  the  remainder  of  the  work  to  its 
history  and  political  and  social  conditions.  The  author 
was  an  Englishman  of  some  literarj'  reputation,  who 
in  1838  had  been  an  official  in  Lower  Canatla.  In  1839 
he  visited  Texas  and  gathered  materials  for  his  work. 
It  was  intended  to  influence  English  opinion  in  f.avor 
of  the  republic,  and  doubtless  did  so.  INIaillard's  His- 
tory of  the  republic  of  Texas,  London,  1842,  was  writ- 
ten as  a  rejily  to  it.  Mr.  Kennedy  was  subsequently 
British  Consul  at  Galveston.  G.  P.  G. 

Kohl,  Johann  Georg.  Reisen  im  Nordwes- 
ten  der  Vereinigten  Staaten.  N.  Y.  :  Appleton. 
1857.  [2054 

Narrative  of  a  journey  in  the  upper  Jlississippi 
valley  by  a  studious  observer,  giving  a  vivid  impres- 
sion of  the  earlier  conditions  in  states  that  are  now 
populous.  W.  M.  D. 

Larpenteur,  Charles.  Forty  years  a  fur 
trader  on  the  upper  Missouri :  the  personal 
narrative  of  CharU's  Larpenteur,  1833-1872  ; 
ed.,  with  many  critical  notes,  by  Elliott  Coues. 


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2055-2063 


(American  explorers,  no.  2.).  N.  Y.:  Harper. 
1898.     3v.     $6  net.  [2055 

"  This  book  is  original  matter  through  and  through. 
From  fragments  set  down  now  and  tlien  and  memo- 
ries of  fur-trade  as  early  as  1833,  it  was  written  out  by- 
its  autlior  in  1872.  The  manuscript  was  unknown  to 
the  editor,  Dr.  Coues,  till  18'.i7.  The  work  embodies 
the  experiences  of  forty  years  on  the  dual  Missouri- 
Jlississippi  river  and  its  affluents  upward  from  St. 
Louis."  Larpenteur's  narrative  is  a  "  most  entertain- 
ing and  yet  pathetic  portrayal  of  the  American  fur- 
trade  during  the  second  third  of  our  century.  Its 
true  inwardness  is  turned  inside  out  by  a  chronicler 
whose  eyc''  ■  never  opened  to  see  nuieh  dillerence 

between  good  and  evil,  and  who  so  saw  nothing  to  con- 
ceal. The  fur-trade  in  beginning,  middle,  and  end 
meant  whiskey."  James  D.  Butler,  in  Am.  hist,  rec, 
4:  -iiZ. 

Letts,  J.  M.  California  illustrated,  includ- 
ing a  description  of  the  Panama  and  Nicaragua 
routes.     N.  Y.  :  Young.     1853.  [2056 

Tlie  first  edition,  entitled  as  above,  did  not  contain 
the  author's  name.  That  appeared  on  the  R.  T.  Young 
edition  (N.  Y.  1853).  The  forty-eight  accurate  and 
valuable  lithographs  from  the  author's  sketches  are 
seldom  intact.  Letts  went  to  California  in  1849, 
traveled  a  good  deal  and  worked  in  the  mines.  The 
hundred  pages  of  this  book  which  describe  life  in 
California  are  most  faithful  notes  from  personal 
observation,  methodically  arranged  and  excellently 
expressed.  C.  H.  S. 

McCall,  Maj.-Gen.  George  Archibald.  Let- 
ters from  the  frontiers,  written  during  thirty- 
years'  service  in  the  army  of  the  United  States. 
Phil.  :  Lippincott.     1868.  [2057 

The  period  covered  by  this  interesting  volume  is 
that  previous  to  the  Civil  War,  and  it  gives  valuable 
reminiscences  of  the  older  officers  of  the  army  who 
took  different  sides  in  the  Rebellion.  Its  description 
of  the  southern  and  western  country  are  entertaining 
in  themselves,  and  useful  for  comparison  with  the 
campaigns  of  the  Civil  War.  It  gives  the  army  life, 
training  and  field  service  of  that  earlier  period  includ- 
ing the  Seminole,  Black  Hawk  and  Mexican  wars,  and 
is  a  good  introduction  to  the  great  war  which  followed. 
General  McCall  commanded  the  Pennsylvania  Reserves 
in  1861-2.  J.  D.  C. 

Manly,  W.  L.  Death  Valley  in  '49.  San 
Jose,  Cal. :  Pacific  Tree  and  Vine  Co.     1894. 

[2058 

Nearly  the  whole  of  this  volume  is  devoted  to  Mr. 
Manly's  account  of  adventures  during  twelve  months 
crossing  the  plains,  and  to  the  desperate  experiences 
of  his  party  in  Death  Valley.  AVhilc  the  author  is 
■without  literary  skill,  he  tells  a  plain  impressive  storj', 
and  the  entire  desert  cpisf)de  deservedly  takes  a  place 
in  Pacific  coast  historj-.  The  pioneer  explorers  of  the 
ilorado  and  Mojave  deserts  narrowly  escaped  a  fate 
irdly  less  tragical  than  that  of  the  Donner  party. 

C.  n".  S. 

Mollhausen,  Baldwin.  Diary  of  a  journey 
■  rom  the  ^Mississippi   to  the  Pacific,    with  a 


U.  S.  government  expedition  ;  with  an  iutrod. 
by  Alexander  von  Humboldt  ;  tr.  by  Mrs. 
Percy  Sinnett.  London  :  Longmans.  I808. 
2v.  [2059 

Mollhausen  -was  topographic  draftsman  and  natural- 
ist of  a  military  expedition  which,  under  command 
of  Lieut.  A.  W.  Whipple,  explored  and  surveyed  the 
route  for  a  prospective  railroad  along  the  line  of  the 
3oth  parallel  from  the  Alississippi  to  the  Pacific  in 
1853-4.  [See  note  on  official  rei)ort,  above,  sect.  421.] 
His  narrative  is  a  faithful  portrayal  in  popular  form 
of  his  i)ersonal  observations  ;  it  contains  nuich  matter 
of  scientific  interest  and  value,  his  ethnologic  inform- 
ation being  as  accurately  rendered  as  his  limited  so- 
journ among  the  Indians  might  be  expected  to  permit. 
The  illustrations  are  from  the  author's  own  drawings. 

F.  W.  H. 

Nicolay,  Charles  G.  Oregon  territory :  a 
geographical  and  physical  account  of  that  coun- 
try, with  outlines  of  its  history.  London : 
Knight.     1846.  [2060 

Compiled  with  care  and  skill  from  Fremont,  Lewis 
and  Clark.  Cox  of  the  Northwest  Co.,  Umfraville,  Dunn 
and  others  of  the  Hudson  Bay  Co.,  and  a  large  num- 
ber of  forgotten  explorers.  Gives  the  English  side 
of  the  Oregon  dispute  ;  urges  that  the  northern  line 
of  California  is  the  natural  boundarj'  between  the  two 
countries.  C.  H.  S. 

O'Meara,  James.  Brotlerick  and  Gwin: 
extraordinary  contest  for  a  seat  in  the  Senate 
of  the  United  States :  a  brief  history  of  early 
politics  in  California.  San  Francisco  :  Bacon. 
1881.  75c.  [Sometimes  bound  under  title  of 
History  of  early  politics  in  California.]      [2061 

Tills  is  a  history  of  the  nine  eventful  years  after 
1850.  The  struggle  between  the  North  and  the  South 
for  the  control  of  California  was  most  bitter.  Even 
O'Meara.  a  trained  newspaper  man  personally  ac- 
quainted with  the  public  men  of  the  period,  cannot 
be  entirely  impartial,  and  shows  his  sympathies  with 
Judge  Tcn-j'  and  the  southerners.  An  able  and  strik- 
ing book  in  a  difficult  field,  C.  H.  S. 

Parkman,  Francis.  The  California  and 
Oregon  trail  :  being  sketches  of  prairie  and 
Rocky  ]\Iountain  life.    N.  Y.  :  Putnam.    1849. 

The   Oregon  trail ;    rev.    ed.     Boston : 

Little.     1893.     $1.  [2062 

This  is  one  of  the  classics  of  western  narratives. 
The  journey  was  undertaken  in  1846,  "  with  a  view  of 
studying  the  manners  and  character  of  Indians  in 
their  primitive  state,"  After  going  through  four 
editions,  a  fifth  with  title,  T}ic  Omjrin  trtiiJ:  .^ketches 
of  prairie  and  Rnrhy  Mninifnin  Hfr,  illustrated  by 
Remington,  came  out  in  1802  (Boston.  Little,  Bro\vn 
&  Co,).  No  other  book  on  the  West  has  enjoyed  equal 
popularity.  W.  M.  D. 

Pioneer,  The  ;  or  California  monthly  maga- 
zine. Edited  by  F.  C.  Ewer.  San  Franoisoo. 
1854-5.     4v.  [2063 


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This  rare  and  interesting  magazine  began  in  Janu- 
ary, 1854,  and  closed  in  December,  1855.  Its  "  monthly 
summarj'  of  events  "  and  many  other  articles  have 
historical  interest.  The  "Shirley  letters  "on  "Cali- 
fornia in  1851  "  appeared  here.  C.  H.  S. 

Pumpelly,  Raphael.  Across  America  and 
Asia.     N.  Y.  :  Leypoldt  &  Holt.     1870.    [2064 

The  first  four  chapters  give  a  good  picture  of  rough 
life  in  Arizona  in  1860-61,  when  the  author  was  em- 
ployed there  as  a  mining  engineer.  W.  M.  D. 

Remy,  Jules.  Journey  to  Great-Salt-Lake 
City,  by  Jules  Remy  and  Julius  Brenchley ; 
with  sketch  of  the  history,  religion,  and  cus- 
toms of  the  Mormons,  and  introd.  on  the  reli- 
gious movement  in  the  United  States.  Loudon: 
Jeffs.     1861.     2v.  [2065 

The  author  was  an  educated  French  traveler,  and 
the  work  was  originally  published  in  French.  (Paris. 
1860.)  The  first  volume  contains,  besides  the  philo- 
sophical introductory  dissertation  and  a  brief  account 
of  the  journey  from  Sacramento  to  Salt  Lake  in  1855, 
a  fairly  complete  history  of  the  iNIormons  from  the 
beginning.  The  second  volume  is  devoted  to  the  doc- 
trines and  customs  of  the  sect  and  to  the  return  jour- 
ney. Wliile  admitting  the  imposture  of  Joseph  Smith, 
the  author  was  favorably  impressed  by  the  Mormons 
and  repeatedly  expresses  his  belief  in  Brigliam  Young's 
sinceritj'.  During  their  stay  of  a  month  in  Salt  Lake 
the  travelers  saw  a  good  deal  of  both  Mormon  and  Gen- 
tile leaders,  and,  perhaps  in  consequence,  the  histori- 
cal sketch  is  written  in  a  more  sympathetic  spirit  than 
are  most  accounts  of  the  sect.  There  are  fine  steel 
portraits  of  Young  and  the  two  Smiths  and  other 
plates  and  a  Mormon  bibliography.  F.  J.  S. 

Revere,  Joseph  Warren.  Tour  of  duty  in 
California  ;  including  a  description  of  the  gold 
region,  an  account  of  the  voyage  around  Cape 
Horn,  etc.     N.  Y.  :  Francis.     1849.  [2066 

Lieut.  Revere  of  the  U.  S.  Navy  made  a  well-deserved 
reputntion  by  this  book,  and  the  sketches  with  which 
it  is  illustrated.  Something  of  its  charm  is  due  to  the 
careful  editing  that  it  received  from  J.  N.  Balestier 
of  New  York,  but  Revere  evidently  had  much  literary 
talent.  His  opijortunities  for  first-hand  observations 
were  excellent,  and  no  other  book  of  the  period  is 
more  accurate  in  respect  to  local  nomenclature,  and 
topography.  The  valuable  map  is  copied  (with  a  few 
changes)  from  Beechey's  Voyages.  C.  H.  S. 

Robinson,  Alfred.  Life  in  California  dur- 
ing a  residence  of  several  years  in  that  terri- 
tory.    N.  Y. :  "Wiley.     1846. 

Same;  with  an  appendix  bringing  for- 
ward the  narrative  from  1840  to  the  occupation 
of  the  country  by  the  United  States.  San 
Francisco:  Doxey.     1891.     $1.50.  [2067 

The  last  is  a  partial  re-issue  of  the  first  edition  of 
Robinson's  well-knovni  book  (AVilcy  &  Putnam,  N.  Y., 
1846)  together  witli  a  few  ]);igps  from  the  second  edi- 
tion (H.  P.  Collins,   Loudon,  1851),   but  omitting  112 


pages  found  only  in  the  first  edition  —  Robinson's 
translation  of  Father  Boscana's  important  manu- 
script on  the  origin,  customs  and  traditions  of  the 
Indians  of  Alta  California.  Lithographs  from  draw- 
ings by  Robinson  add  much  to  the  value  of  the  first  edi- 
tion. Robinson  was  one  of  the  best  educated  observers 
who  published  any  detailed  account  of  life  before  the 
conquest.  He  was  much  loved  and  highly  respected 
among  the  Californians,  and  his  brief  narrative  is 
justly  precious  to  historians.  In  a  sense,  it  explains, 
broadens  and  corrects  Dana's  admirable  Tu-o  years 
before  the  mast.  The  first  edition,  long  out  of  print, 
is  much  the  best.  C.  H.  S. 

Robinson,  Charles.  The  Kansas  conflict. 
N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1892.  [2068 

"  One  would  not  believe  in  advance  that  the  story 
of  events  so  stirring  and  important  could  be  made  so 
miserably  dull.  There  is  no  clearness  in  the  narra- 
tion, and,  if  one  does  not  know  in  advance  the  order 
of  events,  to  disentangle  it  from  these  fragmentary 
chapters  will  be  no  easy  matter."    Nation,  54:  490. 

Sabin,  Henry  and  Edwin  L.  Making  of 
Iowa.     Chicago:  Flanagan,     [c.  1900.]     $1. 

[2069 

A  light  sketch  of  the  leading  events  in  the  hist<iry 
of  the  state  before  the  Civil  War.  Much  of  the  earlier 
description  is  occupied  by  Indian  tribes  and  promi- 
nent chiefs.  A  topical  rather  than  a  chronological 
plan  is  followed.  The  style  is  simple,  making  the  read- 
ing easy.    This  is  the  chief  merit.  E.  E.  S. 

Seyd,  Ernest.  California  and  its  resources. 
London  :  Triibner.     1858.  [2070 

The  value  of  this  book  to  the  historian  lies  in  two 
things  —  (1)  the  period  it  covers,  which  is  important, 
being  later  than  the  gold  excitement,  and  earlier  than 
the  railroad  era  ;  (2)  the  business  training  and  careful- 
ness of  its  author,  who  writes  for  merchants,  capital- 
ists, and  emigrants,  and  weighs  and  sifts  his  evidence. 
The  result  is  a  standard  book,  always  useful  for  refer- 
ence in  regard  to  the  times  and  places  of  which  he 
treats.  C.  H.  S. 

Smet,  Pierre"  Jean  de.  Oregon  missions, 
and  travels  over  the  Rocky  Mountains  in  1845- 
6.     N.  Y.     1847.  [2071 

Father  De  Smet  was  the  Superior  of  the  Indian 
missions  in  the  region  described  in  this  volume,  and 
his  opportunities  for  securing  useful'  notes  of  the 
customs,  manners,  traditions  and  history  of  many 
tribes,  were  unique.  The  book  necessarily  holds  a 
high  place  among  the  pioneer  missionary  records  of 
America.  The  illustrations  from  his  drawings  add 
greatly  to  the  value  of  the  book.  C.  H.  S. 

Smith,  Theodore  Clarke.  The  Liberty 
and  Free  Soil  parties  in  the  Northwest.  (Har- 
vard historical  studies,  V.  6.)  N.  Y.  :  Long- 
mans.    1897.     $1.75.  [2072 

The  result  of  a  painstaking  and  scholarly  investiga- 
tion of  the  anti-slavery  movement  in  the  Northwest 
during  the  twenty  years  preceding  the  organization 
of  the  Republican  party  (1854).     Newspapers,  pam- 


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2073-2077 


lets,  and  maJ^'l;^^^^]lI  luiiiei ial  were  carefully  cx- 
.„.iiiR'(l  by  the  iiuthor,  and  the  book  has  the  freshness 
and  spirit  thf  i  n-sair:  iroui  a  writer's  immediate 
knowletlge  of  the  sources.  While  the  pages  are 
crowded  with  details,  tendencies  and  principles 
are  not  altogether  neglected.  The  story  is  told  in 
strong,  vigorous  English.  A.  C.  McL. 

Thayer,  Eli.  History  of  the  Kansas  cru- 
sade.    N.  Y. :  Harper.     1889.     $1.50.       [2073 

A  work  of  importance,  indispensable  to  a  knowledge 
of  the  period  with  which  it  deals;  but  it  must  be  used 
with  care.  The  author  was  the  promoter  of  the  Mas- 
sachusetts Emigrant  Aid  Company,  in  185-1,  and  a 
prominent  figure  in  the  movement  to  people  Kansas 
Territory  with  northern  settlers.  He  does  not  always 
show,  however,  the  part  of  other  agencies  than  his 
own  in  making  Kansas  a  free  state  ;  and  he  is  espe- 
cially bitter  in  his  criticism  of  Garrison  and  the 
Abolitionists,  whom  he  classes  with  the  enemies  of 
the  Union.  The  book  is  a  compilation,  letters  and 
newspaper  extracts  being  freely  used.        W.  MacD. 

Victor,  Mrs.  Frances  Fuller.  The  river  of 
the  West ;  life  and  adventure  in  the  Rocky 
Mountains  and  Oregon.  Hartford  :  Columbian 
Book  Co.    1870.  [2074 

This  book,  which  has  been  very  widely  circulated  in 
various  forms,  belongs  to  the  class  of  which  Afttoria, 
Bonneville  and  The  Oregon  trail  are  the  highest 
types,  and  if  It  had  been  vigorously  condensed,  it 
must  have  ranked  nearer  those  masterpieces.  The 
narrative  is  chiefly  built  about  the  strong  wild  figure 
of  "  Joe  "  Meek,  the  fur-trapper,  but  Wyeth,  Sublette 
and  many  other  worthies  of  the  northwest  move  across 
its  pages.  The  few  historical  errors  of  this  volume, 
such  as  its  support  of  what  may  be  called  the  Whit- 
man myth,  were  afterwards  corrected  by  Mrs.  Victor 
in  her  work  for  Bancroft's  Oregon.  No  writer  upon 
the  history  of  the  Northwest  has  done  more  careful 
and  conscientious  work  than  Mrs.  Victor.     C.  H.  S. 

Whitman,  Marcus.  Nixon,  Oliveu  W. 
How  Marcus  Whitman  saved  Oregon  ;  with 
sketches  of  life  on  the  plains  and  mountains  in 
pioneer  days.    Chicago  :  Star  Pub.  Co.     1895. 

[207s 

The  author  himself  crossed  the  plains  to  Oregon  in 
1850,  and,  as  purser  of  the  first  Columbia  River  steam- 
boat, knew  much  of  the  Oregon  country  pioneers.  He 
attributes  to  the  Washington  authorities  ignorance  of 
the  western  region  and  defends  the  Whitman  legend. 
A  map  illustrates  Dr.  Whitman's  famous  winter  ride 
in  1842  and  his  return  route.  The  author's  own  expe- 
rience in  crossing  the  continent  is  illustrative  of  pi- 
oneer hardships.  Whitman  College  and  the  progress 
of  the  Oregon  country  come  in  for  chapters.  Illus- 
trated. F.  J.  S. 

See,  also,  sect.  2039,  3302,  3407,  3425. 

Wyeth,  Ca}-)t.  Nathaniel  Jarvis.  Corre- 
spondence and  journals,  1831-36  ;  ed.  by  F.  G. 
Young.  (Sources  of  the  history  of  Oregon, 
V.  1,  pt.  3-6.)  Portland:  Oregon  Hist.  Soc. 
1899.        "  [2076 


"  In  1832-33  and  1834-35  some  operations  of  much 
wider  scope  and  further-reaching  effect  [than  the  ex- 
ploits of  Ashley  and  Bonneville]  were  conducted  by 
an  enterprising  person  whose  name  has  never  yet  been 
pojmlarized,  though  Irving  has  much  to  say  of  him  in 
Bonneville.  This  is  Nathaniel  Jarvis  Wyeth,  whose 
two  expeditions  were  undertaken  in  the  years  last 
mentioned,  both  for  the  purposes  of  fur  trade  and  for 
the  occupation  of  Oregon.  AVyeth's  second  expedition 
was  accompanied  by  the  ornithologist  J.  K.  Townsend 
and  the  botanist  Thomas  Nuttall,  and  a  full  account 
of  it  is  given  by  the  former  in  his  Narrative  (Phil. 
1830)  ;  but  of  the  earlier  one  our  knowledge  has  hith- 
erto remained  very  incomi^lete.  Now  we  have  the 
original  documents  in  the  case  of  both  expeditions. 
.  .  .  This  is  of  prime  authenticity  and  authority,  being 
nothing  less  than  245  letters  written  by  Wyeth  before, 
during,  and  after  his  expeditions,  together  with  his 
original  journal  of  them  both,  just  as  it  was  jotted 
down  day  by  day.  Nearly  all  of  this  is  brand-new  mat- 
ter, hidden  from  the  public  in  manuscript  all  these 
years,  and  no  more  genuine  'sources'  of  history  of 
trade,  settlement,  and  adventure  in  the  West  will 
ever  be  forthcoming.  .  .  .  The  editor's  work  is  very 
carefully  and  thoroughly  done."    Nation,  69  :  447. 

Yoakum,  Henderson.  History  of  Texas 
from  its  first  settlement  in  1685  to  its  annexa- 
tion to  the  United  States  in  1846.  N.  Y. :  Red- 
field.     1856.     [c.  1855.]     2v.  [2077 

A  work  evincing  a  high  degree  of  scholarship  and 
research,  and  still  recognized  as  one  of  the  prime  au- 
thorities for  the  history  of  Texas,  but  written  without 
access  to  much  material  that  has  since  become  avail- 
able, and  therefore  to  be  used  with  caution.  Its 
treatment  of  the  period  of  ex-Spanish  domination  is 
especially  incomplete  and  unsatisfactory.  Each  vol- 
ume contains  a  rather  lengthy  appendix  filled  with 
important  documents.  G.  P.  G. 


5.  Period  of  the  Civil  War: 
I 860-1 865 

BIBLIOGRAPHY   OP   THE   CIVIL  WAR  PERIOD 
By  General  J.  D.  Cox 


[The  lamented  death  of  General  Cox  occurred  not  long 
after  he  had  written  the  last  of  his  contributions  to  this 
work.  It  was  good  fortune  in  our  imdertaking  that  he  lived 
to  assist  it,  which  he  did  with  great  interest,  and  with  the 
conscientiousness  of  labor  that  cliaracterized  every  service 
he  performed  in  his  most  useful  life.  Probably  no  other 
prominent  survivor  of  the  Civil  War,  having  an  experience 
of  its  realities  equal  to  his,  knew  the  literature  of  its  liistory 
so  extensively  as  he  did,  and  could  appraise  so  much  of  that 
literature  so  judicially,  with  so  accomplished  a  pen.  —  The 
Editor. '[ 

The  Official  records  of  the  Union  and  Con- 
federate Armies,  a  monumental  work  published 
by  the  Government,  is  the  most  important,  by 
far,  of  all  books  concerned  with  the  Civil  War 


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period.  It  is  divided  into  four  series.  The 
first  contains  the  strictly  military  reports  and 
correspondence  relating  to  campaigns  in  the 
field,  with  the  statistical  returns  of  the  armies, 
both  Union  and  Confederate.  The  second 
gives  the  records  and  correspondence  relating 
to  prisoners  of  war  and  prisoners  of  state  so  far 
as  the  military  authorities  dealt  with  them. 
The  third  will  embody  everything  relating  to 
calls  for  national  troops,  whether  militia  or 
volunteers,  and  the  apportionment  to  the  states, 
the  enforcement  of  drafts,  etc.  :  also  the  re- 
ports, etc.,  of  the  administrative  bureaus  of  the 
War  Department,  and  the  correspondence  be- 
tween the  national  and  the  state  authorities. 
The  fourth  will  be  the  compilation  of  Confed- 
erate records  similar  to  those  of  the  third  series, 
so  far  as  they  have  been  preserved.  The  pub- 
lication of  the  first  two  series  is  completed  and 
the  third  is  in  progress.  The  first  is  much  the 
largest  and  most  essential  to  the  study  of  the 
period.  It  is  divided  into  campaigns  of  sepa- 
rate armies,  sieges,  detached  expeditions,  etc. 
Such  as  are  closely  related  in  theatre  of  opera- 
tions and  time,  usually  also  in  unity  of  depart- 
mental command,  are  united  in  one  volume, 
which,  however,  sometimes  runs  to  four  or  five 
parts,  each  of  1000  to  1500  pages.  The  total 
niniiber  of  serial  books  reaches  111  in  this  se- 
ries, though  the  formal  volumes  number  only 
53.  For  convenience  in  reference,  each  volume 
is  prefaced  by  a  table  of  contents  of  preceding 
volumes.  Each  has  also  its  separate  index  of 
names  of  officers,  and  of  military  organizations. 
Correspondence  is  indexed  under  the  names  of 
both  writer  and  person  addressed.  Calendars 
of  the  years  are  also  printed  at  the  beginning 
of  each  formal  volume  to  facilitate  the  change 
of  days  of  the  week,  often  given  in  dispatches, 
into  days  of  the  month.  [2078 

The  work  of  arranging  and  copying  reports, 
etc.,  with  a  view  to  publication,  began  before 
the  war  had  ended,  but  the  lack  of  money 
to  employ  proper  clerical  help  prevented  any 
great  progress  till  Congress  took  up  the  work 
in  earnest  in  1874.  The  Loyal  Legion,  The 
Grand  Army  of  the  Republic  and  other  socie- 
ties of  the  veterans  of  the  war  had  strenuously 
urged  the  matter  for  several  years  before  appro- 
priations of  money  were  made  which  were  at 
all  adequate.  A  War  Records  Office  was  organ- 
ized under  Gen.  E.  D.  Townsend,  Adjutant- 
General,  in  1877,  and  Capt.  (afterward  Lt.- 
Colonel)  Robert  N.  Scott,  3d  U.  S.  Artillery, 


was  put  at  its  i  ■  '■. .   t.  ;.  M-  a  i  direc- 

tion, eighteen  volumes  (with  their  parts)  had 
been  published  and  most  of  the  material  for 
eighteen  more  prepared  when  he  died  in  1887. 
He  was  succeeded  by  Lt.-Col.  Henry  M.  Lazelle, 
23d  U.  S.  Infantry.  Early  in  1889  a  new  law 
was  enacted,  providing  a  Board  of  Publication, 
to  consist  of  an  oflicer  of  the  army  and  two  ci- 
vilian experts.  Maj.  George  B.  Davis,  Judge 
Advocate,  U.  S.  A.,  with  Leslie  J.  Perry  and 
Joseph  W.  Kirkley  were  appointed  to  be  this 
Board.  The  two  civilians  had  already  been 
responsible  assistants  in  the  work.  In  1895 
Maj.  George  W.  Davis,  11th  U.  S.  Infantry, 
relieved  Maj.  G.  B.  Davis,  and  continued  at  the 
head  of  the  Board  till  July,  1898.  The  whole 
of  the  first  series  had  now  been  published  and 
the  matter  for  the  others  prepared  for  printing. 
The  supervision  of  this  was  transferred  to  the 
Records  and  Pension  Office  vmder  Gen.  F.  C. 
Ainsworth;  and  the  Board  dissolved.         [2079 

An  important  part  of  the  Confederate  records 
were  taken  south  by  Mr.  Davis,  Confederate 
President,  when  he  left  Riclimond  in  April, 
1865,  and  these  were  at  Charlotte,  N.  C,  in 
charge  of  Gen.  Samuel  Cooper,  Adjt.  and  Insp.- 
Gen. ,  C.  S.  A.  With  the  devotion  of  one  who 
fully  knew  the  historical  value  of  these  records, 
Gen.  Cooper  gave  personal  attention  to  them 
in  the  confusion  of  the  breaking  up  of  the  Con- 
federate Army,  remained  with  them  and  sur- 
rendered them  and  himself  to  Gen.  Sherman. 
Other  parts  of  the  Confederate  archives  were 
separately  captured,  and  preserved  by  the 
national  government.  Col.  Scott  early  began 
strenuous  efforts  to  supply  missing  reports  and 
correspondence,  and  Gen.  Marcus  J.  Wright, 
late  of  the  Confederate  service,  was  for  years 
engaged  in  obtaining  original  documents  in 
private  hands,  and  duplicates  which  had  been 
preserved  by  Confederate  officerf.  No  pains 
were  spared  to  make  the  Confederate  records 
complete,  and  an  astonishing  degree  of  success 
was  attained.  [2080 

Similar  industry  was  used  in  obtaining  miss- 
ing papers  and  dispatches  on  the  national  side. 
Hasty  field  dispatches  were  most  likely  to 
be  lacking,  and  officers  were  urged  to  furnish 
the  Records  Office  with  properly  authenticated 
copies  of  every  such  document.  Field  diaries 
kept  by  responsible  officers  and  the  staff  were 
also  reclaimed.  Work  done  thus  with  the  love 
of  it  guided  by  an  educated  historical  instinct, 
has  made  the  Official  records  a  wonderful  collec- 


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ii>  'ical  material,  full  of  personal  life 

a^  )f  formal  documentary  evidence. 

T  s  are,  of  course,  the  original  source 

au^  '...  authority  for  the  history  of  the 
period.  V  ei  the  materials  vary  in  value.  Na- 
tional reports  need  to  be  compared  and  checked 
by  the  Confederate ;  the  reports  of  subordinates 
by  the  broader  summing  up  of  the  chiefs,  and 
vice  versa.  Personal  ambitions,  interests,  vani- 
ties, and  prejudices  often  color  the  statements 
of  officers.  In  mishaps  and  defeats  reports  will 
be  colored  by  the  desire  to  cover  a  fault  or  to 
shift  a  responsibility.  In  success,  the  partici- 
pants are  tempted  to  claim  an  undue  share  of 
credit.  It  is  here  that  the  vast  mass  of  testi- 
mony gives  the  patient  investigator  unprece- 
dented means  of  eliminating  error  and  estab- 
lishing the  truth.  Each  important  officer's 
character  may  be  established  by  a  study  of  his 
reports  in  different  campaigns,  and  the  com- 
parative clearness  of  his  judgment  as  well  as 
his  candor,  his  modesty,  his  cordiality  of  sub- 
ordination, or  the  lack  of  these  qualities,  may 
be  learned.  His  military  character  is  here  indeli- 
bly written  by  himself.  If  precedence  in  value 
can  be  attributed  to  any  portion  of  such  abun- 
dant treasures,  the  field  dispatches  and  daily 
correspondence  would  seem  to  be  first.  Here 
we  have  the  very  life  of  passing  events.  From 
day  to  day  and  from  hour  to  hour  the  situation 
is  described  and  interpreted  by  the  actors  in  it. 
We  read  the  contemporary  dispatches  from  both 
camps,  and  can  detect  the  illusions  in  either 
as  well  as  the  sagacity  with  which  they  infer 
'what  is  behind  the  hill.'  The  comparison  of 
these  with  the  campaign  reports  is  often  most 
enlightening:  it  certainly  is  fascinating  to  the 
real  investigator,  who  has  here  an  apparatus  of 
research  undreamt  of  in  other  times.         [2081 

The  Official  records  of  the  Union  and  Confed- 
erate Navies  are  upon  a  plan  similar  to  the  army 
publication,  but  consist  of  very  few  volumes, 
only  three  being  published  up  to  1899.      [2082 

The  Official  medical  and  surgical  history  of 
the  war  is  a  wonderful  compilation  of  facts, 
scientifically  analyzed  and  commented  upon  by 
most  able  professional  editors.  [2083 

Of  publications  made  during  the  war  itself, 
the  leading  newspapers  are,  in  spite  of  some 
serious  drawbacks,  indispensable  to  the  student 
of  the  time.  As  an  index  of  current  opinion, 
the  historical  investigator  cannot  afford  to  ne- 
glect them ;  but  besides  this,  n^ny  of  them 
kept  enterprising  and  able  correspondents  with 


the  armies  ijCthe  field.  The  letters  of  these 
often  give  fresh  views  of  current  campaign  his- 
tory which  are  most  valuable.  Unfortunately, 
there  were  many  just  complaints  that  the  rela- 
tions of  writers  to  officers  whose  guests  they 
might  be  warped  their  statements  and  made 
them  flatterers  or  apologists  on  the  one  hand, 
or,  on  the  other,  detractors  of  those  who  had 
refused  favors.  There  were  among  these  cor- 
respondents some  men  of  highest  character  and 
independence.  Such  generally  become  known 
in  literature  afterward,  so  that  their  army  work 
may  be  identified  and  appreciated.  The  work 
of  unknown  men  must  be  received  with  cau- 
tion. The  weekly  illustrated  press,  of  which 
Uarpcr's  weekly  was  a  prominent  type,  had 
artists  in  the  field  besides  correspondents,  and 
their  sketches,  though  hasty,  have  often  proved 
of  great  importance  in  fixing  a  situation  or 
solving  a  disputed  question  of  fact.  [2084 

Moore's  Bebellion  record,  begun  in  18G2,  was 
for  a  long  time  one  of  the  indispensable  aids  to 
the  study  of  the  war  period.  Much  of  its  ma- 
terial is  now  more  authoritatively  found  in  the 
Official  records,  but  it  is  still  a  useful  repository 
of  semi-official  papers,  and  of  facts  not  easily 
found  elsewhere.  Between  1863  and  1868  it 
reached  the  ample  dimensions  of  a  dozen  stout 
volumes.  [2085 

At  the  close  of  the  war,  officers  of  the  na- 
tional army  and  navy  formed  the  Military  Order 
of  the  Loyal  Legion,  a  society  similar  to  the 
Revolutionary  one  of  The  Cincinnati.  At  the 
meetings  of  the  State  Commanderies  the  cus- 
tom was  soon  introduced  of  reading  papers  con- 
taining the  personal  experience  of  the  writer 
and  his  observation  of  campaigns  in  which  he 
had  a  part.  Though  such  papers  differ  in  value 
according  to  the  opportunities  and  qualities  of 
the  writers,  it  would  be  hard  to  overestimate 
the  importance  of  such  a  collection  of  personal 
testimony  to  events  in  which  the  writers  had 
part  and  bore  positions  of  responsibility  with 
unusual  means  of  accurate  knowledge.  Some 
twelve  or  fovu'teen  volumes  have  already  been 
published  by  the  State  Commanderies,  Ohio 
leading  with  four.  [2086 

The  five  series  of  Personal  narratives  pub- 
lished by  the  Rhode  Island  Soldiers'  and  Sail- 
ors' Historical  Society  are  similar  in  character 
and  in  value.  [2087 

The  Military  Historical  Society  of  3Iassachu- 
setts  has  since  1876  been  one  of  the  most  active 
working  organizations  of  its  kind.     It  is  not 


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wholly  composed  of  military  men,  and  one  of 
its  most  active  spirits  was  the  late  John  C. 
Ropes,  the  military  historian.  Its  work  has 
not  been  (like  that  of  the  Loyal  Legion)  con- 
fined to  the  personal  knowledge  of  its  mem- 
bers, though  the  greater  number  of  its  papers 
are  of  this  kind:  but  its  members  sometimes 
present  the  results  of  their  critical  study  of 
the  Civil  War  campaigns  in  other  sources. 
From  their  records,  this  Society  has  published, 
in  its  edited  series,  three  volumes ;  one  on  the 
campaigns  in  Virginia  in  1861-2,  one  on  Gen. 
Pope's  campaign  of  1863,  and  one  on  '  Some 
Federal  and  Confederate  commanders.'  All 
are  of  a  very  high  order  of  merit,  and  the  more 
useful  because  the  different  papers  often  have 
the  interest  of  varying  views  and  acute  discus- 
sion. [2088 

The  Southern  Historical  Society  (Richmond) 
has  done  similar  work  for  the  Confederates,  and 
its  published  volumes  are  accepted  as  original 
authority  by  all  who  are  familiar  with  the  Civil 
War  literature.  Some  of  its  papers  are  by 
men  of  very  high  reputation  in  the  southern 
armies.  Similar  aids  to  history  are  found  in 
southern  periodicals  like  The  bivouac.      [2089 

Several  societies  based  on  service  in  particu- 
lar armies  have  had  a  lengthened  existence  and 
have  published  series  of  proceedings.  Of  these, 
the  most  considerable  are  of  the  societies  of  the 
armies  of  the  Cumberland,  the  Tennessee,  and 
the  Potomac.  Historical  papers  are  not  a  regu- 
lar part  of  these  social  reunions,  but  reports 
on  subjects  of  historical  importance  are  often 
made,  and  the  addresses  are  sometimes  in  the 
true  historical  vein,  though  naturally  more 
often  in  the  lighter  one  adapted  to  such  a  sym- 
posium. The  same  remark  will  apply  to  army 
reunions  in  general.  One  held  at  Chicago  in 
1868  was  so  exceptional  as  to  be  of  itself  an 
historical  event.  General  Grant  was  there, 
with  nearly  every  prominent  officer  of  the  na- 
tional armies.  The  armies  of  the  Tennessee, 
the  Cumberland,  the  Ohio,  and  the  Georgia 
were  each  represented  at  the  public  meeting  in 
an  address  by  a  selected  representative,  besides 
the  more  general  speeches  at  the  banquet.  The 
whole  of  the  proceedings  were  published  in 
beautiful  form.i  [2090 

One's  first  impression  would  be  that  regi- 
mental histories,  of  which  there  are  many,  are 
among  the  most  authentic  sources  of  the  war 
history.  It  does  not  turn  out  so.  They  are 
1  Chicago :  S.  C.  Griggs  &  Co.    18C9. 


almost  all  devote  what  we  may  call  the 

domestic  side  of  _„..„  e>p''-'''  ce.  The  regi- 
ment is  the  most  important  army  imit.  It  is 
the  largest  organization  which  has  permanence 
enough  to  make  a  general  acquaintance  among 
its  members  possible.  It  is  a  big  family,  with 
its  attachments,  its  exclusiveuess,  its  pride,  its 
jealousy  of  others,  its  absorption  in  its  internal 
affairs  and  in  its  own  gossip,  akin  to  that  of  a 
village.  Its  line  officers  have  little  opportu- 
nity to  know  the  larger  purposes  of  the  cam- 
paign, and  both  officers  and  men  are  influenced 
by  the  rumors  current  in  the  camp,  and  have 
imperfect  means  of  correcting  them.  For  the 
broader  purposes  of  history,  therefore,  the  regi- 
mental view  is  narrow  and  full  of  errors.  When 
the  regimental  history  comes  to  be  written, 
after  the  war,  it  is  written  for  the  comrades 
and  only  remotely  for  the  public.  The  memo- 
ries of  their  camp  life,  of  their  field  and  com- 
pany officers,  of  personal  incidents,  grave  and 
gay,  of  their  marches  and  their  own  part  in 
battles  and  sieges  are  the  things  in  demand, 
including  even  the  prejudices  and  rivalries  they 
used  to  cherish.  For  such  local  color,  these 
histories  are  most  attractive ;  but  it  is  among 
the  rarest  of  things  that  the  writers  go  be- 
yond this.  When  they  do  so,  their  material  is 
not  of  personal  knowledge  or  memory,  but 
gathered  by  subsequent  study,  as  others  must 
gather  it.  [2091 

The  histories  of  brigades,  divisions,  and 
corps  are,  in  diminishing  degree,  subject  to 
the  same  criticism.  By  as  much  as  the  organi- 
zation is  less  than  the  army  in  the  field,  its 
history  is  less  than  the  history  of  the  whole 
campaign.  A  part  is  avowedly  made  the  promi- 
nent feature,  and  a  well-proportioned  treatment 
of  the  whole  is  disclaimed.  All  such  books, 
therefore,  are  written  for  the  members  of  the 
organizations  which  are  their  subjects.  We 
go  to  them  for  many  matters  of  interest,  but 
shall  be  misled  if  we  forget  the  limitations  in- 
volved in  their  professed  plan  and  scope.  As 
the  units  increase  in  size  and  relative  impor- 
tance, their  history  becomes  more  necessary  as 
material  for  the  general  historian,  but  it  never 
becomes  general  history  itself.  [2092 

For  the  first  ten  or  fifteen  years  after  the 
close  of  the  Civil  War,  even  the  ablest  writers 
who  aimed  at  general  history  were  greatly 
handicapped  by  the  inability  to  use  original 
material.  The  records  in  the  governmental 
departments  were  not  yet  so   classified    and 


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arranged  that  the  public  could  have  access  to 
them,  and  the  printing  of  the  military  archives 
had  not  yet  begun.  Historical  work  of  a  per- 
manent character  could,  as  yet,  hardly  be  done. 
The  general  thirst  for  such  knowledge  made  a 
great  demand  for  such  literature;  but  the  ablest 
of  the  writers  of  that  time  would  be  the  first 
to  admit  that  their  work  was  provisional,  not 
final.  [2093 

There  was,  however,  one  class  of  books  of 
inestimable  historical  importance  which  could 
be  produced  only  in  that  time.  The  personal 
memoirs  of  the  great  leaders  of  the  period  of 
convulsion  must  be  written  then  or  not  at  all, 
for  they  were  rapidly  reaching  the  term  of 
human  life  and  labor.  Sherman,  Grant,  Sheri- 
dan, on  the  National  side,  Davis,  Johnston, 
Longstreet,  on  the  Confederate,  were  question- 
ing their  memories  and  giving  lasting  form  to 
their  recollections.  Their  unassisted  memory 
could  give  what  the  world  would  count  as  be- 
yond price,  but  fortunately  the  documentary 
material  they  had  preserved,  and  the  possession 
of  the  "Open  Sesame"  to  the  public  records, 
enabled  them  to  write  works  worthy  of  their 
career.  The  books  have  an  almost  equal  value, 
also,  as  transparent  revelations  of  the  men 
themselves,  their  purposes,  methods,  motives, 
and  the  working  of  their  minds  and  hearts. 
They  were  followed  by  similar  personal  me- 
moirs by  men  in  varying  degrees  of  close  contact 
with  the  affairs  of  the  time,  civil  as  well  as 
military ;  and  we  are  permitted  to  hope  that,  as 
the  past  few  years  have  seen  the  bringing  to 
light  of  many  of  the  most  valuable  works  of 
this  description  in  the  great  European  period 
of  1789  to  1815,  which  have  lain  among  family 
treasures  nearly  a  century,  so  the  next  genera- 
tion, here,  may  find  its  knowledge  enriched  by 
similar  memorials  of  a  great  epoch,  deliberately 
and  carefully  prepared,  and  modestly  awaiting 
the  fit  time  for  publication.  It  is  impossible 
to  have  too  much  of  the  testimony  of  eye-wit- 
nesses, and  the  real  investigator  will  delight  in 
cross-questioning  each  by  the  help  of  the  others 
and  of  the  official  record.  [2094 

About  1880,  the  government  publication  of 
military  documeuts  began,  and  the  War  Records 
Office  was  opened  to  students.  Enterprising 
publishers  took  up  the  task  of  furnishing  the 
public  with  detailed  and  auti  entic  history  of 
the  Civil  War.  The  Century  Company  bi-ought 
out  Nicolay  and  Hay's  /-'r.ui  vork  on  Lincoln 
and  hia  time,   and   the  ■  book  in  which 


participants  on  both  sides  narrated  the  events 
tliey  had  witnessed.  The  Scribners  issued 
their  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  a  series  of 
thirteen  volumes,  and  the  Naval  history  in 
three  more,  each  book  by  an  expert  having 
special  knowledge  of  his  own  topic,  and,  with 
one  or  two  exceptions,  official  part  in  the  cam- 
paigns described.  [2095 

With  these  typical  examples,  the  period  of 
formal  history  of  the  Civil  War  based  on  ade- 
quate material  may  be  said  to  have  begun,  and 
every  season  has  borne  witness  to  the  industry 
of  investigators,  and  to  the  unflagging  interest 
of  the  reading  public.  The  military  records 
have  been  supplemented  by  those  of  all  dei)art- 
ments  of  the  civil  government.  Congressional 
documents  give  us  the  political  side  of  the 
great  struggle,  and  of  the  Reconstruction  which 
followed  the  declaration  of  peace  and  amnesty. 
Monthly  magazines  gave  regular  chapters  of 
cuiTcnt  events.  Annual  compilations  of  politi- 
cal documents,  party  platforms,  and  analyses 
of  legislative  acts  were  added  to  the  other 
sources  of  history.  Statistical  almanacs  teemed 
with  a  wonderful  array  of  tables  of  everything 
which  could  be  reduced  to  numerical  state- 
ment. None  of  these  aids  comes  amiss  to  the 
student,  and  what  seems  at  first  an  overwhelm- 
ing and  confusing  mass  of  material,  is  by  intel- 
ligent system  in  the  use  reduced  to  the  form 
of  a  well-ordered  storehouse  whose  proprietors 
can  lay  hand  at  once  upon  whatever  is  wanted. 
It  is  the  aim  of  this  work  to  help  still  further 
in  simplifying  and  facilitating  the  use  of  the 
accumulated  stores  of  knowledge.  [2096 

(See,  also,  in  Syllabus  of  Materials,  sect.  22.) 


Abbot,  Willis  John,  Battle-fields  of  '61. 
N.  Y. :  Dodd.     [c.  1889.]     §2. 

Battle-fields  and   camp  fires.      N.   Y. : 

Dodd.     [c.  1890.]     $2. 

Battle-fields  and  victory.  N.  Y. :  Dodd. 

[c.  1891.]     $2.  [2097 

Spirited  anil  eenerally  accurate  popular  narratives 
of  the  leading  campaigns  and  romantic  incidents  of 
the  war  for  tlie  Union.  Likely  to  interest  youth  and 
the  average  adult.  G.  A.  T. 

Blue  jackets  of    '61.     N.   Y. :    Dodd. 

1886.  [2098 

"  While  the  author  has  given  an  animated  story,  it 
cannot  be  said  that  he  has  made  the  most  of  his  op- 
portunity.   His  battle-scenes  are  somewhat  lurid,  and 


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he  loses  rather  than  gains  in  picturesqueness  by  a 
turgid  style  and  profuseness  of  epithet.  Occasionally 
he  is  guilty  of  forcing  his  facts  for  the  sake  of  elfect. 
Exaggeration  of  this  kmd,  whether  verbal  or  histor- 
ical, is  not  a  good  thing  for  his  boy  readers,  and  it 
may  be  doubted  whether  it  is  much  to  their  taste.  .  .  . 
Many  statements  are  distinctly  the  reverse  of  the 
truth.  Thus  it  is  twice  said  that  some  of  the  United 
States  vessels  at  the  beginning  of  the  war  were  sur- 
rendered to  the  Confederates  through  the  treachery 
of  their  officers,  when  it  has  always  been  a  source  of 
just  pride  to  the  service  that,  in  spite  of  the  tempta- 
tion, no  such  case  occurred.  .  .  .  The  effect  of  each 
misstatement  is  increased  tenfold  by  embroidering  it 
with  tictitious  details.  .  .  .  The  illustrations  show  the 
same  faults  as  the  text."    Nation,  43:  458. 

Abbott,  John  Stevens  Cabot.  History  of 
the  Civil  War  in  America.  N.  Y.:  H.  Bill. 
1863-5.     [c.  1863.]     2v.  [2099 

Evidently  planned  in  the  heat  of  the  war  with  an 
eye  to  the  popular  demand  for  literature  which  should 
fire  the  patriotic  spirit,  these  volumes  are  made  up 
chiefly  from  the  undigested  matter  of  current  period- 
icals, or  from  contemporary  sources  In  which  fact  and 
fancy  play  a  nearly  equal  part.  The  style  is  bombas- 
tic, the  scenes  depicted  and  battle  speeches  made  are 
largely  arranged  for  their  dramatic  effect.  Altoge- 
ther ephemeral  histoi-y,  save  in  such  features  as  rep- 
resent the  fury  of  certain  of  the  southern  leaders  and 
writers  at  the  outbreak  of  the  secession  spirit. 

G.  A.  T. 

Allan,  Lt.  Cd.  William.  The  Army  of 
Northern  Virginia  in  1862 ;  with  an  introd.  by 
John  C.  Ropes.  Boston:  Houghton.  1893. 
$3.50.  [2100 

"  Mr.  Ropes,  with  a  spirit  of  broadest  liberality, 
vouches  for  the  ability  and  the  honesty  of  the  south- 
ern writer,  though  the  latter  combats  vigorously 
some  of  his  own  published  conclusions.  .  .  .  Col.  Al- 
lan died  before  his  book  was  published,  and,  judging 
by  the  foot-note  references  to  authorities,  he  did  not 
have  the  advantage  of  some  recent  books  of  capital 
importance  in  forming  a  sound  historical  judgment 
of  the  campaigns  he  describes.  .  .  .  We  can  join 
heartily  in  the  general  praise  which  Mr.  Ropes  gives 
his  book.  Yet  the  book  is  distinctly  and  manifestly 
written  from  the  Confederate  standpoint,  and  shows 
on  almost  everj'  page  the  '  bias '  peculiar  to  the  au- 
thor's education  and  sjTnpathies.  .  .  .  The  maps, 
printed  in  colors,  are  far  above  those  we  ordinarily 
see."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  56 :  85. 

History  of  the  campaign  of  Gen.  T.  J. 

(Stonewall)  Jackson  in  the  Shenandoah  valley 
of  Virginia,  Nov.  4,  1861-June  17,  1862. 
Phil.:  Lippincott.     1880.  [2101 

Colonel  Allan  vras  an  officer  of  Jackson's  staff.  He 
wrote  with  full  and  accurate  information  of  the  Con- 
federate operations  which  drove  back  the  Union  Gen- 
eral Banks  to  the  Potomac  River  and  which  indirectly 
served  to  aid  Lee  in  the  defeat  of  McClellan  in  the 
"  Seven  days'  battles."  His  book  is  thoroughly  impar- 


tial, with  no  partisan  heat,  and  has  excellent  maps  by 
Captain  Hotchkiss,  Allan's  associate  in  staff  duty. 

G.  A.  T. 

Ammen,  Daniel.  The  Atlantic  coast.  (The 
navy  in  the  Civil  War,  2.)  N.  Y.:  Scribner. 
1898.     SI.  [2102 

"  Apart  from  the  blockade,  the  work  of  the  Atlan- 
tic squadrons  was  largely  in  getting  control  of  the 
line  of  sounds  or  inland  seas  which  skirt  the  coast 
south  of  the  Capes  ;  in  occupying  the  important  riv- 
ers, harbors,  and  townis  along  them  ;  and  in  sunplify- 
ing  the  blockade  by  substituting  for  it,  when  possible, 
a  military  occupation.  This  involved  many  ventures, 
planned  with  care  and  carried  out  with  vigor  and 
daring.  .  .  .  All  these  disconnected  expeditions,  large 
and  small,  are  given  conscientiously  in  this  book.  .  .  . 
Throughout  the  book.  Union  and  Confederate  reports 
of  the  same  occurrences  are  joined  to  support  or 
check  each  other.  The  work  indicates  laborious  re- 
search and  straightforward  honesty.  The  tone  is  fair 
and  manly,  and  the  author's  mention  of  his  o\vn  ser- 
vice is  in  excellent  taste."    Nation,  "il :  121. 

Anderson,  Lt.-Col.  Thomas  M.  Political 
conspiracies  preceding  the  Rebellion;  or  The 
true  stories  of  Sumter  and  Pickens.  N.  Y.: 
Putnam.     1882.  [2103 

"  The  writer  of  this  little  book  vindicates  the  just 
fame  of  his  kinsman  [Major  Anderson,  who  com- 
manded at  Fort  Sumter],  and  retells  the  storj'  of  the 
fall  of  Sumter  and  the  rescue  of  Pickens.  There  is 
vei-y  little  that  is  new ;  the  letter  of  General  Meigs, 
giving  his  version  of  the  curious  military  expedition 
which  the  Secretary  of  State  set  on  foot  without  the 
knowledge  of  the  Secretary  of  War  or  of  the  Navy, 
being  the  only  original  document.  Lieut.-Col.  Ander- 
son docs  not  accept  the  conclusions  of  the  writer  of 
the  letter.  The  essay  is  often  diffuse  in  style,  and 
sometimes  lacks  dignity  ;  it  omits  an  occasional  link 
of  narration,  and  its  story  of  facts  is  accompanied  by 
reflections  which,  although  generally  just,  are  fre- 
quently commonplace."    Nation,  25:  316. 

Andrew,  John  Albion.  Browne,  Albert 
Gai>latin,  Jr.  Sketch  of  the  official  life  of 
John  A.  Andrew  as  Governor  of  Massachu- 
setts during  the  Civil  War.  N.  Y. :  Hurd. 
1868.  [2104 

A  sympathetic  and  discriminating  brief  account  of 
the  official  life  of  one  of  the  great  war  governors  and 
statesmen.  Written  by  one  closely  associated  with 
Governor  Andrew  as  his  private  secretarj',  it  gives, 
besides  an  appreciation  of  his  personal  excellences, 
some  of  his  most  notable  addresses.  G.  A.  T. 

Barnard,  il/ff/.-^Tf/;.  John  G.  The  Peninsu- 
lar camjiaign  and  its  antecedents,  as  developed 
by  the  report  of  Maj.-Gen.  McClellan  andother 
piil)lished  document!  'S.  .:  Var  N'- strand. 
1864.  [2105 

Gen.  Barnard  was,  du  :')?  the  Civil  ^  jX,  one  of  the 
senior  ofHcers  of  the  1  "jriaeers,  liasing  graduated 
from  West  Point  in  18 .. .    He  was  Chief  Engineer  of 


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2106-2111 


the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the  campaign  here 
discussed,  and  Gen.  McClollau  became  alienated  from 
him  by  reason  of  differences  of  opinion  as  to  the 
conduct  of  the  army  operations.  Gen.  Uarnard  thus 
became  involved  in  the  discussion  of  the  campait;n, 
and  later  presented  his  view  of  it,  reviewing  MeClel- 
lan's  report.  His  acknowledged  ability,  his  standing 
in  the  army,  and  his  intimate  personal  knowledge  of 
the  events  he  deals  with,  combine  to  make  his  book  an 
important  original  contribution  to  the  war  history. 

J.  D.  C. 

Barnes,  David  M.  Draft  riots  in  New 
York,  1863  :  the  metropolitan  police,  their  ser- 
vices.    N.Y.:  Baker.     1863.  [2106 

The  "  Draft  riots  "  were  incited  in  New  York  city  by 
the  forcible  drafting  of  men  for  military  duty  in  the 
Civil  War.  They  raged  from  July  13  to  20, 18(i3.  This 
pamphlet  gives  the  part  taken  by  the  individual  police 
ofRcers  in  the  different  districts.  A  list  of  the  vic- 
tims of  the  riots  is  added.  The  pamphlet  is  of  value 
for  the  details  of  the  week.  E.  E.  S. 

Bartlett,  John  Russell.  Memoirs  of  Rhode 
Island  officers  in  service  during  the  great  re- 
bellion.    Providence :  Rider.    1867.     [c.  1866.] 

[2107 
The  volume  comprises  sketches  of  110  officers,  with 
34  portraits.  There  is  no  index  or  other  alphabetical 
clue  to  the  sketches,  the  arrangement  in  the  list  at  the 
beginning  being  by  rank,  and  that  of  the  body  of  the 
book  a  still  different  order.  The  author's  opportu- 
nities for  securing  information  were  exceptional, 
Mr.  Bartlett  having  served  as  secretary  of  his  state 
during  the  Civil  War.  The  narratives  are  told  with 
varying  degrees  of  detail,  l>ut  nearly  all  of  those  no 
longer  living  possess  a  pathetic  interest.       W.  E.  F. 

Bartlett,  Maj.-Gen.  William  Francis.  Pal- 
frey, Brig.-Oen.  Francis  Wintiirop.  Me- 
moir of  William  Francis  Bartlett.  Boston : 
Houghton.     1878.     $1.59.  [2108 

"  General  Palfrey  has  used  a  wise  discretion  in 
allowing  the  story  of  his  old  friend  and  companion  in 
arms.  General  Bartlett,  to  tell  itself  almost  entirely 
in  the  hero's  own  words,  as  set  down  in  his  diaries  and 
letters.  .  .  .  His  character  presents  itself  to  the  reader 
almost  wholly  without  critical  interpretation  or  analy- 
sis, and  without  superfluous  eulogy.  .  .  .  He  wag  an 
American  of  such  knightly  instincts,  such  heroic  cour- 
age, such  generous  ideals  of  duty  united  to  so  much 
common  sense,  that  among  the  names  made  memo- 
rable in  the  great  struggle  his  remains  one  of  the  most 
representative  of  the  highest  American  soldiership. 
.  .  .  He  never  had  an  opportunity  of  showing  what  he 
might  have  been  as  a  general  officer.  ...  In  every  en- 
gagement in  which  he  took  part,  with  the  exception  of 
his  tirst  at  Ball's  Bluft,  he  was  wounded  within  an  hour 
from  the  time  the  first  g^un  was  fired.  .  .  .  What  made 
his  life  chiefly  valuable  as  a  heritage  and  an  examijle 
was  his  character,  which  in  any  and  all  circumstances 
shone  with  a  mai-velous  union  of  strength  and  sweet- 
ness."   Atlantic  monthly,  41 :  801. 

Battles  and  leaders  of  the  Ci  'il  War  :  con- 


tribvitions  by  Union  and  Confederate  officers; 


ed.  by  Robert  Underwood  Johnson  and  Clar- 
ence Clough  Buel.  N.  Y.  :  Century  Co. 
[c.  1887-9.]     4v.     $15.  [2109 

The  war  papers  originally  published  in  the  Century 
miiijdzuifi,  carefully  edited,  beautifully  printed  and 
illustrated,  and  thoroughly  indexed,  form  an  ex- 
tremely interesting  and  valuable  histoi^y  of  the  war. 

"  As  the  papers  originally  appeared,  no  chronologi- 
cal order  was  observed  ;  but  in  the  book  form  they  are 
so  arranged  as  to  make  a  consecutive  history,  begin- 
ning with  the  bombardment  of  Sumter.  New  papers 
have  been  added  to  the  series  to  supply  vacancies  and 
to  bind  the  whole  into  one  narrative,  so  that  a  con- 
siderable percentage  of  the  volume  is  new  matter.  .  .  . 
The  novel  scheme  of  printing  side  by  side  the  story  of 
battles  and  movements  as  told  by  men  of  opposite 
sides  who  participated  in  them,  was  a  delicate  experi- 
ment, but  has  proved  a  great  success.  Union  and 
Confederate  soldiers  have  told  their  remembrances  in 
a  generous  spirit,  and  the  presentation  of  both  sides 
has  never  degenerated  into  controversy  or  lost  its 
dignity."    iVcUiort,  46:  30. 

"  Collected  and  bound  up  in  four  stout  quarto  vol- 
umes, the  papers  on  the  American  Civil  War,  .  .  . 
which  have  appeared  in  the  Centurrj,  form  what  we 
venture  to  call  a  unique  military  book.  For  it  is  not  a 
body  of  information  and  description  of  great  events 
gathered  from  various  quarters  and  put  together  by 
an  enterprising  editor.  It  is  the  result  of  apian  to 
obtain  articles  from  officers  on  both  sides,  which  suc- 
ceeded so  well  among  men  who,  before  they  were 
ranged  under  hostile  flags,  were  old  comrades,  that 
the  series  naturally  expanded,  and  so  came  to  repre- 
sent the  war  as  seen  from  both  camps.  .  .  .  The  fruit 
of  this  is  an  instructive  mass  of  information  and  much 
admirable  writing  relating  to  the  whole  war,  afloat 
as  well  as  ashore,  profusely  illustrated  by  portraits, 
sketches,  maps.  ...  It  is  the  all-round,  hearty  co- 
operation of  the  combatants,  no  matter  what  their 
uniform,  blue  or  butternut,  and  the  careful  editing, 
which  make  this  astonishing  series  such  a  valuable 
supplement  to  the  strictly  oflftcial  papers,  returns,  and 
reports  of  both  sides."    Sxjcctator,  63:  51. 

Baxter,  William.  Pea  Ridge  and  Prairie 
Grove ;  or  Scenes  and  incidents  of  the  war  in 
Arkansas.     Cin.:  Poe.     1864.  [21 10 

Not  an  account  of  battles,  but  a  history  of  the  per- 
sonal experiences  inside  the  lines  of  the  Confeder- 
acy in  Arkansas,  in  the  first  two  years  of  the  war,  of 
an  intelligent  clergyman  and  teacher.  An  effective 
picture  of  the  cruelty  and  bitterness  of  warfare  be- 
twixt neighbors,  and  of  the  ignorance  of  respectable 
people  of  the  South;  clear  and  unpretentious  in  man- 
ner. G.  A.  T. 

Beath,  Robert  B.  History  of  the  Grand 
Army  of  the  Republic.     N.  Y.  :  Bryan.     1889. 

[2111 

The  author  was  an  early  member  of  the  order,  was 
once  its  commander-in-chief,  was  for  three  terms  its 
adjutant-general,  besides  filling  many  subordinate 
offices,  and  compiled  its  first  manual  and  its  blue 
book.  He  gives  its  histon,'  by  official  administrations. 
Includmg  sketches  of  oflScers  of  the  national  body, 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


and  follows  this  up  with  brief  accounts  of  the  state 
departments,  with  some  notice  of  state  legislation  re- 
garding veterans,  soldiers'  homes,  monuments,  etc. 
Cuts  of  Grand  Army  and  army  corps  badges,  the  his- 
tory of  other  orders  growing  out  of  the  Civil  War  and 
of  allied  societies,  some  pension  information,  and  an 
account  of  the  establishment  of  3Iemorial  Day  will  be 
found.  i'"-  J-  S. 

Beauregard,  Gen.  Pierre  Gustave  Tou- 
tant.  KoMAN,  Col.  Alfred.  Military  oper- 
ations of  General  Beauregard,  1861-65  ;  includ- 
ing his  services  in  the  war  with  Mexico. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     1884.     2v.     §7.  [21 12 

"  A  considerable  part  of  each  volume  consists  of  an 
appendix,  containing  official  and  other  documents, 
many  of  them  of  great  interest.  .  .  .  Colonel  Roman 
has  ^vritten  a  careful  and  exhaustive  biography  of  his 
chief.  Beauregard,  in  the  preface,  indorses  all  his 
statements  and  comments,  excepting  only  his  eulogi- 
ums  upon  Beauregard  himself.  The  book  is,  we  are 
obliged  to  say,  unnecessarily  loud ;  there  is  a  good 
deal  of  repetition  in  it,  and  many  episodes,  especially 
those  involving  the  personal  differences  between  Gen- 
eral Beauregard  and  President  Davis,  are,  in  our  judg- 
ment, dwelt  upon  with  needless  particularity."  At- 
lantic monthly,  53:  551. 

"  We  believe  there  is  not  a  single  superior  officer 
of  General  Beauregard  that  is  not  disparaged  in  this 
book,  and  accused  of  damaging,  at  one  time  or  an- 
other, the  cause  of  which  General  Beauregard  is  re- 
presented as  the  only  ever  wise  and  ever  unselfish 
defender.  The  object  of  our  author's  special  hostility 
is  Mr.  Davis,  but  the  Confederate  Secretaries  of  "War, 
the  chiefs  of  the  war  bureaus  in  Richmond,  and  Gen- 
erals Cooper,  Lee.  A.  S.  Johnson,  J.  E.  Johnston,  be- 
sides many  of  lower  rank,  come  in  for  their  share  of 
criticism  ;  a  criticism  often  ill-judged,  iu  most  cases 
partial,  and  nearly  always  truculent."  Kation,  38: 
214. 

Bigelow,  John.  France  and  the  Confeder- 
ate navy.  18G2-1868  :  an  international  epi- 
sode.    N.Y.:  Harper.     1888.     §1.50.       [21 13 

"  Mr.  Bigelow's  modest  little  book  has  a  far  higher 
value  as  historj'  than  many  more  pretentious  volumes 
that  bear  the  name.  What  he  playfully  terms  an  '  in- 
ternational episode  '  was  in  truth  a  diplomatic  intrigue 
of  the  first  magnitude,  in  respect  to  the  parties  con- 
cerned in  it  as  well  as  in  the  interests  at  stake.  It  was 
nothing  less  than  the  attempt  of  the  Confederacy,  with 
the  active  cooperation  of  the  Emperor  Napoleon  III., 
to  make  France  play  the  same  part  for  the  Confeder- 
ates that  she  played  in  1778  for  the  Revolutionary  colo- 
nies." Mr.  Bigelow,  then  Consul-General  of  the  United 
States  at  Paris,  purchased  a  series  of  letters  and  papers 
that  had  passed  between  the  Confederate  commissioner 
Slidell,  Captain  Bulloch,  and  others,  and  promptly  ex- 
posed the  intrigue.  With  the  finding  of  the  Slidoll- 
Benjamin  correspondence  in  the  Confederate  archives, 
he  became  possessed  of  all  the  facts  of  the  affair.  "  In 
form,  his  book  is  primarily  a  documentary  study,  three- 
fourths  of  its  space  being  taken  up  by  official  papers  ; 
but  the  author's  narrative,  drawn  largely  from  his  per- 
sonal experience,  and  enlivened  witii  much  caustic 
obsei-vation  and  incisive  comment,  connects  the  docu- 


ments and  tills  out  the  gaps  in  the  story."   J,  R,  Soley, 
in  Xation,  47 :  457. 

Borcke,  Heros  von.  Memoirs  of  the  Con- 
federate war  for  independence.  Edin.:  Black- 
wood.    1866.     2v.  [21 14 

The  author  was  a  young  Prussian  who  volunteered 
to  serve  in  the  Confederate  army  in  the  spring  of  18G2, 
and  was  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  J.  E.  B.  Stuart,  the  famous 
cavalry  commander,  till  the  death  of  the  latter  in  1864. 
He  could  not  fail  to  see  many  famous  men  and  events, 
and  to  have  a  stirring  experience,  of  all  which  he  gives 
his  recollections.  His  narration  is  entertaining,  his 
vanity  is  naive,  and  one  feels  that  his  own  exploits 
are  not  diminished  in  the  telling.  He  is  more  south- 
ern than  the  Confederates  and  has  few  good  words 
for  anything  northern.  His  recollections  are  useful 
as  local  pictures  of  life  with  Stuart,  but  he  does  not 
properly  distinguish  between  what  he  saw  himself  and 
what  he  got  by  hearsay.  Tested  by  the  Official  records 
they  are  often  inaccurate,  and  cannot  be  regarded  as 
historical.  J.  D.  C. 

Botts,  John  Minor.     The  great  Rebellion.    J 
N.Y.:  Harper.     1866.  [2115 

The  author  was  a  southern  whig,  an  earnest  sup- 
porter of  Henry  Clay,  and  a  staunch  Union  man  dur- 
ing the  Civil  War,  althovigh  he  remained  in  Virginia, 
where  he  was  twice  put  under  arrest  by  the  Confeder- 
ate authorities.  In  this  book  he  charges  that  secession 
was  long  meditated  and  of  set  purpose  brought  about 
by  the  Democratic  leaders  of  the  South,  aided  by  the 
northern  abolitionists.  The  repeal  of  the  Missouri 
Compromise  is  especially  condemned  as  having  been 
carried  through  for  the  sake  of  reviving  the  slavery 
agitation.  The  book  is  intended  as  a  vindication  of 
the  author's  political  career,  but  its  value  is  increased 
by  the  light  thrown  by  the  appendix  on  the  life  of  a 
Union  man  inside  the  Confederacy  and  on  the  theory 
of  reconstruction,  which  is  discussed  at  much  length. 
Mr.  Botts's  views  on  Lincoln  are  also  of  much  interest. 

r.  J.  s. 

Boynton,  Charles  Brandon.  History  of 
the  navy  during  the  Rebellion.  N.  Y.  :  Apple- 
ton.     1867-8.     2v.     §6.  [21 16 

This  book  has  been  sharfjly  criticised,  as  being  writ- 
ten without  carefulness  of  investigation,  and  with  the 
bias  of  strong  personal  and  partisan  prejudices. 

Britton,  Wiley.  The  Civil  War  on  the 
border.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam.  1890-99.  2v.  v. 
1,  §2.50;  V.  2,  §3.50.  [21 17 

"  We  have  here  a  straightforward  eifort  to  tell  the 
story  of  the  campaigns  in  ^Missouri  and  the  adjacent 
territory  during  the  first  two  years  of  the  Civil  W^ar. 
The  author  served  on  the  national  side,  and  most  of 
what  he  narrates  occurred  under  his  own  eye.  He  is 
able,  therefore,  to  give  more  of  local  color  than  a  mere 
compiler  coidd  give,  and  estimates  the  officers  and 
men  on  both  sides  according  to  the  impression  they 
made  upon  those  who  were  in  contact  with  them.  .  .  . 
The  style  of  the  book  has,  for  the  most  part,  the  merit 
of  simjilicity  ami  directness,  though  the  author  occa- 
sionally lapses  into  rhetorical  efforts  which  are  not 
entirely  happ;".     These  are  not  frequent,  however. 


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...  It  is  a  valuable  addition  to  the  list  of  special 
memoirs  on  the  war  written  by  men  who  took  part  in 
what  they  describe."    A(i/io)i,  51 :  38. 

Brockett,  Linus  Pierpont,  and  Mrs.  Mary 
C.  Vaughan.  "Woman's  work  in  the  Civil 
War ;  with  introd.  by  Ilenry  W.  Bellows. 
Boston:  Curran.     1867.  [21 18 

Short  biographical  sketches  of  women  who  in  organ- 
izations such  as  the  Soldiers'  Aid  Societies  and  the 
branches  of  the  W  S.  Sanitarj'  Commission,  or  in  per- 
sonal services  in  the  hospitals  or  on  the  field,  devoted 
their  time  and  money  to  the  aid  of  the  northern  sol- 
dier. 

Brooks,  Noah.  Washington  in  Lincoln's 
time.     N.  Y.  :  Century  Co.     1895.     $1.25. 

[2119 

Made  up  of  entertaining  articles  which  appeared 
originally  in  the  Century.  "  Like  all  the  work  from 
the  DcVinne  Press,  this  attractive  little  volume  is 
easy  to  read,  with  its  large,  clear  type,  good  paper, 
and  press-work.  The  matter  of  the  book  is  well  worth 
its  permanent  form,  for  it  is  a  vivid  and  faithful  pic- 
ture of  the  capital  in  war-time,  as  seen  by  a  news- 
paper correspondent  who  had  more  than  common 
facilities  for  seeing  and  hearing  all  that  was  made 
public,  with  occasional  peeps  behind  the  scenes.  It 
is,  besides,  very  well  and  clearly  written,  in  English 
often  terse  and  vigorous,  and  has  a  good  many  de- 
scriptions of  persons  and  things  that  are  worthy  of 
a  permanent  place  in  the  public  gallery  of  portraits 
and  historical  scenes."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  61:  312. 

Brown,  George  William.  Baltimore  and 
the  nineteenth  of  April,  1861.  (Johns  Hopkins 
Univ.  studies,  extra  v.  3.)    Bait.     1887.     $1. 

[2120 

"  This  is  a  valuable  contribution  to  the  history  of 
the  Rebellion,  being  a  clear  and  candid  account  of  the 
memorable  and  shameful  attack  upon  the  (3th  Regi- 
ment of  Massachusetts  Volunteers  by  a  mob  in  the 
streets  of  Baltimore  on  the  19th  of  April,  18G1.  .  .  . 
The  author,  Judge  Brown,  was  then  ISIayor  of  Balti- 
more, and  not  only  did  all  in  his  power  to  prevent 
disorder,  but,  after  the  attack  began,  joined  the  as- 
saulted troops  and  gallantly  marched  through  the 
streets  to  the  depot  at  the  head  of  the  column,  and 
saw  the  regiment  embark  upon  the  cars  and  move  out 
of  the  city  upon  the  journey  to  Washington.  .  .  .  The 
author  devotes  a  chapter  to  showing  that  the  alleged 
plot  to  assassinate  Mr.  Lincoln  when  he  passed  through 
Baltimore  in  February,  18C1,  was  mere  fiction."  Na- 
tion, iA:  412. 

Brown,  William  Wells.  The  negro  in  the 
American  Rebellion.     Boston :  Lee.     1867. 

[2 12 1 

Traces  the  gradual  change  in  the  status  of  the  ne- 
gro from  contraband  to  soldier.  Mnde  up  largely  of 
newspaper  clippings  and  extracts  from  oliicial  papers, 
in  a  chronological  order.  There  are  numerous  anec- 
dotes, some  from  the  personal  observation  of  the 
writer.    Preliminary  chapters  treat  of  the  negro  in 


the  Revolutionary  War  and  the  War  of   1812.    The 
book  is  for  the  general  reader  rather  than  the  scholar. 

E.  E.  S. 

Browne,  A.  K.  Story  of  the  Kearsarge 
and  Alabama.  San  Francisco:  Ilenry  Payot. 
1868.  [2122 

"  The  author,  who  has  been  induced  to  publish  this 
narrative  of  the  famous  combat  between  the  Kear- 
sarge and  the  Alabama,  by  the  want  that  existed  of  a 
popular,  detailed,  and  yet  concise  account  of  the  af- 
fair, may  congratulate  himself  on  having  exactly  met 
this  want.  .  .  .  With  no  feeble-minded  impulses  to  be 
dramatic  or  picturesiiue,  lie  is  graphic  in  the  best 
way,  and  brings  the  whole  occurrence  before  his 
reader  with  the  simplicity  of  a  sensible  man  and  the 
quiet  power  of  an  artist.  We  think  we  could  have 
read  even  a  duller  narrative  with  pleasure  in  the  ex- 
quisite print  which  the  publishers  have  given  his 
little  book."    Atlantic  niontldy,  22:  640. 

Brownlow,  William  Gannaway.    Sketches   ^ 
of  the  rise,  progress,  and  decline  of  secession, 
with  a  narrative  of  personal  adventures  among 
the  rebels.     Phil. :  Childs.     1862.  [2123 

"Fighting  Parson"  Brownlow  was  editor  of  a 
Knoxville,  Tennessee,  newspaper.  Although  favor- 
ing slavery,  he  opposed  secession  and  was  unprisoned 
by  tlie  Confederate  authorities  for  refusing  to  take  an 
oath  of  allegiance  to  that  government.  This  volume 
is  a  reprint  of  some  of  his  editorials,  correspondence, 
speeches,  and  experiences  during  his  eventful  life  in 
the  South.  It  was  written  after  Brownlow  was  trans- 
ported beyond  the  northern  lines  and  was  lecturing  in 
the  northern  cities.  The  book  is  intensely  bitter  in 
tone  and  interesting  chiefly  from  the  author's  person- 
ality. E.  E.  S. 

Buchanan,  James.  (See  in  the  preceding 
period,  sect.  1846,  1847.) 

Bullock,  Capt.  James  D.  Secret  service  of 
the  Confederate  States  in  Europe  ;  or  How  the 
Confederate  cruisers  were  equipped.  London : 
Bentley.  1883.  2v.  N.  Y.:  Putnam.  1883. 
2v.  [2124 

Easily  first  in  authority  upon  its  subject.  Captain 
Bullock  was  the  naval  representative  of  the  Confed- 
eracy in  Europe  and  its  authoritative  agent  in  build- 
ing and  fitting  out  the  Alabama  and  other  cruisers. 
Whilst  a  devoted  Confederate  officer,  his  historical 
purpose  is  candidly  sincere,  his  store  of  original 
knowledge  is  unequalled,  and  he  has  intelligently 
used  collateral  sources  of  information,  dii)lomatic  and 
other.    His  story  is  well  and  naturally  told. 

J.  D.  C. 

Burnside,  Ifaj.-Gen.  Ambrose  Everett. 
PooRE,  Benjamin  Perley.  Life  and  public 
services  of  Ambrose  E.  Burnside :  with  an  in- 
trod. by  Henry  B.  Anthony.  Providence:  Reid. 
1882.  [2125 

]\Ir.  Poore  was  for  many  years  a  well  known  jour- 
nalist at  Washington,  and  intimate  with  Burnside 
during  the  general's    seuatorship   from  1875  to  his 


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death.  Mr.  Anthony  was  Burnside's  colleague  from 
Rhode  Island  in  the  Senate.  The  book  is  an  attrac- 
tive one  in  style,  beautiful  in  form,  warmly  appreci- 
ative in  tone.  It  i.s  based  on  competent  research  in 
original  materials.  Hurnside's  militaiy  pnmunence 
began  with  liis  very  successful  military  and  naval 
expedition  to  North  Carolina  in  18G2.  His  command 
of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  the  Fredericksburg 
campaign  brought  a  temporary  eclipse.  His  East 
Tennessee  Campaign  of  1863  again  proved  solid  abili- 
ties and  a  high  order  of  success.  His  service  under 
Grant  in  Virginia  in  18(v4  was  able  and  honorable,  but 
controversy  as  to  the  Petersburg  mine  explosion  made 
him  retire  from  the  army.  His  noble  personal  char- 
acter was  always  acknowledged,  his  disinterested  and 
modest  patriotism  spoke  for  itself.  J.  D.  C. 

—  WooDBUHY,  Augustus.  Major  General 
Ambrose  E.  Burnslde  and  the  Ninth  Army- 
Corps.     Providence:  Rider.     1867.  [2126 

Long  as  this  book  is,  "  it  is  generally  readable.  It 
has  many  merits;  but  they  are  more  than  counter- 
balanced by  one  defect  which  pervades  it,  and  that  is 
its  untrustworthiness.  .  .  .  Mr.  Woodbury  was  not  a 
soldier  of  the  Xinth  Corps,  and  was  not  an  eye-wit- 
ness of  the  scenes  which  he  describes.  The  third 
paragraph  in  his  preface  makes  us  doubt  his  fitness 
for  his  task,  for  he  there  undertakes  to  pronounce 
the  following  judgment :  '  No  corps  in  the  army,  with 
the  exception  of  those  which  made  the  grand  march 
from  Atlanta  to  the  coast  and  up  through  the  Caro- 
linas,  has  performed  more  arduous  service,  or  marched 
or  fought  over  a  wider  territory,  than  the  Ninth.' 
Tliat  this  corps  saw  a  great  deal  of  the  country  dur- 
ing the  war,  is  true.  That  no  corps  in  the  army  per- 
formed more  arduous  service,  is  not  true.  .  .  .  Ajjart 
from  the  defects  which  are  distinctly  traceable  to  the 
partisanshi])  of  the  author,  Mr.  Woodbury's  book  is 
as  good  as  could  be  expected  from  a  man  of  fair  edu- 
cation, much  industrj',  little  military  knowledge,  and 
a  strong  tendency  to  fine  writing.  ...  It  is  an  inter- 
esting book  from  the  necessity  of  the  case.  It  is  most 
interesting  when  it  treats  of  oi^erations  on  a  com- 
paratively small  scale,  which  are  within  the  author's 
grasp.  Thus  the  account  of  ojierations  in  North  Car- 
olina, which  occupies  about  the  first  fifth  of  the  book, 
is  generally  excellent,  and  the  chapter  on  the  '  deliv- 
erance of  East  Tennessee  '  is  very  good."  The  Ninth 
Corps  is  entitled  to  honor  for  its  achievements  and  its 
admirable  esprit  de  corps.  It  does  not  need  exagger- 
ated praise.    Nation,  4 :  125. 

Butler,  Maj.-Genr  Benjamin  Franklin. 
Autobiography  and  personal  reminiscences : 
Butler's  book.     Boston:  A.  M.  Thayer.     1892. 

[2127 

According  to  the  Xation,  vrhich  treats  it  satirically 
the  book  has  no  histori<;al  value,  but  is  full  of  egot- 
ism, blunders  and  perversions  of  the  truth.  "  Among 
those  who  could  be  said  to  come  into  rivalry  or  col- 
lision with  him,  few  epough  are  they  who  escape  the 
knife  that  has  lieen  long  whetted  for  them.  On  this 
point,  indeed,  he  avows  his  unrepentance,  and  insists 
that  the  '  hard  words '  which  he  so  freely  uses  '  are  the 
only  ones  which  ought  to  be  used.' "  J.  D.  Cox,  in 
Nation,  54:  195. 


—  Parton,  James.  General  Butler  in 
New  Orleans.  N.  Y. :  JMason.  1863.  Bos- 
ton:  Houghton.     1883.     $2.50.  [2128 

General  Butler  possessed  strong  mental  and  moral 
Char:icteristics,  which  brought  him  severe  criticism 
and  drew  to  him  warm  friends.  The  author  was  one  of 
the  latter.  After  a  preliminary  history  of  the  subject's 
career  in  civil  and  military  life,  he  devotes  the  larger 
part  of  the  book  to  a  defence,  with  elaborate  discus- 
sion, of  Butler's  adnnnistration,  in  his  capacity  of 
Department  Commander  of  the  city  of  New  Orleans 
for  eight  months  in  1862.  Vivacious,  readable,  but 
one-sided  and  not  settling  all  the  charges  against  its 
hero.  G.  A.  T. 

Caldwell,  J.  F,  J.  History  of  a  brigade  of 
South  Carolinians,  known  first  as  "Gregg's" 
and  subsequently  as  "  McGowan's  brigade." 
Phil.:  King.     1866.  [2129 

This  brigade  was  from  1862  to  the  end  of  the  war 
composed  of  the  same  five  regiments  of  South-Caro- 
lina troops,  and  was  in  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia, 
participating  in  nearly  all  its  battles.  Its  service  may 
be  properly  called  typical,  and  its  storj^  is  told  with 
candor  and  honest  pride  by  the  author  who  was  one  of 
its  officers.  He  truly  calls  it  "a  fair  account  of  the 
Confederate  soldier's  life."  Its  inaccuracies  are  only 
such  as  are  incident  to  personal  recollections  written 
before  the  Official  records  were  published.  The  book 
is  one  of  the  best  of  the  sources  of  history,  for  the 
internal  life  and  experience  of  one  of  the  minor 
units  of  the  army  under  Lee.  It  is  sincerely  and  ear- 
nestly written,  free  from  rancour  and  from  undue 
boasting.  J.  D.  C. 

Callahan,  J.  M.  Diplomatic  relations  of 
the  Confederate  States  with  England.  See 
American  Historical  Association,  sect.  250. 

[2130 

Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War.  N.  Y. :  Scrib- 
ner.     1881-90.     13v.     $1  per  v.  [2131 

Contents :  1.  Nicolay,  J.  G.  Outbreak  of  rebel- 
lion. —  2.  Force,  M.  F.    From  Fort  Henrj'  to  Corinth. 

—  3.  Webb,  A.  S.  The  Peninsula.  — 4.  Ropes,  J.  C. 
Army  under  Pope.  —  5.  Palfrey,  F.  W.  Antietam  and 
Fredericksburg.  —  6.  Doubleday,  A.  Chancellorsville 
and  Gettysburg.  —  7.  Cist,  H.  M.  Army  of  the  Cum- 
berland. —  8.  Greene,  F.  V.  The  Mississippi.  —  9.  Cox, 
J.  D.  Atlanta.  —  10.  Cox,  J.  D.  March  to  the  sea.  — 
11.  Pond,  G.  E.  Shenandoah  valley  in  1864. —  12. 
Humphreys,  A.  A.    Virginia  campaign  of  '64  and  '65. 

—  Sui>plement.  Phisterer,  F.  Statistical  record  of 
the  armies  of  the  IT.  S. 

For  notes,  see  entry  for  each  volume. 

Champlin,  John  D.,  Jr.  Young  folks'  his- 
tory of  the  war  for  the  Union.  N.  Y. :  Holt. 
1881.     §2.50.  [2132 

"  Mr.  Chaiiii)lin's  Yoiinrifnlks^  history  of  the  rear  for 
the  Union  is  a  book  that  can  be  heartily  recommended, 
as  designed  to  meet  a  real  want,  and  meeting  it  well. 
Indeed,  the  book  gives  a  good  deal  more  than  it  pro- 
mises, for  it  is  equally  well  adapted  to  genera!  readers 
who  are  not '  young  folks.'    It  is,  in  short,  a  weU-writ- 


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2133-2140 


ten  and  entertaining  history  of  the  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion, very  fair  and  impartial  in  tone,  and  aiming 
rather  at  incident  and  graphic  narrative  than  at  politi- 
cal and  strategic  analysis,  although  these  are  not 
neglected ;  affording,  therefore,  probably  as  good  an 
account  of  these  events  as  most  will  desire.  It  is  copi- 
ously illustrated,  as  well  with  maps  and  plans  as  with 
portraits,  views,  and  pictures  of  special  objects  of  in- 
terest (as  the  Armstrong  gun  and  the  barrel  torpedo). 
Few  or  none  of  the  illustrations  are  '  made-up  '  pic- 
tures.   There  is  an  index."    Nation,  33  :  419. 

Chanal,  Oen.  Franfois  Victor  Adolphe  de. 

The  American  army  iu  the  war  of  secession  ; 
tr.  by  M.  J.  O'Brien.  Leavenworth,  Kansas  : 
Spooner.     1894.  [2133 

The  author  was  sent  by  the  French  government  in 
1864,  to  visit,  examine  and  report  upon  the  U.  S. 
Army  engaged  in  the  Civil  War.  This  is  his  report 
with  some  additional  matter.  It  covers  the  organiza- 
tion, equipment  and  administration,  of  both  regulars 
and  volunteers,  of  both  line  and  staff.  It  includes 
also  the  education  given  at  West  Point,  the  methods  of 
raising  and  officering  the  volunteers,  etc.  It  is  a  use- 
ful treatise  for  handy  reference,  being  clear,  syste- 
matic and  impartial.  J.  D.  C. 

Chase,  Salmon  Portland,  Chief  Justice. 
Hart,  Albert  Bushnell.  Salmon  Portland 
Chase.  (American  statesmen.)  Boston :  Hough- 
ton.    1899.     $1.25.  [2134 

"  The  author  tells  us  in  his  preface  that  it  is  less  the 
purpose  of  this  book  to  give  a  detailed  account  of  Mr. 
Chase's  life  than  to  present  him  as  the  central  figure 
in  three  historic  episodes :  the  western  political  anti- 
slavery  movement,  the  financial  measures  of  the  Civil 
War,  and  the  process  of  judicial  reconstruction.  Mr. 
Hart  has  therefore  followed  the  historical  rather  than 
the  biographical  method  of  treatment,  and,  although 
the  general  reader  will  miss  something  of  the  pic- 
turesqueness  of  a  more  personal  narrative,  the  work  is 
perhaps  of  greater  value  as  a  political  study  on  this 
account.  The  entertaining  incidents  of  Chase's  early 
life  described  in  Schucker's  biography  have  been 
mostly  omitted,  but  the  opening  chapters  of  IMr.  Hart's 
book  are  models  of  concise  and  graphic  liistorical 
style.  .  .  .  Mr.  Hart,  both  in  his  narrative  and  in  his 
criticism,  has  displayed  in  the  highest  degree  his  im- 
partiality as  well  as  fidelity  to  the  truth  of  history. 
His  work  will  always  be  an  authority."  Wm.  Dudley 
Foulke,  in  Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  583. 

—  Shuckers,  Jacob  "William.  Life  and 
public  services  of  Salmon  Portland  Chase. 
N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1874.  [2135 

The  only  adequate  life  of  Chase.  Not  unusually  well 
done,  but  very  judiciously.  It  treats  of  his  public  life 
only.  Covers  politics'  in  Ohio  after  1832  ;  also  the 
growth  of  the  Free  Soil  and  Liberty  parties  in  the 
northwest,  fugitive  slave  trials,  slavery  measures  in 
the  United  States  Senate  and  the  execution  of  the  law 
of  1850  in  Ohio.  Especially  full  on  the  election  of  18C0, 
Lincoln's  cabinet,  the  finances  of  the  Civil  War,  and 
the  imprisonment  of  Jefferson  Davis.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Warden,  Robert  Bruce.     Account  of 


the  private  life  and  public  services  of  Salmon 
Portland  Chase.     Cin. :  Wilstach.     1874. 

[2136 
Treats  of  life  in  Ohio  and  Washington  city  from 
1813  to  1873  ;  of  anti-slavery  measures,  fugitive  slave 
laws,  the  Republican  party,  finances  during  the  Civil 
War,  reconstruction,  and  the  Supreme  Court  after 
18G4.  The  author  had  intimate  knowledge  of  his  sub- 
ject, had  access  to  private  journals  and  pajiers,  but 
the  work  is  poorly  done.  The  author  is  constantly  in 
evidence.  Gives  much  more  of  the  personal  life  of 
Chase  than  does  Shucker,  but  lacks  his  scholarly  treat- 
ment. E.  E.  S. 

Cheney,  Mrs.  C.  Emma.  Young  folks'  his- 
tory of  the  Civil  War.     Boston:  Estes.     1884. 

Popular  history  of  the  Civil  War.    Estes. 

[c.  1894.]     S1.50.  [2137 

This  is  "  a  book  that  can  be  heartily  recommended. 
It  improves  as  the  author  warms  up  to  her  subject. 
The  first  few  pages  strike  one  as  being  rather  stiff  and 
artificial  in  style,  and  altogether  there  is  too  great 
tendency  toward  digression  and  '  moralizing.'  The 
story,  however,  is  exceedingly  well  told,  and  in  a  spirit 
of  keen  sympathy  with  the  objects  and  results  of  the 
■war,  if  at  times  a  little  intolerant  in  tone.  We  can 
afford  now  to  do  justice  to  the  aims  and  motives  of 
the  losers  in  the  great  contest.  The  illustrations  are 
not  so  good  as  the  book  deserves."    Nation,  37:  508. 

Chesney,  Z^.-CW.  Charles  Cornwallis.  Es- 
says in  military  biography.  N.  Y. :  Holt. 
1874.     $2.50.  [2138 

Four  of  the  ten  essays  are  upon  Grant,  Lee,  Farra- 
gut  and  Porter,  and  Ulric  Dahlgren.  These  are  a  nota- 
ble contribution  to  the  history  of  our  Civil  War,  be- 
cause of  Col.  Chesney's  high  standing  as  a  military 
writer  and  his  warm  appreciation  of  the  ability  and 
valor  sho\\'n  on  both  sides.  His  estimates  of  the  sol- 
diers and  seamen  named  are  free  from  prejudice,  un- 
usually clear  in  comprehension  of  the  new  problems 
involved  and  of  the  militarj'  insight  used  in  solving 
them.  He  was  among  the  first  of  European  soldiers 
to  declare  the  Civil  War  a  great  military  lesson  for 
old-world  study.  J.  D.  C. 

Chittenden,  Lucius  E.  Report  of  the  de- 
bates and  proceedings  in  the  secret  sessions  of 
the  conference  convention  for  proposing  amend- 
ments to  the  Constitution  of  the  United  States, 
Washington,  Feb.,  1861.  K  Y. :  Appleton. 
1864.  [2139 

The  author  was  a  delegate  to  the  Conference  from 
Vermont,  and  kept  full  notes  of  the  proceedings,  por- 
tions of  which  were  later  revised  by  participants,  but 
without  material  change.  The  work  is,  therefore,  of 
prime  importance  for  the  history  of  the  Conference. 
An  appendix  contains  extracts  from  the  proceedings 
and  debates  in  Congress  on  the  subject  and  work  of 
the  convention.  W.  MacD. 

Cist,  Henry  M.  The  Army  of  the  Cumber- 
land. (Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  7.)  N.  Y. : 
Scribner.     1883.     $1.00,  [2140 


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"  The  narrative  before  us  gives  a  minute  account  of 
the  various  minor  incidents,  scouts,  and  skirmishes 
in  Kentuckj-  and  Tennessee,  as  well  as  of  the  opera- 
tions of  greater  importance  ;  but,  owing  to  the  poor 
maps  and  plans  (reduced  from  Van  Home's  exhaustive 
■work)  which  accompany  the  text,  it  is  almost  impos- 
sible for  the  reader  to  get  a  proper  idea  of  the  theatre 
of  war,  or  the  significance  of  the  marches  and  combi- 
nations under  consideration.  .  .  .  Failing  in  value  to 
the  student  of  militarj'  history,  we  should  naturally 
expect  it  to  possess  such  other  qualities  as  would  com- 
mend it  to  the  approval  of  the  general  public  ;  but 
such  is  not  the  case.  It  is  neither  brilliant  in  style 
nor  graphic  in  its  descriptions  of  marches  and  bat- 
tles. The  personal  qualities  of  the  generals  arrayed 
against  each  other  are  quite  neglected.  .  .  .  Brief 
touches,  ...  a  well-placed  adjective,  are  all  that  we 
have  a  right  to  exact  in  narratives  so  condensed.  But 
even  these  arc  wanting  in  the  uninspired  performance 
before  us."    Xatiou,  35:  SO. 

Coffin,  Charles  Carleton.  Boys  of  '61 ;  or 
Four  years  of  fighting.  Boston:  Estes.  1881. 
§1.50.  [2141 

"It  is  a  book  which  makes  evident  the  very  decided 
difference  between  fresh  news  and  stale  news,  for  once 
it  was  letters  from  the  seat  of  war.  .  .  .  Mr.  Coffin 
does  not  tell  [the  story]  badly.  He  was  rather  above 
the  average  of  war  correspondents  in  ability  and  edu- 
cation. And  in  all  parts  of  the  country,  from  the  very 
outbreak  of  hostilities  to  their  close,  wherever  events 
of  most  interest  were  occurring,  he  was  very  apt  to 
be  withm  eye-shot.  Perhaps  his  only  literary  merit 
is  persjucuity."  His  style  is  often  jerky.  Nation,  2: 
741. 

Drum-beat    of    the    nation     [1861-2]. 

N.  Y. :  Harper.     1888.     §2.  [2142 

"  The  opening  chapter,  entitled  '  Causes  which 
brought  about  the  war,'  is  rather  ambitious  in  its 
scope  for  this  grade  of  historical  work.  The  author's 
endeavor  to  focus  light  from  all  points  on  the  origin 
of  our  civil  strife  results  in  confused  and  hurried  pass- 
ing from  topic  to  topic,  even  when  these  are  of  great 
importance  and  demand  either  much  abler  handling 
or  to  be  let  alone.  .  .  .  Mr.  Coffin  does  his  best  to  en- 
liven the  monotony  of  [battle  narrative]  with  enter- 
taining anecdotes  and  ^vith  graphic  touches,  which 
bring  near  to  us  thoughts  and  feelings  of  those  stir- 
ring times.  .  .  .  All  in  all,  the  book  is  well  adapted  to 
interest  and  instruct  the  young  reader.  There  are 
many  illustrations."    Nation, 'ib:  442. 

Following  the  flag.     Boston  :  Ticknor. 

1865.    Estes.     S1.25.  [2143 

A  sketch  of  the  operations  of  the  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac from  August,  18G1,  to  November,  1802,  under  the 
command  of  (Jeneral  McClellan.  The  author  was  a 
■war  correspondent  and  saw  many  of  the  Viattles  here 
described.  The  matter  is  taken  from  the  reports  of 
the  generals  and  from  contemporary  war  books.  The 
book  is  written  in  a  nervous  style.  Many  legends  arc 
incoqiorated,  as  in  the  case  of  "Barbara  Frietchie," 
rendering  the  book  untrustworthy,  although  quite 
readable.  There  are  fanciful  illustrations,  diagrams 
of  l)attle-fields,  and  a  roster  of  the  organization  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac.  E.  E.  S. 


Freedom  triumphant  [1864-5] . 

Harper.     1891.     S2. 


N.  Y. : 
[2144 

"  Every  candid  person  must  think  it  a  good  fortune 
for  children  that  Mr.  Coffin  has  inculcated  the  true 
motive  of  the  war — 'the  establishment  of  a  govern- 
ment founded  on  the  idea  that  slavery  was  a  benefi- 
cent institution,  ordained  of  (iod  for  the  best  welfare 
of  the  human  race.'  In  point  of  literary  style,  Mr. 
Coffin  is  still  open  to  the  charge  of  an  aversion  to  con- 
junctions and  relative  pronouns,  and  a  fondness  for 
staccato."    Nation,  o\:  ■iijo. 

Marching  to  victory,  1863.  N.  Y. :  Har- 
per.    1889.     82.  [214s 

"  The  greater  part  is  necessarily  taken  up  with  an 
account  of  the  military  operations ;  but  those  ci^vil 
events,  both  at  home  and  abroad,  directly  connected 
with  the  war,  are  also  intelligently  treated.  The  au- 
thor's descriptions  of  the  great  battles,  especially 
those  of  which  he  was  an  eye-witness,  are  exceedingly 
spirited.  He  ■would  have  given  a  better  idea  of  each 
battle  as  a  whole,  however,  if  many  of  the  minor  de- 
tails, such  as  the  movements  and  fortunes  of  each 
separate  brigade  engaged,  had  been  omitted.  Due 
credit  has  been  given  to  the  valor  and  patriotism  of 
the  Confederates,  and,  but  for  a  few  passages  where 
the  author's  feelings  have  got  the  better  of  his  judg- 
ment, the  book  will  give  its  readers  a  clear  conception 
of  the  magnitude  of  the  contest,  and  at  the  same  time 
inspire  in  them  a  true  pride  in  the  men,  both  North 
and  South,  who  fought  it."    Nation,  47:  461. 

My  days  and  nights  on  the  battlefield. 

Boston,     [c.  1865.]     Estes.     1887.     §1.25. 

[2146 

" '  Carleton  '  ever  treats  his  boy-readers  as  his  intel- 
ligent equals,  and  considers  them  capable  of  under- 
standing the  common  language  of  books  and  men. 
.  .  .  The  book  is  especially  valuable  as  it  describes 
from  personal  observation  the  first  battles  of  General 
Grant.  It  has  no  better  war-pictures  than  the  taking 
of  Fort  Donelson  and  the  Battle  of  Shiloh  or  Pittsburg 
Landing.  .  .  .  This  battle-book  for  boys  will  hold  no 
unimportant  place  in  the  war-library  of  the  times. 
Its  style  is  usually  as  limpid  as  the  camp-brooks  by 
which  much  of  it  was  written.  In  the  heat  of  the  con- 
test it  becomes  a  succession  of  short,  sharp  sentences, 
as  if  the  musketry  rang  in  the  writer's  brain  and 
moulded  and  ■winged  his  thoughts."  Atlantic  monthly, 
13:  516. 

Redeeming  the  republic,  1864.     N.  Y  : 

Harper.     1890.     82.  [2147 

"  It  is  hardly  necessary  to  say  that  IMr.  Coffin  writes 
in  a  vigorous  manner,  and  that  his  account  of  the 
scenes  of  which  he  was  an  eye-witness  is  particularly 
effective  and  interesting.  He  impresses  his  readers, 
also,  with  a  sense  of  his  trustworthiness.  He  shows 
clearly  the  bravery  and  heroic  self-sacrifice  which 
characterized  multitudes  on  both  sides,  and  never 
seeks  to  heighten  the  merits  of  the  great  Union  leaders 
by  belittling  or  abusing  their  ojjponents.  He  attempts, 
however,  to  relate  too  much,  to  give  far  too  many  de- 
tails, and  the  result  is  very  confusing.  .  .  .  The  spirit 
which  is  displayed  now  and  then  is  not  quite  so  judi- 
cious as  that  of  the  pre\ious  volume,  and  there  are 


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signs  of  haste  in  preparation.  With  all  its  defects, 
however,  this  is,  in  our  oi)inion,  the  best  long  history 
of  the  war  yet  written  for  young  people."  Nation,  49 : 
415. 

Cox,  Maj.-Gen.    Jacob    Dolson.      Atlanta. 

(Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  9.)    N.  Y. :  Scrib- 

^        ncT.     1882.     $1.  [2148 

"  General  Cox  has  given  us  a  clear  and  straightfor- 
ward account  of  the  memorable  campaign  of  Sherman 
against  Atlanta,  which  terminated  in  the  capture  of 
that  city  and  opened  the  way  for  his  subsequent 
'march  to  the  sea.'  The  author,  himself  a  distin- 
guished participant  in  the  movements  he  describes, 
shows  great  familiarity  with  all  the  details  of  the  cam- 
paign, and  a  minute  comprehension  of  the  varied 
topogra])liy  of  the  field  of  operations.  His  narrative 
is  careful  and  painstaking,  and  his  style  lucid,  though 
he  is  likely  to  become  wearisome  to  other  than  profes- 
sional readers,  from  the  particularity  with  which  he 
describes  the  positions  and  movements  of  the  troops. 
The  advantage  of  this  particularity,  even  to  the  stu- 
dent of  military  history,  is  partially  neutralized  by  the 
very  indifferent  maps  which  accompany  the  text,  and 
which  are,  in  this,  as  in  some  other  volumes  of  this 
series,  unworthy  of  the  books  they  are  intended  to 
illustrate.  .  .  .  General  Cox's  account  of  the  cavalry 
operations  of  this  campaign  is  inadequate."  Nation, 
35:  36. 

Battle    of   Franklin,   Tenn.,   Nov.   30, 

1864.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1897.     $3.  [2149 

Franklin  was  a  critical  battle,  hard  fought  and 
bloody,  in  a  campaign  which  ended  in  the  destruction 
of  a  Confederate  army  under  Hood,  and  which  made 
clear  the  wisdom  of  Sherman  in  undertaking  the 
march  to  the  sea.  The  author  was  a  volunteer  officer 
of  distinction,  an  experienced  literary  worker,  espe- 
cially in  the  history  of  the  Civil  War.  In  this  book  he 
makes  an  important  contribution  to  our  acquaintance 
with  a  campaign  which  has  been  the  subject  of  much 
discussion,  especially  in  its  bearing  upon  the  respec- 
tive merits  of  Sherman  and  Thomas.  A  clear  and  full 
storj'of  the  operations  of  that  period,  with  some  chap- 
ters and  appendices  justifying,  against  the  intemper- 
ate assertions  of  another  general,  the  claim  set  forth 
by  Gen.  Cox  in  a  former  book,  of  having  been  the 
authorized  and  responsible  commander  of  the  Union 
line  of  battle.  G.  A.  T. 

March  to  the  sea ;  Franklin  and  Nash- 
ville. (Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  10.) 
N.  Y.  :  Scribner.     1883.     §1.  [2150 

"In  this  volume,  the  sequel  to 'Atlanta,'  General 
Cox  has  given  us  a  concise  but  clear  narrative  of 
Thomas's  defence  of  Tennessee  against  Hood  in  the 
fall  of  18G4,  and  of  Sherman's  '  March  to  the  sea,'  and 
his  subsequent  campaign  in  the  Carolinas  down  to  the 
close  of  the  war.  His  book  is,  indeed,  a  comprehen- 
sive sketch  of  those  military  operations  in  Sherman's 
department  during  the  last  six  months  of  the  war, 
which  brought  speedy  and  complete  disaster  to  the 
Confederate  cause.  The  storj-  is  simply  told.  ...  In 
the  statement  of  comparative  numbers.  General  Cox 
uniformly  uses  the  '  Present  for  dutj' '  on  the  returns 
as  giving  the  Federal  strength,  but  declines  to  take 


the  same  columns  on  the  Confederate  returns  for  the 
same  purpose.  He  uses  the  Confederate  '  Present ' 
instead  (which  included  all  of  the  sick,  extra-duty 
men,  and  those  in  arrest),  under  an  erroneous  impres- 
sion that  the  extra-duty  men  were  such  as  would  go 
into  ranks  in  a  fight.  As  the  Confederate  conscrip- 
tion placed  everybody  in  military  service,  all  team- 
sters, etc.,  had  to  be  detailed,  and  such  constituted  in 
large  part  the  '  extra-duty '  men  on  the  returns.  This 
error  is  the  more  to  be  regretted  because  of  the  fair- 
ness of  tone  and  general  accuracy  of  statement  which 
characterize  this  valuable  contribution  to  the  history 
of  the  war."    A'afioi,  35:  385. 

Second  battle  of  Bull  Run,  as  connected 

with  the  Fitz-John  Porter  case.  Cin.  :  P.  G. 
Thomson.     1882.  [2151 

"  In  this  little  book  General  Cox  has  presented  some 
ingenious  arguments  in  opposition  to  the  conclusions 
arrived  at  by  the  Board  of  Officers  (Generals  Schofield, 
Terry,  and  Getty)  who  reexamined  the  case  of  General 
Porter.  He  seems  to  have  felt  it  to  be  his  dutj-  to  re- 
iterate his  belief  in  Porter's  guilt,  and  he  has  applied 
himself  diligently  to  the  maintenance  of  the  truth  of 
this  position.  But  we  think  a  careful  examination 
of  his  work  will  show  that  he  has  approached  his  task 
more  in  the  spirit  of  an  advocate  than  of  a  judge."  J. 
C.  Ropes,  in  Nation,  34:  404. 

Cra\vford,  Maj.-Oen.  Samuel  Wylie.  Gene- 
sis of  the  Civil  War :  the  story  of  Sumter,  1860- 
61.     N.  Y. :  Webster.     1887.  [2152 

"  The  story  of  Sumter  is  doubtless  an  unporiant 
chapter  in  the  genesis  of  the  Civil  War,  but  it  is  by  no 
means  the  whole  of  it ;  and  Gen.  Crawford's  method 
of  telling  the  story,  full  of  interesting  matter  as  it  is, 
only  makes  it  more  clearly  evident  how  impossible  it 
is  to  narrate  the  '  genesis '  without  writing  the  full 
history  of  the  United  States  during  the  period  unme- 
diately  preceding  the  war."  General  Crawford  "  took 
active  personal  part  in  the  transfer  of  the  little  garri- 
son [of  Fort  Moultrie]  to  Fort  Sumter,  and  in  the  de- 
fence of  the  latter  fort  by  Maj.  Anderson  until  it  was 
surrendered  to  the  Confederate  army  under  Beaure- 
gard. .  .  .  His  part  in  the  historic  defence  of  Sumter 
led  him  to  collect  materials  bearing  upon  all  the  events 
connected  with  it,  including  not  only  what  public  re- 
cords and  printed  books  and  pamphlets  would  furnish, 
but  what  could  be  procured  by  private  correspondence 
or  conversation  with  prominent  characters  on  both 
sides,  and  from  their  private  papers.  .  .  .  The  story 
of  Sumter  has  grown  out  of  all  these  sources,  and  is 
centrally  the  military  history  of  the  forts  in  and  about 
Charleston  harbor,  the  efforts  at  relieving  them  and 
their  reduction  by  the  Confederates,  with  the  political 
history  of  the  events  most  closely  connected  with  the 
fate  of  the  forts  and  their  garrison.  In  collating  the 
material  he  has  collected,  the  author  has  avoided  care- 
fully—too carefully,  we  think  —  the  expression  of  his 
o\vn  judgment,  preferring  to  let  the  principal  charac- 
ters speak  through  their  own  documents  and  recorded 
conversations.  The  indications  of  quotation  are  not 
in  all  cases  complete."    Nation,  AQ:  17. 

Dahlgren,  Bear-Admiral  John  Adolphus 
Bernard.    Dahlgren,  Mrs.  ]\L\deleine  Vln- 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


TON.     Memoir  of  John  A.  Dahlgren,  Rear- Ad- 
miral, U.  S.  N.     Boston  :  Osgood.     1883. 

[2153 
"This  book  upon  the  whole  is  good,  and  throws 
much  light,  direct  and  indirect,  upon  by-places  as 
•well  as  high  places  of  the  Civil  War.  This  is  especially 
true  of  the  naval  aspects  of  that  war.  An  over-fond- 
ness of  praise,  where  the  statement  of  the  simple  fact 
would  have  been  a  more  subtle  eulogy,  may  well  be 
pardoned  to  the  wife  of  a  truly  grand  and  heroic  man, 
such  as  Admiral  Dahlgren  certainly  was.  The  defen- 
sive documents  by  which  his  professional  position  is 
herein  vindicated  are  rather  long  and  formal,  but  as 
material  for  future  history  have  value.  His  private 
journal  largely  makes  up  the  book,  and  is  the  most 
valuable  portion.  The  life  is  divided  into  three  peri- 
ods: 1.  The  na^'y  of  the  past;  2.  Ordnance  record;  3. 
The  Rebellion."    Literary  world,  14:  38. 

Dana,  Charles  Anderson,  Recollections  of 
the  Civil  War  :  with  the  leaders  at  Washington 
and  in  the  field  in  the  sixties.  N.  Y.  :  Apple- 
ton.     1898.    $2.  [2154 

Mr.  Dana's  experiences,  first,  as  confidential  reporter 
to  IVIr.  Stanton  upon  the  situation  in  the  army  from 
Shiloh  till  Vicksburg,  then  as  Assistant  Secretary  of 
"War,  he  has  told  in  this  book.  "  '  Recollections ' 
though  they  are  and  composed  for  the  most  part  at 
the  very  close  of  the  veteran  journalist's  life,  there 
was  a  broad  foundation  of  recorded  contemporary 
impressions  upon  which  to  build.  There  is  little  in 
the  book  for  which  the  authoritj'  of  dispatches  from 
the  field  cannot  be  given.  .  .  .  Mr.  Dana's  position 
was  unique.  He  lived  at  army  headquarters  ;  he  com- 
municated unofficially  and  freely  with  all  officers,  low 
and  high ;  he  made  tours  of  inspection  both  alone  and 
with  the  generals  ;  and  he  was  a  listener  at  the  coun- 
cils of  war.  But  he  had  no  responsibility  for  the  suc- 
cess or  failure  of  the  plans  adopted,  and  he  was  not 
bound  by  military  law  to  receive  commands  and  obey 
without  question.  It  was  his  privilege  to  stand  by 
and  observe  and  report.  .  .  .  His  dispatches  betray 
no  petty  feelings,  they  are  straightforward  and  sig- 
nificant and  he  seems  to  have  retained  the  respect  of 
all  with  whom  he  was  associated,  delicate  as  his  rela- 
tions with  some  of  them  must  have  been  at  times. 
Mr.  Dana  made  mistakes;  in  exciting  emergencies 
his  judgment  was  sometimes  at  fault ;  his  own  later 
dispatches  often  contain  corrections  of  the  earlier. 
.  .  .  His  final  statement  of  the  matter  in  hand  seldom 
fails  to  be  convincing.  .  .  .  The  general  reader's  inter- 
est will  be  held  by  the  perspicuous  descriptions  of 
several  great  campaigns,  by  the  numerous  character- 
sketches  and  by  many  passages  of  a  high  order  of  lit- 
erary merit."  Frederick  W.  Moore,  in  Am.  hist,  rev., 
4:  5(». 

Davis,  Rear- Admiral  Charles  Henry. 
Davis,  Caxd.  Charles  Henry.  Life  of 
Charles  Henry  Davis,  Rear-Admiral,  1807- 
1877.     Boston:  Houghton.    1899.    $3.       [2155 

"  The  chief  claim  of  this  biography  to  public  notice 
is  the  light  it  throws  on  a  number  of  interesting  and 
important  events  of  the  Civil  War,  in  which  its  sub- 
ject was  a  distinguished  actor.  .  .  .  Captain  Davis  has 


made  an  interesting  addition   to  naval  literature." 
Roy  C.  Smith,  in  Am.  hist,  rev.,  5  :  GOO. 

Davis,  Jefferson.  Rise  and  fall  of  the  Con- 
federate government.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1881. 
2v.     Subs.  $10.  [2156 

Largely  a  histoi'y  of  the  military  operations  of  the 
Civil  War,  adding  few  facts  to  the  controversy.  Pre- 
faced by  excursive  essays  to  prove  on  histt)rical  au- 
thority the  right  of  secession.  Probably  the  most 
scholarly  recital  of  the  "states  rights"  arguments, 
since  it  was  written  by  the  leader  of  the  movement 
after  mature  reflection.  Concerning  the  Confederate 
states  it  reveals  little  inside  history ;  no  personal 
reminiscence;  controversial  rather  than  descriptive. 
Closes  with  the  earlier  period  of  Reconstruction. 

E.  E.  S. 

Short  history  of  the  Confederate  States 

of  America.     N.  Y. :  Belford.     1890.        [2157 

The  introductory  chapters  were  written  "  to  prove 
by  historical  authority  that  the  states  had  the  reserved 
power  of  seceding."  The  larger  portion  of  the  book 
treats  of  the  southern  conduct  of  the  war  to  show  "  how 
thorough  was  their  conviction  of  the  justice  of  their 
cause."  Contrasts  especially  the  conduct  of  the  north- 
ern and  southeni  troops  in  the  treatment  of  captives 
and  neutrals.  The  accuracy  of  the  military  details  has 
been  challenged  by  certain  Confederate  generals.  The 
personality  of  the  writer  is  kept  in  the  background. 
He  closes  the  narrative  with  his  capture.       E.  E.  S. 

—  Alfriend,  Frank  H.  Life  of  Jeiierson 
Davis.     Cin.:  Caxton.     1868.  [2158 

Written  from  a  conviction  that  Davis  was  not  re- 
sponsible for  the  failure  of  the  Confederacy.  A  strong 
contrast  to  Pollard.  The  military  conduct  of  the  war 
is  very  fully  considered  as  the  source  of  weakness. 
The  volume  shows  the  heat  of  contemporary  writing. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Craven,  John  J.  Prison  life  of  Jefferson 
Davis.     N.  Y. :  Carleton.     1866.  [2159 

Written  by  the  physician  in  attendance  during  the 
imprisonment  in  Fortress  Monroe  from  May  25  to  De- 
cember 25,  18G5.  A  kind  of  dia^-y  of  tjie  daily  life, 
giving  the  gist  of  conversations.  Written  by  a  Union 
man,  but  sympathetic  and  forgiving.  Unlikely  to 
please  the  rabid  element  of  either  side.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Davis,  Mrs.  Varina  Howell.  Jefferson 
Davis,  ex-President  of  the  Confederate  States  : 
a  memoir.     N.  Y. :  Belford.     [c.  1890.]    2v. 

[2160 

Mrs.  Dn.vis's  memoir  furnished  what  her  husband's 
book  greatly  lacked  :  the  story  of  the  personal  and 
social  life  in  the  Confederate  executive  mansion.  His 
work  was  severely  controversial  :  hers  is  an  amiable 
and  vivacious  presentation  of  men,  women,  and 
events,  drawn  with  insight  and  full  knowledge.  It 
gives  us  valuable  pictures  and  telling  comments,  and 
must  always  have  high  rank  in  its  sphere.  No  doubt 
it  also  reflects  in  considerable  measure  Mr.  Davis's 
owTi  opinions,  softened  in  the  presentation. 

J.  D.  C. 


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2161-2166 


—  PoLLAKD,  Edward  Albekt.  Life  of 
Jefferson  Davis,  with  a  secret  history  of  the 
southern  Confederacy.  Phil.:  National  Pub. 
Co.     [c.  1869.]  [216 1 

"Written  by  the  editor  of  the  Richmond  (Va.)  Exanv- 
iner  to  i)Iace  the  Ithinie  for  the  faihire  of  the  southern 
Confederacy.  A  bitter  arraignment  of  Davis,  but 
■with  little  evidence  of  any  secret  history.  The  author 
accuses  him  of  duplicity,  despotism,  and  cowardice. 
The  evidence  submitted  rarely  substantiates  the 
charge.  Many  of  the  accusations  were  answered, 
although  Pollard  is  ignored,  in  the  writings  of  Jeffer- 
son Davis  (see  above,  sect.  215G,  2157)  and  his  wife, 
Varina  Howell  Davis  (see  above,  sect.  21G0). 

E.  E.  S. 

Dawes,  Brig.-Oen.  Rufus  R.  Service  with 
the  Sixth  Wisconsin  Volunteers.  Marietta,  O. : 
Alderman.     1890.  [2162 

The  prime  New  England  stocks  of  the  Putnams,  the 
Cutlers,  and  the  Dawes  are  mingled  in  the  writer,  a 
child  of  the  Massachusetts  colony  in  Ohio.  Recent 
graduate  from  college,  temporarily  lumbering  in  Wis- 
consin, he  joined  the  Sixth  Wisconsin  in  1861.  Its 
service  was  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  and  included 
the  Shenandoah  campaign  of  '62,  Second  Bull  Run, 
Antietam,  Fredericksburg,  Chancellorsville,  Gettys- 
burg, and  so  on  to  the  muster-out  in  the  Petersburg 
trenches,  August,  18(;4.  A  full  file  of  family  letters 
has  helped  Gen.  Dawes  to  many  authentic  incidents, 
and  his  abilities  and  unflinching  candor  make  his 
book  weighty  evidence  of  the  nature  and  value  of  the 
volunteer  service.  J.  D.  C. 

Dicey,  Edward,  Six  months  in  the  federal 
states.     London :  Macmillan.     1863.     2v. 

[2163 

On  the  publication  of  this  book  in  1863,  the  Atlantic 
praised  it  for  its  timeliness,  thoughtfulness,  and  ad- 
mirable tone.  "  Mr.  Dicey  has  a  manly,  English  way 
of  accepting  the  preponderant  evidence  concerning 
the  crisis  he  came  to  study.  He  seldom  gets  entangled 
in  trivial  events,  but  knows  how  to  use  them  as  illus- 
trations of  great  events."  He  saw  the  true  signifi- 
cance of  the  slavery  struggle  and  stated  his  views 
clearly  at  a  time  when  the  understanding  and  sym- 
pathy of  England  were  greatly  needed  by  the  Union. 
"  There  is  scarcely  an  offence  against  good  taste  or 
good  feeling  in  Mr.  Dicey's  volumes.  .  .  .  There  are 
small  inaccuracies,  .  .  .  but  .  .  .  the  total  impression 
of  what  Mr.  Dicey  has  written  bears  honorable  testi- 
mony to  the  accuracy  of  his  observation,  as  well  as  to 
his  powers  of  comparison  and  judgment."  Atlantic 
monthly,  12:395. 

Dix,  Maj.-Oen.  John  Adams.  Dix,  Mor- 
gan, comp.  Memoirs  of  John  Adams  Dix. 
KY.:  Harper.     1883.     2v.      $5.  [2164 

"The  biography  has  an  individual  and  personal 
rather  than  a  historical  quality."  It  does  not,  "  ex- 
cept in  a  few  instances,  throw  much  light  on  the  gen- 
eral history  of  the  time.  ...  It  might  fairly  have  been 
expected  that  we  should  learn  much  that  was  new  of 
the  Albany  Regency,  of  which  General  Dix  was  a  mem- 
ber, and  of  the  inside  history  of  the  Democratic  party 


from  1830  to  1860.  .  .  .  Rut  Dr.  Dix  seems  to  have  been 
so  absorbed  in  the  central  figure  of  his  biograjihy  that 
he  has  ventured  but  little  into  tli(!  wider  field  of  gen- 
eral history.  ...  In  the  last  hours  of  Huchanan's  ad- 
ministration, with  driveling  tiiuidity  in  the  White 
House  and  bold  treason  in  the  cabinet.  General  Dix 
was  called  upon  to  take  charge  of  a  bankrupt  treasury. 
He  restored  confidence  and  raised  money  ;  but  he  did 
more,  far  more,  than  this.  .  .  .  Above  the  confused 
noises  of  that  miserable  winter,  the  voice  of  .John  A. 
Dix  rises  clear  and  strong:  '  If  any  one  attempts  to 
haul  down  the  American  flag,  shoot  him  on  the  spot.' 
...  He  had  the  good  fortune  and  the  inspiration  to 
strike  the  key-note,  to  say  the  one  all-embracing  word 
at  the  very  moment  of  a  great  conflict.  .  .  .  He  will  al- 
ways be  remembered  as  the  man  who,  at  the  crisis  of 
the  nation's  fate,  put  into  one  short  sentence  the  great 
principle  which  was  at  stake,  and  to  which  the  people 
rallied  and  clung  for  four  long  years."  Atlantic 
monthly,  62:  271. 

Dodge,  Col.  Theodore  Ayrault.    Bird's-eye 

view  of  our  Civil  War.  Boston  :  0.sgood.  1883. 
New  ed.  rev.     Houghton.     1897.     §1.       [2165 

Of  the  first  edition  the  Nation  said :  "  It  has  many 
excellent  characteristics :  the  style  is  simple  and  clear, 
the  tone  elevated  and  fair,  the  conception  of  military 
operations  comprehensive,  and  the  criticisms  upon 
them  judicious.  The  book  is  evidently  as  much  the 
work  of  an  experienced  soldier  as  of  a  well-informed 
author.  The  diagrams  that  illustrate  the  text  are  good 
for  their  purpose,  and,  together  with  the  maps,  add 
greatly  to  the  value  of  the  book.  One  of  the  defects 
grows,  perhaps,  out  of  the  nature  of  the  undertaking. 
The  attempt  to  give  in  a  moderate  volume  a  sketch  of 
the  Civil  War  which  shall  enter  as  much  into  particu- 
lars as  this  one  does,  is  apt  to  result  in  a  syllabus, 
which,  if  accurate,  may  be  of  great  use  to  the  histori- 
cal student,  but  will  hardly  serve  to  give  the  youthful 
or  uninformed  reader  a  clear  and  impressive  picture. 
.  .  .  Colonel  Dodge's  book  is  in  no  sense  partisan." 
Colonel  Dodge  is  severely  criticised  for  "  the  many 
evidences  of  haste  and  inaccuracy."    Nation.  37:  258. 

The  preface  of  the  new  edition  claims  that  the  figures 
have  been  carefully  revised  by  the  War  Department 
publications  and  other  well-knowTi  sources.  The  facts 
stated  have  been  compared  with  the  Official  records 
by  Captain  E.  B.  Robins,  long  secretary  of  the  Military 
Historical  Society  of  Massachusetts.  New  maps  have 
been  prepared  from  the  government  surveys  and 
charts. 

Campaign  of  Chancellorsville.     Boston  : 

Osgood.     1881.     Houghton.     $3.  [2166 

"  It  is  sufficient  to  bespeak  for  this  handsome  vol- 
ume a  cordial  welcome,  which  it  thoroughly  deserves. 
With  the  aid  of  Hotchkiss  and  Allan  from  the  Con- 
federate side,  and  of  Dodge  from  the  Federal,  the  in- 
teresting campaign  of  Chancellorsville  may  be  studied 
with  entire  satisfaction.  .  .  .  The  story  is  not  pleasant 
reading  for  northern  men.  The  failure  at  Chancel- 
lorsville was  not  only  most  discreditable  to  General 
Hooker,  who  then  commanded  the  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac, but  it  was  such  a  total  and  extraordinary  failure 
that  the  story  would  be  incredible  if  we  did  not  know 
it  to  be  true.  .  .  .  The  book  is  the  protluction  of  a  man 
with  a  clear  military  head,  who  seems  to  have  pos- 


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sessed  himself  completely  of  bis  subject.  The  student 
of  military  historj-  will  find  it  very  valuable,  and  the 
general  reader  will  lind  it  interesting  in  the  extreme." 
N'ation,  33 :  18. 

Doubleday,  Maj.-Gen.  Abner.  Chancellors- 
ville  aud  Gettysburg.  (Campaigns  of  the  Civil 
War,  6.)    N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1882.     $1.    [2167 

"  In  commenting  upon  the  preceding  volumes  of  this 
series  we  have  endeavored  to  call  attention  to  the 
unbiased  aud  unpartisan  spirit  in  which  they  have 
been  written,  to  the  m.anner  in  which  preconceived 
opinions  have  been  laid  aside  in  the  endeavor  to  form 
an  accurate  and  impartial  historical  judgment,  and 
to  the  fact  that  the  authors  have  made  a  careful  study 
of  all  materials,  published  or  unpublished,  in  the  pos- 
session of  the  War  Department ;  have  used  this  mate- 
rial in  proper  proportions,  have  given  full  weight  to 
conflicting  testimony,  and  have  named  their  authority 
for  every  statement  that  was  likely  to  be  disputed. 
This  historical  spirit  has  permeated  each  one  of  the 
preceding  military  narratives,  and  though  many  peo- 
ple may  refuse  to  accept  their  conclusions,  every  one 
must  acknowledge  that  they  have  been  reached  by 
fair-minded  and  patient  investigation.  This  uniform- 
ity is  now  sharply  broken  by  a  book  which  is  con- 
spicuous for  the  absence  of  every  one  of  the  good 
qualities  above  referred  to.  The  historical  spirit  is 
entirely  lacking,  startling  statements  are  constantly 
made  without  any  authority  beiug  given  for  them, 
questions  of  numbers  engaged  and  losses  incurred  are 
quoted  at  second  hand,  minor  details  are  dwelt  upon 
at  length,  while  great  facts  are  hastily  jiassed  over, 
and  there  is  a  vein  of  personal  animosity  running 
through  the  book  which  throws  discredit  upon  every- 
thing in  it."    Nation,  34:  257. 

Gettysburg  made  plain.  N.  Y.  :  Cen- 
tury Co.     [c.  1888.]  [2168 

When  Gen.  Reynolds  fell  at  the  opening  of  the 
battle  of  Gettysbiirg,  Gen.  Doubleday  took,  by  senior- 
ity, the  command  of  the  First  Corps.  He  was  active 
in  high  command  throughout  the  battle,  and  had  an 
active  part  afterward  in  the  discussion  of  the  contro- 
versial questions  which  arose.  Doubleday  was  one  of 
the  general  officers  who  asserted  that  Meade  believed 
Gettysburg  an  unfit  place  to  fight  the  battle,  and  de- 
sired to  retire  to  the  line  of  Pipe  Creek.  His  position 
and  means  of  knowledge  make  him  a  weighty  factor 
in  the  discussion.  He  also  told  the  story  of  the  cam- 
paign at  large  in  his  ChavneUorsvUle  and  Oettysburg 
in  the  Scribners'  Cam2xiifjns  of  the  Civil  War.  For 
his  personal  career,  see  his  Reminiscences  of  Forts 
Sumter  and  Moultrie,  the  next  title.  J.  D.  C. 

Reminiscences    of    Forts    Sumter    and 

Moultrie  in  1800-61.  N.  Y. :  Harper.  1876. 
$1.  [2169 

Gen.  Doubleday  graduated  from  West  Point  in  1842, 
and  was  a  Cajitain  in  the  1st  IT.  S.  Artillery  at  Fort 
Moultrie,  under  Maj.  Anderson's  command,  in  Dec, 
1860.  The  transfer  to  Sumter  was  made  on  the  2Cth, 
and  Doubleday,  with  his  comi)any,  was  part  of  An- 
derson's force  until  the  surrender  in  April,  '61.  His 
patriotism  and  loyalty  to  the  Union  were  earnest  and 
active.    He  became  Maj.-Gen.  of  Volunteers,  Nov.  29, 


1862.  This  career  is  the  best  evidence  of  the  value  of 
his  memoir  upon  the  dramatic  opening  of  the  war  in 
Charleston  harbor.  He  is  also  a  vigorous  and  inter- 
esting writer.  J.  D.  C. 

Drake,  Samuel  Adams.  Battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, 1803.  (Decisive  events  in  American 
history.)    Boston:  Lee.     1891.     50c.        [2170 

"  Mr.  Drake's  effort  has  been  to  prepare  a  popular 
version  of  the  story  of  the  great  battle.  .  .  .  He 
makes  no  reference  to  authorities,  but  tells  the  tale 
currently,  fluently,  with  well-arranged  grouping  of 
incidents  and  with  literary  skill.  ...  In  all  the  larger 
elements  of  the  story  of  Gettysburg,  Mr.  Drake's 
narrative  is  faithful  to  the  accepted  facts,  and  well 
combines  a  lively  style  with  adherence  to  truth. 
There  are  some  points,  however,  in  which,  by  accept- 
ing a  version  ill  supported,  or  by  incorrect  conclu- 
sions as  to  matters  of  conjecture,  he  has  fallen  into 
error,  and,  so  far,  given  his  assistance  to  building  up 
mythical  features  in  the  history  of  the  battle."  J.  D. 
Cox,  in  Nation,  54 :  17. 

Draper,  John  William.  History  of  the 
American  Civil  War.  N.  Y.:  Harper.  1867- 
70.     3v.     $10.50.  [2171 

A  history  of  causes  and  events,  with  events  subor- 
dinated, by  a  member  of  the  school  of  Buckle.  Vol- 
ume 1  shows  how  inevitable  the  war  was,  as  a  result 
of  topography  and  climate,  colonization,  the  intro- 
duction and  development  of  negro  slavery,  economic, 
social  and  moral  influences,  putting  extreme  stress 
upon  climate  ;  and  comprises  a  complete  survey  of 
American  history  to  the  establishment  of  the  Confed- 
eracy in  1861.  Volumes  2  and  3  give  the  history  of  the 
war,  considering  it  in  every  aspect,  its  final  effects 
upon  slavery,  national  life,  the  government  of  the 
Union  and  the  Constitution.  Great  intellectual  power 
and  unusual  grasp  of  the  subject  are  evident ;  gen- 
eralizations abound,  sometimes  absurd  and  puerile, 
sometimes  profound.  The  book  is  occasionally  ob- 
scure, lacks  proportion,  has  a  northern  bias  and  is  in- 
accurate in  military  details.  The  style  is  strong  and 
brilliant,  but  lacking  in  finish.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Eggleston,  George  Gary.  A  rebel's  recol- 
lections. N.  Y. :  Hurd.  1874.  2d  ed.  Put- 
nam. 1878.  $1.  [2172 
The  Atlantic  deplores  the  modesty  which  led  the 
author  "  to  suppress  his  own  feelings  and  to  imper- 
sonalize  his  experiences  just  where  we  should  like 
him  to  be  most  garrulous  about  himself."  It  believes 
that  he  has  helped  northern  readers  "to  understand 
that  those  opposed  to  the  Union  in  the  late  war  were 
as  sincere  as  its  friends,  and  were  moved  by  a  patriot- 
ism which  differed  from  ours  only  in  being  mistaken. 
.  .  .  His  ideas  and  observations  in  regard  to  the  rebel 
leaders  have  that  certain  value  which  always  belongs 
to  the  testimony  of  a  keen-sighted  eye-witness.  .  .  . 
Mr.  Eggleston 's  manner  is  as  good  as  his  spirit,  and 
he  has  given  us  a  book  of  peculiar  interest,  one  of  the 
pleasures  of  which  is  its  frank  and  clear  style.  One 
thoroughly  likes  the  author  after  reading  it."  Atlan- 
tic monthly,  35 :  237. 

Farragut,      Admiral      David     Glasgow. 


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2173-2179 


Barnes,  James.     David  G.  Farragut.     (Bea- 
con biographies.)    Boston:  Small.    1899.     75c. 

L2173 
See  Beacon  biographiss,  in  Pt.  3,  Div.  2  :  Comiire- 
hensive  History,  sect.  2491. 

—  Farragut,  Loyall.  Life  of  David  Glas- 
gow Farragut,  first  Admiral  of  the  United 
States  Navy ;  by  his  son.  N.  Y. :  Appleton. 
1879.     U.  [2174 

"With  dutiful  modesty  and  with  admirable  taste 
the  biogrnjilu'r  of  our  great  admh-al  has  intruded 
iseither  liinisclf  nor  any  attempt  at  tine  writing  be- 
tween the  public  and  his  distinguished  father.  He 
has  depended  as  far  as  possible  for  his  narrative  upon 
Farragut's  journal  and  letters  and  official  reports, 
and  upon  sketches  of  toils  and  battles  made  by  actors 
and  eye-witnesses.  The  result  is  a  volume  which  is 
not  so  much  history  as  materials  for  history.  So  nuich 
the  better.  One  could  not  wish  it  otherwise  with  the 
first  life  of  such  a  man.  The  simplicity  of  the  monu- 
ment is  suited  to  the  massive  and  noble  simplicity  of 
the  hero.  .  .  .  No  other  such  man  has  plowed  the  sea 
since  Nelson  ;  perhaps  one  may  also  say,  no  other  such 
man  before  Nelson  ;  they  are,  almost  without  doubt, 
the  two  mightiest  vikings  of  all  time."  Atlantic 
monthhj,45:  G88. 

The  life  of  Farragut  written,  at  his  request,  by  his 
only  child,  "  is  largely  composed  of  the  journal  kept 
by  the  Admiral  himself  and  of  his  letters,  with  an 
occasional  explanatory  commentary  by  the  author. 
There  is  little  that  is  new  after  the  beginning  of  the 
war.  The  reports  had  been  published  before.  .  .  .  The 
latter  part  is  rather  tedious  with  its  guide-book  de- 
scriptions, repeating  the  voyage  of  the  Franklin 
printed  some  years  ago.  But  the  story  of  Farragut's 
early  life,  the  letters  to  his  family,  and  the  revela- 
tions of  character  make  the  book  a  marked  one  in 
literature.  His  son  has  performed  his  pious  duty  with 
excellent  taste  and  modesty,  and  justified  to  the  world 
the  affectitm  which  such  a  father  naturally  won." 
Nation,  30:  14. 

—  Mahan,  Capt.  Alfred  Thayer.  Admi- 
ral Farragut.  (Great  commanders.)  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1892.     $1.50.  [2175 

1801-1870.  This  sketch  of  Farragut  is  an  ideal  piece 
of  brief  biography.  The  subject  is  excellent,  the  au- 
thor perfectly  adapted  in  every  way  to  treat  it,  and 
the  treatment  itself  well  calculated  to  inspire  interest 
and  just  admiration  for  the  subject.  E.  C.  R. 

Foote,  Rear- Admiral  Andrew  Hull.  Hop- 
pin,  James  Mason.  Life  of  Andrew  Hull 
Foote.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     1874.    $3.50.     [2176 

A  quite  detailed  yet  attractive  story  of  a  typical 
American  naval  officer  of  forty  years'  i)ublic  service, 
the  latter  portion  of  which  was  in  the  organization 
and  command  of  iron-clad  river  fleets  in  the  West. 
Foote  was  an  interesting  person,  energetic,  able,  of 
high  juineiple  with  a  strain  of  devout  sentiment.  He 
bi-re  a  large  jiart  in  the  capture  of  Forts  Henry  and 
1  "nelson  early  in  18G2,  and  in  the  opening  of  the  Mis- 
- 'iippi.  Admiral  Foote  died  In  the  midst  of  the 
V.  ir.  G.  A.  T. 


Foote,  Henry  Stuart.  War  of  the  Rebel- 
lion :  observations  upon  the  causes,  course, 
and  consequences,  of  the  late  Civil  War. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     1866.  [2177 

Foote,  as  a  Unionist  Senator  from  Mississippi  (1847- 
1852)  and  Governor  of  that  state  (1853)  occupied  an  un- 
fortunate position.  Later,  he  was  a  member  of  the 
Confederate  Congress  and  was  opposed  to  Jefferson 
Davis.  Some  of  his  fellows  called  him  a  renegade 
fiom  the  cause.  The  present  book  i.s  a  rambling 
dissertation,  valuable  only  for  the  author's  personal 
experience  in  tlie  Confederacy.  There  are  also  remL- 
nisceuces  of  the  leaders  in  Congress,  in  the  Compro- 
mise of  1850.  E.  E.  S. 

Forbes,  John  Murray.  Letters  and  recol- 
lections ;  ed.  by  his  daughter,  Sarah  Forbes 
Hughes.     Boston :  Houghton.  1899.     2v.     $5. 

L2178 

"  The  part  played  by  Mr.  Forbes  in  public  affairs, 
especially  diu-ing  the  period  of  the  Civil  War,  was  an 
important  and  effective  one ;  but  he  never  held,  nor 
sought,  political  office.  What  he  did  for  his  country 
he  did  as  a  private  citizen,  and  in  the  most  private 
way  possible.  ...  It  was  as  a  pioneer  and  manager  of 
western  or  middle-western  railroads  that  Mr.  Forbes 
was  best  known  to  the  American  public.  .  .  .  He  was 
Governor  Andrew's  unofficial  right-hand  man  and  con- 
fidential adviser,  taking  for  a  time  full  charge  of  tlie 
work  of  moving,  feeding,  and  clothing  the  [Jlassa- 
chusetts]  state  troops.  He  was  active  in  organizing 
the  Sanitary  Commission,  and  in  enlisting  the  colored 
troops.  ...  It  is  hardly  too  much  to  say  that  he  was 
for  a  time  virtually  an  unofficial  or  advisory  member 
of  Mr.  Lincoln's  cabinet."  E.  G.  J.  in  Dial  (Chicago), 
27:  269. 

Force,  Maj.  -  Gen.  Manning  Ferguson. 
From  Fort  Henry  to  Corinth.  (Campaigns  of 
the  Civil  War,  3.)  N.  Y.  :  Scribner.  1881. 
$1.  [2179 

"Judge  Force's  volume  treats  of  the  early  opera- 
tions in  the  West,  and,  though  called  '  From  Fort 
Henry  to  Corinth,'  its  '  preliminary  '  chapter  recounts 
at  wearisome  length  the  movements  of  Price  and  Cur- 
tis and  Van  Dorn  in  Missouri.  Though  every  page 
bears  evidence  of  careful  research  —  of  an  earnest  de- 
sire to  adhere  strictly  to  truth,  to  avoid  opinions,  and 
steer  clear  of  controversy  —  yet  it  must  be  confessed 
that  the  story  is  tedious.  It  lacks  animation,  and  the 
great  events  are  not  sufficiently  emphasized  to  make 
any  impression  on  the  mind.  .  .  .  There  are  not  half 
a  dozen  jiages  in  the  whole  book  of  variation  from 
strict  narrative.  Nearly  half  of  it  is  naturally  devoted 
to  the  battle  of  Shiloh.  .  .  .  No  battle  of  the  war  has 
given  rise  to  more  bitter  jealousies  or  recriminations. 
But  little  suspicion  of  this,  however,  meets  the  reader 
of  this  book.  .  .  .  Little  is  said  by  way  of  judgment 
on  the  battle.  .  .  .  With  the  cautious  advance  of  Hal- 
leck  on  Corinth  and  the  capture  of  that  place  the  vol- 
ume ends,  and  the  results  of  the  campaign  are  summed 
up."    Nation,  ZZ:  399. 

Forrest,  Brig. -Gen.  Nathan  Bedford. 
Wyeth,  John  Allan.    Life  of  General  Na- 


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than  Bedford  Forrest.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     1899. 
S4.  [2180 

"  Forrest  was  a  picturesque  character  —  few,  if  any, 
were  more  so  ;  and  he  has  had  a  correspondingly 
strong  hold  on  the  imagination  of  all  who  served  with 
him  on  the  Confederate  side  during  the  Civil  War. 
Dr.  AVyeth's  tine  volume  is  proof  that  the  enthusiasm 
of  southern  soldiers  for  him  ha.s  hardly  waned.  .  .  . 
A  man  who  was  wholly  illiterate,  and  whose  business 
life  had  been  that  of  a  slave-trader,  was  greatly  liandi- 
capped  in  the  race  for  military  honors."  J.  D.  Cox,  in 
Aalion,  C9:  394. 

Fry,  Maj.-Gen.  James  Barnet.  McDowell 
and  Tyler  in  the  campaign  of  Bull  Run,  1861. 
N.  Y. :  Van  Nostrand.     1884.  [21 81 

A  pamphlet  of  63  pages  by  an  ofHcer  upon  McDowell's 
staff  at  Bull  Kun,  vindicating  his  commander  from  ill- 
advised  cliarges  of  neglect  of  duty  and  incompetence, 
made  by  Tjler,  next  in  command.  Tj-ler's  former  offi- 
cial reports  are  efEectively  contrasted  with  his  remi- 
niscences printed  twenty  years  after.  G.  A.  T. 

]\Iilitary  miscellanies.     N.    Y. :    Bren- 

tano.     1889.  [2182 

The  author  is  best  known  by  his  able  services  as 
Provost-Marshal-General  enforcing  tlie  draft  during 
the  Civil  War.  His  close  contact  with  both  civil  and 
military  administration  gave  great  opportunities  for 
observation  of  Lincoln,  Stanton,  Halleck,  and  others, 
and  his  reproduction  of  casual  essays  and  reviews  is 
a  mine  of  rich  material  for  personal  study  of  leading 
men.  His  earlier  service  on  the  staff  of  General  Buell 
was  also  an  important  experience,  and  his  long  life  as 
an  officer  of  the  regular  array  gave  him  the  inside  view 
of  the  character  and  qualities  of  prominent  soldiers. 
He  ^^Tites  candidly  and  clearly  from  this  fulness  of 
knowledge.  J.  D.  C. 

New  York  and  the  conscription  of  1863. 

N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1885.  [2183 

The  enrolment  of  troops  for  the  Union  army,  in  the 
summer  of  18G3,  by  a  draft,  was  violently  resisted  in 
New  York  and  other  large  cities,  with  the  loss  of  many 
lives  and  the  destruction  of  much  property  in  New 
York.  The  (juestion  of  the  responsibility  for  these 
riots  is  discussed  by  General  Fry,  who  was  the  Pro- 
vost^Marshal-General  for  the  enforcement  of  the  con- 
scription, and  who  ably  defends  the  officers  of  the 
government  against  charges  made  by  Gov.  Seymour, 
that  they  had  been  needlessly  precipitate  in  beginning 
the  draft  and  unjust  and  partial  in  its  enforcement. 

G.  A.  T. 

Gasparin,  Agenor  Etienne,  comte  de.  Up- 
rising of  a  great  people  :  the  United  States  in 
1861 ;  [tr.]  by  :\Iary  L.  Booth.  N.  Y. :  Scrib- 
ner.     1862.  "  [2184 

"  De  Gasparin's  Upri.tin/r  of  n  great  people  fell  on 
American  hearts,  at  the  darkest  hour  of  the  strife, 
like  the  clarion  note  of  a  reenforcement  of  the  heroes 
of  humanity."  H.  T.  Tuckerman,  America  and  her 
commentators,  p.  153. 

Gordon,  Maj.-Gen.  George  Henry.    Brook 


Farm  to  Cedar  Mountain,    1861-2.      Boston : 
Osgood.     1883.     Houghton.     1885.  [2185 

"  General  Gordon  has  done  the  public  a  real  service 
in  publishing  this  volume.  It  is  made  up  of  papers 
written  for  the  annual  gatherings  of  the  officers  of  his 
regiment.  .  .  .  Hence  we  have  as  correct  a  picture  of 
the  real  life  of  one  of  our  very  best  volunteer  regi- 
ments as  it  is  possible  to  get.  We  have  the  story  of 
its  first  year's  experience,  and  let  us  say  at  once  that 
the  story  is  told  very  well.  General  Gordon  writes 
easily ;  he  passes  from  one  mood  to  another  very  natu- 
rally; he  has  the  power  of  saying  strong  things;  he 
has  also  a  nice  sense  of  humor.  His  narrative  is  ani- 
mated ;  the  details  never  become  tedious."  Xation, 
37  :  1C9. 

History  of  the  campaign  of  the  Army 

of  Virginia  under  John  Pope,  1862.     Boston : 
Houghton.     1880.  [2186 

The  book,  says  the  Xation,  "  is  one  of  verj'  consid- 
erable interest  and  of  considerable  value.  The  great 
trouble  with  General  Gordon  is  that  he  wi-ites  too 
easily.  .  .  .  He  does  not  stop  to  think  over  his  facts, 
to  digest  them,  and  to  marshal  them,  but  collects  ma- 
terial from  every  quarter  with  active  industry,  and 
sends  it  off,  superficially  arranged,  to  the  printer. 
.  .  .  This  way  of  doing  things  leads  to  some  careless 
writing,  but  it  leads  to  some  worse  things."  It  leads 
to  intolerable  expansion  —  nearly  500  pages  on  a  cam- 
paign of  three  weeks,  on  which  there  is  already  abun- 
dant material  in  need  of  being  digested.  It  is  to  be 
regretted  "  that  so  much  good  work  should  be  so  bur- 
dened witli  superfluities  and  so  disfigured  with  blem- 
ishes. .  .  .  There  is  real  merit  in  the  book.  ...  It  is 
thoroughly  readable.  It  is  so  good  that  we  are  vexed 
that  it  is  not  better."    Nation,  30 :  122. 

War  diary  of  events  in  the  war  of  the 

Rebellion.      1863-5.      Boston:    Osgood. 
New  issue.     Houghton.     1885.      [2187 

The  author,  a  graduate  of  West  Point,  organized 
the  2d  Mass.  Infantry  and  commanded  it  till  he  was 
promoted.  Preceding  volumes  (Brook  Farm,  to  Cedar 
Mo^intain,  and  The  Campaigns  of  the  Army  0/  Vir- 
ginia- niuler  Pope,  see  above)  dealt  with  his  army 
experience  in  1801-2,  and  this  volume  completes  his 
military  memoirs.  The  l)asis  is  his  diary,  and  the  re- 
sult is  a  lively  descripti(m  of  his  life  on  the  Virginia 
peninsula,  in  the  blockade  of  Charleston,  in  Florida, 
and  on  the  lower  Mississippi.  Gen.  Gordon  was  a  man 
of  strong  prejudices,  strong  self-assertion,  tartly  criti- 
cal of  his  sujieriors.  With  his  intelligence  and  patri- 
otic spirit,  his  way  to  greater  distinction  was  open  had 
not  the  (jualities  named  stood  in  his  way.  The  book  is 
a  valuable  one,  due  allowance  being  made  in  the  di- 
rection intimated,  and  it  covers  theatres  of  operation 
less  familiar  than  many  others.  J.  D.  C. 

Goss,  Warren  Lee.  Recollections  of  a  pri- 
vate: a  story  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac. 
N.  Y, :  Crowell.     [c.  1890.]     §1.50.  [2188 

"  The  book  is  interesting  as  showing  what  a  man « x- 
periences  as  he  develops  from  a  recruit  to  a  veteran 
under  the  pressure  of  active  service,  and  is  of  value  in 
bringing  to  view  the  public  opinion  of  the  camp  con- 


1882. 


230 


PERIOD   OF  THE   CIVIL   WAR,  18G0-1865 


2189-2195 


ceming  the  directing  forces,  intelligent  and  other- 
wise, of  campaigns.  .  .  .  One  charming  characteristic 
marlcs  the  whole  — a  simple,  sincere,  unhoastful  but 
genuine  patriotism,  that  leaves  no  doubt  as  to  the 
honesty  of  the  author,  whether  fightini;:  or  writing. 
While  deploring  the  necessity  that  recpiired  force  to 
preserve  the  Union,  he  is  tilled  with  admiration  for  the 
personal  gallantry  of  the  men  who  supported  the  los- 
ing and  lost  cause.  He  nowhere  scolds,  an<l  through- 
out the  book  presents  an  unconscious  model  of  the 
typical  Union  volunteer."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  JVation,  51: 
510. 

Grant,  Gen.  Ulysses  Simpson.  Personal 
memoirs.  N.  Y. :  Webster.  1885-6.  2v.  [New 
ed.  rev  ]    Century  Co.    1895.    2 v.     $5.     [2189 

These  two  volumes  cover  the  course  of  the  author's 
life  down  to  the  close  of  the  Civil  War.  When  one  con- 
siders th.at  the  writer  was  a  man  of  action,  altogether 
without  experience  in  literary  work,  one  is  surjirised 
at  the  remarkable  skill  with  which  the  narrative  is 
written.  The  sentences  often  have  the  same  pithy  di- 
rectness and  brevity  that  marked  his  despatclies  from 
the  field  of  battle.  As  a  general  he  mastered  details 
but  was  not  overwhelmed  by  them :  so  here,  he  sees 
the  whole  field  and  leads  the  reader  easily  along  from 
one  principal  event  to  another.  The  native  simplicity 
and  lack  of  affectation  so  characteristic  of  the  author 
are  noticeable  features  of  the  work.  While  there  is 
nowhere  within  the  book  the  faintest  strain  of  self- 
laudation,  he  naturally  and  frankly  portrays  the  mili- 
tary situations  as  they  appeared  to  him  when  he  was 
called  uiion  to  act,  and  by  disclosing  the  circum- 
stances and  declaring  his  reasons  for  action  he  in  re- 
ality often  takes  issvie  with  his  critics.     A.  C.  McL. 

See  sect.  2268  for  Col.  Carswell  McClellan's  book 
criticising  these  memoirs. 

Report  of    the   armies  of  the    United 

States,  1864-5.     N.  Y.:  Appleton.     1865. 

[2190 

Grant's  reports  as  Lieutenant-General  covered  the 
operations  of  all  the  national  armies,  and  are  among 
the  most  succinct  and  intelligible  of  historical  docu- 
ments. Their  early  publication  met  the  popular  de- 
mand for  authentic  knowledge  of  the  great  closing 
campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  though  the  separate  pub- 
lication is  now  superseded  by  the  full  Official  records 
in  which  they  are  found,  as  well  as  by  the  General's 
Personal  memoirs,  etc.  J.  D.  C. 

—  Badeau,  Brig. -Gen.  Adam.  Military  his- 
tory of  Ulysses  S.  Grant,  1861-5.  N.  Y.  : 
Appleton.     1868-81.     3v.     $12.  [2191 

This  book  "  depends  for  its  interest  and  its  value 
upon  its  supply  of  authentic  information,  and  the 
supply  is  so  abundant,  and  so  much  of  the  informa- 
tion is  original,  that  it  has  a  great  deal  of  both."  The 
author  had  access  to  otticial  papers,  both  Union  and 
Confederate,  and  to  Grant's  correspondence,  and  was 
closely  associated,  for  more  than  three  years,  with 
Gen.  Grant  and  his  officers.  The  book  is  an  excellent 
military  history  of  the  war.  "  It  follows  the  chrono- 
logical order  of  events,  and  it  is  a  good,  jilain,  intelli- 
gible, straightforward  account.  Its  effect,  as  a  whole, 
upon  thinking  men,  can  hardly  be  other  than  to  raise 


their  estimate  of  Grant's  ability  as  a  soldier.  .  .  .  The 
author's  indisposition  to  make  cordial  mention  of  offi- 
cers outside  what  may  be  called  the  family  party, 
comiiosed  of  Grant,  Sherman,  McPherson,  and  Sheri- 
dan, is  an  unsatisfactory  feature  of  the  book."  These 
volumes  "  are  nowhere  dull,  and  it  is  not  too  much  to 
say  that  tliey  are  often  intensely  interesting.  The 
author  had  a  story  of  the  highest  dignity  to  tell,  he 
possessed  exceptional  opportunities  of  knowing  it 
thoroughly,  and  he  has  told  it  well ;  and  this  is  true 
in  spite  of  the  fact  that  these  two  volumes  are  almost 
an  apotheosis  of  Grant,  who  is  credited  with  every 
military  virtue  and  with  a  large  share  of  the  other 
virtues."  Tlie  author  "writes  with  clearness  and 
taste,  and  his  methods  of  arrangement  are  excellent. 
.  .  .  We  feel  a  very  great  distrust  of  Gen.  Badeau's 
figures,  and  think  that  he  is  uniformly  disposed  to 
make  the  opposing  armies  less  different  in  numbers 
than  they  really  were."  The  maps  are  good  and  well 
placed.    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  6:  152,  32.:  401. 

—  Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  True  story 
of  General  U.  S.  Grant.  (Children's  lives  of 
great  men.)  Boston :  Lothrop.  [c.  1897.  ] 
$1.50.  [2192 

"  Mr.  Elbridge  S.  Brooks  furnishes  another  story 
of  General  Grant's  life,  which  he  calls  the  True  story, 
and  which  is  published  in  children's  quarto  style, 
with  a  large  page,  large  print,  and  plenty  of  pictures, 
some  of  which  latter  pertain  to  the  text,  and  others 
of  which  might  go  as  well  with  almost  any  other  book 
that  might  be  written.  .  .  .  The  narrative  answers  its 
purpose  well."    Literary  world,  29,:  434. 

—  Church,  Lt.  -  Col.  William  Conant. 
Ulysses  S.  Grant  and  the  period  of  national 
preservation  and  reconstruction.  (Heroes  of 
the  nations.)    N.  Y.  :  Putnam.      1897.     $1.50. 

[2193 

"  It  is  a  somewhat  larger  volume  than  most  of  the 
similar  series,  and  the  author  has  used  his  space  judi- 
ciously to  introduce  occasional  quotations  from  others. 
It  takes  the  strongly  eulogistic  view  of  every  phase  of 
Grant's  life,  military  and  civil,  as  seems  almost  a 
necessity  in  the  conception  of  such  a  class  of  books. 
Its  variation  in  method  from  the  preceding  lives  of 
Grant  will,  however,  give  it  a  distinct  and  useful 
place."    Nation,  Gh:  2A\. 

—  Coppee,  Henry.  Grant  and  his  cam- 
paigns :  a  military  biography.  N.  Y.  :  Richard- 
son.    1866.  [2194 

This  was  one  of  the  earliest  biographies  of  Gen. 
Grant,  and  was  based  in  large  measure  upon  his  offi- 
cial reports  of  his  military  operations  in  the  Civil 
War.  It  was  very  meagre  in  his  personal  historj-,  and 
though  a  tnistworthy  narrative  as  far  as  it  went,  and 
a  warmly  appreciative  estimate  of  the  man,  it  was 
soon  superseded  by  other  works  based  on  fuller  mate- 
rial. Grant's  own  Personal  memoirs,  when  published, 
of  course  eclipsed  all  preceding  biographies. 

J.  D.  C. 

—  Dana,  Charles  Anderson,  andMaj.-Gen. 
James  H.  Wilson.  Life  of  Ulysses  S.  Grant. 
Springfield,  Mass.     1868.  [2195 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


Written  as  a  "  Campaign  life  "  in  the  presidential 
election  year,  this  was  still  a  book  of  more  than  pass- 
ing value.  Mr.  Dana  had  represented  the  War  Depart- 
ment at  Grant's  headquarters  ui  most  of  his  cam- 
paigns from  Vicksburg  to  Richmond  inclusive.  Gen- 
eral AVilson  had  been  much  of  the  time  on  his  staff. 
Personal  acquaintance,  unusual  opportunity,  intimate 
knowledge  of  affairs,  and  literary  ability  were  all 
united  to  make  the  book.  The  fuller  historical  know- 
ledge since  opened  to  us  was  made  up  for  by  the  great 
advantage  of  close  personal  association  with  their 
subject.  J-  D.  C. 

—  Garlaxd,  Hamlin.  Ulysses  S.  Grant,  his 
life  and  character.  N.  Y. :  Doubleday.  1898. 
N.  Y.  :  McClure.     $2.50.  [2196 

"  Mr.  Garland  has  not  written  a  military  history  of 
Grant  nor  a  political  history  of  the  years  of  his  public 
career,  although  the  latter  field  is  not  preoccupied. 
His  book  '  is  not  perhaps  everything  that  is  under- 
stood by  the  word  biography.  ...  It  is  an  attempt  at 
characterization.'  The  treatment  is  not  analytical, 
but  purely  narrative.  One  after  another  the  scenes 
of  Grant's  life  are  passed  in  chronological  order  before 
the  mind  of  the  reader  like  objects  before  a  sensitive 
plate.  At  the  end  a  reflecting  reader  will  find  in  his 
mind  a  composite  picture  of  Grant's  character  more 
or  less  distinct.  This  method  need  not  be  expected  to 
commend  itself  to  all.  But  some  things  can  be  said 
in  its  justification."  Frederick  W.  Moore,  in  Ameri- 
can historical  review,  4:  377. 

—  KJNOx,  Thomas  Wallace.  Boys'  life  of 
General  Grant.     N.  Y. :  Merriam.     [c.  1895.] 

[2197 
"  Col.  Thomas  W.  Knox  .  .  .  tells  the  story  of  our 
great  general's  military  career  in  a  simple,  straight- 
forward way  which  cannot  fail  to  win  the  interest  of 
his  readers.  The  narrative  shows  marks  of  hasty  writ- 
ing, however,  and  is  too  eulogistic  to  be  entirely  trust- 
worthy. The  illustrations  are  most  of  them  poor,  and 
one  at  least,  representing  the  battle  of  Fredericksburg 
(p.  287),  has  no  place  in  the  book."    Nation,  61 :  448. 

—  Porter,  Brig.  -  Gen.  Horace.  Campaign- 
ing witli  Grant.  K  Y.  :  Century  Co.  1897. 
Subs.     $3.50.  [2198 

"  Tlie  illustrations  are  all  full-page,  on  plate  paper, 
and  a  number  of  good  portraits  have  been  added  to  the 
list  of  engravings.  To  the  presswork  of  the  De  Vinne 
Press  add  an  uncommonly  tasteful  binding,  and  we 
have  as  handsome  a  specimen  of  book-making  as  one 
often  sees.  Speaking  to  the  substance  of  this  work, 
we  cannot  rate  it  highly.  Not  only  is  it  badly  diluted, 
hut  there  is  much  more  of  Porter  than  of  Grant  in  it. 
It  is  a  companion-piece  to  Badeau."  J.  D.  Cox,  in 
Nation,  C5:  518. 

Greeley,  Horace.  Tlie  American  conflict  ; 
its  causes,  incidents  and  results.  Hartford: 
Case.     1864-6.     2v.  [2199 

Greeley's  unique  relations  to  men  and  measures,  be- 
fore and  during  the  war,  give  a  particular  value  to 
his  book,  which  is  enhanced  by  the  number  of  docu- 
ments and  quotations  from  documents  included.  The 
first  volume  is  devoted  mainly  to  tracing  public  opin- 


ion on  slavery  from  1776  to  1861 ;  the  second  volume, 
to  military  events  and  to  the  growth  of  the  emancipa- 
tion movement.  The  account  of  the  war  is  necessa- 
rily imperfect  and  inaccurate.  Written  by  a  man  of 
unusual  frankness,  irascible  in  temper,  unbalanced 
in  judgment,  and  saturated  with  prejudice,  the  book 
is  unsparingly  hostile  to  the  South.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Greene,  Francis  Vinton.  The  Mississippi. 
(Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  8.)  N.  Y.  ; 
Scribner.     1882.     $1.00.  [2200 

The  Vicksburg  campaign  "  is  quite  plainly  described 
by  Lieut.  Greene.  .  .  .  The  maps  of  this  volume  are 
not  particularly  better  than  those  of  its  predecessors. 
Their  information  is  much  like  that  of  a  wrecked  guide- 
board.  As  to  the  text  generally,  we  should  say  it  lacks 
exactly  that  which  is  to  be  found  very  frequently,  and 
always  most  happily,  in  the  author's  Army  life  in 
liussia  —  touches  of  local  color,  namely,  that  make  the 
narrative  more  of  a  picture  and  less  of  a  directory.  .  . . 
The  Mississi2)2}ii  however,  does  not  profess  to  be  other 
than  a  compilation  of  facts  and  the  interpretation  of 
them.  .  .  .  The  task  in  this  instance  has  certainly 
fallen  into  careful,  and  the  interpretation  into  compe- 
tent hands,  and  if  the  description  lacks  somewhat  of 
the  glow  of  the  forge,  it  is  marked  by  the  accuracy  of 
the  cabinet."    Nation,  35:  55S. 

Guernsey,  Alfred  H.,  and  Henry  M.  Al- 
den.  Harper's  pictorial  history  of  the  great 
Rebellion.      N.  Y. :  Harper,     [c.   1866.]     2v. 

[2201 

During  the  actual  progress  of  the  war,  Harjier's 
weekly  was  the  leading  illustrated  paper  in  bringing 
its  scenes  home  in  pictorial  sketches  by  artists  on  the 
spot.  When  the  war  ended,  the  natural  sequel  was 
the  collecting,  selecting,  connecting,  and  properly 
editing  this  war  matter,  in  separate  form.  This  book 
is  the  result,  and  in  its  way,  text  and  pictures  can 
never  be  wholly  superseded  as  an  authentic  current 
narrative  and  illustration  of  the  period.         J.  D.  C. 

Hale,  Edward  Everett,  ed.  Stories  of 
war,  told  by  soldiers.  Boston :  Roberts.  1879. 
Little.     $1.     ■  [2202 

This  "  jmrports  to  be  a  collection  of  descriptions  of 
battles  in  the  War  of  Secession,  extracted  from  old 
newspapers  and  reports  by  some  boys  on  a  visit  to  a 
country  house  and  kept  indoors  by  a  northeast  storm. 
It  is  a  pretty  good  book,  nothing  more.  In  the  first 
place,  many  of  the  stories  are  not  told  by  soldiers,  but 
by  newspaper  correspondents  ;  others  arc  told  by  men 
who  have  written  much  but  not  Mell  on  military  sub- 
jects ;  others,  again,  by  self-praising  soldiers,  and  by 
soldiers  whose  writings  display  a  bad  si)irit  and  a  dis- 
regard of  truth.  On  the  other  hand,  there  are  many 
interesting  extracts  from  the  reports  of  the  able  and 
successfid  soldiers  of  the  war.  In  the  second  place, 
the  compiler  has  admitted  into  his  book  much  veri- 
table stuff  and  nonsense.  ...  If  boys  are  to  begin 
early  to  read  stories  of  our  war  the  stories  should  be 
told  them  truly,  and  the  falsities  of  1801  and  the  errors 
of  later  dates  should  not  be  reproduced  for  them. 
Allowance  made  for  these  defects,  it  is  to  be  said  that 
this  book  is  readable,  and  many  boys  will  probably 
find  it  very  interesting."    Nation,  29:  302. 


232 


PERIOD  OF  THE  CIVIL  WAR,  1860-1865 


2203-2209 


Hamlin,  Augustus  Choate.     Battle  of  Clian- 
cellorsville.     Bangor :  Author.     1897.     $1. 

[2203 
"  In  this  book  the  Society  of  the  Officers  and  Soldiers 
of  the  Eleventh  Army  Corps  may  be  said  to  have  offi- 
cially challenged  the  asjjcrsions  upon  their  conduct  in 
the  battle  of  Chanccllorsville.  By  resolution  passed  at 
their  annual  meeting  in  December,  1895,  they  adopted 
the  work  of  Dr.  Hamlin  as  their  own,  both  in  its  vindi- 
cation of  the  soldierly  conduct  of  the  corps  as  a  whole 
and  in  its  arraignment  of  (ienerals  Hooker,  Howard, 
and  Devens.  If  Dr.  Hamlin  was  not  the  official  his- 
torian of  the  corps,  his  book  would  still  command 
attention  by  the  ability  with  which  he  has  arrayed 
the  evidence  which  is  now  made  accessible  by  the 
publication  of  the  Official  records,  together  with  the 
material  from  jirivate  sources  which  time  has  brought 
to  light.  ...  In  one  respect  Dr.  Hamlin  might,  with  a 
little  trouble,  have  made  his  book  much  more  valuable. 
By  giving  in  footnotes  the  references  to  the  Official 
records  \^iich  he  has  analyzed,  it  would  have  been 
easy  for  us  to  verify  his  work.  .  .  .  On  the  other  hand, 
the  ample  series  of  maps  copied  from  Col.  Michler's 
official  surveys  could  hardly  be  improved."  J.  D.  Cox, 
in  Nation,  G4:  51. 

Hamlin,  Hannibal.  Hamlin,  Charles  Eu- 
gene. Life  and  times  of  Hannibal  Hamlin. 
Cambridge:  Author.     1899.      $4.50,  half  mor. 

[2204 
"  For  a  successful '  life  and  times  '  of  any  one,  there 
are  two  prerequisites —  an  important  central  figure 
and  a  skilful  writer.  Both  are  lacking  in  the  present 
case.  Persons  interested  in  the  political  history  of 
Maine  during  the  half-century  after  1835  may  find 
compensation  for  reading  this  narrative,  but,  as  far  as 
national  affairs  are  concerned,  there  is  surpr^iugly 
little  that  is  either  new  or  valuable."  Am.  hist,  rev., 
5:  588. 

Hancock,  Maj.-Gen.  Winfield  Scott. 
Walker,  Brig.-Oen.  Francis  Amasa.  Gen- 
eral Hancock.  (Great  commanders.)  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1894.     $1.50.  [2205 

"  Gen.  "Walker  frankly  states  that  the  inclusion  of 
Gen.  Hancock's  name  in  a  list  of  '  Great  command- 
ers '  nuist  be  regarded  as  an  enlargement  of  the  natu- 
ral meaning  of  the  title,  since  his  service  was  always 
subordinate,  and  he  was  never  subjected  to  the  su- 
preme responsibilities  of  the  leader  of  an  independent 
army  in  the  field."  Still,  his  career  "  was  a  model  for 
nearly  everything  that  a  brave  and  patriotic  officer 
would  desire  to  be  and  to  do.  .  .  .  The  author  is  also 
very  frank  in  notifying  his  readers  that,  having  pub- 
lished a  history  of  the  Second  Corps,  it  has  been  almost 
a  necessity  that  he  should  make  free  use  of  this  mate- 
rial. .  .  .  The  habit  of  dealing  with  census  statistics, 
and  of  seeking  close  logical  form  for  the  expression  of 
reasoning  in  economics,  has  not  deprived  the  author 
of  the  power  of  making  a  vivid  and  most  effective  nar- 
rative, full  of  color  and  of  deep  feeling."  J.  D.  Cox, 
in  Nation,  CO  :  188. 

Harris,  Thomas  Lake.  The  Trent  ailair. 
Indianapolis:  Bowen-Merrill.     1896,     $1.50. 

[2206 


A  complete  survey  of  the  question  ;  the  author  being 
thoroughly  informed,  and  writing  from  the  original 
Sources.  The  conclusions  reached  are  in  all  essential 
particulars  favorable  to  the  legal  position  taken  by  the 
English  ministry.  The  author's  temper,  however,  is 
not  equal  to  his  judgment,  and  he  writes  with  such 
Ijitterness  that  he  leaves  an  impression  entirely  un- 
justified by  the  arguments  adduced.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Headley,  Joel  Tyler.  The  great  Rebellion. 
Hartford:  Am.  Pub.  Co.     1866.     2v.        [2207 

a  reasonably  adequate  view  of  the  war,  for  uncriti- 
cal readers,  as  seen  by  one  who  is  in  the  midst  of  the 
northern  Union  sentiment.  The  style  is  simple,  and 
the  defects  of  the  narrative  are  mainly  due  to  inac- 
cessibility of  full  documentary  evidence,  such  as  later 
compilations  now  put  at  the  command  of  all  writers. 

G.  A.  T. 

Henderson,  Lt.-Col.  George  Francis  R. 
Campaign  of  Fredericksburg,  Nov. -Dec.,  1862; 
by  a  line  officer.  London :  Paul.  1886.  3d 
ed.     Gale.     1891.  [2208 

The  author  is  favorably  known  as  a  clear  and  vig- 
orous writer,  of  excellent  reputation  as  a  student  of 
military  art  and  history.  He  visited  and  studied  the 
battle-fields  of  Virginia  in  preparation  for  his  larger 
work,  the  Life  of  "  Stonewall  "  Jackson.  He  became 
intimately  acquainted  with  surviving  officers  of  the 
Confederate  army  and  proclaims  his  entire  sympathy 
with  the  Rebellion.  This  predilection  colors  his  nar- 
rative and  his  judgments,  and  his  knowledge  of  the 
Union  army,  its  organization  and  its  characteristics, 
is  much  less  accurate  than  of  the  Confederates.  His 
temper  is  good,  and  treating  his  book  as  written 
frankly  from  the  Confederate  standpoint  as  to  men  and 
events,  it  is  an  able  and  useful  manual  for  the  cam- 
paign. As  to  the  men  of  the  national  army,  the  sources 
from  which  they  were  drawn,  their  organization,  ap- 
pointment of  officers,  discipline,  aptness  for  military 
service,  etc.,  his  statements  need  frequent  correc- 
tion. J.  D.  C. 

Higginson,  Col.  Thomas  Wentworth. 
Army  life  in  a  black  regiment.  Boston : 
Fields.  1870.  New  ed.  Lee.  1882.  [2209 
Tliis  "is  a  series  of  carefully  wrought  studies  of 
negro  character  as  a  phase  of  humanity,  and  of  gra- 
phically recounted  episodes  of  regimental  or  personal 
adventure,  all  full  of  the  peculiar  life  and  color  of 
southern  scenery.  A  man  who  took  command  of  the 
first  negro  regiment  formed  during  the  war,  who  led 
it  throughout  the  struggle,  and  who,  having  fought 
the  rebels,  turned  and  fought  the  more  disgraceful 
government  for  the  pay  of  its  true  and  faithful 
soldiers,  might  be  expected  to  write  in  a  si)irit  of  ex- 
travagance and  even  exaggeration;  but  there  is  no- 
thing of  this  kind  in  Colonel  Higginson's  records,  and 
nothing  is  more  taking  in  him  than  his  perfect  tem- 
perance and  reserve.  .  .  .  The  diction  is  alwaj's  clear 
and  bright,  with  just  sufficient  movement  to  have  the 
graces  that  distinguish  good  prose  from  bad  rhythm  ; 
and  that  excellent  taste  and  moderation  with  which 
the  papers  are  ^vritten  is  thoroughly  imparted  to  it." 
Atlantic  monthly,  24  :  644. 

Hodgson,  Joseph.    Cradle  of  the  Confed- 


233 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


eracy;   or  The  times  of  Troup,  Quitman  and 
Yancey.     Mobile :  Register  Office.     1877. 

[2210 
Hodgson  -n-rites  from  facts  within  his  ow-n  knowledge 
and  material  gathered  from  newspapers,  political  re- 
ports, speeches,  etc.  Tie  is  of  opinion  that  the  south- 
western states  were  driven  into  secession  "  by  north- 
ern enemies,  rather  than  by  southern  leaders."  This 
thesis  he  hardly  establishes,  but  he  does  prove  that 
the  Union  sentiment  in  the  southwest  was  excei)tion- 
ally  strong,  and  he  imjiarts  considerable  information 
about  the  methods  of  southern  secession  leaders,  par- 
ticularly Yancey.  He  is  a  bitter  i>artLsan,  intemperate 
in  tone,  jtrovincial  in  his  views,  and  unfair  in  his  de- 
ductions, which  are  made,  however,  with  considerable 
skill.    His  style  is  halting  and  rough.        R.  C.  H.  C. 

Hood,  3fflj.-Gen.  John  Bell.  Advance  and 
retreat :  personal  experiences  in  the  United 
States  and  Confederate  States  armies.  New 
Orleans  :  Hood  Orphan  Memorial  Fund.  G.  T. 
Beauregard.     1880.  [22  ii 

This  book  was  left  in  manuscript  at  Gen.  Hood's 
death.  Its  few  errors  "  only  show  that  he  was  writing 
from  memory,  and  from  partial  and  incomplete  data, 
and  that  his  book  must  be  judged  for  what  it  is  —  a 
very  sincere  but  controversial  defence  of  his  policy  as 
an  army  commander,  and  not  as  a  systematic  contri- 
bution to  exact  history.  It  will  have  a  permanent 
value  of  its  own,  and  will  (as  we  think  it  should) 
modify  favorably  the  judgment  of  the  world  upon  his 
last  important  campaign."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  30  : 
236,  2TA. 

Hosmer,  James  Kendall.  The  color-guard  ; 
being  a  corporal's  notes  of  military  service  in 
the  19th  Army  Corps.    Boston  :  "Walker.    1864. 

[2212 

Tlie  history  of  a  nine  months'  regiment,  the  52d  Mas- 
sachusetts, from  Nov.,  'C2,  to  July,  'G3.  Its  operations 
■were  in  the  dejiartment  of  Louisiana,  and  the  writer, 
a  clergyman  of  culture,  afterwards  a  college  profes- 
sor and  a  well-known  historian  and  man  of  letters, 
tells  with  good  literary  style  and  with  interesting  and 
valuable  historical  details,  of  the  daily  life  of  the 
volunteer,  as  he  observed  it  from  the  point  of  view  of 
the  man  in  the  ranks.  The  story  includes  some  ac- 
count of  the  siege  and  capture  of  Port  Hudson. 

G.  A.  T. 

Hotchkiss,  Capt.  Jedediah,  and  Lt.-Col. 
William  Allan.  Battle-fields  of  Virginia: 
Chancellorsville.    N.  Y. :  Van  Nostrand.    1867. 

[2213 

"  A  most  excellent  book  has  been  written  by  Captain 
Hotchkiss  and  Colonel  Allan,  who  were  formerly  offi- 
cers of  the  staff  of  the  Second  Corps  of  the  Army  of 
Northern  Virginia,  in  other  words,  the  corps  com- 
manded by  Stonewall  .Jackson  till  his  death.  ...  It  is 
a  monograph  .  .  .  and  it  is  .  .  .  thoroughly  satisfac- 
tory. .  .  .  The  storj'  of  Chancellorsville  is  not  pleasant 
reading  for  northern  men  as  northern  men.  That 
mu.st  be  admitted  at  the  outset.  All  things  consid- 
ered, it  was  the  most  glorious  battle  for  the  South  and 


the  most  disgraceful  battle  for  the  North  that  was 
fought  during  the  war.  .  .  .  But  .  .  .  it  is  an  intensely 
interesting  story  for  the  student.  .  .  .  Captain  Hotch- 
kiss and  Colonel  Allan  have  done  their  work  so  ad- 
mirably that  their  account  is  fascinating.  .  .  .  Their 
moderation  and  their  abstinence  from  fine  writing  are 
eminently  creditable,  and  there  is  not  a  word  or  sen- 
tence in  the  book  that  even  approaches  to  being  offen- 
sive. .  .  .  We  believe  this  to  be  one  of  the  most  faith- 
ful accounts  of  a  great  struggle  that  was  ever  written." 
Nation,  4:  410. 

Humphreys,  Brig. -Gen.  Andrew  Atkinson. 
From  Gettysburg  to  the  Rapidau :  the  Army  of 
the  Potomac,  July,  1863,  to  April,  1861.  K.Y. : 
Scribner.     1883.     75c.  [2214 

"The  contents  of  this  book  were  intended  as  the 
opening  chapters  of  General  Humphreys's  history  of 
the  campaign  of  1864-5  in  Virginia,  but  because  of  the 
length  of  that  work  are  published  separately.  Com- 
pared with  its  predecessor,  the  present  volume  is  very 
disappointing  and  unsatisfactory.  The  simple  style, 
the  clear  statement  of  military  movements,  the  ab- 
sence of  criticism  found  in  the  larger  work  are  here 
also.  But  the  narrative  is  too  f  ragmentarj',  it  assumes 
too  much  knowledge  on  the  part  of  the  reader,  and 
there  is  a  singular  lack  of  all  full  returns  of  both 
armies.  It  is  impossible  to  tell  from  this  book  the 
composition  or  strength  of  the  forces  which  for  nine 
months  confronted  each  other  in  Virginia.  .  .  .  The 
latter  part  of  the  book  is  too  much  a  defence  of  Gen- 
eral Meade's  operations  in  falling  back  to  Centerville, 
in  October,  and  of  his  subsequent  abortive  movement 
to  Mine  Run.  Here  again  General  Humphreys  omits 
all  full  statements  of  numbers.  .  .  .  General  Hum- 
phreys gives  a  fuller  statement  of  the  evidence  in 
regard  to  the  ferocious  order  of  Colonel  Dahlgren. 
Excellent  maps  accompany  the  text."    Nation,  37:  63. 

Virginia  campaign  of  '61  and  '65 :  the 

Army  of  the  Potomac  and  the  Army  of  the 
James.  (Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  12.) 
N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1883.     $1.  [2215 

"General  Humphreys  brings  to  his  task  peculiar 
advantages.  As  Chief  of  Staff  to  General  Jleade,  his 
official  position  rendered  him  familiar  with  all  the 
federal  movements  in  the  campaign  of  1864,  while  his 
subsequent  career  as  commander  of  Hancock's  (Sec- 
ond) Corps  was  not  less  con.spicuous  and  important. 
His  long  and  eminent  service  after  the  war,  in  AVasli- 
ington,  placed  within  his  easy  reach  all  the  official 
data  now  extant  in  regard  to  the  struggle.  We  are 
not  surprised,  then,  to  find  his  book  a  repository  of 
data  of  the  greatest  value.  The  narrative  is  very 
clear,  concise,  and  fair  in  spirit.  It  is  too  crowded, 
and  written  too  much,  perhaps,  in  the  style  of  an  offi- 
cial report,  to  be  entertaining  to  the  casual  reader ; 
but  its  interest  to  the  student  of  the  great  campaign 
of  1864-65  can  hardly  be  exaggerated."  W.  Allan,  in 
Nation,  36 :  532. 

Hyde,  Bri.(}. -Gen.  Thomas  Worcester.  Fol- 
lowing the  Greek  cross  :  or,  Memories  of  the 
Sixth  Army  Corps.  Boston  :  Houghton.  1894. 
§1.35.  [2216 


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2217-2221 


"  Colonel  Hyde  bepan  his  military  service  in  18G1 
as  Major  of  the  Seventh  IMnini^  Infantry.  He  ended 
it  in  1805  as  Colonel  of  the  First  Maine  Veterans  and 
commandant  of  the  hrigadi;  in  which  that  regiment 
was.  The  whole  of  his  service  was  in  the  Army  of  the 
Potomao  and  in  the  Sixth  Corps,  of  which  the  '  (Jreek 
cross'  was  the  badge.  .  .  .  The  most  interesting  and 
instructive  part  of  his  service  was  that  which  he  spent 
on  the  personal  staff  of  General  Sedgwick  and  General 
Wright  at  Sixth  Corps  head(iuartcrs.  This  covers  the 
period  from  Chancellorsville,  at  the  beginning  of 
Hooker's  campaign  of  18G3,  to  the  defence  of  Wash- 
ington against  Early  in  the  late  summer  of  18G4.  The 
author  expressly  disclaims  any  ])urpose  but  that  of 
narrating  his  own  experience,  and  giving  the  impres- 
sions that  men  and  events  made  upon  him  at  the  time. 
He  has  certainly  been  very  successful  in  doing  so.  He 
has  a  gift  for  easy  narrative,  and  carries  the  reader 
along  with  him,  absorbed  in  the  strong  but  true  pic- 
ture of  the  life  of  the  young  officer  in  those  bloody 
campaigns."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  59:  450. 

Irwin,  Lt.-Col.  Richard  Bache.  History  of 
the  Nineteenth  Army  Corps.  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1892.     $4.50.  [2217 

"A  more  conscientious  piece  of  work  was  never 
done.  The  author  spared  no  pains  to  be  accurate.  .  .  . 
The  tone  is  one  of  candor,  and  the  writer's  spirit  is  a 
judicial  one,  with  as  little  of  prejudice  as  possible, 
and  a  freedom  from  rancor  which  is  every  way  admi- 
rable. All  this  is  the  more  noticeable  and  praisewor- 
thy because  the  campaigns  of  the  corps  have  been  the 
subject  of  much  bitter  controversy.  Some  of  its  regi- 
ments were  among  those  which  accompanied  Butler  in 
the  first  occupation  of  New  Orleans  by  the  national 
forces,  and  most  of  the  others  went  with  Banks  to 
Louisiana  in  December,  1862.  The  campaign  in  the 
Teche  country,  the  siege  of  Port  Hudson,  and  the  Red 
River  campaign  were  the  chief  events  in  the  experi- 
ence of  the  corps  in  the  southwest.  It  was  then 
brought  back  to  the  North,  and  completed  its  military 
work  in  the  Shenandoah  Valley  under  Sheridan.  .  .  . 
In  his  determination  to  wi'ite  a  strictly  military  me- 
moir, Col.  Irwin  has  systematically  avoided  matters 
of  civil  administration  of  the  department."  J.  D. 
Cox,  in  Xation,  54:  472. 

Isham,  Lt.  Asa  B.,  Henry  M.  Davidson, 
and  Henry  B.  Furness.  Prisoners  of  war  and 
military  prisons.     Cin. :  Clarke.     1890.     83.50. 

[2218 

The  fullest  compendium  of  descriptions  of  southern 
military  prisons  and  the  treatment  of  the  prisoners. 
The  authors  were  themselves  prisoners,  one  a  lieu- 
tenant, the  others  sergeants,  and  all  are  nren  of  stand- 
ing in  civil  life.  Besides  personal  experience,  they 
have  diligently  used  official  documents,  and  authentic 
personal  narratives  by  others.  The  book  is  an  authori- 
tative one.  The  horrible  story  is  told  with  cabnness 
and  with  judgment,  discriminating  fairly  between 
what  is  incidental  to  captivity  and  what  is  the  residt 
of  intentional  cruelty  and  system.  It  is  indispensable 
to  a  real  study  of  the  subject.  J.  D.  C. 

Jackson,  Lt.  -  Gen.  Thomas  Jonathan. 
Cooke,  John  Esten.     Stonewall  Jackson:  a 


military  biography. 
83. 


N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1866. 
[2219 

"  AVe  profess  to  be  unprejudiced  by  the  purely  rebel 
standpoint  from  which  this  work  was  composed,  when 
we  attach  very  little  value  to  it  in  any  particular  which 
would  make  a  real  military  biography  welcome  from 
either  side  of  the  late  controversy.  As  regards  the 
hero  himself,  the  author  seems  qualified  to  tell  us  little 
except  a  few  anecdotes  at  second-hand,  which  he  sul)- 
jects  to  constant  repetition.  In  this  way  we  learn 
pretty  accurately  how  Jackson  looked  and  dressed ; 
but  the  analysis  given  of  his  character  and  of  his  gen- 
ius for  battle  is  not  more  intimate  than  may  be  fairly 
deduced  from  his  well-known  exploits."  Nation,  2: 
470. 

—  Henderson,  Lt.-Col.  George  Francis  R. 
Stonewall  Jackson  and  the  American  Civil  "War. 
N.  Y. :  Longmans.     1898.     2v. 

Same.  2d  ed. ;  with  an  in  trod,  by  Field- 
Marshal  Viscount  Wolseley.  N.  Y.:  Long- 
mans.    1900.     2v.     $4.  [2220 

A  biography  by  an  English  officer,  with  a  distinctly 
partisan  bias.  "  Turning  the  pages  of  the  book  to 
learn  the  author's  standpoint,  we  see  an  early  chapter 
devoted  to  the  causes  of  the  war.  In  it  we  find  no 
mention  made  of  the  repeal  of  the  Missouri  Compro- 
mise .  .  .  nor  of  the  Dred  Scott  decision.  .  .  .  The 
action  of  Virginia  in  seceding  the  author  finds  to  be 
'not  only  fully  justified,  but  beyond  suspicion.'  .  .  . 
When,  in  the  course  of  the  narrative,  he  reaches  Lin- 
coln's famous  emancipation  proclamation,  he  charac- 
terizes it  as  a  deliberate  violation  of  the  Constitution." 
Nation,  G7:  395. 

"  The  first  thing  that  strikes  the  reader  is  the  au- 
thor's analysis  of  Jackson's  personal  character  and 
mental  equipment  as  bearing  upon  his  military  suc- 
cesses ;  it  is  most  accurate  and  satisfactory.  He  seems 
to  have  made  a  study  of  the  man  as  well  as  the  soldier. 
.  .  .  There  is  nothing  in  Jackson's  campaigns  which 
seems  to  appeal  to  Col.  Henderson's  admiration  so 
much  as  the  strategy  of  them."  Hy.  Kyd  Douglas,  in 
Am.  hist,  rev.,  4:  371. 

—  Jackson,  Mrs.  Mary  Anna.  Life  and 
letters  of  General  Thomas  J.  Jackson  (Stone- 
wall Jackson) ;  by  his  wife,  with  in  trod,  by 
Henry  M.  Field.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1892. 

[2221 

"  Eve rj'body  who  feels  true  interest  in  the  history 
of  our  Civil  War  will  be  thankful  to  Jackson's  widow 
that  she  has  let  us  see  with  so  little  reserve  the  char- 
acter and  the  life  of  the  great  Confederate  soldier  as 
it  was  revealed  in  the  bosom  of  his  family.  Jlrs. 
Jackson  does  not  pretend  to  tell  us  anything  of  her 
husband's  campaigns,  making  only  such  references 
to  them  as  are  necessary  to  connect  the  letters  which 
form  the  bulk  of  the  volume.  ...  In  these  pages  the 
man  stands  out  as  an  enthusiast  in  religion  and  in  the 
secession  cause.  .  .  .  Jlrs.  Jackson's  editing  is  fault- 
lessly done.  Having  decided  to  show  something  of 
the  inner  character  of  her  hero,  she  never  slips  in 
taste,  in  modesty,  or  in  the  nice  sense  of  the  limits  of 
reasonable  disclosure.  She  indulges  in  no  vitupera- 
tion, and  in  no  needless  laments  over  the  lost  cause. 


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She  is  partisan  only  so  far  as  loyalty  to  her  husband 
and  his  cause  demands."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Xation,  51: 
175. 

Johnson,  R.  U.,  and  C.  C.  Bue\,  eds.  Bat- 
tles and  leaders  of  the  Civil  War. 

See  sect.  2109. 

Johnson,  Rossiter.  Short  history  of  the 
war  of  secession,  1861-1865.  Boston:  Tick- 
nor.     1888.     New  ed.     Houghton.     1889. 

Sat72e  ;  Story  of  a  great  conflict.    N.  Y. : 

Bryan.     1894. 

Same,  greatly  enlarged;  Camp-fire  and 

battle-field.  N.  Y. :  Knight  and  Brown.  1894. 
Subs.,  full  leather.     S13.  [2222 

"  There  is  need  for  a  convenient  single- volume  his- 
torj^  of  the  period  which  in  clear  statement  shall  give 
a  popular  narrative  of  its  principal  events.  But  the 
work  under  consideration  is  somewhat  too  narrow  in 
its  range  of  view,  too  intense  in  its  aninuis.  Our  war 
was  unique  in  its  militarj-  methods,  owing  to  the  im- 
mense areas,  configuration  and  character  of  surface, 
direction  of  lines  of  travel.  .  .  .  Even  a  short  popular 
history  should  reveal  to  us  some  of  this  why  and  how. 
.  .  .  The  author  is  too  quick  to  supply  men  with  ques- 
tionable motives,  and  apparently  fails  to  realize  that 
it  is  easier  to  criticise  a  campaign  or  a  policy  than 
to  shape  and  conduct  it.  ^Vhile  that  grand  moral 
hero,  Lincoln,  is  not  directly  disparaged,  there  is  an 
unsympathetic  treatment  of  his  actions  which  would 
mislead  one  not  fully  aware  of  Mr.  Lincoln's  grandeur 
of  character.  The  tone  throughout  is  not  up  to  the 
level  of  the  loftj*  and  noble  words  of  the  last  three 
pages."    J.  J.  Halsey,  in  Dial  (Chicago),  9:  197. 

Johnston,  Gen.  Albert  Sidney.  Johnston, 
William  Preston.  Life  of  Gen.  Albert  Sid- 
ney Johnston,  embracing  his  services  in  the 
armies  of  the  United  States,  the  republic  of 
Texas,  and  the  Confederate  States.  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1879.     35.  [2223 

In  this  eulogy  of  Gen.  Johnston  by  his  son  great 
emphasis  is  laid  upon  his  services  in  the  Black  Hawk 
war,  the  Texan  war  of  independence  and  the  Mormon 
troubles.  His  death  at  Shiloh  left  unsettled  the  ques- 
tion of  his  ability  for  military  affairs,  for  he  had  never 
before  commanded  troojis  in  battle.  "  The  careful 
array  in  this  book  of  all  that  can  be  said  in  the  p.ftirma- 
tive  falls  a  little  short  of  proving  the  greatest  tal- 
ents for  commander.  .  .  .  The  book  abounds  with 
interesting  incidents.  .  .  .  The  story  is  one  which  may 
be  wholesome  reading  for  any  youth,  exhibiting  a 
character  which  .  .  .  was  always  true  to  itself,  digni- 
fied, uncomplaining,  not  shifting  responsibility  for 
its  misfortunes  upon  others,  but  nobly  beiiring  its 
own  burdens."  The  author  "  fails  to  see  in  the  origin 
of  the  struggle  anything  more  than  the  fanaticism  of 
abolitionists,"  and  is  not  above  petty  display  of  ani- 
mosity. "  No  book  issued  from  the  Confederate  side 
has  more  persistently  kept  up  the  false  argument 
based  upon  garbled  returns  of  opposing  armies."  J. 
D.  Cox,  in  Xation,  27:  107 


214. 


Johnston,  Gen.  Joseph  Eggleston.     Nar- 


rative of  military  operations,  directed  during 
the  late  war  between  the  states,  by  [him]. 
N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1874.     $5.  [2224 

"  Johnston  was  the  only  officer  of  the  Ignited  States 
Army  of  a  rank  above  that  of  colonel  who  joined  the 
southern  army,  and  at  the  beginning  he  was  their 
ranking  officer."  He  was  "  the  most  i)roniinent  mili- 
tary actor  in  both  the  first  and  the  last  scenes  of  the 
gre;it  conflict,  and  by  common  consent  stands  second, 
and  hardly  second,  to  Lee  alone  of  the  Confederate 
generals.  He  was  intimately  acquainted  with  all  the 
details  of  the  internal  history  of  events  within  the 
southern  states.  He  was  personally  familiar  with 
every  leading  man  in  civil  or  militarj'  life  in  the 
South.  He  knew  how  their  armies  were  formed,  offi- 
cered, reciiiited,  equipped,  and  fed.  No  one  living 
can  tell  us  more  of  all  we  want  to  know  of  these 
things,  or  better  give  us  the  local  color  which  would 
bring  out  the  picture  with  force  and  vividness.  The 
announcement  of  this  book,  therefore,  excited  no 
common  exjiectations,  and  its  jiublication  has  been 
followed  by  no  common  disappointment.  No  doubt 
our  expectations  were  not  quite  reasonable.  .  .  .  Gen- 
eral Johnston,  it  is  very  evident,  has  not  written  a 
historic  memoir  to  satisfy  the  demand  of  the  world 
for  information.  .  .  .  He  has  simply  written  an  ear- 
nest, almost  passionate  defence  of  himself  before  the 
southern  people  from  the  charge  of  having  caused  or 
contributed  to  their  defeat  —  charges  which  it  seems 
President  Davis  made  and  reiterated  publicly  and 
privately.  "We  have  therefore  a  contribution  to  con- 
troversial i>olemics  rather  than  to  military  history, 
although  much  light  is  incidentally  thrown  upon 
some  important  phases  of  the  conflict.  ...  In  the 
narrative  of  strictly  military  events,  Johnston  adds 
very  little  to  our  previous  knowledge,  except  to  give 
some  interesting  details  with  regard  to  the  parts  of 
his  command  which  actually  participated  in  the  en- 
gagements he  mentions."  The  statistics  of  battles 
are  not  to  be  trusted.  As  is  usual  with  southern 
writers,  he  gives  the  southern  forces  the  smallest  esti- 
mate possible  and  exaggerates  that  of  the  northern 
side.    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Xation,  18:  333. 

—  Hughes,  Egbert  M.  General  Johnston. 
(Great  commanders.)  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1893. 
SI.  50.  [2225 

"This  memoir  of  Gen.  Joseph  E.  Johnston  by  his 
kinsman  ...  is  pleasantly  written,  and  its  high  ap- 
preciation of  the  great  Confederate  general  does  not 
prevent  a  candid  treatment  of  the  portions  of  his  ca- 
reer which  have  been  the  subject  of  more  or  less  con- 
troversy. His  relations  to  Jefferson  Davis  became 
unfriendly  soon  after  the  first  battle  of  Bull  Run, 
when  the  Confederate  President  issued  commissions 
as  general  to  the  five  senior  officers  of  the  army  with 
dates  which  \nit  Johnston  fourth  on  the  list  instead 
of  first.  The  general  jiulgmcnt  of  the  southern  peo- 
ple has  coincided  with  that  of  intelligent  people  else- 
where in  awarding  to  Johnston  a  place  as  one  of 
the  two  greatest  commanders  whom  the  Confederate 
army  developed.  .  .  .  The  controversial  part  of  the 
biography  naturally  occupies  a  considerable  space  in 
Mr.  Hughes's  book  ;  but  his  tone  is  st)  fair  and  his 
advocacy  so  good-tempered  that  the  interest  is  rather 
increased  than  diminished.  .  .  .  The  author's  treat- 


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2226-2232 


ment  of  the  national  commanders  is  entirely  fair  and 
respectful.  Their  abilities  are  recofinized,  and  their 
characteristics  are  intelligently  analyzed.  The  bias 
toward  the  Confederate  side  is  nowhere  shown  in  any 
exaggerated  or  offensive  form."  Like  otlier  southern 
writers  3Ir.  Hughes  fails  to  see  that  "  northern  and 
southern  soldiers  use  the  words  '  effectives  '  and  '  ef- 
fective force  '  with  distinctly  different  meaning,"  and 
overestimates  the  northern  and  underestimates  the 
southern  forces  accordingly  throughout  the  book. 
J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  57:  475. 

—  Jonxsox,  BnADi.EY  Tyler,  ed.  Me- 
moir of  the  life  and  public  service  of  Joseph  E. 
Johnston.     Baltimore:  Woodward.     1891. 

[2226 

"  It  is  hard  to  find  a  good  reason  for  the  existence 
of  this  book.  A  good  memoir  of  General  Joseph  K. 
Johnston  would  be  warmly  welcomed.  He  himself, 
in  his  well-known  Narrative,  gave  to  the  world  the 
most  full  and  authentic  history  of  his  military  career 
from  his  own  standpoint.  Whatever  of  authentic 
details  of  his  youth  or  his  private  life  could  be  added 
to  this  would  be  useful  and  interesting  as  illustrat- 
ing his  individuality  of  character  and  opinion.  His 
private  and  public  correspondence  must  contain 
much  that  ought  not  to  be  lost,  because  it  would  help 
to  an  understanding  of  him  and  the  history  of  his 
time.  The  volume  in  hand  gives  us  little  or  no  help 
in  either  direction.  The  military  part  is  a  not  very 
reliable  abridgment  of  the  Narrative,  untempered 
and  uncorrected  by  any  apparent  study  of  the  Offi- 
cial records,  now  easily  accessible  to  everj-body  who 
affects  authorship  on  topics  connected  with  the  Civil 
War.  A  gloss  of  historical  facts  from  the  standpoint 
of  an  ultra-partLsan  in  18G5  is  certainly  an  anachro- 
nism Ln  1891."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  53:  433. 

Joinville,  Francois  Ferdinand  Philippe 
Louis  Marie  d'Orleans,  prince  de.  The 
Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  tr.  by  William  Henry 
Hurlbert.  N.  Y.  :  Randolph.  1863.  [2227 
The  Prince  de  Joinville,  a  son  of  Louis  Philippe,  King 
of  the  French,  accompanied  General  McClellan  in  the 
Peninsular  campaign  of  1862.  His  two  nephews,  the 
Comte  de  Paris  and  Prince  Robert  d'Orleans  were 
aides-de-camp  on  the  staff  with  captain's  rank.  On 
returning  to  Europe,  de  Joinville  published  a  bro- 
chure containing  his  observations  on  the  campaign, 
and  the  title  above  is  that  of  Mr.  Hurlbert's  translation. 
The  book  is  dignified,  discriminating,  and  able  ;  per- 
sonally friendly  to  McClellan  and  disposed  to  support 
him  in  most  of  his  differences  with  the  admmistra- 
tion,  but  by  no  means  blind  to  the  lack  of  decision 
and  aggressive  energy  in  his  military  leadership.  In 
the  discussion  of  the  period  the  book  ranks  as  one  of 
the  milder  apologies  for  McClellan.  J.  D.  C. 

J  J  Jones,  C.  C,  Jr.  Roster  of  general  officers, 
■^  heads  of  departments,  senators,  representatives, 
military  organizations,  etc.,  in  Confederate  ser- 
vice during  the  war  between  the  states.  See 
Southern  Historical  Society,  v.  1,  2,  3,  1876- 
77.  [2228 

Jones,  John  B.     A  rebel  war  clerk's  diary 


at  the  Confederate  States  capital.     Phil.  :  Lip- 
piucott.     1866.     2v. 

A  secret  rebel  diary  of  the  war.    Phil. : 

Lippincott.  [2229 

The  writer  was  a  southern  man,  in  literary  work  at 
the  North  when  the  Civil  War  began.  He  went  South, 
offered  his  services  to  the  Davis  government  while 
it  was  still  at  Montgomery,  Ala.,  and  was  assigned 
to  a  place  in  the  War  Department  with  an  apparent 
understanding  that  he  was  to  write  also  for  the  press. 
HLs  diary  is  full  of  most  interesting  facts  bearing  on 
the  internal  historj'  of  the  Confederacy,  and  picturing 
life  at  Richm<md  during'the  progressive  despondency, 
poverty  and  suffering  in  18G4-5.  The  value  of  the  book 
as  an  index  of  opinion  is  diminLshed  by  internal  evi- 
dence of  additions  interpolated  in  editing  for  publica- 
tion, or  at  least  after  the  original  writing.  To  elimi- 
nate these  is  an  exercise  m  "  higher  criticism." 

J.  D.  C. 

Kearney,  Maj.-Oen.  Philip.  De  Peyster, 
John  Watts.  Personal  and  military  history 
of  Philip  Kearney,  Major-General  United  States 
Volunteers.     N.  Y.  :  Rice.     1869.  [2230 

A  highly  eulogistic  account  of  the  career  of  a  soldier 
of  several  wars,  by  his  personal  friend.  Diffuse  and 
rhetorical,  with  many  excursions  into  other  fields  than 
the  Civil  War  for  the  Union  with  which  it  mainly  deals. 
The  author  is  a  well-read  military  student,  and  makes 
many  interesting  comparisons  between  the  campaigns 
in  the  United  States  and  those  of  European  wars. 

G.  A.  T. 

Kieffer,  Henry  Martyn.  Recollections  of  a 
drummer-boy.  Boston :  Osgood.  1883.  Rev. 
and  enl.     Houghton,     [c.  1888.]    §1.50.    [2231 

According  to  the  Nation,  the  author  of  this  book 
has  given  too  much  space  to  practical  jokes,  camp 
witticisms,  and  incidents  that  might  have  happened 
anywhere,  and  too  little  to  the  details  of  camp  life. 
"  When  physical  comforts  were  so  few  their  impor- 
tance was  great ;  and  among  the  most  interesting 
chapters  are  those  giving  the  different  ingenious 
shifts  of  which  necessity  was  the  mother.  .  .  .  The 
book  does  not  deal  at  all  with  strategy,  and  in  the 
description  of  battles  presents  mostly  the  scenes  at 
the  rear,  and  what  might  naturally  fall  under  the  ol> 
servation  of  a  drummer-boy.  .  . .  The  storj'  of  the  rais- 
ing of  nine-months'  men  in  a  quiet  town,  and  the  war 
fever  running  through  all  the  young  men,  seems  taken 
from  the  life."    Nation,  37:  423. 

The  book  is  intended  for  boys.  It  was  published  first 
in  St.  Nicholas. 

Land  we  love ;  ed.  by  Gen.  Daniel  Harvey 
Hill.  Charlotte,  N.  C.  1866-9.  6v.  (With 
April,  1869,  incorporated  with  The  new  eclec- 
tic, of  Baltimore.)  [2232 

This  magazine  became  the  organ  of  the  late  C.  S. 
Army  and,  while  announcing  itself  as  devoted  to  "  lit- 
erature and  the  arts,"  was  really  much  broader  in 
scope.  It  became  largely  what  the  Southern  literary 
tnessenger  had  been  before  the  war;  contains  many 
valuable  documents,  reports  and  articles,  especially 
of  a  historical  nature,  by  the  best  known  southern 


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writers  of  that  period.  It  was  devoted  preeminently 
to  the  perpetuation  of  the  memory  of  the  heroic  deeds 
of  Confederate  soldiers  and  is  intensely  southern  in 
feeling.  S.  B.  W. 

Lee,  Gen.  Robert  Edward.  Cooke,  Joim 
EsTEN.  Life  of  Gen.  Kobert  E.  Lee.  N.  Y.: 
Appleton.     1871.      N.  Y. :  Dillingham.    §1.50. 

[2233 

Col.  Cooke  was  in  such  close  personal  relations  to 
Lee  in  his  closing  campaigns,  and  had  such  general 
qualifications  for  his  task,  that  this  Life,  though  one 
of  the  earliest  published,  remains  one  of  the  best  bio- 
graphies of  Lee.  It  is  an  affectionate,  reverential 
estimate  of  the  Confederate  chief,  full  and  accurate 
enough  to  be  a  trustworthy  guide,  and  broad  enough 
to  command  respect.  It  is  thoroughly  good  from  the 
literary  point  of  view,  modest  and  reticent  as  to  the 
author's  personality.  It  is  strongly  Confederate,  but 
free  from  bitterness.  J.  D.  C. 

—  Lee,  Maj.-Gen.  Fitzhugh.  General  Lee  ; 
by  his  nephew  and  cavalry  commander.  (Great 
commanders.)   N.  Y.  :  Appleton.    1894.    §1.50. 

[2234 
"  Gen.  Fitzhugh  Lee  has  told  the  story  of  the  cam- 
paigns in  Virginia  and  Maryland  from  the  Confederate 
standpoint  with  clearness  and  force,  and  is  a  model 
of  modesty  in  hiding  his  own  part  in  those  stirring 
events.  Indeed,  it  may  be  thought  that  he  has  gone 
too  far  in  this  direction.  .  .  .  The  fourth  chapter  is 
devoted  to  the  causes  which  led  to  the  Civil  War  and 
to  Lee's  reasons  for  resigning  from  the  United  States 
Army.  To  the  student  of  his  life  this  is  the  crisis. 
We  have  the  right  to  ask  his  biographer  that  both 
his  words  and  his  conduct  shall  be  here  given  without 
gloss  or  i)araphrase.  .  .  .  Yet  instead  of  giving  Gen. 
Lee's  words  and  acts  in  this  crisis,  the  author  has 
given  a  disquisition  of  his  own  on  the  formation  of 
the  Constitution  of  the  United  States  and  on  the  so- 
called  reserved  rights  of  the  states.  .  .  .  Such  a  taking 
of  liberties  with  Lee's  memory  is  simply  astounding. 
It  is  done  without  the  quoti'.tion  of  a  word  from  Lee's 
lips  or  pen  which  supi)orts  or  justifies  it.  .  .  .  The  only 
letter  of  Lee's  which  is  qiioted  in  this  connection  itself 
contradicts  the  statement  of  the  text.  .  .  .  In  the  mili- 
tary narrative  the  sectional  standpoint  of  the  writer 
is  most  noticenl)le  in  the  laudatory  and  friendly  treat- 
ment of  the  national  officers  who  did  not  hurt  the  Con- 
federacy. .  .  .  Instead  of  going  to  the  pul)Iished  offi- 
cial records  for  the  numerical  forces  of  Lee's  armies 
and  those  opposed  to  him,  he  uses  vague  estimates  of 
his  own  or  of  others.  .  .  .  This  mode  of  wi'iting  history 
cannot  satisfy  intelligent  men  of  the  present  genera- 
tion."   J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  59:  3G9. 

—  Long,  Armistead  L.  Memoirs  of  Rob- 
ert E.  Lee,  his  military  and  personal  history  ; 
together  with  incidents  relating  to  his  private 
life  subsequent  to  the  war,  coll.  and  ed.  with 
the  assistance  of  Marcus  J.  Wright.  N.  Y. : 
Stoddart.     1886.  [2235 

The  writer.  "  Gen.  Long,  as  military  secretary  to 
Lee  at  the  beginning  of  his  career  in  the  Confederate 
armies,  had  some  positive  advantages  in  his  intimate 


relations  with  his  chief,  and  has  been  able  to  give 
many  incidents  illustrating  his  i)ersonal  character 
and  habits  of  mind  which  are  both  interesting  and 
valual)le.  It  is  going  rather  far.  however,  to  claim,  as 
the  publishers  do,  that  it  is  in  subsumcea '  consumma- 
tion '  of  Lee's  own  purjwse  to  write  his  autobiogra- 
phy. .  .  .  The  greatest  value  of  Gen.  Long's  book  is 
found  in  the  reminiscences  of  his  personal  associa- 
tion with  Lee,  and  in  his  reports  of  the  conduct  and 
opinions  of  his  chief  as  they  were  seen  and  heard  by 
himself.  The  narrative  of  Lee's  early  life  and  his 
service  in  the  army  of  the  Ignited  States  prior  to  the 
Civil  War  is  also  more  full  than  usual,  and  therefore 
more  acceptable."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  44:  321. 

—  Trent,    William  Peterfield.     Kobert 

E.  Lee.   (Beacon  biographies.)  Boston:  Small. 

1899.     75c.  [2236 

See  Beacon  biographies,  in  Pt.  3,  Div.  2:  Compre- 
hensive history,  sect.  2491. 

—  White,  Henry  Alexander.  Bobert  E. 
Lee  and  tlie  southern  Confederacy,  1807-1870. 
(Heroes  of  the  nations.)  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1897.     $1.50.  [2237 

"Prof.  White's  life  of  Gen.  Lee  has  been  prejtared 
under  circumstances  which  give  it  some  superiority 
over  previously  written  biographies  of  the  Confeder- 
ate leader.  The  author's  relations  to  Gen.  Custis  Lee, 
the  president  of  the  same  university,  who  allowed  the 
use  of  his  father's  letters  and  papers,  gave  the  o]ipor- 
tunity  to  quote  family  letters  more  fully  than  others 
have  done,  and  a  most  valuable  source  of  knowledge 
has  thus  been  made  available.  .  .  .  The  work  bears 
evidence  in  itself  that  industrious  and  systematic  use 
has  been  made  of  the  material  at  his  disposal.  ...  A 
severe  taste  would  have  curbed  some  rhetorical  flights 
and  held  to  a  simple  style,  in  keeping  with  the  quiet 
dignity  of  Lee  himself.  .  .  .  The  author's  studies  do 
not  seem  to  have  reached  the  official  statistical  re- 
turns of  the  Confederate  armies,  and  he  follows  the 
habit  of  southern  writers  in  preferring  the  loose  ex- 
pressions of  combatants  who  claim  that  they  always 
fought  one  against  two  or  three.  Occasionally  this 
involves  a  i)uzzling  problem,  as  when  the  35,000  with 
which  Lee  is  said  to  have  fought  the  battle  of  Antie- 
tam  (p.  223)  become  72,000  when  he  had  retreated 
across  the  Potomac  (p.  238)."  Dr.  White's  account  of 
the  steps  in  Lee's  service  by  which  he  passed  from  the 
command  of  the  Virginia  forces  in  April,  1801,  to  the 
l)osition  of  General  in  the  Confederate  army  is  evi- 
dently erroneous.    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  05:  502. 

Lincoln,  Abraham.  Complete  works  ;  ed. 
by  John  G.  Nicolay  and  John  Hay.  N.  Y. : 
Century  Co.     1894.     2v.     $10.  [2238 

The  editors  of  these  works  have  shown  great  dili- 
gence in  collecting  material  from  the  date  of  the  first 
document,  March  9,  18,32,  down  to  the  end.  The  order 
of  aiTangcment  is  chronological ;  the  form  of  mechan- 
ical presentation  is  perfection  itself.  The  "  works  ■' 
are  indispensable  to  all  students  of  our  later  political 
history.  1?.  A.  H. 

—  Arnoi-d,  Isaac  Newton.  History  of 
Abraham  Lincoln  and  the  overthrow  of  slav- 
ery.    Chicago.     1867. 


238 


PERIOD   OF  THE   CIVIL    WAR,  1860-1865 


2239-2247 


Life  of  Abraham  Lincoln.     Chicago: 

Jansen.     1885.     McClurg.     $L50.  [2239 

Althoufili  Mr.  Arnold  was  an  old  and  intimate  friend 
of  Abraham  Lincoln,  his  Life,  exiianded  in  1884  from 
a  Hlstorij  more  hastily  written  in  18G7,  merely  dupli- 
cates "what  may  be  read  in  hundreds  of  othens.  The 
portion  which  deals  with  Lincoln's  personality  is,  on 
the  other  hand,  very  small,  and  the  new  material 
meagre  —  hardly  more,  in  fact,  than  Mr.  Arnold's  own 
impression  of  his  friend."    Nation,  40:  125. 

—  Brooks,  Elhuidge  Streeter.  True 
story  of  Abraham  Lincohi,  tlie  American,  tokl 
for  boys  and  girls.  Boston:  Lothrop.  [c. 
1896.]     $1.50.  [2240 

A  readable  children's  narrative  of  the  hardships  of 
Lincoln's  early  life.  Highly  colored,  if  not  sometimes 
extravagant.  Grounded  on  current  traditions.  Later 
public  life  of  Lincoln  is  not  so  fully  treated.  The 
book  is  of  no  especial  historic  value,  but  it  is  harm- 
less and  entertaining.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Brooks,  No.\n.  Abraham  Lincoln  :  a  bi- 
ography for  young  people.  (Boys'  and  girls' 
lib.  of  Am.  biog.)    N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1888. 

Abraham  Lincoln  and  the  downfall 

of  American  slavery.     (Heroes  of  the  nations.) 
KY.:  Putnam.     1894     §1.50.  [2241 

A  good  specimen  of  the  so-called  popular  style  of 
history,  treating  its  subject  in  a  heroic  light  rather 
than  as  a  man.  Especially  full  on  the  legends  of  the 
early  life  of  Lincoln  in  all  its  picturesqueness.  Partly 
reminiscent.  Readable  and  easily  comprehended  by 
children,  although  often  wandering.  Strongly  biased 
against  the  South  and  slavery.  The  pages  of  the  later 
edition  have  been  renumbered  and  some  of  the  illus- 
trations changed.  E.  E.  S. 

—  Cakpenter,  Francis  Bicknell.  Six 
months  at  the  White  House  with  Abraham 
Lincoln.     N.  Y. :  Hurd.     1866.  [2242 

Of  all  the  collections  of  anecdotes  and  reminis- 
cences of  President  Lincoln,  this  book  of  350  pages, 
though  not  the  largest,  is  the  best.  During  six 
months,  while  painting  his  large  historical  picture  in 
one  of  the  rooms  of  the  Executive  Mansion,  the  artist 
and  author  had  almost  constant  opportunity  to  see 
the  daily  and  familiar  life  of  the  White  House,  and 
frequent  chances  to  hold  brief  conversations  with  the 
President  in  his  leisure  moments.  He  has  recorded 
many  incidents  with  brevity  and  fidelity,  and  made 
authentic  record  of  stories  which  lie  heard  from  Mr. 
Lincoln's  own  lips.  To  his  own  recollections  he  has 
added  many  others  quoted  from  newspaper  reports  of 
interviews,  or  what  other  visitoi's  told  him,  wliich  are 
not  so  trustworthy.  *  * 

—  Coffin,  Charles  Carleton.  Abraham 
Lincoln.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1893.     S3.      [2243 

Mr.  Coffin  "  has  of  course  availed  himself  of  the  work 
of  preceding  biographers,  and  he  had  the  advantage 
of  knowing  President  Lincoln  personally  from  the 
night  following  his  nomination  for  the  presidency  to 
the  fall  of  Richmond.  ...  He  presents  his  work  as  a 


sketch  rather  than  as  a  biography. . . .  Tlie  strong  points 
of  this  book  are  its  readableness,  its  happy  selection 
of  matter  likely  to  be  of  general  interest  and  the  very 
numerous  illustrations  of  places  connected  with  Lin- 
coln'.s  early  career  and  portraits  of  the  leading  men 
in  civil  and  military  life  during  wartimes."  Literary 
world,  23:  477. 

—  Dana,  Charles  Anderson.  Lincoln  and 
his  cabinet.     Cleveland:  Lemperly.     1896. 

[2244 

A  lecture  before  the  New  Haven  Historical  Society, 
1896.  Mr.  Dana  was  employed  in  the  War  Department, 
and  his  reminiscences  concern  chiefly  Stanton  and 
Lincoln.  His  estimates  of  the  different  men  are  brief 
but  judicious.    He  gives  many  anecdotes  of  Lincoln. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Gilmore,  James  Roberts  (Edmund 
KiRKE,  pseud. ).  Personal  recollections  of  Abra- 
ham Lincoln  and  the  Civil  War.    Boston :  Page. 

1898.  $3.  [2245 

"  Mr.  Gilmore  tells  us  in  general  that  he  was  in  the 
habit  of  making  notes  of  his  conversations  with  Mr. 
Lincoln,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped  tliat  the  original  notes 
are  preserved  and  may  some  day  be  given  to  the  world 
in  their  authentic  shape.  It  is  a  little  hard  to  believe 
that  a  young  man,  as  yet  quite  unknown  to  fame,  lec- 
tured Mr.  Lincoln  upon  the  mischievous  effect  of  his 
having  Mr.  Seward  in  his  cabinet  when  as  yet  tlie  cabi- 
net was  hardly  a  month  old  and  Sumter  had  not  fallen. 
.  .  .  We  do  not  need  to  conclude  that  these  Recollec- 
tions will  have  no  value  to  the  historian.  .  .  .  An  ex- 
pert investigator  will  judge  sagaciously  as  to  the  parts 
which  may  be  antecedently  probable.  As  a  direct  con- 
tribution to  history,  however,  the  book  will  need  to  be 
sifted  as  to  every  page."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  68:  92. 

—  Hapgood,  Norman.  Abraham  Lincoln: 
the   man  of  the  people.      N.  Y.  :   ]\Iacmillan. 

1899.  $3.  [2246 
"  So  many  lives  of  Lincoln  have  been  written  here- 
tofore that  for  the  existence  of  this  one  there  does  not 
appear  to  be  any  good  and  sufficient  reason.  .  .  .  Mr. 
Hapgood's  deliberate  appeal  is  to  a  different  judgment 
and  taste  than  were  met  and  satisfied  by  Mr.  Schurz 
and  by  Mr.  Morse's  volumes  in  the  '  American  states- 
men '  series.  We  have  liad  The  true  Geor{/e  Jl'ash- 
ington  and  The  true  Benjamin  Franklin,  and  we  have 
here,  very  much  in  the  manner  of  those  doubtful  ven- 
tures, the  True  Abraham  Lincoln  ;  the  idea  being  that 
the  true  man  is  the  man  in  his  most  ungirt  and  careless 
moods,  the  man  displaying  his  seamy  side,  if  Vie  has 
one,  with  the  least  possible  reserve."    Nation,  CO:  455. 

—  Harris,  Mcij.  -  Oen.  Thomas  M.  Assassi- 
nation of  Lincoln :  a  history  of  the  great  conspir- 
acy.    Boston  :  Am.  Citizen  Co.     [c.  1893.] 

[2247 
By  "  a  member  of  the  commission  which  tried  the 
assassins  of  the  martyr-president.  General  Harris  is 
strongly  convinced  that  President  Lincoln  was  the  vic- 
tim of  a  conspiracy  concocted  by  Jefferson  Davis  and 
the  Confederate  emissaries  in  Canada.  The  charges 
to  this  effect  which  were  made  on  the  trial  were  not 


239 


2248-2254 


THE   UNITED  STATES 


proved,  according  to  Nicolay  and  Hay ;  but  General 
Harris  has  no  doubts  on  the  subject.  He  does  not  im- 
press the  hasty  reader  of  his  volume  with  a  deep  con- 
viction of  his  verj-  judicial  spirit ;  for  our  o\«i  part,  we 
should  much  more  confidently  follow  these  two  writers 
of  the  great  life  of  Lincoln."    Literary  world,  23 :  374. 

—  IIerkdon,  "William  Henry,  and  Jesse 
William  Weik.  Herndon's  Lincoln,  the  true 
story  of  a  great  life.  Chicago:  Belford.  [c. 
1889.]     3v. 

Abraham  Lincoln ;  with  introd.   by 

H.  White.     New   ed.,    rev.  and  enl.     N.  Y. : 


Appleton.     1893.     2v. 


[2248 


This  work  is  the  result  of  Mr.  Herndon's  memory 
and  suggestions,  but  Mr.  Weik's  literary  and  painstak- 
ing industry  put  it  into  readable  shape.  The  method 
on  which  it  is  written,  however,  may  be  compared  to 
that  of  an  artist  undertaking  to  paint  a  life-size  por- 
trait by  using  a  magnifying  glass  and  camel's  hair 
biiish.  The  narrative  continually  loses  itself  in  the 
multitxule  of  its  details,  the  greater  portion  of  which 
are  trivial  or  commonplace.  Most  of  the  contents  are 
taken  up  with  the  incidents  of  Lincoln's  youth  in  Indi- 
ana, and  early  manhood  in  Illinois.  While  they  some- 
what photographically  picture  the  frontier  life  from 
which  he  sprang,  they  serve  in  a  measure  to  obscure 
the  individual  force  of  character  that  lifted  him  above 
the  prosaic  comprehension  and  judgment  of  the  neigh- 
borhood gossips  who  contributed  a  large  part  of  the 
recollections  here  gathered  or  copied.  *  * 

—  Kellet,  Willi.vm  Darrah.  Lincoln  and 
Stanton :  a  study  of  the  War  administration 
of  1861  and  1863,  with  special  consideration  of 
recent  statements  of  Gen.  Geo.  B.  McClellan. 
(Questions  of  the  day.)    N.  Y. :  Putnam.    1885. 

[2249 

A  reply  to  an  article  by  General  McClellan  in  the 
Century  mar/azine.  May,  1885.  It  is  an  echo  of  the 
difficulty  between  himself  and  Lincoln  on  the  conduct 
of  the  war.  The  author  of  this  pamphlet  from  the 
war  records  attempts  to  disprove  the  statement  that 
Stanton  broke  up  the  confidential  intercourse  between 
the  President  and  McClellan.  An  appendix  contains 
some  matter  on  Lincoln  and  the  Abolitionists. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  Lamon,  Ward  Hill.  Life  of  Abraham 
Lincoln,  to  his  inauguration  as  President. 
Boston  :  Osgood.     1872.  [2250 

This  was  intended  to  be  the  first  volume  of  an  ex- 
tended life  of  Lincoln,  and  covers  only  the  period  from 
his  birth  to  his  first  inauguration  as  I'resident.  AVard 
H.  Lamon  was  appointed  IMarshal  of  the  District  of 
Columbia,  and  as  such  lield  close  oflicial  relations  with 
the  President ;  but  his  literary  ability  was  not  equal 
to  his  opportunities  for  biography.  After  Mr.  Lin- 
coln's death  he  became  law  partner  of  Hon.  Jeremiah 
S.  Black,  Attorney-General  and  Secretary  of  State  in 
Buchanan's  cabinet.  Filled  with  an  ambition  to  write 
Lincoln's  life,  Lamon  purchased  from  \Vm.  H.  Hern- 
don,  Lincoln's  former  law  partner,  the  material  which 
the  latter  had  gathered  for  a  biography,  consisting 


of  "  three  enormous  volumes  of  !MSS.,"  memoranda 
of  interviews,  letters,  etc.,  etc.,  with  and  from  Lin- 
coln's relatives  and  acquaintances  during  his  boy- 
hood and  early  manhood.  These  were  generally  peo- 
ple advanced  in  years,  who  had  led  the  hard  prosaic 
lives  of  the  frontier,  and  who  gave  their  recitals  the 
color  of  their  surroundings  and  personal  experiences, 
subject  of  course  to  the  inaccuracies  which  dimness 
or  failure  of  memory  naturally  produce.  From  mate- 
rial thus  gathered,  and  from  contemporaries  of  Lin- 
coln's later  years,  it  is  an  open  secret  that  not  Lamon 
but  another  hand  wrote  the  book.  Whoever  the  real 
author  was,  while  writing  perfunctory  eulogj',  his  po- 
litical bias  moved  him  to  infuse  into  his  text  an  insid- 
ious and  unfailing  undertone  of  depreciation  of  Lin- 
coln. So  marked  was  this  that  the  book  displeased  the 
iniblic,  and  no  second  volume  ever  appeared.        *  * 

—  Lamon,  Ward  Hill.  Recollections  of 
Abraham  Lincoln.  1847-65  ;  ed.  by  Dorothy 
Lamon.     Chicago:  McClurg.     1895.     $1.50. 

[2251 
The  daughter  of  Marshal  Ward  11.  Lamon,  who  com- 
piled this  little  volume  from  newspaper  articles  and 
memoranda  left  by  her  father,  frankly  acknowledges 
in  her  preface  that  it  is  fragmentary  and  lacking  in 
purpose.  It  is  a  miscellaneous  collection  of  alleged 
anecdotes  and  reminiscences,  some  of  which  are  true 
and  some  decidedly  untrue,  notably  the  one  about  the 
Gettj'sburg  address.  As  one  of  a  growing  class  of  Lin- 
colniana  the  book  has  its  place,  due  reservations  about 
authenticitj'  being,  however,  always  kept  in  mind.  Its 
principal  value  lies  in  facsimile  reproductions  of  an 
autograph  memorandum  by  Mr.  Lincoln,  and  one  or 
two  autograph  letters.  *  * 

—  McClure,  Alexander  Kelly.  Abra- 
ham Lincoln  and  men  of  war-times.  Phil.  : 
J.  W.  Keeler.     1893.  [2252 

This  book  professes  to  be,  and  if  the  leaves  are  merely 
superficially  turned  it  has  the  appearance  of  being,  iv 
collection  of  personal  reminiscences  about  the  Civil 
War  and  its  leading  actors.  Examined  more  carefully, 
however,  it  becomes  self-evident  that  its  author  has 
gleaned  from  other  jiublications  nearly  every  item 
of  general  interest  or  value.  This  encyclojia'dic  fla- 
vor is  so  strong  that  it  will  lead  discriminating  stu- 
dents to  save  time  and  labor  by  going  directly  to  ori- 
ginal sources,  some  of  which  are  indicated  in  the 
preface,  instead  of  accepting  made-over  statements 
and  views.  *  * 

—  Morse,  John  Torrey,  Jr.  Abraham  Lin- 
coln. (American  statesmen.)  Boston  :  Hough- 
ton.    1893.     2v.     S2.50.  [2253 

The  best  brief  life  of  Lincoln.  Condensed  but  quite 
clear.  Very  careful  of  facts  and  inviting  confidence. 
Slightly  marred  by  hero  worship.  First  volume  gives 
a  graiihic  description  of  Lincoln's  early  environment, 
but  minimizes  his  early  political  struggles.  Tlie  second 
volume  is  devoted  entirely  to  the  conductor  the  war. 

E.  E.  S. 

—  NicoLAY,  John  George,  and  John  Hay. 

Abraham  Lincoln  :  a  history.  N.  Y. :  Century 
Co.     1890.     lOv.     S20.  [2254 


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2254a-2260 


Tlie  authors  of  these  vohimes  were  at  one  time  pri- 
vate secretaries  of  President  Lincohi  and  had  unusual 
Oi)i)ortunities  to  know  him  as  he  was.  This  familiar- 
ity seems  to  have  bred  lasting  devotion  and  unwavering 
admiration.  As  a  biography  the  work  leaves  little  to 
bo  desired.  It  is  exceedingly  well  written  ;  materials 
were  sought  for  with  patience,  exammed  with  care, 
and  woven  into  the  story  with  skill.  As  a  history  it 
has  its  defects.  The  method  adopted  makes  it  ne- 
cessary that  men  anil  events  should  be  viewed  from 
Washington,  not  to  say  the  White  House.  A  desire  to 
present  Lincoln's  services  with  clearness  and  vigor 
occasionally  led  the  authors  unconsciously  to  underes- 
timate the  character  and  work  of  other  persons.  But, 
withal,  the  book  deserves  high  praise,  and  is  a  signal 
contribution  to  the  historical  literature  of  the  last  half 
century.  A.  C.  McL. 

—  Putnam,  M.  Louise.  Children's  life  of 
Abraham  Lincoln.  Chicago  :  McClurg.  1892. 
$1.25.  [2254  a 

The  author  "  disclaims  any  expectation  of  amusing 
the  children  for  whom  she  has  written.  She  hopes  to 
Interest  them  and  instruct  them,  and  we  think  she  will 
succeed.  But  the  children  who  will  enjoy  the  chapters 
dealing  with  Lincoln's  maturity  must  be  older  than 
those  who  will  enjoy  the  first  chapters.  The  book 
improves  as  it  goes  on,  and  there  is  some  danger  that 
those  who  would  delight  in  the  later  chapters  will  be 
discouraged  by  the  earlier.  These  are  a  little  senti- 
mental, and  they  give  a  decidedly  rose-colored  account 
of  Lincoln's  parents,  while  the  sordid  misery  of  his 
childhood  and  early  youth  would  hardly  be  guessed 
from  what  is  written.  Consequently,  no  adequate 
sense  is  conveyed  of  that  innate  nobility  which  tri- 
umphed over  the  most  unfavorable  environment.  A 
good  feature  of  the  book  is  its  brief  expositions  here 
and  there  of  the  forms  of  government.  .  .  .  The  best 
feature  of  the  book  is  the  copious  extracts  from  Lin- 
coln's speeches  and  addresses.  They  will  prove  the 
most  comprehensible  parts  of  the  story."  Nation,  55: 
357. 

—  Raymond,  Henry  Jarvis.  Life  and  pub- 
lic services  of  Abraham  Lincoln ;  with  anec- 
dotes and  personal  reminiscences  by  Frank  B. 
Carpenter.     N.  Y. :  Derby.     1865.  [2255 

The  first  edition  of  this  book  was  written  by  the 
accomplished  editor  of  the  Kew  York  times  before 
the  Civil  War  was  ended,  and  the  second  and  greatly 
enlarged  edition  immediately  after  its  close.  At  the 
time  it  was  published  it  was  one  of  the  best  condensed 
reviews  of  the  public  administration  of  President 
Lincoln.  Unfortunately  the  numerous  official  docu- 
ments printed  in  it  were  so  carelessly  gathered  by  the 
mere  process  of  newspaper  clipping,  and  underwent 
such  slovenly  proof-reading,  that  their  many  omissions 
and  errors  render  the  volume  untrustworthy  as  a  book 
of  reference.  *  * 

—  Rice,  Allen  Thorndike,  ed.  Reminis- 
cences of  Abraham  Lincoln,  by  distinguished 
men  of  his  time.  N.  Y. :  North  American 
Pub.  Co.     1886.  [2256 

The  thirty-three  able  and  distinguished  men  who 
contributed  the  reminiscences  which  form  this  volume 


were  nearly  all  prominent  and  official  actors  In  tbe 
civil  and  military  service  of  the  government  during 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  and  the  administration  of 
I'resident  Lincoln.  While  this  gives  the  book  unusual 
strength  of  authority,  its  weakness  lies  in  the  fact 
that  it  was  written  about  thirty  years  after  the  events 
narrated  in  it,  when  the  sharpness  of  memory  had  so 
far  faded  out  that  incidents  and  anecdotes  are  gen- 
erally repetitions  of  what  had  been  often  printed,  and 
that  the  bulk  of  the  text  is  mere  generalization  of  per- 
sonal character  and  the  spirit  of  the  time  it  deals  with, 
rather  than  concise  and  definite  historical  statement 
with  date  and  detail  of  action.  *  * 

—  SciiURZ,  Carl.  Abraham  Lincoln :  an 
essay.     Boston :  Houghton.    1891.    SI. 

—  Same ;  Gettysburg  address,  etc.  (River- 
side literature  series.)    Houghton.     Net  15c. 

[2257 
One  of  the  most  noteworthy  essays  on  a  biographi- 
cal subject  to  be  found  in  American  literature.  The 
writer  makes  no  pretence  of  giving  minute  historical 
knowledge,  and  he  happily  avoids  all  effort  at  psy- 
chical analysis  ;  but  he  is  able  to  do  much  more  than 
analyze  his  subject ;  he  comprehends  the  man,  appre- 
ciates the  real  meaning  of  his  work  and  tells  in  a  sim- 
ple but  graphic  way  the  wonderful  story  of  his  life. 

A.  C.  McL. 
This  essay  appeared  first  in  the  Atlantic  monthly, 
67:  721. 

—  Tarbell,  Ida  M.  Life  of  Abraham  Lin- 
coln ;  drawn  from  original  sources  and  con- 
taining many  speeches,  letters,  and  telegrams 
hitherto  vinpublished.  N.  Y.:  Doubleday  & 
McClure ;  McClure,  Phillips.    1900.   2v.   S5. 

[2258 

One  of  the  best  of  the  anecdotal  lives  of  Lincoln.  It 
is  based  on  original  search  for  new  material  pertain- 
ing to  the  early  life  of  the  President,  made  for  Mc- 
Ciure's  magazine,  with  great  labor  and  much  coopera- 
tive assistance.  A  second  series  included  similar  work 
on  the  presidential  career  of  Lincoln.  Finally  the 
whole  was  enlarged  to  a  complete  life  by  compilations 
from  published  sources.  The  work  is  well  done  in  its 
kind,  is  free  from  sensationalism,  is  sympathetic  with 
the  noble  elements  of  the  character.  Its  fault  is  that 
of  the  class,  —  overlaying  the  important  elements  with 
a  mass  of  trivial  details  which  tend  to  belittling  the 
subject,  and  which  have  no  claim  to  preservation. 

J.  D.  C. 

—  Welles,  Gideon.  Lincoln  and  Seward. 
N.  Y. :  Sheldon.     1874.  [2259 

Vigorously  written  by  President  Lincoln's  Secretary 
of  the  Xavy,  this  volume  is  authentic,  historical,  and 
successful  in  refuting  the  aspersion  of  Hon.  Charles 
Francis  Adams  that  Seward  was  the  real  President. 

Lincoln,  Mrs.  Nancy  (Hanks).  HiTcn- 
COCK,  Mrs.  Caroline  (Hanks).  Nancj'  Hanks: 
the  story  of  Abraham  Lincoln's  mother.  N.  Y. : 
Doubleday  &  McClure ;  Doubleday,  Page. 
1899.     Net  50c.  [2260 


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An  attempt  to  correct  the  "injustice"  done  by 
various  biographers  of  Lincoln.  The  little  book  con- 
tains facsimiles  of  a  will  and  a  marriage  bond  to 
prove  the  legitimacy  of  Xancy  Hanks  and  her  claims 
to  a  better  descent  than  that  sometimes  ascribed. 

E.  E.  S. 

Livermore,  M}-s.  Mary  Ashton.  M}^  story 
of  the  war.     Hartford  :  Wortbington.     1888. 

[2261 

Commencing  with  the  first  gun  at  Sumter,  IMrs. 
Livermore  "outlines  the  progress  of  events  to  the 
assassination  of  Lincoln,  dwelling  upon  the  work  of 
the  Sanitary  Commission  as  it  came  under  her  notice 
during  a  close  acquaintanceshiii  with  the  horrors  of 
war.  Seldom  does  one  meet  with  so  rich  an  experi- 
ence of  human  nature.  The  reader  must  be  made  of 
stern  or  indifferent  stuff  who  can  peruse  this  book 
■without  having  his  heart  deeply  stirred.  If  an  Ameri- 
can heart,  it  must  throl)  with  pride  at  this  fresh  reve- 
lation of  heroism  —  the  heroism  of  the  forlorn  hope  in 
the  face  of  lingering  disease  and  horrible  mutilation. 
A  marked  feature  of  the  work  of  the  Sanitary  {Com- 
mission, in  the  light  of  Mrs.  Livermore's  story,  was 
the  wonderful  executive  ability  of  many  of  its  gentle 
re]>resentatives  in  the  field.  Duties  pertaining  to 
half-a-dozen  of  the  great  administrative  departments 
of  tlie  army  were  performed  with  a  mingled  intelli- 
gence, tact,  and  force  that  was  simply  irresistible. 
Before  this  new  power,  red-tape,  custom  of  service, 
bad  roads,  want  of  transportation,  as  obstacles  to 
prompt  succor  of  the  sick  and  wounded,  were  promptly 
brushed  aside.  .  .  .  The  practical  workings  of  the  sys- 
tem of  voluntary  aid  in  war-time  are  thoroughly  illus- 
trated by  a  series  of  anecdotes."    Xatio?!,  48:  471. 

Logan,  Maj.-Gen.  John  Alexander.  The 
great  conspiracy.     N.  Y. :  Hart.    1886.     [2262 

In  eight  preliminary  chapters  the  author  sketches 
the  growth  of  the  contest  between  the  Union  and  the 
States,  and  in  seventeen  chapters  the  history  of  the 
War  of  the  Rebellion.  The  author  keeps  himself  en- 
tirely in  the  background  and  mingles  the  civic  with 
the  military  conduct  of  the  war.  The  book  is  too  par- 
tisan and  liitter  against  the  Confederates  to  rank  as 
history.  Tlie  matter  is  derived  from  Congressional 
speeches  and  reports,  but  with  few  references.  The 
appendix  contains  a  summary  of  the  Lincoln-Douglas 
debates,  and  the  report  of  Judge-Advocate  Holt  on 
conspiracies  against  the  government  during  the  war. 

E.  E.  S. 

Longstreet,  Lt.-Qen.  James.  From  Ma- 
nassas to  Appomattox.  Phil. :  Lippincott. 
1896.     Net  S4,  subs.  [2263 

"While  .  .  .  General  Longstreet's  memoirs  cover 
the  whole  period  of  his  military  career,  we  find,  as  we 
might  expect,  that  his  vindication  from  aspersion  be- 
comes the  most  stimulating  part  of  his  book.  .  .  .  As  the 
criticisms  upon  Longstreet  impugn  the  value  of  his  ser- 
vices to  his  chief,  it  wasnatural  that  he  should  give  the 
evidence  of  Lee's  confidence  in  him  as  a  soldier  and  his 
trust  in  him  as  a  faithful  comrade  and  friend.  The 
frank  and  free  correspondence  between  them  seems  to 
establish  this  beyond  reasonal)le  controversy.  .  .  .  The 
memoir  is  a  work  without  which  the  literature  of  the 


war  would  be  incomplete.  The  personal  views  of  so 
prominent  a  character  are  part  of  the  evidence  which 
canuot  be  spared.  The  revelations  of  his  own  charac- 
ter are  a  great  help  in  judging  of  everj-  event  in  which 
he  had  a  part.  His  methods  of  action  and  of  thought, 
his  canons  of  militarj-  judgment,  his  influence  upon 
officers  and  men,  are  all  worthy  of  careful  study.  .  .  . 
Blunt,  careless,  sometimes  even  egotistic,"  the  author 
" '  says  his  say '  with  a  kind  of  defiant  ejirnestness 
which  commands  attention  and  rouses  sjTiipathy.  The 
references  in  footnotes  to  the  Official  records  are  made 
under  the  name  of  '  Rebellicm  record,'  which  is  some- 
what misleading.  .  .  .  The  author's  intention  is  to 
refer  to  the  Official  records  of  the  Union  and  Confed- 
erate armies  published  by  the  Government."  J.  D. 
Cox,  in  A""a/io/t,  C2:  146. 

Lossing,  Benson  John.  Pictorial  history 
of  the  Civil  War.  Phil.:  Cbilds.  Hartford: 
Belknap.  1866-9.  3v.  [Some  eds.  called 
"  Pictorial  field-book."] 

Same.  3v.   Phil.:  McKay.  $7.50.    [2264 

Of  the  first  volume  the  Xation  said  that  it "  possesses 
substantial  claims  to  remembrance  in  the  lively  pic- 
tures it  presents,  both  with  pen  and  i)encil,  of  the 
actors  in  our  great  drama  of  Civil  War,  and  particu- 
larly of  those  who  were  instrumental  in  raising  the 
standard  of  rebellion.  Mr.  Lossing  has  for  the  most 
part  permitted  the  latter  to  tell  their  own  story, 
drawing  liberally  for  that  purpose  upon  newspapers, 
speeches,  letters,  and  every  available  source  of  authen- 
tic information.  ...  In  no  history  of  the  war  which 
has  yet  appeared  do  we  remember  to  have  seen  the  in- 
fatuation under  which  the  southern  people  rushed 
into  rebellion  more  clearly  or  copiously  set  forth  than 
in  his  pages.  This  constitutes  the  chief  merit  of  the 
work,  which  will  compare  favorably  with  the  author's 
well-known  Field-book  of  the  Revolntioii.  .  .  .  Writ- 
ten in  a  popular  style,  and  in  the  main  complete 
and  accurate,  it  reflects  too  fully  the  earnest  Union 
feeling  of  the  author  to  be  classed  among  the  works 
which  will  hereafter  be  universally  referred  to  for 
information  concerning  the  war.  Mr.  Lossing  is  a 
good  hater,  and  scruples  not  to  call  things  by  their 
right  names.  .  .  .  The  jiictorial  illustrations  are  mi- 
merous  and  of  unequal  merit."  Of  the  second  volume 
the  Xation  said  :  "  To  the  labor  of  comi)ilation  neces- 
sary in  the  preparation  of  this  as  of  the  first  volume 
the  author  has  added  that  of  visiting  in  person  the 
battle-fields  of  the  South,  and  the  result  is  a  record  — 
for  more  than  this  his  history  does  not  pretend  to  be 
—  that  will  take  a  very  high,  if  not  the  first,  r.ank 
among  similar  chronicles  of  the  rebellion.  All  things 
considered,  we  incline  to  give  the  preference  to  Har- 
per's  pictorial  history,  although  in  point  of  fulness,  so 
far  as  we  have  compared  the  two,  Lossing's  seems  to 
be  superior."    Nation,  2  :  789  and  7:  55. 

Lyon,  Brig.-Gfii.  Nathaniel.  Peckham, 
Lt.-Col.  James.  General  Nathaniel  Lyon  and 
Missouri  in  1861.    N.  Y. :  Am.  News  Co.    1866. 

[2265 

A  contribution  to  the  historj'  of  the  effectual  efforts 
of  the  Union  supporters  of  St.  Louis  to  prevent  the 
secession  of  Missouri,  with  details  of  the  important 
part  to  that  end  performed  by  Capt.,  afterwards  Gen. 


242 


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2266-2271 


Lyon.     The  book  contains  valuable  material,  mostly      is  the  attribution  to  the  administration  of  >rr.  Lincoln, 


of  current  pulUic  and  ne\vsi)aper  opinion,  but  with 
official  documents  of  the  first  few  months  of  the  war, 
and  has  the  strong  convictions  of  Union  partisanship. 

G.  A.  T. 

—  WoODWABD,  AsHBEL.  Life  of  General 
Nathaniel  Lyon.     Hartford.     1863.  [2266 

The  leading  incidents  of  the  public  services  of  a 
capable  and  brave  officer  of  the  regular  army,  who 
was  killed  in  the  first  year  of  the  War  for  the  Union, 
at  the  head  of  a  hastily  organized  army  of  volunteers. 
The  story  is  told  by  a  friend  resident  in  the  state  of 
Lyon's  birth,  Connecticut,  and  covers  the  officer's 
career  in  Indian  and  the  Mexican  wars,  as  well  as  in 
his  preparations  at  St.  Louis  for  resisting  movements 
for  the  secession  of  Missouri.  Straightforward  and 
simple  in  style,  and  trustworthy  as  to  its  statements 
of  fact.  G.  A.  T. 

\  McCarthy,  Carlton.     Detailed  minutiai  of 

soldier  life  in  the  Army  of  Northern  Virginia, 
1861-5.     Richmond:  McCarthy.     1882.     [2267 

A  very  lively  series  of  sketches  of  life  in  the  ranks 
of  the  Confederate  army  in  Virginia.  The  characters 
and  scenes  selected  are  the  amusing  and  humorous, 
mostly ;  but  they  have  the  ring  of  true  experience, 
from  the  enthusiastic  enlistment,  through  the  disillu- 
sion of  hard  campaigning,  to  the  despair  and  surren- 
der at  Appomattox.  Without  jiretending  to  be  his- 
torical narration,  the  book  is  so  full  of  the  spirit  of 
the  camp  and  the  battle-field,  that  it  may  be  trusted 
as  a  presentation  of  the  personal  side  of  the  southern 
soldier's  life  in  the  field,  done  with  no  little  literary 
skill.  J.  D.  C. 

McClellan,  Carswell.  The  Personal  me- 
moirs and  jMilitary  history  of  U.  S.  Grant,  ter- 
siis  the  Record  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac. 
Boston:  Houghton.     1887.     $1.75.  [2268 

"  Colonel  McClellan's  book  purports  to  compare  the 
statements  of  both  Grant  and  Badeau  with  the  liecord 
of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac;  but  at  the  outset  of  his 
task  he  declares  his  purpose  '  to  use,  with  very  little 
other  reference,  the  work  of  General  Humphreys  [  Vir- 
ginia campaign  of  1864  and  1865,  sect.  2215],  as  em- 
bodying substantially  the  established  record,  as  far  as 
it  shall  be  necessary  to  examine  it.'  Indeed,  through- 
out the  book,  when  the  Record  is  referred  to,  it  will 
be  found  that  a  textual  quotation  from  Humphreys 
is  made,  whether  the  usual  marks  of  quotation  are 
inserted  or  not.  What  is  in  fact  given  is  therefore  a 
series  of  quotations  from  Grant  and  Badeau,  compared 
with  others  from  Humphreys,  connected  by  a  running 
comment,  in  which  the  proof  of  error  in  the  first  two 
books  is  sui)iiosed  to  be  comjilete  when  their  disagree- 
ment with  the  last  is  exhibited."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation, 
47:  27G. 

McClellan,    Maj.-Gen.     George     Brinton. 

McClelhurs own  story.    N.  Y. :  Webster.    1887. 

[2269 

This  is  in  substance  a  revised  edition  of  the  Report 
on  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  [see  next  title],  "with 
considerable  additions,  a  few  omissions.  .  .  .  The 
change  in  the  present  edition  which  is  most  noticeable 


and  to  the  leaders  of  the  Union  party  (as  it  was  then 
called),  of  a  conscious  purpose  to  sacrifice  the  Anny 
of  the  Potomac  in  order  to  diminish  the  personal  and 
political  importance  of  the  general  in  command.  This 
he  speaks  of  as  a  'treasonable  conspiracy,'  and  says 
that  it  was  to  be  carried  out,  '  first,  by  endeavoring  to 
force  me  into  premature  movements,  knowing  that  a 
failure  would  probal)ly  end  my  militaiy  career ;  after- 
wards, by  withholding  the  means  necessary  to  achieve 
success."  Gen.  McClellan  ignores  the  facts  that  have 
been  made  known  in  regard  to  hLs  own  and  the  Con- 
federate forces,  and  he  brings  nothing  new  in  his  own 
defence  against  the  judgment  of  competent  military 
critics.  "  Perhaps  the  most  painful  thing  in  this  vol- 
ume, to  those  who  once  made  Gen.  McClellan  their 
idol,  is  to  see  the  revelation  of  blinding  self-esteem 
which  it  exhibits.  The  country  is  ruled  by  rogues  and 
incapables.  .  .  .  He  has  no  word  of  recognition  for 
the  military  achievements  of  Grant  or  Sherman  or 
Sheridan.  Yet  the  army  was  devoted  to  him.  .  .  .  For 
twenty  years  friend  and  foe  have  alike  challenged  the 
first  commander  of  that  army  to  justify  his  assertion 
that  his  enemy  was  nuiltifold  his  superior  in  force. 
He  has  answered,  and  his  answer  is  the  silence  on  this 
point  which  is  confession."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Xation,  44: 
57,  79. 

Report  on  the  organization  of  the  Army 

of  the  Potomac,  and  of  its  campaigns  in  Vir- 
ginia and  Maryland  under  the  command  of 
Major-General  George  B.  McClellan,  from  July 
26,  1861,  to  November  7.  1863.  Wash.:  Govt. 
Printing  Office.     1864. 

Same :  Complete  report ;  with  last  revi- 
sion.    N.  Y.  :  Sheldon.     1861.  [2270 

"  The  volume  before  us  .  .  .  has  much  more  the  air 
of  being  addressed  to  a  jury  than  to  the  War  Depart- 
ment at  Washington.  It  is,  in  short,  a  letter  to  the 
people  of  the  United  States,  under  cover  to  the  Secre- 
tary of  War.  .  .  .  He  has  omitted  many  documents 
essential  to  the  formation  of  a  just  opinion  ;  and  it  is 
only  when  we  have  read  these  also,  in  the  Report  of 
the  Committee  on  the  Conduct  of  the  War,  that  we 
feel  the  full  weight  of  the  cumulative  evidence  going 
to  .show  the  hearty  support  in  men  and  confidence  that 
he  received  fi'om  the  administration,  and,  when  there 
were  no  more  men  to  be  sent,  and  confidence  began 
to  yield  before  irresistible  facts,  the  prolonged  for- 
bearance with  which  he  was  still  favored.  .  .  .  He  was 
an  accomplished  soldier,  but  lacked  that  downright 
common  sense  which  is  only  another  name  for  genius 
with  its  coat  off  for  actual  work  in  hand.  .  .  .  The  iJe- 
port  is  a  political  manifesto,  and  not  onlj'  that,  but 
an  attack  on  the  administration  which  appointed  him. 
to  the  command,  supported  him  with  all  its  resources, 
and  whose  only  fault  it  was  not  sooner  to  discover  his 
incapacity  to  conduct  aggressive  movements."  James 
Russell  Lowell,  in  his  Political  essays. 

—  SwrNTON,   William.      McClellan's  mili- 
tary career  reviewed  and  exposed:  the  military 
policy  of  the  administration  set  forth  and  vin- 
dicated.    Wash.     1864.  [2271 
Mr.  Swinton  was  War  correspondent  of  the  N^.  Y. 


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Tnne,s,  and  this  work  in  ten  chapters  is  a  revision 
of  articles  published  in  February,  March  and  April, 
ISM.  It  was  used  as  a  campaign  document  for  the 
Union  Congressional  Committee  in  the  reelection  of 
Mr.  Lincoln.  It  is  an  able  and  very  damaging  review 
of  McClellan's  military  career,  and  a  defence  of  the 
administration  in  its  relations  to  him.  Its  permanent 
significance,  besides,  is  its  curious  contra.st  to  the 
treatment  of  the  same  subject  in  his  Campaiijns  of 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac  (18CG  and  1882)  [sect.  2342]. 
Substantially  contradictory  conclusions  are  supported 
in  the  two  works.  Their  comi)arison  makes  an  in- 
structive study  on  the  relation  of  conscience  to  his- 
torical writing.  Grant  and  Burnside  both  charged 
Mr.  Swinton  with  dishonorable  conduct  as  a  news- 
paper correspondent  with  the  army.  (Personal  me- 
moirs of  Grant,  2:  145.)  J.  D.  C. 
See,  also,  sect.  2365. 

McPherson,  Edward.  Political  history  of 
tbe  United  States  during  the  great  Rebellion. 
Wash. :  Philip  and  Solomons.     1864.         [2272 

An  ill-arranged  but  invaluable  compilation  of  ma- 
terial illustrative  of  the  history  of  the  Ignited  States 
during  the  Civil  War.  In  it  will  be  found  summary 
accounts  of  the  progress  of  secession  in  the  several 
rebellious  states  ;  the  proceedings  of  Congress,  with 
the  votes  of  each  House,  on  all  Important  questions 
relating  to  the  Rebellion  ;  messages,  i)r<)claraations, 
addresses,  and  other  jiapers  of  Buchanan  and  Lin- 
coln ;  some  Important  diplomatic  corresjjondence ; 
letters  and  pajiers  from  members  of  the  cabinet,  opin- 
ions of  the  Attorney-General,  and  decisions  of  the 
courts ;  many  orders  of  commanding  generals ;  legis- 
lation of  the  Confederate  States,  etc.  There  is  a  fair 
index.  The  compiler  was  for  a  number  of  years  clerk 
of  the  House  of  Representatives,  and  does  not  con- 
ceal his  strong  Union  sympathies;  but  his  presenta- 
tion of  facts  is  unbiased.  W.  MacD. 

Mahan,  Capt.  Alfred  Thayer.  The  Gulf 
and  inland  waters.  (The  navy  in  the  Civil 
War,  3.)  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1883.  $1.  [2273 
The  Katinn,  in  a  long  review,  speaks  of  "  the  ful- 
ness and  accuracy  that  characterize  the  book."  Na- 
tion, -'$7:  232. 

Mahan,  Asa.  Critical  history  of  the  late 
American  war.  N.  Y. :  Barnes.  1877.  [2274 
Tlie  author  was  an  American  clergyman  of  distinc- 
tion, an  early  President  of  Oberlin  College,  later  con- 
nected with  the  Wesleyan  Methodists  of  England  and 
editor  of  their  organ  in  London.  He  was  author  of 
books  on  psychology  and  ethics.  His  history  of  the 
Civil  "War  is  a  sketch  for  general  readers,  with  criti- 
cisms of  campaigns,  often  acute,  but  also  often  with- 
out access  to  the  full  information  necessary  for  clear 
judgment.  He  claimed  to  have  anticijiated  Sherman's 
plan  of  the  "  ^larch  to  the  sea,"  as  other  civilian 
writers  have  done,  but  it  was  without  accurate  com- 
prehension of  the  i)roblem  before  that  general  and 
the  essential  character  of  his  solution  of  it.  The  in- 
terest in  the  book  is  for  study  of  current  Contempo- 
raneous criticism  of  our  great  struggle  by  various 
classes  of  active  minds.  J.  D.  C. 

Marshall,   John   A.     American  Bastile ;   a 


histor}'  of  the  illegal  arrests  and  imprisonment 
of  American  citizens  during  the  lute  Civil  War. 
Phil. :  llartlej^     1869.     [New  ed.]     1883. 

[2275 
A  subscription  book,  "  written  by  order  of  a  Con- 
vention of  the  prisoners  of  state,"  and  one  which  had 
a  large  sale.  Its  purpose  is  manifest  from  the  title. 
The  experiences  of  one  hundred  prisoners  are  told, 
each  separately,  and  descriptions  given  of  the  leading 
l)laces  of  detention.  The  most  prominent  of  Secre- 
tary Stanton's  orders  for  the  arrest  of  disaffected  per- 
sons are  given  in  the  appendix.  E.  E.  S. 

Massachusetts,  Military  Historical  Soci- 
ety of.  Papers,  v.  1  :  Peninsular  campaign  of 
General  McClellan  in  1862.     Boston.    1881. 

Same  [New  ed.]  :  Campaigns  in  Vir- 
ginia, 1861-1862.  Boston:  Houghton.  1895. 
S2.  [2276 

Of  the  first  volume  the  A'a<io?j  saj-s:  "The  nature 
of  this  book  is  to  some  extent  peculiar.  It  consists  of 
papers  of  unequal  length  and  unequal  merit,  prepared 
either  by  committees  or  by  single  members  of  the  So- 
ciety, and  read  before  it  at  various  times  between  1876 
and  1880.  Taken  together,  they  make  up  a  somewhat 
fragmentary  history  or  criticism  of  the  entire  cam- 
l)aign  to  which  they  refer.  The  first  paper,  which  is 
by  far  the  most  valuable  of  the  series,  was  prepared 
by  a  committee  consisting  of  Mr.  John  C.  Ropes,  Gen. 
F.  W.  Palfrey,  and  Capt.  W.  E.  Perkins.  It  discusses 
the  general  subject  of  ^IcClellan's  plans:  What  were 
his  plans?  what  were  their  advantages  and  defects? 
what  authority  had  he  to  execute  them  ?  and  how 
much  was  he  interfered  with  in  their  execution? 
These  are  fundamental  questions  which  have  been 
much  debated  and  written  upon,  but  we  do  not  re- 
member to  have  ever  seen  in  print  so  concise,  so 
closely  reasoned,  carefully  worded,  and  thoroughly 
conclusive  a  statement  of  the  subject  as  is  given  in 
the  twenty-five  pages  here  devoted  to  it.  .  .  .  The  sec- 
ond paper  treats  of  the  siege  of  Yorktown,  and  is 
written  by  Gen.  John  C.  Palfrey,  who  was  an  officer  of 
engineers.  It  criticises  the  unnecessary  slowness  of 
McClellan's  movements,  but  does  not  add  much  to  our 
previous  knowledge  of  the  subject.  .  .  .  The  third, 
fourth,  and  fifth  papers  treat  of  the  battles  of  the 
campaign  from  Williamsburg  to  jNIalvern  Hill;  they 
are  written  by  f!en.  F.  W.  I'alfrey,  or  by  committees 
of  which  he  was  chairman.  They  are  analytical  rather 
than  descriptive,  and  to  a  vei-y  large  extent  are  taken 
up  with  quotations  from  otticial  reports  in  the  vain 
attempt  to  reconcile  hopelessly  conflicting  state- 
ments."   iVaitOH,  33:  200. 

Papers,  v.  2.     The  Virginia  campaign 

of  General  Pope  in  1863.  Boston:  Houghton. 
1886.     $2.  I2277 

Of  the  second  volume,  the  same  journal  remarks: 
"  The  ability,  the  research,  the  calm  historical  tone 
which  characterize  these  papers,  are  most  admirable. 
They  treat  briefly  and  clearly  the  Union  side  of  the 
campaign,  and  the  controversies  wliicli  giew  out  of  it 
in  regard  to  the  conduct  of  Porter,  McClellan  and 
Halleck.  .  .  .  Two  of  the  best  i)apers  in  the  volume 
are  those  of  Gen.  Walcott  on  Chantilly,  .  .  .  and  they 


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constitute  perhaps  the  most  hnportant  contributions 
to  the  volume."  The  maps  are  excellent.  Nation, 
43:  422. 

Papers,  v.  10:  Critical  sketches  of  some 

of  the  Federal  and  Confederate  commanders; 
ed.  by  Theodore  F.  Dwight.  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1896.     $2.  [2278 

The  Nation  says  that  all  the  papers  "  are  worthy  to 
be  thus  collected  in  a  permanent  volume,  (ireat  free- 
dom is  allowed  the  writers,  who  strongly  but  candidly 
make  their  estimates,  each  from  his  own  standpoint, 
sometimes  with  strong  contrasts  of  view  and  of  con- 
clusion."   Nation,  (Jl:  (jZ. 

Matthews,  Franklin.  Our  navy  in  time 
of  war,  1801 -98.  (Appleton's  home  reading- 
books,  division  3,  history.)  N.  Y.:  Appleton. 
1899.     75c.  [2279 

A  book  for  young  people.  "Well  adapted  to  its  pur- 
pose. Concise  and  interesting.  Devoted  mainly  to 
the  combats  of  the  Civil  War.  E.  C. 

Maury,  BHy.-Gcn.  Dabney  Herndon.  Re- 
collections of  a  Virginian  in  the  Mexican,  In- 
dian and  Civil  Wars.  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1894. 
§1.50.  [2280 

"General  Maury's  Recollections  are  even  broader 
than  his  title-page  indicates,  for  some  of  his  pleasant- 
est  chapters,  showing  a  natural  gift  for  narrative,  are 
those  which  tell  of  his  boj'hood  and  his  education  at 
West  Point.  The  sketches  of  old  Virginia  plantation 
homes  in  the  vicinity  of  Fredericksburg  are  admira- 
bly done,  and  make  a  valuable  addition  to  our  mate- 
rial for  the  social  history  of  the  South  in  ante-bellum 
times.  He  has  drawn  with  delicate  touch  and  genial 
spirit  pen-portraits  of  comrades  in  the  cadet  corps 
who  became  historical  characters  afterwards.  .  .  .  The 
book  is  a  jileasing  one  if  we  look  at  it  simply  as  a  nar- 
rative of  the  author's  varied  and  adventurous  experi- 
ence ;  but  it  has  a  much  higher  and  more  permanent 
value  in  helping  us  to  a  personal  acquaintance  with  a 
considerable  group  of  men  who  made  reputations  on 
either  side  in  the  great  Civil  War.  To  know  them  first 
as  boys  at  school,  and  to  see  them  develop  into  brave 
soldiers,  daring  Indian  fighters,  adventurous  hunters 
of  '  big  game,'  and  finally  into  commanders  of  armies, 
is  to  give  history  a  real  life  and  power  which  the 
pages  of  the  more  systematic  historian  must  lack." 
J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  58:  415. 

Meade,  Maj.-Gen.  George  Gordon,  Bache, 
Richard  Meade.  Life  of  General  George  Gor- 
don Meade.    Phil. :  Coates.     1897.    $3.     [2281 

"  The  intimate  history  of  Meade  is  limited  to  a  dozen 
pages  at  the  beginning  and  a  score  at  the  end  of  the 
volume.  We  cannot  even  say  that  the  comments  on 
the  several  campaigns  represent  INIeade's  views ;  for 
he  is  rarely  quoted,  and  the  author  informs  us  in  the 
preface  that  he  does  not  remember  '  ever  having  asked 
him  a  question  about  the  war,  or  his  ever  having 
volunteered  to  speak  of  it,  or  having  spoken  of  it  to 
me.'  .  .  .  We  find  the  standpoint  of  the  writer  to  be 
that  of  a  group  of  the  younger  officers  who  surrounded 
Gen.  Meade,  who,  starting  with  the  intensest  preju- 


dices against  the  men  who  succeeded  McClell an,  trans- 
ferred the  dislike  with  equal  hostility  to  Grant  and 
Sheridan,  when  Meade  was  sui)erseded."  Am.  hist, 
rev.,  3:  573. 

Memminger,  Christopher  G.  Capeus, 
Henry  D.  Life  and  times  of  C.  G.  Memmin- 
ger.    Richmond,  Va. :  E.  Waddey  Co.     1893. 

[2282 

Memminger  was  a  resident  of  South  Carolina,  op- 
posed to  Calhoun's  nullification  movement,  for  many 
years  in  the  state  legislature,  secession  commissioner 
to  Virginia  in  18G0,  and  three  years  secretary  of  the 
Confederate  treasury.  There  are  interesting  details 
of  the  Confederate  cabinet  and  local  reconstruction. 
The  author  was  chief  clerk  in  the  Confederate  trea- 
sury, and  in  the  appendix  has  given  many  valuable 
documents  and  accounts  connected  with  the  finances 
of  the  Confederacy.  E.  E.  S. 

Mitchel,  Maj.-Gen.  Ormsby  MacKnight. 
MiTCiiEL,  Frederick  Augustus.  Ormsby 
MacKnight  Mitchel,  astronomer  and  general ; 
by  his  son.     Boston :  Houghton.     1887.     $3. 

[2283 

"  Ormsby  Mitchel's  life  ...  is  an  attractive  story 
from  his  infancy  onward.  .  .  .  He  graduated  [from 
West  Point]  in  the  class  of  1829  with  Robert  E.  Lee 
and  Joseph  E.  Johnston,  with  good  standing,  and 
was  retained  at  the  Academy  for  two  years  as  Assist- 
ant Professor  of  Mathematics.  ...  In  1836  he  was  made 
Professor  of  Mathematics  and  Civil  Engineering  in 
the  Cincinnati  College,  then  newly  organized.  .  .  . 
Gen.  Mitchel's  military  career  was  a  great  disappoint- 
ment to  him  and  to  those  who  were  close  to  him." 
J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  46 :  55. 

Moore,  Frank,  ed  Rebellion  record.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam ;  Van  Nostrand.    1862-8.    12v.    [2284 

A  miscellaneous  collection  of  state  papers,  military 
and  naval  despatches,  and  official  documents  relating 
to  the  Civil  War,  together  with  a  great  number  of 
illustrative  anecdotes  and  poems.  The  arrangement 
is  chronological,  and  a  day-by-day  summai-y  of  events 
introduces  each  volume.  Until  the  publication  of  the 
Official  records  of  the  war  of  the  Rebellion  by  the 
United  States,  this  collection  was  much  relied  upon  ; 
and  although  no  longer  authoritative,  it  is  still  useful. 

W.  MacD. 

Morton,  Oliver  Perry,  Foulke,  William 
Dudley.  Life  of  Oliver  P.  Morton,  including 
his  speeches.  Indianapolis  :  Bowen-Merrill. 
1899.     2v.     $6.  [2285 

"  In  any  list  of  a  dozen  men  most  prominent  in  civil 
life  during  the  Civil  War  period,  Oliver  P.  Morton's 
name  would  pretty  surely  be  found.  .  .  .  Whether 
he  were  an  able  demagogue  or  a  statesman  was  and 
is  the  question.  His  biographer  has  given  us  a  book 
which  will  help  the  historian,  for  it  is  a  fair  presenta- 
tion of  the  acts  and  events  of  Morton's  life,  without 
overstraining  to  force  them  into  consistency  or  to  jus- 
tify them."    American  hist,  rev.,  ■i:  570. 

Moss,  Lemuel.    Annals  of  the  United  States 


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THE   UNITED  STATES 


Christian    Commission.       Phil.:    Lippincott. 
1868.  [2286 

The  author,  in  his  preface,  states  that  the  work  was 
prepared  at  the  request  and  under  the  superintend- 
ence of  the  Commission  ;  and  that  no  attempt  is  made 
to  discuss  the  causes  or  consequences  of  the  move- 
ment, but  merely  to  relate  the  events  which  occurred 
in  the  course  of  the  Commission's  operations.  This 
Commission  was  organized  by  a  convention  of  the 
Y.  :M.  C.  a.  of  the  loyal  states  "  to  pnmiote  the  spirit- 
ual and  temporal  welfare  of  the  men  of  the  army  and 
navy."    I'p.  C02-C38  contain  a  list  of  delegates. 

Navy  in  the  Civil  War.  N.  Y.  :  Scribner. 
1883.  3  V.  SI  ea.  Contents :  1.  Soley,  J.  R. 
The  blockade  and  the  cruisers.  —  2.  Ammen,  D. 
The  Atlantic  coast. —3.  Mahan,  A.  T.  The 
Gulf  and  inland  waters.  [2287 

"  In  the  three  volumes  on  the  Navy  in  the  Civil  War 
the  division  of  the  subject  is  not  clearly  defined. 
'The  Blockade'  was  on  the  'Atlantic  coast'  and  also 
on  the  '  Gulf '  and  the  '  Inland  waters  '  connected  with 
the  sea  on  both  sides  of  the  Florida  Keys.  This  ambi- 
guity leads  to  repetition,  and  the  same  events  some- 
times appear  in  two  of  the  volirmes."    Nation,  37:  121. 

For  individual  notes,  see  entry  for  each  volume, 
sect.  2328,  2102,  2274. 

Nichols,  Maj.  George  Ward.  Story  of  the 
great  march.     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1865.     SI. 50. 

[2288 

Major  Xichols  joined  General  Sherman  at  Atlanta 
and  was  at  once  placed  upon  his  staff.  The  Nation 
says  that  "tlie  volume  which  lie  now  presents  to  the 
I)ubl)C  is  compiled  from  notes  taken  on  the  spot,  and 
has,  therefore,  freshness,  raciness  and  vigor.  There 
is  included  in  it  an  appendix  containing  the  oiBcial 
reports  of  the  campaigns  of  Georgia  and  the  Carolinas, 
the  letters  pertaining  to  the  famous  conference,  Sher- 
man's testimony  before  the  Committee  on  the  War, 
and  nnich  other  matter  necessary  for  the  complete 
illustrati(m  of  the  subject.  Altogether  it  is  a  valuable 
addition  to  our  war  literature.  ...  If  the  reader  hopes 
for  revelations  ...  he  will  be  disappointed.  .  .  . 
Nevertheless,  the  book  is  full  of  interest.  Military 
movements  .  .  .  are  made  intelligible  to  the  uniniti- 
ated." In  style  the  sentences  of  the  writer  "  are  pho- 
tographic of  the  march.  They  liave  a  dash  of  national 
music  in  them  ;  but  the  instruments  sometimes  get 
dust-clogged."    Nation,  1 :  2.'>0. 

Nicolay,  John  George.  The  outbreak  of 
Rebellion.  (Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  1.) 
N.  Y.  :  Scribner.     1881.     $1.  [2289 

Mr.  Xicolay  tells  how  the  southern  states  left  the 
Union  ;  how  the  national  flag  was  fired  upon  ;  how  the 
North  responded  ;  how  both  sides  skirmished  on  the 
border,  and,  finally,  came  into  pitched  battle  at  Itull 
Run.  He  tells  it— as  it  appears  in  his  mind  — admi- 
rably well.  That  is  to  say,  he  narrates  those  events, 
and  those  only,  which  are  worth  remembering ;  his 
style  is  never  dull,  often  brilliant,  always  clear  and 
concise ;  he  speaks  directly  and  to  the  point ;  and 
whether  we  agree  with  his  oi)inions  or  not,  he  gains 
and  holds  our  undivided  attention.    The  manner  in 


which  Mr.  Xicolay  discusses  the  causes  of  Rebellion 
will  necessarily  give  rise  to  much  controversy.  .  .  . 
Vi'e  thmk  that  INIr.  Xicolay  gives  undue  prominence 
to  the  acts  of  the  southern  leaders,  intolerant,  over- 
bearing, scheming  and  unscrupulous  as  they  un- 
doubtedly were  ;  and  he  overestimates  the  force  of 
southern  sentiment  in  favor  of  the  Union  ;  and  that 
he  entirely  fails  to  bring  into  sufficient  prominence 
the  underlying  causes  which  had  been  gathering  force 
for  many  years,  and  but  for  the  existence  of  which 
no  conspiracy  could  have  succeeded  in  creating  the 
mighty  conflict  of  1861-1865."    Nation,  33:  398. 

Our  living  and  our  dead ;  ed.  by  Stephen 
D.  Pool.  Raleigh,  N.  C,  Sept.,  1873-March, 
1876.     17  nos.  in  4v.  [2290 

Tliis  magazine,  which  appeared  from  Sept.,  1873,  to 
August,  1874,  in  newspaper  form,  was  the  official  or- 
gan of  the  North  Carolina  branch  of  the  Southern  His- 
torical Society,  and  undertook  to  do  for  the  history  of 
North  Carolina  in  the  Civil  War  what  the  parent  soci- 
ety undertook  for  the  Confederacy.  It  prints  many 
official  reports  and  many  sketches  prepared  for  its 
pages  by  surviving  members  of  the  various  connnands. 
It  did  not  confine  its  attention  to  the  Civil  War, 
but  printed  numerous  articles  on  the  past  history  of 
the  state,  on  education,  etc.  Its  chief  value  lies  in  its 
official  reports  and  historical  .sketches  of  separate 
commands.  S.  B.  W. 

Palfrey,  B)'ig.  -  Gen.  Francis  Winthrop. 
The  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg.  (Cam- 
paigns of  the  Civil  War,  5.)  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1883.     $1.  [2291 

"  Two  features  are  distinctly  noticeable  in  the  book 
which  General  Palfrey  has  here  given  us :  first,  there 
is  a  certain  flavor  of  the  time  itself,  which  could  only 
be  recalled  by  an  actor  in  it ;  second,  there  is  abun- 
dant evidence  of  historical  qualifications  in  the  author 
—  conscientious  study  of  all  the  data  available,  good 
judgment  in  digesting  and  reconciling  these  data, 
clear  and  straightforward  expression  of  well-founded 
opinions.  The  story  is  one  of  great  interest.  ...  Its 
manner  of  treatment  and  its  literary  execution  are 
admirable.  One  battle  being  a  dismal  failure,  and  the 
other  little  more  than  a  half-success,  the  narration  of 
them  must  involve  any  author  in  constant  criticism, 
(ieneral  Palfrey  has  not  been  sparing  of  this,  but  we 
believe  his  strictures  are  in  general  abundantly  jus- 
tified by  tlie  facts.  Of  ^IcClcllan  the  author  holds 
substantially  the  same  oi>inion  that  has  Vieen  ex- 
pressed by  General  Webb  and  Mr.  Ropes  in  the  pre- 
ceding numbers  of  this  series."    Nation,'^:  172. 

Paris,  Louis  Philippe  Albert  d'Orleans, 
eomie  de.  Battle  of  Gettysburg.  Phil.  :  Por- 
ter,    [c.  1886.]     Coates.     $1.50.  [2292 

"  It  is  .  .  .  especially  fortunate  that  among  the  many 
accounts  of  this  great  battle  which  have  been  i)ub- 
lished,  there  is  one  to  which  the  reader  can  turn  with 
confidence  that  its  author  is  free  from  partiality  or 
any  desire  to  do  more  than  truthfully  tell  his  story, 
and,  knowing  that  he  has  devoted  years  of  study  to  his 
subject  and  carefully  consulted  all  authorities,  feel 
sure  that  he  has  given  an  account  of  Gettysburg  which 
is  the  fairest  and  most  graphic  story  of  that  battle 


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yv 


that  has  yet  been  or  probably  ever  will  be  written. 
This  author  is  the  Count  of  Pariis,  author  of  the  His- 
tory of  the  Civil  War  in  America  [see  next  title],  who 
has  devoted  three  chapters  to  the  Gettysburg  cam- 
paign, which,  with  his  authority,  are  now  issued  in  a 
volume  by  themselves,  edited  by  Col.  John  ]'.  Nichol- 
son, himself  an  enthusiastic  student  of  the  great  Re- 
bellion. .  .  .  The  volume  is  well  printed,  and  seems, 
with  a  very  few  slips  here  and  there,  to  be  exceedingly 
well  translated.  There  are  three  well-executed  maps, 
besides  interesting  addenda  containing  a  very  full 
itinerary  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  during  the 
months  of  June  and  .1  uly,  18G3,  and  showing  the  organi- 
zation of  that  army  and  the  returns  of  casualties  on 
both  sides."  Wm.  Eliot  Furness,  in  Dial  (Chicago), 
7:  126. 

History  of  the  Civil  War  in  America  ; 

tr.  from  the  French.  Phil. :  Porter  &  Coates. 
1875-88.     Coates.     4v.     $3.50  ea.  [2293 

■'  No  other  historian  of  the  Civil  War  can  compare 
with  him  in  grasp  of  the  subject  as  a  whole,  and  in 
judicious  proportioning  of  the  parts."  J.  D.  Cox,  in 
A'ation,  47:  379. 

"The  Count's  history  is  so  animated,  so  vigorously 
written,  so  fair,  so  full  of  just  and  generous  apprecia- 
tion of  the  military  virtues  of  the  contesting  armies 
and  their  leaders,  that  it  is  a  great  gift  to  the  people 
of  this  country.  ...  As  a  military  history  the  Count's 
work  leaves,  it  is  true,  much  to  be  desired.  He  does 
not,  for  instance,  give  sufficient  space  to  stating  the 
military  problems,  to  explaining  them  in  such  a  way 
that  they  can  be  apprehended  by  the  non-professional 
reader.  Nor  does  he  as  a  rule  sum  up  the  results  of 
military  criticism  on  the  different  campaigns  in  such 
a  way  as  to  afford  the  student  the  advantage  of  his 
superior  military  knowledge  and  judgment.  But  as  a 
narrator  of  military  events  the  Count  has  few  supe- 
riors. He  is  sufficiently  clear,  —  or  at  least  would  be, 
if  his  publishers  furnished  more  maps, — his  style  is 
always  animated  and  often  brilliant,  and  his  evident 
familiarity  with  and  earnest  interest  in  the  great 
events  which  he  brings  before  the  reader's  mind  carry 
his  audience  with  him."  His  narrative  is  just  and 
careful  in  the  extreme.  The  volumes  need  an  index. 
John  C.  Ropes,  in  Dial,  9;  33. 

Patterson,  Maj.-Gen  Robert,  Narrative  of 
the  campaign  in  the  valley  of  the  Shenandoah, 
in  1861.     Phil.     1865.  [2294 

This  is  General  Patterson's  vindication  of  himself 
in  his  conduct  of  operations  collateral  to  the  Bull  Run 
battle,  for  which  he  was  much  criticised.  A  question 
of  responsibility  between  him  and  General  Scott  was 
involved.  Patterson's  services  in  the  Mexican  War 
and  his  very  high  standing  as  a  citizen  added  inter- 
est to  the  historical  discussion.  Per  contra,  the  paper 
on  the  same  campaign  in  Mass.  Mil.  Hist.  Soc.  Pajiers 
(v.  1,  no.  3),  by  Colonel  J.  L.  Livermore,  should  be  read. 
The  two  make  an  excellent  example  of  military  dis- 
cussion in  admirable  temper,  tone  and  thoroughness. 

J.  D.  C. 

Phisterer,  Capt.  Frederick.  Statistical  re- 
cord of  the  armies  of  the  United  States.  (Cam- 
paigns of  the  Civil  War,  supplementary  vol.) 
N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1883.     $1.  [2295 


"  This  volume  is  a  supplement  to  the  collection  of 
monographs  on  the  CainjKiujns  of  the  Civil  War,  .  .  . 
and  completes  the  work.  As  an  addition,  it  is  valu- 
able ;  as  the  completing  supplement,  it  is  very  inade- 
quate. As  the  title  shows,  it  is  only  a  record  of  the 
Union  armies,  the  statistics  of  the  Confederate  armies 
being  almost  totally  ignored.  It  is  all  but  wholly  com- 
Ijiled  with  regard  to  military  organizations,  as  if  in- 
tended only  to  satisfy  the  special  historical  interest  of 
members  of  such  organizations.  ...  Its  Part  1,  em- 
bracing 80  pages,  specifies  President  Lincoln's  '  Calls 
for  troops,'  the  '  Organizations  mustered  into  the  ser- 
vice of  the  United  States,'  the  '  Military  divisions, 
departments  and  districts  of  the  United  States,'  the 
'  Military  division  of  the  United  States  forces,'  the 
'  Principal  armies,'  the '  Army  corps,'  the  '  Strength  of 
the  army  at  various  dates,'  the  '  Honors  '  conferred  by 
Congress  for  special  merits,  the  '  Losses '  sustained 
by  the  army  collectively,  and  the  '  National  ceme- 
teries.' Part  3  —  upward  of  90  pages  —  contains  only 
lists  of  '  General  officers  of  the  United  States  '  (ac- 
cording to  rank,  and  with  dates  of  appointment,  pro- 
motion, death,  or  mustering  out),  of  '  General  officers 
of  states  entering  service  in  April,  1861,'  and  of  '.Gen- 
eral officers  deceased  while  in  the  service.'  Part  2  is 
the  main  portion  of  the  volume,  presenting,  in  160 
pages,  a  full  '  Chronological  record  of  engagements, 
battles,  etc.,'  —  no  fewer  than  2,261,  —  with  a  partial  list 
of  losses,  and  an  alphabetical  index  ;  but  this  division, 
too,  gives  only  scanty  information,  and  mostly  infor- 
mation of  no  general  interest."    Nation,  30:  475. 

Piatt,  Donn.  Memories  of  the  men  who 
saved  the  Union.     N.  Y. :  Belford.     1887. 

[2296 

The  author  was  a  young  Ohio  Democrat  who  had 
been  Secretary  of  Legation  with  Mr.  Mason  at  Paris 
before  the  war.  He  served  in  the  national  army  in  the 
great  conflict,  chiefly  on  the  staff  of  General  Schenck. 
Afterward  he  was  knovm  as  a  witty,  slashing  journal- 
ist, "on  his  own  hand."  He  had  a  large  acquaint- 
ance with  men  in  public  life,  and  hit  them  off  in  a 
brilliant  way,  often  with  amusing  shrewdness,  never 
with  judicial  estimate.  This  book  is  a  series  of  such 
essays  on  Lincoln,  Stanton,  Chase,  Seward  and  Gen- 
eral Thomas.  When  he  indulges  in  hero-worship,  his 
devotion  has  no  bounds.  When  he  dislikes,  he  is 
equally  without  measure.  In  either  case  he  is  enter- 
taining, and,  for  those  who  form  their  judgments  on 
wider  reading,  his  "  hits  "  often  help  to  give  life  to 
the  sketch  of  a  character.  J.  D.  C. 

Pickett,  Brig.  -  Gen.  George  Edward. 
Pickett,  Mrs.  LaSalle  Corbell.  Pickett 
and  his  men.  Atlanta,  Ga.  :  Foote.  1899. 
$2.  [2297 

"  In  this  handsome  volume  the  widow  of  the  Con- 
federate General  who  led  his  division  in  the  historic 
and  desperate  charge  at  Gettysburg  relates  the  facts 
of  his  military  career.  She  does  more:  she  tells  parts 
of  the  romantic  story  of  her  own  married  life  in  the 
closing  year  of  the  Civil  War,  and  the  strange  expe- 
riences of  the  interval  between  the  wreck  of  the  Con- 
federacy and  the  full  establishment  of  peace,  when 
the  survivors  of  the  southern  army  could  settle  them- 
selves to  industrious  bread-winning  with  assurance  of 


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uumolested  safety.  These  passages  have  a  value  that 
no  other  chapters  of  the  book  can  possess.  Her  out- 
line of  her  hero's  life  is  authentic,  and  her  praise  of 
him  and  his  devoted  followers  is  eloquent,  yet  this 
deals  with  historj-  that  others  could  write,  if  not  in 
such  glowinfT  terms.  But  her  personal  experience  is 
unique  and  all  her  own.  .  .  .  She  was  in  Richmond 
when  it  fell  into  our  hands,  half  destroyed  by  the  fires 
set  by  the  retreating  Confederates.  .  .  .  With  dra- 
matic instinct  the  storj-  is  begun  here."  J.  D.  Cox, 
inA^ation,69:  303. 

Pittenger,  William.  Daring  and  suffering. 
Phil.  :  Daughaday.     1863. 

Same,  2d  ed.  :  Capturing  a  locomotive. 

Phil.:  Lippincott.     1883. 

Same,  3d  ed.  [rewritten  and  eul.]:  Dar- 
ing and  suffering.  N.  Y.:  War  Pub.  Co. 
1887. 

Same,   4th  ed.  :  The   great  locomotive 

chase.  N.  Y.:  Alden.  [c.  1893.]  Phil.: 
Penn  Pub.  Co.     $1.35.  [2298 

"  This  story  is  founded  upon  what  was  unquestion- 
ably one  of  the  most  remarkable  of  the  minor  inci- 
dents of  the  war.  About  the  time  of  the  battle  of 
Shiloh,  Mitchel's  division  of  Buell's  army  was  detached 
to  advance  from  Nashville  toward  the  railroad  con- 
necting jMemphis  with  Chattanooga  and  Richmond. 
It  was  then  planned  to  destroy  the  bridges  on  the  rail- 
road from  Chattanooga  to  Atlanta.  ...  If  Mitchel 
could  fortify  and  hold  his  position  until  reinforced, 
the  connection  between  the  eastern  and  western  ar- 
mies of  the  rebels  would  be  completely  broken.    The 

destruction  of  the  railroad  was  entrusted  to  twenty-        . ,       ,  .     ,       , 

four  men,  under  the  leadership  of  J.  J.  Andrews ^"^  ''^"^^  oratorical  style. 


dotes  about  telegraph  operators,  glimpses  of  hazard- 
ous war  service,  an  interesting  chapter  on  military 
cryptographs,  a  little  valuable  history,  and,  as  ex- 
pressed in  the  title,  a  running  account  of  the  war." 
A'atio)i,35:  228. 

Polk,  Lt.-Gen.  Leonidas.  Polk,  William 
^Mecklenburg.  Leouidas  Polk,  bishop  and 
general.     N.  Y.:  Longmans.     1893.     2v.     $4. 

[2300 

This  work,  by  the  son  of  Lieut.-Gen.  Polk,  treats 
both  his  ecclesiastical  and  military  career.  The  work 
is  based  largely  on  family  correspondence  and  oflB- 
ci.al  documents,  a  number  of  which  are  reproduced. 
To  a  large  extent  the  story  is  told  in  the  words  of  its 
actors.  The  history  of  the  celebrated  quarrel  with 
Bragg  is  given  in  a  calm  and  dignified  way  and  with 
no  bitterness  of  spirit.  General  Polk  was  high  in  com- 
mand in  the  army  of  the  West,  and  the  carefulness, 
temperate  judgment  and  literary  skill  showTi  in  the 
book  will  commend  it  as  of  especial  value  for  the  his- 
tory of  domestic  life  in  the  South  and  of  the  Civil 
War  in  Kentucky  and  Tennessee.  S.  B.  W. 

Pollard,  Edward  Albert,  The  lost  cause. 
N.  Y.  :  Treat.     1866.  [2301 

A  book  struck  off  at  a  white  heat  by  a  Richmond  edi- 
tor of  the  most  uncompromising  secessionist  princi- 
ples, who  was  utterly  unappreciative  of  northern  char- 
acter and  sentiment.  Valuable  for  the  southern  side 
of  the  slavery  controversy  and  the  Civil  War,  though 
necessarily  untrustworthy  because  of  the  writer's  tem- 
per, lack  of  judgment  and  inabilitj'  to  get  complete 
information.  Pollard  is  savagely  hostile  to  President 
DavLs.    The  book  is  written  in  an  interesting,  but  tur- 

R.  C.  H.  C. 


These  men  penetrated  the  southern  lines,  in  disguise, 
almost  to  Atlanta."  They  seized  a  part  of  a  train  and 
started  toward  Chattanooga,  the  conductor  and  engi- 
neer in  pursuit.  Owing  to  various  delays  Andrews 
was  unable  to  destroy  the  bridges  behind  him.  His 
pursuers  gained  on  him ;  his  engine  broke  down  ten 
miles  from  Chattanooga,  and  the  men  scattered,  but 
all  were  captured.  Eight  were  hanged.  The  others 
were  imprisoned  and  treated  with  frightful  cruelty. 
Some  escaped  after  six  months,  and  the  others  were 
exchanged  five  months  later.  "The  author  (one  of 
the  survivors)  has  himself  told  the  storj'  once  before, 
in  a  book  entitled  Daring  and  siiffering ;  or  The  great 
raAlroad  adventure,  .  .  .  published  in  1863.  ...  In  re- 
writing it  the  author  has  .  .  .  enlarged  and  amplified 
the  story,  and  has  told  it  much  better  than  he  did 
twenty  years  ago."    Natiort,,  34 :  43. 

In  a  later  notice  of  a  new  edition  [1887]  of  Mr.  Pit- 
tenger's  narrative  again  rewTitten  and  published  under 
its  early  title.  Daring  and  svfferi7u/,  the  Nation  warns 
readers  "  that  the  unquestionable  reliance  which  may 
be  placed  upon  his  account  of  what  he  saw  must  not 
be  taken  as  a  rea.son  for  receiving  with  the  same  confi- 
dence his  opinions  upon  the  campaign  plans  of  Buell 
or  of  Mitchel."    A''a<ion,  45:  358. 


Plum,  William  Rattle. 

graph  during  the  Civil  War. 
1882.     3v. 


The  military  tele- 
Chicago  :  Jansen. 
[2299 


'  This  is  a  curious  medley  of  trivial  personal  anec- 


Pond,  George  E.  The  Shenandoah  valley 
in  1864.  (Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  11.) 
N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1888.     $1.  [2302 

"  This  book  deals  with  one  of  the  most  exciting  and 
interesting  of  the  subordinate  campaigns  of  the  war. 
It  is  wTitten  with  unusual  clearness  ;  the  arrangement 
is  lucid,  the  style  good,  the  description  simple  and 
straightforward.  Tlie  book  is  as  interesting  as  a  novel. 
The  maps  are  better  than  in  many  of  the  series.  From 
an  historical  standpoint,  however,  the  merits  of  Mr. 
Pond's  book  are  more  doubtful.  There  is  nothing  in- 
temperate in  it,  and  the  author  has  evidently  aimed 
at  fairness.  He  is  i>robably  unconscious  that  his  field 
of  view  is  so  filled  with  the  deeds  of  the  Federal  army 
and  its  leaders  as  to  leave  sjiace  for  only  a  distant, 
imperfect  and  sometimes  incorrect  view  of  the  Con- 
federates."   A'aiio/i,  30:  218. 

Porter,  Admiral  David  Dixon.  Incidents 
and  anecdotes  of  the  Civil  War.  N.  Y.  : 
Appleton.     1885.     §3.  [2303 

Nobody  in  the  na\T^  saw  more  of  the  Civil  War  than 
Admiral  Porter,  and  few  equalled  him  in  "  spinning 
yarns."  He  has  made  a  most  racy  and  entertaining 
book,  full  of  the  spirit  and  the  incidents  of  the  time, 
and  of  the  h)cal  color  of  i)assing  events.  Like  most 
purely  personal  recollections  unchecked  by  careful 
comparison  with  contemporaneous  records,  it  must 
be  used  for  historical  purposes  with  caution.    A  com- 


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2304-2311 


parison,  for  instance,  of  the  Admiral's  story  of  tho 
occupation  of  Richmond  by  (Jeneral  Weitzel  in  April, 
18G5,  with  the  correspondence  and  documents  in  tho 
Official  records  will  emphasize  this  caution. 

J.  D.  C. 

Naval  history  of  the  Civil  War.    N.  Y.  : 

Sherman  Pub.  Co.     1889.  [2304 

Admiral  Porter's  accuracy  of  statement  has  been 
seriously  impeached.  His  report  of  conversations  and 
proceedings  during  President  Lincoln's  visit  to  Rich- 
mond (the  Admiral  being  present)  is  said  to  be  untrue 
to  a  degree  which  cannot  easily  bo  accounted  for. 

Powell,  Lt.-Col.  William  Henry.  The  Fifth 
Army  Corps,  Army  of  the  Potomac.  N.  Y.  : 
Putnam.     1896.     §7.50.  [2305 

This  is  "  a  book  sure  to  be  very  attractive  to  the  vet- 
erans of  the  Civil  War  who  were  members  of  that  corps 
organization  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac.  For  the 
general  reader,  who  naturally  thinks  that  in  a  stout 
octavo  he  should  find  a  complete  history  of  the  cam- 
paigns mentioned,  it  has  the  defect  of  being  limited 
to  the  standpoint  of  a  minor  fraction  of  the  army  in 
Virginia.  A  more  serious  fault  is  that  the  author,  in 
his  laudation  of  McClellan  as  a  commander,  pays  no 
attention  to  the  definite  criticisms  of  that  general's 
campaigns  which  are  based  on  the  fuller  knowledge 
gained  since  1862,  and  especially  upon  the  established 
fact  that  his  army  was  greatly  superior  in  numbers  and 
equipment  to  the  Confederates.  He  also  shows  a  con- 
fusion of  ideas  with  regard  to  the  relations  of  the 
President,  the  Cabinet,  and  Congress  to  the  army  which 
is  simply  astonishing."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  62  :  158. 

Reed,  Samuel  Rockwell.  The  Vicksburg 
campaign  and  the  battles  about  Chattanooga 
under  the  command  of  Gen.  U.  S.  Grant  in 
1862-63.     Cin. :  Clarlie.     1882.     $1.  [2306 

Mr.  Reed  was  a  brilliant  editorial  writer  on  the 
Cincinnati  Gazette,  whose  style  was  clear  and  for- 
cible, and  whose  role  was  that  of  advocatus  diaboli, 
challenging  the  admission  of  a  great  reputation  to 
the  list  of  the  immortals.  His  criticism  of  Grant  (and 
incidentally  of  Sherman)  is  acute,  ingenious,  and 
sophistical  ;  bitterly  hostile,  unrelenting  and  armed 
by  whatever  a  very  industrious  study  of  the  records 
could  discover.  Utterly  misleading  to  the  casual 
reader,  it  will  prove  suggestive,  and  a  spur  in  the  in- 
vestigation of  new  points  to  the  thorough  student. 

J.  D.  C. 

Riddle,  Albert  Gallatin.  Recollections  of 
war  times.     N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     1895.     $2.50. 

[2307 

The  author  was  a  member  of  Congress  from  1861  to 
1863  and  was  almost  continuously  in  Washington  there- 
after. He  writes  from  a  Republican  standpoint  of  the 
war  measures,  early  reconstruction,  the  election  of 
1864,  and  of  Lincoln'  s  death.  The  retreat  from  the 
first  battle  of  Bull  Run  is  graphically  described.  The 
personal  comments  and  gossip  about  contemjjoraries 
give  the  work  a  peculiar  value.  In  the  appendix  are 
addresses  on  Stanton  and  on  John  Brown.    E.  E.  S. 


Ropes,  John   Codman.     The  army  under 


Pope.  (Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  4.)  N.  Y. : 
Scribner.     1881.     §1.  [2308 

"  The  author  says  of  Pope  roundly  in  the  outset  that 
'  he  was  a  brave  and  zealous  officer,  but  destitute  of 
military  judgment.'  Mr.  Ropes's  story,  we  think, 
does  not  fully  sustain  the  latter  clause.  .  .  .  [The] 
book  is  not  quite  so  tender  toward  the  Confederates 
as  Webb's.  Some  severe  criticism  is  bestowed  on 
Jackson  for  his  risky  movement  clear  around  Pope's 
extreme  right  and  rear  to  Manassas.  .  .  .  Mr.  Ropes 
has  here  and  there  shown  the  good  conduct  and  fair 
generalship  of  McDowell.  .  .  .  The  accounts  of  the 
battles  of  (iroveton,  Second  Bull  Bun  or  Manassas, 
and  Chantilly  show  a  careful  sifting  of  the  reports, 
and  with  the  maps  give  any  reader  a  clear  and  brief 
compendium  of  those  important  combats."  Literary 
world,  13:  204. 

Story  of  the  Civil  War.  N.  Y.  :  Put- 
nam. 1894-8.  Pt.  1-2.  Pt.  1,  $1.50.  Pt.  2, 
with  case  of  maps,  $2.50.  [2309 

The  second  volume  of  this  interesting  work  "makes 
good  the  promise  of  the  first.  It  is  incontestably  the 
most  intelligent  as  well  as  the  most  complete  and 
impartial  analysis  of  the  campaigns  and  battles  of 
the  great  Rebellion,  so  far  given  to  the  world."  Mr. 
Ropes's  narrative  "  is  remarkably  free  from  preju- 
dice, and  is  nowhere  marred  by  the  bias  of  personal 
friendship  or  personal  enmity.  On  the  other  hand, 
his  desire  to  appear  impartial  perhaps  causes  him  to 
praise  Lee  and  Jackson  excessively,  and  to  condemn 
Halleck  and  Pope  more  than  they  deserve.  It  may  be 
maintained,  also,  that  he  is  unduly  severe  at  times  on 
the  alleged  ignorance  of  Lincoln  and  Stanton  in  mili- 
tary affairs.  .  .  .  We  regret  to  say,  in  conclusion, 
that  the  maps  accompanying  this  excellent  work  are 
far  inferior  in  merit  to  the  text.  .  .  .  Since  the  fore- 
going was  written  the  distinguished  author  has  died, 
leaving  his  work,  like  that  of  the  Count  of  Paris,  only 
a  little  more  than  half  finished.  This  is  a  profound 
loss  to  history  and  to  the  country."  James  H.  Wilson, 
in  Am.  fiisf.  rev.,  5:  592. 

At  his  death,  in  1899,  the  publishers  said:  "  We  shall 
plan  to  have  the  narrative  completed  by  some  other 
historian  who  will  be  Interested  in  the  general  points 
of  view  taken  by  Mr.  Ropes,  and  whose  narrative  wiU 
be  made  to  harmonize  as  nearly  as  practicable  with 
that  of  the  original  author." 

Rusling,  James  F.  Men  and  things  I  saw 
in  Civil  War  days.  N.  Y.  :  Eaton  ;  Methodist 
Bk.  Concern.     1899.     $2.50.  [2310 

"  The  author  served  through  the  war  and  rose  from 
first  lieutenant  to  brigadier-general  of  volunteers. 
The  men  who  are  written  about  are:  Lincoln,  An- 
drew Johnson,  McClellan,  Burnside,  Hooker,  Meade, 
Thomas,  Sherman,  Sheridan,  Grant  and  Lee.  There 
are  chapters  also  on:  Campaigning  and  soldiering;  A 
great  quartermaster ;  The  angel  of  the  Third  Corps 
and  some  army  letters.  Index."  Publistier's  weekly, 
56:  25. 

Russell,    William    Howard.      My    diary, 

north  and  south.     London :  Bradbury.     1862. 

2v.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     1863.  [231 1 

The  author  was  the  well-known  war  correspondent  of 


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the  London  times,  a  man  of  intellect,  of  great  energy 
and  enterprise,  practised  in  observation.  In  our  Civil 
"War,  especially  its  earlier  part,  and  in  the  period  im- 
mediately before  it,  he  visited  both  sections  for  the 
purpose  of  gathering  information  bearing  upon  our 
affairs.  Some  of  his  earlier  letters  greatly  exasperated 
our  people,  but,  with  due  allowance  for  the  unfriendly 
attitude  of  the  great  journal  he  wrote  for,  his  collection 
of  experiences  and  observations  has  great  historical 
value.  He  was  a  verj-  effective  writer,  a  leader  in  the 
class  of  war  correspondents,  and  recognized  in  other 
departments  of  literature  and  learning.         J.  D.  C. 

Schalk,  Erail.  Campaigns  of  1862  and 
1863.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1863.  [2312 

The  author  was  a  European  officer,  and  his  books 
(this  and  an  earlier  one.  Summary  of  the  art  of  ivar) 
■were  among  the  few  manuals  in  English  available  for 
our  soldiers  during  the  Civil  "War.  They  were  written 
with  clearness,  applied  acknowledged  principles  of 
strategy  to  the  actual  situation,  and  criticised  with 
discrimination.  The  maps  were  good,  and  the  army, 
as  well  as  the  public,  was  benefited  by  the  intelligent 
analysis  of  the  earlier  campaigns  and  suggestive  com- 
ment on  them.  The  books  remain  as  interesting  evi- 
dence of  what  conclusions  were  reached  by  contem- 
poraneous criticism,  though  they  are  superseded  by 
works  based  on  much  fuller  knowledge  of  facts  than 
was  then  possible.  J.  D.  C. 

Scharf,  John  Thomas.  History  of  the  Con- 
federate States  Xavy.  N.  Y. :  Rogers.  1887. 
2d  ed.     Albany:  3IcDonough.     1894.     $1.50. 

[2313 

"  Having  been  himself  one  of  the  pupils  of  the 
Kaval  Academy  at  Richmond,  and  having  borne  a 
creditable  part  in  some  of  the  famous  exploits  of  his 
service,"  Mr.  Scharf  "  has  exceptional  advantages  for 
his  ta.sk  of  authorship.  He  has  shown  evident  dili- 
gence in  accumulating  materials,  and  his  book  in- 
cludes a  valuable  collection  of  m^moircs  jioiir  servir. 
A  more  careful  revision  would  have  saved  him  from 
many  little  inaccuracies  in  names  and  dates,  and  from 
occasional  lapses  in  the  use  of  his  mother  tongue.  In 
many  chajtters  his  materials  have  been  loosely  thrown 
together,  with  little  regard  to  style  or  to  structural 
arrangement.  In  these  respects  the  book  is  seriously 
defective.  The  mf)St  extraordinary  feature,  however, 
of  jNIr.  Scharf's  otherwise  useful  book  is  the  under- 
current of  political  animosity  and  bitterness  which 
penetrates  all  his  references  to  the  causes  of  the  war 
and  the  conduct  and  motives  of  the  TTnion  leaders. 
In  holding  that  secession  was  a  constitutional  right, 
he  only  exjiresses  the  sincere  conviction  of  the  major- 
ity of  southern  men  before  the  war ;  but  he  goes  far 
beyond  this,  and  appears  to  think  that  no  other  view 
was  possible  to  men  of  sincerity  and  average  intelli- 
gence."   J.  R.  Soley,  in  Nation,  45  :  115. 

Schmucker,  Samuel  Mosheim.  History  of 
the  Civil  War  in  the  United  States,  1863,  v.  1 ; 
rev.  and  completed  by  L.  P.  Brockett.  Phil, 
[c.  1865.]  [2314 

Dr.  Schmucker  was  an  industrious  compiler  of  his- 
torical books  in  many  different  fields.    His  death  hav- 


ing left  this  work  incomplete,  it  was  finished  by 
another  voluminous  compiler  of  miscellaneous  books. 
It  is  undiscriminating,  and  is  marred  by  a  newspaper- 
like  rhetoric,  and  it  was  wi-itten  too  early  for  the 
authors  to  know  what  was  going  on  behind  the  scenes, 
especially  on  the  Confederate  side.  But  it  presents 
the  storj-  of  the  conflict  as  it  wa.s  read  in  the  newsi)a- 
pers  of  the  period  and  in  a  reasonably  compact  form. 

F.  J.  S. 

Schofield,  Gen.  John  McAllister.  Forty- 
six  years  in  the  army.  N.  Y. :  Century  Co. 
1897.     §3.  "  [2315 

"  The  book  is  not  a  connected  narrative  of  the  au- 
thor's life.  It  is  rather  a  collection  of  notes  and  com- 
ments on  events  that  he  had  i)art  in.  The  first  two  or 
three  chapters  are  most  closely  biographical,  dealing 
with  his  boyhood  and  education  at  West  Point  and 
his  service  prior  to  the  outbreak  of  the  great  Rebel- 
lion. The  campaigns  of  18G1  and  lK(i;{  in  3Iissouri  are 
then  briefly  but  lucidly  treated.  Next  follows  a  series 
of  comments  upon  Sherman's  generalship  in  the  cam- 
paigns of  Atlanta  and  the  Carolinas,  written  in  1875, 
upon  the  publication  of  the  first  edition  of  Sherman's 
memoirs.  These  are  followed  by  a  discussion  of  the 
campaign  of  Franklin  and  Nashville  in  the  autumn 
of  18G4,  and  of  the  author's  relations  to  Gen.  George 
H.  Thomas  in  that  important  crisis.  This  will  no 
doubt  be  considered  as  the  most  important  part  of  the 
book.  Further  comment  on  Sherman's  March  to  the 
Sea,  its  purpose,  and  its  strategy,  with  the  final  cam- 
paign which  resulted  in  Johnston's  surrender,  close 
the  treatment  of  the  war  period.  Entertaining  and 
instructive  chapters  are  given  to  the  French  inter- 
vention in  IMexico,  to  reconstruction  in  the  South,  to 
army  administration  in  time  of  peace,  and  to  some 
of  the  lessons  of  the  war,  military  and  financial." 
The  author  has  done  his  duty  to  posterity  in  giving 
us  "  his  frank  and  full  judgment  \\\wn  the  events  in 
which  he  bore  so  important  and  honorable  a  part." 
J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  66  :  328. 

Semmes,  Admiral  Raphael.  jVIemoirs  of 
service  afloat  during  the  war  between  the 
states.     Bait.:  Kelly.     1869. 

Service   afloat.     Bait.:  Bait.  Pub.  Co. 

1887.     K  Y. :  P.  J.  Kenedy.    1900.    $3.     [2316 

An  interesting  story  of  the  Sumter  and  the  Ala- 
bama, Confederate  cruisers,  their  construction,  and 
their  exploits.  The  cruise  of  the  Alabama  in  foreign 
parts  is  well  told.  The  author  connnanded  each  ves- 
sel and  writes  from  personal  exi)erionce.  There  are 
a  few  preliminary  chapters  justifying  the  South  in 
trj'ing  to  secede  from  the  Union.  E.  E.  S. 

Seward,  William  Henry.  (See  in  the  pre- 
ceding Period,  sect.  1957-1959.) 

Sheridan,  Z^.-frV/;.  Philip  Henry.  Personal 
memoirs.    N.  Y. :  Webster.    1888.     2v.    [2317 

"  As  a  book  for  general  reading,  Sheridan's  Memoirs 
have  attractive  features  that  will  insure  success.  .  .  . 
For  purposes  of  permanent  history,  one  could  wish 
that  the  aim  had  been  less  popular  and  more  critical  ; 
but  a  long  narrative  by  so  distinguished  an  officer  in 
a  great  war  cannot  lack  value,  even  when  the  narra- 


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tive  Is  cursory  and  superficial.  .  .  .  Tlic  fact  that  so 
eminent  a  soldier  could  compose  so  long  a  memoir 
without  anything  approaching  a  critical  or  compre- 
hensive judgment  of  a  cauiiiaign  nuist  be  in  itself  a 
curious  revelation  of  his  military  character.  .  .  .  The 
episode  of  Sheridan's  service  in  reconstruction  in 
Louisiana  contains  new  matter.  .  .  .  He  claims  to 
have  been  tlie  real  cause  of  the  downfall  of  Maximilian 
in  Mexico  by  forcing  the  hand  of  our  national  ad- 
ministration." His  story  of  his  observations  of  the 
camj)aigns  of  Gravelotte  and  Sedan  is  interesting, 
t)ut  without  instructive  criticism.  Hut  the  book  is  "  a 
splendid  record,  which  makes  a  few  blemishes  only 
seem  a  foil  for  a  brilliant  career."  J.  D.  Cox,  in 
iVatio/t,  48:  100. 

—  Davies,  Henrt  Eugene.  General  Sheri- 
dan. (Great  commanders.)  N.  Y. :  Appleton. 
1895.     $1.50.  [2318 

Of  his  book,  the  author  "frankly  says  that  it  is  a 
compilation  more  than  a  composititm,  for  the  basis  is 
necessarily  the  autobiography  of  Sheridan,  aided  by 
other  memoirs  of  campaigns  written  by  comrades  and 
friends  of  Davies.  The  result  is  a  warm  eulogy,  faith- 
ful to  the  leading  historical  facts,  and  earnestly 
espousing  the  hero's  side  whenever  a  question  arises 
between  him  and  any  other."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Xation, 
60 :  461. 

—  Newhall,  Col.  FiiED.  C.  With  General 
Sheridan  in  Lee's  last  campaign.  By  a  staff 
officer.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1866.  [2319 

"  A  capital  book  on  a  capital  subject.  Of  all  that 
has  been  said  and  written  about '  Cavalry  Sheridan,' 
there  is  little  that  gives  a  fair  idea  of  the  man  or  of 
his  merit.  Here  we  have  the  story,  told  in  good  plain 
English,  full  of  strong  phrases,  smacking  of  the  camp 
and  of  the  field,  showing  an  understanding  of  the  sub- 
ject that  could  be  got  only  by  real  experience,  yet  not 
a  word  of  self,  not  even  the  author's  name.  There  is 
a  hearty  tone,  a  running,  bubbling  vein  of  fun,  a  style 
that  is  made  by  the  subject,  and  not  for  it ;  now  and 
then  a  little  doubtful  English."    Kation,  3  :  494. 

Sherman,  John.  (See  sect.  2323,  and  in  the 
Period  next  following,  sect.  2412.) 

Sherman,  Oen.  William  Tecumseh.  i\Ie- 
moirs,  by  himself .    N.  Y.:  Appleton.   1875.  2v. 

Same;  with  an  appendix  bringing  his 

life  down  to  its  closing  scenes.  4th  ed.  N.  Y. : 
Webster.   1896.   2v.  Appleton.  2v.  §5.    [2320 

"  His  book  is  such  as  our  knowledge  of  him  prepared 
us  to  expect,  and  it  is  a  treat.  .  .  .  His  style  is  charac- 
teristic of  the  man.  It  makes  no  pretensions  to  grace, 
finish,  or  dignity,  other  than  the  dignity  of  simplicity. 
It  is  absolutely  free  from  rhetorical  ornament,  and  it 
does  not  hesitate  to  be  colloquial  in  the  extreme,  but 
it  is  admirable  in  its  clearness  and  directness.  .  .  . 
He  abounds  in  anecdotes,  well  tolil  and  often  humor- 
ous, and  sometimes  he  i>aints  a  picture  in  a  few  phrases, 
as  when  he  sketches  his  last  view  of  Atlanta  and  the 
battle-fields  around  it.  .  .  .  If  it  be  added  that  he 
never  in  a  single  instance  yields  to  the  temptation  to 
be  sentimental,  enough  has  been  said  aliout  the  man- 
ner of  the  book.  .  .  .  His  blame  falls  freely  upon  the 


living,  but  there  is  not  a  trace  of  malice  in  the  book, 
so  far  as  we  can  see,  and  he  never  goes  out  of  hi.s  way 
to  find  fault,  and  never,  or  very  rarely,  imputes  un- 
worthy motives  for  the  actions  which  he  disapproves. 
.  .  .  The  free  use  he  makes  of  his  letters,  orders,  and 
reports  gives  a  very  great  interest  and  value  to  his 
book.  He  is  never  dull,  and  he  contrives  to  break  up 
and  enliven  even  the  accounts  of  the  movement  of 
trooi)S  so  that  the  attention  never  seriously  flags.  .  .  . 
His  memoirs  close  with  the  great  review  in  "Washing- 
ton, but  he  appends  a  concluding  chapter  on  the  mili- 
tary lessons  of  the  war,  which  is  full  of  knowledge, 
wisdom,  and  sound  sense.  His  book  is  one  which 
every  true  American  ought  to  read,  and  one  which 
no  such  man  can  read  without  pride  and  pleasure." 
Atlantic  tnonthly,  3G  :  245. 

"This  new  [2d]  edition  of  Sherman's  memoirs  ia 
enlarged  by  ])reliminary  and  supi)lementary  chai)ters, 
and  by  an  appendix  made  up  in  the  main  of  letters 
from  officers  who  served  under  the  General,  contain- 
ing corroboration  or  criticism  of  the  opinions  ex- 
pressed in  the  first  edition  of  the  book.  .  .  .  The  ten 
years  which  have  passed  smce  General  Sherman  pub- 
lished these  memoirs  have  not  diminished  the  author- 
ity of  the  book  or  of  the  author.  The  correspondence 
in  the  appendix  to  the  present  edition  is  good  proof 
that  the  criticisms  to  be  fairly  made  upon  it  are 
neither  very  numerous  nor  important.  ...  In  some 
instances  he  has  softened  the  form  while  preserving 
the  substance  ;  in  others  he  has  supplied  omissions ; 
in  a  few  he  has  corrected  errors.  It  may  safely  be 
said  that,  for  purposes  of  military  instruction  and  for 
giving  a  clear  and  fair  view  6f  the  events  described, 
it  takes,  and  probably  will  continue  to  take,  the  first 
rank  among  the  i)ersonal  memoirs  of  the  war  period." 
J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  42  :  473. 

—  Bowman,  Col.  Samuel  M.  ,  and  Lt.  -  Col. 
RiCHAKD  B.  Irwin.  Sherman  and  his  cam- 
paigns.    N.  Y. :  Richardson.     1865.  [2321 

Although  among  the  earliest  of  the  lives  of  Sher- 
man, this  was  among  the  most  authentic.  It  was 
written  by  officers  who  served  with  Sherman,  and 
were  given  access  to  his  papers.  They  also  had  the 
cooperation  of  leading  generals  and  others  who  had 
part  in  the  events  narrated.  The  book  is  well  and 
clearly  written,  but  is  of  course  subject  to  the  draw- 
back that  the  Official  records  were  not  then  avail- 
able, and  many  important  topics  were  not  fully  under- 
derstood.  It  was,  however,  a  leading  authority  till 
Sherman  published  his  own  memoirs  ten  years  later. 

J.  D.  C. 

—  Force,     Brig.  -  Gen. 
SON.      General    Sherman, 
ers.)     N.  Y.:  Appleton. 

This  volume  "  was  begun  with  love,  by  Gen.  Force, 
a  soldier  of  honorable  service  in  the  campaigns  which 
he  undertook  to  describe ;  but  growing  disease  .  .  . 
compelled  him  to  turn  over  his  unfinished  task  to  his 
friend  Gen.  Jacob  D.  Cox,  who  is,  therefore,  respon- 
sible for  the  latter  (and,  measured  by  the  significance 
of  its  attemitt  to  fix  Sherman's  fame  among  soldiers 
of  genius,  the  more  important)  part  of  the  biograjdiy. 
The  completion  of  the  work  could  not  have  fallen  to 
better  hands.  .  .  .  The  early  portions  of  the  book  are 
of  unequal  satisfactoriness  as  a  specific  biography  of 


Manning    Fergu- 

(Great    command- 

1899.     $1.50.    [2322 


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the  man.  .  .  .  The  movement  of  the  narrative,  after 
Sherman's  appearance  at  the  relief  of  Chattanooga, 
in  October  of  18C3,  leaves  nothing  for  criticism.  Es- 
pecially interesting  are  the  accounts  of  Sherman's 
relations  towards  his  peers,  like  Grant  and  Thomas." 
A'ation,09:  37. 

Sherman,  Ge7i.  William  Tecumseh  and 
John.     The  Sherman  letters.     N.  Y.:  Scrib- 

ner.     1894.     New  ed.     82.  [2323 

These  letters  of  two  brothers  to  each  other  cover  a 
period  from  1837  to  1801.  The  editor,  Mrs.  Thorndike, 
daughter  of  General  Sherman,  connects  the  corre- 
spondence by  a  series  of  brief  notes,  and  also  exer- 
cises the  right  to  cut  freely.  The  letters  by  General 
Shennan  are  the  more  numerous,  possibly  due  to  the 
fact  that  the  time  has  not  arrived  for  the  publication 
of  many  of  the  letters  of  Senator  Sherman.  The  let- 
ters are  not  only  an  interesting  illustration  of  the 
constant  affection  of  two  strong  and  famous  men, 
widely  different  in  character,  but  add  many  lines  to 
the  portraiture  of  contemporary^  character.  They  also 
assist  in  the  proper  interpretation  of  critical  events 
of  the  Civil  "War  period.  General  Sherman's  letters 
are  i)articularly  frank  and  energetically  exjiress  his 
antagonism  to  politicians  and  political  methods. 

D.  R.  D. 

Smith,  Goldwin.  The  Civil  War  in  Amer- 
ica :  an  address,  1866.  London :  Simpkin. 
1866.  [2324 

"  It  is  something  more  than  this  title  would  seem  to 
indicate ;  it  really  is  a  brief  account  of  the  people  of 
the  free  states,  of  the  spirit  of  their  political  system, 
of  their  social  theories  and  practice,  by  a  philosophic 
student  of  history,  his  defence  of  all  these  against 
the  attacks  commonly  made  on  them  by  the  friends 
of  absolutism  and  aristocracy,  and  his  exposition  of 
their  virtues  and  defects.  The  literary  merits  of  the 
work  are  such  as  by  themselves  make  it  worthy  the 
perusal  of  most  readers  and  the  study  of  most  writ- 
ers."   Xation,2:  72G. 

Smith,  Maj.-Oen.  Gustavus  Woodson. 
Battle  of  Seven  Pines.  N.  Y.  :  Crawford. 
1891.  [2325 

General  Smith  succeeded  to  the  command  of  the 
Confederate  Army  in  front  of  Richmond  during  the 
battle  of  .Seven  Pines  (or  Fair  Oaks),  when  Gener.al 
Johnston  was  disabled  by  a  cannon-shell.  Controversy 
subsequently  arose  as  to  the  parts  of  President  Davis, 
and  Cienerals  Lee,  Johnston,  Smith,  Longstreet  and 
Iluger  on  the  field.  General  Smith's  views  are  here 
presented.  At  the  outbreak  of  the  war  he  was  uni- 
versally regarded  as  one  of  the  best  qualified  of  the 
southern  officers,  a  northern  man  by  birth.  Ill  health 
prevented  him  from  great  activity  later,  and  his  ca- 
reer culminated  in  the  battle  he  here  discusses.  His 
contribution  to  the  discussion  is,  of  course,  essential 
to  it.  J.  D.  C. 

Smith,  Maj.-Gen.  Thomas  Kilby.  Smith, 
Wai.ter  George.  Life  and  letters  of  Thomas 
Kilby  Smith,  Brevet  Major-General  United 
States  Volunteers,  1820-1887;  by  his  son. 
N.  y.:  Putnam.     1898.     $2.50.  [2326 


"During  the  campaign  of  Shiloh,  the  attack  on 
Chickasaw  lUufT,  the  capture  of  Arkansas  Post,  the 
siege  of  Vicksburg,  and  the  Red  River  camjjaign,  we 
have  a  full  current  account  of  the  experiences  of  the 
writer,  his  comments  on  what  he  saw,  his  opinions  of 
the  men  al)out  him  and  over  him,  and  his  transcript 
of  the  emotions  which  stirred  him.  It  would  be  hard 
to  imagine  a  more  unreserved  disclosure.  .  .  .  The 
letters  of  such  a  l)rave  gentleman  and  good  soldier, 
holding  the  mirror  uj)  to  his  daily  life  with  its  adven- 
tures, to  his  own  heart  with  its  hopes  and  fears,  its 
aspirations  and  its  disappointments,  must  needs  be 
a  typical  study,  which  students  of  the  period  would 
not  willingly  lose."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  66:  212. 

Snead,  Thomas  Lowndes.  The  fight  for 
]\Iissouri,  from  the  election  of  Lincoln  to  the 
death  of  Lyon.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  1886. 
$1.50.  [2327 

"  This  is  a  lively  narrative  of  the  efforts  made  by  the 
Secessionists  of  Missouri  to  carry  that  state  into  the 
southern  Confederacy,  and  of  the  bold  and  successful 
efforts  made  to  resist  it  by  the  Union  men  under  the 
leadership  of  Frank  P.  Blair  and  General  Lyon.  It 
bears  evidence  of  the  sincerity  with  which  it  is  writ- 
ten on  every  page.  The  writer,  who  both  saw  and 
took  an  active  part  in  all  that  he  relates,  has  tried  to 
tell  the  story  with  as  complete  impartiality  as  is  pos- 
sible to  one  whose  feelings  and  interests  were  deeply 
involved  in  the  struggle.  .  .  .  Sterling  Price  is  evi- 
dently the  author's  hero,  and  the  picture  presents  him 
as  an  estimable  and  able  man.  .  .  .  This  narrative 
stoi)s  with  the  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek,  but  enough  is 
told  to  make  it  easy  to  understand  why  General  Price 
had  the  confidence  of  his  neighbors  and  the  devotion 
of  his  soldiers."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  42:  325. 

Soley,  James  Russell.  The  blockade  and 
the  cruisers.  (The  navy  in  the  Civil  War,  1.) 
N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1883.     81.  [2328 

"The  claim  of  our  government  was  that  the  block- 
ade was  simply  a  domestic  embargo ;  that  subjects 
of  the  Confederacy  were  rebels,  and  its  ships-of-war 
pirates  ;  and  this  view  was  for  some  time  adhered  to 
and  asserted  on  xiaper.  But  a  blockade  is  essentially 
an  act  of  war.  The  size  of  the  Rebellion,  its  com- 
])letely  organized  government,  and  the  certaintj'  of 
reprisals,  made  our  position  untenable  in  practice, 
and  almost  from  the  beginning  the  laws  of  war  were 
observed  as  in  a  foreign  war.  This  subject  is  dis- 
cussed \vith  some  fulness  by  Professor  Soley,  and, 
with  the  admirable  justice  which  characterizes  his 
book,  he  shows  that  the  unfriendliness  of  England 
was  shown  more  by  her  haste  to  recognize  the  Confed- 
eracy as  a  belligerent  than  by  the  recognition  itself. 
The  ex])eriences  of  the  blockading  squadrons  are 
given  in  detail.  .  .  .  The  career  of  the  Confederate 
cruisers  included  some  of  the  most  stirring  ejiisodes 
of  the  war,  and  is  told  in  some  detail.  It  is  customary 
at  the  North  to  refer  to  it  as  wanton  and  wicked.  This 
is  natural  to  the  victims  of  it,  but  not  justified  by  the 
facts.  It  does  not  apjiear  that  their  course  in  the 
main  was  without  law,  or  that  their  acts  were  tliffer- 
ent  from  those  of  all  hostile  men-of-war.  .  .  .  This 
book  is  well  arranged,  written  clearly,  without  tech- 
nical terms,  and  shows  great  familiarity  with  the  .sub- 
ject.   It  is  marked  by  thoroughness  of  preparation, 


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sound  judgment  and  admirable  impartiality."    J.  O. 
Palfrey,  in  Nation,  36 :  387. 

Sailor  boys  of  '61.     Boston:   Estes  and 

Lauriat.     1888.     §1.50.  [2329 

"  This  clear,  spirited  and  authoritative  narrative  is 
indeed  quite  within  the  comprehen.sion  of  children, 
but  it  is  not  at  all  '  written  down '  to  them  or  with  any 
special  reference  to  them.  It  can  therefore  be  read 
with  interest  by  adults,  and  we  know  of  no  better 
brief  picture  of  the  naval  features  of  our  Civil  War. 
The  spirit  in  which  Prof.  Soley  writes  is  admirable, 
and  southerners  can  read  his  pages  from  beginning  to 
end  without  offence.  So  good  a  text  merited  better 
illustrations."    iVotion.,  47 :  504. 

Southern  Historical  Society.  Richmond, 
Va.  Organized  in  1809.  From  1876  to  1898  it 
has  published  26  volumes  of  Papers.  [2330 

Among  its  other  publications  is  a  Roster  of  general 
officers,  heads  of  departments,  senators,  representa- 
tives, military  organizations,  etc.,  in  Confederate  ser- 
vice during  the  war  between  the  .states,  by  C.  C. 
Jones,  Jr. 

Speed,  Capt.  Thomas,  Col.  R.  M.  Kelly, 
and  Maj.  Alfred  Pirtle.  The  Union  regiments 
of  Kentucky  ;  published  under  the  auspices  of 
the  Union  Soldiers'  and  Sailors'  ]\Ionument  As- 
soc.    Louisville :   Courier-Journal.     1897.     $3. 

[2331 

As  many  Kentuckians  served  on  either  side  in  the 
great  Rebellion,  the  history  of  the  Union  regiments, 
of  the  men  who  led  in  organizing  them,  who  held  Ken- 
tucky in  the  Union  and  who  won  distinction  in  the 
field,  is  an  important  part  of  the  national  struggle  in 
a  broader  sense  than  that  of  some  other  states.  The 
work  has  been  well  done  by  the  collaboration  of  the 
three  authors.  Capt.  Speed  (Clerk  of  U.  S.  Courts)  has 
written  the  regimental  histories  and  sketches  of  cam- 
paigns, much  the  greater  part  of  the  book  ;  Colonel 
Kelly  writes  the  chapter  on  the  political  conditions  of 
the  state  during  the  war  ;  and  Maj.  Pirtle  contributes 
the  biograjihical  sketches  of  general  officers  and  others 
appointed  by  the  President.  The  authors  all  served 
with  distinction,  were  peculiarly  qualified  for  their 
task,  and  their  tone  and  treatment  are  excellent. 

J.  D.  0. 

Stanton,  Edwin   McMasters.      Gorham, 

George  C.  Life  and  public  services  of  Edwin 

M.  Stanton.  Boston:    Houghton.      1899.     2v. 

$6.  [2332 

"  As  a  defence  of  Stanton  the  work  is  a  great  suc- 
cess, but  there  seems  to  be  room  to  doubt  if  it  will 
make  Stanton  popular.  ...  If  the  author  would  con- 
dense these  octavo  volumes  into  one  and  would  give 
more  space  to  a  consideration  of  Stanton's  peculiar- 
ities, he  would  spread  the  fame  of  his  hero  and  win 
the  popularity  that  he  himself  has  already  earned  by 
his  serious  undertaking.  Stanton  deserves  to  be  very 
prominent  among  a  score  of  the  greatest  of  our  na- 
tional heroes."  Frederic  Bancroft,  in  Am.  hist,  rev., 
4:  745. 


"  The  true  view  of  Mr.  Stanton's  character  seems  to 
be,  that,  with  great  intellectual  abilities  and  high 
ideals,  his  impulsive  nature  made  him  exceptionally 
liable  to  the  mistakes  of  intense  partisanship.  So 
long  as  he  was  under  the  influence  of  Lincoln's  calmly 
practical  and  eminently  sane  judgment,  his  honesty 
and  his  great  powers  made  him  one  of  the  most  useful 
of  public  officers  ;  but  when  left  without  that  leader- 
ship, his  eccentricities  led  him  into  many  and  great 
errors.  The  two  large  volumes  of  this  biography  come 
Short  of  being  historically  valuable  because  they  do 
not  get  beyond  the  limits  of  the  thought  and  action  of 
the  period  of  political  storm  and  stress,  and  give  us 
no  help  in  correcting  the  misjudgments  inseparable 
from  such  a  time."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  68:  497. 

—  Wilson,  Henry,  and  J.  S.  Black.  A 
contribution  to  history :  Edwin  M.  Stanton,  on 
-the  eve  of  the  Rebellion.     Easton,  Pa.     1871. 

[2333 
A  pamphlet  reprint  of  a  magazii\p  controversy  about 
the  services  of  Stanton  in  President  Buchanan's  cabi- 
net. Valuable  for  inside  political  history  of  the  latter 
part  of  Buchanan's  administration  and  the  first  part 
of  its  successor.  Covers  Buchanan's  actions,  relief  of 
Sumter,  suspected  secret  societies  of  Indiana,  the  abo- 
litionism of  Stanton,  and  the  retirement  of  Cameron 
from  Lincoln's  cabinet.  E.  E.  S. 

Stephens,  Alexander  Hamilton.  Cleve- 
land, Henry.  Alexander  H.  Stephens  in  pub- 
lic and  private,  with  letters  and  speeches. 
Phil.:  National  Pub.  Co.     1866.  [2334 

The  writer  deals  with  Stephens'  life  to  1866,  and  ap- 
pends a  numlier  of  his  letters  and  speeches.  The  bio- 
graphy is  written  in  the  vein  of  an  admirer,  but  the 
delineation  of  Stephens'  character  is  fair  and  judi- 
cious, and  the  facts  are  plainly  and  accurately  stated. 
It  is,  however,  not  a  complete  biography  even  for  the 
period  covered.   The  speeches  and  letters  are  valuable. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

—  .Johnston,  Richard  Malcolm,  and  Wil- 
liam Hand  Browne.  Life  of  Alexander  H. 
Stephens.  Phil. :  Lippincott.  1878.  New  ed. 
1883.  [2335 

"  This  biography  does  not  differ  in  construction  or 
mode  of  treatment  from  other  books  of  the  same  sort, 
the  subjects  of  which  have  been  dead  for  ten  or  twenty 
years.  The  material  used  is  of  the  kind  common  in 
such  works,  and  is  drawn  from  public  documents  and 
private  letters.  The  latter,  however,  indulge  in  the 
most  intimate  personal  detail  to  an  extent  which 
seems  most  extraordinary  when  it  is  remembered  that 
the  subject  of  it  all  is  still  alive  [in  1878,  when  the  book 
was  first  published  ;  ^Ir.  Stephens  died  1883],  and  is  a 
prominent  actor  upon  the  stage  of  public  affairs.  Ap- 
parently 3Ir.  Stei)hens  desires  to  become  an  historical 
character  during  his  own  lifetime,  and  listen  to  the 
criticism  which  is  usually  withheld  while  a  man  is  still 
before  the  world.  The  freak  seems  a  strange  one,  and 
is  not  perhaps  in  the  best  taste  ;  but  if  Mr.  Stephens 
enjoys  it  there  is  nothing  more  to  be  said.  3Ir.  Ste- 
phens's biographers  have  performed  their  jiortion  of 
the  work  very  creditably.    They  have  kept  themselves 


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2336-2342 


THE  UNITED   STATES 


in  the  backgrotmd  and  allowed  their  hero  to  tell  his 
own  story  in  his  own  way.  .  .  .  The  style  is  simple  and 
unpretentious,  but  it  is  disftpured  l)y  the  constant  use 
of  the  present  tense  in  narrating  past  events."  A'a- 
tio7i,'27:  241. 

Stevens,  Thaddeus,  Callender,  Edward 
B.  Thaddeus  Stevens,  commoner.  Boston: 
Williams.     1883.  [2336 

This  work  is  in  no  sense  a  biography,  but  consists  of 
sketches  of  the  more  important  incidents  in  the  life 
of  Stevens.  It  does  not  merit  much  consideration, 
Since  the  publication  of  the  biography  by  McCall. 
Stevens  did  not  enter  Congress  until  184'.),  when  he  was 
57  years  old.  During  the  Civil  War  he  was  Chairman 
of  the  Committee  on  Ways  and  Means.  He  represented 
the  type  of  uncompromising  hostility  to  the  leaders 
of  the  southern  rebellion  during  the  early  period  of 
reconstruction.  D-  R-  D- 

—  McCall,  Samuel  W.  Thaddeus  Ste- 
vens. (American  statesmen.)  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1899.     $1.25.  [2337 

"  Thaddeus  Stevens  is  one  of  those  parliamentarj' 
leaders  who  are  peculiarly  identified  with  the  policy 
and  the  legislation  of  a  critical  time.  We  talk  of  the 
President's  policy  and  the  policy  of  Congress  as  dis- 
tinctly marked  in  the  political  handling  of  our  Civil 
War,  and  should  not  be  far  wrong  in  saying  that, 
within  the  Union  party,  it  was  Lincoln's  choice  of 
measures  against  the  theories  of  Stevens  which  were 
in  debate.  .  .  .  Mr.  McCall's  limitations  in  space  have 
made  a  current  sketch  of  this  history  all  that  was  pos- 
sible for  him ;  but  he  has  given  it  with  fair  accuracy 
of  drawing,  verj'  properly  making  it  his  task  to  pre- 
sent the  personality  of  Mr.  Stevens  rather  than  a  full 
discussion  of  measures,  or  an  estimate  of  the  men 
with  whom  he  acted  and  the  reasons  for  his  leader- 
ship. The  little  volume  will  satisfy  the  popular  de- 
mand for  a  short  story  of  the  life  of  a  man  so  promi- 
nent in  the  politics  of  the  '  war  period,'  while  it  will 
be  useful  to  the  student  as  an  outline."  J.  D.  Cox,  in 
X'ation,G9:  190. 

Stevenson,  Alexander  F.  Battle  of  Stone's 
River,  near  Murfrcesboro',  Tenn.,  1862-3.  Bos- 
ton: Osgood.     1884.  [2338 

This  book  was  written  by  one  who  had  part  in  the  bat- 
tle, and  who  was  moved  to  i)repare  a  critical  narration 
of  it  by  his  conviction  that  contradictions,  grave  errors 
and  omissions  occurred  in  the  reports  then  before  the 
]mblic.  It  is  a. serious,  intelligent  and  honest  contri- 
bution to  the  history  of  the  battle.  Some  points  made 
were  and  are  matters  of  controversy;  but  the  book  is 
an  able  effort  to  bring  truth  to  light,  and  should  be 
read  by  any  one  who  seeks  to  understand  the  battle 
thoroughly  and  to  judge  of  its  ell'ect  upon  reputations 
of  ofiicers  engaged.  J.  I>.  C. 

Stille,  Charles  Janeway.  History  of  the 
United  States  Sanitary  Commission.  Pliil. : 
Lippincott.     1866.  [2339 

"  It  is  in  reality  a  most  important  and  valuable  con- 
trilmtion  to  American  history  ;  more  important,  we 
venture  to  assert,  at  the  risk  of  api)earing  guilty  of 
exaggeration,  than  anything  that  can  be  dug  out  of 


the  archives  of  the  "War  Department  or  found  in  the 
Congrctisional  globe.  For,  we  are  satisfied  it  will  be 
admitted,  and  perhaps  more  readily  a  hundred  years 
hence  than  now,  that  the  Sanitary  Conuuission,  from 
the  very  first  hour  of  its  concejjtion,  represented  the 
American  people  more  fully  and  fairly  in  its  best  and 
noblest  mood— in  its  intelligence,  its  purity  of  pur- 
pose, its  far-sightedness,  its  humanity,  its  i)atriotism 
—  than  either  the  Government  or  the  politicians.  .  .  . 
Mr.  Stills  is  entitled  to  the  credit  of  having  furnished 
a  calm,  well-written,  and  dignified  memorial  of  the 
verj-  noblest  episode  in  our  history."    Nation,  3:  367. 

Stine,  James  H.  History  of  the  Army  of 
the  Potomac.  Phil. :  Rodgers  Prtg.  Co.  1893. 
Wash.:  Stine.     1893.  [2340 

This  book  grew  out  of  the  appointment  of  the  author 
by  the  Association  of  the  First  Army  Corps,  to  he  the 
historian  of  that  Cori)S  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac. 
It  has  many  of  the  characteristics  of  an  historical  ad- 
dress to  such  a  body  of  men,  such  as  eulogies  of  men 
not  widely  known,  anecdotes  of  individual  bravery, 
and  the  opinicms  of  officers  of  various  ranks  upon  the 
Union  and  the  Confederate  side  concerning  battles. 
It  is  therefore  material  for  the  more  methodical  his- 
torian rather  than  a  sifted  discussion  of  the  rise  and 
conduct  of  an  army.  G.  A.  T. 

Stuart,  Maj.-Gen.  James  Ewell  Brown. 
McClellan,  Maj.  Henry  Bkaineud.  Life 
and  campaigns  of  Major-General  J.  E.  B. 
Stuart,  commander  of  the  cavalry  of  the  Army 
of  Northern  Virginia.  Boston  :  Houghton. 
1885.     $4.  [2341 

Written  by  a  chief  of  staff  of  the  Confederate  army 
and  largely  reminiscent.  Covers  the  cai>ture  of  John 
Brown,  battle  of  Manassas  Junction,  and  subsequent 
military  hi.story  on  the  Confederate  side  to  the  Wilder- 
ness campaign.  Authentic  records  and  sources  seem 
to  have  been  used.  A  roll  of  the  second  Regiment  of 
Virginia  Cavalry  is  appended.  E.  E.  S. 

Sumner,  Charles.  (See  in  the  preceding 
Period,  sect.  1967-1969.) 

Swinton,  William.  Campaigns  of  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac  :  a  critical  history.  N.  Y. : 
1866.  New  ed.,  rev.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  1883. 
$3.  [2342 

On  the  appearance  of  the  new  edition  in  1S82  the 
Nation  said:  "We  have  here  a  very  old  and  valued 
friend  in  a  new  and  attractive  dress.  The  reinitation 
of  Mr.  Swinton's  Army  of  the  Potomac  is  so  well  estab- 
lished that  we  need  cU)  no  more  than  to  say  here,  once 
for  all,  that  it  is  a  work  well-nigh  indispensable  to  the 
student  of  the  war.  The  general  correctness  of  the 
narrative,  the  sj)irit  of  fairness  with  which  praise  and 
blame  are  awarded,  the  perspicuity  of  the  style,  have 
always  been  admitted.  Still,  written  as  the  book  was, 
a  year  only  after  the  war  was  over,  many  topics  were 
more  or  less  imperfectly  treated,  and  a  revision  which 
should  have  embodied  all  that  has  been  since  ascer- 
tained would  have  been  a  very  great  boon.  This  we 
do  not  find  in  the  i)resent  edition,  nor,  ii.  f'a(^t,  does 
Mr.  Swinton  jiretend  to  give  it  to  us.  All  that  he  has 
done  is  to  correct  some  trifling  errors  in  the  first  issue, 


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2343-2348 


and  to  add  twenty  pages  of  notes  in  an  appendix. 
These  notes  are,  however,  valuable."    Nation,  35:  429. 
See  end  of  note,  sect.  2271. 

Twelve    decisive   battles  of    the   war. 

N.  Y.  :  Dick&  Fitzgerald,     [c.  1867.]     §3.50. 

[2343 
The  twelve  battles  which  the  author  has  selected 
as  decisive  are  Bull  Run,  Donelson,  Shilolj,  Antietam, 
Murfreesboro,  The  Monitor  and  Merriuiac,  Vicksburg, 
Gettysburg,  Wilderness,  Atlanta,  Nashville  and  Five 
Forks.  The  Nntion  says  of  the  book  that  "  though 
it  has  many  defects  of  style,  it  is  in  many  parts  a  book 
of  intense  and  absorbing  interest.  The  preface  de- 
clares that  the  book  is  designed  more  i»v  popular  than 
professional  instruction.  .  .  .  The  tone  of  the  book 
is  satisfactory.  The  writer  ai)pears  to  have  been  in 
a  much  better  humor  when  he  wrote  it  than  while  he 
was  at  work  upon  the  Campahpis  of  the  Army  of  the 
Potomac.  His  treatment  of  prominent  officers  is 
more  impartial  and  more  just.  .  .  .  The  author's  plan 
of  dividing  each  sketch  into  three  sections,  which  he 
calls  the  prelude,  the  battle,  and  the  results  is  excel- 
lent. .  .  .  He  collects  his  material  with  industry  and 
uses  it  with  skill.  He  has  been  much  with  the  army, 
which  in  itself  gives  him  great  advantages  for  writ- 
ing of  it,  and  lie  seems  to  have  a  good  theoretical 
knowledge  of  the  art  of  war.  He  is  a  clear,  forcible 
and  dramatic  writer.  Unfortunately  we  do  not  know 
just  how  much  confidence  to  repose  in  his  accuracy. 
We  give  him  the  credit  of  taking  pains  to  be  correct ; 
but  he  is  certainly  sometimes  inaccurate,  sometimes 
careless,  and  he  sometimes  exaggerates  excessively." 
Nation,  5:  27. 

Taylor,  Lt.-Gen.  Richard.  Destruction 
and  reconstruction.  N.  Y.  :  Appleton.  1879. 
13.  [2344 

The  military  recollections  of  a  lieutenant-general 
in  the  Confederate  army,  especially  in  the  Louisiana 
campaign  of  1863  and  1804.  Of  some  value  to  persons 
interested  in  this  subject.  The  last  few  chapters  are 
valuable  to  a  student  of  the  reconstruction  period. 
They  set  forth  the  author's  futile  attemi>ts  to  assist 
the  governments  of  President  Johnson  and  his  despair 
for  the  South  under  negro  suffrage  and  the  govern- 
ments inaugurated  by  Congress.  Hopeless  for  the 
future.  Written  in  a  sarcastic  and  not  unattractive 
style.  E.  E.  S. 

Temple,  Oliver  Perry.  East  Tennessee 
and  the  Civil  War.  Cin.  :  Clarke.  1899. 
$3.50.  [2345 

Judge  Temple  is  one  of  the  few  survivors  of  the  men 
■who  had  a  distinguished  part  in  the  events  which 
made  East  Tennessee  the  home  of  national  loyalty 
when  the  Civil  War  began,  and  who  became  support- 
ers of  Emancipation  (himself  a  slaveholder)  when  the 
fate  of  slavery  and  of  secession  became  one.  No  one 
had  more  original  knowledge  of  the  history  of  the 
mountain  region  in  the  great  struggle,  or  was  better 
fitted  by  acquirements  and  judicial  mind  to  tell  it. 
The  book  is  a  leading  authority  upon  its  subject,  and 
interesting  as  a  history  reaching  back  to  the  first 
settlements  of  the  Holston  valley.  J.  D.  C. 


Tenney,   William  Jewett.     Military  and 


265 


naval  history  of  the  Rebellion  in  the  United 
States ;  with  biographical  sketches  of  deceased 
ofVicers.     N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1866.  [2346 

The  author  was  the  editor  of  the  Annual  cyclopo}- 
dia,  and  the  book  is  a  painstaking  and  very  full  his- 
tory of  the  Civil  War,  covering  not  only  the  principal 
battles  by  land  and  sea,  but  also  important  skirmishes, 
and  including  most  official  documents,  besides  de- 
scribing with  diagrams  the  hospital  and  ambulance 
service  and  elucidating  the  manner  of  organizing  and 
equipping  troops,  methods  of  fortification,  treatment 
of  i)risoners,  and  political  and  civil  affairs  incidental 
to  the  war.  The  biographical  sketches  cover  officers 
of  both  armies  who  died  between  May  24,  1801,  and 
June  23, 18G5,  regardless  of  rank,  provided  their  names 
were  in  any  way  brought  before  the  public.  The  nar- 
rative is,  however,  colorless  and  has  the  aridity  of  an 
encyclopaedia,  being  far  better  for  reference  than  for 
continued  reading.  It  was  compiled  too  early  for  the 
author  to  command  all  the  sources  of  information 
enjoyed  by  later  writers.  F.  J.  S. 

Thayer,  William  Makepeace.  A  youth's 
history  of  the  Rebellion.  Boston :  Walker. 
1865.  4v.  N.  Y. :  Miller.  1879.  4v.  [2347 
Narratives  in  conversational  style,  written  during 
the  progress  or  close  upon  the  end  of  the  war  by  a  cler- 
gyman whose  books  of  similar  character  have  had  a 
wide  circulation.  They  reflect  the  warm  feeling  and 
prejudices  of  the  North,  and  freely  use  the  epithets 
current  towards  the  supporters  of  the  Confederacy. 
Some  religious  moralizings  have  an  eye  to  Sunday- 
school  purposes.  The  l)ooks  are  chiefly  valuable  as 
memorials  of  the  spirit  of  the  time.  G.  A.  T. 

Thomas,  Maj.-Gen.  George  Henry.  COP- 
PEE,  Henry.  General  Thomas.  (Great  com- 
manders series.)  N.  Y.  :  Appleton.  1893. 
$1.50.  [2348 

"The  tone  of  Professor  Copp^e's  life  of  Gen. 
Thomas  is  in  refreshing  contrast  to  some  other  pub- 
lications on  the  same  subject.  He  has  found  it  easy 
to  eulogize  his  hero  without  vilifying  others.  .  .  .  The 
author's  characterizations  of  Gen.  Tliomas  are  happy, 
both  in  the  development  of  the  man  in  the  earlier  chap- 
ters, and  in  the  summary  near  the  end  of  the  book. 
The  military  jireeminence  which  is  attributed  to  him 
over  all  his  contemj)oraries  will  not  be  accepted  as  the 
final  verdict.  ...  In  one  respect,  however,  we  had  the 
right  to  expect  from  the  author  another  sort  of  work- 
manship than  that  which  he  has  given  us.  It  cer- 
tainly would  not  be  asking  too  much  to  demand  that 
a  r^sum^  of  campaigns  should  be  accurate  and  intel- 
ligible. The  errors  in  the  i)resent  one  are  so  numer- 
ous and  so  serious  that  it  is  not  going  too  far  to  say 
that  the  more  familiar  the  reader  may  be  with  the 
military  operations  of  18G4,  the  more  he  will  be  puz- 
zled in  reading  these  pages.  .  .  .  The  combat  of  New 
Hope  Church  is  said  to  have  been  (p.  209) '  one  of  the 
most  terrible  battles  of  the  war,'  but  the  description 
which  follows  is  that  of  the  affair  at  Pickett's  31ill, 
which  occurred  at  another  time  and  place.''  Many 
such  errors  are  noted.    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  58:  125. 

—  Piatt,  Donn.  General  George  H.  Thomas: 
a  critical  biography  ;  with  concluding  chapters 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


by  Henry  V.  Boynton.     Cin.  :  Clarke.      1893. 
$3.  [2349 

"  The  title  of  this  book  is  a  misnomer.  The  name 
of  Gen.  Thomas  is  only  a  stalking-horse  for  coarse 
abuse  of  Gens.  Grant,  Shej-man,  Sheridan  and  other 
prominent  ofticers  in  our  Civil  War.  It  is  not  confined 
to  events  or  campaigns  in  which  Thomas  had  a  part. 
As  much  space  is  given  to  campaigns  in  Virginia  or 
on  the  Jlississippi  as  to  those  in  Kentucky  or  Tennes- 
see. The  object  seems  to  be  simply  to  make  occasion 
to  pronounce  everything  done  by  Grant  and  Sherman, 
especially,  to  be  stupid  and  wicked,  and  themselves 
'destitute  of  character  as  soldiers  or  as  men."  The 
extravagance  of  the  book  "defeats  itself,  and  it  will 
pass  into  literature  as  railing  and  not  criticism." 
J.  D.  Cox,  in  ^'ation,  57:  333,  351. 

—  Van  Horne,  Thomas  Budd.  Life  of 
Major-General  George  H.  Thomas.  N.  Y. : 
Scribuer.     1882.     §3.  [2350 

The  author  has  probably  injured  General  Thomas, 
rather  than  honored  him,  by  his  ill-advised  attempt 
to  clear  him  of  the  charge  of  slowiiess  at  Xashville. 
He  has  unfortunately  revived  an  uni>leasant  discus- 
sion. He  has  not  carefully  analyzed  the  situation,  but 
has  gathered  a  formidable  number  of  criticisms  and 
suspicions  and  has  failed  to  refute  them.  Instead  of 
disproving  them,  he  has  contented  himself  with  sweep- 
ing assertions,  with  condemning  the  military  plans  of 
every  officer  to  whom  Thomas  was  subordinate,  and 
■R-ith  depreciating  the  services  of  other  commanders. 
"  The  biography  is  nowhere  a  critical  examination  of 
the  campaigns  touched  upon."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation, 
35:  3.35. 

Toombs,  Robert.  Stovall,  Pleasant  A. 
Robert  Toombs,  statesman,  speaker,  soldier, 
sage.     N.  v.:  Cassell.     1893.  [2351 

Toombs  was  a  resident  of  Georgia,  and  for  many 
years  a  member  of  the  national  House  of  Representa- 
tives and  Senate.  Although  a  southern  states-rights 
"Wliig,  and  devoted  to  the  political  fortunes  of  Webster, 
he  was  an  mtense  defender  of  slavei'y,and  istji^ically 
regarded  as  a  "southern  fire-eater."  He  was  talked 
of  for  the  presidency  of  the  southern  confederacy, 
and  his  differences  with  Jefferson  Davis  are  here  pre- 
sented. Toombs  opposed  the  firing  on  Sumter.  The 
biographer  writes  in  a  moderate  spirit,  though  with 
warm  affection  for  Toombs.  Tlie  biography,  however, 
is  incomplete,  several  important  episodes  in  Toombs' 
life  are  omitted  ;  and  throughout,  there  is  missing 
much  that  would  be  interesting  in  the  life  of  such  an 
energetic  personality.  There  is  an  account  of  Toombs' 
lecture  in  Boston  on  slavery.  D.  R.  D. 

An  eulogistic  memoir,  rather  than  a  biography,  but 
more  judicious  than  the  title  would  indicate.  The 
treatment  of  political  questions  is  fairer  than  in  most 
writings  of  this  class.  Candid  and  unreserved  in  criti- 
cisms of  South  as  well  as  North.  Valuable  for  all  pub- 
lic issues  after  the  annexation  of  Texas,  and  especially 
on  the  organization  of  the  Confederacy  and  its  later 
internal  difficulties.  E.  E.  S. 


Townsend,  Maj.  -  Gen. 
Anecdotes  of  the  Civil  War. 
1884.     $1.25. 


Edward    Davis. 

N.  Y.  :  Appleton. 
[2352 


Gen.  Townsend  was  on  the  personal  staff  of  Gen. 
Scott  in  1801,  was  transferred  to  the  Adjutant-Gen- 
eral's office  as  Chief  Assistant,  and  was  closest  of 
all  our  officers  of  rank  to  the  War  Department  and 
Army  Headijuarters  during  the  Civil  War.  He  was 
among  the  most  able  administrative  officers,  clear  in 
intellect,  perfect  in  temper,  the  soul  of  system,  honor 
and  conscience.  No  one  had  closer  contact  with  mili- 
tary affairs  at  Washington.  His  modest  title  of  Anec- 
dotes for  his  book  does  not  do  justice  to  the  capital 
importance  of  many  things  he  relates,  though  he  min- 
gles interesting  matter  of  varying  degrees  of  weight. 
No  writer  of  personal  recollections  can  claim  greater 
authority  for  what  he  tells.  We  can  only  wish  he  had 
told  more.  His  style  is  simple  and  direct,  relying 
wholly  on  clearness  in  presenting  facts.        J.  D.  C. 

Trobriand,  2faj.  -  Oen.  Regis  de.  Four 
years  with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  ;  tr.  by 
George  K.  Dauchy.  Boston:  Ticknor.  1889. 
Houghton.     $3.  [2353 

The  author  was  a  French  resident  of  New  York  and 
Colonel  of  the  55th  N.  Y.  Vol.  Infantry,  taking  the  field 
in  Sept.,  18G1.  His  record  w;is  an  honorable  one.  His 
book  was  written  in  French  and  first  published  in 
France.  It  is  well  translated.  Its  special  merit  is  its 
transparent  candor  and  its  intelligent  judgment  of 
men  and  events.  Those  most  familiar,  jjcrsonally, 
with  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  will  rate  it  highest. 
Its  personal  descriptions  and  characterizations  of  offi- 
cers are  of  great  value.  It  is  among  the  best  of  the 
memoirs  of  the  period.  J.  D.  C. 

Trumbull,  Henry  Clay.  War  memories  of 
an  army  chaplain.  N.  Y.  :  Scribner.  1898. 
S2.  [2354 

"  Mr.  Trumbull  has  given  us  a  book  upon  the  Civil 
War  which  is  in  some  respects  unique."  His  "  posi- 
tion in  his  regiment  was  exceptionally  free  from  irk- 
some conditions.  He  had  a  cordial  understanding 
with  the  commandant,  who  took  uncommon  pains  to 
give  dignity  and  official  recognition  to  the  chaplain's 
work.  .  .  .  He  was  recognized  by  the  officers  as  a  use- 
ful supporter  of  discipline  and  an  aid  to  good  relations 
with  the  rank  and  file,  and  by  the  latter  as  a  friend  in 
need  and  a  hearty  sympathizer  in  sufttring  or  in  sick' 
ness."    J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  07:  310. 

Turchin,  Brig. -Gen.  John  Basil.  Chicka- 
mauga.  (Noted  battles  for  the  Union  during 
the  Civil  War.)  Chicago:  Fergus  Printing 
Co.     1888.  [2355 

"  This  book  Ls  so  good  it  is  a  thousand  pities  it  is  not 
better,  for  it  is  so  disfigured  by  minor  and  petty  errors 
and  omissions  that  a  reader  familiar  with  the  subject 
is  .  .  .  much  annoyed.  .  .  .  Very  few  if  any  better  ac- 
counts of  a  campaign  culminating  in  a  battle  during 
our  Civil  War  have  been  written.  .  .  .  General  Tur- 
chin, a  Russian  by  birth  and  education,  is  a  thorough 
American  in  feeling  and  conviction.  He  writes,  there- 
fore, from  a  standpoint  impossible  to  one  born  and 
educated  among  us.  His  work  on  this  account  alone 
has  a  distinct  importance  of  its  own."  It  "  is  admira- 
bly printed  and  fully  illustrated  with  maps,  besides 
containing  an  invaluable  index."  Literary  world, 
20:  142. 


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2356-2360 


United  States.  Congress.  Fort-Pillow  mas- 
sacre :  report  from  the  joint  select  committee 
on  the  conduct  of  the  war.  (^Sth  Cong.  1st 
sess.,  House  report,  65.)    Wash.    1869.     [2356 

Here  is  the  testimony  taken  by  Messrs.  Wade  and 
Gooch  as  a  sub-committee  of  the  joint  select  commit- 
tee on  the  conduct  of  the  war,  together  with  its  re- 
port, which  was  adopted  as  that  of  tlie  full  committee. 
The  testimony  was  taken  chiefly  at  the  Mound  City, 
111.,  hospital,  most  of  the  witnesses  being  wounded 
survivors  of  the  Fort-Pillow  affair,  which  occurred 
April  12,  18G4.  The  operations  of  Gen.  Forrest  against 
Union  City,  Tenn.,  and  Paducah,  Ky.,  jus't  before  the 
capture  of  Fort  Pillow,  are  also  touched  upon. 

F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  State  Department.  Cor- 
respondence concerning  claims  against  Great 
Britain  [the  so-called  Alabama  claims].  (41st 
Cong.  1st  sess.,  Sen.  ex.  doc.  11.)  Wash. 
1869-70.     5v. 

Papers  relating  to  the  treaty  of  Wash- 
ington. Geneva  arbitration.  (42d  Cong.  3d 
sess.,  House  ex.  doc.  1,  part  1.)  Wash. 
1872-3.     4v. 

The  case  of  Great  Britain  as  laid  before 

the  Tribunal  of  arbitration  convened  at  Geneva. 
(42dCong.  2d  sess..  House  ex.  doc.  282.)  Wash. 
1872.     3v. 

The  counter  case  of   Great  Britain  as 

laid  before  the  Tribunal  of  arbitration  convened 
at  Geneva.  (42d  Cong.,  2d  sess.,  House  ex. 
doc.  324.)    Wash.     1872. 

Argument  at  Geneva :  a  complete  col- 
lection of  the  forensic  discussions  on  the  part 
of  the  United  States  and  of  Great  Britain  be- 
fore the  Tribunal  of  arbitration  under  the  treaty 
of  Washington.     N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1873. 

Official  correspondence  on  the  claims  of 

the  United  States  in  respect  to  the  Alabama. 
London :  Longmans.     1867.  [2357 

Of  the  five  volumes  of  Correspondence  concerning 
claims  against  Great  Britain  three  consist  chiefly  of 
communications  passing  between  Secretary  Seward 
and  Minister  Adams  and  other  representatives  of  the 
United  States  abroad  during  the  Civil  War,  the  other 
two  containing  appendices  in  the  form  of  newspaper 
extracts,  judicial  and  parliamentary  reports,  and  mis- 
cellaneous papers  bearing  on  the  American  grievances 
against  England.  The  four  volumes  of  Papers  relat- 
ing to  the  treaty  of  Washington  contain  the  Amer- 
ican and  British  cases  and  counter  cases  as  laid  before 
the  Geneva  tribunal,  arg^iment  of  counsel  on  both 
sides,  report  of  the  United  States  agent,  award  of  the 
tribunal,  opinions  of  the  arbitrators,  and  opinions  of 
European  statesmen  and  journals  on  the  construction 
of  the  treatj' ;  but  the  British  case  as  given  here  lacks 
the  appendices  containing  additional  documents,  cor- 
respondence, and  evidence  which  cause  it  to  fill  four 
volumes  published  separately.     The  Official  corre- 


8X)ondcnce  published  by  the  Longmans  in  1867  is  that 
between  Minister  Adams  and  Earls  Russell  and  Clar- 
endon regarding  the  Alabama  and  Shenandoah,  and 
it  includes  documents  regarding  the  former  use  made 
of  North  American  ports  by  vessels  sailing  under  the 
flags  of  the  revolting  South  American  colonies.  The 
Appleton  volume  of  Argument  is  identical  with  v.  3 
of  the  Papers  relating  to  the  treaty.  Others  of  this 
series  of  papers  are  to  be  found  elsewhere  in  the 
government  documents,  but  not  in  every  case  in  the 
same  form.  F.  J.  S. 

United     States     Sanitary     Commission. 

Narrative    of     privations    and    sufferings     of 
United  States  officers  and  soldiers  while  pris- 
oners of  war  in  the  hands  of  the  rebel  author-  • 
ities.     Phil.     1864.  [2358 

Dr.  Valentine  Mott  was  chairman  of  this  commis- 
sion to  take  evidence,  which  relates  for  the  most  jjart 
to  the  treatment  of  federal  prisoners  in  Libby  prison 
and  at  Belle  Isle  and,  in  contradistinction  thereto,  to 
the  treatment  of  Confederate  prisoners  at  Fort  Dela- 
ware, David's  Island  and  Johnson's  Island.  The  re- 
port, which  summarizes  the  evidence,  is  followed  by 
the  evidence  itself,  taken  at  Annapolis  and  Baltimore 
hospitals  and  elsewhere.  There  is  furthermore  testi- 
mony by  Confederate  prisoners  as  to  the  clothing  and 
food  issued  to  them  while  in  the  Confederate  military 
service,  taken  for  the  sake  of  showing  that  there  was 
no  necessity  for  subjecting  the  federal  prisoners  to 
neglect.  A  brief  supplement  to  the  rei)ort  takes  up 
the  treatment  of  the  Andersonville  prisoners  and  in- 
cludes a  letter  from  Gen.  Butler  to  Col.  Ould  on  the 
exchange  of  prisoners,  the  two  being  the  commLssion- 
ers  of  exchange  for  their  respective  governments. 

F.  J.  S. 

The  U.  S.  Sanitary  Commission  in  the 

valley  of  the  Mississippi,  1861-6 :  final  report 
of  Dr.  J.  S.  Newberry,  Secretary,  western 
department.     Cleveland:  Fairbanks.     1871. 

[2359 

The  official  report  and  record  of  the  western  de- 
partment of  the  Sanitarj-  Commission  is  indispensable 
in  the  study  of  the  noble  work  of  private  phDan- 
thropic  aid  to  the  Government  in  the  hospitals  and 
in  the  field,  in  supplying  nurses,  clothing,  surgical 
appliances,  varied  diet  for  sick  and  wounded,  etc. 
Dr.  Xewberry,  since  celebrated  as  one  of  the  foremost 
geologists  of  the  country,  was  at  the  head  of  the 
Commission  in  the  West.  His  report  was  made  in  1866, 
but  the  publication  was  delayed.  It  is  a  work  of  a 
high  order,  both  in  substance  and  in  form.    J.  D.  C. 

Vallandigham,  Clement  Laird.  Vallan- 
DiGHAM,  James  L.  Life  of  Clement  L.  Val- 
landigham.    Bait.:  Tumbull.     1872.        [2360 

Made  up  largely  of  newspaper  articles  and  extracts 
from  speeches,  addresses  and  public  documents.  It 
contains  fewexijlanations  and  no  deductions,  but  it  is 
one  of  the  few  biographies  in  which  a  reader  may 
study  the  situation  of  a  northern  Democrat,  opposed 
to  Lincoln's  conduct  of  the  war,  and  suffering  the 
penalties  imposed  by  the  application  of  military  law 
to  non-combatants.     It  also  affords  material  for  a 


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study  of  organizations  opposed  to  the  war,  such  as 
xhe  Knights  of  the  Golden  Circle  and  Sons  of  Liberty. 

E.  E.  S. 

Van  Home,  Thomas  Budd.  History  of  the 
Army  of  the  Cumberland,  its  organization, 
campaigns,  and  battles  ;  written  at  the  request 
of  Major-General  George  H.  Thomas,  chiefly 
from  liis  private  military  journal  and  official 
and  other  documents  furnished  by  him,  .  .  . 
maps  comp.  by  Edward  Ruger.  Cin. :  Clarke. 
1875.     2v.  and  atlas.     $5.  [2361 

"  A  glance  at  the  array  of  reports,  despatches,  orders, 
fcnd  letters  referred  to  as  authorities  and  quoted, 
shows  that  a  long  continued  and  methodical  collec- 
tion of  material  had  been  made  by  Gen.  Thomas  or 
some  one  under  his  eye,  and  that  the  author  has  thus 
been  furnished  with  exceptional  facilities  for  his 
work.  The  maps  .  .  .  were  prepared  by  the  superin- 
tendent of  the  Topographical  Engineers  Office  of  the 
Pepartment  of  the  Cumberland,  who  had  supervision 
of  the  official  surveys  of  the  battle-fields  and  lines 
of  works  upon  a  large  part  of  the  theatre  of  war  in 
which  took  place  the  operations  narrated  in  the  his- 
fcory.  Xo  pains  have  been  S])ared  to  make  the  work 
(ts  nearly  as  possible  exhaustive  in  its  special  pro- 
vince, and  when  we  add  to  this  that  it  is  brought  out 
by  the  publishers  in  thoroughly  good  style,  it  is  clear 
that  it  must  become  the  principal  authority  with  all 
5he  members  of  the  organization  kno\\'n  as  the  Army 
of  the  Cumberland  for  its  campaigns,  marches  and 
engagements.  .  .  .  Tlie  author's  part  of  the  work  is 
creditable  to  hira.  .  .  .  INIr.  Van  Home  does  not  pro- 
fess to  give  us  much  general  criticism  of  campaigns, 
wisely  limiting  himself,  in  the  main,  to  the  narration 
of  events  as  they  passed.  In  the  nature  of  the  case, 
his  work  is  strongly  eulogistic.  .  .  .  This  could  not 
well  be  otherwise,  and  we  note  it,  not  to  condemn  it, 
but  to  draw  the  line  sharply  between  historical  works 
of  this  class  and  the  true  history,  in  which  the  .  .  . 
historian  shall  take  the  larger  view  of  events,  and 
judge  generals  and  armies  from  a  standpoint  which 
enables  him  to  combine  reasons  of  state  with  those  of 
niilitarj'  necessity,  and  fully  comprehend  the  relation 
of  each  army  to  the  great  common  purpose."  J.  D. 
Cox,  in  Xation,  21:  404. 

Victor,  Orville  James.  History,  civil,  po- 
litical and  military,  of  the  southern  Rebellion. 
N.  Y.:  J.  D.  Torrey.     [1861-8,  c.  1861.]     4v. 

[2362 

A  fragmentary  collection  of  materials  for  a  story 
which  is  carried  only  to  the  beginning  of  1862.  An 
extended  abstract  of  the  political  documents  and  de- 
bates during  IWil,  including  messages  of  southern  and 
Union  Presidents,  occupies  the  larger  part  of  both 
volumes,  military  affairs  taking  a  secondary  place. 
The  intention  of  the  author  was  to  write  accurate  and 
Impartial  history,  but  the  matter  needs  sifting  and 
digestion.  G.  A.  T. 

Walker,  Bnr/.-Gen.  Francis  Amasa.  His- 
tory of  the  Second  Army  Corps  in  the  Army  of 
the  Potomac.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1886.     S2. 

[2363 


"  Of  the  many  well-written  books  on  the  Civil  War 
which  have  issued  from  the  press  of  recent  years,  we 
have  seen  none  more  interesting  than  this  excellent 
piece  of  work  by  Gen.  Walker.  The  narrative  is  clear, 
the  stj'le  vivid,  the  account  of  military  movements 
simple,  straightforward,  and  free  from  the  dulness 
that  too  often  makes  narratives  of  campaigns  but  a 
wearisome  labor  to  the  general  reader.  The  book  is 
one  that  could  have  been  written  by  no  other  than 
an  accomplished  soldier.  .  .  .  There  may  be  things  omit- 
ted that  ought  to  have  been  included,  there  may  be 
Bome  errors,  but  there  is  not  an  obscure  page,  there  is 
not  a  tiresome  cha])ter,  in  the  book.  Gen.  Walker 
writes,  too,  con  amorc  ...  A  few  of  the  maps  in 
Gen.  Walker's  book  are  good,  but  the  majority  are 
poor."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  44  :  141). 

Watson,  William.  Adventures  of  a  block- 
ade runner.  (Adventure  series.)  London : 
Unwin.  1892.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1892.  Pop. 
ed.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1898.  [2364 

"  Mr.  Watson  was  forced  to  engage  in  the  dangerous 
traffic  that  forms  the  burden  of  his  story,  by  stress  of 
conditions  brought  about  by  the  war ;  and  he  saw 
enough  of  the  service,  chiefly  in  small-craft  traffic  in 
the  Gulf  towards  the  close  of  hostilities,  to  give  a 
fairly  satisfactorj'  first-hand  view  of  this  not  unim- 
portant phase  of  the  '  late  unpleasantness.'  .  .  .  The 
story  is  told  in  a  modest,  straightforward  way  that 
speaks  for  its  veracity."    Dial,  13  :  280. 

Webb,  Brig.  -  Gen.  Alexander  Stewart. 
The  Peninsula  :  McClellan's  campaign  of  1862. 
(Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  3.)  N.  Y. :  Scrib- 
ner.    1881.     $1.  [2365 

"  None  can  doubt  that  General  Webb,  himself  an 
actor  in  the  scenes  which  he  records,  seeing  now  the 
falsity  of  the  impressions  with  which  he  was  then 
heartily  in  accord,  justly  claims  to  be  doing  but  the 
work  of  an  honest  historian  in  '  recording  the  sad  tale 
of  the  want  of  unity,  the  want  of  confidence,  the  want 
of  cooperation,  between  the  administration  and  the 
general  commanding  the  army.'  ...  Of  the  value  of 
the  services  which  he  [McClellan]  contributed  to  the 
national  cause,  and  of  his  eminent  fitness  for  com- 
mand up  to  the  moment  when,  in  the  writer's  expres- 
sive phrase,  the  armies  had  'locked  horns,'  none  can 
speak  in  higher  terms  than  does  our  author.  .  .  .  The 
final  chai)ter  is  devoted  to  an  able  and  clear  review  of 
the  campaign,  in  which  one  cannot  well  avoid  reading 
between  the  lines  General  Webb's  opinion  that  for  the 
distrust  with  which  he  was  regarded  at  "\^■ashington 
General  McClellan  had  himself  to  thank,  having  never 
properly  ai)preciated  his  true  relations  with  the  Presi- 
dent and  conmiander-in-chief.  ...  It  is  charitable  to 
suppose,  with  our  author,  that  an  unwillingness  to 
sacrifice,  even  for  the  good  of  the  whole,  any  portion 
of  the  troops  by  whom  he  was  thus  idolized  was  the 
cause  of  many  a  failure.  Posti)oning  action  until 
he  could  secure  his  army  from  every  possible  chance 
of  failure,  the  golden  moment  of  t)pportunity  was 
missed."    S.  M.  Quincy,  in  Atlantic  montlihj,  49:  412. 

Werner,  Edgar  A.,  comp.  Historical  sketch 
of  the  War  of  the  Rebellion.  Albany :  Weed. 
1890.  [2366 


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2367-2373 


A  compendium  of  the  campaigns,  engagements, 
losses,  proclamations,  etc.,  making  up  a  skeleton  of 
the  official  history  of  the  war.  In  the  same  manner 
the  reconstruction  of  the  Union  is  given.  Presumably 
taken  from  the  official  records.  A  kind  of  multum  in 
jHirvo  for  such  information.  E.  E.  S. 

Wherry,  W.  M.  The  campaign  in  Missouri 
and  tlie  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek.  See  Missouri 
Historical  Society,  Publications,  No.  1.     [2367 

Wilkeson,  Frank.  Recollections  of  a  pri- 
vate soldier  in  the  Army  of  the  Potomac. 
N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1887.     §1.  [2368 

The  grim,  sordid  prose  of  war  as  seen  by  a  man  in 
the  ranks.  An  effective  picture  of  the  daily  life  of 
the  Army  of  the  Potomac  in  Grant's  campaign  of  18G4, 
representing  rather  more  of  the  shadows  than  the 
brighter  aspects  of  camp  and  field,  and  somewhat  bit- 
ter in  its  comments  upon  general  officers.  The  writer's 
account  of  the  "bounty  jumpers,"  and  of  the  other 
dregs  of  the  army,  is  authentic,  and  his  explanation  of 
the  demoralization  of  the  Union  troops  towards  the 
end  of  the  siege  of  Petersburg  accords  with  many  of 
the  observations  of  other  witnesses.  The  style  is  sim- 
ple narrative,  clear  and  interesting.  G.  A.  T. 

Williams,  George  Forrester.  Bullet  and 
shell.  K  y. :  Fords.     1883.     $1.50.  [2369 

This  "  is  a  slight  and  superficial  narrative  of  the 
career  of  an  officer  through  the  war,  in  the  lively  and 
florid  style  of  a  newspaper  report.  He  is  made  to 
share  in  several  of  the  largest  Virginia  battles,  and 
takes  his  turn  at  almost  every  kind  of  special  duty. 
Plenty  of  adventure  falls  to  his  lot.  .  .  .  The  humor, 
which  is  of  the  thinnest,  is  supplied  by  an  Irish  cor- 
poral whose  brogue  is  given  with  tiresome  phonetics. 
Some  of  the  loathsome  horrors  of  war  are  dwelt  on  with 
a  minuteness  which  is  unnecessary,  and  most  of  the 
description  gives  a  much  better  idea  of  the  general 
appearance  of  army  life  as  seen  by  a  spectator  than 
of  the  real  experiences  of  the  rank  and  file.  .  .  .  The 
illustrations  are  numerous,  and  much  above  the  ordi- 
nary. .  .  .  Together  with  the  good  paper  and  type,  they 
make  the  book  a  handsome  and  attractive  one."  Na- 
tion, 36:  261. 

Williams,  Lt.-Col.    George   Washington. 

History  of  the  negro  troops  in  the  war  of  the 
Rebellion,  1861-5,  preceded  by  a  review  of  the 
military  services  of  negroes  in  ancient  and 
modern  times.     K  Y.:  Harper.    1888.    §1.75. 

[2370 

The  Nation  says  that  the  book  shows  honest  inten- 
tion and  praiseworthy  diligence.  It  claims  to  be  the 
result  of  much  labor  in  archives  and  in  personal  in- 
tercourse. Its  author  served  with  colored  troops  and 
had  had  some  literary  experience.  But  it  shows  a 
want  of  method,  and  an  inability  to  command  mate- 
rials, so  that  the  reader  is  interested  but  is  left  with 
imperfect  comprehension.  To  begin  with,  there  is  no 
distinct  and  systematic  account  of  the  origin  and  ser- 
vice of  the  pioneer  colored  regiments.  Much  informa- 
tion in  regard  to  them  is  given,  but  it  is  widely  scat- 
tered.   Nation,  46 :  180. 


Williamson,  James  J.  Mosby's  Rangers : 
a  record  of  the  operations  of  the  forty -third 
battalion  Virginia  cavalry,  with  personal  re- 
miniscences, etc.    N.  Y. :  R.  B.  Kenyon.     1896. 

[2371 
"  It  is  a  pity  that  the  author  of  Mosby's  Jimif/i  re  had 
not  given  at  lea.st  a  chapter  to  a  frank  history  of  the  law 
under  which  they  were  organized,  and  to  their  acturil 
practice  of  scattering  after  a  raid  and  pretending  to 
be  peaceful  farmers  till  called  together  again  by  pre- 
concerted signal.  He  protests  against  calling  them 
guerrillas,  but  something  more  than  a  protest  is  needed 
when  the  law  shows  that  they  were  irregular,  and 
practically  irresponsible,  not  on  tlu!  i)ay-roll  nor  act- 
ing under  definite  orders,  authorized  to  plunder  and 
to  keep  the  profits  of  their  raids.  What  all  this  leads 
to,  the  history  of  war  plainly  tells.  On  the  represen- 
tation of  the  higher  military  officers  the  Confederate 
Government,  at  the  beginning  of  18C4,  disbanded  all 
such  organizations  but  Mosby's,  and  Virginia  would 
doubtless  have  suffered  less  if  his  also  had  been  sup- 
pressed."   J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  62  :  323. 

Wirz,  Henry.  The  demon  of  Anderson- 
ville  ;  or  The  trial  of  Wirz  for  the  cruel  treat- 
ment and  brutal  murder  of  helpless  Union 
prisoners  in  his  hands.  Phil.:  Barclay,  [c. 
1865.]  [2372 

This  pamphlet  contains  a  running  and  newspaper- 
like —  not  a  verbatim  —  account  of  the  trial  of  Henry 
Wirz,  commandant  of  the  interior  of  Andersonville 
prison,  before  a  special  military  commission  on 
charges  of  conspiracy  and  murder,  in  connection  with 
the  treatment  f)f  Union  prisoners.  The  general  effect 
of  the  imperfectly  reported  evidence  is  that  W^irz  was 
the  passionate  and  irritable  tool  of  a  superior.  Gen. 
Winder,  who  was  worse  than  himself.  The  full  text 
of  the  charges,  specifications,  findings  and  death  sen- 
tence is  given,  and  a  brief  sketch  of  Wirz's  life  and 
of  his  execution,  Nov.  10, 1865,  is  appended. 

F.  J.  S. 

Wise,  John  Sergeant.  The  end  of  an  era. 
Boston:  Houghton.     1899.     $3.  [2373 

"  The  '  Era '  is  that  of  slavery  in  the  United  States, 
and  the  end  of  it  was  the  Civil  War,  which  Mr.  Wise 
saw  as  a  boy  of  only  eighteen  when  it  closed.  .  .  .  The 
book  is  meant  to  give  the  conditions  of  life  on  the  Vir- 
ginia plantation  of  the  author's  family  from  his  ear- 
liest recollections  of  childhood  in  Accomack.  Similar 
life  on  the  larger  and  more  luxurious  plantations  of 
the  rich  landowners  of  the  most  cultivated  class  in 
the  valley  of  the  James  is  described.  .  .  .  He  de- 
scribes his  own  gradual  growth  in  a  time  of  ferment, 
and  the  beginning  of  some  intelligence  as  to  the  real 
meaning  of  slavei-j'  and  of  the  political  agitation  based 
upon  it.  .  .  .  The  annals  of  the  great  rebellion  are  en- 
riched by  such  a  book  as  Mr.  Wise  has  given  us,  pre- 
serving as  it  does  the  personal  note  of  his  o■v^^l  youth- 
ful memories,  which  we  may  easily  believe  seem  to 
him  of  '  the  stuff  that  dreams  are  made  of,'  as  if  be- 
longing to  another  world,  hardly  related  to  this.  Tlie 
temper  and  spirit  of  it  all  could  not  be  bettered,  and 
he  has  shown  that,  like  his  father,  he  not  only  accepted 
the  results  of  the  war  as  the  act  of  God,  but  learned 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


very  soon  to  see  that  it  was  best  for  the  world  and  for 
his  country  that  the  old  era  should  have  an  end."  J. 
D.  Cox,  in  Xation,  09  :  379. 

Wormeley,  Katharine  Prescott.  The 
other  side  of  war  with  the  Army  of  the  Poto- 
mac :  letters  from  the  headquarters  of  the 
United  States  Sanitary  Commission  during  the 
Peninsular  campaign  in  Virginia  in  1862.  Bos- 
ton :  Ticknor.     1888. 

The  cruel  side  of  war  with  the  Army 

of  the  Potomac.  Boston :  Roberts.  1898.  Lit- 
tle.    $1.25.  [2374 

"  It  is  a  bright  sketch  of  a  sad  subject,  comprising 
a  brief  but  clear  account  of  the  origin  and  develoj)- 
nieut  of  the  great  auxiliarj'  to  the  Medical  Depart- 
ment of  the  Army,  followed  by  a  bundle  of  letters  full 
of  the  spirit  of  the  time  when  McClellan  was  the  idol, 
and  the  Army  of  the  Potomac  the  most  completely 
appointed  of  the  land  forces.  Miss  "VVormeley's  let- 
ters are  cheerful  in  tone,  si)arkling  with  clever  descrip- 
tions of  persons  and  places,  and  showing  an  apprecia- 
tion of  the  romantic  as  well  as  the  prosaic  side  of  war. 
Between  the  lines,  however,  it  is  not  difficult  to  catch 
glimpses  of  the  mountain  of  misery  which  the  Sani- 
tary Commission  did  so  much  to  alleviate  and  reduce." 
Nation,  48 :  472. 

6.     Period    of    Reconstruction,    and 
after :  1865-1899 

America  and  Europe  :  a  study  of  interna- 
tional relations.  (Questions  of  the  day.)  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1896.     75c.  [2375 

Contents:  Wells,  David  A.  The  United  States  and 
Great  Britain.  —  Phelps,  Edward  J.  The  Monroe  doc- 
trine. —  Schurz,  Carl.  Arbitration  in  international 
disputes.  These  three  essays  were  prompted  by  Presi- 
dent Cleveland's  Venezuelan  message  in  1896.  Mr. 
Wells'  essay,  which  constitutes  more  than  half  of  the 
volume,  is  an  argument  to  show  that  there  was  no 
reason  at  that  time  for  prejudice  and  ill  feeling,  as 
expressed  by  so  many,  against  England,  cm  the  ground 
that  she  represented  a  colonial  policy  of  selfishness. 
Mr.  Phelps  takes  the  ground  that  the  United  States 
had  no  right  to  meddle  in  the  question  of  the  Vene- 
zuelan boundary  line.  Mr.  Schurz  urges  arbitration, 
asserts  its  practicability,  deplores  the  war  spirit,  and 
believes  in  the  peace  mission  of  the  United  States. 

D.  R.  D. 

American  annual  cyclopaedia  and  register 
of  important  events,  1861-74.  N.  Y. :  Apple- 
ton.  1862-75.  V.  1-14.  Since  1874  continued 
as  Appleton's  annual  cyclopaedia,  1875-.  N.  Y. : 
Applfton.  1876-.  V.  15+.  [Two  or  three  of 
later  vols,  are  still  (1901)  in  print.     $5.25  ea.] 

Index,  1861-75,  1876-87.     2v.     $5  ea. 

[2376 

This  contains  regularly  a  survey  of  the  world's  pro- 
gress, historical,  religious,  scientific  and  literary,  ar- 


ranged in  dictionary  form.  The  various  nations  and 
the  states  of  the  U.  S.,the  various  religious  denomina- 
tions and  the  different  sciences  have  separate  articles, 
and  other  standard  sections  of  importance  and  value 
are  Obituaries,  Literature,  Finance  and  Congress.  Be- 
sides the  standard  subjects  treated  from  year  to  year, 
the  special  topics  which  have  attracted  attention  dur- 
ing a  year,  such  as  Klondike,  Tin-plate  manufacture, 
the  Expositions  of  the  year,  etc.,  etc.,  are  included. 
It  is  comprehensive  and  up  to  date,  with  an  excel- 
lent corps  of  contributors  and  well  edited,  the  best  of 
its  class,  far  surpassing  the  English  Annual  register, 
and  indispensable  to  every  collection  for  the  study  of 
contemporary  history.  E.  C.  R. 

Andrews,  Elisha  Benjamin.  History  of 
the  last  quarter-century  in  the  United  States, 
1870-95.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1896.     2v.     $6. 

[2377 

"  This  history,  although,  as  President  Andrews  tells 
us  in  his  jtreface,  it  has  been  revised  and  enlarged,  is 
still  in  substance  the  series  of  magazine  articles  which, 
with  their  rich  abundance  of  pictorial  illustrations, 
lately  appeared  in  Scribner's  ma{/azine.  The  author 
has  sought  to  seize  ui)on  the  more  striking  events 
which  lend  themselves  most  readily  to  description,  by 
both  pen  and  pencil,  and  to  give  us  a  telling  series  of 
tableaux.  ...  It  is  something  like  teaching  by  the 
stereopticon,  with  the  slightest  thread  of  lecture  to 
connect  the  views.  Wlien  we  know  the  class  of  enter- 
tainment to  which  we  are  invited  we  shall  have  no 
cause  for  complaint  that  it  is  not  something  else.  .  .  . 
The  book,  as  a  whole,  will  aid  the  young  to  understand 
the  wonderful  growth  of  the  country  since  the  great 
Civil  War.  It  will  help  the  middle-aged  to  recall  with 
profit  the  connection  and  meaning  of  all  that  has 
passed  under  their  own  eye.  It  may  even  serve  the 
systematic  historian  in  fixing  his  own  scale  of  treat- 
ment."   J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  63:  458. 

Barnes,  William  Horatio.  History  of  the 
Thirty -ninth  Congress.    N.  Y.  :  Harper.    1868. 

[2378 
"  The  substance  [of  the  book]  consists  of  extracts, 
abridged  but  not  condensed,  from  long  speeches  de- 
livered in  Congress  by  members  of  the  two  great 
parties  ;  its  only  personal  sketches,  luiddled  together 
at  the  end  of  the  volume,  consist  of  the  baldest  out- 
line of  the  birth,  education,  and  official  career  of  each 
member,  and  as  much  space  is  given  to  the  obscurest 
as  to  the  most  distinguished.  Out  of  the  576  pages 
which  form  the  body  of  the  work  less  than  60  consist 
of  original  matter. "  Put  the  author's  "preliminary 
sketch  of  the  memorable  organization  of  the  first  Con- 
gress after  the  war  is  well  done.  .  .  .  Notwithstanding 
all  faults  and  shortcomings,  .  .  .  the  book  under  re- 
view is  a  valuable  contribution  to  our  current  politi- 
cal literatiire.  It  gives  a  clear  account  of  the  origin 
of  the  civil  rights  bill,  the  Freedmcn's  Bureau  bill, 
the  constitutional  amendment  fixing  the  basis  of  re- 
presentation, the  tonure-of-offioe  bill,  the  bill  to  pro- 
vide for  the  more  efiicicnt  government  of  the  rebel 
states  (commonly  called  the  '  military  bill  '),  and  the 
other  measures  for  which  the  Thirty-ninth  Congress 
will  be  remembered  in  history.  It  also  commemorates 
the  ten  vetoes  which  met,  but  failed  wholly  to  ovei'- 
come,  these  measures."    Nation,  6 :  414. 


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PERIOD  OF  RECONSTRUCTION,  AND  AFTER,  1865-1899      2379-2385 


'^Blaine.,  James  Gillespie.  Twenty  years  of 
Congress,  from  Lincoln  to  Garliehl ;  with  a 
review  of  the  events  which  led  to  the  political 
revolution  of  1860.  Norwich,  Conn.  :  H.  Bill 
Pub.  Co.  1884-6.  3v.  N.  Y.  :  Funk.  $3.75 
ea.    e  Co  V-  \    ^a  e  ^  -I  [2379 

One  of  the  best  works  on  the  later  period  of  Amer- 
ican history.  The  preliminiiry  sketch  to  18C0  is  writ- 
ten with  a  national,  loose-constniction  bias,  but  tlie 
especially  valuablo  account  of  subseiiuent  events  con- 
temporaneous with  the  author  is  very  generous.  The 
share  of  the  author  in  the  scenes  described  is  almost 
wholly  eliminated.  No  analyses  of  characters  is  at- 
tempted. Many  present-day  questions,  such  as  tlie 
tariff  and  foreign  relations,  are  treated.  The  writer 
shows  a  pro-tariff  sympathy.  E.  E.  S. 

—  DoDOE,  ;Mary  Abigail  (Gail  Hamilton, 
pseud.).  Biography  of  James  G.  Blaine.  Nor- 
wich, Conn.  :  H.  Bill  Pub.  Co.  1895.  N.  Y. : 
Funk.     83.75.  [2380 

"  This  is  not  in  reality  a  biography  at  all :  it  is  the 
history  of  a  family,  written  by  a  kinswoman  who  was 
practically  an  inmate  of  the  household  ;  it  is  a  volume 
of  letters,  few  of  which  bear  upon  public  affairs,  or 
even  on  the  public  life  of  James  G.  Blaine,  set  in  a 
framework  of  the  rhetorical  and  antithetical  state- 
ment in  which  the  author  was  so  skilful.  More  than 
half  the  thick  volume  is  given  up  to  details  about 
others  than  Mr.  Blaine  himself,  with  many  accounts 
of  children's  sayings  and  neighbors'  gossip ;  it  does 
not  invite  the  criticism  of  a  serious  biography.  Con- 
sidering the  eminence  of  Mr.  Blaine  and  his  influence 
on  the  national  government,  it  is  unfortunate  that  the 
plan  of  the  book  should  be  so  unscientific,  and  its  con- 
tribution to  our  knowledge  of  the  man  so  scanty.  No 
authorities  are  anywhere  mentioned  or  cited.  .  .  .  The 
letters  are  printed  in  a  haphazard  manner,  so  that 
writer  and  recipient  are  not  to  be  distinguished,  or 
are  hidden  under  initials.  There  is  neither  an  index 
nor  a  list  of  papers  ;  and  one  feels  timid  about  accept- 
ing any  historical  statement  from  the  author  after 
learning  (p.  G4)  that  Gallatin  was  Washington's  Secre- 
tary of  the  Treasury.  .  .  .  Without  the  presidency, 
Mr.  Blaine  had  one  opportunity  to  make  a  great  repu- 
tation as  a  statesman,  his  service  as  Secretary  of  State 
in  1881.  On  this  period,  and  this  alone,  does  Miss 
Dodge's  biography  render  a  substantial  service  to 
American  history.  In  pages  490  to  503  appears  a  most 
intimate  and  confidential  correspondence  between 
President-elect  Garfield  and  his  future  Secretary  of 
State.  .  .  .  Here  we  have  the  key  of  the  aggressive 
policy  of  Garfield's  short  administration:  the  Repub- 
lican party  was  to  be  consolidated  within,  and  the 
counti-y  aroused  by  a  vigorous  foreign  attitude."  Al- 
bert Bushnell  Hart,  in  American  historical  review, 
2:  181. 

Brackett,  Jeffrey  R.  Notes  on  the  pro- 
gress of  the  colored  people  of  Maryland  since 
the  war.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  sor. 
8,  nos.  7-9.)    Bait.     1890.     Pap.  81.         [2381 

These  Xnfe.i  "  are  an  extremely  interesting  supple- 
ment to  the  same  writer's  careful  volume,  The  7ie>jro 


ill  Maryland, '  a  study  of  the  institution  of  slavery '  in 
that  state,  viewed  historically.  Tlie  four  chapters  after 
the  introduction  treat  of  Indians  and  white  servants, 
slaves,  manumission,  and  the  free  negro.  They  com- 
bine to  form  a  calm,  dispassionate,  historical  view  of 
slavery,  as  it  existed  in  a  border  state  —  such  a  view 
as  we  may  now  take  to  our  mental  and  moral  profit. 
Dr.  Brackett's  contribution  to  the  sober  history  of  the 
institution  outweighs  libraries  of  denunciation  and 
advocacy."    Literary  world,  21 :  291. 

Cable,  George  Washington,  The  negro 
question.     N.  Y.  :  Scribner.     1890.     75c. 

The  silent  South.     N.    Y.  :    Scribner. 

1885.     Newed.,  rev.  and  eul.     1889.     $1. 

[2382 

Essays  calling  the  attention  of  the  country  to  the 
equities  and  ethics  of  the  southern  treatment  of  the 
negro  problem,  and  impassioned  i)leas  for  awarding 
to  the  negro  his  full  rights,  as  accorded  by  the  Consti- 
tution. P^nforced  with  arguments  drawn  from  statis- 
tics and  incidents  that  came  within  the  author's  own 
experience  ;  they  are  well  worth  reading  as  papers  of 
that  period  in  the  histoiy  of  the  United  States  when  . 
the  enfranchised  negro  confronted  his  old  master  as 
a  political  rival.  G.  K. 

Chadsey,  Charles  Ernest.  The  struggle 
between  President  Johnson  and  Congress  over 
reconstruction.  (Columbia  Univ.  studies  ia 
history,  etc.,  v.  8,  no.  1.)  N.  Y. :  Macmillan. 
1896.     Pap.  net  81.  [2383 

Covers  the  time  from  the  July  resolutions  of  18G1  to 
the  end  of  the  impeachment  trial,  and  presents  the 
leading  facts  in  a  well-arranged  outline.  Unbiased. 
References  rather  sparse.  Valuable  as  a  guide  for 
students  and  investigators.  E.  E.  S. 

Cleveland,  Grover.  "Writings  and  speeches ; 
selected  and  ed.  by  George  F.  Parker.  N.  Y.  : 
Cassell.     [c.  1892.]  [2384 

Contains  well-classified  siieeches  and  -writings  and 
extracts  from  writings,  giving  a  good  survey  of  Mr. 
Cleveland's  opinions  and  public  utterances  during  the 
whole  period  of  his  public  life  up  to  1892.  It  contains 
a  biographical  and  critical  introduction  by  the  editor, 
and  a  good  index.  The  writings  themselves  are  al- 
ways clear,  forcible  and  instructive,  and,  as  a  com- 
pact source  for  the  history  of  the  development  of  the 
ideas  which  shaped  Mr.  Cleveland's  public  policy,  the 
work  is  invaluable.  E.  C.  R. 

—  DoRSHEiMER,  WiLLiAM,  and  W.  U.  Hen- 
SEL.  Life  and  public  services  of  Grover  Cleve- 
land.    Phil.  :  Edgewood  Pub.  Co.     [c.  1892.] 

[2385 
This  is  a  campaign  life,  and  is  not  to  be  regarded 
in  any  way  as  a  critical  or  scholarly  work  ;  but  it  is 
reasonably  full,  has  the  adv.antage  of  having  been 
several  times  worked  over  .and  improved,  and  cannot 
quite  be  dismissed  as  worthless.  It  is  not,  however, 
in  the  same  class  with  such  a  book  as  Whittle's  Cleve- 
land. E.  C.  R. 

—  Whittle,  James  Lowry.    Grover  Cleve- 


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land.     (Public  men  of  to-day.)    X.  Y.  :  Warue.     Whittaker,    Capt.    Freberick.      Complete 


[189G.]     S1.25. 


[2386 


"This  sketch,  by  an  Englishman,  was  written  be- 
fore the  presidential  election  of  last  year  [189G].  It 
is,  the  author  says,  a  study  of  '  Mr.  Cleveland's  attempt 
to  apply  the  original  teaching  of  Jefferson  and  his 
followers  to  the  republic  of  to-day.'  Brought  within 
a  small  compass,  and  told  with  considerable  skill,  the 
story  is  very  different  from  the  dreary  record  some 
readers  might  expect  from  this  definition.  It  is  full 
of  the  most  dramatic  interest,  for  it  gives  us  the  pic- 
ture of  a  great  struggle.  ...  Of  the  man  in  private 
stiition  we  got  no  sort  of  glimjise.  .  .  .  We  see  him 
here  solely  in  his  relation  to  the  people.  .  .  .  The  evi- 
dent haste  with  which  the  book  has  been  compiled 
has  marred  its  accuracj',  and  consequently  its  effec- 
tiveness."   Xutio)i.  di:  ir)!. 

Cox,  Samuel  Sullivan.  Three  decades  of 
federal  legislation,  1855-85.  Providence,  R.  I.  : 
Reid.     1885.  [2387 

Cox  was  a  war  Democrat,  and  his  book  has  the  mer- 
its and  the  defects  of  a  history  written  by  an  acute 
])olitician  who  took  part  in  many  of  the  events  nar- 
rated. The  last  decade  is  veiy  inadequately  discussed ; 
the  value  of  the  book  is  principally  in  that  portion 
devoted  to  the  events  of  the  reconstruction  period. 
It  is  written  in  a  controversial  spirii;  and  colored 
throughout  by  the  writer's  political  sympathies ;  is 
rambling  and  discursive,  and  clothed  in  rough  and 
choppy  English.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Curtis,  George  William.  Gary,  Edward. 
George  "William  Curtis.  (American  men  of 
letters.)    Boston :  Houghton.     1894.     §1.25. 

[2388 
A  straightforward  and  satisfactory,  brief  biography 
by  one  who  knew  Curtis  well.  The  author's  training 
qualifies  him  to  speak  particularly  of  Curtis  as  editor, 
politician  and  reformer ;  but  the  earlier  years  of  lit- 
erary life  are  treated  with  equal  skill.         W.  MacD. 

Cushing,  Caleb.  Treaty  of  Washington. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     1873.  [2389 

The  author  has  had  unusual  opportunities  of  becom- 
ing familiar  with  the  foreign  state  relations  of  our 
government.  He  might  have  produced  a  valuable 
book,  by  giving  a  clear  account  of  matters  not  gener- 
ally understood.  But  this  has  not  been  his  purpose. 
He  h.is  thrown  no  light  on  the  great  dii)lomatic  con- 
troversy. "The  book  was  written  with  a  single  ob- 
ject :  it  was  designed  and  executed  as  a  means  of 
attack  and  retaliation  upon  Sir  Alexander  Cockburn, 
the  British  arbitrator.  Undoubtedly  the  provocation 
was  great.  .  .  .  But  there  is  in  this  book  rather  a  i)er- 
sonal  attack  upon  the  Chief-Justice  as  a  man  than  a 
searching  and  severe  analysis  of  his  official  work  ;  and 
unfortunately,  in  some  respects,  the  charges  which  it 
contains  are  not  based  ui)on  a  foundation  of  fact.  .  .  . 
Finally,  Mr.  Cushing  conveys  the  impression  that  the 
British  Government  itself  has  repudiated  Sir  Alex- 
ander Cockliurn's  opinion  and  conduct  at  Geneva  as 
unnecessary  and  mischievous.  This  is  a  grave  error 
of  fact."    J.  X.  I'omeroy,  in  KrifUin,  1(J:  ;iO,j. 


life  of  General  George  A.  Custer.     N.  Y. :  Shel- 
don.    1876.  [2390 

Capt.  Whittaker  "  has  written  a  very  good  book,  l)ut 
it  is  repellently  large  and  heavy.  A  solid  octavo  of  G50 
pages  is  a  serious  matter  to  take  in  hand  in  these  busy 
days.  .  .  .  The  book  ...  is  well  written,  without  pos- 
sessing any  positive  charm  of  style.  Much  of  it  i-eads 
like  'Charles  O'Malley.'  The  author  quotes  Custer 
freely,  and  does  not  always  draw  with  sufficient  clear- 
ness the  line  between  what  Custer  says  and  what  he 
says  himself.  He  is  extremely  p.artial  to  Custer,  and 
his  partiality  is  the  great  drawback  to  the  satisfaction 
with  which  we  read."    Nation,  2\:  179. 

Dabney,  Robert  Lewis.  Defence  of  Vir- 
ginia in  recent  and  pending  contests  against 
sectional  party.     N.  Y. :  Hale.     1867.       [2391 

Presents  the  Old  Testament,  New  Testament,  ethi- 
cal, and  economic  justitication  of  slavery.  Very  little 
new  material,  but  interesting  for  new  conditions  under 
which  the  essays  were  conqjosed.  Written  in  the  heat 
of  the  close  of  the  war.  Takes  almost  a  hopeless  view 
of  the  future.  E.  E.  S. 

Garfield,  Maj.-Geyi.  James  Abram.  Works: 
ed.  by  B.  A.  Hinsdale.  Boston:  Osgood.  1882. 
2v.  [2392 

A  collection  of  speeches  and  addresses,  edited  by 
a  sympathetic  friend  and  competent  scholar.  Presi- 
dent of  Hiram  College,  where  Garfield  was  formerly 
a  teacher.  None  of  Garfield's  writings  before  1863  are 
included,  and  subsequent  to  that  date  only  those 
which  had  been  previously  published.  Nor  are  the 
speeches  delivered  between  his  nomination  for  presi- 
dent and  inauguration  included.  The  chronological 
order  is  followed,  and  the  editor's  introductory  notes 
are  excellent. 

—  RiDPATH,  John  Clark.  Life  and  work 
of  James  A.  Garfield.     Cin.:  Jones,     [c.  1881.] 

[2393 
A  subscription  book,  written  immediately  after  the 
death  of  Garfield.  The  first  part  is  made  up  quit« 
largely  of  his  speeches  and  writings  ;  the  latter  gives 
all  the  particulars  of  his  assassination,  death  and 
public  funeral.    No  especial  merit  is  apparent. 

E.  E.  S. 

Gibson,  A.  M.  A  political  crime:  tlie  his- 
tory of  the  great  fraud.  N.  Y. :  Wm.  S.  Gotts- 
berger.     1885.  [2394 

"  We  have  a  solid  volume  of  400  pages  of  vigorous 
camviaign-newspaper  denunciation  of  the  counting  in 
of  President  Hayes  in  1K77.  On  the  other  side,  so  far 
as  we  can  learn,  all  was  fair  and  lovely.  .  .  .  Whether 
Hayes  was  elected  or  not  unimjiassioned  history  will 
decide ;  but  the  whole  .affair  was  iniquitous  on  both 
sides  to  the  extent  of  their  several  abilities,  and  it 
will  require  a  much  less  heated,  one-sided,  .and  ])arti- 
san  book  than  the  one  before  us  to  give  the  true  his- 
tory of  the  transaction."    Literary  world,  17:  12. 


Custer,    Maj.  -  Gen.    George    Armstrong.         Grady,  Henry  Woodfin,     The  new  South ; 

262 


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"with  character  sketch  by  Oliver  Dyer.     N.  Y. : 
Bonner.     1890.     $1.  [2395 

An  interesting  little  volume  by  the  late  Henry  W. 
Grady,  a  brilliant  journalist  and  orator  of  Georgia. 
One  half  of  the  book  consists  of  an  excellent  sketch  of 
the  author,  with  copious  extracts  from  his  orations. 
The  remainder  of  the  volume  consists  of  letters,  which 
Grady  originally  published  in  the  Xeiv  York  Icdr/cr. 
They  present  an  accurate  picture  of  the  growth  of  the 
South  since  the  Civil  M'ar  in  manufactures  and  agri- 
culture, concluding  with  a  temperate  discussion  of 
the  race  problem  from  the  southern  standpoint.  The 
statistics  are  attractively  presented,  being  inter- 
spersed with  anecdotes.  The  style  is  clear  and  spar- 
kling. J.  R.  F. 

Harrell,  John  M.  The  Brooks  and  Baxter 
war :  a  history  of  the  reconstruction  period  in 
Arkansas.     St.  Louis:  Slawson.     1893.     [2396 

Refers  to  a  contest  for  the  governorship  of  Arkan- 
sas in  1872-4,  growing  out  of  Congressional  reconstruc- 
tion in  that  state.  Of  local  value  only.  Avowedly  in 
favor  of  Baxter.  Of  service  in  appreciating  the  effort 
required  to  restore  the  rebellious  states  to  harmonious 
relations  with  the  general  government.  E.  E.  S. 

Herbert,  Hilary  A.,  et  al.  Why  the  Solid 
South  ?  or  Reconstruction  and  its  results.  Bait. : 
R.  H.  Woodward.     1890.  [2397 

A  series  of  sketches  of  the  abuses  of  the  reconstruc- 
tion governments  in  the  South  from  1865  to  1876,  writ- 
ten to  set  forth  the  historical  reasons  why  the  southern 
people  feel  that  political  security  can  be  obtained  only 
through  a  solid  adherence  to  the  Democratic  party. 
Although  strongly  partisan  in  temper  and  purpose, 
these  sketches  are  substantially  trustworthy.  This 
history  is  for  the  most  part  still  unwritten,  and  this 
is  the  only  book  which  deals  with  the  actual  working 
of  the  reconstruction  governments  in  all  the  southern 
states.  Special  stress  is  laid  on  the  pecuniary  corrup- 
tion and  financial  extravagance  of  the  negro  govern- 
ments which,  while  they  lasted,  made  impossible  the 
recovery  of  those  communities  from  the  losses  of  the 
war.  E.  G.  B. 

Johnson,  Andrew.  Ross,  Edmund  G.  His- 
tory of  the  impeachment  of  Andrew  Johnson. 
Santa  Fe,  N.  M.,  and  N.  Y.:  H.  B.  Philbrook. 
1896.  [2398 

The  author  was  one  of  the  seven  Republican  Sena- 
tors whose  votes  acquitted  President  Johnson.  The 
first  five  chajiters  are  devoted  to  demonstrating  that 
Johnson's  reconstruction  policy  was  in  line  with  that 
of  Lincoln  and  that  Lincoln  and  Johnson  were  elected 
as  LTnion  men  rather  than  as  Republicans,  and  to  the 
passage  of  the  tenure-of-office  law.  The  remainder  of 
the  book  is  a  condensed  account  of  the  formal  trial 
proceedings,  almost  nothing  being  said  of  occurrences 
outside  the  Senate  chamber.  F.  J.  S. 

Kennaway,  Sir  John  Henry.  On  Sher- 
man's track;  or  The  South  after  the  war.  Lon- 
don: Seeley.     1867.  [2399 

"  Mr.  Kennaway  is  an  Oxford  man  and  a  practising 
barrister,  who  spent  a  hundred  and  twenty-eight  days 


of  1865  in  making  a  hasty  tour  of  the  southern  states. 
His  work  is,  upon  the  whole,  an  agreeable  disappoint- 
ment. ...  It  is  generally  uncommonly  .sensible,  manly 
and  gentlemanly.  .  .  .  We  think  its  author  has  tried, 
and  tried  successfully,  to  be  impaitial  as  between  the 
South  and  North,  and  between  the  North  and  Eng- 
land, and  if  he  tells  not  very  much  about  us,  what  he 
does  tell  is  true.  He  is  by  no  means  what  one  would 
call  an  ardent  admirer  of  this  country.  .  .  .  lUit  his 
beliefs  do  not  run  into  prejudices,  and,  as  we  have 
said,  we  think  him  extremely  fair,  and  it  is  difficult 
to  And  fault  with  him,  whether  he  is  discussing  I'resi- 
dent  Johnson  and  his  i)olicy  ;  Mr.  Seward,  the  Ala- 
bama, and  the  Fenian  raid  ;  the  treatment  of  prisoners 
of  war  in  rebel  and  Federal  military  prisons,  or  the 
causes  of  the  Rebellion  and  the  attitude  of  the  English 
government  throughout  the  war."    Nation,  A:  48. 

King,  Edward.  The  southern  states  of 
North  America.     London :  Blackie.     1875. 

The  great  South.  Hartford :  Amer.  Pub. 

Co.     1875.     $6.  [2400 

A  large  volume,  well  illustrated,  revised  from  a  se- 
ries of  articles  published  in  Scribner's  magazine  to 
describe  the  condition  of  the  southern  states  after  the 
abolition  of  slavery.  It  is  of  value  in  portraying  con- 
ditions that  were  prevalent  at  the  beginning  of  the 
revival  of  industries  in  later  years.  \V.  M.  D. 

Lamar,  Lucius  Quintus  Cincinnatus. 
Mayes,  Edward.  Lucius  Q.  C.  Lamar,  his 
life,  times,  and  speeches,  1825-93.  Nashville, 
Tenn.:  M.  E.  Pub.  House.     1896.     $3.      [2401 

Begins  with  the  Kansas-Xebraska  bill  and  closes 
with  1892.  As  a  Mississippian,  Lamar  was  connected 
with  slavery,  secession,  the  Confederacy,  reconstruc- 
tion, and  the  new  South.  Especially  valuable  for  local 
reconstruction  in  Mississippi.  As  a  member  of  the 
Supreme  Court  in  his  later  yeai's  he  was  the  great 
pacificator.  The  author's  attitude  is  calm  and  reason- 
able. He  was  chosen  as  the  biographer  by  Lamar's 
family  and  had  access  to  all  papers.  E.  E.  S. 

McCulloch,  Hugh.  Men  and  measures  of 
half  a  century.    N.  Y.  :  Scribner.    1888.    S2.50. 

[2402 

This  book  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  of  reminiscent 
contributions  on  American  political  and  social  life  for 
the  half  centurj',  1830-1880.  The  first  chapters  give  a 
picture  of  the  professions  of  the  law  and  the  church 
in  New  England  in  the  first  part  of  the  century,  and 
discuss  changes  which  have  taken  i)lace  since  then. 
About  1833  the  author  settled  in  Indiana,  and  from 
that  time  until  1860  the  recollections  deal  chiefly  with 
western  men  and  pioneer  life.  Of  special  value  is  the 
discussion  in  regard  to  state  banking.  IVIcCulloch 
settled  in  Washington  in  1863,  and  his  account  of  his 
administration  of  the  Treasury  Department,  18(;(;-C9, 
forms  one  of  the  original  sources  of  American  finan- 
cial history.  His  acquaintance  was  large,  and  his 
judgments  are  freely  though  kindly  expressed.  He  is 
sympathetic  in  his  judgments  toward  the  South.  Six 
years  of  his  later  life  were  spent  in  England,  and  give 
to  his  opinions  a  different  point  of  view,  particularly 
on  the  tariff,  from  that  of  many  of  his  party  contem- 


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poraries.  The  book  throughout  is  thoroughly  enjoy- 
able, and  there  is  verj'  little  padding  by  reprinting  of 
lectures,  speeches,  etc.  D.  R.  D. 

McDonald,  John.  Secrets  of  the  great 
whiskey  ring,  containing  a  complete  exposure 
of  the  illicit  whiskey  frauds  culminating  in 

1875.  Chicago:  Belford.     1880.  [2403 

"  It  is  difficult  to  classify  this  book.  It  was  meant 
for  a  campaign  document,  in  the  confident  expecta- 
tion that  the  third  term  would  triumph  at  Chi(;ago, 
and  that  abuse  of  General  Grant  would  then  be  in 
order.  To  save  it  from  going  to  waste,  it  was  turned 
into  a  high  moral  arraignment  of  General  Garfield, 
which,  as  the  author  is  an  ex-convict,  placed  it  at 
once  in  the.  boiiffe  categoiy.  Historically  it  breaks 
down  in  the  attempt  to  implicate  General  Grant  in 
the  whiskey  conspiracy  of  1871-75."    Nation,  31 :  313. 

McPherson,  Edward.  Political  history  of 
the  United  States  of  America  during  the  period 
of  reconstruction,  1865-70.  Wash.  :  Solomons. 
1871.  [2404 

Tlie  title  is  misleading,  as  the  work  is  not  a  narra- 
tive history,  but,  like  its  predecessor,  Political  his- 
tory of  the  great  rebellion,  is  rather  a  reference  book 
and  an  invaluable  collection  of  documents.  It  is  a  re- 
vised reprint  of  the  annual  Political  manuals  issued 
1866-1870.  It  contains  a  classified  compilation  of  Pre- 
sidential messages  and  proclamations,  diplomatic 
papers,  documents  of  cabinet  secretaries,  court  deci- 
sions. Congressional  votes,  and  state  constitutional 
amendments.  This  is  a  work  for  the  teacher  and  spe- 
cial student.  D.  R.  D. 

Nordhoff,  Charles.  The  cotton  states  in  the 
spring  and  summer  of  1875.    N.  Y. :  Appleton. 

1876.  [2405 
This  book  deals  with  political  and  economic  con- 
ditions in  Arkansas,  Louisiana,  Mississippi,  Alabama, 
North  Carolina  and  Georgia,  as  seen  from  March  to 
July,  1875.  The  author  states  that  he  is  a  northern 
man,  an  opjwnent  of  slavery  and  a  Republican,  but 
his  Ijook  is  a  scathing  review  of  the  methods  used 
during  reconstruction  times  to  whip  the  negroes  into 
line  for  party  ]>urposes.  He  is  independent  and  fear- 
less, and  gave  satisfaction  to  neither  side,  for  the 
whole  reconstruction  system,  the  conduct  of  both 
parties,  the  issue  of  fraudulent  bonds,  stealing  and 
cornii)tion,  ballot  box  stuffing  and  jjroscription,  are 
reviewed  and  bitterly  denounced.  The  material  ad- 
vance made  by  the  negro  was  prfjuounced  satisfac- 
tory ;  the  necessity  of  the  ballot  for  his  full  develo))- 
ment  and  the  belief  that  his  vote  would  be  gradually 
divided  between  the  contending  v'^rties  are  reiter- 
ated. The  author  says  in  substance,  and  more  fairly, 
in  this  book,  what  leading  southern  men  said  in  1800, 
in  JChij  the  Solid  South?  or  Reconstruction  and  its 
results  (sect.  2397).                                                S.  B.  W. 

Paris.  Tribunal  of  arbitration  for  the  deter- 
mination of  questions  concerning  the  jurisdic- 
tional rights  of  the  United  States  in  the  waters  of 
Bering  Sea.  Proceedings.  (53d  Cong.,  2d  sess., 
Sen.  ex.  doc.  177.)   Wash.    1895.    16v.     [2406 


The  first  volimie  contains  the  gist  of  the  matter  — 
a  brief  histoi-y  of  the  tribunal's  proceedings  (Feb.  23 
to  Aug.  15, 1893;  in  the  form  of  the  final  report  of  the 
United  States  agent,  Mr.  Foster;  the  protocols,  the 
award  and  attending  declarations  ;  and  the  opinions 
of  the  two  United  States  arbitrators.  Judge  Harlan 
and  Senator  Morgan,  that  of  the  former  including  a 
22-page  statement  of  the  merits  of  the  case.  Of  the 
remaining  volumes  14  are  occupied  with  the  cases  and 
counter  cases  of  the  two  governments,  the  arguments 
of  counsel,  etc.  The  final  volume  contains  simply  fac- 
similes of  Russian  documents  in  the  Alaskan  ar- 
chives. The  second  and  third  volumes  supply  much 
information  in  regard  to  seal  habits  and  the  sealing 
industry,  and  are  furnished  with  many  photographs, 
diagrams,  and  maps.  F.  J.  S. 

Pike,  James  Shepherd.  The  prostrate 
state ;  or  South  Carolina  under  negro  govern- 
ment.    N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1874.  [2407 

A  most  vivid  contemporary  picture  of  South  Caro- 
lina in  1872  under  negro  rule.  Especially  noteworthy 
as  the  testimony  of  a  Republican,  long  prominent  be- 
fore the  war  as  the  Washington  correspondent  of  the 
N.  Y.  tribune,  and  later  U.  S.  Minister  to  the  Nether- 
lands. Particular  attention  is'given  to  the  enormous 
financial  corruption  prevalent  under  the  reconstruc- 
tion government.  E.  G.  B. 

Pollard,  Edward  Albert.  The  lost  cause 
regained.     N.  Y.  :  Carleton.     1868.  [2408 

Brought  out  by  the  14th  and  15th  amendments  to  the 
Constitution.  It  treats  of  reconstruction  and  the  ne- 
gro problem,  seeing  the  only  hope  for  the  South  in  the 
maintenance  of  white  supremacy.  In  a  much  more 
optimistic  tone  than  the  author's  Lost  cause  (sect. 
2301),  to  which  it  is  a  kind  of  supplement.  Valuable 
as  a  southern  view  of  a  phase  of  reconstruction. 

E.  E.  S. 

Schurz,  Carl.  Report  on  the  states  of  South 
Carolina,  Georgia,  Alabama,  Mississippi  and 
Louisiana.  (39th  Cong.,  1st  sess..  Sen.  ex.  doc. 
2.)    Wash.     1865.  [2409 

Mr.  Schurz  had  been  commissioned  by  President 
Johnson  to  make  a  trip  through  the  South  to  gather 
information  that  should  guide  his  policy  of  recon- 
struction. The  report  is  to  the  effect  that  the  loyalty 
of  the  South  consisted  only  in  submission  to  necessity, 
and  that  anarchy  could  be  i)revented  only  by  continu- 
ing the  control  of  the  federal  government  until  free 
labor  by  the  negroes  was  firmly  established.  It  is  ac- 
com])anied  by  confirmatory  letters  from  military  offi- 
cers in  the  South  and  other  documents,  and  by  a  two- 
page  letter  from  Gen.  Grant,  in  which,  however,  he 
takes  a  more  favorable  view  of  the  situation,  though 
admitting  the  necessity  of  retaining  a  military  force 
in  that  region.  F.  J.  S. 

Scott,  Eben  Greenough.  Reconstruction 
during  the  Civil  War  in  the  United  States. 
Boston  :  Houghton.     1896.     $2.  [2410 

The  book  consists  largely  of  an  introduction  which 
presents  the  rights  of  the  states  against  the  encroach- 
ments of  the  Federal  Union,  the   lack  of  coercive 


264 


PERIOD  OF  RECONSTRUCTION,  AND  AFTER,  1865-1899       2411-2416 


power  in  the  latter,  and  the  just  demand  of  the  seced- 
ing states  for  restoration  iiniini)aired.  Hence  true 
reconstruction  liistory  is  treated  very  briefly  and 
largely  by  extracts  from  siieeches  of  the  radical  Re- 
publicans in  Congress.  Marked  by  vigorous  style. 
Valuable  as  an  essay  on  the  rise  and  progress  of  politi- 
cal parties  in  the  United  States.  E.  E.  S. 

Shaler,  Nathaniel  Southgate,  cd.  The 
United  States  of  America.  N.  Y.  :  Appleton. 
1894.     2v.     Subs.  $10.  [24  ii 

Excepting  a  brief  historical  introduction,  this  is  a 
description  of  the  United  States  in  18i)0-'.)4.  It  is  writ- 
ten by  different  hands.  The  chapters  are  very  unequal 
in  merit,  and  the  work,  on  the  whole,  is  disappointing. 
Among  the  valuable  chapters  are  those  on  Physiogra- 
phy by  the  editor,  the  Tariff  by  Prof.  F.  W.  Taussig, 
Political  organization  by  Prof.  J.  B.  McMaster,  I'ro- 
ductive  industiy  by  Edward  Atkinson.  E.  C. 

v^Sherman,  John,  Recollections  of  forty 
years  in  the  House,  Senate  and  cabinet  :  an 
autobiography.  Chicago :  Werner.  1895.  2v. 
Subs.  $7.50.  %.  (^  L-  ^,  [2412 

The  book  ends  with  the  convening  of  Congress,  Dec, 
1894.  It  is  a  very  frank  self-revelation.  The  long 
public  career  of  the  author-subject  (began  18.54)  and 
especially  his  identification  with  the  financial  history 
of  the  U.  S.  during  and  since  the  Civil  AVar,  make  his 
book  a  history  of  American  politics  for  the  period. 
It  is,  however,  the  work  of  a  strong  party  man,  and  is 
also  written  largely  from  recollections  without  suffi- 
cient verifications.  The  book  is  unequal,  the  interest 
continuous.  It  may  also  be  especially  consulted  for 
the  political  historj'  of  Ohio.  Though  written  enter- 
tainingly, it  makes  no  effort  at  literary  finish. 

V.  L.  C. 

"  The  value  of  these  volumes  is  chiefly  in  their  rela- 
tion to  financial  history.  There  is  elsewhere  a  want  of 
fulness  and  clearness  of  statement  even  as  to  events 
in  which  the  author  took  part,  a  want  of  research 
where  his  knowledge  is  only  at  second  hand,  and  a 
passing  over  of  important  transactions  on  which  he 
might  have  thrown  light."  Edward  L.  Pierce,  in 
American  hist,  rev.,  1:  553. 

Strong,  Josiah.  Our  country,  its  possible 
future  and  its  present  crisis.  N.  Y. :  Baker 
&  T.     1885.     Rev.  ed.     1891.     60c.         [2413 

Not  historical  either  in  conception  or  execution. 
An  alarmist  presentation  of  statistics  to  prove  that 
the  church  is  in  danger  of  losing  "  the  West,"  unless 
the  Home  Missionary  Society  is  provided  with  funds. 
Sees  perils  in  immigration.  Romanism,  the  Mormons, 
intemperance,  etc.    Pessimistic  for  a  purpose. 

E.  E.  S. 

Tilden,  Samuel  Jones.  Writings  and 
speeches;  ed.  by  John  Bigelow.  N.  Y.:  Har- 
per.    1885.     2v.     $6.  [2414 

"  Mr.  Bigelow  has  done  his  work  as  editor  .  .  .  very 
thoroughly.  Each  document  or  speech  (the  series  be- 
gins as  early  as  1833,  when  Jeffersonian  Democracy  was 
a  living  creed  .  .  .)  is  introduced  by  a  short  note  show- 
ing the  circumstances  which  led  to  its  composition  or 
delivery ;  and  thus  the  papers  with  the  notes  make  a 


tolerably  connected  history  of  the  life  and  times  of 
the  sultject.  The  collection  will  probably  become  more 
and  more  valuable  as  time  goes  on.  .  .  .  Mr.  Bigelow'3 
zeal  has  run  away  with  him  a  little,  and  led  him  to 
speak  of  Mr.  Tilden  in  a  vein  of  prefatory  laudation 
which  is  inappropriate."    Nation,  41 :  406. 

—  Bigelow,  John.  « Life  of  Samuel  J.  Til- 
den.    N.  Y.:  Harper.    1895.    2v.    $6.        [2415 

"  Every  student  of  politics  or  political  history,  every 
one  who  believes  that  political  ideals  and  institutions 
practically  and  enormousjy  affect  the  welfare  of  men, 
will  find  these  volumes  interesting.  .  .  .  Adverse  tes- 
timony, perhaps  naturally  enough,  is  not  set  verj'  fully 
and  frankly  before  the  reader  ;  but  the  material  is 
sufficiently  given  for  a  tolerably  just  estimate  of  a 
political  career  of  high  rank.  ...  If  the  book  be  read 
with  judicious  skipping  .  .  .  the  narrative  will  be 
found  as  lively  as  it  is  valuable  and  instructive.  .  .  . 
Mr.  Bigelow  was  a  ijaost  intimate  friend.  .  .  .  He 
argues,  therefore,  like  an  advocate.  .  .  .  The  editing 
or  proof-reading  of  [the]  work  is  imperfect.  .  .  .  Long 
documents  are  thrust  bodily  into  the  narrative  in- 
stead of  their  substance  being  made  a  part  of  it.  .  .  . 
Names  are  occasionally  disguised.  .  .  .  Dates  are 
misprinted.  .  .  .  Some  of  the  disparagements  of  Til- 
den's  political  associates  seem  quite  out  of  place.  .  .  . 
They  apparently  represent  rather  the  personal  dislikes 
of  the  biographer  than  the  opinions  of  his  subject.  .  .  . 
More  striking  illustration  of  this  fault  is  seen  in  the 
elaborate  indictment  of  3Ir.  Cleveland,  to  which  its 
latter  part  is  dedicated."  Mr.  Tilden's  life  and  his 
gallant  struggle  against  political  corruption,  in  spite 
of  lifelong  invalidism,  is  profoundly  interesting.  His 
biographer  has  not  always  been  happy  in  the  tone  of 
his  narrative.  Edward  M.  Shepard,  in  American  hist, 
rev.,  1:  174. 

United  States.  Congress.  Report  of  the 
joint  committee  on  reconstruction  at  the  1st 
session,  39th  Congress.     Wash.     1866.     [2416 

This  committee  of  six  Senators,  with  AV.  P.  Fes- 
senden  at  their  head,  and  nine  Representatives,  with 
Thaddeus  Stevens  at  their  head,  was  appointed  in  De- 
cember, 1865,  "  to  inquire  into  the  condition  of  the 
states  which  formed  the  so-called  Confederate  States 
of  America,  and  report  whether  they,  or  any  of  them, 
are  entitled  to  be  represented  in  either  house  of  Con- 
gress." April  30, 1866,  the  committee  reported  a  pro- 
posed amendment  to  the  Constitution  which  in  a 
changed  form  was  passed  in  June  and  duly  became 
the  14th  amendment.  With  it  were  reported  two  bills, 
designed  to  carry  out  its  provisions,  one  "  to  provide 
for  restoring  to  the  states  lately  in  insurrection  their 
full  political  rights,"  and  the  other  "  declaring  certain 
persons  ineligible  to  office  under  the  government  of 
the  United  States."  The  report  of  the  committee  re- 
views the  situation  in  15  pages  and  concludes  "  that 
the  so-called  Confederate  States  are  not  at  present  en- 
titled to  representation  in  the  Congress  of  the  United 
States."  The  remainder  of  the  bulky  document  con- 
sists of  the  testimony  on  which  the  conclusions  of  the 
committee  were  founded,  and  which  was  taken  by  sev- 
eral sub-committees,  being  the  evidence  of  southern 
unionists,  freedmen's  bureau  officials,  men  of  north- 
ern origin  domiciled  in  the  South,  and  negroes.  The 
part  of  the  report  relating  to  Tennessee  includes  a 


265 


2417-2421 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


(locumentarj-  history  of  the  Union  movement  in  that 
state  from  lS(i2,  when  Andrew  Johnson  was  appointed 
its  military  governor.  F.  J.  S. 

Report  of  the  joint  select  committee 

to  inquire  into  the  condition  of  affairs  in  the 
late  insurrectionary  states.  (42d  Cong. ,  2d  sess. , 
Sen.  rept.  41.)     Wash.     1872.     13v. 

Same.     (42.1  Cong.,  2d  sess.,  House  rept. 

22.     13v.)  [2417 

This  is  the  Ku-Khix  report.  Early  in  1871  a  com- 
mittee of  seven  Senators  and  14  Representatives  was 
appointed  "  to  inquire  into  the  condition  of  the  late 
insurrectionary  state.s,  so  far  as  regards  the  execution 
of  the  laws  an<l  the  safetj'  of  the  lives  and  property  of 
the  citizen.*  of  the  United  States."  The  committee 
extended  its  in(]uiries  beyond  the  existence  and  acts 
of  organized  bands  of  disguised  men  known  as  Ku- 
Klux  so  as  to  include  the  maladministration  of  justice, 
bad  legislation,  and  official  incompetency  and  corrup- 
tion, which  had  been  assigned  as  accounting  for  these 
outrages.  The  majority  report  of  the  committee  occu- 
pies 100  pages  of  the  first  volume  and  is  followed  by 
the  elaborate  report  of  a  sub-committee  on  the  debts 
and  election  laws  of  the  insurrectionary  states.  Then 
comes  a  300  page  report  of  the  Democratic  minority 
of  the  committee.  The  evidence  taken  by  sub-commit- 
tees and  the  reports  of  trials  in  federal  courts  in  the 
South  fill  the  remaining  12  volumes,  as  follows:  v.  2, 
North  Carolina ;  v.  3,  4,  5,  South  Carolina ;  v.  G,  7, 
Georgia  :  v.  8,  9,  10,  Alabama  ;  v.  11, 12,  Mississippi ;  v. 
1.3,  Florida  and  miscellaneous  testimony  and  docu- 
ments. There  are  separate  indexes  at  the  beginning 
of  each  series  of  volumes.  F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  House  of  Representatives. 
Eeport  of  the  select  Committee  on  the  New- 
Orleans  riots.  (39th  Cong.,  2d  sess.,  House  re- 
port, 16.)    Wash.    1867.  [2418 

These  riots  occurred  July  30, 1866,  on  the  reassembling 
of  the  convention  which  had  adopted  the  constitu- 
tion of  1864  for  the  purpose  of  amending  that  instru- 
ment. The  two  Republican  members  of  the  commit- 
tee, iNIessrs.  Eliot  and  Shellabarger,  after  reviewing 
the  circumstances  of  the  outbreak,  which  they  declare 
to  have  been  premeditated,  report  that  the  existing 
civil  government  of  Louisiana  should  be  superseded 
by  act  of  Congress,  and  that  a  provisional  government 
should  be  established  and  maintained  by  military 
power.  The  Democratic  member,  Mr.  IJoyer,  presents 
a  minority  report  holding  that  the  reassembling  of  the 
convention  was  unlawful,  that  the  riot  \/as  provoked 
by  incendiary  speeches,  and  that  it  would  be  unjust  to 
the  people  of  the  state  to  overthrow  their  government 
on  account  of  a  riot  confined  to  a  small  portion  of  New 
Orleans.  F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  Senate.  Trial  of  Andrew 
.Johnson,  President  of  the  United  States,  be- 
fore the  Senate  on  impeachment  by  the  House 
of  Representatives,  for  high  crimes  and  mis- 
demeanors.    Wash.     1868.     3v.  (2419 

This  is  a  phonographic  report  of  the  trial  made  by 
the  regular  stenographers  of  the  Senate  for  the  use 
of  that  body,  but  the  preliminary  proceedings  of  Con- 


gress are  abridged  into  four  pages  for  the  House  and 
six  pages  for  the  Senate,  four  of  which  are  occupied 
by  the  articles  of  impeachment.  The  first  volume  con- 
tains the  opening  argument  of  the  managers  and  the 
evidence,  the  second  the  argument  in  general  of  the 
managers  and  of  the  counsel  for  the  President,  and 
the  third  the  opinions  filed  by  the  individual  Senators 
and,  in  an  appendix,  the  debate  on  the  right  of  Senator 
A^■ade  to  sit  as  a  member  of  the  court.  Each  volume 
contains  an  index  of  the  whole.  F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  State  Department.  Cor- 
respondence in  relation  to  the  boundarj^  con- 
troversy between  Great  Britain  and  Venezuela  ; 
a  reprint  of  Senate  ex.  doc.  226,  50th  Cong., 
1st  sess.,  and  Senate  doc.  31,  54th  Cong.,  1st 
sess.     Wash.     1896. 

Report  and    accompanying   papers   of 

the  commission  appointed  by  the  President  of 
the  United  States  "to  investigate  and  report 
upon  the  true  divisional  line  between  the  re- 
public of  Venezuela  and  British  Guiana." 
Wash.     1897.     3v. 

Maps  of  the  Orinoco-Essequibo  region, 

South  America,  compiled  for  the  commission, 
etc.     Wash.     1897.  [2420 

The  correspondence  runs  back  to  1876,  but  the  greater 
part  of  it  passed  during  the  years  1882-8  between  the 
State  Department  and  the  American  ministers  at  Ca- 
racas and  London  and  the  State  Department  and  the 
Venezuelan  Minister  at  Washington.  Included  in  this 
is  certain  correspondence  between  the  British  and 
Venezuelan  governments,  and  added  to  it  are  Presi- 
dent Cleveland's  special  message  of  Dec.  17, 1895,  Secre- 
tary Olney's  instructions  to  INIinister  Bayard  of  July 
20,  1895,  and  I^ord  Salisbury's  instructions  of  Nov.  26 
to  Sir  Julian  Pauncefote  in  reply.  The  subjects  cov- 
ered by  the  report  of  the  commission  are  the  Spanish 
and  Dutch  settlements  prior  to  1648,  the  meaning  of 
articles  5  and  6  of  the  treaty  of  Muenster,  the  terri- 
torial rights  of  the  Dutch  West  India  Company,  and 
the  evidence  of  the  Dutch  archives  as  to  European 
occupation  in  western  Guiana.  Accompanying  are 
a  volume  of  extracts  from  the  Dutch  archives  and  a 
volume  of  reports  and  notes  upon  the  76  majis  of  the 
disputed  territory  which  are  of  various  dates  from 
1534  down  to  1897,  and  which  form  the  fourth  volume 
of  the  report.  F.  J.  S. 

Warner,  Charles  Dudley.  Studies  in  the 
South  and  West,  with  comments  on  Canada. 
N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1889.     $1.75.  [2421 

Most  of  these  papers  were  originally  published  in 
llarj>er's  monthly.  They  are  all  written  in  IMr.  War- 
ner's peculiarly  hai)py  style,  and  embody  the  results 
of  very  careful  study  and  observation.  Mr.  Warner 
did  not  attempt  to  give  a  history  of  the  portion  of 
the  country  he  visited,  but  to  describe  certain  repre- 
sentative developments,  tendencies,  and  dispositions. 
Mr.  AVarner's  Studies  probably  describes  the  transition 
jjcriod  of  the  South  —  or  the  ten  years  from  1880  to  1890 
—  better  than  any  other  book,  and  his  facts  are  usually 
substantiated,  his  conclusions  fair  and  reasonable. 
He  is  remarkably  well-meaning,  honest,  and  balanced, 


266 


THE   SPANISH-AMERICAN   WAR,  1808 


2422-2429 


and  his  hook  did  a  crcat  deal  to  convince  the  North 
that  tlu^  Soiitli  was  in  syni])atliy  with  the  I'nion.  that 
it  had  decided  to  bury  the  past,  and  that  the  "  bloody 
shirt "  was  merely  the  scarecrow  of  politicians. 

IJ.  J.  R. 

THE   SPANISH-AMERICAN   WAR:    1898 

Bigelow,  C(tj)t.  John,  Jr.  Reminiscences  of 
the  Santiago  campaign.  N.  Y. :  Harper.  1899. 
$1.35.  [2422 

"  Captain  I5it;elow  gives  as  the  scope  of  his  book  '  a 
narration  of  what  an  ofUccr  participating  in  that  cam- 
paign saw,  felt  and  thonght,  with  such  explanations 
and  suggestions  as  his  observations  and  reflections 
l)rompted.'  He  is  a  witness,  not  a  prosecutor  or  an 
advocate.  .  .  .  The  author  disclaims  any  purpose  to 
draw  conclusions."  He  states  what  the  facts  were, 
"  seen  from  the  inside  of  the  army  by  an  officer  who 
had  given  public  evidence  of  his  zeal  and  cajiacity  in 
the  study  of  his  profession.  Capt.  Bigelow  has  not 
only  told  a  most  interesting  tale,  but  he  has  contrib- 
uted valuable  material  for  the  comprehension  and 
solution  of  the  problems  involved."   Nation,  G9:  248. 

Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  Story  of  our 
war  with  Spain.  Boston:  Lothrop.  [c.  1899.] 
$1.50.  [2423 

"  Mr.  Elbridge  S.  Brooks  has  placed  the  young  peo- 
ple, for  whom  he  has  written  so  much,  under  still  fur- 
ther obligation  by  this  timely  volume.  Of  course  it 
contains  nothing  new  ;  but  from  the  vast  mass  of  ma- 
terial with  which  our  country  has  been  flooded  since 
one  year  ago  this  time,  he  has  prepared  a  continuous, 
condensed,  and  comi)rehensive  narrative  of  events, 
from  the  day  when  the  Maine  steamed  into  Havana 
harbor  to  the  ratification  of  the  treaty.  He  does  not 
obtrude  his  own  opinions,  but  he  shows  that  his  per- 
sonal attitude  is  both  patriotic  and  optimistic.  The 
'  story '  is  supplemented  by  a  chronology  which  will 
be  found  of  much  use,  taken  from  the  Boston  Traih- 
script."    Literary  world,  30:  155. 

Cervera  y  Topete,  Beai'  Admiral  Pascual, 
ed.  Spanish- American  war  :  a  collection  of 
documents  relating  to  the  squadron  operations 
in  the  West  Indies;  tr.  from  the  Spanish. 
(U.  S.  office  of  naval  intelligence.  Informa- 
tion from  abroad.  War  notes,  no.  7.)  Wash. 
1899.  [2424 

Admiral  Cervera  obtained  permission,  for  his  own 
vindication,  to  publish  these  documents,  which  con- 
sist chiefly  of  communications  between  himself,  the 
Spanish  minister  of  marine,  and  the  captain-general 
of  Cuba.  They  cover  a  period  from  November,  1897, 
to  the  Admiral's  return  to  Spain,  and  afford  a  pretty 
complete  history  of  Spanish  naval  operations  in  the 
West  Indies.  They  show  that  Cervera  protested  vig- 
orously against  taking  his  fleet  thither,  expected  no- 
thing but  disaster  from  its  feebleness  and  ill-equipped 
condition,  and  sailed  out  of  Santiago  harbor  only  be- 
cause expressly  so  ordered  by  his  superior,  Captain- 
General  Blanco.  The  appendix  contains  the  instruc- 
tions for  Camara's  "  squadron  of  reserve,"  which 
never  got  any  further  than  Port  Said.  F.  J.  S. 


Davis,  Oscar  King.  Our  conquests  in  the 
Pacitic.     N.  Y. :  Stolves.     [c.  1899.]     §1.25. 

[2425 
"  Mr.  Oscar  King  Davis,  the  special  corres])on(lent 
of  the  New  York  San  at  Manila  from  May  to  Decem- 
ber, 1898,  has  reprinted  his  letters  to  that  journal, 
describing  scenes  and  events  during  the  American 
occupation.  These  letters  justly  ac(iuired  a  liigli  rep- 
utation for  the  light  which  they  cast  on  new  and  un- 
tried conditions.  Half-tone  illustrations  accompany 
the  text."    liev.  of  reviews,  20:  247. 

Davis,  Richard  Harding.  Cuban  and  Porto 
Rican  campaigns.  N.  Y.  :  Scribner.  1898. 
$1.50.  [2426 

"  Mr.  Davis's  book  ought  to  be  entitled,  '  WImt  I 
saw  of  the  Cuban  and  Porto  Rican  canrjiainns.' 
Chatty  and  entertaining,  it  is  a  sort  of  picture-book 
(of  which  the  hearsay  is  the  least  interesting),  full  of 
individual  acts  of  bravery,  and  with  enough  blood- 
spots  to  suit  the  lover  of  terrible  war.  The  latest  act 
of  bravery  is  always  the  greatest.  But  it  does  not  add 
to  the  effectiveness  of  a  battle-talo  to  exaggerate  the 
hotness  of  the  fire  or  the  heroism  of  the  combatants." 
Theodore  Ayrault  Dodge,  Am.  hist,  rev.,  4 :  752. 

Dewey,  Admiral  George.  Barrett,  John. 
Admiral  George  Dewey  :  a  sketch  of  the  man. 
N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1899.     $1.25.  [2427 

"  Ex-MinisterJohn  Barrett's  ylrfwifra?  Georrje  Dewey 
has  been  put  together  so  hastily  that  the  biography 
proper  stands  last,  and  the  opening  sounds  like  an 
apologia  of  the  author  himself.  Mr.  Barrett  .  .  . 
[was]  employed  as  a  syndicate  press  correspondent  at 
Manila.  A  fellow- Vermonter,  he  saw  Dewey  often 
and  familiarly  for  the  better  part  of  a  year,  and  with 
much  verbiage  and  repetition  conveys,  no  doubt,  a 
just  idea  of  the  Admiral's  character,  now  tolerably 
f  amilar.  .  .  .  Numerous  portraits  and  views  lend  value 
to  the  book."    Nation,  69  :  29G. 

Doubleday,  Russell.  A  gunner  aboard  the 
Yankee  ;  ed.  by  H.  H.  Lewis.  N.  Y.  :  Double- 
day  &  McClure ;  Doubleday,  Page.  1898. 
$1.50.  [2428 

"  This  book,  which  carries  with  it  an  introduction 
by  Rear  Admiral  Sampson,  is  the  result  of  the  expe- 
rience of  a  member  of  the  New  York  Naval  Reserve 
in  the  war  just  closed,  and  is  based  upon  the  personal 
diary  of  the  .  .  .  author,  who  is  known  on  the  title- 
page  as  No.  5  of  the  'after-port  (5-in.)  gun.'"  The 
commander  of  the  Y'ankee  was  "  one  of  the  best  all- 
round  officers  in  the  regular  service.  The  story  will 
be  found  to  be  of  interest,  and  is  told  with  a  spright- 
liness  and  humor  that  should  give  it  many  readers." 
Nation,  68 :  114. 

Draper,  Andrew  Sloan.    Rescue  of  Cuba. 

N.  Y.  :  Silver.     1899.     $1.  [2429 

Dr.  Draper  extols  the  war  with  Spain  as  a  precedent 

in  favor  of  liberty,  humanity  and  justice,  and    is  a 

fervent  champion  of  extreme  imperialistic  views. 

Goode,    William    Athelstane     Meredith. 

With  Sampson  through  the  war:  being  an  ac- 


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count  of  the  naval  operations  of  the  North  At- 
lantic squadron  during  the  Spanish- American 
war  of  1898  ;  with  contributed  chapters  by 
Rear  Admiral  Sampson,  Capt.  Robley  D.  Evans, 
Commander  C.  C.  Todd.  N.  Y. :  Doubleday  & 
McClure  ;  Doubleday,  Page.     1899.     §2.50. 

[2430 
"Admiral  Sampson  possesses  a  staunch  chainiiion 
in  Mr.  Goode,  who,  as  correspondent  of  the  Associated 
Press,  was  aboard  the  flagship  New  York,  and  gives 
us  numberless  details  about  the  daily  life  on  our  bat- 
tleships. .  .  .  Considerable  space  is  devoted  to  the 
unfortunate  journalistic  Sampson-Scliley  controversy. 
.  .  .  The  chapter  by  Admiral  Sampson  himself  is  note- 
worthy as  showing  how  completely  outclassed  Cervera 
was.  .  .  .  Captain  Evans,  in  an  equally  interesting 
chapter,  sums  up  the  lessons  of  the  war."  Theodore 
Ayrault  Dodge,  Am.  hist,  rev.,  4:  756. 

Hall,  Tom.  Fun  and  fighting  of  the  Rough 
Riders.    N.  Y.:  Stokes.  ■  [cTlSOg.]    50c.     [2431 

"  Tom  Hall,  well  known  to  the  readers  of  the  ligliter 
magazines  as  a  frequent  contributor  in  both  prose  and 
verse,  was  adjutant  of  the  First  United  States  Volun- 
teer Cavalry  during  the  Cuban  war.  .  .  .  He  ))ears  wit- 
ness to  the  mass  of  inaccurate  writing  wliich  has  over- 
whelmed the  histoi-y  of  the  Santiago  campaign.  .  .  . 
El  Caney  lie  calls  '  a  useless  victory,  won  at  an  awful 
cost ; '  and  the  siege  of  Santiago  and  the  previous 
fighting  are  summarized  in  a  pregnant  sentence:  'A 
siege  without  siege  guns  was  the  logical  climax  of  a 
battle  without  tactics  and  a  campaign  without  strat- 
egy.'"   X>ia7  (Chicago),  27:  .304. 

Harper's  pictorial  history  of  the  war  with 
Spain  ;  witli  introd.  by  Nelson  A.  Miles.  N.  Y. : 
Harper.  1899.  32  pts.  [2v.]  Subs.  pap.  25c. 
per  pt.  [2432 

"  It  was  hoped  by  some  that  photography  would 
play  a  much  more  important  part  in  illustrating  bat- 
tles of  the  war  with  Spain  than  it  did  in  the  Civil  War. 
Such  hopes,  however,  were  not  destined  to  fruition. 
W^ith  very  few  exceptions,  photography  was  found 
impracticable  in  illustrating  actual  battle  scenes. 
The  man  with  the  pencil  was  as  much  in  demand  as 
ever.  The  co^is  of  able  and  brilliant  artists  employed 
by  the  Harpers  produced  a  remarkable  series  of  draw- 
ings."   Eev.  ofrevieivs,lQ:  630. 

Hemment,  John  C.  Cannon  and  camera  : 
sea  and  laud  battles  of  the  Spanish-American 
war  in  Cuba  ;  introd.  by  W.  I.  Lincoln  Adams. 
N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     1898.     $2.  [2433 

This  "  merits  a  place  among  the  authentic  records 
of  the  war  for  Cuba.  The  author  is  a  man  of  courage 
and  of  feeling,  and,  having  been  a  National  Guards- 
man, he  could  judge  fairly  the  military  operations 
which  fell  under  his  eye.  He  was  making  plioto- 
graphs  in  Havana  before  and  after  the  blowing  up  of 
the  Maine ;  he  witnessed  the  advance  on  Santiago  ; 
he  saw  Cervcra's  fleet  destroyed  ;  he  was  at  Camp 
WikofE.  His  numerous  views  illustrate  these  various 
phases  of  the  campaign.  His  unaffected  narrative 
shows  the  horrid  side  of  war  as  well  as  the  brilliant 


and  fame-making.  Mr.  Hemment  concludes  with  some 
hints  to  amateur  and  professional  iihotographers  in 
like  circumstances."    .Xation,Gl:  460. 

Hobson,  Richard  Pearson.  Sinking  of  the 
Merrimac.     N.  Y.  :  Century  Co.     1899.     81.50. 

[2434 
A  good  piece  of  literarj'  work,  "  in  spite  of  his  lack 
of  reserve  in  describing  the  actual  submergence  of 
the  vessel.  But  he  dwells  too  long  upon  the  minor 
matters  of  his  imprisonment,  making  an  anti-climax 
in  spite  of  the  thrilling  scenes  attending  his  return  to 
his  own  flag.  Had  there  been  judicious  siippression 
in  the  account  of  his  detention  by  Spain,  the  book 
would  be  nearly  perfect ;  even  as  it  is,  it  deserves 
wide  circulation."    Dial,  26:  272. 

Johnston,  William  A.  History  up  to  date  : 
a  concise  account  of  the  war  of  1898  between 
the  United  States  and  Spain,  its  causes,  and 
the  treaty  of  Paris.  N.  Y.  :  Barnes.  1899. 
$1.50.  [243s 

"  IMr.  William  A.  Johnston,  who  is  an  editorial  writer 
for  the  New  York  Herald,  begins  his  History  ttp  to  date 
with  the  statement  that '  This  book  is  a  concise  account 
of  the  birth  of  a  new  era  in  the  United  States.  It  is  a 
record  of  the  dying  moments  of  the  ]Monroe  doctrine, 
the  spirit  that  for  more  than  one  hundred  years  in- 
spired the  civic  body  born  in  the  Revolution  of  the 
American  Colonies  of  Great  Britain  near  the  end  of 
the  last  century.'  "  Wallace  Rice,  Dial  (Chicago),  27: 
100. 

Kennan,  George.  Campaigning  in  Cuba. 
N.  Y.  :  Century  Co.     1899.     $1.50.  [2436 

"  In  a  number  of  chapters  which  are  easy,  agreeable 
reading,  Mr.  Kennan  gives  a  much-needed  account  of 
the  doings  of  the  Red  Cross,  and  his  personal  adven- 
tures when  quarantined  in  Santiago  lend  a  crisp  idea 
of  what  manner  of  city  it  then  was.  .  . .  We  owe  nuich 
to  Mr.  Kennan  for  his  interesting  work,  .  .  .  but  he 
will  pardon  us  if  we  refrain  from  taking  his  criticism 
of  the  Santiago  camjiaign  too  seriously.  Overmuch 
of  it  is  hearsay."    T.  A.  Dodge,  Am.  hist,  rev.,  4:  755. 

King,  W.  Nephew,  Jr.  Story  of  the  war 
of  1898;  [introd.]  for  the  army,  [by]  O.  O. 
Howard,  for  the  navy,  [by]  Robley  D.  Evans. 
N.  Y. :  P.  F.  Collier.     1899.     Subs.  $15. 

[2437 

"  In  mere  luxury  of  edition  "  Lieut.  King's  book 
"  leaves  nothing  to  be  desired.  It  is  a.  great  oblong 
folio,  printed  in  large  type  on  heavy  jiaper,  and  over- 
flowing with  illustrations,  mostly  half-tcmes  from  na- 
ture. The  author  is  a  naval  officer,  and  has  secured 
Capt.  Robley  D.  Evans  to  write  an  introduction  for 
the  navy,  while  Gen.  O.  O.  Howard  suiijilics  one  for 
the  army.  Capt.  Evans's  summary  review  is  a  criti- 
cism of  Congress  for  forcing  the  navy  to  do  its  thorough 
work  with  such  poor  tools.  Gen.  Howard  ojions  his 
with  a  praise  of  the  preparation  of  the  navy  of  late 
years,  '  as  if  in  anticipation  of  a  conflict.'  .  .  .  The 
'  story  '  proper  need  not  be  examined.  It  is  not  meant 
to  be  read  in  such  a  shape  as  this,  being  but  a  sort  of 
obligato  to  the  illustrations.    These  are  mostly  of  a 


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2438-2446 


high  degree  of  excellence,  if  more  or  leas  familiar. 
The  lurid  colored  plates  could  well  have  been  dis- 
pensed with."    JWitlon,  08:  00. 

Lodge,  Henry  Cabot.  The  war  with  Spain. 
N.  Y. :  Harper.     1899.     §2.50.  [2438 

"Mr.  Henrj'  Cabot  Lodge's  account  of  The  War 
with  Spain  exhibits  him  as  an  ardent  jiartisan  and  a 
good  hater,  with  but  little  of  the  historian's  patience 
in  research  or  capacity  for  impartiality."  Wallace 
Rice,  in  Dial,  27:  303. 

Mahan,  Capt.  Alfred  Thayer.  Lessons  of 
the  war  with  Spain,  and  other  articles.  Bos- 
ton: Little.     1899.     §3.  [2439 

"  Consists  of  five  articles  which  appeared  in  Mc- 
Clure's  magazine  from  Dec,  1898,  to  April,  1899,  deal- 
ing especially  with  the  navy  and  coast  defence  :  The 
peace  conference  and  the  moral  aspect  of  war,  in  North 
American  review ;  Relations  of  United  States  to  their 
new  dependencies,  in  Engineering  magazine ;  Distin- 
guishing qualities  of  ships  of  war,  in  Scripps  Rae 
Newspaper  League;  Current  fallacies  upon  naval  sub- 
jects, in  Harper's  magazine.  The  chief  lesson  reads, 
'  In  time  of  peace  prepare  for  war.'  "  Publishers' 
weekly,  50:  1208. 

Marshall,  Edward.  Story  of  tlie  Rough 
Riders,  1st  U.  S.  Volunteer  Cavalry.  N.  Y. : 
Dillingham.     1899.     §1.50.  [2440 

"  jMr.  Marshall,  though  not  a  soldier,  is  one  of  the 
heroes  of  our  war.  In  the  discharge  of  his  duty,  as 
arduous  and  dangerous  as  that  of  the  men  whose  hero- 
ism he  so  well  describes,  he  received  a  wound  that  won 
for  him  the  sympathy  of  thousands.  .  .  .  This  book  is 
a  complete  recoi'd  of  the  military  manoeuvres  of  the 
war  in  Cuba.  .  .  .  But  it  is  rather  the  personal  element 
of  the  narrative  that  gives  it  its  value.  It  deals  with 
incidents  that  the  historian  will  not  consider  worth 
chronicling."     Critic, Z6:  705. 

Miley,  Lt.-Col.  John  D.  In  Cuba  with 
Shafter.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1899.     §1.50. 

[2441 

"  The  military  student  turns  with  pleasure  and  profit 
to  the  even-handed,  keen  statement  of  facts  by  Colo- 
nel Miley  of  the  headquarters  staff,  whose  soldierly 
leaven  gives  authority  to  every  page.  Writing  as  an 
advocate.  Colonel  Miley  would  have  made  a  less  good 
case  ;  General  Shafter  is  happy  in  his  historian.  The 
maps  supply  a  marked  need,  as  the  accentuation  of 
the  ground  and  the  movements  are  carefully  set  down. 
No  space  is  devoted  to  personal  details.  The  facts  are 
clearly  and  conservatively  given."  Theodore  AjTault 
Dodge,  in  American  hist,  rev.,  4:  754. 

Millet,  Francis  Davis.  Expedition  to  the 
Philippines.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     1899.     $2.50. 

[2442 

"  Mr.  Millet  was  already  favorably  known  by  his 
career  as  an  artist  and  war  correspondent  .  .  .  and 
his  employment  as  correspondent  of  the  London  Times 
gave  him,  in  the  Philippines,  exceptional  advantages. 
.  .  .  His  narrative  .  .  .  covers  the  original  expedition  of 
the  army,  the  short  campaign  against  the  Spaniards, 
and  the  establishment  by  the  insurgents  of  the  invest- 


ing linos  about  Manila,  which  was  practically  a  siege 
as  before,  the  garrison  being  changed  from  Situnish  to 
American.  For  this  period  he  seems  to  be  a  coujpe- 
tent  and  candid  guide.  Roth  directly  and  incidentally, 
Mr.  Millet  gives  us  much  interesting  and  useful  know- 
ledge of  Luzon  and  its  people."    Nation,  70  :  14. 

Morris,  Charles.  The  war  with  Spain. 
Phil.:  Lippincott.     1899.     §1.50.  [2443 

"No  history  of  contemporary  events  can  be  final, 
Mr.  Morris's  book  gives  a  useful  sketch  of  their  se- 
quence in  the  Spanish  AVar,  illustrated  rather  by  pic- 
tures than  by  militai'y  charts.  Skeleton  histories  are 
fast  filling  up  with  stories  of  personal  exi)erienccs, 
and  meanwhile  Mr.  Morris  gives  us  a  crisj)  narrative, 
breathing  full-chested  patriotism,  and  naturally  ex- 
aggerating both  the  dangers  and  the  exploits  of  what, 
after  all  is  said,  remains  a  hyper-lucky  war."  Theo- 
dore Ayrault  Dodge,  in  American  hist,  rev.,  4:  751. 

Miiller  y  Tejeiro,  Lt.  Jose.  Battles  and 
capitulation  of  Santiago  de  Cuba  ;  tr.  from  the 
Spanish.  (U.  S.  office  of  naval  intelligence. 
Information  from  abroad.)    Wash.     1898. 

Same  [completed].    Wash.    1899.    [2444 

The  first  edition  published  by  the  United  States  Nav-y 
Department  of  this  account  of  the  war  from  the  Span- 
ish side  was  incomplete,  but  the  second  contains  all 
but  the  first  three  chapters.  One  of  the  chapters 
added  in  the  second  edition  describes  the  march  of 
Gen.  Escario's  column  from  Manzanillo  to  Santiago, 
and  shows  the  effectiveness  of  the  aid  given  the  United 
States  by  the  Cubans.  Although  the  account  of  the 
field  operations  of  the  two  armies  is  rather  scant, 
there  is  a  day  by  day  record  of  events  in  Santiago, 
and  the  author  was  an  eye-witness  of  most  that  he  has 
put  down.  He  ajjpears  to  be  perfectly  trustworthy  and 
free  from  bias,  and  had  no  delusions  as  to  the  inevit- 
able result  of  the  war.  He,  however,  heartily  praises 
the  conduct  of  both  the  Spanish  fleet  and  army. 

r".  J.  s. 

Musgrave,  George  Clarke.  Lender  three 
flags  in  Cuba:  a  personal  account  of  the  Cuban 
insurrection  and  Spanish-American  war.  Bos- 
ton: Little.     1899.     $2.  [2445 

"Mr.  Musgrave  was  an  Englishman  holding  Sjiain 
in  high  favor  when  he  went  to  the  island  as  a  corre- 
spondent for  a  British  journal,  and  the  knowledge 
gained  on  the  ground  saw  him  within  a  few  months 
fighting  in  the  insurgent  ranks.  He  bears  the  testi- 
mony of  an  eye-witness  to  the  disinterested  valor  of 
the  Cuban  patriots,  but  he  makes  little  prophecy  for 
the  future."    Dial,  28  :  160. 

Roosevelt,  Col.  Theodore.  Rough  Riders. 
N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1899.     $2.  [2446 

"  It  is  a  minute  account  of  the  doings  of  his  regi- 
ment, and  suffers  from  having  been  anticipated  by  the 
newspapers.  It  is  impossible  to  escape  the  conclusion 
that  he  has  avoided  printing  much  that  would  have 
lent  interest  to  his  narrative.  For  instance,  his  ac- 
count of  the  proceedings  which  led  to  the  recall  of  the 
regiment  from  Cuba  is  extremely  tame ;  we  almost 
get  the  impression  that  '  round  robins  '  to  generals, 
and  letters  from  officers  in  the  field  demanding  the 


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recall  of  troops,  are  commonplace  matters,  such  as 
are  constantly  met  with  in  niilitarj'  literature  from 
Ca?sar  to  Jomini."    Xafion.  ('•8  :  4.>'J. 

Severance,  Frank  Hayward,  and  Brayton 
L.  Nichols.  Illustrated  Buffalo  Express  sou- 
venir history  of  the  war  with  Spain.  Buffalo, 
N.  Y.  :  The  Express,  ]\Iatthews.  1898.  [2447 
A  compilation,  from  official  and  other  sources  deemed 
trustworthy.  The  causes  and  incidents  of  the  war,  on 
sea  and  land,  are  narrated  with  fulness  adequate  to 
the  demands  of  the  average  reader.  In  no  wise  a  po- 
litical or  j)hilosophical  history,  it  well  achieves  the  end 
aimed  at  —  to  supply  with  newspaper-like  promptness 
a  straightforward  story  of  the  war,  so  carefully  and 
attractively  written  that  it  has  permanent  value. 

Sigsbee,  Capt.  Charles  Dwight.  The 
]\Iaiiie :  an  account  of  her  destruction  in  Havana 
harbor  :  personal  narrative.  N.  Y. :  Century 
Co.     1899.     $1.50.  [2448 

"  There  is  in  this  work  ...  an  assumption  of  Span- 
ish guilt  which  is  not  justified  by  the  facts  which  have 
so  far  come  to  light,  however  strongly  it  may  be  in- 
ferred ;  and  there  is  a  notable  lack  of  information 
from  that  side,  though  it  was  at  hand  and  available. 
But  the  stoay  of  the  sinking  of  the  great  battleship 
has  much  merit  as  a  bit  of  literary  work."  John  J. 
Culver,  in  Dial  (Chicago),  26:  272. 

Spanish-American  war :  the  events  of  the 
war  described  bj'  eye-witnesses.  Chicago : 
Stone.     1899.     §1.50.  [2449 

This  hook  consists  of  "  chapters  from  the  war  cor- 
respondence of  leading  American  journals.  The  nar- 
rative shifts  from  the  East  to  the  West  Indies  in  a 
carefully  prepared  chronological  sequence,  the  date 
being  given  in  the  running-title.  For  this  reason,  and 
because  of  the  illustrations,  the  compilation  will  be 
found  convenient  to  refer  to."    Nation,  C8  :  295. 

Spears,  John  Randolph.  Our  navy  in  the 
■war  with  Spain.  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1898. 
S2.  [2450 

"  This  is  a  decided  acquisition  to  the  historj-  of  the 
United  ^ates  Navy,  and  but  for  the  occasional  viola- 
tions of  the  canons  of  good  taste  the  book  would  re- 
ceive our  hearty  approval.  The  object  of  the  author 
was  to  give  a  truthful  account  of  the  part  taken  by 
the  navy  in  the  war  with  Spain.  This  he  has  done. 
We  wish  some  other  matters  had  been  left  undone." 
Critic,:^:  301. 

See,  also,  sect.  2G14. 

United  States.  Coiigress.  Affairs  in  Cuba: 
message  of  the  president  on  the  relations  of  the 
United  States  to  Spain  ;  and  report  of  the  com- 
mittee on  foreign  relations.  Senate,  relative  to 
affairs  in  Cuba.     Wash.     1898.  [2451 

The  message  briefly  reviews  the  Cuban  situation 
since  189G  and  is  accompanied  by  the  correspondence 
between  the  government  and  its  representatives  in 
Cuba  between  Nov.  17,  l.'<!(7,  and  Feb.  28,  1898.  The 
Senate  committee's  rejjort  includes  a  great  mass  of 
documentary  matter  of  every  .sort  regarding  Cuban 
affairs  since  1875  down  to  and  including  testimony 


taken  on  the  Maine  explosion.  Wliile  the  greater  part 
of  the  report  is  devoted  to  the  illustration  of  Spanish 
misgovernment,  the  evidence  before  the  Spanish  com- 
mission in  Havana  regarding  the  Maine  catastrophe 
is  included,  as  are  photographs  and  diagrams  exhibit- 
ing that  disaster.  F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  Kaval  court  convened  to  in- 
(juire  into  the  loss  of  the  battle  ship  Maine,  Feb. 
15,1898.  Report.  (55th  Cong.,  2d  sess.,  Sen. 
doc.  207.)    Wash.  1898.  [2452 

The  court,  of  which  Capt.  Sampson  was  president, 
held  its  sessions  in  February  and  March,  1898,  partly 
on  board  a  lighthouse  tender  in  Havana  harbor  and 
partly  at  Key  West.  The  witnesses  were  officers  and 
men  of  the  Maine  and  divers  who  examined  the  wreck. 
The  finding  explains  briefly  the  reasons  why  the  court 
held  that  the  catastrophe  could  have  been  produced 
only  by  the  explosion  of  a  submarine  mine.  There  are 
diagrams  and  photographs  illustrating  the  appearance 
of  the  wreck,  and  the  Report  is  introduced  by  a  mes- 
sage from  President  McKinley  transmitting  it  to  Con- 
gress. F.  J.  S. 

Vivian,  Thomas  J.  Fall  of  Santiago.  N.  Y. : 
Fenno.     1898.     $1  50.  [2453 

"  The  fii'st  of  the  war  histories  .  .  .  pays  the  penalty 
of  its  timeliness  by  cumulative  evidences  of  haste  in 
letter-press,  illustrations,  and  proof-reading.  It  also 
appears  to  be  rather  the  raw  material  of  history  than 
histor>-  itself."    Wallace  Rice,  Dial,  25:  258. 

Wheeler,  Maj.-Gen.  Joseph.  Santiago  cam- 
paign. 1898.  Boston :  Lamson.  1898.  Phil. : 
Biddle.     1899.     §2.50.  [2454 

General  Wheeler's  book,  "  including  as  it  does  some 
pages  of  a  diary,  a  number  of  personal  letters,  and  re- 
ports and  orders  galore,  .  .  .  rather  suggests  the  sol- 
dier's note-book.  The  general  himself  appears  in  but 
a  third  of  it.  While  the  padding  is  interesting  as  a 
record.  Me  could  have  wished  for  a  fuller  representa- 
tion of  the  ingenuous  soldier.  That  part  which  is 
General  Wlieeler's  was  written  at  Jlontauk  Point  in 
August,  1898,  and  is  full  of  the  freshness  of  the  recent 
operations.  General  Wheeler  has  no  special  point  to 
make,  his  pages  are  purely  narrative."  T.  A.  Dodge, 
Ain.  hint,  rev.,  5:  376. 

Wilcox,  Marrion.  Short  history  of  the  war 
with  Spain.    K  Y.  •  Stokes,     [c.  1898.]    $1.25. 

[2455 

"  An  agreeable  disappointment,  being  fair,  compre- 
hensive, .siiccinct,  and,  considering  the  material  at 
hand,  when  it  was  put  forth,  accurate."  John  J.  Cul- 
ver, Dial  (Chicago)  26:  274. 

THE  NEW  POSSESSIONS  AND  THE 
EXPANSION  POLICY  OF  THE  UNITED 
STATES 

American  Academy  of  Political  and  Social 
Science.  Foreign  policy  of  the  United  States, 
political  and  commercial  :  addresses  and  dis- 
cussion, April  7-8,  1899.     Phil.     1899.     81.50. 

[2456 


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NEW   POSSESSIONS   AND    EXPANSION   POLICY,  1898         2457-2465 


Addresses  by  Theodore  S.  AVoolsey,  A.  Lawrenne 
Lowell,  W.  Alleyiie  Ireland.  Carl  Schurz,  W.  C.  Ford, 
Robert  T.  Hill,  .John  Hassett  Moore,  and  His  Kxcel- 
lency,  AVu  Tin^  Fan  ;  with  a  report  of  the  discussion 
that  followed  each  address.  The  arguments  for  and 
against  the  policy  of  imperial  expansion  are  strongly 
presented. 

Bancroft,  Hubert  Howe.  The  new  Pacific. 
Sau  Francisco  :  Bancroft  Co.     1900.     $2.50. 

[2457 

"  Presents  the  Pacific  Ocean,  shores,  and  islands  in 
their  entirety,  their  resources  and  climate,  history  and 
romance,  with  the  events  culminating  in  the  present 
active  development.  Important  chapters  are:  Inter- 
oceanic  eonnnunication;  Resources  of  the  Pacific; 
Mines  and  manufactures  ;  Commerce  on  tlie  Pacific  ; 
Hawaii ;  Race  problems,  etc.,  etc.  The  condition  of 
the  Chinese  in  the  United  States  is  fully  treated." 
Publishers'  weekly,  56 :  896. 

Blackman,  William  Fremont.  Making  of 
Hawaii:  a  study  in  social  evolution.  N.  Y.: 
Macraillan.     1899.     §2.  [2458 

"  Much  that  tlie  ordinary  history  includes  he  has 
omitted,  to  give,  instead,  an  admirable  exposition  of 
the  social  development  from  the  early  barbarous  pe- 
riod, through  the  j^eriod  of  conquest,  down  to  the  pre- 
sent day.  The  volume  supplies  precisely  the  kind  of 
information  concerning  the  people,  the  social  organ- 
ization, the  industries  and  commerce,  the  land  tenure, 
and  the  possibilities  for  the  white  man  in  the  tropics 
that  Americans  now  greatly  need."  Literary  world, 
30:  266. 

Carpenter,  Edmund  Janes.  America  in 
Hawaii  :  a  history  of  United  States  influence 
in  the  Hawaiian  Islands.  Boston  :  Small.  1899. 
$1.50.  [2459 

"  In  the  first  half  of  the  present  century  Boston  was 
the  centre  of  activity  in  the  religious  and  commer- 
cial enten^rises  which  the  American  people  directed 
toward  the  Hawaiian  Islands.  In  Boston  and  from 
official  sources  Mr.  E.  .J.  Carpenter  has  gathered  the 
material  for  an  opportune  and  very  interesting  history 
...  of  the  growth  of  American  influence  in  our  new 
territory,  from  the  landing  of  the  little  shipload  of 
missionaries  from  Boston  in  1819  to  the  culmination 
in  the  annexation  ceremonies  of  August  12,  1898." 
Dial,  26 :  248. 

Copeland,  Thomas  Campbell.  American 
colonial  handbook.    N.  Y.iFunk.    1899.     50c. 

[2460 

" '  A  ready  reference-book  of  facts  and  figures,  his- 
torical, geographical  and  commercial,  about  Cuba, 
Puerto  Rico,  the  Philippines,  Hawaii  and  Guam,'  is 
the  se'f-definition,  well  justified,  of  the  American  colo- 
nial handbook.  ...  It  is  in  the  form  of  a  catechism, 
preceded  by  a  synojisis  of  the  treaty  of  jjcace,  and  in 
the  case  of  each  division  by  an  historical  sketch.  Au- 
thorities are  duly  marshalled  at  the  end.  Each  sec- 
tion has  a  map.  A  parallel  index  binds  all  together. 
The  little  volume,  with  rounded  comers,  slips  easily 
into  the  pocket."    Nation,  G^:  295. 


Davis,  Oscar  King.  Our  conquests  in  the 
Pacific.     N.  Y. :  Stokes,     [c.  1899.]     $1.25. 

[2461 

"  A  reprint  in  book  form  of  the  letters  sent  to  the 
New  York  Sini  from  May  to  December,  1898,  by  its 
correspondent  in  the  Philippines.  .  .  .  Reflecting  as  a 
matter  of  course  the  pronounced  attitude  toward  the 
war  which  his  jjaper  identified  itself  with,  Mr.  Davis 
still  gives  estimates  of  the  Filipino  patriots  which  are 
highly  encouraging  to  those  advocating  local  self-gov- 
ernment."   lJial,2':  '.iM. 

DinAviddie,  William.  Puerto  Rico,  its  con- 
ditions and  possibilities.  N.Y.:  Harper.  1899. 
$3. 50.  [2462 

"  Calm,  dispassionate,  and  statistical,  Mr.  William 
Dinwiddle  .still  depends  largely  upon  profuse  illustra- 
tion to  make  his  work  on  Porto  Rico  attractive.  The 
fourth  or  fifth  of  recent  works  treating  of  this  island, 
it  is  by  much  the  most  inclusive.  .  .  .  Tlie  action  of 
the  American  authorities  is  subjected  to  searching 
criticism."    i>ia?  (Chicago),  27 :  364. 

Foreman,  John.  The  Philippine  Islands- 
a  political,  geographical,  ethnographical,  so- 
cial and  commercial  history  of  the  Philippine 
archipelago  and  its  political  dependencies.  [1st 
ed.  London.  1890.]  2d  ed.  rev.  and  enlarged. 
N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1899.     $5.  [2463 

"  The  beginning  of  wisdom,  historically,  politically, 
geographically  and  commercially,  about  the  Philii> 
pine  Islands  had  been  (before  Dewey's  exploit)  the  work 
of  John  Foreman,  F.  R.  G.  S.  In  his  own  language,  it 
'  is  not  a  history,  nor  a  geography,  nor  an  account  of 
travels,  in  the  strict  sense  of  the  word  ;  it  is  a  conci.se 
review  of  all  that  may  interest  the  reader  who  seeks 
for  a  general  idea  of  the  condition  of  affairs  in  this 
colony  in  the  past  and  in  the  present.'  His  authority 
caused  his  services  to  be  availed  of  by  the  American 
Peace  CommLssion,  and  he  gladly  joined  in  what  he 
took  to  be  '  the  noble  efforts  of  a  free  people  to  raise 
the  weight  of  monastic  oppression  from  millions  of 
their  fellow  creatures.'  His  minutely  descriptive  and 
statistical  chapters,  already  bulky,  have  now  been 
swelled  by  about  one  fourth,  taking  up  the  parable  at 
the  TagAlog  rebellion  of  1896-98,  and  bringing  the  nar- 
rative of  a  change  of  ojjpressors  down  to  date,  with  a 
map  of  the  revolted  province  of  Cavite  and  another  of 
Dewey's  engagement."    Xatlon,&¥>:  396. 

Griffis,  William  Elliot.  America  in  the 
east :  a  glance  at  our  history,  prospects,  prob- 
lems and  duties  in  the  Pacific  Ocean.  N.  Y. : 
Barnes.     1899.     $1.50.  [2464 

"  Doctor  Griffis's  America  in  the  east  is  an  intel- 
ligent but  not  too  accurate  summary  of  what  the 
United  States  has  stood  for  in  China,  Japan,  Hawaii, 
overlaid  with  much  special  pleading  for  the  conquest 
of  the  Philippines."    Z>ia;,  27:  365. 

Hamm,  Margherita  Arlina.  Porto  Rico 
and  the  West  Indies.  N.  Y.:  Neely.  1S99. 
$1.25.  [2465 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


Like  her  book  on  the  Philippines,  this  "  is  also  the 
result  of  visits  to  the  scene  of  observation,  and  pos- 
sesses a  like  interest,  conveyed  (with  the  aid  of  many 
illustrations)  in  the  same  newspaper  English.  To 
make  a  thick  volume,  she  has  had  to  resort  to  histori- 
cal compilation,  and  is  most  to  be  trusted  in  matters  ob- 
viously within  the  range  of  her  observation  —  climate, 
manners  and  customs,  the  status  of  women,  cookery, 
products,  trade  and  transportation,  and  the  like.  .  .  . 
Miss  Hamm  has  a  wholesome  dread  of  '  the  adven- 
turer and  the  carpet-bagger.'  "    Nation,  68:  295. 

Jordan,  David  Starr.  Imperial  democracy. 
N.  Y. :  xippleton.     1899.     $1.50.  [2466 

"Eight  addresses  bearing  on  the  policy  of  the 
United  States,  especially  concerning  the  war  with 
Spain  and  its  results.  The  author,  who  is  President 
of  Leland  Stanff)rd,  Jr.,  I'niversity,  is  an  opponent 
of  colonial  expansion.  The  addresses  are  entitled: 
Lest  we  forget ;  Colonial  expansion  ;  A  blind  man's 
holiday  ;  Tlie  colonial  lessons  of  Alaska  ;  The  lessons 
of  the  Paris  Tribunal  of  Arbitration  ;  A  continuing 
city;  The  captain  sleeps;  The  last  of  the  Puritans." 
Publishers'  weekly,  55:  972. 

Krout,  Mary  H.  HaTvaii  and  a  revolution. 
N.  Y.:  Dodd.     1898.     $3.  [2467 

The  author  "  is  happy  in  describing  people,  places 
and  institutions  which  came  to  her  notice,  and  her 
anecdotes  and  personal  incidents  give  a  strong  local 
color  to  the  book.  Politically,  [she]  is  frankly  on  the 
side  of  the  partj-  which  successfully  carried  through 
the  revolution,  though  she  acknowledges  that, she 
went  to  the  Islands  with  strong  sympathy  for  the 
natives  as  a  people  who  had  been  unjustly  defrauded 
of  their  rights."    Dial,  25:  228. 

Laist,  Alexander,  comp.  Handbook  of  the 
Philippine  Islands ;  tr.  from  the  Compendio  de 
Geografia  of  P.  Francisco  X.  Baranera ;  with 
a  historical  sketch  by  Alex.  Laist.  Manila : 
"W.  Par  tier.  1899.  [Butte  City,  Montana. 
J.  F.  Davies,  Silver  Bow  Block.]     75c.     [2468 

"  Contains  in  condensed  form  the  information  that 
the  average  person  desires  about  the  Philippines.  Mr. 
Laist  compiled  the  book  when  a  private  in  the  1st 
Montana  Volunteers  on  duty  in  the  islands.  Mr.  J. 
F.  Davies,  formerly  Librarian  of  the  Butte  Free  Pub- 
lic Library,  IVIontana,  has  agreed  to  sell  the  work  for 
him  in  the  United  States."  Publishers''  weekly,  56: 
1298. 

Lala,  Ramon  Reyes.  Philippine  Islands. 
N.  Y.:  Continental  Pub.  Co.     1899.     82.50. 

[2469 

"  A  rather  novel  contribution  to  the  literature  of 
•our  new  possessions'  is  given  us  in  this  book  by 
Ramon  Keyes  Lala,  a  native  of  Manila,  and  at  the 
same  time  a  citizen  of  the  United  States.  Mr.  Lala 
was  educated  in  Europe.  .  .  After  his  return  to  his 
home  he  began  his  work  by  a  study  of  the  colonial 
archives  ;  and  when,  in  1887,  he  was  banished  by  the 
Spanish  government,  he  brought  with  him  to  America 
a  large  portion  of  the  material  necessai-y  for  his  book. 
.  .  .  Mr.  Lala  discusses  the  islands  from  the  point  of 
view  of  early  histoiy,  their  varied  religions,  their 


commercial  and  agricultural  possibilities  and  achieve- 
ments. ...  In  his  preface  Mr.  Lala  speaks  warmly  of 
'  the  manifold  advantages  and  benefits  incident  to 
American  occupation,'  and  is  evidently  a  warm  friend 
of  the  United  States."    Literary  world,  30:  71. 

Mahan,  Capt.  Alfred  Thayer.  Interest  of 
America  in  sea  power,  present  and  future. 
Boston :  Little.    1897.    [c.  1890-7.]    $2.     [2470 

"  Under  the  title  given  above,  Capt.  Mahan  has  re- 
published a  series  of  eight  papers  which  he  has  con- 
tributed to  magazines  during  the  last  six  or  eight 
years,  and  in  all  of  which  he  has  industriously  advo- 
cated making  the  United  States  a  great  naval  power 
among  the  nations  of  the  world.  .  .  .  The  .spirit  of  the 
book  is  so  plain  that  he  that  runs  may  read.  Military 
glory  and  far-reaching  domination  are  the  great  ends 
of  man's  aspiration.  To  give  opportunity  for  these, 
the  United  States  must  have  numerous  distant,  outly- 
ing possessions."    J.  D.  Cox,  Nation,  67:  34. 

Morris,  Charles.  Our  island  empire:  a 
hand-book  of  Cuba,  Porto  Rico,  Hawaii  and 
the  Philippine  Islands.  Phil. :  Lippincott. 
1899.     $1.50.  [2471 

"  The  author  has  compiled  useful  material  regard- 
ing each  of  these  on  such  points  as  (1)  history,  (2) 
physical  conditions,  (3)  natural  productions,  (4)  civil 
and  political  relations,  (5)  centres  of  population,  (6) 
manners  and  customs,  (7)  agricultural  productions,  (8) 
manufactures  and  commerce.  A  verj-  good  small  map 
and  an  index  accompany  the  volume  —  making  it  a 
kind  of  vade-mecum.  Its  information  is  not,  as  that 
of  many  new  works  on  special  islands,  first-hand,  but 
collated  from  many  sources."  Ira  M.  Price,  Dial 
(Chicago),  26:  395. 

Musick,  John  Roy.  Hawaii,  our  new  pos- 
sessions :  travels  and  adventure,  scenery,  cus- 
toms and  manners,  mythology  and  history  of 
Hawaii :  and  the  treaty  of  annexation  to  the 
United  States.      N.  Y.:  Funk.     1898.     $2.75. 

[2472 

"  Problems  which  lie  at  the  root  of  the  question  of 
annexation  are  airily  ignored,  in  order  to  tell  us  what 
wicked  plots  the  British  tried  to  put  up  but  failed  to 
carry  out,  to  oust  the  hated  Americans,  and  what  a 
bloodthirsty  woman  Queen  Liliuokalani  would  have 
been,  if  she  had  succeeded  in  suppressing  the  '  mis- 
sionary '  element.  This  is  all  the  more  to  be  regretted 
because  Mr.  Musick  has  wiitten  a  readable  though 
very  diffuse  account  of  his  visit  to  the  Hawaiian  Is- 
lands."    Critic,  32:  38. 

Ober,  Frederick  Albion.  Puerto  Rico  and 
its  resources.    N.  Y.:  Appleton.    1899.    $1.50. 

[2473 
"  Mr.  Frederick  A.  Ober  is  an  old  West  Indian  trav- 
eller, and  his  book  .  .  .  is  therefore  not  an  cxtemi)orized 
affair.  Mr.  Ober  .also  knows  his  Spanish  authorities 
and  how  to  make  good  use  of  them."  He  gives  "an 
orderly  and  intelligent  account  of  the  island,  with 
full  details  as  to  the  climate,  agricultural  products, 
cities  and  towns,  routes  of  travel,  government  and 
people,  etc.     A  series  of  illustrations  add  value  to 


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COMPREHENSIVE  HISTORY 


2474-2482 


a  book  which,  for  being  both  timely  and  trustworthy, 
should  be  much  in  demand."    Xation,  G8:  G7. 

Robinson,  Albert  Gardner.  Porto  Rico  of 
to-duy  :  pen  pictures  of  the  people  and  the 
country.     K  Y.  :  Scribner.     1899.     $1.50. 

[2474 
"  The  work  is  based  upon  a  series  of  letters  fur- 
nished the  X.  Y.  Evening  Post  during  the  past  year, 
which  have  been  revised  and  amplified.  As  a  corre- 
spondent for  that  paper  tlie  writer  accompanied  one 
of  the  first  detachments  of  the  army  of  invasion  to 
Porto  Rico,  and  remained  on  the  island  until  after  the 
conclusion  of  the  campaign  by  tlie  raising  of  the 
American  flag  over  the  city  of  San  Juan  on  October 
18,  1898."    Annual  Am.  catalog,  18'J9. 

Vivian,   Thomas  J.,  and  Ruel  P.   Smith. 

Everj-thing  about  our  new  possessions :  being 
a  handy  book  on  Cuba,  Porto  Rico,  Hawaii 
and  the  Philippines.  N.  Y. :  Fenno.  1899. 
60c.  [2475 

"  A  compilation,  much  of  it  in  statistical  form,  of 
some  things  only,  rather  than  everything,  about  our 
new  possessions.  It  contains  many  valuable  facts 
gleaned  from  many  sources,  but  lack  of  discrimina- 
tion in  the  use  of  material,  lack  of  harmony  in  matter 
taken  from  different  sources,  lack  of  any  map  or  chart 
or  table  of  contents,  and  a  poor  index,  rather  hastily 
decide  the  fate  of  this  little- book."  Ira  M.  Price,  in 
Dial  (Chicago),  26 :  395. 

Whitney,    Caspar.       Hawaiian    America  : 

something  of  its  history,  resources  and  pros- 
pects. KY.:  Harper.  1899.  $2.50.  [2476 
"  A  good  general  accoimt  of  the  Hawaii  of  to-day, 
with  some  notice  of  the  Hawaii  of  yesterday.  Mr. 
^Miitney  regards  Hawaii  as  the  only  one  of  our  pos- 
sessions '  likely  to  become  an  American  community.' 
.  .  .  The  work  is  fully  illustrated  from  photographs, 
and  is  well  provided  with  maps,  making  a  very  useful 
sketch  of  the  islands."  H.  M.  Stanley,  in  Z>iai  (Chi- 
cago), 27:  318. 

Woolsey,  Theodore  Salisbury.  America's 
foreign  policy.  N.  Y. :  Century  Co.  1898. 
$1.25.  [2477 

"  Mr.  Woolsey  is  professor  of  international  law  in 
the  Yale  Law  School.  This  book  consists  of  a  number 
of  essays  and  addresses,  many  of  them  rejirinted  from 
magazines  and  reviews,  and  most  of  them  called  out 
by  public  events  during  the  past  four  years.  Taken 
together,  they  give  a  good  idea  of  the  foreign  policy 
of  the  United  States  from  a  thoroughly  practical  point 
of  view.  On  several  subjects  of  great  importance, 
such  as  the  Monroe  Doctrine,  the  Nicaragua  Canal, 
and  the  Philippines,  they  deal  with  questions  of  policy. 
Questions  of  policy  are,  however,  involved  with  ques- 
tions of  international  law,  especially  in  this  country, 
and  the  book  discusses  so  many  recent  questions  of 
international  law  that,  for  the  last  few  years,  it  serves 
very  well  as  a  popular  guide  in  that  study."  Nation, 
67:  433. 

Worcester,  Dean  Conant.  Philippine 
Islands  and  their  people :  a  record  of  personal 


observation  and  experience ;  "with  a  short  sum- 
mary of  the  more  important  facts  in  the  history 
of  the  archipelago.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1898. 
$4.  [2478 

"The  author  has  drawn  his  historical  facts  from 
Foreman.  He  is  evidently  well  acquainted  also  with 
the  good  books  which  have  been  written  concerning 
this  part  of  the  world.  The  first  three  chapters  are 
valuable  for  their  solid  information,  but  the  delight- 
ful part  of  the  book  begins  with  the  author's  story  of 
his  own  adventures,  of  which  he  had  many."  Critic, 
34:  79. 

Young,  Lucien.  The  "Boston"  at  Hawaii. 
Wash.  1898. 

Same,  rev.  andenl.     The  real  Hawaii,  its 

history  and  present  condition.  N.  Y. :  Double- 
day  &  McClure ;  Doubleday,  Page.  1899. 
$1.50.  [2479 

"  A  history  of  Hawaiian  politics,  with  a  full  account 
of  present  industrial  and  social  conditions.  During  a 
period  of  seven  months  before  and  seven  months  .after 
the  overthrow  of  the  Hawaiian  monarchy  in  1892-93, 
Lieutenant  Young  was  stationed  at  Honolulu  on  the 
Boston.  He  knew  the  inner  history  of  the  revolution, 
and  was  on  terms  of  intimacy  with  many  of  the  lead- 
ing men  of  all  jiarties."    Review  of  reviews,  20:  120. 

Younghusband,  George  John.  The  Philip- 
pines and  round  about.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan. 
1899.     Net  §2.50.  [2480 

This  is  "  a  free-and-easy  description  of  the  Philip- 
pine Islands,  Aguinaldo,  Iloilo,  Manila,  Dewey's  naval 
battle,  the  fall  of  Manila,  Admiral  Dewey,  the  Amer- 
ican soldier,  the  career  of  Rizal,  the  future  of  the 
Philippines,  Saigon,  Java,  etc.  The  value  of  his  work 
lies  in  the  fact  that  it  gives  the  impressions  of  a 
widely  travelled,  wide-awake,  and  straightforward 
Englishman.  .  .  .  The  author  attributes  to  Aguinaldo 
great  credit  for  the  manner  in  which  he  maintains  his 
hold  upon  his  people,  and  the  determination  which 
he  exhibits  to  fight  for  complete  independence.  His 
criticisms  of  the  American  army  are  free  and  out- 
spoken."   Ira  M.  Price,  in  Dial  (Chicago),  26:  394. 

DIVISION  2:    COMPREHEN- 
SIVE HISTORY 

Abbott,  Jacob.  American  history.  N.  Y.: 
Sheldon,     [c.  1860-5.]     8v.  [2481 

1.  Aboriginal  America.  —  2.  Discovery  of  America. — 
3.  Southern  colonies.  —4.  Northern  colonies.  —  5.  Wars 
of  the  colonies.  —  6.  Revolt  of  the  colonies.  —  7.  War 
of  the  Revolution.  —  8.  Life  of  Washington. 

A  set  of  juvenile  histories  by  the  author  of  the 
"  RoUo  "  books.  The  narration  is  simple  but  tedious, 
and  unenlivened  by  any  personality.  The  books  find 
very  little  use  now.  E.  E.  S. 

Allen,  John  Gamaliel.  Topical  studies  in 
American  history.  Rochester:  Scranton.  1886. 
New  ed.  rev.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1899.  Net 
40c.  [2482 


273 


2483-2186 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


"This  little  book  is,  .  .  .  as  the  name  implies,  an 
outline  of  American  history,  arranged  bj'  topics,  rather 
than  in  strictly  chronological  order.  An  introduc- 
tion gives  suggestions  as  to  methods  of  teaching,  and 
this  is  followed  by  ten  pages  of  Memory  lessons,  com- 
prising an  outline  of  American  historj'  from  the  early 
explorers  to  the  present  time,  which  is  to  be  committed 
to  memory.  .  .  .  The  General  topical  outline  of  the 
history  of  the  United  States  covers  68  pages,  and  in- 
cludes a  synopsis  of  the  government  under  the  heads, 
Legislature,  Executive,  Post  Office,  and  Judiciary.  A 
Chronological  conspectus  follows.  .  .  .  Marginal  refer- 
ences to  secondary  authorities  and  to  works  of  Action 
are  given  with  some  fulness.  A  few  collections  of 
source-material  are  quoted."    Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  398. 

American  Historical  Association.  His- 
torical Manuscripts  Commission.  Annual  re- 
ports, 1896-     Wash.  :  Gov.  Prtg.  Off.     1897-. 

— —  Same.  (In  American  Historical  Associa- 
tion.    Annual  reports.)  [2483 

"  The  second  report  of  the  Historical  Manuscripts 
Commission  comprises  a  continuation  of  the  corre- 
spondence of  Phineas  Bond,  British  Consul  at  Phila- 
delphia, through  tlie  years  1790-1794,  the  Florida  side 
of  the  French  intrigues  to  get  possession  of  Florida 
and  Louisiana,  and  a  very  useful  check-list  of  colonial 
Assemblies  and  their  journals  to  the  year  1800.  .  .  . 
This  second  report  of  the  Manuscripts  Commission  is 
edited  with  the  same  scholarly  fidelity  as  the  first,  and 
for  this  service  we  are  indebted  to  the  chairman,  Pro- 
fessor Jameson,  and,  for  the  Mangourit  papers,  to 
Professor  Turner."  Edward  G.  Bourne,  in  A)n.  hist, 
rev.,  4:  738. 

American  state  papers :  documents,  legis- 
lative and  executive.  Wash.  :  Gales  &  Seaton. 
1832-61.     38v.  [2484 

Commerce  and  navigation,  1789-1823.  2v.  — Finance, 
1789-1828.  5v.  —  Foreign  relations,  1789-1859.  Gv.  — 
Indian  affairs,  1789-1827.  2v.  — Military  affairs,  1789- 
1838.  7v.  — Miscellaneous,  1789-1823.  2v.  — Naval  affairs, 
1789-1836.  4v.  —  Post  Office  Department,  1789-1833.  — 
Public  lands.  1789-1837.    8v. 

"  Of  the  volumes  on  military  affairs,  the  first  con- 
tains considerable  material  relating  to  the  War  of  1812, 
especially  the  campaign  of  the  northern  army  in  1813 
and  the  capture  of  Washington.  It  also  comprises  all 
the  documents  relating  to  the  first  Seminole  war.  A 
vast  quantity  of  papers  on  the  second  Seminole  war  will 
be  found  in  volumes  C  and  7.  The  other  volumes  re- 
late almost  wholly  to  administrative  matters.  .  .  .  The 
four  volumes  on  naval  affairs  are  also  chiefly  useful 
as  a  history  of  naval  administration.  Much  space  is 
given  to  the  record  of  unimportant  courts-martial. 
.  .  .  The  first  volume  contains  Fulton's  scarce  pam- 
phlet on  the  torpedo.  The  I'irate's  war  is  partly  cov- 
ered in  vols.  1  and  2.  .  .  .  Many  papers  referring  to 
the  war-history  will  be  found  in  the  early  volumes  of 
the  series  on  foreign  relations,  which  throw  light 
on  the  subject  of  French  si)()liations  and  the  hostilities 
of  1798,  difficulties  with  the  Barbary  jjowers,  and  the 
negotiations  which  preceded  and  terminated  the  War 
of  1812."  J.  R.  Soley,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  7:  413. 

Ammen,  Jimr-Admiral  Daniel.     Old  navy 


and  the  new :  memoirs ;   with  personal  letters 
from  Gen.  Grant.     Phil. :  Lippiucott.     1891. 

[2485 

"  This  volume,  dedicated  '  to  the  officers  and  men  of 
the  old  navy,  who  had  to  learn  their  profession  as  best 
they  could,'  comprises  the  reminiscences  and  experi- 
ences of  Rear-Admiral  Ammen  during  a  naval  career 
embracing  now  a  period  of  nearly  fifty-five  years.  .  .  . 
The  first  chapters  of  the  book,  devoted  to  the  early 
naval  life  of  the  Admiral  as  midshipman  and  lieu- 
tenant, have  a  decided  sea  flavor,  like  Man-jat's  tales, 
and  often  seem  to  have  been  written  for  the  benefit  of 
the  younger  officers  of  the  service,  to  whom  they  should 
be  both  interesting  and  instructive.  .  .  .  Owing  to  his 
absence  upon  the  China  station,  then  vastly  more  re- 
mote than  now,  the  author  took  no  part  in  the  >lexican 
War,  seeing  his  first  actual  war  service  in  the  Civil  War. 
.  .  .  As  chief  of  the  Bureau  of  Navigation  during  the 
administration  of  Grant,  Ammen  embraced  every  fea- 
sible opportunity  to  extend  the  work  of  the  navy  in  time 
of  peace.  .  .  .  One  of  the  final  chapters  of  the  book  is 
devoted  to  the  question  of  the  Interoceanic  Canal,  and 
no  one  person,  in  or  out  of  the  service,  is  entitled  to 
speak  more  positively  and  intelligently  upon  this  sub- 
ject than  the  author.  For  more  than  twenty-five  years 
he  had  advocated  its  practicability  and  desirability,  di- 
rected surveys  for  its  location,  weighed  the  advantages 
of  the  various  routes."  C.  H.  Stockton,  in  Xatioyi, 
52 :  4C3. 

Andrews,  Elisha  Benjamin.  History  of 
the  United  States.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  1894. 
2v.     §4.  [2486 

"  A  book  of  this  scope,  written  in  good  style,  giving 
cleverly  an  outline  of  facts  for  the  four  centuries  in 
which  America  has  been  known,  has  long  been  needed. 
.  .  .  President  Andrews  has  endeavored  to  satisfy  the 
need  of  such  a  work.  The  disagreeable  task  of  record- 
ing his  failure  is  thrust  upon  the  reviewer.  .  .  .  The 
chapter  on  '  American  manhood  in  the  Revolution  '  is 
well  written,  but  space  might  have  been  found  for  the 
statement  that  all  of  the  Americans  were  not  Whigs  — 
for  we  are  loth  to  attribute  to  any  reason  save  want  of 
space  the  fact  that  the  Loyalists  are  not  mentioned. 
Of  course  this  leaves  the  impression  that  the  American 
Revolution  was  a  vast  national  uprising,  in  which 
every  one  entered  heart  and  soul.  Space,  it  seems, 
might  also  have  been  given,  if  only  a  line  or  two,  to 
an  admission  that  we  did  not  always  whip  the  British 
frigates  and  schooners  in  the  War  of  1812.  .  .  .  One 
would  like  to  be  able  to  say  that,  in  spite  of  occasional 
errors  in  fact,  the  generalizations  and  final  judgments 
of  these  volumes  are  sound  and  trustworthy,  and  that 
the  narrative  is  so  arranged  that  the  reader  is  led  to  a 
judicious  and  sensilde  comprehension  of  the  drift  and 
scope  of  our  history.  But  it  is  impossible  to  reach  that 
decision.  The  book  has  been  written  in  the  utmost 
haste,  at  a  reckless  rate  of  speed,  and  the  indications 
are  apparent  on  almost  every  page."  A.  C.  McLaugh- 
lin, in  Dial,  18  :  111. 

"  A  somewhat  monotonous  and  unimpressive  style, 
a  lack  of  individuality  and  freshness  in  its  conception 
of  men  and  events,  and  a  tcital  .'ibsen(^e  of  references 
keep  it  out  of  the  category  of  higli-class  literary  work. 
It  fails,  too,  somewhat  in  the  matter  of  proportion." 
J.  A.  Doyle,  in  English  hist,  rev.,  10:  C04. 


274 


COMPREHENSIVE   HISTORY 


2487-2491 


Appleton's  cyclopaedia  of  American  bio- 
graphy ;  ed.  by  James  Grant  Wilson  and  John 
Fiske.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1886-9.  ()V.  Rev. 
ed.  1898.  6v.  V.  7  [supplement].  1900. 
7v.  $5  ea.  [2487 

The  best  cyclopppdia  of  American  names,  containing 
over  20,000  short  biographies  of  people  i)rominent  in 
history.  Persons  of  foreign  birth  connected  with 
America  are  inchuled.  Although  embracing  chiefly 
citizens  of  the  United  States,  other  parts  of  both 
Americas  are  represented.  IJibliograpliies  are  at- 
tached to  the  biographies.  Discrimination  is  occa- 
sionally apparent  in  the  laudation  of  Federalist  names. 
The  work  is  as  trustworthy  as  is  likely  to  be  produced 
on  so  large  a  scale.  E.  E.  S. 

Appleton's  home  reading  books ;  ed.  b}' 
W.  T.  Harris  :  History. 

Austin,  Oscar  Phelps.     Uncle  Sam's 

soldiers.     N.  Y.:  Appleton.     1899.     75c. 

Hale,  E.  E.     Historic  Boston  and  its 

neighborhood.    N.  Y.:  Appleton.     1898.     50c. 

Matthews,  Franklin.      Our  navy  in 

time  of  war,  1861-98.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1899. 
75c.  [2488 

These  are  intended  for  the  use  of  children  in  con- 
nection with  their  school  work.  Dr.  Hale's  book  is  a 
sort  of  guide  for  an  historical  pilgrimage  of  seven  days 
about  Boston,  Cambridge,  etc.,  and  its  author's  name 
is  a  certificate  of  its  readableness.  Mr.  Matthews's  is 
a  history  of  the  navy  during  the  Civil  and  Spanish- 
American  wars.  jVIr.  Austin's  book,  while  in  the  form 
of  a  story  covering  the  events  of  the  Spanish-Ameri- 
can war,  is  really  a  description  of  military  life  and 
modern  warfare,  the  details  of  which  are  explained  by 
means  of  diagrams.  All  the  volumes  are  profusely 
illustrated.  F.  J.  S. 

Bancroft,  George.     Historj"^  of  the  United 

States  [to  1782].  Boston :  Little.  1834-74. 
lOv. 

Same   [to  1789] ;   author's  last  revision. 

N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1883-5.     6v.     $15.      [2489 

The  latest  edition  of  Mr.  Bancroft's  famous  and 
really  monumental  work,  to  which  reference  is  here 
made,  combines  his  History  of  the  United  States  to 
the  close  of  the  Revolution  and  his  History  of  the  for- 
mation of  the  Constitution,  though  the  appendices, 
which  greatly  increased  the  value  of  the  latter  w-ork 
as  originally  issued,  have  been  omitted.  It  also  con- 
tains the  many  improvements  which  have  resulted 
from  the  author's  frequent  and  laborious  revisions. 
A  comparison  of  it  with  any  of  the  earlier  editions 
will  reveal  the  fact,  that  many  somewhat  irrelevant 
pa.ssages  —  sometimes  almost  entire  cha))ters  —  have 
been  omitted,  and  that  innumerable  minor  changes 
have  been  made.  The  language  and  tone  have  been  to 
an  extent  chastened,  errors  of  statement  or  enqjliasis 
corrected,  a  better  proportion  given  to  the  whole.  Yet 
the  fundamental  views  of  the  autlior  remained  un- 
changed, and  he  could  with  truthfulness  reproduce  in 
1882  the  introductory  sentences  which  in  1834  ushered 
the  book  upon  its  career  of  popularity. 


Mr.  Bancroft's  work,  as  contained  in  this  edition, 
falls  into  three  parts: —  the  history  of  the  colonies  to 
1T4H,  the  history  of  the  Revolution,  the  history  of  the 
formation  of  the  Constitution.  Of  these  the  second 
part  is  by  far  the  most  important  and  valuable.  It 
was  to  this  that  he  mainly  devoted  his  energy,  and  in 
securing  access  to  the  material  for  writing  its  history 
he  was  fortunate  beyond  all  others.  The  result  is  that 
two  thirds  of  the  entire  work  is  devoted  to  the  jjcriod 
between  1748  and  1783.  In  the  main  he  concerns  him- 
self throughout  with  external  political  events,  during 
the  time  of  war  with  military  and  diplomatic  history. 
His  strict  adherence  in  narration  to  the  chronological 
order  of  events  is  often  a  source  of  weariness  and  per- 
plexity to  the  reader.  He  also  uses  quotations  to  an 
excess.  Mr.  Bancroft's  accuracy,  so  far  as  the  state- 
ment of  facts  and  the  description  of  external  events 
are  concerned,  has  never  been  successfully  impeached. 
The  record  of  these,  so  far  a.s  he  has  gone,  will  prob- 
ably stand  much  as  he  has  left  it.  He  was  at  great 
pains  to  be  accurate.  But  when  it  comes  to  his  opin- 
ions about  men  and  events,  critics  would  probably 
not  agree.  I.ike  all  writers,  he  shared  in  the  ideas 
and  predispositions  of  his  times ;  in  liis  case  these 
were  the  exultant  Americanism  and  the  enthusiasm 
for  democracy  which  were  characteristic  of  the  mid- 
dle of  the  19th  century.  While  his  book  is  invalu- 
able as  a  statement  of  the  American  side  of  questions, 
one  will  look  there  in  vain  for  an  adequate  treatment 
of  the  British  side  of  the  same  questions.  No  thorough 
or  satisfactory  estimate  of  Mr.  Bancroft  as  an  his- 
torian has  yet  appeared.  Tlie  best,  though  brief,  is 
contained  in  Prof.  Jameson's  History  of  historical 
ivriting  in  America.  (Boston:  Houghton.  §1.25.)  A 
few  valuable  statements  concerning  his  work  may  be 
found  in  Winsor's  Aarcati ye  and  critical  history,  i: 
475  et  seq.  H.  L.  O. 

"  An  interesting  though  far  from  pleasing  episode 
in  the  histoi-y  of  Bancroft's  labors  was  the  chapter  of 
controversies  with  critics.  .  .  .  The  historian  was  so 
n^uch  superior  to  his  critics  in  knowledge  and  skill, 
that  in  most  cases  he  seemed  to  come  off  victorious 
from  the  encounter.  But  the  careful  reader  of  this 
mass  of  controversial  literature  will  probably  feel  that 
a  good  number  of  the  criticisms  made  were  just,  espe- 
cially as  concerned  Bancroft's  use  of  quotations,  which 
he  sometimes  so  excises  and  transposes  as  strangely 
to  pervert  their  meaning."  J.  F.  Jameson,  Hist,  of 
historical  ivriting  in  Am.,  p.  109. 

Barnes,  Mary  Sheldon  and  Earl.  Studies 
in  American  history.  Boston :  Heath.  1891. 
§1.13.  [2490 

Not  a  narrative  text-book,  but  a  collection  of  well- 
chosen  illustrative  extracts,  with  brief  connecting 
passages  of  comment  and  explanation.  It  is  designed 
for  use  as  a  text-book,  but  demands,  for  success,  an 
accompanying  narrative  account,  a  good  reference 
library,  and  a  teacher  of  rare  ability.  There  is  a  "  man- 
ual for  teachers"  (Heath.  60c.)  to  accompany  the 
work.  W.  MacD. 

Barnes'  popular  history  of  the  United 
States.  See  Steele,  J.  D.  and  Mrs.  E.  B.  (sect. 
2630). 

Beacon  biographies  ;  ed.  by  M.  A.  De  Wolfe 
Howe.    Boston:  Small.    1899.    75c.  ea.    [2491 


275 


2492-2498 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


"  The  little  books  are  very  prettj-,  and  each  one  con- 
tains a  good  photogravure  of  its  subject.  In  each  the 
narrative  is  preceded  by  a  chronological  summarj-  of 
the  events  of  the  life,  and  followed  by  a  brief  select 
bibliography.  .  .  .  Mr.  Jiuncs  Barnes  writes  of  David 
Farragut,  in  a  popular  style;  Professor  M^illiam  P. 
Trent  of  Robert  E.  Lee,  presenting  the  view  of  one 
■who  is  an  intense  admirer  of  that  noble  man  without 
greatly  admiring  the  school  of  politics  in  whose  cause 
he  fought.  .  .  .  INIr.  Xorman  Hapgood  deals  with  Dan- 
iel Webster.  The  books  are  pleasant  reading,  but  by 
no  means  masterpieces.  Their  chief  interest  is  that 
they  present  their  subjects  from  the  point  of  view  of 
a  generation  younger  than  that  which  has  hitherto 
written  of  these  great  men."    Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  169. 

Benton,  Thomas  Hart,  Abridgment  of 
the  debates  of  Congress,  1789-1856.  N.  Y.: 
Appletou.     1857-61.     16v.  [2492 

A  notable  piece  of  condensation,  invaluable  where 
the  Annals  of  Congress,  Register  of  debates,  and  Co)v- 
gressional  globe  cannot  be  had.  The  selection  covers 
all  the  important  topics  in  the  period,  and  the  abridg- 
ment is  skilful  and  impartial.  W.  MacD. 

Bicknell,  Edward.  Territorial  acquisitions 
of  the  United  States:  an  historical  review. 
Boston:  Small.     1899.     50c.  [2493 

"Those  who  are  looking  for  an  account  of  the  en- 
largement of  American  territory,  told  in  a  brief  and 
plam  way,  will  find  what  they  want.  .  .  .  The  general 
reader  and  the  teacher  of  the  history  of  the  United 
States  in  the  common  schools  should  find  the  little 
book  useful,  and  will  no  doubt  do  so.  The  ground 
covered  is  from  Louisiana  to  Hawaii."  I>ial  (Chi- 
cago), 28 :  24. 

Bigelow,  Capt.  John,  Jr.  Principles  of 
strategy,  illustrated  mainly  from  American 
campaigns.  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1891.  2d  ed., 
enl.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1894.  [2494 

"  Tlie  method  pursued  is  to  state  a  principle  or  rvile 
of  strategic  movement  in  technical  form,  explain  and 
illustrate  it  by  geometric  diagram  when  possible,  and 
then  briefly  refer  to  some  example  of  its  application 
in  the  history  of  American  wars.  The  execution  of  the 
task  is  creditable  to  the  author,  and  cannot  fail  to  be 
of  great  service  to  his  brother  officers.  .  .  .  Whether 
the  conflict  be  with  the  aborigines  or  between  civil- 
ized communities,  the  character  of  the  country  makes 
it  necessary  to  modify  all  accepted  rules  when  they 
are  to  be  applied  in  circumstances  every  way  dilfer- 
ent  from  those  of  old,  comjjact,  and  densely  po]iu- 
lated  states.  To  point  out  these  dill'erences,  to  show 
the  inventions  and  new  methods  which  they  have 
occasioned,  and  thus  to  give  American  military  art 
the  flexibility  and  the  progressive  character  which 
belong  to  it,  are  noteworthy  and  valuable  features  of 
Mr.  IJigelow's  book.  .  .  .  There  are  rather  more  typo- 
graphical and  other  minor  errors  than  should  be  in 
such  a  book."    Nation,  h',i:  S41. 

Bonner,  John.  Child's  history  of  the  United 
States.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1855-76.     3v.     $3. 

[2495 


The  history  of  the  United  States  is  narrated  in  a 
style  easily  apprehended  by  children,  at  considerable 
length,  in  a  work  covering  tliree  volumes.  It  is  inter- 
esting, but  defective  in  the  division  of  space  given  to 
the  several  periods  of  histoii\  The  first  volume  treats 
of  colonial  settlement  down  to  1776 ;  the  second,  1776 
to  18C0 ;  and  the  third  is  devoted  simply  to  the  Civil 
War.  A  child  may  also  derive  from  these  volumes  an 
exaggerated  idea  of  the  hostility  of  the  mother  coun- 
ti^y  England  to  this  country,  and  to  conclude  generally 
that  England  and  other  European  countries  are  natu- 
rally predisposed  to  meanness.  The  author's  judg- 
ments of  statesmen  and  generals  engaged  in  the  Civil 
AVar  are  in  many  instances  erroneous  according  to  the 
latest  revisions  of  historical  students.  By  far  too 
much  space  is  given  to  militarj'  history.  The  work 
is  defective  in  not  being  supplied  with  maps. 

D.  R.  D. 

Breck,  Samuel.  Recollections,  with  pas- 
sages from  his  note-books  (1771-1862) ;  ed.  by 
H.  E.  Scudder.  Phil. :  Porter.  1877.  Coates. 
§2.  [2496 

"  Mr.  Scudder  is  quite  right  in  his  estimate  of  the 
value  and  interest  of  Mr.  Breck's  Recollectiotis.  It  is 
one  of  those  contemporai-y  pictures  which  one  is  al- 
ways glad  to  meet  with,  by  whomsoever  sketched ; 
but  Mr.  Breck  was  not  a  commonplace  man,  and  had 
no  ordinary  opportunities.  He  was  rich  and  well  con- 
nected, occupied  a  high  social  position,  and  had  some 
political  prominence  ;  lived  both  in  Boston  and  Phila- 
delphia, and  travelled  more  than  once  in  Europe  ;  his 
reminiscences  are  of  personages  as  far  removed  in 
every  way  from  one  another  as  Mirabeau  and  Mari-j'at, 
inclviding  a  large  proportion  of  the  most  prominent 
public  men  of  this  country  during  the  first  half -cen- 
tury of  the  republic.  .  .  .  Enough  examples  are  given 
of  corruption,  nepotism,  and  inefficiency  in  the  gov- 
ernment to  show  that  we  are  not  vei-y  much  worse 
than  our  fathers.  .  .  .  What  were  then  abuses  are  now 
recognized  practices."    Nation,  25:  31. 

Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  Historic  Amer- 
icans.    K  Y.:  Crowell.     [c.  1899.]     $1.50. 

[2497 

"  Beginning  with  John  Winthrop  and  ending  with  U. 
S.  Grant,  Mr.  Brooks  includes  Franklin,  Washingt(m, 
Samuel  Adams,  John  and  John  Quincy  Adams,  I'atrick 
Henry,  Jefferson,  Hamilton,  Robert  INlorris,  Jay,  Mar- 
shall, Madison,  JNIonroe,  Eli  Whitney,  Jackson,  Web- 
ster, Irving,  Clay,  Calhoun,  Morse,  Horace  Mann,  Lin- 
coln, and  Longfellow."    Publishers'  weekly,  56:  384. 

Story  of  the  American  sailor.     Boston  : 

Lothrop.     [c.  1888.]     §1.50.  [2498 

This  book  is  not  "  intentionally  adapted  for  the  ju- 
venile understanding,  though  olfered  to  young  and 
old.  It  begins  with  the  prehistoric  canoeist  and  ends 
with  the  yachtsman,  and  manages  to  suggest  the  naval 
histoiy  of  the  United  States  without  l)eing  closely 
bound  in  its  selection  or  proportionate  treatment  of 
topics."    Nation,  il :  bOi. 


Story  of 

Lothrop.   1891. 


the  United  States.      Boston: 


276 


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2499-2507 


Same;  True  story  of  the  United  States. 

Rev.  ami  eul.    Lotbrop.    [c.  1897,  "dS.]    $1.50. 

[2499 

From  Columbus  to  the  Spanish-American  war.  A 
sketch  or  outline  alonjj;  old  lines.  Embraces  more  of 
the  real  historical  than  is  usually  found  in  children's 
histories,  but  the  language  is  adapted  to  mature  chil- 
dren only.  The  illustrations  are  of  some  educational 
value  although  not  always  germane  to  the  text. 

E.  E.  S. 

Brooks,  Noah.  Short  studies  in  party  pol- 
itics.    N.  Y.:  Seribner.     1895.     $1.25.      [2500 

This  small  volume  is  a  collection  of  four  papers 
previously  published  in  Scrihner's  mar/azi tie,  — the 
first  three  of  which,  taken  together,  make  a  concise 
review  of  party  politics  from  1789  until  1884.  It  is 
especially  serviceable  to  those  already  acquainted  in 
a  measure  with  American  political  history,  who  wish 
to  review.  The  points  of  emi>hasis  are  on  the  whole 
well  placed.  The  fourth  paper  is  a  bare  epitome  of 
party  platforms  for  sixty  years.  D.  R.  D. 

Brown,  John  Howard.  American  naval 
heroes,  1775-1812-1861-1898;  with  the  edito- 
rial assistance  of  Gertrude  Battles  Lane.  Bos- 
ton :  Brown  &  Co.  1899.  Subs.  $3.  [2501 
These  are  lively  accounts  of  nearly  all  the  men 
whose  names  have  become  famous  in  American  naval 
history,  from  Esek  Hopkins  and  Paul  Jones  down  to 
Hobson  and  AVorth  Bagley.  The  author  has  in  some 
cases  accepted  doubtful  tradition  as  fact.  The  proof- 
reading is  so  bad  as  sometimes  to  obscure  the  mean- 
ing. The  book  is  intended  for  boys  and  will  stir  their 
blood.  r.  J.  S. 

Bryant,  William  Cullen,  ayid  Sydney 
Howard  Gay.  Popular  history  of  the  United 
States.     N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1878-81.     4v. 

Same,  enlarged :  Scribner's  popular  his- 
tory of  the  United  States.  [Supplementary 
matter  and  revision  by  Noah  Brooks.]  N.  Y. : 
Scribner.  1896.  5v.  Scribner-History  Club. 
§20.  [2502 

Called  Bryant's  Popidar  history,  but  Bryant  wrote 
only  the  introduction.  The  work  was  really  written 
by  Gay  and  Brooks.  It  covers  the  whole  period,  but 
is  badly  proportioned.  There  is  only  one  volume  for 
the  whole  constitutional  period  to  1861.  Based  largely 
on  research  and  generally  readable.  Profusely  illus- 
trated—often  with  "fancy"  pictures.  E.  C. 

Butterworth,  Hezekiah.  Young  folks'  his- 
tory of  America.  Boston  :  Estes.  1881.  Rev. 
and  enl.     Chicago :  Werner.     1895. 

Same,  rev.  and  enl. :  Story  of  America. 

N.Y.:  Werner,     [c.  1898.]     $1.50.  [2503 

A  series  of  stories  and  poems  arranged  in  chrono- 
logical order  but  not  consecutive  history.  Taken  from 
old  histories  and  including  improbable  traditions. 
Important  events  often  condensed  into  a  few  lines  to 
connect  the  stories.  Style  too  heavj'  for  young  read- 
ers. Latter  part  a  jumble  of  attempts  to  bring  the 
book  to  date  at  various  times.  E.  E.  S. 


Callahan,  James  Morton.  Neutrality  of 
the  American  lakes  ami  Anglo-American  rela- 
tions. (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  16, 
nos.  1-4.)  Bait.  1898.  Pap.  $1.50.  [2504 
"  A  study  of  the  diplomacy  through  which  the  neu- 
trality of  the  (ireat  Lakes  was  secured,  in  chapters 
entitled:  The  northern  lake  boundary  of  a  new  Amer- 
ican nati<m  ;  The  struggle  for  the  control  of  the  lakes, 
17H;i-18l,5  ;  The  agreement  of  1817  ;  The  Canadian  re- 
bellion and  boundary  questions,  1837-1801  ;  Agitation 
of  lake  defences  during  the  American  Civil  War ; 
After  the  storm,  18(31-18%.  Index."  Annual  Am.  cat- 
alofj.    1898. 

Champion,  3frs.  Sarah  E.  Our  flag,  its 
history  and  ciiangcs,  1620-1896.  2d  ed.  New 
Haven:  Tuttle.     1896.     75c.  [2505 

A  short  essay  describing  the  evolution  of  the  Amer- 
ican flag  from  the  flag  of  England.  The  known  facts 
bearing  on  the  many  changes  arc  succinctly  told,  the 
various  conjectures  stated,  and  the  reader  left  to 
draw  his  conclusions.  There  are  no  references.  A 
short  biography  of  Betsey  Ross  and  a  tradition  on  the 
origin  of  the  term  "  Old  Glory  "  are  added.  Fourteen 
large  colored  plates  illustrate  the  descriptions  in  the 
text.  E.  E.  S. 

Channing,  Edward.  Students'  history  of 
the  United  States.  New  ed.  enl.  N.  Y. :  Mac- 
millan.     1898.     Net  $1.40.  [2506 

"  Professor  Channing's  book,  decidedly  the  best  one- 
volume  American  history  yet  published,  is  admirably 
fitted  for  use  as  a  text-book  with  advanced  secondary 
classes.  In  the  preface  the  author  has  explained  that 
his  purpose  ...  is  to  provide  a  text-book  suited  to 
the  needs  of  the  senior  class  in  high  schools  and 
academies.  .  .  .  The  book  is  not  adapted  to  the  use  of 
young  pupils.  ...  It  is  full  of  suggestions  for  both 
teachers  and  pupils.  Miss  Anna  Boynton  Thompson 
of  Thayer  Academy  has  written  a  chapter  entitled 
S)i(/(/estions  to  teachers  in  which  she  has  described 
her  own  methods  of  teaching.  These  suggestions  will 
be  very  helpful  to  the  teacher  if  he  accepts  them  as 
'  suggestions '  and  not  as  rules.  .  .  .  Especially  valu- 
able and  useful  are  the  marginal  references  on  every 
page  to  standard  works  which  contain  a  fuller  account 
of  each  topic.  Each  chapter  is  headed  by  a  list  of 
books,  special  accounts,  sources  and  bibliography, 
maps  and  illustrative  material.  .  .  .  Everything  is 
done  to  stimulate  and  aid  a  more  thorough  investi- 
gation by  the  student.  ...  Of  the  COO  pages  450  are 
given  to  the  period  since  ITCO.  Considerable  space  is 
devoted  to  constitutional  and  industrial  history  not 
found  in  more  elementary  text-books.  .  .  .  The  author 
displays  a  judicial  and  impartial  spirit  in  relation 
to  all  controverted  questions.  .  .  .  The  maps  are  not 
numerous  but  sufficient,  while  there  is  a  gratifying 
absence  of  cheap  illustrations.  The  volume  contains 
many  excellent  portraits."  A.  A.  Freeman,  Am.  hist, 
rev.,  3:  544. 

United  States  of   America,   1765-1865. 

(Cambridge  historical  series.)  N.  Y. :  Macmil- 
lan.     1896.     $1.50.  [2507 

"The  aim  of  this  little  book,"  says  the  author,  "is 


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2508-2516 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


to  trace  the  steps  by  wbich  the  American  people  and 
its  peculiar  tj-pe  of  federal  state  have  developed  out 
of  such  heterogeneous  and  unpromising  materials  for 
nation-building  as  were  to  be  found  in  the  English- 
American  colonies  in  1760."  Within  the  space  allotted 
the  work  has  been  excellently  done.  It  is  an  accurate, 
well  balanced  and  readable  book,  written  in  a  schol- 
arly, catholic  spirit,  and  furnishing  an  acceptable  out- 
line of  the  subject.  H.  L.  O. 

Channing,  Edward,  and  Albert  Bushnell 
Hart.  Guide  to  the  study  of  American  his- 
tory. Boston:  Ginn.  1896.  §3.  [2508 
A  most  useful  manual  for  readers,  students,  and 
teachers  of  American  histoi-y  ;  compiled  as  the  result 
of  years  of  experience  in  college  and  university  in- 
struction. It  contains  hints  on  the  reading  and  teach- 
ing of  history,  a  selected  bibliography  of  American 
history,  and  a  long  and  well-arranged  series  of  topics 
on  colonial  and  United  States  history.  The  book  is 
also  elaborately  indexed.  It  will  be  especially  helpful 
for  those  engaged  in  private  reading  or  who  are  with- 
out the  guidance  of  a  teacher.                        H.  L.  O. 

Cluskey,  Michael  W.  Political  text-book, 
or  Eucyelopsedia.  Wash.  1857.  2d  ed.  Phil. 
1858.     13th  ed.     Phil. :  Smith.     1860.       [2509 

This  volume  of  800  pages  presents,  in  a  condensed 
form,  a  histoiy  of  public  measures  of  the  United 
States  government.  It  is  designed,  not  only  for  the 
politician,  but  also  for  the  citizen.  The  topics  are 
arranged  alphabetically  under  titles,  and  there  is  also 
an  index.  The  scope  of  the  work  may  be  illustrated 
as  follows:  Abolitionist  petitions,  includes  extracts 
from  such  petitions  between  1790  and  1857,  pages  5-16; 
on  the  Dred  Scott  case  there  are  GO  pages,  including 
judicial  decisions  ;  Madison's  letters  in  defence  of  the 
American  party  are  given  30  pages;  Nebraska  and 
Kansas,  110  pages ;  squatter  sovereignty,  20  pages. 
Throughout  there  are  many  extracts  from  letters, 
speeches,  and  resolves  of  abolitionists.  The  appendix 
covers  the  period  1858-1  SCO.  The  work  is  useful  at  the 
present  time  as  a  ready  collection  of  documentary 
literature.  D.  R.  D. 

Cooper,  James  Fenimore.  History  of  the 
navy  of  the  United  States.  Phil.:  Lea.  1839. 
2v. 

Same;  continued  to  1853.  N.  Y. :  Put- 
nam.    1853.  [2510 

♦'  In  some  respects,  relating  to  the  "War  of  1812,  Coo- 
per's views  have  been  called  in  question ;  but  his  story 
of  the  Revolutionary  navy  is  the  result  of  investiga- 
tions that  have  not,  on  the  whole,  been  improved  upon. 
Cooper  gives  a  list  of  the  Continental  cruisers,  with 
the  fate  of  each."  3.  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  criti- 
cal hist,  of  Am.,  6:  589. 

Lives  of  distinguished  American  naval 

officers.     Auburn,  N.  Y. :  Derby.     1846.     2v. 

[2511 

Contains  lives  of  Dainbridge,  Somers,  Shaw,  Shu- 
brick,  Paul  Jones,  Preble,  Woolsey,  Perry,  and  Dale. 
Originally  printed  in  Graham's  mar/aziyic.  Biogra- 
phies founded  on  best  material  available  at  the  time  of 
writing.    Style  admirable.  E.  C. 


Cooper,  Thomas  V.,  a7id  Hector  T.  Fen- 
ton,  co)/ip.  American  politics  (non-partisan) 
from  the  beginning  to  dale.  Phil.:  Fireside 
Pub.  Co.  1882.  Rev.  ed.  Chicago:  Baird. 
1884.  ^         [2512 

Seems  to  have  been  compiled  mainly  by  Cooper. 
Contains  a  sketch  of  the  history  of  political  parties 
since  1774  (304  pp.) ;  party  platfomis  (79  pp.) ;  great 
speeches  (251  pp.);  parliamentary  practices  (55  pp.), 
existing  political  laws  (106  pp.) ;  information  as  to 
offices,  salaries,  etc.  (112  pp.),  and  a  mass  of  historical 
tables  (114  pn.).  All  bound  together  in  one  stout  vol. 
—  each  part  having  its  own  pagination.  An  excellent 
book  of  reference  —  but  now  somewhat  out  of  date. 

E.  C. 

Davidson,  Hannah  A.  Reference  history 
of  the  United  States,  for  high  schools  and 
academies.     Boston:  Ginn.    1892.    80c.    [2513 

A  topical  outline,  with  references  for  collateral  read- 
ing, and  occasional  explanatory  notes.  The  references, 
especially  well-chosen,  are  to  works  suitable  for  high- 
school  pupils.  As  a  manual  for  use  under  the  so-called 
"  library  method,"  this  is  one  of  the  best. 

W.  MacD. 

Dawson,  Henry  Barton.  Battles  of  the 
United  States,  by  sea  and  land  ;  with  impor- 
tant official  documents.  N.  Y. :  Johnson, 
[c.  1858.]     2v.  [2514 

Vol.  I  is  given  to  the  Revolutionary  War ;  the 
greater  part  of  V^ol.  II  is  devoted  to  the  War  of  1812, 
including  the  naval  combats.  The  account  of  the 
Mexican  War  is  very  brief.  There  is  no  index.  The 
illustrations  are  "  fancy  pictures,"  and  there  are  no 
maps  or  plans.  The  value  of  the  book  consists  in  the 
documents  printed  at  the  close  of  the  chapters  — 
especially  of  those  relating  to  the  Revolutionary  War. 

E.  C. 

Dodge,  Nathaniel  Shatswell.  Stories  of 
a  grandfather  al)0ut  American  liistory.  Bos- 
ton.    1874. 

Same;  Storiesof  American  history.  Bos- 
ton: Lee.     $1.  [2515 

A  child's  book,  containing  twenty-two  stories,  be- 
ginning with  Columbus  and  closing  with  the  end  of 
the  Revolutionary  War.  They  are  written  in  a  simple 
style.  Historical  accuracy  is  wanting  in  many  state- 
ments. E.  E.  S. 

Doyle,  John  Andrew.  History  of  the 
United  States.  (Ficenian's  Historical  course 
for  schools.)  London  :  Macmillan.  1875.  N.  Y.: 
Holt.     1876.     $1.  [2516 

A  compact  and  readable  narrative,  by  one  of  the 
most  scholarly  of  English  writers  on  American  his- 
tory. As  a  text-book,  it  has  never  found  much  favor 
in  the  United  States,  while  its  disproportionate  treat- 
ment of  the  i)eriod  before  1789  makes  its  account  of 
the  constitutional  period  slight ;  but  its  acrv.rrr-',-  ?nrl 
impartiality  make  it  one  of  the  best  of  sii"  nnn) 

manuals.  '■'^        ■  •-  ■  >• 


278 


COMPREHENSIVE  HISTORY 


2517-2525 


Eggleston,  Edward.  First  book  in  Ameri- 
can history.  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1889.  N.Y.: 
Am.  BooliCo.     [c.  1889.J     60c.  [2517 

This  is  an  exceptionally  good  Introductory  book  in 
American  history  for  children  seven  to  nine  years  of 
age.  The  author  dwells  upon  the  important  periods 
as  represented  in  the  lives  of  great  men.  Hiography 
is  regarded  as  "  the  natural  door  into  history  for  chil- 
dren." "  Primary  education  should  be  presented 
along  the  line  of  the  least  resistance.  Nothing,  more- 
over, is  more  important  to  the  young  American  than 
an  acquaintance  with  the  careers  of  the  great  men 
of  his  country."  The  men  thus  chosen  are  Columbus, 
Cabot,  John  Smith,  Hudson,  Standish,  Penn,  King 
Philip,  Bacon,  Franklin, AVashington,  JelTerson,  Boone, 
Fulton,  Harrison,  Jackson,  Morse  and  Lincoln.  There 
is  an  abunilance  of  personal  anecdotes.  The  volume 
abounds  in  illustrations,  many  beautifully  executed, 
and  generally  well  selected  as  to  subjects.  There  are 
numerous  small  picture  maps  or  bird's-eye  views  which 
will  be  of  great  help  to  the  young  reader.      D.  R.  D. 

History  of  ttie  United  States  and  its 

people,  for  the  use  of  schools.     N.  Y. :  Apple- 
ton.     1888.     $3.50.  [2518 

The  author  lays  special  stress  upon  correctness  of 
statements,  clearness,  and  topical  rather  than  chrono- 
logical arrangement.  Emphasis  is  laid  upon  the  pre- 
sentation of  democratic  and  social  life.  It  is  strictly 
a  text-book  with  questions,  skeleton  outlines,  reviews, 
suggestions  for  blackboard  illustrations,  diagrams, 
etc.  A  special  merit  lies  in  the  illustrations,  which 
represent  an  exceptional  artistic  selection  and  exe- 
cution for  this  class  of  publications.  As  the  text  is  so 
broken  by  inserts,  notes,  and  illustrations,  its  value 
for  consecutive  reading  for  children  is  lessened. 

D.  R.  D. 

Eliot,  Samuel.  Manual  of  United  States 
history,  1492-1550.     Boston  :  1856. 

Same :  History  of   the   United   States, 

1492-1872.     Boston:  Brewer.     1874.         [2519 

A  manual  for  the  use  of  advanced  classes  in  high 
schools  and  academies.  Large  amount  of  space  de- 
voted to  the  earlier  period.  Topics  treated  are  mainly 
military  and  political,  but  some  attention  is  given  to 
social  progress.  Not  illustrated.  The  best  of  the  ear- 
lier text-books.  E.  C. 

Ellis,  Edward  Sylvester.  History  of  the 
United  States.  Phil.:  Syndicate  Pub.  Co. 
[c.  1899.]     6v.     $16.  [2520 

Written  to  be  sold  by  subscription,  the  subject- 
matter  is  quite  secondary  to  the  illustrations.  The 
perspective  is  bad,  nearly  three  of  the  six  volumes 
being  given  to  the  Civil  War  and  one  to  the  Spanish- 
American  War.  The  political  and  social  evolution  of 
the  ptople  is  scarcely  touched.  Old  tradition,  rather 
than  .nodern  investigation,  has  furnished  much  of 
the  material.  Several  editions  seem  to  be  published 
!;ii  !■■/  the  same  date,  but  bearing  different  imprints. 

E.  E.  S. 
-    -  Y^oung  people's  history  of  our  country. 
Hob;.)n:  Lee.    1898.    Boston :  T.  R.  Shewell  & 
V'o.     $1.  [2521 


This  is  a  condensation  of  the  author's  larger  History 
of  fhe  United  States,  containing  many  of  the  same 
illustrations.  Biographical  notes  on  the  presidents 
and  prominent  men  have  been  added.  The  wars  oc- 
cupy a  large  jiortion  of  the  space.  E.  E.  S. 

Elson,  Henry  William.  Side  lights  on 
American  history.  N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.  1899- 
1900.     2v.     75c.  ea.  [2522 

Not  a  connected  history,  but  two  series  of  short 
ess.ays  on  various  topics  connected  with  American 
history,  chronologically  arranged.  Begins  with  the 
Declaration  of  Independence  and  ends  with  the  Span- 
ish-American war.  The  style  is  pleasing  and  the  atti- 
tude strictly  non-partisan.  Not  much  new  matter,  but 
mainly  old  material  attractively  presented.    E.  E.  S. 

First  century  of  the  republic :  a  review  of 
American  progress ;  by  Theodore  D.  Woolsey, 
et  al.     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1876.  [2523 

"  This  compact  volume  is  one  of  the  best  contribu- 
tions to  our  Centennial  literature,  being  a  collection 
of  the  interesting  papers  which  have  appeared  in 
Harper's  magazine,  each  of  which  treats  of  American 
progress  in  some  branch  of  literature,  political  and 
social  science,  mechanics,  agriculture,  and  art.  Writ- 
ten by  the  most  competent  authorities  in  each  depart- 
ment, selected  with  care  by  these  skillful  publishers, 
and  thoroughly  classitied  and  indexed,  it  will  be  found 
a  valuable  text  and  reference  book."  Magazine  of 
Am.  hist.,  1 :  62. 

Fiske,  John.  History  of  the  United  States, 
for  schools;  with  topical  analysis,  suggestive 
questions  and  directions  for  teachers  by  Frank 
Alpine  Hill.     Boston :  Houghton.     1894.     $1. 

[2524 
In  the  main  this  volume  deserves  the  high  rank 
which  it  has  taken  as  a  school  text-book.  Maps  are 
abundant  in  it,  the  illustrations  ai-e  excellent,  the 
topics  and  questions  which  are  appended  to  each  chap- 
ter are  helpful  both  for  teacher  and  pupil,  references 
are  frequently  made  to  the  best  literature.  The  ar- 
rangement of  subjects  and  chapters  is  natural  and 
suggestive.  Tlie  book  was  written  by  a  master  of 
clear  and  forcible  English.  It  seems  to  me  very  free 
from  errors  of  statement,  and  the  few  which  may  be 
noted  are  generally  not  important.  The  weakest  point 
in  the  work,  as  in  all  current  text-books  and  histories, 
is  the  failure  to  set  forth  correctly  the  nature  and  ob- 
jects of  the  old  colonial  system.  If  text-book  writers 
would  make  it  plain  that  the  social  system  of  England, 
and  in  the  main  that  of  the  colonies,  in  the  18th  cen- 
tury was  aristocratic,  and  that  the  methods  and  ideals 
of  their  governments  were  necessarily  of  that  type  also, 
the  spirit  in  which  the  history  of  that  period  is  set 
before  the  young  would  be  .seriously  modified.  Mr. 
Fiske  in  this  volume  has  sinned  less  against  the  rela- 
tivity of  history  than  have  many  of  his  predecessors, 
and  hence  the  spirit,  as  well  as  the  form,  of  his  book 
is,  on  the  whole,  to  be  commended.  H.  L.  O. 

Flanders,  Henry.  Lives  and  times  of  the 
Chief  Justices  of  the  Supreme  Court.  Phil.  : 
Lippincott.  1855-8.  2v.  Phil. :  Johnson.  1881. 
2v.  [2525 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


The  first  volume  or  series  contains  biographies  of 
Jay  and  Rutledge  ;  the  second  of  Gushing,  Ellsworth 
and  JMarshall.  They  form  a  standard  work,  although 
not  brought  down  to  include  the  later  Chief  Justices. 

E.  E.  S. 

Foster,  William  Eaton.  References  to  the 
history  of  presidential  administrations,  1789- 
1885.  (Economic  tracts,  no.  17.)  N.  Y.  :Soc. 
for  Political  Education.     1885.  [2526 

Ends  with  the  administration  of  Arthur.  It  is  based 
upon  the  same  author's  Monthly  reference  lists.  In 
its  present  form,  it  is  the  best  brief  reference  hand- 
book in  its  field.  Authorities  are  judiciously  chosen, 
and  their  value  or  significance  indicated.    W.  MacD. 

Franklin,  Bear-Admiral  Samuel  Rhoads. 

Memories  of  a  Rear-Admiral.     N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1898.     §3.  [2527 

"  The  admiral  entered  the  navy  as  a  midshipman  in 
1841,  then  being  in  his  sixteenth  j'car.  His  memories 
or  reminiscences,  therefore,  cover  a  period  of  fiftj'- 
seven  years.  .  .  .  The  book  is  replete  with  incidents 
and  anecdotes  of  service  life,  and  descriptive  of  his 
acquaintance  and  association  with  many  distinguished 
men  and  women  in  all  parts  of  the  world."  George 
E.  Belknap,  Am.  hist,  ret:,  4:  378. 

Oilman,  Arthur.  Historical  readers:  1.  Dis- 
covery and  exploration  of  America.  2.  Colo- 
nization of  America.  3.  Making  of  the  Amer- 
ican nation.  Chicago :  Interstate  Pub.  Co.  [c. 
1887.]  3v.  Boston:  Lothrop.  3v.  V.  1, 45c. 
V.  2,  60c.     V.  3,  75c.  [2528 

An  excellent  series  for  children  of  grammar  school 
age.  Written  from  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  sub- 
ject, but  comprehensible  to  the  mind  of  a  child.  Re- 
places stories,  commonly  constituting  this  class  of 
writing,  by  simple  statements  of  historic  facts.  The 
scope  of  the  various  volumes  is  indicated  in  the  titles. 
No  illustrations.  E.  E.  S. 

History  of  the  American  people.  Bos- 
ton: Lothrop.     [1883.]     $1.50.  [2529 

This  compendium  is  larger  than  the  school  histories 
of  the  United  States  and  yet  small  for  a  one-volume 
detailed  history.  There  is  no  express  statement  that 
it  is  preijared  for  youth,  though  that  is  undoubtedly 
its  special  field.  It  is  an  interesting  narrative  ;  "  spe- 
cial passages  have  been  devoted  to  the  manners  and 
habits  of  the  past,  and  the  work  has  been  illustrated 
throughout  with  extracts  from  letters,  diaries,  news- 
papers, and  other  contemporary  writings."  On  page 
viii  of  the  preface  the  author  gives  a  list  of  points 
which  have  been  selected  for  special  consideration. 
Less  attention  has  been  paid  to  the  wars  of  the  nation. 
The  work  closes  with  the  assassination  of  Garfield. 

D.  R.  D. 

Goldsborough,  Charles  W.  United  States 
naval  chronicle.  Wash.:  Wilson.  1834.  v.  1 
[no  more  published] .  [2530 

"Although  entirely  devoid  of  literarj'  construction, 
[it]  is  the  most  useful  book  of  reference  on  the  navy 


during  the  period  of  the  first  four  presidential  terms." 
J.  R.  Soley,  in  Narrative  atul  critical  hi^it.  0/  Am.,  7: 
41G. 

Goodrich,  Samuel  Griswold.  American 
child's  pictorial  history  of  the  United  States. 
Phil.:  Butler.     1866.  [2531 

Appeared  in  1831  as  A  first  book  of  history,  by  the 
author  of  Peter  Parley's  tales.  Over  thirty  editions 
were  brought  out  before  this  one  appeared.  The  his- 
tory since  Washington's  inauguration  occupies  but 
one  fifth  of  the  book.  It  is  of  value  only  as  a  curi- 
osity. E.  E.  S. 

Gordy,  John  P.  History  of  political  parties 
in  the  United  States.  Columbus,  O. :  Ohio  Pub. 
Co.     1895.     3v.  [2532 

Written  primarily  for  the  use  of  teachers  in  prepar- 
ing themselves  to  teach  American  history.  It  begins 
with  the  difficulties  under  the  Articles  of  Confedera- 
tion. The  debates  of  Congress  and  public  papers  are 
followed  quite  closely,  but  supplemented  by  extracts 
from  letters.  The  studious  aim  to  exclude  everything 
"  merely  episodical "  has  given  a  certain  heaviness  to 
so  prolonged  a  story.  The  proof-reading  is  unfortu- 
nate. E.  E.  S. 

Gordy,  Wilbur  Fiske,  History  of  the  United 
States  for  schools.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  1898. 
Net  $1.  [2533 

A  helpful  history  for  young  students,  keeping  al- 
ways in  sight  the  object  of  making  them  think  on 
historical  subjects.  Much  space  is  given  to  social 
and  economic  history.  Excellent  maps,  summaries 
and  full  chronological  tables  are  included.  There  are 
too  many  illustrations,  some  good,  some  very  bad. 
In  statement  of  facts,  one  notes  a  few  inaccuracies  ; 
otherwise  the  work  is  satisfactory ;  written  in  clear 
but  rather  dry  English.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Gordy,  Wilbur  Fiske,  and  Willis  I. 
Twitchell.  Pathfinder  in  American  history. 
Boston:  Lee.     1893.     $1.20.  [2534 

A  handbook  for  teachers,  containing  topical  out- 
lines, lists  of  readings  mainly  from  secondary  .sources, 
and  suggestions  as  to  methods  of  teaching.  The  style 
and  treatment  are  adajited  to  the  needs  of  elementary 
classes.  W.  MacD. 

Greg,  Percy.  History  of  the  United  States 
from  the  foundation  of  Virginia  to  the  recon- 
struction of  the  Union.  London  :  W.  H.  Allen. 
1887.     2v.     Richmond:  West.     1893.       [2535 

This  is  a  singularly  one-sided  history  written  by  an 
English  author  who  achieved  considerable  note  as  a 
journalist  and  essayist.  It  is  a  large  and  comprehen- 
sive two- volume  history,  scholarly  in  its  proportions 
and  style.  The  knowledge  of  American  history  is 
regarded  as  an  essential  element  in  the  education  of 
an  Englishman.  The  Revolution,  Constitution,  and 
Civil  War  are  considered  the  three  central  events  of 
American  history.  In  the  first  part,  down  to  1783,  the 
author  declares  that  his  history  follows  in  the  main 
Bancroft  and  I'alfrey.  In  the  treatment  of  the  Civil 
War  and  the  questions  that  led  up  to  that,  the  author, 


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2536-2543 


however,  writes  in  full  accord  with  the  southern  State 
Rights  political  philosojihy  of  a  past  generation,  and 
presents  this  philosophy  in  its  extreniest  form.  Abo- 
lition is  asserted  to  have  been  treason.  In  the  account 
of  the  Civil  War  attention  is  repeatedly  called  to  the 
inferiority  of  the  nortliern  soldiery  during  the  last 
half  centurj'.  There  has  been  a  continuous  degenera- 
tion in  American  politics.  The  work  is  so  biased  that 
it  is  absolutely  unsafe  for  the  elementary  student. 

D.  R.  D. 

Hale,  Edward  Everett.  History  of  the 
United  States;  written  for  the  Chautauqua 
reading  circles.  N.  Y.:  Chautauqua  Press. 
1887.  [2536 

Begins  with  the  voyages  of  the  Northmen  and  ends 
with  1813.  Clearness  rather  than  literary  style  has 
been  sought.  It  is  a  good  general  account  of  the  pe- 
riod which  it  covers,  and  fully  satisfies  the  purpose 
for  which  it  was  written.  V.  L.  C. 

Hamilton,  Schuyler.  History  of  the  na- 
tional flag  of  the  United  States  of  America. 
Phil.:  Lippincott.     1852.  [2537 

This  is  a  brief  and  unpretentious  sketch  of  the  se- 
lection of  the  United  States  flag,  beginning  with  an 
account  of  the  flags  used  by  the  colonists.  Special 
attention  is  given  to  the  part  which  Gen.  Washington 
bore  in  the  selection.  The  volume  is  practically  super- 
seded by  the  larger  and  more  recent  work  of  Preble. 

D.  R.  D. 

Hart,  Albert  Bushnell.  Epoch  maps  illus- 
trating American  history.  [14  maps.]  N.  Y. : 
Longmans.     1893.     50c.  [2538 

The  maps  here  gathered  into  a  small  atlas  also  ap- 
pear in  the  volumes  of  the  Epochs  of  American  his- 
tonj.  (X.  Y. :  Longmans.  3v.  $1.25  ea.)  They  show 
the  territorial  extent  of  the  European  colonies  in  North 
America  at  different  periods,  and  illustrate  the  terri- 
torial expansion  of  the  United  .States.  Two  excellent 
maps  will  prove  helpful  to  the  student  of  the  slavery 
controversies.  All  the  work  is  done  with  a  careful 
regard  for  historical  accuracy.  A.  C.  McL. 

ed.  American  history  told  by  contem- 
poraries. N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.  1897.  v.  1+. 
$2  ea.  [2539 
The  object  of  these  volumes  is  to  furnish  a  collection 
of  sources  for  the  study  of  American  history.  The  pur- 
pose is  to  cover  the  field  from  the  age  of  discovery  to 
the  present  time  in  four  volumes.  Few  public  docu- 
ments are  given,  but  rather  extracts  from  diaries  and 
contemporary  narratives.  The  editor  believes  that  by 
means  of  such  material  the  reader  will  get  a  knowledge 
of  the  real  life  of  the  past  and  catch  its  true  spirit. 
The  selections  will  be  of  great  service  in  furnishing 
illustrative  material  for  teachers  or  for  students  who 
are  reading  modern  authors.  Each  selection  is  pre- 
ceded by  a  verj'  short  statement  concerning  the  life  of 
the  author.                                                     A.  C.  McL. 

ed.     Source-book  of  American  history ; 

ed,  for  schools  and  readers,  with  practical  intro- 
ductions.    N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1899.     60c. 

[2540 


"  The  purpose  of  this  book  is  to  make  illustrative 
material  in  American  history  accessible  to  secondary 
schools.  Such  a  book,  to  supplement  the  work  of  the 
text,  has  long  been  a  desideratum.  .  .  .  The  general 
plan  ...  is  the  same  as  that  of  the  editor's  Amcricayi 
history  told  by  contemporaries.  It  has  elaborate  intro- 
ductions, giving  many  helpful  suggestions  to  teachers 
on  the  use  of  sources.  .  .  .  There  are  also  long  lists 
of  carefully  selected  subjects  for  topical  study  from 
sources,  brief  bibliographies,  and  on  each  page  margi- 
nal explanatory  notes.  The  book  contains  145  selec- 
tions, of  which  75  relate  to  the  period  since  the  organi- 
zation of  tlie  national  government.  Very  few  of  these 
are  documents.  They  are  mostly  letters,  extracts  from 
books,  pamphlets  and  periodicals,  extending  from  the 
time  of  Columbus  to  the  war  with  Spain,  and  repro- 
duced in  the  typography  and  spelling  of  the  original 
editions.  They  are  well-chosen  and  make  a  most  useful 
and  interesting  book."  John  William  Perrin,  Am,,  hist, 
rev.,  5:  397. 

Hart,  Albert  Bushnell,  and  Edward  Chan- 
ning,  eds.  American  history  leaflets  :  colonial 
and  constitutional.  N.  Y.  :  A.  Lovell.  1892-. 
No  1+.     Pap.  10c.  ea.  [2541 

A  collection  of  original  documents  and  extracts  from 
important  state  papers,  contemporary  narratives  and 
like  material,  intended  to  offer  the  historical  student 
an  opportunity  to  study  some  of  the  more  important 
sources  in  American  history.  The  selections  have  been 
wisely  made.  A  short  historical  introduction  and  re- 
ferences to  good  secondary  histories  are  given  in  each 
leaflet  and  add  to  its  value.  Thirty-one  numbers  have 
so  far  been  published.  A.  C.  McL. 

Hawthorne,  Julian.  History  of  the  United 
States,  from  the  landing  of  Columbus  to  the 
signing  of  the  peace  protocol  with  Spain. 
N.  Y.  :  P.  F.  Collier.     1898.     3v.     Subs.  $5. 

[2542 

Written  upon  the  assumption  "  that  the  American 
nation  is  the  embodiment  and  vehicle  of  a  Divine  pur- 
pose to  emancipate  and  enlighten  the  human  race." 
Vol.  I  from  Columbus  to  the  beginnings  of  the  Revo- 
lution ;  vol.  II  to  the  Seminole  War  ;  vol.  Ill  to  the  end 
of  the  Spanish  War.  The  style  is  that  of  a  series  of 
essays,  verbose,  dramatic,  often  lacking  chronological 
order,  and  presupposing  no  little  familiarity  with  the 
general  facts.  Represents  the  extreme  "popular" 
historical  writing  which  aims  to  be  readable  rather 
than  scholarly.  A  maximum  of  military  and  a  mini- 
mum of  political  and  social  history.  Stock  illustra- 
tions and  entirely  imaginarj*.  Volumes  divided  into 
equal  number  of  pages  instead  of  by  chapters.  No 
references.  E.  E.  S. 

Higginson,  Thomas  Wentworth.  Larger 
history  of  the  United  States,  to  the  close  of 
Jackson's  administration.  N.  Y.  :  Harper. 
1886.     82.  [2543 

Tliis  was  written  in  1882,  subsequent  to  the  author's 
Young  folks'  history,  as  the  result  of  requests  "  to  tell 
the  story  of  the  nation  over  again  upon  a  much  larger 
scale."  From  the  standpoint  of  interest  there  is  no 
falling  off.  There  is,  however,  a  lack  of  continuity 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


essential  to  a  well-prepared  history,  nor  is  the  work  so 
large  as  might  be  inferred  from  the  title.  The  volume 
rather  represents  a  series  of  historical  essays,  which 
together  form  a  suggestive  and  helpful  survey  to  the 
close  of  Jackson's  achuinistration.  As  in  the  smaller 
work,  the  author  devotes  considerable  space  to  the  pre- 
Columbian  and  discovery  periods.  Attention  should 
be  directed  to  the  portraits  illustrating  the  volume. 

D.  R.  D. 

Young  folks'  history  of  the  United  States. 

Boston:  Lee.  1875-86.  N.  Y.  :  Longmans. 
§1.  [2544 

This  hlstorj',  first  published  in  1875,  has  deservedly 
met  with  much  favor.  It  is  essentially  a  book  for  read- 
ing which  will  arouse  an  mterest  in  the  reading  of  other 
histories.  There  has  been  no  sacrifice  of  scholarshij), 
nor  has  the  use  of  a  special  juvenile  dialect  been  at- 
tempted. It  may  well  engage  the  attention  of  adults 
asweU  as  youth,  for  the  subject-matter  has  not  been 
unduly  condensed.  "  Less  space  than  usual  is  given 
to  the  events  of  war."  There  are  "  two  plain  rules, — 
to  omit  all  names  and  dates  not  really  needful,  and  to 
make  liberal  use  of  the  familiar  traits  and  incidents 
of  everyday."  D.  R.  D. 

Hildreth,  Richard.  History  of  the  United 
States  [to  1821].  N.  Y. :  Harper.  1849-52.  6v. 
New  ed.     6v.     §12.  [2545 

Three  volumes  are  devoted  to  the  period  before  1783. 
An  annalistlc  work.  Often  poorly  arranged.  Often 
very  dry.  It  is,  however,  very  accurate  as  to  names 
and  dates,  and  this  gives  it  its  place.  The  volumes 
dealing  with  period  from  1783  to  1821  are  written  from 
the  federalist  point  of  view,  and  are  intensely  hostile 
to  Jefferson  and  his  supporters.  The  work  was  writ- 
ten before  1850.  E.  C. 

Hinsdale,  Burke  Aaron.  How  to  study  and 
teach  history,  with  particular  reference  to  the 
history  of  the  L'uited  States.  (International 
education  series. )  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1894. 
$1.50.  [2546 

This  volume  belongs  to  the  International  education 
series,  edited  by  William  T.  Harris.  As  the  title  indi- 
cates, it  treats  of  the  subject  of  historj'  in  general,  with 
special  reference  to  the  United  States.  To  this  topic 
belong  chaptei's  14  to  22,  on  tlie  Hi.storical  geography 
of  the  old  world  ;  Xorth  America  in  outline  ;  the  Colo- 
nization of  North  America  ;  the  Struggle  between 
France  and  England  in  North  America ;  the  Ameri- 
can Revolution  ;  the  War  of  1812  ;  the  Territorial 
growth  of  the  United  States  ;  Pha.ses  of  industrial  and 
political  development ;  and  Slave  power.  These  chap- 
ters are  narrative  in  character,  prefaced  by  biblio- 
graphical references.  The  aim  has  been  to  emphasize 
fundamental  forces  and  relationship  in  history,  and 
to  present  material  which  is  generally  omitted  in  tlie 
more  condensed  histories  and  which  will  be  of  special 
value  to  a  teacher  in  presenting  the  subject  in  the 
classroom.  The  aim  is  "  to  state  the  uses  of  history, 
to  define  in  a  general  way  its  field,  to  present  and  to 
illustrate  criteria  or  the  choice  of  facts,  to  emphasize 
the  organization  of  facts  with  reference  to  the  tliree 
principles  of  association,  to  indicate  sources  of  infor- 


mation, to  describe  the  qualification  of  the  teacher,  and 
finally  to  illustrate  causation  and  the  grouping  of  facts 
by  drawing  the  outline  of  some  important  chapters 
of  American  history."  From  a  bibliographical  point 
of  view  the  work  is  deficient,  considering  the  large 
amount  of  material  to  which  both  teacher  and  student 
need  a  guide.  D.  R.  B. 

Hoist,  Hermann  von.  Constitutional  and 
political  history  of  the  United  States.  Chicago: 
Callaghan.     1877-92.     8v.     $25.  [2547 

See  notes  in  division  3,  —  Constitutional  his- 
tory, sect.  2749,  2750. 

Houghton,  Walter  R.  History  of  Amer- 
ican politics.  Indianapolis.  1883.  Chicago. 
1884.  [2548 

Slight  attention  paid  to  colonial  politics.  Arranged 
chronologically  by  administrations.  Really  a  large 
one-volume  history  of  the  federal  administration 
from  1789  to  1882.  Style  dull  and  monotonous.  Not 
well  arranged  for  reference.  E.  C. 

Jameson,  John  Franklin.  Dictionary  of 
United  States  history,  1492-1894.  Boston: 
Puritan  Pub.  Co.  [c.  1894.]  Phil. :  Century 
Manufacturing  Co.     1901.     2v.     $6.         [2549 

A  useful  reference  work,  supplying,  under  an  alpha- 
betical arrangement  of  topics,  a  large  amount  of 
information  about  the  states,  public  men,  treaties, 
statutes,  etc.,  as  well  as  political  events  of  impor- 
tance. The  statements  are  brief  and  comprehensive, 
and  aim  to  meet  the  needs  of  the  general  reader ;  but 
the  range  of  topics  is  wide.  W.  MacD. 

Introduction  to  the  study  of  the  consti- 
tutional and  political  history  of  the  states. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Universitj^  studies  in  hist,  and 
pol.  science,  ser.  4,  no.  5.)  Bait.  1886.  Pap. 
50c.  [2550 

Three  short  suggestive  papers  in  which  the  author 
pleads  for  a  broader  conception  of  the  value  and  scope 
of  state  history  and  for  a  more  thorough  and  intelli- 
gent study  of  that  neglected  field.  The  work  should 
be  done,  not  to  indulge  mere  local  pride,  or  to  satisfy 
antiquarian  curiosity,  but  for  the  purpose  of  making 
substantial  contributions  to  the  ]iolitical  and  consti- 
tutional history  of  the  United  States,  which  can  be 
understood  only  after  an  examination  of  local  forms 
and  forces.  A.  C.  McL. 

Johns  Hopkins  University.  Studies  in  his- 
torical and  political  science.  Bait.  1882-. 
No.  1-f .  [2551 

A  collection  of  monographs,  in  17  annual  series  and 
21  extra  volumes,  on  historical,  jiolitical,  administra- 
tive, and  economic  subjects,  mainly  the  work  of  past 
or  present  members  of  the  Johns  Hopkins  University. 
The  range  is  wide,  but  local  and  municipal  institu- 
tions, and  the  history  of  the  southern  states,  receive 
special  attention.  The  papers  are  of  unequal  merit, 
and  some  are  not  important ;  but  the  series  as  a  whole 
has  marked  value  for  special  study.  "W.  MacD. 

The  more  important  of  these  Stndies  are  entered 
elsewhere,  according  to  subject,  and  separately  esti- 
mated. Editor. 


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2552-2559 


Johnston,  Alexander.  History  of  Amer- 
ican politics.  N.  Y. :  Holt.  1877.  4tli  ed. 
rev.  and  enl.     1898.     80c.  [2552 

The  best  brief  presentation  of  the  narrowly  political 
phases  of  American  history.  A  chapter  is  devoted 
to  each  jiresidential  administration,  with  imjjortant 
events  in  eacli  grouped  by  Congress  and  session. 
While  the  methodical  arrangement  robs  the  book  of 
literary  imi)ortance,  and  the  statements  of  fact  are 
not  inerrant,  the  work  has  high  value  either  as  a  text- 
book, a  reference  manual,  or  a  guide  for  private 
study.  A  useful  appendix  gives  a  list  of  cabinet  of- 
ficers, with  their  terms  of  service.  W.  MacD. 

History  of  the  United  States,  for  schools  ; 

with  an  introductory  history  of  the  discovery 
and  English  colonization  of  North  America. 
N.  Y. :  Holt.     1885. 

Same  ;  rev.  and  continued  by  Winthrop 

More  Daniels.    N.  Y. :  Holt.    1897.    $1.     [2553 

The  best  school  history  of  the  United  States  at  the 
time  of  its  publication  and  still  among  the  best.  It 
shows  a  profound  sense  for  the  really  vital  events  in 
the  life  of  the  nation,  and  is  the  work  of  a  scientific 
historian  of  exceptional  ability  and  unusual  judg- 
ment. R.  C.  H.  C. 

"Professor  Johnston's  book  strikes  us  as  preemi- 
nently manly — for  that  matter,  womanly,  too;  it  is 
not  the  childi.sh  article  which  would  apparently  suit 
some  '  eminent  educationists '  who  think  a  teacher's 
business  is  to  amuse  the  little  ones,  and  keep  them 
amused  up  to  the  time  when  they  have  children  of 
their  own.  Where  all  is  good  it  is  hard  to  specify ; 
but  we  would  particularly  select  the  development  of 
the  southern  colonies,  the  land  operations  of  the  War 
of  1812,  the  political  movements  from  1838  to  1848,  and 
the  comparative  exhibition  of  the  campaigns  of  the 
Civil  War,  as  especially  indicative  of  impartiality  and 
due  proportion  in  the  writer's  mind."  Xation,  42: 
17. 

United  States  ;  its  history  and  constitu- 
tion.    N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1889.     §1.  [2554 

First  prepared  for  the  ninth  edition  of  the  Ennjclo- 
pcedia  Brltunnicu.  It  is  probable  that  a  betterhistory 
of  its  size  has  never  been  written.  It  treats  the  peri- 
ods of  exploration  and  colonization  with  unusual 
brevity,  and  gives  the  proper  attention  to  social  and 
economic  facts.  Johnston  was  particularly  hai)i)y  in 
presenting  clearly  causes  and  effects.  He  wrote  from 
the  sources,  was  accurate,  fair,  possessed  excellent 
judgment  and  the  command  of  a  clear,  direct  style. 

R.  C.  H."  C. 

ed.     Representative  American  orations, 

to  illustrate  American  political  history.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1884.     3v. 

Same :  American  orations;  reSdited  with 

notes  by  James-  Albert  Woodburu.  1S90-7. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     4v.     §1.25  ea.  [2555 

By  a  ma.ster  in  American  history.  Designed  to 
show  the  spirit  and  motives  of  the  leading  men  of 
America  from  the  Revolutionary  era  to  the  present. 
The  series  are:  — 1.  Colonialism,  1775-1789  ;  — 2.  Con- 


stitutional government,  to  1801;— 3.  Rise  of  demo- 
cracy, to  1)^15;— 4.  Rise  of  nationality,  to  1840;  — 5. 
Slavery  struggle,  to  1800;— G.  Secession  and  recon- 
struction, to  1870;  —  7.  Free  trade  and  protection.  An 
historical  essay  introductoi-y  to  each  series  furnishes 
a  valuable  commentary  on  the  vital  measures  dis- 
cussed in  the  orations.  The  revised  edition  adds  a 
number  of  orations  and  a  section  on  finance  and 
civil  service  reform,  besides  supplying  helpful  bio- 
graphical and  illustrative  notes.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Johonnot,  James,  comp.  Stories  of  our 
country.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  [c.  1887.]  Amer- 
ican Bk.  Co.     40c.  [2556 

This  is  part  of  an  historical  series  of  readers  for 
young  pupils  in  schools.  It  is  not  designed  as  a  com- 
plete narrative  history,  but  includes  interesting  tales 
and  episodes  to  whi(!h  no  great  sjiace  can  be  given  in 
the  historical  compendiums.  There  are  in  all  thirty- 
six  stories,  only  four  of  which  deal  with  the  period 
since  the  Revolution.  The  stories  are  in  part  compiled 
by  the  editor,  and  in  i)art  taken  from  the  works  of 
Lossing,  Abbott,  Coffin,  and  Hawthorne.  The  pur- 
pose of  the  work  is  good,  but  it  is  a  question  whether 
the  editor  might  not  have  made  a  better  choice  in 
his  extracts,  selecting  more  passages  associated  with 
the  greater  names  of  literature.  The  illustrations  are 
rude  ;  the  type,  however,  is  excellent.  D.  R.  D. 

Judson,  Harry  Pratt.  Growth  of  the  Amer- 
ican nation.  (Chautauqua  reading  circle  liter- 
ature.) Meadville:  Flood.  1895.  N.  Y.: 
Macmillan.     1899.     Net  $1.  [2557 

A  plain  and  simple  narration  of  the  leading  events 
of  United  States  history.  Nothing  novel.  Very  fair 
and  unbiased.  Treats  slavery  and  disunion  from  the 
standpoint  of  commercial  reconstiniction.  Written 
in  an  easy  and  rather  terse  style ;  a  valuable  manual. 

E.  E.  S. 

Knapp,  Samuel  Lorenzo,  ed.  Library  of 
American  history:  a  reprint  of  standard  works 
connected  by  editorial  remarks,  with  notes,  bio- 
graphical sketches,  [etc.]     N.  Y.     1837.     2v. 

[2558 

The  works  reprinted  are  Jeremy  Belknap's  bio- 
graphies of  the  early  discoverers,  and  William  Rob- 
ertson's Hlsfnry  of  South  America,  James  Grahame's 
History  of  North  Americti,  David  Ramsay's  Revolu- 
tionary War,  President  Stiles's  Account  of  the  regi- 
cides (Dixwell,  Whalley  and  Goffe),  William  Hubbard's 
Narrative  of  the  Indian  Wars  in  Neiv  England,  and. 
Benjamin  Church's  King  Philip's  War.  The  editor 
])ieces  out  Ramsay  at  the  beginning  and  end  without 
indicating  in  any  way  the  change  to  another  author, 
and  does  not  hesitate  to  make  unimportant  verbal 
changes  in  his  text.  F.  J.  S. 

Leeds,  Josiah  W.  Smaller  history  of  the 
United  States.     Phil.  :  Lippincott.     1882. 

[2SS9 
This  is  a  beginners'  text-book  written  for  "  inter- 
mediate schools  and  for  home  students."    The  spirit 
animating  the  book  is  excellent.    The  author  depre- 
cates the  undue  amount  of  sjiace  given  in  many  his- 


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tories  to  war ;  consequentlj-  in  this  volume  military 
affairs  are  treated  as  interruptions  to  the  normal  arts 
of  peace.  For  the  same  reason  the  author  eliminates 
pictures  of  battle  scenes.  The  American  Revolution 
occupies  but  fifteen  pages  and  the  Civil  War  but 
twentj'  in  a  total  of  2C0.  It  is  unfortunate  that  the 
author  attempts  to  compress  too  many  facts  into  the 
volume.  The  author  wrote  a  larger  Hiatnry  of  the 
United  States  (Phil.    1877).  D.  R-  D. 

Lodge,  Henry  Cabot,  and  Theodore 
Roosevelt.  Hero  tales  from  American  his- 
tory. N.Y.:  Century  Co.  1895.  $1.50.  [2560 
This  is  a  series  of  narrative  sketches  of  the  more 
dramatic  scenes  of  American  history,  including  ac- 
counts of  (Jen.  Boone,  George  Rogers  Clark  and  the 
conquest  of  the  Northwest,  the  battle  of  Trenton,  the 
storming  of  Stony  Point,  the  Cruise  of  the  Wasp, 
"  Remember  the  Alamo,"  the  charge  at  Gettysburg, 
Lieut.  Gushing  and  the  ram  Albemarle,  etc.  The 
scenes  are  generally  those  of  war,  and  the  heroes  are 
martial  rather  than  industrial.  From  the  standpoint 
of  the  worshipper  of  heroes  of  war,  the  tone  of  the 
work  is  healthy  and  manly.  The  authors  have  about 
evenly  divided  the  preparation  of  the  volume. 

D.  R.  D. 

Logan,  Maj.-Gen.  John   Alexander.     The 

volunteer  soldier  of  America.  Chicago  :  Peale. 
1888.  [2561 

General  Logan  was  one  of  the  most  brilliant  leaders 
of  troops  in  battle  in  the  Civil  War,  from  a  regiment  to 
an  army  corps.  His  book  supports  the  theme  that  our 
existing  system  of  military  education  for  the  regular 
army  does  not  produce  any  satisfactory  proportion  of 
gi-eat  soldiers.  He  advocates  a  general  system  of 
militia  organization,  with  tests  of  aptitude  for  higher 
militai-j-  work  and comi)etitive selection  forpermanent 
service.  He  has  brought  together  a  great  body  of 
laws,  reg^iilations,  tables  and  records,  bearing  upon 
the  subject,  and  argues  from  the  history  of  our  wars, 
judged  in  the  light  of  his  own  experience.  His  book 
is  of  real  importance  in  the  study  of  the  subject.  He 
is  a  trenchant  debater,  an  ardent  and  eloquent  advo- 
cate of  his  opinions.  J.  D.  C. 

Lossing,  Benson  John.  Harpers'  popular 
cyclopa'dia  of  United  States  history,  from  the 
aboriginal  period  to  1876.  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1881.     2v. 

Family  history   of  the  United  States. 

Hartford:  Belknap.     1883. 

Common-school  history  of  the  United 

States.  N.  Y. :  Sheldon.  1864.  N.  Y.  :  But- 
ler.    81.28.  [2562 

Under  the  first  title  about  five  thousand  topics  in 
American  history,  within  the  limits  prescribed  in  the 
text,  are  given,  with  descriptions  varying  from  a  few 
lines  to  several  pages,  according  to  their  importance. 
They  are  as  a  whole  well  chosen  and  clearly  written. 
The  volumes  are  likely  to  prove  useful  as  a  short  cut 
to  infonnation,  but  are  inadequate  to  the  needs  of  the 
scholar,  and  give  no  references  for  further  informa- 
tion. 

The  second  is  a  popular  subscription  book  along  old 


lines.  The  later  events  are  grouped  under  adminis- 
trations. It  closes  with  the  death  of  Garfield.  There 
is  no  especial  feature  of  merit  aside  from  the  profuse 
illustration. 

The  third  is  an  antiquated  text-book.  It  forms  the 
intermediate  volume  in  a  series  of  three  school  texts  on 
American  history.  Five  of  the  six  chapters  are  devoted 
to  colonial  and  Revolutionary  history.  E.  E.  S. 

Story  of  the   United  States  navy,  for 

boys.     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1881.     $1.75.       [2563 

"  This  instructive  and  entertaining  volume  .  .  .  was 
prepared  at  the  suggestion  of  Captain  Luce,  the  intel- 
ligent captain  of  the  training-ship  Minnesota.  Its 
correctness  was  assured  by  submission  to  the  authori- 
ties of  the  Navy  Department,  and  its  nautical  terms 
have  been  corrected  by  an  ofticer  ui  the  service." 
Magazine  of  Am.  hist.,  7:  472. 

Lyman,  Theodore,  Jr.  Diplomacy  of  the 
United  States.     Boston :  Wells.     1826.     [2564 

An  early  attempt  at  a  history  of  American  diplo- 
macy. It  begins  with  the  sending  of  American  agents 
to  France  in  177C,  and  extends  through  the  treaty  of 
Ghent  which  ended  the  War  of  1812.  The  work  was 
never  brought  down  to  a  later  period.  Superseded 
to  some  extent  by  Sparks's  Diplomatic  correspond- 
ence of  the  Revolution  (sect.  1504),  by  Wharton's  vol- 
umes bearing  the  same  title,  and  by  theofiicial  Treaties 
and  conventions  of  the  United  States  (sect.  263.3). 

E.  E.  S. 

Mabie,  Hamilton  Wright.  Popular  his- 
tory of  the  United  States  ;  with  special  chap- 
ters by  John  Sherman  and  others.  Phil. :  J.  C. 
Winston  Co.     [c.  1897.]     $3.  [2565 

This  is  a  large  one-volume  history  of  over  800  pages 
in  excellent  type.  There  are  many  illustrations.  Of 
these  a  considerable  number  are  fanciful,  and  some 
are  exceedingly  sensational.  The  work  is  advertised 
on  the  title-page  as  prepared  by  Hamilton  Wright 
Mabie,  but  the  introduction  is  signed  also  by  Marshal 
H.  Bright,  indicating  a  divided  responsibility,".  There 
are  also  inserted  chapters  written  by  specialists,  among 
which  may  be  mentioned  Struggle  for  liberty  and 
government  by  Francis  N.  Thorpe,  the  Indian  of  the 
nineteenth  century  by  Henry  L.  Dawes,  National  cur- 
rency by  J.  K.  Upton,  School,  college  and  university  by 
T.  S.  Doolittle,  The  Northwest  by  Albert  Shaw,  Old 
south  and  new  by  W.  C.  P.  Breckinridge,  Women  in 
America  by  Frances  E.  Willard,  and  the  American 
church  by  Bishop  Vincent.  A  history  prepared  in  this 
fashion  is  naturally  of  uneven  merit.  The  narrative 
is  fairly  complete  down  to  this  century,  but  from  the 
close  of  the  War  of  1812  it  would  be  difficult  for  a 
reader  to  derive  a  clear  idea  of  the  sequence  of  events. 
There  are  many  omissions.  The  confusion  in  the  order 
of  events  may  also  be  illustrated  by  noting  that  the 
chapter  on  Difiiculties  with  foreign  powers  follows 
the  treatment  of  the  Civil  War.  In  the  topical  method 
here  presented,  however,  there  is  a  freshness  of  treat- 
ment which  makes  the  work  of  service  for  sup])lemen- 
tary  reading.  D.  R.  D. 

McCarthy,  Justin.  History  of  our  own 
times,  from  the  accession  of  Queen  Victoria  to 
the  Berlin  Congress.     London:  Cbatto.     1879- 


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2D6G-2572 


80.  4v.  K  y. :  Harper.  1880.  2v.  $2.50. 
Supplementary  vol.  [1880-97].  Lond. :  Cliatto. 
1897.  N.Y.:  Harper.  1897.  §1.75.  [2566 
This  book  includes  a  survey  of  English  literature 
during  the  reign,  and  gives  much  sjjace  to  social  de- 
tails, but  is  devoted  i)rincii)ally  to  the  spectacular 
side  of  history.  It  is,  of  necessity,  based  mainly  upon 
secondary  sources,  though  the  writer's  experience  fur- 
nishes something.  McCarthy  touches  American  his- 
tory only  as  it  relates  to  English  affairs,  and  in  a 
superficial  manner,  though  with  evident  sympathy  for 
the  American  point  of  view.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

McCarthy,  Justin  Huntly.  Short  history 
of  the  Uuited  States.  Chicago:  Stone.  1899. 
$1.50.  [2567 

"  It  is  hard  to  account  for  Mr.  Justin  Huntly  INIc- 
Carthy's  Short  history  of  the  United  States  except 
as  an  unusually  desperate  case  of  cram  and  potboil- 
ing.  It  is  superflcially  conceived  and  crvidely  exe- 
cuted. ...  A  more  inadequate  and  misjudged  sketch 
of  the  Civil  AVar,  for  example,  we  do  not  remember  to 
have  seen.  There  is  not  even  a  coherent  outline,  and 
men  and  movements  are  jumbled  together  in  an  alto- 
gether hopeless  muddle.  All  the  disasters  of  the  Xorth 
in  the  first  two  years  of  the  war  are  laid  in  a  bundle 
upon  the  shoulders  of  one  man  —  McClellan.  There 
is  not  a  mention  of  Pope  and  his  rout  (the  name  is 
not  even  in  the  index) ;  Burnside  and  Fredericksburg 
receive  a  single  line,  and  Chancellorsville  is  to  this 
historian  apparently  unknown.  .  .  .  The  reading  of 
a  single  book  written  by  his  fellow  countryman,  Colo- 
nel Henderson,  might  have  saved  Mr.  McCarthy  from 
blunders  such  as  these."    Dial,2Q:  280. 

MacCoun,  Townsend.  Historical  charts  of 
the  Uuited  States  :  territorial  growth.  N.  Y. : 
Silver.     1889.     $15.  [2568 

A  set  of  twenty-eight  mounted  maps,  24  by  36  inches, 
printed  in  colors  to  denote  divisions  of  territory.  They 
are  progressive  from  1755  to  1861.  They  are  not  always 
exact,  but  this  is  due  partly  to  the  many  disputed 
points  in  American  cartography.  They  are  used  in 
many  schoolrooms.  A  reduced  size  for  desk  work  was 
printed  in  1888  (.Silver.    90c.).  E.  E.  S. 

Macdonald,  William,  ed.  Select  docu- 
ments illustrative  of  the  history  of  the  United 
States  [v.  1],  1776-1861  ;  with  notes.  N.  Y.: 
Macmillan.     1898.     $3.25.  [2569 

Relate  mainly  to  constitutional  development,  foreign 
relations  and  banking.  Most  notable  omissions  are 
documents  relating  to  tariff  history  and  judicial  de- 
cisions. It  is  a  useful  compilation  for  college  classes 
in  its  restricted  field.  E.  C. 

McLaughlin,  Andrew  Cunningham.  His- 
tory of  the  American  nation.  (Twentieth  cen- 
tury series.)  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1899.  Net 
SI.  40.  [2570 

"  A  new  high-school  book,  .  .  .  from  Professor  IMc- 
Laughlin,  is  a  notable  event  ;  and  its  a])pearance  just 
now  derives  added  significance  from  the  author's  ser- 
vices as  chairman  of  the  Committee  of  seven  on  the 
study  of  history  in  schools.  .  .  .  The  work  will  appeal 


also  to  an  audience  outside  the  schoolroom  as  a  wel- 
come addition  to  our  one-volume  histories.  .  .  .  The 
author's  interest  centres,  and  rightly,  in  the  luitional 
period..  .  .  Here  we  have  ;jOO  pages,  compact  of  sound 
scholarship  and  accurate  statement,  that  make  a  dis- 
tinct addition  to  our  briefer  historical  narratives. 
.  .  .  Many  current  misapprehensions  and  prejudices 
are  quietly  corrected.  .  .  .  Gener(3us  tribute  is  paid 
the  honesty  and  heroism  of  the  South,  and  the  contra- 
dictoi-y  phases  of  reconstruction  are  set  forth  with 
adndrable  lucidity  and  fairness.  I  know  no  brief  ac- 
count of  that  intricate  period  so  satisfactory.  And 
this  sturdy  impartiality  is  characteristic  of  the  book. 
No  page  is  marred  by  slur  or  epithet,  and  foreign 
nations  are  treated  with  justice  and  generosity  —  all 
without  abatement  of  virile  Americanism.  In  cohmial 
history  we  have  no  right  to  expect  the  same  easy 
mastery."    W.  M.  \\'est,  in  Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  351. 

Maclay,  Edgar  Stanton.    History  of  Ameri- 
can privateers.    N.  Y. :  Appleton.    1899.    $3.50. 

[2571 
Mr.  Maclay  has  "  divided  his  subject  into  two  parts: 
'  The  War  of  the  Revolution  '  and  '  The  War  of  1812.' 
From  forgotten  monographs,  the  records  of  historical 
societies,  from  unpublished  log-books,  and  from  de- 
scendants of  noted  privateersmen,  he  has  obtained 
intimate  and  vivid  accounts  of  the  fitting  out  of  the 
vessels,  the  incidents  of  their  voyages,  and  the  thrilling 
adventures  of  the  brave  sailors  who  manned  them. 
His  work  is  accompanied  by  reproductions  of  contem- 
porary pictures,  portraits  and  documents,  and  also  by 
illustrations  by  George  Gibbs."  Publishers'  weekly, 
56:1327. 

History    of    the   United  States  navy, 

1775-1901.  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1894.  2v. 
New  ed.  rev.  and  enl.     1898-1901.     3v.     $9. 

[2572 
"  Mr.  Maclay  has  had  the  advantage,  which  he  has 
partly  used,  of  the  revival  in  American  historical  re- 
search, and  has  had  opportunities  afforded  him  of 
personal  investigation  in  the  library  of  the  British 
Museum  and  also  in  the  archives  of  the  French  Min- 
istry of  Marine  in  Paris.  Besides  this  he  has  gathered 
information  bearing  upon  the  War  of  1812  from  private 
sources  in  Great  Britain.  The  result  is  a  narrative 
much  more  full  and  interesting  than  Cooper,  as  well 
as  more  accurate.  This  is  especially  the  case  in  the 
account  given  of  the  quasi-French  war,  as  may  be 
supposed,  and  also  the  wars  with  the  Barbary  States." 
There  is  a  want  of  proportion  and  perspective.  There 
are  many  errors,  and  the  author  glides  over  contro- 
verted topics.  C.  H.  Stockton,  in  Nation,  58:  455. 
60 :  35. 

Th3  new  edition  "  consists  of  a  rearrangement  and 
enlargement  of  the  previous  one  rather  than  a  revision. 
.  .  .  The  addition.Tl  matter  in  the  second  volume  brings 
it  down,  by  the  aid  of  newspaper  accounts,  to  the 
battle  of  Manila  Bay."  Some  matters  before  omitted 
are  included  in  this  issue.  "Taken  as  a  whole,  this 
histoi-y  of  the  navy  ...  is  the  best  in  print,  but  the 
perspective  needs  correction."    Xation,  66:  499. 

Reminiscences  of  the  old  navy  ;   from 

the  journals  and  private  papers  of  Captain  Ed- 
ward  Treuchard  and  Rear-Admiral    Stephen 


285 


2573-2582 


THE  UMTED  STATES 


Decatur  Trencliard.     N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1898. 
$2.50.     [Ed.  limited  to  750  copies.]  [2573 

"  There  are  many  acts  of  heroism,  many  thrilling 
episodes,  and  many  romances  wrapped  up  in  the  pri- 
vate lives  of  our  officers  which  have  not  been  made 
public,  and  are  known  only  to  a  few  of  their  most 
intimate  messmates.  The  records  left  by  the  two 
Trenchards,  covering  eighty  years  of  service  in  the 
United  States  na\'y-,  are  singularly  rich  in  romance 
and  in  details  of  historic  interest.  It  is,  in  truth,  an 
'inside  history'  of  the  navy  for  the  period  covered." 
Preface. 

McMaster,  John  Bach.  History  of  the 
people  of  the  United  States  from  the  Revolution 
to  the  Civil  War.  K  Y.:  Appleton.  1883- 
1900.   V.  1-5.   §2.50  ea.    [To  be  7v.]         [2574 

In  its  special  devotion  to  social  a-nd  economic  con- 
ditions, this  work  suggests  Green's  Short  history  of 
the  Eiujlish  pcojjle,  but  on  a  vastly  enlarged  scale. 
The  style  is  attractive,  and  the  author  has  industri- 
ously searched  contemporarj-  records,  especially  news- 
papers, journals  and  books  of  travel,  for  his  material. 
The  promise  of  the  first  volume,  however,  has  not  been 
fulfilled.  Beginning  with  vol.  II,  the  mass  of  rela- 
tively imimportant  details  overshadows  broad  political 
movements,  and  the  w-ork  becomes  a  succession  of 
essays  rather  than  a  connected  and  conclusive  exposi- 
tion. AVithiu  its  field  it  has  no  equal,  and  is  not  likely 
soon  to  have  a  successor  so  pretentious  ;  but  it  gives, 
at  best,  only  a  partial  view  of  the  course  and  signifi- 
cance of  American  history.  W.  MacD. 

School  history  of    the   United    States. 

K  Y.:  American  Book  Co.     [c.  1897.]     $1. 

[2575 
The  476  pages  of  this  text-book  are  packed  full  of 
material  on  American  liistory  from  tlie  l)eginning  of 
the  discoveries  to  the  year  1897.  For  the  most  part  it 
is  well  selected  and  is  stated  with  simplicity  and  force. 
Of  special  interest  and  novelty  are  the  chapters  on  the 
social  conditions  existing  in  the  country  at  successive 
periods.  The  book  is  well  supplied  witli  maps,  illus- 
trations and  summaries.  The  accumulation  of  details 
and  the  adoption  of  a  uniform  narrative  stj'le  must 
tend  to  limit  the  independence  of  the  teacher  and 
tempt  tlie  pupil  to  learn  by  rote.  Though  this  is  tlie 
form  in  which  text-books  in  this  counti'y  are  usually 
writti-n,  it  is  believed  that  something  more  resembling 
the  syllabus  would  produce  better  results.  Errors  or 
loose  statements  occasionally  appear,  especially  in  the 
early  part  of  the  book.  H.  L.  O. 

With  the  fathers:  studies  in  the  history 

of  the  United  States.    N.  Y.:  Appleton.    1896. 
81.50.  [2576 

This  is  a  collection  of  thirteen  essays  previously 
published  in  magazines  or  daily  newspapers.  Several 
were  prompted  by  important  crises  in  contemporary 
politics.  In  this  group  is  The  ]\Ionroe  doctrine,  occa- 
sioned by  the  <liscussion  over  the  Venezuelan  message. 
Of  similar  character  is  The  third  term  tradition;  The 
riotous  career  of  the  Know-Nothings  ;  and  A  century's 
Struggle  for  silver.  Other  essays  arc  simply  historical 
narratives.    The  stj'le  is  clear  and  interesting. 

D.  R.  D. 


Magazine  of  American  history.     N.  T. 

187T-9;:3.     oOv.  [2577 

Somewhat  unevenly  edited  and  quasi-popular  in 
character,  but  containing  a  great  number  of  original 
documents  and  articles  more  or  less  monographic  in 
character  and  often  of  considerable  excellence.  The 
portraits,  maps,  plans,  pictures  of  old  mansions,  etc., 
are  numerous  and  valuable.  E.  C.  R. 

Mahan,  Capt.  Alfred  Thayer.  Interest  of 
America  in  sea  power,  present  and  future. 
Boston:  Little.     1897.     $2.  [2578 

Collected  essays  from  various  periodicals  written 
between  1890  and  1897,  discussing  the  American  naval 
l)roblem  and  the  relation  to  it  of  Hawaii,  the  Isthmus, 
the  Caribbean  Sea  and  the  Gulf  of  Mexico,  and  the 
problem  of  an  Anglo-American  reunion.  Much  of 
what  was  prophecy  in  these  essays  has  become  histoi-y 
in  1899,  and  given  further  force  to  the  remai'kable 
authority  of  the  author,  already  easily  first  among 
the  world's  naval  writers.  E.  C.  R. 

See,  also,  sect.  2470. 

Moireau,  Auguste.  Histoire  des  Etats-Unis 
del'Anu'riquedunord.  Paris:  Hachette.  1892-. 
V.  1-2.     20  fr.  [2579 

Of  the  two  volumes  of  this  work  that  have  appeared, 
the  first  covers  the  period  from  the  discoveries  to  the 
Declaration  of  Independence,  and  the  second  the  next 
twenty-five  years  to  the  election  of  Jefferson.  The 
author  has  produced  an  accurate,  well-proportioned 
and  discriminating  narrative,  founded  on  the  best 
sources.  Select  lists  of  sources  and  the  best  books  are 
supplied  with  each  group  of  chapters.  His  work  is 
Judicial  in  temper  and  infused  with  the  historic  spirit. 
AVhen  completed  it  will  be  one  of  our  best  general 
histories.  E.  G.  B. 

Monroe,  3frs.  Adeline  F.  Story  of  our  coun- 
try.    Boston:  Lockwood.     1876.     Lee.     oOc. 

[2580 

The  history  of  the  United  States  down  to  the  close 
of  the  Revolution  is  told  by  a  mother  to  her  two  chil- 
dren in  the  form  of  a  dialogue.  There  is  no  attempt 
to  make  the  narrative  comprehensive.  The  style  is 
adajjted  to  children,  although  in  places  the  remarks 
are  slightly  pedantic  or  over-naive  for  the  present 
generation.  The  conflicts  of  history  are  not  treated 
critically  but  entirely  from  an  American  standpoint, 
and  the  child  is  easily  led  to  positive  convictions  of 
antagonism  toward  other  countries.  The  illustrations 
are  crude  and  unsatisfactory.  D.  R.  D. 

Montgomery,  David  Henry.  Beginner's 
American  history.  Boston:  Ginn.  1892.  New 
ed.     1899.     60c.  [2581 

This  book  follows  the  plan  of  the  larger  volnincs  by 
the  same  author  in  a  lighter  and  nuich  more  attractive 
style.  E.  E.  S. 

Leading    facts    of    American    history. 

Boston:  Ginn.     1890.     1899.     $1.  [2582 

A  popular  text-book  for  intermediate  schools,  de- 
scribing the  chief  events  from  the  discovery  by  Co- 
lumbus to  1894.  There jis  no  attenqit  at  elal)oration 
of  the  bare  facts.     The  topical  system  is  employed. 


286 


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2583-2591 


Various  tables,  lists  of  dates,  and  a  bibliography  are 
added.  E.  E.  8. 

Student's  American  history.     Boston  : 

Ginn.     1897.     $1.40.  [2583 

An  acceptable  text-book  for  high  schools.  It  is 
retined  down  to  concise  statements  along  the  lines 
and  iu  the  proportions  of  older  texts.  E.  E.  S. 

Moore,  John  Bassett.  History  and  digest 
ot  the  international  arbitrations  to  which  the 
United  States  has  been  a  party,  with  tlie  trea- 
ties relating  to  such  arbitrations  and  historical 
and  legal  notes  on  other  international  arbitra- 
tions, ancient  and  modern.  (53d  Cong.,  2d  sess.. 
House  misc.  doc.  213.)    Wash.     1898.     6v. 

[2584 
The  first  two  volumes  cover  with  great  fulness  the 
boundary  and  other  disputes  which  have  been  referred 
to  arbitration,  the  third  and  fourth  give  the  procedure, 
legal  principles,  etc.,  which  rule  in  such  matters,  the 
fifth  recites  the  history  of  international  claims  which 
have  been  settled  by  domestic  commissions,  and  the 
sixth  consists  exclusively  of  maps,  other  maps  being 
placed  with  the  text  in  the  first  two  volumes.  We  have, 
therefore,  a  history  of  most  American  claims  against 
foreign  nations.  The  table  of  contents  for  the  whole 
and  lists  of  cases  reported  and  cited  and  of  authorities 
are  in  the  first  volume.  F.  J.  S. 

Moore,  Joseph  West.  The  American  Con- 
gress, 1774-1895.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1895.     §3. 

[2585 
A  compendium  of  the  sessions,  debates,  leading 
measures,  prominent  members  and  political  trend  of 
the  Congress  of  the  United  States.  An  mtroductoiy 
chapter  leads  to  the  Continental  Congress  and  it,  in 
turn,  through  the  Constitutional  convention  to  the 
Federal  Congress  in  the  eiglith  chapter.  The  remain- 
ing twenty-six  chapters  are  devoted  to  the  various  ses- 
sions, ending  with  the  third  of  the  fifty-third  Con- 
gress, ^larcli  4,  IS'Jo.  The  book  is  not  likely  to  prove 
attractive  to  general  readers,  but  may  be  useful  to 
students  who  have  not  access  to  originals.  The  non- 
partisan attitude  assumed  is  fairly  well  carried  out. 
The  usual  public  papers  together  with  lists  of  con- 
gressional sessions  and  presidents  pro  tempore  of  the 
Senate  are  added.  E.  E.  S. 

Morris,  Charles.  History  of  the  United 
States  "of  America,  its  people,  and  its  institu- 
tions. Phil.:  Lippiucott.  1898.  §1.50.  School 
ed.     SI.  [2586 

Mr.  Morris  is  a  veteran  compiler.  The  jn-esent  work 
is  a  text-book  on  American  history  neither  better  nor 
worse  than  many  others  of  its  kind.  It  is  without 
special  merits  or  serious  defects  ;  repeats  stock  anec- 
dotes and  contains  illustrations  that  are  merely  ima- 
ginative. It  displays  neither  originality  nor  a  know- 
ledge of  modern  methods  of  instruction.  There  are 
at  the  end  lists  of  questions  and  a  meagre  bibliogra- 
phy, but  no  other  aids  for  either  teacher  or  student. 

C.  M.  A. 

The  nation's  navy.     Phil. :  Lippincott. 

1898.     §1.50.  [2587 


"  It  is  to  be  regretted  that  the  book  under  consider- 
ation, owing  to  its  inaccuracies,  falls  short  of  being 
the  useful  hand-book  of  the  United  States  navy  which 
it  might  otherwise  have  been.  .  .  .  The  book,  after  a 
thorough  revision,  may  claim  a  place  among  works 
of  reference,  but  until  then  its  careless  compilation 
seriously  alfects  its  utility."    JVation,07:  24C. 

Mowry,  William  Augustus  «?i(Z  Arthur  M. 
History  of  the  United  States  for  schools. 
N.  Y.:  Silver.     1896.     $1.  [2588 

Designed  as  a  text-book  for  the  senior  classes  in 
grammar  schools.  The  story-  is  i)leasantly  told,  with 
stress  upon  personal  and  military  incidents  rather 
than  political  and  governmental  questions,  and  with 
no  great  effort  to  show  the  development  of  issues. 

W.  MacD. 

Oliveira  Lima,  Manoel  da.  Xos  Estadoa 
Unidos  :  imprcssoes  politicas  e  sociaes.  I^eip- 
zig:  Brockhaus.     1899.  [2589 

"  Mr.  Oliveira  records  his  impressions  and  reflec- 
tions under  the  following  titles  :  The  negro  problem  ; 
Effects  of  immigration;  Characteristics  of  the  peo- 
ple; Influence  of  woman;  Society;  The  political 
fashion-plate  ;  Catholicism  and  education  ;  American 
authors  ;  Foreign  policy  ;  Relations  of  Brazil  with  the 
United  States  ;  Colonial  policy.  .  .  .  The  good  and 
the  bad  sides  of  our  politics  are  set  forth  with  a  poise 
of  judgment  and  a  scientific  detachment  that  remind 
one  of  Bryce  and  Tocqueville.  That  like  both  of  these 
great  publicists,  so  careful  a  student  and  observer 
from  South  America  as  Mr.  Oliveira  proves  hunself  to 
be  should  feel  and  show  a  sincere  admiration  for  the 
United  States  is  a  legitimate  cause  for  gratification. 
A  translation  of  this  book  into  English  would  be  wel' 
corned  here,  but  a  translation  of  it  into  Spanish  would 
render  a  great  service  to  the  cause  of  inter- American 
comity  and  friendly  understanding."  E.  G.  Bourne, 
in  Am.  Iiist.  rcL\,  5:  G05. 

Parmele,  Mrs.  Mary  Piatt.  Evolution  of 
an  empire:  a  brief  historical  sketch  of  the 
United  States.     N.  Y. :  W.  B.  Harison.     1896. 

Sa77ie :  Short  history  of  the  United  States. 

N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1898.     Net  60c.  [2590 

A  text^book  written  to  demonstrate  a  theory  that 
the  study  of  history  should  be  "  acquired  first  in  its 
utmost  brevity,  then  enlarged,  and  enlarged  again 
and  again."  Dates  and  battles  are  made  subordinate. 
The  result  is  a  simple  narrative,  well  proportioned, 
extending  from  the  discovery  of  America  to  the  ad- 
ministration of  Cleveland.  The  departure  from  the 
old  style  of  writing  is  sufficient  to  nullify  the  virtues 
of  that  method,  while  the  new  treatment  along  old 
lines  lacks  sufficient  interest  to  give  it  special  merit. 

E.  E.  S. 

Parton,  James.  Famous  Americans  of  re- 
cent times.  Boston :  Ticknor.  1867.  Hough- 
ton.    $2.50.  [2591 

Sketches  of  Clay,  Webster,  Calhoun,  Randolph,  Or 
rard.  J.  J.  Astor,  Theodosia  Burr,  J.  G.  Bennett, 
Charles  Goodyear,  Beecher  and  Cornelius  Vanderbilt. 
The  sketch  of  Clay  is  the  most  accurate  and  th  >  best ; 
that  of  Webster  is  overdone  and  unduly  severe;  that 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


of  Calhoun  unjust  and  mistaken  throughout.  The 
usual  deticiencies  of  Parton  are  present.  He  general- 
izes on  iusufticieut  evidence,  is  superflcial,  partial  and 
dogmatic.  There  is  considerable  research  evident, 
and  the  essays  are  verv  entertainingly  written. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Patton,  Jacob  Harris.  Concise  history  of 
tlie  American  people.  K  Y.:  Fords.  1883. 
2v. 

Same:  Four  hundred  years  of  American 

history.     K  Y. :  Fords,     [c.  1893.]     2v.     $5. 

[2592 
A  history  for  general  readers  on  the  old  lines  of 
division  and  treatment.  The  first  A'ohxme  is  devoted 
to  the  colonial  foundations  and  conflicts  and  to  the 
Revolutiouai-j'  War.  The  second  vohime  treats  of 
the  leading  political  events  by  administrations  of 
Presidents,  including  that  of  Benjamin  Harrison.  In 
one  chapter  is  a  comparison  of  the  nation  in  1789  and 
in  1889,  and  in  another  an  explanation  of  the  system 
of  national  government.  The  usual  documents,  such 
as  the  Constitution  and  the  Declaration  of  Independ- 
ence, are  added.  The  style  is  plain  and  the  vievF- 
point  strictly  national  or  Hamiltonian.  The  social 
development  of  the  people  is  entirely  omitted.  The 
references  are  meagre  and  indelinite.  The  ninety- 
eight  portraits  are  omitted  in  the  reprint.     E.  E.  S. 

Poore,  Benjamin  Parley.  Perley's  reminis- 
cences of  sixty  years  in  the  national  metropolis. 
Phil.:  Hubbard,     [c.  1886.]     2 v.  [2593 

A  peculiar  running  comment  on  incidents  con- 
nected with  life  at  the  national  capital  from  1827  to 
1867.  Tlie  author  was  for  many  years  compiler  of  the 
Congressional  directory  and  came  into  the  possession 
of  numerous  stories  concerning  the  prominent  men  of 
Washington.  He  treats  of  public  characters,  the  inau- 
guration of  the  Presidents,  the  foreign  embassies,  and 
the  city  during  war  times.  The  book  is  quite  interest- 
ing, although  far  from  infallible  and  without  any  offi- 
cial basis.  E.  E.  S. 

Powell,  Edward  Payson.  Nullification 
and  secession  in  the  United  States.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1897.     $2.  [2594 

A  keen,  but  strongly  biased  and  not  very  thorough 
study  of  nullificatiim  and  secession,  as  exemplified  in 
the  Kentucky  and  Virginia  resolutions  of  1798-99,  the 
plan  for  a  northern  confederacy  in  1803^,  Burr's  con- 
spiracy, 180G-7,  New  England  opposition  to  the  War 
of  1812,  South  Carolina  nullification  in  18.'!2,  and  the 
secession  of  the  southern  states  in  1801.  The  author 
has  been  industrious  in  gleaning  facts  favorable  to 
his  purpose  ;  and  has  succeeded  in  showing,  as  others 
before  him  had  done,  that  "  political  righteousness  has 
not  been  the  exclusive  proi)erty  of  any  one  part  of 
the  United  States."  As  an  offset  to  blind  hero-wor- 
ship, the  book  may  be  useful ;  but  its  extreme  and  par- 
tisan judgments  deny  it  jiormanent  value.  The  style 
is  loose,  though  often  incisive  and  vigorous. 

W.  MacD. 

Pratt,  Mara  L.  American  history  stories. 
Boston:  Educational  Pub.  Co.  1888-91.  Iv. 
50c.' ea.  [2595 


We  know  from  observation  that  these  books  inter- 
est young  children.  The  poems  and  songs  which  are 
introduced  add  to  their  attractiveness.  The  exceed- 
ingly high  key  of  patriotism  to  which  the  text  is 
pitched  is  naturally  attractive  to  the  youthful  Amer- 
ican ear.  The  illustrations,  though  not  very  good, 
add  something  to  the  general  interest.  The  series  pre- 
sents a  more  or  less  continuous,  though  not  always 
a  well-arranged,  account  of  American  history.  Chil- 
dren under  twelve  will  of  course  ask  few  questions 
about  style,  arrangement  or  accuracy,  and  if  they  are 
satisfied,  why  should  others  complain  ?  Still,  in  read- 
ing these  books  one  sometimes  wonders  which  part 
of  their  contents  should  be  taken  the  more  seriously, 
the  histoi-y  or  the  stories.  We  know  that  some  of  the 
history  contained  in  them  is  mythical  and  that  some 
of  the  stories  are  historical.  That  indeed  is  more  than 
can  be  said  of  Mr.  Lang's  fairy  books.  But  in  all 
seriousness,  should  not  accuracy  of  statement  be  the 
first  requisite  in  the  preparation  of  a  book  for  chil- 
dren ?  Is  it  not  even  more  important  in  such  books, 
which  give  the  first  impressions,  than  in  books  which 
are  to  be  used  wholly  by  adults  ?  If  such  be  true  — 
and  we  believe  it  is  —  this  series,  notwithstanding  its 
power  to  interest,  comes  far  short  of  what  it  might 
and  should  be.  It  has  been  very  carelessly  written, 
and  apparently  has  been  subjected  to  no  criticism  or 
correction  that  is  worth  the  name.  H.  L.  O. 

Preble,  Bear-Admiral  George  Henry.    Our 

flag.     Albany:  Munsell.     1872. 

Same :  2d  ed.  rev. :  History  of  the  flag  of 

the  United  States.     Boston :  Williams.     1880. 
New  rev.  ed.     Houghton.     1893.     $5.      [2596 

This  is  a  large  work  of  800  pages,  well  illustrated, 
covering  an  extensive  field,  including  accounts  of 
navy  and  yacht-club  signals,  seals  and  arms,  and  prin- 
cipal national  songs  of  the  United  States,  with  a 
"  chronicle  of  the  symbols,  standards,  banners  and 
flags  of  ancient  and  modern  nations."  The  first  edi- 
tion was  pulilished  in  1872,  —  the  second  much  revised 
in  1880.  There  are  ten  colored  plates,  206  woodcuts, 
and  numerous  autographs.  The  work  is  valuable  for 
the  reference  shelf.  D.  R.  D. 

Ratzel,  Friedrich.  Die  Vereinigten  Staaten 
von  Nord-Amerika.  Munich.  1878-80.  2v. 
V.  2,  new  ed.  Munich.  1893.  M.  29  (for 
2  vols.).  [2597 

Volume  1  deals  with  physical  geography,  topogram 
phy  and  natural  resources.  Abounds  with  good  charts. 
The  second  edition  of  v.  2  is  practically  a  new  book. 
It  treats  such  topics  as  slavery,  immigration,  indus- 
tries and  religion.  The  book  as  a  whole  is  the  result 
of  the  study  of  good  material,  and  is  replete  with 
usable  information.  E.  C. 

Reddaway,  W.  F.  Monroe  doctrine.  N.  Y. : 
Miicniillun.      1898.     $1.25.  [2598 

In  this  essay  the  author  attempts  to  trace  histori- 
cally the  origin  of  the  Monroe  doctrine,  and  to  deter- 
mine its  jiolitical  and  international  value.  Thework 
is  a  profound  analysis  of  an  intricate  historical  prob- 
lem, and  should  be  compared  with  the  equally  able 
work  of  Dr.  do  Beaumarchais  on  the  same  subject 
published  in  the  same  year.    The  author's  attitude  is 


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2599-2606 


impartial  ami  judicial,  a  fact  that  is  the  more  remark- 
able in  that  tlie  essay  was  written  at  the  time  of  the 
Venezuelan  controversy.  O.  M.  A. 

Rhodes,  James  Ford.  History  of  the 
United  States,  from  the  compromise  of  1850. 
N.Y.:  Harper.  1893-9.  4v.  MacmilUin.  4v. 
Net  S3. 50  ea.  [2599 

The  four  volumes  of  this  work  thus  far  pulilishetl 
cover  the  period  from  1850  to  Lincoln's  second  elec- 
tion. The  author's  narrative  is  based  on  a  critical 
study  of  the  sources,  and  is  characterized  by  a  high 
degree  of  impartiality  and  independence  of  judgment. 
In  the  third  and  fourth  volumes,  which  deal  with  the 
Civil  War,  military  matters  so  far  as  possible  are 
subordinated  to  the  political  and  social  history  of  the 
time,  and  especial  attention  is  devoted  to  the  fluctua- 
tions of  public  opinion  —  North  and  South,  in  Eng- 
land and  on  the  Continent  —  on  the  issues  of  the  great 
struggle.  No  previous  writer  has  so  thoroughly  stud- 
ied this  phase  of  the  Civil  War  history,  so  important 
in  the  life  of  a  people  whose  government  rests  on 
public  opinion.  The  author's  fairness  of  mind,  poise 
of  judgment,  historic  sympathy  and  thoroughness  of 
research  place  him  in  the  front  rank  of  American 
historians.  E.  G.  B. 

Richardson,  Abby  Sage.  History  of  our 
country.    Boston :  Houghton,  [c.  1875.]   $4.50. 

[2600 

This  is  a  history  from  the  discovery  of  America  by 
Columbus  down  to  the  celebration  of  the  centennial 
in  1876.  It  is  a  fairly  large  one-volume  histoi-y  for 
popular  use.  The  style  is  conversational,  direct,  and 
interesting,  and  the  book  is  generously  illustrated.  It 
shares  in  the  defects  of  so  many  of  the  compendiums, 
in  giving  much  space  relatively  to  colonial  settlement 
and  later  wars  and  not  enough  to  industrial  and  social 
movements.  D.  R.  D. 

Ridpath,  John  Clark.  Popular  history  of 
the  United  States.  N.  Y.  [c.  1876.]  2v. 
Rev.  andenl.     N.  Y.:  Hunt.     [c.  1891.] 

— —  Same  :  United  States  history.  Colum- 
bian ed.  Boston  and  N.  Y. :  U.  S.  Hist.  Co. 
[c.  1891.]  [2601 

A  fair  specimen  of  a  book  made  to  be  sold  by  soli- 
cited subscriptions.  Aims  to  give  leading  facts  in  a 
simple  manner  and  to  "  discuss  the  philosophy  of  his- 
tory "  as  fully  as  space  will  allow.  Divides  the  nar- 
rative into  five  periods  :  The  aborigines,  discovery, 
colonies.  Revolution,  and  the  later  events  by  adminis- 
trations of  Presidents.  The  resulting  perspective  is 
bad.  The  real  making  of  the  Union  is  condensed,  and 
social  factors  almost  wholly  omitted.  Sixty  pages  of 
the  last  edition  are  devoted  to  the  Centennial  Exposi- 
tion of  1876.  There  are  many  imaginary  illustrations 
and  some  chronological  charts.  E.  E.  S. 

Rodenbough,  Col,  Theophilus  Fra.ncis,  and 

William  L.  Haskin,  eds.     Army  of  the  United 

States  :   historical   sketches  of  staff  and  line. 

N.  Y. :  Maynard.     1896.     $5.  [2602 

The  history  of  each  staff-corps  and  regiment  of  the 


line  is  told  by  its  chosen  historian,  the  regimental 
sketches  varying  in  length  from  two  to  '20  pages.  The 
publication  was  undertaken  by  the  Military  Service 
Institution,  and  the  material  was  originally  published 
in  its  journal.  F.  J.  S. 

Rosengarten,  Joseph  George.  German 
soldier  in  the  wars  of  the  United  States.  Phil.: 
Lippincott.     1886.    2d  ed.  rev.  and  enl.    1890. 

[2603 

A  well-compiled  manual  of  German-bom  officers  of 
distinction  in  the  armies  of  the  United  States,  of  those 
of  German  descent,  and  of  the  German  organizations 
(regiments,  batteries,  etc.),  from  the  Revolution  to  the 
Civil  War.  Perhaps  the  author  goes  too  far  in  includ- 
ing the  second  generation  of  German  immigrants,  and 
graduates  of  West  Point,  etc.  All  the  matter,  how- 
ever, is  valuable  and  interesting,  and  shows  the  great 
importance  of  the  German  element  in  our  present 
citizenship,  with  its  share  in  our  military  history. 
The  book  is  a  labor  of  love  in  memory  of  Major  A.  G. 
Rosengarten,  an  officer  of  the  Civil  War  who  fell  at 
Stone's  River,  Tenn.  J.  D.  C. 

Schouler,  James.  Historical  briefs  ;  with 
a  biography.    N.  Y.:  Dodd.    1896.    $2.     [2604 

"  His  new  book  .  .  .  contains  the  chips  from  his 
workshop,  as  well  as  a  curious  biography  wi-itten  by 
some  unknown  third  person,  but  rendered  authorita- 
tive by  a  large  admixture  of  contributions  in  the  first 
person.  The  several  papers  on  President  Polk  (re- 
printed from  this  magazine),  Lafayette's  Tour  in  1824, 
and  Monroe  and  the  Rhea  letter  are  minor  studies  in 
American  history,  but  the  volume  has  its  chief  inter- 
est and  value  through  the  paper  on  Francis  Parkman, 
and  the  group  dealing  with  subjects  bearing  directly 
upon  the  historian  and  his  task.  This  group  and  the 
biography,  which  occupies  nearly  half  the  work,  form 
the  real  excuse  for  the  publication,  and  they  have  the 
curious  value  which  attaches  to  an  author's  reflection 
on  his  own  career,  his  methods  of  work,  his  aims  and 
his  ideals."    Atlantic  monthly,  79:  566. 

History  of  the  United  States  of  America 

under  the  Constitution.  V.  1-4.  Wash.  1880- 
89.  V.  5-6.  N.  Y.:Dodd.  [c.  1891-9.]  Rev. 
ed.     Dodd.     1899.     6v.     §13.50.  [2605 

Undoubtedly  the  best  balanced  and  most  serviceable 
large  work  dealing  with  the  whole  of  the  constitutional 
period  to  18(35.  It  is  distinctly  a  narrative  history,  and 
not,  like  Von  Hoist's  great  work,  a  political  disquisi- 
tion. The  story  is  closely  packed  with  facts,  but  avoids 
the  excessive  incident  and  detail  which  encumber 
McMaster's  pages.  Vol.  6,  on  the  Civil  War,  is  prob- 
ably the  best  account  of  that  period  in  equal  compass. 
The  limitation  of  the  work  is  its  literary  style,  which 
is  never  easy,  and  often  awkward  and  ungainly. 

W.  MacD. 

Schuyler,  Eugene.  American  diplomacy 
and  the  furtherance  of  commerce.  N.  Y. : 
Scribner.     1886.     §2.50.  [2606 

The  first  part  of  this  work  is  an  account  of  the  ad- 
ministrative elements  of  the  United  States  govern- 
ment which  deal  with  foreign  affairs,  —  involving  a 


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description  of  the  Department  of  State,  the  diplomatic 
sendee,  and  the  consular  system.  The  remainder  — 
the  larger  half —  is  historical,  treating  particularly  of 
important  diplomatic  relations  which  have  alTocted 
American  commerce.  The  titles  of  these  chapters  are: 
Piratical  JJarbary  powers.  Right  of  search  and  the 
Slave  trade,  P'ree  navigation  of  rivers  and  seas  (with 
special  divisions  on  the  Mississippi,  St.  La^^Tence, 
Kortli  Pacific  Ocean,  Sound  dues,  Bosphorus  and 
Dardanelles,  River  Plate,  Amazon,  Congo  and  Niger), 
Keutral  rights.  Fisheries  and  commercial  treaties. 
The  volume  had  its  origin  in  courses  of  lectures  previ- 
ously delivered  at  Johns  Hopkins  I'niversity  and 
Cornell  University.  The  author  had  been  in  the 
consular  and  diplomatic  service  of  the  United  States 
during  a  period  of  seventeen  years,  beginning  with 
18G7.  The  style  is  good,  and  for  the  field  covered  there 
is  no  better  book.  D.  R.  D. 

Scudder,  Horace  Elisha.  History  of  the 
United  States  for  the  use  of  schools  aud  acade- 
mies. Phil. :  Butler.  1884.  N.  Y. :  Butler, 
Sheldon  &  Co.     1897.     §1.  [2607 

At  the  time  this  work  was  written,  it  ranked  as  one 
of  the  best  of  the  school  text-books.  The  author  placed 
emphasis  upon  clearness  and  attractiveness.  There 
are  abundant  maps,  colored,  and  illustrations  of  more 
than  visual  merit.  The  author  does  not  isolate  the 
United  States,  but  attempts  to  connect  the  historj'  of 
this  countrj'  with  the  contemporary  changes  taking 
place  in  Europe.  The  relationship,  therefore,  of  Amer- 
ica aud  Europe  is  dwelt  upon.  Tlie  style  is  excellent. 
In  the  appendix  there  are  questions  for  examination, 
with  bibliographical  references  for  special  reading, 
including  titles  of  historical  novels.  D.  R.  D. 

Short  history  of  the  United  States  for 

beginners.  N.  Y. :  Taintor.  [c.  1890.]  N.  Y.: 
Butler,  Sheldon  &  Co.     60c.  [2608 

An  attractive  text-book  for  children,  written  in 
simple  style.  The  wars  are  reduced  to  a  minimum. 
Careful  comparisons  are  drawn  of  the  different  sec- 
tions and  their  manner  of  life.  Undue  proportion  is 
given  to  colonial  history.  The  latter  fourth  of  the 
book  is  devoted  to  the  states  and  to  local  and  national 
forms  of  government.  E.  E.  S. 

Smith,  Goldwin,  The  United  States :  an 
outline  of  political  history,  1493-1871.  N.  Y.: 
Macniillan.     1893.     $2.  [2609 

A  brilliantly  written  sketch,  well  proportioned  and 
marvellously  condensed.  The  author's  standpoint, 
while  critical,  is  distinctly  sympathetic.  The  work  is 
too  compact  to  admit  of  novelty  in  the  treatment  of 
details  ;  but  the  recognition  of  slavery,  as  almost  from 
the  beginning  a  moulding  force,  is  to  be  specially 
noted  as  giving  emphasis  and  continuity  to  the  expo- 
sition. W.  MacD. 

Snow,  Freeman,  comp.  Treaties  and  topics 
in  American  diplomacy.  Boston :  Boston  Bk. 
Co.     1894.     $3.  [2610 

Contains  extracts  bearing  on  the  American  colonies 
from  European  treaties  prior  to  1783,  and  in  full  all 
treaties  constructed  by  the  United  States  with  foreign 
nations  to  1893.    They  are  arranged  in  chronological 


order,  under  the  different  countries  concerned.  A 
r^sum^  in  each  paragraph  is  a  time-saving  device. 
Matters  of  especial  interest,  such  a.s  the  Monroe  doc- 
trine, Inter-oceanic  canal,  Samoa,  etc.,  are  described 
under  separate  topics.  This  compilation  will  prove  a 
handy  substitute  for  the  more  bulky  Treaties  and 
conventions  of  tlie  United  States  (sect.  2633). 

E.  E.  S. 

Soley,  James  Russell.  Boys  of  1812,  and 
other  naval  heroes.  Boston:  Estes.  [c.  1887.] 
$3.  [261 1 

A  juvenile  book,  describing  in  vivid  style  the  prin- 
cipal operations  of  the  navy-  of  the  United  States  in 
the  Revolutionary  and  Algerian  Wars,  the  War  of 
1812  and  the  Mexican  War.    It  is  profusely  illustrated. 

E.  E.  S. 

Sparks,    Edwin   Erie.      Topical  reference 

lists  in  American  history  with  introductory  lists 
in  English  constitutional  history.  Columbus, 
O. :  Smythe.     1893.  [2612 

A  slight  topical  bibliography.  Begins  practically 
with  the  Revolution.  References  selected  with  care. 
A  good  small  guide  to  the  study  of  American  historj'. 

B.C. 

Sparks,  Jared,  ed.  Library  of  American 
biography.  Series  1.  Boston:  Hilliard,  Gray 
&  Co.  1834-8.  lOv.  Series  3.  Boston :  Little. 
1844-8.    15v.     N.Y.:  Harper.    lOv.     $1.25  ea. 

[2613 

V.  1.  stark,  John;  by  Edward  Everett. — Brown, 
Charles  Brockden  ;  by  W'm.  H.  Prescott.  —  Montgom- 
ery, Richard  ;  by  John  Armstrong.  — Allen,  Ethan ;  by 
Jared  Sparks. 

2.  AVilson,  Alexander;  by  Wm.  B.  O.  Peabody. — 
Smith,  Captain  John  ;  by  George  S.  Hillard. 

3.  Arnold,  Benedict ;  by  Jared  Sparks. 

4.  Wayne,  Anthony  ;  by  John  Armstrong. — Vane, 
Sir  Henry  ;  by  Charles  AVcntworth  Upham. 

5.  Eliot,  John  ;  by  Convers  Francis. 

C.  Pinkney,  W^m. ;  by  Henry  AVheaton.  —  Ellery, 
Wm. ;  by  Edward  T.  Channing.  —  Mather,  Cotton  ;  by 
AVm.  B.  b.  Peabody. 

7.  Phips,  Sir  William  ;  by  Francis  Bowen.  —  Putnam, 
Israel ;  by  Oliver  W.  B.  Peabody.  —  Davidson,  Lucretia 
Maria;  by  Catharine  Maria  Sedgwick. —Rittenhou.se, 
David  ;  by  James  Renwick. 

8.  Edwards,  Jonathan  ;  by  Samuel  Miller.  —  Brain- 
erd,  David  ;  by  Wm.  B.  O.  Peabody. 

9.  Steuben,  Baron  ;  by  Francis  Bowen.  — Cabot,  Se- 
bastian ;  by  Charles  Hay  ward,  Jr.  —  Eaton,  Wm.  ;  by 
Cornelius  C.  Fclton. 

10.  Fulton,  Robert;  by  James  Renwick. — Warren, 
Joseph  ;  by  Alexander  H.  Everett.  —  Hudson,  Henry  ; 
by  Henry  R.  Cleveland.  —  Marquette,  Father  ;  by  Jared 
Sparks. 

Series  2,  v.  1.  La  Salle,  Robert  Cavelier  de  ;  by  Jared 
Sparks.  — Henry,  Patrick  ;  by  Alexander  H.  Everett. 

2.  Otis,  James  ;  by  Francis  Bowen.  —  Oglethorpe, 
James  ;  by  Wm.  B.  O.  Peabody. 

3.  Sullivan,  Jolm  ;  by  Oliver  W.  B.  Peabody.  —  Leis- 
ley,  Jacob  ;  by  Charles  F.  HolTman.  —  Bacon,  Nathan- 
iel;  by  Wm.  W^are.  —  Mason,  John;  by  George  E. 
Ellis. 


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2614-2618 


4.  Williams,  Roger  ;  by  Wm.  Gammell.  —  Dwight, 
Timothy;  by  Win.  B.  Sprague.  — Pulaski,  Count  Casi- 
iiiir  ;  l)y  Jarecl  Sparks. 

5.  Ruiiiford,  Count  ;  by  James  Renwick.  —  Pike, 
Zebulou  Montgomery;  by  Henry  Whiting. —  Gorton, 
Samuel;  by  John  M.  Mackie. 

6.  Stiles,  Ezra  ;  by  James  L.  Kingsley.  —  Fitch,  John  ; 
by  Charles  Whittlesey.  —  Hutchinson,  Anne  ;  by 
George  E.  Ellis.  .    ' 

7.  Kibault,  John;  by  Jared  Sparks.  —  Rale,  Sebas- 
tian ;  by  Convers  Francis.  —  Palfrey,  Wm. ;  by  John 
Gorhani  Palfrey. 

8.  Lee,  Charles;  by  Jared  Sparks.  —  Reed,  Joseph; 
by  Henry  Reed. 

9.  Calvert,  Leonard  ;  by  George  W.  Burnap.  —  Ward, 
Samuel ;  by  Wm.  Gammell.  —  Posey,  Thomas ;  by 
James  Hall. 

10.  Greene,  Nathanael ;  by  George  W.  Greene. 

11.  Decatur,  Stephen  ;  by  Alexander  Slidell  Macken- 
zie. 

12.  Preble,  Edward  ;  by  Lorenzo  Sabine.  —  Penn, 
Wm.  ;  by  George  E.  Ellis. 

13.  Boone,  Daniel;  by  John  M.  Peck.  —  Lincoln, 
Benjamin  ;  by  Francis  Bowen. 

14.  Ledyard,  John  ;  by  Jared  Sparks. 

15.  Davie,  Wm.  Richardson;  by  Fordyce  M.  Hub- 
bard. —  Kirkland,  Samuel ;  by  Samuel  K.  Lothrop. 

This  series  of  biographical  essays  is  still  of  great 
interest.  Whatever  may  be  said  of  Sparks's  method 
as  an  editor  of  text,  he  remains  one  of  the  greatest 
of  our  historical  scholars,  and  this  series  is  edited  to 
as  high  a  level  of  excellence  as  such  a  series  in  his 
time  could  be.  E.  C.  R. 

Spears,  John  Randolph.  History  of  our 
navy,  1775-1897.  N.  Y. :  Scribner.  1897.  4v. 
$8.     [With  later  volume]  5v.     $10.  [2614 

"  There  is  a  great  lack  of  proportion  in  devoting 
only  522  pages,  out  of  over  1850,  to  the  Civil  War.  In 
order  to  compress  the  latter  within  the  dimensions 
thus  assigned  to  it,  details  of  interest  have  to  be  ruth- 
lessly cut  off.  ...  To  the  American  Revolution  302 
pages  are  given.  The  amount  is  not  excessive.  ...  In 
this  beginning  of  his  work,  the  author  shows  little 
evidence  of  the  haste  so  painfully  perceptible  towards 
the  close.  .  .  .  Where  economy  of  space  for  better 
objects  was  so  much  needed,  some  of  the  easy-tongued 
abuse  0/  Great  Britain's  action  during  the  Revolution 
could  be  spared.  .  .  .  But  the  author  shows  a  consid- 
erable amount  of  philosophic  appreciation  of  the  bear- 
ing of  events,  which  causes  regret  that  he  did  not 
exert  his  powers  more  atlequately  upon  the  later  period 
of  the  Civil  War.  .  .  .  The  War  of  the  Revolution  and 
the  War  of  the  Rebellion  are  the  two  great  military, 
as  well  as  political,  crises  of  the  history  of  the  United 
States.  In  the  popular  appreciation  of  Americans, 
however,  the  War  of  1812  is  the  great  naval  epic.  .  .  . 
Mr.  Spears  evidently  shares  this  prevalent  sentunent, 
for  to  this  theme  he  gives  725  pages  —  a  volume  and  a 
half  —  of  his  total  space.  .  .  .  The  fact  that  there  were 
no  better  officers  nor  braver  men,  the  world  over,  than 
those  who  then  took  our  frigates  and  sloops  to  sea, 
should  never  be  allowed  to  obscure  the  lesson  that  our 
statesmen  had  so  pitiful  an  appreciation  of  the  neces- 
sity of  a  navy,  that  they  brought  the  country  to  war 
practically  powerless  upon  the  ocean.  .  .  .  The  por- 
tion of  the  work  not  touched  upon  so  far  gives  an 


account  of  the  wars  with  the  Barbary  States  and  with 
Mexico,  of  the  putting  dowii  of  piracy  in  the  West 
Indies,  and  of  the  slave  trade  on  the  coast  of  Africa ; 
with  incidental  mention  of  other  naval  matters  of  in- 
terest. These  occupy  the  latter  half  of  Volume  III. 
Thirty  pages  at  the  end  of  the  work  are  very  properly 
devoted  to  a  description  of  the  present  navy."  A.  T. 
Mahan,  Am.  hist,  review,  3:  747. 
See  sect.  2450. 

Stanwood,  Edward.  History  of  presiden- 
tial elections.     Boston:  Osgood.     1884. 

Same :  History  of  the  presidency.  Bos- 
ton :  Houghton.     1898.     §2.50.  [2615 

An  enlarged  and  entirely  rewritten  edition  of  the 
author's  History  0/  2>resi(lpntial  elections,  brought 
down  through  1896.  A  political  history  of  the  United 
States  in  the  form  of  detailed  studies  of  the  presiden- 
tial campaigns  and  of  the  issues  on  which  the  elec- 
tions have  turned.  The  author  gives  an  account  of 
the  nominating  conventions,  the  relative  strength  of 
candidates,  the  text  of  platforms,  the  striking  inci- 
dents of  the  campaign  and  the  tabulated  results  of  the 
election.  The  work  is  impartial  and  accurate,  and  a 
very  serviceable  manual  for  reference  for  the  external 
details  of  party  struggles.  E.  G.  B. 

Staples,  Hamilton  B.  Origin  of  the  names 
of  the  states  of  the  Union.  See  American  Anti- 
quarian Society,  sect.  233.  [2616 

Statesman's  manual,  1789-1849 ;  comp.  by 
Edwin  Williams.     N.  Y.:  Walker.     1849.     4v. 

Same ;    continued   by    B.    J.    Lossing. 

1789-1858 ;  enl.  ed.     N.  Y.     [1858.]     4v. 

[2617 

Williams  gives  the  addresses  and  messages  of  the 
Presidents  to  1849,  with  concise,  accurate  biographical 
notices,  and  sketches  of  the  events  of  their  adminis- 
trations. Tliese  sketches  and  notices  contain  the  facts 
almost  without  comment.  In  the  fourth  volume  are 
a  number  of  useful  appendices,  containing  the  names 
of  the  delegates  to  the  congresses  at  Albany  (1754),  and 
New  York  (17G5),  of  the  signers  of  the  Declaration  of 
Independence ;  of  United  States  Senators  and  Repre- 
sentatives to  1849  ;  of  acts  passed ;  vetoes  ;  electoral 
Votes  ;  members  of  the  Supreme  Court  and  of  the  cabi- 
net ;  foreign  ministers  ;  Speakers  of  the  House  ;  presi- 
dents pro  tempore  of  the  Senate,  and  synopses  of  the 
constitutions  of  the  states.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Stedman,  Edmund  Clarence,  and  Ellen  M. 
Hutchinson,  edn.  Libraiy  of  American  litera- 
ture, from  the  earliest  settlement  to  the  present 
time.  KY.:  Webster.  1887-90.  llv.  N.Y^: 
Wm.  Evarts  Benjamin,     llv.     $30.  [2618 

This  is  an  anthologj-,  not  a  history.  The  arrange- 
ment is  in  general  chronological.  Throughout  the 
work  the  dates  of  birth  and  death  of  author  are  pre- 
fixed to  the  selection,  and  in  the  final  volume  there  is 
given  a  brief  biographical  dictionarj^  of  authors  repre- 
sented, together  with  a  general  index  of  the  whole 
work.  It  is  illustrated  with  numerous  portraits.  It 
is  an  ably  edited  and  extremely  useful  anthologj'. 

E.  C.  R. 


291 


2619-2627 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Steele,  Joel  Dorman  and  Jfrs.  Esther  B. 
Brief  history  of  the  United  States.  N.  Y.: 
Barnes.     [l»8o.]    Am.  Bii.  Co.     §1.25.     [2619 

Strictly  a  text-book  of  facts  for  schools.  The  history 
of  the  United  States  is  arbitrarily  divided  into  six 
epochs,  and  the  work  is  provided  with  chronological 
summaries,  blackboard  analyses,  and  other  mnemonic 
aids.  Care  is  taken  not  to  express  any  positive  con- 
victions or  generalizations  on  disputed  points  of  po- 
litical policy.  The  narrative  is  clear,  and  as  a  record 
of  annals  maj'  give  satisfaction.  D.  R.  D. 

Centenary  history  of  the  United  States. 

N.  Y.:  Barnes.     1876. 

Sa7ne :    Popular  history  of  the  United 

States.     N.Y.:  Barnes.     1899.     §3.50.     [2620 

This  work  is  intended  to  provide  a  more  detailed 
treatment  of  the  history  of  the  United  States  from  its 
discovery  until  1896  in  one  volume  than  can  be  given 
in  the  ordinary  school  or  college  compendium.  A 
work  of  such  proportions  is  highly  desirable,  but  this 
cannot  be  recommended  as  entii'ely  satisfactory.  The 
first  part  of  the  work  treating  of  settlement  and  colo- 
nial life  is  better  than  the  long  chapters  on  the  wars 
and  later  political  administrations.  Particularly  in 
the  last  part  of  the  book  there  is  not  sufficient  general- 
ization, and  topics  are  treated  indiscriminately  with- 
out due  regard  to  their  importance  or  perspective. 
There  are  a  great  many  illustrations,  but  many  of 
them  are  badly  executed,  and  the  subjects  of  a  con- 
siderable number  are  sensational,  and  for  youth  dis- 
tinctively unhealthy.  D.  R.  D. 

Talleyrand  -  Pdrigord,  Charles  Maurice 
Camille,  inarquis  de.  1T7G-187G:  etude  sur 
la  republique  des  £tats-Unis  d'Amerique. 
K  Y.  :  llurd.     1876.  [2621 

Author  was  an  "  Attach^  k  la  Commission  Franfaise 
de  I'Exposition  de  Philadelphie."  The  book  is  a  com- 
parison of  what  he  had  read  as  to  the  period  before 
1789  with  what  he  saw  in  187G.  Begins  with  Columbus 
and  surveys  the  history  of  the  thirteen  colonies  and 
Canada.  Then  follows  a  discussion  of  the  causes  of 
the  Revolution  and  the  text  of  the  Constitution  in 
French.  The  concluding  chapter  is  entitled  Farallele 
entre  I'Amerique  de  1770  et  I'Amdrique  de  187(5.  It 
contains  a  few  pages  of  interesting  comment  on  mod- 
ern conditions.    Otherwise  the  book  is  of  little  value. 

E.  C. 

Thomas,  Allen  C.  History  of  the  United 
States.     Boston:  Heath.     1897.     Rev.  ed.    §1. 

[2622 

One  of  the  best  of  recent  text-books  for  high  schools 
and  academies.  The  literary  interest  is  not  great,  but 
facts  are  judiciously  chosen  and  clearly  presented,  the 
maps  are  superior  to  those  found  in  most  similar  works, 
and  there  are  discriminating  and  helpful  indications 
for  collateral  reading.  The  revised  edition  of  1897 
brings  the  narrative  to  the  close  of  1800.    AV.  MacD. 

Thompson,  Richard  Wigginton.  Recol- 
lections of  sixteen  Presidents,  from  Washing, 
ton  to  Lincoln.  Indianapolis:  Bowen-Merrill. 
1894.     2v.     $6.  [2623 


By  an  Indiana  lawyer,  "Whig  member  of  Congress, 
1841-3  and  1847-9,  and  a  member  of  the  Hayes  Cabinet. 
These  "recollections"  are  arranged  by  administra- 
tions of  Presidents,  and  consist  of  judicious  comments 
on  national  political  history.  They  are  strongly  Ham- 
iltouian  or  Unionist  in  their  attitutle.  They  make  a 
series  of  essays,  but  have  little  value  from  the  person- 
ality of  the  author.  The  illustrations  are  portraits  of 
the  Presidents.  E.  E.  S. 

Towle,  George  Makepeace.  The  nation  in 
a  nutshell ;  a  rapid  outline  of  American  history. 
Boston:  Lee.     1887.     50c.  [2624 

A  condensed  description  of  the  factors  entering  into 
the  history  of  the  United  States,  beginning  with  the 
Indian  antiquities  and  ending  with  the  close  of  the 
Civil  "War.  Political,  social  and  economic  aspects  well 
balanced.  Follows  the  i)icturesque  traditions  of  the 
past  and  makes  no  use  of  later  investigations.  Con- 
tains several  supplementary  chapters  on  the  Presi- 
dents, the  literarj'  and  scientific  progress  of  the  na- 
tion, and  the  political  changes  of  a  century.  Slight 
be  useful  as  a  pocket  book  for  ready  reading. 

E.  E.  S. 

Townsend,  Malcolm,  comp.  U.  S.,  an  in- 
dex to  the  United  States  of  America,  histori- 
cal, geographical  and  political  :  a  handbook  of 
reference  combining  the  "curious"  in  U.  S. 
history.     Boston :  Lothrop.     [c.  1890.]     $2. 

[2625 

A  review  in  the  Nation  (v.  52:  18)  states  that  the 
facts  in  this  scrapbook  are  in  most  cases  correct,  few 
loose  statements  and  but  one  positive  misstatement 
having  been  noticed.  The  book  is  rich  in  documents, 
in  addition  to  the  Constitution  and  Declaration  con- 
taining the  Confederate  Constitution,  with  a  joint  in- 
dex to  both  papers.  It  contains  such  miscellaneous 
information  as  the  history  of  geographical  names, 
nicknames,  elections  and  cabinets,  coins,  etc.  The 
index  is  inadequate  but  well  made  as  far  as  it  goes. 

Tribune  almanac,  18-38-68 :  comprehend- 
ing The  politician's  register  and  The  Whig  al- 
manac ;  containing  annual  election  returns  by 
states  and  counties  ;  lists  of  Presidents,  cabi- 
nets, judges  of  the  Supreme  Court,  foreign  min- 
i.sters,  etc.  ;  summaries  of  acts  of  Congress  and 
other  political  statistics ;  political  essays,  ad- 
dresses, party  platforms,  etc.  N.  Y.  :  New 
York  Tribune.     1868.     2v.  [2626 

The  information  here  given  is  accurate.  There  are, 
in  addition  to  the  summaries  noted  above,  statistics 
of  value  on  railroads,  the  army  and  navy,  population 
and  n.ational  finance,  besides  a  mass  of  information 
on  less  important  topics.  The  Almnnfic  has  a  strong 
AVliig  bias,  and  its  political  addresses  and  essays  are 
not  impartial.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Trumbull,  Benjamin.  Gonpral  liistorj-of  the 
United  States  of  America,  1492-1792.  Boston. 
1810.     V.  1:  1492-1765.  [2627 

This  is  the  first  of  three  proposed  volumes  which 
would  extend  to  Washington's  second  administration, 


292 


COMPREHENSIVE  HISTORY 


2628-2634 


but  the  series  was  never  completed.  It  aims  to  jioint 
out  the  especial  interpositions  of  Providence  in  behalf 
of  the  United  States.  The  work  is  faithfully  but  very 
tediously  done  as  compared  with  modern  historical 
writing.  E.  E.  S. 

Tucker,  George.  History  of  the  Unitod 
States,  to  end  of  the  26th  Congress  in  1841. 
Pliil.  :  Lippincott.     1856-8.     4v.  [2628 

Vol.  I  to  the  end  of  Washington's  administration  ; 
vol.  II  to  the  end  of  IMadison's  hrst  term;  vol.  Ill  to 
the  close  of  J.  Q.  Adams'  administration  ;  vol.  IV 
to  the  election  of  Oen.  W.  H.  Harrison.  The  author 
practiced  law  in  Virginia  and  was  for  twenty  years 
a  professor  in  the  University  of  Virginia.  The  treat- 
ment of  the  colonial  and  Revolutionary  periods  differs 
from  the  general  line  by  giving  more  space  to  the  south- 
ern and  middle  colonies  than  to  New  England.  After 
the  appearance  of  political  parties  the  treatment  in- 
clines strongly  to  the  Jeffersonian  or  states-rights 
school.  No  references  are  given.  Official  documents 
form  the  larger  share  of  materials  used.  The  narra- 
tive is  confined  to  political  aspects  ;  no  social.  A  final 
chapter  presents  the  southern  view  of  the  early  slaveiy 
contest.  E.  E.  S. 


Tucker,   George   Fox. 

Boston  :  Heed.     1885. 


Monroe  doctrine. 
[2629 


This  is  a  clear  and  readable  account  of  the  applica- 
tion of  the  Monroe  doctrine,  from  the  time  of  its  ori- 
ginal statement  to  1885.  It  embraces  chapters  on  the 
Panama  Congress,  Clayton-Bulwer  treaty,  French  in- 
tervention in  Mexico,  and  other  minor  api)lications  of 
the  theoiT.  The  attitude  of  the  author  is  fair,  and  the 
arguments  for  and  against  the  retention  of  the  doc- 
trine are  impartially  presented.  The  reader,  however, 
should  remember  that  there  has  been  much  history 
added  to  this  doctrine  since  1885.  D.  R.  D. 

Tuckerman,  Henry  Theodore.  America 
and  her  commentators  ;  with  a  critical  sketch 
of  travel  in  the  United  States.  N.  Y. :  Scrib- 
ner.     1864.  [2630 

A  useful  and  entertaining  guide  to  the  literature  of 
description  and  criticism  of  the  United  States.  Ex- 
tensive extracts  are  given  from  some  of  the  less  acces- 
sible sources.  Three  chapters  are  given  to  the  French 
and  English  travellers,  respectively,  and  one  each  to 
the  Germans  and  Swedish,  the  Italian  and  American 
travellers.  Of  especial  value  to  librarians  and  to  stu- 
dents of  social  history.  E.  G.  B. 

United  States.  Presidents.  Compilation  of 
the  messages  and  papers  of  the  Presidents, 
1789-1897  ;  published  by  authority  of  Con- 
gress, by  James  D.  Richardson.  Wash.  :  Govt. 
Prtg.  Off.     1896-9.     lOv.  [2631 

"  Mr.  James  D.  Richardson's  Comjiilatinn  of  the 
messages  and  papers  of  the  Presidenfn,  17S9-1S07, 
published  by  authority  of  Congress,  is  now  completed 
by  the  issue  of  the  tenth  volume  of  677  i)agcs.  Indeed, 
it  is  much  more  than  completed,  for  more  than  half 
of  the  volume  is  mere  padding,  wliich  has  no  proper 
place  in  the  compilation,  and  ought  not  to  be  here 
printed  with  government  money.  .  .  .  There  is  no  suf- 


ficient excuse  for  swelling  the  index  to  more  tlian 
four  hundred  pages,  by  thrusting  into  it '  a  large  num- 
ber of  encyclopedic  articles  ; '  .  .  .  still  less  '  short  ac- 
counts of  several  hundred  battles  in  which  the  armies 
of  the  United  States  have  been  engaged,'  whether 
mentioned  in  ])residential  documents  or  not;  still  less 
'descriptions  of  all  the  states  of  the  Union  and  of 
many  foreign  countries,'  —  all  prejjared  by  the  editor's 
son.  Of  course  Mr.  Richardson  had  the  consent  of 
the  committee  on  printing,  but  the  result  is  a  most 
extraordinary  farrago.  ...  It  is  unfortunate  that  so 
useful,  and  in  the  main  well  executed  a  series  should 
have  so  lame  a  conclusion.  The  index  itself,  when 
one  penetrates  to  the  items,  is  not  constructed  accord- 
ing to  modern  methods."    Am.  hist,  rev.,  6:  170. 

The  manner  in  which  the  compiler  got  possession 
of  the  coi)yright  and  i)ublislied  for  his  own  benefit  a 
work  paid  for  by  the  government  has  been  the  subject 
of  much  criticism.  F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  State  department.  Bulle- 
tin of  the  Bureau  of  Rolls  and  Library  of  the 
Department  of  State.    Wash.    1893-7,  Nos.  1-9. 

[2632 
These  are  indexes  of  documents  in  the  possession  of 
the  government,  each  volume  containing  a  list  of  the 
subjects  covered  in  all  those  which  precede  it.  There 
are  calendars  of  the  correspondence  of  Monroe,  Madi- 
son, and  Jefferson  showing  the  purport  of  each  letter, 
a  series  of  partial  indexes  of  the  Continental  Congress 
manuscripts,  and  catalogues  showing  the  arrangement 
of  the  Washington,  Hamilton,  Franklin,  and  other 
papers.  The  bulletins  purport  to  contain  also  a  docu- 
mentary history  of  the  Constitution  in  three  parts, 
which  is  properly  a  distinct  work  with  different  title- 
pages,  though  coming  from  tlie  same  source.  This  is 
a  literal  reprint  of  the  documents  in  the  bureau  relat- 
ing to  the  formation  of  the  Constitution  as  adopted, 
amended,  and  now  in  force.  F.  J.  S. 

Treaties  and  conventions  concluded  be- 
tween the  United  States  and  other  powers  since 
July  4,  1776  ;  containing  notes,  a  chronological 
list  of  treaties,  and  an  analytical  index.  (48th 
Cong.,  2d  sess.,  Sen.  ex.  doc.  47.)    Wash.    1889. 

[2633 

The  preface  contains  a  history  of  former  compila- 
tions of  treaties.  The  treaties  are  arranged  alphabeti- 
cally by  countries,  and  are  followed  by  the  nearly  200 
pages  of  notes  in  the  form  of  a  connected  narrative  of 
the  correspondence  with  each  country  giving  a  his- 
tory of  the  negotiation  of  the  several  treaties.  The 
notes  are  those  of  J.  C.  Bancroft  Davis,  prepared  for  a 
similar  compilation  in  1873,  with  additions  in  brackets, 
and  are  preceded  by  a  list  of  the  official  publications 
respecting  foreign  relations.  Postal  conventions  were 
excepted  in  the  resolution  calling  for  the  publication 
of  this  volume.  F.  J.  S. 

Van  Buren,  Martin.  Inquiry  into  the  origin 
and  course  of  political  parties  in  the  United 
States.     N.  Y.  :  Hurd.     1867.  [2634 

This  historical  and  philosophical  disquisition  on  the 
origin  and  development  of  the  Federalist,  Anti-Feder- 
alist, and  the  first  Republican  parties,  was  written  after 


293 


2635-2642 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Van  Buren  retired  from  the  presidency  in  1841,  with 
the  understanding  that  it  should  not  be  published  until 
after  his  death.  The  manuscript  was  edited  by  the 
author's  sons  and  printed  in  18CT.  It  is  a  valuable  com- 
mentary on  the  political  creeds  of  the  early  statesmen, 
"Washington,  Hamilton,  JclTerson  and  Adams.  Less 
detailed  attention  is  given  to  the  Jacksonian  period. 
In  particular  the  political  lives  of  the  four  statesmen 
aboved  named  are  subjected  to  an  exhaustive  analysis. 
The  work  is  characterized  by  a  dignity  of  style  and 
sobriety  of  statement  characteristic  of  state  docu- 
ments, and  full  credit  is  given  to  the  honesty  of  pur- 
pose of  Hamilton  and  Adams.  There  is  considerable 
repetition,  and  for  many  students  the  first  half  of  the 
book  may  be  sufficient.  The  work  illustrates  Van 
Buren 's  political  convictions,  as  accepted  by  his  bio- 
grapher, Shepard  (sect.  I'JTG).  It  is  enlivened  by  an 
occasional  anecdote,  drawn  from  the  author's  long 
experience  in  politics.  D.  R.  D. 

Walton,  William,  et  al.,  eds.  Army  and 
navy  of  the  United  States.  Phil. :  Barrle.  [c. 
1889-1900.]     25  pts.     Pap.  $1  ea.  [2635 

"  To  be  illustrated  by  300  pictures  in  the  text  and 
50  full-plate  photogravures  of  the  uniforms  worn  by 
soldiers  and  sailors  of  famous  ships  in  service,  from 
the  Revolution  to  the  present  day.  There  are  to  be 
25  parts  of  16  pages  each.  This  work  was  originally 
undertaken  by  the  Government,  whose  aid  and  official 
approval  the  present  publishers  have  received.  The 
reading-matter  is  intended  to  be  absolutely  trustwor- 
thy, historically,  and  the  supplement  is  to  contain 
over  two  hundred  thousand  names  of  all  officers  in 
active  service  from  Bunker  Hill  to  Santiago  and 
IManila.  Paper  and  printing  are  both  of  the  best." 
Nation,  (u:  311. 

Wharton,  Francis,  ed.  Digest  of  the  inter- 
national law  of  the  United  States,  taken  from 
documents  issued  by  Presidents  and  Secretaries 
of  State,  and  from  decisions  of  federal  courts 
and  opinions  of  Attorneys-General.  Wash. : 
Govt.  Prtg.  Off.     1886.     3v.  [2636 

Not  a  formal  treatise,  but  a  collection,  under  a  to])!- 
cal  classification,  of  official  declarations  of  the  United 
States  on  points  of  international  law.  Extracts  from 
judicial  decisions,  opinions  of  Attorneys-General,  and 
leading  text-books  are  also  included.  An  appendix  to 
vol.  3  gives  important  extracts  from  the  Stevens  col- 
lection of  Franklin  pai)ers  relative  to  the  treaty  of 
peace,  1783,  between  Great  Britain  and  the  United 
States.  The  work  is  an  authoritative  manual  of  Amer- 
ican doctrine  and  precedent  in  its  field.    "\V.  MacD. 

Willard,  Mrs.  Emma  (Hart).  History  of 
the  United  States.  N.  Y.  1828.  New  ed. 
enl.    N.  Y. :  Barnes.     1854.  [2637 

This  was  one  of  the  first  of  the  text-books  on  United 
States  history  prepared  for  schools,  and  has  much 
information  of  the  jieriod  covered,  but  lacks  style  and 
genera liz.it  ion.  It  is  now  fiut  of  date,  and  is  of  inter- 
est only  to  the  historian  of  educational  methods.  An 
abridged  edition  was  published  in  1843  with  mnemonic 
aids  and  questions.  D.  R.  D. 

Wilson,   James   Grant,  cd.     Presidents  of 


the  United  States,  1789-1894;  by  John  Fiske, 
Carl  Schurz  and  others.  N.  Y. :  Appleton. 
1894.     [c.  1886.]     $3.50.  [2638 

This  is  a  collection  of  biographical  skelwhes,  several 
of  which  are  revisions  of  contributions  previously 
made  to  Ajipleton's  Enrijclnjnrdia  of  biograjihy. 
The  biographies  of  John  Adams,  IMadison,  Jackson 
and  Tyler  are  treated  by  John  Fiske  ;  that  of  Lincoln 
by  John  Hay ;  I'olk  by  George  Bancroft,  and  that  of 
Hayes  by  Carl  Schurz.  There  is  a  set  of  portraits  and 
voluminous  letters  written  by  several  Presidents.  The 
editor  adds  brief  biographical  notes.  The  work  is  re- 
liable and  makes  a  good  reference  book.      D.  R.  D. 

Wilson,  Woodrow,     Division  and  reunion, 

1829-89. .  (Epochs  of  Am.  history.)  N.  Y.  : 
Longmans.     1893.     81.25.  [2639 

As  a  southerner  of  the  generation  since  the  war  who 
has  lived  most  of  his  adult  life  in  the  North,  Prof. 
AVilson  is  in  an  especially  favorable  position  for  un- 
derstanding the  temper  of  the  North  and  the  South, 
and  for  writing  the  history  of  this  momentous  jieriod 
with  an  exceptional  degree  of  fairness  and  sympathy. 
Asa  text-book,  it  is  well  sujiplied  with  maps  and  bibli- 
ographies, but  its  literarj'  quality  raises  it  above  the 
ordinary  text-book,  and  makes  it  at  once  the  best  and 
most  readable  general  history  of  these  sixty  years. 

E.  G.  B. 

Wright,  Henrietta  Christian.  Children's 
stories  in  American  history.  N.  Y.  :  Scribner. 
1885.     $1.25.  [2640 

Attractive  stories,  largely  biographical,  of  the  Ameri- 
can aborigines,  discoverers  and  explorers,  and  of  the 
settlement  of  the  country.  Belongs  to  the  early  period 
of  American  historj'.  Does  not  attemjit  much  instruc- 
tion.   Profitable  reading  for  children.  E.  E.  S. 

Children's  stories  of  American  progress. 

N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1886.     §1.25.  [2641 

A  series  of  sketches  under  such  topics  as  Western 
settlement,  the  First  steamboat,  the  Battle  of  Tippe- 
canoe, the  Story  of  slavery,  the  Rebellion,  etc.  The 
style  is  simple,  but  there  is  no  personality  to  give 
interest.    Traditions  are  freelv  used.  E.  E.  S. 


DIVISION    3: 
CONSTITUTIONAL 
AND   INSTITUTIONAL 
HISTORY  AND  EXPOSITION 

Teutonic  and  English  Origins 

Adams,  Herbert  Baxter.  Germanic  origin 
of  New  England  towns.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ. 
studies,  V.  1,  no.  2.)    Bait.     1882.     Pap.  50c. 

[2642 
This  paper,  which  was  prepared  about  1880,  was  in- 
tended as  an  incitement  to  the  comparative  study  of 
early  American  and  European  local  institutions.    Its 
author  was  strongly  influenced  by  the  writings  of  Von 


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Maurcr,  Laveleye,  Maine,  Freeman  and  others,  who 
had  then  turned  attention  toward  the  study  of  primi- 
tive society,  and  had  developed  a  theory  wliich  lays 
great  stress  on  the  claim  that  communal  property  gen- 
erally iireceded  private  property  in  the  order  of  de- 
velopment. Prof.  Adams  attempted  to  indicate  that 
New  I'lymouth  was  a  village  community,  and  was 
establishetl  in  much  the  same  way  as  those  which  are 
supposed  to  have  existed  in  various  parts  of  Teutonic 
Europe.  Its  settlement  was  regarded  as  a  natural 
return  to  primitive  social  forms  consequent  on  the 
founding  of  colonies  in  a  new  country.  In  other 
papers  relating  to  common  lands  about  Cape  Anne 
the  same  idea  was  enforced,  as  it  was  on  a  much  more 
ambitious  scale  in  Prof.  Howard's  Local  vongtitH- 
tioncil  history  of  the  United  States,  published  in  the 
same  series.  But  it  is  safe  to  say  that  Prof.  Adams 
did  not  prove  that  his  theory  was  necessary  to  the 
explanation  of  the  origin  of  communal  institutions  in 
New  I'lymouth.  Meantime  such  a  thorough  compara- 
tive stu<ly  of  towns  within  and  outside  of  New  Eng- 
land as  would  conclusively  settle  the  question  has  not 
yet  been  undertaken.  Prof.  Adams's  hypothesis,  sug- 
gestive and  stimulating  though  it  has  been,  remains 
an  hypothesis  still.  H.  L.  O. 

Norman  constables  in  America.    (Johns 

Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  v.  1,  no.  8.)  Bait. 
1883.     Pap.  50c.  [2643 

Reprinted  from  the  Neiv  England  historical  and 
genealogical  register  for  April,  1882.  This  jjaper,  which 
the  author  meant  to  be  a  contribution  to  the  origin  of 
local  institutions  in  New  England,  was  written  for  the 
purpose  of  presenting  the  petty  constable  as  a  con- 
necting link  between  the  old  English  parish  and  the 
New  England  town.  The  subject  is  treated  in  a  popu- 
lar and  entertaining  way,  but  the  author  errs  in  one 
of  his  most  important  theses,  —  that  is,  that  the  con- 
stable is  the  successor  of  the  Anglo-Saxon  hundred- 
man  and  tithiug-man  ;  for  no  such  connection  is  even 
probable.  In  fact,  all  that  Prof.  Adams  says  of  Anglo- 
Saxon  institutions  must  be  received  with  caution. 
The  second  part  of  the  essay,  which  deals  with  the 
constable  in  America,  is  full  of  interesting  extracts 
from  the  colonial  records.  C.  M.  A. 

Saxon  tithing-men  in  America.     (Johns 

Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  v.  1,  no.  4.)  Bait. 
1883.     Pap.  50c.  [2644 

This  is  a  semi-popular  essay  upon  the  tithing-man  in 
England  and  America.  It  does  not  attempt  to  follow 
out  in  any  consecutive  way  the  history  of  the  tithing- 
man,  but  deals  with  scattered  evidence  drawn  from 
the  Anglo-Saxon  laws,  mediaeval  English  writings, 
and  New  England  town  and  colony  records.  The 
essay  is  very  happy  in  calling  attention  to  the  con- 
tinuity of  English  institutions  in  America,  but  beyond 
that  has  little  scientific  value.  C.  M.  A. 

Bagehot,  Walter.'  The  English  constitu- 
tion, and  other  political  essays.  London  :  Chap- 
man. 1867.  Rev.  ed.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1876. 
83.  [264s 

The  English  constitution  is  one  of  the  most  bril- 
liant pieces  of  modern  political  writing,  and  one  of 
the  best  known  of  its  author's  works.    It  is  not  a  de- 


tailed account  of  the  facts  of  English  political  organi- 
zation and  work,  but  a  keen  and  philosophical  exposi- 
tion of  the  principles  on  which  the  English  political 
system  rests,  and  in  accordance  with  which  its  opera- 
tions are  carried  on  in  practice.  The  great  merit  of 
Bagehot  is  the  clearness  with  which  he  expounds  the 
difference  between  the  nominal  and  the  actual  Eng- 
lish constitution,  and  tlie  practical  working  relations 
of  the  Crowii,  the  Cabinet,  the  House  of  Commons, 
and  the  House  of  Lords.  The  essays  in  the  volume  are 
on  Brougham  and  Peel.  W.  MacD. 

This  book  is  both  scientific  politics  and  good  litera- 
ture. No  other  writer  has  presented  in  a  single  volume 
so  adequately  what  is  most  essential  in  the  forms 
and  spirit  of  the  English  constitution.  Of  especial 
interest  to  the  American  student  is  the  comparison  of 
Parliamentary  with  I'residential  government. 

A.  D.  M. 

Barrington,  Boyd  Cummings.  The  Magna 
Charta  and  other  great  charters  of  England ; 
with  an  historical  treatise  and  copious  explana- 
tory notes.  Phil.:  Wm.  J.  Campbell.  1900 
[1899].     $3.  [2646 

"  No  more  worthless  book  was  ever  published.  The 
historical  treatise  reads  like  a  sophomoric  essay,  and 
is  full  of  inaccuracies,  ridiculous  statements,  and 
bad  grammar,  while  the  notes  to  Magna  Charta  are 
simply  antiquarian  rubbish.  .  .  .  Where  has  Mr.  Bar- 
rington buried  himself  for  the  past  quarter  of  a  cen- 
tury, that  for  him  Stubbs,  Freeman,  Norgate,  Bige- 
low,  Brunner,  Liebermann,  B^mont,  Round,  Pollock, 
and  Maitland,  not  to  mention  Digny,  Taswell-Lang- 
mead,  and  Medley,  have  done  their  work  in  vain  ?  " 
Am.  hist,  rev.,  5  :  387. 

Borgeaud,  Charles,  Rise  of  modern  de- 
mocracy in  Old  and  New  England  ;  tr.  by  Mrs. 
Birkbeck  Hill.  (Social  science  series.)  Lon- 
don: Sonnenschein.  1894.  N.  Y. :  Scribner, 
1894.     §1.  [2647 

A  most  interesting  and  suggestive  study  of  the  be- 
ginnings of  democi-atic  agitation  in  the  Puritan  Revo- 
lution of  the  17th  century.  The  exact  nature  of  the 
contribution  of  the  Calvinistic  thinkers  to  the  growth 
of  democratic  ideas  is  perhaps  as  well  set  forth  here 
as  anywhere.  Dr.  Borgeaud,  by  studying  the  move- 
ments in  Old  and  New  England  together,  illustrates 
very  effectively  the  truth,  sometimes  neglected,  that 
the  early  history  of  New  England  cannot  be  studied 
understandingly  without  a  careful  investigation  of 
the  contemporary  history  of  English  Puritanism. 

E.  G.  B. 

Bowen,  Francis,  comp.  Documents  of  the 
constitutions  of  England  and  America,  from 
Magna  Charta  to  the  federal  Constitution  of 
1789.  Comp.  and  ed.  with  notes.  Cambridge: 
John  Bartlett.     1854.  [2648 

This  manual  is  one  of  the  earliest  collections  of  sources 
made  in  this  country  for  class  use.  It  was  compiled 
by  Prof.  Bowen  of  Harvard  for  his  classes  in  constitu- 
tional history  and  law.  The  volume  contains  Magna 
Charta,  Confirmatio  Cartorum,  the  Statute  of  Treason, 
the  Petition  of  Right,  the  Habeas  Corpus  Act,  the  Bill 


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2649-2654 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


of  Rights,  the  Massachusetts  Body  of  Liberties,  the 
Confederacy  of  the  New  England  Colonies,  Franklin's 
Plan  of  Union,  the  Declaration  of  Independence,  the 
Virginia  Bill  of  Rights,  the  Articles  of  Confederation, 
the  Massachusetts  Declaration  of  Rights,  and  the 
Constitution  of  the  United  States.  The  notes  to  Magna 
Charta  are  of  but  little  value,  but  the  introduction  is 
suggestive  and  good.  C.  M.  A. 

Campbell,  Douglas.  The  Puritan  in  Hol- 
land, England,  and  America.  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1892.     2v.     $5.  [2649 

One  of  the  most  pretentious,  but  least  substantial, 
of  all  the  works  ever  written  on  early  American  his- 
torj-.  The  reader  may  find  the  gist  of  the  writer's  ar- 
gument in  his  preface  and  in  vol.  II,  p.  410  et  seq.  The 
book  was  wiitten  for  the  jjui-pose  of  showing  that 
certain  important  American  mstitutions  —  as  written 
constitutions,  the  organization  of  the  Senate,  free  pul>- 
lic  schools,  freedom  of  religion  and  of  the  press,  the 
township  system,  the  system  of  recording  deeds  and 
mortgages,  the  division  of  land  among  all  the  children 
of  the  deceased  parent,  the  independence  of  the  judi- 
ciary, the  written  ballot,  reformed  judicial  procedure 
and  penal  and  prison  systems  —  are  of  Dutch  rather 
than  of  Knglish  or  native  origin.  That  the  author  has 
rendered  a  .service  by  calling  the  attention  of  students 
to  the  possibility  that  some  of  these  institutions  may 
have  owed  their  origin  among  us  to  suggestions  de- 
rived from  the  Ctmtinent,  no  competent  critic  will 
deny.  But  the  evidence  adduced  by  the  author  in 
proof  of  his  claims  is  altogether  too  flimsy  to  outweigh 
the  positive  documentary  evidence  in  favor  of  the 
English  origin  or  the  native  American  growth  of  our 
institutions  in  general.  He  relics  wholly  on  second, 
third  and  fourth  rate  authorities  for  his  material, 
and  he  uses  it,  when  it  is  obtained,  in  a  most  unsci- 
entific way.  The  book  is  brilliantly  written,  and,  in 
spite  of  poor  arrangement  and  frequent  digressions, 
is  interesting  to  the  reader.  But  it  abounds  in  loose 
statements  of  fact,  as  well  as  in  bad  reasoning.  In  the 
note  to  the  fourth  edition  the  statement  is  made  that 
the  book  had  then  been  reviewed  in  about  200  maga- 
zines and  papers,  and  it  was  a  source  of  gratifica- 
tion to  the  writer  to  find  that  the  critics  had  pointed 
out  no  essential  error  in  his  narrative,  and  only  a  few 
had  differed  from  his  conclusions.  If  that  be  true,  no 
better  evidence  of  the  superficiality  of  the  great  mass 
of  current  reviews  could  be  adduced.  H.  L.  O. 

See  sect.  2G81,  2722. 

Coffin,  Charles  Carleton.  Story  of  liberty. 
N.  Y. :  Harper.     1879.  [2650 

The  qualities  that  made  Mr.  Coffin  successful  as  a 
war  correspondent  lend  a  kind  of  attraction  also  to 
this  volume,  which,  however,  as  a  historic  narrative 
is  thoroughly  misleading  and  harmful.  While  the 
Catholic  Church  can  justly  be  called  to  account  for 
many  shortcomings,  it  is  not  the  only  imperfect  insti- 
tution which  the  world  has  seen.  Though  often  the 
foe  of  liberty,  the  Catholic  Church  has  not  been  the 
only  foe.  Of  I'rotestant  sins  against  liberty  there  is 
in  j\Ir.  Coffin's  book  little  or  no  mention  !  Nor  is  there 
any  mention  of  such  palliations  of  the  guilt  of  the 
church  as  the  fact  that  the  Catholics  of  Maryland  were 
tolerant  while  their  Protestant  neighltors  were  trying 
to  thrust  down  men  and  ideas  out  of  square  with  their 


strict  measure.  The  effectiveness  of  the  book  for  cre- 
ating a  wrong  impression  is  increased  by  its  illustra- 
tions. In  the  hands  of  the  young  for  whom  it  is  in- 
tended it  is  certain  to  be  an  instrument  of  harm. 

J.  K.  H. 

Colby,  Charles  William,  ed.  Selections 
from  the  sources  of  English  history  :  being  a 
supplement  to  text-books  of  English  history, 
B.  c.  55-A.  D.  1832.  London  and  N.  Y.  :  Long- 
mans.    1899.     $1.50.  [2651 

"  Professor  Colby's  excellent  little  book  contains  117 
selections,  which,  when  the  original  is  not  English, 
are  iiresented  in  English  translations.  They  are  re- 
markably well  chosen,  and  illustrate  English  history  in 
varied  ways.  Some  of  them  set  forth  important  or 
striking  events.  ...  A  larger  number  illustrate  more 
generally  the  characteristics  of  political  and  social  life 
in  each  age.  .  .  .  Narratives  and  descriptive  pieces 
are  used,  as  a  rule,  rather  than  documents  ;  and  as  a 
whole  the  collection  is  an  unusually  interesting  and 
even  entertaining  one.  .  .  .  The  book  is  prefaced  by  a 
long  introduction  on  the  use  of  original  sources,  and 
each  piece  by  an  explanatory  paragraph.  All  these 
are  well  executed."    Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  161. 

Curtis,  George  William.  Orations  and 
addresses ;  ed.  by  C.  E.  Norton.  N.  Y. :  Har- 
per.    1894.    3v.     $3.50ea.  [2652 

Vol.  1  contains  addresses  "on  the  principles  anfl 
character  of  American  institutions,  and  the  duties  of 
American  citizens  ; "  Vol.  2,  addresses  on  the  civil 
service  ;  Vol.  3,  historical  and  memorial  addresses. 
Curtis  touched  no  sul)ject  to  which  he  did  not  make 
a  contribution  of  value  ;  and  the  collection  admirably 
illustrates  the  wide  range  of  his  interests,  the  strength 
and  soberness  of  his  convictions,  his  keen  sense  of 
political  honor,  and  his  hopeful  public  spirit. 

W.  MacD. 

Forsyth,  William.  History  of  trial  by 
jury.     London :  Parker.     1852. 

Same ;  ed.   by  J.   A.   Morgan.     N.  Y. 

1875.  [2653 

This  is  one  of  the  earliest  and  most  noteworthy 
attempts  to  discover  the  origin  and  to  write  the  his- 
tory of  trial  by  jury.  As  regards  the  origin  of  this  in- 
stitution Mr.  Forsyth's  conclusions  are  largely  nega- 
tive ;  for  he  denies  that  the  jury  system  came  from 
either  Cermany  or  Scandinavia,  or  was  derived  from 
Anglo-Saxon  institutions.  He  further  declares  that 
the  modern  jury  procedure  did  not  originate  before 
the  time  of  Henry  II,  and  takes  high  ground  in  assert- 
ing that  section  39  of  Magna  Charta  had  nothing  to  do 
with  jury  trial.  His  work  is  exceptionally  able  con- 
sidering the  time  when  it  was  written,  but  it  has  been 
superseded  by  the  writings  of  Brunner,  Pollock  and 
Maitland.  and  Thayer.  The  final  chapters,  which  con- 
tain a  (H)inparative  study  of  the  jury  systems  of  Scot- 
land, Cermiiny,  France,  America,  and  other  countries, 
are  still  of  value.  C.  M.  A. 

Freeman,  Edward  Augustus.  The  Eng- 
lish people  in  its  three  homes.  (In  his  Lectures 
to  American  audiences.)  Phil.:  Porter.  [c. 
1883.]    Coates.     $1.75.  [2654 


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The  great  historian  who  occupied  himself  with  so 
many  lands  and  races  always  put  more  heart  into  his 
work  when  his  theme  was  his  own  stock ;  and  prob- 
ably never  wrote  a  book  into  wliich  more  of  his  heart 
went  than  this.  The  three  homes  of  the  English  arc, 
1st,  the  German  land  from  wliich  came  the  fore-fa- 
thers ;  2d,  the  island,  which  has  become  the  mother- 
country  of  so  vast  an  empire;  3d,  America,  in  which 
for  three  hundred  years  the  race  has  been  developing. 
Scouting  the  nomenclature  "  Anglo-Saxon "  and 
"  English-speaking  "  as  clumsy  and  inadequate.  Free- 
man will  admit  only  "English"  as  properly  descrip- 
tive of  his  masterful  folk.  The  style  is  marked  by 
simplicity,  honesty  and  warm  sympathy,  —  with  mo- 
nosyllabic Saxon  ruggedness.  With  the  artlessness 
of  one  grown  gray  in  the  teacher's  chair,  he  will  take 
nothing  for  granted  as  regards  the  knowledge  of  his 
readers,  but  repeats  and  elucidates  as  if  they  were 
children.  J.  K.  H. 

Growth  of   the    English    constitution. 

London.  1873.  N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.  1884 
§1.75.     •  [265s 

"  What  the  reader  has  here,"  says  the  author.  "  is  a 
somewhat  extended  form  of  two  lectures  given  at 
Leeds  and  Bradford."  The  latter  part  of  the  second 
lecture  was  expanded  so  as  to  make  a  third  chapter, 
and  notes  and  references  were  added  preparatory  to 
the  issue  of  the  whole  in  book  form.  In  this  volume, 
within  a  brief  compass,  the  reader  will  find  set  forth 
Mr.  Freeman's  leading  ideas  concerning  English  con- 
stitutional development  ;  its  predominantly  popular 
and  democratic  character,  its  Teutonic  origin,  its 
steady  and  continuous  growth  as  a  result  of  which  it 
had  by  the  time  of  Edward  I  attained  the  form  which 
essentially  it  was  to  retain  throughout.  The  place  of 
the  executive  in  history  is  largely  ignoreil  or  depre- 
cated. The  age  of  feudalism  and  of  the  strong  mon- 
archy is  treated  as  a  time  during  which  there  was  a 
questionable  departure,  if  not  a  degeneracy,  from  the 
original  model,  while  the  advent  of  the  modern  dem- 
ocratic rtigimes  is  regarded  as  in  many  respects  a 
return  to  the  good  old  ways.  This  is  the  view  of  a 
modern  Radical,  whose  mind  was  steeped  in  antiqua- 
rian lore,  and  who  frequently  dealt  in  superficial  re- 
semblances and  remote  analogies.  H.  L.  O. 

History  of    the    Norman    conquest  of 

England.  London :  Macmillan.  1872-79.  6v. 
N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1876.  V.  1-5.  N.  Y.:  Ox- 
ford Univ.  Press.  1880.  V.  1-2,  0.  p.  V.  3-5, 
$5.25  ea.     V.  6,  $2.75.  [2656 

In  this  work  the  origin  of  Teutonic  civilization  in 
England  and  its  development  till  the  reign  of  Edward 
the  Confessor  are  reviewed  ;  the  history  of  the  reigns 
of  Edward  the  Confessor,  Harold,  and  William  I 
is  given  in  great  detail ;  the  political  and  social  re- 
sults of  the  Norman  Conquest  are  fully  discussed,  and 
the  history  of  the  nation,  so  far  as  it  tended  to  show 
the  results  of  that  Conquest,  is  sketched  till  the  reign 
of  Edward  I.  The  view  that  the  author  took  of  the 
great  transitional  event  which  he  set  himself  the  task 
of  portraying  was,  that  it  did  not  break  the  continuity 
of  English  history.  Freeman  is  among  English  histo- 
rians the  Prince  of  Teutonists.  The  material  which 
he  used  was  chiefly  the  chronicles,  and  he  deals  more 


with  the  external  facts  of  history  than  with  social  and 
legal  development.  It  is  a  work  of  vast  learning  and 
great  originality.  It  is  written  in  a  vigorous,  at  times 
lofty,  style.  The  author  was  a  man  of  ardent  tempera- 
ment, and  his  likes  and  dislikes  appear  prominently 
in  his  work.  Its  faults  and  errors  are  found  to  have 
proceeded  largely  from  that  source.  So  earnestly  did 
he  insist  upon  the  Teutonic,  the  national,  and  the 
democratic  elements  in  early  English  history,  that  he 
laidhimself  fairly  open  to  the  charge  of  exaggeration. 
Still,  the  History  of  the  Norman  conquest  will  always 
be  one  of  the  great  and  inspiring  works  on  mediaeval 
England.  Mr.  IJryce  sums  up  Freeman's  merits  as  an 
historian  under  the  following  six  points:  "love  of 
truth,  love  of  justice,  industry,  common  sense,  breadth 
of  view,  the  power  of  vividly  realizing  the  past." 

H.  L.  O. 

Gardiner,  Samuel  Rawson.  History  of 
England  from  the  accession  of  James  I  to  the 
civil  war,  1603^2.  London  :  Longmans. 
1883-4.  lOv.  Newed.  N.  Y.:  Longmans. 
1899.     lOv.     $20. 

History  of  the  great  civil  war,  1642-9. 

London :  Longmans.  1886-92.  3v.  New  ed. 
London  and  N.  Y. :  Longmans.    1893.    4v.    $8. 

History  of  the  Commonwealth  and  Pro- 
tectorate, 1649-60.  London  and  N.  Y. :  Long- 
mans.    1894-.     V.  1+.     $7  per  v.  [2657 

The  history  of  the  age  of  the  Stuarts  and  of  Crom- 
well has  occupied  Mr.  Gardiner's  attention  for  thirty- 
eight  years,  and  in  1900,  when  the  latest  volume  a,\y- 
peared,  had  been  brought  to  the  year  1656.  The  first 
series  of  volumes  were  revised  and  in  part  rewritten 
in  1883-4  and  issued  as  a  History  of  England  in  ten 
volumes.  Mr.  Gardiner  has  devoted  little  attention 
to  picturesque  narrative  or  brilliant  word-painting, 
but  as  a  laborious  and  conscientious  investigator,  who 
has  pursued  a  systematic  course  of  inquiry  into  the 
history  of  a  definite  period,  he  has  given  the  first  full, 
critical  and  unbiassed  narrative  of  the  important 
years  from  1603  to  1656.  The  great  merit  of  his  work 
lies  in  its  thoroughness  and  impartiality  ;  for  Mr. 
Gardiner  is  not  a  great  analyst  or  a  philosophical  in- 
terpreter. His  subjects  are  mainly  political  and  mili- 
tary, little  space  being  given  to  the  consideration  of 
social  and  economic  questions.  C.  M.  A. 

ed.     Constitutional   documents  of    the 

Puritan  revolution,  1628-60.  N.  Y.:  Oxford 
Univ.  Press.    1890.   2ded.    1899.   $2.60.    [2658 

A  study  of  this  collection  of  documents  will  give 
the  student  of  American  history  a  clear  conception 
of  the  political  aims  and  aspirations  of  the  Puritan 
party  in  England.  Several  of  the  pieces  are  here 
printed  for  the  first  time.  In  these  documents  will 
be  found  in  the  germ  political  method^  which  were 
brought  to  full  development  in  America,  and  which 
have  come  to  be  regarded  as  peculiarly  American, 
such  as  a  written  Constitution,  representation  accord- 
ing to  population,  short  term  legislative  bodies,  etc. 

E.  G.  B. 

Gneist,  Rudolph.  History  of  the  English 
constitution,   trans,   by  Philip  A.   Ashworth. 


297 


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Loudon :    Clowes.      1886.      N.  Y.  :    Putnam. 

1886.  2v.     New  ed.  rev.  and  enl.     1889.     2v. 
§8.     2v.  in  1.     $4.50.  [2659 

Rudolf  Gneist  was  primarily  a  jurist,  but  his  ^v^it- 
jngs  on  English  constitutional  history  rank  high.  He 
undertook  the  researches  which  led  to  their  publica- 
tion, to  obtain  knowledge  with  the  help  of  which  to 
better  reform  the  system  of  Pnissian  local  govern- 
ment. His  Histonj  of  the  Enijlh?i  constitution  is  the 
outgrowth  of  two  larger  works,  one  on  the  system  of 
English  administrative  law  and  the  other  on  self-gov- 
ernment in  England.  It  covers,  at  least  in  outline, 
the  whole  subject.  Gneist  was  chiefly  interested  in 
tracing  the  develojiment  of  the  machinery  of  gov- 
ernment, of  the  crown  and  its  councils,  the  central 
courts,  the  exchequer,  the  church,  and  in  explaining 
the  way  in  which  tlie  connection  between  these  and 
the  local  courts  in  the  shires  and  hundreds  was  slowly 
evolved.  The  combination  of  the  two  resulted  in  the 
English  system  of  self-government,  through  which 
all  classes  were  brought  to  cooperate  in  the  daily 
duties  of  public  life.  His  treatment  of  the  subject  is 
more  incisive  and  systematic  than  that  of  Stubbs,  and 
the  two  works  can  be  used  together  with  great  profit. 
Gneist's  treatment  of  the  subject  from  the  accession 
of  the  Stuarts  to  the  present  time  is  sketchy  and 
inadequate.  A  valuable  review  of  these  works  and 
resume  of  Gneist's  ideas,  by  G.  W.  Prothero,  is  in  the 
English  hist.  rev.  for  Jan.,  1888.  H.  L.  O. 

Student's  history  of  thie  English  Parlia- 
ment in  its  transformations  through  a  thousand 
years;  new'  Eng.  ed.,  rewritten,  with  a  com- 
plete index  by  A.  H.  Keane.     N.  Y. :  Putnam. 

1887.  $3.  [2660 

This  book  is  mostly  a  repetition  of  those  parts  of 
the  author's  Constitutional  history  v/hich  concern  the 
history  of  Parliament.  The  new  parts  of  the  book  are 
the  introduction,  and  the  sections  at  the  close  which 
relate  to  the  development  of  Parliament  in  the  pre- 
sent century.  Tlie  introduction  is  especially  valuable, 
because  it  sets  forth  in  convenient  form  the  author's 
view  of  the  relations  between  society  and  the  state, 
and  of  the  general  conditions  of  historical  develop- 
ment. The  translation  here  referred  to  is  the  best. 
A  translation  of  inferior  merit  by  R.  J.  Shee  was  is- 
sued in  188G.  H.  L.  O. 

Gooch,  George  Peabody.  History  of  Eng- 
lish democratic  ideas  in  the  17th  century. 
Cambridge :  Univ.  Press.  1898.  N.  Y. :  Mac- 
millan.     1899.     81.50.  [2661 

The  origin  of  the  modem  democratic  idea  appears 
in  the  mind  of  the  author  to  lie  wholly  in  the  six- 
teenth century,  and  in  the  Reformation.  It  is  difficult 
to  accept  this  statement  in  its  entirety,  as  it  excludes 
all  prior  influences  such  as  the  rise  of  free  cities,  and, 
especially,  all  economic  factors.  On  the  whole,  the 
book  is  a  valuable  addition  to  English  historical  writ- 
ing, although  it  contains  several  portions  that  ought 
to  be  critically  examined  before  their  conclusions  are 
accepted,  and  although  it  leaves  economic  considera- 
tions entirely  out  of  view.  It  is  stimulating  to  thought 
and  the  style  is.  on  the  whole,  clear  and  spirited.  The 
notes  are  short  but  abundant,  point  the  way  to  a  great 


mass  of  material,  and  form  one  of  the  best  features  of 
the  book.    Frank  Strong,  in  Am.  hist,  rev.,  4:  148. 

Grand  remonstrance,  1641.  See  Old  South 
Work,  sect.  308.  [2662 

Gross,  Charles.  Bibliography  of  British 
municipal  history.  See  Harvard  University, 
sect.  2C9.  [2663 

Hallam,  Henry.  Constitutional  history  of 
England,  from  the  accession  of  Henry  VH.  to 
the  death  of  George  H.  London.  1827.  2v. 
Miu-ray.  1871.  3v.  80s.  N.  Y.:  Harper. 
1899.     Iv.     $2. 

Same;  ed.  byWm.  Smith.     (Student's 

ed.)    N.  Y. :  American  Book  Co.    1899.    $1.25. 

[2664 

"Written  from  original  sources  for  the  use  of  the 
student  in  English  constitutional  history.  Still  val- 
uable, though,  in  the  light  of  later  research,  nnich  of 
the  information  needs  correction,  particularly  that 
relating  to  the  Stuart  period.  Written  with  insight, 
sound  judgment  and  impartiality  ;  but  has  a  "VNTiig 
bias  and  is  too  dogmatic  in  exjiressing  opinions 
founded  on  insufllcient  evidence.  The  style  is  elabo- 
rate and  involved.  Supplementary  chapters  on  the 
history  of  Scotland  and  Ireland  contain  valuable  in- 
formation. R.  C.  H.  C. 

Short    history 

Y. :   Scribner. 

[2665 

The  theme  of  this  book  is  the  essential  unity  in 
political  development  of  the  English  and  American 
peoples.  Its  practical  object  is,  by  calling  attention  to 
this  fact,  to  promote  harmony  and  sympathy  between 
them.  The  author  reproduces  Freeman's  view  of  early 
English  history.  He  brings  into  undue  prominence 
the  democratic  side  both  of  English  and  of  early 
American  history.  H.  L.  O. 

Jenks,  Edward.  Constitutional  experi- 
ments of  the  Commonwealth  :  a  study  of  the 
years  1649-60.  Cambridge  :  Univ.  Press.  1890. 
N.  Y.:  Macmillan.     1890.  [2666 

The  constitiitional  experiments  of  the  Common- 
wealth have  been  either  ignored  or  very  inadequately 
treated  by  writers  on  the  English  constitution,  be- 
cause they  have  been  viewed  as  temporary  aberrations 
from  the  logical  development  of  the  English  system. 
Prof.  Jenks'  little  volume  thus  fills  an  important  gap 
in  the  works  of  Hallam,  Taswell-Langmead,  etc.  To 
the  student  of  American  history  and  of  democracy 
the  political  thinking  of  the  Conimonwculth  period  is 
of  the  first  inii)ortance.  E.  (i.  I?. 

Kemble,  John  Mitchell.  Tlic  Saxons  in 
England.     London.     1848.     2v. 

Same  ;  new  ed. ,  rev.  by  "Walter  De  Gray 

Birch.     London:  Quaritch.     1876.     2v. 

[2667 
This  in  its  day  was  an  epoch-making  work.    Kemble 
had  edited  a  great  collection  of  Anglo-Saxon  char- 
ters, and  was  led  by  that  to  a  first-hand  study  of  the 


Hosmer,   James   Kendall. 

of    Anglo-Saxon   freedom.     N. 
1890.     $2. 


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CONSTITUTIONAL  HISTORY  —  TEUTONIC   AND  ENGLISH  ORIGINS    2668-2672 


sources  of  that  period  of  Englisli  history.  He  was  the 
earliest  to  aftiriu  tlie  Teutonic  character  of  English 
institutions,  and  he  set  forth  his  views  in  this  work. 
It  is  not  a  history,  but  a  series  of  orifj^inal  studies  of 
early  English  institutions  —  the  mark,  folklanil  and 
bocland,  social  classes,  the  king,  the  witan,  officials, 
the  clergy,  etc.  It  is  by  a  study  of  institutions  rather 
than  by  an  attempt  to  trace  the  history  of  the  English 
concjuest  of  Britain  that  Kenible  sought  to  establish 
his  view.  Errors  and  exaggerations  of  his  have  been 
corrected  by  later  writers,  but  the  best  among  them 
have  gladly  acknowledged  their  obligaticms  to  him, 
and  have  built  on  the  foundation  which  he  laid. 
Kemble  was  the  first  to  atlirni  the  intimate  connec- 
tion between  landholding  and  the  development  of 
institutions.  H.  L.  O. 

Langmead,  Thomas  Pitt  Taswell-.  Eng- 
lish constitutional  history.  London :  Stevens. 
1875.  5th  ed.  rev.,  with  notes  by  Philip  A. 
Ashworth.  1898.  Boston :  Houghton.  1896. 
$6.  [2668 

This  book  covers  the  entire  period  of  English  con- 
stitutional history,  and  is  the  best  single  volume  on 
the  subject.  The  work  is  based  mostly  on  secondary 
authorities.  The  author  writes  from  a  legal  point  of 
view,  and  is  too  much  influenced  by  legal  traditions 
and  prejudices,  hence  needs  occasional  correction. 
His  judgment  is,  on  the  whole,  sound,  his  temper  even 
and  fair ;  his  work  is  carefully  written  in  a  pleasant 
though  rather  dry  style.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Macy,  Jesse.  The  English  constitution. 
N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1897.     $2.  [2669 

The  purpose  of  this  book  is  to  teach  the  American 
reader  the  ever-changing  character  of  his  own  consti- 
tution, by  comparing  and  contrasting  it  with  the 
history  and  latest  development  of  the  English  consti- 
tution. Tliough  it  may  be  a  question  whether  Prof. 
Macy  has  chosen  the  best  method  of  accomplishing 
his  purpose,  there  can  be  no  doubt  that  he  has  written 
one  of  the  best  accounts  in  existence  of  tlie  organiza- 
tion and  operation  of  parliamentary  government  in 
England.  The  historical  portion,  on  the  other  hand, 
is  not  satisfactory.  The  earlier  chapters  are  not 
abreast  of  the  subject ;  the  later  chapters  presupjiose 
too  much  knowledge  ;  while  the  point  of  view  being 
always  that  of  the  iiresent,  obscures  the  fundamental 
idea  of  growth,  upon  which  I*rof .  Macy  lays  so  much 
stress.  C.  M.  A. 

"  Written  in  tlie  first  instance  for  American  read- 
ers, tlie  book  may  be  studied  by  Englishmen  with  no 
small  advantage.  Professor  Macy  is  neither  an  An- 
glophobe  nor  an  Anglomaniac.  He  sees  our  merits 
and  our  defects  with  the  same  keenness  of  insight, 
and  he  is  not  blindly  prejudiced  in  favour  of  the 
American  method  of  government.  Criticism,  it  will 
be  understood,  is  not  his  object,  though  it  incidentally 
becomes  necessary.  He  describes  and  compares." 
The  Spectator,  {London),  Mar.  5, 1898. 

Maitland,  Frederic  William.  Domesday 
book  and  beyond  :  three  essays  in  the  early 
history  of  England.  Cambridge  :  Univ.  Press. 
1897.     Boston:  Little.     1897.     Net  $4.50. 

[2670 


The  three  essays  contained  in  this  volume  are  upon 
Domesday  book,  England  before  the  Conquest,  and 
The  Hide.  They  relate  to  the  organization  of  society 
at  the  time  the  Domesday  survey  was  taken,  to  the 
territorial  system  of  the  early  English,  and  to  early 
land  measurements.  Taken  together,  they  constitute 
the  most  original  and  profound  study  of  the  origin  of 
English  institutions  —  mainly  on  their  territorial  side 
—  which  has  appeared  since  Kemble  wrote.  To  a  cer- 
tain extent  the  book  is  controversial,  for  it  is  a  reply 
to  Seebohm's  Enr/Ush  vlUarjc  comiminity.  In  it  Prof. 
Maitland  argues  that  the  original  condition  of  the 
English  was  one  of  relative  freedom,  and  that  the 
manor  was  not  a  survival  from  Roman  times.  His 
wide  knowledge  of  the  origin  and  history  of  law  has 
been  brought  to  bear  on  every  subject  he  touclies  with 
illuminating  effect.  His  discussion  of  the  vill,  the 
manor,  the  various  social  classes,  the  varieties  of  An- 
glo-Saxon land  tenure,  are  very  profound  and  sug- 
gestive. In  tenqier  he  is  catholic,  wliile  his  style 
jiossesses  a  grace  which  in  works  of  this  character 
has  perhaps  never  been  equalled.  In  a  small  work, 
entitled  Township  and  borough  (sect.  2671),  Prof. 
Maitland  has  illustrated  some  of  his  views  by  a  de- 
tailed study  of  Cambridge  and  its  common  fields. 
This  he  puts  forth  as  an  example  of  the  kind  of  detailed 
local  work  which  should  be  done.  H.  L.  O. 

Township  and  borough.     Cambridge  : 

Univ.  Press.    1898.    N.  Y.:  Macmillan.    1898. 
Net  $2.50.  [2671 

This  volume  contains  a  series  of  six  lectures  which 
were  delivered  by  Prof.  Maitland  at  the  University 
of  Oxford  in  1897,  and  an  appendix  of  notes  relat- 
ing to  the  history  of  the  town  of  Cambridge.  The 
lectures  deal  with  the  development  of  property,  own- 
ership, and  corporate  unity  in  one  borough  of  Eng- 
land, Cambridge;  and  incidentally  treat  of  tlie  origin 
of  the  borough  and  its  differentiation  from  the  town- 
ship. These  subjects  are  brilliantly  and  luminously 
presented.  The  appendix  contains  not  only  comments 
and  elucidations  illustrating  the  text,  but  also  docu- 
ments relating  to  the  ojien  fields  and  town  life  of 
Cambridge,  which  are  here  printed  for  the  first  time. 

C.  M.  A. 

May,  Sir  Thomas  Erskine.  Constitutional 
history  of  England  since  the  accession  of  George 
III.,  1760-1860.  London :  Longmans.  1861-2. 
2v.  3d  ed.  enl.  Longmans.  1871.  3v.  N.  Y. : 
Armstrong.     1895.     2v.     $2.50.  [2672 

The  work  of  May  differs  from  tliat  of  Hallam,  of 
which  it  is,  in  a  sense,  a  continuation,  in  that  it  deals 
with  the  subject  topically  and  not  chronologically. 
Each  special  topic  is  taken  up  in  turn  and  its  history 
followed  consecutively  for  a  century.  The  work  is 
therefore  not  so  much  a  constitutional  history  as  a 
series  of  essays  upon  aspects  of  the  English  constitu- 
tion, historically  considered.  This  method  of  treat- 
ment lays  the  work  open  to  criticism,  for  it  neglects 
the  mutual  interdependence  of  tlie  different  parts  of 
the  constitutional  system,  and  renders  the  work  diffi- 
cult for  students  to  use.  In  other  respects,  however, 
May's  treatment  is  admirable.  C.  M.  A. 


Medley,  Dudley  Julius.     Student's  manual 


299 


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of  English  constitutional  history.  London : 
Simpkia.  189-4.  2d  ed.  enl.  London :  Simp- 
kin.  1898.  10s.  6d.  [2673 
Treats  the  constitutional  historj-  of  England  by 
topics.  More  space  given  to  the  j)eriod  since  the  ac- 
cession of  Henry  VII  than  is  usual  in  works  of  this 
class.  Sujiplied  with  marginal  references  to  standard 
works.  Appendi.x  of  brief  synoi)ses  of  some  impor- 
tant cases  in  English  constitutional  law.  An  emi- 
nently usable  and  accurate  manual.                     E.  C. 

Petition  of  rights,  1628.  See  Old  South 
Work,  sect.  368.  [2674 

Pollock,  Sir  Frederick,  and  Frederic 
William  Maitland.  History  of  English  law 
before  the  time  of  Edward  I.  Cambridge : 
Univ.  Press.  1895.  2v.  Boston:  Little.  1899. 
2v.     Net  89.  [2675 

"  Two  legal  historians,  who  long  ago  gave  notable 
proofs  of  capacity,  have  at  once  brought  the  history 
of  English  law,  for  the  period  from  1154  to  1272,  up 
to  the  full  height  of  modern  scientific  research.  With 
a  style  that  is  always  dignified  and  often  captivating, 
it  has  what  I  regard  as  the  highest  excellence  in  legal- 
historical  WTiting :  it  is  thought  out,  all  through,  in 
an  eminently  realistic  spirit."  Heinrich  Brunner,  in 
Political  science  quarterly,  11 :  534. 

Sir  Frederick  Pollock  gives  to  Professor  Maitland 
the  credit  for  producing  most  of  the  work.  "InlNIr. 
Maitland  we  have  the  learning  and  the  intimacy,  with 
thefontes  of  Brunner ;  shall  we  add,  that  we  have  fur- 
ther what  we  find  in  Sohm  .  .  .  the  gift  which  men 
call  genius  ?  AVe  must  be  temperate  ;  biit  there  are 
chapters  and  parts  of  chapters  in  this  work  in  which 
there  is  penetration  not  found  in  ordinary  books  of 
history.  The  chapter  on  Roman- and  Canon  Law  is 
masterly;  so  is  the  one  on  the  age  of  Bracton.  ...  In 
stj'le  the  book  is  fresh,  ready,  almost  conversational. 
.  .  .  The  work  is  divided,  unequally  in  point  of  bulk, 
into  two  books,  preceded  by  a  short  introduction, 
itself  a  good  piece  of  work.  Book  I  is  entitled  '  Sketch 
of  early  English  legal  history;'  Book  II  'The  doc- 


Ranke,  Leopold  von.  History  of  England, 
principally  in  the  17th  century  ;  tr.  from  the 
German.  O.xford:  Clar.  Press.  I8T0.  6v. 
N.  Y.:  Oxford  Univ.  Press.     6v.     §16.     [2677 

"The  translators  .  .  .  are  of  opinion  that  Von 
Ranke's  Historj'  of  England  '  may  well  be  regarded  as 
the  concluding  portion  of  the  author's  cj-cle  of  works 
on  the  international  relations  of  the  Continental 
States.'  Although  it  is  a  history  '  principally  of  the 
17th  centuiy.'  the  writer  does  not  confine  himself  to 
that  period ;  but,  more  Oermanico,  traces  the  devel- 
opment of  the  elements  that  moulded  the  national 
character  and  story  from  the  commencement.  The 
studies  of  the  epochs  in  English  histon-  which  are 
thus  introductorj'  to  the  main  -work  of  the  historian 
are  among  the  most  valuable  portions  of  his  volumes, 
and  bring  into  clear  light  the  identity  of  the  political 
and  religious  forces  through  whose  action  antl  coun- 
teraction the  problems  presented  in  England's  career 
as  a  nation  were  at  length  resolved."  British  quart, 
ret'.,  Gl :  514. 

Rose,  John  Holland.  Rise  of  democracy. 
(Victorian  era  series.)  London  :  Blackie.  1897. 
Chicago:  Stone.     1898.     8l.2.'j.  [2678 

Beginning  with  the  early  years  of  the  reign  of  George 
III,  !Mr.  Rose  traces  the  growth  of  the  democratic 
movement  in  England  to  the  close  of  the  10th  century. 
The  treatment  throughout  is  characterized  by  insight, 
sympathy  and  candor.  The  book  is  scholarly  and 
well  written  ;  the  student  of  American  democracy  will 
find  it  greatly  useful.  A.  D.  M. 

Smith,  George  Barnett,  History  of  the 
English  Parliament.  Loudon :  '^^'ard,  Lock. 
1894.     2v.     12s.  [2679 

Relates  at  length  the  events  in  which  Parliament 
was  an  immediate  actor  instead  of  discussing  the  na- 
ture and  development  of  Parliament  itself.  There  is 
little  information  that  cannot  be  secured  from  other 
works.  The  writer  has  consulted  original  sources, 
though   using   mostly   secondary   ones,    is   accurate 


trines  of  English  law  in  the  early  Middle  Ages.'  .  .  .      enough  and  tells  his  story  pleasantly ;  but  is  too  dis- 


Tlie  central  feature  of  the  whole  work  is,  roughly 
speaking,  the  Angevin  period,  or  from  the  middle  f)f 
the  twelfth  to  the  last  quarter  of  the  thirteenth  cen- 
turj-  —  from  Henry  II  to  Edward  1.  .  .  .  How  has  the 
plan  of  the  work  been  wrought  out?  In  one  word, 
thoroughly."  Melville  31.  Bigelow,  in  Am.  hist,  rev., 
1:  112. 

Prothero,  George  Walter,  ed.  Select  stat- 
utes and  other  constitutional  documents  illus- 
trative of  the  reigns  of  Elizabeth  and  James  L 
London:  Frowde.  1894.  2d  ed.  N.  Y.:  O.k- 
ford  Univ.  Press.     Net  $2.60.  [2676 

Professor  Prothero's  Introduction  is  the  most  satis- 
factory account  known  to  the  writer  of  the  English 
constitution  as  a  working  system  in  the  time  of  Eliz- 
abeth and  James.  The  documents  selected  illustrate 
all  the  phases  of  governmental  activity,  and  form 
an  almost  indisipensable  supplement  to  the  formal 
constitutional  histories  of  the  Elizabethan  and  early 
Stuart  period.  E.  G.  B. 


cursive,  and  shows  little  judgment  and  no  dejjth  of 
thought.  Sketches  of  the  Scotch  and  Irish  Parlia- 
ments are  included,  and  useful  addenda  comprise 
great  constitutional  acts,  parliamentary  procedure, 
and  lists  of  ministers  and  chancellors.       R.  C.  H.  C. 

Smith,  Goldwin.  The  United  Kingdom  :  a 
political  history.  N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.  1899. 
2v.     $4.  [2680 

In  this  greatly  condensed  political  history  of  the 
United  Kingdom,  Mr.  Goldwin  Smith  gives  to  the 
entire  period  before  the  Xorman  Conquest  only  fif- 
teen pages.  The  history  projicr  begins,  therefore,  with 
the  advent  of  theXormans  in  lOGG  ;  and  closes  with  the 
retirement  of  the  Whigs  from  office  in  1841.  To  the 
history  is  appended  a  chapter  entitled  "  The  Empire," 
which  contains  a  brief  but  admirable  summary  of  the 
history  of  Canada  since  the  Seven  Years'  War.  and  of 
the  British  conquests  and  rule  in  India.  The  book  is  not 
in  any  way  a  contribution  to  the  fund  of  historic  mate- 
rial ;  throughout  it  is  simjdy  an  interpretation  of  facts 
generally  accepted  ;  and  as  such  it  deserves  high  rank. 


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Tlie  style  is  clear,  terse  and  forceful ;  every  page  is 
interesting.  Mr.  Smith  is  not  an  optimist.  In  praise 
he  is  tenii)erate  and  discriminating,  but  in  the  expos- 
ure of  defects  of  character  and  errors  of  policy,  un- 
sparing. Of  modern  books  there  are  but  few  so  well 
calculated  to  deepen  in  citizen  and  statesman  the 
sense  of  public  responsibility.  A.  D.  M. 

Stevens,  Charles  Ellis.  Sources  of  the 
Constitution  of  the  United  States  considered 
in  relation  to  colonial  and  English  history. 
LondonandN.  Y.:  Macmillan.  1894.  $3.   [2681 

Seeks  to  trace  the  origin  of  American  institutions 
directly  to  England.  AVritten  largely  to  refute  Doug- 
las Campbell's  claim  for  a  Dutch  origin  (sect.  2649). 
Author  not  familiar  with  colonial  history,  and  does 
not  give  due  prominence  to  institutional  development 
of  colonial  times.  Nevertheless,  the  book  is  stimulat- 
ing and  useful  as  attracting  attention  to  an  important 
field  of  study.  E.  C. 

Stubbs,  William.  Constitutional  history  of 
England.  N.  Y. :  Oxford  Univ.  Press.  1874-8. 
3v.  (demi  8vo.)  §13.  3v.  (crown  8vo.)  $3.60 
ea.  [2682 

In  this  work  the  highest  reach  of  scholarship  is  at- 
tained. In  depth  and  thoroughness  of  research,  keen- 
ness of  insight,  soundness  of  judgment,  the  author  of 
these  volumes  has  been  equalled  by  few  and  surpassed 
by  none.  For  an  indefinite  period  to  come  it  will  be 
the  standard  work  on  the  subject  of  which  it  treats. 
Corrections  here  and  there  have  been  necessitated  by 
the  researches  of  younger  scholars,  but  they  in  no  re- 
spect impeach  the  supreme  aiithoritativeness  of  Bishop 
Stubbs'  views.  The  book  is  not  easy  reading ;  the 
material  is  not  in  all  respects  well  arranged  ;  repeti- 
tions are  not  infrequent.  There  are  many  dry  details, 
but  there  are  also  many  passages  and  chapters  of 
great  power,  written  in  the  most  finished  style. 

H.  L.  O. 

ed.  Select  charters  and  other  illustra- 
tions of  English  constitutional  history,  from  the 
earliest  times  to  the  reign  of  Edward  I.  N.  Y. : 
Oxford  Univ.  Press.     1870.     $3.10.  [2683 

"When  the  Yorkshire  boy  "William  Stubbs,  at  length 
a  man,  working  his  way  forward  to  the  highest  posi- 
tions in  university  and  church,  had  fairly  within  his 
grasp  the  development  of  tlie  English  politj-,  he  pre- 
pared the  way  for  liis  magnmn  opus,  the  Constitu- 
tional History,  by  an  edition  of  the  great  documents, 
the  landmarks  in  the  long  course  from  the  earliest 
times  down  to  the  date  at  which  the  polity  becomes 
settled.  The  book  opens  with  a  sketch,  expanded  a 
few  years  later  into  the  important  three  volumed 
work.  It  is  a  book  for  scholars  ;  for,  while  the  Anglo- 
Saxon  and  Xorman  text  is  translated,  the  Latin  of 
most  of  the  documents  is  not.  This  memorable  series 
of  instruments,  the  foundation  upon  which  America 
no  less  than  England  rests,  is  here  conveniently  set 
forth  and  lucidly  explained.  J.  K.  H. 

Taylor,  Hannis.     Origin  and  growth  of  the 

English    constitution.       Boston  :     Houghton. 

1889-98.     2v.     $4.50.  [2684 

The  book  also  attempts  to  show  the  growth  out  of 


the  English  system  "  of  the  Federal  Republic  of  the 
United  States."  It  is  made  uiJ  entirely  from  second- 
hand sources,  which  the  author  has  thoroughly  read, 
but  uses  with  too  little  discrimination.  He  shows  no 
ability  at  original  thinking,  no  skill  in  analysis,  Imt 
has  written  with  care  and  accuracy  a  book  useful  as 
giving  a  sketch  of  English  constitutional  history  for 
elementary  students.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Todd,  Alpheus.  Parliamentary  govern- 
ment in  England :  its  origin,  development  and 
practical  operation.  London  :  Longmans. 
1867-9.     2v. 

Same  ;  abrgd.  and  rev.  by  Spencer  Wal- 

pole.     London  :  Low.    1893.    2v.    15s.    [2685 

This  is  the  most  elaborate  treatise  in  existence  on 
the  modern  constitution  of  England,  and  it  holds  a 
deservedly  prominent  place  among  the  standard  works 
on  the  subject.  Its  contents  —  filling  nearly  2000  pages 
—  relate  exclusively  to  the  constitution  as  it  has  been 
under  the  aristocratic  and  democratic  systems  which 
have  prevailed  since  1689.  A  review  of  the  events  in 
the  earlier  history  of  England  which  tend  to  explain 
the  origin  of  the  modern  constitution  is  given  at  the 
outset.  This  is  followed  by  a  summary  of  the  consti- 
tutional history  of  the  successive  administrations 
since  1782.  The  position  of  the  crown,  witli  its  preroga- 
tives, is  then  described,  and  the  control  which  may  be 
exercised  by  the  two  houses  over  the  royal  administra- 
tive affairs.  Tlie  organization  and  powers  of  the  Privy 
Council  are  next  outlined  at  length,  the  duties  of  tlie 
cabinet  and  the  political  functions  of  the  members 
who  compose  it.  Finally  the  duties  devolving  on  the 
ministers  in  the  conduct  of  public  business  in  parlia- 
ment are  explained,  and  the  organization  of  the  de- 
partments of  state  and  the  relations  of  the  judges  to 
the  crown  and  to  parliament  are  described.  Upon  all 
points  of  importance  treated  in  the  work  the  state- 
ments of  the  text  are  confirmed  and  illustrated  by 
ample  citations  of  precedents  and  of  the  opinions  of 
leading  statesmen  as  found  in  their  speeches  and 
writings.  The  work  is  written  from  the  standpoint 
of  a  moderate  liberal.  H.  L.  O. 

Parliamentary  government  in  the  British 

colonies.     Boston :  Little.     1880. 

Same.  2d  ed. ;  edited  by  his  son.  Lon- 
don and  N.  Y. :  Longmans.     1894.     Net  $10. 

[2686 

"  "WTiilst  it  is  apparently  intended  to  be  a  vade  me- 
cum  for  British  colonial  governors,  giving  them  the 
application  of  both  principle  and  precedent  to  the 
work  of  conducting  their  administrations,  it  is  really 
a  constitutional  history,  in  no  inadequate  sense,  of 
colonial  government.  ...  It  would  be  hard  to  find 
anywhere  better  evidence  of  the  practical  sense,  the 
steady,  tempered  patience  which  can  afford  to  wait, 
the  rooted  confidence  in  the  ultimate  judgment  of  the 
people,  which  distinctively  mark  the  English  race, 
than  is  shown  in  Mr.  Todd's  compendium  of  prece- 
dents established  by  the  recent  historj'  of  the  British 
colonies.  One  may  point  to  them  confidently  as  ex- 
hibiting with  the  greatest  clearness  the  fundamental 
reasons  why  the  Anglo-Saxon  race  has  made  constant 
progress  in  civil  liberty  and  in  representative  govern- 
ment."   J.  D.  Cox,  Nation,  30:  371. 


301 


2687-C698 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


American  Development 

Adams,  John.  Defence  of  the  Constitution 
of  government  of  the  United  States  against  the 
attack  of  M.  Turgot.  Loudon.  1787-^.  3v. 
New  ed.     1794.     3v.  [2687 

John  Adams,  it  is  safe  to  say,  bestowed  more  thought 
on  the  nature  of  government,  and  exerted  more  influ- 
ence in  determining  the  character  of  the  constitutions 
adopted  during  tlie  RevoUition  by  most  of  the  original 
states,  than  any  one  of  his  contemporaries.  "VVlien, 
therefore,  Turgot  attacked  these  constitutions  because 
of  "  an  unreasonable  imitation  of  the  usages  of  Eng- 
land," and  because  of  a  want  of  centralization,  it  was 
natural  that  Adams  should  come  forward  as  their 
champion.  The  Defence  was  written  in  178G  and  1787 
during  tlie  ministry  of  Mr.  Adams  at  the  Court  of  St. 
James.  It  is  a  work  marked  by  insight,  breadth  of 
views,  conviction,  courage,  and  — we  may  venture  to 
add  —  much  wisdom.  The  book  is  not  well  written  ; 
evidences  of  haste  and  carelessness  abound  ;  there  is 
considerable  repetition  and  a  great  excess  of  historical 
illustration.  The  first  volume  was  published  in  time 
to  be  consulted  by  the  members  of  the  Convention  of 
1787  ;  and  the  work,  wlien  completed,  was  widely  read. 
The  opponents  of  Jlr.  Adams  made  great  use  of  it  to 
support  the  accusation  of  a  predilection  for  aristocracy 
and  monarchy.  A.  D.  M. 

Aldrich,  P,  Emory.  Origin  of  New  Eng- 
land towns,  their  powers  and  duties.  See 
American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  242. 

[2688 

Ames,  Herman  V.  Proposed  amendments 
to  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S.  during  the  first 
century  of  its  existence.  See  American  His- 
torical Association,  sect.  248.  [2689 

Andrews,  C.  M.  Origin  of  Connecticut 
towns.  See  American  Academy  of  Political 
and  Social  Science,  sect.  226.  [2690 

Bancroft,  George.  History  of  the  forma- 
tion of  the  Constitution,  N.  Y.:  Appleton. 
1882.     2v.     So.     Iv.     $2.50.  [2691 

The  text  of  these  volumes  is  identical  with  vol.  6 
of  the  latest  edition  of  Bancroft's  History  of  the 
United  States.  It  is  also  published  separately  in  one 
volume.  The  distinctive  feature  of  this  original  edi- 
tion is  the  most  interesting  collection  of  transcripts 
from  unpublished  Letters  ami  /ki/ots  i/!iisfratii)(/  the 
formation  of  the  Federal  Cmisi il kI'kiii ,  filling  in  all 
about  350  pages.  The  narrative  is  devoted  mainly  to 
showing  the  need  of  a  more  effective  union  and  to  the 
debates  on  the  formation  of  the  Constitution  and  its 
ratification  l)y  the  states.  Tliis  material  IVIr.  Bancroft 
summarized  and  wove  together  with  masterly  skill. 
Although  written  in  a  more  restrained  stylo  than  his 
earlier  volumes,  this  work  presents  a  somewhat  ideal- 
ized picture  of  men  and  things  in  our  "  critical  pe- 
riod." E.  G.  B. 

Barlow,  Joel.  Political  writings.  New 
cd.,  cor.     N.  Y.     1796.  [2692 


Interesting  as  setting  forth  the  views  of  an  Ameri- 
can radical,  writing  under  the  influence  of  the  French 
Revolution.  Contains  no  direct  reference  to  Ameri- 
can all'airs  or  experience.  E.  C. 

Bishop,  Cortlandt  F.  History  of  elections 
in  the  American  colonies.  (Columbia  Univ. 
studies  in  history,  etc.,  v.  8,  no.  1.)  N.  Y. 
JMacraillan.     1898.     $1.50.  [2693 

The  only  detailed  study  of  the  technical  data  on 
which  a  knowledge  of  the  subject  depends.  A  sketch 
of  the  history  of  elections  in  each  colony  is  followed 
by  a  discussion  of  the  conditions  of  the  suffrage,  the 
management  of  elections,  and  the  machinerj'  of  local 
elections.  An  appendix  gives  forms  of  writs,  returns, 
and  oaths,  and  the  texts  of  some  hitherto  unpublished 
statutes  relating  to  elections.  >V.  MacU. 

Blodgett,  James  H.  Free  burghs  in  the 
United  States.  See  American  Historical  Asso- 
ciation, sect.  247.  [2694 

Boutwell,  George  Sewell.  Constitution  of 
the  United  States  at  the  end  of  the  first  cen- 
tury.    Boston:  Heath.     1895.     $2.50.      [2695 

Described  as  an  attempt  "  to  set  forth  in  a  concise 
form  the  substance  of  the  leading  decisions  of  the 
Supreme  Court,  in  which  the  several  articles,  sections, 
and  clauses  of  the  Constitution  of  the  United  States 
have  been  examined,  explained,  and  interpreted."  A 
third  of  the  book  is  taken  up  with  the  texts  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence,  the  Articles  of  Confed- 
eration, the  Ordinance  of  1787,  and  the  Constitution, 
together  with  an  elaborate  index  to  the  latter,  all  re- 
produced, apparently,  from  the  Revised  statutes  of 
the  United  States  (ed.  1878),  which  the  author  edited. 
The  clauses  of  the  Constitution  are  then  taken  up  in 
order,  and  a  few  important  decisions  under  them  sum- 
marized. The  precise  purpose  which  the  volume  is 
intended  to  serve  is  not  clear,  but  its  digests  of  cases 
have  a  supei-flcial  usefulness.  W.  MacD. 

Boyd,  Carl  Evans,  ed.  Cases  on  American 
constitutional  law.  Chicago :  Callaghan.  1898. 
$3.  [2696 

A  thorough  understanding  of  our  constitutional  his- 
tory requires  a  knowledge  of  the  leading  decisions  of 
the  courts  in  which  fundamental  principles  have  been 
declared.  In  this  volume  sixty-three  of  the  most  im- 
portant cases  are  given  in  condensed  form.  The  selec- 
tion is  on  the  whole  judiciously  made,  and  opinions 
are  condensed  with  care  and  discretion. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Bradford,  Gamaliel.  Congress  and  the 
cabinet.  See  American  Academy  of  Political 
and  Social  Science,  sect.  226.  [2697 

Lesson  of  popular  government.     N.  Y.: 

Macmillan.     1899.     2v.     $4.  [2698 

"  For  more  than  thirty  years  Mr.  Bradford  has  been 
an  earnest  student  of  our  democratic  institutions, 
both  in  themselves  and  in  comparison  witli  other  ex- 
ami)les  of  popular  government.  Seeing  clearly  the 
shortcomings  and  abuses  incident  to  freedom,  he  has 
not  lost  faith  in  the  people,  but  has  found  his  convic- 


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tion  ripening  that  a  republic  is,  after  all,  the  form  of 
goveniineiit  which  lias  secured  the  greatest  average 
liappiness  for  a  community.  .  .  .  The  thesis  of  this 
important  work  is,  he  says,  '  that  so  far  as  popular 
government  has  failed,  the  main  cause  has  been  in  de- 
fective machinery,  so  that  public  opinion  is  brought 
to  bear  either  not  at  all,  or  so  imperfectly  that  what 
is  assumed  to  be  the  will  of  the  i)eoi)le  is,  in  fact,  only 
that  of  a  comparatively  small  number  of  jiolitical 
managers,  more  or  less  dishonest,  wlio  avail  them- 
selves of  the  forms  of  government  to  carry  cut  their 
private  schemes  and  purposes,  by  virtue  of  a  nominal 
expression  of  the  popular  will '  (1 :  38).  Looking  into 
the  defects  of  the  machinery,  he  finds  the  chief  in  the 
absorption  of  governmental  power  by  the  Legislature. 
.  .  .  Mr.  Bradford  concludes  that  '  the  ideal  constitu- 
tion of  the  executive  is  a  single  head,  surrounded  by 
a  staff  of  his  own  selection,  appointed  and  removed  at 
his  pleasure,  one  man  being  at  the  head  of  each  de- 
l)artment '  (1 :  40).  .  .  .  Whether  we  wholly  follow  Mr. 
Bradford's  reasoning  or  not,  we  must  bear  witness 
that  he  has  given  us  a  most  valuable  book,  inspired  by 
a  noble  faith  in  the  capacity  of  man  for  self-govern- 
ment, and  by  a  pure  and  disinterested  patriotism  de- 
voting a  lifetime  of  laborious  investigation  to  the  task 
of  smoothing  our  pathway  towards  a  pure  and  success- 
ful republicanism."  J.  D.  Cox,  in  Nation,  C8:  335, 
3C1. 

Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  Century  book 
for  young  Americans.  N.  Y. :  Century  Co. 
[c.  1894.]     $1.50.  [2699 

Under  the  guise  of  a  tour  to  Washington  City  by  a 
party  of  boys  and  girls,  the  author  describes  the  actual 
workings  of  the  national  government  in  its  various 
departments.  Additional  chapters  are  given  to  the 
capital  city  and  the  resources  of  the  United  States. 
This  book  was  prepared  at  the  request  of  the  Sons  of 
the  American  Revolution  for  educational  purposes. 
With  its  photographic  illustrations  it  is  a  valuable 
book  for  children.  E.  E.  S. 

Brooks,  Noah.  How  the  republic  is  gov- 
erned.    N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1895.     75c.       [2700 

Very  brief  definitions  of  the  functions  of  each  di- 
vision of  the  national  government.  Gives  names  of 
officers  and  their  duties,  and  explains  provisions  for 
naturalization,  patents,  etc.  Contains  the  Constitu- 
tion and  Declaration  of  Independence.  Gives  no  con- 
crete illustrations  of  the  workings  of  the  government, 
and  is  not  likely  to  prove  interesting.  E.  E.  S. 

Brownson,  Orestes  Augustus.  The  Ameri- 
can republic,  its  constitution,  tendencies  and 
destiny.     N.  Y.  :  O'Shea.     1866.  [2701 

"  In  a  volume  which  might  well  be  compressed  into 
one  fourth  its  present  size,  he  covers  a  great  deal  of 
ground,  and  has  pungent  suggestions  on  both  sides 
of  a  great  many  questions.  Even  in  the  preface  he 
announces  his  abandonment  of  the  doctrine  of  state 
sovereignty,  after  holding  it  for  thirty-three  years, 
and  at  once  proceeds  to  explain  how,  in  a  profounder 
sense,  he  holds  it  more  thoroughly  than  ever.  In  the 
chapter  on  '  Secession,'  which  is  the  best  in  the  book, 
he  indorses  Charles  Sumner's  theory  of  state  suicide; 
holds  that  the  southern  states  are  now  '  under  the 
Union,  not  of  it,'  and  seems  quite  inclined  to  pardon 


Mr.  Lincoln  for  abolishing  slavery  by  proclamation. 
On  the  iitlicr  hand,  he  scouts  the  theory  that  the  rebels 
committed  treason,  in  any  moral  sense,  and  proclaims 
that  we  are  all  '  willing  afid  jjroud  to  be  their  country- 
men, fellow-citizens,  and  friends.'  ...  Of  a  standing 
army  Mr.  Brownson  thinks  well,  and  wishes  it  to  num- 
ber a  hundred  thousand  ;  but  his  reason  for  the  faith 
that  is  in  him  is  a  little  unexpected.  He  think.s  it  use- 
ful because  '  it  creates  honorable  places  for  gentlemen 
or  the  sons  of  gentlemen  without  wealth.'  .  .  .  He  sees 
danger  in  the  horizon,  and  frankly  avows  it.  .  .  .  It  is, 
that,  if  matters  go  on  as  now,  foreign  observers  will 
never  clearly  understand  whether  it  was  the  '  terri- 
torial democracy '  or  the  '  humanitarian  democracy ' 
which  really  triumphed  in  the  late  contest  !  ...  It  is 
needless  to  say  that  its  author  is  the  same  Mr.  Brown- 
son whom  the  American  people  long  since  tried  and 
found  wanting  as  a  safe  or  wise  counsellor  ;  the  same 
of  whom  the  Roman  Catholic  Church  one  day  assumed 
the  respcmsibility,  and  found  the  task  more  onerous 
than  had  been  expected."    Atlantic,  17:  523. 

Bryce,  James.  The  American  common- 
wealth. Loudon  and  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1888. 
2v.  3d  ed.,  rev.,  with  additional  chapters. 
1893-5.     2v.     $4. 

Same ;   abridged  for  colleges  and  high 

schools.     N.  Y. :  Macmillan.     1896.     $1.75. 

[2702 

A  work  of  rare  philosophical  power  and  insight, 
easily  first  among  descriptions  and  criticisms  of 
American  political  and  social  institutions.  It  is  based 
upon  extensive  personal  knowledge  of  the  United 
States  as  well  as  thorough  study  of  its  history.  The 
work  falls  into  six  parts.  Part  I  treats  of  tlie  organi- 
zation and  work  of  the  national  government,  and  Part 
II  of  state  and  local  government.  Part  III  is  a  de- 
tailed study  of  the  party  system.  Part  IV  discusses 
the  nature,  action,  and  influence  of  public  opinion, 
while  Part  V,  "  illustrations  and  reflections,''  groups 
a  few  topics,  such  as  the  Tammany  ring,  Kearneyism, 
woman  suffrage,  etc.,  not  falling  properly  within  other 
divisions,  together  with  observations  on  the  strength 
and  weakness  of  American  democracy.  Part  VI  treats 
of  social  institutions,  including  under  this  head  the 
bar,  the  universities,  the  church,  etc.  Constitutional 
history,  as  such,  is  outside  the  author's  sphere,  and  is 
touched  upon  only  in  so  far  as  is  necessary  to  elucidate 
the  governmental  system.  The  exposition  of  the  rela- 
tions between  the  federal  government  and  the  states, 
political  methods,  and  the  working  of  public  opinion; 
is  especially  notable.  Incidentally  the  book  serves  as 
a  corrective  of  the  theories  of  De  Tocqueville  and 
other  European  observers. 

The  abridgment  contains  the  greater  part  of  vol.  1 
of  the  original  work,  and  a  few  chapters  from  vol. 
2,  but  abridged  mainly  by  omitting  most  of  the  ref- 
erences to  English  institutions,  and  cutting  down 
the  longer  passages  of  comment.  The  resulting  con- 
densation is  dry,  and  devoid  of  both  the  literary  and 
philosophic  charm  and  the  expository  power  of  the 
original.  AV.  MacD. 

Predictions  of  Hamilton  and  De  Tocque- 
ville. (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  5, 
no.  9.)    Bait.     1887.     Pap.  25c.  [2703 


303 


2704-2710 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


In  the  pages  of  this  little  pamphlet,  the  author  of 
the  American  commonucalth  discusses  the  predic- 
tions of  Hamilton  in  the  Federalist  and  of  De  Tocque- 
ville  in  his  Democracy  in  Jtmerica.  No  one  is  better 
qualified  than  Mr.  Bryce  to  test  such  prophecies  by 
the  actualities  of  the  present.  The  volume  is  written 
in  the  interesting  and  suggestive  way  characteristic 
of  all  the  author's  work.  A.  C.  McL. 

Burgess,  John  William.  Political  science 
and  comparative  constitutional  law.  Boston : 
Ginn.     1890.     2v.     $5.  [2704 

An  elaborate  and  learned  comparison  of  the  consti- 
tutional systems  of  the  United  States,  Great  Britain, 
France,  and  Germany,  from  the  point  of  view  of  an 
abstruse  theoretical  discussion  of  the  nature  of  gov- 
ernment, state,  and  nation.  German  authorities  seem 
mainly  to  have  been  relied  upon.  The  literary  inter- 
est is  small,  and  the  personal  views  of  the  author 
are  strongly  emphasized ;  the  descriptive  portions, 
however,  have  marked  value  and  usefulness.  An  ap- 
pendix to  vol.  1  gives  the  texts,  in  the  original,  of 
the  constitutions  of  Prussia  and  the  German  Empire, 
and  of  the  "  constitutional  laws  "  of  France. 

W.  MacD. 

Caldwell,  Joshua  W.  Studies  in  the  con- 
stitutional history  of  Tennessee.  Cin.  :  Clarke. 
1895.     §3.  [2705 

Based  upon  a  series  of  newspaper  articles  written 
in  1895  in  aid  of  an  effort  for  a  constitutional  conven- 
tion. The  work  makes  no  pretension  to  being  a  his- 
torj'  of  the  state,  but  treats  historically  six  important 
periods  or  phases,  viz.,  the  Watauga  association,  1772- 
1777,  the  suite  of  Cumberland,  1780-1783,  the  State  of 
Franklin,  178-1-1788,  and  the  constitutions  of  1796, 1834, 
and  1870.  The  book  shows  first-hand  research,  and  has 
historical  value.  AV.  MacD. 

Chambrun,  Adolphe  de.  Le  pouvoir  exe- 
cutif  aux  Etats-Unis.      Paris.     1876. 

The    executive    power   in  the    United 

States;  tr.  by  Madeleine  Vinta  Dahlgren. 
Lancaster,  Pa.     1874.  [2706 

This  foreign  commentator  on  one  phase  of  the  gov- 
ernment of  the  United  States  comes  chronologically 
between  De  Tocqueville  and  Bryce,  but  possesses  the 
peculiar  perceptive  and  analytic  power  of  neither  of 
these  writers.  His  work  consists  chiefly  in  tracing  the 
various  functions  of  the  executive  as  conceived  in  the 
Constitutional  Convention,  and  showing  how  custom 
has  made  them  otherwise.  There  are  practical  chap- 
ters on  the  administrations  of  Lincoln  and  of  John- 
son. E.  E.  S. 

Channing,  Edward.  Town  and  county 
government  in  the  English  colonies  of  North 
America.  (.Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser. 
2,  no.  10.)   Baltimore.    1884.  Pap.  50c.     [2707 

This  study,  which  received  the  Toppan  prize  at  Har- 
vard University,  was  one  of  the  first  fruits  of  the  in- 
terest aroused  by  Professor  H.  B.  Adams  in  the  local 
Institutions  of  the  colonies.  But,  as  Professor  Chan- 
ning  was  strictly  limited  to  such  printed  material  as 
the  Harvard  University  Library  contained,  his  study 


is  inevitably  imperfect.  Notwithstanding  the  fact 
that  some  of  his  conclusions  must  be  revised  in  view 
of  the  new  material  that  has  been  utilized  for  both 
regions  since  1884,  he  still  gives  perhaps  the  best  com- 
parative study  of  the  local  institutions  of  New  Eng- 
land and  Virginia.  The  history  of  the  origin  of  the 
New  England  town  has  yet  to  be  written,  while  such 
works  as  Uvwcc'?, Economic  history  of  finjinia  throw 
great  light  upon  the  conditions  in  that  colony.  But 
considering  the  time  and  the  material,  the  essay  is  one 
of  unusual  excellence.  C.  M.  A. 

Clark,  Charles  C.  P.  The  "machine" 
abolished  and  the  people  restored  to  power,  by 
the  organization  of  all  the  people  on  the  lines 
of  party  organization.  N.  Y.  :'  Putnam.  1900. 
$1.  [2708 

This  is  a  new  and  considerably  re-written  edition  of 
a  remarkably  suggestive  book,  first  published  in  1878, 
under  the  title  of  Jlte  cominonirealth  reconstructed. 
It  is  a  penetrating  study  of  the  conditions  under  which 
parties  and  party  nominations  have  fallen  under  the 
control  of  the  "  bosses  "  of  political  "  machines."  In 
the  writer's  view,  which  many  are  coming  to  share, 
this  deadly  paralyzing  of  the  popular  will  is  an  inevit- 
able consequence  of  the  arrangement  of  constituen- 
cies, for  the  representation  of  the  people,  on  geogra- 
phical lines.  He  proposes  to  substitute  a  formation 
of  constituencies  bj'  lot,  with  periodical  drawings,  to 
make  a  frequent  change.  The  book  is  fascinating  in 
thought  and  admirably  clear  in  style.  It  deserves 
more  attention  than  it  has  received. 

Cooley,  Thomas  Mclntyre.  General  prin- 
ciples of  constitutional  law  in  the  United  States 
of  America.     Boston  :  Little.     1880. 

Same,  3d  ed. ;   [revised]  by  Andrew  C. 

McLaughlin.     Little.     1898.     $2.50.         [2709 

One  of  the  well-known  Students'  series  of  elementary 
law  text-books,  and  the  work  of  an  authority  of  the 
first  rank.  It  is  by  far  the  best  brief  manual  of  con- 
stitutional law.  The  arrangement  is  systematic,  the 
style  simple  and  clear,  and  the  exposition  admirable. 
The  edition  of  1898,  besides  revision  of  the  text,  adds 
a  chapter  on  the  formation  and  construction  of  state 
constitutions,  mainly  extracted  from  the  same  author's 
Constitutional  li7nitations.  W.  MacD. 

Treatise  on  the  constitutional  limitations 

which  rest  upon  the  legislative  power  of  the 
states  of  the  American  union.  Boston:  Little. 
1868. 

Same :  6th  ed.;  with  additions  by  A.  C. 

Angell.     Little.     1890.     $6.  [2710 

An  elaborate  legal  treatise,  and  one  of  the  best 
known  of  its  author's  works.  The  several  chapters 
discuss,  with  the  usual  extensive  citation  an<l  com- 
parison of  cases,  such  topics  as  the  formation,  amend- 
ment, and  construction  of  state  constitutions,  legisla- 
tive powers  and  the  enactment  of  laws,  constitutional 
protection  of  persons  and  property,  liberty  of  speech 
and  of  the  press,  religious  liberty,  taxation,  the  police 
power,  and  the  expression  of  the  popular  will  through 
elections.  AV.  MacD. 


304 


CONSTITUTIONAL  HISTORY  —  AlVIERIC AN  DEVELOPMENT    2711-2719 


Cooley,  Thomas  Mclntyre,  ct  al.  Cousti- 
tutioiial  history  of  the  Uuitcd  States  as  seen 
in  the  development  of  American  law.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1889.     $3.  [2711 

This  book,  made  up  of  five  lectures  by  as  many  emi- 
nent jurists,  seeks  to  mark  out  the  course  of  the  con- 
stitutional development  of  the  United  States,  as  that 
development  appears  in  the  decisions  of  the  courts. 
Important  cases  are  discussed  ;  decisions  are  chrono- 
logically arranged,  and  it  is  showii  how  one  important 
principle  followed  upon  another.  In  this  way  the 
main  stejis  in  constitutional  development,  as  far  as 
that  depends  on  judicial  action  and  construction, 
are  declared.  AIL  of  the  lectures  are  able  ;  but  the 
most  valuable  are  "  The  Supreme  Court,  its  place  in 
the  American  constitutional  system,"  and  "Constitu- 
tional development  in  the  United  States  as  influenced 
by  Chief  Justice  Marshall."  A.  C.  >IcL. 

Cooper,  Thomas  V.,  and  Hector  T.  Fen- 
ton,  eds.  American  politics.  Phil.:  Fireside 
Pub.  Co.     1883.  [2712 

Contents:  History  of  the  political  parties. — Politi- 
cal platforms.  —  Great  speeches  on  great  issues. — 
Parliamentary  practice.  —  Existing  political  laws.  — 
Federal  blue  book.  —  Tabulated  history  of  politics. 

Curry,  Jabez  Lamar  Monroe,  Southern 
states  of  the  American  L^nion  considered  in 
their  relations  to  the  Constitution  of  the  United 
States.  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1894.  Richmond : 
Johnson.     $1.  [2713 

A  historical  argument  for  the  southern  view  of  the 
Constitution  written  by  one  prominently  identified 
with  the  southern  Confederacy  and  aimed  "  to  recon- 
struct ideas  and  opinions  adverse  to  the  South,  in  so 
far  as  they  are  founded  on  ignorance  and  prejudice." 
While  mainly  ex  parte,  and  not  always  dispassionate, 
the  presentation  is  manly  and,  on  the  whole,  fair  and 
strong.  Its  explanation  of  the  attitude  of  the  South 
will  be  found  well  worth  reading  by  those  who  have 
studied  only  the  other  side  of  the  question. 

G.  P.  G. 

Curtis,  George  Ticknor.  Constitutional 
history  of  the  L^uited  States.  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1889-96.     3v.     $6.  [2714 

Vol.  1  is  a  revised  edition  of  the  same  author's  His- 
tory 0/  the  constitution  of  the  United  States,  2  vols., 
1854.  The  high  legal  standing  of  Curtis,  his  judicial 
temper,  and  the  clearness  of  his  style,  gave  his  original 
work  great  favor,  especially  with  law^-ers,  and  caused 
it  to  be  often  quoted  by  the  courts  as  an  authority. 
Of  the  two  volumes,  the  first,  covering  the  period  of 
the  Revolution  and  the  Confederation,  is  the  better. 
The  vol.  2  of  the  revised  edition  (1896)  contains  thir- 
teen chapters  left  unfinished  at  the  author's  death, 
and  published  under  the  supervision  of  J.  C.  Clayton. 
The  special  merits  of  vol.  2  are  not  considerable,  and 
the  account  of  the  period  covered  by  it  (1789-1876)  is 
slight.  Curtis's  fundamental  political  views  were 
those  of  Webster,  whose  friend  and  biographer  he  was  ; 
but  his  opinions  on  the  constitutional  aspects  of  the 
Slavery  controversy,  shown  in  his  Life  of  Buchanan, 


are  not  altered  here.     The  latter  half  of  vol.  2  com- 
prises documents  and  miscellaneous  papers. 

W.  MacD. 

Cashing,  H.  A.  History  of  the  transition 
from  provincial  to  commonwealth  government 
in  Massachusetts.  See  Columbia  University, 
sect.  259.  [2715 

Dallinger,  Frederick  William.  Nomina- 
tions for  elective  oflSce  in  the  United  States. 
(Harvard  historical  studies,  4.)  N.  Y. :  Long- 
mans.    1897.     §1.50.  [2716 

An  interesting  discussion,  given  additional  weight 
by  the  practical  experience  of  the  author  as  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Massachusetts  Legislature.  A  brief  history 
of  the  caucus  and  nominating  conventicm  in  the 
United  States  is  followed  by  a  description  of  the  pre- 
sent nominating  system  ;  the  remainder  of  the  book 
treats  of  remedies  for  existing  evils.  The  remedies 
relied  upon  by  the  author  are :  (1)  a  reduction  of  the 
number  of  elective  offices  ;  (2)  separation  of  local  elec- 
tions from  state  and  national ;  (3)  abolition  of  the 
spoils  system.  W.  MacD. 

Dawes,  Anna  Laurens.  How  we  are  gov- 
erned ;  an  explanation  of  the  Constitution  and 
government  of  the  United  States.  Boston : 
Lothrop.     [c.  1885.]    Boston :  Ginn.     $1. 

[2717 

Varies  little  from  the  old  Una  of  text-books  on 
"  civil  government,"  but  expressed  in  simple  lan- 
guage. Kot  likely  to  fulfill  the  promise  in  the  title, 
but  of  some  service  to  the  searcher  for  general  in- 
formation. Comments  are  arranged  under  the  gen- 
eral divisions  of  the  Constitution.  Gives  minute  de- 
scriptions of  the  practical  working  of  the  Federal 
government,  but  is  meagre  on  state  governments,  and 
lacking  on  local  self-government.  Purely  theoretical 
in  treatment  of  questions  of  reform.    Optimistic. 

E.  E.  S. 

Douglas,  Stephen  Arnold.  Cittts,  James 
Madisok.  Brief  treatise  upon  constitutional 
and  party  questions  and  the  history  of  political 
parties,  as  I  received  it  orally  from  the  late 
Stephen  A.  Douglas.     N.  Y. :  Appleton.    1866. 

[2718 

In  the  summer  of  1859,  the  author  had  a  series  of 
"  interviews "  with  Mr.  Douglas  on  the  questions 
named  in  the  title  of  this  book.  The  rejiUes  of  Mr. 
Douglas  "  were  taken  down  in  writing,  verbally,  at 
the  time,"  says  Mr.  Cutts,  "  ^Ir.  Douglas  always  paus- 
ing long  enough  to  enable  me  to  obtain  his  exact  lan- 
guage." The  result  is  a  valuable,  though  fragmentary 
and  meagre  "  confession  of  political  faith  "from  the 
lips  of  the  man  who  during  the  eventful  six  years 
between  1854  and  18G0  was  the  leader  of  the  northern 
section  of  the  Democratic  party.  The  book  is  one 
which  every  student  of  that  period  should  read. 

A.  D.  M. 

Dunning,  William  Archibald.  Essaj'S  on 
the  Civil  War  and  reconstruction,  and  related 
topics.     N.  Y. :  Macmillan.    1898.  $3.      [2719 


305 


2720-2726 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Seven  essays,  on  The  Constitution  in  Civil  War,  The 
Constitution  in  reconstruction,  Military  government 
during  reconstruction,  Process  of  reconstruction.  Im- 
peachment and  trial  of  President  Johnson,  Are  the 
states  equal  under  the  Constitution  ?,  and  American 
political  philosophy.  All  except  the  fourth  first  ap- 
peared in  periodicals.  The  last  is  unimportant  :  the 
others  are  constitutional  and  legal  studies  of  high 
value,  written  with  judicial  temper  and  in  an  interest- 
ing style.  W.  MacD. 

Federalist,  The  :  a  commentary  on  the  Con- 
stitution of  the  United  States;  reprinted  from 
the  original  text  [1788]  of  Alexander  Hamil- 
ton, John  Jay,  and  James  Madison ;  ed.  by 
H.C.Lodge.     N.Y.:  Putnam.     1888.    $1.50. 

Same ;    ed.    by    Paid    Leicester    Ford. 

N.  Y.:  Holt.     1898.     §1.75.  [2720 

A  collection  of  essays  designed  to  convince  the  peo- 
ple of  New  York  that  the  Articles  of  Confederation 
were  hopelessly  defective  as  a  national  constitution, 
that  a  more  effective  system  was  indispensable  for  the 
prosperity  of  the  countrj-,  and  that  the  Constitution 
framed  by  the  Philadelphia  convention  promised  a 
remedy  for  the  existing  evils,  and  an  energetic  ad- 
ministration without  uuperilling  liberty.  The  second 
part  of  the  Federalist  is  a  detailed  explanation  of  the 
provisions  of  the  Constitution  and  of  the  general  plan 
of  government  proposed.  Of  the  many  editions, 
those  by  Lodge  and  Ford  are  to  be  preferred.  H.  B. 
Dawson's  edition  of  18G3,  which  is  now  out  of  print, 
has  a  very  learned  introduction  on  the  bibliography 
and  authorship  of  the  essays.  Both  Mr.  Lodge  and 
Mr.  Ford  are  somewhat  biassed  in  favor  of  Hamilton 
in  their  discussion  of  the  authorship,  and  their  treat- 
ment of  the  question  cannot  be  considered  as  final  or 
satisfactory.  The  distinctive  features  of  Ford's  edi- 
tion are  the  indication  of  jjlace  and  date  of  the  first 
publication  of  each  essay,  the  .suggestive  running 
commentary  on  portions  of  the  text  and  the  ample 
index,  far  more  complete  than  is  possessed  by  any 
other  edition.  E.  G.  B. 

See  next  title. 

Federalist,  The,  and  other  constitutional 
papers,  by  Hamilton,  Jay,  Madison,  and  other 
statesmen;  ed.  by  E.  H.  Scott.  Chicago: 
Scott.     1895.     2v.     $5.  [2721 

A  cheap  but  well-printed  text  of  The  FederaHst 
based  upon  the  edition  of  1818  and  the  index  of  1831. 
It  lacks  the  valuable  suggestions  made  in  Dawson's 
revision  and  the  annotation  of  Lodge's  edition.  To 
the  text  are  added  twenty-two  of  the  best  essays  and 
pamphlets  on  the  Constitution  taken  from  Ford's  col- 
lections. E.  E.  S. 

Fisher,  Sydney  George.  Evolution  of  the 
Constitution  of  the  United  States.  Phil. :  Lip- 
pincott.     1897.     $1.50.  [2722 

An  attempt  to  show  how  the  Constitution  developed 
from  the  colonial  charters  and  plans  of  union,  as  well 
as  from  English  practice.  In  addition  to  a  general 
sketch  of  the  development  of  the  charters,  and  an 
account  of  the  first  state  constitutions,  the  various 
provisions  of  the  Constitution  m  detail  are  compared 


with  corresponding  pro^^sions  in  the  earlier  docu- 
ments, the  texts  of  the  passages  in  question  being 
printed  in  full.  A  final  chapter  criticises  adversely 
the  theory  of  Dutch  influence  upon  American  history 
and  institutions,  set  forth  in  Douglas  Camjjbeirs  The 
Puritan  in  Jlolland,  England,  and  America  (sect. 
2049).  W.  :MacD. 

Fiske,  John.  American  political  ideas 
viewed  from  the  standpoint  of  universal  his- 
tory.    N.  Y.:  Harper.     1885.     $1.  [2723 

This  book  comprises  a  course  of  three  lectures,  the 
Town  meeting,  Federal  union,  and  Manifest  destiny, 
originally  delivered  at  the  Royal  Institution  of  Great 
Britain  in  1880.  Mr.  Fiske  confutes  the  notion  that 
centralization  is  needed  for  very  large  nations ;  con- 
tends that  the  stability  of  a  great  political  aggre- 
gate, like  the  LTnited  States,  can  be  maintained  only 
through  the  combination  of  local  self-government 
and  federal  union  ;  and  sees  a  great  future  for  federa- 
ti<m  in  the  history  of  mankind.  The  lectures  are 
poi)ular  in  character,  but  very  suggestive,  and  are 
marked  by  a  strong  American  spirit.  B.  A.  H. 

Civil  government  in  the  United  States, 

considered  with  some  reference  to  its  origins. 
Boston:  Houghton.     1890.     Net  $1.  [2724 

An  attractively  written  elementary  account,  de- 
scriptive and  historical,  of  American  political  institu- 
tions, with  special  reference  to  the  origin  and  histor- 
ical development  of  existing  forms.  More  than  usual 
attention  is  paid  to  local  and  state  government.  The 
book  is  intended  for  use  as  a  text-book,  but  purposely 
avoids  arbitrary  arrangement  and  didactic  presenta- 
tion. An  apparatus  of  questions  and  topics  has  been 
provided  by  F.  A.  Hill.  W.  MacD. 

Follett,  Mary  Parker.  The  Speaker  of  the 
House  of  Representatives.  N.  Y. :  Longmans. 
1896.     $1.75.  [2725 

An  admirable  historical  examination  of  the  speaker- 
ship, and  the  duties  and  responsibilities  of  the  office. 
English  and  colonial  precedents  are  only  briefly 
touched  upon,  but  the  whole  course  of  development 
under  the  Constitution  is  minutely  traced.  The  re- 
sults of  the  inquiry  go  to  show  that  "  the  whole 
histoi-y  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  from  an  in- 
stitutional point  of  view,  has  been  the  history  of  the 
concentration  of  legislative  power  in  the  hands  of  the 
Speaker  of  the  House;"  but  the  author  writes  as  an 
historian,  and  without  a  theoi-y  to  prove.- 

W.  MacD. 

Ford,  Henry  Jones.  Rise  and  growth  of 
American  politics:  a  sketch  of  constitutional 
development.    N.  Y.:  Macmillan.    1898.    $1.50. 

[2726 

"  Mr.  Ford  .  .  .  starts  out  with  the  proposition  that 
American  political  conditions  can  be  understood  only 
in  the  light  of  English  political  conditions  in  the 
eighteenth  century,  of  which  American  political  con- 
ditions are  the  natural  outgrowth."  He  "  shows,  in  a 
most  interesting  and  instructive  manner,  that  in  both 
countries  the  necessai^y  harmony  between  the  execu- 
tive and  the  legislature  was  attained  in  the  same  way 
—  through  the  establishment  of  strong  national  par- 


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ties.  In  both  countries  these  parties  secured  their 
existence  and  perpetuated  their  power  l)y  the  employ- 
ment of  means  which  we  can  hardly  fail  to  regard  as 
corrupt.  .  .  .  The  great  difference  between  the  two 
countries  lies  in  the  fact  tliat  England  lias  progressed 
furtlKsr  than  the  United  States.  England  has  practi- 
cally solved  the  problem,  through  the  establishment 
of  the  cabinet  system  with  the  prime  minister  at  its 
head.  .  .  .  The  only  questionable  part  of  this  inval- 
uable book  is  the  suggestion  made  at  the  close  —  a 
suggestion  upon  which  considerable  emphasis  is  laid 
—  that  we  can  solve  the  problem  in  tlie  same  way  in 
which  England  has  already  solved  it  :  namely,  l)y  the 
admission  of  the  members  of  the  President's  cabinet 
to  the  Hoor  of  Congress.  .  .  .  Mr.  Ford  lias  written 
the  best  book  that  has  appeared  for  a  long  time  on 
American  politics.  ...  It  treats  of  the  details  of  our 
political  development  and  present  conditions  with 
a  thoroughness  which  has  nowhere  been  excelled." 
Frank  J.  Goodnow,  in  Political  science  quarterly,  14: 
155. 

Ford,  Paul  Leicester.  Bibliography  of  the 
adoption  of  the  Constitution  of  the  United 
States.  See  Historical  Printing  Club,  sect. 
272.  [2727 

ed.     Essays  on  the  Constitution  of  the 

United  States,  published  during  its  discussion 
by  the  people,  1787-88.  Brooklyn  :  Historical 
Printing  Club.     1893.  [2728 

An  invaluable  collection  for  the  special  student  who 
would  know  the  arguments  used  for  and  against  the 
adoption  of  the  Constitution.  The  essays  originally 
appeared  in  the  newspapers,  as  did  the  similar  articles 
that  make  up  The  Federalist.  Among  the  writers 
represented  are  Oliver  Ellsworth,  Alexander  Hamil- 
ton, Robert  Yates,  Charles  Pinckney  and  others  who 
were  well-known  and  influential  persons  of  the  time. 

A.  C.  McL. 

ed.     Pamphlets  on  the  Constitution  of 

the  United  States,  published  during  its  discus- 
sion by  the  people,  1787-88;  with  notes  and  a 
bibliography.    Brooklyn :  Ford.    1888.     [2729 

What  is  said  of  the  Essays  mentioned  above  is  ap- 
plicable in  large  measure  to  these  pamphlets,  which 
disclose  very  clearly  the  main  outline  of  the  great 
controversy  over  the  Constitution.  The  editor  has 
rendered  the  student  of  American  history  good  ser- 
vice by  gathering  these  pamphlets  from  many  sources, 
determining  their  authorship  and  publishing  them  m 
convenient  form.  Written  by  men  like  Gerry,  Jay, 
Wilson,  Dickinson  and  others  hardly  less  famous, 
they  are  essential  and  valuable  portions  of  our  histor- 
ical literature.  A.  C.  McL. 

Ford,  Worthington  Chauncey,  ed.  Amer- 
ican citizen's  manual.  (Questions  of  the  day.) 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1882-3.     2v.  [2730 

Part  I  is  a  brief  description  of  the  organization  and 
work  of  government,  national,  state,  and  local,  in  the 
United  States,  with  chapters  on  the  electoral  system 
and  the  civil  service.  Part  II  discusses  elementary 
principles  of  constitutional  law,  particularly  such  as 
relate  to  taxation  and  expenditure,  the  regulation  of 


commerce  and  industry  (the  author  is  opposed  to 
I)rotection)  and  the  care  of  the  poor  and  defective 
classes.  The  work  as  a  whole  has  been  superseded, 
but  its  tone  of  critical  reflection  still  gives  it  worth. 

W.  MacD. 

Foster,  Roger.  Commentaries  on  the  Con- 
stitution of  the  United  States.  Boston  :  Boston 
Book  Co.     1895-.    V.  1+.    V.  1,  $1.50.     [2731 

The  most  pretentious  recent  treatise,  aiming,  ap- 
parently, to  rival  Story's  famous  ComiiwiUaries.  The 
l)lan  contemplates  extended  comment  on  the  clauses 
of  the  Constitution  in  their  order,  and  not  under  a  topi- 
cal classification.  Vol.  1  (all  published),  with  the  sub- 
title, '  Preamble  to  imiteachment,'  deals  with  the  pre- 
amble, and  so  much  of  Art.  I  as  relates  to  the  organi- 
zation of  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives. 
Incidentally,  the  author  goes,  sometimes  at  great 
length,  into  the  discussion  of  historical  and  political 
questions  more  or  less  related  to  the  topic  in  hand. 
Chap.  XIII,  on  impeachment,  and  the  appendix  on 
state  impeachment  trials-  together  form  the  best  re- 
cent account  of  that  subject  available  ;  but,  with  that 
exception,  the  work  offers  nothing  for  the  lawyer,  and 
little  that  the  historical  student  or  non-professional 
reader  will  not  find  better  stated  elsewhere.  The  style 
is  loose,  and  the  tone  often  unjudicial.      W.  MacD. 

Foster,  William  Eaton.  References  to  the 
Constitution  of  the  United  States.  (Economic 
tracts,  no.  29.)  N.  Y.  :  Soc.  for  Political  Edu- 
cation. 1890.  [2732 
Relatively  much  more  elaborate  than  the  same  au- 
thor's Referenccsto  the  history  of  Presidential  admin- 
istrations, and  invaluable  as  a  guide  to  the  historical 
study  of  the  Constitution.  The  strictly  legal  side  of 
constitutional  history  and  interi^retation  seems  to  have 
been  beyond  the  author's  purpose,  although  an  appen- 
dix gives  significant  extracts  from  a  few  leading  de- 
cisions,                                                              w.  JIacD. 

Freeman,  Edward  Augustus.  Introduc- 
tion to  American  institutional  history.  (Johns 
Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  1,  no.  1.)  Bait. 
1882.     Pap.  25c.  [2733 

The  introduction  to  institutional  history  covers  only 
six  pages,  but  it  is  supplemented  by  extracts  from 
the  Avriter's  Impressions  of  America.  INIost  of  .the 
matter  is  now  fruitless  and  not  veiy  interesting.  The 
suggestions  concerning  the  value  and  true  historic 
character  and  origin  of  American  local  institutions, 
though  perhaps  not  altogether  to  be  relied  upon,  have 
been  productive  of  good  in  encouraging  a  thoughtful 
and  profound  study  of  local  government. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Frothingham,  Richard.  Rise  of  the  repub- 
lic of  the  United  States.  Boston  :  Little.  1872. 
6th  ed.     1895.     §3.50.  [2734 

This  book  is  not  so  much  a  relation  of  events  as  a 
discussion  of  their  causes,  having  for  its  object  the 
tracing  of  the  development  of  the  two  ideas  of  local 
self-government  .and  union  to  their  culmination  in  the 
Constitution,  and  covering  the  period  from  early  colo- 
nial times  to  1790.    This  work,  based  upon  original 


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sources  and  the  fniit  of  diligent  research  and  unusual 
industrj-,  is  an  authority  upon  the  subject ;  the  choice 
of  facts  and  arguments  is  made  with  great  skill  and 
judgment ;  and  the  book  is  carefully  wnitten.  An  ap- 
pendix contains  Governor  Hutchinson's  plan  of  union 
(ITW),  and  a  letter  of  John  Adams  on  the  discussion  of 
independence  in  the  colonial  congress.     R.  C.  H.  C. 

Godkin,  Edwin  Lawrence.  Problems  of 
moderu  democracy:  essays.  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1897.     §3.  [2735 

One  can  find  nowhere  else  abler  discussions  or  keener 
analyses  of  problems  presented  by  the  political  and 
social  life  of  America.  The  book  is  made  up  of  a 
number  of  essays  that  have  appeared  at  different 
times  as  magazine  articles,  and  one  or  two  are  in  a 
measure  occasional  only.  All  of  them,  however,  are 
clever  efforts  to  detect  the  actual  basis  of  important 
problems.  Terhaps  the  most  suggestive  essay  in  the 
collection  is  the  one  entitled  The  real  jiroblems  of 
democracy,  which  is  a  connnent  on  W.  E.  H.  Lecky's 
Democracy  and  liberty ;  but  of  almost  equal  value  is 
the  one  called  Popnfar  government ,  &  review  of  Sir 
Henry  Jlaine's  book  bearing  that  title.  Tlie  style  is 
simple,  but  direct,  keen,  effective.  A.  C.  McL. 

Unforeseen   tendencies    of    democracy. 

Boston:  Hougliton.     1898.     $3.  [2736 

A  trenchant  and  suggestive  discussion  of  "  some  of 
the  departures "  which  democracy  has  made  "  from 
the  ways  which  its  earlier  promoters  exjiected  it  to 
follow."  Of  the  difficulties  which  democracy  has  en- 
countered, the  author  draws  particular  attention  to 
two  — political  corruption  accompanying  the  scramble 
for  wealth,  and  the  necessity  of  governing  the  large 
masses  of  population  in  cities.  The  essays  bear  titles 
as  follows  :  Former  democracies ;  Equality ;  The 
nominating  system  ;  The  decline  of  legislatures  ;  Pe- 
culiarities of  American  municipal  government  ;  The 
growth  and  expression  of  ])ublic  opinion  ;  The  Austra- 
lian democracy.  The  author  is  a  keen  and  exacting 
critic,  but  here  no  pessimist.  The  literary  style  is  that 
long  familiar  in  the  editorial  writing  of  the  Nation 
and  the  New  York  ^rr/u'wf/ /'o*< — clear,  simple,  in- 
cisive, and  abounding  in  apt  illustration. 

"W.  MacD. 

Each  of  the  seven  essays  is  a  thoughtful  and  instruc- 
tive study  of  the  important  subject  to  which  it  relates. 
The  writer  is  a  keen  and  intelligent,  but  always  friendly 
critic  of  democracy.  A.  D.  M. 

Goodnow,  Frank  Johnson.  Comparative 
administrative  law:  an  analysis  of  the  admin- 
istrative systems,  national  and  local,  of  the 
United  States,  England,  France,  and  Germany. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1893.     2v.     §5.  [2737 

The  only  scholarly  work  in  English,  as  yet,  which 
seeks  to  give  a  concise  comparative  view  of  the  ad- 
ministrative, a-s  distinguished  from  the  constitutional, 
law  of  the  countries  named.  It  is  based  upon  a  first- 
hand study  of  the  essential  material,  but  is  written 
with  a  view  to  the  needs  of  students  rather  than  of 
mature  scholars.  It  thus  supplements  Burgess's  Po- 
litical science  and  com imrative  constitutional  law 
(sect.  2704),  on  the  one  side,  and  Lowell's  Governments 
and  parties  in  continental  Europe,  on  the  other. 


Vol.  1  treats  of  the  organization  of  government,  and 
central  and  local  administration  ;  Vol.  2,  of  legal  rela- 
tions, particularly  the  law  of  public  officers,  and  the 
control  over  the  administration.  The  point  of  ^aew  is 
not  seldom  European,  especially  where  the  American 
system  shows  defects  ;  and  the  style  occasionally  sug- 
gests German  influence.  A  consolidated  index  ac- 
companies each  volume.  W.  MacD. 

Guthrie,  William  Dameron.  Lectures  on 
the  fourteenth  article  of  amendment  to  the 
Constitution  of  the  U.  S. ;  delivered  before  the 
Dwight  Alumni  Association,  N.  Y.  April- 
May,  1898.     Boston:  Little.    1898.    Net  §2.50. 

[2738 

"The  most  interesting  constitutional  questions 
which  now  come  before  the  I'nited  States  Supreme 
Court  are  those  connected  with  the  interpretation 
of  the  fourteenth  amendment.  ...  At  a  single  term 
(October  term,  1896),  the  amendment  was  discussed  in 
twenty-one  cases,  fifteen  of  which  turned  ujjon  its  in- 
terpretation. At  the  following  term  a  most  important 
decision  was  made.  The  opening  clause  defining  citi- 
zenship was  applied  to  the  case  of  a  child  born  in  the 
United  States  of  Chinese  parents,  and  the  child  was 
held  to  be  a  citizen  even  though  his  i)arents  cannot  be 
naturalized.  ...  It  is  altogether  too  early  to  expect 
any  elaborate  and  well-rounded  treatise  upon  this  the 
newest  branch  of  our  constitutional  law.  The  deci- 
sions are  numerous  and  many  of  them  conflicting. 
But  in  the  meantime  discussions  of  decisions  rendered 
and  of  the  principles  underlying  them  M'ill  form  an 
important  part  of  our  legal  literature.  Such  a  work 
is  [this]  volume.  .  .  .  An  ample  table  of  cases,  a  well- 
annotated  copy  of  the  Constitution,  and  an  aualj-ti- 
cal  index  add  greatly  to  the  value  of  the  volume. 
The  circumstances  under  which  the  lectures  were  pre- 
pared are  perhaps  a  sufficient  excuse  for  their  numer- 
ous shortcomings  in  the  selection  of  matter  and  the 
form  of  its  arrangement.  The  author  promises  a  more 
elaborate  work  on  the  same  subject."  (]arl  Evans  Boyd, 
in  Annals  of  the  Am.  Academy  of  Political  and  Social 
Science,  14:  88. 

Harding,  Samuel  Bannister.  Contest  over 
the  ratification  of  the  federal  Constitution  in 
the  state  of  Massachusetts.  (Harvard  histori- 
cal studies,  3.)  N.  Y. :  Longmans.    1896.  $1.25. 

[2739 

The  title  is  an  accurate  indication  of  the  scope  of  the 
volume.  The  author  writes  from  the  belief  that  it  is 
through  a  study  of  state  politics,  during  and  imme- 
diately after  the  Revolution,  that  later  political  and 
party  struggles  over  the  Constitution  can  best  be 
imderstood  ;  and  his  work,  a  detailed  study  of  primary 
sources,  is  an  important  contril)ution  to  that  end.  An 
appendix  r<'i)rints  some  contemporary  newsjiaiier  let- 
ters, and  adds  a  bibliographical  note  on  the  sources. 

W.  MacD. 

Hare,  John  Innes  Clark.  American  consti- 
tutional law.    Boston  :  Little.    1889.    2v.    §13. 

[2740 

This  is  the  longest  and  most  thorough  work  as  yet 
published  on  this  subject,  if  Story's  Commentaries, 


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CONSTITUTIONAL   HISTORY —  AMERICAN   DEVELOPMENT    2741-2749 


the  first  edition  of  which  appeared  over  sixty  years 
ago,  be  not  taken  into  account.  In  the  first  vulunio 
some  space  is  devoted  to  a  consideration  of  the  early 
constitutional  history  of  the  L'nited  States,  and  to 
a  comparison  of  the  English  and  American  systems 
of  government.  The  reader  will  find  these  portions 
of  the  book  interesting  as  well  as  instructive.  The 
strictly  legal  parts  are  also  well  written.  Possibly  the 
work  shows  a  tendency  to  diffuseness,  and  occasionally 
one  may  feel  that  there  is  a  lack  of  thorough  organi- 
zation as  well  as  compactness.  lUit  such  criticisms 
are  not  serious.  The  book  is  a  learned  and  scholarly 
treatise.  A.  C.  McL. 

Harrison,  Benjamin.  This  couutry  of  ours. 
N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1897.     SI. 50.  [2741 

Chiefly  remarkable  as  being  the  work  of  an  ex-1'resi- 
dent,  and  written,  accordingly,  from  personal  know- 
ledge. It  is  an  agreeable  surface  description  of  the 
practical  workings  of  the  national  government,  mainly 
with  reference  to  the  executive  departments.  Chap. 
X  gives  an  interesting  view  of  the  daily  life  of  a  Presi- 
dent. The  treatment  of  the  legislative  and  judicial 
departments  is  scanty.  W.  MacD. 

Hart,  Albert  Bushnell.  Introduction  to  the 
study  of  federal  government.  (Harvard  his- 
torical monographs,  no.  3.)  Boston:  Ginn. 
1891.  [2742 

A  very  useful  reference  handbook,  which  will  be 
found  helpful  in  the  study  of  constitutional  history 
and  especially  in  the  comparative  study  of  constitu- 
tions. It  is  composed  of  two  distinct  parts.  The  first 
is  a  short  outline  history  of  all  the  important  confed- 
erations and  federal  states  that  have  ever  existed. 
The  second  presents  a  conspectus  of  the  four  leading 
federal  constitutions,  arranged  for  easy  comparison. 
Copious  bibliographies  add  to  the  value  of  the  volume. 

A.C.  McL. 

Practical  essays  on  American  govern- 
ment.   N.Y.:  Longmans.    1893.    $1.50.    [2743 

The  author  has  not  sought  to  discuss  American  gov- 
ernment as  a  whole,  or  work  out  the  characteristics 
of  American  politics,  but  simply  to  treat  isolated  or 
detached  topics.  He  is  especially  interested,  not  in 
theory  or  reform,  but  in  the  actual  working  of  govern- 
mental machinery.  Some  of  the  essays  are  strictly 
historical  iu  character,  while  all  are  the  results  of  in- 
vestigation, not  of  mere  speculation.  They  are  written 
in  a  simple,  effective  style  and  are  interesting  as  well 
as  valuable  to  the  student  of  American  institutions. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Hinsdale,  Burke  Aaron.  American  gov- 
ernment, national  and  state.  Ann  Arbor: 
Register  Pub.  Co.  1893.  Rev.  ed.  Chicago : 
Werner.     1895.     81.25.  [2744 

Designed  as  a  text-book  for  high  schools  and  col- 
leges. The  book  does  not  attempt  to  rival  Bryce's 
American  commonirenUh  either  in  scope  or  in  philo- 
sophic character;  but  the  mass  of  facts  is  large  and 
the  material  systematically  arranged.  Within  its  field, 
it  is  perhaps  the  best  concise  treatment  of  the  subject. 
The  operations  of  the  national  government  naturally 
hold  chief  place,  but  the  govei^nment  of  states  and 


local  communities  is  better  attended  to  than  is  usual 
in  works  of  this  character.  The  earlier  chapters  trace 
at  considerable  length  the  history  of  the  colonies  and 
States,  with  special  reference  to  the  preparation  for 
the  Constitution.  W.  MacD. 

Hinsdale,  Burke  Aaron  (uul  Ma.Ty  L.  His- 
tory and  civil  government  of  Pennsylvania, 
and  the  government  of  the  United  States. 
Chicago:  Werner.     1899.     $1.  [2745 

A  plain,  straightforward  account  of  the  history  of 
I'ennsylvania  from  the  days  of  the  Dutch  and  the 
Swedes,  followed  by  similar  accounts  of  the  govern- 
ments of  the  state  and  of  the  United  States. 

History  and  civil  government  of  Ohio, 

and  the  government  of  the  United  States. 
Chicago:  Werner.     1896.     Si.  [2746 

This  forms  the  second  volume  of  a  "  State  govern- 
ment series,"  the  idea  of  which  is  so  good  that  it 
should  be  carried  out  to  the  full  extent  of  the  Union 
of  American  states.  No  more  than  a  sketch  is  given 
of  the  history  of  Ohio,  in  Part  I,  and  of  the  organiza- 
tion of  its  government,  in  Part  II  ;  but  the  essential 
facts  are  simply  and  clearly  set  forth.  Part  III,  simi- 
larly treating  the  government  of  the  United  States, 
is  an  excellent  piece  of  condensed  exposition,  but  not 
necessary  to  the  object  of  the  book. 

Hitchcock,  Henry.  American  state  consti- 
tutions: a  sttidy  of  their  growth.  (Questions 
of  the  day,  37.)    K  Y. :  Putnam.     1887.     75c. 

[2747 
This  address  was  delivered  by  Mr.  Hitchcock  to  the 
New  York  State  Bar  Association  at  its  tenth  annual 
meeting  at  Albany,  January  18,  1887.  In  it  the  author, 
accepting  Sir  Henrj'  Maine's  axiom  that  social  neces- 
sities and  social  opinions  are  always  more  or  less  in 
advance  of  law  conventions,  endeavors  to  interpret 
the  various  state  constitutions  to  1887  in  this  light. 
He  gives  important  facts  and,  drawing  his  evidence 
from  these  constitutions,  reaches  important  conclu- 
sions. The  final  i>ortions  of  the  work  deal  with  amend- 
ments, the  system  of  checks  and  balances,  and  the 
changes  that  have  been  made  in  the  constitutions  dur- 
ing the  last  forty  or  fifty  years.  The  entire  address  is 
extremely  suggestive  and  valuable.  C.  M.  A. 

Hoar,  George  F.  Government  in  Canada 
and  the  U.  S.  compared.  See  American  Anti- 
quarian Society,  sect.  239.  [2748 
Hoist,  Hermann  Edouard  von.  Constitu- 
tional and  political  history  of  the  United  States; 
tr.  by  John  J.  Lalor,  et  al.  Chicago :  Calla- 
ghan.  1877-92.  8v.  New  ed.  1899.  8v. 
Net  S12.  [2749 
This  great  work,  the  most  valuable  contribution  of 
any  foreign  author  to  American  history,  is  real^'  a 
histoi-y  of  the  slavery  question  in  American  politics, 
and  was  intended  to  dejiict  the  workings  of  democracy 
in  handling  a  great  moral  and  social  question  under 
the  restraints  imposed  by  the  federal  Constitution.  It 
covers  the  period  from  the  formation  of  the  Union  to 
the  Civil  War,  but  more  than  half  of  the  entire  work 


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is  devoted  to  the  decade  1850-1860.  As  it  was  a  pioneer 
work  over  a  good  deal  of  the  field,  the  labor  of  gather- 
ing materials  was  enormous  ;  but  the  author  blinked 
no  difficulties.  His  narrative  is  pervaded  by  a  tone 
of  intense  moral  earnestness.  His  sympathies  are 
strongly  with  the  anti-slavery  cause.  Impressed  with 
the  greatness  of  the  moral  issues  at  stake,  he  is  so  un- 
sparing in  his  criticism  of  time-serving  measures  and 
time-serving  politicians  that  he  has.  been  censured 
unjustly,  for  lack  of  sympathy  with  American  insti- 
tutions and  a  lack  of  insight  into  the  inevitable  con- 
ditions of  popular  government.  E.  G.  B. 

Constitutional  law  of  the  United  States 

of  America;  authorized  ed.,  tr.  by  A.  B.  Mason. 
Chicago  :  Callaghan.     1887.     $3.  [2750 

Originally  written  to  form  a  part  of  Marquardsen's 
Jlandbitch  des  offcntlichen  Rcchts ;  designed,  there- 
fore, primarily  for  European  readers.  It  is  a  brief  and 
meritorious  sketch,  similar  in  scope  to  Cooley's  Prin- 
ciples of  co^istitutional  law,  but  inferior  to  the  latter 
in  orderliness,  simplicity  and  exjjository  power.  Parts 
I  and  II.  on  the  Genesis  of  the  Constitution  and  the 
Federal  Constitution,  have  useful  bibliographical  notes 
prefixed.  The  author's  style,  at  its  best  on  the  larger 
field  of  his  Constitutional  and  x>olitical  history,  suf- 
fers here  from  compression,  and  does  not  become 
smooth  even  in  translation.  W.  MacD. 

Houston,  D.  F.  Critical  study  of  nullifica- 
tion in  South  Carolina.  See  Harvard  Univer- 
sity, sect.  207.  [2751 

Howard,  George  Elliott.  Introduction  to 
the  local  constitutional  history  of  the  United 
States.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra 
V.  4.)    Bait.  1889.     V.  1.     83.  [2752 

Imbued  with  the  theory  of  the  Germanic  origin  of 
English  and  American  local  institutions,  the  author 
has  traced,  with  wide  research  and  in  great  detail, 
the  development,  particularly  in  the  United  States,  of 
the  township,  hundred,  and  shire  from  the  earliest 
appearance  of  these  or  similar  forms  of  government, 
to  the  present  time.  Primary  authorities  have  been 
mainly  relied  upon,  and  the  citations  are  profuse. 
The  author's  theory  of  institutional  origins,  essen- 
tially the  same  as  that  of  Freeman,  is  not  generally 
accepted  in  its  extreme  form  ;  but  the  work  is  of  the 
highest  importance,  and  imquestionably  one  of  the 
foremost  products  of  American  historical  scholarship. 

W.  MacD. 

Hunt,  Rockwell  Denis.  Genesis  of  Cali- 
fornia's first  constitution,  1846-49.  (Johns 
Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  13,  no.  8.)  Bait. 
1895.     Pap.  50c.  [2753 

This  is  an  excellent  account  of  the  circumstances 
that  led  to  the  adoption  of  the  first  constitution  of 
California.  Tlie  purpose  of  the  author  has  been  to 
analyze  popular  sentiment  in  California,  and  to  show 
its  influence  in  shaping  the  form  of  the  constitution; 
and,  at  the  same  time,  he  has  had  in  mind  the  national 
significance  of  this  event  in  California's  history.  Mr. 
Hunt  has  wTitten  a  readable  monograph,  and  has  suc- 
ceeded in  showing  that  California's  first  constitution, 
which  was  modelled  largely  on  those  of  Iowa  and  New 


York,  is  remarkable  when  one  considers  the  circum- 
stances under  which  it  was  produced.  C.  M.  A. 

Hyslop,    James    Harvey.      Democracy :    a 

study  of  government.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.    1899. 
Sl.oO.  [2754 

"  The  practical  reformer,  as  well  as  the  student  of 
political  philosophy,  will  find  Professor  James  H.  Hys- 
lop's  pungent  and  venturesome  little  study  of  De- 
inocracij  decidedly  interesting.  Unlike  Mr.  Lecky  and 
most  recent  critics  of  demo<;racy,  Professor  Hyslop 
does  not  content  hunself  with  fault-finding.  .  .  .  He 
grapples  boldly  with  the  nmch  more  difficult  task  of 
proposing  specific  remedies  for  the  most  ciying  de- 
fects. He  offers  for  debate  a  .set  of  apparently  feasible 
remedial  devices  which  go  to  form  '  a  complete  system 
of  government  which  is  neither  a  reaction  toward 
monarchy,  nor  an  acceptance  of  the  status  quo.'  .  ,  . 
Broadly  stated,  the  direction  of  political  reforms 
should  be.  Professor  Hyslop  thinks,  that  of  specializ- 
ing the  functions  of  government,  simplifying  those  of 
the  citizen,  and  of  increasing  the  powers  of  the  execu- 
tive."   Z>jai  (Chicago),  26:  278. 

Ingle,  Edward.  Parish  institutions  of  Mary- 
land. (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  1, 
no.  6.)    Bait.     1883.     40c. 

Local  institutions  of  Virginia.     (Johns 

Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  3,  no.  2-3.)    Bait. 
1885.     75c.  [2755 

Commended  by  Justin  Winsor  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  271  and  281. 

Iredell,  James.  McRee,  Griffith  John. 
Life  and  correspondence  of  James  Iredell,  one 
of  the  associate  justices  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  the  United  States.  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1857- 
58.     2v.  [2756 

"  We  find  in  the  second  volume  a  correspondence  of 
interest  in  disclosing  the  Federal  side  of  the  interpre- 
tation of  the  Constitution,  and  also  various  charges  to 
juries  (1790-1708),  in  which  judicial  opinions  are  set 
forth  with  more  warmth  and  partisanship  than  we 
would  countenance  in  these  days."  Justin  "Winsor,  in 
Karratlve  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  313. 

James,  E.  J.  First  appointment  of  federal 
representatives  in  the  U.  S.  See  American 
Academy  of  Political  and  Social  Science,  sect. 
22G.  [2757 

Jameson,  John  Alexander.  The  constitu- 
tional convention ;  its  history,  powers,  and 
modes  of  proceeding.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.    1866. 

Same :    Treatise  on  the   constitutional 

convention;  4thed.  enl.     Chicago  :  Callaghan. 
1887.     $5.  [2758 

The  only  comjirehensive  treatise  on  this  subject.  It 
treats  of  the  essential  character  and  functions  of  the 
constitutional  convention  and  the  methods  of  making 
and  altering  constitutions.  A  large  portion  of  the 
book  is  historical,  tracing  the  development  of  the  con- 
vention and  showing  how  it  has  come  to  occupy  the 
place  it  now  holds  in  our  constitutional  system.    The 


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CONSTITUTIONAL  HISTORY  — AMERICAN  DEVELOPMENT    2759-2765 


legal  rules  as  now  established  and  some  of  the  more 
iniiiortant  judicial  decisions  are  also  ^ivcn.  The  ina- 
teiial  is  carefully  analyzed,  the  method  and  style  are 
good,  and  the  whole  book  is  the  product  of  accurate 
and  painstaking  scholarship.  A.  C.  McL. 

Jameson,  John  Franklin,  ed.  Essays  in 
the  constitutional  history  of  the  United  States 
in  the  formative  period,  1775-89 ;  by  gradu- 
ates and  former  members  of  the  Johns  Hopkins 
University.    Boston :  Houghton.    1889.     [2759 

This  volume  contains  five  essays  dealing  with  con- 
stitutional topics  of  the  "formative  period."  They 
are  the  results  of  careful  and  scholarly  investigation, 
are  written  in  a  good  style,  and,  while  they  will  appeal 
to  the  specialist  in  American  history,  will  prove  not 
uninteresting  to  the  general  reader.  Of  chief  interest 
are  the  essays  on  The  predecessor  of  the  Supreme 
Court,  The  movement  towards  a  second  constitutional 
convention,  and  The  development  of  executive  de- 
partments. A.  C.  McL. 

Jennings,  Louis  John.  Eighty  years  of  re- 
publican government  in  the  United  States. 
London  :  Murray.  1868.  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1868.  [2760 

The  author's  object  is  to  explain  the  original  plan 
of  the  American  Constitution,  to  review  the  changes 
which  have  been  made,  and  to  describe  its  present 
mode  of  working.  He  asserts  that  he  has  no  theory 
to  enforce.  The  work  is  clearly  written,  and  shows 
research.  It  is  brief  and  succinct.  It  fails,  however, 
in  a  lack  of  knowledge  of  actual  conditions,  both  of 
the  life  and  the  thought  of  the  masses  in  the  United 
States.  The  author,  an  Englishman,  for  some  years 
a  journalist  in  New  York,  frequently  errs  in  relying 
upon  isolated  examples.  He  is  particularly  weak  in 
his  use  of  the  judicial  interpretations  of  the  Constitu- 
tion. His  work  was  the  more  difficult  because  of  at- 
tenuating to  write  on  constitutional  changes  in  1868,  a 
transition  period  after  the  Civil  War.  D.  R.  D. 

Kent,  James.  Commentaries  on  American 
law.     N.  Y. :  Halsted.     1826-30.     4v. 

Same  ;  12th  ed.  by  O.  W.  Holmes,  Jr. 

Boston.     1873.     4v. 

Same  ;  14th  ed.  by  J.  M.  Gould.    Boston : 

Little.    1896.    4 v.    Net  $14.     $3.50  ea.     [2761 

The  first  edition  of  this  great  work  appeared  sev- 
enty years  ago.  From  that  day  to  this  it  has  remained 
an  authoritative  treatise,  and  the  opinions  of  the 
writer  have  had  great  weight  with  courts  and  lawyers, 
and  influenced  the  development  of  American  law. 
The  work  is  marked  by  a  firm  grasp  of  essentials,  by 
explicit  statement  of  fundamental  principles,  and 
by  a  clear,  unaffected,  straightforward  style,  which 
avoids  any  pedantic  exhibition  of  learning.  The  four 
volumes  cover  in  a  general  way  nearly  all  the  main 
divisions  of  the  law,  including  international  law  and 
con-^titutional  law.  The  last  edition  mentioned  above 
cimtains  full  notes,  prepared  with  the  purpose  of 
showing  the  growth  in  recent  years  of  the  chief  doc- 
trines or  topics  discussed  in  the  main  body  of  the 
work.  A.  C.  McL. 


—  Kent,  "William.  Memoirs  and  letters  of 
James  Kent,  late  Chancellor  of  the  state  of 
New  York.     Boston :  Little.     1898.     $2.50. 

[2762 

Compiled  from  material  left  by  Chancellor  Kent  and 
from  family  papers.  Valuable  as  the  record  of  a  schol- 
ar's life.  The  editor's  work  well  done.  An  admirable 
portrait  of  the  Chancellor  opens  the  volume.  It  is  an 
interesting  and  valuable  work.  E.  C. 

Lalor,  John  Joseph,  ed.  Cyclopaidia  of 
political  science,  political  economy,  and  of  the 
political  history  of  the  United  States.  Chi- 
cago: Rand,  McNally;  M.  B.  Cary.  1881-4. 
3v.    N.  Y.  :  Maynard.    3v.    $15.  [2763 

For  the  student  of  American  history  the  most  valu- 
able parts  of  this  work  are  the  articles  by  the  late 
Alexander  Johnston,  which  amount  in  bulk  to  about 
one  fifth  of  the  whole.  They  deal  with  almost  every 
phase  of  our  national  history  and  political  life  in  a 
singularly  dispassionate,  thorough,  and  accurate  man- 
ner, and  constitute  by  far  the  most  important  work  of 
this  admirable  scholar.  The  articles  on  foreign  his- 
tory, institutions,  and  many  of  those  on  political 
economy,  are  translated  from  the  best  French  and 
German  cyclopaedias.  In  addition,  there  are  a  large 
number  of  original  articles  on  economic  subjects 
relating  to  Great  Britain,  Canada  and  the  United 
States,  from  the  hands  of  thoroughly  competent  writ- 
ers, and  in  some  cases  from  the  most  eminent  special- 
ists in  the  subjects  concerned.  E.  O.  B. 

Lamphere,  George  N.  United  States  gov- 
ernment, its  organization  and  practical  work- 
ings.    Phil.  :  Lippincott.     1880.  [2764 

An  outline  of  the  organization  and  functions  of  the 
three  divisions  of  government,  and  especially  of  the 
principal  executive  departments.  Being  an  epitome 
of  the  workings  of  the  national  government,  the  of- 
fices, salaries,  and  duties,  it  forms  a  valuable  hand- 
book of  information  on  the  practical  workings  of  the 
government.  Such  a  publication  needs  frequent  re- 
vision. Much  of  the  matter  here  presented  is  now 
antiquated.  e.  E.  S. 

Landon,  Judson  Stuart.  Constitutional 
history  and  government  of  the  United  States. 
Boston:  Houghton.     1889.     $3.  [2765 

A  book  made  up  of  a  series  of  lectures  delivered  to 
college  .students.  They  discuss  the  chief  events  in  the 
constitutional  history  of  the  United  States  during  the 
one  hundred  years  after  the  close  of  the  Revolution. 
In  addition  to  the  historical  narrative,  an  exposition 
of  the  main  principles  of  constitutional  law  is  given, 
as  well  as  a  treatment  of  some  important  political 
problems.  The  work  is  on  the  whole  carefully  and 
judiciously  written,  and  it  may  be  doubted  whether 
any  other  single  volume  covers  so  successfully  the 
facts  of  constitutional  history,  although  some  other 
books  giving  side  views  of  social  and  industrial  pro- 
gress are  more  entertaining.  A.  C.  ^IcL. 

Lawton,  George  W.  American  caucus 
system,  its  origin,  purpose  and  utility.     (Ques- 


311 


2766-2773 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


tions  of  the  day,  no.  25.)  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1885.     §1.     Pap.  50c.  [2766 

A  series  of  eight  nhapter.s  on  the  origin,  authority, 
growth  and  methods  of  the  political  meeting  known 
as  the  "  caucus."  They  are  without  method  or  results; 
a  collection  of  ill-iligested  facts  and  anecdotes  of  no 
particular  value  to  the  student.  E.  E.  S. 

Libby,  Orin  Grant.  Geographical  distri- 
bution of  the  vote  of  the  thirteen  states  on  the 
federal  Constitution,  1787-8.  (Univ.  of  Wis- 
consin. Bulletin.  Economics,  v.  1,  no.  1.) 
Madison.     1894.  [2767 

This  is  an  excellent  study  of  an  interesting  portion 
of  the  important  subject  of  geographical  politics, 
throwing  new  light,  not  merely  upon  the  adoption 
of  the  national  t'oiistitution,  but  also  upon  the  social, 
political  and  intellectual  condition  of  the  country  in 
1787,  178'J.  B.  A.  H. 

Lieber,  Francis.  Contributions  to  politi- 
cal science.  (Miscellaneous  writings,  v.  2. 
Phil. :  Lippincott.     1881.     $3.)  [2768 

The  contents  of  this  book  include  discussions  of  the 
origin  and  nature  of  the  Constitution  of  the  United 
States,  such  as,  —  Rise  of  our  Constitution  and  its  na- 
tional features  :  —  "What  is  our  Constitution  —  league, 
pact,  or  government?  (written  in  1860  and  1861,  at 
the  outbreak  of  the  Civil  "War) :  —  Contributions  to 
military  law,  among  which  is  found  Instructions  for 
armies  in  the  lield  (prepared  at  the  reqtiest  of  Presi- 
dent Lincoln  and  promulgated  in  1863  as  General 
order,  100)  :  —  On  prisoners  of  war :  —  Contributions 
to  international  law  which  treat  of  Plebiscites,  The 
Latin  race.  International  arbitration,  and  Interna- 
tional copyright.  Other  papers  relate  to  Anglican 
and  Gallican  liberty,  Penal  law,  Amendments  pro- 
posed for  the  constitution  of  New  York  (1867),  Kation- 
alism  and  internationalism,  and  Religious  instiixc- 
tion  in  colleges.  These  titles  indicate  the  practical 
nature  and  wide  range  of  the  subject  matter  ;  the 
treatment  discloses  the  great  qualities  of  the  author 
as  publicist,  thinker  and  citizen.  Lieber's  style,  though 
not  brilliant,  is  good;  some  of  the  papers  which  were 
written  as  lectures  appear  without  revision,  and  one 
or  two  are  fragments  ;  but  these  defects  are  of  minor 
importance.  A.  D.  M. 

Miscellaneous  writings ;    ed.  by  D.  C. 

Oilman.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1881.     2v.     $6. 

[2769 

The  essays  and  addresses  are  on  subjects  in  eco- 
nomics, political  science,  constitutional  law,  interna- 
tional law  and  military  law.  Among  these  i>apers  is 
Brief  code  of  military  law,  which  Lieber  prepared  for 
the  use  of  the  federal  army  during  the  Civil  "W'ar  (Gen- 
eral order,  100),  and  which  he  thought  his  most  valu- 
able contribution  to  public  law.  According  to  Pres. 
"Woolsey,  Lieber  "  influenced  political  thought  more 
than  any  one  of  his  contemporaries  in  the  United 
States,"  and  is  to  be  regarded  as  "  the  founder  of  this 
[1.  e.  political]  science  in  this  country."        E.  G.  B 

See  sect.  27C8. 

On  civil  liberty  and  self-government. 

Phil.    1853.    2v. 


—  Same.  New  ed.  ;  ed.  by  Theodore  D. 
Woolsey.  Phil.  :  Lippincott.  1874.  New  ed. 
§3.15.  [2770 

A  historical  and  comparative  study  of  the  institu- 
tions of  self-government  as  they  have  been  developed 
in  England  and  transplanted  to  America  or  the  C(m- 
tinent.  Somewhat  dilTuse  in  style,  but  full  of  sug- 
gestion and  infused  with  an  enthusiasm  for  English 
free  institutions.  The  last  third  of  the  volume  con- 
sists mainly  of  the  great  constitutional  documents  of 
English  and  American  liberty,  including  a  translation 
of  Magna  Charta,  and  four  French  constitutions  in 
translation.  E.  G.  B. 

Loring,  Caleb  William.  Nullification,  se- 
cession: Webster's  argument,  and  the  Ken- 
tucky and  Virginia  resolutions,  considered  in 
reference  to  the  Constitution  and  historically. 
N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1893.     $1.  [2771 

"  In  a  short  monograph,  as  well  conceived  as  it  is 
close  compacted  with  historical  facts  and  authorities," 
Mr.  Loring  "has  subjected  to  a  new  discussion  the 
perennial  question  whether,  under  the  Constitution,  a 
permanent  national  union  or  a  dissoluble  league  was 
established  by  the  United  States.  .  .  .  The  author  has 
been  incited  to  this  reinvestigation  by  an  intimation 
of  Mr.  Cabot  Lodge,  in  his  Life  of  Webster,  to  the  ef- 
fect that  Hayne,  in  his  famous  controversy  with  the 
Massachusetts  statesman,  had  the  better  of  the  argu- 
ment, however  much  he  may  have  been  worsted  in  the 
trial  of  oratory.  Mr.  Lodge,  it  will  be  remembered, 
adventures  the  bold  statement  that '  when  the  Consti- 
tution was  adopted,  it  is  safe  to  say  that  there  was  not 
a  man  in  the  country,  from  "Washington  and  Hamilton 
on  the  one  side  to  George  Clinton  and  George  Mason 
on  the  other,  who  regarded  the  new  system  as  any- 
thing but  an  experiment  entered  upon  by  the  states, 
and  from  which  each  and  evei-y  state  had  the  right 
peaceably  to  withdraw  —  a  right  which  was  very  likely 
to  be  exercised.'  Mr.  Loring  does  not  find  it  difficult 
to  explode  this  astonishing  assertion."  Nation,  56: 
237. 

McConachie,  Lauros  Grant.  Congressional 
committees :  a  study  of  the  origin  and  develop- 
ment of  our  national  and  local  legislative  meth- 
ods. (Library  of  economics  and  politics.) 
N.  Y.:  Crowell.     [c.  1898.]     §1.75.  [2772 

A  product  of  extended  research,  and  the  most  thor- 
ough study  of  the  subject  yet  made.  The  origin  and 
development  of  the  Congressional  committee  system, 
as  a  legislative  method,  are  traced  with  much  detail. 
Appendices  give  lists  of  committees,  with  their  his- 
tory, and  the  rules  of  the  House  of  Representatives  in 
the  55th  Congress.  The  style  lacks  distinction,  and 
tlie  discussion  is  occasionally  marred  by  the  injection 
of  debatable  theories  as  to  the  origin  of  iVmerican  po- 
litical institutions,  and  speculations  as  to  their  future. 
For  completeness,  Follett's  Speaker  (sect.  2725)  should 
be  read  in  connection.  AV.  !MacD. 

McMaster,  John  Bach,  and  Frederick  D. 
Stone,  eds.  Pennsylvania  and  the  federal  Con- 
stitution, 1787-8.  Phil.:  Historical  Soc.  of 
Pennsylvania.     1888.  [2773 


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A  volume  of  nearly  eight  Immlreil  pages  in  which  is 
gathered  together  a  large  amount  of  material  showing 
the  circumstances  under  which  the  federal  Constitu- 
tion was  adopted  in  Pennsylvania.  No  complete  re- 
port of  the  debates  of  the  convention  is  in  existence; 
but  this  book  contains  much  more  than  is  obtainable 
elsewhere.  It  includes  imi>ortant  essays,  speeches 
and  like  material  bearing  on  the  adoption  of  the  Con- 
stitution, most  of  them  taken  from  the  newspapers  of 
the  day.  The  eilitorial  work  lias  been  done  by  thorougli 
and  competent  scholars.  A.  C.  McL. 

Macy,  Jesse.  Institutional  beginnings  in  a 
western  state  [Iowa].  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ. 
studies,  ser.  3,  no.  7.)    Bait.     1884.     Pap.  2oc. 

[2774 

The  real  local  institutions  of  the  early  settlers  of  a 
western  state  cannot  be  understood  from  a  study  of 
the  statute  book.  Much  that  was  done  was  not  formu- 
lated in  law  ;  much  that  was  law  was  never  made 
actual  in  fact.  The  value  of  this  interesting  little 
l)amphlet  consists  in  the  fact  that  the  author  has  in 
some  measure  brought  to  view  the  situation  of  sixty 
years  ago,  by  gathering  various  sorts  of  contemporary 
testimony,  the  oral  and  written  recollections  of  old 
residents  of  the  state  of  Iowa.  A.  C.  McL. 

Our  government.    Boston :  Ginn.    1886. 

Rev.  ed.     [c.  1890.]    7oc.  [2775 

A  deservedly  popular  school-book,  tracing  clearly 
the  derivation  of  the  various  factors  in  self-govern- 
ment and  setting  forth  its  local  and  national  activities, 
with  constant  references  to  illustrative  cases.  It  is  a 
vast  improvement  on  the  old  style  "  civil  government," 
but  needs  intelligent  illustration  by  the  teacher  to 
avoid  a  wearisomeness  threatened  by  its  condensed 
style.  E.  E.  S. 

Madison,  James.  Journal  of  the  federal 
convention;  ed.  by  E.  H.  Scott.  Chicago: 
Albert.     1893.    Scott.  Foresman  &  Co.     $2.50. 

[2776 

A  good  clear  reprint  in  800  pages  of  the  edition  of 
1840  with  an  elaborate  index  especially  prepared.  No 
notes  or  references.  Of  service  as  a  text  only.  Not 
the  official  journal,  but  Madison's  private  notes  or 
journal.  E.  E.  S. 

Marshall,  John.  Writings  upon  the  federal 
Constitution.     Boston:  Munroe.    1839.     [2777 

The  title  may  be  misleading.  The  volume  contains 
reprints  of  the  official  opinions  on  constitutional  ques- 
tions rendered  by  Marshall  while  he  was  Chief  Justice 
of  the  United  States.  An  appendix  contains  a  few 
important  constitutional  decisions  rendered  by  other 
judges  before  1839.  The  collection  is  a  useful  one,  but 
probably  not  so  useful  for  the  student  or  reader  as  a 
more  complete  set  of  leading  cases,  such  as  the  one 
edited  by  J.  B.  Thayer  (sect.  '2803).  A.  C.  McL. 

Mason,  Edward  Campbell.  Veto  power 
in  the  United  States.  See  Harvard  University, 
sect.  263.  [2778 

Meigs,  William  Montgomery.     Growth  of 


the  Constitution  in  the  federal  convention  of 
1787.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1900  [1899].     $2.50. 

[2779 
"  Instead  of  simply  paraphrasing  and  condensing 
Madison's  Aofcs,  Mr.  Meigs  has  carefully  traced  the 
development  of  each  clause,  with  a  brief  summary  of 
the  discussions  of  it,  from  the  earliest  suggestions 
through  all  its  transformations  until  it  takes  its  place 
at  last  in  the  comi)leted  Constitution.  Or,  in  otlier 
words,  he  has  arranged  our  records  of  the  debates  in 
the  order  of  the  topics  in  the  text  of  the  Constitution 
and  compressed  them  to  i)erhaps  one  third  their  pre- 
sent length  mainly  by  the  (miission  of  unessentials.  It 
is  now  possible  to  read  in  two  or  three  minutes  the 
outline  of  the  histoi-y  in  the  convention  of  any  pro- 
vision in  the  Constitution,  and,  with  the  help  of  the 
dates,  to  follow  the  details  of  the  discussion  in  Madi- 
son's Notes  with  almost  equal  readiness.  So  far  as  I 
have  tested  the  work,  it  seems  to  have  been  done  very 
thoroughly  and  accurately.  Mr.  Meigs,  however,  has 
not  merely  rendered  old  material  doubly  available  for 
our  instruction  by  a  fresh  analysis  and  a  rearrange- 
ment of  it,  but  he  has  identified  an  important  missing 
link  in  the  records  of  the  convention  and  so  has,  in 
effect,  brought  new  material  to  light.  ...  In  1887,  or 
thereabout,  Mr.  Moncure  D.  Conway  found  among  the 
papers  of  George  Mason  a  draft  of  a  constitution  in 
Randolph's  writing,  of  which  he  published  an  account 
with  extracts  in  Scribner's  magazine  in  September, 
1887,  and  also  in  his  Edmund  Randolph  (sect.  1G84). 
...  In  a  critical  appendix  Mr.  Meigs  proves  beyond 
a  doubt  that  this  document  is  an  outline  draft  pre- 
pared by  Randolph  on  the  basis  of  the  twenty-three 
resolutions  for  the  Committee  of  detail  to  use  as  foim- 
dation  of  their  draft."  E.  G.  Bourne,  in  Am.  hist,  rev., 
5:  582. 

Morey,  W.  C.  First  state  constitutions. 
See  American  Academy  of  Political  and  Social 
Science,  sect.  226.  [2780 

Sources  of  American  federalism.      See 

American  Academy  of  Political  and  Social  Sci- 
ence, sect.  226.  [2781 

Mulford,  Elisha.  The  nation.  N.  Y.  : 
Hurd.     1870.     Boston:  Houghton.     $2.50. 

[2782 

A  theory  of  the  state  from  the  standpoint  of  the  He- 
gelian philosophy  and  the  Christian  religion.  Learned, 
able  and  valuable.  The  work  is  substantial  and  schol- 
arly, rather  than  of  popular  interest.  E.  C.  R. 

A  book  which  "  grew  out  of  the  enthusiasm  for  the 
nation  enkindled  by  the  Ci\il  War.  It  is  a  profound 
study  of  speculative  politics,  with  the  main  ideas  bor- 
rowed from  Bluntschli  and  Hegel."  P.  Schaff,  in 
Church  and  state  in  the  U.  S.,  p.  53. 

Nordhoff,  Charles.  Politics  for  young 
Americans.  N.  Y.  :  Harper.  1875.  Rev.  ed. 
for  schools.  N.  Y.  :  Am.  Book  Co.  [c.  1899.] 
75c.  [2783 

This  is  one  of  the  first  attempts  to  break  away  from 
the  old  plan  of  dissecting  the  Constitution  to  make  a 
text  on  civics.  The  author  treats,  in  a  familiar  style, 
such  topics  as  the  suffrage,  taxes,  money,  the  duties 


313 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


of  citizenship,  etc.    Some  critics  think  the  author  too 
conuiiunistic  in  his  views.  E.  E.  S. 

Ohio,  Constitution,  1851.  See  Old  South 
Work,  no.  14,  sect.  368.  [2784 

Poore,  Benjamin  Perley,  eomp.  Federal 
and  state  constitutions,  colonial  charters,  and 
other  organic  laws  of  the  United  States ;  comp. 
under  an  order  of  the  U.  S.  Senate.  Wash. : 
Govt.  Prtg.  Off.     1877.     2v.  [2785 

An  official  compilation,  and  the  standard  collection 
of  charters  and  state  constitutions.  The  arrangement 
is  ali)hal)etical  by  states,  and  chronological  under  each 
state.  The  two  volumes  are  paged  continuously.  Brief 
historical  notes  accompany  most  of  the  documents. 
As  the  sources  of  the  texts  are  not  indicated,  the  ver- 
bal accuracy  of  the  rejirint  cannot  be  affirmed.  A 
revision  and  continuation  of  the  work  is  much  to  be 
desired.  W.  MacD. 

Porter,  Luther  Henry.  Outlines  of  the  con- 
stitutional history  of  the  United  States.  N.  Y. ; 
Holt.     1883.     $1.20.  [2786 

This  work  is  adequately  described  in  its  preface  as  a 
"  beginning  book  for  students  or  general  readers,  who 
desire  to  learn  something  of  the  character  and  history 
of  the  constitution  of  the  United  States."  Its  chief 
merit  lies  in  the  many  constitutional  documents  which 
are  here  printed  in  full ;  its  chief  defect  in  its  want  of 
any  aids'to  a  further  study  of  the  subject.  It  differs 
from  other  collections  of  "  sources  "  in  containing  a 
running  commentaiy  that  connects  the  different  docu- 
ments. Though  all  these  documents  are  readily  acces- 
sible elsewhere,  Mr.  Porter's  book  may  still  serve  a 
useful  purpose  as  a  compact  and  handy  manual  on 
the  constitutional  history  of  the  United  States  from 
1C06  to  1805.  C.  M.  A. 

Prentice,  E.  Parmalee,  and  John  G. 
Egan.  Commerce  clause  of  the  federal  Con- 
stitution.    Chicago:  Callaghan.     1898.     $5. 

[2787 
"  Since  Marshall  wrote  his  famous  decision  in  the 
case  of  Gibbons  v.  Ogden  seventy-tive  years  ago,  con- 
stitutional law  relating  to  interstate  and  foreign  com- 
merce has  had  a  large  development;  yet  it  would 
doubtless  surprise  most  persons  to  find  that  a  volume 
on  '  the  commerce  clause  of  the  federal  constitution ' 
could  contain  references  to  nearly  1,800  cases.  This, 
*  however,  is  the  number  of  cases  cited  in  the  scholarly 
volume  by  Mr.  Prentice  and  Mr.  Egan  ;  and  the  au- 
thors have  studied  these  cases  and  the  numerous  stat- 
utes cited  in  their  work  with  assiduity  and  discretion. 
The  result  of  their  study  is  a  comprehensive  and 
Bystematic  treatise  that  makes  a  substantial  addition 
to  the  literature  of  commercial  law.  .  .  .  Possibly  the 
admirable  survey  of  the  decisions  and  statutes  con- 
cerning the  power  of  Congress  and  the  states  to  tax 
commerce  will  be  appreciated  more  than  any  other 
chapter  of  the  book,"  Emory  R.  Johnson,  in  Annals 
of  the  Am.  academy  of  political  and  social  science, 
14:  87. 

Preston,  Howard  Willis,  ed.  Documents 
illustrative  of  American  history,  1606-18G3. 
N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     1886.     1899.     $1.50.     [2788 


A  serviceable  selection  of  somewhat  over  thirty  con- 
stitutional documents  of  which  two  thirds  are  colonial 
charters  or  constitutions.  About  two  thirds  of  the 
colonies  are  represented  in  the  collection.  Brief  intro- 
ductions exhibit  the  historical  setting  of  the  docu- 
ments and  provide  references  to  the  general  histories. 
The  editor  has  neglected,  however,  to  direct  his  readers 
to  where  the  authentic  texts  of  his  documents  are  to 
be  found.  E.  G.  B. 

Salmon,  Lucy  Maynard.  History  of  the 
appointing  power  of  the  President.  (Am.  Hist. 
Assoc.  Papers,  v.  1,  no.  5.)  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1886.  [2789 

Miss  Salmon's  historical  exposition  of  the  clause  in 
the  Constitution  conferring  the  appointing  power  upon 
the  President,  instead  of  upon  Congress,  is  not  merely 
statistical,  but  displays  real  insight  into  the  character 
of  constitutional  development  and  an  ability  to  draw 
sound  conclusions  of  importance  to  every  student  of 
constitutional  history.  The  study  may  well  be  called 
a  history  of  civil  service  reform.  Probably  the  most 
important  portion  is  that  which  deals  with  the 
"  spoils  "  period  from  1820  to  1861.  The  work  is  based 
upon  printed  sources,  and  an  excellent  final  chapter 
sums  up  the  author's  conclusions.  C.  M.  A. 

Schouler,  James.  Constitutional  studies, 
state  and  federal.    N.  Y. :  Dodd.    1897.    $1.50. 

[2790 

Based  upon  lectures  given  by  the  author  at  Johns 
Hopkins  University.  The  book  is  a  surface  description 
of  American  political  institutions,  with  glances  at 
their  historical  development.  As  a  law  book,  it  does 
not  compare  with  Cooley's  Principles  of  constitu- 
tional law  (sect.  2709);  as  a  descriptive  account,  it  is 
surpassed  by  Hinsdale's  Americnn  f/overnment  (sect. 
2744).  The  best  chapters  are  those  of  Part  I.,  on  Early 
charters  and  constitutions  ;  but  the  author's  style, 
everywhere  uneasy  and  angular,  is  here  especially  dif- 
ficult. Considered  as  a  contribution  to  the  subject, 
the  book  must  be  pronounced  superfluous. 

W.  MacD. 

Compared  with  Mr.  Harrison's  This  conntnj  of  ours 
(sect.  2741),  Mr.  Schouler's  is  "  a  little  more  national, 
both  in  principle  and  conclusion,  ...  a  little  sounder, 
a  little  truer  to  a  correct  understanding  of  our  history 
and  a  little  more  harmonious  with  present  conditions 
and  relations."  John  W.  Burgess,  Political  science 
ciuarterly,  1.3 :  190. 

Scott,  Eben  Greenough.  Development  of 
constitutional  liberty  in  the  English  colonies  of 
America.     N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     1882.     $2.50. 

[2791 

A  thoughtful  and  suggestive'but  somewhat  imagi- 
native piece  of  historical  work,  philosophical  in  tune, 
seeking  to  disclose  the  moving  spirit  and  doniiiiant 
ideals  of  colonial  life.  It  docs  not  contain,  as  its  name 
might  imply,  a  careful  and  systematic  unfolding  of 
the  constitutional  forms  and  principles  or  the  govern- 
mental methods  of  the  colonies  ;  but  it  treats  of  the 
sentiments,  the  social  and  indu.stri.al  characteristics 
of  the  times.  A  tendency  to  over-generalization  and 
to  throw  a  bright  light  upon  all  phases  of  colonial  life 


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detracts  somewhat  from  the  value  of  a  very  helpful 
and  stimulating  book.  A.  C.  HIcL. 

Scott,  John.  The  republic  as  a  form  of 
government ;  or  The  evolution  of  democracy 
iu  America.  Loudou:  Chapman.  1889.  7s. 
6d.  [2792 

A  .series  of  well-written  essays  to  prove  that  since 
the  Civil  War  the  United  States  is  a  republic  by  force 
instead  of  by  consent ;  that  democracy  doe.s  not  exist 
in  America.  Reviews  the  many  points  of  the  old  con- 
test between  the  North  and  the  South  and  touches 
incidentally  on  the  southern  confederacy.  Also  con- 
siders at  length  the  electoral  commission.  An  inter- 
esting presentation  of  theory  as  opposed  to  existing 
conditions.  E.  E.  S. 

Shinn,  Charles  Howard.  Mining  camps  : 
a  study  iu  American  frontier  government. 
N.  Y. :  Scribncr.     1885.     $3.  [2793 

"  Mr.  Shinn  modestly  and  justly  calls  his  book  A 
study  ill  American  frontier  government ;  it  is  exactly 
that — a  'studj-;'  and,  so  regarded,  it  is  one  of  the 
best  of  the  class  of  books  to  which  we  have  just  re- 
ferred. The  free,  instinctive  methods  which  the  early 
Californian  miners  followed  are  illustrated  by  graphic 
accounts  of  their  proceedings ;  and  they  are  connected 
with  the  mining  usages  of  earlier  times  by  a  thread  of 
information  which,  although  slight,  is  enough  to  make 
these  later  usages  significant,  and  to  stimulate  the 
reader's  curiosity  to  know  more."    Nation,  40:  406. 

Small,  Albion  Woodbury.  Beginnings  of 
American  nationality  :  the  ccmstitutional  rela- 
tions between  the  Continental  Congress  and 
the  colonies  and  states,  1774-89.  (Johns  Hop- 
kins Univ.  studies,  ser.  8,  nos.  1-2.)  Bait. 
1890.     Pap.  $1.  [2794 

A  study  of  the  relations  between  the  states  and  the 
United  States  from  1774  to  1789,  based  upon  an  exam- 
ination of  the  journals  of  Congress  and  the  state  ar- 
chives. The  work  is  a  fragment,  the  published  portion 
extending  only  through  the  first  session  of  the  Con- 
tinental Congress  of  1775.  The  purpose  of  the  author 
is  to  show  that  "  the  colonial  authorities  looked  to  the 
Continental  Congress  not  for  sanctions,  in  the  legal 
sense,  but  for  signs  ;  "  and  the  facts  adduced  are  sig- 
nificant in  that  direction.  W.  MacD. 

Speer,  Emory.  Lectures  on  the  Constitu- 
tion of  the  United  States.  Macon,  Ga. :  Burke. 
1897.     $1.25.  [2795 

Five  short  lectures,  supplemented  by  a  fourth-of- 
July  oration.  In  no  sense  a  treatise  on  constitutional 
law,  but  a  popular  narrative  of  the  events  of  the  Revo- 
lutionarj-  period  and  of  the  adoption  of  the  Constitu- 
tion, with  a  brief  statement  of  a  few  legal  principles. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Stanwood,  Edwrard.  History  of  presiden- 
tial elections.     Boston:  Osgood.     1884. 

Same :   A  history  of  the   presidency. 

Boston  :  Houghton.     1898.     82.50.  [2796 

See  sect.  2615. 


Stephens,  Alexander  Hamilton.  Consti- 
tutional view  of  the  hite  war  between  the 
states.  Phil:  National  Pub.  Co.  [c.  18C8- 
1870.]     2v.  [2797 

The.se  volumes  by  the  Vice-President  of  the  sc^uthern 
Confederacy  are  not  in  any  proper  sense  a  history  of  the 
war  of  secession.  The  first  volume  is  a.  long  argument 
in  support  of  the  proposition  that  the  war  was  neither  a 
rebellion  nor  a  civil  confiict,  but  a  war  between  sover- 
eign states.  Its  purpose  is  by  presentation  of  histori- 
cal material  and  by  processes  of  logic  to  demonstrate 
that  the  doctrine  of  state  sovereignty  was  sound  and 
secession  a  legal  right.  The  second  volume  contains 
some  account  of  military  movements,  but  is  chielly 
a  consideration  of  ccjnstitutional  questions.  The  work 
constitutes  the  best  published  defence  of  the  southern 
position.  A.  C.  McL. 

The  reviewers  reviewed:  a  supplement 

to  The  war  between  the  states,  etc.     N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1872.     $1.50.  [2798 

The  title  indicates  the  purpose  and  character  of  the 
book.  It  is  a  further  defence  of  the  positions  taken  in 
the  Constitutional  view  of  the  late  war  between  the 
states.  It  is  largely  composed  of  articles  written  for 
the  newspapers  in  answer  to  criticisms.  Some  of  the 
original  criticisms  are  also  given.  The  volume  does 
not  add  much  to  the  force  of  the  author's  main  argu- 
ment. A.  C.  McL. 

Sterne,  Simon.  Constitutional  histoiy  and 
political  development  of  the  United  States. 
N.  Y. :  Cassell.  1882.  4th  rev.  ed.  1883. 
Putnam.     1888.     §1.25.  [2799 

"  Mr.  Sterne  has  attempted  to  give  a  sketch  of  the 
Constitution  as  it  stands,  accompanied  by  a  history  of 
the  political  controversies  which  resulted  in  its  for- 
mation and  in  the  changes  which  it  has  undergone, 
together  with  a  presentation  of  the  actual  present 
condition  of  politics  and  of  questions  demanding 
the  attention  of  parties.  The  work  is  of  a  popular 
character.  ...  It  can  hardly  supplant  the  constitu- 
tional text-books  used  in  schools  and  colleges  now. 
In  his  chapter  on  Current  questions  Tslr.  Sterne  takes 
up  civil  service  reform,  the  silver  question,  the  trans- 
portation problem,  revenue  reform,  and,  indeed,  most 
of  the  questions  of  the  day,  and  discusses  them  briefly. 
Mr.  Sterne  does  not  hesitate  to  tell  his  readers  how 
they  ought  to  be  disjjosed  of,  and,  in  the  main,  his 
'  soundness  '  cannot  lie  questioned.  We  only  complain 
here  of  a  certain  looseness  of  treatment."  Nation, 
35:  317. 

Story,  Joseph.  Commentaries  on  the  Con- 
stitution  of  the  United  States.  Boston:  Hil- 
liard.     1833.     3v. 

Same.     4th  ed. ,  rev.  by  T.  M.  Cooley. 

Boston:  Little.     1873,    2v. 

Same.      5th  ed.,    by  M.  M.  Bigelow. 

Boston:  Little.     1891.     2v.     §12.  [2800 

The  great  classic  commentary  on  the  Constitution, 
written  by  Judge  Story  after  twenty  years  of  ser-vice 
as  a  member  of  the  Supreme  Court.  Although  much 
of  the  work  was  done  nearly  sixty  years  ago,  it  con- 


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tinues  to  be  valuable,  because  of  the  great  learning      this  his  latest  work,  is  that  of  a  histoid  of  the  forma- 


of  the  author,  and  because  the  author  was  a  contem- 
porarj'  of  Marshall  and  a  juiige  of  the  court  during 
the  period  in  whitth  it  was  establishing  its  authority 
and  giving  out  the  fundamental  decisions  on  which 
the  fabric  of  our  constitutional  law  has  been  reared. 

A.  C.  McL. 

Familiar  exposition  of  the  Constitution. 

Boston.  1842.  N.  Y.:  Am.  Bk.  Co.  1899. 
90c.  [2801 

This  is  an  epitome  of  the  author's  large  Commen- 
taries on  the  Constitution.  It  was  intended  for  a 
text-book  and  passed  through  several  editions.  Each 
paragraph  of  the  Constitution  is  taken  in  regular 
order  and  its  workings  explained.  A  number  of  docu- 
ments form  an  appendix.  The  treatment  is  entirely 
abstract  and  the  style  heavy.  It  is  superseded  by 
modern  texts.  E.  E.  S. 

Straus,  Oscar  Solomon.  Origin  of  repub- 
lican form  of  government  in  the  United  States 
of  America.     N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1885.       [2802 

In  considering  the  influences  which  led  first  to  a 
provisional,  and,  secondly,  to  a  permanent  form,  the 
author  "  reviews  briefly  the  history  of  other  revolu- 
tions, the  bearing  of  the  petitions  to  the  crown,  the 
other  negotiations  which  preceded  the  Declaration  of 
Independence,  the  moral  influence  exerted  by  the  first 
settlers  in  the  different  colonies,  and  the  early  acts  of 
the  colonial  assemblies.  The  religious  and  political 
causes  which  led  to  the  revolt  are  considered  at 
length.  .  .  .  His  conclusion  is  that  religious  convic- 
tions and  associations  were  mainly  instrumental  in 
shaping  the  purijoses  of  our  first  legislators.  The  con- 
victions of  all  of  them,  consciously  or  not,  were,  he 
thinks,  modeled  by  the  divinely  given  constitution  of 
the  Israelitish  commonwealth,  and  he  holds  that  our 
existing  institutions  are  based  upon  the  teachings 
given  from  Sinai."    Magazine  of  Am.  hist.,  15:  104. 

Thayer,  James  Bradley.  Cases  on  consti- 
tutional law,  with  notes.  Cambridge,  Mass. : 
C.  W.  Sever.    1894-95.    2v.    Net  §12.        [2803 

A  working  collection  of  cases,  designed  primarily 
for  class-room  use  under  the  "case  system"  of  in- 
struction, but  equally  valuable  for  private  study,  or  in 
connection  with  a  text-book  or  systematic  treatise. 
Most  of  the  cases  are  abridged,  many  appear  in  sig- 
nificant extracts  only.  The  work  is  the  best  in  its 
field,  and,  like  all  books  similarly  constructed,  has 
pennanent  value.  The  author  is  professor  of  law  in 
Harvard  University,  and  a  recognized  authority. 

W.  MacD. 

Thorpe,  Francis  Newton.  Constitutional 
history  of  the  American  people,  1776-1850. 
N.  Y.':  Harper.     1898.     2v.     $5.  [2804 

"An  examination  of  his  volumes  shows  that  the 
chief  emphasis  throughout  is  laid  upon  two  or  three 
subjects  only,  those,  namely,  of  citizenship,  suffrage, 
and  eligibility  for  office.  .  .  .  Two  fifths  of  the  entire 
space  ...  is  devoted  to  an  account  of  constitutional 
conventions  in  four  states.  .  .  .  Mr.  Thorpe's  concep- 
tion of  constitutional  history,  if  we  may  gather  it  from 


tion  of  state  constitutions  ;  and  it  is  this  that  he  has 
given  us  in  his  book.  .  .  .  His  pages  show  abundant 
evidences  of  knowledge,  industry,  and  zeal.  Yet  we 
can  but  think  that  his  work  is,  alter  all,  hardly  more 
than  an  elaborate  monograph,  a  valuable  section  of  a 
possible  larger  whole,  but  wanting  in  the  broad  con- 
ception of  the  subject  which  his  title  implies.  ...  It 
nevertheless  makes  important  additions  to  our  know- 
ledge of  American  histoi-j'."    A*«^ton,  68:  208. 

Recent  constitution  making  in  the  U.  S. 

See  American  Academy  of  Political  and  Social 
Science,  sect.  226.  [2805 

Tiedeman,  Christopher  Gustavus.  Un- 
written constitution  of  the  United  States. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1890.     §1.  [2806 

"  Professor  Tiedeman's  thesis  seems  to  have  been 
written  to  illustrate  an  American  '  unwritten  consti- 
tution '  in  the  British  sense  of  the  term,  —  that '  un- 
written constitution  whose  flexible  rules  reflect  all  the 
changes  in  public  opinion.'  It  is  true,  he  expects  to 
find  that  '  unwritten  constitution '  in  '  the  decisions 
of  the  courts  and  acts  of  the  legislature  which  are 
puVdished  and  enacted  in  the  enforcement  of  the  writ- 
ten constitution,'  —  a  development,  as  it  were,  out  of 
the  latter.  But  what  he  there  finds,  he  characterizes 
as  '  constantly  changing  with  the  demands  of  the 
popular  will,'  and  thus  he  imputes  to  it  the  same  char- 
acteristics as  those  of  the  unwritten  constitution  of 
Great  Britain."    James  O.  Pierce,  in  Dial,  13:  IS. 

Tocqueville,  Alexis  Charles  Henri  Clerel 

de.  Democracy  in  America  [1st  Eng.  ed.  1835]; 
translation  by  Henry  Reeve,  as  rev.  and  anno- 
tated from  the  author's  last  ed.  by  Francis 
Bowcn,  with  an  introd.  by  Daniel  C.  Gilman. 
N.  Y.  :  Century  Co.  1898.  2v.  $5.  [2807 
"  For  two  generations  the  treatise  of  De  TocquevUle 
has  held  its  own  as  a  discriminating  criticism  of  re- 
publican institutions.  During  this  long  period  it  has 
been  frequently  quoted  in  Europe  and  in  the  United 
States  by  the  highest  political  authorities ;  it  has  been 
read  as  a  text-book  in  schools  and  universities,  and  it 
is  quite  sure  to  be  found  on  the  book-shelves  of  edi- 
tors, lawyers,  and  statesmen.  Though  it  contained 
no  sailing  directions,  it  has  been  a  sort  of  chart,  by 
which  the  pilot  of  the  ship  might  be  informed  of  rocks 
and  shoals,  lighthouses,  and  hnrlxirs  of  refuge.  It 
remains  the  best  philosophical  discussion  of  demo- 
cracy, illustrated  by  the  experience  of  the  United 
States,  up  to  the  time  when  it  was  written,  which  can 
be  found  in  any  language.  More  than  this  is  true. 
Notwithstanding  the  changes  which  have  occurred  in 
the  material  and  social  circumstances  of  the  Ignited 
StMtes  during  the  last  sixty  years,  the  consequent  elim- 
ination  of  certain  factors  in  the  civilization  of  this 
country,  and  the  introduction  of  new  and  unforeseen 
])roblems,  —  notwithstanding  all  this,  the  student  of 
modern  popular  government  must  revert  to  Tocque- 
ville. James  Br>'ce  is  a  good  illustration  of  this  state- 
ment. So  is  Lecky,  whose  admirable  study  of  Demo- 
cracy and  liberty  shows  his  use  of  the  French 
memoir.  More  noteworthy,  perhaps,  more  recent  cer- 
tainly, are  the  careful  and  suggestive  studies  of  France 


316 


COXSTITUTIONAL  HISTORY  —  AMERICAN   DEVELOPMENT    2808-2812 


by  J.  E.  C.  Bodley,  an  English  writer  long  resident  in 
the  country  he  describes.  ...  His  study  of  France 
since  the  Revolution  is  a  serviceable  commentary  on 
I)e  Tocqueville's  instructions  and  apprehensions. 
Henri  ^licliel,  a  Professor  in  the  Lycee  Henri  IV  of 
Paris,  may  likewise  be  cited.  Deniocracy,  he  says, 
was  revealed  to  Do  Tocciueville  in  America.  When 
his  work  appeared,  democracy  was  to  some  an  '  ideal,' 
a  '  brilliant  dream  ; '  to  others,  '  ruin,  anarchy,  rob- 
bery, murder.'  De  Tocqueville  wisheii  to  lessen  the 
fears  of  the  latter,  the  ardor  of  the  former  class.  He 
treats  Democracy  as  a  fact."  Daniel  C.  (iilman  (In- 
troduction to  Democracy  in  America,  by  A.  de  Tocque- 
ville). 

Tucker,  John  Randolph.  The  Constitu- 
tion of  the  United  States  ;  a  critical  discussion 
of  its  genesis,  development  and  interpreta- 
tion; ed.  b}'  Henry  St.  George  Tucker.  Chi- 
cago: Callaghan.     1899.     2v.     $7.  [2808 

"  The  author  of  these  volumes  was  born  in  Virginia 
in  1823,  and  died  in  1807.  .  .  .  He  was  at  one  time  At- 
torney-General of  Virginia,  for  twelve  years  a  Repre- 
sentative in  Congress  and  for  some  years  before  his 
death  a  Professor  in  Washington  and  Lee  University. 
The  manuscript  of  this  work,  left  unfinished  by  the 
author,  was  edited  by  his  son.  .  .  The  work  has  many 
faults,  some  of  which,  probably  the  majority,  are  at- 
tributable to  the  fact  that  the  author  seems  not  to 
have  revised  his  manuscript,  and  that  the  editor  has 
not  corrected  even  palpable  and  obvious  errors.  .  .  . 
It  is  a  very  difficult  task  to  appraise  the  work  in  gen- 
eral terms.  There  are  a  few  serious  blunders,  there  is 
a  tendency  to  theorize  when  a  clear  statement  of  well- 
established  principles  is  desirable,  and  there  is  occa- 
sional evidence  of  a  bias  which  seems  to  militate 
against  the  trustworthiness  of  some  of  his  conclu- 
sions. But  withal  the  matter  is  forcibly  handled,  and 
no  small  portion  is  written  with  exceptional  clearness 
and  strength.  On  the  whole,  one  is  left  with  a  feeling 
of  disappointment  that  the  author  could  not  have  fin- 
ished his  undertaking,  made  his  final  corrections  and 
published  the  work  himself."  Andrew  C.  McLaughlin, 
in  American  hist,  rev.,  5  :  367. 

Tyler,  Lyon  Gardiner.  Parties  and  pat- 
ronage in  the  United  States.  (Questions  of 
the  day.)    N.  Y.  :  Putnam.    1891.    §1.     [2809 

The  author,  president  of  William  and  Mary  College, 
and  biographer  of  his  father.  President  Tyler,  takes 
the  ground  that  the  spoils  system  in  politics  is  the 
legitimate  result  of  the  enlargement  of  governmen- 
tal administration  through  protective  tariffs,  and 
of  the  broad  construction  of  the  Constitution  which 
has  led  to  a  blending  of  private  and  public  interests. 
Such  a  conviction  prompts  an  historical  survey  of 
party  action  from  1789  until  the  present,  from  which 
it  is  ccmcluded  that  the  early  Federal  administrations, 
1789-1801,  with  the  subsequent  broad  construction 
given  to  the  Constitution  by  the  Supreme  Court,  is  re- 
sponsible for  the  evils  of  party  patronage.  Jackson's 
removals  are  simply  an  episode  in  the  evolution.  The 
exaggerated  tone  makes  the  book  unsafe  for  begin- 
ners, but  for  more  advanced  readers  it  provides  useful 
suggestions,  both  in  text  and  notes,  for  critical  use. 

D.  R.  D. 


United  States.  Bureau  of  Rolls.  Docu- 
mentary history  of  the  Constitution  of  the 
United  States  of  America,  1787-1870  ;  derived 
from  the  records,  manuscripts  and  rolls  de- 
posited in  the  Bureau  of  Rolls  and  Library  of 
the  Dept.  of  State.     Wash.     1894-.     v.  1-. 

[2810 

A  literal  reprint,  but  not  a  facsimile  reproduction, 
of  the  documents  in  the  Bureau  that  relate  to  the  for- 
mation, adoption  or  amendment  of  the  federal  Con- 
stitution. The  first  volume  contains  the  proceedings 
of  the  AnnaiKilis  convention,  the  official  journal  of 
the  Philailelpliia  convention,  and  other  important 
material ;  the  second  gives  the  material  relating  to 
the  passage  and  adoption  of  the  fifteen  amendments ; 
the  third  is  taken  up  with  Madison's  journal  of  the 
Philadel])hia  convention  so  far  as  the  manuscript  ia 
preserved  in  the  Bureau.  A.  C.  McL. 

United  States.  Congress.  Civil  service: 
report  from  the  joint  select  committee  on  re- 
trenchment, made  to  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, May  14,  1868.  (40th  Cong.,  2d  sess.. 
House  rept.  47.)    Wash.     1868.  [2811 

This  important  report,  which  formed  the  basis  of 
all  subsequent  legislation  for  the  reformation  of 
the  United  States  civil  service,  begins  with  a  brief 
history  of  that  branch  of  the  government,  which  it 
follows  with  a  striking  chapter  from  Parton's  Life 
of  Jackson.  The  answers  sent  by  over  450  officers 
of  the  civil  sei-vice  to  a  series  of  37  questions  regard- 
ing the  administration  of  their  duties  propounded  by 
the  committee,  the  testimony  of  former  Presidents 
and  of  the  press  upon  the  scramble  for  office  and 
on  the  proposed  remedy,  and  explanations  of  the  sys- 
tems of  China,  Prussia,  England,  and  France  make 
up  the  bulk  of  the  report.  To  these  are  appended 
extracts  from  a  former  report  (39th  Cong.,  2d  sess., 
House  rept.  8),  including  the  text  of  the  proposed  bill. 
The  copy  of  the  report  before  the  writer  has  also 
annexed  to  it  two  speeches  on  the  bill  delivered  in 
the  house  by  Mr.  Jenckes  in  18C7  and  1868.      F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  Constitutional  Convention, 
1787.  Our  knowledge  of  the  proceedings  of 
the  Constitutional  Convention  depends  mainly 
on  the  following  sources  mentioned  in  the  order 
of  publication  :  — 

Martin,  Luther.  Genuine  information.  Phil. 
1788. 

Journal  of  the  Constitutional  Convention. 
1818. 

Yates,  Robert.  Secret  proceedings  and  de- 
bates of  the  Convention,  1787.    Albany.    1821. 

JNIadison,  James.  Debates  on  the  adoption 
of  the  federal  Constitution,  (v.  5  of  Elliot,  J. 
Debates.)    Wash.     1845. 

Pierce,  William.  Notes  on  the  federal  Con- 
vention of  1787.     (Am.  hist,  rev.,  3:  310.) 

[2812 


317 


2813-2820 


THE  UNITED   STATES 


Luther  Martin's  Genuine  information  is  a  general 
suminarj-  of  the  course  of  the  debates,  with  a  running 
criticism  ou  the  provisions  of  the  Constitution,  and 
was  delivered  orally  as  a  report  to  the  legislature  of 
Mar>'land.  It  has  been  frequently  reprinted,  espe- 
cially wth  Yates's  Debates.  The  Journal  is  a  formal 
record  of  proceedings  of  the  Convention.  Yates's 
notes  on  the  debates  are  brief  summaries  of  the  dLs- 
cussions  between  IMay  25  and  July  5,  at  which  date 
Yates  withdrew,  owing  to  his  hostility  to  the  plan 
favored  by  the  majority.  They  were  first  edited  by 
Genet,  the  former  French  minister.  Madison  criti- 
cised them  severely  for  inaccuracy.  Cf.  Madison's 
Writings,  III.  226,  229.  IV.  'J-12,  16,  17,  288,  310.  Mad- 
ison's Debates  are  by  far  the  fullest  and  most  trust- 
worthy report  of  the  Convention.  He  was  present  at 
every  session  and  took  careful  notes,  which  he  wrote 
out  at  the  close  of  each  session.  Toward  the  end  of  his 
life  (beginning  1821,  see  Writinos,  III.  229)  he  digested 
this  material  into  the  form  in  which  it  appeared  in 
Gilpin's  Madison  jmpers.  All  the  above  material  is 
contained  in  Elliot's  Debates,  which  also  includes  the 
reports  of  the  debates  in  the  state  conventions  and 
a  number  of  important  constitutional  documents. 
Pierce's  Notes  are  brief,  and  chiefly  interesting  for 
the  brief  pen  portraits  of  the  speakers.  They  were 
first  printed  in  the  Savannah  Georr/ian  in  1828,  but 
became  generally  accessible  only  in  1898,  when  they 
appeared  in  the  Jan.  no.  of  the  Am.  tiistorieal  review. 
Madison's  Debates  were  reprinted  in  a  separate  vol. 
ed.  by  E.  H.  Scott  in  1893  (sect.  2776).  E.  G.  B. 

Warfield,  Ethelbert  Dudley.  The  Ken- 
tucky Resolutions  of  1798  ;  an  historical  study. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1887.    2d  ed.    $1.25.     [2813 

"  ]Mr.  Warfield  has  mainly  worked  from  the  newspa- 
pers and  correspondence  of  the  day,  and  particularly 
from  the  papers  of  John  Breckinridge,  the  mover  of 
the  resolutions  in  the  assemlily.  Wai-fleld  contends 
that  Breckinridge's  authorship  of  the  resolutions  was 
not  questioned  before  the  publication  of  John  Taylor's 
Inquiries  into  the  principles  and  pofiey  of  the  govertv- 
ment  of  the  U.  S.  (Fredericksburg,  1814,  p.  174),  where 
they  are  credited  to  Jefferson."  Justin  Winsor,  in 
Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  7:  320. 

Washburn,  Emory.  Sketches  of  the  judi- 
cial history  of  Massachusetts  from  1630  to  1775. 
Boston:  Little.     1840.  [2814 

Really  an  essay  on  the  constitutional  history  of  Ma.s- 
sachusetts  with  notices  of  the  more  eminent  judges 
and  lawyers  of  the  colonial  era.  Author  was  a  Massa^ 
chusetts  judge  and  a  close  student  of  historj'.  The 
book  is  written  from  original  sources  ;  but  contains 
few  bibliograpliical  references.  A  creditable  work 
when  i)ul)lished,  but  now  antiquated.  E.  C. 

Webster,  W.  C.  State  constitutions  of  the 
American  Kevolution.  See  American  Acad- 
emy of  Political  and  Social  Science,  sect.  22G. 

[281S 

Weeks,  Stephen  Beauregard.  History  of 
negro  suffrage  in  the  South.  Boston:  Ginn. 
1894.  [2816 

Presented  originally  to  the  "VYorld's  Congress  Aux- 


iliary on  Government,  in  Chicago,  August,  1893,  and 
reprinted  from  the  Political  science  quarterly.  The 
historj-  of  negro  suffrage  before  the  war,  its  evolution 
after  that  event,  and  the  efforts  to  limit  its  influence 
by  centralization,  taxes,  registration  laws,  and  educa- 
tion, are  traced. 

Whiting,  William.  War  powers  under  the 
Constitution  of  the  United  States.  Boston. 
10th  ed.     1864.     43d  ed.     Lee.     1871.     §3.50. 

[2817 

The  author  was  for  three  years  during  the  Civil  War 
solicitor  of  the  War  Department.  His  book  advocates 
the  theories  he  put  forth  at  the  time,  that  the  Consti- 
tution gave  suflftcient  power  for  the  confiscation  and 
emancipation  of  the  slaves.  There  are  chapters  on 
reconstruction,  and  a  collection  of  war  cases  decided 
in  the  federal  courts,  with  valuable  notes  throughout 
the  book.  E.  E.  S. 

Willoughby,  Westel  Woodbury.  The  Su- 
preme Court  of  the  United  States,  its  history 
and  influence  in  our  constitutional  system. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra  v.  7.) 
Bait.     1890.     $1.25.  [2818 

"The  inception  of  this  high  court  —  or,  rather,  the 
ideas  which  suggested  and  developed  into  it  —  being 
noted,  the  essayist  then  illustrates  the  relations  of  the 
court  to  the  coordinate  l>ranches  of  the  government 
and  to  general  politics.  The  two  chapters  which  treat 
of  its  power  and  authority  over  legislative  acts  which 
contravene  the  Constitution  are  of  especial  interest, 
and  are  the  kernel  of  the  essay."  James  O.  Pierce, 
Dial  (Chicago),  12:  323. 

Wilson,  James.  Works ;  [ed.  bj-]  Bird 
Wilson.     Phil:  Bronson.     1884.     3v. 

Same;   ed.   [with  notes]  by  James  De 

Witt  Andrews.  Chicago:  Callaghan.  1896. 
2v.     $7.  [2819 

The  works  here  given  consist  almost  entirely  of  law 
lectures  on  the  organization  of  society,  frames  of  gov- 
ernment, the  judiciary,  crimes,  etc.  They  have  been 
extensively  used  by  law  students.  Four  speeches  are 
added,  including  the  appeal  for  the  adoi)tion  of  the 
Constitution  in  the  Pennsylvania  convention  and  an 
oration  delivered  at  the  celebration  of  its  adoption. 
The  first  editor  made  no  explanations  or  annotations. 

E.  E.  S. 

Wilson,  Woodrow.  Congressional  govern- 
ment.    Btjston:  Houghton.     1885.     81.25. 

[2820 

A  treatise  on  the  congressional  machinerj-  of  the 
American  government,  directed  particularly  to  the  sys- 
tem of  government  by  committee,  describing  the  work- 
ing of  that  system  in  detail ;  the  power  of  the  Si)eakcr 
as  ai)i)ointing  the  committees ;  the  relations  of  the 
executive  to  Congress ;  the  bad  effects  of  the  system 
upon  financial  legislation,  and  the  imiiossibility  of 
holding  any  one  responsible  for  its  acts.  The  author 
is  adequately  informed,  gifted  with  excellent  judg- 
ment and  keen  logical  ])owers,  and  has  done  his  work 
carefully  and  thoroughly.  The  literary  merit  of  the 
book  is  of  1  high  order.  R.  C.  H.  C. 


318 


ECONOMIC  HISTORY 


2821-2827 


The  state  and  federal  governments  of 

the  United  States.     Boston:  Heath.     Rev.  ed. 
1898.     $3.  [2821 

A  reprint  of  the  chapters  on  the  United  States  con- 
tained in  the  same  author's  Tlie  state  (IJoston  :  Heath. 
1889).  The  reprint  is  from  the  edition  of  1889.  In  its 
present  form,  the  book  makes  a  serviceable  manual 
for  school  use.  W.  MacD. 


DIVISION  4:    ECONOMIC 
HISTORY 

Adams,  Charles  Francis,  Jr.,  and  Henry. 
Chapters  of  Erie,  and  other  essays.  Boston  : 
Csgood.     1871.     N.  Y.:  Holt.     1886.     $1.75. 

[2822 

In  this  collection  of  eight  narrative  and  critical 
essays,  six  deal  with  American  history.  Three  by 
Charles  F.  Adams  treat  of  different  phases  of  railway 
development  as  follows :  A  chapter  of  Erie,  An  Erie 
raid,  and  The  railroad  system.  They  are  substantially 
reprints  of  essays  published  1868-71  in  the  North 
American  review.  The  first  of  the  essays  relates  to 
the  efforts  of  Cornelius  Vanderbilt  to  wrest  the  Erie 
Railway  from  the  control  of  Daniel  Drew,  and  illus- 
trates the  ease  with  which  laws,  directors'  meetings, 
and  records  of  the  courts  were  manipulated  for  finan- 
cial schemes  in  the  period  immediately  following  the 
CivU  War.  The  second  essay  illustrates  the  same 
defects  in  Xew  York  political  life  with  a  change  of 
characters  to  Jay  Gould  and  James  Fisk,  Jr.  These 
essays,  while  incisive  and  entertainingly  sarcastic, 
lack  a  judicial  tone.  Tlie  essay  on  the  railway  system 
discusses  the  origin  of  railways  in  this  country,  rail- 
way charges,  consolidation,  stock  watering,  and  the 
relation  of  the  government  to  railroad  corporations. 
The  essay  on  the  New  York  gold  conspiracy  by  Henry 
Adams  tells  the  story  of  the  effort  of  Jay  Gould  to 
corner  the  gold  market  in  1869,  culminating  in  the 
disaster  of  Black  Friday,  September  23.  The  Legal- 
tender  act  by  Francis  A.  AValker  and  Heni-y  Adams 
is  an  adverse  criticism  of  Spaulding's  History  of  the 
Legal-tender  act,  as  well  as  the  government  jiolicy  of 
issuing  treasury  notes  instead  of  borrowing  in  the 
early  years  of  the  Civil  War.  D.  R.  D. 

Adams,  Henry  Carter.  Taxation  in  the 
United  States,  1789-1816.  (Johns  Hopkins 
Univ.  studies,  ser.  2,  nos.  5-6.)  Bait.  1884. 
Pap.  50c.  [2823 

This  is  a  brief  but  clear  monograph  of  80  p.ages 
written  by  the  author  while  a  graduate  student  at 
Johns  Hopkins  University.  Its  aim  is  naturally 
scholarly  accuracy  rather  than  ]>opular  interest.  At 
the  same  time  it  is  more  attractive  in  style  and  pre- 
sentation than  most  studies  of  this  character.  It  is 
especially  full  and  suggestive  in  the  discussion  of 
the  political  origin  of  protection.  It  is  .shown  that 
protection  has  been  a  product  of  evolution.  A  second 
chapter  deals  with  the  early  internal  revenue  duties  ; 
and  a  third  with  criticisms  upon  revenue  legislation. 
This  essay  may  be  safely  commended  as  a  thoughtful 


and  interesting  introductory  chapter  of  a  detailed 
study  of  the  revenue  history  of  the  United  States. 

D.  R.  D. 

American  almanac  and  repository  of  use- 
ful knowledge,  1830-62.  Boston.  1830-62. 
33v.  [2824 

This  contained  each  year  considerable  carefully 
edited  statistical  information  concerning  the  country 
at  large  and  each  state,  such  as  names  of  officials, 
tables  of  imports  and  exports,  .statements  of  expen- 
ditures of  the  several  departments,  average  quarterly 
I)rices  of  leading  articles,  mileage  of  railroads  and 
canals  in  each  state,  etc.  It  was  not  unlike  the  pre- 
sent newspaper  almanacs,  but  contained  more  infor- 
mation regarding  the  several  commonwealths. 

F.  J.  S. 

American  almanac  and  treasury  of  facts, 
statistical,  financial,  and  political,  1878-89  ; 
ed.  by  A.  R.  Spofford.  N.  Y. :  Am.  News  Co. 
1878-89.  [2825 

It  was  the  aim  of  the  editor  "  to  glean  tlie  most  im- 
portant and  practically  useful  facts  out  of  the  multi- 
tudinous reports  concerning  the  public  lands,  finances, 
post-office  system,  tariff  and  internal  revenue,  cur- 
rency, patent  office,  pension  bureau,  commerce  and 
navigation,  army  and  navy,  reports  of  the  commis- 
sioner of  education,  and  statistics  of  the  census." 
Beginning  with  1880  there  were  two  editions  of  each 
issue,  one  containing  100  additional  pages.    F.  J.  S. 

Bagnall,  William  R.  Textile  Industries  of 
the  United  States,  including  sketches  and  no- 
tices of  cotton,  woollen,  silk  and  linen  manu- 
facture in  the  colonial  period.  V.  1 :  1639- 
1810.     Boston :  W.  B.  Clarke.     1893.        [2826 

This  is  a  detailed  histoiy  in  which  the  author  has 
endeavored  to  verify  all  statements  by  personal  exam- 
ination of  contemporaneous  documents,  newspapers, 
etc.  He  visited  many  offices  of  record  and  libi-aries. 
The  work  represents  years  of  labor.  It  is  not  only  an 
industrial  history,  but  it  also  furnishes  minute  bio- 
graphical data  in  regard  to  early  manufacturers.  It 
is  of  the  same  general  detailed  character  as  Bishojj's 
history  of  manufactures  (sect.  2831),  but  much  more 
carefully  digested  and  arranged.  It  is  also  limited  to 
textile  industries.  There  is  no  index,  but  there  are 
fourteen  pages  of  topical  contents.  There  are  twenty- 
four  portraits  of  leading  manufacturers  of  the  early 
period.  D.  R.  D. 

Bancroft,  Hubert  Hovsre.  Book  of  the 
Fair:  an  historical  and  descriptive  presenta- 
tion of  the  world's  science,  art,  and  industry, 
as  viewed  through  the  Columbian  Exposition 
at  Chicago  in  1893.  Chicago:  Bancroft  Co. 
1893^.     25  pts.     Pap.  $1  ea.  [2827 

"  It  ranges,  in  its  account  of  the  Columbian  Expo- 
sition of  1893,  from  previous  world's  fairs  to  the 
Midwinter  California  Exposition.  We  are  shown  pic- 
torially  the  great  buildings  in  process  of  erection, 
and  their  ruins  after  flre  has  begun  its  devastation 
of  them.    The  naval  review  in  New  York  is  fitly  em- 


319 


2828-2835 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


braced  in  the  list  of  ceremonial  observances  con- 
nected with  the  continental  celebration.  The  auxil- 
iary congresses  are  also  taken  note  of.  It  would  be  idle 
to  criticise  the  text  for  accuracy  or  fulness,  since  only 
a  part  could  be  told,  and  errors  there  must  be  in  the 
most  summary  record  of  this  nature.  .  .  .  The  typo- 
graphy is  excellent,  and  the  vast  array  of  illustrations 
well  chosen  where  choice  was  free — as  in  all  the  ex- 
ternal asijccts  of  the  Fair.  The  treatment  is  system- 
atic and  orderly,  and  there  is  an  index  sufficient  for 
its  purpose."    J\'atlon,  50:  4(J3. 

Batchelder,  Samuel.  Introduction  and 
early  progress  of  the  cotton  manufacture  in 
the  U.  S.     Boston:  Little.     18G3.  [2828 

The  author,  as  early  as  1808,  was  interested  in  cotton 
manufacture  in  New  England,  and  retained  an  active 
interest  in  the  mdustry  throughout  the  first  half  of 
the  century.  This  little  book  is  practically  nothing 
more  than  a  collection  of  notes  of  reading,  and  ot 
miscellaneous  information  in  regard  to  cotton  manu- 
facture.   As  such  it  has  value  for  a  special  few. 

D.  R.  D. 

Bayley,  Rafael  A.  History  of  the  national 
loans  of  the  United  States,  July  4,  1776-June 
30,  1880.  (In  U.  S.  Census.  1880.  Report  on 
valuation,  taxation,  etc.,  pp.  295-486.  Wash. 
1881.)  [2829 

The  author  —  an  officer  in  the  Treasury  Department 
—  contributes  a  careful  and  precise  account  of  the  na- 
tional loans,  showing  the  issues  and  redemptions  of 
the  several  loans  for  each  year,  together  with  a  brief 
historical  resume,  with  the  causes  that  led  to  their 
negotiation.  The  work  is  carefully  done,  and  is  based 
upon  authoritative  histories  and  public  documents. 
It  is  specially  full  on  the  early  loans  during  the  Revo- 
lutionary period.  Careful  references  are  given  to  the 
public  statutes.  The  work  is  of  value  to  every  stu- 
dent of  finance  who  wishes  clear  and  accurate  state- 
ment. D.  R.  D. 

Beer,  G.  L.  Commercial  policy  of  England 
toward  the  American  colonies.  See  Columbia 
University,  sect.  2o5.  [2830 

Bishop,  James  Leander.  History  of  Amer- 
ican manufactures,  1608-1860.  Phil.:  Young. 
18G4.  2v.  3d  ed.  enl.  and  rev.  3v.  Phil. 
1867.  [2831 

Vol.1:  Colonial  period ;  2:  1789-18G7 ;  3:  Descrip- 
tion of  American  industries  in  18G7,  prepared  by 
others  than  liishop,  and  distinctly  inferior  to  the  pre- 
ceding volumes.  The  work  constitutes  a  valuable 
storehouse  of  facts,  especially  for  the  industries  of 
New  England  and  the  Middle  States.  It  includes  nu- 
merous statistical  tables  collected  from  the  Census 
Reports  and  other  sources  ;  also  sketches  of  i)romi- 
nent  manufacturers  and  inventors.  Bishop  wrote 
from  the  point  of  view  of  a  warm  advocate  of  a  pro- 
tective tarifr.  R.  C.  II.  C. 

Belles,  Albert  Sidney.  Financial  history 
of  the  United  States.  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1879- 
85.     3v.     V.  1,  $2.50;  v.  2-3,  $3.50  ea.    [2832 

This  is  practically  the  only  single  work  which  cov- 


ers the  financial  historj'  of  the  United  States  from  the 
period  of  national  independence  to  a  recent  date,  and 
as  such  it  must  be  relied  upon  for  help  and  guidance. 
It  is  an  unsatisfactory  work  to  characterize.  The  first 
vokime  embraces  the  period  177-1-1789;  the  second, 
1789-1800;  and  the  third,  1861-188.5.  It  shows  much  re- 
search and,  on  the  whole,  temperate  judgment.  The 
style,  however,  is  overwrought,  and  the  arrangement 
is  confusing.  The  work  contains  abundant,  and  for 
the  most  ])art  apt,  quotations  from  speeches  and  ex- 
tracts from  documents.  It  is  also  an  attempt  to  trace 
the  causes  and  consequences  of  legislation;  but  in 
this  the  author  is  not  successful.  There  is  sympathy 
throughout  for  protection,  and  in  the  last  volume 
pronounced  advocacy  of  the  national  ])anking  system. 
In  the  second  period  there  is  relatively  but  little  space 
given  to  banking  history.  Of  special  utility  through- 
out this  work  are  the  chapters  on  appropriations  and 
government  accounting,  subjects  on  which  it  is  diffi- 
cult to  find  treatment  elsewhere.  D.  R.  D. 

Industrial  history  of  the  United  States ; 

with  a  description  of  Canadian  industries. 
Norwich,  Conn.:  H.  Bill.  1878.  N.  Y.:  Funk. 
$4.25.  [2833 

The  seven  books  treat  of  agriculture  and  horticul- 
ture, pp.  1-184;  manufactures,  185-568;  shipping  and 
railroads,  569-GG6  ;  mines,  and  mining,  and  oil,  667- 
782  ;  banking,  insurance,  and  commerce,  783-880  ;  trade 
unions  and  the  eight-hour  movement,  881-906;  indus- 
tries of  Canada,  907-936.  The  scope  of  this  work  may 
be  further  indicated  by  the  titles  of  the  chapters 
under  I :  agricultural  implements,  cotton,  wheat,  corn, 
sugar  and  molasses,  tobacco,  grass  and  hay,  minor 
crops,  neat  cattle,  butter  and  cheese,  the  horse,  sheep, 
swine,  horticulture,  minerals,  and  fruit  raising.  While 
the  work  is  out  of  date,  it  is  a  useful  reference  book 
for  the  historical  period  covered.  The  work  shows 
considerable  research.    It  is  abundantly  illustrated. 

D.  R.  D. 

Bourne,  Edward  Gaylord.  History  of  the 
surplus  revenue  of  1837.  (Questions  of  the 
day.)     N.Y.:  Putnam.     1885.     $1.25.     [2834 

This  is  a  work  for  students  and  those  interested  in 
government  finance.  It  is  a  scholar's  contribution  to 
an  important  incident  in  the  financial  history  of  the 
United  StJites.  The  study  was  published  in  1885  when 
tlie  question  of  a  Treasury  surplus  was  again  attract, 
ing  attention.  It  covers  the  propo.sals  of  distribution 
of  surplus  revenue  made  by  statesmen  in  the  early  part 
of  the  century;  the  growth  and  distribution  of  the 
sui-plus  in  18:57  ;  a  ri^sume  of  oiiinion  in  regard  to  the 
measure;  and  then,  in  careful  detail,  the  action  of 
the  several  states  in  disposing  of  their  resi)ective  por- 
tions. This  part  is  a  distinctly  original  study.  There 
are  many  notes  from  newspapers,  reports,  and  docu- 
ments of  the  period.  Exact  references  are  given  and 
a  bibliography  is  added.  As  some  of  the  states  ap- 
propriated a  considerable  part  of  the  funds  thus  dis- 
tributed to  school-funds,  the  work  throws  light  upon 
the  history  of  governmental  support  of  education. 

D.  R.  D. 

Breck,  Samuel.  Historical  sketch  of  con- 
tinental paper  money.     Phil. :  Clark.     1843. 

[2835 


320 


ECONOMIC   HISTORY 


283G-2842 


The  author  endeavors  to  trace  briefly  the  origin, 
rapid  increase,  and  downfall  of  continental  paper 
money,  the  cause  of  its  depreciation,  the  honest  inten- 
tion of  Congress  to  repeal  it,  and  "  incidentally  shows 
its  powerful,  if  not  indispensable,  agency  in  gaining 
our  independence."  Owing  to  the  gradual  deprecia- 
tion (if  the  notes,  their  non-retirement  is  regarded  as 
nothing  more  than  a  moderate  tax.  The  essay  is  not 
primarily  a  historical  research,  but  an  ajjologetic 
essay.  It  contains  some  slight  inaccuracies.  (See  Phil- 
lips' Historical  sketches  of  the  jmpcr  currency  of  the 
American  colonies,  "Vol.  I,  p.  iii.)  On  page  14  is  given 
a  list  of  the  mottoes  printed  on  the  several  denomina- 
tions of  continental  bills.  D.  R.  D. 

Bristed,  John.  Resources  of  the  United 
States.     N.  Y.:  Eastburn.     1818.  [2836 

While  this  work  for  most  purposes  is  out  of  date, 
yet  it  will  furnish  valuable  suggestions  for  the  student 
who  wishes  to  receive  contemijorary  impressions. 
The  first  chapter  treats  of  the  territory,  agriculture, 
population,  and  navigable  capacity  of  the  United 
States;  the  second,  commerce  of  the  United  States; 
third,  manufacturing  ;  fourth,  finance  ;  fifth,  govern- 
ment policy  and  laws;  sixth,  literature  ;  and  seventh, 
habits,  manners  and  character  of  the  people.  The 
author  makes  frequent  reference  to  other  works,  so 
that  the  book  is  of  some  value  from  a  bililiographical 
point  of  view.  The  author  regards  public  questions 
from  the  Federalist  standpoint,  and  generally  believes 
in  a  vigorous  policy.  He  is  quick  to  note  the  absurd 
statements  which  have  been  made  by  foreign  writers. 
He  had  previously  written  a  work  on  the  resources  of 
the  British  Empire,  and  consequently  makes  frequent 
comparison  with  the  condition  of  other  countries.  The 
style  lacks  simplicity,  clearness  and  directness. 

D.  R.  D. 

Bromweli,  William  J.  History  of  immi- 
gration to  the  United  States.  N.  Y. :  Redfield. 
1856.  [2837 

The  author,  an  official  in  the  Department  of  State, 
presents  a  compilation  from  official  documents  of 
facts  in  regard  to  the  number,  sex,  age,  occupation, 
and  counti-y  of  birth  of  immigrants  for  the  period 
1819  to  1855.  Statistical  tables  relating  to  these  facts 
take  up  pages  21  to  185.  This  is  prefaced  by  a  few 
introductory  pages  on  the  extent  of  immigration  prior 
to  1819  ;  and  in  the  appendix  is  a  reprint  of  the  natu- 
ralization and  passenger  laws  of  the  U.  S.,  as  well  as 
of  some  of  the  state  laws  pertaining  to  immigration. 
The  book  has  but  slight  value  at  the  present  time, 
save  for  reference  to  particular  statistical  data.  There 
is  no  discussion  of  immigration  from  the  sociological 
or  industrial  standjjoint.  D.  R.  D. 

Bronson,  Henry.  Historical  account  of  Con- 
necticut currency,  continental  money,  and  the 
finances  of  the  Revolution.  (In  New  Haven 
Colony  Hist.  Soc.  Papers,  v.  1.  New  Haven. 
186.5.)  [2838 

This  is  more  than  a  local  study.  In  writing  a  his- 
tory of  Connecticut  currency  the  author  was  dra\vn 
into  a  general  review  of  the  currency  of  America  and 
then  of  the  continental  paper  money  policy,  and  the 
financial  measures  of  the  Revolutionary  War.    "  That 


the  historical  truths  presented  might  be  duly  appre- 
ciated, I  have  occasionally  paused  to  set  forth  some  of 
the  principles  of  financial  science  —  to  explain  briefly 
the  nature  and  uses  of  money."  The  author  is  se- 
vere in  his  criticism  of  the  state  and  continental 
issues  during  the  war  of  the  Revolution.  He  does 
not  agree  with  historians  who  argue  that  the  issues 
were  a  necessity,  (.'hapter  12  treats  of  the  cost  of  the 
Revolution  ;  chapter  13,  of  coinage  ;  and  chapter  14, 
of  funding  the  debt.  The  essay  is  scholarly  and  the 
style  vigorous.  1).  R.  D. 

Bruce,  Philip  Alexander.  Economic  his- 
tory of  Virginia  in  the  17th  century.  N.  Y. : 
Macmillan.     1896.     3v.     $6.  [2839 

One  of  the  best  historical  works  on  early  Virginia, 
and  without  equal  in  its  special  field.  On  nearly  every 
phase  of  the  economic  life  of  the  colony  the  infor- 
mation offered  is  full,  and  always  first-hand  ;  while 
the  general  presentation  is  balanced,  and  the  literary 
merit  considerable.  The  author  is  perhaps  too  trust- 
ful of  early  contemporary  writers,  and  somewhat 
lavish  of  incident ;  and  his  views  regarding  the  profit- 
ableness of  slave  labor  are  not  those  now  generally 
held.  w.  MacD. 

Bullock,  Charles  Jesse.  Finances  of  the 
United  States,  1775-89,  with  especial  reference 
to  the  budget.  (Univ.  of  Wisconsin.  Bulle- 
tin, economics,  etc.,  v.  1,  no.  2.)  Madison. 
1895.     Pap.  75c.  [2840 

The  various  revenues  and  expenditures  of  the  gov- 
ernment in  its  formative  state  are  considered  in  or- 
der, including  continental  paper  money  loans,  taxes, 
and  miscellaneous  receipts.  Part  II  deals  with  the 
administration  of  the  finances  and  the  organization  of 
the  budget.  Each  chapter  is  prefaced  by  a  service- 
able bibliography,  and  at  the  end  of  the  work  there  is 
a  general  bibliography  of  eight  pages.  There  is  no 
index,  but  a  well-constriicted  topical  table  of  contents 
forms  a  helpful  siibstitute.  The  foot-notes  are  abun- 
dant and  precise.  The  monograph  is  that  of  an  in- 
vestigator, academic  in  character.  The  treatment  is 
a  continued  narrative  of  fact,  often  statistical.  At 
the  same  time  occasional  independent  judgments  of 
interest  are  given.  The  monograph  is  not  a  finished 
essay  and  will  not  attract  the  general  reader.  It  is  of 
value  to  the  advanced  student,  who  will  find  his  labors 
lightened  by  the  careful  research.  D.  R.  D. 

Channing,  Edward.  Navigation  laws.  See 
American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  238. 

[2841 

Clarke,  Matthew  St.  Clair,  mid  David  A. 
Hall,  co)np.  Legislative  and  documentary  his- 
tory of  the  Bank  of  the  United  States,  includ- 
ing the  original  Bank  of  North  America. 
Washington  :  Gales.     1832.  [2842 

The  design  of  the  work  is  to  collect  the  various  bills 
and  projects  for  a  national  bank  which  had  been 
brought  forward  down  to  the  date  of  publication, 
1832.  It  is  especially  concerned,  therefore,  with  the 
history  of  the  first  and  second  United  States  Banks. 
It  is  almost  entirely  a  documentai-j'  history,  inchuling 
reports  of   committees  and  public  officials,  and  de- 


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2843-2849 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


bates  in  Congress.  For  the  proceedings  and  debates 
of  Congress  in  Committee  of  the  Whole  the  files  of 
the  Xational  intcllirjoiccr  have  been  used.  The  ori- 
ginal plan  was  to  stop  with  the  year  1816,  and  after 
that  date  the  record  of  proceedings  is  not  so  full.  The 
history  of  the  final  attJick  on  the  United  States  Bank 
and  its  dissolution  is  not  Included.  It  is  a  volume  of 
over  800  pages.  It  contain?  the  important  decision  of 
the  Supreme  Court,  JlcCulloch  vs.  State  of  Maryland, 
delivered  in  1819,  on  the  power  of  Congress  to  incor- 
porate a  bank.  D.  R.  D. 

Codman,  John  Thomas,  Brook  Farm :  his- 
toric and  personal  memoirs.  Boston :  Arena 
Pub.  Co.     1894.  [2843 

Brook  Farm  is  one  of  the  most  noted  experiments 
of  community  life  m  the  L'nited  States.  The  associ- 
ation was  organized  in  1842,  and  settled  on  a  farm  in 
"\\'est  Roxlnirj-,  Mass.,  nine  miles  from  Boston.  Its 
history  has  been  made  famous  because  of  its  associ- 
ation with  Emerson,  Hawthorne,  Margaret  Fuller, 
Charles  A.  Dana,  William  H.  Channing,  and  its  man- 
ager, Dr.  Ripley.  It  lasted  until  1847.  It  passed 
through  two  stages:  the  first  termed  by  some  the 
Transcendental  ;  the  later,  which  came  more  defi- 
nitely under  the  influence  of  Fourierisin,  industrial. 
The  author  of  this  book,  when  a  youth,  with  his  par- 
ents joined  the  association  in  1843,  at  the  beginning 
of  the  second  stage.  His  book  is  composed  of  recol- 
lections, anecdotes,  extracts  from  letters,  documents, 
and  journals  published,  —  the  Dial a.ni\  the  Tlarbim/cr. 
In  the  appendix  are  letters  to  Dr.  Ripley  from  in- 
quirers and  others,  and  his  replies.  The  work  is 
rambling  and  the  style  difl'use.  It  gives,  however,  a 
frank  and  intimate  account  of  the  impressions  and 
experiences  of  a  sympathetic  participant,  in  the  en- 
thusiasm of  youth.  There  is  an  extremely  unfavorable 
criticism  of  this  book  by  Rev.  John  W.  Chadwick  in 
the  Kation,  60:  207.  D.  R.  D. 

Coxe,  Tench.  View  of  the  United  States 
of  America.  Phil.:  Hall.  1794.  London. 
1795.  [2844 

"As  Commissioner  of  the  Revenue,  Tench  Coxe,  of 
Philadelphia,  investigated  and  wrote  upon  several 
economical  interests  of  the  country,  and,  in  1794,  pub- 
lished his  Virnr  of  the  United  States  of  America,  in  a 
series  of  papers  written  in  1787-94.  There  is  much 
Statistical  information  in  regard  to  trade  and  manu- 
factures during  the  period  indicated.  The  progress 
of  the  countrj-at  that  time  is  authentically  described, 
and  the  resources  of  Pennsylvania  exhibited."  H.  T. 
Tuckerman,  America  and  her  commentators,  p.  393. 

De    Bow,  James    Dunwoody   Brownson. 

Industrial  resources,  etc.,  of  the  southern  and 
western  states.     New  Orleans.     1852-3.     ov. 

[2845 
Tliis  work  is  encyclopaedic  in  character,  made  up  of 
separate  articles  on  a  great  variety  of  topics  relating 
to  commerce,  agriculture,  manufactures,  internal  im- 
provements, slave  and  free  labor,  sketches  of  states 
and  cities,  and  census  returns.  The  author  was  pro- 
fessor of  political  economy  in  the  University  of  Loui- 
siana and  editor  of  Dr.  lioir's  liftieiv.  He  was  assisted 
by  competent  collaborators.  The  work  is  useful  for 
reference.  D.  R.  D. 


De  Bow's  review.  New  Orleans;  Charles- 
tou;  Wash.  1840-G4.  34v.  N.  Y.  1866-70. 
8v.  [2846 

This  review  was  to  commerce,  manuf:icturcs,  agricul- 
ture, internal  improvements,  and  industrial  activity 
in  any  line,  what  the  Southern  I  iter  arij  messenger  vf&a 
to  literature,  while  in  history  they  met  on  common 
ground.  Its  field  was  the  south,  west  and  southwest  ; 
it  undertook  to  defend  their  rights,  develop  their  re- 
sources, collect  and  i)reserve  their  statistics,  and,  dur- 
ing much  of  its  existence,  made  these  objects  superior 
to  the  questions  of  national  politics.  Its  greatest 
value  is  that  it  is,  together  with  the  Industrial  re- 
sources of  the  southern  and  %vestern  states,  which 
was  compiled  from  it  (sect.  2845),  a  great  repository  of 
material  bearing  on  the  economic  life  of  the  section. 

S.  B.  W. 

Depew,  Chauncey  Mitchell,  ed.  One  hun- 
dred years  of  American  commerce.  N.  Y.: 
D.  O.  Ilaynes.     1896.     2 v.  [2847 

This  work  consists  of  one  hundred  chapters,  written 
by  as  many  men,  representing  the  trades  and  indus- 
tries which  have  been  specialized  in  recent  years.  The 
writers  selected,  on  tlie  whole,  are  men  closely  identi- 
fied with  the  trade  or  Ijusinessof  which  they  treated, 
and  to  that  extent  the  papers  may  be  regarded  as 
authoritative.  American  labor,  for  example,  is  treated 
by  Carroll  D.  Wright ;  merchant  marine  by  E.  T. 
Chamberlain  ;  an  investigation  of  life  insurance  by 
Shepiiaid  Romans  ;  the  telegraph  by  Thomas  T.  Eck- 
ert,  President  of  the  Western  Union  Telegraph  Co., 
and  sugar  by  J.  R.  Searles,  President  of  the  American 
Sugar  Refining  Co.  The  individual  papers  are  from 
five  to  fifteen  pages  in  length,  and  are  both  descrip- 
tive and  scientific.  Naturally  there  is  a  great  differ- 
ence of  style.  The  paper  and  tn)ograi)hy  are  espe- 
cially good.  The  work  is  useful  as  a  reference  book, 
but  unfortunately  there  is  no  index.  D.  R.  D. 

Douglas,  C.  H.  J.  Financial  history  of 
Massachusetts.  See  Columbia  University,  sect. 
254.  [2848 

Elliot,  Jonathan.  Fundins;  system  of  the 
United  States  and  of  Great  Britain,  with  tabu- 
lar facts  of  other  nations  touching  the  same 
subject.     Wash. :  Blair  &  Rives.     1845. 

Same.      (In  U.  S.  28th  Cong.,  1st  sess. 

House  ex.  doc.  v.  2.)  [2849 

The  author,  a  journalist  in  Washington,  in  the  early 
part  of  the  century,  and  editor  of  The  debates  on  the 
Constitution  and  other  public  documents,  brought 
together  in  this  volume  a  mass  of  extracts  from  re- 
])orts  and  statements  of  the  Treasury  Department, 
sinking  fund  commissioners,  Congressional  commit- 
tees, etc.,  which  were  concerned  with  the  public  debt. 
The  collection  treats  of  the  creation  of  the  Revolu- 
tionary debt  of  1775,  the  assumption  and  funding  by 
the  federal  government  of  this  del)t,  the  new  debt  of 
the  Louisiana  purchase,  loans  of  the  War  of  1812,  the 
extinction  of  the  debt  in  1S.'55,  and  the  new  loans 
down  to  184;{.  The  volume  closes  with  a  series  of  par 
pers,  pp.  1103-80,  showing  the  rates  of  exchange,  price 
of  specie  and  bank  paper,  fluctuations  growing  out  of 


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2850-2856 


the  suspension  of  specie  by  banks,  etc.  This  report 
constituted  document  no.  15,  House  of  Representa- 
tives, 28th  Cong.,  First  session,  and  was  transmitted 
to  Congress  December  IG,  1843.  In  the  few  notes  which 
are  included,  the  author  discloses  his  federalist  sym- 
pathies and  admiration  for  Hamilton.  There  is  a  ser- 
viceable index  of  ei'^hteen  pages.  D.  R.  D. 

Elliott,  Orrin  Leslie.  Tariff  controversy 
in  the  United  States,  1789-1833;  with  a  sum- 
mary of  the  period  before  the  adoption  of  the 
Constitution.  (Leland  Stanford,  Jr.,  Univ. 
monographs,  hist,  and  economics,  no.  1.)  Palo 
Alto,  Cal.     1892.     Pap.  §1.  [2850 

The  several  chapters  treat  of  the  colonial  period, 
the  tariff  of  1781),  Hamilton's  report  on  manufactures, 
manufactures  vs.  commerce,  the  American  system, 
and  the  nullification  act  in  its  relation  to  the  tariff. 
This  is  an  academic  research  based  upon  contempo- 
rary documents.  Special  attention  is  given  to  the 
character  of  the  arguments  rather  than  to  American 
history  of  industries  affected,  nor  is  much  space  given 
to  legislative  action  beyond  that  of  debate.  The  treat- 
ment is,  on  the  whole,  impartial.  For  the  general 
reader  the  work  is  altogether  too  detailed,  but  for 
the  advanced  student  it  will  be  of  special  service,  not 
only  for  tlie  author's  inteiqiretation  but  for  the  schol- 
arly references  and  foot-notes  appended.  Thei-e  is  an 
index.  D.  R.  D. 

Ely,  Richard  Theodore.  Labor  movement 
in  America.    N.  Y.:  Crowell.    [c.  1886.]    §1.50. 

[2851 

Although  this  is  not  a  thorough  or  complete  narra- 
tive of  the  history  of  labor  in  the  U.  S.,  it  furnishes 
some  historical  material  on  the  development  of  organ- 
ized labor  and  the  industrial  reform  movement  associ- 
ated with  communism,  socialism  and  co-operation  in 
the  U.  S.  The  arrangement  is  not  clear,  and  unless 
the  reader  has  some  previous  acquaintance  with  Amer- 
ican social  historj'  and  is  skilled  in  relating  cause  and 
effect,  he  may  go  astray.  The  author's  sjnnpathies  for 
the  efforts  and  methods  of  organized  labor  are  marked. 
The  appendix  contains  several  trade  union  documents 
and  manifestoes  of  reform  parties.  D.  R.  D. 

Fearon,  Henry  Bradshaw.  Sketches  of 
America:  narrative  of  a  journey  of  5000  miles 
through  the  eastern  and  western  states.  Lon- 
don: Longmans.     1818.  [2852 

Fearon  came  to  America  on  a  tour  of  inspection  in 
the  interest  of  some  English  farmers  who  contem- 
plated settling  in  Illinois.  His  narrative  is  interesting 
and,  as  ho  observes  with  especial  care  everything  of 
importance  to  intending  settlers,  it  Ls  especially  in- 
structive to  the  student  of  social  and  economic  his- 
tory. The  price  and  qualitj'  of  land,  the  conditions 
of  trade,  the  competition  between  English  and  domes- 
tic goods,  the  cost  and  conditions  of  travel  by  sea  and 
over  land,  types  of  settlers,  and  phases  of  public  opin- 
ion are  the  features  of  the  United  States  to  which 
Fearon  devoted  most  of  his  attention.  For  a  know- 
ledge of  the  years  just  following  the  War  of  1812 
Fearon's  book  is  an  important  source.  E.  G.  B. 


Field,  Henry  Martyn.  History  of  the  At- 
lantic telegraph.     N.  Y. :  Scribner.     186(i. 

Same :  Story  of  the  Atlantic  telegraph  ; 

rev.  ed.    N.  Y.:  Scribner.    1893.    $1.50.    [2853 

Dr.  Field,  the  former  editor  of  the  Evanc/elist,  writes 
In  an  interesting  way  of  the  long  struggle  to  lay  the 
cable  between  Newfoundland  and  Ireland.  A  brother 
of  Cyrus  Field,  by  whose  persistent  efforts  success  waa 
finally  achieved,  lie  was  put  in  possession  of  all  the 
facts  and  documents  relating  to  the  enterprise.  It 
may  therefore  be  regarded  as  an  authentic  account. 

D.  R.  D. 

French,  Benjamin  Franklin.  History  of 
the  rise  and  progress  of  the  iron  trade  of  the 
United  States,  1621-1857.    N.  Y. :  Wiley.    1858. 

[2854 

This  work  is  largely  statistical  in  character,  showing 
the  production,  imports  and  exports,  and  cost  of  man- 
ufacture. It  is  annalistic  rather  than  critical.  There 
is  little,  if  any,  literary  form.  It  will  lie  of  special 
service  to  the  special  student  of  industrial  develop- 
ment and  of  tariff  history.  For  the  latter  purpose  the 
tables  scattered  through  the  volume  will  be  of  help. 
The  report  on  iron  of  the  convention  of  the  Friends  of 
domestic  industry,  held  in  1831,  is  reprinted,  pp.  33-54; 
also  the  memorial  of  iron  masters  of  Philadelphia  in 
1849,  pp.  77-100 ;  and  remarks  submitted  at  the  same 
time  by  Mr.  Stephen  Cowell,  pp.  105-117.        D.  R.  D. 

Gannett,  Henry.  Building  of  a  nation: 
growth,  present  condition  and  resources  of  the 
United  States.     N.  Y.:  Thomas.     1895.    82.50. 

[2855 

This  book  is  largely  made  up  of  statistics,  either  run 
into  text,  or  in  tabular  form,  with  many  maps  and 
charts.  The  author  was  chief  geographer  of  the  last 
two  censuses,  and  the  statistics  are  reliable  as  far  as 
official  authority  can  justify.  It  is  not  a  book  to  read 
through.  It  would,  however,  be  of  assistance  to  a 
school  teacher  of  United  States  history,  furnishing  il- 
lustrations and  suggestions  for  special  work  by  young 
students  in  fields  of  study,  frequently  escaping  atten- 
tion, such  as  the  elements  of  the  population,  immi- 
gration, voters,  illiteracy,  religions,  mortality  and 
transportation.  The  statistics  include  census  returns 
of  1890:  for  some  topics  these  are  out  of  date  and 
should  be  supplemented  by  the  last  Statistical  ab- 
stract of  the  United  States.  D.  R.  D. 

Gibbons,  James  Sloan.  Banks  of  New 
York,  their  dealers,  the  clearing  house,  and  tlie 
panic  of  1857,  with  a  financial  chart.  N.  Y. 
1858.     N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1870.  [2856 

This  is  an  extremely  interesting  and  entertaining 
account  of  the  organization  of  New  York  banks  and 
the  duties  of  the  various  olficei's,  and  description  of 
the  clearing-house  system.  Anecdotal  conversations 
are  introduced,  and  the  illustrations  are  amusingly 
instructive.  The  historical  portion  is  to  be  found  in 
the  history  of  the  panic  of  1857,  which  is  intelligently 
discussed,  pp.  343-90.  The  author  was  a  well-known 
merchant  of  New  York  City.  D.  R.  D. 


323 


2857-2866 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


Goss,  J.  D.  History  of  tariff  administration 
in  tlie  U.  S.  See  Columbia  University,  sect. 
254.  [2857 

Gouge,  William  M.  Fiscal  history  of 
Texas,  1834-53.     Phil.:  Lippincott.     1852. 

[2858 

Covering  the  period  ia35-52.  Mr.  Gouge  had  gained 
considerable  reputation  from  A  short  histoi-y  of  jxv- 
2ier-)noiieij  and  banking  in  the  United  States,  pub- 
lished in  1833.  The  Fiscal  history  is  pervaded  by 
a  tone  of  rasping  criticism.  It  condemns  Texas  se- 
verely for  its  alleged  failure  to  keep  faith  with  its 
creditors.  The  sources  of  the  book  were  the  official 
records,  and  it  is  valuable  for  its  collection  and  ar- 
rangement of  facts,  not  only  to  students  of  Texas 
finance,  but  to  those  of  the  science  in  general.  It 
should  not,  however,  be  regarded  as  a  fair  historical 
presentation  of  the  subject.  G.  P.  G. 

Short  history  of  paper  money  and  bank- 
ing in  the  United  States,  including  an  account 
of  provincial  and  continental  paper  mone}'. 
Phil.     1833.  [2859 

The  first  part  of  this  work,  140  pages,  is  a  general 
essay  on  banking  ;  the  remainder,  240  pages,  is  one  of 
the  original  sources  of  American  banking  history  for 
the  colonial  and  revolutionary  periods.  The  author 
relies  largely  upon  standard  writers,  such  as  Hutchin- 
son and  Pelatiah  Webster.  The  latter  period  came 
within  his  own  observation.  The  work  is  badly  ar- 
ranged, and  the  author  is  indiscriminating  m  denim- 
ciation  of  all  banking  systems.  Nevertheless  the  last 
of  the  volume  is  of  importance  to  students  of  eco- 
nomic history.  D.  R.  D. 

Great  Britain.  Privy  Council.  Report  of 
a  committee  on  the  trade  of  Great  Britain  with 
the  U.  S.  Jan.,  1791.  See  Historical  Printing 
Club,  sect.  273.  [2860 

Hall,  James.  Statistics  of  the  West.  Cin.: 
James.     1836.  [2861 

Treats  of  the  topography,  productiveness  of  the 
soil,  the  native  animals,  and  the  extent  and  adminis- 
tration of  the  public  domain.  Contains  trade  statis- 
tics of  Xew  Orleans  and  a  valuable  list  of  588  river 
steamboats,  with  place  and  time  of  building,  etc. 
Useful  for  ajipreciation  of  the  environment  and  life 
in  the  trans-Allcghenian  region.  E.  E.  S. 

Halle,  Ernst  von.  Trusts  ;  or  Industrial 
com])inations  and  coalitions  in  the  United 
States.   N.  Y.:  Macmillan.   1895.   $1.25.    [2862 

Tliis  is  a  scholarly  and  interesting  sketch  of  the 
growth,  character,  and  effect  of  industrial  combina- 
tions of  capital.  The  author,  a  German,  studied  the 
question  in  the  United  States  from  pers<mal  observa- 
tion, and  was  fortunate  in  securing  facts  at  first-hand 
from  trust  officials.  Jlore  than  half  of  the  work,  jip. 
1.5.3-.3.W,  is  an  appendix  containing  trust  deeds,  by-laws 
of  coriiorations,  anti-trust  statutes,  rebate  vouchers, 
reorganization  proceedings,  lists  of  combinations,  and 
a  bibliography.  There  is  no  index.  As  there  is  but 
little  scholarly  literature  on  this  subject  in  book  form, 


the  work  at  the  present  date  (1890)  may  be  regarded 
as  indispensable.  The  author  states  that  the  manu- 
script was  read  l)y  I'rof.  Ashley,  of  Harvard  Univer' 
sity.  D.  R.  D. 

Hammond,  M.  B.  Cotton  industry.  (Am. 
Economic  Assoc.  Publications.)  N.  Y. :  ISIac- 
millan.     1897.     Pt.  1.     Pap.  $1.50.  [2863 

This  work  (part  I)  treats  of  cotton  culture  and  the 
cott(m  trade  in  the  U.  S.  from  colonial  times  to  1807. 
Part  II,  not  yet  published,  is  to  treat  of  the  manu- 
facture of  cotton.  The  author,  who  is  a  si>ecial  stu- 
dent of  economics,  had  access  to  the  best  authorities, 
which  he  cites  in  the  foot-notes,  and  has,  also,  made 
a  trip  through  the  South  to  study  the  economic 
conditions.  His  information  is  accurate  and  varied. 
Though  writing  from  a  northern  standpoint  on  the 
subject  of  slave  labor,  he  is  generally  fair  in  his  state- 
ments and  sound  in  judgment.  The  work  contains 
valuable  statistics,  a  bibliography,  and  an  index. 
The  style  is  excellent.  It  is  a  book  of  extraordinary 
merit.  J.  R.  F. 

Hilgard,  Eugene  Wolderaar.  Report  on 
the  cotton  production  in  the  United  States. 
(U.  S.  Census,  1880.)  Wash.    1884.    2v.    [2864 

This  is  an  exhaustive  account  of  the  agricultural 
and  physico-geographical  character  of  the  several  cot- 
ton states  and  of  California.  The  author,  professor 
of  agriculture  at  the  I'niversity  of  California,  was 
formerly  professor  at  the  University  of  Mississippi, 
as  well  as  state  geologist.  The  work  contains  a  large 
amount  of  local  descriptions  of  the  cotton  lands  of 
the  South.  It  is  not  elaborated  on  the  side  of  cotton- 
growing  industry.  As  a  contribution  to  botany  and 
physiography,  for  the  section  of  the  countiy  con- 
cerned, the  work  may  be  of  great  value.  Interesting 
maps  are  included.  D.  R.  D. 

Hill,  Charles  S.  Historj'  of  American  ship- 
ping.    N.  Y. :  Amer.  News  Co.     1883.     [2865 

This  book  is  made  up  of  scraps,  illustrations,  and 
extracts  from  political  documents  in  regard  to  the 
shipping  industry.  It  has  no  literary  value  whatever, 
but  may  be  of  some  service  to  a  student  who  is  en- 
deavoring to  secure  facts  in  regard  to  the  history  of 
shipping  legislation  and,  more  especially,  shipping 
conditions.  D.  R.  D. 

Hill,  William.  First  stages  of  the  tariff 
policy  of  the  United  States.  (Am.  Economic 
Assoc.  Publications,  v.  8,  no.  6.)  Bait.  1893. 
Pap.  $1.  [2866 

This  is  an  excellent  study  of  the  tariffs  of  the  Amer- 
ican colonies  and  the  tariff  legislation  from  inde- 
pendence until  1789,  including  the  consideration  of  the 
first  tariff  act.  Under  the  colonial  tariffs  space  is 
given  to  the  tonnage  duties,  tobacco  tax,  slave  duty 
and  tariff  schedules.  Clear  sununaries  are  ])resented 
of  the  opinions  of  leading  statesmen  of  the  Revolu- 
tionary period  on  the  subject  of  restrictive  duties.  In 
the  appendix  are  twenty  pages  of  reprints  from  reso- 
lutions, tariff  acts,  and  legislative  reports.  The  essay 
is  carefully  annotated  with  references.  The  author 
shows  clearly  how  English  restrictive  legislation  af- 


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2867-2873 


fected  the  development  of  the  tariff  policy  of  the  new 
republic.  D.  R.  D. 

Hinds,  William  Alfred.  American  com- 
munities. Oneida,  N.  Y. :  American  Socialist. 
1878.  [2867 

Thi.s  work  consists  of  brief  sketches  of  Econoiiiy, 
Zoar,  Bethel,  Aurora,  Amana,  Icaria,  the  Shakers, 
Oneida,  'NVallingford,  and  the  Brotherhood  of  the  New 
Life.  The  author  made  a  tour  of  most  of  the  communi- 
ties mentioned  above  in  the  summer  of  1870.  He  en- 
deavors to  give  in  smaller  space  the  material  treated 
by  Nordholl  and  Noycs  in  their  works  on  communities 
(sect.  2880)  and  American  socialisms  (sect.  2882).  The 
author  was  a  believer  in  community  life,  but  does  not 
commend  any  one  of  the  above  as  a  model.  He  writes 
in  an  interesting  style,  selects  his  material  with  good 
judgment.  In  the  appendix  are  the  covenants  and 
articles  of  association  of  some  of  the  communities. 

D.  R.  D. 

Hughson,  Shirley  Carter.  Carolina  pirates 
and  colonial  commerce,  1670-1740.  (Johns 
Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  12,  nos.  5-7.) 
Bait.     1894.     Pap.  $1.  [2868 

This  is  a  helpful  monograph  upon  a  greatly  neglected 
subject,  but  it  throws  less  light  than  might  have  been 
expected  upon  the  subject  of  colonial  commerce.  It 
is,  in  fact,  a  treatise  upon  the  attitude  of  the  govern- 
ment of  South  Carolina  towards  pirates  and  piracy, 
and  contains  excellent  and  full  accounts  of  the  careers 
of  Thatch,  Bonnet,  Moody,  Worley,  and  other  well- 
known  colonial  characters.  It  is  based  largely  on 
printed  and  unprinted  material  accessible  in  South 
Carolina,  and  contains  information  not  elsewhere 
given  ;  but  it  presents  nothing  that  is  new  regarding 
the  commerce  of  South  Carolina.  C.  M.  A. 

Kearney,  John  Watts.  Sketch  of  Ameri- 
can finances,  1789-1835.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam. 
1887.     §1.  [2869 

This  brief  sketch  of  150  pages  was  written  at  a  tune 
when  the  national  debt  was  being  rapidly  paid  off, 
and  the  question  of  readjustment  of  taxation  and 
treatment  of  annual  surplus  pressed  upon  public  at- 
tention. The  essay  is  divided  into  four  chapters  : 
Settlement  of  the  Revolutionary  War  debt ;  Reve- 
nue, Expenditure,  and  the  Sinking  fund  ;  the  "War  of 
1812,  Increase  of  the  public  debt,  Financial  embarrass- 
ment, Peace  with  Great  Britain,  the  Protective  tariff ; 
Extinguishment  of  the  public  debt.  The  essay  is  spe- 
cially devoted  to  the  funding  of  the  debt,  its  matur- 
ity, rate  of  interest,  sinking  fund,  etc.  Less  attention 
is  given  to  taxation.  It  is  exceedingly  clear,  and  is 
a  valuable  piece  of  work.  The  style  is  excellent,  and 
the  narrative  is  well  connected.  D.  R.  D. 

Keyes,  Emerson  Willard.  History  of 
savings  banks  in  the  United  States,  1816-74. 
N.  Y. :  Bradford  Rhodes.  1876-78.  2v.  [2870 
The  author,  a  lawyer,  was  for  many  years  an  official 
of  the  state  banking  system  of  New  York.  The  work 
is  a  careful  and  detailed  historj',  which  is  likely  to  re- 
main standard  and  authoritative  for  the  period  named. 
The  tirst  volume  includes  New  England  and  in  part 
New  York ;  the  second,  New  Y^ork,  Middle  States  and 


Western  States.  The  last  chapter  contains  a  general 
review  with  comprehensive  statistical  tables,  discuS' 
sion  of  failures,  savings  banks  in  panics,  and  as  a 
force  in  social  economy.  Savings  banks  are  viewed, 
as  a  whole,  from  the  legislative  and  institutional  side 
rather  than  from  the  social.  D.  R.  D. 

Kinley,  David.  History,  organization  and 
influence  of  the  independent  treasury  of  the 
United  States.  N.  Y.:  Crowell.  [c.  1893.] 
$1.50.  [2871 

Prof.  Kinley's  book  is  the  only  scholarly  and  com- 
plete work  on  the  methods  followed  by  the  Treasury 
Department  in  the  care  of  its  funds  which  daily  pour 
in  from  revenue  and  other  sources.  The  first  part  is 
historical.  The  last  and  larger  part  is  a  discussion 
of  various  financial  and  commercial  problems  which 
arise  under  the  working  of  the  finally  developed 
system,  such  as  the  management  of  government 
loans,  its  influence  on  business,  its  relation  to  crises. 
The  author  began  his  work  with  a  prejudice  in  favor 
of  the  sub-treasury  system,  but  was  forced  to  change 
his  opinion,  concluding  that  the  system  is  injurious 
to  the  business  interests  of  the  jjeople.  He  conse- 
quently recommends  the  development  of  the  national 
banking  system  to  replace  the  independent  treasury. 
In  spite  of  the  author's  conviction,  the  tone  is  fair. 
In  the  appendix  there  are  reprirts  of  several  Treasury 
circulars.  D.  R.  D. 

Knox,  John  Jay.  United  States  notes :  a 
history  of  the  various  issues  of  paper  money 
by  the  government  of  the  United  States.  N.  Y. : 
Scribner.     1884.     3d  ed.  rev.     1893.     §1.50. 

[2872 
Mr.  Knox  was  comptroller  of  the  currency  from  1872 
until  1884.  Previous  to  the  former  date  he  had  been 
in  the  service  of  the  Treasury  Department  of  the 
United  States  since  1862.  During  this  long  period  he 
devoted  much  inquirj'  to  the  history  of  paper  money. 
This,  in  portions,  found  a  printed  record  in  the  comp- 
troller's reports  of  1875  and  1876,  in  papers  read  at 
various  associations,  such  as  the  Bankers'  Associa- 
tion, and  in  articles  in  Lalor's  Encyclopedia  of  polit- 
ical science.  The  work,  therefore,  is  the  product  of 
long  investigation  and  reflection.  Especial  emphasis 
is  given  to  the  development  of  the  doctrine  of  the 
constitutionality  of  government  paper  money.  The 
work  bears  the  marks  of  fairness  and  accuracy,  and  is 
historical  rather  than  controversial.  It  is  a  compact 
narrative,  easily  read,  and  for  the  topics  considered, 
while  not  exhaustive,  an  adequate  and  interesting 
authority.  In  the  appendix  are  opinions  given  by  the 
Supreme  Court  in  1884  on  the  constitutionality  of  the 
issue  of  United  States  notes  in  times  of  peace. 

D.  R.  D. 

Laughlin,  James  Laurence.  History  of 
bimetallism  in  the  United  States.  N.  Y. :  Ap- 
pleton.  1885.  4th  ed.,  with  new  appendices. 
1897.     $2.25.  [2873 

Prof.  Laughlin  is  a  pronounced  monometallist.  His 
work  is  more  than  a  history  ;  it  includes  a  discussion 
of  economic  principles  in  the  hope  that  this,  with  the 
lessons  of  American  experience,  may  help  to  suppress 


325 


2874-2879 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


some  of  the  theoretical  vagaries  of  the  day.  Tlie  his- 
torical portions  which  will  be  of  assistance  in  tracing 
the  course  of  financial  history  in  the  U.  S.  are  chap.  2, 
describing  the  adoption  of  bimetallism  in  17;t2;  chaps. 
4-7,  on  the  legislation  of  1834,  1853,  and  1873  ;  chaps. 
14  and  15  on  the  .silver  legislation  in  1878  ;  chap.  10, 
act  of  1890;  and  chap.  17,  cessation  of  silver  purchases, 
1893.  The  work  contains  much  statistical  matter  and 
many  extracts  of  speeches.  Much  has  since  been 
written  on  this  subject,  but  this  volume  remains  on 
the  whole  the  most  serviceable  historical  compen- 
dium, if  the  reader  will  bear  in  mind  that  the  author 
is  wTiting  with  a  purpose  to  persuade.  D.  R.  D. 

Lewis,  Lawrence,  Jr.  History  of  the  Bank 
of  North  America.     Phil. :  Lipinucott.     1882. 

[2874 

This  well-printed  volume  was  prepared  at  the  re- 
quest of  the  officers  of  the  IJank  of  Xorth  America  to 
commemorate  the  centennial  anniversary  of  the  found- 
ing of  the  first  bank  chartered  in  the  United  States. 
This  bank  is  of  more  than  local  interest,  inasmuch  as 
it  was  founded  through  the  efforts  of  Robert  Alorris 
and  other  Philadelphia  patriots,  to  assist  the  financial 
operations  of  the  government  during  the  Revolution- 
ary i)eriod.  There  are  eight  portraits  and  three  pages 
of  facsimiles  of  bank-notes.  D.  R.  D. 

Linderman,  Henry  Richard.  Money  and 
legal  tender  in  the  United  ^States.  N.  Y. :  Put- 
nam.    1877.  [2875 

Tlie  author  of  this  book  was  for  many  years  Director 
of  the  Mint.  AVhilc  the  character  of  the  money  ques- 
tion has  naturally  changed  greatly  since  1877,  this  lit- 
tle work  has  present  value  for  the  clear  and  concise 
definitions  of  technical  terms  and  processes.  It  pre- 
sents in  a  brief  form  the  laws  relating  to  coinage, 
legal  tender,  and  money  standards.  The  author  was 
opposed  to  the  further  coinage  of  silver,  and  although 
the  book  is  not  argumentative,  it  is  clear  in  its  adverse 
criticism.  D.  R.  D. 

Lord,  Eleanor  Louisa.  Industrial  experi- 
ments in  the  British  colonies  of  North  America. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra  v.  17.) 
Bait.     1898.     $1.25.  [2876 

"  This  volume  contains  a  somewhat  detailed  study 
of  one  phase  of  the  British  commercial  system  in  the 
eighteenth  centurj-,  viz.,  the  policy  which  that  govern- 
ment followed  for  the  purpose  of  procuring  from  the 
colonies  a  supply  of  naval  stores.  Attention  is  mainly 
directed  to  the  New  England  colonies,  as  they  were 
the  chief  source  of  su])ply  of  that  kind.  Occasional 
reference,  however,  is  made  to  the  i)roduction  of  stores 
in  the  Carol inas  and  Pennsylvania,  while  an  account 
is  given  f)f  the  exjieriment  with  the  Palatines  in  New 
York.  The  concluding  chapter  deals  summarily  with 
a  cognate  subject,  the  rise  of  manufactures  in  the 
plantations.  In  appendices  two  price-lists  of  naval 
stores,  princijjally  tar,  pitch,  hemj)  and  masts,  are 
given.  .  .  .  For  the  material  of  this  monograph  the 
author  has  gone  to  the  oritrinal  documents  in  the 
British  jiublic  record  odice.  Her  references  are  almost 
exclusively  to  these,  and  she  has  ajiparently  examined 
everj-thing  bearing  on  the  subject  wiiich  is  to  be  found 
in  the  'Sew  England  papers.    This  la  the  only  proper 


course  to  follow."    Herbert  L.  Osgood,  in  Am.  hist, 
review,  4:  3G5. 

Macgregor,  John.  Progress  of  America. 
Loudon:  Whittaker.     1847.     2 v.  [2877 

This  large  work  of  nearly  three  thousand  pages  was 
the  result  of  many  years  of  prei)aration  by  the  Secre- 
tary of  the  Knglish  Hoard  of  Trade.  Mr.  ^Macgregor 
was  a  voluminous  author  on  commercial  and  eco- 
nomic subjects,  and  afterwards  a  member  of  Parlia- 
ment. His  work  is  an  account  of  the  origin,  growth, 
and  condition  of  settlements  on  the  American  conti- 
nent. It  is  not  intended  as  a  complete  narrative,  but 
as  an  exi)osition  from  the  mistaken  standpnint  that 
the '•  historj- of  navigation  and  commerce  is  the  his- 
tory of  civilization."  The  author  made  indejicndent 
researches  and  used  at  first-hand  Spanish,  I'ortuguese, 
Dutch,  Italian,  and  English  authors.  The  first  volume 
is  historical  and  statistical ;  the  second  geographical 
and  statistical.  The  several  states  of  our  country  are 
reconsidered,  followed  by  chapters  on  the  economic 
sources  and  institutions  of  the  country.  The  work 
is  not  well  digested,  but  contains  a  valuable  mass  of 
reliable  economic  and  financial  information.  Unfor- 
tunately there  is  no  index.  D.  R.  D. 

Mason,  David  Hastings.  Short  tariff  his- 
tory of  the  United  States :  part  1,  1783-89. 
Chicago :  Author.  1884.  New  ed.  1886.  Chi- 
cago :  Kerr.     1896.     25c.  [2878 

The  author,  an  ardent  advocate  of  protection  of 
American  industries,  writes  to  convince  the  popular 
mind.  There  are  no  qualifications  in  the  author's 
philosophy.  All  prosperity  has  been  under  the  reign 
of  protective  principles.  There  is  little  indication  of 
reading  beyond  standard  histories  and  Congressional 
debates.  As  an  illustration  of  protective  argument 
the  essay  has  interest,  but  in  no  sense  can  be  called 
history.  Only  the  first  part  of  what  was  designed  to 
be  a  complete  history  was  published.  D.  R.  D. 

Morris,  Robert.  Sumner,  William  Gra- 
HA.M.  The  financier  and  the  finances  of  the 
American  Revolution.  N.  Y. :  Dodd.  1891. 
2v.     $5.  [2879 

This  work  will  not  be  serviceable  to  the  general 
reader,  but  is  invaluable  to  the  special  and  advanced 
student.  It  is  badly  arranged,  with  little  regard  to 
chronological  sequence,  .and  is  consequently  confus- 
ing. Many  chapters  appear  to  be  simply  a  string  of 
notes  gathered  by  wide  reading ;  other  chapters  are 
detached  studies  on  revolutionary  taxation,  embar- 
goes, specific  supplies,  paper  currency,  etc.,  and  suc- 
cessive episodes  in  the  life  of  j"\Iorris,  without  any 
binding  generalization  or  helpful  perspective.  The 
work  is  an  original  study,  and  is  based  m  a  considera- 
ble degree  upon  material  not  yet  printed.  Tha  author, 
however,  was  not  able  to  secure  the  use  of  Morris* 
diary.  The  authorities  are  given  with  painstaking 
care,  and  there  is  an  excellent  index.  As  compared 
with  the  first  volume  of  lioUes'  Fiunnrial  liistonjof 
the  United  Staffs,  this  is  the  more  scholarly,  but,  as  a 
book  to  read,  compares  unfavorably.  D.  R.  D. 

Nordhoff,  Charles.     Communistic  societies 


326 


ECONOMIC   HISTORY 


2880-2885 


of  the  Uuited  States.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     ISTo. 
$4.  [2880 

This  is  one  of  the  best  works  on  the  subject,  pre- 
pared by  a  trained  journalist.  It  is  a  valuable  ac- 
count, from  personal  visits  and  observations  in  a  large 
number  of  communistic  societies  in  the  United  States, 
especially  of  the  Economists,  Zoarites,  Shakers,  the 
Oneida  Community,  and  Icarian  Society.  The  author 
writes  sympathetically  of  the  efforts  of  these  commu- 
nities to  solve  industrial  evils,  although  he  recognizes 
the  underlying  obstacles  to  final  success.  In  the  con- 
cluding chapter  he  endeavors  to  compare  the  customs 
of  the  different  comnuinities.  The  illustrations  are 
interesting.    There  is  an  index.  D.  R.  D. 

Noyes,  Alexander  Dana.  Thirty  years  of 
American  finance,  1865-96.  N.  Y. :  Putnam. 
1898.     §1.25.  [2881 

"  Mr.  Noyes's  book  should  be  welcome  both  to  gen- 
eral readers  and  to  students.  His  selection  of  topics, 
the  admirable  perspective  of  his  treatment,  the  clear- 
ness an<l  forcibleness  of  his  style,  and  the  fair-minded- 
ness which  he  displays  in  the  treatment  of  political 
parties  should  commend  it  to  the  former ;  while  his 
grasp  of  the  principles  involved,  his  thorough  mastery 
of  the  facts,  his  constant  reference  to  original  sources 
of  information,  and  his  skill  in  unraveling  and  inter- 
preting the  complex  phenomena  of  the  period  should 
give  him  the  admiration  and  confidence  of  the  latter. 
.  .  .  Mr.  Noyes  has  succeeded  in  making  very  clear  the 
relations  between  our  currency  experiments,  the  tariff 
laws,  the  foreign  rates  of  exchange,  the  speculation 
on  the  stock  markets  and  produce  exchanges,  and  the 
vicissitudes  of  trade  and  industry  during  the  period, 
on  the  one  hand,  and  the  financial  problems  of  the 
government,  on  the  other.  Especially  noteworthy  are 
his  analysis  and  interpretation  of  the  period  since 
1890.  .  .  .  Critics  of  this  book  must  aim  their  shafts 
at  the  author's  interpretations  of  men  and  events. 
Here  there  is  frequently  opportunity  for  differences 
of  opinion ;  and  in  many  cases  Mr.  Noyes  has  not 
presented  a  sufficiently  comprehensive  array  of  facts 
to  justify  completely  his  conclusions.  .  .  .  But  he  has 
performed  a  very  difficult  task  in  an  eminently  satis- 
factory manner."  Wm.  A.  Scott,  in  Political  science 
quarterly,  13:  558. 

The  author  is  financial  editor  of  the  Evening  post, 
New  York.  He  wrote  The  Ereninq  2'>^st''s  free  coin- 
age catechism,  1896,  a  pamphlet  which  had  a  circula- 
tion of  nearly  two  millions. 

Noyes,  John  Humphrey.  History  of  Ameri- 
can socialisms.  Phil. :  Lippincott.  1870.  [2882 
The  author,  educated  at  Dartmouth,  Andover,  and 
Yale,  became  an  advocate  of  Perfectionism,  and  finally 
the  founder  of  a  community,  in  1S48,  at  Oneida,  N.  Y. 
A  man  of  education  and  force,  he  developed  this  com- 
munity to  considerable  success.  He  was  interested  in 
all  forms  of  community  life  in  this  country,  and  con- 
sequently came  into  possession  of  a  body  of  notes  col- 
lected by  J.  Macdonald,  who  spent  1842  to  1854  visiting 
the  various  communities  throughout  the  United  States. 
His  book  combines  this  valuable  mass  of  original 
material  with  the  critical  judgments  of  the  author. 
Two  important  movements  are  noted :  the  Owen  which 
culminated  in  1826  and  the  Fourier  movement  in  1843. 


In  the  latter  part  of  the  work  the  history  is  given  of 
Oneida  with  an  exposition  of  the  real  doctrines  of  the 
members.  The  author's  fundamental  principle  is  that 
communities  to  be  successful  nuist  be  religious  and 
exercise  control  over  the  sexual  relation.      D.  R.  D. 

Patton,  Jacob  Harris.  Natural  resources 
of  the  United  States.  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1888. 
Rev.  ed.     [enl.]     1894.     $3.  [2883 

This  work  is  not  a  narrative  history  ;  but,  in  show- 
ing the  development  of  the  economic  resources  of  the 
nation,  is  suggestive  and  helpful  to  the  proper  inter- 
pretation of  social  and  political  history.  In  the  vol- 
ume of  about  500  pages  nearly  one  fifth  is  devoted  to 
a  description  of  the  coal  fields  ;  successive  chapters 
deal  with  oil,  iron,  precious  metals,  mercury,  copper, 
lead,  zinc,  tin,  precious  stones,  clays  and  building 
stones,  salt  and  mineral  springs.  This  leads  to  the 
consideration  of  health  resorts,  climate,  and  rainfall, 
pp.  366-395.  Lastly  the  subject  of  food  supply  is  con- 
sidered. The  work  is  based  upon  official  documents, 
federal  and  state.  Naturally,  much  of  the  statistical 
material  is  now  out  of  date.  D.  R.  D. 

Phillips,  Henry,  Jr.  Historical  sketches  of 
the  paper  currency  of  the  American  colonies 
prior  to  the  adoption  of  the  federal  constitu- 
tion.    Roxbury,  Mass.     1865-6.     2v.        [2884 

The  first  volume  includes  sketches  of  the  paper 
money  of  Pennsylvania,  New  Jersey,  Rhode  Island, 
Virginia  and  Vermont ;  the  second  of  continental 
money.  The  papers  represent  a  careful  and  antiqua- 
rian research  with  readable  text,  and  furnish  a  guide 
to  collectors  of  paper  currency.  This  study  is  the 
most  detailed  account  of  the  continental  paper  money 
in  print.  There  are  generous  extracts  from  contem- 
poraneous documents,  and  as  far  as  possible  light  is 
thrown  upon  the  causes  of  depreciation.  The  preface 
of  vol.  1  contains  a  brief  notice  of  the  chief  publica- 
tions on  the  subject  published  before  1865.  The  ap- 
pendices give  catalogue  of  issues,  reprints  and  colo- 
nial documents,  and  in  the  second  volume  there  is  a 
collection  of  poetry,  epigrams,  etc.,  relating  to  conti- 
nental money.  The  edition  of  these  two  volumes  was 
limited.  d.  R.  D. 

Powderly,  Terence  Vincent.  Thirty  years 
of  labor,  1859-89.  Columbus,  O.:  Excelsior 
Pub.  House.  1889.  Rev.  ed.  Phil.  1890.  [2885 

The  author,  for  many  years  a  prominent  leader  of 
the  Knights  of  Labor,  attempts  to  trace,  in  a  popular 
form,  the  transition  of  industrial  life  to  the  factory 
system,  and  the  agitation  for  labor  organization  which 
accompanied  this  change.  His  book  is  valuable  as  a 
record,  by  a  labor  leader,  of  many  events  which  would 
otherwise  have  no  chronicler.  Early  efforts  at  national 
organization,  the  adoption  of  an  eight-hour  day,  the 
relation  of  labor  organizations  to  questions  of  cur- 
rency, land,  religion,  immigration,  cooperation,  and 
temperance  are  discussed.  Inasmuch  as  there  are  few 
books  on  the  history  of  American  labor  movements, 
this  volume  deserves  special  recognition.  The  style, 
however,  is  diffuse,  and  it  will  be  difficult  for  the 
reader  to  obtain  a  clear  idea  of  the  sequence  of  events. 

D.  R.  D. 


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2886-2893 


THE  UNITED   STATES 


Ringwalt,  John  Luther.  Development  of 
transportation  systems  in  the  United  States. 
Phil. :  Railway  World  Office.     1888.         [2886 

The  author,  editor  of  the  Jiailway  world,  describes 
the  changes  in  methods  of  conveyance,  roads,  canals, 
railways,  furnishes  cost  of  transportation  at  various 
periods,  and  the  financiering,  engineering,  mechan- 
ical, and  governmental  questions  involved.  The  work 
is  scrappy  and  not  well  digested,  but  contains  a  large 
mass  of  material.  Many  tables  of  statistics  are  in- 
cluded. There  are  nearly  fifty  pages  of  interesting 
illustrations.  The  work  is  suitable  for  reference  rather 
than  for  general  reading.  D-  R-  D- 

Ripley,  W.  Z.  Financial  history  of  Vir- 
ginia, 1609-17T6.  See  Columbia  University, 
sect.  256.  [2887 

Sato,  Shosuke.  History  of  the  land  ques- 
tion in  the  United  States.  (Johns  Hopkins 
Univ.  studies,  ser.  4,  nos.  7-9.)  Bait.  1886. 
Pap.  $1.  [2888 

The  author,  a  graduate  student  at  the  Johns  Hop- 
kins University,  was  commissioned  by  the  Japanese 
government  to  investigate  the  land  question  of  the 
U.  S.  The  essay  is  a  scholarly  monograph,  based  upon 
original  records  and  careful  research.  The  historical 
portion  treats  of  the  formation  of  the  public  domain. 
Part  II  of  the  administration  of  the  public  domain, 
and  Part  111  describes  the  land  system  under  topics 
of  bounties,  methods  of  sale,  credits,  pre-emption, 
educational  land  grants,  etc.  The  author  is  quick  to 
note  the  abuses  which  have  occurred  in  the  admin- 
istration of  the  federal  domain  by  the  government. 
The  essay  is  designed  for  the  special  student  rather 
than  for  the  general  reader.  D.  R.  D. 

Schuckers,  Jacob  William.  Brief  account 
of  the  finances  and  paper  money  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary AVar.     Phil. :  John  Campbell.     1874. 

[2889 

This  is  a  sketch  of  the  finances  of  the  Continental 
Congress  and  the  Confederacy  down  to  1700  when  the 
debt  was  funded.  A  description  of  the  bills  of  credit, 
both  continental  and  state,  loans  domestic  and  foreign, 
the  allotment  of  taxes,  and  other  sources  of  revenue, 
including  lotteries,  confiscation,  etc.,  is  given.  A  few 
pages  are  devoted  to  the  penal  laws  recommended  by 
Congress  against  those  who  refused  to  take  the  bills. 
The  style  is  somewhat  rhetorical,  and  while  the  writer, 
on  the  whole,  has  chosen  sound  authorities,  his  reading 
does  not  indicate  a  very  wide  research.  The  essay  is 
a  readable  account  within  a  moderate  space. 

D.  R.  D. 

Scott,  William  Amasa.  Repudiation  of 
state  debts  :  a  study  in  the  financial  liistory  of 
Mississippi,  Florida,  Alabama,  N.  Carolina, 
S.  Carolina,  Georgia,  Louisiana,  Arkansas, 
Tennessee,  Minnesota,  IVIichigan  and  Virginia. 
N.  Y. :  Crowell.     [c.  1893.]     $1.50.  [2890 

Only  a  portion  of  this  work,  chapters  2  to  6,  is  his- 
torical. These  chapters  describe  with  some  detail  the 
history  of  the  various  acts  of  repudiation  passed  by 


the  twelve  states  named  in  the  title.  By  repudia- 
tion is  meant  cases  of  scaling  of  debts  and  of  refusals 
to  pay  bonds.  In  tracing  the  pretext  for  repudiation, 
valuable  information  is  thrown  upon  the  careless  and 
reckless  aid  given  by  states  to  internal  improvements 
and  public  works  in  the  second  quarter  of  the  century, 
upon  the  disastrous  results  of  the  panic  of  1837,  the 
corruption  of  state  officials  in  some  states,  and  the 
financial  distress  which  existed  in  some  of  the  south- 
ern states  during  the  reconstruction  period  subse- 
quent to  the  Civil  "War.  The  historical  portion  is 
confined  strictly  to  the  subject  treated.  It  is  written 
from  the  standpoint  of  the  publicist  rather  than  that 
of  the  historian.  There  is  an  exhaustive  list  of  the 
sources  of  information  and  a  good  index.  The  volume 
belongs  to  the  Library  of  economics  and  jwUtics 
edited  by  Dr.  R.  T.  Ely.  D.  R.  D.   ' 

Smith,  Richmond  Mayo.  Emigration  and 
immigration.     N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1890.     §1.50. 

[2891 

Tlie  author  has  contributed  the  most  Important  and 
judicial  investigation  yet  made  of  the  history  and 
effects,  —  political,  economic,  and  social,  —  of  immi- 
gration to  the  United  States.  There  is  an  analytic 
table  of  contents  which  will  enable  the  reader  to  in- 
form himself  quickly  on  special  points.  The  book  is  a 
good  ilhistration  of  statistical  method  combined  with 
interesting  text.  It  was  published  in  1890,  and  conse- 
quently the  student  must  supply  from  elsewhere  the 
statistics  of  the  later  movements  of  population,  and 
the  facts  in  regard  to  the  recent  persistent  agitation 
for  restriction.  The  question  of  restriction  of  immi- 
gration is  discussed  in  chapters  12  and  13,  and  the 
author  concludes  that  the  evUs  of  indiscriminate  im- 
migration demand  legislation.  To  the  citizen  endeav- 
oring to  think  .and  act  wisely  on  this  important  ques- 
tion now  debated,  this  volume  wiU  be  vei-y  suggestive. 
A  bibliography  is  added.  D.  R.  D. 

Smith,  William  Prescott.  Book  of  the 
great  railway  celebrations  of  1857.  N.  Y.: 
Appleton.     1858.  [2892 

This  is  an  account  of  the  opening  of  the  Ohio  and 
Memphis  and  other  railroads  making  a  through  line 
between  JJaltimore  and  St.  Louis,  in  connection  with 
the  Baltimore  &  Ohio  R.  R.  The  occasion  of  the  open- 
ing of  the  first  road  was  celebrated  by  an  excursion, 
to  which  leading  men  from  the  eastern  states  were 
invited.  The  author  writes  of  this  excursion  in  detail, 
giving  accounts  of  the  construction  of  the  road,  the 
scenes  through  which  it  passes,  and  the  towns  along 
the  line.  The  work  is  of  value  as  throwing  light  upon 
the  history  of  railroads  and  the  economic  conditions 
of  the  scctiims  spoken  of.  D.  R.  D. 

Spaulding,  Elbridge  Gerry.  History  of 
the  legal  tender  paper  money  issued  during 
the  great  Rebellion.     BulTalo.     1869.        [2893 

Mr.  Spaulding  was  the  chairman  of  the  sul)-commit- 
tee  of  the  Ways  and  Means  committee  which  framed 
the  legal  tender  act  of  ]8()2.  Naturally  he  possessed 
much  material  which  would  throw  light  on  the  causes 
leading  to  the  adoption  of  a  legal  tender  currency. 
The  book  is  not  a  critical  history,  but  is  a  collation  of 
documents,  speeches,  and  letters  relating  to  the  sub- 


328 


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2894-2899 


ject.  The  author  was  an  ardent  defender  of  the  legal 
tender  measure.  A  full  synopsis  of  Congressional  de- 
bates is  given,  with  the  votes.  Somewhat  fuller  ex- 
tracts are  given  in  favor  of  the  act,  but  on  the  whole 
the  book  is  a  useful  compendium  for  opinion  on  either 
side.  There  is  also  some  space  devoted  to  a  few  of 
the  other  finance  measures  during  the  Rebellion. 

D.  R.  D. 

Sumner,  William  Graham.  History  of 
American  currency.  N.  Y. :  Holt.  1874. 
New  ed.     1876.     83.  [2894 

This  book  consists  of  sketches  in  the  rough  of  the 
principal  episodes  in  the  development  of  the  different 
kinds  of  currency  used  in  the  United  States.  There  is 
no  attempt  to  connect  the  several  topics,  the  charac- 
ter of  the  work  being  somewhat  similar  to  that  of  an 
encyclopedia.  But  little  space  is  given  to  the  Civil 
War  period.  The  volume  is  the  product  of  wide  read- 
ing in  original  sources  at  a  time  when  but  little  schol- 
arly investigation  had  been  made,  and  for  many  years 
it  remained  one  of  the  few  helpful  books  in  American 
finance.  As  students  have  worked  this  field  more 
fruitfully  in  the  past  quarter  of  a  century,  the  book 
does  not  have  the  immediate  value  that  it  did  formerly; 
but  to  the  careful  student  of  the  details  of  American 
history,  the  volume  is  a  most  useful  guide.  There  is, 
however,  no  table  of  contents  or  index,  defects  which 
occasion  considerable  inconvenience.  The  latter  part 
of  the  volume,  pp.  229-333,  treats  of  the  English  bank 
restrictions  and  Austrian  paper  money,  and  in  the 
appendix  is  a  reprint  of  The  bullion  report. 

D.  R.  D. 

History  of  banking  in  the  United  States. 

(Vol.  1  of  History  of  banking  in  all  the  leading 
nations  ;  compiled  by  thirteen  authors.  N.  Y. : 
Journal  of  Commerce.     1896.     4v.)  [2895 

This  is  a  handsome  well-made  volume  both  as  to 
type  and  paper,  of  nearly  800  pages.  The  author  di- 
vides the  subject  into  six  monetary  periods  :  1630- 
1780  ;  1780-1812  ;  1812-1829  ;  1829-1845  ;  1845-1863  ;  1863-. 
In  each  chronological  period  the  subject  is  treated 
topically,  and  the  subdivisions  are  so  arranged  that 
the  reader  can  easily  trace  the  banking  history  of 
each  state  separately.  There  is  a  fairly  good  index. 
The  author  has  worked  from  first  sources  ;  for  the 
states  north  and  east  of  Maryland  secondary  authori- 
ties have  been  used  more  liberally.  Prof.  Sumner  is 
severe  in  his  criticism  of  early  banking  methods.  He 
is  diligent  in  the  collection  of  extracts  and  material, 
but  the  work  is  at  times  defective  in  lack  of  recogni- 
tion of  social  and  political  conditions  of  the  period  to 
which  the  material  belongs.  The  reader  may  there- 
fore derive  a  pessimistic  opinion  of  commercial  prac- 
tice and  business  intelligence  of  previous  generations. 
The  work  practically  stops  with  1863,  for  there  are 
only  a  dozen  pages  on  the  last  period  covering  the  na- 
tional banking  .system.  In  spite  of  these  deficiencies 
the  volume  is  by  all  odds  the  best  collection  of  mate- 
rial, and  is  especially  serviceable  for  the  reference 
Ubrary.  D.  R.  D. 

Lectures  on  the  history  of  protection  in 

the  United  States.  N.  Y. :  Putnam,  for  N.  Y. 
Free  Trade  Club.     1877.     75c.        ^        [2896 


These  lectures  were  delivered  before  the  Interna^ 
tional  Free  Trade  Alliance  in  New  York  in  1870.  The 
author  endeavors  to  show  the  history  of  American 
tariff  legislation,  attributing  to  it  "  weakness,  igno- 
rance, confusion,  and  oscillation,"  and  secondly  dis- 
cusses the  arguments  for  and  against  free  trade  as 
they  have  presented  themselves  in  the  industrial  and 
legislative  history  of  the  country.  From  the  stand- 
point of  the  author,  who  writes  with  a  definite  purpose 
to  convince  others,  the  work  is  suggestive.  It  is  not 
safe,  however,  to  be  used  as  a  judicial  presentation. 
The  style  is  characteristically  clear  and  incisive. 

D.  R.  D. 

Swank,  James  Moore.  History  of  the 
manufacture  of  iron  in  all  ages,  and  particu- 
larly in  the  United  States,  1585-1885.  Phil. : 
Author.  1884.  2d  ed.  rev.  and  enl.  Am.  Iron 
and  Steel  Assoc.     1892.  [2897 

This  work  is  the  outgrowth  of  notes  collected  over 
many  years  and  in  considerable  part  derived  from  in- 
formation given  by  manufacturers  actively  engaged 
in  building  up  the  industry.  The  author  was  in 
charge  of  the  iron  and  steel  statistics  for  the  Census  » 
of  1880,  and  for  many  years  has  been  Secretary  of  the 
American  Iron  and  Steel  Association.  The  volume  is 
a  complete  history  of  the  American  industry  and  does 
not  emphasize  the  technical  side.  Successive  chap- 
ters, beginning  with  p.  6,  treat  of  the  manufacture  in 
the  several  states.  The  work  is  crowded  with  detail 
and  is  annalistic  in  character,  but  lacks  style.  There 
is  a  personal  index.  D.  R.  D. 

Taussig,  Frank  William.  Tariff  history 
of  the  United  States.  (Questions  of  the  day.) 
N.  Y.:  Putnam.  1888.  4th  ed.  rev.  1898. 
$1.25.  [2898 

This  book  is  made  up  of  a  series  of  separate  essays 
published  at  various  times  between  1882  and  1897,  by 
the  author,  now  Professor  of  political  economy  at 
Harvard  University.  Although  the  papers  are  re- 
vised, there  is  a  lack  of  the  unity  and  completeness 
that  the  title  of  the  book  would  properly  call  for. 
Nevertheless  it  is  by  far  the  best  book  on  the  subject, 
and  for  the  general  student  is  sufficiently  full.  The 
several  parts  treat  of  :  Protection  to  young  industries 
as  applied  in  the  United  States  ;  Early  protection 
movement  and  the  tariff  of  1828  ;  History  of  the  ex- 
isting tariff,  1860-1890  ;  including  chapters  on  the  tar- 
iff acts  of  1894  and  1897,  and  Some  aspects  of  the  tariff 
question.  Although  the  writer  shows  his  adherence 
clearly  to  the  free-trade  doctrine,  there  is  an  entire 
absence  of  impatient  criticism  or  denunciation  of 
protectionist  thought.  The  author  recognizes  that 
there  are  social  and  political  elements  as  well  as  fiscal 
in  the  problem  of  protection.  The  book  is  more  than 
a  narrative  of  legislation  ;  it  includes  inquiries  into 
the  conditions  and  development  of  important  busi- 
nesses whose  interests  have  been  protected,  and  pre- 
sents much  of  general  industrial  value.  Throughout 
there  is  displayed  a  strong  power  of  analjrsis  and  gen- 
eralization. D.  R.  D. 

ed 

tariff.      Cambridge  : 
N.  Y.:Holt     ' 


State  papers  and  speeches  on  the 
-'—•-'—      Harvard   Univ.      1892. 
[2899 


329 


2900-2905 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


This  includes  Ilamilton's  Report  on  mamifactiires, 
1791  ;  Gallatin's  Mtntorial  of  the  free  trade  convetv- 
tion,  1831  ;  Walkers  Treasury  report,  1&15  ;  and  Clay's 
and  Webster's  speeches  on  the  tariff,  1824.  These 
make  a  convenient  collection  for  those  who  wish  to 
read  the  earlier  arguments  for  and  against  protection 
as  presented  by  party  leaders.  The  anti-protectionist 
position  is  represented  by  Gallatin's  Memorial,  Walk- 
er's lirport,  and  Webster's  speech.  It  is  to  be  noted 
that  Webster  changed  his  opinion  after  1824.  The 
editor's  part  is  limited  to  the  selection  and  an  intro- 
duction of  four  pages.  U.  R.  D. 

United  States.  Bureau  of  Statistics.  Im- 
migration into  tlie  United  States,  1783-1890. 
Wash.     1891.  [2900 

There  were  no  records  kept  of  the  arrival  of  foreign- 
ers up  to  1820,  and  from  1820  to  1856  immigrants  were 
not  distinguished  from  other  alien  passengers.  From 
1856  to  1868  the  immigrants  were  recorded  separately 
from  transient  passengers,  and  from  1868  the  number 
of  immigrants  of  each  nationality  has  been  recorded. 
This  volume  gives  the  most  complete  information  af- 
forded by  the  records  of  the  nationality,  sex,  age,  and 
occupation  of  the  aliens  and  immigrants  received. 
The  tables  containing  it  are  followed  by  a  statement 
of  the  principal  acts,  including  the  immigration 
treaty  with  China,  and  treasurj-  regulations  regard- 
ing passengers  and  immigrants  promulgated  from 
1881  to  1891.  F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  P'/hlic  Land  Commission. 
The  piiblic  domain;  prepared  by  Tliomas 
Donaldson.    Wash.    1881.    Rev.    1884.    [2901 

An  extremely  useful  compilation,  but  too  ill-digested 
to  be  used  with  entire  reliance.  Almost  every  matter 
connected  with  the  territorial  history  of  the  United 
States  —  colonial  grants,  state  claims  and  boundaries, 
national  accessions,  the  various  systems  of  survey, 
classification,  sale  and  distribution,  grants  for  wagon 
roads,  railroads,  canals,  etc.,  and  the  financial  man- 
agement of  the  pul)Iic  land  system  —  will  be  found 
treated  at  more  or  less  length.  As  is  usual  in  such 
works,  there  is  extended  inclusion  of  statutes,  official 
instructions,  diagrams  and  maps,  blank  forms,  etc. 

W.  MacD. 

Walker,  F.  Double  taxation  in  the  U.  S. 
See  Columbia  University,  sect.  257.  [2902 

Watson,  David  K.  History  of  American 
coinage.  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1899.  2d  ed.  rev. 
and  enl.     $1.50.  [2903 

This  is  an  interesting  narrative  of  the  history  of 
gold  rmd  silver  coinage  in  the  United  States  beginning 
with  the  colonial  mint  of  Massachusetts,  established 
in  1652.  It  is  a  history  of  legislation  and  legislative 
opinion,  rather  than  an  account  of  the  more  techni- 
cal details  of  the  art  of  minting.  The  historj'  of  the 
Acts  of  187.3,  1890,  and  1893  are  given  quite  fully,  in- 
cluding amendments,  conference  reports,  votes,  etc. 
The  author  quotes  freely  from  acts  of  Congress,  re- 
I)orts  of  committees  and  public  documents,  and  is 
precise  in  his  references.  The  work  is  not  an  exhaust- 
ive monograph,  but,  as  far  as  it  poos,  scholarly  in  form 
and  spirit.  It  is  of  si)ecial  merit  in  throwing  light 
upon  the  question  of  bimetallism  and  the  position  of 


the  American  silver  dollar  in  the  Axaerican  coinage 
system.  The  author  is  opposed  to  the  free  coinage  of 
silver.  In  the  appendix  is  a  reprint  of  the  reports 
made  by  the  Board  of  Treasui-y  to  Congress  April 
8, 1780,  with  a  letter,  etc.,  of  the  Board.  There  is  a  good 
index.  The  first  edition  does  not  give  as  much  atten- 
tion to  the  acts  of  1834  and  1853.  L>.  U.  D. 

Webster,  Pelatiah.  Political  essays  on  the 
nature  and  operation  of  money,  public  finance, 
and  other  subjects.     Phil.:  Cruikshauk.    17'Jl. 

[2904 

This  work  in  no  sense  belongs  to  narrative  historj', 
but  presents  the  reasoning  which  governed  the  states 
in  their  fluctuating  finance  from  1776  to  the  adoption 
of  the  Constitution.  The  author  is  a  very  severe  critic 
of  the  issue  of  paper  money,  although  he  admits  that 
some  of  the  disastrous  consequences  which  he  antici- 
l)ated  were  not  realized.  He  covers  the  topics  of 
taxation  and  jiaper  money.  Pages  128  to  1,?8  contain 
strictures  on  the  tender  acts ;  jip.  198  to  221  are  de- 
voted to  the  nature  of  the  political  union  of  the  thii-- 
teen  states;  pp.  37G  to  402  discuss  the  establishment  of 
the  national  capital  in  which  the  author  favors  Phila- 
dcliihia  ;  pp.  403  to  406  argue  in  favor  of  the  adoption 
of  the  constitution  ;  pp.  444  to  464  give  a  short  historj' 
of  the  Bank  of  North  America.  The  last  essay  treats  of 
the  extent  and  value  of  the  western  unlocated  lands. 
In  the  appendix  are  given  four  scales  of  appreciation 
of  Continental  money  by  months  for  the  years  1777  to 
1781,  the  scales  representing  those  of  Congress,  the 
Assembly  of  Pennsylvania,  and  merchants'  books  in 
Philadelphia  and  Virginia.  D.  R.  D. 

Weeden,  William  Babcock.  Economic 
and  .social  history  of  New  England,  1620-1789. 
Boston:  Houghton.    1890.   2v.    §4.50.       [2905 

The  best  book  yet  written  from  which  to  obtain  an 
idea  of  the  life  in  colonial  and  provincial  New  Eng- 
land, the  work  of  an  industrious  antiquarian  fully 
equipped  through  jiatient  study  in  the  historical  li- 
braries, of  sufficient  judgment  to  avoid  being  over- 
whelmed by  the  weight  of  his  materials,  possessed 
also  of  a  facultj'  of  presentment,  so  that  the  story  is 
set  forth  entertainingly.  In  the  foregroimd  are  such 
topics  as  the  intercourse  of  Indians  and  colonists,  the 
tenure  and  management  of  lands,  the  merging  of  the 
early  barter  into  larger  commerce,  the  develoi)ment 
under  many  embarrassments  of  manufactures,  man- 
ners and  morals,  survivals  of  ancient  and  niedia?val 
usages,  finance,  schools,  ideas  as  to  charities  and  cor- 
rections, dress,  indentured  servants,  religion.  It  is  a 
vast  array  of  topics  with  the  statements  well  fortified 
by  citation  of  patiently  sought  authorities.  Among 
matters  of  s]iecial  interest,  as  subjects  here  for  the 
first  time  well  presented,  or  subjects  bearing  in  im- 
portant ways  on  groat  events,  or  ns  subjects  especially 
capable  of  picturesque  treatment,  may  be  mentioned 
the  economic  and  symbolic  use  of  wampum,  the  slave- 
trade,  the  whale-fishery,  currency  problems,  and  pi- 
racy. Interspersed  are  sketches  of  persons,  hardly  to 
be  reckoned  as  historic  figures,  but  interesting  and 
instructive  as  tj'pes,  —  such  as  John  Hull,  Peter  Fan- 
euil,  and  Ila.skett  Derby.  J.  K.  H. 

White,  Horace.     Money  and  banking  illus- 


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2906-2912 


trated  by  American  history.  Boston  :  Ginn. 
1895.     $1.50.  [2906 

Only  a  iiortion  of  this  volume  belongs  strictly  to 
American  historj-.  Beginning  with  page  120  there  is 
a  narrative  account  and  discussion  of  colonial  paper 
money,  continental  money,  greenbacks,  confederate 
currency,  the  gold  reserve,  the  silver  dollar  and  its 
demonetization.  In  book  ii,  p.  2-18.  there  is  a  detailed 
sketch  of  colonial  banking,  the  First  and  Second 
Banks  of  the  U.  S.,  the  Suffolk  banking  system,  safety 
fund  system,  free  bank  system,  and  national  banks. 
There  is  an  excellent  bibliography  of  nine  pages 
and  an  index.  The  author  has  pronounced  opinions 
as  to  the  advisability  of  the  cancellation  of  green- 
back.s  and  the  abandonment  of  the  banking  business 
by  the  U.  S.  government,  and  writes  to  convince  his 
readers  of  the  evils  which  have  come  from  legal-ten- 
der powers  granted  to  paper  money  and  also  from 
silver  coinage.  The  work  has  a  wealth  of  interesting 
material,  is  written  in  an  entertaining  and  scholarly 
style,  and  easily  stands  as  one  of  the  best  books  on 
the  money  question  in  the  United  States.     D.  R.  D. 

The  author  is  editor  of  the  Eveniny  post,  Jsew  York. 

An  enlarged  edition  of  Money  and  banking,  revised 
to  date,  is  to  be  issued  early  in  1902. 

Whitney,  Josiah  Dwight.  The  United 
States:  facts  and  figures  illustrating  tlie  physi- 
cal geography  of  the  country  and  its  material 
resources.     Boston :  Little.     1889. 

Supplement  1 :  Population,  immigra- 
tion, irrigation.  Boston :  Little.  1894.  Net 
§2.  [2907 

Originally  written  as  the  article  on  United  States 
in  the  Encyclopedia  Britannica,  edition  1888,  and  so 
printed,  but  with  certain  condensations  and  changes. 
Now  published  in  full  with  corrections  and  a  supple- 
ment, giving  results  of  various  investigations  by  the 
federal  government  on  population,  irrigation,  re- 
forestration,  etc.  Valuable  as  a  repository  of  infor- 
mation on  resources  of  the  United  States.    E.  E.  S. 

Wright,  Carroll  Davidson.  Report  on  the 
factory  system  of  the  United  States.  (In  U.  S. 
Census,  1880.  Reports  on  manufactures.) 
Wash.     1883.  [2908 

The  author,  at  the  time  Chief  of  the  Bureau  of  Sta- 
tistics of  Labor  of  Massachusetts,  was  a  special  agent 
of  the  U.  S.  census.  He  reports  on  the  history  of  the 
factory  system  not  only  in  the  U.  S.,  but  also  as  to 
its  ori^  and  growth  in  Great  Britain.  He  considers 
the  results,  benefits  and  disadvantages  of  the  system, 
drawni  from  personal  observations  in  the  principal  fac- 
tory towns  of  Europe  in  a  visit  nuide  in  1881.  But  a 
small  portion  —  pp.  5-16  —  of  this  belongs  strictly  to  the 
history  of  the  United  States.  The  essay  is  not  only  sta- 
tistical in  its  character,  but  also  embraces  a  philosophi- 
cal discussion  of  the  new  system  of  industry.  Various 
chapters  are  devoted  to  the  influences  of  the  factory 
system,  upon  wages,  prices,  and  production,  factory 
legislation  in  Europe,  homes  of  factory  operatives, 
and  the  future  of  the  factory  system.  There  are  sev- 
eral plates  of  the  houses  of  operatives,  and  a  bibli- 
ography. D.  R.  D. 


Young,  Andrew  W.  National  economy  : 
history  of  the  American  protective  system. 
N.  Y.     1860.  [2909 

Gives  summaries  of  congressional  debates. 


DIVISION   5:    EDUCATIONAL 
HISTORY 

(Excepting  one  or  two  notes  that  are  otherwise  signed,  the 
selection  and  appraisal  of  books  in  this  division  are  by  the 
late  Profes.sor  B.  A.  Hinsdale,  of  the  University  of  Michigan, 
whose  death  followed  the  completion  of  this  task  after  no 
long  interval.) 

Adams,  Herbert  Baxter.  College  of  Wil- 
liam antl  ]\Ia^3^  (U.  S.  Bur.  of  Education. 
Circ.  of  information,  1887,  no.  1.)  Wash. 
1887.  [2910 

This  is  Xo.  1  of  the  valuable  series  of  monographs 
edited  by  Dr.  Adams  for  the  United  States  Bureau 
of  Education.  It  gives  in  outline  the  history  of  the 
second  college  planted  in  the  United  States,  and, 
all  things  considered,  the  most  influential  one  ever 
planted  south  of  Mason  and  Dixon's  line.  Inciden- 
tally much  light  is  thrown  upon  the  history  of  culture 
in  Virginia  and  the  states  farther  to  the  southward. 

Thomas  Jefferson  and  the  University  of 

Virginia.  With  authorized  sketches  of  Hamp- 
den-Sidney,  Randolph-Macon,  Emory-Henry, 
Roanoke,  and  Riclimond  colleges,  Washington 
and  Lee  University,  and  Virginia  Military  In- 
stitute. (U.  S.  Bur.  of  education.  Circ.  of  in- 
formation, 1888,  no.  1.)  Wash.    1888.        [291 1 

No.  2  of  the  Series  of  mo)io(/raphs  edited  by  Dr. 
Adams  for  the  national  Bureau  of  Education,  entitled 
Coutrilmtions  to  American  educational  history.  The 
monograph  is  an  excellent  account  of  the  origin  and 
history  of  the  first  real  university  planted  in  the 
United  States,  and  an  important  contribution  to  the 
genei-al  history  of  culture  in  Virginia  and  the  old 
South.  The  authorized  sketches  of  other  institiitions 
of  learning  in  the  state  add  materially  to  its  value. 

Alexander,       Archibald.  Biographical 

sketches  of  the  founder  and  principal  alumni 
of  the  Log  college.  Princeton.  1845.  Phil. : 
Presbyterian  Bd.  of  Pub.  [c.  1851.]  [2912 
An  interesting  picture  of  the  first  of  that  primitive 
type  of  educational  institutions,  the  log  colleges,  that 
came  to  be  so  prominent  and  so  useful  in  certain  parts 
of  the  country.  Founded  by  Rev.  William  Tennant 
at  Neshaminy,  Pa.,  about  1726.  The  book  also  throws 
light  upon  the  great  religious  revivals  of  the  last  cen- 
tury, including  the  work  of  George  AVhitefield. 

American  Historical  Association.  Com- 
mittee of  seven.  Study  of  history  in  schools  : 
report  by  Andrew  C.  McLaughlin,  Herbert  B. 
Adams.  George  L.  Fox,  Albert  Bushnell  Hart, 


331 


2913-2922 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Charles  H.  Haskins,  Lucy  M.  Salmon,  H.  Morse 
Stephens.     N.  Y.:  Macmillan.     1899.     50c. 

Sa7ne.     (In  Report  of  the  Association, 

1898.)  [2913 

The  report  of  a  committee  of  teachers  of  history 
appointed  by  the  American  Historical  Association  to 
consider  the  subject  of  history  in  the  secondary 
schools  and  to  draw  up  a  scheme  of  college  entrance 
requirements  in  history.  It  recommends  at  least  a 
four  years'  course  of  four  periods  each.  These  are 
fully  described.  A  list  of  valuable  books  and  maps 
relating  to  the  subject  is  added.  K.  E.  S. 

Ballantine,  W.  G.,  ed.  Obcrlin  jubilee, 
1833-83.     Oberlin  :  Goodrich.     1883.        [2914 

For  note,  see  under  Fairchild,  James  H.,  below, 
sect.  2927. 

Barnard,  Frederick  Augustus  Porter. 
Fulton,  John.  Memoirs  of  Frederick  A.  P. 
Barnard,  tenth  president  of  Columbia  College. 
N.  Y. :  pub.  for  Columbia  Univ.  press,  by 
Macmillan.     1896.     Net  $4.  [2915 

This  work  has  a  double  interest.  It  is  in  form  a 
biography  of  a  distinguished  scholar  and  educator, 
but  the  storj'  is  so  told  a.s  to  include  a  part  of  the  his- 
tory of  several  important  educational  institutions. 
Dr.  Bamai-d  studied  and  taught  as  a  tutor  in  Yale 
College,  served  as  a  professor  in  the  T'niversity  of 
Alabama,  was  also  a  professor  in,  and  afterwards  pre- 
sident of,  the  University  of  Mississippi,  and  Anally 
rounded  out  his  life  as  president  of  Columbia  College, 
1864-1888.  However,  the  author  does  not  attempt  a 
full  history  of  Columbia  for  the  period  of  Dr.  Bar- 
nard's administration.  The  work  is  carefully  pre- 
pared, mainly  from  Barnard's  papers,  and  is  a  contri- 
bution of  decided  value  to  the  educational  historj'  of 
the  times. 

Barnard,  Henry,  ed.  Educational  biogra- 
phy :  memoirs  of  teachers,  educators  and  pro- 
moters and  benefactors  of  education,  literature 
and  science.     N.  Y.:  Brownell.     18.'59.     V.  1. 

[2916 

This  is  a  series  of  thirty  admirable  memoirs,  nearly 
all  of  men  who  were  active  in  the  great  educational 
revival  that  marked  the  first  half  of  the  present  cen- 
tury in  the  United  States,  reprinted  from  the  Ameri- 
can journal  of  education.  Some  of  the  articles  were 
written  by  the  editor  of  that  journal,  Dr.  Henry  Bar- 
nard, and  the  others  by  writers  selected  by  him.  The 
title  is  misleading  ;  it  is  limited  to  teachers  and  edu- 
cators, the  volume  that  was  to  include  benefactors, 
etc.,  never  having  been  jjublishcd. 

Blackmar,  Frank  Wilson.  History  of  fed- 
eral and  state  aid  to  higher  education  in  the 
United  States.  (U.  S.  Bur.  of  Education.  Circ. 
of  information,  1890,  no.  1.)    Wash.     1890. 

[2917 

No.  9  of  Contributions  to  American  editcational 
history.  The  monograph  contains  a  great  amount  of 
important  information,  well  arranged  and  presented. 


■Wliile  professing  to  deal  with  only  a  single  phase  of  a 
specific  subject,  it  really  presents  a  nmch  wider  view, 
and  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  of  the  series  to  which 
it  belongs. 

Boone,  Richard  G.  Education  in  the 
United  States  ;  its  history.  (International  edu- 
cation ser.)     N.  Y.:  Appleton.     1889.     SI. 50. 

[2918 

The  value  of  the  book  lies  in  its  encyclopaedic  char- 
acter ;  it  is  an  inventory,  tolerably  complete,  of  valu- 
able facts  pertaining  to  the  general  historj-  of  edu- 
cation in  the  United  States.  It  is  more  valual)le  for 
the  period  following  the  Revolutionary  AVar  than  for 
the  colonial  period.  Contains  an  introduction  by  Dr. 
AV.  T.  Harris. 

History  of  education  in  Indiana.    N.  Y. : 


Appleton.     1892. 


[2919 


This  book  presents  an  outline  view  of  the  growth 
and  conditions  of  education,  particularly  state  educa- 
tion, in  Indiana,  from  the  organization  of  tlie  terri- 
tory northwest  of  the  River  Ohio,  and  is  a  valuable 
compilation  of  facts. 

Bourne,  William  Oland.  History  of  the 
Public  School  Society  of  the  city  of  New 
York.     N.  Y. :  Wood.     1870.  [2920 

Ah  exhaustive  history  of  public  elementary  educa- 
tion in  the  metropolis,  from  the  birth  of  the  Public 
School  Society  in  1805  to  its  union  with  the  Board  of 
Education  in  1853.  One  of  the  characteristic  features 
of  the  work  is  the  full  account  of  the  unsuccessful 
effort  made  by  the  Roman  Catholic  Church,  led  by 
Archbishop  Hughes,  to  secure  a  portion  of  the  public 
school  funds  for  the  support  of  the  Catholic  parochial 
schools.  The  book  is  rich  in  documents,  a  veritable 
mine  of  information,  but  not  inviting  to  any  but  spe- 
cialists. 

Boynton,  Capt.  Edward  Carlisle,  History 
of  West  Point  and  its  military  importance  dur- 
ing the  Am.  Revolution  ;  and  origin  and  pro- 
gress of  the  United  States  military  academy. 
N.  Y.:  VanNostrand.     18G3.  [2921 

The  contents  of  this  book  are  about  equally  divided 
between  the  two  topics  named  in  the  title.  In  the 
second  part  the  author,  who  was  a  cajitain  in  the 
United  States  army  and  adjutant  of  the  military 
academy,  presents  a  general  view  of  the  school  from 
its  organization  in  1704  to  the  date  of  publication. 
The  work  was  subjected  to  the  revision  of  cAupetent 
authorities  at  the  academy,  and  was  published  with 
their  approbation  and  encouragement. 

Chase,  Frederick.  History  of  Dartmouth 
College  and  the  town  of  Hanover,  N.  H.:  ed. 
by  J.  K.  Lord.  Cambridge  :  J.  Wilson,  Univ. 
Press.     1891.     [V.  2  not  published.]         [2922 

This  work  traces  the  life  of  Dr.  Eleazar  Wheelock 
from  birth  to  his  founding  of  Dartmouth  College,  in 
1770,  then  follows  the  broader  history  till  his  death  in 
1779,  and  last  relates  the  later  stoiy  of  the  College 
down  to  1815.    The  book  shows  indefatigable  research, 


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EDUCATIONAL  HISTORY 


2923-2931 


and  it  is  hard  for  the  critic  to  believe  that  the  author 
left  anything  of  value  to  be  discovered.  The  storj'  is 
one  of  unique  interest,  but  it  is  marred,  save  for  those 
immediately  interested,  by  its  minuteness  and  detail. 
The  characteristic  of  early  Dartmouth  was  its  dedica- 
tion to  the  cause  of  Indian  education. 

Cleveland,  Nehemiah.  History  of  Bowdoin 
College,  with  biog.  sketches  of  graduates, 
1806-79  ;  ed.  and  completed  by  A.  S.  Packard. 
Boston:  Osgood.     1882.  [2923 

The  principal  value  of  this  heavy  volume  lies  in  its 
carefully  prepared  biographies  of  trustees  and  profes- 
sors, and  especially  alumni  of  the  College.  The  his- 
torical matter  properly  so-called,  while  well  prepared, 
is  slight.  The  booli  is  keyed  to  the  sentence  quoted 
from  President  Quincy  in  the  preface.  "  No  duty  is 
more  incumbent  upon  seminaries  of  learning  than  the 
commemoration  of  the  virtues  and  labors  which  have 
contributed  to  their  existence  and  prosperity." 

Clews,  Elsie  W.  Educational  legislation 
and  administration  of  the  colonial  governments. 
(Columbia  Univ.  Contributions  to  philosophy, 
etc.,  V.  6,  nos.  1-4.)  N.  Y.:  Macmillan.  1899. 
Net  $3.  [2924 

A  thesis  submitted  to  the  faculty  of  philosophy  of 
Columbia  University,  in  partial  fulfillment  of  the  re- 
quirements for  the  degree  of  Ph.  D.  It  is  a  painstak- 
ing compilation  and  a  useful  addition  to  the  literature 
of  colonial  education. 

Cornell,  Ezra.  Cornell,  Alonzo  Barton. 
Biography  of  Ezra  Cornell,  founder  of  the  Cor- 
nell University.    N.  Y. :  Barnes.    1884.     [2925 

This  volume  presents  an  adequate  history  of  a  career 
remarkable  both  in  business  and  in  philanthropy. 
Scholars  and  students  of  educational  history  will  lind 
the  centre  of  interest  in  the  three  chapters  that  deal 
■with  the  great  institution  of  learning  that  bears  Mr. 
Cornell's  name.  Here  will  be  found  a  comprehensive 
but  clear  account  of  the  institution  from  its  inception 
to  its  complete  establishment.  Two  other  chaiiters 
deal  with  the  Cornell  library-,  an  earlier  foundation, 
which  was,  in  a  sense,  the  forerunner  of  the  univer- 
sity. 

Demmon,  I.  N.,  et  al.  Semi-centennial  cele- 
bration of  the  organization  of  the  University  of 
Michigan,  June 36-30, 1887.  Ann  Arbor:  pub. 
by  the  Univ.     1888.  [2926 

Besides  the  introductory  sketch,  this  volume  consists 
of  the  addresses  and  speeches  made  at  the  commemo- 
ration named  in  the  title,  together  with  congratula- 
tory letters,  programmes,  etc.  The  most  valuable  of 
the  addresses  are  Professor  Frieze's  Relations  of  the 
state  university  to  religion,  Mr.  Justice  S.  F.  Miller's 
The  Supreme  Court  of  the  United  States,  and  Presi- 
dent James  B.  Angell's  Commemoration  oration. 
The  book  is  an  indispensable  part  of  the  University's 
history. 

Fairchild,  James  H.  Oberlin,  the  colony 
and  the  college,  1833-83.  Oberlin,  O. :  Good- 
rich.    1883. 


Ballantine,  W.  G.,  ed.     The  Oberlin 

jubilee,  183a-83.    Oberlin,  O. :  Goodrich.    1883. 

[2927 

Together  these  two  works,  which  are  really  compan- 
ions, present  a  full  view  of  Oberlin  history  for  its 
first  half  century.  The  first  one  presents  the  colony 
and  the  college  in  their  mutual  relations  particularly, 
while  the  jubilee  addresses  deal  almost  wholly  with 
prominent  phases  of  college  work  and  influence.  The 
books  are  strongly  marked  by  Oberlin  thought  and 
feeling. 

Fay,  Edwin  Whitfield.  History  of  educa- 
tion in  Louisiana.  (U.  S.  Bur.  of  Education, 
Circ.  of  information,  1898,  no.  1.)   Wash.    1898. 

[2928 

This  well-prepared  monograph  gives  a  full  outline 
view  of  the  history  of  education  in  a  community  that 
has  a  peculiarly  composite  character  and  changeful 
history.  Perhaps  the  most  curious  section  is  the  ac- 
count of  the  old  University  of  Orleans,  somewhat 
resembling  the  University  of  France  ;  created,  on 
paper,  three  years  before  that  famous  organization 
was  1  ut  in  motion,  but  unlike  in  proving  a  total  fail- 
ure. 

Four  American  universities.  N.  Y. :  Har- 
per.    1895.     §3.50.  L2929 

This  volume  comprises  sketches  of  four  leading  uni- 
versities from  the  hands  of  representatives  of  their 
o^vn  faculties  at  the  time  they  were  written  :  Har- 
vard, Charles  i:iiot  Norton ;  Yale,  Arthur  T.  Hadley  ; 
Princeton,  William  N.  Sloane ;  Columbia,  Brander 
Matthews.  These  names  guarantee  the  excellence  of 
the  letterpress,  which  is  well  set  off  by  the  illustra- 
tions. The  writers  do  not  attempt  formal  histories, 
but  rather  sketches,  at  once  scholarly  and  popular. 
Of  the  kind,  no  better  accounts  of  the  four  institu- 
tions have  been  wTitten. 

Germann,  George  B.  National  legislation 
concerning  education,  its  influence  and  effect 
in  the  public  land  states  east  of  the  Mississippi 
River,  admitted  prior  to  1820.  N.  Y.  :  Author. 
1899.     §1.  [2930 

This  study  was  submitted  to  the  faculty  of  philoso- 
phy, Columbia  University,  as  a  thesis  in  partial  fulfill- 
ment of  the  requirements  for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of 
Philosophy.  It  is  a  careful  piece  of  work,  dealing 
with  the  national  legislation  concerning  education  of 
a  general  character  previous  to  the  admission  of  any 
of  the  public  land  sUtes,  and  then  with  Ohio,  Tennes- 
see, Indiana,  Mississippi,  Illinois,  and  Alabama.  State 
legislation  has  been  introduced  only  for  the  purpose 
of  interpreting  and  binding  together  the  acts  of  Con- 
gress. 

Goode,  George  Brown.  Origin  of  the  na- 
tional, scientific  and  educational  institutions  of 
the  United  States.  (In  Am.  Hist.  Assoc.  An- 
nual rept.,  1889.)  Wash.:  Govt.  Prtg.  Off. 
1890.  [2931 

An  admirable  presentation  of  the  subject,  revised 
and  corrected  to  July,  1890.    Numerous  documents,  as 


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2932-2940 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


Joel  Barlow's  ProspectTiis  of  a  national  institution  to 
be  established  in  the  United  States,  1806,  and  a  still 
earlier  plan  of  a  Federal  Universitj-,  are  included. 

ed.      Smithsonian  lustitutiou,   1846-96. 

Wash.     1897.  [2932 

This  work  is  divided  into  two  main  parts.  First 
comes,  following  the  preface  and  introduction,  a  series 
of  fifteen  chapters,  dealing  with  the  more  important 
historical  phases  of  the  Smithsonian  Institution,  as 
the  life  of  Smithson,  the  founding  of  the  institution, 
the  establishment  of  the  board  of  regents,  etc.,  and 
then  a  series  of  appreciations  of  its  work  in  various 
departments,  as  physics,  mathematics,  and  astronomy, 
also  fifteen  in  number.  Both  series  of  chapters  are 
from  the  pens  of  recognized  specialists  and  experts. 
The  work  is  of  the  highest  authority,  and  a  very 
valuable  contribution  to  the  history  of  science  in 
America. 

Gordy,  J.  P.  Rise  and  growth  of  the  nor- 
mal school  idea  in  the  United  States.  (U.  S. 
Bur.  of  Education.  Circ.  of  information,  1891, 
no.  8.)    Wash.     1891.  [2933 

The  author  presents  a  clear  outline  of  his  subject 
from  a  time  anterior  to  the  appearance  of  the  nor- 
mal school  idea  until  its  final  incorporation  in  the 
American  common  school  system.  Then  he  sketches 
certain  typical  schools,  in  which,  as  he  judges,  the 
idea  has  attained  to  its  best  development.  Brief 
chapters  are  devoted  to  several  debatable  topics,  as 
to  chairs  of  jiedagogy  in  universities  and  colleges,  for 
example. 

Guild,  Reuben  Aldridge.  History  of  Brown 
University,  with  illustrative  documents.  Provi- 
dence, R."  I.     1867. 

Life,  times,  and  correspondence  of  James 

Manning,  and  early  history  of  Brown  Univer- 
sity. Boston:  Gould.  1864.  [2934 
These  two  works  present,  with  some  overlapping, 
the  history  of  the  institution  that  was  first  called 
Rhode  Island  College,  afterwards  Brown  University, 
from  its  small  beginning  just  before  the  Revolution- 
ary War  to  the  dates  of  publication.  Mr.  Guild  was 
not  only  a  I?ro\^Ti  University  man,  but  for  many  years 
its  librarian,  and  wrote  from  large  personal  knowledge 
and  active  personal  sympathy.  His  two  books  are 
essential  to  the  student  of  the  history  of  their  subject. 

Hinsdale,  Burke  Aaron,  comp.  Documents 
illustrative  of  American  educational  history. 
(Reprint  from  U.  S.  Commissioner  of  Education. 
Rept.,  1892-3,  v.  2,  pp.  1225-1414.)  Wash. 
1895.  [2935 

The  subjects  to  which  these  documents  relate  are 
Massachusetts,  Plymouth,  Connecticut,  and  Pennsyl- 
vania school  legislation  ;  the  Connecticut  school  fund; 
Congressional  land  grants  for  common  schools  and 
universities  ;  Colleges  of  agriculture  and  mechanical 
arts;  Bureau  of  Education;  a  national  university, 
and  educational  provisions  of  the  state  constitutions. 
The  documents  are  annotated,  and  the  publication  is 
a  contribution  to  the  raw  material  of  educational  his- 
tory. 


Knight,  George  W.  History  and  manage- 
ment of  land  grants  for  education  in  the  north- 
west territory.  (American  Historical  Assoc. 
Papers,  v.  1,  no.  3.)    N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1885. 

[2936 
A  good  piece  of  original  investigation,  and  indis- 
pensable to  students  of  the  educational  history  of  the 
c<mntry.  The  book  deals  with  the  origin,  so  far  as 
endowments  are  concerned,  of  the  western  state  uni- 
versities, as  well  as  the  common  schools,  of  the  old 
Northwest. 

Lewis,  Samuel,  Lewis,  WiLLiAsr  G.  W. 
Biography  of  Samuel  Lewis,  first  Superin- 
tendent of  common  schools  for  the  state  of 
Ohio.     Cin.     1857.  [2937 

Mr.  Lewis,  a  resident  of  Ohio  from  1812  to  his  death 
in  1854,  was  bred  to  the  bar,  but  he  was  more  promi- 
nent in  politics  and  reformatory  movements  than  in 
his  profession.  He  was  a  leader  of  the  anti-slavery 
interests  in  the  state,  and  one  of  the  most  active  and 
useful  of  the  men  who  established  the  public  school 
system,  over  which  he  presided  as  the  first  Superin- 
tendent, antedating  by  a  few  months  even  Horace 
Mann  in  Massachusetts.  This  carefully  prepared  bio- 
graphy is  a  valual)le  contribution  to  the  antislavery 
and  particularly  to  the  educational  literature  of  the 
time. 

McLaughlin,  Andrew  Cunningham.  His- 
tory of  higher  education  in  Michigan.  (U.  S. 
Bur.  of  Education.  Circ.  of  information, 
1891,  no.  4.)    Wash.     1891.  [2938 

No.  11  of  Contributions  to  American  educational 
history,  published  by  the  U.  S.  Bureau  of  Education. 
The  book  contains  a  full  account  of  the  University  of 
Michigan  by  the  present  Professor  of  American  his- 
tory in  that  institution,  and  of  the  other  institutions 
of  higher  learning  in  the  state  by  responsible  writers. 
The  principal  value  of  the  monograph  consists  in  the 
fact  that  it  sets  forth  the  origin  and  character  of  the 
Michigan  system  of  public  instruction. 

Maclean,  John.  History  of  the  College  of 
New  Jersey,  to  1854.  Phil.:  Lippincott.  1877. 
2v.  [2939 

Written  by  its  tenth  President  at  the  request  of 
the  governing  authorities,  this  work  may  be  termed 
an  oft^icial  history  of  the  College  of  New  Jersey,  now 
Princeton  University,  down  to  the  year  1854.  It  is  par- 
ticularly full  and  satisfactory  for  the  earlier  period. 
The  author  denies  the  truth  of  the  common  account 
that  the  College  of  New  .Jersey  was  an  outgrowth  of 
the  Log  College  at  Meshaminy,  Pa. 

Mann,  Horace.  Hinsdale,  Burke  Aaron. 
Horace  Mann  and  the  common  school  revival 
in  the  United  States.  (Great  educators.)  N.  Y.: 
Scribner.     1898.     Net  SI.  [2940 

"  Aside  from  the  practical  importance  of  the  work 
and  permanent  influence  of  Horace  Mann,  his  uncom- 
mon moral  and  mental  traits,  the  pathetic  incidents 
of  his  private  life,  and  the  dramatic  events  of  his 
public  career,  leading  up  to  the  tragic  catastrophe  at 


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2941-2950 


Antioch  College,  are  fascinating  in  the  extreme. 
Prof.  Hinsdale  has  succeeded  admirably  in  giving  in 
comprehensive,  compact,  and,  withal,  very  readable 
form,  all  the  essentials  of  the  life  and  main  work  of 
the  great  educator."    A'^at  io)i,  6IJ:  148. 

Martin,  George  H.  Evolution  of  the  Mas- 
sachusetts public  school  system.  (Interna- 
tional education  ser.)  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1894. 
$1.50.  [2941 

The  book  well  fulfills  its  title :  it  is  a  well-written 
historical  sketch  of  the  .Massachusetts  system  of  pub- 
lic schools  from  the  Puritan  fathers  down.  The  au- 
thor is  an  experienced  educator,  possesses  literary 
gifts,  and  shows  throughout  a  warm  appreciation  of 
the  educational  work  of  Massachusetts.  The  book 
contains  a  characteristic  preface  by  the  editor  of  the 
series  to  which  it  belongs,  Dr.  W.  T.  Harris. 

Meriwether,  Colyer.  History  of  higher  edu- 
cation in  South  Carolina  ;  with  a  sketch  of 
the  free  school  system.  (U.  S.  Bur.  of  Educa- 
tion. Circ.  of  information,  1888,  no.  3.)  Wash. 
1889.  [2942 

No.  4  of  Contributions  to  American  educational  his- 
tory. It  is  a  comprehensive  view  of  the  subject.  One 
of  the  most  valuable  f  eatui'es  of  the  book  is  Appen- 
dix II,  pp.  211-235,  Education  in  South  Carolina 
prior  to  and  during  the  Revolution,  by  Edward 
3IcCready,  Jr.,  in  refutation  of  certain  statements 
made  by  Professor  McMastcr  in  his  History  of  the 
people  of  the  United  States. 

Merriam,  Lucius  Salisbury.  Higher  edu- 
cation in  Tennessee.  (U.  S.  Bur.  of  Educa- 
tion. Circ.  of  information,  1893,  no.  5.)  Wash. 
1898.  [2943 

The  student  of  our  educational  history  will  lind  the 
chief  significance  of  this  book  in  the  development  of 
higher  education  in  a  new  state,  the  second  to  be  or- 
ganized west  of  the  Allegheny  Mountains.  The  work 
is  carefully  done,  only  the  few  pages  devoted  to  the 
public  school  system  should  have  been  more  in  num- 
ber, and  should  have  been  put  at  the  beginning  rather 
than  at  the  end. 

New  England's  first  fruits  in  respect  to  the 
progress  of  learning  at  Cambridge,  1643.  See 
Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  286. 

[2944 

Peabody,  George.  Curry,  J.  L.  M.  Brief 
sketch  of  George  Peabody,  and  a  history  of 
the  Peabody  Education  Fund.  Cambridge: 
Univ.  Press.     1898.  [2945 

No  man  is  more  competent  to  deal  historically  with 
the  Peabody  Educational  Fund  than  the  present  Sec- 
retarj'  of  the  Board  of  Trustees.  The  book  is  compre- 
hensive but  luminous,  and  cubninates  in  the  history 
of  the  normal  school  carried  on  on  the  foundation  of 
the  University  of  Nashville.  A  feature  of  the  book 
is  the  series  of  *'  appreciations  "  of  the  notable  men 
connected  with  the  trust  whose  terms  of  service  had 
expired  by  death  or  otherwise  in  the  period  covered. 


Occasionally  the  author's  southern  feeling  crops  out, 
but  is  generally  held  under  restraint.  The  volume 
presents,  also,  a  general  view  of  Mr.  Pcabody's  life 
and  character. 

Peter,  Robert  and  Johanna.  Transylvania 
University ;  its  origin,  rise,  decline,  and  fall. 
(Filson  Club.  Publications,  no.  11.)  Louis- 
ville, Ky. :  jVIorton.     1896.  [2946 

A  fitting  memorial,  in  the  handsome  style  of  the 
Filson  Club,  of  the  first  institution  of  higher  learning 
founded  west  of  the  Allegheny  jMountains,  and  the 
first  to  confer  the  degrees  of  IJachelor  of  Arts  and 
Doctor  of  Medicine.  Dr.  Peter  was  long  an  active 
member  of  "the  University  Faculty,  and  writes  from 
an  intimate  personal  knowledge  of  his  subject.  His 
story,  at  least  in  part,  relieves  the  apparent  extrava- 
gance of  the  statement  of  the  Secretai-y  of  the  Filson 
Club,  who  declares  in  his  preface  that  if  the  original 
policy  had  been  persisted  in,  Transylvania  would  to- 
day be  one  of  the  leading  universities  of  the  country 
and  the  world,  but  was  doomed,  he  says,  upon  the  altar 
of  denominational  antagonism.  The  book  is  also  val- 
uable for  the  light  that  it  throws  upon  the  early  his- 
tory of  culture  in  the  Ohio  valley. 

Pierce,  John.  Notes  on  Harvard  commence- 
ments. See  Massachusetts  Historical  Society, 
sect.  342.  [2947 

Quincy,  Josiah.  History  of  Harvard  Uni- 
versity. Cambridge :  Owen.  1840.  2v.  2d 
ed.     Boston:  Crosby.     1860.  [2948 

This  work,  written  by  the  President  and  published 
with  the  sanction  of  the  corporation  of  Harvard  Uni- 
versity, has  the  rank  and  dignity  of  an  official  history. 
The  author  disclaims  that  character,  but  his  book  is 
the  standard  authority  on  the  subject  for  the  first  two 
centuries  of  Harvard  history.  It  originated  with  the 
celebration  of  the  second  centennial,  1836.  The  his- 
tory is  marked  by  the  weighty  matter  and  grave  style 
so  characteristic  of  President  Quincy.  Documentary 
and  statistical  material  filling  more  than  400  pages  is 
found  in  the  appendices. 

Randall,  Samuel  Sidwell.  History  of  the 
common  school  system  of  the  state  of  New 
York.     N.  Y.:  Ivison.     1871.  [2949 

The  author  was  at  one  time  Deputy  State  Superin- 
tendent of  common  schools,  and  afterwards  Superin- 
tendent of  public  schools  of  the  city  of  New  York. 
His  book  contains  little  of  value  relating  to  the  colo- 
nial period,  but  is  satisfactory  for  the  period  it  is 
intended  to  cover.  The  numerous  quotations  from 
public  documents  add  value  to  the  work,  but,  together 
with  the  author's  habitual  style,  tend  to  make  it  heavy 
reading.  The  accounts  of  religious  controversies  in 
the  state  and  city  of  New  York  are  marked  by  fair- 
ness and  impartiality,  a  note  of  the  book  throughout. 

Rupp,  G.  P.,  ed.  Twenty -eighth  annual  re- 
port of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  city  trusts  of 
the  city  of  Philadelphia  for  1897.    Phil.    1898. 

[2950 
The  interest  of  this  volume  is  suggested  by  the  alter- 


335 


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native  title,  "  Report  of  the  proceedings  in  connection 
with  the  semi-centennial  anniversary  of  the  opening 
of  Girard  College,  Januarj-  3,  18'J8."  The  storj-  of  this 
unique  institution,  and  of  the  celebration  of  its  fiftieth 
anniversary,  is  well  told  in  the  addresses,  historical 
statements,  and  documents  presented. 

Shearman,  Francis  W.  System  of  public 
instruction  and  primary  school  law  of  Michi- 
gan.    Lansing.     1852.  [2951 

A  very  useful  compilation,  consisting  of  laws,  re- 
ports, extracts  from  official  documents,  etc.,  bearing 
on  education  in  the  state,  with  sufficient  narrative 
and  explanatory  matter  to  bind  the  documents  to- 
gether and  to  make  them  intelligible.  Here  will  be 
found  a  complete  presentation  of  the  rise  and  develop- 
ment down  to  1852  of  the  Michigan  system  of  public 
instruction. 

Stearns,  John  William,  ed.  Columbian 
history  of  education  in  "Wisconsin.  Pub.  under 
authority  and  by  direction  of  the  state  com- 
mittee on  educational  exhibit  for  Wisconsin. 
Milwaukee.     1893.  [2952 

This  volume  of  sketches  and  accounts,  with  a  few 
general  chapters,  deals  with  the  institutional  features 
of  education  in  the  state  from  territorial  days  to  1893. 
The  work  was  done  on  the  cooperative  plan,  and  is  of 
great  value  as  a  book  of  educational  information.  It 
contains  numerous  brief  biographies  of  prominent 
educators  in  the  history  of  the  .state,  and  is  illustrated 
with  portraits. 

Steiner,  Bernard  Christian.  History  of 
education  in  Connecticut.  (U.  S.  Bur.  of  Edu- 
cation. Circ.  of  information,  1893,  no.  2.) 
Wash.     1893.  [2953 

The  history  of  education  in  Connecticut  is  of  pe- 
culiar interest,  from  the  day  that  New  Haven,  under 
the  guidance  of  Davenport  and  Eaton,  resolved  "  to 
train  up  youth  that,  through  God's  blessing,  they  may 
be  fitted  for  public  service  either  in  church  or  com- 
mon weal."  This  interesting  subject  is  well  handled 
by  the  writer,  and  the  monograph  is  one  of -the  most 
interesting  of  the  series. 

History  of  education  in  Maryland.  (U.  S. 

Bur.  of  Education.  Circ.  of  information,  1894, 
no.  2.)    Wash.     1894.  [2954 

This  monograph  presents  an  interesting  account  of 
education  in  Maryland  from  the  e.irly  colonial  days. 
Different  parts  of  the  work  are  written  by  diHerent 
authors,  tl1.1t  on  .iDlins  Hoi)kins  University  by  Presi- 
dent Gilman.  Thehistory  of  the"  dead  colleges"  con- 
tains an  account  of  Cokc.sbury  College,  the  first  at- 
tempt made  by  the  Methodists  to  found  an  institution 
of  higher  education. 

Sturtevant,  Julian  Monson.  An  autobio- 
graphy.    N.  Y.:Kevell.     1897.  [2955 

This  book  offers  to  the  student  of  educational  his- 
tory two  interesting  pictures,  one  of  an  Ohio  boy 
resorting  to  Yale  College  early  in  the  century  in  quest 
of  an  education  ;  the  other  of  the  same  boy,  grown  to 
be  a  man,  engaged  in  building  up  a  new  college  in  the 


West  (Illinois  College).  The  book  also  gives  views  of 
many  phases  of  pioneer  life,  and  sheds  light  upon  the 
efforts  put  forth  in  the  East  to  promote  education  and 
religion  in  the  West. 

Ten  Brook,  Andrew.  American  state  uni- 
versities, their  origin  and  progi'css:  a  his- 
tory of  congressional  university  land-grants. 
Cine:  Clarke.     1875.     81.50.  [2956 

The  interest  of  this'work  is  found  in  the  general 
account  of  the  western  state  universities,  and  in  the 
particular  account  of  the  first  of  these  institutions  to 
attract  national  attention,  that  is,  the  I'niversity  of 
Michigan.  For  these  purposes,  it  i)ossesses  consider- 
able value.  The  author  was  at  one  time  a  professor  in 
the  l^niversity  of  Michigan,  and  he  wrote  with  a  full 
knowledge  of  its  history  from  the  beginning. 

Thorpe,  Francis  Newton,  ed.  Benjamin 
Franklin  and  the  University  of  Pennsylvania. 
(U.  S.  Bur.  of  Education.  Circ.  of  information, 
1892,  no.  2.)    Wash.     1893.  [2957 

This  valuable  monograph  renders  Franklin  and  the 
University  of  Pennsylvania  more  interesting,  for  the 
writer's  purpose,  by  the  fact  of  their  being  coupled 
together.  The  opening  chapters,  devoted  to  Franklin's 
self-education,  and  his  ideas  of  education  as  seen  in 
his  writings,  pp.  9-205,  form  a  fitting  introduction  to 
the  history  of  the  University,  and  give,  no  doubt,  the 
best  account  of  the  educational  side  of  the  iihiloso- 
pher's  mind  and  life  that  is  accessible  in  any  single 
work. 

Tolman,  William  Howe.  History  of  higher 
education  in  Rhode  Island.  (U.  S.  Bur.  of 
Education.  Circ.  of  information,  1894,  no.  1.) 
Wash.     1894.  [2958 

The  history  of  higher  education  in  Rhode  Island  is 
unique  in  this,  that  it  is  wholly  the  historj'  of  Brown 
University.  Nor  was  there  any  system  of  public 
schools  until  a  comparatively  late  date.  The  author 
has,  however,  prefixed  to  his  history  of  Brown  Uni- 
versity accounts  of  elementary  education  previous  to 
the  establishment  of  the  present  system,  and  of  various 
academies,  preparatory  schools,  and  ladies'  seminaries 
that  existed  in  the  earlier  period. 

Tyler,  William  S.  History  of  Amherst 
College  during  the  administrations  of  its  first 
five  presidents,  1821-91.  N.  Y. :  Hitchcock. 
1895.  [2959 

This  abridgment  of  the  author's  larger  work,  His- 
torrj  of  Amherst  Collcffe  durinij  its  first  half  cen- 
tury (Springfield,  Mass. :  Clark  AV.  Bryan  &  Co.  1873), 
traces  the  history  of  the  institution  from  its  feeble 
beginning  through  seventy  years  of  growth.  The  au- 
thor w.as  long  connected  with  the  college  as  a  student 
and  i)rofossor,  and  writes  con  amorc.  His  book  may 
be  called  a  "  warm  "  book,  glowing,  as  it  does,  with 
interest  in  and  devotion  to  the  college.  The  religious 
life  of  Amherst,  which  has  always  been  remarkable,  is 
fully  recognized. 


Venable,  William  Henry.     Beginnings  of 


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literary  culture  in  the  Ohio  valley.     Cine. : 
Clarke.     1891.     Net  $3.  [2960 

An  important  contribution  to  the  history  of  western 
civilization,  allowing  research  and  literary  skill.  The 
book  takes  a  wide  view  of  the  subject,  embracing 
schools  and  education,  newspapers,  literary  periodi- 
cals and  books,  societies  of  various  kinds,  science 
and  the  professions,  publishing  enterprises,  the  pulpit 
and  the  bar,  political  oratory  and  orators,  annalists, 
travellers  and  missionaries,  teachers  and  men  of  let- 
ters. The  numerous  sketches  of  men  and  women 
abound  in  fact,  incident,  and  anecdote. 

White,  Emerson  Elbridge,  and  T.  W. 
Harvey,  eds.  History  of  education  in  the 
state  of  Ohio  :  a  centennial  volume  ;  pub.  by 
authority  of  the  General  Assembly.  Colum- 
bus.    1876.  [2961 

This  work  was  prepared  on  the  cooperative  plan 
under  the  direction  of  the  Centennial  Committee 
of  the  Ohio  Teachers'  Association  as  a  part  of  the 
representation  of  the  educational  interests  of  the 
state  at  the  Centennial  Exhibition  at  Philadelphia. 
With  the  exception  of  female  seminaries,  it  deals 
with  all  the  principal  features  of  education  that  had 
been  developed  previous  to  1876.  While  marked  by 
the  usual  defects  of  books  prepared  on  the  same  plan, 
such  as  overlapping  and  lack  of  coordination,  the 
work  was  still  prepared  with  care  by  some  of  the  fore- 
most educators  of  the  state  and  is  of  permanent 
value. 

Wickersham,  James  Pyle.  History  of 
educatiou  in  Pennsylvania.  Lancaster,  Penn. : 
Author.     1886.  [2962 

The  best  state  history  of  education  yet  produced  in 
this  country.  A  competent  scholar,  the  author  of  valu- 
able educational  works,  for  years  State  Superintendent 
of  public  instruction  and  editor  of  the  Pennsylvania 
school  journal,  and  a  student  of  much  diligence  and 
fairness  of  mind,  the  author  possessed  unusual  quali- 
fications for  the  preparation  of  such  a  work.  Bred  a 
Quaker,  he  naturally  took  much  interest  in  setting 
forth  the  educational  views  of  the  fathers  of  the 
Society  of  Friends,  and  such  of  their  religious  views 
as  he  deemed  favorable  to  education.  Tlie  interest  of 
the  books  culminates  in  the  development  of  the  free 
school  system  in  the  state. 

Wood,  George  B.  History  of  the  Univer- 
sity of  Pennsylvania  to  1827.  See  Pennsyl- 
vania, Historical  Society  of,  sect.  373.      [2963 


DIVISION   6:    CHURCH 
HISTORY 

(Except  as  otherwise  signed  or  credited,  the  notes  in  this 
Division  have  been  prepared  by  Professor  Samuel  Macauley 
Jackson,  Professor  of  Church  History,  New  York  Univer- 
sity, who  has  also  supplied  the  introductory  note  on  the 
"  Sources  of  American  Church  history."  —  See,  also,  in  Part 
I ;  Sources,  sect.  39.) 


SOURCES  OF  AMERICAN  CHURCH  HISTORY 

American  church  history  is  virgin  soil,  which 
under  cultivation  will  yield  much  fruit  and  a 
few  flowers  I  Up  to  the  present  time  the  sur- 
face has  been  only  scratched,  mainly  over  the 
graves  of  the  Puritan  ancestors.  The  explana- 
tion is  two-fold:  the  cultivators  of  American 
history  in  general  have  naturally  been  New 
Englanders,  proud  of  their  descent  from  those 
who  exiled  themselves  for  opinion's  sake,  and 
they  have  felt  little  drawn  away  from  home; 
while  those  springing  from  the  newer  parts  of 
the  country  have  made  history  rather  than 
written  it.  So  it  has  come  about  that,  except 
in  what  relates  to  the  Congregationalists  of 
New  England,  there  is  little  that  is  satis- 
factory. [2964 

It  must  be  confessed  that,  generally  speak- 
ing, American  church  history  is  not,  as  hitherto 
written,  specially  interesting,  much  loss  fasci- 
nating. The  subject  has  too  many  subdivisions 
and  the  human  material  among  the  emigrants 
is  for  the  most  part  too  commonplace.  The 
Pilgrim  Fathers  look  well  in  the  mellow  light 
of  the  Mayflower's  cabin  ;  but,  alas,  so  many 
of  the  other  early  emigrants  were  unattractive 
that  the  sects  they  started  or  perpetuated,  car- 
rying over  into  the  new  world  the  feuds  of  the 
old,  are  narrow,  appeal  to  emotional  rather 
than  to  educated  audiences,  and  set  up  a  code 
of  conduct  based  on  the  example  of  John  the 
Baptist  rather  than  of  Jesus  himself.  Again, 
the  religious  history  of  our  country  does  not 
centre  around  any  one  individual.  Each  sect 
or  section  has  its  particular  star,  but  there 
is  no  central  sun  around  which  they  all  re- 
volve. Consequently  our  interest  is  distracted, 
and  we  find  ourselves  studying  temporary 
movements  of  very  minor  consequence.  Still, 
as  American  general  history  has  been  relieved 
of  the  charge  of  dulness  by  the  skilful  treat- 
ment it  has  received,  perhaps  American  reli 
gious  history  will  be,  also.  But,  at  present, 
heavy  vapors  hang  about  the  subject.       [2965 

A  professor  of  American  history  once  com- 
plained that  the  church  history  of  America  con- 
sisted of  the  lives  of  clergymen  I  True,  it  does  ; 
but  the  clergymen  were  the  leaders,  and  all 
history  is  made  \ip  of  the  doings  of  the  leaders. 
The  remark  suggests  the  further  one  that  the 
study  of  religious  biography  is  of  primary  im- 
portance, for  biography  is  raw  material  for  his- 
tory. [2966 


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The  sources  of  American  cburcli  history  are 
varied  and  scattered.  Nor  is  there  any  great 
centre  for  collections  of  them.  Broadly  speak- 
ing, they  may  be  divided  into  the  uuprinted 
and  the  printed.  The  former  are  again  the 
written  and  the  unwritten.  Such  sources  are 
everywhere  to  be  discovered,  either  collected  or 
not.  They  consist  of  letters,  annotations,  ser- 
mons, family  trees,  inscriptions,  and  the  like ; 
also  monuments,  such  as  churches  and  tomb- 
stones, and  historic  scenes,  legends  —  Avhatever 
has  to  do  with  man  which  has  not  found  its 
way  into  print.  The  uuprinted  sources  are  in 
private  hands,  in  public  libraries,  and  in  the 
open  air.  They  have  not  been  utilized  to  any 
extent.  [2967 

The  printed  sources  are  also  very  miscella- 
neous. They  may  be  divided  into  the  bio- 
graphic, including  the  genealogical,  and  the 
general,  denominational  or  local  historical  — 
such  as  sermons,  orations  and  formal  treatises. 
As  a  rule  they  are  not  literature.  They  ap- 
peal, and  that  only  feebly,  to  a  limited,  fre- 
quently to  a  very  prejudiced,  audience.  Those 
that  proceed  from  denominational  publishing 
houses  make  no  pretense  of  interesting  those 
not  of  the  denomination,  and  commonly  they 
do  not.  Many  such  books  do  not  get  into  the 
currents  of  the  book  trade  at  all.  Few  of 
them,  however,  sent  into  the  world,  ever  sell 
more  than  a  single  edition,  if  they  do  that.  In 
the  list  which  follows,  and  as  I  did  not  draw 
it  up  but  only  revised  and  slightly  enlarged 
it  I  feel  the  freer  to  commend  it  as  fairly  re- 
presentative, those  books  which  give  biblio- 
graphies are  specially  mentioned  in  the  an- 
notations. Some  of  them  also  indicate  where 
denominational  sources  have  been  collected  in 
considerable  number.  [2968 

Putting  together  the  information  acquired 
from  them  and  other  sources,  the  following  is  a 
list  of  a  few  of  the  libraries  particularly  rich 
in  literature,  both  printed  and  in  MS.,  to  which 
the  student  of  American  church  history  should 
be  directed,  classed  by  denominations,  alpha- 
betically arranged :  — 

Bai'Tibts  :  American  Historical  Society,  Phil- 
adelphia, Pa.;  Colgate  historical  collection, 
Hamilton,  N.  Y. 

CoNGREGATiON.vLiSTS :  Congregational  Li- 
brary, Boston,  ^lass.;  Theological  Seminary, 
Hartford,  Conn. ;  Yale  University,  New  Haven, 
Conn. ;  American  Antiquarian  Society,  "Worces- 
ter, Mass. 


Friends  :  London  Yearly  Meeting,  12  Bish- 
opsgate  Street  Without,  London,  England. 

Lutherans:  Lutheran  Historical  Society, 
Gettysbiu-g,  Pa.;  University  of  Pennsylvania 
(Beckstein  collection),  Philadelphia,  Pa.;  Lu- 
theran Theological  Seminary,  j\Iount  Airy, 
Philadelphia,  Pa.;  St.  Matthew's  German 
Church,  Manhattan,  New  York  City. 

Methodists  :  ^lethodist  Book  Concern,  ]\Ian- 
hattan,  New  York  City ;  Drew  Theological 
Seminary,  ISIadison,  N.  J. 

Moravians  :  Moravian  Church  Archives, 
Bethlehem,  Pa. 

Presuyterians  :  Presbyterian  Historical  So- 
ciety, Philadelphia,  Pa.;  Theological  Seminary, 
Princeton,  N.  J. ;  Union  Theological  Seminary 
(Gillett  collection),  Manhattan,  New  York  City. 

Protestant  Episcopalians:  General  Theo- 
logical Semiuarj^  Manhattan,  New  York  City. 

Reformed  (Dutch):  Theological  Seminary, 
New  Brunswick,  N.  J. 

Reformed  (German)  :  Theological  depart- 
ment of  Ursinus  College,  Philadelphia,  Pa.; 
Theological  Seminary  of  the  Reformed  Church, 
Lancaster,  Pa. 

Roman  Catholics:  The  American  Catholic 
Historical  Society,  Philadelphia,  Pa.  ;  The 
United  States  Catholic  Society,  ]\Ianhattan, 
New  York  City. 

Unitarians  :  Harvard  University,  Cam- 
bridge, Mass.;  Public  Library,  Boston,  Mass. 

United  Brethren  :  Historical  Society  of 
the  Church  of  the  United  Brethren,  Dayton, 
Ohio. 

Universalists  :  Univcrsalist  Historical  So- 
ciety, Tufts  College,  Medford,  Mass.;  St.  Law- 
rence University,  Canton,  N.  Y.  [2969 


Adams,  C.  F.,  ed.  Antinomianism  in  the 
colony  of  ^Massachusetts  Bay.  See  Prince  So- 
ciety, sect.  ;587.  [2970 

Alexander,  Gross.  History  of  the  Meth- 
odist Episcopal  Church,  South.  (In  Am.  church 
history  series,  v.  11,  pp.  1-142.  N.  Y.:  Chris- 
tian Lit.  Co.    1894.    Scribner.    Net  $2.)    [2971 

This  occupies  pages  1-142  of  v.  11  of  the  American 
church  history  series;  also  separately  issued.  The 
author  is  professor  of  Greek  exegesis  iu  Vanderbilt 
University,  and  an  enthusiastic  student  of  his  denomi- 
nation.al  history,  while  at  the  same  time  inclined  to 
deal  fairly  witli  northern  Methodism.  The  style  is 
rather  exuherant.  After  one  page  of  bibliography 
and  two  pages  of  preface  the  author  presents  his  his- 


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tory,  treating  it  according  to  its  development  as 
exhibited  by  the  successive  general  conferences 
and  quoting  liberally  from  the  sources.  The  matter  is 
separately  indexed. 

Allen,  Joseph  Henry.  Historical  sketch  of 
tlie  ruitariau  movement  since  the  reformation. 
(In  Am.  church  history  series,  v.  10,  p.  249. 
N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.    1894.    Scribner.    $2.) 

[2972 

The  first  part  of  Vol.  X  of  the  American  church  his- 
tory series,  but  also  separately  issued.  As  the  title 
indicates,  it  is  not  so  much  the  history  of  a  denomina- 
tion as  of  a  movement.  Accordingly  seven  of  its  ten 
chapters  are  devoted  to  this  movement  in  Eurojje  from 
its  origin  in  Italy  prior  to  the  Reformation  to  its  mod- 
ern English  development.  The  chapters  on  the  move- 
ment in  the  United  States  during  the  19th  centui'y 
are  very  largely  derived  from  and  rendered  authorita- 
tive by  the  author's  personal  acquaintance  with  its 
initiators  and  principal  leaders.  There  is  no  formal 
bibliography,  but  ample  marginal  references.  At  the 
end  is  an  important  letter  from  James  Martineau.  The 
whole  is  separately  indexed. 

American     Baptist     Historical     Society. 

Philadelphia,  Pa.  This  society  was  organized 
in  1853,  and  has  published  Annual  reports  from 
1865,  and  other  publications  relating  to  the  his- 
tory of  the  Baptist  church  in  the  U.  S. 

[2973 
American     Catholic    Historical    Society. 

Philadelphia.  This  society  vpas  organized  in 
1884,  and  has  published  Records,  12  volumes 
from  1884  to  1901,  and  a  quarterly  Bulletin, 
the  only  volume  of  which  appeared  in  1892. 

[2974 
American  Society  of  Church  History.  New 
York  City.  This  society  was  organized  in 
1888,  and  from  1893  to  1897  published  a  series 
of  histories  of  American  churches,  under  the 
general  title,  American  clmrch  history  series, 
the  several  v(jlumes  of  which  are  separately 
noticed  under  this  division.  In  the  volumes  of 
papers  on  church  history  published  by  the  So- 
ciety, only  a  few  relate  to  American  subjects. 
On  Dec.  31,  1896,  the  society  was  amalgamated 
with  the  American  Historical  Association, 
which  formed  a  church  history  section.  [2975 
Anderson,  James  Stuart  Murray.  History 
of  the  Church  of  England  in  the  colonies  and 
foreign  dependencies  of  the  British  Empire. 
London:  Rivington.  1845-55.  3v.  2d  ed. 
[rev.].     1856.     3v.  [2976 

The  second  edition  is  an  improvement  on  the  first, 
through  the  incorporation  of  new  matter  and  the  cor- 
rection of  errors.  This  is  an  interesting,  scholarly 
and  comprehensive  work.  In  vol.  1  is  a  map  of  the 
world  showing  the  spread  of  the  Church  of  England. 


The  history  of  English  colonization  begins  with  1406, 
but  is  not  carried  beyond  1784,  and  embraces  Bermuda, 
the  West  Indies,  North  America  outside  of  the  United 
States,  and  India,  as  well  as  the  colonies  which  became 
parts  of  the  United  States  down  to  177G.  The  author 
discusses  the  condition  of  the  Mother  Church  in  the 
successive  periods.  Of  special  interest  to  Americans 
i.s  the  following  appendix  matter.  Vol.  1 :  Daily  prayer 
to  be  said  in  the  Court  of  guard  (Virginia; ;  Royal  in- 
structions to  the  governor  of  Newfoundland.  Vol.  3 : 
Address  of  the  General  convention,  held  at  Christ 
Church,  Philadelphia,  October  5,  1785,  to  the  Most 
Reverend  and  Right  Reverend  the  Archbishops  of 
Canterbury  anil  York,  and  the  Bishops  of  the  Church 
of  England  ;  the  Answer  from  them,  178G  ;  the  text  of 
the  Act  to  empower  the  Archbishop  of  Canterbury,  or 
the  Archbishop  of  York,  for  the  time  being,  to  conse- 
crate to  the  office  of  bishop,  persons  being  subjects  or 
citizens  of  countries  out  of  His  Majesty's  dominions  ; 
Directions  to  Catechists  for  instructing  Indians,  Ne- 
groes, etc.;  Charter  of  the  Society  for  the  Propagation 
of  the  Gospel  in  Foreign  Parts  ;  the  first  report  (1703) 
of  this  Society.  The  vohunes  are  fully  indexed  and 
analyzed  in  the  tables  of  contents.  This  is  one  of  the 
foundation  l)ooks  in  the  American  church  history  stu- 
dent's librarj-. 

Backus,  Isaac.  History  of  New  England, 
with  particular  reference  to  the  denomination 
of  Christians  called  Baptists.  Boston ;  Provi- 
dence. 1777-96.  2v.  Newton,  Mass.:  Backus 
Hist.  Soc.     1871.     2v,     §2.  [2977 

"  A  wider  interest  than  that  of  theological  record 
attaches  to  a  book  which  all  students  of  New  England 
histoi-y  have  united  in  thinking  valuable.  This  is  the 
work  of  Isaac  Backus,  a  Baptist  minister  in  Middle- 
borough,  Mass.,  who  published  at  Boston  in  1777  a  first 
volume,  which  was  called  [as  above].  This  volume 
brought  the  story  down  to  1G90  only,  but  an  appendix 
summarized  subsequent  liistory  down  to  the  date  of 
the  book.  In  the  second  volume,  which  appeared  at 
Providence  in  17S4,  the  title  was  changed  to  A  church 
history  of  New  England,  vol.  ii,  e.rtcnrHnr/  from  1690 
to  17 S4.  The  same  title  was  preserved  in  the  third 
volume,  which  was  published  in  Boston  in  1796,  bring- 
ing the  narrative  down  to  that  date.  .  .  .  The  whole 
work  has  been  reprinted  under  the  title  of  the  original 
first  volume,  with  notes  by  David  Weston  "  —  as  en- 
tered above.  Justin  "Winsor,  in  Xarrative  and  crit- 
ical hist,  of  Am.,  5:  159. 

Bacon,.  Leonard.  Genesis  of  the  New  Eng- 
land churches.     N.Y.:  Harper.     1874.     82.50. 

[2978 

A  virile  study  from  second-hand  sources  of  the  Eng- 
lish origins  of  New  England  clmrch  organization  and 
life.  Clear  distinction  marked  between  "  Pilgrim " 
and  "  Puritan,"  and  the  triumph  of  the  former  with 
its  genius  for  voluntary  religious  worship  in  eman- 
cipation from  secular  power.  The  larger  part  of  the 
book  deals  with  affairs  in  England  and  Holland.  The 
last  six  out  of  twenty  chapters  show  how  the  problem 
was  worked  out  in  America.  H.  W.  H. 

Bacon,  Leonard  Woolsey.  History  of 
American  Christianity.     (Am.  church  history 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


series,  v.  13.)    K  Y.:  Christian  Lit.  Co.     1897. 
Scribner.     $2.  [2979 

Also  republished  by  Clarke,  London,  1899,  with  a 
preface  by  Rt.  Hon.  James  Brjce.  This  is  not  a  mere 
unscholarly  compilation,  but  a  genuine  historj',  by  a 
man  who  ha.s  style,  convictions,  independence,  ample 
knowledge  and  a  sense  of  humor.  The  book  is  thor- 
oughly readable  and  for  the  most  part  entirely  reli- 
able, and  will  long  remain  the  standard  brief  history 
in  its  field.  It  contains  many  novel  views  ;md  telling 
statements.  The  author  criticises  freely  but  in  good 
temper.  The  proportions  are  admirably  preserved. 
Altogether  the  book  is  worthy  of  the  subject  and  dis- 
plays first  class  literarj^  workmanship.  There  are  occa- 
sional marginal  references  and  an  adequate  index. 

Baird,  Robert.  View  of  religion  in  the 
United  States.     Glasgow :  Blackie.     1843. 

Same ;  rev.  and  enl.:  Religion  in  Amer- 
ica.    N.  Y.:  Harper.     1856.  [2980 

This  famous  book,  which  has  been  translated  into 
Danish,  Dutch,  French,  German,  Italian  and  Swedish, 
is  in  the  nature  of  a  church  historj'  of  the  United 
States.  The  author  was  the  secretary  of  the  Ameri- 
can and  Foreign  Christian  Union  and  as  such  promi- 
nent before  the  protestant  communions  of  America 
and  Europe.  The  book  was  written  in  response  to  the 
request  of  his  numerous  prominent  foreign  friends 
for  reliable  information  on  religious  affairs  in  the 
United  States  ;  and  answers  it  verj-  satisfactorily.  Of 
course  it  is  in  statistics  and  in  many  other  respects 
hopelessly  behind  the  times.  l?ut  it  is  so  well  written, 
with  such  ample  resources  at  command,  that  it  will 
never  be  entirely  superseded. 

Barclay,  Robert.  Inner  life  of  the  religious 
societies  of  the  Commonwealth.  London  :  Ilod- 
der.     1877.  [2981 

"The  author  .  .  .  makes  an  elaborate  effort  to  trace 
to  its  sources  and  in  its  course  the  development  of 
religious  opinion  in  England  previous  to  1640.  He 
marks  the  rise  of  Barrowism,  lirownism,  of  the  John- 
sonLsts,  the  Separatists,  the  early  Independents,  the 
two  parties  of  Baptists,  and  the  Friends,  or  Quakers." 
G.  E.  Ellis,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
3:  251. 

Beardsley,  Eben  Edwards.  History  of 
the  Episcopal  Church  in  Connecticut.  N.  Y.: 
Hurd.  1865-8.  2v.  4th  ed.  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1883.  [2982 

The  volumes  are  separately  indexed.  At  the  end  of 
vol.  I  is  a  list  of  the  works  used.  Each  volume  has  an 
appendix  of  documentary  material.  There  arc  few 
footnotes  or  references.  The  style  is  good  and  the 
matter  is  well  arranged.  It  is  indeed  one  of  the  stand- 
ard works.  Being  confined  to  a  single  colony  and 
spread  over  two  volumes,  it  goes  into  much  detail,  but 
as  the  detail  is  derived  from  prolonged  researches 
into  the  ofiicial  and  other  sources,  it  carries  its  own 
stamp  of  authenticity. 

Benedict,  David.  General  history  of  the 
Baptist  denomination  in  America,  and  other 


parts  of  the  world.   Boston.    1813.    2v.    N.  Y. : 
Colby.     1848.  [2983 

The  author  f  ranJdy  confesses  that  he  gave  too  much 
"space  [363  out  of  945  pp.  exclusive  of  tables  and 
index]  to  foreign  Baptists,  Baptist  authors,  and  the 
baptismal  controversy."  The  value  of  the  book  for 
the  student  begins  with  chapter  vii  on  American 
Baptists,  where  its  readability  ends,  for  the  remain- 
der of  the  book  is  taken  up  with  sketches  of  individ- 
ual churches  and  associations  arranged  under  states, 
and  consists  largely  of  mere  names.  There  are  two 
indexes  — to  foreign  Baptists,  Baptist  authors  and 
the  baptismal  controversy,  and  to  American  Baj)- 
tists.  The  book  can  safely  be  neglected  by  the  gen- 
eral reader. 

Berger,  Daniel.  History  of  the  church  of 
the  United  Brethren  in  Christ.  (In  Am.  church 
history  series,  v.  12,  pp.  309-382.)  N.  Y. :  Chris- 
tian Lit.  Co.     1897.     Scribner.     $2.  [2984 

There  is  a  5  page  bibliography,  properly  divided, 
and  the  matter  is  separately  indexed.  The  author, 
who  is  one  of  the  church  editors,  is  in  a  position  to 
know  its  history  from  the  inside,  has  wisely  devoted 
most  of  his  space  to  the  origins,  and  touches  lightly 
and  impartially  upon  the  split  in  the  denomination 
which  occurred  in  1889. 

History  of   the  church  of    the  L^nited 

Brethren  in  Christ.  Dayton,  O. :  United  Breth- 
ren Pub.  House.     1897.     $2.50.  [2985 

This  is  the  official  and  full  historj-  of  the  denomina- 
tion in  4  x'arts.  Part  I:  General  history,  is  divided 
into  6  periods  which  carry  the  story  down  to  1897. 
Part  II :  Departments  of  church  woi-k,  is  made  up  of 
sketches  of  the  church's  activity  in  publication,  edu- 
cation, missions,  etc.  Part  III:  Annual  conferences, 
gives  the  outline  histoi-y  of  each.  Part  IV:  Histori- 
cal and  statistical  tables.  Then  comes  a  bibliography 
of  4  pages.  The  volume  is  carefully  prepared,  fully 
indexed  and  approjiriately  illustrated. 

Bernheim,  Gotthardt  Dellmann.  History 
of  the  German  settlements  and  of  the  Lutheran 
Church  in  North  and  South  Carolina  [to  1850]. 
Phil.     1872.  [2986 

"  The  best  modern  summary  of  these  Swiss  and  Ger- 
man immigrations."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative 
and  critical  hist,  of  Am,.,  6:  345. 

Besse,  Joseph.  Collection  of  the  sufferings 
of  the  people  called  Quakers,  1650-89;  from 
original  records  and  other  authentic  accounts. 
London :  Hinde.     1753.     2v.  [2987 

This  book  is  of  the  highest  value  in  the  history  of 
the  Quakers  and  thoroughly  trustworthy.  In  vol.  2 
the  !New  World  comes  under  treatment,  chap.  V 
being  on  New  England  ;  VI-IX  on  the  'West  Indies,  X 
on  Maryland,  and  XI  on  Jamaica.  There  is  a  very 
full  index  of  persons,  whose  names  are  collected 
under  geographical  heads.  At  Manchester,  Eng.,  in 
1841  there  appeared  a  small  volume  of  extracts  from 
the  book  presenting  some  of  the  martyrdoms  which 
took  place  at  Boston,  Mass.,  and  further  matter  relat- 
ing to  New  England. 


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2988-2994 


Blaikie,  Alexander.  History  of  Prcsbyte- 
riauism  in  New  England.  Boston:  Moore. 
1881.     2v.  in  1.  [2988 

The  author  was  for  33  years  pastor  of  the  First 
Presbyterian  Church  in  Hoston.  His  loneliness,  de- 
nominationally, probably  accounts  for  his  detiant  de- 
nominationalism.  The  occasion  of  the  researches 
which  are  here  embodied  was  an  act  of  injustice 
towards  his  church.  The  chapters  are  fully  analyzed 
and  there  is  an  index.  He  traces  organized  I'resby- 
terianisni  of  different  forms  in  New  England  from 
1704  to  1881,  dealing  in  a  minute  way  with  churches 
and  their  pastors.  :Much  of  the  matter  is  therefore 
annalistic,  authentic  and  very  dry.  Vol.  1  goes  to 
1793 ;  vol.  2  from  1793  to  1881. 

Boardman,  George  Nye.  History  of  New 
England  theology.  N.  Y. :  Randolph.  1899. 
$1.50.  [2989 

The  author  was  professor  of  systematic  theologj'  in 
the  Congregational  theological  seminary  in  Chicago 
and  his  lectures  upon  the  subject  have  been  expanded 
into  this  volume.  The  aim  of  the  present  work  is  to 
trace  the  "  New  Divinity,"  formerly  so  called,  in  its 
development  through  the  century  between  1730  and 
1830,  through  its  Berkshire  and  Hopkinsian  eras,  to  its 
final  form  in  New  England  theology.  Chapter  I  is 
historical.  The  book  really  overlaps  its  announced 
boundaries,  as  it  takes  in  Bushnell's  moral  influence 
theorj'  of  the  Atonement,  the  Oberlin  theology  and 
even  later  developments.  The  treatment  is  sympa- 
thetic, scholarly  and  interesting.  There  are  many 
references  to  the  sources  and  a  sufficient  index. 
Pp.  305-309  present  a  table  which  brings  together  and 
sets  in  chronological  order  the  important  events  in 
the  development  of  the  New  England  theology. 

Bawden,  James.  History  of  the  Society  of 
Friends  in  America.  London:  Bennett.  1861. 
2v.  [2990 

*'  The  most  important  of  late  works.  ...  Its  author 
enjoyed  great  advantages  in  preparing  it,  having  the 
MSS.  deposited  in  Devonshire  House  at  his  command. 
In  it  many  original  documents  of  the  greatest  interest 
are  printed  for  the  first  time.  .  .  .  The  work  is  spirited 
and  readable.  .  .  .  The  second  volume  ...  is  the  best 
Quaker  history  of  Pennsylvania  that  has  appeared." 
F.  D.  Stone,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
3:  505  and  508. 

Bradford,  Amory  Howe.  The  Pilgrim  in 
old  England  :  a  review  of  the  history,  present 
condition,  and  outlook  of  the  independent 
(Congregational)  churches  in  England.  (An- 
dover  lectures  on  Congregationalism.)  N.  Y.: 
Fords.     1893.     $1.25.  [2991 

This  is  a  very  able  exposition  of  Congregational  his- 
tory and  polity  as  exemplified  in  the  career  of  the 
Congregational  churches  in  England.  The  eight  chap- 
ters are  as  follows:  1.  Life  and  form;  2.  Beginning 
and  growth  ;  3.  Church  and  state;  4.  The  present  con- 
aition ;  5.  Creeds  ;  6.  Doctrinal  condition  of  church 
membership ;  7.  The  pulpit ;  8.  The  outlook.  The  sec- 
ond chapter  belongs  to  the  historj'  of  the  Pilgrims  in 


America  as  well  as  in  England,  and  the  fifth  chap- 
ter deals  with  the  creeds  of  Congregationalism  as  a 
whole;  otherwise  the  work  relates  exclusively  to  the 
Pilgrims  who  remained  in  England  and  does  not 
concern  American  history.  C.  M.  A. 

Brainerd,  David.  Edwards,  JoNATn.\N. 
^Memoirs  of  David  Brainerd,  missionary  to  the 
North  American  Indians;  new  and  complete 
edition  on  the  basis  of  Sereno  E.  D wight's 
(1822) ;  ed.  by  James  M.  Sherwood  with  notes 
and  introd.  by  editor,  and  essay  on  God's 
hand  in  missions  by  A.  T.  Pierson.  N.  Y. : 
Funk.     1885.     §1.50.  [2992 

The  edition  here  noted  is  the  edition  to  buy  of  this 
religious  classic,  originally  written  by  Jonathan  Ed- 
wards and  reissued  by  .Sereno  Edwards  Dwight.  Brain- 
erd's  life  was  very  short  (1718-1747),  and  his  missionary 
activity  extended  over  only  4  years,  but  his  memory 
is  imperishable,  thanks  to  the  fact  that  Jonathan  Ed- 
wards wrote  his  memoir,  and  no  student  of  American 
church  history  can  pass  his  life  by. 

Briggs,  Charles  Augustus.  American 
Presbyterianism  ;  its  origin  and  early  history. 
N.  Y.  :  Scribner.     1885.     §3.  [2993 

This  is  the  best  history  of  the  Presbyterian  Church 
in  America  for  the  period  it  covers,  which  is  from 
about  1700  to  1788.  The  author  has  chosen  Orientalia 
for  his  continuous  study,  but  this  book  is  evidence 
that  he  might  have  attained  equal  eminence  as  a 
historian.  He  has  not  followed  precedent  but  struck 
a  new  path.  Everj'  page  shows  his  independent  and 
fruitful  labors.  He  is  remarkably  familiar  with  the 
confessional  sources  and  with  the  writings  of  those 
who  produced  them.  He  quotes  from  both  with  tell- 
ing effect.  Of  his  nine  chapters  he  devotes  two  to 
Presbj'terianism  on  the  Continent  and  in  Great  Brit- 
ain. Then  he  traces  American  Presbyterianism  from 
its  feeble  and  sporadic  beginnings  down  to  the  time 
when  peace  after  the  Revolution  enabled  it  to  address 
itself  to  the  needs  of  the  growing  population.  The 
appendix  contains  much  documentary  matter,  which 
he  discovered,  and  reprints  of  denominational  literary 
monuments  of  various  kinds.  The  index  is  adequate. 
No  student  of  American  church  history  can  afford  to 
neglect  this  volume.  No  other  denomination  has  its 
superior. 

Brown,  John.  Pilgrim  Fathers  of  New 
England  and  their  Puritan  successors.  N.  Y. : 
Revell.  1896.  [c.  1895.]  New  ed.  1897. 
§1.50.  [2994 

The  author  of  this  book  is  the  pastor  of  the  Bunyan 
Meeting,  Bedford,  England,  author  of  the  best  bio- 
graphy of  Bunyan,  Yale  lecturer  in  1899  upon  the  Puri- 
tan preachers,  and  has  been  a  life-long  student  of  Non- 
conformist history.  He  has  gone  to  the  sources,  well 
digested  his  material,  writes  with  sympathy  and  even 
admiration  for  the  men  whose  fortunes  he  records. 
His  matter  is  good,  his  spirit  is  gentle  and  his  tone 
has  the  authoritj'  of  genuine  learning.  The  illustra- 
tions are  verj'  interesting  and,  being  made  on  the  .spot 
by  an  artist,  have  a  charm  beyond  that  of  photogra- 
phy.   There  is  a  list  of  works  quoted  or  otherwise 


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THE   UNITED   STATES 


referred  to,  and  also  a  general  index.  Tlie  book  is 
introduced  to  the  American  public  by  Rev.  Dr.  A.  E. 
Dunning. 

Brumbaugh,  Martin  Grove.  History  of  the 
German  Baptist  Brethren  in  Europe  and  Amer- 
ica. 3d  ed.  rev.  Mt.  Morris,  111.:  Brethren 
Pub.  House.     1900.     $2.  [2994  a 

The  accciUed  history  of  this  denomination,  better 
known  as  Dunkanls. 

Buckley,  James  Monroe,  History  of  Meth- 
odists in  the  United  States.  (Am.  church  his- 
tory series,  v.  5.)  N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co. 
1897.     2v.     Scribner.     $2.  [2995 

Now  published  by  Charles  .'Scribner's  Sons,  New  York 
Citj-.  Tlie  author  is  the  editor  of  the  Clirisfian  advo- 
cate, and  one  of  the  foremost  men  in  Methodism.  His 
volume  covers  all  periods  and  branches  of  its  subject. 
This  of  course  necessitated  .sketches  rather  than  elab- 
orate studies  of  many  features.  The  temper  is  genial ; 
the  effort  is  plainly  to  do  all  parties  justice,  and  as  the 
author  can  speak  from  inside  knowledge  of  the  last 
40  years,  and  from  personal  ac(iuaintance  with  the 
leaders  of  the  preceding  times,  he  is  a  reliable  guide. 
He  presents  a  brief  bibliography,  an  appendix  of  his- 
torical documents,  and  a  full  index.  Harper  &  Bro- 
thers brought  out  an  edition  of  the  work  in  2  vols. 
with  portraits,  1898,  So. 

Barrage,  Henry  Sv^eetser,  Hi-story  of  the 
Baptists  in  New  England.  Phil. :  Am.  Bap- 
tist Pub.  Soc.     1894.     SI. 25.  [2996 

This  is  a  good  specimen  of  a  concise  denomin.itional 
local  histoi-y.  The  author  is  a  Now  England  man,  edi- 
tor of  a  leading  Hajitist  pajier,  a  practised  historical 
student  of  wide  denominational  range,  an  ardent  ad- 
mirer of  his  denomination,  and  of  good  temper.  He 
quotes  at  first-hand  from  the  rich  collection  of  sources 
he  mentions  in  his  preface,  and  comes  down  to  1893. 
In  his  appendix  he  presents  tables  showing  the  amount 
contributed  to  several  objects  by  the  Baptist  churches 
in  New  England,  what  they  gave  and  the  annual  growth 
of  the  denomination  from  1800  to  1893.  The  volume  is 
indexed.  It  is  one  of  a  series  upon  the  history  of  the 
Baptists  in  this  countrj',  which  includes  volumes  by 
A.  H.  Ne\vman,  B.  F.  Riley,  J.  H.  Smith  and  H.  C. 
A'edder  mentioned  below. 

Caldwell,  David.  CAurTiiKRs,  E.  W. 
Sketch  of  the  life  and  character  of  Rev.  David 
Caldwell.     Greensboro,  N.  C. :  Swaim.     1842. 

[2997 

While  this  work  is  nominally  a  biogra[)hy  of  Rev. 
David  Caldwell  (1725-1824),  a  Presbyterian  preacher 
and  teacher,  it  is  in  reality  a  history  of  the  Regula- 
tion War  and  of  ecclesiastical  and  Revolutionary  af- 
fairs in  central  and  western  North  Carolina  in  which 
Dr.  Caldwell  was  nn  actor.  It  is  based  on  conversa- 
tions and  traditions  of  ])eople  acquainted  with  the 
subject,  on  papers  furnished  by  members  of  his  fam- 
ily, on  church  records  and  to  a  limited  extent  on 
printed  authorities.  The  arrangement  is  bad,  for 
there  are  no  chapters,  no  table  of  contents  and  prac- 
tically no  index.    It  is  also  prejudiced  in  favor  of  the 


Presbyterians  and  the  Regulators,  but  Is  of  consider- 
able value  and  has  become,  to  a  limited  extent,  a 
source  for  the  period  covered.  S.  B.  W. 

Carroll,  Henry  King.  Religious  forces  of 
the  United  States  enumerated,  classified,  and 
described  on  the  basis  of  the  census  of  1890  ; 
with  introd.  on  the  condition  and  character  of 
American  Christianity.  (Am.  church  history 
series,  v.  1.)    N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.     1893. 

Same  ;  new  ed.  rev.  Jan.  1,  1896,  with 

additional  tables  of  statistics  for  the  five  years 
since  the  census  of  1890.  Scribner.  1896. 
Net  §2.  [2998 

The  author  was  religioiis  editor  of  Tlir  I»(lrpe>ulent, 
New  York  City,  and  had  charge  of  the  division  of 
churches  in  the  eleventh  census.  No  better  selection 
could  have  been  made,  as  he  had  an  extraordinary 
knowledge  of  American  sectarian  historj-.  In  this 
volume,  after  a  general  introduction  in  which  he  dis- 
cusses and  analyzes  the  religious  jjopulation,  he  gives 
a  brief  historical  and  interesting  sketch,  derived  from 
first-hand  information,  of  each  sect  in  the  United 
States,  in  alphabetical  order,  as  a  preface  to  its  statis- 
tics. He  follows  the  statistics  with  general  statistical 
summaries,  in  different  combinations.  In  the  revised 
edition  these  are  followed  by  the  statistics  by  denomi- 
nation for  189.5,  summaries,  net  gains  for  5  years,  the 
figures  of  the  twelve  largest  denominations,  and  de- 
nominational families ;  various  ingenious  diagrams. 
An  admirable,  laborious,  satisfactory  work,  with  an 
index. 

Chase,  Philander.  Reminiscences  :  an  auto- 
biography. N.  Y.  1844.  2v.  2d  ed.  [con- 
tinued to  1847].     Boston:  Dow.     1848.     2v. 

[2999 

The  value  of  these  volumes  centres  in  the  account 
given  of  the  formati(m  and  early  history  of  the  Epis- 
copal dioceses  of  Ohio  and  Illinois,  of  both  of  which 
the  author  was  the  first  bishoj),  and  especially  of  the 
founding  of  Kenyon  College.  They  also  give,  from 
an  imjwrtant  i>oint  of  view,  a  picture  of  pioneer  life 
in  the  west.  The  work  is  colored  by  the  stnmg  per- 
sonality of  Bishop  Chase.  B.  A.  H. 

Checkley,  John.  John  Checkley ;  or  Evo- 
lution of  religious  tolerance  in  Mas.sachu.setts 
Bay.     See  Prince  Society,  sect.  387.  [3000 

Coleman,  Leighton.  The  Church  in  Amer- 
ica. London:  Wells  Gardner,  Dartoii  cV;  Co. 
N.  Y.  :  Pott.     1895.     S2.50.  [3000  a 

By  "  The  Church  "  is  meant  the  Protestant  Episco- 
pal Church  of  the  United  States.  The  book  reprints 
a  diocesan  map,  a  United  States  list  of  "  authorities," 
and  an  index.    It  is  well  written  and  very  churchly  in 

tone. 

Corwin,  Edward  Tanjore.  History  of  the 
Reformed  Church,  Dutch.  (In  Am.  church  his- 
tory series,  v.  8,  pp.  1-212.  N.  Y  :  Christian 
Lit.  Co.     1895.    Scribner.    $2.)  [3001 


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CHURCH  HISTORY 


3002-3008 


The  author  as  the  recognized  historian  of  his  denom- 
ination, has  presented  in  compendious  form  and  with 
greater  completeness  mueli  matter  previously  pub- 
lished in  his  Manual.  He  includes  "  the  Christian  Re- 
formed Church."  The  treatment  throughout  is  careful, 
documentary  and  in  good  temper.  There  is  a  biblio- 
graphy of  5  pages  which  includes  books  on  the  foreign 
missions  of  the  denomination  and  a  separate  index. 

Manual  of  tlie    Reformed   [Protestant 

Dutch]  Church  in  America.  N.  Y. :  Ref.  Ch. 
Bd.  Pub.     1859.     3d  ed.     1879.  [3002 

This  is  an  exhaustive  treatise  ;  complete  as  far  as  it 
goes  but  now  needing  much  addition.  Part  1  is  a  gen- 
eral history  of  the  denomination  ;  Part  2  is  in  sub- 
stance a  biographical  dictionary  of  its  ministry  living 
and  dead,  and  of  the  ministry  of  the  German  Reformed 
Church  while  under  the  Classis  of  Amsterdam,  i.  e. 
till  1792 ;  Part  3  treats  historically  of  the  churches  in 
alphabetical  order,  and  of  the  Board  of  Education. 
The  appendix  is  on  the  Widows'  Fund  ;  then  follow 
chronological  lists  of  ministers  and  churches  in  the 
Reformed  Church  in  America  from  1G28-1878  ;  and  list 
of  missionaries  from  1819-1878. 

Davis,  George  Lynn-Lachlan.  Day-star 
of  American  freedom ;  or  The  birth  and  early- 
growth  of  toleration  in  the  province  of  Mary- 
land.    N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1855.  [3003 

To  Mr.  Davis  "  is  due  the  credit  of  having  settled 
the  vexed  question  of  the  religious  faith  of  the  legis- 
lators who  passed  the  Toleration  Act  of  1649."  W. 
T.  Brantly,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3: 
5G0. 

Dexter,  Henry  Martyn.  Congregational- 
ism of  the  last  300  years,  as  seen  in  its  litera- 
ture.    N.  Y. :  Harper.     1880.  [3004 

"This  elaborate  work  .  .  .  takes  its  flavor  from  the 
past.  Its  abounding  extracts  from  the  quaint  writ- 
ings, and  its  portraitures  and  relations  of  the  experi- 
ences, of  the  old-time  worthies,  transfer  us  to  their 
presence,  make  us  sharers  of  their  buffeted  fortunes 
and  listeners  to  their  living  speech.  .  .  .  The  text  is 
elaborately  illustrated  by  notes,  with  references  and 
extracts.  .  .  .  The  writer  is  careful  to  authenticate  all 
his  statements  from  prime  authorities."  The  biblio- 
graphy (Collections  toward  a  bibliography  of  Congre- 
gationalism) contains  "  7250  titles  of  publications, 
from  folios  down  to  a  few  leaves,  dating  between  the 
years  1546  and  1879."  G.  E.  Ellis,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3:  246. 

Dorchester,  Daniel.  Christianity  in  the 
United  States.  N.  Y.  :  Methodist  Book  Con- 
cern.    1888.     rev.  ed.     1895.     $3.50.     [3004  a 

An  industrious  and  intelligent  compilation,  extend- 
ing to  1894  and  blazing  the  way  for  later  students  of 
the  subject.  It  contains  a  number  of  ingenious  and 
helpful  charts  and  diagrams  and  much  statistical 
matter. 

Doyle,  John  T.  Some  account  of  the  pious 
fund  of  California,  and  the  litigation  to  recover 
it.     San  Francisco :  Bosqui.     1880.  [3005 


Exceedingly  rare  ;  compiled  by  Mr.  Doyle  from  his- 
torical material  in  his  possession,  bearing  on  this  very 
remarkable  lawsuit,  for  the  prosecution  of  which  he 
received  a  fee  of  $500,000.  The  contents  and  pagina- 
tion are  as  follows  (in  perfect  copies) :  Introductory  pp. 
5;  memorial  (of  claim),  pp.  14;  brief  history  of  claim, 
pp.  20  ;  extracts  from  Noticia  dc  la  California  (and 
other  books),  pp.68;  American  and  Mexican  joint  com- 
mission (various  papers  presented),  pp.  8,  40,  12,  .32,  7, 
32,  38,  19,  and  7,  the  last  being  the  decision  of  Edward 
Thornton,  the  final  umpire  chosen.  No  other  Ameri- 
can book  gives  .so  clear  and  complete  an  account  of 
the  relations  of  the  Marquis  of  Villapuente  to  the 
Catholic  missions  in  California,  Mexico  and  other 
parts  of  the  world  in  the  first  part  of  the  18th  century. 
The  historical  and  literary  portions  of  this  book  are 
written  with  all  the  ability  of  one  of  the  most  brilliant 
and  highly  educated  lawyers  of  California.    C.  H.  S. 

Dubbs,  Joseph  Henry.  History  of  the  Re- 
formed Church,  German.  (In  Am.  church 
history  series,  v.  8,  pp.  213^23.  N.  Y. :  Chris- 
tian Lit.  Co.     1895.     Scribner.     $2.)         [3006 

The  author  is  Professor  in  Ursinus  College,  College- 
ville.  Pa.,  and  a  recognized  authority  upon  denomi- 
national affairs.  The  book  is  well  proportioned  and 
brings  the  history  down  to  date.  Like  the  other  vol- 
umes of  the  series  and  in  accordance  with  the  instnic- 
tions  of  the  editorial  committee,  it  presents  the  Euro- 
pean roots  of  the  denomination.  It  has  a  prefatory 
bibliography  of  7  pages,  arranged  under  ajtpropriate 
headings,  and  a  separate  index. 

Dunning,  Albert  Elijah.  Congregational- 
ists  in  America.  K  Y.:IIilL  [c.  1894.]  Bos- 
ton :  Pilgrim  Press.     1897.     $2.  [3007 

This  is  a  popular  book,  in  the  better  sense  of  that 
terra,  with  a  clerical  introduction  by  Rev.  Dr.  Richard 
S.  Storrs,  a  lay  introduction  by  3Iajor-General  O.  O. 
Howard  and  chapters  on  special  subjects  by  several 
other  writers.  The  book  is  fully  illustrated  with  por- 
traits and  views  of  buildings.  It  has  no  references  or 
footnotes  and  the  list  of  authorities  is  not  in  proper 
form,  but  there  is  a  good  index,  both  personal  and 
general,  and  a  valuable  "  chronological  table  of  im- 
l)ortant  events  in  Congregational  history."  The  stj'le 
is  flowing  and  rather  discursive,  but  its  treatment  of 
other  denominations  is  courteous  and  of  its  own  not 
unduly  laudatory. 

Eddy,  Richard.  History  of  Universalism. 
(In  Am.  church  history  series,  v.  10,  pp.  251- 
493.  K  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.  1894.  Scrib- 
ner.    $2.)  [3008 

The  second  part  of  Vol.  10  of  the  American  church 
history  series.  The  author,  who  is  the  recognized  his- 
torian of  his  denomination,  traces  the  course  of  the 
movement  from  the  ante-Nicene  age  to  the  present 
day,  claiming  among  its  leaders  many  who  are  not 
usually  reckoned  Universalist.  MHien  he  gets  dowTi  to 
the  19th  century  he  is  upon  much  firmer  ground,  and 
from  then  on  writes  with  authority.  The  last  three  of 
his  ten  brief  chapters  present  the  polity,  missions, 
literature,  hymnologj-,  educational  institutions  and 
Sunday-schools  of  the  denomination  in  the  United 


M3 


3009-3017 


THE   tJXITED   STATES 


States.  There  is  a  2  pp.  bibliography,  and  a  separate 
index. 

Universalism  in  America :   a  history. 

Boston:  Uuiversalist  Pub.  House.  1884-6. 
2v.  ea.  $1.50.  [3009 

These  volumes  are  an  authoritative  and  exhaustive 
historj-  of  the  denomination.  The  first  goes  from  1636 
to  1800,  the  second  from  ISOl  to  18S6.  In  the  biblio- 
graphy are  2278  titles.  Bibliographical  and  general 
indexes  to  the  entire  work  cover  35  pp. 

Engelhardt,  Fr.  Zephyrin.  Franciscans  in 
California.  Printed  and  published  ''cumper- 
missu  superiorura,"  at  the  Holy  Childhood  In- 
dian School,  Harbor  Springs,  Michigan.  1897. 
Net  $1.50.  [3010 

This  book  is  verj-  interesting,  and  embodies  the  re- 
sult of  much,  though  narrow,  historical  research.  Its 
point  of  view  is  of  course  that  of  a  Franciscan  friar, 
and  it  criticises  many  statements  of  the  early  Ameri- 
can observers  of  Spanish-Californian  life.  The  de- 
fense made  of  Padre  Junipero  Serra  and  other  pio- 
neer priests  against  Bancroft,  his  principal  authority 
quoted,  is  striking.  A  supplementary  part,  "  modern 
history,"  brings  the  storj-  of  the  Franciscans  in  Cali- 
fornia to  February,  1897.  C.  H.  S. 

Felt,  Joseph  Barlow.  Ecclesiastical  his- 
tory of  New  England.  Boston :  Congrega- 
tional Library  Assoc.     1855-62.     2v.        [301 1 

Each  volume  is  separately  indexed,  and  at  the  end 
of  vol.  1  is  a  closely  printed  page  of  errata.  The  au- 
thor was  an  eminent  antiquarian,  and  so  has  arranged 
his  history  in  annalistic  form  under  the  separate  col- 
onies. Documents  and  sources  of  all  kinds  are  textu- 
ally  quoted.  But  as  trivial  events  and  biographical 
notices,  extracts  from  letters  and  from  diaries,  from 
court  records  and  printed  volumes,  follow  in  an  end- 
less stream,  and  the  annals  go  from  colony  to  colony, 
the  reader  gives  up  in  despair.  Yet  for  the  student 
they  are  verj*  valuable.  The  matter  is  divided  into 
chapters,  though  why  is  not  plain.  The  double  index 
is  a  sufficient  key.    The  period  covered  is  1.^17-1678. 

Foote,  William  Henry.  Sketches  of  North 
Carolina,  historical  and  biographical.  N.  Y. : 
Carter.     1846.  [3012 

This  work  is  a  history  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  in 
North  Carolina.  It  shows  "  the  influence  of  Presby- 
terian doctrines,  habits,  and  population  upon  the  past 
and  present  generations  of  citizens  of  the  North  State, 
and  in  some  degree  also  upon  the  population  of  those 
states  which  owe  much  to  emigration  from  Carolina." 
It  traces  that  history  from  the  first  appearance  of 
Presbyterianism  in  the  state  until  the  date  of  publica- 
tion. It  is  based  largely  on  original  .sources,  on  tradi- 
tions collected  from  the  survivors  of  the  Revolutionary 
period,  on  private  correspondence  and  church  records. 
It  is  well  arranged,  shows  evidence  of  the  most  thor- 
ough and  conscientious  preparation,  is  not  sectarian, 
and  is  altogether  one  of  the  most  valuable  books  on 
the  history  of  the  state.  S.  B.  V^. 

Sketches  of  Virginia,  historical  and  bio- 


graphical.    Phil. :  Martien.     1850.     2d  scries. 
Lippincott.     1855.  [3013 

A  vast  collection  of  historic  material  relating  to  the 
Presbyterian  Church  in  Virginia  from  the  earliest 
times  to  about  1850.  Includes  sketches  of  prominent 
clergj'men,  histories  of  parishes  and  churches,  ser- 
mons, histories  of  colleges,  and  incidentally  the  growth 
of  other  religious  sects.  Mingled  with  these  are  stories 
of  Indian  wars  and  the  experiences  of  white  captives. 
Shows  a  good  historic  basis  for  most  of  the  state- 
ments.   Lacks  orderly  arrangement  and  index. 

E.  E.  S. 

Ford,  David  Barnes.  New  England's 
struggles  for  religious  liberty.  Phil. :  Am. 
Baptist  Pub.  Soc.     1896.     $1.  [3014 

Not  the  work  of  a  first-class  scholar,  still  a  useful 
and  interesting  compilation  of  easily  accessible  mate- 
rial upon  the  sufferings  of  Baptists  and  Quakers  in 
early  New  England,  and  upon  the  efforts  to  separate 
church  and  state,  which  in  Massachusetts  succeeded 
in  18.'53.  The  many  quotations  of  documents  are  not 
usually  located  at  all,  but  there  is  an  index. 

Foster,  Robert  Verrell.  Sketch  of  the  his- 
tory of  the  Cumberland  Presbyterian  Chiirch. 
(In  Am.  chm'ch  history  series,  v.  11,  pp.  257- 
309.  N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.  1894.  Scrib- 
ner.     §2.)  [3015 

The  author  is  Professor  in  the  theological  school  of 
his  denomination  at  Lebanon,  Tenn.  While  modestly 
called  a  "  sketch "  and  only  covering  50  pp.,  it  yet 
meets  sufficiently  the  wants  of  other  than  special  stu- 
dents. It  is  prefaced  by  a  one-page  bibliography,  and 
closes  with  a  statement  of  the  distinctive  doctrinal 
position  of  the  denomination.  It  is  based  throughout 
upon  the  sources,  and  is  separately  indexed. 

Frothingham,  Octavius  Brooks.  Tran- 
scendentalism in  New  England  :  a  history. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1876.     §1.75.  [3016 

The  author's  portrait  is  inserted.  He  was  for  years 
the  leading  representative  of  the  radical  wing  of  I'ni- 
tarianism  and  an  eloquent  preacher.  He  did  not 
choose  the  task,  but  he  writes  with  full  knowledge,  as 
he  had  been  a  Transcendentalist  himself  ;  finds  the 
beginnings  of  the  movement  in  Germany  in  the  Cri- 
tAqiie  of  pure  reason  of  Immanuel  Kant  (1781);  shows 
how  it  spread  thence  to  France  and  Great  Britain, 
and  came  to  New  England.  He  speaks  from  personal 
acquaintance  of  Emerson,  Alcott,  Margaret  Fuller, 
Theodore  Parker,  George  Ripley  and  others  who  were 
its  exponents.  The  book  is  indexed  and  must  remain 
an  authority  on  the  subject. 

Funk,  John  F.  ]Mennonite  Church  and  her 
accusers  :  a  vindication.  Elkhart,  Ind. :  Men- 
nonite  Pub.  Co.     1878.  [3017 

A  statement  of  the  position  of  the  Old  Mennonite 
Church,  over  against  the  so-called  Reformed  Mennonite 
Church  as  represented  in  a  book  by  Bji.  Daniel  :Musser 
of  that  body  issued  in  1873  ;  originally  iniblished  as  a 
series  of  articles  in  The  herald  of  truth.  The  style  is 
polemical,  but  incidentally  the  book  furnishes  much 


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3018-3025 


information.    It  has  a  table  of  contents  and  a  brief     Unitas  Fratrum,  or  Moravian  Church,  in  the 


index  —  both  in  the  back. 

Garfield,  James  A.  Manuscript  of  Solomon 
Spaulding  and  the  Book  of  Mormon.  See 
Western  Reserve  Historical  Society,  sect.  3387. 

[3018 

Gillett,  Ezra  Hall.  History  of  the  Pres- 
byterian Church  in  the  United  States.  Phil.: 
Presb.  Pub.  Com.  [c.  1864.]  2 v.  Rev.  ed. 
1875.     2v.  [3019 

These  volumes  are  very  laboriously  and  faithfully 
compiled.  But  it  is  their  great  misfortune  that  they 
were  the  work  of  a  commission  of  the  New  School 
body  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  and  then  revised  to 
meet  the  requirements  of  the  Old  School  !  Of  course 
no  one  will  expect  from  volumes  thu.s  produced  any 
independence  of  treatment.  Still  they  are  useful  as 
records,  and  as  interesting  in  style  as  the  conditions 
allow.  Only  42  pp.  are  given  to  the  period  1837-1875. 
There  is  an  index. 

Good,  James  Isaac.  History  of  the  Re- 
formed Church  in  the  United  States,  1725-1793. 
Reading,  Pa. :  Daniel  Miller.     1899.     $1.75. 

[3019  a 
This  is  the  standard  history  of  the  (German)  Re- 
formed Church  as  far  as  it  goes,  as  the  author  is  the 
recognized  historian  of  his  denomination.    It  contains 
illustrations  and  an  index. 

Gregory,  James.  Puritanism  in  the  old 
world  and  the  new,  from  its  inception  in  the 
reign  of  Elizabeth  to  the  establishment  of  the 
Puritan  theocracy  in  New  England  ;  introd.  by 
Amory  H.  Bradford.  N.  Y.:  Revell.  1896. 
$2.  [3020 

The  author  was  pastor  of  the  leading  Congrega- 
tional church  in  Edinburgh.  He  has  written,  not  a 
history  of  English  Puritanism,  but  a  philosophico- 
historical  sketch,  based  upon  perfectly  accessible 
material,  but  cleverly  arranged,  of  Puritanism  in 
England  and  New  England,  down  to  about  the  middle 
of  the  17th  century.  He  accepts  Douglas  Campbell's 
theory  of  the  influence  of  the  Dutch  in  producing 
Puritanism.  The  book  is  provided  with  references, 
notes  and  an  Index. 

Hallowell,  Richard  Price.  Quaker  inva- 
sion of  Massachusetts.  Boston:  Houghton. 
1888.     New  ed.  rev.  1887.     §1.25. 

The  pioneer  Quakers.  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1887.     $1.  [3021 

The  second  book  to  some  extent  repeats  the  first, 
and  both  are  written  by  a  Quaker  "  to  correct  popular 
fallacies  and  to  assign  to  the  Quakers  their  tnie  place 
in  the  early  history  of  Massachusetts."  The  ttrst  goes 
to  1677  and  the  second  to  1724.  Much  new  material  is 
presented  and  utilized.  In  the  first  the  appendix  is 
particularly  noteworthy  and  is  nearly  half  the  book. 
Each  is  indexed. 

Hamilton,   John  Taylor.     History  of  the 


United  States.  (In  Am.  church  history  series, 
V.  8,  pp.  425-508.  N.  Y.:  Christian  Lit.  Co. 
1895.     Scribner.     $2.)  [3022 

The  concluding  part  of  vol.  8  of  the  American 
church  history  series.  The  author  is  professor  of 
church  history  in  the  Moravian  theological  seminary 
at  ISethlehcm,  Pa.,  and  editor  of  Tlte  Moravian.  He 
had  only  limited  space  at  his  disposal,  but  since  he 
was  master  of  the  subject  he  was  able  to  present  the 
essential  facts.  He  gives  3  pp.  to  the  bibliography. 
It  is  a  careful  and  satisf actoi-y  piece  of  work. 

A  history  of  the  Church  known  as  the 

Moravian  Church,  or  the  Unitas  Fratrum,  or 
the  Unity  of  the  Brethren,  during  the  eigh- 
teenth and  nineteenth  centuries.  Bethlehem, 
Pa.  :  Times  Pub.  Co.     1900.     Net  §2.50. 

[3022  a 

This  is  the  full  story,  carefully  written,  and  is  the 
authentic  history  of  the  Church  to  1890.  4  pp.  Biblio- 
graphy and  full  index. 

Harsha,  William  Justin.  Story  of  Iowa. 
Omaha:  Cen.  West.  Co.     1890.  [3023 

Not  a  history  of  the  state  of  Iowa,  but  a  history 
of  Presbyterianism  in  that  state.  It  shows  the  be- 
ginnings of  the  church  and  its  gradual  growth. 
Froni  the  historian's  standpoint,  there  is  some  local 
matter  of  value  concerning  missionary  work  among 
the  Indians  and  the  foreign  immigrants.  This  con- 
sists largely  of  extracts  from  old  letters.  But  the 
mass  is  valuable  only  as  a  summing  up  of  missionary 
labor  in  the  state.  E.  E.  S. 

Hawks,  Francis  Lister.  Contributions  to 
the  ecclesiastical  histoiy  of  the  LTnited  States. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     1886-9.     2v.  [3024 

V.  1.  The  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  Virginia. 
V.  2.  The  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  Maryland. 
These  volumes  are  not  indexed.  In  v.  1  the  journals 
of  the  conventions  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 
in  the  diocese  of  Virginia,  from  1785-1835,  are  printed 
in  full  (pp.  1-332).  These  volumes  are  justly  considered 
of  prime  importance.  They  came  so  early  that  they 
record  at  first-hand  almost  the  beginnings  of  the 
Episcopal  Church.  The  author  was  a  devoted  stu- 
dent of  his  church's  history  and  its  official  historio- 
grapher. 

Hawks,  Francis  Lister,  and  William 
Stevens  Perry,  eds.  Documentary  history  of 
the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United 
States  of  America,  containing  numerous  hith- 
erto unpublished  documents  concerning  the 
Church  in  Connecticut.  N.  Y. :  Pott.  1863-4. 
2v.  [3025 

For  notes  on  this,  see  sect.  3065. 

Hays,  George  Price.  Presbyterians :  a 
popular  narrative  of  their  origin,  progress, 
doctrines,    acd    achievements ;    with    special 


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chapters  by  Rev.  "W.  J.  Reid,  d  al. ;  introds. 
by  John  Hall  and  "William  E.  Moore.  N.  Y. : 
liill.     1892.  [3026 

The  title-page  sufficiently  explains  the  object  of  this 
hook  and  enables  one  to  judge  of  its  quality.  It  makes 
no  pretence,  or  should  iu.ake  none,  to  scholarly  hand- 
ling of  the  subject.  But  as  the  numerous  authors 
are  competent  in  their  respective  fields,  the  result  of 
their  cooperation  is  a  comprehensive  and  in  the  main 
accurate  treatment  of  denominational  affairs  in  all 
branches  of  American  Presbyterianism.  It  is  the 
kind  of  V)ook  which  one  should  read  first  in  a  denom- 
ination study,  as  it  will  give  him  a  view  of  the  body 
from  the  inside  as  it  appears  to  those  who  are  its  en- 
thusiastic friends.  The  volume  is  fully  illustrated 
with  inartistic  but  presumably  accurate  cuts  of  vari- 
ous kinds.  It  is  not  always  easy  to  see  why  the  illus- 
trations were  selected.    The  book  is  indexed. 

Hazard,  Caroline.  Narragansett  Friends' 
meeting  in  the  XVHI  century,  with  a  chapter 
on  Quaker  beginnings  in  Rhode  Island.  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.     1899.     §1.50.  [3027 

"  The  book  is  chiefly  drawn  from  eight  folio  volumes 
of  records  belonging  to  the  men's  meeting,  with  three 
volumes  treating  of  the  doings  of  the  women,  who 
were  certainly  an  important  constituent  in  the 
Friends'  system  of  living.  .  .  .  Besides  this  matter  and 
the  preliminary  essay  on  early  Rhode  Island  Quaker- 
ism, there  is  an  interesting  reprint  of  the  Quaker's 
sea  Journal,  being  a  true  relation  of  a  voyage  to  Xew 
England,  performed  by  Robert  Fowler  of  the  toivn  of 
Burlington  in  Yorkshire,  anno  1G59.  .  .  .  The  Narrar 
gansett  meeting  extended  its  outposts  over  the  whole 
south  county,  and  even  to  Stonington  in  Connecticut. 
IVIiss  Hazard  tells  its  story  in  seven  topical  chapters. 
.  .  .  We  may  regret  th;it  these  records  yield  no  more 
matter  of  direct  historical  interest.  The  accomplished 
author  [President  of  Wellesley  College]  has  drawn  out 
the  best.  It  Ls  mostly  an  account  of  narrow  domes- 
tic life  and  petty  discipline."  W.  B.  W.,  in  Ain.  hint, 
remew,  5:  361. 

Hazelius,  Ernest  Lewis.  History  of  the 
American  Lutheran  Church,  1685-1842.  Zanes- 
ville,  O. :  Church.     1846.  [3028 

No  index.  Appendix  no.  1,  "  Ministerial  regulations 
of  the  Oerman  Evangelical  Lutheran  congregations 
in  Pennsylvania  and  the  adjacent  states,"  and  no.  2, 
"  Constitution  of  the  General  Sjniod,"  are  still  of  value 
and  interest,  but  otherwise  the  volume,  although 
drawn  from  good  sources  and  a  useful  publication,  is 
superseded  by  Jacobs'  history,  sect.  3043. 

Heckewelder,  John  Gottlieb  Ernestus. 
RoxDTiiALEu,  Edward.  Life  of  Joliii  Hecke- 
welder. Ed.  by  B.  H.  Coates.  Pliil. :  T.  Ward. 
1847.  [3029 

Heckewelder  was  aMor.avian  missionary,  an  author- 
ity ui>i)n  the  Delawares,  and  assistant  of  Zeisl)erger's. 
This  life  is  based  on  original  records,  but  Is  unpreten- 
tious in  style.  Dr.  Coates'  edition  contains  W.  Kawle's 
Vindication  of  Mr.  Ilcrknrchler's  History  of  the  In- 
dian nations  (Fhila.    1818.    Lippincott.    1876). 


Higginson,  Francis.  Higgixson,  Thomas 
"\YK^Twol{Tu.  Life  of  Francis  Higginson, 
first  minister  in  the  Massachusetts  Bay  colony. 
(Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y.:  Dodd.  [c.  1891.] 
$1.  [3030 

Mr.  Higginson  gives  a  scholarly  and  interesting 
sketch,  based  upon  first-hand  study  of  the  sources, 
which  are  copiously  quoted.  The  references  are  abun- 
dant and  the  index  is  adequate. 

Hodge,  Charles.  Constitutional  history  of 
the  Presbyterian  Churcli  in  the  United  States 
[1705-88].  Phil.:  Martien.  1839-40.  2v. 
Phil. :  Presbyterian  Board  of  Pub.    Iv.    §1.25. 

[3031 

For  the  period  it  covers  this  historj'  is  the  highest 
authority.  It  originated  in  a  desire  to  defend  the  Old 
School  body,  but  it  is  not  partisan.  The  author  has 
gone  to  the  sources  and  examined  the  beginnings  of 
Presbyterianism  in  this  country  in  a  masterly  manner. 
His  work  should  be  supplemented.  It  cannot  be  sup- 
planted, as  it  is  drawn  from  official  and  contemporary 
records  by  one  who  was  a  master  of  statement  and 
eminently  fair.    The  book  has  no  index. 

Holmes,  John.  Historical  sketches  of  the 
missions  of  the  United  Brethren.  Dublin: 
Napper.     1818.     2d  ed.     Lond.     1827. 

History  of  the  Protestant  church  of  the 

United  Brethren.  London:  Author.  1825-30. 
2v.  [3032 

These  standard  works  supplement  one  another. 
Tliey  are  written  from  the  inside,  in  sober  but  inter- 
esting style,  and  are  indexed.  The  narrative  goes 
down  to  1818. 

Hooker,  Thomas.  Walkek,  George  Leon. 
Thomas  Hooker,  preacher,  founder,  democrat. 
(Makers  of  America.)   N.  Y.:Dodd.    1891.    $1. 

[3033 

This   scholarly  and    interesting  volume   upon  the 

founder  of  Hartford,  Conn.,  and  jiastor  of  the  First 

Congregational  Church  there,  is  abundantly  supplied 

with  references  and  fully  indexed. 

Hopkins,  Samuel.  Puritans ;  or  The  church, 
court,  and  Parliament  of  England,  during  the 
reigns  of  Edward  VI.  and  Queen  Elizabeth. 
Boston:  Gould.  1859-61.  3v.  2d  ed.  N.  Y.: 
Randolph.     1875.  [3034. 

In  the  first  volume  the  author  indulges  in  some  im- 
aginary conversations,  l)Ut  his  general  stj'le  is  sober. 
The  history  is  veiy  elaborate,  as  his  notes  and  the  list 
of  his  authorities  (Vol.  1,  v-viii  and  preface  to  vol.  3) 
show,  but  not  of  the  first  rank.  There  is  no  independ- 
ent search  for  materials,  but  diligent  use  of  what  was 
already  in  print  and  accessible.    There  is  an  index. 

Hotchkin,  James  Harvey.  History  of  the 
purchase  anil  settlement  of  western  New  York, 
and  of  the  I^resbyterian  C'iuireh  in  that  section. 
N.  Y.:  M.  W.  Dodd.     1848.  [3035 


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3036-3042 


Tliis  is  a  good  specimen  of  a  sectional  and  denomi- 
national history.  The  author  came  to  western  New 
York  in  1801  and  knew  personally  every  important 
Presbyterian  Church,  if  not  every  important  person  in 
his  region.  But  not  trusting  to  such  knowledge,  he 
sought  diligently  for  information  from  every  source. 
He  sketches  persons,  churches,  presbyteries,  mission- 
ary operations,  and  Auburn  Theological  Seminary. 
The  book  has  no  index,  a  defect  partly  made  up  by 
full  chapter  analyses. 

Howard,  Maj.-Gen.  Oliver  Otis.  Fighting 
for  humauity ;  or  Camp  and  quarter-deck. 
N.  Y.:  Neely.     1898.     S1.25.  [3036 

General  Howard  "  confines  himself  to  the  means 
taken  for  the  Christianization  of  American  soldiers 
and  sailors,  and  his  book  is  of  religious  rather  than 
warlike  interest.  It  will  supply  some  interesting  para- 
graphs to  the  future  historian."  John  J.  Culver,  Dial 
(Chicago),  2G:  274. 

Howells,  William  Dean,  Three  villages. 
Boston:  Osgood.     1884  [3037 

This  little  volume  of  three  essays  treats  of  the  three 
villages  of  Lexington,  Shirley,  and  Gnadenhlitten. 
In  the  first  essay  Mr.  Howells  describes  in  a  light  and,  at 
times,  gossipy  manner  the  typical  Xew  England  town 
of  Lexington  ;  in  the  second  he  gives  an  appreciative 
account  of  the  Shakers  of  Shirley ;  and  in  the  third 
reviews  historically  the  causes  that  led  to  the  Mora- 
vian settlement  at  Gnadenhiitten,  gi\ang  at  the  same 
time  an  account  of  the  government  and  life  of  the 
village.  All  the  essays  are  accurate  historically,  and 
their  author  is  peculiarly  successful  in  reproducing 
the  atmosphere  of  the  places  he  describes,  and  in  mak- 
ing seem  very  real  the  varied  experiences  of  the  Shak- 
ers and  the  Moravians.  C.  M.  A. 

Huguenot  Society  of  America.  Collections. 
N.  Y.:  the  Society.     1886.     V.  1. 

Registers  of  the  births,  marriages  and 

deaths  of  the  "Eglise  Franpaise  a  la  Nouvelle 
York  "  from  1688  to  1804,  edited  by  the  Rev. 
Alfred  V.  Wittmeyer,  Rector  of  the  French 
Church  du  Saint-Esprit,  and  historical  docu- 
ments relating  to  the  French  Protestants  in 
New  York  during  the  same  period. 

Proceedings.     1884-.     V.  1+. 

Tercentenary  celebration  of  the  promul- 
gation of  the  Edict  of  Nantes,  April  13,  1598; 
with  portraits,  facsimile  of  the  first  and  last 
pages  of  the  edict  and  other  illustrative  matter. 
N.  Y.     1900.  [3038 

The  last  named  volumes  contain  papers  upon  the 
Huguenots  in  South  Carolina,  Virginia,  New  Rochelle, 
New  York  and  New  Jersey. 

Hunter,  Joseph.  Collections  concerning  the 
church  or  congregation  of  Protestant  separa- 
tists formed  at  Scrooby  in  North  Nottingham- 
shire in  the  time  of  James  I :  the  founders  of 
New  Plymouth.     London:  Smith.     1849. 

[3039 


This  appeared  first  in  a  tract,  in  1849 ;  reissued,  in 
18r)2,  in  the  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.  coll.  v.  31.  "The  au- 
thor's careful  examination  of  local  records  made  plain 
the  position  of  the  Brewsters  in  Scrooby,  and  of  the 
Bradfords  in  Austerfleld  (with  the  entry  of  Governor 
Bradford's  baptism),  and  traced  their  families,  as  well 
as  the  families  of  other  early  members  of  the  Scrooby 
flock,  in  the  neighboring  parishes."  F.  B.  Dexter,  in 
A'arrativc  and  critical  hint.  0/  Am.,  3:  284. 

Hurst,  John  Fletcher.  Literature  of  the- 
ology. A  classified  bibliography  of  theological 
and  general  religious  literature.  N.  Y.  :  Meth. 
Bk.  Concern.     1896.     $4.  [3040 

This  book  is  here  mentioned  for  its  rich  contents 
under  American  church  history.  It  has  been  very 
carefully  and  laboriously  compiled,  and  is  a  literary 
tool  of  great  value. 

Short  history  of  the  church  in  the  United 

States.     N.  Y. :  Chau.  Press.     1890. 

Smne,  enl.:  Short  history  of  the  Chris- 
tian church.     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1893.     $3. 

Same,  enl.  :  History  of  the   Christian 

church.     N.    Y.  :  Meth.  Bk.  Concern.     1897- 
1900.     2v.     §5  ca.  [3040  a 

In  this  work  the  author  has  reissued  with  consid- 
erable enlargement  and  unjirovements  the  matter  pre- 
viously published.  The  bibliographical  section  head- 
ing is  well  done,  and  Indicates  the  sources  and  guides 
to  further  study.  It  is  a  very  useful  sketch,  readable 
and  accurate. 

Hutchinson,  Anne.  Ellis,  George  E. 
Life  of  Anne  Hutchinson,  with  a  sketch  of 
the  antinomian  controversy  in  Massachusetts. 
(Sparks,  J.,  ed.  Library  of  Am.  biography, 
ser.  2,  v.  6,  pp.  167-376.  Boston  :  Little. 
1845.)  [3041 

A  carefully  written  account  with  judicious  use  of 
authorities  at  hand.    Unbiased.  H.  W.  H. 

Jackson,  Samuel  Macauley,  comp.  Biblio- 
graphy of  American  church  history,  1820-93. 
(In  Am.  church  history  series,  v.  12,  pp.  441- 
513.  N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.  1894.  Scrib- 
ner.     $3.)  [3042 

It  is  the  first  separately  issued  bibliography  of 
American  church  history,  but  is  not  by  any  means 
exhaustive,  and  users  are  recommended  to  consult 
Hurst's  Literature  of  tJwolor/y  (sect.  3040).  It  is  de- 
claredly derived  from  Roorbach  and  Kelly  and  the 
American  catalogue,  compared  with  the  British  Mu- 
seum catalogue  ;  hence  does  not  mention  numerous 
books  which  are  not  recorded  in  those  lists.  The  com- 
piler was  unable  to  index  his  titles  as  he  wished  and 
to  present  the  long  list  of  American  ecclesiastical 
biography  which  he  had  gathered.  He  was  aLso  com- 
pelled to  issue  it  before  the  series  was  completed,  and 
so  could  not  avail  himself  of  the  special  bibliographies 
which  appear  in  the  later  volumes.  It  is  a  pity  that 
the  smaller  denominational  publishing  houses  do  not 
take  more  pains  to  report  their  publications  regularly 


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in  the  trade  journaLsi  because  their  neglect  prevents 
the  librarians  auil  cataloguers  from  hearing  of  them, 
oftentimes  to  their  mutual  loss. 

Jacobs,  Henry  Eyster.  History  of  the 
Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  in  the  United 
States.  (Am.  church  history  series,  v.  4.  N.  Y. : 
Christian  Lit.  Co.    1893.    Scribner.    $2.)  [3043 

The  author  is  Professor  of  systematic  theology  in 
the  Lutheran  Theological  Seminary  in  I'hiladelphia, 
and  has  written  several  other  historical  works,  includ- 
ing a  life  of  Luther  in  the  Heroes  of  the  Jieformation 
series.  He  belongs  to  the  General  Council,  the  con- 
servative party  among  the  Lutherans,  but  has  dealt 
fairly  with  all  factions  and  divisions  of  the  Lutheran 
body.  He  presents  a  selected  bibliography  under 
these  heads:  I.  The  Lutheran  Church  and  its  doc- 
trine, history,  organization,  and  worship  in  general. 
IL  MS.  collections  of  historical  material  (a  note  stat- 
ing where  they  are  found).  111.  Printed  collections. 
1.  Bibliography.  2.  Statistics.  3.  Minutes  of  synods 
and  diets.  4.  Histories  of  synods.  5.  Histories  of  in- 
stitutions. 6.  Histories  of  congregations.  7.  Collec- 
tion of  biographies.  8.  Legal  trials  and  decisions. 
IV.  European  and  denominational  relations.  1.  Hol- 
land. 2.  Sweden.  .3.  I'ietism  and  its  London  adher- 
ents. 4.  The  Salzburg  persecution.  5.  The  IVloravian 
factor.  V.  Reports  of  the  founders  and  their  con- 
temporaries. 1.  The  Swedes.  2.  Salzburg  colony.  3. 
Pennsylvania  Lutherans.  4.  North  Carolinians.  VI. 
Histories.  1.  General.  2.  Of  particular  periods  and 
localities.  Vll.  Biographies.  VIII.  Doctrinal,  sym- 
bolical and  controversial.  The  bibliography  demon- 
strates his  fitness  to  turn  out  a  sober,  connected,  or- 
derly, correct  narrative  of  Lutheranism  in  the  United 
States.  And  such  he  gives.  Beginning  with  the  Eu- 
ropean centres  whence  the  Lutherans  came,  he  traces 
their  history  from  1624  when  the  first  of  the  mighty 
host  entered  the  New  World,  do\vn  to  1893.  The  index 
is  sufficient,  and  supplements  the  chapter  analyses. 

Janney,  Samuel  Macpherson.  History  of 
the  religious  society  of  Friends,  to  1828.  Phil.: 
Hayes.     1860-7.     4v.  [3044 

"  The  author  was  a  follower  of  Elias  Hicks,  and  his 
work  contains  a  history  of  the  separation  of  the  meet- 
ings caused  by  the  doctrines  preached  by  the  latter." 
F.  D.  Stone,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3: 
504. 

Johnson,  Thomas  Cary.  History  of  the 
southern  Presbyterian  Church.  (In  Am. 
church  history  series,  v.  11,  pp.  318-479. 
N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.  1894.  Scribner. 
§2.)  [3045 

The  volume  is  very  belligerent  against  northern 
Presbyterianism ;  yet  is  derived  from  the  sources, 
which  are  carefully  quoted.  The  author  is  Professor 
of  church  history  in  Union  Theological  Seminary, 
Richmond,  Va.,  and  had  access  to  reliable  informa- 
tion. The  treatise  is  preceded  by  a  two-page  biblio- 
graphy, and  is  separately  indexed. 

Kane,  Thomas  S.  The  Mormons.  Sec 
Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society  of,  sect.  385. 

[3046 


Kip,  William  Ingraham.  Early  days  of 
my  episcopate.  N.  Y. :  Thomas  Whittaker. 
1892.     §1.50.  [3047 

An  account  of  church  work  in  California,  lsr)4-18G0, 
including  much  that  is  illustrative  of  the  social  life 
of  the  times,  often  in  the  form  of  extracts  from  the 
author's  journal.  'While  largely  personal  and  so  far 
only  interesting  to  the  author's  friends  and  relatives, 
a  good  deal  of  Bishop  Kip's  dignified  narrative  illus- 
trates the  building  of  the  commonwealth  and  helps 
the  historian  to  understand  local  problems. 

C.  H.  S. 

comp.    Early  Jesuit  missions  in  North 

America  ;  comp.  and  tr.  from  the  letters  of  the 
French  Jesuits,  with  notes.  N.  Y.:  Wiley. 
1846.  Albany :  Munsell.  1873.  N.  Y.  :  Ran- 
dolph.    1875.  [3048 

Opposite  the  title-page  is  a  copy  of  a  map  published 
by  the  Jesuits  in  1G64,  which  relates  to  that  part  of 
New  York  state  where  the  Five  Nations  lived  and 
w-here  the  Jesuit  missions  were  carried  on.  It  is  very 
curious.  The  book  itself  consists  of  translations,  not 
arranged  chronologically  and  but  meagrely  annotated, 
of  eleven  of  the  "  Lettres  edifiantes  et  curieuses 
6crites  des  missions  t^trangferes,"  relating  Jesuit  mis- 
sionary heroism  from  1650-1750.  The  author  ])erfonned 
a  useful  service.  He  carefully  guards  his  readers 
against  the  inference  that  the  Jesuit  missionaries  ab- 
sorl)ed  all  the  zeal  there  was.  The  book  has  no  index. 
For  the  story  of  these  Jesuit  missions  fully  and  much 
better  presented  see  The  Jesuit  reiations,  edited  by 
R.  G.  Thwaites,  which  gives  both  the  French  or  Latin 
text  and  an  EnglLsh  translation. 

Krehbiel,  Henry  Peter.  History  of  the 
general  conference  of  the  Mennouites  of  North 
America.  Canton,  Ohio  :  Author.    1898.  $1.85. 

[3049 

The  book  has  an  introduction  by  Rev.  A.  B.  Shelly, 
a  prominent  worker  in  the  Conference  almost  from 
the  beginning,  and  for  24  years  president  of  the  organ- 
ization. It  covers  the  coiiperative  unification  move- 
ment among  the  Mennonites  from  its  inception  to  the 
present  time,  and  is  based  on  independent  study  of 
the  sources,  and  is  the  first  and  only  work  on  the  sub- 
ject. It  has  received  the  endorsement  of  the  denomi- 
nation.   The  book  is  indexed. 

Landis,  George  B.  Society  of  separatists 
of  Zoar,  Ohio.  See  American  Historical  Asso- 
ciation, sect.  250.  [3050 

Loskiel,  Georg  Heinrich.  History  of  the 
mission  of  the  United  Brethren  among  the  In- 
dians in  North  America  ;  tr.  from  the  German 
by  Christian  Ignatius  La  Trobe.  London. 
1794.  [3051 

Part  I  is  entirely  taken  up  with  an  account  of  the 
Indians  themselves;  the  other  parts  with  the  mission- 
ary operations  of  the  United  Brethren,  i.  e.  the  Mora- 
vians. The  story  which  goes  down  to  1787  is  minute 
and  manifestly  painstaking  and  derived  from  the  nar- 
ratives of  the  workers,  as  the  preface  claims.    The 


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impress  of  honesty  and  veracity  is  on  every  page. 
The  translation  is  well  done.  The  appendix  gives 
the  stated  rules  of  the  society  of  the  United  Hrethrcn, 
for  propagating  the  gospel  among  the  heathen.  There 
is  an  index  of  21  pages. 

McConnell,  Samuel  D^vid.  History  of  the 
American  Episcopal  Church.  N.  Y. :  Whit- 
taker,  1890.     8th  ed.     1899.     §3.  [3052 

A  book  of  this  character,  which  has  passed  through 
seven  editions  in  as  many  years,  is  one  which  has 
received  the  approval  of  the  great  body  to  which  it 
is  addressed.  And  it  is  worthy  of  it.  The  author  is 
a  frank  admirer  of  his  own  communion,  but  is  by  no 
means  blind  to  its  faults,  ile  writes  out  of  fullness 
of  knowledge,  in  a  pleasantly  enthusiastic  style,  with 
occasional  humor.  The  eighth  edition  differs  from 
the  seventh  only  in  the  fact  that  it  has  a  few  illustra- 
tions. The  story  is  carried  down  to  18'.»5,  but  since  the 
Civil  War  only  in  a  vei-y  sketchy  way.  The  book  is 
indexed. 

Marsden,  John  Burton.  History  of  the 
early  Puritans,  from  the  Reformation  to  the 
opening  of  the  Civil  War  in  1642.  London : 
Hamilton.     1853. 

History  of  the  later  Puritans,  from  the 

opening  of  the  Civil  War  in  1643  to  the  ejec- 
tion of  the  Nonconforming  clergy  in  1663. 
London :  Hamilton.     1853.  [3053 

Neither  volume  has  an  index,  but  the  chapters  are 
fully  analyzed  by  both  section  and  page.  There  are  a 
few  notes  and  references.  The  style  is  sober.  But 
the  autlior  is  not  a  genius.  In  the  first  volume  he 
pays  some  attention  to  the  American  Puritans. 

Mather,  Cotton.  Magnalia  Christi  Ameri- 
cana ;  or  The  ecclesiastical  history  of  Nevp- 
England.     1630-98.     London.     1703. 

Same;  with  introd.  and  notes  by  Thomas 

Robbius.     Hartford.     1853.     3v.  [3054 

"  The  Magnalia  has  great  merits  ;  it  has,  also,  fatal 
defects.  In  its  mighty  chaos  of  fables  and  blun- 
ders and  misrepresentations  are,  of  course,  lodged 
many  single  facts  of  the  utmost  value  —  personal  re- 
miniscences, social  gossip,  snatches  of  conversation, 
touches  of  description,  traits  of  char.acter  and  life  — 
that  can  be  found  nowhere  else,  and  that  help  us  to 
paint  for  ourselves  some  living  picture  of  the  great 
men  and  the  great  days  of  early  New  England ;  yet 
herein,  also,  history  and  fiction  are  so  jumbled  and 
shuttled  together  that  it  is  never  possible  to  tell,  with- 
out other  help  than  the  author's,  just  where  the  fiction 
ends  and  the  history  begins.  On  no  disputed  question 
of  fact  is  the  unaided  testimony  of  Cotton  Mather  of 
much  weight."  Moses  Coit  Tj'ler,  in  History  of  Amer- 
ican literature,  v.  2,  p.  83. 

The  best  and  most  usable  edition  of  this  extraordi- 
nary book  is  that  publishetl  in  1853  ;  but  it  has  no 
index.  Mather  knew  a  great  deal  of  the  history  he 
here  essays,  and  most  of  the  persons  whose  biogra- 
phies he  writes,  and  where  he  does  not  know  he  pads  it 
out.  He  inserts  documents  of  all  .sorts,  and  the  most 
miscellaneous  information.    But  he  is  eminently  read- 


able and  enjoyable,  and  in  the  edition  cited  all  hia 
many  (juotatious  in  foreign  languages  are  translated. 

Maury,  Ann.  Memoirs  of  a  Huguenot  fam- 
ily ;  tr.  and  comp.  from  the  original  autobio- 
graphy of  the  Rev.  James  Fontaine,  and  other 
family  manuscripts  ;  comprising  an  original 
journal  of  travels  in  Virginia,  New  York,  etc., 
1715-16.  N.  Y.:  Putnam.  1853.  New  ed. 
1873.  [3055 

Portions  of  this  volume  originally  appeared  under 
the  auspices  of  the  Rev.  Dr.  F.  L.  Hawks;  but  the 
translation  is  here  complete.  The  appendix  renders 
accessible  important  documents  not  elsewhere  trans- 
late 1.  The  subject  was  a  Huguenot  refugee.  The 
journal  of  .John  Fontaine,  a  sermon  by  Rev.  Peter 
Fontaine,  and  various  letters  from  the  18th  century 
m.ike  up  a  very  interesting  and  important  volume 
upon  one  who  was  the  ancestor  of  many  prominent 
Virginians.  It  shows  the  stuff  of  which  the  Hugue- 
not emigrants  were  made. 

Meade,  William.  Old  churches,  ministers 
and  families  of  Virginia.  Phil.:  Lippincott. 
1857.  3v.  Enl.  ed.  1861.  3v.  [Subsequent 
editions  without  change.]     $5.  [3056 

The  author  was  P.  E.  Bishop  of  Virginia,  and  col- 
lected the  materials  for  this  work  through  a  long  life- 
time by  means  of  personal  investigations  and  searches 
especially  made  for  him  in  this  country  and  in  Eng- 
land. He  was  able  to  recover  much  that  was  sup- 
posed to  have  been  hopelessly  lost,  and  here  presents 
a  rich  mine  of  information  which  has  been  explored 
by  succeeding  generations  of  students.  The  work 
contains  numerous  woodcuts  of  churches  and  other 
buildings,  etc.  No  clue  to  the  mazes  of  its  contents, 
aside  from  chapter  headings,  was  furnished  by  the 
Bishop,  but  the  late  J.  M.  Toner,  M.  D.,  of  Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  made  an  index  for  his  own  use,  and  this 
was  discovered  after  his  death,  revised  by  Hugh  A. 
Morrison,  and  publisheil  by  the  Southern  History  As- 
sociation, Washington,  D.  C.    1898.    $1. 

Milton,  John.  Masson,  David.  Life  of 
John  Milton,  narrated  in  connection  with  the 
political,  ecclesiastical  and  literary  history  of 
his  time.  London :  Macmillan.  1858-80.  6v. 
N.  Y.:  Macmillan.  6v.  V.  1,  3,  3,  6,  66  ea., 
V.  4,  5,  $10ea.    Index  vol.    1894.    §4.50.    [3057 

This  is  one  of  the  monumental  works  of  English 
literature.  Each  volume  has  a  very  full  table  of  con- 
tents, bvit  the  index  is  in  a  separate  and  supplemental 
volume.  In  connection  with  Milton's  life  accoi'ding 
to  the  very  discursive  plan  of  the  author,  there  are 
many  references  bearing  upon  the  history  of  Puritan- 
ism and  Independency  in  this  country. 

Moravian  Historical  Society.  Nazareth, 
Pa.  [3058 

This  society  was  organized  in  1857,  and,  beginning 
in  1858,  has  published  occasional  volumes  of  Transac- 
tions, the  sixth  appearing  in  1900,  relating  to  the  his- 
tory of  the  Moravians  in  Pennsylvania. 


349 


3059-3065 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Murray,  John  O'Kane.  Catholic  pioneers 
of  America.     N.  Y. :  Kunedy.     Ib83. 

Popular  history  of  the  Catholic  Church 

ill  the  United  States.  N.  Y.:  Sadlier.  1876. 
9th  ed.  rev.  and  enl.  1888.  [3059 

The  second  work  was  written  for  the  centennial 
year.  The  author  dedicates  it  to  the  N'irgin  Mary. 
He  is  very  enthusiastic,  and  has  made  a  lively  book. 
He  inserts  numerous  biographical  sketches,  and  there 
are  several  portraits.  This  is  not  the  sort  of  book  one 
quotes  as  an  authority,  but  it  is  the  kind  one  reads. 
The  index  is  inadequate. 

Neal,  Daniel.  History  of  the  Puritans,  or 
Protestant  non-conformists.  London  :  Hett. 
1733-38.     4v. 

Same;   rev.,    cor.  and   enl.  by  Joshua 

Toulmiu.     London.     1823.     5v. 

Same  ;  ed.  by  John  O.  Choules.     N.  Y. 

1848.     3v.  [3060 

"  Mr.  Neal,  born  in  London  in  10)78,  was  a  Dissenting 
minister  in  that  city,  and  died  in  1743.  His  history 
was  published  in  portions  between  17;J1  and  1738.  The 
editions  of  it  now  in  general  circulation  are  those 
edited  with  valuable  notes  by  Dr.  Toulmin,  the  first  of 
which  appeared  in  London  in  1793.  and  the  last  in 
1837.  The  editor  continued  the  history  after  the  Eng- 
lish Revolution.  Mr.  Neal  made  diligent  research,  in 
order  to  verify  his  statements  from  all  the  original 
sources  which  were  open  to  him.  .  .  .  Mosheim  ac- 
cepted Neal's  work  as  of  the  highest  authority."  G. 
E.  Ellis,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,3:  250. 

Newman,  Albert  Henry.  History  of  the 
Baptist  churches  in  the  United  States.  (Am. 
church  history  series,  v.  3.  N.  Y. :  Christian 
Lit.  Co.     1894.     Scribncr.     $3.)  [3061 

The  author  is  Professor  of  church  history  in  McMas- 
ter  University,  Toronto,  but  an  American  by  birth  and 
training  and  in  close  touch  with  American  affairs. 
He  divides  hLs  material  into  four  parts:  —historical 
introduction  upon  continental  and  English  antipedo- 
baptists,  the  progenitors  of  the  American  ;  period  1, 
from  Roger  Williams  and  the  first  Baptist  church  in 
America  (Ul.3i))  to  the  Great  Awakening  (1740) ;  period  2, 
Great  Awakening  (1740)  to  the  organization  of  the 
Triennial  convention  (1814);  period  3,  to  1894.  He 
shows  study,  thought  and  care,  and  while  a  strong  de- 
nominationalist  is  no  partisan.  He  gives  a  select  bib- 
liography, under  the  heads  English  Baptist  history; 
English  and  American  Baptist  history,  American 
Baptist  history.  The  volume  is  trustworthy  through- 
out, and  the  style  is  good.  Full  index.  Also  sepa- 
rately issued  by  the  American  Baptist  Publication 
Society,  Philadelphia  ('51.7.5),  as  part  of  the  series  of 
Baptist  histories.    See  H.  L.  Burrage,  sect.  299G. 

O'Gorman,  Thomas,  History  of  the  Roman 
Catholic  Cliurcli  in  the  United  States.  (Am. 
church  history  series,  v.  9.  N.  Y. :  Christian 
Lit.  Co.     1897.     Scribner.     $3.)  [3062 

At  the  time  he  wrote  the  book  the  author  was  Pro- 
fessor of  church  history  in  the  Catholic  University  of 


America  in  Washington,  D.  C,  but  in  1896  became 
Bishop  of  Sioux  Falls,  the  diocese  comi)rising  the  state 
of  South  D:ikota.  The  book  is  based  upon  study  at 
first-hand  of  the  sources  of  Roman  Catholic  historj-  in 
this  country,  and  while,  of  course,  making  out  a  good 
case,  is  not  ollensively  partisan.  After  8  pages  of 
bibliography  and  a  brief  introduction  the  author  pre- 
sents: Book  1,  The  mission  period,  Spanish,  French 
and  English,  —  many  well-written  sketches  of  events 
unknown  to  most  Protestants  ;  Book  11,  The  Organized 
church  —  part  1,  Beginning  of  the  hierarchy  to  the  first 
provincial  council  of  Baltimore  (.1790-1X29) ;  part  2,  to 
the  first  plenary  council  (1852) ;  part  3,  to  the  second 
plenary  council  (18CG) ;  part  4,  to  the  establishment  of 
the  apostolic  delegation  (1893).  The  last  part  is  mostly 
names.  Pp.  480-487  present  in  tabular  form  the  gen- 
eral summary,  which  brings  out  many  striking  facts. 
The  volume  is  adequately  indexed. 

Penn,  William.  Select  works.  London. 
1771.  3d  ed.  London:  Phillips.  1783.  5v. 
4th  ed.     1835.     3v.  [3063 

No  index.  To  the  first  volume  is  prefixed  the  au- 
thor's life,  pp.  1-115.  This  set  answers  the  purpose 
of  those  who  would  read  the  more  noteworthy  of  the 
productions  of  the  founder  of  Pennsylvania. 

Perry,  William  Stevens,  ed.  History  of 
the  American  Episcopal  Church,  1587-1883. 
Boston  :  Osgood.     1885.     2v.  [3064 

This  valuable  work  was  "  projected  by  Clarence  F. 
Jcwett,"  so  the  title-page  states.  It  is  made  up  of 
consecutive  historical  chapters  written  by  Bishop 
Perry,  supplemented  by  Illustrative  ■monographs  by 
a  number  of  writers.  It  is  also  fully  illustrated  with 
portraits,  maps,  views  and  autograiihs.  Written  upon 
a  large  plan  and  ixnstinted  space,  it  goes  into  detail ; 
but  this  only  makes  it  more  satisfactory  to  those  who 
have  leisure  or  whose  business  it  is  to  study  our  reli- 
gious history.  Our  confidence  in  the  authority  of  the 
narrative  is  increased  by  the  number  of  documents 
inserted.  There  is  a  general  index.  Compare  F.  L. 
Hawks,  sect.  3024. 

comp.     Historical  collections  relating  to 

the  American  colonial  church.  [Hartford.] 
1870-8.     5v. 

Same :  Papers  relating  to  the  history 

of  the  church  in  Virginia,  etc.  [Privately 
printed.]     1870.     5v.  [3065 

Contents:  V.  1.  Virginia. —V.  2.  Pennsylvania.— 
V.  3.  Massachusetts.  — V.  4.  Maryland. —V.  5.  Delar 
ware. 

"  The  great  collection  of  church  documents  is  that 
of  Bishop  Peri-y,  consisting  of  2  octavo  volumes  for 
Connecticut  (sect.  3025),  and  5  quarto  volumes,  1  each 
for  Virginia,  Pennsylvania,  Massachusetts,  Mai-yland, 
and  Delaware.  These  volumes  contain  largely  letters 
and  reports,  mostly  signed,  but  some  anonymous,  from 
missionaries  and  others  of  the  Society  [for  tlie  Propa- 
gation of  the  Gospel],  which  was  chartered  in  1701 
and  continued  the  pay  of  its  missionaries  until  1785. 
In  the  same  volumes  are  also  to  be  found  letters  writ- 
ten from  the  colonics  to  the  Archliishoj)  of  Canterbury 
and  the  Bishop  of  London.     Unfortunately  Bishop 


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Perry  did  not  print  all  the  documents  in  full,  and  the 
volumes  are  to  a  considerable  extent  made  up  of  ex- 
tracts. This  fact  will  send  the  careful  student  back 
to  the  collection  from  which  Uishop  Terry  got  his 
material.  This  collection,  consisting  of  18  large  folio 
volumes  of  manuscripts,  is  that  brought  to  America 
by  Dr.  F.  B.  Hawks  in  1830,  and  at  present  in  the  pos- 
session of  the  registrar  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  New  York.  But  the  copies  contained  in 
these  volumes  are  not  complete."  Charles  M.  An- 
drews, American  colonial  history,  in  Annual  repl., 
Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  18i)8,  p.  59. 

Powers,  Laura  Bride.  Story  of  the  old 
missious  of  Califoruia.  San  Francisco :  Doxey. 
1893. 

Same:  Missions  of  California.     N.  Y. : 

Doxey.     1897.     $1.25.  [3066 

An  unpretentious  and  interesting  little  book  of 
mission  sketches,  lacking,  however,  in  broad,  general 
conceptions  of  the  life  of  the  time,  and  hardly  in  any 
real  sense  a  history.  It  is  written  in  an  earnest  spirit, 
not  often  carelessly,  and  with  considerable  literary 
expression.  C.  H.  S. 

Presbyterian  Historical  Society.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa.  [3067 

This  society  was  organized  in  1852.  Among  its  more 
important  publications  is.  History  of  the  Presbyterian 
church  in  America  until  1760,  by  R.  Webster  ($1). 

Prime,  Nathaniel  Scudder.  History  of 
Long  Island.     N.  Y.:  Carter.     1845.         [3068 

"  More  particularly  concerned  with  its  ecclesiastical 
history."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist.  0/  Am.,  4:  441. 

Punchard,  George.  History  of  Congrega- 
tionalism from  about  A.  d.  250  to  the  present 
time,  in  continuation  of  the  account  of  the  ori- 
gin and  earliest  history  of  this  system  of  church 
polity  contained  in  A  view  of  Congregational- 
ism. Salem,  Mass.  1841.  2d  ed.,  rewritten 
and  greatly  enl.  N.  Y.:  Hurd.  1865-7.  3v. 
V.  4:  Congregationalism  in  America.  Boston: 
Congregational  Pub.  Soc.     1880.  [3069 

The  last  two  chapters  of  v.  3  and  all  of  v.  4  are  de- 
voted to  America.  V.  4  was  finished  by  the  author 
before  his  death,  but  issued  posthumously.  The  title- 
page  jiromises,  and  so  does  the  literary  executor's 
preface,  another  volume  which  was  left  ready  to  be 
printed,  but  it  never  appeared.  The  index  was  re- 
served probably  for  this  closing  volume,  and  so  as  the 
work  now  stands  it  has  none.  With  the  exception  of 
sections  upon  Congregationalism  outside  of  the  United 
States  and  a  few  extremely  unsatisfactoi-y  pages  in 
the  last  chapter,  the  history  is  not  carried  beyond  1783. 
The  volume  has  the  good  qualities  of  the  previous 
ones  in  the  series,  being  based  upon  long-continued 
study  of  the  sources  and  written  in  a  sober  but  inter- 
esting style. 

Reichel,  William  Cornelius,  ed.  Memo- 
rials of  the  Moravian  Church.  Phil.:  Lippin- 
cott.     1870.  [3070 


On  the  title-page  appear  the  words  "Volume  I,"  but 
they  relate  to  the  series,  lor  the  book  covers  the  ground 
assigned  to  it,  viz.  the  early  history  of  the  Moravian 
Church  in  this  country.  Most  of  it  is  about  Zinzen- 
dorf .  It  only  goes  down  to  1757.  Many  i)ages  (pp.  189- 
3G0)  are  taken  up  with  the  Account  of  the  United 
Brethren  at  Bethlehem  with  the  commissioners  of  the 
province  of  Pennsylvania  during  the  Indian  war  of 
1755,  '5G,  and  '57.  No  index,  nor  adequate  analysis  of 
contents. 

See,  also,  .sect.  3022. 

Riley,  Benjamin  Franklin.  A  History  of 
the  Baptists  in  the  Southern  States  east  of  the 
Mississippi.  Phila.  :  Am.  Bap.  Pub.  Soc. 
1898.     SI.  25.  [3070  a 

The  volume  belongs  to  the  same  series  as  that  by 
J.  A.  Smith  mentioned  below,  sect.  3086. 

Robinson,  Charles  Edson.  Concise  his- 
tory of  the  United  Society  of  Believers  called 
Shakers.  East  Canterbury,  N.  H.  [c.  1893.] 
50c.  [3071 

The  author  is  not  a  Shaker,  but  his  sketches,  written 
originally  for  The  Manufacturer  and  builder.  New 
York,  found  such  acceptance  with  them  that  the  di- 
rectors of  the  community  at  East  Canterbury,  N.  H., 
requested  their  publication  in  book  form.  They  are 
very  readable,  describe  the  different  communities,  and 
are  drawn  from  such  authorized  publications  as  The 
Shaker  compendium  by  Elder  F.  W.  Evans  (New  Leb- 
anon, N.  Y.  1859),  and  Plain  talks  concerning  the 
Shakers  by  G.  A.  Lomas  (Watervliet,  N.  Y.  1883),  to- 
gether with  personal  recollections.  But  still  more 
authentic  as  well  as  much  better  arranged  matter  is 
given  in  an  article  on  the  Shakers  in  the  Schaff-Herzog 
encyclopmdia  of  religious  knowledge,  vol.  iv.  2168- 
2170. 

Sachse,  Julius  Friedrich.  German  Pietists 
of  provincial  Pennsylvania,  1694-1708.  Phil. : 
Author.  1895.  Subs.  $5.  [Ed.  limited  to  500 
copies.] 

German    Sectarians    of    Pennsylvania, 

1708-1800:  a  critical  and  legendary  history  of 
the  Ephrata  Cloister  and  the  Bunkers.  Phil. : 
Author.  1899-1901.  2v.  Subs.  §5  ea.  [Ed. 
limited  to  350  copies.]  [3072 

The  author  is  a  learned  an'ciquary,  and  his  numer- 
ous publications  upon  the  Pennsylvania  Germans  are 
justly  highly  esteemed.  Both  works  here  named  are 
fully  indexed  and  based  upon  mastery  of  the  sources. 

Schaff,  Philip.  America;  a  sketch  of  the 
political,  social  and  religious  character  of  the 
United  States,  in  two  lectures ;  tr.  from  the  Ger- 
man.    N.  Y. :  Scribner.     1855.  [3073 

One  of  Dr.  Schaft's  most  useful  works.  His  honest 
love  for  his  adopted  country  finds  here  ardent  expres- 
sion. He  wrote  it  in  Germany  and  Switzerland,  and 
for  those  countries  ;  apart  from  libraries  but  prob- 
ably from  memoranda ;  at  all  events  out  of  a  full 
mind.  He  gives  a  valuable  pri5cis  of  American  chvurch 
history  in  the  year  1854.    No  index. 


351 


3074-3081 


THE   UNITED   STATES 


Church  and  state  in  the  United  States; 

or  The  American  idea  of  religious  liberty  and 
its  practical  effects ;  with  official  documents. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1888.     Scribner.     $1.50. 

[3074 

This  treatise  upon  the  First  amendment  to  the  Con- 
stitution is  unique  and  very  valuable.  It  is  in  the 
interesting  style  of  its  learned  and  genial  author  and 
fairly  glows  with  its  ardent  patriotism.  The  different 
branches  of  the  subject  are  suggestively  treated,  and 
the  progress  of  religious  freedom  in  Europe  is  noted 
by  countries.  Various  ofhcial  documents  are  given  in 
the  appendix.  In  the  same  volume  is  a  brief  account 
of  the  inauguration  of  Dr.  Schaff  as  Professor  of 
church  history  in  Union  Theological  Seminary,  on 
which  occasion  he  delivered  an  address  on  the  same 
subject  which  he  here  presents  in  expanded  form, 
reprinted  from  the  Pajjers  of  the  American  Historical 
Association,  II,  4.    There  is  no  index. 

Schmucker,  Samuel  Simon.  American 
Lutheran  Church,  historicall3^  doctrinally,  and 
practically  delineated,  in  several  discourses. 
Springfield,  O.  1851.  5th  ed.  Phil. :  Miller. 
1852.  [3075 

The  first  discourse  is  a  sketch  of  Lutheranlsm  in  the 
United  States  down  to  1841  ;  the  third  of  the  "  patri- 
archis  of  American  Lutheranism."  The  second  deals 
with  the  body  in  Germany,  the  last  three  with  its 
doctrinal  i)eculiarities.  The  whole  is  fully  indexed. 
The  author's  portrait  faces  the  title-page.  Though 
prepared  so  long  ago,  the  volume  is  still  readable  and 
valuable. 

Schroeder,  Gustavus  W.  History  of  the 
Swedish  Baptists  in  S%veden  and  America; 
being  an  account  of  the  origin,  progress  and 
results  of  that  missionary  work  during  the  last 
half  of  the  nineteenth  century.  N.  Y. :  Au- 
thor.    1898.    $1.  [3075  a 

The  author  was  a  sailor  before  the  mast  when  con- 
verted in  1845,  but  since  has  been  a  strong  Baptist 
and  the  means  of  starting  Baptist  missionary  opera- 
tions in  Sweden.  His  book  is  partly  autobiographi- 
cal, contains  little  information  as  to  Swedish  Baptists 
in  America,  but  much  about  the  Baptists  in  Sweden, 
and  still  more  irrelevant  matter.  It  has  no  index, 
only  a  personal  register.  Its  faults  are  easily  par- 
doned, as  the  author  is  not  a  literary  man  and  does 
not  pretend  to  be. 

Schweinitz,  Edmund  Alexander  de.  His- 
tory of  tlif  churcii  known  as  the  Unitas  Fra- 
trum,  or  The  unity  of  the  Brethren,  founded 
by  the  followers  of  John  Hus,  the  Bohemian 
reformer  and  martyr.  Bethlehem,  Pa. :  Mova 
vian  Pub.  Off.     1885.  [3076 

A  history  of  the  old  Moravian  Church  extending  to 
1722.  It  begins  with  a  history  of  Bohemia  and  Moravia 
(451-1.'?C9);  next  comes  an  account  of  the  life  and  times 
of  John  Hus  (13G9-1415);  next  the  history  of  the  Huss- 
ites (1415-1457)  and  then  the  Moravian  Church  history 
proper.    It  is  drawn  from  the  best  sources,  German, 


Polish  and  Bohemian,  some  recent,  has  footnotes,  re- 
ferences and  a  full  index.  There  are  seven  portraits. 
The  author  was  the  principal  literary  man  among  the 
Moravians  and  wrote  this  book  to  make  the  history 
of  the  progenitors  of  the  present  Church  better  known. 
But  for  the  later  and  especially  the  American  history 
of  the  Brethren  see  the  volume  by  J.  T.  Hamilton, 
sect.  3022. 

Scouller,  James  Brown.  History  of  the 
United  Presbyterian  Church  of  North  America. 
(In  Am.  church  history  sei'ies,  v.  11,  pp.  145- 
255.  N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.  1894.  Scrib- 
ner.    $2.)  [3077 

The  author  was  the  accepted  historian  of  his  denomi- 
nation, and  wrote  in  full  mastery  of  its  rather  com- 
plicated history,  doing  justice  to  its  sects  in  Scot- 
land and  to  the  previous  history  of  the  components. 
He  stated  frankly  their  peculiar  tenets.  There  is  no 
bibliography,  but  a  separate  index. 

Manual    of    the    United    Presbyterian 

Church  of  North  America,  1751-1881.  Harris- 
burg,  Pa. :  Patriot  Pub.  Co.     1881.  [3078 

This  volume  is  intended  primarily  for  the  commun- 
ion named,  and  is  written  by  its  most  prominent  his- 
torian. It  contains  the  histories  of  its  component 
parts  and  of  its  present  unity ;  historical  records  of 
its  present  and  past  presbyteries  and  synods  ;  list 
of  existing  congregations ;  biographical  sketches  of 
the  entire  ministi-y,  past  and  presen'  •.  sketches  of  the 
church  boards,  theological  seminaxies,  colleges,  and 
periodicals.  The  table  of  contents  is  called  the  index 
and  put  at  the  end  !  So  there  is  no  index.  The  work 
was  a  labor  of  love  and  the  serious  student  of  Ameri- 
can church  history  will  value  it  highly.  It  were  well 
if  the  denomination  should  bring  the  records  down 
to  date. 

Semple,  Robert  Baylor.  History  of  the 
rise  and  progress  of  the  Baptists  in  Virginia. 
Richmond:  Author.     1810. 

Same;  rev.  and  enl.  by  G.  W.  Beale. 

Richmond:  Randolph.     1894.  [3079 

The  original  edition  appeared  in  one  small  volume 
in  1810.  It  is  considered  an  invaluable  history,  as  it 
conserves  so  much  material  regarding  individual 
churches,  and  so  it  merited  the  revision  and  enlarge- 
ment it  has  here  received. 

Sewel,  William.  History  of  the  rise,  in- 
crease and  progress  of  the  christian  people 
called  Quakers  ;  tr.  from  the  original  Low 
Dutch.  London.  1722.  [Various  later  eds.] 
N.  Y. :  Chapman.     1844.     2v.  in  1.  [3080 

"  Possesses  great  value,  not  only  on  account  of  its 
freedom  from  error,  but  because  it  was  written  at  an 
early  period  in  the  history  of  the  Society  of  Friends." 
F.  D.  Stone,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
3:  503. 

Shea,  John  Gilmary.  History  of  the  Catho- 
lic Church  in  the  United  States.  N.  Y. :  Shea. 
1886-9.     4v.  [3081 


352 


CHURCH  HISTORY 


3082-3088  a 


V.  1 :  The  Catholic  Church  in  colonial  days,  1521-17G3.      the  body  which  rejected  the  Brigham  Young  type  of 


V.  2:  Life  and  times  of  the  Most  Kcv.  John  Carroll, 
Bishop  and  first  Archbislio])  of  Baltimore  ;  embracing 
the  history  of  the  Catholic  Church  in  the  United  States, 
1763-1815.  V.  3:  History  of  the  Catholic  Church  in  the 
United  States  from  the  division  of  the  diocese  of  Balti- 
more, 1808,  and  death  of  Archbishop  Carroll,  1815,  to 
the  fifth  Trovincial  Council  of  Baltimore,  1843.  V.  4: 
[the  same]  to  the  Second  Plenary  Council  of  Balti- 
more, 18(;().  Each  volume  is  separately  indexed,  and 
is  illustrated.  The  author  devoted  his  life  to  the  sub- 
ject and  is  justly  considered  the  historian  of  his  Church 
in  this  country. 

History  of  tin;  Catholic  missions  among 

the  Indian  tribes  of  the  United  States,  1529- 
1854.  N.  Y. :  Dunigan.  1857.  Kenedy.  1883. 
S3. 50.  [3082 

Opposite  the  title-page  are  portraits  of  John  Bapst, 
missionary  to  the  Abnakis,  and  Catharine  Tehgah- 
kwita,  an  Algonquin  saint,  while  in  the  volume  are 
those  of  Anthony  Peyri,  founder  of  the  California 
mission  of  San  Luis  Rey  ;  John  de  Brebeuf,  founder 
of  the  Huron  mission,  and  Isaac  Jogues,  founder  of 
the  Iroquois  mission.  In  the  appendix  is  a  list  of  mis- 
sionaries, and  also  of  the  authorities  used  in  the  com- 
pilation of  the  work,  which  is  the  standard  on  the 
subject,  drawn  from  the  sources  by  a  practised  liter- 
ary hand,  and  covers  the  ground  in  scholarly  fashion. 
There  is  an  adequate  index. 

Simpson,  Matthew.  A  hundred  years  of 
Methodism.  N.  Y. :  Methodist  Book  Concern. 
1876.     $1.35.  [3083 

This  is  a  glowing  sketch  of  Methodism,  derived  from 
Tyerman  and  Stevens,  without  footnotes,  references, 
bibliography  or  index.  The  matter  is,  however,  divided 
into  paragraphs  and  chronologically  arranged.  It  ful- 
fils its  purpose  to  increase  the  interest  of  the  Centen- 
nial year. 

Smith,  Joseph.  Gregg,  Thomas.  The  pro- 
phet of  Palmyra.    N.  Y. :  Alden.    1890.    [3084 

The  title  further  describes  this  book  as  "  Mormon- 
ism  reviewed  and  examined  in  the  life,  character,  and 
career  of  its  founder,  from '  Cumorah  Hill '  to  Carthage 
jail  and  the  desert,  together  with  a  complete  history  of 
the  Mormon  era  in  Illinois,  and  an  exhaustive  investi- 
gation of  the '  Spalding  manuscript '  theory  of  the  book 
of  Mormon."  The  author  was  especially  familiar  with 
the  Xauvoo  part  of  the  story,  and  this  and  the  earliest 
incidents  are  well  covered,  the  3Iissouri  persecution 
being  very  inadequately  treated.  An  important  fea- 
ture is  a  letter  from  Jiulge  Harding  of  Indiana,  who 
in  his  boyhood  knew  the  Smith  family.  The  book  con- 
tains many  original  documents,  but  is  marred  by  an 
unskilful  arrangement  of  the  material  and  by  a  strong 
animus  against  the  Mormons.  F.  J.  S. 

—  TuLLiDGE,  Edward  Wheelock.  Life 
of  Joseph  the  prophet.  Piano,  111. :  Bd.  Pub. 
Latter-Day  Saints.     2d  ed.  enl.     1880.      [3085 

This  volume  gives  the  autobiography,  the  biography 
and  many  of  the  prophetic  utterances  of  Joseph 
Smith,  Jr.,  the  founder  of  Mormonism;  the  history  of 


Mormonism,  and  the  biography  of  the  present  Joseph 
Snuth,  the  head  of  the  church  which  claims  to  be  the 
true  Mormondom.  The  author  belongs  to  it.  The 
publishers  have  inserted  steel  portraits  of  Joseph 
Smith,  Jr.,  his  wife  Eiama,  his  son  Joseph,  and  of  his 
brother  Hyrum,  but  no  index. 

Smith,  Justin  Almerin.  History  of  the 
Baptists  in  the  western  states  east  of  the  Mis- 
sissippi. Phil.:  Am.  Bap.  Pub.  Soc.  1896. 
$1.35.  [3086 

This  volume  belongs  to  the  same  series  ([American] 
Baptist  history  series)  to  which  the  books  here  noted 
by  H.  S.  Burrage,  A.  H.  Newman,  B.  F.  Riley  and 
H.  C.  Vedder  belong.  It  is  to  be  followed  by  a  vol- 
ume on  the  Baptists  in  the  trans-Mississippi  states 
by  Lemuel  Moss.  Each  volume  is  a  12mo,  of  about 
320  pp.,  is  indexed,  and  retails  at  $1.25. 

Sprague,  William  Buell.  Annals  of  the 
American  pulpit ;  or  Commemorative  notices 
of  distinguished  American  clergymen  of  vari- 
ous denominations.  N.  Y. :  Carter.  1856-68. 
lOv.     New  ed.  1865-1878.     9v.  [3087 

This  is  a  monumental  work  in  denominational  min- 
isterial biography  carried  out  upon  a  uniform  plan. 
The  author  lists  the  ministers  he  proposes  to  com- 
memorate in  chronological  order,  writes  a  brief  notice 
of  each  from  the  best  sources  available  and  with  much 
help  from  competent  persons,  and  then  supplements 
it  with  letters  from  those  acquainted  with  the  sub- 
ject. At  the  end  of  the  volume  which  concludes  his 
treatment  of  the  denomination  he  gives  an  alphabeti- 
cal index  of  the  names  of  the  subjects,  of  those  who 
have  furnished  original  letters,  and  of  names  inciden- 
tally introduced  into  the  text  or  notes.  If  there 
were  an  adequate  index,  one  to  the  contents  of  the 
volumes,  their  extraordinary  value  and  interest  would 
be  better  appreciated.  They  have  rescued  many  a 
name  from  undeserved  oblivion  and  present  a  rich 
variety  of  instructive  and  entertaining  matter.  There 
is  an  unpublished  volume  upon  several  minor  sects. 
Nothing  was  prepared  upon  the  Roman  Catholics. 
The  list  is  as  follows:  vols.  1,  2,  Trinitarian  Congrega- 
tionalists.  —  3,  4,  Presbyterians.  —  5,  Episcopalians. — 
6,  Baptists. —  7,  Methodists.  —  8,  Unitarians. —9,  Lu- 
therans, Reformed  Dutch.  — 10,  American  Associate, 
Associate  Reformed,  Reformed  Presbyterians. 

Spreng,  Samuel  P.  History  of  the  Evan- 
gelical association.  (In  Am.  church  history 
-series,  v.  13,  pp.  888-439.)  N.  Y. :  Christian 
Lit.  Co.     1894.     ^crlbner.     $2.  [3088 

The  author  is  editor  of  the  denominational  organ, 
and  entirely  competent  to  present  its  brief  history. 
There  is  a  one  page  bibliography  and  the  matter  is 
separately  Indexed. 

Stapleton,  Ammon.  Annals  of  the  Evan- 
gelical Association  of  North  America  and  his- 
tory of  the  United  Evangelical  Churches.  Har- 
risburg,  Pa.:  Pub.  Ho.  Un.  Evan.  Ch.  1900. 
$3.  [3088  a 


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3089-3097 


THE  UNITED   STATES 


This  valuable  volume  Is  in  three  parts:  I.  "The 
early  days ; "  a  detailed  account  derived  largely  at 
first-hand  of  the  origin  of  the  Church  under  Rev. 
Jacob  Albright  and  his  co-laborers,  and  making  much 
out  of  the  laymen  whose  homes  were  the  first  meeting- 
houses, and  who  shared  the  persecutions  of  the  begin- 
nings.—II.  "Conference  records:"  a  documentary 
history  of  the  Church  to  1887,  largely  a  matter  of 
names,  closing  with  statistical  tables. —  III.  Biogra- 
phies of  the  prominent  ministers  of  the  Church.— 
IV.  The  United  Evangelical  Church:  embracing  an 
account  of  the  division  of  the  Evangelical  Associa- 
tion, the  causes  which  led  thereto,  and  the  organi- 
zation of  the  United  Evangelical  Church ;  also  a 
continuiition  of  the  annals  of  the  annual  conferences 
adhering  thereto,  and  brief  abstracts  of  general  con- 
ference proceedings,  church  organizations,  literary 
institutions,  statistics,  etc.  The  volume  contains  sev- 
eral interesting  photographs  and  is  indexed.  It  must 
have  cost  much  labor  to  prepare  and  will  remain  a 
standard  work. 

Steiner,  Bernard  C.  Protestant  revolution 
in  Maryland.  See  ximerican  Historical  Asso- 
ciation, sect.  249.  [3089 

Stephens,  J.  V.  Causes  leading  to  the  or- 
ganization of  the  Cumberland  Presbyterian 
Church.  Nashville,  Tenn. :  Cumberland  Pres. 
Pub.  House.     1898.     40c.  [3090 

An  authoritative  defense  of  the  Church's  position. 
The  author  is  Professor  of  ecclesiastical  history  in 
Cumberland  University.  He  prefaces  his  little  book 
with  nine  pages  of  bibliography,  but  provides  no 
index.  He  quotes  many  volumes  and  endeavors  to 
be  impartial,  while  of  course  he  is  strongly  denomi- 
national. 

Stevens,  Abel.  History  of  the  Methodist 
Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States.  N.  Y. : 
Meth.  Bk.  Concern,     [c.  1864-7.]    4v.     §6. 

[3091 
v.  1 :  Planting  of  American  aietliodism.  V.  2  : 
Planting  and  training  of  American  Methodism.  V.  3 : 
[1792-1804].  V.  4  :  [to  1820].  Portraits  are  of  Thomas 
Rankin,  Rev.  Tliomas  Vasey,  Rev.  William  McKen- 
dree,  Bishop  Whatcoat.  This  is  the  standard  history 
of  the  denomination  for  the  period  it  covers.  The 
contents  are  indexed  in  the  4th  volume. 

Same,  abridged:   Compendious  history 

of  American  Methodism.     N.  Y.:    Meth.  Bk. 
Concern.     1867.     $2.50.  [3092 

The  narrative  is  brought  down  to  186G.  It  meets  the 
■wants  of  those  who  desire  a  succinct  account,  and  is 
characterized  by  the  same  qualities  as  the  larger  work, 
of  which  it  is  an  abridgment. 

History  of  the  religious  movement  of 

the  18th  century,  called  Methodism.     N.  Y. : 
Meth.  Bk.  Concern,     [c.  1858-61.]    3 v.    $4.50. 

[3093 

v.  1 :  From  the  origin  of  Methodism  to  the  death  of 
Whitefiold.  V.  2 :  From  the  death  of  Whitefield  to  the 
death  of  Wesley.    V.  3  :  From  the  death  of  Wesley  to 


the  Centenarj'  jubilee  of  Methodism  [1839] .  In  v.  3  is  the 
index  to  the  entire  work,  which  is  the  standard  Amer- 
ican work  on  the  subject.  It  contains  much  matter 
relating  to  America.  But  to  that  subject  the  author 
devoted  the  volumes  mentioned  above  and  below 
(sect.  3091-2,  3094).  The  portraits  are  of  John  Wesley, 
Charles  Wesley  and  Jabez  Bunting. 

Supplementary  history    of    American 

Methodism  :  a  continuation  of  the  author's 
abridged  history  of  American  ]\Iethodism. 
N.  Y.:  Methodist  Book  Concern,  [c.  1899.] 
SI. 50.  [3094 

This  volume  was  finished  only  a  short  time  before 
the  author's  death.  It  goes  from  18GG  to  1890.  but  upon 
a  different  plan,  being  a  series  of  studies  rather  than 
a  chronological  arrangement  of  data,  and  affected 
more  or  less  consciously  by  the  knowledge  that  many 
of  the  persons  mentioned  were  still  living  and  many 
of  the  events  still  passing.  Portraits  are  given  of  14 
bishops,  including  Simpson,  Janes,  Gilbert  Haven  and 
John  P.  Newman.    There  is  no  index. 

Thomas,  Allen  Clapp  and  Richard  Henry. 

History  of  the  Society  of  Friends  in  America. 
(In  Am.  church  history  series,  v.  12,  pp.  163- 
808.  N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.  1894.  Scrib- 
ner.     $2. )  [3095 

The  authors  are  brothers.  The  first  is  a  Professor 
in  Haverford  College,  the  .second  was  the  editor  of  the 
Friends'  review.  Their  joint  labor  is  a  fine  specimen 
of  literature.  The  story  they  have  to  tell  might  well 
be  tame,  but  as  told  by  them  it  becomes  fascinating, 
since  they  know  its  sources  and  its  past  and  present, 
and  are  so  deeply  in  love  with  their  once  suffering 
and  now  unmolested  friends.  They  give,  m  seven 
pages,  a  well-divided  bibliography  ;  and  the  work  is 
indexed. 

Thompson,  Robert  Ellis.  History  of  the 
Presbyterian  churches  in  the  United  States. 
(Am.  church  history  series,  v.  6.)  N.  Y. : 
Christian  Lit.  Co.    1895.    Scribner.    §2.    [3096 

On  the  whole  the  best  book  on  the  subject.  Yet  it 
would  have  been  better  if  the  aixthor  had  not  been 
pressed  for  time  and  had  not  attempted  to  cover 
so  much  space.  The  preceding  bibliography  is  full, 
and  arranged  under  detailed  heads. 

Thornton,  John  Wingate,  ed.  The  pulpit 
of  the  American  Revolution ;  or  The  political 
sermons  of  the  period  of  1776 ;  with  hist,  in- 
trod.,  notes  and  illustrations.  Boston:  Gould. 
1860.     2d  ed.     Boston :  Lothrop.     1876.  [3097 

A  collecticm  of  nine  discourses,  ranging  from  Dr. 
Mayhew's  (Jan.  30,1750)  to  Dr.  Stiles'  Election  sermon, 
1783,  to  prove  that  "  to  the  I'uritan  puli)it  wc  owe  the 
moral  force  which  won  our  independence."  The  gen- 
eral introduction  and  the  nine  prefatory  notes  are 
careful.  Judicious  notes  are  interspersed.  A  good 
edition  of  characteristically  stirring  discourses  which 
have  occasionally  an  astonishingly  modern  ring  to 
them.  H.  W.  H. 


354 


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3098-3105 


Tiffany,  Charles  Comfort.  History  of  the 
Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  tlic  United 
States  of  America.  (Am.  cluirch  history  se- 
ries, V.  7.)  N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit.  Co.  1895. 
Scribner.     §2.  [3098 

This  is  a  most  admirable  volume.  The  author  has 
style  and  the  historic  sense.  His  position  as  Arch- 
deacon of  New  York  testifies  to  liis  churuhmanship, 
but  so  judicial  is  his  mind  and  so  impartial  his  state- 
ments that  none  could  decide  from  this  volume  to 
what  party  in  the  church  he  belongs.  He  is  master 
of  his  niateiials  and  has  produced  a  well-proportioned 
volume,  setting  forth  in  17  chapters  the  colonial 
church  and  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church.  The 
story  is  uniformly  well  told,  although  the  early  part  is 
largely  the  story  of  an  unpopular  exotic  ;  and  the 
middle  part  of  "  suspended  animation  and  feeble 
growth."  He  presents  a  bibliography  under  the 
heads:  I.  General  history;  II.  Church  history,  1. 
General.  2.  Special  histories.  3.  Local  histories.  III. 
Biography.  IV.  I'rayer-book.  V.  Constitution  and 
canons.  VI.  Miscellaneous.  The  volume  is  ade- 
quately indexed,  and  is  in  all  respects  a  model  of  what 
a  denominational  history  should  be. 

Tulloch,  John.  English  Puritanism  and  its 
leaders:  Cromwell,  Milton,  Baxter,  Buuyan. 
Ediu. :  Blackwood.     1861.  [3099 

Biographical  essays  by  one  of  the  great  leaders  of 
Scotch  liberalism. 

Tyler,  Benjamin  Bushrod.  History  of  the 
Disciples  of  Christ.  (In  Am.  church  history 
series,  v.  12,  pp.  1-162.  N.  Y. :  Christian  Lit. 
Co.     1894.     Scribner.     $2.)  [3100 

The  author  is  well  qualified  for  his  task,  as  he  is  a 
recognized  leader  among  his  brethren  ;  and  his  work 
here  is  .based  on  thorough  acquaintance  with  the 
sources.  It  is,  however,  discursive  and  too  much  like 
a  denominational  tract.  There  is  a  one  page  biblio- 
graphy and  a  separate  index. 

Uhden,   Hermann   Ferdinand.     The   New 

England  theocracy:  a  history  of  the  Congre- 
gationalists  in  New  England  to  the  revivals  of 
1740.  Tr.  from  the  2d  German  ed.  [Berlin, 
1857]  by  H.  C.  Conant.  Boston.  1859.  [3101 
The  theme  of  the  volume  is  the  relation  of  church 
and  state  in  New  England  down  to  the  Great  Awaken- 
ing under  Edwards  and  Whitefield.  The  author,  though 
a  (icrnian  and  working  in  Germany,  had  access  to  good 
materials  and  wrote  under  the  guidance  of  the  great 
historian  Neander.  In  the  appendix  are  Robinson's 
letter  to  the  Leyden  emigrants,  July  27, 1C20  ;  an  anno- 
tated list  of  the  books  used  in  the  work,  and  a  chrono- 
logical view  of  New  England  history  to  1740.  The 
book  is  indexed.  The  translator  bestowed  much  labor 
upon  its  verification. 

United  States  Catholic  Historical  So- 
ciety. New  York  City.  This  society  was 
organized  in  1884,  and  from  1887  to  1890  pub- 
lished the  United  States  Catholic  historicnl 
magazine,  3v.  [3102 


Vedder,  Henry  C.  History  of  the  Baptists 
in  the  middle  states.  Phil.:  Am.  Baptist  Pub. 
Soc.     1898.     §1.25.  [3103 

The  preface  is  in  two  parts,  one  before  and  one  after 
the  body  of  the  book  !  The  author  has  veiy  assiduously 
cultivated  the  virgin  soil  of  his  denominational  his- 
tory, quotes  documents  and  gives  occasional  refer- 
ences, and  has  produced  a  trust\/orthy  volume,  with 
an  index.  One  of  the  series  of  Baptist  history.  See 
J.  A.  Smith,  sect.  3080. 

Walker,  Williston.  Creeds  and  platforms 
of  Congregationalism.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  1893. 
§3.50.  [3104 

He  who  would  really  understand  American  church 
history  must  read  its  documentary  sources.  Nothing 
could  be  more  satisfactory  than  the  way  Prof.  Walker, 
of  Hartford  Theological  Seminary,  now  of  Yale  Divin- 
ity School,  upon  whom  the  mantle  of  Henry  Martyn 
Dexter  has  fallen,  presents  these  sources  for  Congre- 
gational history  in  our  country,  and  in  the  mother 
countiy  as  well.  Here  we  have  the  famous  confes- 
sions of  the  London-Amsterdam  church,  the  May- 
flower comjjact,  the  Cambridge  (Mass.)  platform,  the 
Savoy  (London)  declaration,  and  many  others,  all  accu- 
rately reprinted  in  well-nigh  facsimile,  and  prefaced 
with  special  introductions  and  carefully  annotated. 
The  volume  is  elaborately  indexed,  beautifully  printed, 
and  in  every  way  a  delight  to  the  scholarly  eye. 

History      of      the      Congregationalist 

churches  in  the  United  States.  (Am.  church 
history  series,  v.  3.)  N.  Y.:  Christian  Lit.  Co. 
1894.     Scribner.     $2.  [3104  a 

Prefaced  by  a  careful  bibliography.  This  is  by  far 
the  best  accouut  of  the  Congregationalist  denomi- 
nation in  America.  Dr.  Walker  writes  in  clear  style, 
with  a  thorough  information  and  with  a  directness 
which  wins  the  reader.  He  gives  a  hundred  images  to 
the  antecedents  of  the  body  on  the  other  side  of  the 
Atlantic  and  another  hundred  to  the  early  develop- 
ments in  New  England.  He  is  particularly  strong  in 
his  analyses  of  platforms  of  belief  and  the  develop- 
ment of  theological  schools.  H.  W.  H. 

Ten  New  England  leaders.      N.   Y.  : 

Silver.     1901.     $2.  [3104  b 

The  Southworth  lectures  of  1898-9  in  Andover  Theo- 
logical Seminary.  The  leaders  are:  William  Brad- 
ford, John  Cotton,  Richard  Mather,  John  Eliot,  In- 
crease Mather,  Jonathan  Edwards,  Charles  Chauncy, 
Samuel  Hopkins,  Leonard  Woods,  Leonard  Bacon.  A 
masterly  volume. 

Weeks,  Stephen  Beauregard.  The  reli- 
gious development  in  the  province  of  North 
Carolina.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser. 
10,  no.  5-6.)     Bait.     1892.     50c.  [3105 

The  purpose  of  Dr.  Weeks's  study  is  two-fold.  "First, 
it  seeks  to  show  that  the  earliest  settlers  in  North  Car- 
olina were  not  religious  refugees,  that  they  came  to 
the  province  not  from  religious  but  economic  motives  ; 
second,  it  traces  the  struggle  for  an  establishment, 
and  shows  that  religious  freedom,  like  political  free- 
dom, was  a  growth." 


355 


3106-3115 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Church  and  state  in  North  Carolina. 

(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  ser.  11,  no.  5-6.) 
Bait.     1893.     50c.  [3106 

A  continuation  of  the  study  begun  in  The  religious 
development,  tracing  the  relations  between  church 
and  state  until  their  final  separation. 

Weiss,  Charles.  History  of  the  French 
Protestant  refugees,  from  the  revocation  of  the 
Edict  of  Nantes  to  our  own  days  ;  tr.  from  the 
French  by  Henry  William  Herbert.  N.  Y.: 
Stringer.     1854.     2v.  [3107 

The  appendix,  in  the  second  volume,  is  upon  the 
Huguenots  in  America  ;  the  author  is  anonymous,  — 
probably  Mr.  Herbert  himself.  The  book  is  a  standard 
one.    It  has  no  index. 

White,  D.  A.  New  England  Congregation- 
alism.    See  Essex  Institute,  sect.  3143.     [3108 

White,  William.  Memoirs  of  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of  Amer- 
ica.    Phil.     1820. 

Same;  ed.  with  notes  and  a  sketch  of 

the  origin  and  progress  of  the  colonial  church 
by  the  Rev.  B.  F.  DeCosta.  N.  Y.:  Button. 
1881.     $4.  [3109 

This  is  the  best  edition  of  the  work  which  miist  al- 
ways remain  one  of  the  chief  sources  of  American 
church  history.    It  is  indexed. 

—  Ward,  Julhjs  Ham^mond.  Life  and  times 
of  Bishop  White.  (Makers  of  America.)  N.  Y.: 
Dodd.     1892.     $1.  [31 10 

It  belongs  to  the  Makers  of  America  series,  with  the 
biographies  of  Higginson  and  Hooker  elsewhere  men- 
tioned (sect.  30.30,  3033),  and  has  the  same  excellent 
features.  It  is  indexed,  and  has  a  portrait  of  Bishop 
White  as  its  frontispiece. 

Whitefield,  George.  Journal  of  a  voyage 
from  London  to  Savannah  [1737-8],  5th  ed. 
London.     1739.  [31 11 

Tlie  experiences  of  Whitefleld  on  his  voyages  to 
and  from  the  American  colonies  and  as  an  itinerant 
preacher  there  went  through  many  editions  as  Journals 
and  as  Continvation  of  journals,  which  were  afterward 
placed  in  his  Life  and  A  short  account  of  Whitefield, 
etc.  He  traveled  several  times  from  Georgia  as  far 
north  as  New  York,  preaching  and  collecting  money 
for  his  orphan  house.  His  journals  are  composed 
largely  of  prayers,  exhortations,  and  Scriptural  quo- 
tation, but  interspersed  with  accounts  of  his  daily 
life.  Much  information  may  be  gathered  concerning 
the  me.ans  of  travel,  colonial  life,  the  race  elements  of 
the  different  colonies,  and  the  state  of  religion  in 
America.  E.  E.  S. 

Whittemore,  Thomas.  Modern  history  of 
Universalism :  from  the  Reformation  to  the 
present  time.  Bo.ston :  Author.  1830.  New 
ed.     Boston:  Tompkin,s.     1860.     V.  1.     [3 112 

Unfortunately  no  more  than  the  first  volume  of  the 


356 


new  edition  was  published,  and  that  relates  exclu- 
sively to  non- American  matters.  It  has  value  for  the 
student  of  American  church  history  because  it  .sets 
forth  in  an  authoritative  way  the  claim  of  the  denomi- 
nation to  an  inheritance  in  the  past ;  but  for  the  later 
and  American  hi.story  see  Eddy  (sect.  3008). 

Wilberforce,  Samuel.  History  of  the  Pro- 
testant Episcopal  Church  in  America.  Lon- 
don :  Burns.  1844.  New  ed.  Rivington. 
1856.     N.  Y.:  Stanford.     1849.     Pott.     1856. 

[3 1 13 

Opposite  the  title-page  in  the  American  edition  is 
an  "  ecclesiastical  map  of  America,"  i.  e.,  of  the 
dioceses  of  the  church  in  Canada  and  the  United 
States,  and  in  the  work  is  a  diocesan  conspectus  of 
the  United  States.  The  American  editor  was  Evan  M. 
Johnson.  The  author  was  at  the  time  the  archdeacon 
of  Surrey,  and  afterwards  the  famous  bishop  of  Ox- 
ford. He  never  visited  this  land,  but  used  diligently 
the  sources  at  his  command  in  England,  which  were 
ample  for  the  pre-Revolutionarj'  part  of  his  history, 
and  so  that  part  is  well  done.  He  speaks  out  his  mind 
freely  upon  persons  and  things,  and  is  particularly 
severe,  as  might  be  expected  of  a  son  of  William  Wil- 
berforce, upon  the  attitude  of  the  church  toward 
slavery.  This  caused  his  book  to  be  much  criticised 
in  some  quarters.    There  is  no  index. 

Williams,  Roger.  Narragaksett  Club. 
Publications.   Providence.    1866-74.   6v.  [31 14 

1.  Biographical  introduction  to  the  writings  of  Roger 
Williams,  by  Reuben  Aldridge  Guild;  with  Roger 
Williams's  Key  to  the  Indian  language,  and  Cotton's 
Letter  to  Roger  Williams,  and  his  reply,  ed.  by  James 
Hammond  Trumbull  and  Reuben  Aldridge  Guild.  18G6. 

2.  Master  John  Cotton's  answer  to  blaster  Roger 
Williams,  etc. ;  ed.  by  J.  Lewis  Diman  and  Reuben 
Aldridge  Guild.    1867.  • 

3.  The  bloody  tenant  of  persecution  ;  ed.  by  Samuel 
L.  Caldwell. 

4.  The  bloody  tenant  yet  more  bloody  ;  ed.  by  Samuel 
L.  Caldwell.    1870. 

5.  George  Fox  digg'd  out  of  his  burrowes  ;  ed.  by  J. 
Lewis  Diman.    1872. 

6.  Letters  of  Roger  Williams ;  ed.  by  John  Russell 
Bartlett.    1874. 

The  Narragansett  Club  was  formed  in  1865  for  the 
purpose  of  republishing  all  the  known  writings  of 
Roger  Williams.  The  six  volumes  of  its  publications 
are  "  edited  by  well-known  historical  scholars,  and  are 
a  valuable  contribution  to  the  personal  history  of 
Roger  Williams  and  to  the  history  of  the  contro- 
versy on  religious  liberty  of  which  he  was  the  great 
advocate."  C.  Deane,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  3:  377. 

See,  also,  sect.  1034-1037. 

Zeisberger,  David.  Diary  of  David  Zeis- 
berger,  a  Moravian  missionary  among  the  In- 
dians of  Ohio;  tr.  from  the  German  MS.  and 
ed.  by  Eugene  F.  Bliss.  Cin. :  Clarke.  1885. 
2v.     $6.  [31  IS 

This  is  a  satisfactory  translation  and  edition  of  one 
of  the  noblest  lives  in  American  history.    It  is  fully 


CHURCH  HISTORY                                                   3116 

indexed.    The  biographical  sketch  is  taken  from  De  England,  Ohio,  Michigan,  and  Canada,  told  from  the 

Schweinitz'  biography.  The  diary  goes  from  1781-17VI8,  original  MSS.  preserved  in  the  archives  of  Moravian 

and  by  it  we  come  into  daily  contact  with  a  great  soul.  churches,    including    ZeLsberger's    diary    and    from 

—  Schweinitz,  Edmund  DE.    Life  and  times  piinted  sources  by  the  most  illustrious  of  modem 

of  David  Zeisberger.     Phil:  Lippincott.    1870.  American  Moravians.    The  author  has  made  his  book 

°  ^  '  "a  thesaurus  ot  mformation  about  the  American  In- 

L3^^"  diana  and  their  relations,  jieaceful  and  hostile,  with 

The  standard  and  unsupersedable  life  of  the  great  the  colonists.    It  has  a  geographical  glossary  of  forts, 

Moravian  missionary  who  spent  62  years  among  the  Indian  villages  and  other  settlements  mentioned  in  it, 

Indians  in  Georgia,  Pennsylvania,  New  York,  New  and  a  full  index. 


35? 


PART   IV.     THE   UNITED   STATES   BY   SECTIONS 


Griffin,  Appleton  Prentiss  Clark.  Index 
of  articles  upon  American  local  history  in 
the  historical  collections  in  the  Boston  Pub- 
lic Libraiy.  Boston.  1889.  (Boston  Public 
Library.  Bibliographies  of  special  subjects, 
no.  3.)  [3"7 

A  note  states  that  the  publication  of  this  index  was 
begun  in  the  Bulletin  of  the  Libraiy,  April,  1883.  The 
index  is  intended  to  serve  as  a  guide  to  historical 
and  descriptive  sketches,  which  relate  to  localities, 
contained  in  historical  publications  —  includhig  pe- 
riodicals devoted  to  history,  official  publications, 
collections  and  proceedings  of  historical  societies, 
and  in  state  and  county  histories.  Of  these  last  only 
those  are  taken  where  a  town,  city,  or  county  receives 
independent  treatment.  Independent  works  are  not 
included.  The  arrangement  is  alphabetical  under 
place. 

Perkins,  Frederic  Beecher,  comp.  Check 
list  for  American  local  history,  reprinted  with 
additions  from  the  Bulletins  of  the  Boston 
Public  Library.     Boston:  Rockwell.     1876. 

[3118 

The  compiler  states  that  this  list  is  a  memorandum 
to  promote  the  completion  of  the  historical  depart- 
ment of  the  Boston  Public  Library.  The  list  is  con- 
fined to  towns,  counties  and  regions  less  than  states, 
and  titles  of  works  reprinted  in  collections  are  not 
included.  Titles  of  public  documents,  publications 
and  histories  of  local  institutions  are  not  generally 
included,  except  in  the  case  of  Massachusetts.  Ar- 
rangement is  alphabetical  under  place.  Titles  are 
much  condensed  and  abbreviated  ;  those  of  books  not 
in  the  library  have  not  been  verified.  Includes  inde- 
pendent works  only.  Gives  date  of  pubUcation  but 
not  i)lace. 

NEW    ENGLAND 

{Comprehensive  Jiistory,  corermg  all  or  semrnl 
periods.  For  Colonial  Jiintory,  see  Part  III, 
sect.  8DI-IO48.     See,  also.  Part  I:  Sources.) 

Adams,  Charles  Francis.  Massachusetts: 
its  historians  and  its  history.  Boston:  Hou.frh- 
ton.     1893.     $1.  [3119 

A  brief  discussion,  originally  delivered  as  lectures, 
of  the  i)lace  of  IMassaclmsetts  in  the  general  history 
of  the  world's  civilization.  The  fundamental  idea  of 
the  book  is  derived  from  Buckle.  It  is  a  strong  and 
brilliant  protest  against  the  narrow,  provincial  views 
which  are  usuaUy  found  in  histories  of  the  American 


colonies,  and  a  plea  for  the  adoption  of  such  a  view 
as  shall  show  the  connection  of  their  history  with  that 
of  the  world  at  large.  The  feature  of  ^lassachu- 
setts  history  on  which  the  author  .si)ecially  dwells 
is  religious  intolerance,  which  checked  intellectual 
and  moral  growth,  and  caused  a  "  theologico-glacia) 
period,"  lasting  from  the  middle  of  the  17th  till  the 
beginning  of  the  19th  century.  A  very  suggestive 
book.  H.  L.  O. 

Adams,  Charles  Francis,  et  al.  Genesis 
of  New  England  towns.  See  Massachusetts 
Historical  Society,  sect.  344.  [3120 

Aldrich,  P.  Emory.  Massachusetts  and 
Maine,  their  union  and  separation  See  Ameri- 
can Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  242.  [3121 

Allen,  Ira.  Natural  and  political  history  of 
the  state  of  Vermont.     London.     1798. 

Same.  (In  Vermont  Hist.  Soc.  collec- 
tions, V.  1.     Montpelier.     1870.)  [3122 

Treats  the  period  from  1764  to  1791.  'Written  by  a 
leader  in  the  contest  between  the  Yermonters  and  the 
people  of  New  York  and  in  the  conflicts  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  Written  from  memory  and  from  in- 
formation derived  from  other  participants.  Preju- 
diced, uncritical  and  dull.  The  foundation  of  all 
other  histories  of  Vermont  so  far  as  this  period  is 
concerned.  E.  C. 

Arnold,  Samuel  Greene.  History  of  the 
state  of  Rhode  Island  and  Providence  Planta- 
tions, 1636-1790.  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1859-60. 
2v.  4th  ed.  Providence :  Preston.  1894.  2v. 
net  $7.50.  [3123 

The  standard  history  of  Rhode  Island,  and  one  of 
the  best  of  our  state  histories.  The  period  covered  by 
this  work  closes  at  1790.  From  it  one  may  obtain  the 
distinctively  Rhode  Island  view  of  New  England  his- 
toi-y.  It  should  be  used  thus  as  a  valuable  corrective 
to  the  exaggerations  of  many  historians  of  Massa- 
chusetts. Events  are  treated  pretty  strictly  in  chro- 
nological order,  but  great  pains  were  taken  by  the 
author  to  secure  fulness  and  accuracy  of  detail.  The 
work  is  solid  rather  than  interesting.  H.  L.  O. 

Austin,  George  Lowell.  History  of  Mas- 
sachusetts.    Boston  :  Estes.     1876.  [3124 

This  is  one  of  the  abundant  crop  of  "  histories"  to 
which  the  centennial  of  national  independence  gave 
birth.  The  comjiiler  states  in  his  preface  that  he 
found  "  the  researches  of  earlier  historians  have  been 
stioh  as  to  render  almost  unnecessary  any  special  in- 
vestigation on  the  part  of  those  who  follow  after 
them."  This  last  statement,  together  with  the  ;idmis- 
sion  that  he  had  "  generally  foUowed  the  arrangement 


358 


NEW  ENGLAND 


3125-3134 


adopted  by  Barry,"  indicates  the  character  of  the 
book.  If  the  reader  will  follow  the  hint  thus  given, 
he  will  find  that  the  book,  so  far  as  events  prior  to  1820 
are  concerned,  is  a  mere  outline  or  epitome  of  Bar- 
ry's History  of  Massarhusctts.  Austin's  History  of 
Massachusetts,  in  short,  belongs  to  the  comjjany  of 
masqueraders  which  appear  before  the  public  in  cloth- 
ing that  was  not  made  for  them,  and  of  their  right  to 
which  they  can  apparently  give  no  clear  account. 

H.  L.  O. 

Bacon,  Edwin  Monroe.  Historic  pilgrim- 
ages in  New  England.  Boston :  Silver,  [c. 
1898.]    Net  $1.50.  [3125 

"  One  of  a  rapidly  increasing  class  of  books,  given 
to  details  of  the  homes  and  customs  of  Americans. 
The  familiar  plan  of  answering  the  questions  of  a 
bright  young  companion  is  adopted,  and  much  that  is 
valuable  information  is  thus  set  forth.  There  are 
many  illustrations,  some  of  them  uncommon,  some 
very  familiar;  and  the  book  will  serve  to  while  away 
more  than  one  hour  with  the  fathers  of  New  Eng- 
land."   Dial  (Chicago),  26  :  162. 

Barber,  John  Warner.  Connecticut  his- 
torical collections,  relating  to  the  history  and 
antiquities  of  every  town  in  Connecticut. 
New  Haven:  Durrie.     1836.     2d  ed.     1846. 

[3126 
The  text  and  illustrations  of  the  first  and  second 
editions  are  the  same— the  latter  contains  descrip- 
tions of  new  towns  and  statistics,  in  the  form  of  an 
appendix.  The  work  contains  nearly  200  illustrations 
—  mostly  from  woodcuts,  but  of  considerable  histor- 
ical interest.  The  text  is  valuable,  especially  on  ac- 
count of  extracts  from  records  and  newspapers  scat- 
tered through  the  volume.  One  of  the  best  works  of 
its  kind.  E.  C. 

Bartlett,  John  Russell.  Bibliography  of 
Rhode  Island,  with  notes,  historical,  biographi- 
cal and  critical.     Providence.     1864.         [3127 

"  Rhode  Island  has  been  fortunate  in  its  bibliogra- 
pher." Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist.  0/  Am.,3:  380. 

Belknap,  Jeremy.  History  of  New  Hamp- 
shire. V.  1,  Phil.  1784.  V.  2,  Boston :  Thomas. 
1792.  V.  3,  Boston :  Belknap.  1792.  2d  ed. 
[enl.]  Boston:  Bradford.     1813.     3v.        [3128 

Volumes  1  and  2  of  this  work  contain  the  history  of 
New  Hampshire  from  the  discovei-y  of  the  river  Pis- 
cataqua  to  the  adoption  of  the  Federal  Constitution. 
Volume  3  is  a  treatise  on  the  geography,  natural  his- 
tory, productions,  society,  laws  and  government  of 
that  Commonwealth  at  the  time  the  author  wrote. 
The  first  two  volumes  are  the  most  valuable.  The  au- 
thor was  one  of  the  most  refined  and  scholarly  men 
of  his  time,  and  his  excellencies  are  reflected  in  his 
writings.  His  work  has  always  held  the  highest  rank 
among  the  older  state  histories.  Said  De  Tocqueville, 
"  The  reader  of  Belknap  will  find  more  general  ideas 
and  more  strength  of  thought,  than  are  to  be  met 
with  in  other  American  historians,  even  to  the  pre- 
sent day."  H.  L.  O. 


Boston.  Itecord  Commission.  Reports.  See 
Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  118.  [3129 

Bostonian  Society.  Boston,  Mass.  This 
society,  organized  in  1881,  publishes  Annual 
proceedings  beginning  with  1883,  and  has  is- 
sued three  volumes  of  OAlections,  1886-88 ; 
among  its  occasional  publications  is  Old  Boston 
taverns  and  tavern  clubs,  by  S.  A.  Drake. 

[3130 

Bowen,    Clarence   Winthrop.      Boundary 

disputes    of    Connecticut.      Boston:    Osgood. 

1882.  [3131 

Covers  the  whole  subject  from  the  beginning  to 
1880.  Arranged  topically.  Admirably  illustrated  with 
facsimiles  of  old  maps  and  plans.  A  sound,  scholarly 
work.  Written  entirely  from  the  sources  and  supplied 
with  bibliographical  notes.  E.  C. 

Bradford,  Alden.  History  of  Massachu- 
setts.    Boston.     1822-29.     3  v.  [3132 

In  the  first  of  these  volumes  the  history  of  Massar 
chusetts  is  traced  from  1764  to  1775  ;  in  the  second  the 
period  from  1775  to  1789  is  treated ;  in  the  third  the 
period  from  1790  to  1820.  The  author  was  one  of 
the  most  thorough  and  systematic  of  the  earlier  stu- 
dents of  Massachusetts  history.  His  style  was  clear 
and  forcible,  but  without  ornament.  His  sympathies 
were  strong  in  favor  of  the  colonial  course  in  the 
Revolution.  Much  of  the  documentary  material  used 
in  the  preparation  of  the  first  volume  is  in  the  Mob- 
sachusetts  state  x>apers,  which  had  previously  been 
edited  by  Mr.  Bradford.  These  volumes  are  of  im- 
portance to  the  Investigator  and  are  a  credit  to  the 
scholarship  of  their  time.  H.  L.  O. 


History  of  Massachusetts, 

Boston:  Hilliard.     1835. 


1620-1820. 
[3133 


This  book  of  some  400  pages  was  written  for  the  pur- 
pose of  supplying  the  people  of  Massachusetts  with 
"a  fxill  but  condensed  narrative"  of  their  history. 
At  the  time  when  it  was  published  it  fulfilled  well  the 
jmrpose  for  which  it  was  prepared.  For  the  period 
of  the  Revolution  it  contains  the  substance  of  the 
author's  larger  works,  though  with  the  omission  of 
much  of  the  purely  political  history.  The  outline 
of  the  earlier  history  of  the  colony  and  province,  and 
the  later  history  of  the  state,  is  clearly  and  effectively 
presented.  H.  L.  O. 

Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  Stories  of  the 
old  Bay  state.  N.  Y. :  Am.  Book  Co.  1899. 
60c.  [3134 

This  is  a  history  of  Massachusetts  colony  and  state 
"  written  down  "  to  suit  children  of  from  ten  to  four- 
teen years  of  age.  Mr.  Brooks  is  a  veteran  story-teUer 
and  has  done  his  work  well.  The  stories,  which  centre 
largely  in  the  lives  of  individuals  and  touch  politics, 
religion,  literature,  inventions,  and  dramatic  events 
of  any  kind,  are  interesting  and  accurate.  The  illus- 
trations, unfortunately,  are  idealized  and  poor. 

C.  M.  A. 


Colburn,   Jeremiah.    Bibliography  of    the 


359 


3135-3146 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


local  history  of  Massachusetts.    Boston :  Lunt. 

1871.  [3135 

"A  volume  of  119  pages  ;  deserves  a  place  in  every 
New  England  library."  C.  Deane,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3:  363. 

Connecticut.  Records  and  documents.  See 
in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  151-156.      [3136 

Connecticut  Historical  Society.  Hart- 
ford, Conn.  Organized  in  1825,  this  society 
has  published  7  volumes  of  Collections,  1860- 
99.     Vol.  8  in  press,  Oct.  1901.  [3137 

Among  their  contents  are :  V.  1 :  Roger  Wolcott's 
journal  at  the  siege  of  Louisbourg,  1745: —Connecti- 
cut officers  at  Louisbourg :  —  The  Ticonderoga  expedi- 
tion, 1775. 

V.  2 :  Correspondence  of  Silas  Deane,  delegate  to  the 
congress  of  Philadelphia,  1774-76. 

V.  4-5 :  The  Talcott  papers  ;  correspondence  and 
documents  during  Joseph  Talcott's  governorship  of 
Connecticut,  1724-41. 

V.  7:  Orderly  book  and  journals  kept  by  Connecti- 
cut men  while  taking  part  in  the  American  Revolu- 
tion. 

Among  their  other  publications  are :  Indian  names 
of  places,  etc.,  in  and  on  the  border  of  Connecticut, 
by  J.  H.  Trumbull  ;  and  History  of  the  Indians  of 
Connecticut  to  1850,  by  John  W.  De  Forest. 

Deane,  Charles.  Connection  of  Massachu- 
setts with  slavery  and  the  slave  trade.  See 
American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  236. 

[3138 

Dexter,  Franklin  B.  History  of  Connecti- 
cut, as  illustrated  by  the  names  of  her  towns. 
See  American  Antiquarian  Society,  sect.  235. 

[3139 
Drake,  Samuel  Adams.     Around  the  Hub  : 
a  boy's  book  about  Boston.     Boston  :  Roberts. 
1881.     Little.     §1.25.  [3140 

Tells  the  story  of  Boston  in  an  attractive  way  for 
boys.  Well  illustrated  with  facsimiles  and  drawings 
of  real  things.  E.  C. 

Historic  fields  and  mansions  of  Middle- 
sex.    Boston  :  Osgood.     1874. 

Old  landmarks  and  historic  fields  of 

Middlesex.    Boston :  Roberts.    1876.    [c.  1873.] 

Historic  mansions  and  highways  around 

Boston  ;  new  and  rev.  ed.  Boston  :  Little. 
1899.     $2.50.  [3 14 1 

With  the  exception  of  a  few  pages  of  ch.  xix,  the 
text  of  these  three  editions  is  substantially  identical. 
Tlie  illustrations  of  the  1874  edition  are  decidedly  su- 
perior to  those  in  the  other  volumes.  A  few  errors 
are  corrected  in  the  later  editions.  This  work  con- 
tains the  facts  and  traditions  of  the  most  interesting 
portion  of  Massachusetts  outside  of  Boston  and  Ply- 
mouth. The  book  is  valuable,  although  no  attempt 
has  been  made  to  separate  the  true  from  the  ficti- 
tious. E.  C. 


Old  Boston  taverns  and  tavern  clubs. 

See  Bostonian  Society,  above,  sect.  3130. 

[3142 
Essex  Institute,  Salem,  Mass.  The  Essex 
Historical  Society  was  organized  in  1821;  the 
name  was  changed  to  the  present  form  and 
the  institute  incorporated  in  1848.  Between 
1848  and  1870,  6  volumes  of  Proceedings  (dis- 
continued) were  published,  which  were  sup- 
plemented through  1898  bj^  30  volumes  of  Bul- 
letins. This  latter  publication,  in  the  form  of 
a  quarterly  periodical,  has  ceased,  but  mono- 
graphs will  be  printed  from  time  to  time  in 
continuation.  From  1859  to  1898,  34  volumes 
of  Historical  collections  have  been  issued. 

[3143 

These  are  devoted  largely  to  local  history  and  gene- 
alogy. Among  the  occasional  publications  of  the 
Institute  are  :  New  England  Congregationalism  in  its 
origin  and  jiurity,  by  D.  A.  White :  —  Historical  sketch 
of  Salem,  1C26-1879,  by  C.  S.  Osgood  and  H.  M.  Batch- 
elder  :  —  Journal  of  Dr.  Caleb  Rea  in  the  expedition 
against  Ticonderoga,  1758:  — Diaries  of  Lemuel  Wood 
of  Boxford,  in  the  Canadian  expedition  of  1759-60:  — 
Reminiscences  of  the  Revolution,  prison  letters  and 
sea  journal  of  Caleb  Foote.  Compiled  by  his  grand- 
son, Caleb  Foote. 

Farmer,  John,  and  Jacob  Bailey  Moore, 

comps.  Collections,  topographical,  historical, 
and  biographical,  relating  principally  to  New 
Hampshire.  Concord  :  Hill.  1822.  Reprinted 
1831.  [3144 

Two  volumes  entitled  CoUcctions,  hifitorical  and 
misceUaneous,  and  monthly  literary  journal,  Con- 
cord, 1823-24,  are  generally  regarded  as  vols.  2  and  3 
of  the  above.  The  work  as  a  whole  contains  many 
useful  documents  —  of  ten  printed  elsewhere  —  and  a 
mass  of  miscellaneous  information,  poetry,  anecdotes, 
and  biographical  sketches  now  of  slight  service  to  the 
student.  E.  C. 

Gilman,  Arthur.  Story  of  Boston.  (Great 
cities  of  the  republic.)  N.Y.:  Putnam.  1889. 
$1.75.  [314s 

A  well-written  account  of  many  of  the  famous  per- 
sonages who  have  lived  in  Boston  and  of  the  events 
with  which  they  have  been  connected.  Occasional 
references  to  social  life  and  manners.  In  no  sense  a 
history  of  the  town  or  the  inunicipality,  but  rather  the 
events  dwelt  on  are  those  of  special  significance  in  the 
history  of  the  colony.  Shows  considerable  acquaint- 
ance with  original  authorities,  and  is  a  good  poj^ular 
treatment  of  the  subject.  H.  L.  O. 

Greene,  George  Washington.  Short  his- 
tory of  Rhode  Island.  Providence :  Reid. 
1877.  [3146 

"  An  excellent  compendium,  much  needed.  It  iS 
compiled  largely  from  Mr.  Arnold's  work  "  (sect.  3123). 
C.  Deane,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3: 
376. 


360 


NEW  ENGLAND 


3147-3153 


Griffin,  Appleton  Prentiss  Clark.  Biblio- 
graphy of  the  historical  publications  issued  by 
the  New  England  states.  (Reprinted  from 
the  Publications  of  the  Colonial  Society  of 
Massachusetts,  v.  3.)  Cambridge  :  University 
Press.     1895.  [3^47 

"  The  purpose  of  this  paper  is  to  give  a  bibliographi- 
cal account  of  the  collections  of  printed  archives  of 
the  New  England  states,  with  descriptive  analyses  of 
their  contents.  ...  It  has  been  no  part  of  my  plan  to 
include  reprints  of  the  bodies  of  laws,  such  as  Whit- 
more's  ...  or  Goodell's  editions."    Introd. 

Hale,  Edward  Everett.  Historic  Boston 
and  its  neighborhood  :  an  historical  pilgrim- 
age personally  conducted ;  arranged  for  seven 
days.  (Appletons' home  reading  books.)  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1898.     50c.  [3148 

Historic  Boston  is  one  of  a  series  of  home  reading 
books  edited  by  Dr.  W.  T.  Harris.  The  title  explains 
the  character  of  the  book,  but  it  does  not  disclose  the 
delightfully  chatty  and  informal  manner  in  which  Dr. 
Hale  conducts  his  party,  or  the  excellent  illustrations 
which  the  book  contains.  The  visitor  to  Boston  will 
find  this  an  admirable  supplement  to  his  Baedeker. 

C.  M.  A. 

Story  of  Massachusetts.     (Story  of  the 

states.)  Boston  :  Lothrop.    1891.  $1.50.  [3149 

In  this  book,  which  was  prepared  for  young  people, 
the  -writer  has  selected  certain  episodes  in  the  history 
of  Massachusetts  as  representative  of  the  whole,  and 
has  dwelt  upon  these  at  considerable  length.  This 
method  is  to  be  particularly  commended  in  books  of 
this  class,  and  the  author  has  used  it  judiciously. 
His  selection  of  topics  has  been  such  as  to  bring 
into  relief  many  of  the  chief  features  of  Massachu- 
setts history.  Occasionally  the  narrative  is  thrown 
into  the  form  of  a  story,  or  is  further  illustrated  by  a 
poem,  both  of  which  increase  its  interest,  but  are  not 
used  to  such  excess  as  to  seriously  impair  the  truth- 
fulness of  the  history.  The  vigorous  and  natural  style 
for  which  the  author  is  well  known  is  used  with  good 
effect  to  increase  the  attractiveness  of  the  book.  But 
Dr.  Hale  assumes  throughout  an  extremely  patriotic 
tone,  which  the  facts  will  scarcely  justify,  and  occa- 
sionally expresses  his  dislike  of  historic  characters  in 
needlessly  offensive  terms.  He  is  habitually  guilty  of 
the  error  of  identifying  the  navigation  act  with  the 
acts  of  trade.  Such  errors  as  the  statement  that  the 
stamp  act  was  to  go  into  force  the  first  Tuesday  in  Oc- 
tober, 1765,  and  that  the  Grenville  ministry  ordered 
troops  to  be  transferred  from  Castle  Island  into  Bos- 
ton, unnecessarily  impair  the  usefulness  of  an  other- 
wise good  book.  H.  L.  O. 

Hall,  Hiland.  History  of  Vermont  from  its 
discovery  to  its  admission  into  the  Union  in 
1791.     Albany:  Munsell.     1868.  [3150 

Usually  cited  from  binder's  title  as  Hall's  Early  his- 
tory of  Vermont.  Written  from  the  original  docu- 
ments and  from  personal  descriptions,  such  as  Ira 
Allen's  Vermont.  The  volume  also  contains  very 
many  documents.    It  gives  the  Vermont  view  of  the 


contest  with  New  York.  Tlie  standard  history  of 
Vermont  before  1791.  Style  and  make-up  of  the  book 
dull.  E.  C. 

Hawthorne,  Nathaniel.  Whole  history  of 
grandfather's  chair;  or  True  stories  from  New 
England  history,  1620-1803.  (Riverside  litera- 
ture series.)  Boston:  Houghton,  [c.  1850-96.] 
Net  70c.  (Children's  favorite  classics.)  Crow- 
ell.     1898.     75c.  [3 15 1 

Hawthorne,  taking  a  carved  oaken  chair  made  in 
England  of  wood  grown  in  the  park  of  the  Earl  of  Lin- 
coln, supposes  it  to  have  been  brought  to  America  by 
the  Lady  Arbella  Johnson,  at  the  founding  of  Boston. 
From  the  Lady  Arbella  it  descends  to  Roger  Williams, 
and  from  him  to  Harry  Vane.  Later  the  chief  wor- 
thies of  Massachusetts,  as  the  generations  pass,  be- 
come owners  of  the  chair,  until  from  Samuel  Adams, 
at  his  death  in  1803,  it  falls  to  "  Grandfather,"  who, 
seated  in  it,  tells  to  his  grandchildren  its  story,  thus 
unfolding  the  chronicles  of  New  England.  It  is  a 
book  of  absorbing  interest  as  the  work  of  the  "pren- 
tice-hand "  which  presently  with  master-power  was  to 
write  the  Gentle  boy,  Howe's  masquerade,  and  Lady 
Eleaiior's  mantle ;  and  a  Uttle  later  The  scarlet  letter 
and  The  marble  faun.  To  children,  indeed  to  their 
parents,  this  book  offers  such  an  introduction  to  the 
New  England  history  as  perhaps  can  never  be  sur- 
passed. J.  K.  H. 

Heaton,  John  L.  Story  of  Vermont.  (Story 
of  the  states.)  Boston:  Lothrop.  [c.  1889.] 
$1.50.  [3152 

Written  from  the  sources  with  a  liberal  sprinkling 
of  traditional  anecdote.  Covers  the  history  of  the 
state  from  the  coming  of  Champlain  to  1880.  Consid- 
erable attention  given  to  industrial  history  and  to  the 
"life  of  the  people."  Well  written  and  attractively 
printed.    Illustrated  with  "fancy  pictures."      E.  C. 

Holland,  Josiah  Gilbert.  History  of  west- 
ern Massachusetts.  Springfield  :  S.  Bowles. 
1855.     2v.  [3153 

A  valuable  local  history,  which  originally  appeared 
in  unrevised  form  in  the  Springfield  Repuhlican.  The 
author  later  greatly  improved  and  enlarged  it,  and 
issued  it  in  permanent  form.  Its  subject  is  the  his- 
tory of  that  part  of  Massachusetts  which  Ues  west 
of  Worcester  County.  It  consists  of  three  parts,  1, 
an  outline  of  the  history  of  the  region  ;  2,  essays  on 
the  geology,  agricultiire  and  leading  interests  of  the 
region ;  3,  a  history  of  the  towns  of  western  Blassa- 
chusetts.  Tlie  third  part  occupies  all  of  the  second 
volume.  In  its  preparation  the  author  had  the  aid  of 
many  correspondents,  who  copied  records,  gathered 
statistics,  and  corrected  errors.  A  great  array  of  facts 
and  the  greatest  accuracy  possible  at  the  time  were 
thus  secured.  In  the  first  part  the  settlement  of 
Springfield,  Northampton  and  Iladley,  the  Indian 
wars,  and  Shays's  Rebellion  are  treated  with  special 
fulness.  H.  L.  O. 

Hollister,  Gideon  Hiram.  History  of  Con- 
necticut, to  the  adoption  of  the  present  consti- 
tution.    New  Haven:  Durrie.    1855.    2v.    2d 


361 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


cd.,  enl.  and  improved.  Hartford:  Case.  1857. 
2v.     Belknap.     §5.  [3i54 

Different  pagination  in  the  two  editions.  The  second 
edition  is  the  one  usually  cited.  This  is  a  narrative  of 
Connecticut's  history  to  1815,  with  supplementarj'  chap- 
ters on  the  present  (1857)  constitution  of  Connecticut, 
early  jurisprudence,  episcopacy,  schools,  etc.  An  old 
style  book  founded  largely  on  secondary  materials, 
without  adequate  foot-notes  or  sutticient  index.  Dull 
to  the  last  degree.  Still  the  only  large  histoi-y  of  Con- 
necticut which  brings  the  stoi-y  down  through  the 
Revolution.  E.  C. 

Hudson,  Charles.  History  of  the  town  of 
Lexington.     Boston:  Wiggiu.     1868.       [3155 

Gives  very  minutely  the  histoiy  of  the  town  to  1783 
and  leading  events  thereafter.  Special  chapters  on 
church,  educational,  military  and  municipal  affairs. 
Quite  valuable  for  data  connected  with  the  battle  of 
Lexington.  The  latter  half  of  the  volume  contains  a 
genealogical  register  of  Lexington  families. 

E.  E.  S. 

Johnston,  Alexander.      Genesis  of  a  New 

England  state  (Connecticut).  (Johns  Hopkins 
Univ.  studies,  ser.  1,  no.  11.)    Baltimore.    1883. 

Connecticut:  a  study  of  a  commonwealth- 
democracy.  (American  commonwealths.)  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.     1887.     $1.25.  [3156 

The  book  last  named  was  an  outgrowth  from  the  au- 
thor's Genesis  of  a  New  Enr/land  state,  which  is  a  slight 
essay.  Both  are  studies  of  Connecticut's  histoid  and 
not  formal  narrative  of  historj'.  They  were  written 
to  prove  a  thesis,  and  are  often  uncritical.  E.  C. 

This  is  one  of  the  best  works  in  the  "  American  com- 
monwealth series."  It  is  written  in  a  genial  stj'le, 
with  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  subject  and  sympa- 
thy with  the  people  of  whom  the  author  wrote.  The 
writer's  theory  that  Connecticut  was  formed  by  a  fed- 
eration of  towns  is  fanciful  and  is  not  sustained  by 
the  documents.  But  that  does  not  seriously  detract 
from  the  essential  value  of  the  book.  H.  L.  O. 

Levermore,  Charles  H.  The  republic  of 
New  Haven  :  a  history  of  municipal  evolution. 
(Johns  Hopkins  Univ.  studies,  extra  v.  1.) 
Bait.     1886.     $2.  [3157 

This  is  an  important  and  learned  stiidy  of  the  his- 
tory and  institutions  of  the  town  and  colony  of  New 
Haven  from  its  settlement  to  the  present  time.  The 
Avork  is  done  in  a  thorough  and  scholarly  manner,  and 
is  based  throughout  on  a  study  of  the  original  records 
of  the  town,  colony  and  city  of  New  Haven,  the  greater 
number  of  which  are  still  in  manuscript.  The  most 
valuable  portion  of  the  work  is  that  which  deals  with 
the  history  of  New  Haven  after  its  union  with  Con- 
necticut. For  the  history  of  New  Haven  as  an  inde- 
pendent colony  Atwater's  History  of  the  colony  of 
New  Haven  is  more  useful  to  the  student.  Dr.  Lev- 
ermore's  style  is  marred  by  a  levity  that  is  not  always 
pleasing  to  the  reader.  C.  M.  A. 

Lodge,  Henry  Cabot.  Boston.  (Historic 
towns.)    N.  Y.:  Longmans.     1891.     $1.25. 

[3158 


The  greater  part  of  this  well  written  and  scholarly 
account  of  the  city  of  Boston  treats  of  the  period  ex- 
tending from  the  settlement  of  Massachusetts  Bay 
colony  to  the  year  1820.  The  early  history  of  Boston, 
which  is  inevitably  the  histoi-y  of  the  Massachusetts 
Bay  colony,  is  successfully  narrated,  but  the  last  chap- 
ter, which  deals  with  the  period  from  1820  to  the  pre- 
sent time,  is  wholly  inadequate.  The  conclusions  are 
in  the  main  just,  but  the  work  as  a  whole  contains 
nothing  that  is  either  new  or  original.  The  author 
displays  unmistakable  sjTiipathy  for  New  England 
in  general  and  for  Massachusetts  Bay  in  particular, 
and  his  attitude  is  throughout  strenuously  American. 

C.  M.  A. 

Loomis,  Dwight,  and  J.  Gilbert  Calhoun. 
Judicial  and  civil  history  of  Connecticut.  Bos- 
ton :  Boston  Hist.  Co.     1895.  [3159 

Contains,  in  90  pages,  a  sketch  of  the  historj'  of  Con- 
necticut from  the  beginning  to  date  of  publication. 
Next  comes  a  description  of  the  legal  system  and  gov- 
ernment of  the  state,  including  a  detailed  account  of 
the  judicial  system.  Pages  199  to  622  form  a  biographi- 
cal register  of  the  bench  and  bar.  Most  of  the  articles 
are  short  and  most  of  the  persons  noticed  have  only  a 
local  reputation.  The  historical  matter  is  compiled 
from  easily  accessible  material.  On  the  whole  the 
volume  has  only  a  local  interest.  E.  C. 

Loring,  James  Spear.  The  hundred  Bos- 
ton orators.     Boston:  Jewett.     1852.        [3160 

Beginning  vrith  specimens  of  the  eloquence  of  War- 
ren, Hancock,  LoveU,  and  other  Revolutionary  wor- 
thies, by  which  we  are  put  in  touch  with  contemporary 
thought  and  manner  of  public  speaking,  the  collec- 
tion includes  public  addresses,  chiefly  Fourth  of  July 
orations,  by  men  of  national  fame,  like  J.  Q.  Adams, 
Josiah  Quincy,  Fisher  Ames,  Webster,  Everett,  and 
Choate.  Its  references  to  the  opening  events  of  the 
Revolution,  with  its  excellent  biographical  notices, 
put  this  book  in  the  class  of  historical  literature.  The 
title  is  misleading.  S.  A.  D. 

McClintock,  John  N.  History  of  New 
Hampshire.     Boston:  Russell.     1889.       [3161 

Covers  the  history  of  New  Hampshire  from  1623  to 
1888.  Compiled  from  the  sources  and  from  secondary 
material,  as  Belknap's  Ncic  Hampshire.  Treats  of 
such  topics  as  canals  and  railroads,  as  well  as  the  mere 
annals.  Style  rather  dull,  but  suitable  to  a  work  of 
reference.  The  standard  complete  history  of  New 
Hampshire.  E.  C. 

See  sect.  3172. 

Maine.  Records,  documents  and  bibliogra- 
phy. See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  121- 
123.  [3162 

Maine  Historical  Society.     See  sect.  275. 

[3163 

Massachusetts.  Records,  documents,  and 
bibliography.  See  in  Syllabus  of  nuitei-ials, 
sect.  134-143.  [3164 

Massachusetts  Historical  Society.  See 
sect.  384.  [3165 


362 


NEW   ENGLAND 


316G-3179 


Massachusetts,  History  of  the  Connecti- 
cut valley  in  ;  with  illustrations  and  biograpiii- 
cul  sketches.    Phil.:  Everts.    1879.    2v.    [3166 

Contains  a  history  of  the  settlement  of  the  Connecti- 
cut valley  within  the  limits  of  Massachusetts,  from 
the  beginning  of  colonization  to  the  close  of  the  Civil 
AVar,  with  accounts  of  the  civil  organization  of  Hamp- 
shire, Franklin  and  Hamiidcn  counties,  and  a  mass 
of  minor  biographical  matter.  The  publisher  writes 
the  preface.  The  Hixlorij  (if  the  vallci/  is  written  by 
N.  B.  Sylvester,  but  the  names  of  the  authors  of  the 
other  portions  of  the  volumes  are  not  given.  Illustra- 
tions pool'.  E.  C. 

Merriam,  J.  McK.  Concord,  [Mass.].  See 
American  Auti(|uariau  Society,  sect.  241. 

[3167 

Narragansett  Club.  Providence,  R.  I. 
The  Narragansett  Club,  organized  in  1865, 
has  published  6  volumes  of  Publications,  as 
follows:—  [3168 

V.  1.  Riographical  introduction  to  the  writings  of 
Roger  Williams,  by  Reuben  A.  Guild:  — V.  2.  Master 
John  Cotton's  answer  to  Master  Roger  AVilliams,  etc.; 
ed.  by  Rev.  J.  Lewis  Diman  and  Reuben  Aldridge:  — 
"V.  3.  The  bloudy  tenant  of  persecution,  and  V.  4.  The 
bloudy  tenant  yet  more  bloody,  ed.  by  Rev.  Samuel  L. 
Caldwell :  —  V.  5.  George  Fox  digged  out  of  his  bur- 
rowes  ;  ed.  by  Rev.  J.  Lewis  Diman: — V.  6.  Letters 
of  Roger  Williams :  ed.  by  John  Russell  Bartlett. 

See,  also,  sect.  3114. 

New  England  Historic  Genealogical  So- 
ciety. Boston.  This  Society,  organized  in 
1844,  renders  invaluable  service  in  its  chosen 
field  by  the  publication  of  the  Neio  England 
historical  and  genealogical  register,  wdiich,  be- 
ginning in  1847,  completed  its  54th  volume  in 
1900.  [3169 

New  England  state  and  town  records. 
See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  107-120. 
Also,  see  Griffin,  Appleton  P.  C,  sect.  3117. 

[3170 

New  Hampshire.  Records,  documents  and 
bibliograph}'.  See  in  Syllabus  of  materials, 
sect.  124-128.  [3171 

New  Hampshire  Historical  Society.  Con- 
cord, N.  H.  This  society  was  organized  in 
1823;  from  1824  to  1893  it  published  10  vol- 
umes of  Collections,  and  in  1884  began  a  series 
of  Proceedings,  of  which  part  1  of  v.  3  was  is- 
sued in  1897.  [3172 

Both  series  furnish  valuable  material  on  the  history 
of  New  Hampshire.  The  most  important  contents 
are :  Records  of  the  N.  H.  Committee  of  Safety,  1775- 
1784,  in  V.  7,  and  Province  records  and  court  papers 
from  ICSO  to  1692,  in  v.  8. 

New  Haven  Colony  Historical  Society. 
New  Haven,  Conn.     Organized  in   1862,  this 


society  had  published,  down  to  1894,  5  volumes 
of  Papei-s,  chiefly  on  subjects  of  local  history. 

[3173 

Parker,  Joel.  Origin  of  the  towns  of  New 
England.  See  Massachusetts  Historical  Soci- 
ety, sect.  327.  [3174 

Powell,  Lyman  Pierson,  ed.  Historic 
towns  of  New  England.  (American  historic 
towns.)    N.  Y.:  Putnam.    1898.    $3.50.   [3175 

"  This  book  ...  is  partly  the  product  of  a  tour  un- 
dertaken by  a  i)arty  starting  from  Philadelphia  at  the 
close  of  the  University  extension  summer  meeting  in 
1894,  for  '  a  ten  days'  pilgrimage  in  the  footsteps  of 
George  Washington.'  .  .  .  About  one  half  of  the  book 
consists  apparently  of  the  addresses  made  to  the  trav- 
elling party  at  the  places  actually  visited ;  and  the 
other  half  includes  valuable  descriptions,  by  different 
authors,  of  other  towns,  which  have  been  added  in 
order  to  give  a  larger  representation  of  what  New 
England  has  been  in  history."  Mr.  Powell  ■' has  jjre- 
vailed  upon  fifteen  writers  —  each  of  them  well  known 
and  abundantly  qualified  —  to  furnish  the  contents  of 
the  book  ;  and  we  may  well  thank  any  man  who  has 
the  enterprise  to  secure  such  a  staff,  and  give  per- 
manent form  to  such  excellent  materials  for  our  local 
and  municipal  history.  .  .  .  The  illustrations  are  nu- 
merous and  unusually  good."  American  historical 
revietv,  4 :  575. 

Providence.  Early  records.  See  in  Sylla- 
bus of  materials,  sect.  118.  [3176 

Quincy,  Josiah.  Municipal  history  of  Bos- 
ton to  1830.     Boston :  Little.     1852.         [3177 

An  authoritative  and  detailed  history  of  the  estab- 
lishment of  municipal  government  in  Boston  in  1822 
and  of  its  growth  from  that  time  till  18.30.  During 
six  years  of  that  period  the  author  was  mayor,  and 
was  more  influential  than  any  other  man  in  securing 
the  many  reforms  which  were  then  instituted.  Mayor 
Quincy  was  a  firm  believer  in  the  advantages  of  unit- 
ing large  authority  with  responsibility  in  the  hands 
of  the  mayor,  and  calls  attention  to  the  success  of  his 
own  administrations  as  evidence  of  it.  The  first  two 
chapters  of  the  book  contain  a  brief  and  inadequate 
account  of  two  centuries  of  town  government  in  Bos- 
ton. H.  L.  O. 

Rhode  Island.  Records,  documents  and 
bibliography.  See  in  Syllabus  of  materials, 
sect.  144-150.  [3178 

Rhode  Island  Historical  Society.  Provi- 
dence, R.  L  Organized  in  1822,  the  publica- 
tions of  this  society  include  9  volumes  of  Col- 
lections, issued  at  various  dates  from  1827  to 
1897,  Proceedings  in  21  nos.  from  1872  to  1892, 
and  8  volumes  of  Publications,  1893-1901. 

[3179 

The  important  articles  in  the  Collections  are  the  fol- 
lowing :  —  V.  1,  1827,  163  pp.,  is  a  reprint  of  Roger  'Wil- 
liams' Key  to  the  language  of  America,  the  best  guide 
we  have  to  the  speech  and  manners  of  the  Narragan- 


363 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


sett  Indians :  —  "V.  2, 1835, 278  pp.,  is  a  reprint  of  Samuel 
Gorton's  Simplicity's  defence  against  seven-headed 
policy,  edited  by  W.  R.  Staples,  a  curious  exposition  of 
the  author's  religious  and  political  views  :  — V.  3, 1835, 
315  pp.  (republished  with  additional  notes  1886, 423  pp.), 
is  Elisha  R.  Potter's  Early  history  of  Xarragansett,  a 
mass  of  facts  concerning  that  county,  chronologically 
arranged:  —  V.  4, 1838,  270  i)p.,  i.s  a  reprint  of  John  Cal- 
lander's Historical  discourse  on  the  colony  of  Rhode 
Island,  edited  %vith  biography  and  notes  by  Romeo 
Elton.  The  discourse  covers  from  1638  to  the  close  of 
the  17th  centurj' :  —  V.  5, 1843,  670  pp.,  is  AV.  R.  Staples' 
Annals  of  the  towTi  of  Providence,  covering  as  far 
down  as  1832,  and  containing  reprints  of  many  docu- 
ments :  —V.  6, 18G7, 380pp.,  contains  (1) Captain  Simeon 
Thayer's  Journal  of  the  invasion  of  Canada,  1775,  edited 
by  E.  M.  Stone;  (2)  R.  I.  Revolutionary  correspond- 
ence from  1775  to  1782  ;  (3)  Morgan  Edwards'  History 
of  the  Baptists  in  Rhode  Island:  —V.  7,  1885,  380  pp., 
contains  (1)  Early  attempts  at  Rhode  Island  history, 
edited  by  "W.  E.  Foster  ;  (2)  The  Jsarragansetts,  by  H. 
C.  Dorr;  (3)  Early  votaries  of  natural  science  in  Rhode 
Island,  by  C.  W.  Parsons ;  (4)  The  first  commencement 
of  Rhode  Island  College,  by  R.  A.  Guild;  (5)  The  British 
fleet  in  Rhode  Island,  by  G.  C.  Mason  ;  (6)  Nicholas 
Easton  vs.  The  City  of  Ne^vport,  by  G.  C.  Mason :  —  V.  8, 
1893,  132  pp.,  contains  The  diary  of  John  Comer,  edited 
by  C.  E.  Barrows,  covering  a  residence  in  Rhode  Island 
and  Massachusetts  from  1704  to  1734:— V.  9,  1897, 
141  pp.,  is  Henry  C.  Dorr's  Proprietors  of  Providence 
and  their  controversies  with  the  freeholders. 

The  Proceed«M7s,  published  in  annual  numbers,  con- 
tain original  papers,  reprints  of  documents,  notes  on 
local  history,  necrologies  of  members,  and  a  detailed 
account  of  the  ti-ansactions  of  the  Society  during  the 
period. 

The  PuMications,  issued  quarterly,  contain  matter 
similar  to  that  which  appeared  in  the  rroceecUnijs,  but 
in  a  much  more  enlarged  form.  The  contributed 
papers,  particularly  in  the  early  volumes,  have  con- 
siderable value.  Volume  7  contains  The  diary  of  Enos 
Hitchcock,  a  Revolutionary  chaplain,  edited  by  W.  B. 
Weeden.  C.  S.  B. 

Rhode  Island  historical  tracts.  Provi- 
dence: S.  S.  Rider.  1877-84.  Nos.  1-20. 
Ser.  2,  1889-.     No.  1+.  [3180 

The  publication  of  the  first  series  of  these  tracts 
falls  between  the  dates  given  above.  A  second  series 
is  now  in  i)rogress,  of  the  same  character  as  its  pre- 
decessor. The  object  of  the  editor  in  their  issue  is  to 
preserve  papers,  addresses,  monographs  on  Rhode 
Island  history,  which  otherwise  would  never  pass  be- 
yond the  pamphlet  form,  and  hence  soon  become 
scarce  or  be  lost  wholly  to  view.  The  series  possesses 
great  value  for  students  of  Rhode  Island  annals. 
Potter  and  Rider's  account  of  Bills  of  credit ;  Foster's 
Stephen  Hopkins,  a  Rhode  Island  statesman  ;  Bray- 
ton's  Defence  of  Samuel  Gorton  ;  Dorr's  Planting  and 
growth  of  Providence,  are  some  of  the  most  impor- 
tant monographs  which  have  found  a  place  in  these 
volumes.  Through  them  is  accomplished  to  an  ex- 
tent for  Rhode  Island  history  the  work  which  the 
Prince  Society  is  doing  for  northern  New  England. 

H.  L.  O. 

Robinson,     Ro-wland    Evans.      Vermont. 


(American  commonwealths.)  Boston:  Hough- 
ton. 1892.  $1.25.  [3181 
This  is  a  reliable  and  well-written  history  of  Ver- 
mont from  the  time  of  its  settlement  until  its  admis- 
sion into  the  Union  ;  while  in  a  few^  of  the  later  chap- 
ters its  development  is  sketched  till  times  subsequent 
to  the  Civil  War.  The  author  has  used  with  fidelity 
the  printed  records  of  the  state  and  of  New  York,  and 
all  the  standard  histories  which  bear  upon  the  subject. 
The  most  important  chapters  are  those  which  treat  of 
the  controversy  with  New  York,  the  negotiations  with 
the  British  toward  the  close  of  the  Revolution,  and 
the  dealings  with  Congress  which  resulted  in  the  ad- 
mission of  Vermont  as  a  state.  All  these,  though  done 
in  outline,  are  satisfactory'.  Descriptions  of  natural 
scenerj-,  when  they  occur  in  the  book,  suggest  the  influ- 
ence of  Parkman.                                              H.  L.  O. 

Sanford,  Elias  Benjamin.  History  of  Con- 
necticut.   Hartford  :  Scranton.   1888.    Subs.  $2, 

[3182 

Based  on  secondary  materials  and  on  tradition. 
Large  amount  of  space  given  to  colonial  period  and  to 
wars,  e.specially  the  French  and  Indian  wars.  Style 
unattractive.  E.  C. 

Smith,  Philip  Henry.  The  Green  Mountain 
boys  :  or  Vermont  and  the  New  York  land-job- 
bers.    Pawling,  N.  Y. :  Author.    1885.     [3183 

One  hundred  and  twenty-five  small  pages  in  good 
type.  Contains  the  meat  of  Ira  Allen's  History.  Makes 
no  pretence  to  historical  accuracy.  Written  in  a  dull 
and  turgid  manner.  E.  C. 

Smyth,  Egbert  C,  French  Canadians  in 
New  England.  See  American  Antiquarian  So- 
ciety, sect.  239.  [3184 

Sullivan,  James.  History  of  the  district  of 
Maine.     Boston.     1795.  [3185 

"Judge  Sullivan  vras  too  busy  a  man  to  write  so 
complicated  a  history  as  that  of  Maine ;  and  he  fell 
into  some  errors,  and  came  short  of  what  would  be 
expected  of  a  writer  at  the  present  day."  C.  Deane, 
in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3:  364. 

Trumbull,  James  Hammond,  ed.  Memorial 
history  of  Hartford  County,  Conn.,  1633-1884. 
Boston.     1886.     2v.  [3186 

This  is  a  large  "  co-operative  work."  It  covers  nearly 
every  side  of  the  historj'  of  Hartford  County :  the  In- 
dians, the  colonial  period,  Hartford  in  literature,  free- 
masonry, insurance ;  Hartford,  town  and  city  ;  the 
second  volume  is  devoted  to  the  towns  in  the  county 
outside  Hartford.  The  chapters  are  naturally  of  une- 
qual interest  and  value.  Illustrations  better  than  in 
most  histories  of  its  class.  A  good  example  of  a 
county  history.  E.  C. 

Underwood,  Francis  Henry.  Quabbin : 
the  story  of  a  small  country  town ;  with  out- 
looks upon  Puritan  life.  Boston :  Lee.  1893. 
$1.75.  [3187 

The  author  had  an  ambition  to  -write  the  story  of  life 
in  a  small  New  England  country  town,  as  he  knew  it 


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3188-3194 


sixty  odd  years  ago.  Every  phase  of  that  life,  moral, 
social,  and  civil,  is  sharply  brought  out,  even  to  tho 
most  minute  detail.  As  Quabbin  is  described  as  being 
a  very  dull  place,  its  people  narrow-minded,  bigoted 
and  unsocial,  the  story,  well  written  though  it  is,  lacks 
sustained  interest  and  vitality.  It  is  undoubtedly  a 
faithful  picture,  not  only  of  this,  but  of  many  other 
Quabbins,  yet  its  perusal  leaves  no  strong  imiiression. 
Mr.  Underwood  often  drops  his  story  to  indulge  in 
polemical  discussion.  He  ascribes  much  of  the  low 
state  of  society  and  manners  in  Quabbin  to  provincial 
isolation,  but  more  to  the  influence  of  Puritan  teach- 
ings and  training  still  dominant,  austere  and  unyield- 
ing. S.  A.  D. 

Vermont.  Records,  documents  and  bibli- 
ography. See  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  129- 
133.  [3188 

Vermont  Historical  Society.  Montpelier, 
Vt.  This  society  was  organized  in  1838,  and 
has  issued  a  number  of  pamphlets  on  subjects 
of  Vermont  history.  In  1870  and  1871  two 
volumes  of  Collections  and  in  1898  one  volume 
of  Proceedings  were  published.  [3189 

These  are  devoted  chiefly  to  the  history  of  Vermont 
during  the  Revolution  and  the  period  immediately 
following,  and  to  the  controversy  with  New  York  over 
the  boundaries  of  that  state  and  the  "  New  Hampshire 
grants."  Volume  2  contains  selections  from  the  Hal- 
dimand  papers  relating  to  Vermont.  The  latest  pub- 
lication of  the  society  is  a  volume  of  Proceedings, 
most  of  the  contents  of  which  relate  to  Ethan  Allen. 
Several  documents  from  the  facsimiles  of  Mr.  B.  F. 
Stevens  are  so  badly  misprinted  in  the  appendix  to 
this  volume,  and  such  editorial  liberties  are  taken 
with  one  of  them,  that  their  historical  value  is  de- 
stroyed. A  communication  in  the  Nation,  Sept.  27, 
1900,  points  out  the  flagrant  maltreatmient  which  these 
papers  have  received. 

Whittier,  John  Greenleaf.  Supernatural- 
ism  of  New  England.  London.  1840.  N.  Y. : 
Wiley.     1847.  [3190 

Some  articles  contributed  to  the  old  Xeiv  Enrjland 
Magazine  formed  the  groundwork  for  this  thin  vol- 
ume. Not  all  of  them,  however,  are  to  be  found  in  it. 
Evidently  the  venerated  author  was  willing  that  these 
earlier  efforts  of  his  should  be  forgotten,  and  in  this 
respect  his  later  judgment  is  to  be  commended,  so  far 
as  literary  quality  is  concerned  ;  but  so  far  as  the  book 
goes  to  establish  the  status  of  superstition  in  Mr. 
Whittier's  day,  it  has  some  historical  value  to  students 
of  folk-lore,  and  is  an  interesting  clew  to  the  motive 
of  much  that  he  has  written.  S.  A.  D. 

Williamson,  Joseph,  Slavery  in  Maine. 
See  ^Vlaine  Historical  Society,  sect.  278.     [3191 

Williamson,  William  Durkee.  History  of 
the  state  of  Maine.  Ilallowell:  Glazier.  1833. 
2v.  [3192 

The  work  begins  with  a  dissertation  of  182  pp.  on  the 
geography  and  flora  and  fauna  of  Maine.  The  author 
then  proceeds  with  the  history  of  the  colony  and  state, 
beginning  with  discovery  and  ending  with  the  separa- 


tion of  Maine  from  Massachusetts  in  1820.  The  book 
throughout  is  a  sober,  conii)act  recital  of  facts,  without 
ornament  and  with  no  display  of  partisan  zeal.  Citar 
tions  of  authorities  are  abundant.  In  diligence  Wil- 
liamson was  the  equal  of  Helknap,  but  in  style  and 
grasp  of  the  larger  relations  of  the  subject  far  his  in- 
ferior. H.  L.  O. 

Winsor,  Justin,  ed.  Memorial  history  of 
Boston,  1630-1880.  Boston:  Osgood.  1880- 
82.     4v.  [3193 

A  sumptuous  and  exhaustive  work.  In  which,  after 
a  description  of  the  gcologj'  and  natural  history  of  the 
region,  the  story  is  given  in  great  detail  from  the 
landing  of  Winthrop  to  the  moment  of  the  book's 
appearance.  The  function  of  Mr.  Winsor  is  for  the 
most  part  editorial,  each  one  of  the  four  massive  vol- 
umes being  made  up  of  chapters  written  by  the  best 
obtainable  expert  in  the  held  considered.  Dividing 
the  account  into  three  periods,  the  colonial,  the  pro- 
vincial, and  the  post-revolutionary,  the  development 
of  the  city  is  considered  from  every  side,  social,  po- 
litical, economic,  religious,  educational,  etc.  "While 
the  body  of  information  is  vast,  the  method  pursued 
makes  necessary  a  considerable  sacrifice.  There  is  no 
consecutive  narrative,  but  simply  a  mass  of  frag- 
ments. For  continuous  reading  the  breaks  are  inces- 
sant and  embarrassing.  For  reference,  however,  chai)- 
ter  by  chapter,  the  book  is  vei-y  satisfactory.  The  eye 
of  the  laborious  editor  has  been  everywhere  :  each  line 
has  had  the  benefit  of  his  revision,  and  the  work  of 
his  great  corps  of  writers  is  constantly  supi)lemented 
by  his  own  notes.  Several  of  the  most  important 
chapters  are  by  Mr.  Winsor  himself.  The  cartography, 
and  autograph  and  pictorial  illustrations,  are  attended 
to  with  great  taste  and  accuracy.  Probably  no  Ameri- 
can historian  possessed  so  vast  a  fimd  of  learning  as 
Justin  Winsor,  and  he  lavished  of  his  abundance  in 
preparing  this  record  of  the  city  which  in  so  many 
ways  has  been  the  leader  of  America.  J.  K.  H. 


THE  OLD  "  MIDDLE  STATES  " 

{Comprehensive  history,  covering  all  or  several 
periods.  For  Colonial  history,  see  Part  III, 
Division  1,  sect.  1049-1118.  See,  also,  Part  I: 
Sources.) 

Barber,  John  W.,  and  Henry  Howe.  His- 
torical collections  of  the  state  of  New  York. 
N.  Y. :  Author.     1841.     Improved  ed.     1851. 

[3194 
This  is  one  of  several  state  gazetteers  which  were 
issued  about  the  middle  of  this  century  by  Barber  and 
Howe.  Howe  shared  in  the  preparation  of  the  first 
edition  of  this  work.  It  contains  an  outline  of  the 
history  of  the  state  from  its  settlement  to  approxi- 
mately the  time  of  publication.  In  the  case  of  New 
York  this  outline  is  very  meagre,  and  not  a  few  errors 
appear.  By  far  the  larger  part  of  the  volume  is  filled 
with  an  account  of  the  various  counties  of  the  state, 
giving  such  common  facts  concerning  their  history, 
topography,  population,  towns  and  industries  as  usu- 


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ally  appear  in  gazetteers.  Numerous  woodcuts  are 
given.  The  work  is  crudely  done.  Lapse  of  time  has 
taken  from  it  nearly  all  the  value  it  may  once  have 
possessed.  H.  L.  O. 

Benton,  Nathaniel  S.  History  of  Herki- 
mer County,  including  tbe  upper  Mohawk 
valley.     Albany:  Muusell.     1856.  [3i95 

This  ranks  iunong  the  best  of  the  older  county  his- 
tories. It  was  prepared  witli  care  by  one  who  had 
long  been  a  resident  of  the  region  and  conversant 
with  its  affairs.  He  made  thorough  use  of  existing 
materials,  both  in  print  and  in  manuscript,  while 
he  drew  largely  on  his  personal  information  and  the 
knowledge  of  others.  As  Herkimer  County  was  one 
of  the  first  erected  in  the  state  after  the  Revolution, 
not  a  little  of  the  history  of  western  New  York  is  in- 
volved in  its  annals.  The  volume  in  fact  is  more 
truly  a  history  of  the  region  in  general  than  it  is 
of  the  administrative  district  known  as  Herkimer 
Countj-.  The  volume  closes  with  the  presentation  of 
a  considerable  amount  of  genealogical  material  relat- 
ing to  the  families  of  the  district.  The  book  in  the 
miscellaneous  character  of  its  contents  and  their  dis- 
cursiveness is  typical  of  its  class.  H.  L.  O. 

Booth,  Mary  L.  History  of  the  city  of 
Kew  York.  N.  Y. :  Clark.  1865.  New  ed. 
N.  Y. :  Button.     1880.  [3196 

This  book  was  expressly  prepared  for  the  benefit 
of  the  general  reader,  and  contains  the  most  common 
and  easily  accessible  facts  which  relate  to  the  history 
of  New  York  City  from  the  earliest  times  to  the  open- 
ing of  the  Civil  AVar.  The  style  of  writing  is  agreeable, 
and  it  Ls  generally  accurate.  It  contains  illustrations 
of  some  value,  and  a  limited  amount  of  additional 
matter  in  an  appendix.  But  the  reader  will  not  find 
in  this  volume,  or  in  any  others  in  existence  on  the 
same  subject,  a  genuine  history  of  New  York  City. 
Instead  —  save  in  the  case  of  Valentine's  History  —  he 
will  find  an  outline  of  the  history  of  the  Province 
of  New  Netherland,  and  later  of  that  of  New  York, 
with  an  account  of  some  of  the  external  events  of  the 
Revolution  in  this  vicinity,  and  a  very  meagre  collec- 
tion of  facts  relating  to  the  growth  of  the  city  in  the 
present  century.  Some  account  he  will  also  find  of 
local  topography,  of  public  buildings,  of  private  resi- 
dences, of  modern  structures  erected  for  business  or 
other  purposes.  But  in  general  the  writers  have  failed 
to  recognize  the  distinction  between  the  municipality 
and  the  province  and  state,  and  so  have  written  his- 
tories of  the  latter  with  only  occasional  reference  to 
the  former.  H.  L.  O. 

Brodhead,  John  Romeyn.  History  of  the 
state  of  New  York  [1609-91].  N.  Y. :  Harper. 
1853-71.    2v.   V.  1,  rev.  ed.    [c.  1871.]    [319? 

"  An  excellent  and  scholarly  work,  though  occasion- 
ally disfigured  by  a  proneness  to  ascribe  unworthy 
motives  to  New  York's  neighbours."  John  Fiske,  The 
Dutch  find  Quaker  colonics,  v.  2,  p.  140,  note. 

"  It  is  to  be  regretted  that  death  jirevented  the  com- 
pletion of  the  work,  which  does  not  go  farther  than 
1601  ;  but  what  Mr.  Brodhead  has  given  us  nmst,  for 
its  completeness  and  accuracy  of  research,  and  for  the 
general  acumen  displayed  in  it,  rank  as  a  standard 


work  and  a  classical  authority  on  the  subject."    B. 
Fernow,  in  Xarrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  4 :  432. 

Brooks,  Elbridge  Streeter.  Story  of  New 
York.  (Story  of  the  states.)  Boston:  Lotbrop. 
[c.  1888.]     §1.50.  [3198 

"  Mr.  Brooks's  volume  opens  as  if  designed  for 
youthful  readers,  but  one  quickly  finds  that  the  seri- 
ous preface  is  a  truer  indication  of  the  author's  inten- 
tion. A  philosophical  treatment  has  seemed  to  him 
at  once  best  and  within  his  grasp,  and  to  it  lie  sacri- 
fices freely  the  details  which  distinguish  and  enliven 
Mr.  Todd's  annals.  .  .  .  Mr.  Brooks  asserts,  with 
quite  as  much  positiveness  as  the  evidence  warrants, 
a  Spanish  occupation  or  exploration  a  centurj^  before 
Hudson's  arrival.  With  equal  positiveness  he  finds  a 
Spanish  etymology  for  the  name  Manhattan.  .  .  .  INIr. 
Brooks  makes  up  for  his  generalizations  by  appending 
'  the  story  of  New  York  told  in  chronological  epitome,' 
in  a  very  handy  form.  He  gives,  too,  the  Constitution 
of  the  state  of  New  Y'ork,  and  a  bibliography."  iVo- 
tion,  47 :  39. 

Buffalo  Historical  Society.  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 
This  society  was  organized  in  1862,  and  has 
published  Animal  reports  from  1885  to  1898, 
and  4  volumes  of  Collections  (v.  3  entitled 
Transactions)  relating  chiefly  to  local  history, 
taking  in  the  Niagara  frontier  and  consider- 
able parts  of  western  New  York.  [3^99 

Cayuga  County  Historical  Society.  Au- 
burn, N.  Y.  This  society  was  organized  in 
1876,  and  from  1879  to  1894  published  11  vol- 
umes of  Collections.  Volume  1  is  the  Journal 
of  Lieut.  J.  L.  Hardenbergh,  in  Sullivan's 
expedition,  May  1-Oct.  3,  1779.  [3200 

Cheyney,  Edward  P.  Anti-rent  agitation 
in  the  state  of  New  York,  1839-46.  (Univ.  of 
Penn.  Publications,  no.  2.)    Phil.    1887.  [3201 

This  pamphlet  is  No.  2  of  the  Publications  of  the 
University  of  Pennsylvania,  political  economy  and 
public  law  series.  It  is  a  brief,  hut  clear  and  impar- 
tial, study  of  the  origin  of  the  large  grants  of  land 
made  in  the  province  and  state  of  New  York,  of  the 
forms  of  tenure  which  existed  within  them,  and  of  the 
agitation,  followed  by  resistance,  against  the  collec- 
tion of  rents  on  the  Van  Rensselaer  manor,  which  be- 
gan  in  1839.  Little  space  is  devoted  to  the  part  played 
by  this  movement  as  a  political  issue,  but  an  outline 
is  given  of  the  collision  between  the  state  authority 
and  the  agitators,  and  of  the  legislation  and  decisions 
of  the  courts  which  resulted  finally  in  the  disappear- 
ance of  the  old  leasehold  system.  A  list  of  authorities 
used  is  given  at  the  close.  H.  L.  O. 

Clark,  Joshua  V.  H.  Onondaga ;  with 
notes  on  the  several  towns  in  the  county,  and 
Oswego.     Syracuse :  Stoddard.     1849.     2v. 

[3202 

"  Mr.  Clark  has  evidently  examined  almost  every 
source  of  information  regarding  the  Six  Nations,  we 
possess  in  the  English,  French,  and  Spanish  languages, 


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3203-3209 


and  accordingly  the  first  seventy-eight  pages  are  occu- 
pied with  a  n'sum(5  of  what  he  thus  gleaned.  But  it 
is  in  chapter  v,  iip.  79  to  l-T),  that  he  adds  entirely  new 
material  to  their  histoiy  in  his  /lio'jraphical  sketches 
of  disti)iffuislii'd  chiefs  of  tlic  Otioiahuja  tribe.  This 
valuable  work  was  principally  derived  from  chiefs  or 
pioneers  then  living.  .  .  .  The  first  volume  of  this 
work  is  in  fact  a  history  of  the  Onondaga  tribe  of  the 
Six  Nations,  and  holds  the  highest  rank  among  the 
treatises  on  aboriginal  affairs  for  original  and  valu- 
able information."  T.  W.  Field,  in  Indian  biblio- 
graplnj,  p.  77. 

Clinton,  De  Witt.  Life  and  writings  of 
De  Witt  Clinton  ;  by  William  W.  Campbell. 
N.  Y. :  Baker.     1849.  [3203 

Tliis  contains  very  brief  introductory  sketches  of 
the  lives  of  Col.  Charles  Clinton  and  Gen.  James  Clin- 
ton, and  about  fifteen  pages  on  De  "Witt  Clinton. 
These  are  followed  by  several  addresses.  The  most 
important  portion  of  the  book  is  the  Private  canal 
joumej",  1810,  which  is  a  diary  of  a  journey  through 
New  York  between  Schenectady  and  Buffalo,  and 
contains  considerable  historic  and  economic  informa- 
tion, gathered  while  the  country  was  still  in  a  primi- 
tive state.  Helpful  data  will  here  be  found  in  regard 
to  wages,  prices,  value  of  land  and  local  products. 
Clinton  was  afterwards  an  ardent  supporter  of  the 
construction  of  the  Erie  Canal.  The  book  is  inade- 
quate as  a  biography,  and  must  be  regarded  simply 
as  a  contribution  to  the  history  of  New  York  state  in 
the  first  quarter  of  the  century.  D.  R.  D. 

—  HosACK,  David.  Memoir  of  De  Witt 
Clinton.     N.  Y.     1829.  [3204 

This  is  a  memorial  discourse  delivered  by  the  au- 
thor before  the  Literary  and  Philosophical  .Society 
and  the  citizens  of  New  York  City  in  1828  in  honor  of 
Mr.  Clinton,  who  had  recently  died.  The  life  and 
character  of  the  deceased  statesman  are  reviewed  at 
considerable  length.  Not  only  is  his  official  and 
political  career  outlined,  but  the  decisions  he  ren- 
dered while  on  the  bench,  the  services  he  performed 
for  popular  education  in  New  York,  for  higher  educa- 
tion, for  charities,  his  character  as  a  speaker  and 
writer,  are  reviewed.  Above  all  is  his  work  as  an  ori- 
ginator of  the  Erie  Canal  detailed.  In  that  connec- 
tion a  valuable  sketch  is  given  of  the  origin  of  the  idea 
of  canals  or  a  canal  system  in  the  state  of  New  York, 
and  the  suggestions  of  public  men  from  Cadwallader 
Golden  down.  The  chief  credit  is  claimed  for  Mr. 
Clinton.  The  tone  of  the  book  is  of  course  eulogistic, 
but  it  is  not  extravagantly  so.  An  elaborate  appendix 
occupies  more  than  two  thirds  of  the  volume.  Of  spe- 
cial interest  are  the  contributions  it  contains  t  iward 
the  documentary  history  of  the  Erie  Canal  project. 

H.  L.  O. 

Dayton,  Abram  C.  Last  days  of  knick- 
erbocker  life  in  New  York.  N.  Y. :  Harlan. 
1882.     Putnam.     1897.     §2.50.  [3205 

This  is  a  volume  of  personal  reminiscences  of  life  as 
it  was  in  the  middle  and  higher  circles  of  New  York 
society  about  1840.  The  author,  says  the  editor,  "was 
witness  to  the  scenes  described,  and  contemporary 
with  the  events  detailed."  With  the  development  of 
the  railway  and  steam  navigation,  .^nd  the  beginning 


of  foreign  immigration  on  a  large  scale,  the  provincial 
period  of  New  York  City  life  closed  and  its  metro- 
politan period  began.  Prior  to  that  change  the  old 
characteristics  of  a  Dutch  and  English  town  of  mod- 
erate size  had  been  retained.  These  in  the  last  stage 
of  their  existence,  as  he  witnessed  and  shared  in 
them,  the  author  has  here  delineated  with  truthfulness 
and  in  considerable  detail.  He  has  selected  as  typi- 
cal of  the  whole,  the  observance  of  the  Sabbath;  the 
home  with  its  furnishings,  its  internal  economy  and 
social  life,  its  relations  to  the  world  outside;  the  city 
hotel,  with  the  boon  companions  who  permanently 
resided  there  ;  the  .shopkeepers  and  caterers;  the  busi- 
ness habits  of  the  merchant  and  lawyer ;  the  dress, 
manners  and  sports  of  fashionable  society ;  the  places 
of  fashionable  resort,  as  the  Vauxhall  Gardens  and 
the  theatres.  The  book  has  the  limitations  which 
are  characteristic  of  personal  memoirs,  viz.,  it  deals 
exclusively  with  the  social  clas.ses  among  which  the 
author  moved,  while  the  material  is  presented  with- 
out regard  to  logical  order  or  to  completeness  in  itself. 

H.  L.  O. 

De  Costa,  Benjamin  Franklin.  Notes  on 
the  history  of  Fort  George  during  the  colonial 
and  revolutionary  periods.  N.  Y. :  Sabin. 
1871.  [3206 

The  Fort  George  here  referred  to  was  a  fort  planned 
and  partly  comi^leted  under  the  orders  of  Gen.  Am- 
herst during  the  French  and  Indian  War,  and  was 
located  near  the  head  of  Lake  George.  The  material 
used  in  this  brochure  consists  of  letters,  extracts  from 
documents,  journals,  etc.,  showing  the  origin  and  lo- 
cation of  the  fort,  and  the  fortunes  of  the  successive 
garrisons  which  held  it  during  the  period  in  question. 
The  documentary  material  is  interspersed  with  brief 
explanatorj'  comment.  H.  L.  O. 

Eastman,  F.  S.  History  of  the  state  of 
New  York.     N.  Y. :  Bliss.     1828.  [3207 

See  note  under  Lambrechtsen's  Kew  Ketherland, 
sect.  1078. 

Egle,  William  Henry.  Illustrated  his- 
tory of  the  commonwealth  of  Pennsylvania. 
Harrisburg.  1877.  2d  ed.  rev.  Phil. :  Gard- 
ner.    1880.  [3208 

The  most  comprehensive  local  history  of  Pennsyl- 
vania, comprising  histories  of  the  mdividual  counties, 
prepared  by  different  writers.  Very  minute  in  detail 
and  trustworthy.  Extracts  are  given  from  many  doc- 
uments. The  illustrations  are  largely  of  historic  im- 
port. E.  E.  S. 

Fisher,  Sydney  George.  The  making  of 
Pennsylvania.   Phil.:  Lippincott.  1896.   81.50. 

[3209 

A  study  of  the  various  nationalities  and  religions 
which  formed  elements  in  the  population  of  early 
Pennsylvania,  with  special  reference  to  their  disper- 
sion, and  to  their  influence  upon  the  history  of  the 
colony  and  state.  To  this  are  added  chapters  on  the 
early  development  of  science  and  the  mechanic  arts, 
the  Wyoming  controversy,  and  the  boundarj'  dispute 
with  Maryland.  The  style  is  popular,  and  at  times 
flippant,  but  the  facts  have  been  industriously  accu- 


367 


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THE  UNITED  STATES 


mulated,  and  the  book  may  be  read  with  profit.  The 
•work  is  properly  an  introduction  to  the  same  author's 
Pennsylvania,  colony  and  commonwealth. 

W.  MacD. 

Pennsylvania,  colony  and  common- 
wealth.    Phil. :  Coates.     1897.     11.50.     [3210 

Follows  the  same  author's  Making  of  Pennsylvania. 
The  larger  part  of  the  volume  is  given  to  an  enter- 
taining sketch  of  the  history  of  Pennsylvania  to  the 
close  of  the  Revolution,  with  additional  chapters  on 
the  AVhiskey  insurrection,  Fries's  rebellion,  the  Civil 
War,  and  the  "preeminence  of  Philadelphia."  The 
8tj"le  and  treatment  are  of  a  piece  with  the  Makiiig  of 
Pennsylvania.  W.  MacD. 

Furman,  Gabriel.  Antiquities  of  Long 
Island,  ed.  by  Frank  Moore.  N.  Y. :  Bouton. 
1875.  [32 1 1 

As  stated  in  its  introduction,  this  volume  contains 
the  notes  of  Gabriel  Furman  on  the  antiquities  of 
Long  Island  and  on  the  manners  and  customs  of  its 
Inhabitants ;  also  his  historical  notes  on  Brooklyn, 
and  a  bibliography  of  Long  Island  which  was  pre- 
pared by  Henry  Onderdonk,  Jr.  The  manuscript  from 
which  the  Antiquities  is  jjrinted  is  said  to  be  fragmen- 
tary, "  and  seems  to  have  been  put  together  at  odd 
times  during  the  period  embraced  within  the  years 
1824  and  1838."  It  is  printed  in  this  volume  for  the 
first  time.  The  notes  relating  to  Brooklyn  are  here 
reprinted  from  an  edition  of  1824,  and  they  contain 
some  slight  repetitions  of  the  material  to  be  found  in 
the  Antiquities.  The  book  has  no  special  unity.  The 
material  is  derived  from  tradition  and  the  personal 
knowledge  of  the  writer  and  his  acquaintances.  The 
book  is  authoritative,  is  valuable  as  a  collection  of 
undigested  material,  and  has  often  been  used  as  a 
source  by  later  writers.  H.  L.  O. 

Goodwin,  Mrs.  Maud  Wilder,  et  al.,  eels. 
Historic  New  York :  being  the  Half  moon  pa- 
pers.   N.Y.:  Putnam.    1897-8.    2v.    $2.50  ea. 

[3212 

"These  monographs,  upon  topics  relating  to  the 
history  of  New  York  City,  were  originally  intended 
to  meet  the  demands  of  students  in  classes  organized 
by  the  City  History  Club.  The  first  series,  edited  by 
Maud  Wilder  Goodwin,  Alice  Carrington  Royce,  and 
Ruth  Putnam,  was  the  most  successful  effort  ever 
made  to  popularize  the  history  of  colonial  New  York. 
The  second  series,  which  has  the  services  of  a  fourth 
editorial  associate,  Eva  Palmer  Brownell,  shows  no 
diminution  in  any  essential  excellence.  The  present 
[second]  volume  contains  twelve  monographs,  each 
■with  an  appropriate  bibliography,  and  there  is  an  in- 
dex to  the  whole  work  which  seems  to  be  adequate. 
.  .  .  The  volume,  like  its  predecessor,  is  finely  illus- 
trated and  beautifully  printed.  In  view  of  its  pro- 
fessed purposes  it  has  one  serious  defect.  Tliat  is  the 
limitation  of  each  monograph  by  the  attempt  to  crowd 
twelve  of  them  into  one  issue."    Am.  hist.  rev.  4  :  547. 

Hammond,  Jabez  D.  History  of  political 
parties  in  the  state  of  New  York.  Albany: 
Van  Benthuysen.     1842.     2v.  [3213 


This  work  covers  the  first  fifty  j-ears  of  the  political 
life  of  New  York  State,  touching  also  upon  the  more 
important  national  issues  of  that  period.  The  rise  of 
political  i)arties  on  the  adoption  of  the  Federal  Con- 
stitution in  1787-8  is  detailed,  as  are  also  the  fluctua- 
tions of  parties  shown  in  every  election  thereafter 
till  1840.  Though  the  author  was  a  Republican  and 
stood  in  close  relations  with  leaders  and  members  of 
that  party,  he  preserved  throughout  his  work  an  atti- 
tude of  remarkable  candor  and  impartiality.  His 
book  justifies  the  statement  made  in  the  preface,  that 
he  had  written  it  with  the  same  regard  to  tiiith  which 
he  would  have  if  testifying  in  a  court  of  justice.  The 
material  of  the  work  was  deriA'ed  from  the  author's 
own  knowledge,  from  witnesses  of  events,  from  letters, 
contemporary  newspapers  and  pamphlets,  and  from 
olficial  sources.  Justly,  therefore,  to  the  work  has 
always  been  attributed  high  authority,  and  it  has 
been  regarded  as  one  of  the  most  valuable  of  Ameri- 
can political  histories.  The  style  in  which  it  is  writ- 
ten is  clear  and  interesting,  tracing  effectively  the 
origin  of  political  movements  and  the  causes  of  crises 
in  the  life  both  of  individuals  and  parties.  An  edition 
with  notes  by  Gen.  Erastus  Root  was  published  in  1842. 
Also  in  1849  a  continuation  of  the  "  History  "  to  1847 
was  published,  the  added  material  taking  the  form  of 
a  life  of  Silas  Wright  and  a  study  of  his  connection 
with  political  parties  subsequent  to  1840  (Syracuse, 
N.  Y. :  Hall  and  Dickson.    1848).  H.  L.  O. 

Hemstreet,  Charles.  Nooks  and  corners 
of  old  New  York.    N.  Y. :  Scribner.   1899.   $2. 

[3214 

"  The  object  of  the  writer  was  .  .  .  not  to  produce 
an  exhaustive  history  of  the  island,  or  even  a  scholarly 
monograph,  but  to  accompany  the  reader  in  a  series 
of  interesting  strolls.  It  cannot  be  said  that  he  has 
satisfactorily  accomplished  this  purpose.  There  is 
little  of  literary  charm,  and  in  many  places  the  list 
of  house-sites  reads  like  a  catalogue  of  the  ships.  In 
fact,  the  strict  adherence  to  the  topographical  plan 
and  the  hurried  succession  of  short  notices  render 
the  book  a  species  of  Baedeker."  Edmund  K.  Alden, 
Am.  hist,  rev.,  5:  617. 

Hendrick,  Welland.  Brief  history  of  the 
Empire  state.    Syracuse:  Bardeen.    1890.    75c. 

[3215 
This  is  a  text-book,  intended  for  the  use  of  pupils 
in  the  grammar  grades.  It  is  furnished  with  some 
illustrations,  a  few  sketch  maps,  abundant  summaries 
and  review  questions,  and  is  clearly  printed.  A  brief 
and  simple  outline  of  the  political  history  of  the  pro- 
vince md  state  is  presented,  with  paragraphs  and 
chapters  on  social  conditions.  The  book  is  generally 
accurate,  while  its  style  and  topical  arrangement  is 
well  adapted  for  a  brief  and  elementary  course  on  the 
history  of  the  state.  H.  L.  O. 

Holland  Society  of  New  York.  New  York 
City.  The  Holland  Society,  organized  in  1885, 
has  published,  beginning  1886,  an  annual  Tear- 
book,  and  from  1891  to  1896,  3  volumes  of  Collec- 
tions, containing  records  of  the  Dutch  in  New 
Nctherland.  These  records  are  published, 
1896-1901,  in  the  Yearbooks.  [3216 


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3217-3225 


Jenkins,  John  S.  History  of  political  par- 
ties in  the  state  of  New  York.  Auburu :  Al- 
den,     1846.  *  [3217 

This  book  possesses  no  indeijcndent  value  whatever ; 
it  is  simply  a  reproduction  of  Hammond's  JJislorij  of 
■politicxtl  parties  in  New  York,  vpithout  any  credit 
wliatever  being  given  to  the  author  of  the  original 
work.  It  is  surprising  that  a  plagiarism  so  gross  as 
this  should  have  been  issued  and  sold  so  soon  after 
the  publication  of  the  work  of  which  it  ic  a  reduced 
copy  (sect.  3213).  H.  L.  O. 

Ketchum,  William.  Authentic  and  com- 
prehensive history  of  Buffalo,  with  historic 
notices  of  the  Six  Nations  or  Iroquois  Indians. 
Buffalo.     1864-5.     2v.  [3218 

The  first  volume  embraces  the  period  from  the  first 
records  of  white  man's  intercourse  with  the  Iroquois, 
down  to  the  breaking  up  of  their  Confederacy,  conse- 
quent on  the  American  Revolution.  The  second  vol- 
ume ends  with  the  burning  of  Bullalo,  1813.  The  work 
as  a  whole  is  scarcely  to  be  called  a  history  of  Buffalo  ; 
it  deals  with  western  New  York  prior  to  settlement ;  is 
largely  based  on  documentary  sources,  and  despite  a 
tendency  to  diffuseness  and  prolixity,  testifies  to  much 
painstaking  research.  Of  especial  value  to  the  student 
of  the  Six  Nations  Indians  in  their  relation  to  the 
whites.  F.  H.  S. 

Lamb,  3Ii'S.  Martha  Joan  Reade  (Nash). 
History  of  the  city  of  New  York.  N.  Y. : 
Barnes.     1877-81.     2v.     Net  §16. 

Supplement :  Externals  of  modern  New 

York,  by  Mrs.  Burton  Harrison.  N.  Y.  : 
Barnes.     1896.     Net  $3. 

Same,  new  ed.  [containing  supplement]. 

3v.     Net  $15.  [3219 

Mrs.  Lamb's  history  is  the  result  of  careful  investi- 
gation. The  first  volume  gives  a  faithful  and  pictur- 
esque account  of  the  colony.  The  later  histoiy  is  "  too 
large  and  diversified  to  be  treated  otherwise  than  as  a 
series  of  sketches.  .  .  .  There  is  one  thread,  however, 
running  through  this  progress  and  woven  in  with  all 
its  ramifications  —  perhaps  the  only  continuous  one  — 
which  Mrs.  Lamb  has  taken  as  a  clue  in  tracing  the 
changes  of  the  past  century."  The  struggle  of  one 
group  of  houses,  crushed  at  the  Revolution,  to  regain 
confiscated  estates,  "  colored  the  politics  of  the  state 
for  a  generation.  The  names  and  the  leadership  of 
the  early  settlers  of  New  York  thus  reappear  through- 
out her  annals,  and  the  author  uses  their  connection 
with  all  marked  events  in  her  history  to  give  coher- 
ence as  well  as  personal  interest  to  the  narrative.  .  .  . 
The  treatment  of  the  subjects  touched  in  the  latter 
part  of  the  second  volume  is  .  .  .  necessarily  only 
fragmentary,  and  the  impression  left  a  broken  one. 
During  the  last  half-century  of  the  city's  history  the 
siibject  has  exjianded  to  such  dimensions  and  with 
such  diversity  that  no  outline  can  embrace  it  all." 
Mrs.  Lamb  occasionally  errs  in  matters  of  genealogy. 
The  volumes  are  well  printed  and  well  illustrated. 
Nation,  32:  117.    26:  296. 

Mrs.  Harrison  continues  the  story  from  1880,  giving 
a  succinct  and  lively  description  of  events.    "  To  read 


her  book  is  to  gain  a  pretty  clear  notion  of  the  salient 
externals  of  the  Gotham  of  to-day.  With  the  deeper 
moral,  religious,  social,  and  political  issues  that  sug- 
gest themselves  to  the  philosophical  observer  of  New 
York's  civilization,  Mrs.  Harrison  does  not  pretend  to 
deal."    Z/iai  (Chicago),  21 :  335. 

Latrobe,  John  H.  B.  History  of  Mason 
and  Dixon's  line.  See  Pennsylvania,  Historical 
Society  of,  sect.  385.  [3220 

Long  Island  Historical  Society.  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.  This  society  was  organized  in 
1863  and  has  published  the  following  :  [3221 
Journal  of  a  voyage  to  New  York  and  a  tour  in 
several  of  the  American  colonies,  by  Jasper  Dankers 
and  I'eter  Sluyter;  tr.  by  H.  C.  Murphy :  — Battle  of 
Long  Island,  by  Thomas  W.  Field :  —  Campaign  of  1776 
around  New  York  and  Brooklyn,  by  H.  P.Johnston: 
—  (ieorge  Washington  and  Mount  Vernon,  a  collection 
of  George  Washington's  uni)ul)lished  agricultural  and 
personal  letters  ;  by  M.  D.  Conway. 

Lossing,  Benson  John.  The  Empire  state. 
Hartford  :  Am.  Pub.  Co.  1888.  Subs.  ed. 
N.  Y.:Funk.     1887.     $5.  [3222 

In  576  pages  of  text  the  author  has  reviewed  the  his- 
tory of  the  state  of  New  Y'ork  to  the  close  of  1875. 
About  one  half  of  the  space  is  devoted  to  the  Colonial 
period  and  the  Revolution  ;  nearly  four  fifths  is  occu- 
pied with  the  history  prior  to  the  close  of  the  War  of 
1812.  The  book  is  written  in  an  agreeable  style,  and 
it  contains  such  matter  as  the  ordinary  reader  finds 
interesting.  But  the  material  is  derived  almost  wholly 
from  the  ordinary  standard  sources,  and  n<;t  the  slight* 
est  originality  of  view  or  method  is  exhibited.  Loose 
statements  also  are  not  infrequent.  A  large  amount 
of  general  histoiy,  with  which  New  York  had  no  spe- 
cial concern,  is  introduced.  The  book  is  illustrated 
with  many  portraits.  For  the  larger  and  higher  pur- 
poses  of  history  the  work  is  without  significance. 

H.  L.  O. 

History  of  New  York  City.  N.  Y. :  Fe- 
rine.    1885.     2v.     Same,  Iv.  [3223 

"  Mr.  Lossing  is  a  chronicler  and  an  antiquarian, 
rather  than  an  historian,  and  his  narrative  is  formless 
and  scrappy  to  the  last  degree.  We  are  not  surprised 
that  no  table  of  contents  is  provided ;  it  would  have 
implied  a  scheme  of  orderly  arrangement  of  which 
there  is  very  little  beyond  the  chronological  division. 
.  .  .  We  should  be  glad  if  we  could  vouch  for  Mr. 
Lossing's  punctiliousness  in  such  information  as  he 
chooses  to  give,  but  we  cannot."    Nation,  47:  39. 

Macauley,  James.  Natural,  statistical  and 
civil  history  of  the  state  of  New-York.  N.  Y. : 
Gould.     1829.     3v.  [3224 

See  note  under  Lambrechtsen's  New  Netherlands, 
sect.  1078. 

Mellick,  Andrew  D.,  Jr.     Story  of  an  old 

farm.      Somerville,  N.  J.:    Unionist  gazette. 

1889.  [3225 

The  sub-title,  Life  in  New  Jersey  in  the  eir/hteenth 

century,  describes  the  work.     On  an  almost  imper- 


369 


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THE  UNITED   STATES 


ceptible  thread  of  Mellick  family  historj'  is  strung  a 
wealtli  of  information  on  early  German  immigration, 
and  New  Jersey  liisiorj-,  especially  during  the  Revo- 
lution. It  is  followed  by  a  genealogy  of  the  Mellicks 
and  is  well  indexed.  E.  C.  R. 

Miner,  Charles.  History  of  Wyomiug 
[valley].     Phil.:  Crissy.     1845.  [3226 

Miner  was  a  local  antiquarian,  who  gathered  his 
materials  from  the  people  of  the  Valley,  from  printed 
sources  and  from  original  documents  in  state  and 
English  archives.  His  work  is  especially  valuable  for 
its  accounts  of  the  controversy  between  Connecticut 
and  Pennsylvania,  and  the  Wyoming  massacre,  on 
which  subjects  it  is  accurate  and  very  full.  It  ends 
with  the  settlement  of  the  controversy.  It  contains 
two  rare  maps,  one  showiug  the  Connecticut  claims, 
the  other  the  projected  state  of  Westmoreland  in 
northeastern  Pennsylvania ;  also  Colonel  Adam  Hub- 
ley's  journal  of  Sullivan's  expedition  against  the  In- 
dians in  1799.  There  is  much  space  given  to  social 
details  and  much  worthless  gossip.  The  style  is  rhe- 
torical and  very  faulty.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Miner,  Lewis  H.  The  valley  of  Wyoming: 
the  romance  of  its  history  and  its  poetry. 
N.  Y.:  R.  H.  Johnston.     1866.  [3227 

IVIr.  Miner  truly  says  that  his  book  "has  not  the 
slightest  claim  "  to  be  "  a  history  ;  "  and  it  is  nearly 
valueless  as  a  handbook  of  the  valley,  its  intended 
purpose.  T\vo  thirds  of  the  contents  are  given  to 
Campbell's  Gertrude  of  Wyoming,  local  poems,  and 
specimens  of  Indian  eloquence.  The  historical  por- 
tions are  compiled  from  the  histories  of  Chapman, 
Charles  Miner  and  Stone.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Munsell,  Joel,  comp.  Annals  of  Albany. 
Albany:  Munsell.     1850-9.     lOv.  [3228 

This  is  a  miscellaneous  collection  of  records,  news- 
paper extracts,  biographical  notices,  reprints  of  docu- 
ments and  relations,  quotations  from  standard  his- 
tories, lists  of  the  names  of  resident  freeholders,  maps, 
charts  and  other  material  relating  to  the  history  of 
Albany.  It  concerns  indifferently  all  periods  of  the 
histoiy  of  the  city  from  its  settlement  to  the  middle 
of  the  nineteenth  centui-y.  Though  uncritical  in  form 
and  arrangement,  it  is  a  monument  to  the  local  pride 
and  antiquarian  zeal  of  its  compiler  and  publisher.  It 
was  issued  as  an  annual  to  subscribers  for  ten  years, 
and  then  was  discontinued  owing  to  lack  of  financial 
support.  Unlike  Valentine's  Manual  of  New  York 
City,  after  the  first  volume  it  ceased  to  have  the  char- 
acter of  a  city  dii-ectory  and  became  wholly  an  his- 
torical series.  The  material  contained  in  the  collec- 
tion is  of  very  unequal  value.  Of  greatest  importance 
for  historical  purjjoses  are  the  reprints  and  outlines  of 
the  records  of  the  common  council  of  the  city  from 
1686  to  1753.    Each  volume  has  an  index.        H.  L.  O. 

Collections  on  the  history  of  Albany, 

from  its  discovery  to  the  present  time.  Albany : 
Munsell.     1865-71.     4v.  [3229 

These  volumes  form  a  continuation  of  the  Annals  of 
Albany.  The  Collections  contains  much  less  hetero- 
geneous and  useless  material  than  does  \\\e  Annals; 
its  contents  are  more  solid  and  valuable,  and  it  shows 


an  improvement  on  the  part  of  its  editor  in  the  art  of 
compilation.  Its  most  valuable  feature,  however,  is  a 
reprint  of  that  part  of  the  records  of  Albany  county 
which  had  been  translated  by  Professor  Jonathan  Pear- 
son, and  i)ublished  Ijy  Munsell  in  1809  under  the  title 
of  Early  records  of  the  county  and  city  of  Albany. 
Those  records  appear  on  pp.  1-224  of  Vol.  Ill,  and  pp. 
225-510  of  Vol.  IV  of  this  collection.  The  records  of 
the  city  of  Albany  which,  for  the  period  1G8G  to  1753, 
were  printed  nearly  in  full  in  the  Annals,  are  pub- 
lished in  the  Collections  in  full  for  the  years  from 
1753  to  1788.  They  wiU  be  found  in  Vol.  I,  pp.  81-355 
and  Vol.  II,  pp.  236-323.  The  publication  of  notes  from 
newspapers,  which  w'as  continued  through  the  Annals, 
is  resumed  in  this  series.  They  are  taken  from  the 
Albany  papers,  and  cover  the  decade  1859-1869.  Under 
the  above  heads  the  larger  part  of  the  material  con- 
tained in  the  Collections  is  included.  Some  63  shorter 
articles  appear,  among  which  the  reprint  (with  trans- 
lation) of  the  Deacon's  Accotint  book  of  the  first  Dutch 
church  of  Albany  for  1665,  with  synopsis  of  its  con- 
tents from  1666  to  1715,  is  worthy  of  mention  ;  as  is 
also  the  account  of  the  origin  of  the  Ticonderoga  pa- 
tent, the  material  which  is  presented  on  the  geneal- 
ogy of  inhabitants  of  Albany  and  on  the  history  of  its 
churches,  and  the  reprint  of  a  part  of  the  Journals  of 
Jasper  Bankers  and  Peter  Sluyter.  H.  L.  O. 

Murray,  David.  The  anti-rent  episode  in 
the  state  of  New  York.  See  American  Histor- 
ical Association,  sect.  248.  [3230 

New  Jersey.  Records,  documents  and  bib- 
liography. See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect. 
167-170.  [3231 

New  Jersey  Historical  Society.  Newark, 
N.  J.  This  society  was  organized  in  1845. 
Between  1846  and  1872,  it  issued  7  volumes  of 
Collections;  its  Proceedings  have  been  pub- 
lished since  1845,  the  first  series  of  10  volumes 
being  completed  in  1867.  The  2nd  series,  from 
1867  to  1895,  contains  13  volumes,  and  v.  1  of 
the  3rd  series  appeared  in  1899.  These  are 
devoted  almost  exclusively  to  New  Jersey 
history,  and  contain  much  excellent  material. 
Documents  relating  to  the  colonial  history  of  the 
state  of  NeiD  Jersey  are  in  process  of  publica- 
tion, the  1st  volume  having  been  issued  in 
1880,  the  19th  in  1897.  These  are  made  up  of 
official  documents  covering  the  history  of  the 
government  of  New  Jersey  from  1631  to  1775. 
Volumes  11,  12,  and  19  contain  newspaper  ex- 
tracts relating  to  New  Jersey  from  1704-55. 

[3232 

The  most  important  contents  of  the  Collections  are 
the  following :  v.  1.  East  Jersey  under  the  proprietary 
governments,  by  W.  A.  Whitehead,  containing  The 
model  of  the  government  of  East  Jersey,  in  America, 
by  George  Scot:  — v.  2.  The  life  of  William  Alexan- 
der, Earl  of  Stirling :  —  v.  3.  The  provincial  courts  of 
New  Jersey,  by  R.  S.  Field:— v.  4.  The  papers  of 
Lewis  Morris,  governor  of  the  province  of  New  Jer- 


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3233-3246 


sey,  from  1738  to  1746:  — v.  5.  Analytical  index  to  the 
colonial  documents  of  New  Jersey,  in  the  state  paper 
offices  of  England,  comp.  by  H.  Stevens. 

New  York  City.  Records  of  New  Amster- 
dam.    See  ill  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  11 'J. 

[3233 

New  York  State.    Records,  documents  and 

bibliography.     See   in  Syllabus  of  materials, 

sect.  157-166.  [3234 

Regents'  Boundary  Commission.    Report 

upon  the  New  York  and  Pennsylvania  bound- 
ary.    Albany:  "Weed.     1886.  [323S 

Tliis  Commission  was  appointed  under  a  New  York 
act  of  1880  to  cooperate  with  one  from  Pennsylvania 
for  the  purpose  of  locating  the  boundarj'  line  between 
the  two  states,  as  originally  established.  This  its 
Report  contains:  1.  A  history  of  the  "parallel  bound- 
arj-," or  east  and  west  line  between  New  York  and 
Pennsylvania;  2.  The  history  of  the  "meridian  line," 
or  north  and  south  line,  extending  from  Lake  Erie 
southward  to  the  northwest  corner  of  Pennsylvania, 
together  with  the  final  adjustment  and  setting  of  its 
monuments  ;  3.  The  appendix  to  the  Report  contains 
a  variety  of  material  relating  to  the  surveys  of  these 
lines,  also  references  to  many  old  New  Y'ork  maps, 
and  the  .sketch  maps  in  sections  of  the  boundaries  in 
question.  Extracts  are  printed  from  the  survey  books 
of  the  Holland  Land  Company,  and  from  the  papers 
of  Geo.  Palmer,  a  deputy  surveyor  of  the  province 
and  commonwealth  of  Pennsylvania.  H.  L.  O. 

Regents  of  the  University.    Report  on  the 

boundaries  of  the  state  of  New  York.  Albany. 
1874-84.     2v.  [3236 

The  matter  contained  in  these  volumes  is  documen- 
tarj-,  and  relates  to  the  boundaries  of  New  York  on 
the  north  and  east,  and  to  that  part  of  its  south  line 
which  separates  it  from  New  Jersey.  The  most  im- 
portant part  of  the  material  necessary  for  a  documen- 
tary history  of  the  establishment  of  the  boundary 
between  Canada  and  New  York,  of  the  controversies 
of  New  York  with  Massachusetts,  Connecticut  and 
New  Jersey  over  their  limits  is  collected  here.  The 
act  for  determining  the  boundary  toward  Vermont  is 
given,  but  comparatively  little  space  is  devoted  to  the 
earlier  question  of  the  New  Hampshire  Grants.  The 
first  volume  contains  material  of  a  more  general  na- 
ture. The  original  territorial  extent  of  the  province 
of  New  Netherland,  and  later  of  New  York,  is  traced, 
and  the  successive  steps  are  shown  by  which  New 
York  was  reduced  to  its  present  limits.  An  index 
adds  to  the  value  of  the  compilation  as  a  work  of 
reference.  H.  L.  O. 

New  York  Genealogical  and  Biographical 
Society.  New  York  City.  This  Society  was 
organized  in  1869,  and  began  the  next  year  the 
publication  of  the  Ne^c  York  genealogical  and 
hiographical  record,  which  is  still  issued  quar- 
terly and  completed  its  29th  volume  in  1899. 
It  contains  much  excellent  material  relating  to 
New  York  families  and  history.  [3237 


371 


New- York  Historical  Society.  See  sect. 
351.  [3238 

Oneida  Historical  Society.  Utica,  N.  Y. 
This  Society  was  organized  in  1876.  The  1st 
volume  of  its  Transactions  was  issued  in  1881, 
the  8th  in  1898.  The  series  is  continued  at 
irregular  intervals.  Their  contents  relate 
chiefly  to  the  history  of  Oneida  County  and  the 
Mohawk  valley.  [3239 

Peck,  George.  Wyoming  [valley]  ;  its  his- 
tory, stirring  incidents,  and  romantic  adven- 
tures.    N.  Y. :  Harper.     1858.  [3240 

"  The  author  was  familiar  with  the  scenes,  as  well 
as  many  of  the  actors  m  the  Wyoming  tragedy,  for  a 
period  of  forty  years  commencing  with  1820.  He  was 
thus  enabled  to  glean  many  particulars  regarding  the 
Indians,  the  pioneers  and  their  bloody  skirmishes, 
which  had  escaped  the  eager  inquiries  of  Chapman, 
Miner,  and  Stone."  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibliography, 
p.  304. 

Pennsylvania.  Records,  documents  and 
bibliography.  See  in  Syllabus  of  materials, 
sect.  171-179.  [3241 

Pennsylvania  German  Society.  Reading, 
Pa.  This  Society  was  organized  in  1891,  and 
from  that  year  to  1898  published  8  volumes  of 
Proceedings  and  addresses.  Volumes  7  and  8 
contain  an  account  of  the  history  of  Pennsyl- 
vania as  developed  under  German  influence. 

[3242 

Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society  of.  See 
sect.  369.  [3243 

Pennypacker,  Samuel  Whitaker.  Histori- 
cal and  biographical  sketches.  Phil.:  Tripple. 
1883.  [3244 

This  volume  is  composed,  for  the  most  part,  of  care- 
ful studies  in  Pennsylvania  history,  the  most  valuable 
of  them  relating  to  the  German  element  in  the  popu- 
lati(m  of  the  state,  and  their  contributions  to  its  civil- 
ization and  culture.  The  longest  study,  and  one  of  the 
most  valuable,  is  entitled  Christopher  Dock,  the  pious 
schoolmaster  of  the  Skippack  and  his  works.  This 
paper  contains  a  translation  of  the  major  part  of 
Dock's  School  ordering,  or  School  management,  pub- 
lished in  GermantowTi,  in  1770,  the  first  book  on  the 
subject  of  education  that  appeared  in  the  United 
States.  B.  A.  H. 

Philadelphia,  Common  Council.  Minutes, 
1704-76.  See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect. 
120.  [324s 

Powell,  Lyman  Pierson,  ed.  Historic 
towns  of  the  ]\Iiddle  States.  (American  his- 
toric towns,  V.  2.)  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1899. 
§3.50.  [3246 

"  This  volume  presents  monographs  on  .\lbany,  Sara- 
toga, Schenectady,  Newburgh,  Tarrj-town,  Brooklyn, 
New  \"ork,  Buffalo,  Pittsburgh,  Philadelphia,  Prince- 


3247-3253 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


ton,  Wilmington.  The  general  introduction  is  by  Dr. 
Albert  Shaw,  who  points  out  some  interesting  special 
facts  in  the  early  historj'  and  colonization  of  the  Mid- 
dle states,  notably  the  niLxetl  and  cosmopolitan  char- 
acter of  their  original  population,  whch  served  to 
differentiate  them  pretty  sharply  from  the  other  two 
sections,  and  to  make  them,  as  it  were,  a  useful  buffer 
between  the  morally  and  socially  rather  antagonistic 
groups  of  New  j;ngland  states  and  southern  states." 
Dial  (Chicago),  27:  431. 

Price,  Eli  K.  History  of  the  consolidation 
of  the  city  of  Philadelphia.  See  Pennsylvania, 
Historical  Society  of,  sect.  385.  [3247 

Randall,  Samuel  S.  History  of  the  state 
of  New  York.  N.  Y. :  Ford.  1870.  [3248 
This  is  a  well-written  and  generally  accurate  text- 
book on  the  history  of  the  state  of  New  York  from  its 
settlement  by  the  Dutch  till  the  close  of  the  Civil 
"War.  Some  errors  appear,  but  they  are  not  numer- 
ous. The  material  also  is  well  selected  and  presented 
with  a  due  regard  to  proportion.  Not  an  undue  amount 
of  space  is  devoted  to  general  histoiy.  The  develop- 
ment of  the  state  constitutions  receives  considerable 
attention.  The  standard  works  were  used  in  the  pre- 
paration of  the  book.  H.  L.  O. 

Raum,  John  Otto.  History  of  New  Jersey. 
Phil.:  Potter,  [c.  1877.]  2v.  Phil:  McVey. 
2v.     $5.  [3249 

The  larger  part  of  the  flrst  volume  of  this  work  is 
an  impudent  plagiarism.  It  is  for  the  most  part  a 
-verbatim  reproduction  of  Smith's  History  of  New 
Jersey  {sect.  1108,  3255),  without,  so  far  as  I  have  no- 
ticed, the  slightest  acknowledgment  until,  on  page 
240,  Smith  is  credited  with  being  the  authority  for 
a  minor  detail  of  local  history.  It  is  an  impudent 
plagiarism,  because,  in  a  solemn  preface,  the  com- 
piler repeatedly  states  that  he  has  spared  no  labor  or 
expense  to  obtain  accurate  information,  has  not  neg- 
lected to  consult  any  work  of  value  that  was  within 
his  reach,  and  in  cases  of  doubt  has  compared  and 
sifted  conflicting  accounts,  so  as  to  lay  before  the 
reader  the  nearest  approximation  to  the  truth  which 
can  be  attained.  The  cool  effrontery  of  this  preface 
should  entitle  the  book  to  a  place  among  the  curiosi- 
ties of  literature.  The  second  volume,  and  that  part 
of  the  tirst  volume  which  was  prepared  without  the 
silent  cooperation  of  Smith,  is  a  hotchpotch  of  his- 
tory and  statistics  and  local  details,  which,  if  they 
were  well  put  together,  might  make  a  respectable 
gazetteer  of  New  Jersey.  Bvit  the  character  of  the 
flrst  part  of  the  work  throws  doubt  on  all  the  state- 
ments made  in  the  latter  part.  H.  L.  O. 

Repplier,  Agnes.  Philadelphia,  the  place 
and  the  people.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1898. 
§3.50.  [3250 

"  Miss  Repplier,  whose  success  as  an  essayist  is  well 
known,  has  made  for  us  an  extended  essay  —  not  a 
study  —  upon  the  experiences  and  qualities  of  those 
people  who  lived,  or  who  persist  in  living,  on  the 
site  selected  by  Penn's  Commissioners  in  1G81  for  his 
city  on  the  Delaware.  Her  purpose,  well  fulfllled,  is 
to  make  a  readable  volume,  and  she  has  applied  a  light 
and  graceful  touch  —  sometimes  disclosing  the  flrm- 


ness  beneath  —  to  her  work.  .  .  .  There  are  some  good 
illustrations  in  the  book,  by  E.  C.  I'eixoto,  and  some 
that  are  so  exceedingly  '  sketchy '  as  to  be  of  no  ser- 
vice in  such  a  work."  Howard  M.  Jenkins,  in  Am, 
hist,  rev.,  4:  551. 

Roberts,  Ellis  Henry.  New  York.  (Amer- 
ican commonwealths.)  Boston :  Houghton. 
1887.     3v.     §3.50.  [3251 

The  most  considerable  work  which  has  yet  apjieared 
in  the  Commonwealth  series.  The  entire  history  of 
New  York  is  reviewed  in  it,  from  its  discoverj'  and 
settlement  to  the  present  time.  The  style  is  agreeable 
and  the  author  possesses  a  good  general  knowledge 
of  the  subject.  The  volumes  are  not  free  from  errors; 
in  many  points  they  fail,  of  course,  to  give  adequate 
treatment  to  the  subject;  occasionally  the  arrange- 
ment is  confused.  Still,  for  a  work  of  this  kind  and 
extent,  a  commendable  degree  of  accuracy  has  been 
attained.  The  amount  of  space  devoted  to  the  succes- 
sive periods  of  the  history  is  also  well  apportioned. 
The  tone  of  the  work  is  impartial.  Social,  as  well  as 
political,  development  receives  attention.  The  reader 
will  find  in  the  book  a  well-balanced  general  history 
of  New  York,  from  which  no  important  feature  of  her 
development  has  been  wholly  omitted.  H.  L.  O. 

Roosevelt,  Theodore.  New  York.  (His- 
toric towns  series.)  N.  Y. :  Longmans.  1891. 
§1.25.  [3252 

The  story  of  New  York,  as  Mr.  Roosevelt  tells  it, 
"  and  as  we  fear  it  must  be  told,  is  not  inspiring.  The 
record  is  almost  bare  of  glorious  deeds,  of  lofty  ideals, 
of  elevating  thoughts.  The  city  was  sordid  when  it 
was  small,  and  sordid  when  it  became  great.  No 
glamour  of  romance  can  be  made  to  surround  it. 
From  a  very  early  time  it  has  been  a  mart,  a  place  to 
buy  and  sell  and  get  gain  ;  and  in  this  respect  its  past 
has  been  great  and  its  future  will  be  greater.  But  in 
civic  life,  .  .  .  New  York  has  always  been  deficient. 
.  .  .  The  causes  of  this  lack  ai-e  clearly  shown  by  Mr. 
Roosevelt.  The  city  did  not  develop :  it  simply  grew. 
Development  was  swamped  by  wave  after  wave  of  im- 
migration, and,  after  it  had  been  populated  by  those 
who  came  to  it  as  a  place  for  money-getting,  it  fell  a 
victim  to  their  parasites.  .  .  .  The  chief  merit  of  Mr. 
Roosevelt's  sketch,  so  far  as  it  relates  to  the  history  of 
the  city  of  New  York —  for  we  think  his  digressions  the 
best  part  of  it —  is  the  clearness  with  which  he  brings 
out  the  mongrel  character  of  its  population,  and  it  is 
surprising  that  he  should  give  so  little  consideration  to 
the  natural  consequences  of  this  feature.  The  purely 
narrative  portions  of  the  history  are  very  agreeably 
written,  and  leave  the  reader  with  the  single  regret 
that  they  are  necessarily  so  much  abbreviated.  .  .  . 
The  subject  is  really  too  large  for  the  prescribed 
limits."    Nation,  52:  406. 

Scharf,  John  Thomas,  and  Thompson 
Westcott.  History  of  Philadelphia.  Phil. : 
Everts.    1884.     3v.  L3253 

The  standard  history  of  Philadelphia.  Character- 
ized by  good  arrangement,  legitimate  imrpose,  and 
the  subordination  of  the  reminiscent  to  order  and  to 
fact.  The  first  volume  gives  a  chronological  sketch  of 
the  rise  and  progress  of  the  city  generally  ;  the  remain- 
ing volumes  treat  of  specific  characteristics,  such  as 


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government,  art,  education,  etc.  The  illustrations 
possess  historic  value.  E.  E.  S. 

Severance,  Frank  Hayward.  Old  trails 
on  the  Niagara  froutier.  Buffalo :  Author. 
1899.  [3254 

A  series  of  carefully  studied  and  admirably  written 
papers  touching  ejiisodes  in  the  history  of  the  Niagara 
frontier.  The  cross  bearers  (Jesuit  and  Recollet  mis- 
sionaries) ;  "With  Holton  at  Fort  Niagara  ;  What  befell 
David  Ogdeu  ;  Journals  and  journeys  of  an  early  Huf- 
falo  merchant ;  3Iisadventures  of  Robert  Marsh  ;  Un- 
derground trails,  — are  among  the  titles.  "  Mr.  Sever- 
ance is  well  known  as  an  authority  upon  the  history  of 
this  section  of  the  country,  and  he  has  made  himself 
familiar  with  the  material  to  be  found  in  the  archives 
of  Canada  and  of  the  different  states,  so  that  his  state- 
ments of  fact  may  be  trusted."  University  of  Toronto, 
Review  of  historical  publications  relatinij  to  Canada, 
1899. 

Sheafer,  P.  W.,  et  al.  Historical  map  of 
Pennsylvania.  See  Pennsylvania,  Historical 
Society  of,  sect.  385.  [3254  a 

Smith,  Samuel.  History  of  the  colony  of 
Nova  Ca^saria  or  New  Jersey  to  the  year  1721. 
Burlington,  N.  J.  1765.  Reprinted.  Trenton. 
1877.  [3255 

This  book  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  original  sources 
of  New  Jersey  history.  The  text  is  brief  and  inade- 
quate, but  the  documents  which  are  printed  in  the 
text  and  in  the  appendix  are  of  great  value.  Some 
of  them  are  still  inaccessible  elsewhere.  The  book  is 
especially  important  as  a  contribution  to  the  history 
of  AVest  Jersey.  It  is  still  the  main  source  of  informa- 
tion which  we  have  concerning  the  early  history  of 
that  part  of  the  province.  The  book  contains  much 
material  which  illustrates  the  relations  between  New 
York  and  New  Jersey.  To  the  reprint  is  prefixed  a 
sketch  of  the  author.  H.  L.  O. 

See,  also,  sect.  1108. 

Stiles,  Henry  Reed.  History  of  the  city 
of  Brooklyn.    Albany:  Munsell.    18G7-70.    3v. 

[3256 

"  No  merely  book-making  enterprise,  even  with 
superior  publishing  facilities,  could  have  made  this 
work  what  it  is.  It  has  evidently  been  a  labor  of  love 
on  the  part  of  its  author  and  editor,  who  has  not  only 
harvested  but  gleaned  in  every  field  of  available  in- 
formation touching  Brooklyn  history  with  an  indus- 
trj'  and  ability  deserving  signal  acknowledgment. 
And  Mr.  Stiles 's  work  is  of  more  than  merely  local 
'♦I'-orpst.  .  .  .  One  half  of  Mr.  Stiles's  first  volume  is 
tiUed  w  ith  early  colonial  sketches  ;  the  remainder  of 
the  volume  is  mainly  devoted  to  an  admirable  account 
battle  of  Long  Island,  the  movements  of  the 
an  and  British  armies,  the  British  i)rison-ships 
;  ;  labout,  and  other  incidents  of  the  Revolution- 

ary i>f  riod,  and  brings  down  the  history  of  Brooklyn 
to  tho  close  of  the  War  of  1812.  The  second  volume 
ghi  i  the  history  of  Brooklyn  ...  to  1869,  besides  in- 
teiestjng  biographies  of  early  settlers.  The  third 
volumii  is  devoted  to  the  institutions  of  the  city.  .  .  . 
All  tli(3se  volumes  are  profusely  illustrated  with  views, 


maps,  plans,  autographs,  portraits,  and  other  illustra- 
tions, all  well  selected  and  admirably  executed.  Few 
cities  are  so  fortunate  in  a  historian  as  Brooklyn." 
Nulion,  11:  110. 

Stockton,  Francis  Richard.  Stories  of 
New  Jersey.  N.  Y.:  Am.  Bk.  Co.  1896. 
60c. 

Same :  New  Jersey.    (Stories  from  Am. 

history.)  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  §1.50.  [3257 
The  reputation  of  the  author  of  this  little  book  is 
a  suflicient  guarantee  of  its  literary  quality.  Not  a 
little  historical  truth  is  also  set  forth  in  its  pages, 
with  such  a  mingling  of  tradition  and  fancy  as  to 
make  it  attractive  to  a  child  of  ten  or  twelve.  The 
incidents  chosen  are  in  substance  historical  and,  for 
the  purpose  of  the  book,  a  legitimate  use  has  been 
made  of  literary  art  in  setting  them  forth.  The  events 
dwelt  upon  in  the  stories  occurred  mostly  in  the 
colonial  and  revolutionary  periods.  On  p.  27  a  gross 
error  apjiears  concerning  the  grant  of  Virginia  to 
Raleigh,  and  also  concerning  the  extent  of  Virginia 
at  the  time  when  the  Duke  of  York  granted  New  Jer- 
sey to  Berkeley  and  Carteret.  In  general,  however, 
the  book  is  fairly  accurate.  H.  L.  O. 

Stone,  William  Leete,  Jr.  History  of  New 
York  city.     N.  Y. :  Virtue.      1873.  [3258 

INIr.  Stone's  History  of  New  York  city  differs  in  no 
important  respect  from  the  type  of  the  ordinary  pop- 
ular history.  It  is  more  truly  an  account  of  events 
which  occurred  in  the  city,  than  a  history  of  the  city 
itself ;  a  large  proportion  of  these  events,  however, 
really  belong  to  the  history  of  the  province.  Mr. 
Stone's  treatment  of  the  present  century  constitutes 
the  most  valuable  part  of  his  book.  But  in  that  he 
dwells  on  the  popular,  spectacular  and  superficial  as- 
pects of  the  subject  rather  than  on  the  essentials  of 
municipal  history.  He  has  presented  many  facts  of 
interest.  Noteworthy  among  these  are  the  accounts 
of  the  riots,  especially  of  the  Draft  riots  of  1863 ;  of 
the  fires  by  which  the  city  has  been  visited ;  and  of 
the  overthrow  of  the  Tweed  Ring  in  1872.     H.  L.  O. 

Thompson,  Benjamin  Franklin.  History 
of  Long  Island.  N.  Y.  1839.  2d  ed.  rev. 
and  enl.     N.  Y.     1843.     2v.  [3259 

"  The  most  comprehensive  of  the  accounts  of  that 
island."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  4:  441. 

Tilden,  Samuel  Jones.  The  New  York 
city  "  Ring; "  discussed  in  a  reply  to  the  New 
York  Times.    N.  Y.  :  Polhemus.    1873.  [3260 

"  The  title  of  this  pamphlet  shows  what  its  chief 
subject  is,  to  wit:  a  summary  account  of  the  real 
means  by  which  the  '  Ring '  was  assaulted  and  beaten. 
Mr.  Tilden  shows  that  as  chairman  of  the  Democratic 
State  Committee  of  New  York,  he  had  already  been 
fighting  with  the  'Ring'  for  a  long  time  when  the 
Times  joined  in  the  attack."  F.  B.  Perkins,  in  Old 
and  new,  7 :  613. 

Todd,  Charles  Burr.  Story  of  the  city  of 
New  York.     N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1889.     $1.75. 

[3261 


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Mr.  Todd  "  ends  his  historj'  where  Mr.  Lossing  be- 
gins his,  i.  e.,  with  the  year  1830.  .  .  .  Mr.  Todd's  nar- 
rative is  agreeable  and  thoroughly  readable.  :More 
might  have  been  told  in  the  same  compass,  but  he 
has,  we  presume  consciously,  disregarded  proportion 
in  favor  of  picturesqueness."    Kation,  47:  39. 

Turner,  Orsamus.  History  of  the  pioneer 
settlement  of  Pliclps  and  Gorliam's  purchase, 
and  Morris'  reserve.     Rochester.     1851.  [3262 

Traces  the  records  of  the  Genesee  Valley  through 
the  periods  of  warfare,  exploration  and  settlement. 
Too  diffuse  and  disconnected  for  an  adequate  history, 
it  is  an  invaluable  repository  for  a  vast  quantity  of 
pioneer  reminiscences,  much  of  wliich  no  doubt 
would  have  been  lost  but  for  the  zeal  of  the  author, 
himself  the  son  of  a  pioneer  of  western  New  York. 

F.  H.  S. 

Pioneer  history  of  the  Holland  purchase 

of  western  New  York  ;  including  reminiscences 
of  the  War  of  1812 ;  the  origin,  progress  and 
completion  of  the  Erie  Canal,  etc.  Buffalo. 
1850.  [3263 

Although  the  best  existing  "  history  "  of  the  Hol- 
land Purchase,  it  is  a  disorderly  encyclopaedia  of  data 
on  every  phase  of  pioneer  settlement  and  early  de- 
velopment of  the  region.  A  valuable  repository  of 
information,  it  falls  far  short  of  being  an  adequate 
narrative,  and  utterly  fails  to  show  its  particular  sub- 
ject as  related  to  the  general  history  of  the  United 
States.  F.  H.  S. 

Valentine,  David  Thomas,  comp.  Manual 
of  the  corporation  of  the  city  of  New  York. 
N.  Y.     1842-70. 

Historical  index   to  Manuals,  1841-70. 

N.  Y.:  F.  P.  Harper.    1900.    Net  $2.50.   [3264 

This  serial  was  begun  as  an  enlargement  of  the 
Citij  Hall  directory.  Under  the  title  of  Manual  it 
appeared  first  in  1841,  the  issue  for  that  year  being 
compiled  by  S.  T.  Willis.  In  1842  it  passed  under  the 
editorship  of  David  T.  Valentine,  clerk  of  the  Com- 
mon Council.  Annually  thereafter  till  Mr.  Valentine's 
death  in  18GG  it  was  issued  under  his  management,  he 
continuing  for  that  period  to  hold  the  office  of  Clerk 
of  the  Council.  No  volume  was  issued  in  1867.  In  1868 
the  publication  of  a  new  series  was  begun,  but  this 
proved  to  be  much  less  valuable  from  an  historical 
standpoint  than  the  volumes  edited  by  Valentine. 
The  series  is  first  of  all  a  manual  of  the  city,  official 
and  statistical.  As  time  passed  and  the  city  grew, 
not  only  did  information  of  this  kind  increase  in 
amount,  but  it  became  more  detailed.  Valentine's 
Manual,  however,  from  1850  on,  contained  in  its  suc- 
cessive issues  a  large  amount  of  purely  historical 
material,  which  was  selected  and  compiled  by  its  edi- 
tor. This  has  given  a  value  and  individuality  to  the 
series  such  as  few  similar  publications  have.  The  his- 
torical matter  consists  of  extracts  from  the  early  re- 
cords of  the  city,  Dutch  and  English,  extracts  from  old 
newspapers,  abstracts  of  conveyances  of  property  in 
early  times  and  the  location  of  Dutch  and  early  Eng- 
lish grants  on  Manhattan  Island,  biograi)hical  sketches 
of  magistrates  and  public  men  of  the  city,  a  digest 


of  city  ordinances  during  the  colonial  period,  ac- 
counts of  public  improvements  and  of  the  growth  of 
the  city  antl  its  people  in  very  many  of  its  phases. 
Another  most  valuable  feature  of  the  series  is  the 
large  number  of  maps  and  plans  of  the  city  which  are 
reproduced  in  it.  Valentine's  Manual  has  been  one 
of  the  chief  storehouses  whence  recent  historians  and 
topographers  have  drawn  their  material.  Its  value 
has  been  so  much  greater  than  that  of  any  other 
printed  collection  of  sources  relating  to  the  locality 
that  its  contents  may  be  said  to  have  given  a  certain 
character  to  the  writing  of  New  York  city  historj'. 
An  index  of  the  series  has  recently  been  issued  in  one 
volume.  H.  L.  O. 

See,  also,  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  119. 

Van  Pelt,  Daniel.  Leslie's  history  of  the 
Greater  New  York.  N.  Y. :  Arkell  Pub,  Co. 
1S09.     Subs.     525.  [3265 

This  book  "  disposes  of  New  York  proper  in  one 
volume  and  of  the  outlying  boroughs  in  another. 
The  work  is  frankly  a  popular  compilation,  not  a 
philosophical  history  in  any  sense.  For  example,  the 
career  of  Tweed  and  his  gang  is  rehearsed  justly  and 
in  proper  reprobation,  but  the  continuity  between 
Tweed  and  Croker,  or  between  the  ring  system  and 
the  boss  system,  is  not  even  suggested.  In  fact, 
Croker's  name  does  not,  we  believe,  appear  in  these 
pages  —  but  there  is  no  index."    Nation,  68 :  110. 

Watson,  John  Fanning.  Annals  and  oc- 
currences of  New  York  city  and  state  in  the 
olden  time.     Phil.     1846.  [3266 

This  book  was  compiled  by  the  author  of  the  more 
widely  known  Annals  of  Philadelphia,  and  is  of  the 
same  general  character  as  that  work,  though  less  val- 
uable. It  is  a  collection  of  miscellaneous. facts  relat- 
ing to  the  settlement  of  the  state  and  city  and  to  their 
history  till  the  time  the  compilation  was  made.  Some 
valuable  and  interesting  notices  of  Dutch  and  early 
English  life  in  New  York  City  and  Albany  appear 
here,  also  life-like  portrayals  of  the  experiences  of 
pioneers  in  western  New  York.  Many  details  as  to 
dress,  furniture,  marriage  customs,  also  many  extracts 
from  advertisements  in  old  newspapers  are  given. 
The  material  was  drawn  from  a  variety  of  sources, 
oral  and  written,  and  may  be  regarded  as  generally 
authentic ;  it  is  of  a  nature  which  relates  especially 
to  culture-history.  But  it  is  in  no  sense  scientifically 
selected  or  arranged.  The  reader  of  the  present  day 
will  find  the  book  worthless,  except  for  an  occasional 
fact  which  he  may  need  to  complete  some  picture  of 
the  life  and  personalities  of  a  past  time.       H.  L.  O. 

Wilson,  James  Grant,  eel.  Memorial  his- 
tory of  the  city  of  New-York.  N.  Y.:  New 
York  History  Co.  1891-3.  4v.  Subs.  $7.50 
ca.  [3267 

This  work  was  undertaken,  in  imitation  of  a  similar 
enterprise  in  Boston,  with  the  jnirpose  of  presenting 
in  po])ular  form  and  from  the  pens  of  various  writers 
a  detailed  history  of  New  York  City.  It  is  copiously 
illustrated  and  is  made  up  in  such  a  way  as  to  recom- 
mend itself  to  purchasers.  The  material  contained  in 
its  pages  is  abundant,  and,  on  the  whole,  it  is  agree- 
ably presented.  Among  the  con)s  of  writers  appear 
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3268-3275 


the  names  of  several  specialists  whose  reputation 
guarantees  thoroughness  of  preparation  and  general 
rehability  of  statement.  There  are,  therefore,  some 
excellent  chapters  in  the  work.  But  the  information 
which  has  been  included  concerning  the  city  itself  is 
largely  of  a  topographical,  social,  or  statistical  char- 
acter. In  fact  the  last  volume  of  the  series  relates 
most  strictly  to  Xew  York  City,  but  that  is  more  truly 
a  gazetteer  than  a  history  of  its  development  during 
the  present  century.  The  writers  have  made  practi- 
cally no  use  of  the  municipal  records,  but  have  con- 
fined themselves  to  accessible  printed  authorities  and 
to  the  newspapers.  The  work  is  not  in  any  true  sense 
a  municipal  history,  while  it  throws  little  new  light 
on  the  relations  between  New  York  City  and  the  state 
or  the  nation.  It  can  be  best  used  as  a  cyclopedia 
wherein  one  can  find  a  large  amount  of  miscellaneous 
information  concerning  the  city,  the  state,  and  some 
periods  even  of  national  history.  ,      H.  L.  O. 

Wyoming  Historical  and  Genealogical 
Society.  Wilkes  -  Barre,  Pa.  Organized  in 
1858.  [3268 

Among  its  publications  are :  Massacre  of  "Wyoming ; 
—  Acts  of  Congress  for  the  defence  of  the  Wyoming 
valley.  Pa.,  1776-1778,  with  introductory  chapter  by 
H.  E.  Hayden  ;  —  The  Palatine  or  German  emigrants 
to  New  Y'ork  and  Pennsylvania. 


THE    OLD    "BORDER"     AND 
"SOUTHERN"    STATES 

{Compreliensive  history,  covering  all  or  several 
periods.  For  colonial  and  pioneer  history,  see 
Part  III,  Division  I,  sect.  1119-1171,  1754- 
1826,  2016-2077.) 

Alabama.  Records,  documents  and  biblio- 
graphy. See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect. 
205,  206.  [3269 

Alabama  Historical  Society.  Tuscaloosa, 
Ala.  Organized  in  1850,  and  reorganized  in 
1898.  [3270 

Among  the  publications  of  the  Society  are  papers 
on  the  expedition  of  De  Soto,  and  on  the  Creek  In- 
dians, both  by  R.  A.  Hardaway. 

Avery,  Isaac  Wheeler.  History  of  the 
state  of  Georgia,  1850-81.  N.  Y. :  Brown. 
[c.  1881.]  [3271 

This  book  is  in  reality  a  biography  of  Joseph  E. 
Brown,  the  war  Governor  of  Georgia,  whose  "  public 
career  for  a  quarter  of  a  century  has  been  the  history 
of  his  state."  It  embraces  the  period  of  transition 
from  the  old  to  the  new  South,  and  is  divided  into 
three  parts :  The  decade  before  the  war,  the  war,  and 
the  period  of  reconstruction.  The  decided  influence 
of  Georgia  upon  questions  like  slavery,  secession,  and 
reconstruction  is  carefully  traced  and  duly  empha- 
sirod.  The  style  is  florid,  colloquial  and  fulsome,  with 
Di»  re.'jjrence  to  authorities.  The  appendix  has  a  list 
01  Gci  rgia  ofiBcers  in  the  Civil  War.  S.  B.  W. 


Brewer,  W.  Alabama ;  her  history,  re- 
sources, war  record  and  public  men.  Mont- 
gomery. Ala.     1872.  [3272 

"  This  volume  is  a  collection  of  such  facts  in  relation 
to  the  present  and  past  of  Alabama  as  best  deserve 
l)reservation."  The  work  is  introduced  by  a  histori- 
cal sketch ;  then  come  lists  of  ofl^icers,  and  histories, 
political  and  economic,  of  the  separate  counties. 
Under  these  are  placed  authoritative  sketches  of  all 
who  have  been  prominent  in  the  state.  The  whole 
shows  remarkable  industry,  is  well  arranged  and 
forms  one  of  the  most  important  and  accurate  books 
of  its  kind.  It  is  a  valuable  supplement  to  Pickett 
(sect.  3321).  S.  B.  W. 

Brinton,  Daniel  Garrison.  Notes  on  the 
Floridian  peninsula.     Phil. :  Sabin.     1859. 

[3273 

One  of  the  favored  volumes  in  historical  writing 
that  makes  a  friend  of  its  reader.  It  would  indeed  be 
difficult  to  find  one  more  admirable  in  conception  and 
execution,  one  better  adapted  to  give  profit  and  plea- 
sure. The  interest  holds  to  the  last  line.  While  each 
division — The  literary  history  of  Florida,  Indian 
tribes  of  the  16th  century,  and  later  Spanish  missions 
and  conquests  —  is  complete  for  the  general  reader, 
the  generous  provision  of  footnotes,  bibliograi)hy, 
cartography,  and  an  appendix  give  the  student  the 
means  for  making  his  own  all  the  sources  of  informa- 
tion possessed  by  the  author.  G.  K. 

Browne,  William  Hand.  Maryland.  (Amer- 
ican commonwealths.)  Boston :  Houghton.  1884. 
$1.25.  [3274 

A  well-written  and  reliable  outline  of  the  history  of 
Maryland.  It  begins  with  the  colonizing  experiment 
of  Lord  Baltimore  in  Newfoundland,  and  closes  with 
the  downfall  of  proprietary  government  in  Maryland 
during  the  Revolution.  Its  author  is  not  only  thor- 
oughly acquainted  with  the  subject,  but  has  shown 
good  judgment.  The  account  of  events  in  the  18th 
century  is  very  brief.  H.  L.  O. 

Burk,  John  Daly.  History  of  Virginia. 
Petersburg,  Va. :  Author.    1804-5.    3v.    [3275 

Tho  title  of  this  work  is  misleading,  for  the  author 
lived  only  to  carry  it  to  1776.  It  was  dedicated  to 
Jefferson,  and  written  by  an  ardent  disciple  of  his. 
The  strong  democratic  bias  of  the  author  is  evident 
throughout.  Burk  wrote  in  a  highly  rhetorical  style, 
moralized  not  a  little,  and,  therefore,  consumed  much 
space  in  the  effort  to  convey  a  little  information.  But 
he  had  access  to  records,  some  of  which  are  now  lost, 
and  valuable  appendices  are  to  be  found  in  his  vol- 
umes. These  by  the  modern  reader  will  often  be 
found  more  useful  than  the  text.  The  material  for 
the  first  volume  was  derived  largely  from  Smith,  the 
Records  of  the  London  Company,  and  from  Stith.  It 
is,  on  the  whole,  the  most  solid  volume  of  the  three. 
The  treatment  of  the  period  of  the  Commonwealth  is 
fair.  A  full  and  not  unfair  account  of  Bacon's  Rebel- 
lion is  given,  but  the  reader  will  need  to  correct  and 
supplement  it  by  the  use  of  later  works.       H.  L.  O. 


History  of  Virginia,  continued  by  Skel- 


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3276-3282 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


ton  Jones  and  Louis  H.  Girardin,  1775-81.  Pe- 
tersburg, Va.  1816.  [3276 
Burk  had  planned  to  continue  his  History  to  a  pe- 
riod contemporary  with  his  own  life.  After  his  death 
his  plan  was  in  part  completed  by  the  issue  of  this 
volume,  which  is  often  bound  as  the  fourth  volume  of 
Burk's  Hixtory.  It  seems  to  have  been  written  by 
Girardin,  and  the  share  which  Jones  had  in  its  pre- 
paration is  not  made  clear  by  the  preface.  The  sub- 
ject of  the  volume  is  the  history  of  Virginia  during 
the  Revolution.  The  events  which  preceded  the  out- 
break of  war  are  re-vaewed  in  great  detail.  Many 
documents  are  printed  which  bear  on  the  controversy 
with  Gov.  Dunmore.  The  formation  of  the  state  con- 
stitution and  the  proceedings  of  the  early  legislatures 
are  traced  ;  but  after  the  beginning  of  war  much  more 
space  is  devoted  to  that  than  to  state  affairs.  The  style 
is  excellent,  and  the  tone  usually  moderate. 

H.  L.  O. 

Butler,  Mann,  History  of  the  common- 
wealth of  Kentucky.  Louisville  :  Wilcox. 
1834.  [3277 

From  the  Indian  occupation  of  the  country  to  the 
middle  of  the  War  of  1812.  The  author  was  long  a 
resident  of  the  state,  and  in  ^\Titing  this  little  book 
had  access  to  the  (ieorge  Rogers  Clark  and  other  pa- 
pers. Tlie  early  land  disputes,  the  difficulty  between 
Virginia  and  Kentucky,  and  the  navigation  of  the 
Mississippi  question  are  especially  well  treated.  The 
book  ranks  among  the  better  class  of  work  of  its  day, 
although  now  anticpiatcd.  E.  E.  S. 

Cable,  George  Washington.  Creoles  of 
Louisiana.     N.  Y. :  Scribuer.     1884.     §2.50. 

[3278 

The  Creoles  of  Louisiana,  presented  from  the  his- 
torical point  of  \'iew,  by  the  same  hand  that  has  made 
them  a  study  in  the  romantic,  cannot  fail  to  interest ; 
nor  do  they,  even  though  (as  in  his  Creoles  of  Action) 
the  author  sacrifices  his  tale  to  his  lesson,  and  makes 
history  subservient  to  a  moral,  rather  too  vigilant  for 
opportunities  of  application.  The  hereditary  sources 
of  the  Creoles,  their  tastes,  habits,  religion,  politics  ; 
their  foibles  and  virtues,  their  fortunes  and  misfor- 
tunes ;  their  mispronunciation  of  the  English  ;  their 
city  of  New  Orleans.  —  are  laid  bare  in  an  uncompli- 
mentary if  not  unsympathetic  light.  G.  K. 

See  sect.  2382  for  Cable's  Negro  question,  and  Silent 
South. 

Carr,  Lucien.  Missouri,  a  bone  of  conten- 
tion. (American  commonwealths.)  Boston : 
Houghton.     1888.     §1.25.  [3279 

"  Of  371  pages,  138  are  devoted  to  the  ante-common- 
wealth .stage,  of  which  much  is  padding.  Of  the  re- 
mainder of  the  book,  24  pages  contain  an  account  of 
the  struggle  over  the  admission  of  Missouri,  the  Mex- 
ican War  takes  up  31,  the  Civil  War  9G,  and  the  years 
from  18G.5  to  1888  only  8  pages.  The  author  says  no- 
thing about  the  constitutional  law  of  the  Common- 
wealth ;  he  does  not  even  mention  the  three  consti- 
tutions, with  their  respective  modifications.  .  .  .  Mr. 
Carr  has  forgotten  a  great  many  things,  but  he  has 
learnt  nothing  of  the  interpretation  put  on  the  Consti- 
tution of  the  United  States  by  the  late  war.    He  clings 


to  the  doctrine  of  Cass  and  Douglas,  once  so  popular 
in  the  southwest.  He  regards  slavery  as  a  domestic 
institution,  beyond  the  jurisdiction  of  the  United 
States,  even  in  the  territories.  .  .  .  The  struggle  in 
Missouri  in  18GI  was  precipitated  by  General  Lyon, 
F.  P.  Blair  and  the  loyalists,  according  to  Mr.  Carr." 
Robert  Weil,  Political  science  quarterly,  3:  525. 

Charleston,  S.  C.  City  year  books.  Charles- 
ton. [3280 

See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  120. 

Claiborne,  John  Francis  Hamtramck.  Mis- 
sissippi, as  a  province,  territory  and  state. 
Jackson,  Miss.:  Power.     1880.     v.  1.        [3281 

The  MS.  of  Vol.  2  was  accidentally  burned,  and  the 
death  of  the  author  prevented  rewriting.  Vol.  1  ex- 
tends to  the  Civil  War.  For  the  early  period  the  author 
relies  partly  on  Gayarr6,  and  partly  on  original  docu- 
ments. He  gives  an  excellent  account  of  the  Natchez 
War  (1730).  For  the  19th  ccnturj-  the  author  relies  on 
valuable  documents  left  by  his  father,  (!en.  Claiborne, 
and  his  uncle,  (Jovernor  Claiborne,  and  on  his  own 
knowledge  of  men  and  matters.  His  account  of  the 
customs  of  Indian  tribes  in  Mississippi  and  of  events 
leading  to  the  Civil  War  is  of  special  importance.  The 
tone  of  the  work  is  strongly  southern.  With  a  few 
exceptions  the  statements  are  accurate,  but  the  mate- 
rials are  not  treated  in  proper  proportion,  nor  is  the 
arrangement  good.  The  work  will  be  used  by  future 
historians  as  a  storehouse  to  draw  upon.  Unfortu- 
nately it  has  no  index.  J.  R.  F. 

Collins,  Lewis.  History  of  Kentucky ; 
rev.,  enlarged,  and  brought  down  to  1874,  by 
his  son,  Richard  H.  Collins.  Louisville,  Ky.: 
Collins.     1874.     2v.     $10.  [3282 

It  would,  perhaps,  be  easier  to  state  what  this  book 
does  not,  than  what  it  does,  contain.  Among  the 
topics  treated  are  prehistoric  facts,  annals  for  331 
years  (1529-18C0),  history  in  outline  and  by  counties, 
statistics,  antiquities  and  natural  curiosities,  geo- 
graphical and  geological  descriptions,  sketches  of  the 
court  of  appeals,  the  churches,  freemasonry,  odd-fel- 
lowship, internal  improvements,  incidents  of  pioneer 
life,  and  nearly  500  biographical  sketches  of  distin- 
guished pioneers,  soldiers,  statesmen,  etc.;  with  70 
engravings,  84  portraits,  and  a  map  of  Kentuoky. 
There  is  a  full  index  to  each  volume.  Three  hundred 
and  fifty  pages  belong  to  the  old  edition  prei)ared  by 
Judge  Collins;  the  remainder  were  prepared  by  his 
son  Richard,  with  the  exccittion  of  some  of  the  his- 
torical and  biographical  sketches,  which  were  written 
by  special  contributors.  The  annals  contain  a  great 
mass  of  facts,  some  of  which  are  important,  and  many 
of  which  are  trivial.  The  outline  historj'  of  Ken- 
tucky, written  partly  by  John  A.  McClung  and  partly 
by  George  B.  Hodge,  is  well  condensed  and  interest- 
ing. It  is  evident  that  strenuous  effort  has  been  made 
to  obtain  accuracy  of  detail.  This  monumental  work 
is  a  storehouse  of  information  about  Kentucky  rather 
than  a  well-digested  history  of  the  state.        J.  R.  F. 

"This  remarkable  work  embodies  as  much  patient 
labor  as  has  ever  been  given  to  the  history  of  any 
American  state,  but  the  multitude  and  variety  of  the 
facts  brought  together  make  it  rather  a  store-house 


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3283-3292 


of  iuformation  than  a  feast  that  invites  the  reader." 
N.  S.  Shaler,  Kentucky,  p.  vi. 

Connelly,  Emma  M.  Story  of  Kentucky. 
Boston:  Lotbrop.     [c.  1889.]    $1.50.         [3283 

A  running  commentary  on  the  chief  events  of  the 
history  of  the  state  as  illustrated  in  the  duvelopnient 
of  a  Iventucky  family.  The  narrative  extends  from 
the  early  settlement  to  181)0.  It  is  a  peculiar  composi- 
tion, and  not  likely  to  prove  interesting  as  a  sketch  or 
valuable  as  history.  A  chronological  epitome,  abridg- 
ment of  the  state  Constitution  of  1850,  and  a  bibliogra- 
pliy  make  up  an  appendix.  E.  E.  S. 

Cooke,  John  Esten.  Virginia.  (American 
commonwealths.)  Boston:  Houghton.  1883. 
§1.25.  [3284 

In  this  work  the  author  has  undertaken  to  present 
in  a  running  narrative  a  history  of  the  Virginia  peo- 
ple. More  than  three  fifths  of  his  space  is  taken  up 
with  the  seventeentli  century,  while  the  nineteenth 
receives  but  slight  notice.  Tlie  chief  value  of  the 
work  lies  in  its  successful  appeal  to  the  popular  mind 
through  its  attractive  literary  style.  S.  B.  W. 

Davis,  Mrs.  Mary  Evelyn  Moore.     Under 

six  flags :  the  story  of  Texas.     Boston :  Giun. 
1897.     50c.  [3285 

The  author  is  a  distinguished  southern  writer  in 
prose  and  poetry.  Though  now  living  in  New  Orleans, 
Mrs.  Davis  was  reared  in  Texas,  and  possesses  an  inti- 
mate Itnowledge  of  the  history  of  that  state.  The  book 
was  written  primarily  for  young  people,  but  it  is 
delightful  reading  for  older  folks  as  well.  The  story 
is  not  closely  woven.  Only  the  most  striking  and  ro- 
mantic events  in  the  history  of  the  state  are  given  ; 
but  the  author  has  succeeded  "  in  presenting  the  sa- 
lient points  of  the  drama  of  two  centuries  as  a  con- 
sistent whole."  The  book  is  based  on  the  best  author- 
ities, and  the  temper  of  the  work  throughout  is  most 
praiseworthy.  The  work  is  cleverly  illustrated,  and  it 
has  a  series  of  maps  and  an  index.  J.  R.  F. 

Delav7are.  Records  and  documents.  See 
in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  180,  181. 

[3286 

Delaware,  Historical  Society  of.  Wil- 
mington, Del.  This  society  was  organized 
in  1864,  and  has  published  22  numbers  of 
Papers,  1879-98.  [3287 

Among  tliem  are:  no.  3.  Some  account  of  William 
Usselinx  and  Peter  Minuit,  by  Joseph  J.  Mickley:  — 
no.  6.  Minutes  of  tlie  council  of  the  Delaware  state 
from  1776  to  1792:  — no.  15.  Journal  of  the  southern 
expedition,  1780-1783,  by  William  Seymour. 

Fairbanks,  George  R.  History  of  Florida, 
1512-1842.  Phil.  :  Lippincott.  Jacksonville : 
Drew.     1871. 

Same :  Florida  ;  its  history  and  its  ro- 
mance, 1497-1898.  [New  ed.]  Jacksonville  : 
Drew.     1898.     $1.50.  [3288 

Mr.  Fairbanks  is  one  of  the  best  authorities  on  the 
early  history  of  Florida,  where  he  has  resided  for 


many  years.  He  writes  in  a  strong,  terse  style,  but 
his  book  is  badly  proportioned.  Like  many  otlier  early 
southern  historians,  he  seems  unable  to  get  beyond 
the  early  colonial  period.  The  book  is  one  of  value, 
however,  and  contains  a  luminous  description  of 
Florida  during  the  American  Revolution.  The  period 
from  the  acquisition  of  Florida  by  the  United  States 
to  the  present  time  Mr.  Fairbanks  does  not  cover  as 
thoroughly  as  he  might  have  done,  although  there  is 
a  somewhat  detailed  account  of  the  Seminole  War. 
In  the  first  edition  the  narrative  is  brouglit  down  to 
the  year  1H43;  the  second,  to  18i)8.  The  second  edition 
contains  several  illustrations,  but  no  maps.  On  the 
whole  the  work  is  the  best  on  the  subject.      B.  J.  R. 

Filson  Club.  Louisville,  Ky.  This  Club 
was  organized  in  1884,  and  has  issued  14  vol- 
umes of  Publications.  [3289 

The  most  important  are  the  following :  V.  1.  Life 
and  writings  of  John  Filson,  by  R.  T.  Durrett:  — 
V.  2.  The  wilderness  road,  by  Capt.  T.  Speed:  — V.  6. 
Political  beginnings  of  Kentucky,  by  Col.  J.  JIason 
Brown:  —  V.  11.  History  of  Transylvania  University, 
by  Robert  Peter  and  Miss  Johanna  Peter:  — V.  13.  The 
first  explorations  of  Kentucky,  by  Col.  J.  Stoddard 
Johnston :  —  "V.  14.  The  Battle  of  Tippecanoe,  by  Cap- 
tain Alfred  Pirtle.  The  Nation  (July  11, 1898)  saj'S  o£, 
the  Filson  Club  publications  that  they  are  "  simply 
indispensable  to  students  of  Kentucky  history." 

Florida.  Records,  documents  and  biblio- 
graphy. See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect. 
202-204.  [3290 

Fortier,  Francois  Alcee.  Louisiana  stud- 
ies.    New  Orleans  :  Hansell.     1894.     $1.50. 

[3291 
The  topics  embraced  in  these  studies  are  literature, 
customs,  dialects,  history  and  education.  Literature 
and  education  are  treated  in  rapid  sketches  from  thef 
colonial  period  down  to  the  present  time  (1894) ;  the 
customs  and -dialects  described  are  those  of  the  19th 
centui-y.  As  the  author's  ancestors  —  French  Creoles, 
—  have  lived  in  Louisiana  for  more  than  a  centurj-,  he 
has  been  able  to  gather  a  great  deal  of  information 
about  the  past  history  of  the  state  that  is  not  to  be 
found  in  books.  Perhaps  the  most  valuable  portion  of 
this  work,  however,  is  the  study  of  the  existing  Creole, 
Acadian,  and  Islefios  dialects  in  Louisiana.  As  Pro- 
fessor of  Romance  languages  in  Tulane  University, 
New  Orleans,  the  author  was  specially  qualified  to 
make  these  researches.  J.  R.  F. 

French,  Benjamin  Franklin,  comp.  His- 
torical collections  of  Louisiana.  V.  1.  N.  Y. : 
Wiley  &  Putnam.  (Other  volumes,  various 
publishers.)     1846-53.     5v. 

Historical  collections  of  Louisiana  and 

Florida.  N.Y.:  Sabin.  1869-75.  2v.  [3292 
This  is  the  most  valuable  collection  of  documents 
concerning  the  early  history  of  Louisiana  and  Florida 
that  exists  in  the  English  language.  The  historical 
collections  of  Pierre  Margrj-  (sect.  1182)  in  the  French 
language  give  the  originals  of  many  of  Mr.  French's 
documents,  and  as  Mr.  French  is  not  a  careful  trans- 
lator, they  should  be  consulted  by  the  student. 


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THE  UNITED   STATES 


The  more  important  contents  are  as  follows :  — 
First  Series:  Yol.  1,  Series  of  papers  describing  the 
voyages  of  La  Salle  down  the  Mississippi  and  to  Texas  ; 
Tonty's  Account  of  the  route  from  the  Illinois  to  the 
GuLf."  Vol.  2,  Account  of  the  Louisiana  Historical  So- 
ciety ;  Discourse  on  Judge  F.  X.  Martin ;  translation 
of  an  original  letter  by  De  Soto  on  the  conquest  of 
Florida:  the  journal  of  liiedener  and  the  narrative  of 
a  Gentleman  of  Elvas,  describing  the  expedition  of  De 
Soto;  Coxe's  description  of  Carolana  (not  complete) ; 
Marquette  and  Joliet's  account  of  their  voyage,  etc. 
Vol.  3,  Translation  of  La  Harpe's  journal;  of  Charle- 
voix's journal ;  also  Sauvole's  journal  (in  French) ; 
and  a  m^moii-e  (also  in  French)  of  the  first  Natchez 
war  by  Richebourg,  etc.  Vol.  i,  Discoverj'  and  ex- 
ploration of  the  :Mississippi  valley,  with  the  original 
narratives  of  Marquette,  Allouez,  Membrt^,  Hennepin, 
and  Douay,  by  John  Gilmary  Shea.  Mr.  French  had 
no  hand  in  this  volume  ;  it  was  wholly  the  work  of 
the  distinguished  scholar  Mr.  Shea.  Mr.  French,  it  is 
said,  bore  the  expense  of  publication.  Vol.  5,  Me- 
moirs of  Louisiana,  from  the  first  settlement  of  the 
colony  to  the  departure  of  O'Reilly  in  1770.  These 
memoirs  include  a  translation  of  Dumont's  and  of 
Champ igny's  Memoires  ;  an  appendix,  containing  trea- 
ties of  peace  and  other  historical  documents.  Second 
Series:  Vol.  1,  Translations  of  De  Remonville's  Me- 
moir, of  D'Iberville's  Narrative,  of  Penicaut's  Annals 
of  Louisiana ;  also  the  history  of  Jean  Ribault's  First 
voyage  to  Florida,  by  R.  Laudonnifere  (trans,  by  Hak- 
luyt).  Vol.  2,  Translation  from  a  copy  of  the  original 
MS.  in  the  Marine  department,  Paris,  of  a  memoir  by 
La  Salle.  Journal  of  Iberville's  expedition  to  Loui- 
siana (printed  for  the  first  time) ;  a  letter  of  Jacques 
Graviei-,  etc.  For  the  history  of  Florida,  there  is  a 
letter  of  Columbus,  a  jiroclamation  of  Narvaez,  a  nar- 
rative of  Ribault's  first  voyage  ;  a  memoir  of  Menen- 
dez's  expedition  ;  and  an  appendix  containing  histori- 
cal documents  in  French  and  in  Spanish.  Mr.  French 
was  a  pioneer  in  the  publication  of  historical  docu- 
ments, which  he  generally  translated  into  English,  and 
to  which  he  added  biographical  and  critical  notes. 
Some  of  his  materials  were  drawn  from  his  own  fine 
lil)rary  ;  others  from  the  archives  of  France.  While 
Mr.  French's  works  have  been  of  invaluable  aid  to  his- 
torians, they  can  hardly  be  commended  for  accuracy. 
Not  only  does  he  omit  in  his  translations  portions  of 
the  originals  without  calling  attention  to  the  fact,  but 
he  adds  critical  notes  which  are  not  free  from  errors. 
The  style  is  clear  and  simple.  J.  R.  F. 

"  It  is  to  be  regretted  that  French  sometimes 
abridges  the  documents  which  he  copies,  without  indi- 
cating such  method,  —  as  in  the  case  of  Charlevoix  and 
Dumont."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am,.,  5  :  73. 

Galveston,  Historical  Society  of.  Galves- 
ton, Texas.  Organized  in  1871.  In  1876  pub- 
lished Bemirdncences  of  the  Texas  Bepuhlic,  by 
Ashbel  Smith.  In  1894,  the  Society  was  re- 
organized as  the  Texas  Historical  Society. 

[3293 
Gayarre,  Charles  Etienne  Arthur.  His- 
tory of  Loiiisiiina.  N.  Y.  1854-66.  4v.  3d 
ed.  enl.     New  Orleans  :  Hawkins.     1885.    4v. 

[3294 


V.  1,  2,  French  domination.  V.  3,  Spanish  domina- 
tion.   V.  4,  American  domination. 

"  Charles  Gayarre  is  the  author  of  two  distinct 
works  which  must  not  be  confounded.  Louisiana, 
its  colonial  history  and  romance  is  a  histoiy  of  colo- 
nial romance  rather  than  a  history  of  the  colony.  The 
Histoire  de  la  Loulsianc  is  an  essentially  different 
book.  It  is  mainly  composed  of  transcripts  from 
original  documents,  woven  together  with  a  slender 
thread  of  narrative.  .  .  .  His  final  work  (reprinted  in 
1885)  was  in  English,  and  was  continued  [from  1770, 
at  which  date  the  Histoire  was  ended]  to  1861."  A. 
McF.  Davis,  in  Nai'rative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am., 
5:  C5. 

Louisiana,  its  colonial  history  and  romance,  pub- 
lished in  N.  Y.  in  1851,  also  forms  the  first  part  of 
History  of  Louisiana:  French  domination. 

Georgia  Historical  Society.  Savannah, 
Ga.  Organized  in  1839.  From  1840  to  1878 
the  Society  published  4  volumes  of  Collections, 
which  are  made  tip  of  important  contemporary 
accounts,  by  B.  Martyn  and  others,  of  the  early 
settlement  and  progress  of  Georgia.  [329S 

Among  its  other  publications  are :  History  of  Georgia, 
by  William  Bacon  Stevens,  in  two  volumes,  1847-59. 
Siege  of  Savannah  in  1779  as  described  in  two  contem- 
poraneous journals  of  French  officers  in  the  fleet  of 
Count  d'Estaing  ;  ed.  by  C.  C.  Jones,  Jr. 

Gould,  E.  W.  Fifty  years  on  the  Missis- 
sippi ;  or  Gould's  History  of  river  navigation. 
St.  Louis  :  Nixon-Jones.     1889.  [3296 

Interesting  chapters  concerning  the  days  when  river 
navigation  was  more  important  than  now,  by  an 
experienced  river-man,  with  accounts  of  floods,  ice- 
dams,  river  improvements,  along  with  much  historical 
material  not  otherwise  accessible.  W.  M.  D. 

Hamilton,  Peter  J,  Colonial  Mobile ;  an 
historical  study  of  the  Alabama-Tombigbee 
basin,  1519-1831.  Boston:  Houghton.  1897. 
Net  $3.  [3297 

The  author,  a  lawyer  of  Mobile,  has  made  a  special 
study  of  the  church  records  and  other  archives  of  old 
Mobile.  His  legal  training  qualifies  him  to  under- 
stand, and,  for  the  most  part,  to  use  them  wisely  in 
reconstructing  the  colonial  history.  In  parts,  how- 
ever, the  information  given  is  dry  and  statistical ; 
and  the  work  would  be  improved  by  omissions.  The 
temper  of  the  author  is  judicial,  and  his  style  clear, 
concise  and  vigorous.  J.  R.  F. 

Harris,  Joel  Chandler.  Georgia,  from  the 
invasion  of  De  Soto  to  recent  times.  N.  Y. : 
Appleton.     1896.     $1.50. 

Same  :  Stories  of  Georgia.    N.  Y. :  Am. 

Book  Co.     1896.     60c.  [3298 

This  work,  by  the  well-known  author  of  Uncle  Re- 
mus, was  not  intended  to  be  a  connected  history  of 
Georgia,  but  rather  a  series  of  sketches,  picturing  tlie 
most  striking  persons  and  events  in  the  history  of 
the  state.  The  author  handles  the  difticult  subjects 
of  Slavery  and  Reconstruction  without  partisanship, 


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3299-330& 


and  tlie  temper  of  the  work  is  for  the  most  part  ex- 
cellent. The  wit  and  humor  of  the  state  would  jer- 
haps  have  ranked  higher,  if  the  chapter  with  that  tide 
had  been  omitted.  Some  of  the  matter  is  trivial,  but 
as  a  whole  the  work  commands  the  attention  of  the 
reader,  and  from  it  may  be  drawn  a  fairly  good  idea 
of  the  progress  of  the  state  in  recent  times. 

J.  R.  F. 

Haywood,  John.  Civil  and  political  history 
of  Tennessee.  Knoxville.  1833.  Nashville: 
Haywood.     1891.  [3299 

This  is  the  original  work  for  the  historj-  of  Tennes- 
see and  the  one  on  which  later  books  are  to  a  greater 
or  less  extent Ijased.  The  author  lived  near  enough  to 
the  i)ioneers  to  receive  rejjorts  and  memories  from 
them.  He  was  also  a  student  and  a  sound  political 
thinker  and  is  the  chief  authority  for  accounts  of 
the  Indians  ;  but  as  he  rested  his  work  mainly  on  the 
narratives  of  the  pioneers  in  their  old  age  he  has 
fallen  into  many  blunders.  S.  B.  W. 

Howison,  Robert  R.  History  of  Virginia. 
V.  1,  Phil.:  Carey.  184G.  V.  2,  Richuiond  : 
Drinker.     1848.  [3300 

"  The  most  comprehensive  history  of  Virginia  is  that 
of  Robert  R.  Howison,  vol.  1  coming  down  to  17(!3  .  .  . 
and  vol.  2  ending  in  1847.  .  .  .  He  is  a  pleasing  writer, 
but  sacrifices  fact  to  rhetoric. "  R.  A.  Brock,  in  Nar- 
rative and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  3:  166. 

Hutchins,  Thomas.  Historical,  narrative 
and  topographical  description  of  Louisiana 
and  West  Florida.     Phil.     1784.  [3301 

An  historical  sketch  of  Louisiana  and  "West  Florida 
(as  Spanish  jiossessions  west  of  the  Rio  Perdido  were 
called),  followed  by  a  topographical  description  of  the 
Mississippi,  its  principal  branches,  the  climate,  the 
soil,  the  i)roducts  of  the  country,  the  settlements, 
with  minute  directions  for  navigating  the  Mississippi 
and  other  water-ways  into  tlie  interior.  "Written  and 
published  during  Spain's  possession  of  New  Orleans 
and  of  the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi,  the  volume  not 
only  gives  interesting  information  in  an  interesting 
way,  it  furnishes  also  imjiortant  testimony  as  to  the 
state  of  affairs  existing  and  portending,  that  brought 
on  the  political  agitation  which  was  only  settled  by 
American  ownership  of  the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi. 

G.  K. 

Jones,  Charles  Colcock,  Jr.  History  of 
Georgia.     Boston:  Houghton.     1883.     2v. 

[3302 

One  of  the  very  best  of  the  state  histories.  The 
author  is  the  leading  authority  upon  the  subject,  and 
has  devoted  great  care  to  the  collection  of  materials. 
The  treatment  is  full,  and  in  the  text  will  be  found 
many  valuable  documents.  The  style  is  smooth  and 
agreeable.  The  first  volume  is  devoted  mainly  to  the 
history  of  Georgia  under  the  Trustees.  Oglelhori  e, 
the  "Wesleys  and  AVhitefleld  are  the  central  figures  in 
it.  The  history  of  Georgia  as  a  royal  province,  which 
follows,  leads  presently  into  the  Revolution.  To  the 
share  which  Georgia  bore  therein  nearly  all  of  the 
second  volume  is  devoted.  The  history  closes  with 
the  achievement  of  independence.  H.  L.  O. 

379 


Lanier,  Sidney.  Florida :  its  scenery,  cli- 
mate, and  history.     Phil. :  Lippincott.     1877. 

[3303 
The  historical  portion  is  neither  full  nor  complete, 
but  it  is  pleasantly  written,  and  will  suffice  for  the 
ordinary  traveller.  The  author  was  a  distinguished 
southern  jtoet,  who  spent  a  year  in  Florida  (l«74-5), 
seeking  relief  from  consumption.  This  work  was 
written  with  special  reference  to  the  fitness  of  Flor- 
ida as  a  home  for  invalids.  The  most  valuable  por- 
tion is  the  description  of  climate  and  localities. 

J.  R.  F. 

Louisiana.  Records,  documents  and  bibli- 
ography. See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect. 
207,  208.  [3304 

Louisiana  Historical  Society.  New  Or- 
leans, La.  This  Society  was  organized  in  1836 
and  reorganized  in  1895.  Since  the  reorgani- 
zation it  has  issued  Publications,  v.  1  in  4 
parts,  and  parts  1-4  of  v.  2.  [3305 

Lowndes  family.  Chase,  George  Bige- 
how.  Lowndes  of  South  Carolina  :  an  histor- 
ical and  genealogical  memoir.  Boston:  Wil- 
liams.    1876.  [3306 

A  little  book  containing  a  genealogy  of  the  Lowndes 
family,  and  brief,  accurate,  judicious  and  well-writ- 
ten sketches  of  such  members  of  that  family  as 
played  considerable  parts  in  the  history  of  South  Car- 
olina and  the  nation,  particularly  of  the  celebrated 
"William  Lowndes.  A  number  of  letters  is  appended 
containing  valuable  information  about  the  "eai'i 
settlement  and  administration  of  South  Carolinf  ' 
(1726-1752).  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Lowry,  Robert,  and  William  Henry  M_ 
Cardie.  History  of  Mississippi.  New  ed, 
N.  Y.:  University  Pub.  Co.     1893.     $1.  [3307 

This  is  a  history  of  Mississippi  from  the  earliest 
times  to  the  present.  The  only  portion  of  the  work 
possessing  originality  is  that  which  treats  of  the 
period  immediately  preceding  and  following  the  Civil 
AVar.  Mr.  Lowrj'  has  been  twice  Governor  of  the 
state,  and  both  he  and  Colonel  McCardle  are  well 
informed  as  to  its  more  recent  political  histoi-j-.  The 
remainder  of  the  work  is  largely  based  on  an  uncriti- 
cal study  of  Gayarre  and  Claiborne.  The  matter  is 
often  ill-digested,  and  there  is  little  attempt  at  his- 
torical perspective.  The  style,  while  generally  clear, 
is  neither  accurate  nor  graceful.    There  is  no  index. 

J.  R.  F. 

McCall,  JfaJ.  Hugh.     History  of  Georgia. 
Savannah :  Seymour.     1811-16.     2v.        [3308 
"Written  by  a  contemporary  from  the  Georgia  stand- 
point.   The  foundation  of  much  of  our  present  know- 
ledge of  Georgia  history.  E.  C. 

McSherry,  James.     History  of  Maryland. 

Bait.:  Murphy.     1849.  [3309 

This  book  is  written  in  a  smooth,  interesting  stv-le, 

and  in  its  day  was  useful  as  a  popular  presentation  of 

the  subject.    The  author  wrote  from  the  moderate 


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Catholic  standpoint,  and  made  use  of  Bozman,  IVIc- 
Maiion,  and  other  accessible  printed  authorities.  The 
book  is  especially  slight  after  the  guidance  of  Bozman 
is  lost.  Subsequent  to  the  outbreak  of  the  Revolu- 
tion, general  historj-  occupies  a  much  more  promi- 
nent place  in  it  than  does  the  history  of  the  state 
proper.  The  book  is  not  inaccurate,  but  inadequate; 
and  the  facts  which  it  sets  forth  can  now  be  found 
better  and  more  authoritatively  stated  elsewhere. 

H.  L.  O. 

Marshall,  Humphrey.  History  of  Ken- 
tucky.    Frankfort.     1824.     2v.  [3310 

"  This  is  an  excellent  history  in  many  respects,  but 
is  extremely  Federalistic  in  tone,  and  exceedingly 
unjust  to  those  who  differed  from  the  author  in 
politics."    N.  S.  Shaler,  Kentucky,  p.  vii. 

Martin,  Francois  Xavier.  History  of  Lou- 
isiana. New  Orleans:  Gresham.  1883.  [331 1 
This  work  is  a  valuable  compilation  of  facts  relating 
to  the  origin  and  progress  of  Louisiana,  embracing 
valuable  statistical  tables,  but  shows  no  trace  of  the 
historian's  art.  In  this  edition  the  original  work  is 
accompanied  by  a  memoir  of  the  author,  and  the  an- 
nals of  Louisiana  from  the  close  of  that  work,  1S15, 
to  the  commencement  of  the  Civil  War,  by  John  F. 
Condon.  B.  A.  H. 

History  of  North  Caroliaa.  New  Or- 
leans:  Penniman.     1829.     2v.  [3312 

These  volumes  are  a  dull  compilation,  mostly  from 
printed  sources ;  they  are  arranged  largely  in  the 
form  of  annals,  and  contain  much  that  is  either  en- 
tirely irrelevant  or  of  little  importance.  The  com- 
piler was  indifferent  to  the  collection  of 'facts,  even 
when  his  opportunities  were  of  the  best  and  they 
concerned  his  own  profession.  His  work  has  clear- 
ness and  precision,  but  there  is  no  effort  to  set  forth 
events  in  the  relation  of  cause  and  effect,  nor  even  to 
state  them  in  such  a  way  that  this  will  be  olnious.  It 
comes  no  later  than  177G  and  is  of  little  value. 

S.  B.  W. 

Maryland.  Records,  documents  and  mate- 
rials. See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  182- 
188.  [3313 

Maryland  Historical  Society.  Baltimore, 
]\Id.  This  Society  was  organized  in  1844,  and 
has  published  two  editions  of  the  Journal  of 
Charles  Carroll  of  Carrollton,  during  his  visit 
to  Canada  in  1776  as  one  of  the  commissioners 
of  Congress;  a  series  of  Fund  publications,  of 
which  34  numbers  were  issued  from  18G9  to 
1894 ;  and  the  Archives  of  Maryland,  published 
under  the  authority  of  the  state,  15  volurties 
being  issued  between  1883  and  1896.         [3314 

Among  the  Fund  jiuhlicatinns  are  the  following: 
Nos.  .5  and  G.  A  lost  chapter  in  the  history  of  tlie 
Steamboat,  and  First  steamboat  voyage  on  the  west- 
ern waters,  by  J.  II.  Latrobe:  —  No.  7.  Relatio  itineris 
in  Marylandiam  (narrative  of  a  voy.nge  to  Baltimore), 
by  Father  Andrew  White,  S.  J.,  with  translation  by 
J.  II.  Converse,  and  Supplement,  Excerpta  ex  diversis 


Uteris  missionariorum,  1G38  ad  1G77:  —  Xo.  9.  Papers 
relating  to  the  early  history  of  Maryland,  by  S.  F. 
Streeter:  —  No.  11.  Marjland's  inlluence  in  founding 
a  national  commonwealth,  by  Herbert  B.  Adams:  — 
Nos.  28  and  34.    The  Calvert  papers,  nos.  1  and  2. 

Mills,  Robert.  Statistics  of  South  Caro- 
lina. Charleston  :  Hurlbut.  1826.  [3315 
This  work  is  intended  as  an  appendix  to  his  Atlas 
of  South  Carolina,  published  in  1826.  It  carries  out 
the  plan  suggested  by  Ramsay  as  a  jiossible  continu- 
ation of  his  work,  and  treats  the  natural,  civil  and 
military  history  of  the  province  and  state  as  a  whole. 
This  general  historical  survey  is  followed  by  a  series 
of  chapters  treating  with  much  detail, the  civil,  eco- 
nomic and  natural  history  of  the  counties,  with  many 
statistics.  His  historical  sections  are  not  as  correct 
as  his  statistics  and  atlas.  These  are  imquestioned. 
They  supply  a  want  in  the  state  and  must  remain  the 
basis  of  any  subsequent  work  of  the  kind. 

S.  B.  W. 

Missouri  Historical  Society.  St.  Louis, 
Mo.  This  Society  was  organized  in  1866. 
From  1880  to  1897,  it  published  15  numbers 
of  Publications,  which  together  form  volume  1 
of  its  Collections.  [33^6 

Among  the  most  important  articles  are  :  The  cam- 
paign in  Missouri  and  the  battle  of  Wilson's  Creek, 
by  W.  M.  Wherry.  —  The  American  Revolution  and 
the  acquisition  of  the  valley  of  the  Mississippi,  by  C. 
F.  Robertson. 

Moore,  John  Wheeler.  History  of  North 
Carolina.     Raleigh:  A.  Williams.     1880.     2v. 

[3317 

Mr.  Moore  does  not  reprint  original  documents,  as 
Hawks,  nor  lists  of  names,  as  Wheeler.  There  is  no 
pretense  to  original  research,  nor  is  there  use  of  mate- 
rials inaccessible  to  earlier  writers.  In  the  matter 
of  secession,  the  standpoint  is  a  vigorous  defense  of 
state  sovereignty  ;  and  the  account  given  of  the  part 
of  North  Carolina  in  the  Civil  War  is  the  fullest  that 
has  yet  appeared.  But  the  colonial  period,  written 
on  the  basis  of  the  old  works,  and  with  them  alone  as 
an  authority,  is  teeming  with  errors.  It  is  not  a  his- 
ton'  of  the  people  nor  of  their  development,  but  of  the 
politicians.  It  has  no  literary  style  and  the  arrange- 
ment is  poor,  yet  it  is  the  latest,  most  complete,  and 
most  accessible  history  of  the  state,  and  for  the  whole 
of  the  period  covered  by  the  second  volume  (1825-1880) 
there  is  no  other  available  work.  S.  B.  W. 

North  Carolina.  Records,  documents  and 
bibliography.  See  in  Syllabus  of  materials, 
sect.  194-196.  [3318 

Page,  Thomas  Nelson.  The  old  South : 
essays,  social  and  political.  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1892.     $1.2.5.  [3319 

This  is  a  collection  of  pictures  of  southern  life  from 
the  colonial  period  to  the  Civil  War.  The  last  essay 
discusses  the  race])roblem  in  the  jirosent  and  the  past, 
prophesying  that  the  negro  will  gradually  disajipear. 
The  book  owes  its  significance  to  the  fact  that  the 
author  is  descended  from  a  distinguished  Virginia 


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3320-3325 


family,  and  has  had  special  opportunities  to  absorb 
the  traditions  of  southern  life.  Moreover,  he  has  made 
a  carclul  study  of  old  records  —  some  unpublished. 
While  he  recognizes  the  faults  of  the  old  regime,  the 
author  generally  presents  only  the  brighter  side.  In- 
cidentally a  strong  defence  is  made  of  the  much- 
maligned  civilization  of  the  South.  IMr.  Page  writes 
in  the  best  of  tempers,  and  his  style  is  generally 
marked  by  the  same  fine  literary  touch  that  is  found 
in  his  stories.  Occasitmally  he  admits  so  many  de- 
taUs  as  to  mar  the  perspective  of  his  pictures. 

J.  R.  F. 

Phelan,  James.  History  of  Tenuessce  Bos- 
ton: Hoiigliton.  1888.  $3.  [3320 
This  is  the  first  attempt  to  write  a  history  of  Tennes- 
see covering  a  later  period  th;in  the  early  settlement 
of  the  state,  and  hence  only  a  small  sjiace  is  devoted 
to  the  Indian  wars  which  occupy  such  a  dispropor- 
tionate amount  in  the  earlier  books.  Political  history 
is  not  expanded  to  the  exclusion  of  all  other  subjects, 
as  is  so  usual  in  state  histories,  but  the  making  of 
the  state  in  all  its  jihases  is  traced,  and  its  develop- 
ment told  in  vigorous  English,  which  has  called  to  its 
aid  all  the  arts  of  the  trained  historical  investig.ator. 
It  is  beyond  question  the  best  history  of  a  southern 
state  with  which  I  am  familiar.  It  stops  with  the 
outbreak  of  the  Civil  War.                               S.  B.  W. 

Pickett,  Albert  James.  History  of  Ala- 
bama and  incidentally  of  Georgia  and  Missis- 
sippi from  the  earliest  period.  Charleston : 
"Walker.  1851.  (3  editions  that  year.)  2v. 
5th  ed.  enl.  Birmingham,  Ala.  :  Webb  Book 
Co.     1900.     2v.     S2.50.  [3321 

Pickett's  work  is  founded  in  part  on  original  printed 
authorities  and  in  part  on  the  interviews  of  the  author 
with  Indian  chiefs  and  white  pioneers  during  the  first 
half  of  the  19th  century.  It  is  far  above  the  average 
state  history  in  the  author's  grasp  of  his  subject ;  has 
been  accepted  as  an  authority  on  the  subjects  of  which 
it  treats  and  is  invaluable  to  students,  but  it  comes  no 
later  than  the  admission  of  the  state  to  the  Union  in 
1819  and  is  filled  with  many  details  of  small  historical 
importance.  A  fourth  edition  was  published  in  1896 
(ShelHcld,  Ala.)  and  a  fifth  in  1900  (Birmingham)  which 
has  been  greatly  increased  in  value  by  the  addition  of 
the  Annals  of  Alabama,  1S19-1900,  by  Thomas  M. 
Owen,  a  brief  general  history  of  the  state  during  that 
time,  with  additional  chapters  on  literary  history, 
bibliography  and  state  officers  and  an  index  unsup- 
plied  in  i)revious  editions.    [See  sect.  3272.]    S.  B.  W. 

Ramsay,  David.  History  of  South-Caro- 
lina. Charleston  :  Longworth.  1809.  2v. 
Newberry,  S.  C.     1858.  [3322 

This  was  long  the  acknowledged  authority  for  South 
Carolina  history.  It  does  not  trace  that  history  in  a 
chronological  order,  but  according  to  subjects.  It 
treats  m  detail  the  Proprietary  period,  the  Revolution 
of  1719,  military  histon-  and  the  Revolution,  to  which 
more  than  half  of  the  first  volume  is  devoted.  For  the 
period  of  the  Proprietary  and  Royal  governments  the 
author  draws  very  largely  from  Hewatt,  apparently 
trusting  to  him  exclusively.  The  second  volume, 
whieh  is  of  more  value  as  an  original  source,  deals 


with  ecclesiastical,  medical,  legal,  constitutional,  fis- 
cal, agricultural  and  commercial,  natural  and  literary 
history,  and  that  of  the  arts.  There  are  also  a  num- 
ber of  biographical  sketches.  I>r.  Ramsay  was  a  zeal- 
ous investigator,  and  had  been  a  participant  in  many 
of  the  events  narrated  from  the  time  of  the  Revolu- 
tion. S.  B.  W. 

Scharf,  John  Thomas.  History  of  Mary- 
land.    Bait.     1879.     3v.  [3323 

"  Mr.  Scharf  has  had  one  advantage  over  all  liLs  pre- 
decessors in  this  field.  Mr.  George  Peabody,  among 
his  many  liberalities  to  his  adopted  state,  had  ab- 
stracts made  of  over  seventeen  hundred  original  docu- 
ments in  the  State  I'aper  office,  London,  relating  to 
the  history  of  Maryland  between  the  years  1020-1780, 
and  presented  them  to  the  Marj-land  Historical  Soci- 
ety. By  their  assistance  Mr.  Scharf  has  been  able  to 
procure  official  transcripts  of  documents  whose  exist- 
ence was  unknown  to  i)revious  workers  in  this  field. 
.  .  .  The  whole  work  is  encumbered  with  cojiies  of 
unimportant  papers,  citations,  often  pages  in  length, 
from  easily  accessible  books,  long  lists  of  names  and 
copious  extracts  from  newspapers.  The  tj'[>ography, 
especially  of  the  last  volume,  is  very  defective,  while 
as  for  the  index,  it  is  best  passed  over  in  charitable 
silence."  Had  Mr.  Scharf  "  more  thoroughly  digested 
the  material  he  has  collected  so  laboriously,  and  con- 
densed his  three  volumes  into  two,  his  history  would 
have  been  none  the  worse  book  to  refer  to,  and  much 
the  better  book  to  read."  W.  H.  Browme,  in  Nation, 
30:  217. 

"  More  than  one  half  of  the  material  used  in  the  first 
volume  of  this  histoiy  is  taken  from  papers  in  the 
possession  of  the  Maryland  Historical  Society.  These 
valuable  papers  were  copied  by  the  office  boys  of  the 
historian  and  were  not  compared  with  the  originals. 
.  .  .  The  general  reader  will  be  deterred  from  reading 
this  history  of  ^Maryland  from  its  size,  and  the  student 
will  fail  to  derive  much  benefit  from  it  on  account 
of  its  defective  arrangement."  Eugene  L.  Didier,  in 
Magazine  of  Am.  hist.,  4:  314. 

Shaler,  Nathaniel  Southgate.  Kentucky. 
(American  commonwealths.)  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1885.     SI. 25.  [3324 

The  author,  a  well-known  geologist,  was  qualified 
by  a  long  personal  knowledge  of  men  and  events  in 
Kentucky,  to  write  the  history  of  the  state.  He 
fought  in  the  Civil  War  on  the  Union  side,  and  pre- 
sents a  vivid  picture  of  the  events  that  marked  the 
great  conflict,  as  well  as  of  the  period  of  "  reconstruc- 
tion." Naturally,  also,  there  is  a  good  descriiition  of 
the  geology  of  the  state.  Outside  of  his  personal  know- 
ledge and  the  information  gleaned  from  friends,  the 
author  acknowledges  his  great  debt  to  Collins'  monu- 
mental History  of  Kentvrky,  "  without  which  his  book 
could  not  have  been  written."  The  author's  judgment 
seems  to  be  occasionally  biassed  by  excessive  state 
pride ;  but  he  shows  an  earnest  effort  to  be  fair  towards 
those  who  thought  differently  from  him  in  the  Civil 
War.  The  style  is  clear  and  vigorous.  The  work  has 
a  map,  a  bibliography,  and  an  index.  J.  R.  F. 

Simms,  William  Gilmore.  History  of  South 
Carolina.  Charleston:  Babcock.  1840.  New 
and  rev.  ed.     N.  Y. :  Redfield.     1860.      [3325 


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This  history  is  based  on  printed  authorities  and  was 
intended  for  school  use.  It  is  devoted  mainly  to  the 
Colonial  and  Revolutionary  periods.  The  stoi-y  of 
political  development  and  military  campaigns  is  told 
with  spirited  and  graphic  power.  A  supplementaiy 
chapter  brmgs  the  subsequent  history  of  the  state 
down  to  the  date  of  publication  ;  but  this  is  by  no 
means  as  well  done  as  the  colonial  period.  The  whole 
work  shows  intense  local  patriotism  and  is  rich  in 
arguments  for  secession.  S.  B.  \V  . 

South  Carolina.  Records,  documents  and 
bibliography.  See  in  Syllabus  of  materials, 
sect.  197-201.  [3326 

South  Carolina  Historical  Society.  Charles- 
ton, S.  C.  This  Society  was  organized  in  1856. 
It  has  published  5  volumes  of  Collections,  1857- 
97,  and  Documents  connected  icitJi  the  history 
of  South  Carolina,  ed.  by  P.  C.  J.  Weston. 

[3327 

Southern  History  Association.  Wash- 
ington, D.  C.  This  Association  issues  its  Puh- 
Ucations  at  regular  intervals  beginning  1897, 
the  fifth  volume  starting  with  a  number  for 
January,  1901.  [3328 

Among  their  contents  are  John  Brown's  raid,  by 
Andrew  Hunter,  and  a  Journal  of  the  siege  of  Savan- 
nah in  1779,  by  General  Prevost,  both  in  volume  1. 
The  first  nvunber  was  welcomed  by  the  American  his- 
torical revieiv  with  praise  of  its  contents.  "  The  new 
journal  is  well  printed  and  carefully  edited.  Its  pos- 
sibilities are  manifest  to  any  one  who  thoughtfully 
surveys  the  southern  field.  ...  A  scientific  intention 
and  spirit  on  the  part  of  its  chief  promoters  is,  at  any 
rate,  already  evident."    Am.  Jtint.  review,  2:  755. 

Stevens,  William  Bacon.  History  of 
Georgia.  V.  1.  N.  Y.:  Appleton.  1847. 
V.  2.     Phil. :  Butler.     1859.  [3329 

These  volumes  constitute  the  standard  history  of 
Georgia  from  its  discovery  to  the  adoption  of  the  re- 
vised constitution  of  the  state  in  1798.  The  work  is 
based  almost  entirely  upon  original  sources,  and  is  a 
model  of  excellence.  The  first  volume  sketches  the 
early  history  of  the  French  and  Spanish  explorations 
and  gives  valuable  data  concerning  the  southern  In- 
dians. It  also  contains  an  interesting  account  of  the 
London  debtors  and  the  persecuted  Protestants  of 
Salzburg  who  found  a  home  in  Georgia  after  Ogle- 
thorpe had  obtained  his  patent.  The  second  volume 
continues  the  narrative  through  the  Revolutionary 
period.  There  are  several  good  illustrations  and  a 
valuable  index.  The  latter  was  i)repared  by  the  Rev. 
William  Stevens  Perry.  B.  J.  R. 

Tennessee.  Records  and  documents.  See 
in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  209,  210.     [3330 

Texas.     See  sect.  3293. 

Thompson,  Maurice.  Story  of  Louisiana. 
(Story  of  the  states.)  Boston:  Lothrop.  [c. 
1888.]    §1.50.  [3331 

This  is  a  history  of  Louisiana  from  the  earliest  times 
to  the  present;   but,  within  the  compass  of  such  a 


work,  the  author  has  naturally  been  compelled  to  omit 
a  great  deal  that  belongs  to  the  history  of  the  state. 
He  seems  to  have  followed  Gayarre  and  other  standard 
historians,  rather  than  the  old  records.  J\lr.  Thomp- 
son is  to  be  commended  for  the  excellent  judgment 
he  shows  in  his  discussion  of  the  relations  of  the  Cre- 
oles with  the  Americans.  Unfortunately  the  book 
seems  to  have  been  hastily  written,  and  some  errors 
have  crept  in.  The  style  shows  the  practiced  literary 
nand.  To  the  general  reader  the  book  will  be  ex- 
tremely attractive.  J.  R.  F. 

Trent,  William  Peterfield.  Southern  states- 
men of  the  old  regime.  N.  Y.:  Crowell.  1897. 
$2.  [3332 

Biographical  and  critical  essays  on  AVashington, 
Jefferson,  John  Randolph,  Calhoun,  Alex.  H.  Stephens, 
Robert  Toombs,  and  Jefferson  Davis.  They  are  plea- 
santly written,  and  useful  as  popular  accounts  ;  those 
on  Washington  and  Jefferson,  however,  are  least  im- 
portant, and  none  have  primary  value.  The  author 
writes  as  "an  American  who  is  at  the  same  tune  a 
southerner,"  but  his  work  is  free  from  bias  or  sec- 
tional partisanship.  W.  MacD. 

Tyler,  Lyon  Gardiner.  Letters  and  times 
of  the  Tylers.  Richmond  :  Whittet  &  Shep- 
person.  1884-5.  2v.  V.  3  [with  additional 
letters].  Williamsburg,  Va.  1896.  (For  sale  by 
author  at  Williamsburg,  Va.   3v.    §7.)      [3333 

A  most  valuable  collection  of  letters  with  a  large 
body  of  narrative,  throwing  much  light  on  Virginia 
history  from  the  beginning  of  the  Revolution,  and  on 
the  history  of  the  nation  from  the  close  of  the  War  of 
1812  to  the  end  of  the  Civil  War.  The  narrative  is 
written  in  a  tone  of  devoted  loyalty  to  the  position  of 
Virginia  in  the  crises  of  American  histoi-y  and  to  the 
old  Virginia  Republicanism  of  which  the  Tylers  were 
eminent  exponents.  One  of  the  ablest  presentations 
of  the  southern  view  of  American  history  for  the 
period  which  is  covered.  E.  G.  B. 

Virginia.  Records  and  documents.  See  in 
Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  189-193.  [3334 

Virginia  Historical  Society.  Richmond, 
Va.  Organized  in  1832.  Among  its  publica- 
tions are  H.  A.  Washington's  Virginia  consti- 
tution of  1776,  and  a  series  of  Virginia  historical 
collections,  of  which  11  volumes  were  issued 
from  1882  to  1892.  [3335 

The  contents  of  the  latter  include  the  following: 
V.  1  and  2.  Official  letters  of  Alexander  Sjiotswood, 
Lt.-Gov.  of  Virginia,  1710-1722.  —  V.  3  and  4.  Official 
records  of  Robert  Dinwiddle,  Lt.-Gov.  of  Virginia, 
1751-1758.  — V.  5.  Documents  relating  to  the  Huguenot 
settlements  in  Virginia.  —  V.  7  and  8.  Abstract  of  the 
proceedings  of  the  Virginia  Company,  1(119-25. —V.  9 
and  10.  History  of  the  Virginia  Federal  convention 
of  17S8,  by  Hugh  Blair  Grissby. 

Waring,  George  Edwin,  Jr.,  and  George 
W.  Cable.  History  and  present  condition  of 
New  Orleans.  (U.  S.  Census,  1880:  Social  sta- 
tistics of  cities.)    Wash.     1881.  [333^ 


382 


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3337-3345 


A  full  yet  concise  report  including  all  the  essential 


'  Covers  a  history  of  the  land  system,  the  hundreds, 


interests  concerning  the  Jsew  Orleans  of  1880.  A  sketch      the  counties  and  towns  of  the  province."   Justin  Win- 


of  the  city's  past  history  is  contributed  by  G.  W. 
Cable.  A  series  of  maps  illustrates  the  various  stages 
of  its  growth  and  development,  and  the  statistics  are 
minute  and  complete.  G.  K. 

Weeks,  Stephen  Beauregard.  Bibliogra- 
phy of  the  historical  literature  of  North  Caro- 
lina.   Cambridge,  Mass.    1895.    Bait. :  Hopkins. 

§1-  [3337 

A  list  of  books,  pamphlets,  magazine  and  other  arti- 
cles relating  to  North  Carolina  with  notes. 

Wheeler,  John  Hill.  Historical  sketches 
of  North  Carolina,  1584-1851.  Phil. :  Lippin- 
cott.     1851.     2v.  in  1.  [3338 

This  work,  two  volumes  in  one,  is  the  first  product 
of  a  native  historian.  Volume  1  traces  the  history 
of  the  colony  and  state  in  a  rapid  sketch,  with  chap- 
ters on  the  press,  literary  institutions,  internal  im- 
provements, resources,  and  public  officers.  Volume 
2  gives  a  history  of  each  county,  with  sketches  of 
many  leading  citizens.  The  author  had  better  oppor- 
tunities than  any  previous  writer,  as  he  worked  from 
official  documents  and  made  extracts  from  the  Brit- 
ish records.  He  was  industrious  and  faithful,  but  his 
work  is  "  a  jumble  of  ill-digested  material,"  is  parti- 
san in  character,  and,  because  of  a  fatal  carelessness 
■which  marks  all  that  he  does,  any  statement  he  may 
make,  unsupported  by  other  evidence,  is  of  little  au- 
thority. S.  B.  W. 

Reminiscences  and  memoirs  of   North 

Carolina  and  eminent  North  Carolinians.  Co- 
lumbus, O. :  Columbus  Prtg.  Works.     1884. 

[3339 

This  work  is  a  revision  and  expansion  of  the  bio- 
graphical part  of  the  author's  Historical  sketches  of 
North  Carolina,  and.  Like  it,  is  arranged  by  counties. 
It  is  full  of  errors  of  omission  and  of  commission, 
but  is  of  importance  as  the  fullest  attempt  towards  a 
biographical  history  of  the  state,  and  is  the  basis  of 
most  subsequent  compilations.  S.  B.  W. 

White,  George,  comp.  Historical  collec- 
tions of  Georgia.    N.  Y.    1854.    3d  ed.     1855. 

[3340 
About  one  third  of  this  work  is  devoted  to  a  collec- 
tion of  documents  dealing  with  the  Colonial  and 
Revolutionary  periods.  This  is  followed  by  a  series 
of  biographies,  including  all  the  governors.  The  re- 
mainder is  devoted  to  a  topographical  history  of  the 
counties.  This  includes  many  traditions,  statistics 
and  sketches  of  local  worthies.  An  appendi.K  gives 
the  principal  statistics  of  the  whole  state  from  the 
census  of  18.50.  There  are  many  illustrations,  and  the 
■whole  volume  forms  a  compilation  of  the  greatest 
value,  extensively  used  by  subsequent  writers. 

S.  B.  W. 

Wilhelm,  Lewis  Webb.  Local  institu- 
tions of  Maryland.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ. 
studies,  ser.  3,  no.  5-7.)    Bait.     1885.     $1. 

[3341 


sor,  in  Narrative  andcritical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  201. 

Wooten,  Dudley  G.,  ed.  Comprehensive 
history  of  Texas.     Dallas:  Scarff.     1899.     2v. 

[3342 

A  reprint  of  Yoakum's  Ilistorij  of  Texas  without 
the  documentary  matter  in  the  appendixes,  but  with 
notes  relating  almost  entirely  to  the  Revolution  and 
made  up  mainly  from  F.  W.  Johnson's  manuscript 
History  of  Texas,  together  with  a  series  of  mono- 
graphs on  various  aspects  of  the  life  of  the  republic 
and  the  state,  bringing  the  history  uj)  to  W.}T).  The 
chapters  concerning  the  Austins  and  their  work  in 
colonizing  Texas  are  especially  rich  in  documents 
previously  unpublished.    •  G.  P.  G. 


THE  MIDDLE  WEST  AND 
NORTHWEST 

{Comprehensive  history,  covering  all  or  several 
periods.  For  pioneer  history,  see  Part  III,  sect. 
1754-1826,  2016-2017.) 

Andreas,  A.  T.  History  of  Chicago.  Chi- 
cago: Author.     1884—6.     3v.  [3343 

The  largest  history  of  Chicago  and  probably  the 
best,  but  rendered  unwieldy  by  many  "  biographies," 
selected  with  small  regard  for  merit.  Divisions :  vol. 
1,  from  1(570  through  the  panic  of  1857  ;  vol.  2,  through 
the  fire  of  1872  ;  vol.  3,  through  1884.  Various  topics, 
such  as  commerce,  i)ress,  bench,  education,  etc.,  are 
treated  according  to  these  periods,  marring  continu- 
ity and  engendering  bad  arrangement.  The  prelimi- 
nary sketch  of  the  early  history  of  the  city  is  fairly 
accurate  and  accompanied  by  reproductions  of  many 
valuable  maps.  Indexes  are  very  inadequate  save  for 
the  "biographies."  E.  E.  S. 

Atwater,  Caleb.  History  of  the  state  of 
Ohio,  natural  and  civil.  Cin. :  Glezen.  [c. 
1838.]  [3344 

Save  Chief  Justice  Chase's  earlier  sketch,  this  was 
the  first  history  of  Ohio  to  be  published.  Tlie  author 
was  prominent  in  the  early  historj'  of  the  state,  and 
•wrote  his  book  largely  from  personal  knowledge.  He 
devoted  much  time  to  the  collection  and  arrangement 
of  material.  His  book  shows  no  literary  art,  but  is  a 
rich  miscellany  of  information  of  varying  degrees  of 
value.  It  is  a  ready  source  of  knowledge  concerning 
such  subjects  as  the  origin  of  the  canal  system,  the 
educational  system,  and  the  taxation  system  of  the 
state.  B.  A.  H. 

Barrett,  Jay  Amos.  Nebraska  and  the  na- 
tion. 2d  ed.  [rev.  and  enl.].  Chicago:  Ains- 
-svorth.     1898.     75c.  [3345 

"  A  revised  edition  of  History  and  cfovermn.ent  of 
Nebraska,  published  in  1892.  The  principal  addition 
is  a  systematic  '  Study  of  the  United  States  govern- 
ment.' The  author  is  librarian  of  the  Nebraska  State 
Historical  Society."    Publishers'  weekly,  55:  368. 


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Black,  Alexander.  Story  of  Ohio.  (Story 
of  the  states.)  Boston:  Lothrop.  [c.  Ib88.] 
§1.50.  [3346 

This  book  well  fills  out  the  ideal  of  the  State  series, 
a  graphic  narrative  descriptive  of  the  rise  and  devel- 
opment of  the  suite.  For  his  purpose,  the  writer  se- 
lects his  facts  with  care,  and  weaves  them  into  an 
effective  story.  The  book  is  wholly  popular  in  charac- 
ter, and  has  no  value  as  a  contribution  to  history. 

B.  A.  H. 

Blanchard,  Rufus.  History  of  Illinois,  to 
accompany  an  historical  map  of  the  state. 
Chicago:  National  School  Furnishing  Co. 
1883.  [3347 

An  outline  history  of  the  state,  with  chapters  by 
dLfferent  hands,  summarizing  its  political  and  com- 
mercial history  and  statistics,  and  giving  the  origin 
of  Illinois  geographical  names,  a  description  of  the 
Indian  tribes  of  Illinois,  a  sketch  of  early  settlement, 
and  notes  explaining  the  map.  This  is  27|  X  42^  inches 
in  size,  well  printed,  and  shows,  with  dates,  the  prin- 
cipal Indian  trails,  routes  of  exploring  and  military 
expeditions,  early  stage  roads,  historic  sites,  and  dates 
of  settlement  of  the  principal  towTis.  A  chronologi- 
cal table  borders  the  chart.  A  useful  work,  but  the 
text  has  slight  literary  merit.  It  fairly  represents 
historical  knowledge  at  the  time  of  i)ublioati<>n  ;  but 
later  investigations  have  naturally  wrought  the  need 
for  revision.  R.  G.  T. 

Brown,  Henry.  History  of  Illinois.  N.  Y. : 
Winchester.     1844.  [3348 

Commencing  with  the  discoveiy  of  Columbus,  and 
rambling  through  the  early  Spanish,  French,  and  Eng- 
lish settlements  in  North  America,  it  is  long  before 
our  author  gets  down  to  Illinois  history  ;  and  when  he 
does,  it  is  a  discursive,  often  incoherent  and  flippant, 
and  frequently  inaccurate  narrative,  without  perspec- 
tive or  sense  of  proportion.  The  book  is  valueless, 
save  as  a  curious  example  of  one  tyi)e  of  early  west- 
em  histories.  R.  G.  T. 

Campbell,  James  Valentine.  Outlines  of 
the  political  history  of  Michigan.  Detroit : 
Schober.     1876.  [3349 

This  book  is  well  described  by  its  title:  it  presents 
in  full  outline  tlie  political  history  of  Michigan  from 
the  earliest  times  to  the  centennial  year,  187G.  Other 
topics  and  materials  are  used  only  in  so  far  as  they 
serve  to  illustrate  the  long  series  of  political  facts. 
Michigan  is,  therefore,  seen  under  French,  British, 
and  American  jurisdiction,  and  under  American  in 
three  territorial  forms  before  it  finally  became  a 
State.  The  author  was  long  a  member  of  the  state 
Supreme  Court,  and  much  of  the  history  of  the  later 
period  fell  under  his  own  observation.  The  book  is 
a  solid  c(mtribution  to  the  history  of  Michigan  and 
of  the  old  Northwest.  15.  A.  II. 

Caxton  Club.  Chicago,  111.  The  Caxton 
Club  was  organized  in  1895,  and  has  published 
three  pamphlets,  one  of  them  being  :  Joutel's 
Journal  of  La  Salle's  last  voyage.  [335° 


Chicago  Historical  Society.  Chicago,  111. 
This  Society  was  organized  in  1856.  A  num- 
ber of  addresses,  delivered  before  the  Society, 
have  been  printed  separately  and  others  are 
included  in  the  Proceedings  which  have  been 
published  since  1888  in  pamphlet  form  with 
continuous  paging.  Between  1882  and  1890 
were  published  4  volumes  of  Collections.   [3351 

V.  3  contained  The  Edwards  papers,  —  i)ortions  of 
the  letters,  papers  and  manuscripts  of  Ninian  Ed- 
wards. 

Among  the  occa.sional  publications  of  the  Society 
are:  Historical  sketch  of  the  early  movement  in  Illi- 
nois lor  the  legalization  of  slavery,  by  Wm.  11.  Hrown: 
—  History  of  Illinois  from  1778  to  183:3,  and  Life  and 
times  of  Ninian  Edwards,  by  Ninian  W.  Edwards:  — 
Last  of  the  Illinois  and  sketch  of  the  Pottowatomies, 
by  J.  D.  Caton. 

Colbert,  Elias,  and  Everett  Chamberlin. 
Chicago  and  the  great  conflagration.  Cin. : 
Vent.     1872.  [3352 

Tlie  first  part  is  devoted  to  a  history  of  Chicago,  its 
inception  and  growth.  Statistics  of  the  city  in  1870 
show  its  condition  i)rior  to  the  fire.  The  latter  half 
of  the  book  gives  an  account  of  the  conflagration  of 
1872,  made  up  largely  of  the  descriptions  of  eye-wit- 
nesses and  from  newspajier  reports.  The  story  of  the 
relief  sent  to  the  city  widens  the  interest  of  the  book, 
although  the  whole  has  now  become  an  incidt^nt. 

E.  E.  S. 

Cooley,  Thomas  Mclntyre.  ^Michigan  :  a 
history  of  governments.  (Am.  common  wealths. ) 
Boston:  Houghton.     1885.     $1.25.  [3353 

Tlie  distinguished  author  of  this  book  claims  that 
the  changes  of  sovereignty,  as  well  as  of  subordinate 
jurisdiction,  have  been  greater  in  Michigan  than  in 
any  other  part  of  the  American  LTnion  ;  also  that  the 
circumstances  attending  its  admission  to  the  Union 
made  its  history  at  that  period  quite  unique.  Both 
claims  are  well  founded,  and  the  first  one  gives  char- 
acter to  the  book  as  the  explanatoi->-  title  suggests. 
It  is  a  volume  in  every  way  worthy  of  the  subject  and 
of  the  series.  B.  A.  H. 

Davidson,  Alexander,  and  Bernard  Stuve. 

Complete  history  of  Illinois,  1()78-18T3;  em- 
bracing the  physical  features  of  the  country  ; 
its  early  explorations  ;  aboriginal  inhabitants; 
French  and  British  occupation  ;  conquest  by 
Virginia ;  territorial  condition  and  the  subse- 
quent civil,  military,  and  political  events  of 
the  state.  Springfield,  111. :  Illinois  Journal 
Co.     1874.  [3354 

The  first  serious  attempt  at  a  history  of  the  state. 
The  title  sufliciently  describes  the  scope.  The  authors 
are  hero-worshippers,  and  display  old-fashioned  pre- 
judices against  Indians  and  British  ;  naturally,  con- 
sidering the  time,  they  are  weak  in  ethnology  and 
archa-ology;  and  are  amateurish  in  style.  The  type 
is  solid,  the  pages  uninteresting  iu  appearance,  and 


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there  is  no  index.  Despite  these  drawbacks,  the  book 
is  of  considerable  merit,  and  deserves  careful  atten- 
tion from  the  historical  student.  R.  G.  T. 

Drake,  Samuel  Adams.  Making  of  the 
great  West,  1512-lb8o.  N.  Y.:  Scribuer.  1887. 
SI.  50.  [3355 

The  author  "  has  succeeded  in  his  task  —  easy  so  far 
as  relates  to  the  collection  of  the  historical  materials, 
difficult  in  making  them  into  a  connected  and  lively 
story  —  ven,'  well,  both  in  his  arrangement  and  man- 
ner of  narration.  Young  persons  who  may  find  the 
earlier  chapters  somewhat  dry  reading  cannot  fail 
to  be  interested  in  those  describing  the  events  of  the 
past  eighty  years.  .  .  .  The  book  would  have  been 
more  valuable  had  there  been  two  general  inajis  of 
the  region  treated,  the  one  so  shaded  as  to  show  the 
original  possessions  of  the  Spaniards,  French,  and 
English  ;  the  other  showing  the  present  political  di- 
visions. Some  of  the  numerous  illustrations  are  very 
good,  but  others  .  .  .  ai'e  simply  execrable.  There  is 
an  excellent  index."    Kution,  i5:  422. 

Edwards,  Ninian  Wirt.  History  of  Illi- 
nois, 1778-1833 ;  and  life  and  times  of  Ninian 
Edwards.  Springfield,  111. :  Illinois  State  Jour- 
nal Co.     1870.  [3356 

This  is  a  life  of  Edwards  primarilj%  a  history  of  Illi- 
nois incidentally.  Speeches  and  letters  compose  more 
than  three  fourths  of  the  volume.  These  are  mainly 
by  Edwards,  though  there  is  a  considerable  number  of 
letters  wTitten  by  Wirt,  John  ^McLean,  Calhoun,  and 
other  prominent  men.  Hence  the  book  furnishes 
much  valuable  material  for  historical  purposes.  Slav- 
ery in  Illinois  is  thoroughly  discussed,  the  "  A.  B. 
Plot "  exhaustively.  A  memoir  of  Daniel  P.  Cook 
is  also  given.  The  author  is  accurate,  careful  and 
temperate  in  tone,  but  has  not  mastered  his  mate- 
rials, and  so  has  produced  an  unsystematic,  amor- 
phous book,  written  in  a  bald  and  prolix  style. 

R.  C.  H.  C. 

Farmer,  Silas.  History  of  Detroit  and 
Michigan  ;  or  The  metropolis  illustrated ;  in- 
cluding the  annals  of  Wayne  County.  Detroit: 
Farmer.    1884.    Rev.  and  enl.    1890.    2v.    $15. 

[3357 
A  magazine  of  historical  materials  relating  to  Michi- 
gan, but  more  especially  to  Detroit ;  a  "  cyclopeedia  of 
the  past  and  present,"  as  it  is  termed  on  the  title-page. 
The  notes  of  the  work  are  thoroughness  of  research 
and  fullness  of  detail,  not  skill  in  the  organization  of 
material  or  literary  art.  It  is  rather  the  materia'.s  of 
history  than  history.  The  second  volume,  entitled 
Biographical  edition,  contains  more  than  200  bio- 
graphical sketches  of  well-known  men.  B.  A.  H. 

Fire  lands  pioneer.  Norwalk,  Ohio.  1858- 
78.     13v.    New  ser.    1882-91.    V.  1-6.     [3358 

A  quarterly  publication  of  the  Fire  Lands  Society,  an 
organization  of  residents  within  the  district  set  apart 
by  Congress  in  northern  Ohio  for  the  sufferers  from 
British  depredations  during  the  Revolutionary  War. 
The  volumes  consist  largely  of  local  Inographies  and 
minor  reminiscence,  beginning  about  1808.    Occasion- 


ally there  is  a  good  article  on  some  such  subject  as 
the  Moravian  missionaries,  the  Connecticut  Reserve, 
or  early  politics  in  Ohio.  Much  space  is  consumed  by 
the  record  of  the  "  proceedings  "  of  the  Society. 

E.  E.  S. 

Ford,  Thomas.  History  of  Illinois.  Chi- 
cago :  Griggs.     1854.  [3359 

Covers  the  years  1818-1847.  Gives  a  valuable  account 
of  banking  operations  ;  of  internal  improvements  ;  of 
the  Black  Hawk  War,  and  especially  of  Mormonism 
in  Illinois.  Ford  was  active  in  state  affairs  during  the 
entire  period,  being  Governor  from  1842  to  184C.  His 
history  is  based  on  his  own  experience  and  facts 
drawn  from  original  sources.  He  was  a  man  of  mod- 
erate temjier  and  moderate  intellect,  of  strict  integrity 
and  positive  opinions.  Writing  from  the  democratic 
point  of  view,  he  is  not  impartial  or  always  just ; 
against  individuals  he  is  frequently  unduly  severe. 
His  style  is  uncouth,  though  at  times  forcible  and 
direct.  R.  C.  H.  C. 

Hinsdale,  Burke  Aaron.  The  old  North- 
west, with  a  view  of  the  thirteen  colonics  as 
constituted  by  the  royal  charters.  N.  Y.:  T. 
MacCoun.  1888.  2d  ed.  rev.  N.  Y. :  Silver. 
1899.     §2.50.  [3360 

A  series  of  essays  rather  than  a  continuous  narra- 
tive. The  old  Northwest  includes  Ohio,  Indiana,  Illi- 
nois, Michigan,  Wisconsin,  Minnesota  east  of  the  Mis- 
sissippi, and  the  Erie  purchase  in  Pennsylvania.  The 
story  of  this  territory  is  told  to  the  time  of  the  admis- 
sion of  the  separate  states.  Eleven  maps  are  included. 
A  closing  chapter  illustrates  the  development  of  the 
Northwest,  up  to  1880.  A  creditable  piece  of  work, 
mostly  based  upon  secondary  sources.       R.  C.  H.  C. 

Howells,  William  Dean.  Stories  of  Ohio. 
N.  Y.:  Am.  Book  Co.     1897.     60c.  [3361 

This  book  is  a  successful  attempt  to  present  an  out- 
line view  of  the  history  of  Ohio  from  the  earliest  times, 
in  the  form  of  stories  drawn  from  the  annals  of  the 
state.  The  stories  are  true  to  the  essential  facts  of 
historj',  and  are  told  in  Mr.  Howells's  well-known 
stjle.  As  a  matter  of  course,  it  is  much  fuller  in  the 
pioneer  period  than  in  the  later  period,  and  throws 
far  more  light  upon  what  may  be  called  the  strictly 
social  side  of  life  than  upon  the  political  and  civic 
side.  Tlie  book  is  intended  for  young  readers,  espe- 
cially pupils  in  the  public  schools.  B.  A.  H. 

Indiana  Historical  Society.  Indianapolis. 
This  Society  was  organized  in  1830,  and  in  1895 
issued  a  volume  of  Publications,  the  parts  of 
which  had  previously  appeared  as  Pamphlets 
1-5,  and  Publications  6-12.  Among  its  con- 
tents is  the  Acquisition  of  Louisiana,  by  T.  M. 
Cooley.  [3362 

Iowa  State  Historical  Society.  Iowa 
City.  This  Society  was  organized  in  1857,  and 
from  1863  to  1874  published  the  1st  series  of 
the  Annals  of  loxi^a,  12  volumes.  The  2d  se- 
ries of  3  volumes,  1882  to  1884,  was  published 


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by  Samuel  Storrs  HoMve,  vrbo,  as  Librarian  of 
the  Society,  had  edited  the  first  numbers 
of  the  series.  The  Historical  department  of 
Iowa  began  a  3rd  series  in  1894,  and  in  1899 
had  issued  4  volumes.  In  1885,  the  Society 
began  the  publication  of  the  loioa  historical 
record,  which  completed  its  15th  volume  in 
1899.  Documentary  material  relating  to  the 
7iistory  of  loica  is  edited  by  B.  F.  Shambaugh, 
and  published  in  numbers  by  the  Society,  the 
first  number  having  been  issued  in  1895,  the 
24th  in  1901.  Numbers  1  to  8  form  volume  1, 
numbers  9-16  volume  3,  numbers  17-24  vol- 
ume 3.  Several  monographs  have  also  been 
issued.  [3363 

Johnson,  Harrison.  History  of  Nebraska. 
Omaha:  Gibson.     1880.  [3364 

The  first  fourth  of  the  book  is  occupied  by  a  topical 
history  of  the  state,  arranged  under  such  heads  as 
Indians,  Minerals,  Public  Lands,  Railroads,  Climate, 
Churches,  Immigration,  etc.  A  description  of  each 
county  follows,  arranged  in  ali)habetical  order.  In 
each  county  a  systematic  order  is  followed:  water 
courses,  timber,  fruit,  crops,  etc.  A  historical  sketch 
of  the  countj'  is  added.  The  work  gives  a  vast  amount 
of  information  concerning  the  state,  and  bears  the 
marks  of  investigation.  It  is  rather  a  gazetteer  than 
a  history.  E.  E.  S. 

Kansas   State    Historical    Society.      To- 

peka.  Organized  in  1875.  Publishes  occa- 
sional volumes  of  Transactions,  six  having 
appeared  between  1881  and  1896.  [33^5 

King,  Rufus.  Ohio,  first  fruits  of  the  Ordi- 
nance of  1787.  (Am.  commonwealths.)  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.     1888.     SI.  25.  [3366 

A  book  that  well  fulfils  the  ideal  of  the  series  to 
■which  it  belongs,  viz. :  volumes  narrating  the  history 
of  "  the  states  of  the  Union  that  have  exerted  a  posi- 
tive influence  in  the  shaping  of  the  national  govern- 
ment or  have  a  striking  political,  social,  or  economical 
history."  The  special  significance  of  the  book  is  seen 
in  the  explanatory  title.  AVhile  admirably  qualified 
for  his  task,  the  writer  maintains  some  o])inions  that, 
to  say  the  lea.st,  are  doubtful,  as  that  the  Old  Congress 
insisted  upon  its  jurisdiction  over  the  Old  Northwest. 
He  minimizes,  too,  the  legal  value  of  the  Ordinance  of 
1787.  B.  A.  H. 

Michigan  Pioneer  and  Historical  Society. 

Lansing.  Organized  in  1874,  and  from  1877 
to  1900  published  29  volumes  of  Pioneer  and 
historical  collections,  a  series  which  is  still  con- 
tinued. [3367 

Volumes  1.5, 10, 10,  20,  and  23  are  made  up  of  copies 
of  papers  in  the  Dominion  archives  at  Ottawa ;  vols. 
15  and  IG  contain  papers  concerning  the  relations  of 
the  British  government  with  the  U.  S.  during  the  War 
of  1812  ;  v.  20  contains  transcripts  from  the  Haldimand 
papers,  1782-1789 ;  in  volume  21  there  is  a  paper  of 


value  on  the  Patriot  "War,  by  Robert  B.  Ross,  and  one 
on  the  siege  of  Detroit,  by  J.  T.  Headley. 

Minnesota  Historical  Society.  St.  Paul. 
This  Society  was  organized  in  1849,  and  pub- 
lishes occasional  volumes  of  Collections,  relating 
chiefly  to  the  history  and  biography  of  jVIinne- 
sota.  From  1860  to  1898  eight  volumes  have 
appeared.  Volume  2  contains  Early  French 
forts  and  footprints  in  the  valley  of  the  npper 
Mississippi,  by  E.  D.  Neill.  [3368 

Moses,  John.  Illinois,  historical  and  sta- 
tistical.    Chicago:  Fergus.     1889-93.     2v. 

[3369 
The  author  had  lived  in  Illinois  fifty  years,  and 
had  served  the  state  in  numerous  public  capacities 
before  writing  this  work.  iNIoreover,  he  was  at  the 
time  secretary  and  librarian  of  the  Chicago  Historical 
Society.  These  facts  point  to  a  large  personal  know- 
ledge of  the  state  and  real  historical  interest.  He 
undertook  to  connect  the  older  and  fragmentary  ac- 
counts, to  correct  and  modify  many  previous  state- 
ments in  the  light  of  later  information,  and  to 
present  new  facts  and  later  events,  all  in  a  form  ac- 
cessible to  persons  in  every  field  of  labor  ;  and  success 
may  be  accorded  to  him  in  the  undertaking.  He  cov- 
ered the  ground  from  aboriginal  times  to  the  date  of 
publication.  The  book  contains  a  vast  amount  of  in- 
formation, much  of  it  in  documentaiy  and  statistical 
form.  B.  A.  H. 

Nebraska  State  Historical  Society.  Lin- 
coln, Neb.  This  Society  was  organized  in 
1878  :  from  1885  to  1893  it  published  5  vol- 
umes of  Transactions  and  reports,  and  in  1894 
began  the  publication  of  a  series  entitled  Pro- 
ceedings and  collections,  of  which  the  third 
volume  was  issued  in  1899.  Both  series  are 
devoted  to  the  history  of  Nebraska.  [3370 

Neill,  Edward  Duffield.  History  of  Min- 
nesota.    Phil.:  Lippincott.     1858.  [337^ 

The  design  of  this  histoi-y,  in  the  words  of  the  pre- 
face, was  "  to  show  where  Minnesota  is,  its  character- 
istics and  adaptations  for  a  dense  and  robust  popu- 
lation, and  then  to  consider  the  i)ast  and  present 
dwellers  on  the  soil."  The  more  jiractical  of  these 
purposes  the  book  no  douln  well  accomplished.  For 
the  rest,  it  contains  a  large  amount  of  infcjrmation 
pieced  together  from  many  authorities,  making  more 
the  appearance  of  a  historical  scrap-book  than  a  his- 
tory. B.  A.  H. 

"  The  principal  and  sufficient  account  of  the  state's 
history  .  .  .  which  in  188;!  reached  an  improved  fifth 
edition,  and  is  supplemented  by  his  [Mr.  Xeill's]  Min^ 
nesota  explorers  and  pioneers,  1659-1S58,  published 
in  1881."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  4:  199. 

Ohio.  Records,  documents  and  bibliogra- 
phy. See  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  211, 
212.  [3372 

Ohio  Archaeological  and  Historical  Soci- 


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3373-3381 


ety.  Publications.  Columbus.  1887-.  V.  !+• 
V.  l-'i,  0+,  (luarterly.  V.  4,  5,  annual.  Re- 
publLshc'd.     isyi-.  [3373 

With  much  that  is  of  only  local  or  temporary  inter- 
est, these  publications  contain  a  large  amount  of  mat- 
ter that  is  of  general  and  permanent  value.  Mention 
may  he  made  of  tlic  numerous  contributions  to  Ohio 
archaeology,  and  papers  or  reports  dealing  with  state 
boundaries  and  centennial  celebrations. 

B.  A.  H. 

Ohio,  Historical  and  Philosophical  Soci- 
ety of.  Cincinnati.  This  Society  was  incor- 
porated in  1831.  [3374 

Its  more  important  iiublications  are  the  following: 
Notes  on  the  early  settlement  of  the  northwestern 
territory,  by  .Jacob  Unmet.  I'ioneer  history,  and  bio- 
graphical and  historical  memoirs  of  the  early  pioneer 
settlers  of  Ohio,  by  S.  P.  Hildreth.  Journal  and  let- 
ters of  Col.  John  May,  of  Boston,  relative  to  two  jour- 
neys to  the  Ohio  country  in  1788  and  1789.  .Some  early 
notices  of  the  Indians  of  Ohio,  by  M.  F.  Force.  Diary 
of  David  Zeisberger,  translated  and  edited  by  E.  F. 
Bliss,  2v. 

Oliphant,  Laurence.  Minnesota  and  the 
far  West.  Edin.  and  London :  Blackwood. 
1855.  [3375 

The  author  had  been  superintendent-general  of  In- 
dian affairs,  in  Canada,  and  a  wide  traveler.  Part  I.  is 
devoted  to  a  description  of  the  tour  from  Portland, 
Me.,  through  the  White  Mountains,  to  Quebec;  later 
to  Toronto,  and  westward  to  Lake  Simcoe  and  Geor- 
gian Bay.  Part  II.  is  C(mcerned  with  a  trip  to  Lake  Su- 
perior, as  far  west  as  (Jrand  Portage,  and  a  visit  to 
Superior,  to  investigate  Wisconsin  as  a  field  for  emi- 
gration. Part  III.  gives  an  account  of  his  journey  by 
way  of  St.  Louis  River  and  Sandy  Lake  to  the  head- 
waters of  the  Mississippi,  and  a  descent  by  canoe  to 
St.  Paul,  thence  by  steamboat  (with  frequent  stops)  to 
Dubuque  ;  from  there  the  author  took  wagon  across 
the  Illinois  prairie  until  he  reached  a  railway  which 
took  him  to  Chicago,  whence  he  soon  found  his  way 
to  Canada  by  way  of  Detroit.  Mr.  Oliphant  was  a 
keen  observer  of  men  and  nature,  with  a  well-devel- 
oped sense  of  humor,  and  quite  graphically  describes 
the  polity,  habits,  and  personal  aspects  of  Indians, 
trappers,  traders,  and  frontiersmen  generally,  over  a 
wide  extent  of  territory  which  included  a  large  vari- 
ety of  types.  R.  G.  T. 

Parkman  Club.  Milwaukee,  Wis.  The 
Parkman  Club  was  organized  in  1895,  and  be- 
tween that  year  and  1897  issued  18  Publica- 
tions. [3376 

The  most  important  are  the  following:  Eleazer  Wil- 
liams, his  forerunners,  himself,  by  W.  W.  Wight. — 
George  Rogers  Clark  and  his  Illinois  campaign,  by 
D.  B.  Starkey. 

Pratt,  Mara  L.  The  great  West.  Boston: 
Educational  Pub.  Co.     [c.  1890.]    50c.     [3377 

A  small  volume  designed  to  be  used  as  "supplemen- 
tarj'  reading  "  for  about  the  fourth  grade  of  the  pub- 


lic schools.  It  well  serves  as  an  introduction  to  the 
later  study  of  Ijnited  States  history,  being  arranged 
chronologically  from  the  mound  builders  and  Indians 
through  the  stories  of  Texas  and  California  to  the 
building  of  the  Union  Pacilic  railroad.  'Well  written 
and  easily  comprehended  by  children.  E.  E.  S. 

Reynolds,  John.  My  own  times.  Chicago  : 
Fergus.     1S79.  [3378 

An  expansion  of  a  little  volume.  Mi/  own  times,  by 
the  same  autlior,  printed  at  Belleville,  Illinois,  in 
18.54-5.  It  covers  the  settlement  of  the  Illinois  coun- 
try from  1800  to  1853,  but  is  largely  reminiscent  and 
local.  It  contains  valuable  information,  buried  under 
idle  gossip  and  "  old  settler  "  stories.  Rambling  and 
extremely  verbose.  Some  local  light  is  given  on  the 
public  land  system  in  Illinois,  on  internal  improve- 
ments, on  the  visit  of  Lafayette,  Lovejoy  riots.  Black 
Hawk  war,  the  Nauvoo  Mormons,  and  the  Icarian 
community.  E.  E.  S. 

Smith,  William  Rudolph.  History  of  Wis- 
consin, historical,  documentary,  and  descrip- 
tive. V.  1  :  Historical.  V.  3  :  Documentary. 
Madison  :  State  Printing  Office.     1854.     [3379 

Smith  was  President  of  the  State  Historical  Society ; 
the  state  undertook  the  publication.  Vols.  I  and  III 
were  alone  issued;  the  MS.  of  Vol.  II  was  prepared  in 
part,  but  owing  to  the  withdrawal  of  official  patronage, 
remains  unpublished.  Vol.  I,  commencing  with  the 
early  history  of  the  Mississippi  valley,  and  dealing 
quite  fully  with  the  French  regime,  takes  the  story  of 
Wisconsin  down  to  the  organization  of  the  territoi-y 
(1836);  there  are  numerous  and  co]d)iis  notes  on  de- 
tails, chiefly  documentary.  Vol.  Ill  is  a  compilation 
of  documents,  beginning  with  translations  from  those 
portions  of  the  Jesuit  relations  touching  on  Wiscon- 
sin history,  and  closing  with  a  history  of  the  Mil- 
waukee and  Rock  River  canal  (1836-53).  Smith  was 
a  lawyer  of  much  ability  and  learning ;  and  while 
his  history  is  to-day  seldom  cited,  having  in  many 
matters  been  outdated  by  modern  research,  it  deserves 
serious  consideration  from  students.  R.  G.  T. 

Spring,  Leverett  Wilson.  Kansas.  (Amer- 
ican commonwealths.)  Boston  :  Houghton. 
1885.     81.25.  [3380 

A  work  of  considerable  literary  charm,  and  the  most 
readable  history  of  Kansas.  Most  of  the  book  is  de- 
voted to  the  period  before  the  Civil  War.  The  author 
has  drawn  his  material  from  primary  sources  ;  the 
shortcoming  of  the  work,  however,  is  the  fact  that  its 
point  of  view  is  that  of  Gov.  Charles  Robinson,  him- 
self the  leader  of  a  faction  in  the  early  days  of  the 
Territory.  The  volume  cannot,  accordingly,  be  ac- 
cepted as  final  by  those  who  do  not  accept  the  author's 
judgment  as  to  the  value  of  Robinson's  services. 

W.  MacD. 

Thompson,  Maurice.  Stories  of  Indiana. 
N.  Y. :  Am.  Book  Co.     1898.     60c.  [3381 

This  book  is  one  of  a  series  designed  to  present  out- 
lines of  state  history  in  the  form  of  stories,  by  well- 
known  writers.  Young  persons,  and  particularly 
pupils  in  the  public  schools,  are  the  readers  held 
especially  in  view.     Still  older  and  better  informed 


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people  may  draw  from  them  both  instruction  and 
diversion.  Mr.  Thompson  has  chosen  his  subjects 
with  excellent  judj^ment,  and  has  told  his  tales  with 
commendable  skill.  15-  -A..  H. 

Thomson,  Peter  G.  Bibliography  of  Ohio  : 
a  catalogue  of  books  and  pamphlets  relating  to 
the  state.     Ciu.:  Author.     1880.  [3382 

This  is  a  painstaking  piece  of  work,  done  by  a  thor- 
oughly competent  hand;  a  bibliography  of  the  highest 
authority,  and  of  great  value  as  a  contribution  to  the 
history  of  the  state.  15.  A.  H. 

Thwaites,  Reuben  Gold.  Historic  water- 
ways :  canoeing  down  the  Rock,  Fox,  and 
Wisconsin  Rivers.  Chicago :  McClurg.  1888. 
$1.25.  "^  [3383 

This  book  is  composed  of  accounts  or  descriptions 
of  three  sunmier  vacation  tours  on  the  rivers  named, 
made  by  canoe.  To  keen  enjoyment  of  this  sort  of  an 
outing,  the  author  adds  a  faculty  for  observation  and 
a  wealth  of  local  historical  information  that  helps  to 
make  him  what  he  is  in  his  own  field,  easily  the  first 
historical  specialist  of  the  time.  The  accounts  are 
written  in  a  clear,  pleasant  style  that  combines-quali- 
ties of  the  diary,  the  personal  letter,  natural  descrip- 
tion, and  historical  narrative.  B.  A.  H. 


Story    of 

states.)     Boston : 
31.50. 


Wisconsin.     (Story    of    the 

Lothrop.     1889.      Rev.    ed. 

[3384 


A  popular,  racy  and  scientific  account  of  a  pictur- 
esque section  of  history,  by  a  master  hand.  One  of 
the  verj-  best  books  in  the  useful  Story  of  the  states, 
edited  by  Elbridge  S.  Brooks.  Especially  rich  in  its 
handling  of  the  period  under  French  and  English 
domination.  Appendix  comprises  Story  of  Wiscon- 
sin, told  in  chronological  epitome-,  and  The  people's 
covenant  as  embodied  in  the  constitution  of  the  state 
of  "Wisconsin.  H.  W.  H. 

Turner,  Frederick  J.  The  West  as  a  field 
for  historical  study.  See  American  Historical 
Association,  sect.  248.  [3385 

Tuttle,  Charles  Richard,  comp.  General 
history  of  the  state  of  j\Iichigan  ;  with  biogra- 
phical sketches.    Detroit :  Tyler.    1873.  [3386 

Tliis  book  is  a  popular  account  of  Michigan,  com- 
piled exclusively  from  secondary  sources.  The  author 
tells  his  story  in  a  fluent  and  readable  style,  but  the 
book  moves  on  the  level  of  cheap  woodcut  illustra- 
tions. B.  A.  n. 

Western     Reserve     Historical     Society. 

Cleveland,  Ohio.  Organized  in  1807,  and  re- 
chartered  in  1892.  In  1877  the  Society  began 
the  pul)lication  of  a  series  of  numbered  Tracts, 
of  which  the  89th  was  issued  in  1899.  [3387 
The  most  important  are  the  following  :  War  of  1812. 
Papers  of  Elisha  "Whittlesey  and  of  Maj.  George  Tod, 
and  Biography  and  correspondence  of  the  War  of 
1812.  Col.  Bradstreet's  expedition,  17(!4:  — North  West 
territory,  discovery  and  ownership,  by  Hon.  James  A. 


Garfield  :  —  Discovery  of  the  Ohio  River,  by  Robert 
Cavalier  de  la  Salle,  1669-70,  by  Chas.  "Whittlesey:  — 
Manuscript  of  Solomon  Spaulding  and  the  Book  of 
Mormon,  by  Hon.  James  A.  Garfield: — The  under- 
ground railroad,  by  James  H.  Fairchild:  —  Journal  of 
Capt.  "SVilliam  Trent,  from  Logstown  to  rick:n\illany, 
1T52;  ed.  by  A.  T.  fJoodman : — Journal  of  C:>pt.  Jon- 
athan Heart,  Sept.  7-Oct.  12,  178.5.  Archieology  of 
Ohio,  bj-  M.  C.  Read :  —  BruI6's  discoveries  and  explo- 
rations, by  C.  "W.  Butterfield. 

Wilder,  Daniel  Webster,  Annals  of 
Kansas.  Topeka :  Martin.  1875.  Topeka: 
Thacher.     1886.  [3388 

A  compilation  of  facts  concerning  the  state  of  Kan- 
sas, arranged  in  chronological  order  from  1.542  to  1874. 
It  includes  the  platforms  and  organizations  of  the 
parties  in  the  sectional  struggle  for  Kansas,  the  vari- 
ous constitutions,  names  of  state  officiiUs,  military 
organization  in  the  Civil  "War,  together  with  countless 
incidents  connected  with  the  social  and  economic  de- 
velopment of  the  state.  There  is  no  surplus  matter. 
The  work  appears  to  be  trustworthy.  E.  E.  S. 

Wisconsin  University.     See  sect.  389. 

[3389 

Wisconsin,  State    Historical  Society  of. 

Madison,  Wis.     Collections.     V.  1-10;  ed.  by 

Lyman  C.  Draper;  v.  11-15;  ed.  by  Reuben  G. 

Thwaites.     Madison.     1885-.     v.  1+.      [3390 

The  publications  of  this  Society  are  the  principal 
source  for  the  original  study  of  early  "Wisconsin  his- 
tory-. They  are  of  varied  character,  consisting  of 
monograplis,  interviews,  reminiscences,  and  docu- 
ments, chiefly  bearing  upon  the  pre-Territorial  and 
Territorial  periods.  The  following  is  the  range  of 
subjects :  General  history  of  Wisconsin,  i)rehistoric, 
Indians  and  Indian  wars,  French  regime,  fur  trade, 
missions,  education,  lead  mining,  militarj'  history, 
foreign  groups  (an  important  scries),  political  and  eco- 
nomic studies,  narratives  and  documents,  and  local 
history.  Since  1893,  the  tendency  has  been  to  restrict 
monographs  to  the  Proceedhigs  of  the  Society,  and 
narratives  and  documents  to  the  Collections.  Each 
of  the  volumes  is  indexed,  v.  10  containing  a  general 
mdex  to  the  first  ten.  R.  G.  T. 

The  publications  of  the  Society  include  Annufil  re- 
ports  from  1875  to  188G,  followed  by  Proceedings  with 
reports,  1887  to  1899.  1.5  volumes  of  Collections  were 
issued  at  various  dates  from  1885  to  1900 ;  they  are 
now  issued  biennially.  Among  their  imi)ortant  con- 
tents are  the  following:  Y.  3.  The  Cass  MSS.,  consist- 
ing of  translations  of  New  France  material  from 
1723-26,  bearing  especially  upon  the  Wisconsin  and 
Michigan  region,  and  transcribed  from  the  French 
archives  by  Lewis  Cass ;  and  Seventy-two  years'  re- 
collections of  Wisconsin,  by  Augustin  fJrignon.— 
"V.  5  contains  Canadian  documents  relating  to  Wis- 
consin history  from  1690-1730;  and  The  Winnebago 
war  of  1827,  by  Col.  Thomas  L.  McKenney.  —  "V.  6. 
Caiit.  Jonathan  Carver  and  "  Carver's  grant,"  by  Dan- 
iel S.  Durrie.  — V.  10.  Early  French  forts  in  western 
Wisconsin,  by  I.ynian  C.  Draper.  —  "\'.  11.  Jean  Nicolet, 
1618-1G42,  by  Henri  Jouan,  tr.  by  Grace  Clark  ;  Radis- 
son  and  Grosseilliers  in  Wisconsin  ;  The  boundaries 
of  Wisconsin,  by  Reuben  Gold  Thwaites.  —  "V.  11  and 


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3391-3396 


12  contain  selections  from  the  Haldimand  papers.  The 
important  articles  in  v.  12  include  also:  Robert  Dick- 
son, the  Indian  trader,  by  E.  A.  Cruikshank  ;  Story  of 
the  IJlack  Hawk  "War,  by  Reuben  Gold  Thwaites  ;  How 
Wisconsin  came  by  its  large  German  element,  by  Kate 
Asaphine  Everest ;  and  The  Wisconsin  Winuebagoes, 
by  Moses  Paquette.  —  V.  13.  The  IJulger  papers  regard- 
ing the  British  occupation  of  Prairie  du  Chien,  1812-15 ; 
the  Papers  of  James  Duane  Doty,  his  OlUcial  journal, 
1820,  and  his  Documents  on  territorial  organization. 
—  V.  14.  The  most  notable  articles  are  Stoiy  of  Mack- 
inac, by  R.  G.  Thwaites;  and  Abraham  Lincoln  in 
the  Black  Hawk  War,  by  Alfred  Augustus  Jackson. 

In  the  Proce.ediiujs  the  following  articles  are  chiefly 
important:  The  character  and  influence  of  the  fur 
trade  in  Wisconsin,  by  Frederick  J.  Turner,  in  35th 
annual  meeting :  —  The  significance  of  the  frontier  in 
American  history,  by  Frederick  J.  Turner,  in  41st 
meeting:  —The  Free  Soil  Party  in  Wisconsin,  by  Theo- 
dore C.  Smith,  in  42d  meeting:  —  Radisson's  Journal, 
its  value  in  history,  by  Henry  C.  Campbell,  in  43rd 
meeting:  —  Available  material  for  the  study  of  the 
institutional  history  of  the  Old  Northwest,  by  Isaac 
S.  Bradley,  in  44th  meeting:  —  Allouez,  and  his  rela- 
tions to  La  Salle,  by  Joseph  Stephen  La  Boule,  in  46th 
meeting. 

The  Society  also  issues  occasional  Bulletins  of  itv- 
foriiiutioii  upon  various  phases  of  its  work. 


MIDCONTINENTAL    AND     PA- 
CIFIC   REGIONS 

(Comprehensive  history,  covering  all  or  several  periods. 
For  Early  history,  under  Spanish  doiuiuation,  see  Part  VI : 
Mexico,  and  Part  III,  Division  I,  Period  I :  Spanish  (sect. 
1190-1 1'JO).  For  Early  history  as  part  of  the  United  States, 
see  Part  III,  Division  I,  4th  Period :  Westward  Expansion 
(sect.  2016-2077).  On  Documentary  collections,  official  re- 
cords, etc.,  see  in  Part  I :  Sources.) 

Bancroft,  Hubert  Howe.  History  of  the 
Pacific  states  of  North  America.  San  Fran- 
cisco: Bancroft.     1883-90.     31  v.  [3391 

Mr.  Bancroft's  historj'  has  been  severely  criticised 
by  some  and  condemned  by  others  —  principally  those 
who  had  become  accustomed  to  the  superior  methods 
of  such  historians  as  Parkman,  Winsor  and  Bande- 
lier.  The  compiler  amassed  the  most  extensive  and 
complete  collection  of  books  and  manuscripts  bearing 
on  his  chosen  field  that  had  ever  been  brought  to- 
gether, and  these  formed  the  basis  of  his  voluminous 
history.  As  might  be  expected  of  a  work  of  its  scope, 
prepared  within  such  a  comparatively  limited  period 
of  time,  the  accuracy  of  statement  and  soundness  of 
judgment  do  not  always  attain  the  standard  demanded 
by  historical  students  of  the  present  day.  Neverthe- 
less, by  reason  of  the  unusual  library  facilities  -which 
the  compiler  enjoyed,  the  volumes  contain  a  vast  body 
of  valuable  data  not  found  elsewhere.  F.  W.  H. 

See,  also,  Jameson's  History  of  historical  writing 
in  America,  pp.  152-156. 

Barrows,  William.  Oregon  :  the  struggle 
for  possession.  (Am.  commonwealths.)  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.     1884.     $1.35.  [3392 


This  book  is  utterly  unreliable  as  a  history  of  the 
Oregon  ijuestion.  It  is  based  on  the  fictitious  accounts 
of  the  ellorts  of  Marcus  Whitman  to  save  Oregon 
which  were  first  published  in  1865  by  the  Rev.  H.  H. 
Spalding  in  the  "  Pacific "  newspaper  of  San  Fran- 
cisco and  later  in  Senate  Ex.  JJoc.  37,  41st  Cowj.,  3rd 
Scss.  (1871).'  In  the  elfort  to  show  how  Whitman  saved 
Oregon  almost  every  phase  of  the  history  is  thrown 
out  of  jjroportion  and  nmch  of  it  is  grotesquely  dis- 
torted. Besides  its  large  fictitious  element  and  its 
perversions  of  facts,  Mr.  Barrows's  book  is  bewilder- 
ing in  its  repetitions  and  digressions.  For  a  critical 
discussion  of  the  widely  diffused  story  of  Marcus 
Whitman,  see  The  legend  of  jNIarcus  W^hitman,  by  the 
^vrite^  [Prof.  E.  G.  Bourne],  in  the  Am.  hist,  review, 
Jan.  I'JOl,  or  in  his  Essays  in  historical  criticism, 
N.  Y.  :  Scribner.    I'JOl.    «2.  E.  G.  B. 

See,  also,  sect.  20[i'J,  3407,  3425. 

Beadle,  John  Hanson.  The  undeveloped 
West ;  or  Five  years  in  the  territories.  Phil. : 
National  Pub.  Co.     1873.  [3393 

A  badly  wTitten,  careless,  pretentious  book,  seem- 
ingly compiled  from  the  author's  hasty  newspaper  let- 
ters upon  Arizona,  California,  Oregon,  Colorado  and 
other  parts  of  the  region  west  of  the  Mississippi. 

C.  H.  S. 

Bell,  William  Abraham.  New  tracks  in 
North  America:  a  journal  of  travel,  1867-8. 
Loudon:  Chapman.     1869.     3v.  [3394 

Dr.  Bell  served  as  the  photographer  of  a  survej-ing 
expedition  organized  by  the  Kansas  Pacific  Railway 
Co.  to  determine  the  best  route  for  a  railroad  to  the 
Pacific  coast  through  Kansas,  Colorado,  New  Mexico, 
Arizona,  and  southern  California.  He  was  a  good 
observer,  possessed  the  power  of  presenting  his  nar- 
rative in  a  highly  interesting  way,  and  succeeded  in 
embodying  much  information  of  both  general  and 
scientific  interest.  He  falls  into  the  usual  errors  pre- 
valent at  the  time  concerning  the  Indians,  and  many 
terms  of  Spanish  origin  are  sadly  misspelled.  An  ex- 
cellent map,  many  good  illustrations,  and  a  number 
of  tables  of  distances,  etc.,  lend  the  work  additional 
worth.  F.  W.  H. 

Browne,  John  Ross.      Adventures  in  the 

Apache  country.  N.  Y. :  Harper.    1869.    [3395 

Some  account  of  natural  features  is  included  among 

many  adventures  and  personal  details  :    one  of  the 

more  interesting  books  of  its  numerous  class. 

W.  M.  D. 

Bruce,  Miner  W.  Alaska:  its  history  and 
resources,  gold  fields,  routes,  and  scenery. 
Seattle:  Lowman.     1895.     New  ed.     1897. 

Same ;   3d   ed.    rev.  and  enl.      N.  Y. : 

Putnam.     1899.     §3.50.  [3396 

"  IMr.  Miner  Bruce's  book  on  Alaska  is  a  hand-book 
to  the  territory  from  the  point  of  view  of  the  practical 
man.  It  contains  instructive  chapters  on  the  history, 
animals,  inhabitants,  and  minerals  of  Alaska,  with 
special  directions  to  prospectors.  Illustrations  and 
maps  are  satisfactory."  H.  M.  Stanley,  Dial  (.Chicago), 
27:  73. 


389 


3397 -Si05 


THE  UXITED  STATES 


"  The  author  writes  in  good  faith  and  soberly,  from 
six  years'  experieuce,  supplies  a  large  number  of  excel- 
lent illustrations,  and  a  map  of  the  Territory."  -Vo- 
tion,  65 :  129. 

California  Historical  Society.  San  Fran- 
cisco. This  Society  was  organized  in  1853, 
and  in  1887  published  two  volumes  of  Papers. 
Among  its  other  publications  is :  Koticias  de  la 
Kueiri  California,  por  el  Kev.  Padre  Fr.  Fran- 
cisco Palou.  L3397 

Custer,  JTrs.  Elizabeth  Bacon.  Tenting 
on  the  plains.  K.  Y.:  "Webster.  1888.  New 
issue.     1893.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     $1.50.       [3398 

"  Mrs.  Custer  has  broken  open  and  lavishly  exposed 
her  memories  of  military  life  in  Texas  and  Kansas 
during  the  two  years  immediately  following  Lee's  sur- 
render. Again,  as  in  Boots  and  saddles,  we  are  taken 
directly  into  her  home,  and  share  her  daily  hopes  and 
fears.  .  .  .  The  book  is  as  open  as  the  sky.  .  .  .  But 
tlie  book  is  not  meant  to  be  a  mere  chronicle  of  the 
small  beer  of  domestic  pleasures  and  trouble  and  no- 
thing more.  .  .  .  Its  jtublic  value  consists  in  its  presen- 
tation of  the  constant  triaLs  and  jirivations,  as  well  as 
of  more  heroic  adventures,  that  befell  the  troops  when 
'  there  was  no  wild  clamor  of  war  to  enable  them  to 
forget  the  absence  of  the  commonest  necessities  of 
existence.'"    Nation,  46-:  ^55. 

Custer,  Maj.- Gen.  George  Armstrong.  My 
life  on  the  plains;  or  Personal  experiences  with 
Indians.     N.  Y.:  Sheldon.     1874.  [3399 

These  papers,  which  were  originally  printed  in 
the  Galaxy  magazine  during  1872  and  1873,  recount 
the  writer's  adventures  Avhile  campaigning  against 
the  southern  Cheyennes  and  other  Indians  in  the 
region  between  the  Missouri  River  and  the  Kocky 
Mountains.  The  period  covered  begins  with  Gen. 
Hancock's  Kansas  expedition  in  the  spring  of  1867 
and  ends  with  the  defeat  of  Black  Kettle's  band  by 
Gen.  Custer  himself  at  the  rather  important  engage- 
ment on  the  Washita  River  in  the  Indian  Territory, 
Jsov.  27, 18fi8.  The  dangerous  character  of  the  service 
and  the  military  view  of  Indian  questions  are  strongly 
brought  out,  and  frontiersman,  scout  and  Indian  are 
vigorously  depicted.  F.  J.  S. 

Davis,  William  Heath.  Si.xty  years  in 
California:  events  and  life  in  California  under 
the  Mexican  regime  ;  during  tlie  quasi-military 
government  by  the  United  States,  and  after 
the  admission  of  the  state  into  the  Union.  San 
Francisco:  A.  J.  Leary.     1889.  [3400 

The  author  of  this  book  is  still  living  (Sept.  1901), 
and  is  revising  his  book  for  a  second  edition.  He  saw 
much  of  California  life,  and  records  many  Interesting 
incidents  that  would  otherwise  have  been  lost ;  but 
the  really  valuable  portions  of  his  book  are  overloaded 
with  minor  details.  The  resulting  picture  of  old  Si)an- 
ish  days  in  California  is,  therefore,  often  less  distinct 
than  that  given  by  Robinson,  Dana  and  others.  Never- 
theless, the  work  is  an  important  addition  to  the  short 
list  of  books  on  the  period  written  by  eye-witnesses. 

C.  H.  S. 


Dimsdale,  Thomas  J.  Vigilantes  of  Mon- 
tana. Virginia  City :  Montana  Post  Press. 
1866.  I3401 

A'erj'  rare ;  gives  the  first  complete  account  ever 
printed  of  the  infamous  group  of  desperadoes  known 
in  18(32  as  "  Henry  Plummer's  Koad  Agent  Band."  This 
book  is  one  of  the  chief  sources  from  which  many 
writers  of  novels,  short  stories  and  sketches  of  pioneer 
life  in  the  Rocky  Mountains  have  drawn  their  informa- 
tion. C.  H.  S. 

Dodge,  Lt. -Col.  Richard  Irving.  The  plains 
of  the  great  West,  and  their  inhabitants.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1877.  [3402 

Half  of  this  entertaining  book  is  devoted  to  the 
Indians,  the  remainder  to  game  and  to  a  description 
of  the  Plains.  From  the  latter  one  derives  a  good  idea 
of  a  i)ortion  of  the  countiy  on  which  few  travellers 
now  stop  on  their  way  further  west,  and  to  which  even 
the  government  surveys  have  given  subordinate  atten- 
tion. W.  M.  D. 

Dunn,  Jacob  Piatt,  Jr.  Massacres  of  the 
mountains  :  a  history  of  the  Indian  wars  of 
the  far  West.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1886.     $3.75. 

[3403 
An  excellent  portrayal  of  the  causes  and  results  of 
the  various  Indian  uprisings  in  the  West  during  com- 
paratively recent  years.  It  is  compiled  from  the  best 
sources,  including  many  official  records.  The  entire 
story  is  related  in  a  straightforward,  entertaining 
manner.  The  introduction  is  worthy  the  attention 
of  all  students  of  the  Indian  question,  and  indeed  of 
Indian  history  in  general.  F.  AV.  H. 

Dwrinelle,  John  W.  Colonial  history  of  the 
city  of  San  Francisco.  San  Francisco.  1864. 
3d  ed.  eul.  San  Francisco :  Towne  &  Bacon. 
1866.  [3404 

The  first  and  second  editions  were  mere  law-briefs 
with  some  addenda,  the  whole  relating  to  the  history 
of  the  Pueblo  of  San  Francisco.  The  second  was  some- 
what enlarged  from  the  first  ;  the  third,  still  further 
enlarged,  constitutes  the  valuable  one  and  will  always 
remain  a  book  of  prime  historical  importance.  Dvii- 
nelle's  narrative  argument,  in  140  sections  (pj).  1-106), 
is  a  legal  masterpiece,  and  the  171  documents  arranged 
as  addenda  include  copies  (with  translations)  of  Span- 
ish laws,  decrees  and  other  papers  hardly  elsewhere 
accessible.  C.  H.  S. 

Elliott,  Henry  Wood.  Our  Arctic  pro- 
vince.   N.  Y. :  Scribner.    1886.    $2.50.     [3405 

"  The  author  is  well  known  among  those  interested 
in  Alaskan  affairs,  as  once  assistant  agent  of  the  Gov- 
ernment on  the  Seal  Islands,  subsequently  a  Commis- 
sioner to  investigate  the  sealing  oj)erations  of  the 
Alaska  Commercial  Company,  and  latterly  as  a  repre- 
sentative in  Washington  before  Congressional  com- 
mittees of  the  fiforesaid  Company.  He  possesses  a 
facile  pencil,  and  his  book  contains  many  character- 
istic and  well-executed  sketches.  .  .  .  For  the  Aleu- 
tian region  and  the  Seal  Islands,  barring  uninten- 
tional inaccuracies,  the  account  given  by  the  author 


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3406-3411 


is,  for  general  reading,  a  very  good  one.  ...  In  regard 
to  the  rest  of  tlie  country,  a  great  deal  of  information 
is  given,  but  as  most  of  tliis  is  untrodden  ground  to 
Mr.  Elliott,  his  narrative  is  defective.  .  .  .  The  writ- 
er's style  is  bad.  .  .  .  Proper  and  geographical  names 
are  very  generally  inaccurately  spelled.  The  maps  of 
the  Seal  Islands  are  given  as  they  resulted  from  the 
imperfect  tape-line-and-pocket-compass  survey  made 
by  Mr.  Elliott,  but  it  is  ten  years  since  the  general  out^ 
lines  were  corrected  and  mapped  by  the  Coast  Survey. 
The  general  map  of  Alaska  is  dated  188G,"  but  impor- 
tant discoveries  from  18()9  to  1884  are  not  shown.  "  To 
complete  our  fault-finding,  this  large  and  handsome 
volume,  crammed  with  unsystematized  information, 
has  a  very  imperfect  index."    Nation,  43:  507. 

"We  have  rarely  read  so  engaging  a  book  about 
a  country  which  even  in  this  exploring  age  few  men 
would  wish  to  see  or  would  be  much  the  better  for  see- 
ing. .  .  .  Mr.  Elliott's  chapters  on  animal  life  equal  or 
surpass  in  interest  his  accounts  of  Eskimos,  Innuits, 
Sitkans,  and  Ingaleeks.  Indeed  every  part  of  his  book 
is  the  work  of  a  hardy  and  educated  pioneer  and  nat- 
uralist, and  not  of  a  traveller  for  pleasure. ' '  Saturday 
reviexv,  63 :  27. 

Frost,  John.  History  of  the  state  of  Cali- 
fornia, from  the  conquest  by  Spain  to  her 
occupation  by  the  United  States  ;  also,  a  brief 
account  of  the  formation  of  the  government 
and  constitution  of  the  state.  Auburn,  N.  Y. : 
Derby  &  Miller.     1853.  [3406 

A  hasty  compilation  made  in  New  York  by  Dr.  Frost, 
■who  had  never  visited  California.  No  maps  ;  illustra- 
tions often  more  Mexican  than  Californian.  Quotes 
from  some  now  rare  newspapers  and  other  sources 
of  information.  Contains  in  appendix  Halleck's  Re- 
port on  Lower  California.  On  the  whole  a  poor  piece 
of  hack-work  and  one  of  the  least  creditable  of  Dr. 
Frost's  writings.  C.  H.  S. 

Gray,  W.  H.  History  of  Oregon,  1792- 
1819.  Drawn  from  personal  observation  and 
authentic  information.  Portland,  Oregon  :  Au- 
thor.    1870.  [3407 

The  author  was  a  man  of  little  education  who  went 
as  mechanic  and  helper  with  Whitman  and  Spalding 
in  1836  to  start  the  Oregon  mission  of  the  American 
Board  of  Commissioners  for  Foreign  Missions.  His 
violent  personal  and  religious  prejudices  are  thor- 
oughly ventilated  in  these  recollections.  The  narra- 
tive is  highly  unreliable  and  the  author  personally 
vouches  for  events  that  did  not  take  place.  This 
was  the  first  general  historical  work  to  give  currency 
to  the  Whitman  legend.  The  earlier  and  diplomatic 
history  of  Oregon  will  be  found  best  in  Greenhow's 
History  and  the  colonization  and  development  in 
Bancroft's  Oregon.  E.  G.  B. 

See,  also,  sect.  2039,  .3425. 

Heilprin,  Angelo.  Alaska  and  the  Klon- 
dike ;  •with  hints  to  the  traveller  and  observa- 
tions on  the  physical  history  and  geology  of 
the  gold  regions,  the  condition  of  and  methods 
of  working  the  Klondike  placers,  and  the  laws 
governing  and  regulating  mining  in  the  North- 


west Territory  of  Canada.     N.  Y. :  Appleton. 
1899.     $1.75.  [3408 

"Alaska  and  the  Klondike,  by  Professor  Angelo 
Heilprin,  the  distinguished  geologist,  is  written  from 
the  scientific  point  of  view,  describing  the  journey  to 
Dawson  as  made  in  1898  by  way  of  the  White  I'ass  and 
out  by  the  Chilkoot.  The  author  made  a  stay  of  some 
weeks  in  Dawson,  which  he  quite  fully  describes,  and 
he  found  the  summer  weather  and  scenery  superb. 
.  .  .  Professor  Heilprin  examined  the  Klondike  gold 
fields  and  reports  on  their  geology  and  on  the  methods 
of  working.  The  style  of  the  book  is  at  times  diffuse, 
strained  and  afCected.  Maps  and  illustrations  are 
good."    H.  M.  Stanley,  Dial  (Chicago),  27:  72. 

Hinton,  Col.  Richard  Josiah.  Hand-book 
to  Arizona:  its  resources,  history,  towns, 
mines,  ruins,  and  scenery.  San  Francisco  : 
Payot.     N.  Y. :  Am.  News  Co.     1878.      [3409 

An  excellent  g^uide  in  its  day,  and  still  of  impor- 
tance as  a  record  of  the  conditions  existing  in  the 
territory  during  the  author's  sojourn  therein.  It 
contains  much  valuable  information  bearing  on  the 
natural  (particularly  the  mineral)  resources  of  Ari- 
zona. The  accounts  of  the  early  Spanish  explorations 
and  missionary  labors  have  been  superseded  by  the 
writings  of  Bandelier,  Bancroft,  Winship,  Cones,  and 
others,  although  the  book  still  contains  much  impor- 
tant historical  information  relating  to  the  present 
century,  and  a  (probably  inaccurate)  coj^y  of  a  rare 
manuscript  map  made  by  Pedro  Font  in  1777,  not 
before  published.  The  sections  on  archaeology  and 
ethnology  contain  but  little  accurate  information  not 
compiled  from  other  works.  Many  misprints  of  Span- 
ish and  Indian  names  occur  throughout.    F.  W.  H. 

Hittell,  Theodore  Henry,  History  of  Cal- 
ifornia.   San  Francisco  :  Stone.    1886-97.    4v. 

[3410 
"  It  is  evident  that  Mr.  Hittell  has  done  much  and 
faithful  work  for  many  years  upon  his  book,  which 
probably  represents  the  lai-gest  result  yet  obtained  by 
any  one  man's  unaided  work  in  historical  writing 
about  California.  .  .  .  Mr.  Hittell's  peculiar  virtues, 
which  show  to  better  advantage  in  the  later  than  in 
the  earlier  volumes  of  his  book,  will  probably  attract 
more  readers  than  Bancroft's,  and  will  make  at  least 
his  later  volumes  indispensable  to  the  historian. 
Briefly,  these  virtues  are  those  of  a  trained  lawyer, 
unusually  well  versed  in  land-matters  and  legislative 
proceedings.  His  accounts  of  mission  secularization 
and  of  Spanish  and  Mexican  land-grants  constitute 
some  of  the  most  valuable  portions  of  his  two  earlier 
volumes.  So,  also,  in  the  last  two,  whatever  touches 
upon  law  or  the  administration  of  law  is  told  in  a 
quiet,  careful,  deliberate,  and  wholly  convincing 
way."    Nation,  &9,:  \5. 

Inman,  Henry.  Old  Santa  Fe  trail.  N.  Y. : 
Macmillan.      1897.     $3.50.  [34 11 

"  This  book  is  dedicated  to  and  prefaced  by  '  Buf- 
falo Bill '  (W.  F.  Cody),  but  the  author  introduces  it' 
to  us  with  some  of  the  wildest  statements  we  have 
ever  heard  concerning  early  Spanish  explorers.  .  .  . 
Nowhere  in  the  book  is  what  historians  and  geogra- 
phers know  as  the  Santa  F6  caravan  route  traced  in  its 


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entirety,  as  surely  we  had  a  right  to  expect.  It  is 
touched  upon  only  here  and  there,  in  places  known  to 
the  author  i)ersonally,  with  precision  and  particular- 
ity. It  is  true  that  Col.  Inman  gives  us  a  map  of  the 
Trail,  but  this  is  too  small  and  slight  to  convey  much 
more  than  what  everybody  knew  before.  .  .  .  The  map, 
moreover,  does  not  always  coincide  with  the  text,  nor 
the  text  with  itself.  .  .  .  "Where  Col.  Inman  is  not  ob- 
viously wrong  he  needs  confirmation  to  convince  us 
he  is  right.  .  .  .  Our  criticism  of  Col.  Inman  as  his- 
torian and  geograi)her  is  so  serious  that  we  are  glad 
to  end  it.  .  .  .  He  has  written  a  most  readable  and 
entertaining  book,  full  of  incident."  Nation,  65: 
463. 

Inman,  Henry,  and  William  F.  Cody.  The 
Great  Salt  Lake  trail.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan. 
1898.     $3.50.  [3412 

"  Col.  W.  F.  Cody,  popularly  known  as  '  Buffalo  Bill,' 
is  joint  author  of  the  volume,  and  his  quota  has  at  least 
the  distinctive  merit  of  being  drawn  mainly  from  its 
narrator's  own  experience.  .  .  .  Most  interesting,  per- 
haps, of  .  .  .  pioneering  adventurers  were  the  Mor- 
mons ;  and  to  the  trials  of  these  sectaries  during  their 
arduous  march  Col.  Inman  devotes  some  interesting, 
let  us  add  charitable,  pages.  The  Salt  Lake  Trail  was 
also  the  route  followed  by  the  expeditions  of  Fre- 
mont, Stansburj',  and  Lander,  and  by  the  famous 
Pony  Express,  with  its  lumbering  colleague,  the  Over- 
land Stage.  It  is  to  the  annals  of  the  Trail  in  this  its 
romantic  period,  long  before  a  railway  through  the 
wilderness  of  sage-brush  and  alkali  dust  was  thought 
possible,  that  Col.  Inman's  storj'  Ls  devoted.  .  .  .  The 
work  has  little  claim  to  literary  style ;  it  is  essen- 
tially history  in  the  rough.  .  .  .  The  Great  Salt  Lake 
/raiVisabook  that  Young  America,  especially,  will 
relish  and  profit  by.  ...  A  map  of  the  Trail  is  of 
course  included."    />/«?  (Chicago),  25:  460. 

Ladd,  Horatio  Oliver.  Story  of  New  Mex- 
ico. (Story  of  the  states.)  Boston  :  Lotlirop. 
1892.     §1.50.  [3413 

"  Story  is  a  modest  title  for  a  book  which,  ui  fact,  is 
the  most  accurate  '  history '  of  that  territory  that  has 
ever  been  published.  .  .  .  Mr.  Ladd's  book  has  the  ad- 
vantage of  being  based  upon  information  of  a  docu- 
mentary character  more  detailed  and  more  special 
even  than  that  at  Mr.  Bancroft's  command,  touching 
the  obscure  periods  in  New  Mexico's  history  that  in- 
tervened between  1608  and  1680.  The  author  enjoys, 
furthermore,  the  advantage  of  having  resided  in  the 
countrj'.  .  .  .  On  the  whole,  Mr.  Ladd's  book  is  a  grati- 
fying step  in  the  direction  of  fairness  in  history  and 
independent  judgment,  unaffected  by  the  stereotjT^ed 
clamor  against  Spain  in  the  New  World."  Xation, 
54:  237. 

Ludlow,  Fitz  Hugh.  The  heart  of  the  con- 
tinent: a  record  of  travel  across  the  plains  and 
in  Oregon.     N.  Y. :  Kurd.     1870.  [3414 

One  of  the  better  books  of  western  travel,  entertain- 
ing but  unscientific.  The  Mormon  problem  receives 
much  attention.  "\V.  M.  D. 

Lummis,  Charles  Fletcher.  The  land  of 
poco  tiempo.     N.  Y.:  Scribner.     1893.    $3.50. 


Some  strange  corners  of  our  country ; 

the  wonderland  of  the  southwest.    N.  Y. :  Cen- 
tury Co.     1892.     $1.50.  [3415 

The  Land  of  "Pretty  soon"  was  the  home  of  the 
author  for  several  years,  and  there  are  few  who  know 
its  out-of-the-way  places  so  well.  A  keen  observer  ; 
familiar  with  the  natives,  both  brown  and  white  ;  a 
lover  of  nature,  with  an  insatiable  desire  to  see  all 
that  was  to  be  seen,  and  possessed  of  rare  power  to 
tell  the  storj-  in  a  charming  way,  the  author  has  given 
us  the  best  popular  books  on  the  most  interesting 
physiographic  and  ethnologic  features  of  New  Mex- 
ico and  .iVrizona  that  have  appeared.  F.  AV.  H. 

Marcy,  Maj.-Gen.  Randolph  Barnes. 
Thirty  j'ears  of  army  life  on  the  border  :  com- 
prising descriptions  of  the  Indian  nomads  of 
the  plains;  explorations  of  new  territory;  trip 
across  the  Rocky  Mts.  in  winter ;  descriptions 
of  the  habits  of  different  animals  found  in  the 
west,  methods  of  hunting  them,  etc.  N.  Y. : 
Harper.     1866.  [3416 

"  Colonel  Marcy's  volume  is  the  result  of  a  lifetime 
of  frontier  experience,  during  which  period  almost 
everything  which  he  describes  has  changed  or  passed 
away,  except  the  natural  features  of  the  country.  No 
writer  has  had  more  intimate  communication  with  the 
warlike  tribes  of  the  plains,  and  his  official  relation 
gives  authenticity  to  his  statements."  T.  W.  Field, 
Indian  bibliograxihy ,  p.  260. 

Mowry,  Sylvester.  Arizona  and  Sonora  ; 
geography,  history  and  resources  of  the  silver 
region.     3d  ed.  rev.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1866. 

[3417 

■Within  its  limited  range,  this  book  is  important  to 
students  of  the  Southwest,  and  more  particularly 
Ai'izona  between  1859  and  1864.  The  present  edition  is 
enlarged  from  two  earlier  ones,  published  by  A.  Roman 
&  Co.,  San  Francisco.  ]\Io\\tj-,  a  West  Point  graduate 
and  a  member  of  the  Boundary  Commission,  was  one 
of  the  most  noted  pioneer  miners  of  his  time,  and  his 
views  of  the  relation  of  the  goverujnent  to  mining 
interests,  of  the  southern  railroad  route  across  the 
continent,  and  of  various  Indian  outbreaks,  are  still 
interesting.  Much  of  the  descriptive  portion  of  the 
book  is  purely  local,  and  for  that  reason  it  must 
always  remain  a  classic  of  early  Arizona,  preserving 
valuable  letters  and  glim])ses  of  pioneer  mining  camps 
that  would  otherwise  be  forgotten.  He  writes  of  little 
with  which  he  is  not  familiar,  and  he  usually  men- 
tions the  sources  of  his  information.  The  book  de- 
cidedly lacks  literary  quality.  But  Arizonians  should 
hold  in  high  regard  this  ]iassionately  earnest  appeal 
for  Arizona  made  at  a  time  when  the  region  seemed 
utterly  neglected.  C.  H.  S. 

Norman,  Lucia.  Youth's  history  of  Cali- 
fornia.    San  Francisco  :  Roman.     1867. 

Same :   Popular  history  of  California. 

2d  ed.  rev.  and  enl.     1883.  [3418 

The  second  edition  of  this  book  appeared  in  1883 
(same  publisher),  enlarged  to  216  pp.  chiefly  by  addi- 


392 


MIDCONTINENTAL  AND  PACIFIC  REGIONS 


M19-3425 


tion  of  four  chapters.    Dull,  untrustworthy  in  mat- 
ters of  fact,  and  justly  neglected  in  recent  years. 

C.  H.  S. 

Overland  monthly.  San  Francisco  :  Roman. 
1868-.     V.  1+.  [3419 

The  first  issue  of  this  famous  Pacific  coast  magazine 
appeared  in  July,  1808,  with  A.  Roman  &  Co.,  San 
Francisco,  as  publishers,  and  F.  Bret  Harte  as  editor. 
The  last  issue  of  this  series  was  that  for  December, 
1875.  Many  of  the  old  friends  and  contributors  to  the 
Overland  a  few  years  later  assisted  Charles  H.  Phelps 
and  others  to  establish  the  Calif urniaii  (January, 
1880-December,  1882).  The  CaUfornian  passed  into 
the  hands  of  M.  W.  Shinn  and  others  who,  securing 
the  copyrights  and  material  of  the  Overland,  began 
in  January,  1883,  "The  Overland  monthly,  Second 
series,"  with  Samuel  Carson  as  publisher,  and  M. 
W.  Shinn  as  editor.  After  several  changes  of  owner- 
ship, this  series  still  continues  (1901)  in  its  36th  vol- 
ume. During  its  long  and  varied  career,  the  Overland 
monthly  has  brought  out  many  excellent  writers.  It 
has  been  especially  notable  for  its  descriptive  and  his- 
torical articles,  which  are  indispensable  to  everj'  stu- 
dent of  the  Pacific  Coast.  The  first  series  of  15  vol- 
umes contains  upwards  of  120  such  historical  articles 
and  the  second  series  contains  nearly  300.  A  general 
index  to  the  53  volumes  is  greatly  needed.  Many 
volumes  are  now  out  of  print,  are  very  hard  to  obtain 
and  are  rapidly  increasing  in  value.  C.  H.  S. 

Parkman,  Francis,  The  Oregon  trail.  Bos- 
ton: Little,  Brown  &  Co.  1900.  Author's 
ed.     §1.  [3419  a 

Appears  as  a  volume  in  the  various  editions  of  Park- 
man's  works  issued  by  Little,  Brown  &  Co.  For  note, 
see  sect.  2062. 

Prince,  Le  Baron  Bradford.  Historical 
sketches  of  New  Mexico.  N.  Y. :  Leggat. 
1883.  [3420 

"  A  useful  and  in  the  main  a  trustworthy  compen- 
dium." fl.  W.  Haynes,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  2  :  503. 

Royce,  Josiah.  California  :  a  study  of 
American  character.  (American  common- 
wealths.)   Boston  :  Houghton.    1886.    $1.25. 

[3421 

"  Professor  Royce,  in  view  of  the  peculiar  circum- 
stances attending  the  settlement  of  California  by 
Americans,  has  sought  to  make  his  work  a  study  of 
character."  He  "  has  discovered  that  the  Americans 
in  California  were,  on  the  whole,  a  pretty  poor  lot, 
with  little  ambition  in  life  beyond  plundering  the 
Spanish  settlers  of  their  land,  and  hoisting  the  Amer- 
ican flag  on  every  conceivable  occasion.  .  .  .  Indi- 
viduals have  fared  no  better  than  classes  under  the 
survey  of  the  social  philosopher.  Fremont,  Stockton, 
and  the  other  celebrities  of  the  conquest  of  California, 
are  compelled  to  shoulder  heavy  responsibility  for 
wrong-doing.  .  .  .  About  the  only  characters  in  Cali- 
fornia's early  history  that  come  with  any  sort  of  credit 
through  the  critic's  examination  are  the  Spanish 
natives.    They  appear  as  a  simple,  harmless  people, 


whose  idyllic  life  is  rudely  interrupted  by  despicable 
interlopers  from  the  United  States.  If  only  the  excel- 
lence of  the  author's  literary  style  were  at  all  pro- 
portionate to  the  captiousness  of  his  criticism,  his 
book  would  easily  take  rank  as  a  classic.  An  unfortu- 
nate devotion  to  disagreeable  manneri.sms,  however, 
seems  likely  to  render  such  a  consummation  doubt- 
ful." Wm.  A.  Dunning,  Political  science  quarterly, 
1:  491. 

Rusling,  Brig. -Gen.  James  F.  Across 
America  ;  or  The  great  West  and  the  Pacific 
coast.     N.  Y.:  Sheldon.     1874. 

S<:i7ne  :    The  great  West    and  Pacific 

coast.     New  ed.     [1877.]  [3422 

Gen.  Rusling  was  sent  by  the  "War  Department  on  a 
tour  of  inspection  to  the  Pacific  coast  just  after  the 
Civil  War,  and,  besides  his  reports  that  appeared  as 
public  documents,  prepared  a  general  narrative  of  his 
travels.  It  is  of  interest  from  giving  a  picture  of  the 
far  West  at  the  time  of  its  most  rapid  awakening. 

W.  M.  D. 

Smalley,  Eugene  V.  History  of  the  North- 
em  Pacific  Railroad.     N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1883. 

[3423 

The  work  of  a  trained  newspaper  man,  with  abun- 
dant facilities,  and  much  knowledge  of  the  develop- 
ment of  the  Northwest.  It  is  highly  readable,  and  is 
certainly  more  than  merely  an  account  of  the  efforts 
of  railroad  builders  and  capitalists  to  open  a  way 
across  the  continent.  The  spirit  of  national  growth 
westward  from  the  Great  Lakes  to  Puget  Sound  is  ex- 
cellently expressed  by  Mr.  Smalley,  whose  book  can- 
not but  have  a  value  for  thoughtful  readers  for  years 
to  come.  C.  H.  S. 

Tuthill,  Franklin.  History  of  California. 
San  Francisco :  H.  H.  Bancroft.     1866.     [3424 

Mr.  Tuthill  was  long  editor  of  the  San  Francisco 
Bulletin.  His  account  of  events  that  led  to  the  for- 
mation of  the  famous  Vigilance  committees  and  his 
views  of  California  life  between  1850  and  1865  are  of 
permanent  value.  His  treatment  of  the  earlier  period, 
1542-1848,  is  less  successfvil,  from  lack  of  original  docu- 
ments open  to  later  historians.  The  style  is  that  of  a 
well-trained  newspaper  man  accustomed  to  exactness 
and  condensation.  C.  H.  S. 

Whitman,  Marcus.  NrxoN,  Oliver  W. 
How  Marcus  Whitman  saved  Oregon,  etc. 
Chicago:  Star  Publishing  Co.     1895.        [3425 

This  work  like  those  of  Barrows  (sect.  3392)  and  Gray 
(sect.  3407),  incorporates  the  Spalding  fiction  of  the 
saving  of  Oregon  by  Marcus  Whitman.  As  noted 
under  Barrows  this  is  entirely  unhistorical.  Nixon 
gives  in  addition  some  interesting  contemporary  ma- 
terial illustrative  of  Whitman's  life.  Jesse  Apple- 
gate's  interesting  narrative,  A  day  with  the  cow  col- 
umn, is  given  on  pp.  146-163.  On  Whitman  see  Am. 
hist,  rev.,  Jan.  1901,  or  Bourne's  Essays  in  historical 
cHticism,  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.    1901.    $2.        E.  G.  B. 

See,  also,  sect.  2075. 


393 


3426-3427 


THE  UNITED  STATES 


Willey,  S.  H.  Thirty  years  in  Califor- 
nia.    San  Francisco:   A.  E.  Bancroft.     1879. 

[3426 

A  preliminary  review  (22  pp.)  contains  original  ma- 
terial collected  from  the  late  General  John  Bidwell, 
General  Vallejo  and  others.  The  remainder  of  the 
book  details  i)ersonal  observations  from  1849  to  1879  in 
California,  founding  churches  and  the  College  of  Cali- 
fornia which  later  developed  into  the  University  of 
California.  Essential  to  every  student  of  the  begin- 
nings of  social  organization  in  California.  The  full 
storj-  of  the  College  of  California  appears  in  Willey's 
historj'  of  that  institution  (papers  Calif.  Hist.  Soc, 
vol.  I,  part  2,  1887).  C.  H.  S. 

Wright,  William  (Dan  De  Quille,  pseud.). 
History  of  the  Big  Bonanza :  discovery,  his- 


tory and  working  of  the  Comstock  silver  lode 
of  Nevada,  etc,  Hartford :  Am.  Pub.  Soc. 
1876.  [3427 

The  author  of  this  book  was  for  many  years  a  re- 
porter on  the  Virginia  City  Enterprise.  His  oppor- 
tunities for  knowing  the  life  of  the  period  were 
e(iualled  only  by  those  of  his  fellow-reporter,  Mark 
Twain.  His  book,  a  unique  account  of  early  Nevada, 
is  alive  with  fact  and  fancy,  a  storehouse  of  literary 
material  for  careful  investigators  of  the  early  mining 
period.  It  is,  however,  a  book  of  rambling  chronicles 
and  romances,  grave  and  gay,  with  hardly  more  real 
history  than  Mark  Twain's  Jlour/hinr/  if,  but  filled, 
nevertheless,  with  the  true  atmosphere  of  the  period. 
Wright  was  one  of  the  three  or  four  men  who  thor- 
oughly understood  Nevada  and  the  mining  men  of 
Bonanza  days.  C.  H.  S. 


394 


PART  V.     CANADA 


{Most  of  the  titles  in  this  part  have  been  se- 
lected, and  the  notes,  iinless  othei'icise  signed, 
prepared  by  William  McLennan,  F.  li.  S.  C, 
Montreal.) 

A  GENERAL   NOTE   ON   THE   CANADIAN   SECTION 
By  William  McLennan 

A  difficulty  in  the  preparation  of  an  ade- 
quate list  of  titles  and  documents  relating  to 
the  history  of  Canada  meets  the  compiler  at 
the  outset;  namely,  the  inclusion,  in  the  earlier 
records,  of  territory  ■which  has  long  ceased  to 
be  regarded  as  Canadian,  and  on  which  infor- 
mation must  be  sought  in  collections  pm-ely 
"American"  —  using  the  term  in  its  native 
and  restricted  sense.  [3428 

The  story  of  LaSalle's  final  expeditions  and 
the  tragedy  of  his  death  reaches  to  the  confines 
of  Mexico,  that  of  d'Iberville,  Bienville,  Ju- 
chereau  de  St.  Denis,  and  many  other  Canadi- 
ans is  centred  in  Louisiana,  of  LaMothe  Ca- 
dillac in  Michigan,  of  Tonti  and  Laforest  in 
the  Illinois  —  while  that  of  Hennepin,  Lallon- 
tan,  Dulhut,  Nicolet,  and  LeSueur  stretches  far 
beyond  the  Mississippi  into  the  West.       [3429 

In  consequence  the  student  of  the  earlier  ef- 
forts and  ambitions  of  the  makers  of  New 
France  must  not  confine  his  search  to  this  or 
any  list  of  purely  ' '  Canadian "  material,  but 
must  ever  remember  that  there  is  not  an  his- 
torical society,  not  a  church  record,  not  a  col- 
lection of  archives  or  documents  of  any  con- 
siderable age  in  all  the  vast  territory  between 
New  York,  Wisconsin  and  New  Orleans,  and 
even  as  far  as  Mexico  itself,  which  may  not 
contain  matter  as  vital  to  his  subject  as  any  to 
be  found  within  the  confines  of  Canada  as  it 
now  exists.  The  Bibliography  of  American 
historical  societies,  edited  by  Appleton  Prentiss 
Clark  Griftin,  which  was  published  by  the 
government  at  Washington,  1896,  has  made 
much  of  this  important  matter  available.  [3430 

The  Annual  reports  of  Douglas  Brymner, 
the  Dominion  Archivist  (which  may  be  had 
on  application  to  the  Department  of  Agricul- 
ture,  Archives,   Ottawa,   Ont.)  contain  anno- 


tated lists  of  the  important  Haldimand  and 
Bouquet  collections,  of  the  state  papers,  and 
other  important  original  documents.  The  re- 
cords and  maps  of  the  War  Office  in  London 
are  but  little  known,  and  much  unpublished 
material  of  value  still  remains  in  Paris  and  in 
the  archives  of  some  of  the  seaports  of  France. 
Every  year  sees  the  publication  of  private  and 
official  manuscripts,  both  here  and  abroad,  and 
no  doubt  there  still  exist  unpublished  manu- 
scripts of  importance  in  the  keeping  of  fam- 
ilies in  Canada.  [343 1 

A  wealth  of  material  peculiar  to  the  Pro- 
vince of  Quebec  is  to  be  found  in  the  greffes 
(collections  of  original  deeds)  of  notaries,  now 
in  the  custody  of  the  Prothonotary  of  each 
judicial  district.  These  go  back  to  the  begin- 
nings of  the  colony,  and  besides  much  material 
for  purely  historical  and  biographical  purposes, 
no  surer  or  more  authentic  information  can  be 
had  on  the  material  condition  of  every  class  of 
society.  How  valuable  these  records  may  be  in 
competent  hands  is  well  shown  in  the  Histoire 
de  la  colonic  frane^aise  en  Canada,  by  the  Abbe 
Faillon,  and  in  the  Histoire  de  la  Seignieurie  de 
Lauzon,  by  J.  Edmond  Roy.  The  Abbe  Tan- 
guay's  immense  Dictionnaire  genealogique  was 
rendered  possible  by  the  completeness  of  the 
church  records,  which  are  also  in  the  same 
keeping.  Both  these  sources  are  accessible  to 
the  student.  [3432 

Owing  to  the  limited  space  for  the  Canadian 
section,  it  has  been  impossible  to  include  an 
adequate  list  of  the  blue-books  and  publica- 
tions of  the  Dominion  and  Provincial  govern- 
ments. This  material  is  of  such  extent  and  so 
important  that  it  has  been  decided  to  leave  it 
untouched  rather  than  present  a  partial  and 
haphazard  list.  Here  it  is  that  the  student 
must  look  for  matter  on  the  little  known  period 
between  1791  and  1837.  [3433 

The  following  note,  furnished  by  a  corre- 
spondent, will  serve  for  a  general  idea  of  the 
government  publications  since  Confederation, 
1867. 

"The  publications  of  the  Canadian  govem- 


395 


3434-3438 


CANADA 


ment  consist  chiefly  of  the  reports  put  forth 
annually  by  the  several  executive  departments, 
for  sale  by  the  King's  Printer,  Ottawa.  Book- 
sellers are  allowed  a  trade  discount. 

Department  of  Justice.  — Report  on  Peniten- 
tiaries. 

Department  of  Customs.  —  Trade  and  navi- 
gation returns  monthly  and  yearly  :  imports 
and  exports,  movements  of  ocean  and  lake 
shipping. 

Department  of  Trade  and  Commerce  deals 
with  the  same  figures  in  a  more  general  way : 
issues  monthly  bulletins  and  annual  reports, 
giving  changes  in  foreign  tariffs  and  general 
commercial  information. 

Department  of  Inland  Revenue.  —  Excise  re- 
turns. Reports  on  adulteration  of  food,  Inspec- 
tion of  weights  and  measures,  etc. 

Department  of  Finance.  —  Public  accounts. 
Bank  returns.  Insurance  returns. 

Department  of  Public  Works.  —  Reports  on 
Harbor  improvements,  Government  telegraphs. 

Department  of  Railways  and  Canals.  — Re- 
port on  government  railways  and  canals,  and 
expenditure  of  railway  subsidies. 

Department  of  the  Post  Office.  —  Report  on 
the  Post  Office  and  OflScial  postal  guide. 

Department  of  Militia  and  Defence.  —  Re- 
port on  the  militia  of  Canada. 

Department  of  the  Interior.  —  Reports  on 
Dominion  lands.  Dominion  surveys,  Irrigation, 
Geodetical  work  and  boundary  determinations. 
Immigration,  etc.,  also  report  of  the  Geographi- 
cal Board. 

Geological  Survey.  —  Report  on  surveys. 

Department  of  Indian  Affairs.  — Report  on 
Indian  tribes  and  expenditure  of  grant. 

Department  of  the  Auditor-General.  —  Re- 
port on  the  expenditure  of  parliamentary  ap- 
propriations. 

Department  of  Marine  and  Fisheries.  —  Re- 
port on  state  of  fisheries,  Expenditure  of 
bounty  moneys.  Light-house  service.  Shipping 
registration,  etc. 

Department  of  Secretary  of  State.  —  Report 
of  civil  service  examiners.     List  of  Charters. 

Department  of  Agriculture  and  Statistics.  — 
Reports  on  experimental  farms,  Patents  and 
copyiights,  Quarantine  and  public  health,  and 
on  the  Archives,  also  Census  returns  and  Statis- 
tical abstract  and  Record  (Year  book).  This 
Year  book  compiled  by  the  Dominion  Statisti- 
cian contains  a  large  amount  of  well-arranged 
information  respecting  the  natural  resources, 


trade  and  manufactures,  and  general  condition 
and  progess  of  the  Dominion.  Issues  Criminal 
Statistics. 

Department  of  Labour.  —  Monthly  labour 
gazette.     Annual  report.  [3434 

Certain  publications  of  purely  administra- 
tive interest  have  been  omitted  from  the  above 
list.  The  departmental  reports  occasionally 
embrace  some  report  of  special  interest  and 
value.  Amongst  these  ma}'  be  counted  the  late 
Sir  William  Logan's  Report  (18G3)  of  the  pro- 
gress made  in  the  previous  twenty  years  in  the 
Geological  Survey  of  the  Dominion,  the  Sur- 
vey as  a  Department  having  been  established 
in  1843  ;  also  the  reports  made  by  the  late  Dr. 
G.  il.  Dawson,  C.  M.  G.  (1886),  on  a  geologi- 
cal exploration  of  Vancouver  Island  and  the 
adjacent  coasts,  and  on  an  exploration  in  the 
Yukon  District  (1887).  [3435 

The  Canadian  government  has  from  time  to 
time  issued  Commissions  to  inquire  into  spe- 
cially important  questions,  and  the  reports 
thus  called  forth  have  frequently  contained 
matter  of  much  interest.  Some  of  the  princi- 
pal of  these  may  be  mentioned. 

Commission  on  Chinese  Immigration.  Re- 
port of  the  Honorable  Judge  Gray,  published 
in  one  volume  in  1885. 

Commission  on  the  Labour  Question  in  Can- 
ada. Report  of  Commissioners  in  6  vols.,  pub- 
lished in  1889,  with  additional  volume  on  the 
Economic  Section  of  the  Universal  Exhibition 
held  in  Paris  in  that  year. 

Commission  on  the  Liquor  Question.  Re- 
port in  6  vols.,  published  in  1895. 

Commission  on  the  Civil  Service.  Report  in 
1  vol.,  published  in  1893.  [3436 

Of  special  interest  also  are  the  Reports  of  the 
Militia  Department  (1886)  on  the  Suppression  of 
the  rebellion  in  the  North  West  in  1885,  as  well 
as  the  Report  published  in  1870  on  the  trou- 
bles of  the  previous  year  arising  out  of  the  ob- 
jection of  a  portion  of  the  inhabitants  of  the 
Red  River  country  to  being  incorporated  in  the 
Dominion  of  Canada  without  a  previous  settle- 
ment of  terms.  Quite  recently  (1901)  the  same 
Department  has  published  an  exhaustive  report 
on  the  sending  of  Canadian  troops  to  South 
Africa  and  their  operations  there.  [3437 

INIuch  interesting  matter  in  regard  to  inter- 
provincial  trade  is  contained  in  the  Report  pub- 
lished in  1894  on  the  proceedings  of  the  Inter- 
colonial Conference  held  from  June  28  to  July 
9  of  that  year.  [3438 


396 


CARTOGRAPHY  AND  BIBLIOGRAPHY 


a439-3447 


Certain  subjects  in  which  Canada  is  largely 
interested,  such  as  fur  sealing  in  Alaskan 
waters,  have  been  dealt  with  by  the  Home 
Government,  and  the  official  reports  of  the 
Commissioners  have  been  published  by  that 
government  and,  separately,  by  the  govern- 
ment of  the  United  States.  [3439 

IMcntion  may  perhaps  here  be  made  of  a  work 
whicli,  tliough  not  brought  out  under  official 
auspices,  has  largely  an  official  character, 
namely,  a  collection  of  Documents  illustraHve 
of  the  Canadian  Constitution  made  by  William 
Houston,  M.  A.,  Librarian  of  the  Legislative 
Assembly  of  Ontario,  and  published  in  1891 
(Toronto:  Carswell  and  Co.).  The  documents 
selected  go  back  to  the  Treaty  of  Utrecht,  1713, 
and  take  in  the  British  North  America  Act 
(Confederation  Act)  of  1867  and  the  several 
subsequent  acts  by  which  the  powers  of  the 
Canadian  Parliament  are  further  defined.  They 
also  embrace  the  instructions  given  by  the  Home 
Government  to  successive  Governors-General 
of  Canada.  [3440 

There  is  no  Dominion  bureau  of  education. 
Annual  reports  on  education  are  published  by 
the  several  Provincial  Governments."   [3440  a 

For  more  than  a  hundred  years  past  there 
has  been  a  laudable  ambition  for  the  establish- 
ment of  a  good  Canadian  magazine,  and  many 
attempts,  both  in  French  and  English,  have 
been  made  to  this  end.  Although  the  aim  in 
each  case  has  been  distinctly  literary,  much  of 
historic  value  has  appeared  in  this  ephemeral 
form  ;  but  as  such  publications  are  practically 
inaccessible,  no  attempt  has  been  made  at  a 
catalogue.  [344 1 

The  publication  of  newspapers  began  with 
the  Halifax  Gazette,  1752,  followed  by  the 
Quebec  Gazette,  1763,  and  the  Montreal  Ga- 
zette, 1785.  These  early  sheets  contain  little 
save  official  announcements  and  European 
news.  But  the  papers  from  1825  to  1840,  of 
which  many  files  are  preserved  in  the  libraries 
throughout  the  Dominion,  contain  many  val- 
uable data.  [3442 

If  omissions  of  even  well-known  works  be 
noticed,  we  must  plead  lack  of  space,  and  the 
desire  to  retain  only  the  more  important  titles ; 
but  many  apparent  omissions  are  included  and 
appraised  in  the  "American"  section.  On  ac- 
count of  our  poverty  in  published  material, 
many  local  studies,  which  often  fall  far  below 
the  dignity  of  history,  as  well  as  many  of  the 


older  books  of  travel,  are  included  on  account 
of  important  historic  detail  unnoticed  else- 
where ;  this  is  also  the  justification  for  the 
mention  of  certain  biograpliies  of  a  distinctly 
religious  character,  notably  those  by  the  Abbe 
Faillon.  [3443 

As  publishers  appear  and  disappear  with 
puzzling  rapidity,  especially  in  the  Province 
of  Quebec,  it  may  be  useful  to  mention  that  a 
fair  selection  of  the  more  recent  Canadiana 
(French)  may  generally  be  found  at  Granger 
Freres,  1699  Notre  Dame  St.,  Montreal  (cat- 
alogue); Pruneau  &  Kirouac,  Fabrique  St., 
Quebec;  Congdon  &  Britnell,  11  West  Rich- 
mond Street,  Toronto,  have  the  largest  selec- 
tion of  older  work  (regular  catalogue).     [3444 

DIVISION  I:  MATERIALS  FOR 
HISTORY 

Cartography  and  Bibliography 

Harrisse  gives  full  descriptions  and  notes  of 
all  important  maps  up  to  1700  (sect.  3453). 
There  were  comparatively  few  maps  published 
between  that  date  and  the  Seven  Years'  War ; 
the  more  important  of  these  are  mentioned  in 
Narrative  and  critical  Idstory  of  America,  vol. 
V,  pp.  79,  472,  483,  et  seq.  There  was  much 
detailed  work  done  by  English  engineers  in 
and  about  Quebec  during  and  after  the  siege, 
much  of  which  is  still  unpublished.  [3445 

Both  Holland  and  Bouchette  published  some 
fine  maps  during  the  first  quarter  of  the  19th 
century,  and  a  map  of  the  Hudson's  Bay  Terri- 
tory, showing  the  sites  of  the  old  French  forts, 
by  Thomas  Devine,  published  by  the  govern- 
ment of  Ontario,  Toronto,  1857,  cannot  be  passed 
over  by  the  student.  A  standard  map  of  Can- 
ada is  now  in  course  of  preparation  by  the 
Government.  Many  special  maps  have  been 
published  by  the  Geological  Survey.  A  list  of 
which,  1898,  with  prices,  may  be  had  on  appli- 
cation to  the  Director,  Sussex  Street,  Ottawa, 
Ont.  [3446 

Bibaud,  Maximilien.  Dictionnaire  histo- 
rique  des  hommes  illustres  du  Canada  et  de 
I'Amerique.     Montreal.     1857. 

Le  Pantheon  canadien,  choix  de  biogra- 
phies, dans  lequel  on  a  introduit  les  hommes 
les  plus  celfibres  des  autres  colonies  britan- 
niques.     Montreal.     1858.  [3447 

Both  of  these  are  useful  especially  for  a  past  gener- 
ation of  French  Canadian  celebrities. 


397 


S448-a457 


CANADA 


Bibliotheque    canadicnne,    ou   armales 

bibliographiquos.     Montreal.     1859.  [3448 

This  pamphlet  of  52  pages,  though  of  value  in  its 
day,  is  now  superseded  by  Morgan  and  Gagnou  (sect. 
315^ana34:)l). 

Bibliotheca  Americana  ;  or,  A  chronolo- 
gical catalogue  of  the  most  curious  and  interest- 
ing books,  pamphlets,  state  papers,  etc.,  upon 
the  subject  of  North  and  South  America,  from 
the  earliest  period  to  the  present,  in  print  and 
manuscript  ;  for  Avhich  research  has  been  made 
in  the  British  Museum,  and  the  most  celebrated 
public  and  private  libraries,  reviews,  cata- 
logues, etc. ,  with  an  introductory  discourse  on 
the  present  state  of  literature  in  those  countries. 
London :  Debrett.     1789.  [3448  a 

There  is  no  certainty  as  to  the  authorship  of  this 
curious  collection.  It  contains  some  sixteen  hundred 
titles,  but  no  uniform  plan  was  followed  in  their 
transcription,  some  being  given  in  full,  but  many  are 
so  shortened  as  to  Vie  almost  useless  ;  however,  the 
price  and  the  publisher  are  generally  stated,  and 
many  of  the  pamphlets  on  Canada  are  of  great  inter- 
est and  rarity. 

Biggar,  H.  P.  See  his  Early  trading  com- 
panies of  New  France,  sect.  3G03,  for  valuable 
bibliography  and'list  of  documents  up  to  1632. 

[3449 
Faribault,  George  Barthelemi.  Catalogue 
d'ouvrages  sur  I'histoire  de  rAmerique  et  eu 
particulicr  sur  celle  du  Canada  et  de  la  Loui- 
siane,  de  I'Acadie  et  autres  lieux  ci-devant  con- 
nus  sous  le  nom  de  Nouvelle  France  ;  avec  des 
notes  bibliographiques,  critiques,  et  litteraires. 
Quebec.     1837.  [345° 

The  first  and  in  many  respects  the  best  Canadian 
bibliography  published ;  its  range  is  large  and  the 
notes  are  full ;  the  book  is  now  rare  and  commands 
a  high  price.  The  catalogue  of  maps  at  end  of  vol- 
ume though  incomplete  is  of  importance. 

Gagnon,  Phileas.  Essai  de  bibliographic 
canadicnne.     Quebec  :  Author.     1895.     §4. 

[3451 

M.  Gagnon  has  long  been  a  collector  of  Canadiana, 
and  this  is  the  catalogue  of  his  library.  It  includes 
autographs  and  other  MSS.  as  well  as  books,  pam- 
phlets, newspapers,  etc.  It  is,  however,  only  the  inven- 
tory of  a  single  library,  and  many  well-known  titles 
are  omitted.    A  suiiplement  is  announced. 

G.  M.  W. 

The  titles  in  facsimile  and  the  notes  make  thus  a 
valuable  work  despite  its  somewhat  mixed  character 
and  incompleteness.  It  is  especially  rich  in  material 
on  the  early  history  of  the  Province  of  (Quebec.  The 
list  of  maps  and  plans  contains  some  valuable  detail. 

Griffin,  Appleton  Prentiss  Clark.  Biblio- 
graphy of  American  historical  societies  (The 


United  States  and  Dominion  of  Canada).  Amer- 
ican Historical  Assoc.  Washington:  Govern- 
ment Printing  Otiice.  1896.  [3452 
Includes  lists  of  proceedings,  transactions  and  publi- 
cations of  historical  and  allied  associations  through- 
out 15ritish  North  America. 

Harrisse,  Henry.  Notes  pourservir  a  I'his- 
toire, a  la  bibliographic,  et  a  la  cartographie 
de  la  Nouvelle  France  et  des  pays  adjacents, 
1545-1700.     Paris.     1873.  [3453 

This  admirable  piece  of  work  is  as  nearly  complete 
as  is  possible  up  to  1700,  and  in  addition  to  the  biblio- 
graphy contains  a  detailed  list  of  maps  published  and 
in  the  original,  with  full  descriptions  and  historical 
notes.  Tlie  i)rcface  is  valuable  in  indicating  the  sources 
of  the  material  with  some  history  of  the  archives,  and 
in  the  JVotes  histori(2ues  many  documents  are  tran- 
scribed and  noted. 

Historical  publications  relating  to  Can- 
ada, Review  of.  Edited  by  George  M.  Wrong 
and  li.  H.  Langton.  1896-.  Toronto:  Univ. 
Library.    1897-.    v.  1-f .    $1.50  ea.  [3454 

This  is  an  annual  critical  review,  published  at  the 
beginning  of  each  year  (the  first  volume  appeared  in 
1807),  of  all  the  historical  matter  relating  to  Canada 
appearing  in  the  previous  year.  History  is  inter- 
preted in  a  wide  sense  and  includes  economics,  archae- 
ology, folk-lore,  etc.  Pamphlets  and  magazine  articles 
are  noticed  as  well  as  books.  The  contributors  are 
usually  specialists  in  the  departments  assigned  to 
them,  and  their  criticism  is  frank  and  impartial.  Per- 
haps the  most  valuable  feature  of  the  Bcview  consists 
in  its  being  a  complete  bibliography  of  current  his- 
torical literature  relating  to  Canada. 

Kingsford,  William.  Canadian  archfeo- 
logy:  an  essay.  JMontreal :  Drysdale.  1886. 
75c. 

Earlj^  bibliography  of  the  Province  of 

Ontario.  Toronto :  Rowsell  &  Hutchison. 
Montreal:  Picken.     1892.     $1.  [3455 

An  attempt  at  the  bibliography  of  Ontario  —  mate- 
rial was  difficult  of  access,  but  Dr.  Kingsford  largely 
remedied  the  defects  of  the  first  by  his  later  essay. 

Lucas,  Fred  W.  See  under  French  Regime, 
sect.  3654.  [345^ 

Important  bibliography  and  cartography  for  period 
1750-1760. 

Marcel,  Gabriel.  Reproductions  de  cartes 
et  de  globes  relatifs  a  la  decouverte  de  I'Ame- 
rique  du  XVI  au  XVIII  sif-cle.     Paris.     1894. 

[3457 

P.osides  maps  of  North  America  this  collection  con- 
tains Quebec,  1722 ;  Montreal,  about  the  same  date ; 
Discoveries  of  Joliet ;  Lake  Superior;  The  Great 
Lakes ;  Discoveries  of  La  Verenderye  ;  Lake  Cham- 
plain,  The  Mississippi,  etc.  These  maps  are  all  re- 
produced by  photography  and  arc  in  consequence 
exact.    For  the  most  part  they  are  well  selected  and 


398 


COLLECTIONS  OF  DOCUMENTS,  PROCEEDINGS,  ETC.        3458-a463 


are  of  much  greater  value  to  the  student  than  are  the 
notes  which  are  included  in  a  separate  volume. 

Morgan,  Henry  J.  Bibliotheca  Canadensis, 
or  a  manual  of  Canadian  literature.  Ottawa. 
1867.  [3458 

Especially  valuable  for  English  works ;  comple- 
ments in  this  respect  Faribault  and  Gagnon. 

Morin,  P.  L.  Le  vieux  Montreal,  1611-1803. 
Montreal.     1884.  [3459 

A  collection  of  thirteen  old  plans  and  maps  of  Mon- 
treal and  various  public  buildings.  The  collection  is 
interesting,  but  is  not  exact  in  detail,  especially  in 
the  historical  and  personal  notes. 

Ethnology 

Ethnological  Survey  of  Canada.  The  Com- 
mittee on  an  Ethnological  Survey  of  Canada 
was  organized  at  the  Toronto  meeting  of  the 
British  Association  for  the  Advancement  of 
Science,  1897,  with  fourteen  resident  members, 
and  three  members  of  the  Committee  for  the 
Ethnographical  Survey  of  the  United  King- 
dom. It  was  designed  that  the  work  should 
be  carried  out  on  lines  corresponding  with  those 
already  followed  by  the  latter  Committee  in 
Great  Britain,  and  that  it  should  continue,  so 
far  as  possible,  the  work  already  carried  on  since 
the  Montreal  meeting  in  1884,  by  the  Commit- 
tee on  the  North-Western  Tribes  of  Canada. 
The  Committee's  work  is  carried  on  under  a 
grant  from  the  British  Association,  and  it  is 
hoped  that  a  certain  measure  of  permanence 
may  be  secured  through  the  cooperation  of 
local  societies  and  governments.  The  officers 
are  Prof.  D.  P.  Penhallow,  Chairman,  jMcGill 
University,  Montreal,  Que.,  and  Mr.  C.  Hill- 
Tout,  Secretary,  Vancouver,  British  Columbia. 
The  publications  are  as  follows :  —  [3460 

An  ethnological  survey  of  Canada.  Brit.  Assn. 
Adv.  Sc.  1897,  p.  440;  1898,  p.  497;  1899,  p.  096;  1900, 
p.  468. 

Hill-Tout,  C.  Haida  stories  and  beliefs.  Rept.  Brit. 
Assn.  1898,  p.  500. 

—  Notes  on  the  N'tlaka'  pamuq,  a  branch  of  the 
great  Salish  stock  of  North  America.  Brit.  Assn. 
1899,  p.  700. 

—  Notes  on  the  Sk-qo'mic  of  British  Columbia,  a 
branch  of  the  great  Salish  stock  of  North  America. 
Brit.  Assn.  1900,  p.  472. 

Suite,  Benjamin.  Customs  and  habits  of  the  earli- 
est settlers  of  Canada.    Brit.  Assn.  1898,  p.  499. 

—  Origin  of  the  French  Canadians.  Brit.  Assn. 
1897,  p.  449  ;  1899,  p.  709  ;  1900,  p.  470. 

Boas,  Dr.  Franz.  Growth  of  Toronto  children.  Brit. 
Assn.  1897,  p.  443. 

G6rin,  L6on.  Hurons  of  Lorette.  Brit.  Assn.  1900, 
p.  549. 


Committee  on  North- West  Tribes  of  Canada,  Report 
of.  Brit.  Assn.  1885,  p.  696 ;  1887,  p.  173  ;  1888,  p.  233 ; 
1889,  p.  797 ;  1890,  p.  553  ;  1891,  p.  407  ;  1892,  p.  545 ; 
1893,  p.  653  ;  1894,  p.  453  ;  1895,  p.  522;  1896,  p.  569. 

Hale,  Horatio.  Report  on  the  Blackfeet  tribes. 
Brit.  Assn.  1885,  p.  696  ;  1887,  p.  197. 

—  Notes  on  the  Indians  of  British  Columbia.  Brit. 
Assn.  1888,  p.  233. 

—  North  American  ethnology.  Brit.  Assn.  1889, 
p.  797. 

—  Ethnology  of  British  Columbia.  Brit.  Assn.  1890, 
p.  553. 

—  Remarks  on  linguistic  ethnology.  Brit.  Assn. 
1892,  p.  545. 

Wilson,  Rev.  E.  F.  Report  on  the  Blackfeet  tribes. 
Brit.  Assn.  1887,  p.  183. 

Boas,  Dr.  Franz.  Report  on  the  Indians  of  British 
Columbia.    Brit.  Assn.  1889,  p.  801. 

—  Notes  on  the  Indians  of  British  Columbia.  Brit. 
Assn.  1888,  p.  236. 

—  Indians  of  British  Columbia.  Brit.  Assn.  1891, 
p.  408. 

—  Indian  tribes  of  the  lower  Fraser  River.  Brit. 
Assn.  1894,  p.  454. 

—  Report  on  the  Indians  of  British  Columbia.  Brit. 
Assn.  1895,  p.  522  ;  1896,  p.  569. 

Chamberlain,  A.  F.  Report  on  the  Kootenay  In- 
dians of  S.  E.  British  Columbia.  Brit.  Assn.  1892, 
p.  549. 

Lawson,  George.  On  the  food  plants  used  by  the 
North  American  Indians.    Brit.  Assn.  1886,  p.  918. 

Tylor,  E.  B.  Canadian  ethnology.  Presidential 
address.    Brit.  Assn.  1886,  p.  899.  [346 1 

The  Minister  of  Education,  Toronto,  has  pub- 
lished valuable  ethnological  information,  deal- 
ing with  Indian  tribes  in  Ontario,  in  his  annual 
reports.     These  may  be  had  on  application. 

[3461  a 


Collections  of  Documents,  Proceed- 
ings of  Societies,  etc. 

Archives.  Reports  on  Canadian  archives. 
Edited  by  Douglas  Brymner.     Ottawa.     [3462 

Under  the  efficient  direction  of  the  Dominion  Archi- 
vist, Douglas  Brymner,  a  large  number  of  documents 
relating  to  Canada  have  been  copied  at  the  Record 
Office  in  London,  and  in  other  European  collections. 
Great  care  has  been  taken  to  secure  verbal  accuracy, 
and  the  copies  now  accumulated  at  Ottawa  can  be 
used  with  the  same  confidence  as  their  originals.  The 
Archivist's  Reports  began  in  1873,  but  remained  till 
1884  of  a  preliminary  character.  Since  the  latter  date 
they  have  possessed  decided  value  for  historians,  both 
American  and  Canadian.  As  an  instance  of  their  bear- 
ing upon  the  United  States  the  case  of  the  Haldimand 
Papers  may  be  cited.  In  1884  a  calendar  of  these  im- 
portant sources  began  to  appear  in  Mr.  Brjminer's 
reports,  and  for  the  Revolutionary  War  they  are  in- 
dispensable. Nowhere  else  can  the  attempt  to  discon- 
nect Vermont  from  the  colonial  cause  be  so  clearly 
traced.  C.  W.  C. 

[3463 


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3464-3485 


CANADA 


The  documents  reprinted  in  these  volumes  are  so 
important  that  a  complete  list  is  triven:  — 

1882.  Reports  of  vessels  arriving  at  and  clearing 
from  Quebec,  1780  and  1791.  [34^4 

1883.  Letter,  Elliot  to  Taylor.  Political.  1835.  —  Let- 
ter, Moriu  to  Hincks.  Political.  1841.  — Transactions 
between  England  and  France  relating  to  Hudson's 
Bay,  l(k;7.  L346S 

1881.  Description  of  Xova  Scotia.  Lieut.-Col.  Morse. 
1784.  —  Letter,  Charles  I  to  Sir  Chas.  AVake,  Ambassa- 
dor to  France.    Rcddition  of  Quebec  and  Acadia,  1G31. 

—  :Martyrdom  of  Breboeuf  and  L'AUemant,  by  Chris- 
tophe  Regnault,  1678.  [34^6 

1885.  Register  of  Anglican  Parish  of  Montreal,  1776- 
87.  —  Col.  Gother  Mann.    Boundaries  with  U.  S.  1802. 

—  Letter,  Dudouyt  to  Mgr.  Laval.  Liquor  traffic. 
1677.  —  Letters  between  Sir  Guy  Carleton  and  Lord 
Germaine.    1777.  —  Sketch  of  petition.    Roubaud. 

[3467 

1886.  Proposal  for  reduction  of  Louisburg.  Samuel 
Waldo.  1758.  —  Proposal  for  settling  Nova  Scotia. 
Samuel  Waldo.  —  Journal  of  Jacques  Repentigny 
Legardeur  dc  St.  Pierre.  1750-2. —  Sir  Guy  Carleton 
to  Lord  Shelburne.  On  western  trade.  1768. — Em- 
barkation of  French  officers  and  officials.  Quebec 
and  iSlontreal,  H.'iO-GO.- Letter  book  of  Capt.  Miles 
Macdonell.    Selkirk  settlement,  1811-12.  [3468 

1887.  Capture  of  Fort  McKay,  Prairie  du  Chicn, 
1814.  L3469 

1888.  The  Walker  outrage,  1864.  —  General  Murray's 
recall.  —  French  noblesse  in  Canada  after  1760.  (In 
connection  with  this,  see  article  by  Judge  Baby  in 
Canadian  ant iqt(arian,  Montreal,  July-October,  1899.) 

—  Pierre  du  Calvet.  (See  also  article  in  Canadian 
antiquarian,  8:  64.)  —  North-west  trade,  1780-4.— 
French  royalists  in  Upper  Canada,  1798.  [347^ 

1889.  North-west  exploration,  17.38-90.  —  Vermont 
negotiations,  1791.  —  Before  and  after  the  Battle  of 
Edge  Hill,  1762-3.  [347  ^ 

1890.  Constitutional  act  of  1791.  — North-west  ex- 
plorations, 1785. —  Internal  communications,  1783. — 
Relations  with  the  United  States  after  peace  of  1783. 

[3472 

1891.  Settlements  and  surveys,  1793. —Division  of 
Upper  Canada.    Chief  Justice  Elmsley  on  act  of  1798. 

—  War  with  France,  1793. —  French  Republican  de- 
Signs  on  Canada,  1793.  —Marriage  law  in  Upper  Can- 
ada.   Richard  Cartwright,  Jan.  1792.  [3473 

1892.  Settlements  and  surveys,  1788.  —  Lower  Canada 
in  1800. —Ecclesiastical  affairs  in  Lower  Canada,  1803. 

—  Political  state  of  Upper  Canada,  1806-7.  —  Courts  of 
justice  for  Indian  country.  Lieut.-Gov.  Miles  to  Lord 
Hobart,  1802.  [3474 

1895.  Relations  des  voyages  de  Pierre  Esprit  Radis- 
son,  1682-4.    Sable  Island.  [3475 

1896.  Indian  lands  on  the  Grand  River.  Sir  Pere- 
grine Maitland  to  Earl  Bathurst,  1821.— Anticipation 
of  War  of  1812. —  Roman  Catholic  Church  in  Upper 
Canada,  1784,  etc.  [347^ 

1897.  Proposed  union  between  Upper  and  Lower 
Canada,  1822. —Claim  for  losses,  1812-1.5.  —  Internal 
communications,  1818,  etc.  —  North- West  disputes, 
1819,  etc. —  Cabot  map.  Memorandum  by  S.  E.  Daw- 
son, with  legends  in  Latin  and  Spanish,  and  translated 
in  English.  [3477 

1898.  Siege  of  Quebec,  1759. —  Land  companies  of 
Canada.  —  Naturalization  question.  [347^ 


1899.  Clergy  reserves,  1820,  etc.— Education,  181S, 
etc. —Report  of  civil  and  other  establishments  of 
Upper  Canada,  1831,  with  supiilenient  containing  val- 
uable reports  on  Paris  archives  bv  Edouard  Richard. 

[3479 

1900.  Education,  1832.  — Emigration,  1832.       [3480 

Bouchette,  Joseph.  Topographical  descrip- 
tion of  the  province  of  Lower  Canada.  Lon- 
don.    1815.  [3481 

An  important  review  of  the  seigniories,  townships 
and  counties  of  Lower  Canada,  as  they  were  when  the 
author  filled  the  post  of  Survcyor-fJeneral  to  the  Pro- 
vince. With  a  knowledge  derived  from  personal  in- 
spection of  the  regions  described,  Bouchette  sketches 
the  physical  character  of  each,  and  indicates  the 
stage  of  material  progress  which  has  l)cen  reached. 
He  is  inclined  to  be  optimistic,  but  his  essay  is  an 
unusually  good  contribution  to  economic  geography. 
It  was  issued  six  or  seven  weeks  before  the  battle  of 
Waterloo.  Seventeen  years  later  Bouchette  published 
in  London  (Longmans)  a  more  ambitious  work  in  two 
volumes.  The  ISrifish  dominions  in  Xorth  America. 
In  scope  and  fulness  this  goes  beyond  the  Topogra- 
phical description,  which,  nevertheless,  it  by  no  means 
supersedes.  C.  W.  C. 

Topographical  description  of  the  pro- 
vince of  Lower  Canada.     London.     1832. 

[3482 

This  work  is  more  categorical  and  methodical  than 
the  first  bearing  the  same  title,  and  greatly  exceeds  it 
in  scope  and  statistical  information,  but  on  the  other 
hand  it  is  entirely  lacking  in  the  descriptive  interest 
of  the  first. 

British  dominions  in  North  America. 

London:  Longmans.    1832.     2v.  [3483 

Full  of  valuable  detail,  statistical  and  geographical ; 
the  maps  and  plates  are  excellent.  Bouchette  (1774- 
1841)  was  Surveyor-General;  he  came  of  a  family 
holding  various  offices  under  government  and  was  al- 
ways a  strong  upholder  of  imperial  rule  —  traces  of 
this  throughout  his  works  gave  offence  at  the  time, 
but  apart  from  this  defect  all  his  work  is  authorita- 
tive and  valuable. 

Bulletin  de  recherches  historiques.  Pierre- 
Georges  Roy,  9  Wolfe  St.,  Levis,  Quebec. 
Issued  monthly,  began  December,  1895.  §2 
per  annum.  [3484 

Important  for  minute  detail,  chiefly  confined  to  Pro- 
vince of  Quebec. 

Canada  Francais.  Revue  publiee  sous  la 
direction  d'un  Comite  de  professeurs  de  I'Uni- 
vcrsite  Laval,  Quebec.  [3485 

1888-91.  4  vols.,  with  a  supplementary  volume  (see 
below). 

Among  the  historical  articles  we  note  the  follow- 
ing :- 

Vol.  1.  Gosselin,  L'Abb6  A.  H.  Role  politique  de 
Mgr.  de  Laval.  —  Chapais,  Thos.  La  Bataille  de  Ca- 
rillon. —  Casgrain,  L'Abb6  H.  R.  L'Acadie.  —  Poisson, 
Adolphe.  La  population  franpaise  dans  los  Cantons 
de  I'Est.  —  G6rin-Lajoie,  A..    DLx.  ans  au  Cajiada,  1840- 


400 


COLLECTIONS  OF  DOCUMENTS,   PROCEEDINGS,  ETC.      3486-S496  a 


1850.  Continued  through  Vols,  ii,  iii,  iv.  —  Beaudoln, 
L'Abbe  J.  D.    Cabot.  [3486 

Vol.  2.  Suite,  Benjamin.  Le  pays  des  Grands  Lacs 
au  xvii  siecle.  —  Casgrain,  L'Abbe  H.  R.  Montcalm 
peint  par  lui-meme.  —  Dionnc,  N.  E.  Miscou.  —  Roy, 
Jos.  Edmond.  Du  notariat,  etc.,  au  Canada  avant 
1663.  (3487 

Vol.  3.  Lusignan,  Alphonse.  L'affaire  de  St.  Denis. 
—  McLennan,  William.  Anciens  Montr^alais.  Bas- 
set, notaire,  1G39-1G99.  —  Dionne,  N.  E.  La  Traite 
des  pelleteries  sous  Chaniplain. — Roy,  Jos.  Edmond. 
Notes  sur  le  greffre,  etc.,  de  Quebec.  [3488 

Vol.  4.  Actes  du  frere  Didace.  First  Canadian  Re- 
collet.  [3489 

SuppLEMENT^VRY  VoLUME.   Documeats 

inedits  sur  I'Acadie,  selected  by  M.  I'Abbe 
H.  R.  Ciisgraiu.     1710-1815.  [3490 

Canadian  antiquarian  and  numismatic 
journal.  Montreal.  1872-.  (Now  issued  ir- 
regularly by  various  printers  for  the  Society.) 
$3  per  annum.  [3491 

Contains  a  great  variety  of  matter,  but  chiefly  of 
value  to  the  local  antiquary ;  the  earlier  volumes 
are  out  of  print.  3d  Series,  vol.  iii,  1901,  contains  the 
interesting  Journal  of  Thomas  de  Vercheres,  1803  to 
1819. 

Canadiana,  edited  by  W.  J.  White.  Mon- 
treal. Began  Jan.  1889,  discontinued  Decem- 
ber, 1890.  [3492 

Contains  some  articles  of  value,  e.  g.,  Canadian  his- 
tories, John  Reade: —  Battle  of  Stony  Creek,  Douglas 
Brymner:— Indians  in  War  of  1812,  Henry  Mott:  — 
Sir  Wm.  Alexander,  W.  W.  L.  Chipman  :  —  Scene  of 
de  Maisonneuve's  fight,  Wm.  McLennan:  — Cruises  of 
a  Nova  Scotian  privateer,  Ernest  Cruikshank :  —  St. 
Regis,  W.  J.  White:  —1812-15,  J.  P.  Edwards: —  Colo- 
nial privateers,  1812,  Ernest  Cruikshank :  — DeLian- 
court  and  Simcoe,  James  Bain,  Jr. :  —  Reminiscences 
of  Col.  Clans,  Ernest  Cruikshank: — The  literary 
movement  in  Canada  up  to  1841,  Blanche  L.  Macdon- 
ell :  —  Early  interpreters,  John  Reade :  —  Le  P6re  Mar- 
quette, J.  T.  Lesptirance. 

Canadian  Institute.  Toronto,  Canada. 
The  Canadian  Institute  was  organized  in 
1849.  It  was  originally  intended  to  confine  its 
papers  to  science  and  the  arts,  but  many  valu- 
able historical  and  archaeological  papers  have 
been  included,  especially  those  of  Sir  Daniel 
Wilson,  Prof.  John  Campbell,  Father  A.  G. 
Morice,  and  E.  Cruikshank.  [3493 

Its  publications  are  as  follows:  — 1st  Series,  1852- 
1855,  3  vols,  entitled  The  Canadian  journal,  a  reper- 
tory of  industry,  science  andart.  —  2nd  Series,  185G- 
1878,  15  vols.,  entitled  The  Canadian  journal  of  sci- 
ence, literature,  and  history.  —  3rd  Series,  1879-1890,  7 
vols.,  Proceedings  of  the  Canadian  Institute.  —  4th 
Series,  commenced  in  1890  and  continued  under  the 
title,  Transactions  of  the  Canadian  Institute,  of  which 
No.  1,  vol.  7,  was  published  in  1901.  In  February,  1897, 
a  series  was  commenced,  entitled  Proceedings  of  the 
Canadian  Institute,  intended  for  short  papers  and 


abridgments  of  which  part  4,  vol.  2,  was  published  in 
January,  1901.  The  Instiaite  has  also  published  sepa- 
rately. An  appeal  to  the  Canadian  Institute  on  the 
rectification  of  Parliament,  by  Sir  Sanford  Fleming. 

1892.  —  Essays  received  in  response  to  an  appeal  by  the 
Canadian  Institute  on  the  rectification  of  Parliament, 

1893.  —  Catalogue  of  the  Library  of  the  Canadian  In- 
stitute, 1858. — Annual  report  of  the  Canadian  Insti- 
tute on  the  Arcluiiology  of  Ontario,  1880-7,  now  con- 
tinued as  the  Appendix  to  the  Report  of  the  Minister 
of  Education  of  Ontario. 

Conseil  Souverain,  Jugements  et  delibera- 
tions du ,    de  la  Nouvelle  France,    1GG3- 

1704,  et  du  Couseil  Superieur,  1705-1716,  6 
vols.  Quebec:  published  by  Government. 
1885-.  [3494 

Although  containing  only  the  judgments  of  these 
two  courts  without  annotations  or  explanation,  these 
volumes  are  of  the  highest  importance.  Judgments 
on  every  crime  and  misdemeanor  from  high  treason 
to  family  jars  may  here  be  fovmd.  Magic,  blasphemy, 
duels,  scandal,  abduction,  breach  of  promise,  ques- 
tions of  ceremony,  of  precedence,  piracy,  wreckage, 
Te  Deunis  for  victories  in  all  quarters  of  the  globe, 
mischievous  regulations  of  trade  and  labor,  permits 
to  travel,  to  trade,  to  go  into  the  woods,  investigation 
of  character,  enregistration  of  grants,  edicts  and  or- 
donnances  form  the  subject  of  some  of  the  cases. 
There  is  no  more  instructive  collection  for  a  study  of 
the  social  and  official  conditions  of  the  period,  but 
unfortunately  its  value  is  seriously  impaired  by  the 
want  of  an  index  ;  a  chronological  list  of  cases  at  the 
end  of  each  volume  of  1000  pages  is  of  very  trifling 
assistance  to  the  student. 

Desaulniers,  F.  L.  Les  vieilles  families 
d'Yamachiche,  dix  genealogies.  Montreal : 
C.  O.  Beauchemin  &  Fils.     1898.     2v.     $1.50. 

[3495 

Compiled  on  the  plan  of  the  Abb6  Tanguay's  Dic- 
tiOnnaire  ginialogique,  but  only  of  local  interest. 

Ferland,  Rev.  J.  B.  A.  Notes  sur  les  Re- 
gistres  de  Notre  Dame  de  Quebec.  Quebec: 
Cote.     1854.  [3496 

An  interesting  series  of  well-chosen  memoranda 
from  1621  to  1651  of  the  same  character  as  the  Abb6 
Tanguay's  A  travers  les  registres,  but  without  index. 

Hay,  George  Upham.  Canadian  history 
readings;  edited  and  published  by  George  Up- 
ham Hay.     V.  1.     St.  John,  N.  B.    1900.     $1. 

[3496  a 

A  series  of  twelve  monthly  pamphlets  dealing  in 
great  part  with  the  early  periods  of  discovery  and 
conquest  of  eastern  Canada.  The  following  titles  will 
give  an  idea  of  the  scope  of  this  publication :  — 

Bourinot,  Sir  John  George.  Siege  of  Louisbourg, 
1758. 

Cruikshank,  Ernest.    Mackinac,  1812, 1814. 

Fronsac,  F.  G.  Forsaith  de.  Canadian  nobility  of 
French  epoch. 

Ganong,  Wm.  F.    On  the  study  of  ancient  maps. 

—  Suggestions  for  the  investigation  of  local  history. 


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CANADA 


Hannay,  James.  Lady  Latour:  responsible  govern- 
ment. 

Hay,  George  U.    Champlain  at  St.  Croix,  etc. 

Jack,  I.  Allan.    General  Coffin. 

Paltsits,  Victor  Hugo.  A  scheme  for  the  conquest 
of  Canada,  174(5. 

Raymond,  Rev.  Wm.  O.    Notes  on  Madawaska. 

Silver,  Arthur  P.    The  maroons  of  Xova  Scotia. 

Thatcher,  George  E.    The  Acadian  land  in  Louisiana. 

Vroom,  James.    The  Pennfield  colony. 

Levis  documents.  Collection  des  manu- 
scrits  du  Marcclial  de  Levis.  Publie  sous  la 
direction  de  I'Abbe  H.  R.  Casgrain.  Quebec. 
1889-1895.     8v.  [3497 

V.  1.  Journal  du  Chevalier  de  Levis. —V.  2.  Lettres 
du  Chevalier  de  Levis.  —  V.  3.  Lettres  de  la  Cour  de 
Versailles.  —  V.  4.  Pieces  militaires.  —  V.  5.  Lettres  de 
M.  de  Bourlamaque.  —  V.  6.  Lettres  du  Mgr.  de  Mont- 
calm. —  V.  7.  Journal  du  Marquis  de  Montcalm.  —  V.  8. 
Lettres  du  Marquis  de  Vaudreuil.  —  V.  9.  Lettres  de 
rintendant  Bigot. —V.  10.  Lettres  de  divers  particu- 
liers.  —  V.  11.  Relations  et  journaux,  1775-1700.  The 
series  is  completed  by  an  excellent  Table  analytique. 

On  March  15, 1888,  Count  Raimond  de  Nicolay,  great- 
grandson  of  the  Chevalier  (afterwards  Mar6chal  and 
Due)  de  Levis,  wrote  to  the  Abbe  H.  R.  Casgrain,  of 
Laval  University,  Quebec,  offering  through  him  to  the 
Government  of  the  Province  of  Quebec  permission  to 
publish  the  whole  of  the  invaluable  collection  of 
manuscrii)ts  made  by  the  Chevalier  and  inherited  by 
him  from  his  uncle  the  last  Due  de  L(5vis  (branch  Le- 
vis-L6ran),  subject  to  the  following  conditions:  "I 
shall  have  an  authentic  copy  of  the  papers  of  the 
Marechal  de  Levis  concerning  Canada  made  under  my 
diro<;;tion,  and  I  shall  offer  this  to  the  Province  of  Que- 
bec on  conditicm  that  the  Premier  shall  officially 
oblige  himself  towards  me  to  have  them  printed  liter- 
ally and  in  entirety,  and  shall  reserve  the  exclusive 
right  in  such  publications.  At  the  beginning  shall  be 
placed  a  sketch  of  the  Mar6chal  de  L6vis,  of  his  fam- 
ily and  of  my  relationship,  explaining  the  uninter- 
rupted and  hereditary  transmission  of  the  manu- 
scripts." 

This  generous  offer  was  accepted  by  tlie  Government, 
and  thanks  to  the  zeal  and  recognized  position  of  the 
Abb6  Casgrain,  we  are  now  in  possession  of  a  series 
of  documents  the  importance  of  which  can  hardly  be 
exaggerated. 

Lundy's  Lane  Historical  Society.  Niag- 
ara Falls  South,  Ontario.  See  Griffin's  Am. 
historical  societies,  p.  1152,  for  list ;  material  is 
all  local.  [3498 

Cruikshank,  E.  Battle  of  Lundy's  Lane,  1814. 
"Welland.  1888.  —  Curzon,  Sarah  Anne.  Laura  Secord. 
Toronto.    1891. 

See,  also,  sect.  1722. 

McCord,  Fred,  A.     Handbook  of  Canadian 

dates.     iMoutreal :  Dawson  Brothers.     1888. 

[3499 

This  little  book  is  so  accurate  and  so  useful  to  the 
sttident  and  writer  that  we  have  no  hesitation  in  in- 
cluding it  as  material  for  history. 


Manitoba  Historical   and  Scientific   So- 
ciety, Winnipeg.     Transactions  and  proceed- 
ings from  1879.  [3500 
The  following  is  a  selection  of  the  historical  titles. 
See  Griffin's  Am.  historical  societies  for  complete  list. 

1882.  McArthur,  A.  Red  River  rising.  —  Panton, 
J.  H.    Arctic  regions  and  Hudson  Bay  route. 

1883.  Bryce,  Geo.  Winnipeg  country.  Discovery, 
etc.  — Dennis,  W.    Sources  of  North-AVest  history. 

1885.  Bell,  C.  N.  Some  historic  names  and  places 
of  the  North-West.  —  Bryce,  Geo.  Old  settlers  of  the 
Red  River. 

1887.  Bryce,  Geo.  The  Souris  country.  —  Drummond, 
L.  The  French  element  in  the  Canadian  Xorth-West. 
—  McArthur,  A.  The  fate  of  Thomas  Simpson.  —  Bell, 
C.  N.    Red  River  settlement. 

1888.  Bryce,  Geo.  John  Tanner,  a  famous  Manitoba 
scout. —  Bell,  C.  N.  Henry's  journal. —McMicken, 
Geo.    Fenian  raid  on  Manitoba. 

1889.  Bryce,  Geo.,  and  C.  N.  Bell.  Original  letters 
regarding  the  Selkirk  settlement. 

1890.  Brjce,  Geo.  The  first  recorder  of  Rupert's 
Land. 

1892.  "  Seven  O.iks." 

1893.  MacBeth,  John.  Early  days  in  Red  River  set- 
tlement, etc. 

1894.  Schultz,  John.  The  old  Crow  Wing  trail.— 
Bryce,  Geo.  Early  days  in  Winnipeg.  —  Schultz,  John. 
A  forgotten  northern  fortress. 

Margry,  Pierre.  Decouvertes  et  etablisse- 
ments  des  Fran9ais  dans  I'ouest  et  dans  le  sud 
de  I'Amerique  septentrionale,  1614-17.  Paris. 
1879.     6v.  [3501 

A  storehouse  of  documents  throwing  light  on  the 
history  of  LaSalle,  d'Iberville,  P>ienville,  Juchereau  de 
St.  Denis,  Le  Sueur,  Hennepin,  LaMothe  Cadillac, 
Dulhut,  and  other  explorers  of  the  17th  and  18th  cen- 
turies.   For  extended  notice,  see  sect.  1182. 

Mingan  Seigniory.  Legal  documents  sub- 
mitted in  the  appeal  to  the  Privy  Council. 
2  vols,  and  a  sup.  vol.  maps.     1884-88.    [3502 

May  be  consulted,  McGill  Univ.  Library,  Montreal. 

This  record  of  proceedings  in  the  suit  of  the  Crown 
vs.  the  Labrador  (^ompany  contains  a  large  amount 
of  historical  material.  The  action  was  connnenced  by 
the  Provincial  Government  of  Quebec,  which  claimed 
that  the  Labrador  Company  was  wrongfully  in  pos- 
session of  territory  belonging  to  the  I'rovince.  The 
Mingan  Islands  extend  along  the  north  shore  of  the 
St.  Lawrence  at  its  mouth  and  the  mainland  of  Min- 
gan, as  held  by  the  Company,  was  four  hundred  miles 
in  length  by  six  in  depth.  The  defence  of  the  Com- 
pany was  that  it  had  been  in  po.ssession  since  1661, 
when  the  Company  of  New  France  gave  title  to  Fran- 
cois Bissot.  The  case  after  coming  before  the  Superior 
Court  and  the  Court  of  Appeal  was  finally  carried  to 
the  Judicial  Committee  of  the  Privy  Council.  The 
record  of  proceedings,  which  fills  two  volumes  of  text 
and  one  of  maps,  embraces  a  large  number  of  valuable 
documents  relating  to  seigniorial  tenure,  besides  the 
pleadings  and  judgments.  C.  W.  C. 

Minnesota  Historical  Society,  St.  Paul, 
Minn.  [3503 


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The  following  titles  are  chosen  from  the  collec- 
tions :  — 

V.  1.  French  voyageurs  to  Minnesota  during  the 
17th  century.  —  Letter  of  Mesnard,  1G54.  —  Memoir 
of  Jean  Nicollet.  —  Louis  Hennepin.  —  DuLuth  ;  Le 
Sueur ;  D'Iberville. 

V.  2  (part  3).    The  geography  of  Perrot. 

v.  3.  Relation  of  M.  Penicaut. 

V.  G  (part  1).  The  sources  of  the  Mississippi,  their 
discoverers  real  and  pretended.  —  (part  2.)  The  Henne- 
pin bicentenary. 

Montreal,    Soci^te    Historique    de.      Me- 

moirc's  et  tlocuments  relatifs  a  I'liistoire  du 
Canada  publies  par  la  Societe  Historique  de 
Montreal.     9v.     Montreal.     1859-1880.     [3504 

A  most  valuable  collection,  but  unfortunately  diffi- 
cult to  procure.    Amongst  the  publications  are :  — 

De  resclavage  en  Canada.  Jacques  Viger  et  Sir 
Louis  Hypolite  Lafontaine. — Ordonnances  de  M.  de 
Mai^onneuve.  —  Guerre  de  1812-15.  Sir  Etienne  P. 
Tache.  —  Histoire  du  Montreal.  Dollier  de  Casson.  — 
R^gne  militaire- en  Canada,  1760-64.  Verreau.  —  Voy- 
age de  Kalm  (Extraits  traduits  par  L.  \V.  Marchand). 
—  Les  vt5ritables  motifs  de  Messieurs  et  Dames  de  la 
Soci<5t<5  de  Notre  Dame  de  Montreal,  etc. 

Morgan,  Henry  J.  Sketches  of  celebrated 
Canadians  and  persons  connected  with  Canada. 
Quebec :  Hunter  Rose  &  Co.  London :  Triib- 
ner  &  Co.     1863.  [3505 

The  selection  of  subjects  is  not  made  on  any  regular 
plan  and  the  articles  vary  greatly  in  vahie,  but  despite 
its  evident  defects  the  work  is  important. 

Canadian  men  and  women  of  the  time. 

Toronto:  Briggs.     1898.     $3.  [3506 

A  careful  compilation,  but  extended  to  undue  length 
by  the  introduction  of  hundreds  of  subjects  of  little 
or  no  importance. 

New  York,  Documentary  history  of  the 
state  of.  Edited  by  E.  B.  O'Callaghan.  4v. 
Albany.     1849-1851.  [3507 

Vols.  I  and  III  contain  much  information  touching 
Canadian  affairs,  particularly  the  raids  and  intercourse 
between  the  two  neighbours  during  the  17th  and  18th 
centuries.    Contains  some  good  maps. 

New  York,  Documents  relative  to  the  colo- 
nial history  of  the  state  of,  procured  in  Holland, 
England,  and  France  by  John  Romeyn  Brod- 
head.  Edited  by  E.  B.  O'Callaghan.  lOv. 
Albany.     1856-1858.     Index.     Albany.     1861. 

[3508 
The  most  complete  and  valuable  collection  in  exist- 
ence. Canadian  affairs  occur  throughout ;  Vols.  IX 
and  X  are  from  the  French  Archives  and  largely  de- 
voted to  Canada ;  the  translations  and  biograjihical 
notes  are  admirably  done  ;  the  index  is  so  complete 
that  this  immense  collection  of  material  is  perfectly 
available  for  the  student. 

Nouvelle  France,  Collection  de  documents 
relatifs  a  I'histoire  de  la.   4v.    Quebec.    1883-5. 

[3509 


There  is  much  material  of  value  in  this  collection, 
but  unfortunately  it  appears  to  have  been  edited 
"with  discretion,"  and  charges  of  errors  and  omis- 
sions have  seriously  damaged  its  value  as  an  authority. 

Nouvelle  France.  Documents  historiques, 
correspondance  echangee  entre  les  autorites 
franyaises  et  les  Gouverneurs  et  Inteudants. 
Vol.  I  (1620-1685).  Published  by  the  Govern- 
ment.    Quebec.     1893.  [35 10 

Nova  Scotia  Historical  Society.  Halifa.x, 
N.  S.  [35 1 1 

The  following  titles  are  selected  from  the  list  of 
contents  published  in  GriflBn,  pp.  1156-7,  of  nine  vol- 
umes of  Transactions. 

V.  1.  Nicholson's  Journal  of  the  capture  of  Annapo- 
lis, 1710. —  Thomas'  Diary  of  expedition  against  Aca- 
dians,  175.5. 

V.  2.  Journal  of  Witherspoon.  —  Memoir  of  James 
Murdoch,  1707-1799.  —  Memoir  Sir   Alexander  Cook. 

—  Acadian  French. 

V.  3.  Winslow's  Journal  of  expulsion  of  Acadians, 
1755. 

V.  4.  Notice  of  Samuel  Vetch,  1710-13.  —  Winslow's 
Journal. 

V.  5.  Expulsion  of  Acadians,  Sir  Adams  Archibald. 

—  Gordon's  Journal  of  siege  of  Quebec,  1758. 
V.  G.   Acadian  boundary  disputes. 

V.  7.  Deportation  of  negroes  to  Sierra  Leone. 

V.  8.  History  of  Halifax  by  Thomas  B.  Akins. 

V.  9.  Voyages  of  Cabots  by  Moses  Harvey.  —  Ships 
of  war  lost  on  coast  of  Nova  Scotia  and  Sable  Island 
in  18th  century.  —  Louisbourg  by  J.  P.  Edwards. 

Quebec  Literary  and  Historical  Society. 

Historical  documents  published  under  the  aus- 
pices of  the  Society.     Quebec.     1868-. 
Transactions.     Quebec.     1829-.     [3512 

The  publications  of  this  Society  from  1829-77  are 
divisible  into  two  classes :  the  Transactions,  which 
comprise  papers  anil  addresses  of  various  kinds ;  and 
the  Historical  documents,  which  have  been  printed 
under  its  direction  from  manuscripts  or  from  books 
so  rare  that  they  are  virtually  inaccessible.  While 
the  essays  read  by  members  between  1829  and  1866  are 
a  proof  of  intellectual  vitality  in  Quebec,  the  docu- 
ments mentioned  are  of  more  permanent  historical 
value.  They  extend  through  five  series,  and  comprise 
numerous  works  or  brochures  which  students  of  Cana- 
dian history  must  consult ;  e.  g.,  Mimoires  sur  les 
affaires  du  Canada,  depuls  1749  jvsqu'd  1760;  Mi- 
moires  du  Sieur  de  Ramezay :  and  Dollier  de  Casson's 
Histoire  du  Montrinl.  C.  W.  C. 

See,  also,  in  Syllabus  of  materials,  sect.  81. 

The  Historical  documents  are  so  important  that  the 
list  is  given  in  full. 

First  Series. 

1838.  Memoires  sur  le  Canada,  depuis  1749 
jusqu'S.  1760.     Good  maps.     Reprinted  1873. 

1840.  (1)  Meraoire  sur  I'etat  present  du 
Canada,  attribue  a  M.  Talon.  (2)  Memoire 
sur  le  Canada,  1736,  attribue  a  M.  Hocquart. 


403 


3513-3528 


CANADA 


(3)  Considerations  sur  I'etat  present  du  Canada, 
1758.  (4)  Histoire  du  Canada  par  M.  I'Abbe 
de  Belmont.  (5)  Relation  du  siege  de  Quebec 
en  1759,  par  une  religieuse  de  I'Hopital  Ge- 
nerale  de  Quebec.  (6)  Jugement  impartial  sur 
les  operations  militaires  de  la  compagne  en 
Canada,  en  1759.  (7)  Reflexions  sommaires  sur 
le  commerce  qui  s'est  fait  en  Canada.  (8)  His- 
toire de  I'eau  de  vie  en  Canada.    Quebec,  1840. 

1843.  Voyages  de  decouvertes  au  Canada 
entre  les  annees  1534  et  1543  par  Jacques  Car- 
tier,  le  Sieur  de  Roberval,  Jean  Alplionse  de 
Xaintonge,  etc.  ;  suivis  de  la  description  de 
Quebec  et  de  ses  environs  en  1608,  et  de  divers 
extraits  relativement  au  lieu  de  I'liiverncment 
de  Jacques  Cartier  en  1535-6,  etc.  Facsimile 
engravings. 

1861.  Memoire  du  Sieur  de  Ramezay,  com- 
mandant a  Quebec,  au  sujet  de  la  reddition  de 
cette  ville  le  18  Septembre,  1759,  etc.        [3513 

Second  Series  :  —  1S68. 

1.  Extract  from  a  manuscript  journal  relat- 
ing to  the  siege  of  Quebec  in  1759,  kept  by 
Colonel  Malcolm  Fraser. 

2.  Journal  du  siege  de  Quebec  en  1759  par 
M.  Jean  Claude  Panet. 

3.  The  campaign  of  Louisbourg,  1750-58. 

4.  A  dialogue  in  Hades,  a  parallel  of  military 
errors  of  ■which  the  French  and  English  armies 
were  guilty  during  the  campaign  of  1759  in 
Canada. 

5.  The  campaign  of  1760  in  Canada.  These 
three  pamphlets  (3,  4  and  5)  are  attributed  to 
the  Chevalier  Johnstone. 

6.  The  invasion  of  Canada  in  1775.  Letter 
attributed  to  Major  Henry  Caldwell. 

7.  A  journal  of  the  expedition  up  the  River 
St.  Lawrence,  republished  from  the  New  York 
Mercury,  December  31,  1759.  [35i4 

Third  Series :  — 1871. 

1.  Histoire  du  Montreal,  1640-1673;  et 
Abrege  de  la  Mission  de  Kente.  Ouvrage  at- 
tribue  a  M.  Fran9ois  Dollier  de  Casson,  Pretre. 

2.  Journal  des  operations  de  I'armee  Ameri- 
caine  lors  de  I'invasion  du  Canada  en  1775-6, 
par  M.  J.  B.  Badeaux.  Badeaux  was  a  notary 
at  Three  Rivers  at  this  time. 

3.  Recucil  de  ce  (jui  s'est  passe  en  Canada 
au  sujet  de  la  guerre,  taut  des  Anglais  que  des 
Iroquois,  depuis  I'annee  1682.  Covers  period 
from  1683  to  1713.     Probably  by  Gedeon  de 


Catalogue,  engineec  at  Montreal.  Published 
with  variations  of  text  in  Vol.  1  of  Documents 
relatifs  a  V histoire  de  la  Nouvelle  France. 
See  sect.  3509. 

4.  Voyage  d'Iberville,  1698.  See,  also,  Mar- 
gry,  vol.  4,  sect.  3501. 

5.  Journal  of  the  siege  of  Quebec,  1759-60, 
by  General  James  Murray.  [35 1 5 

Fourth  Series :  —  1875. 

1.  A  journal  of  the  expedition  up  the  River 
St.  Lawrence,  1759. 

2.  General  orders  in  Wolfe's  army  during 
the  expedition  up  the  River  St.  Lawrence, 
1759. 

3.  Journal  du  siege  de  Quebec  en  1759  par 
Jean  Claude  Panet,  temoin  oculaire. 

4.  Journal  of  the  siege  and  blockade  of  Que- 
bec by  the  American  rebels  in  auturau  1775  and 
winter  1776,  attributed  to  Hugh  Finlay.  [3516 

Fifth  Series :  — 1877. 
Documents  relating  to  the  War  of  1813. 

[3517 
A  complete  index  of  the  proceedings  and 
publications  of  this  Society  was  compiled  by 
F.  C.  Wurtele,  its  librarian,  in  1891,  and  this 
may  be  had  as  well  as  many  of  the  publications 
on  application  to  the  Secretary,  Quebec.  [3518 
The  following  are  a  selection  from  the  Pro- 
ceedincjs  which  may  serve  as  an  indication  of 
the  historical  value  of  the  work  done.  A  full 
list  may  be  found  in  Griffin,  pp.  1147-51. 

Anderson,  Dr.  W.  J.  On  Canadian  historj'  and  bio- 
graphy.   1867. 

—  Military  operations  Quebec,  winter,  1759-00.    1870. 

—  Siege  of  Quebec,  1775.    1872. 

—  Arcliivos  of  Canada.  1872.  [3510 
Casgrain,  P.  B.    Les  Plaines  d' Abraham,  1759-1760. 

1898-1900.  [3520 

Cochrane,  Hon.  A.  W.    Acadia  ;  LaTour  and  D'Aul- 

nais  families.    1835.  13521 

Coffin,  W.  F.    Quebec,  siege,  1775.    1873.  [3522 

Demazi6res.  Notes  sur  Jacques  Cartier.  1862.  '^3523 
Langton,  John.    Early  French  settlements  in  .Vmer- 

ica.    1873.  [3524 

Lemoine,  Sir  J.  M.    Quebec,  siege,  1775.    1877. 

—  Quebec,  1749-1759.    1880. 

—  The  Scot  in  New  Franco,  1535-1880.  1881.  [3525 
McOee,  T.  D'Arcy.    A  lately  discovered  manuscript 

of  Champlain.    1863.  [3526 

Miles,  II.  H.    Canadian  archives.    1871.  [3527 

Ridden,  H.   S.  II.    Red  River  expedition  of  1850. 

1871.  I3528 
Stevenson,  James.    Currency  card  money  of  French 

regime.    1875. 

—  Currency  after  the  capitulatim..    1877. 


404 


COLLECTIONS  OF  DOCUMENTS,  PROCEEDINGS,  ETC.        3529-3565 


—  Causes  of  War  of  1812.  1880.  See  special  notice 
under  English  regime,  sect.  3775-3777.  13520 

Strange,  T.  li.    Notes  on  defence  of  1775.    1877. 

[3530 
Royal  Society  of  Canada.     Ottawa.     Pro- 
ceedings and    Transactions.     1883-1893.      1st 
series,  13v.     1895-1900.     2nd  series,  6v.  [3531 

The  following  titles  are  selected  from  the  Transac- 
tions ■■  —    [O.  S.  indicates  1st  ser.,  N.  S.  2d  ser.] 

Archibald,  Sir  Adam.  First  siege  and  capture  of 
Louisbourg,  1745.    V.  5.  [3532 

Audet,  31.  F.  J.  Protestant  clergy  in  Lower  Canada 
from  1760-1800.    V.  C,  N.  S.  [3533 

Bourinot,  Sir  John  George.  Local  government  in 
Canada.  V.  4.  —  Some  memorials  of  Dundurn,  etc. 
V.  6,  X.  S.  [3534 

Bryce,  George.    The  five  forts  of  Winnipeg.    V.  3. 

—  Outlines  of  famous  journeys  in  Rupert's  Land. 
V.  4. —The  Assiniboine  River  and  its  forts.    V.  10. 

—  A  further  history  of  Radisson.    V.  4,  N.  S.      [3535 
Brj'mner,    Douglas.     The   Jamaican    maroons   and 

Nova  Scotia.  V.  1,  N.  S.  — Death  of  Sir  Humphrey 
GUbert.    V.  2,  N.  S.  [3536 

Dawson,  Samuel  Edward.  Voyages  of  the  Cabots 
in  1497-98.  V.  12,  O.  S.  ;  2,  3,  X.  S.  —  Line  of  demar- 
cation of  Pope  Alexander  VI.    V.  5,  N.  S.  [3537 

Decazes,  Paul.  Four  voyages  of  Jacques  Cartier. 
V.  2.  —  Dubious  points  in  the  voyages  of  Jacques 
Cartier.    V.  8.  — He  de  Sable.    V.  10.  [3538 

Decelles,  A.  D.     Constitutions  of    Canada.     V.  6, 

^-  ^-  [3539 

Dionne,  N.  E.     Chouart  and  Radisson.    V.  11,  12. 

—  Roberval.    V.  5,  X.  S.  [3540 
Doughtj',  Arthur  G.    Probable  site  of  the  battle  of 

the  Plains  of  Abraham.    V.  5,  N.  S.  [3541 

Ganong,  W.  F.  Jacques  Cartier's  first  voyage.  V.  5. 

—  Cartography  of  the  St.  Lawrence  from  Cartier  to 
Champlain.    V.  7.  —  The  Cabot  legends.    V.  3,  N.  S. 

[3542 
Garrj',  Xicolas.     Diary  of  Nicolas  Garry,  1822-35. 
V.  6,  X.  S.  [3543 

Gerin,  Leon.  The  French  gentilhomme  and  the 
colonization  of  Canada.  V.  2,  N.  S.  —  The  habitant  of 
St.  Justin.  A  most  important  study  of  the  French- 
Canadian  farmer.  X'o  other  such  scientific  work  has 
ever  been  attempted  in  Canada.  V.  4,  N.  S.  —  The 
Seigniory  of  Sillery  and  the  Hurons  of  Lorette.    V.  6, 

^'-  S-  [3544 

Gosselin,  L'Abbi  Auguste.    The  founder  of  Ogdens- 

burg.  V.  12.  —  Quebec  in  1730.  V.  5,  X.  S.  —  The  Cana- 
dian clergy  and  the  declaration  of  1732.    V.  6,  N.  S. 

[3545 
Harrisse,  Henry.    The  Cabots.    V.  4,  N.  S.       [3546 

Howley,  Rifjht  Rev.  Michael  F.,  Roman    Catholic 

Bishop  of   Newfoundland.    Cartier's  course.    V.  12. 

—  Vinland  vindicated.    V.  4,  X'.  S.  [3547 
Legendre,  Napoleon.    Frontenac.  V.  4,  N.  S. 

[3548 
O'Brien,  Most  Rev.  Cornelius.    Cabot's  landfall  and 
chart.    V.  5,  N.  S.  [3549 

Patterson,  Rev.  George.  The  Portuguese  on  the 
northeast  coast  of  America.  V.  8.  —  Sir  AVilliam 
Alexander.  V.  10.  —  Sable  Island.  V.  12.  —  Last  years 
of  Charles  de  Biencourt.  V.  2,  N.  S.  —  Sir  Humphrey 
Gilbert.    V.  3,  N.  S.  [3550 


Rearie,  John.    The  half-breed.    V.  3.  —  The  Basques 

in  North  America.    V.  5.  |'?ciSI 

Rogers,  Walter.    Rogers,  ranger  and  loyalist.    V.  6, 

N-  S-  [3552 

Roy,  Joseph-Edmond.  Bissot  de  la  Riviere.  V.  10. 
—  La  Hontan.    V.  12. —La  Potherie.    V.  3,  N.  S. 

[3553 
Suite,  Benjamin.     The  first  seigniors  of   Canada. 

V.  1.  — The  de  Calli^res  family.  V.  8.  — The  Tonty. 
V.  11.  — Morel  de  la  Durantaye.  V.  1,  N.  S.  —  Pierre 
Boucher  and  his  work.  V.  2,  N.  S.  — Military  organ- 
ization, 1636-1G48.  V.  2,  N.  S.  —  The  death  of  LaSalle. 
V.  4,  N.  S.  [3554 

Thatcher,  John  Boyd.    The  Cabotian  discovery.    V. 

^•^'•S-  [3555 

Verreau,  L'Abhi  Hospice.    Founders  of  Montreal. 

V.  1  &  5.  —  Jacques  Cartier.     V.  8,  9,  O.  S.  ;  3,  N.  S.  — 

Champlain.    V.  5,  N.  S.  [3556 

Wilson,  Sir  Daniel.    The  Vinland  of  the  Northman. 

v.8,o.s.  t3557 

Suite,  Benjamin.  Histoire  des  Canadieus- 
Franyais.  See  under  Frencli  Regime,  sect. 
3685.  [3558 

Tanguay,  I'Ahbe  Cyprien.  Dictionnaire  ge- 
nealogique  des  families  canadiennes.  Mon- 
treal: Senecal.  1871-90.  7v.  (For  sale  by 
Modern  Printing  Co.,  20  St.  Vincent  St.,  Mon- 
treal. Pap.  $14.  CI.  $17.50.)  [3559 
The  great  genealogical  thesaurus  of  the  French 
Canadian  race.  It  begins  with  the  founding  of  the 
colony  and  comes  down  in  complete  form  to  1763.  The 
author's  original  design  was  that  it  should  reach  his 
o-^vn  day,  but  though  he  is  still  living  at  an  advanced 
age,  it  is  unlikely  that  this  purpose  will  be  fulfilled. 
Even  in  its  present  state  the  Dictionnaire  gknealo- 
gique  is  a  veritable  opus,  representing  25  years  of 
steady  labour,  1,226,230  entries,  and  an  enormous 
amount  of  travel.  No  other  undertaking  of  a  similar 
kind  has  ever  been  attempted  in  Canada  on  at  all  the 
same  scale,  nor  is  it  probable  that  the  ancestrj-  of  any 
nation  has  been  more  thoroughly  investigated  than 
that  of  the  French  Canadians.                        C.  W.  C. 

A  travers  les  registres.     Notes  recueil- 

lies.     Montreal.     1886.  [3560 

A  common-place  book  kept  by  the  Abb6  during  his 
many  years'  work  on  his  Dictionnaire  geiUalogique, 
containing  historical  notes  of  great  interest. 

Taylor,  Fennings.  Portraits  of  British 
Americans,  by  W.  Notman,  with  biographical 
sketches.     Montreal :  Notman.     1865.     3v. 

[356  X 

The  selection  of  subjects  is  good,  and  the  notices  are 
well  and  carefully  written.  The  portraits  are  photo- 
graphs. 

Trade  under  French  regime.  See  Martin, 
Horace  T.  ;  Biggar,  H.  P.  ;  Colonial  Docu- 
ments State  of  New  York.  [3562 

Wisconsin,  State  Historical  Society  of. 
Collections.     Madison,  Wis.  [35^3 

See  Vols.  10,  11  for  Nicolet,  Lingeris,  Radisson,  and 
DesGroseliers,  also,  sect.  3390. 


405 


3o64:-3u73 


CANADA 


DIV.    II.      CONSTITUTIONAL 
AND     INSTITUTIONAL 
HISTORY 

Barthe,  J.  G.  Souvenirs  d'un  demi-siecle 
ou  memoires  pour  servir  a  I'histoire  coutempo- 
raine.    Montreal  :  Chapleau  &  Fils.    1885.    81. 

[3564 
An  extreme  partisan  review  of  events  from  1811- 
1837,  but  necessan.'  for  an  understanding  of  the  point 
of  view  of  tlie  ultra-liberal  party. 

Bourinot,  Sir  John  G.  Canada  under  British 
rule,  1760-1900.  Toronto:  Copp,  Clark  Co. 
1901.  §1.  (Cambridge  historical  series.)  Cam- 
bridge:  Univ.  Press.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.   §1.50. 

[3565 
A  "short  history"  which  is  satisfactorj'  for  the 
periods  treated,  but  lacks  the  sequence  of  a  continu- 
ous narrative. 

Federal  Government  in  Canada.  Balti- 
more: Johns  Hopkins  University  Studies. 
1889-98.     §1.  [3565  a 

How  Canada  is  governed.  3d  ed.  To- 
ronto :  Copp,  Clark  Co.    1897.     $1.  [3566 

This  is  an  elementary  text-book  in  citizenship.  It 
outlines  the  functions  of  the  crown,  the  federal  parlia- 
ment, the  provincial  legislatures,  the  government  of 
the  territories,  the  school  systems,  etc.  Bibliographies 
are  appended  to  each  chapter.  It  is  the  best  short 
manual  on  the  institutions  of  Canada.         G.  M.  W. 

Manual  of  the  constitutional  history  of 

Canada.     Rev.  and  enl.  ed.     Toronto :  Copp, 
Clark  Co.     1901.     $1.25.  [3567 

The  author,  who  is  clerk  of  the  House  of  Commons 
of  Canada,  is  the  author  of  a  larger  work  on  Parlia- 
meyitury  practice  and  procedure,  and  this  Manual  is 
chiefly  a  revised  is.sue  of  some  chapters  of  the  earlier 
work.  It  is  a  useful  summary  of  the  principal  points 
in  the  evolution  of  the  federal  system  in  Canada.  The 
French  regime  is  passed  over  briefly,  and  chief  atten- 
tion is  given  to  the  act  known  as  The  British  Iv'orth 
American  Act,  which  forms  the  constitution  of  the 
Dominion.  The  author's  meaning  is  always  expressed 
in  lucid  terms.  G.  M.  W. 

Parliamentary  procedure  and  govern- 
ment in  Canada.  New  ed.  of  Parliamentary 
procedure  and  practice.  Toronto:  Copp,  Clark 
Co.     1901.     §8.  [3568 

The  author's  most  important  work,  and  one  dealing 
with  a  subject  upon  which  he  is  the  acknowledged 
Canadian  authority.  It  is  mentioned  here  less  on  ac- 
count of  its  current  jjarliamentarj'  value  than  because 
it  embraces  a  long  and  useful  preliminary  chapter  on 
parliamentary  institutions  in  Canada.  This  begins 
with  the  French  regime  and  reaches  1883.  INIoreover, 
a  great  many  significant  features  in  the  political  his- 
tory of  Canada  since  Confederation  are  touched  upon 
and  elucidated  in  the  body  of  the  text.  C.  W.  C. 

Clergy     reserves.       Lindsey,     Charles. 


Their  history  and  present  position,  showing 
the  systematic  attempts  that  have  been  made  to 
establish  in  connection  with  the  state  a  dom- 
inant church  in  Canada.  With  a  full  account 
of  the  rectories.  Also  an  Appendix,  contain- 
ing Dr.  Kolph's  speech  on  the  clergy  re><erves, 
delivered  in  1836.     Toronto.     1851.  [3569 

See  sect.  3479  above. 

Constitutional  Act  of  1791.  [3570 

See  sect.  3472.  Important  correspondence  and  re- 
ports, pp.  10-48. 

Douglas,  James.  Canadian  independence, 
annexation  and  British  imperial  federation. 
N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     1894.     75c.  [357^ 

This  is  a  volume  in  the  "  Questions  of  the  day  " 
series.  Its  chief  purpose  is  to  state  the  political  alter- 
natives which  lie  before  the  Dominion  of  Canada,  and 
to  examine  the  relations  of  that  country  with  the 
United  States.  Imperial  federation  is  treated  less  as 
an  independent  subject  than  as  an  ideal  which  affects 
American  problems.  Mr.  Douglas  has  a  wide  know- 
ledge of  the  two  countries  with  whose  future  he  deals, 
and  is  zealous  for  the  advantage  of  both.  His  sum- 
ming-up is  strongly  against  the  utility  of  annexation. 
"  Whether  the  question  be  looked  at  from  the  point 
of  view  of  an  American  or  a  Canadian,  most  impartial 
minds  will  come  to  one  conclusion,  that  it  would  be 
better  for  the  two  great  communities  to  live  in  closest 
commercial  and  social  intercourse,  but  in  scjiarate 
houses."  The  essay  besides  being  conceived  in  an  ad- 
mirable spirit  of  candor  is  written  with  much  force 
and  clearness.  It  omits  few  of  the  arguments  that 
can  be  urged  against  the  absorption  of  Canada  by  the 
United  States,  and  furnishes  a  fine  example  of  the  tem- 
per which  should  be  observed  in  such  discussions. 

C.  W.  C. 

Houston,  William,  ed.  Documents  illus- 
trative of  the  Canadian  constitution ;  with 
notes.     Toronto:  Carswell.     1891.    §2.    [3572 

"  This  volume  is  the  result  of  an  attempt  to  bring 
together  in  a  single  collection  the  documents  which 
contain  tlie  constitution  of  the  Dominion  of  Canada 
and  ilhistnate  its  historical  development."  Belie\ing 
that  the  true  line  of  development  runs  back,  not  to 
the  French  regime  but  to  the  colonial  governments  of 
the  United  States,  the  editor  has  included  no  French 
documents  except  the  (Jucbec  and  Montreal  articles 
of  capitulation.  Those  portions  of  (ireat  Britain's 
foreign  treaties  which  affected  Canada  are  given,  as 
well  as  a  part  of  Lord  Durham's  famous  rejiort  of 
1839.  F.  J.  S. 

Lefroy,  A.  H.  F.  Law  of  legislative  power 
in  Canada.  Toronto :  Canada  Law-Book  Co. 
1897-8.     89.  [3573 

"  Mr.  Lefroy's  aim  in  publishing  this  acute  and  val- 
uable constitutional  treatise  is  fully  explained  by 
him  in  his  preface.  His  ol)ject  is  to  present  a  compre- 
hensive view  of  the  actual  working  of  the  scheme  of 
government  established  in  Canada  thirty  years  since, 
and  of  the  division  of  legislative  powers  Itetween  the 
Dominion  and  the  various  provincial  parliaments, 


406 


CONSTITUTIONAL  AND  INSTITUTIONAL  HISTORY       3574-3576  a 


extracting  all  that  is  pertinent  from  the  judicial 
decisions,  and  citing  other  authorities  where  neces- 
sary."   Xution,  June  30,  18'J8. 

Maseres,  Francis,  Baron.  Account  of  the 
proceedings  of  the  British  and  other  Protestant 
inhabitants  of  the  Province  of  Quebec  in  North 
America  iu  order  to  obtain  an  House  of  Assem- 
bly in  that  Province.     London.     1775. 

Additional  papers  concerning  the  Pro- 
vince of  Quebec.  London.  1776.  (An  appen- 
dix to  tlie  book  entitled  An  account  of  the 
proceedings,  etc.) 

Canadian  freeholder  ;  la  two  dialogues 

between  an  Englishman  and  a  Frenchman  set- 
tled in  Canada.  London.  1777-79.  3v.  (Titles 
of  vols.  II  and  III  read  "  in  three  dialogues.") 

[3574 

The  Canadian  Freeholder  is  ascribed  to  F.  Maseres, 
an  Englishman  of  Huguenot  descent,  who  held  an  offi- 
cial legal  post  in  Canada  shortly  after  the  British 
conquest.  His  purpose  is  to  effect  a  reconciliation 
between  Great  Britain  and  her  revolted  colonies.  The 
Quebec  Act  of  1774  is  described  as  mischievous  and 
its  repeal  urged.  Lord  Mansfield's  judgment  of  1774 
in  favor  of  the  King's  sole  authority  in  conquered 
countries,  without  the  consent  of  Parliament,  is  com- 
bated, and  the  guarantee  to  the  English  colonies  of 
the  permanency  of  their  charters  is  urged. 

G.  M.  W. 

AVlien  this  book  was  written  the  author  was  Attor- 
ney-General of  the  Province  of  Quebec,  and  he  after- 
wards became  agent  in  London  for  the  Protestant 
settlers  in  Canada.  His  opinions,  therefore,  may  be 
taken  to  represent  the  views  of  the  extreme  English 
and  Protestant  party  in  that  province.  He  was  a 
learned  and  able  lawyer,  and  this  huge  pamphlet  is  a 
skilful  and  well-reasoned  argument  for  making  timely 
concessions  to  the  colonies.  Masferes  is  prejudiced 
and  narrow  in  many  respects,  but  his  work  is  ably 
written  and  will  repay  careful  examination.     E.  Cr. 

Collection  of  commissions,  public  instru- 
ments and  other  papers  relating  to  the  Province 
of  Quebec,  from  17G0.     London.     1772. 

Considerations  on  the  expediency  of  ad- 
mitting representatives  from  the  American 
colonies  into  British  House  of  Commons.  Lon- 
don.    1770. 

Memoire  S,  la  defense  d'un  plan  d'acte 

de  Parlement  pour  Tetablissement  des  loix  de 
la  Province  de  Quebec,  .  .  .  contre  les  objec- 
tions de  F.  J.  Cugnet.     London.     1773. 

Occasional    essays    on   various    topics, 

chiefly  political  and  historical.     London.  1809. 

Answer  to  an  introduction  to  observa- 
tions made  by  the  Court  of  Common  Pleas  upon 
the  testimony  adduced  upon  investigation  into 
past  administration  of  justice.    London.    1790. 

[3574  a 


The  last  title  mentioned  has  been  frequently  attrib- 
uted to  Maseres. 

Francois  Maseres,  born  1731,  died  1824,  was  appointed 
Attorney-General  at  Quebec  from  17GG  to  17G'.),  and  on 
his  return  to  England  was  made  Cursitor  Baron  of  the 
Exchequer.  He  was  a  writer  of  high  talent,  and  his 
tastes  extended  from  ])olitics  to  the  higher  mathe- 
matics. Although  tolerant  in  his  prrsonal  relations, 
he  was  in  jirinciple  and  practice  a  life-long  ojjponent 
of  the  Church  of  Rome  ;  he  headed  the  extreme  Eng- 
lish and  Protestant  party  in  Quebec  against  that  led 
by  Francois  Joseph  Cugnet.  His  works  were  all  pub- 
lished anonymously,  and  though  somewhat  difficult 
reading  and  narrow  in  tone  are  of  the  utmost  value 
for  any  understandinjj  of  the  earlier  years  of  English 
rule  in  Canada. 

For  further  notice  see  Morgan's  Celebrated  Cancu- 
dians,  Gagnon's  Bibliographie,  and  Dominion  illus- 
trated, 31  Oct.,  1891. 

Munro,  Joseph  E.  C.  Constitution  of  Can- 
ada.    Cambridge:  Univ.  Press.    1889.      [3575 

An  essay  in  ijolitical  anatomy.  It  does  not  deal  with 
active  physiological  functions,  i.  e.,  with  the  practical 
working  of  the  constitution,  but  restricts  itself  nar- 
rowly to  structure.  It  comprehends  provincial  legis- 
lative institutions  as  well  as  federal.  Within  the 
limits  defined  it  is  a  useful  text,  and  should  appeal 
not  only  to  those  who  have  its  precise  subject  in  view, 
but  also  to  students  of  constitutional  forms  in  their 
comparative  aspect.  C.  AV^  C. 

Munro,  W.  Bennet.  The  droit  de  banalite 
during  the  French  regime  in  Canada.  (From 
the  Annual  Report  of  the  American  Historical 
Association  for  1899,  vol.  I,  pp.  207-228.) 
Washington.     1900.  [3576 

This  study  may  be  called  the  first  fruits  of  a  long 
investigation  which  Dr.  Munro  has  made  regarding 
the  seigniorial  system  in  Canada.  Although  dealing 
minutely  with  a  special  subject,  it  involves  the  whole 
question  of  feudal  tenure,  which  it  regards  from  the 
historical  rather  than  from  the  strictly  legal  stand- 
point. The  conclusion  reached  is  that  while  Louis 
XIV  governed  New  France  even  worse  than  he  did 
the  mother  country,  the  droit  de  banalite  was  more 
tolerable  in  Canada  than  at  home.  C.  W.  C. 

In  connection  with  this  subject :  Piices  et  documents 
relatifs  d  la  tenure  seigneuriale,  Quebec,  1852,  2  vols., 
containing  titles  of  the  different  seigneuries  ;  and 
Lower  Canada  reports;  seigniorial  questions,  Que- 
bec, 1856,  2  vols.,  containing  the  Act  and  i)roceedlngs 
of  the  special  court,  should  be  consulted. 

Quebec  act :  Debates  of  the  House  of  Com- 
mons in  the  year  1774  on  the  bill  for  making 
more  effectual  provision  for  the  government  of 
the  Province  of  Quebec,  drawn  up  from  the 
notes  of  the  Rt.  Hon.  Sir  Henry  Cavendish, 
Bart.,  and  now  first  published  by  J.  Wright. 
London.     1839.  [3576  a 

The  adoption  by  the  British  Parliament  of  the  Que- 
bec act  was  one  of  the  chief  grievances  of  the  Ameri- 
can colonists,  and  it  forms  the  subject  of  a  clause  in 
the  Declaration  of  Independence.    In  these  debates, 


407 


3577-3585 


CANADA 


the  report  of  which  is  compiled  from  the  shorthand 
notes  of  a  member,  the  friends  of  the  colonists  strenu- 
ously opposed  the  passage  of  the  act  as  an  extension  of 
arbitrary  government,  and  intimated  that  it  squinted 
toward  the  suppression  of  popular  government  in  that 
part  of  America  which  it  did  not  directly  affect.  The 
report  includes  the  testimony  of  several  persons  who 
were  familiar  with  Canada  as  to  the  conditions  pre- 
vailing there.  F.  J.  S. 

Smith,  Goldwin.  Canada  and  the  Canadian 
question.    N.  Y. :  Macmillan.    1891.    $3.   [3577 

A  sketch  which  embodies  the  writer's  well-known 
views  on  the  present  condition  of  Canada  and  her 
manifest  future.  It  discusses  in  essay  form  the  out- 
standing features  of  Canadian  political  development 
both  French  and  English ;  next  considers  Confederal 
tion  together  with  its  fruits,  and  finally  reaches  the 
conclusion  that  Canada  should  be  politically  allied 
with  the  United  States  —  not  by  "annexation,"  which 
is  a  term  implying  inferiority,  but  by  a  union  similar 
to  that  between  England  and  Scotland.  The  reader 
should  not  expect,  then,  from  this  treatise,  a  colour- 
less outline  of  events,  but  such  a  use  of  historical  fact 
as  contemplates  purposes  of  political  demonstration. 
In  literary  style  it  far  surpasses  the  common  quality 
of  writing  on  Canadian  topics.  C.  W.  C. 

Todd,  Alpheus.  Practice  and  privileges  of 
the  two  Houses  of  Parliament.   Toronto.    1840. 

[3578 
This  first  manual  of  parliamentary  procedure  in 
Canada,  although  written  when  Mr.  Todd  was  only 
nineteen,  held  its  place  until  superseded  by  May's 
Usage  of  ParHfiment.  Mr.  Todd's  importance  as  a 
writer  on  constitutional  subjects  was  established  by 
the  high  esteem  of  his  standard  work  On  Parliamen- 
tary Government  in  England  (sect.  2685).  See,  also, 
his  Brief  suggestions  in  regard  to  the  formation  of 
local  governments  for  Upper  and  Loiver  Canada,  in 
connection  with  a  Federal  Union  of  the  British  N'orth 
American  provinces.  Ottawa,  1866,  and  On  the  posi- 
tion of  a  constitntional  governor  under  responsible 
government.    Ottawa.    1878. 

Watson,  Samuel  James.  Constitutional 
history  of  Canada.     Toronto.     1874.  [3579 

This  first  volume  (the  second  never  was  published) 
comes  down  to  the  union  of  the  Provinces,  and  was 
long  the  only  comprehensive  study  on  the  subject. 


DIVISION    III.      COMPREHEN- 
SIVE   HISTORIES 

Archer,  Andrew.  Canada  :  short  history  of 
the  Dominion  of  Canada.  St.  John,  N.  B. : 
McMillan.     1884.  [3580 

This  is  a  school-book,  dwelling  with  especial  fullness 
upon  the  Maritime  provinces.  No  original  research 
has  been  involved.  The  style  is  pleasing  and  the  tone 
impartial.  G.  M.  W. 

Bourinot,  Sir  John  George.  Canada  and 
the  United  States.  See  American  Academy  of 
Political  and  Social  Science,  sect,  326.      [3581 


Story  of  Canada.    (Story  of  the  nations.) 

London:  T.  Fisher  Unwin.  5s.  N.  Y.:  Put- 
nam. 1896.  61.50.  Toronto:  Copp,  Clark 
Co.     $1.25.  [3582 

A  popular  sketch  of  Canadian  historj'  from  John 
Cabot's  first  voyage  to  1891.  Sir  John  Bourinot  has 
enjoyed  remarkable  advantages  for  investigating  his 
subject:  viz.  proximity  to  the  Canadian  archives,  a 
long  acquaintance  with  administrative  life,  and  a  per- 
sonal position  which  places  him  half-way  between 
French  and  English.  The  present  work  is  largely  con- 
ditioned by  its  connection  with  a  uniform  series.  Its 
temper  is  fair,  its  statements  of  fact  careful ;  and 
its  style  —  if  not  unexceptionable  —  is  ordinarily  clear 
and  correct.  The  illustrations  are  very  good,  both  as 
regards  selection  and  reproduction.  C.  W.  C. 

Bryce,  George.  Short  history  of  the  Cana- 
dian  people.     London :    Low.     1887.     7s.  6d. 

[3583 
A  comprehensive  and  well-proportioned  sketch  of 
Canadian  history  from  the  legendary  period  to  1886. 
Each  chapter  is  furnished  with  a  brief  bibliographi- 
cal introduction,  and  thus  possesses  a  feature  which 
is  usually  lacking  in  Canadian  textbooks  of  this  sort. 
The  author's  spirit  is  temperate,  and  though  he  writes 
avowedly  from  the  federal  standpoint,  he  cannot  be 
accused  of  political  heresy  on  that  ground.  One's 
chief  item  of  adverse  criticism  is  that  the  style  of  the 
work  would  be  more  attractive  if  its  pages  were  less 
crowded  with  facts.  C.  W.  C. 

Clement,  William  Henry  Pope.  History 
of  the  Dominion  of  Canada.  Toronto:  Briggs. 
1897.     50c.  [3584 

This  work  received  the  prize  offered  by  a  committee 
representing  the  provincial  governments  of  Canada 
for  the  best  school  text-book.  It  is  now  in  use  in 
many  of  the  schools  of  Canada.  The  sources  of  infor- 
mation are  generally  secondary.  The  author,  a  bar- 
rister, is  especially  alert  upon  constitutional  ques- 
tions. He  is  accurate,  and  is  impartial  to  the  point  of 
being  colorless.  Perhaps  because  the  work  was  sub- 
jected to  revision  by  a  committee,  the  style  has  little 
vigor  and  individuality.  G.  M.  W. 

Dawson,  Samuel  Edward.  Canada  and 
Newfoundland:  with  maps  and  illustrations. 
London  :  Stanford.     1897.     16s.  [3585 

This  is  volume  1  of  the  North  American  section  of 
Stanford's  Compendiiim  of  geography  and  travel, 
and  covers  all  British  America.  (Vol.  2  relates  to 
the  United  States.)  This  volume  contains  historical 
sketches  of  all  the  provinces  and  notices  of  the  pro- 
gress of  discovery  and  settlement,  besides  being  a 
geography  of  the  northern  part  of  the  continent.  The 
geology,  productions,  climatology,  statistics  and  trade 
of  British  America  are  fully  treated. 

From  the  London  Tiwe.s;  — "Carefully  prepared 
and  full  of  interesting  matter.  Dr.  Dawson's  volume 
does  not  suffer  from  the  drawbacks  of  some  numbers 
of  the  series  —  it  is  readable  as  well  as  instructive ; 
there  is  not  a  surfeit  of  statistical  and  geological  in- 
formation, and  wc  hear  much  of  the  people  as  well  as 
the  physical  contour  and  products  of  the  country." 


408 


COMPREHENSIVE  HISTORIES 


3586-3594: 


Ferland,  J.  B.  A.  Cours  d'bistoire  du  Can- 
ada. Quebec:  Cote.  1861-7.  2v.  Montreal: 
Granger  FrSres.     $2.  [3S86 

The  chef  d'ceuvre  of  one  of  the  most  eminent  among 
French  Canadian  historians.  It  bears  sif;ns  of  being 
written  by  a  priest  and  a  patriot,  but  cannot  be  accused 
of  wanting  sincerity.  It  represents  solid  learning,  and 
is  conijjosed  with  a  view  to  literary  effect.  Ferland 
dying  before  the  second  volume  was  issued,  the  Abb6 
Laverdi6re  acted  as  his  literary  executor  in  prejiaring 
his  manuscript  for  the  press,  and  in  continuing  it  to 
the  conquest.  C.  W.  C. 

Garneau,  Francois  Xavier.  Histoire  du 
Canada.  Quebec ;  Montreal.  1845-52.  4v. 
4e  ed.  Montreal :  C.  O.  Beauchemin  &  Fils. 
1882-3.     4v.     Pap.,  $6.     Half  morocco,  $8. 

History  of  Canada,  till  1840-1  ;  tr.  [and 

ed.]  by  Andrew  Bell.  Montreal.  1860.  2v. 
3ded.     Toronto:  Belford.     1876.     2v.     [3587 

A  work  of  much  force  and  spirit,  besides  being  well 
grounded  in  knowledge.  The  French  Canadians  con- 
sider it  their  most  distinctively  "  national "  history, 
and  though  readers  of  scientific  temper  may  find  it 
at  times  too  "  patriotic,"  it  contains  the  best  general 
sketch  of  New  France  which  has  appeared  from  a 
Canadian  pen  during  the  present  century.  Its  chro- 
nological limits  are  1492-1840.  In  the  fourth  edition, 
which  is  recommended,  the  text  occupies  three  vol- 
umes ;  while  the  fourth  volume  is  of  a  memorial  char- 
acter, containing  tributes  to  Garneau  by  his  friends. 

c.  w.  c. 

Greswell,  William  Parr.  History  of  the 
Dominion  of  Canada.  Oxford  :  Univ.  Press. 
1890.  7s.  6d.  N.  Y.:  Oxford  Univ.  Press. 
$2.  [3588 

A  sketch  of  Canadian  history  which  was  published 
under  the  auspices  of  the  Royal  Colonial  Institute. 
Tlie  author  has,  apparently,  no  very  wide  knowledge 
of  Canadian  affairs,  except  in  so  far  as  he  has  informed 
himself  from  books.  Nevertheless,  the  work  possesses 
a  distinct  value.  Besides  being  well  written,  it  is,  on 
the  whole,  well  proportioned  and  presents  the  Euro- 
pean aftiliations  of  Canada  in  a  lucid  manner.  It  is 
particularly  adapted  to  the  needs  of  the  beginner. 

C.  W.  C. 

Hopkins,  John  Castell,  ed.  Canada :  an 
encyclopaedia  of  the  country.  Toronto  :  Lin- 
scott.     [c.  1898-1900.]    6v.     $30.  [3589 

This  large  work  has  been  produced  hastily  to  be  sold 
by  subscription.  It  is  not  an  orderly  arranged  ency- 
clopaedia ;  but  a  collection  of  articles  of  unequal 
merit  upon  Canadian  history,  commerce,  education, 
and  other  important  topics.  There  is  much  padding, 
and  what  is  of  value  is  obscured  by  the  mere  bulk  of 
the  work.  The  defective  arrangement  of  the  mat- 
ter makes  easy  use  difficult.  A  copious  index  to 
each  volume  atones  in  some  degree  for  this  fault. 
Many  of  the  articles  are  by  writers  of  recognized 
authority  in  their  chosen  subjects.  There  are  many 
inaccuracies.  G.  M.  W. 


Kennedy,  Howard  Angus.  Story  of  Can- 
ada. (Story  of  the  empire  series.)  Loudon: 
Marshall.    1897.    N.  Y.:  M.  F.  Mansfield.    50c. 

[3590 

The  author,  though  not  a  dweller,  has  seen  service 
in  Canada.  This  is  a  readable  short  narrative  based 
upon  secondary  sources.  It  is  accurate,  and,  while 
enthusiastic  about  Canada,  is  on  the  whole  discrim- 
inating.   The  style  is  good.  G.  M.  W. 

Kingsford,  William.  History  of  Canada. 
Toronto:  Briggs.  1887-98.  lOv.  $3  ea.  Lon- 
don :  Paul.  1888-98.  lOv.  15s.  ea.  [3591 
This  is  a  composition  of  such  dimensions  and  such 
diverse  qualities  that  it  cannot  be  ade(iuately  esti- 
mated in  a  short  notice.  It  begins  at  "  the  earliest 
date  of  French  rule,"  and  reaches  the  union  of  the 
provinces  "  as  carried  out  by  Lord  Sydenham  in  1841." 
Though  Kingsford  possessed  uncommon  diligence,  and 
had  ready  access  to  the  materials  collected  by  Brym- 
ner,  he  has  not  produced  anything  like  a  final  history 
of  Canada.  He  finished  his  volumes  so  rapidly  that  the 
style  has  suffered,  and  he  is  guilty  of  many  inaccu- 
racies. A  statement  of  this  kind  is  necessary  because 
his  achievements  have  usually  been  overpraised.  On 
the  other  hand,  one  must  commend  him  for  having 
brought  together  much  new  information,  and  espe- 
cially with  having  done  a  good  deal  for  the  English 
side  of  Canadian  history.  His  work,  while  falling 
short  of  the  first  class,  will  long  remain  a  useful  mag- 
azine of  political  facts.  C.  \V.  C. 

McIIwraith,  Jane  N.  Canada.  London : 
T.  Fisher  Unwin.     1899.     2s.  6d.  [3592 

One  of  "  The  children's  study "  series,  written  in 
an  easy  narrative  style  with  excellent  judgment  as  to 
the  selection  of  material. 

McMullen,  John.  History  of  Canada. 
Brock  ville.    1868. 

2d  ed.    rev.      London:    Low.      Phil.: 

Lippincott.     1869. 

3d  ed.  rev.  and  enl.     Brockville,  Ont. : 

McMullen.    1891-2.     2v.     $0.     London:  Low. 
1893.     2v.     25s.  [3593 

The  first  edition,  published  in  1856,  left  much  to  be 
desired  both  in  accuracy  and  fulness  ;  the  second, 
1868,  is  an  improvement  upon  it,  but  does  not  reach 
the  level  of  mature  scholarship.  The  third  edition 
marks  a  still  further  advance,  yet  even  in  final  form 
it  is  a  work  which  ajiproximates  the  class  of  annals 
more  closely  than  that  of  modern  critical  history. 

C.  W.  C. 

Miles,  Henry  H.  Child's  history  of  Can- 
ada, prepared  for  the  use  of  elementary 
schools.     Montreal :  Dawson  Brothers.     30c. 

[3594 

Written  in  an  easy  and  familiar  style  for  young 
children.  Sanctioned  by  the  Council  of  Public  In- 
struction for  use  in  Protestant  and  Catholic  schools 
throughout  Quebec.  Many  editions  have  been  pub- 
lished and  there  is  a  French  translation  (which  is  also 
authorized)  published  at  25c. 


409 


3595-3601 


CANADA 


School  history  of  Canada,  prepared  for 

use  in  the  elementary  and  model  schools.  Mon- 
treal :  Dawson  Brothers.     7th  ed.     1888.     60c. 

[3595 

This  book  was  sanctioned  by  the  Council  of  Public 
Instruction  of  the  Province  of  (iuebec  for  use  in  the 
Protestant  and  Catholic  schools. 

Parkin,  George  R.  The  great  Dominion ; 
studies  of  Canada:  with  maps.  London  and 
N.  Y.:  Macmillan.     1895.     §1.75.  [3596 

The  chapters  of  this  book  were  first  published,  with 
some  abbreviation,  as  a  series  of  letters  to  the  Lon- 
don Tinwu.  Together  thej-  form  an  important  sketch 
of  Canada  and  its  population  at  a  recent  date,  1894. 
The  aiithor's  design  is  above  all  things  to  "  leave  upon 
the  mind  of  the  reader  a  true  impression."  It  is  a 
short  book  and,  with  a  view  to  clearness,  only  the 
most  important  subjects  are  chosen: —  the  condition 
of  the  different  provinces,  economic  resources,  the 
Canadian  I'acitic  Railway,  labour  and  education.  But 
though  his  aim  is  chiefly  descriptive,  Dr.  Parkin  has 
no  wish  to  avoid  the  discussion  of  political  questions. 
His  tone  throughout  is  frankly  imperialistic,  while 
chapters  such  as  those  on  trade  policy  and  political 
tendencies  are  a  strong  counterblast  to  Prof.  Goldwin 
Smith.  The  concluding  sentences  furnish  an  epitome 
of  the  main  views  which  the  work  expounds.  "  That 
it  is  the  highest  interest  of  Canada  and  the  prevailing 
wish  of  her  people  to  maintain  connection  with  the 
Empire  is  one  of  the  conclusions  to  which  my  study 
of  the  country  had  led  me.  That  she  cannot  be  sepa- 
rated from  the  Empire  without  results  incalculably 
hazardous  to  the  maintenance  of  the  national  po- 
sition of  the  British  people  is  another."  The  author 
is  i)rincipal  of  l'i)i)er  Canada  College,  Toronto. 

C.  W.  C. 

Roberts,  Charles  George  Douglas.  His- 
tory of  Canada.     Boston :  Lamson.     1897. 

[3597 

This  book,  though  nowhere  called  a  manual  by  its 
author,  is  of  elementary  character.  It  is  comprehen- 
sive in  survey  and  of  moderate  bulk.  While  not  based 
on  original  sources,  it  represents  intelligent  compila- 
tion, and  is  written  with  conscious  regard  to  literary 
form.  The  temper  displayed  is  "  patriotic,"  and  at 
times  the  style  degenerates  into  bombast.  These 
lapses,  however,  are  relatively  rare,  and  do  not  form 
serious  blemishes  on  a  work  which  is  much  less  arid 
than  the  ordinary  text-book.  C.  W.  C. 

Smith,  William.  History  of  Canada ;  from 
its  fh-st  discovery  to  the  peace  of  1763.  Vol. 
1.     Quebec:  John  Neilson.     1815. 

History  of  Canada ;  from  its  first  dis- 
covery to  the  year  1791.  Vol.  2.  Quc^bec : 
John  Neilson.     1815.  [3598 

The  Hon.  William  Smith,  son  of  the  Chief  Justice 
of  the  same  name,  was  born  in  New  York  in  1770 ; 
educated  in  England,  and  came  to  Canada  in  178(>; 
he  was  Clerk  of  Parliament  and  Master  in  Chancei-y 
in  Quebec,  and  wrote  this,  the  first  English  history 
of  Canada.    "  This  narrative  (it  does  not  deserve  the 


name  of  a  historj')  I  intended  only  for  my  private 
use,"  he  .says  in  his  introduction;  and  so  much  ma- 
terial has  been  edited  since  his  day  that  the  earlier 
portion  serves  merely  as  an  approximately  correct  in- 
troduction to  the  events  of  the  Seven  Years'  War. 
From  this  point  the  narrative  grows  in  interest ;  the 
author  undoubtedly  knew  many  who  were  personally 
engaged  in  the  events  described.  Yaluable  documents 
are  transcribed  at  length  in  the  notes  and  addenda, 
particularly  in  regard  to  the  sieges  of  175'J  and  1775. 
The  book  was  completed  in  1812,  the  date  on  the  title- 
liage  is  1815,  it  was  not  issued  till  182G;  the  reason  be- 
ing the  caution  of  the  publisher,  who  probably  looked 
upon  >Ir.  Smith  as  a  better  historian  than  man  of 
business.  Bibaud  mentions  a  third  volume  bringing 
the  work  down  to  1815,  but  this  is  certainly  unknown 
to  the  general  public. 

Withrow,  William  H.  Popular  history  of 
the  Dominion  of  Canada.  Toronto :  Brigirs. 
[c.  1886.]     1899.     $3.  [3599 

This  book,  which  has  been  frequently  reissued,  with 
additions,  has  the  qualities  that  its  title,  as  a  popular 
history,  implies.  Its  author,  a  Canadian,  writes  in  a 
fair  spirit;  he  is  usually  accurate,  and,  while  he  has 
not  made  any  complete  study  of  original  materials, 
he  has  yet  consulted  some  of  them  and  his  information 
is  adequate.    The  style  is  agreeable.  G.  31.  W. 


DIVISION  IV.  FRENCH  RE- 
GIME, INCLUDING  ENGLISH 
CONQUEST 

(For  accounts  of  Pi'encli  exploration  and  set- 
tlement in  the  Ohio  and  Mississippi  valleys  and 
in  the  north-west  of  the  United  States,  see  sect, 
1172-1189,  1754.-1826.) 

Baugy,  Louis  Henry,  Chevalier  de.  Jour- 
nal d'uue  expedition  contre  les  Iroquois  au 
Canada,  en  1687,  etc.  Paris  :  Ernest  Leroux. 
1883.  [3600 

This  journal  of  the  expedition  of  the  Marquis  de 
Denonville,  to  whom  Baugy  acted  as  .aide-de-camp, 
occupies  only  78  pages,  and  is  a  creditable  piece  of 
writing  for  the  young  otticer.  There  is  an  excellent 
introduction  and  the  notes  are  good  throughout,  but 
the  real  value  of  the  book  lies  in  the  letters  written 
to  his  brother,  Eug^ne  de  Baugy.  They  have  an  un- 
usual charm  for  letters  of  that  time,  when  letter-writ- 
ing had  not  ,as  yet  become  an  art,  but  was  encumbered 
by  form  so  rigid  that  it  crushed  out  all  life  and  na- 
ture. Apart  from  their  charm  these  letters  are  im- 
portant as  the  Chevalier  is  perfectly  open  in  his  criti- 
cism of  the  country,  its  officials  .and  inhabitants,  both 
men  and  women,  and  ho  reiterates  Lahontan's  state- 
ment as  to  les  filles  du  roi. 

Beaubien,  Rev.  Charles  P.  Le  Sault-au- 
Recollet ;  ses  rapports  avec  les  premiers  temps 
de  la  colonijB.  Mission-Paroisse-Moutreal :  C. 
O.  Beauchemin  &  Fils.     1898.     $1.  [3601 


410 


FRENCH  REGIME 


3602-3609 


A  creditable  local  history.  It  goes  back  to  1610, 
and  the  author  has  grouped  round  his  parish  many 
nanu'S  of  personal  interest;  —  Viel,  the  first  Canadian 
martyr,  Sagard-Theodat,  the  chronicler,  Dr.  Kalm,  the 
Swedish  naturalist,  and  others  ;  he  tells  the  story  of 
the  English  captives  (accidentally  falling  foul  of  .Miss 
Alice  Baker  therein)  with  nmch  of  the  lives  and  mate- 
rial condition  of  the  early  settlers  ;  so  that  this  has 
a  somewhat  wider  range  than  most  books  of  its  class. 

Bibaud,  Michel.  Histoire  du  Canada  sous 
la  domination  fran^aise.  Montreal.  1837. 
2e  ed.,  rev.,  corrigee,  et  augmentee.  Mon- 
treal :  Lovell.     1843.  [3602 

See  note  on  same  author  under  English  Rt^gime, 
sect.  3694. 

Biggar,  H,  P.  Early  trading  companies  of 
New  France.  Toronto :  University  of  Toronto 
Library.  1901.  $4.  Boston :  Boston  Book  Co. 
§4.  [3603 

A  careful  and  detailed  study  which  deals  chiefly 
with  the  period  of  Champlain,  although  its  dates  are 
1497-1G32.  It  was  presented  for  a  " research  degree" 
at  Oxford,  and  is  in  many  respects  a  university  thesis 
of  the  higher  tjpe.  Xearly  one  half  of  the  space  is 
assigned  to  bibliographical  lists  and  notes  which  will 
be  found  usefvil  both  by  historical  students  and  read- 
ers at  large.  Mr.  Biggar  has  not  only  accumulated  a 
mass  of  facts,  but  has  shown  how  they  explain  the 
failure  of  France  to  build  up  a  profitable  trade  with 
Canada.    Good  index  and  map.  C.  W.  C. 

Boucher,  Pierre.  Histoire  veritable  et  na- 
turelle  des  manirs  et  productions  de  la  Nou- 
velle  France,  vulgairement  dite  le  Canada. 
Paris.     1664. 

Same  (In  Album  du  Canadien,  pp.  9  to 

73.     Montreal.     1849). 

Same,  edited  by  G.  CofQn.     Montreal. 

1882. 

True  and  genuine  description  of  New 

France,  commonly  called  Canada,  and  of  the 
manners  and  customs  of  that  country.  Trans- 
lated by  Edward  Louis  Montizambert.  IVIon- 
treal  :  Desbarats.     1883.  [3604 

Pierre  Boucher  had  been  Governor  of  Three  Rivers 
and  was  the  proprietor  of  the  important  seigniory  of 
Boucherville.  He  had  made  a  voyage  to  France  to 
represent  the  needs  of  the  country,  and  this  book  was 
the  result.  The  annual  reports  of  the  Jesuits,  with  a 
pardonable  inclination  to  emphasize  the  ditticulties  of 
their  task,  dwrelt  rather  on  the  dangers  and  hardships 
of  the  life,  the  truculence  of  the  savage,  the  rigor  of 
the  winter  and  the  loneliness  of  the  unbroken  forest, 
than  on  the  growrth  of  Quebec,  Three  Rivers,  and  Mon- 
treal, and  the  ever-strengthening  line  of  habitations 
binding  them  together,  with  the  St.  Lawrence  a  natu- 
ral barrier  between  them  and  their  enemies  to  the 
south.  One  is  tempted  to  believe  that  they  would 
rather  have  kept  Canada  as  a  close  preserve  for  Indian 
converts  than  have  encouraged  immigration  and  set- 
tlement. But  —  "  it  is  a  good  country,"  Pierre  Boucher 


says  in  his  opening  sentence,  and  there  he  strikes  the 
key-note  of  his  True  history. 

For  biographical  detail  see  Transactions  Roy.  Soc, 
Suite  (sect.  3554),  under  Material,  and  also  Boucher- 
ville, by  R.  P.  L.  Lalande,  S.  J.,  next  title. 

Boucherville.      Lal.vnde,  R.  P.   L.,  S.   J. 

Une  vicille  Seignieurie,  Boucherville.  Mon- 
treal:  Cadieux  &  Derome.     1890.     50c.     [3605 

Contains  details  of  the  Boucher  family,  including 
Pierre  Boucher  its  founder  and  author  of  the  Ilistolre 
viritable  et  naturelle  de  la  Nouvelle  France. 

Bougainville,  Louis  Antoine  de.  Kekai.- 
LAIN,  Kenk  de.  Les  Franyais  au  Canada :  la 
jeunesse  de  Bougainville  et  la  guerre  de  sept 
ans.     Paris.     1896.     [Privately  printed.] 

[3606 

A  sprightly  and,  in  certain  respects,  a  brilliant  work. 
Its  subject  is  the  Canadian  experiences  of  Louis-An- 
toine  de  Bougainville,  one  of  Montcalm's  stall  offi- 
cers and  afterwards  the  first  French  circumnavigator. 
M.  Kerallain  is  one  of  Bougainville's  descendants 
and  his  monograph  is  frankly  polemical.  It  seeks  in 
general  to  justify  the  dislike  which  the  French  regu- 
lar troops  entertained  towards  Canada;  and  in  par- 
ticular to  damage  the  Abb6  Casgrain,  who  as  editor 
and  author,  M.  de  Kerallain  charges  with  having  gar- 
bled the  Bougainville  family  papers.  Apart  from  the 
controversial  points  involved,  this  essay  deserves  at- 
tention for  its  conspicuous  cleverness.  It  is  not  easily 
procurable  through  book  dealers,  but  will  be  found  in 
the  chief  libraries.  C.  W.  C. 

Bourgeoys,  Marguerite.     Faellon,  E.  M., 

V Abbe.  Vie  de  la  Soeur  —  fondatrice  de  la 
Congregation  de  Notre  Dame  de  Villemarie  en 
Canada,  etc.  [3607 

This  forms  vols.  1,  2  of  the  Mimoires  particuJiers 
pour  servir  a  I'histoirede  VEgliscde  VAniirujue  du 
Kord.  Paris.  1853.  By  the  Abb6  Faillon.  The  life 
of  Mile.  Mance  (sect.  3657)  forms  vols.  3,  4.  Much  val- 
uable historical  material  is  necessarily  included  in 
these  purely  religious  biographies,  but  they  are  of 
little  interest  to  the  general  reader. 

Bradley,  Arthur  G.  Fight  with  France  for 
North  America.  New  York:  Button.  1901. 
$5.  [3608 

Tills  history  of  the  Seven  Tears'  "War  in  America 
not  only  holds  the  reader's  interest  from  the  begin- 
ning, but  the  narrative  is  so  consecutive,  so  little 
encumbered  with  unimportant  detail,  that  the  whole 
remains  clear  and  distinct.  Mr.  Bradley's  treatment 
of  all  parties,  English,  French,  and  even  Colonists,  is 
impartial,  and  he  has  a  knowledge  of  conditions  and 
localities  which  saves  him  happily  from  those  miscon- 
ceptions and  errors  irritating  to  the  susceptibilities 
of  those  who  have  inherited  the  land  and  its  tradi- 
tions.   The  work  deserves  the  highest  commendation. 

Vie  de  la  Venerable  Soeur  Marguerite 

Bourgeois,  dite  du  Saint  Sacrement,  etc.  A 
Villemarie  :  Wm.  Gray.     1818.  [3609 


411 


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CANADA 


Attributed  to  M.  Mongollier,  SS.,  to  M.  de  Ranson- 
net,  SS.,  and  M.  Jean-Henri-Auguste  Roux,  SS.  Rare, 
but  superseded  by  the  Abbe  Faillon's  biography. 

Brule,  Stephen.  Butterfield,  Consul 
WiLLSHiiiE.  History  of  Brule's  discoveries 
and  explorations,  lGlO-1626  :  being  a  narrative 
of  the  discovery  by  Stephen  Brule  of  Lakes 
Huron,  Ontario  and  Superior ;  with  biogra- 
phical notice.  Cleveland :  Helman-Taylor  Co. 
1898.     $3.  [3610 

The  incidents  of  his  life —  "  matters  of  common 
knowledge  to  readers  of  I'arkman,  Winsor,  etc. —  are 
the  warp  and  woof  of  Mr.  Buttcrfleld's  work.  They 
hardly  demand  or  warrant  a  two-dollar  volume  of 
well-nigh  two  hundred  pages.  .  .  .  The  contention  of 
Mr.  Butterfield  is  that  he  has  proved  what  has  always 
been  admitted  to  be  possible,  indeed  probable,  that 
Brule  was  in  some  sense  a  four-fold  Columbus  —  first 
to  go  down  the  Susquehanna,  and  first  to  discover 
Lakes  Ontario,  Huron  and  Superior,  and  by  a  sort  of 
anti-climax,  first  to  shoot  Lachine  rapids.  .  .  .  His 
geographical  details  are  helpful  in  identifying  local- 
ities. His  keen  exposures  of  many  a  minor  error  will 
be  accepted  with  thanks  by  a  score  of  victims  humbly 
kissing  the  rod.  .  .  .  But  Brul6's  champion  brings  for- 
ward no  new  authorities,  no  newly  discovered  fact,  to 
thicken  the  old  proofs  that  did  demonstrate  thinly." 
James  D.  Butler,  Am.  hist,  review,  4:  543. 

Cabot.  See  sect.  800-810,  also,  Transactions 
Royal  Society ;  Dawson,  Harrisse,  O'Brien, 
Thatcher,  sect.  3537,  3546,  3549,  3555.  —  Le  Ca- 
nada fran^ais.  —  Beaudoin,  vol.  1.  —  Archives, 
Canatia.  1897.  Memorandum  by  S.  E.  Dawson 
on  Cabot  map, with  legends  in  Latin  and  Span- 
ish, and  translations  in  English.  —  Consult, 
also,  index  to  this  bibliography.  [361 1 

Carhiel,  Le  reverend  2'>ere  Etienne  de,  S.  J. 
Par  le  R.  P.  Orhand,  S.  J.  Paris:  Retaux 
Bray.     Lille:  Ducoulombier.  [3612 

Important  for  Huron  Missions,  Michilimackinac 
and  Detroit,  1G68-1726. 

Cartier,  Jacques. 

A  complete  list  of  the  original  editions  with  explan- 
atorj'  notes  may  be  found  in  Harrisse's  Notes  pour 
servir  etc.  (sect.  3459).  .See,  also,  Faribault  and  Win- 
sor. These  early  editions  are  all  extremely  r.are  and 
costly,  but  new  editions  have  been  published  in 
France,  and  in  1890  Hiram  P.  Stevens  published  (Mon- 
treal :  Drysdale.  $3)  an  essay  with  a  translation  of  the 
narrative  of  the  four  voyages.  See,  also.  Transac- 
tions Royal  Society  of  Canada ;  Decaze,  Ganong,  Ver- 
reau,  sect.  3538,  3542,  3556.  [3613 

Casgrain,  H.  Raymond,  VAhhe.  Montcalm 
et  Levis.  Quebec:  Demers.  1891.  2v.  Tours: 
Alfred  Mame.     1898.     Fr.  5.50.  [3614 

Based  largely  on  the  L6vis  manuscripts  (which  the 
author  edited  from  originals  belonging  to  the  Comte 
de  Nicolay),  and  intended  as  a  supplement  or  counter- 
blast to  Parkman's  Montcalm  and  Wolfe.    Despite 


the  fact  that  Abb6  Casgrain  is  deeply  versed  in  the 
history  of  French  Canada,  one  misses  in  this,  his  prin- 
cipal work,  the  historical  virtues  which  dei)pnd  upon 
viewing  the  past  through  a  medium  of  "  dry  light." 
In  other  words,  his  i)redilections  in  favor  of  the  French 
Canadians  are  so  marked  that  they  bias  his  attitude  in 
cases  of  confiict  between  tlicni  and  the  regular  otticers 
who  are  sent  out  from  the  mother  country.  The  work, 
however,  is  one  of  importance.  C.  W.  0. 

"  The  Abb6  had  the  use  of  much  material  unknown 
to  Parkman.  The  peculiar  value  of  his  narrative  is 
that  it  admits  us  to  the  inmost  details  of  the  French 
campaign,  and  some  of  the  verdicts  of  history  regard- 
ing the  chief  actors  must  be  revised.  The  Abb6  is  con- 
vinced that  L6vis,  MontcaUn's  second  in  command, 
is  the  real  hero  of  the  war  in  Canada."  I'niversity 
of  Toronto,  Review  of  hist,  j^ublicutions  relating  to 
Canada,  1898. 

See,  also,  sect.  3497. 

Champlain,  Samuel  de.  CEuvres  de  Cham- 
plain  ;  publiees  sous  le  patronage  de  I'Univer- 
site  Laval,  par  I'Abbe  C.-H.  Laverdiere.  Que- 
bec :  Desbarats.  1870.  6v.  Montreal :  Granger 
Freres.     $16. 

Voyages  ;  ed.  C.-H.  Laverdiere.  2e  ed. 

Quebec.     1870.     2v. 

Voyages;   tr.   by  Chas.  P.   Otis    [ed.] 

with  memoir  by  Edmund  F.  Slafter.  Boston  : 
Prince  Soc.     1878-82.     3v.  [3615 

The  narratives  of  Champlain's  explorations  are  a 
source  of  the  first  importance  for  the  early  history 
of  Canada,  and  for  the  life  and  manners  of  the  Indians 
in  Canada,  New  York  and  New  England.  He  was  the 
first  to  explore  carefully  and  to  describe  with  accuracy 
the  New  England  coast  as  far  south  as  Buzzard's  Bay, 
the  upper  St.  Law-rence,  Lake  Champlain,  the  Ottawa, 
Georgian  Bay,  the  Muskoka  Lakes  region,  Lake  Ontario 
and  part  of  Central  New  York.  The  original  editions 
of  his  voyages  are  very  rare  and  expensive.  Laver- 
difere's  collected  edition  is  an  accurate  reproduction 
of  the  early  texts.  The  Prince  Society  edition  of  the 
Voyages  gives  a  careful  and  read.able  translation  of 
the  voyages  of  1603,  and  of  the  Voyage  pub.  in  1613 
and  1019  with  full  annotations.  INIr.  .Slafter's  memoir 
is  extended,  and  is  written  with  sympathy  and  admi- 
ration. It  summarizes  the  voyages  after  1019.  Mr. 
Slafter  puts  Champlain  "  at  the  head  of  the  long  list 
of  explorers  and  navigators,  who  early  visited  this 
part  of  the  continent  of  North  America."     E.  G.  B. 

The  commission  of  Geographer  which  was  given 
Chamjilain  by  Henry  IV,  in  1003,  led  him  to  keep  full 
notes  of  his  voyages  and  travels.  These  journals, 
which  were  published  from  time  to  time  during  his 
life,  are  invaluable  records  of  his  own  experiences, 
of  the  fortune  which  befell  his  expeditions,  and  of 
the  early  intercourse  between  French  and  natives. 
The  dates  of  their  appearance  were  1004,  1013,  1619  and 
]0;52.  Between  1878-82  the  Prince  Society  published  an 
English  translation  of  the  first  three  voyages  by  Prof. 
C.  P.  Otis.  The  best  French  edition  of  the  text  is  that 
of  the  Abb6  C.-H.  Laverdifere.  Quebec:  Desbarats. 
1870.  C.  W.  C. 


—  Gravier,    Gabriel.      Vie    de    Samuel 


412 


FRENCH  REGIME 


3616-3G23  a 


Champlain,  fondateur  de  la  Nouvelle  France 
(1567-1635).   Paris:  Maisonneuve.   1900.   2Ufr. 

[3616 

The  latest  and  most  important  study  on  Champlain. 

Charlevoix,  Pierre  Francois  Xavier  de. 
Ilistoire  et  description  generale  de  la  Nouvelle 
France.     Paris.     1744.     3  v. 

History  and  general  description  of  New 

France ;  tr.  with  notes  by  J.  G.  Shea.  N.  Y. 
1866-73.     6v. 

Same,  new  ed.    N.  Y. :  F.  P.  Harper. 

6v.     §18.  [3617 

The  author,  a  Jesuit,  reached  Canada  in  1720  with 
a  special  charge  to  inspect  the  missions  of  the  coun- 
try, and  was  the  first  who  wrote  a  general  histoi-y  of 
consequence.  His  standpoint  is  naturally  that  of  a 
churchman  and  a  Jesuit,  but  Parkman  (though  often 
finding  him  careless)  advises  students  who  would  re- 
gard the  OUl  Regime  from  the  French  side  to  consult 
his  work.  He  had  command  of  invaluable  sources 
and  shows  undoubted  cleverness.  Among  his  limita- 
tions is  a  prejudice  against  Montreal  which  is  revealed, 
among  other  ways,  by  his  silence  concerning  DoUard's 
magnificent  exjiloit  at  the  Long  Sault.         C.  W.  C. 

"  The  extent  and  value  of  Dr.  Shea's  work  in  anno- 
tating his  translation  of  this  history  can  only  be  ap- 
preciated by  careful  study.  Through  this  means  the 
translation  is  more  valuable  for  many  purposes  of 
research  than  the  original  work."  A.  McF.  Davis, 
in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  63. 

The  4to  edition  of  1744  above  described  is  much 
more  expensive  than  the  8yo  edition  of  the  same  year 
in  6  vols. 

Crespel,  le  R.  P.  Emmanuel  {Recollet). 
Voiages  dans  le  Canada  et  son  naufrage  en  re- 
venant  en  France,  mis  au  jour  par  le  Sr.  Louis 
Crespel  son  frere  a  Frankfort  sur  le  Meyn 
1743.  Reimpression.  Quebec:  Cote.  1884. 
SI.  [3618 

"  Pray  for  those  who  died  in  this  shipwreck  and  the 
book  will  have  been  of  some  effect,"  said  the  modest 
R<5collet  in  reference  to  his  recital  of  the  loss  of  "  La 
Renommee"on  Anticosti  in  1736.  This  pitiful  story 
of  suffering  and  death  is  included  here  because  it  is 
well  to  realize  that  the  sea  was  an  ever  present  danger 
to  be  faced  by  those  who  would  try  their  fortunes  in 
New  France.  Many  of  the  sufferers  were  Canadians, 
IM.  de  Freneuse  the  Captain,  Jacques  Hyijolite  Le  Ber 
de  Senneville,  and  others.  It  was  translated  into  Eng- 
lish and  published  by  Sampson  Low,  London,  1797; 
the  original  was  reproduced  by  A.  Cote  et  Cie.,  Quebec, 
1884,  with  a  short  notice  of  le  P^re  Crespel.  A  pen- 
dant to  this  will  be  found  in  the  Journal  clu  voyage 
de  M.  Saint-Luc  de  la  Come,  dans  le  navire  L'Au- 
gitste  en  Van  1761,  reprinted  by  A.  C6t6  et  Cie.,  Que- 
bec, 18G3. 

DeLingeris'  expedition  against  the  Foxes. 
See  Collections  State  Hist.  Doc.  Wisconsin. 
Vol.  10.  [3619 

Desandrouins,  Gabriel,  I'Abbe.     Le  mare- 


chal  de  camp  Desandrouins,  1739-1793.  Ver- 
dun (France) :  Renve-Lallemant.  1887.  [3620 
A  military  biography  of  services  in  Canada  from 
1750-1700,  in  Malta  and  in  America,  with  the  French 
troops,  1780-1783.  The  journal  is  not  given  in  entirety. 

D' Iberville.  See  under  Hudson's  Bay  and 
North-West  (sect.  3843).  [3621 

Dollier  de  Casson,  Francois,  Histoire  du 
Montreal,  1040-1673;  annotated  by  Jacques 
Viger  and  Pierre  Margry.  Societe  Historique 
de  Montreal,  1868 ;  also  published  in  3d  series 
Historical  documents,  Literary  and  Historical 
Society,  Quebec,  1871.  [3622 

Dollier  de  Casson  was  a  gentleman  of  family  and  a 
soldier  by  profession ;  when  he  became  a  priest  he 
preserved  the  traditions  of  his  birth  and  much  of 
the  vivacity  of  his  days  in  camp  and  field.  He  dedi- 
cates his  history  "  to  the  invalids  of  the  Seminary  of 
St.  Sulpice,"  and  it  surely  lightened  many  a  heavy 
hour  with  its  quaint  humor  and  honest  story- telling. 
The  first  Cur6  of  Montreal  trouldes  not  his  head  nor 
his  book  with  policy  nor  politics  of  church  or  state; 
he  has  not  written  history,  but  he  has  told  his  tale 
well,  and  one  feels  throughout  that  he  never  loses 
sight  of  those  "  Invalids,"  for  whose  pleasure  it  was 
chiefly  written.  It  forms  the  most  important  docu- 
ment we  possess  on  the  beginnings  of  Montreal. 

Donohoe,  Thomas.  Iroquois  and  the  Jesu- 
its; the  story  of  the  labors  of  Catholic  mission- 
aries among  these  Indians.  Buffalo,  N.  Y. : 
Buffalo  Catholic  Pub.  Co.    1895.    §1.35.    [3623 

A  survey  of  Jesuit  missions,  especially  among  the 
Indians  of  central  and  western  New  York,  1C35-1709  ; 
with  chapters  on  the  work  of  other  religious  orders, 
subsequent  to  1015,  among  the  aborigines  from  Quebec 
to  Lake  Huron.  The  data  were  drawn  from  the  Jielo/- 
tions  (before  these  were  made  accessible  to  the  English 
reader  by  the  admirable  translation  edited  by  Reuben 
Gold  Thwaites)  and  other  trustworthy  sources.  Of 
particular  value  is  the  map  of  Sulpician  and  Jesuit 
missions  among  the  Iroquois  from  1656  to  1684,  as 
located  by  Gen.  John  S.  Clark.  Narrated  from  the 
view-point  of  a  scholarly  Catholic,  who  glories  in  the 
labors,  often  seemingly  barren,  of  the  apostles  of  his 
faith  ;  but  devout  ardor  has  not  impaired  the  accu- 
racy of  the  chronicle.  F.  H.  S. 

Doughty,  Arthur  George.  The  siege  of 
Quebec  and  the  battle  of  the  Plains  of  Abra- 
ham by  —  in  collaboration  with  George  W. 
Parmelee.  Quebec  :  Dussault  &  Proulx.  1901. 
6v.     §40.  [3623  a 

In  the  Transactions  of  the  Royal  Society  of  Canada 
for  1899  will  be  found  a  paper  on  "  The  probable  site 
of  the  battle  of  the  Plains  of  Abraham,"  by  Arthur  G. 
Doughty  (sect.  3541).  This,  in  conjunction  with  the 
rumored  sale  of  jiroperty  popularly  accepted  as  the 
battlefield,  aroused  much  discussion,  criticism,  and, 
finally,  sufficient  enthusiasm  to  result  in  the  purchase 
of  the  property  in  question  by  the  Government,  for  its 
preservation  as  a  public  park.    air.  Doughty's  paper 


413 


3624-3631 


CANADA 


has  resulted  in  the  production  of  this  exhaustive  work, 
in  collaboration  with  Mr.  raruiclee.  The  Abbe  Laver- 
diere's  edition  of  Champlain  printed  by  George  E. 
Desbarats,  who  was  an  enthusiast  in  his  art  (Quebec, 
1870),  is,  perhaps,  finer  as  regards  typography,  but  no 
other  Canadian  publication  can  compare  with  this, 
especially  in  the  rarity  of  the  plans  and  the  beauty  of 
the  prints,  the  greater  number  of  which  are  unknown 
even  to  the  local  antiquarian.  The  edition  is  limited, 
and  only  a  certain  number  of  copies  thereof  will  be 
issued  to  the  public. 

As  the  work  is  at  present  (Xov.  1901)  in  press  no  just 
appreciation  can  be  given  of  the  text,  but  through  the 
courtesy  of  Mr.  Doughty  we  are  furnished  with  the  fol- 
lowing information  of  its  scope  :  —  V.  1.  Life  of  Wolfe ; 
Life  of  Montcalm.  — V.  2.  Siege  of  Quebec,  June-Sept., 
JTot).  —  V.  3.  Battle  of  the  Plains,  etc.  —V.  4.  Letters  of 
Bougainville  ;  Journal  of  Foligne  ;  Journal  of  Joannes; 
Extractst)f  despatches  of  Bussian  Ambassadors  in  Lon- 
don and  Paris  to  Catherine  II. ;  Other  letters  and  jour- 
nals. —  V.  5.  Journals  of  Moncrief ,  of  Sergeant-Ma j or 
Hopson,  of  Q.  M.  Sergeant  Johnson,  of  Townsend,  of 
an  Aide-de-Camp  ;  A  MS.  relation  of  the  siege  ;  The 
Galway  papers ;  Letters  of  various  English  officers 
and  others.  -  V.  6.  Letters  of  Wolfe,  Pitt,  Saunders, 
and  others ;  Secret  instructions  of  the  King ;  Biblio- 
graphy of  siege ;   Index. 

The  portraits  hitherto  unpublished  include  those  of 
Wolfe,  Montcalm,  j\I.  de  BougainA'ille,  Miss  Lowther 
and  others.  Hitherto  unpublished  plans  and  deeds, 
Wolfe's  will,  articles  of  capitulation  and  the  original 
deed  of  the  Plains,  form  interesting  features  of  the 
work. 

Druillettes,  Gabriel.  Journal  of  his  em- 
bassy from  Canada  to  New  England  in  1650. 
See  New- York  Historical  Society,  sect.  353. 

[3624 

Faillon,  Etienne  Marcel,  I'Ahhe.  Histoire 
de  la  colonic  franyaise  en  Canada.  Villema- 
rie.  1865-6.  3v.  Montreal:  Granger  Freres. 
$10.  [3625 

The  author  was  a  member  of  the  Sulpician  order 
which  has,  ever  since  1C57,  been  closely  identified  with 
Montreal,  and  he  devotes  his  si)ecial  attention  to  the 
origin  and  early  years  of  that  city.  Although  three 
quartos  were  published,  the  narrative  does  not  de- 
scend below  1675.  Faillon's  merits  arc  an  untiring 
zeal  for  his  subject,  and  a  rare  command  of  the  litera- 
ture relating  to  it.  His  shortcomings  as  a  historian 
spring  from  excessive  devotion  to  his  society,  and 
from  lack  of  historical  perspective.  He  is  a  fine  type 
of  the  anti(piary.  Following  the  Sulpician  custom, 
his  name  does  not  appear  on  the  title-page. 

c.  w.  c. 

The  Abb<i  Faillon  collected  an  immense  amount  of 
material  for  this  history  which  still  remains  unedited 
in  the  library  of  the  Seminary  of  St.  Sulpice,  Mon- 
treal. His  skill  in  reviving  the  dead  bones  of  "au- 
thentic "  documents  is  marvellous.  He  was  born  in 
Tarascon  in  1799,  and  his  earlier  studies  were  i)ursued 
in  Avignon  ;  when  he  decided  to  enter  the  Church  he 
pursued  his  education  at  Aix  and  afterwards  at  Paris, 
entering  St.  Sulpice  about  1820.  He  came  to  Canada 
in  1849  when  he  had  already  gained  standing  as  an 
author,  his  principal  work  being  a  life  of  M.  Olier, 


founder  of  St.  Sulpice,  and  an  edition  of  his  works  in 
10  volunies.  He  paid  three  different  visits  to  Amer- 
ica, and  while  there  wrote  or  edited:  Vie  de  Mile. 
Bourgeois.  2v. — Vie  de  Mile.  Mance.  2v.  —  Vie  de 
Mme.  d'Youville. — Vie  de  Mile.  LeBer.  —  Histoire  de 
la  colonic  franyaise,  3v.  (1865-6),  his  most  important 
work  for  Canada.  —  Nouvelle  histoire  de  M.  Olier,  3v. 
Also  other  works  of  a  purely  ecclesiastical  interest. 
M.  Desmazures,  his  biographer  (M.  Faillon,  sa  vie  et 
ses  oeuvres.  Montreal.  1882),  notices  unjuiblished 
material  for  a  history  of  the  colonies  of  Montreal. 
He  finished  a  life  of  extraordinary  activity  in  1870, 
and  his  last  words  to  a  fellow  priest  were,  "  I  am 
seventy-one  and  now  the  night  comes." 

Franquet,  Le  Sieur.  Voyages  et  memoires 
sur  le  Canada  en  1752,  publics  par  I'lnstitut 
Canadien  de  Quebec.     Quebec.     1889.     [3626 

Franquet  was  an  engineer,  and  in  addition  to  the 
strictly  jtrofessional  part  of  his  memoir  he  gives  en- 
tertaining glimpses  of  the  fashionable  Canadian  soci- 
etj'  before  the  Conquest ;  the  work  is  used  effectively 
by  Parkman. 

Frontenac,  Louis  de  Buade,  comte  de.  Lo- 
rin,sHenrt.  Le  comte  de  Frontenac.  Paris: 
Colin.     1895.     10  fr.  [3627 

Frontenac,  the  ablest  of  the  rulers  of  New  France, 
was  governor  from  1672  to  1682,  and  from  1689  to  his 
death  in  1098.  M.  Lorin,  who  is  a  Frenchman,  has 
studied  exhaustively  the  French  archives,  and  has, 
besides,  travelled  in  Canada.  His  work  is  a  history  of 
the  period  to  which  it  relates,  rather  than  a  biography 
of  Frontenac.  The  rivalries  of  the  French  and  English 
for  supremacy  in  North  America  occupy  an  important 
place.  These,  and  the  disputes  between  the  ecclesi- 
astical and  civil  authorities,  are  treated  impartially. 
There  are  a  few  minor  errors.  The  style,  while  not 
picturesque,  is  lucid,  and  the  matter  well  arranged. 
It  is  the  most  adequate  study  of  the  period  yet  made. 

G.  M.  W. 

Gagnon,  Ernest.  Le  fort  et  le  chateau  de 
St.  Louis  (Quebec).    Quebec:  Brosseau.    1893. 

[3628 

An  antiquarian  and  historic  study  covering  both 
regimes,  and  of  much  wider  scope  than  its  title  would 
indicate. 

Gardner,  Richard.  Memoirs  of  the  siege 
of  Quebec,  and  of  the  retreat  of  Monsieur 
DeRoulamarciuc  from  Carillon  to  the  Isle  aiix 
Noix  in  Lake  Champlain  ;  from  the  journal  of 
a  French  officer,  on  board  tlie  Chczine  frigate, 
taken  by  His  Majesty's  ship  the  Ripon  :  com- 
pared with  the  accoimts  transmitted  liome  by 
Major-General  Wolfe  and  Admiral  Savmders  ; 
with  occasional  remarks.  London  :  Dodsley. 
1762.  [3629 

Garneau.  See  under  Comprehensive  Histo- 
ries, sect.  3587.  [3630 

Girouard,  Desire.  Lake  St.  Louis  old  and 
new,  and  Cavalier  de  La  Salle.  Montreal: 
Poirier,  Bessette  &  Co.     1893.     $5.  [3631 


414 


FRENCH  REGIME 


3632-3635 


Of  value  for  local  detail  and  the  establishment  of 
historic  sites. 

Hart,  Gerald  E.  Fall  of  New  Fniuco,  1755- 
60.  Moutreal:  Drysdale.  Pap.  $3.  N.  Y.: 
Putuam.     1888.  [3632 

This  is  the  work  of  a  man  who,  though  greatly  inter- 
ested in  his  subject,  was  unable  to  devote  the  time 
necessary  for  original  research  or  even  for  a  careful 
examination  of  priuted  authorities  —  and  in  conse- 
quence it  is  unreliable.  The  prints  are  excellent  and 
many  of  them  rare. 

Hennepin,  E.  P.  Louis.  Description  de  la 
Louisiaue  iiouvellement  decouverte  au  sud- 
ouest  de  la  Nouvelle  France,  avec  carte  du 
pa^^s,  les  mosurs  et  la  maniere  de  vivre  des 
sauvages.     Paris.     1683. 

Nouvelle  decouverte   d'un   tros  grand 

pays,  situe  dans  rAmerique,  entre  le  Nouveau 
Mexique  et  la  mcr  glaciale,  etc.    Utrecht.    1697. 

Nouveau  voyage  dans  un   pays  plus 

grand  que  I'Europe,  etc.     Utrecht.     1698. 

[3633 

This  wonderful  R^collet  rivalled  Lahontan  in  the 
popularity  of  his  works,  and  more  than  outdid  him  in 
exaggeration  and  dishonesty.  He  boldly  claimed  the 
discovery  of  the  Mississippi  to  its  mouth  against  La 
Salle  ;  to  support  which  assertion  he  stole  facts  from 
Father  Membr6's  journey  with  La  Salle  included  in 
Le  Clerc's  Etablissenient  de  la  foi.  Of  this  theft 
Parkman  says,  "  the  records  of  literary  jiiracy  may  be 
searched  in  vain  for  an  act  of  depredation  more  reck- 
lessly impudent  "  (La  Salle,  p.  247).  He  is  grossly  un- 
grateful to  Dullmt,  who  rescued  him  from  captivity 
and  brought  him  safely  back  to  friends  by  the  gener- 
ous abandonment  of  an  expedition  on  which  he  had 
staked  much.  He  is  utterly  unreliable  in  regard  to 
his  personal  narrative,  and  yet  his  works  are  of  great 
importance,  as  he  was  a  keen  observer  with  a  nice 
humor  for  what  is  picturesque  and  important.  His 
works  were  written  in  French  and  translated  into 
Italian,  Dutch,  German,  English  and  Spanish ;  the 
different  editions  cover  a  period  from  1683  to  1880  and 
their  end  is  not  yet.  They  are  in  three  parts:  "  D(5- 
scription  de  la  Louisiaue,"  "  Nouvelle  decouverte  d'un 
tr6s  grand  pays,"  and  "Nouveau  voyage  d'un  pays 
plus  grand  que  I'Europe." 

Jefferys,  Thomas.  Natural  and  civil  his- 
tory of  the  French  dominions  in  North  and 
South  America,  etc.    London  :  Jefferys.     1760. 

[3634 
This  compilation  was  made  during  the  war  which 
resulted  in  the  destruction  of  the  French  power  in 
North  America.  Jefferys  was  a  map-maker,  and  his 
plans  of  Quebec,  Montreal,  Louisbourg,  New  Orleans, 
etc.  were  at  the  time  especially  significant  and  are 
still  valuable.  The  first  part  of  the  work  deals  with 
Canada  and  Louisiana,  and  contains  much  informa- 
tion, not  always  critical,  about  the  Indians,  the  natu- 
ral features  and  the  history  of  the  regions  concerned. 
This  is  "  collected  from  the  best  authorities  "  who  are 
not  named.     There  are  some  original  letters   from 


Wolfe  and  other  contemporaries.  The  second  part 
deals,  in  a  similar  manner,  chiefly  with  the  French 
West  Indies.  G.  M.  W. 

Jesuit  Relations,  and  allied  documents, 
1610-1791:  the  original  French,  Latin,  and 
Italian  texts,  with  English  translations  and 
notes  ;  ed.  by  Reuben  Gold  Thwaites.  Cleve- 
land: Burrows  Bros.  1896-1901.  73v.  Net 
§3.50  ea.  [3635 

"The  sources  of  information  concerning  the  early 
Jesuits  of  New  France  are  very  copious.  During  a 
period  of  forty  years  the  Superior  of  the  mission  sent, 
every  summer,  long  and  detailed  reports  embodying 
or  accomi)anied  by  the  reports  of  his  subordinates  to 
the  Provincial  of  the  Order  at  ParLs,  where  they  were 
annually  published  in  duodecimo  volumes,  forming 
the  remarkable  series  known  as  the  Jesuit  Relations. 
Though  the  productions  of  men  of  scholastic  training, 
they  are  simple  and  often  crude  in  style,  as  might  be 
expected  of  narratives  hastily  written  in  Indian  lodges 
or  rude  mission-houses  in  the  forest,  amid  annoyances 
and  interruptions  of  all  kinds.  In  respect  to  the  value 
of  their  contents,  they  are  exceedingly  unequal.  Mod- 
est records  of  marvellous  adventures  and  sacrifices, 
and  vivid  i)ictures  of  forest-lLfe,  alternate  with  prolix 
and  monotonous  details  of  the  conversion  of  individ- 
ual savages,  and  the  praiseworthy  depoitment  of  some 
exemplary  neophyte.  With  regard  to  the  condition 
and  character  of  the  primitive  inhabitants  of  North 
America,  it  is  impossible  to  exaggerate  their  value  as 
an  authority.  I  should  add,  that  the  closest  examina- 
tion has  left  me  no  doubt  that  these  missionaries 
wrote  in  perfect  good  faith,  and  that  the  Relations 
hold  a  high  place  as  authentic  and  trustworthy  his- 
torical documents.  They  are  very  scarce,  and  no  com- 
plete collection  of  them  exists  in  America.  The  entire 
series  was,  however,  republished,  in  1858,  by  the  Cana- 
dian government,  in  three  large  octavo  volumes." 
Francis  Parkman,  Jesuits  in  North  America,  preface. 

Little  need  be  said  concerning  former  efforts  to 
bring  together  the  Jesuit  documents,  since  they  have 
been  superseded,  for  practical  working  purjjoses,  by 
Mr.  Thwaites's  edition.  Much  new  material  is  in- 
cluded. The  original  text  — whether  Latin,  French 
or  Italian — is  given  on  the  left-hand,  and  its  trans- 
lation on  the  right-hand,  page.  In  addition  to  notes 
a  bibliographical  apparatus  is  furnished.  As  tj'po- 
graphy  and  editing  are  alike  excellent,  a  noble  series 
is  at  last  rendered  accessible  in  worthy  form. 

c.  w.  c. 

For  an  extended  review  by  Prof.  C.  W.  Colby,  see 
Am.  historical  review,  7:  1. 

Johnstone,  James,  Chevalier  de.  Memoirs 
of  the  Rebellion  of  1745  and  1746,  translated 
from  a  French  MS.  Third  edition.  London  : 
Longmans.     1833. 

Journal  in  Louisbourg,   1750-58.     See 

Vol.  3,  p.  465,  of  Collection  des  documents 
relatifs  a  la  Nouvelle  France  (sect.  3509). 

Journal  of  occurrences,   Quebec,  1759, 

1760,  ibid.  Vol.  4,  pp.  331  et  seq.  and  pp. 
245  et  seq. 


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A  Dialogue  in  Hades  between  Wolfe 

and  Montcalm.  The  French  text  may  be  found 
in  Le  Marquis  de  Montcalm,  par  R.  P.  Felix 
Martin,  S.  J.,  Un  vicux  missionaire,  p.  237 
(sect.  3663),  and  the  English  text  in  the  His- 
torical documents  of  the  Literary  and  Histori- 
cal Soc. ,  Quebec,  second  series  (The  Louisbourg 
Journal,  1750-58  and  the  Quebec  Journal  for 
1760  are  also  included  in  this  series). 

Memoirs.     Translated  from  the  original 

French  MS.  of  the  Chevalier  by  Charles  Win- 
chester, advocate.     Aberdeen,  1870-71.     8v. 

[3636 

No  more  interesting  or  instructive  memoirs  on  the 
period  from  1750  to  17()()  in  Canada  exist  tlian  these 
of  the  Chevalier  Johnstone,  one  of  the  many  Jacobite 
officers  in  the  service  of  France.  They  were  written 
Ions  after  the  events,  and  as  the  Chevalier  had  a  lively 
imagination  and  is  always  inclined  to  exaggerate  his 
own  importance,  it  is  well  to  verify  statements  which 
conduce  to  this  end.  But  this  very  tendency  to  ro- 
mance has  its  value  ;  for  example,  no  part  of  these 
memoirs  is  so  suggestive  as  the  Dialogue  in  Hades 
between  Wolfe  and  Montcalm,  no  picture  so  real  as 
that  walk  and  conversation  of  Montcalm,  Poulariez, 
and  Johnstone,  under  the  midnight  stars  at  Beauport 
until  the  dawn  of  the  fatal  thirteenth  of  September. 
It  is  probable  that  there  was  another  memoir  from 
the  tune  of  his  appointment  as  aide-de-camp  to  L^vis 
in  the  summer  of  1759  until  the  battle  of  the  Plains. 
In  order  to  form  some  estimate  of  Johnstone's  char- 
acter,.his  memoir  for  1745-6  should  be  read  as  well  as 
those  on  Canada ;  throughout  we  feel  the  pride,  the 
constant  humiliation  and  the  consciousness  of  supe- 
riority of  the  unfortunate  Jacobite  adventurer  forced 
by  stern  poverty  into  a  struggle  with  the  natural 
claimants  for  any  employment  which  would  not  de- 
rogate from  his  gentility.  The  edition  of  1870  is  badly 
translated. 

Kalm,  Peter.  Voyages  en  Amerique;  tra- 
duit  i)ar  L.  W.  Marchand.  Memoires  de  la  So- 
ciete  Historique  de  Montreal.  Nos.  7  and  8. 
Montreal:  Berthiaume.     1880.  [3637 

The  translator  gives  but  an  analysis  of  the  first  and 
second  volumes,  the  third,  which  is  of  special  impor- 
tance to  Canada,  is  given  in  full.  This  painstaking 
journal  of  the  Swedish  naturalist  is  of  special  value, 
as  we  have  few  works  on  Canada  of  the  date  of  his 
journey,  1748-9.  A  short,  but  interesting  note  with 
details  of  the  cost  of  Kalin's  entertainment  at  (Quebec 
may  be  found  in  a  pamphlet  by  J.  Edmond  Roy,  Voy- 
age de  Kalm  au  Canada  (L6vis :  Revue  du  Notariat. 
1900,  25c.). 

Kip,  William  Ingraham.  Early  Jesuit 
missions  in  North  America;  comp.  and  tr.  from 
the  letters  of  the  French  Jesuits.  N.  Y. :  Wi- 
ley.    1846.     Albany:  Munsell.     1873.       [3638 

Mr.  Kip  has  attempted  to  make  literal  translations 
of  letters  from  the  Jesuits  in  our  country,  contained 
in  Lettres  idifiantes  et  curieuses,  icrites  des  missions 
itrang&res. 


"  To  avoid  repetition,  he  has  made  certain  abridg- 
ments. Some  of  the  material  thus  left  out  has  value 
to  the  student  of  the  early  history  of  Illinois."  A.  McF. 
Davis,  in  Narratice  and  critical  hist,  of  Am.,  5:  68. 

Kirke,  Henry.  The  first  English  conquest 
of  Canada ;  with  some  account  of  the  earliest 
settlements  in  Nova  Scotia  and  Newfoundland. 
London:  Bemrose.     1871.  [3^39 

"  Deals  mainly  with  the  lives  of  Sir  David  Kirke  and 
his  brothers,  and  its  chief  value  is  biograiihical ;  but 
it  comprises  some  hitherto  unpublished  documents 
from  the  Record  Office,  and  throws  considerable  light 
on  obscure  portions  of  tne  early  history  of  Canada  and 
Acadia."  Charles  C.  Smith,  in  Narrative  and  critical 
hist,  of  Am.,  4:  158. 

Knox,  John.  Historical  journal  of  the  cam- 
paigns in  North  America,  for  the  years  1757- 
58-59  and  60,  containing  the  most  remarkable 
occurrences  of  that  period ;  particularly  two 
sieges  of  Quebec,  under  the  orders  of  the  Ad- 
mirals, and  General  Officers ;  description  of  the 
countries  where  the  author  has  served,  with 
their  forts  and  garrisons,  their  climate,  soil, 
and  a  regular  diary  of  the  weather  ;  also  sev- 
eral manifestos,  a  mandate  of  the  Bishop  of 
Canada,  and  the  French  order  and  dispositions 
for  the  defence  of  that  colony.  London.  1769. 
2v.  [3640 

This  exceedingly  rare  and  valuable  journal  includes 
the  whole  campaign,  and  is  rich  not  only  in  statistics 
but  in  per.sonal  detail  and  graphic  incidents.  It  is 
indispensable  for  any  serious  study  of  the  struggle 
for  the  possession  of  Canada. 

Lafiteau,  Le  R.  P.,  Jean  Francois,  S.  J. 

Moeurs  des  sauvages  americains  comparees  aux 
moeurs  des  premiers  temps.     Paris.    1724.    2 v. 

[364  X 
Charlevoix  and  Parkman  hold  him  as  a  high  author- 
ity, especially  on  the  Irotjuois. 

La  Hontan,  Baron  de.  Nouveaux  voyages 
dans  I'Americjue  septentrionale,  qui  contien- 
nent  une  relation  des  differens  peuples  qui  y 
habitent.     La  Haye.     1703.     2v. 

New  voyages  to  North-America,  con- 
taining an  account  of  the  several  nations  of 
that  vast  continent.  London.  1703.  2v.  2nd 
ed.     London:  Osboru.     1735.     2v.  [3642 

^Vlien  Louis  Armand  de  Lorn  d'Arce,  Baron  de 
Lahontan  et  d'  Erl^che  was  wintering  at  Michilimacki- 
nac  in  1G88,  he  passed  many  a  long  winter's  evening 
listening  to  the  interminable  stories  of  the  coureurs 
de  bois,  and  there  probably  heard  the  foundation  of 
his  fatal  Rivifere  longue.  When  he  returned  to  Europe 
without  money,  and  without  credit  at  Court,  he  took 
refuge  in  Holland,  and  in  170.3  published  at  Amster- 
dam his  travels  in  which  he  announced  his  discovery 
of  this  wonderful  river,  —  "  a  pure  Action,  as  fabulous 


416 


FRENCH  REGIME 


3643-3651 


as  the  Isle  of  Barataria,"  saj-s  Charlevoix  a  few  years 
later. 

His  book  had  an  immense  vogue,  rivalled  only  by 
that  i)f  Hennepin,  but  his  reputation  was  so  damaged 
by  this  futile  dishonesty  that  he  has  long  been  refused 
the  credit  which  his  otherwise  remarkable  work  de- 
serves. It  will  not  serve  as  a  text-book  nor  a  historic 
guide,  but  is  of  much  value  as  a  clear  and  fearless  pic- 
ture of  Canada,  and  the  Canadians  of  his  day.  His 
book  has  that  charm  which  brings  one  back  to  it  again 
and  again,  he  has  a  light  caustic  humor,  one  feels  the 
life  of  the  man,  and  despite  his  faults  he  claims  a  sym- 
pathy withheld  from  many  a  worthier  writer.  For 
spirit  and  brightness  there  is  nothing  in  Canadian  lit- 
erature which  approaches  it,  save  some  of  the  earlier 
letters  of  Lamothe  Cadillac.  As  to  his  value  from  a 
historic  standpoint,  Tarkman  sums  it  up  thus:  —  "  La 
Ilontan  attempted  to  impose  on  his  readers  a  marvel- 
lous story  of  pretended  discoveries  beyond  the  Missis- 
sippi ;  and  his  ill-repute  in  the  matter  of  veracity  is 
due  chiefly  to  this  fabrication.  On  the  other  hand, 
his  account  of  what  he  saw  in  the  colony  is  commonly 
in  accord  with  the  best  contemporary  evidence " 
[Frontenac,  p.  110,  note].  The  first  volume  consists 
of  familiar  letters,  the  second  of  a  more  serious  me- 
moir, and  the  third  of  descriptions  of  Indian  life  and 
customs  and  speculations  as  to  their  origin.  The  edi- 
tions of  1703-4  are  the  best.  See  an  important  mono- 
graph on  La  Hontan  by  Joseph  Edmond  Roy.  Trans. 
Royal  Society,  Vol.  12,  Old  Series  (sect.  3553). 

La  Potherie,  Claude-Charles  LeRoy  de, 
and  Bacqueville  de  la  Potherie.  Histoire  de 
I'Amerique  septentriouale,  etc.  Paris.  1722. 
4v.  [3643 

A  narrative  rather  than  a  history,  contains,  in  vol. 
1,  a  detailed  history  of  D'Iberville's  expedition  against 
Hudson's  Bay  in  1687.  An  exhaustive  monograph  on 
La  Potherie  by  Joseph  Edmond  Roy  is  published  in 
Trans.  Royal  Society  ;  see  sect.  3553. 

LaSalle,  Rene  Robert  Cavalier,  Sieur  de. 
We  have  no  personal  memoir  of  LaSalle,  but 
fortunately  there  exist  many  contemporary  re- 
cords. The  first  three  volumes  of  Margry 
(Decouvertes  et  etablissements  den  franrais,  sect. 
3501)  contain  the  most  valuable  collection  of 
documents,  letters,  and  memoirs  of  LaSalle, 
Tonti,  Joutel,  and  others.  [3644 

—  Harrisse,  H.  Notes  pour  servir  a  I'his- 
toire  de  la  Nouvelle  France,  sect.  3453.  [3644  a 

—  Gravier,  Gabriel.  Decouvertes  et  eta- 
blissements de  Cavalier  de  la  Salle,  etc.  Paris. 
1870.     15  fr.  [3644  b 

—  Joutel.  Journal  historique  du  dernier 
voyage  que  feu  M.  de  LaSalle  fit  dans  le  Golfe 
de  Mexique  etc.     Paris.     1713.  [3^45 

The  record  of  this  faithful  and  honest  friend  of  the 
great  explorer  is  the  most  valuable  contemporary 
record. 

—  Parkman,  Francis.  LaSalle  and  the  dis- 
covery of  the  great  "West.    Sect.  3672.   [3645  a 


—  ToNTi,  Henri  de.  Derniers  decouvertes 
dans  I'Amerique  septentriouale  de  M.  de  la 
Salle,  etc.     Paris.     1697. 

Relation  de  la  Louisiane.  Amster- 
dam.    1720.  [3646 

Although  grave  doubts  exist  as  to  the  alleged  author- 
ship of  this  liilation  (see  Charlevoix,  vol.  6,  p.  413,  and 
Harrisse,  Notes  pour  servir,  pp.  109-172),  it  is  impor- 
tant, well-written,  and  gives  many  details  not  men- 
tioned elsewhere. 

Laval.  La  Tour,  Bertrand,  VAbbe  de. 
Memoire  sur  la  vie  de  M.  de  Laval,  premier 
eveque  de  Quebec.  Cologne:  Motiens.  1761. 
2v. 

—  Langevin,  Edmond,  V  Ahbe.  1674-1874. 
Deuxieme  centenaire :  notice  bibliographique. 
Montreal.     1874.  [3647 

Of  value  on  account  of  the  documents  reproduced. 

Vie  de  Mgr.  de  Laval,  premier  evSque 

de  Quebec,  et  apotre  du  Canada.  Quebec. 
1890.     2v.  [3648 

A  careful  and  important  study  of  historic  as  well  as 
biographical  interest. 

Le  Ber,  Jeanne.  Faillon,  VAbbe.  L'hero- 
ine  chretienne  du  Canada  ou  Vie  de  Mile.  Le 
Ber.     Villemarie.     1860.  [3649 

The  Notice  sur  lafamille  Le  Ber,  pp.  301-383,  allied 
to  the  LeMojnie  family  is  important  for  the  early  his- 
torj'  of  Montreal. 

LeBlond  de  Brumath,  A.  Histoire  popu- 
laire  de  Montreal,  depuis  son  origine  jusqu'  3, 
nos  jours.  Montreal  :  Granger  Freres.  1890. 
§1.  [3650 

A  satisfactory  compilation,  well  arranged. 

Le  Clercq,  Chretien.  First  establishment 
of  the  faith  in  New  France ;  tr.  with  notes  by 
John  Gilmary  Shea.  N.  Y.:  Translator.  1881. 
2v.  [3651 

The  original  work,  also  in  2  vols.,  was  published  at 
Paris  in  1C91,  and  is  now  rare.  This  is  its  first  appear- 
ance in  English,  the  translator  having  added  numer- 
ous notes  and  a  lucid  biographical  sketch  of  the 
author.  The  Recollets,  a  now  extinct  branch  of 
the  Franciscans,  were  the  first  missionaries  in  New 
France,  being  soon  overshadowed  by  the  more  vigor- 
ous Jesuit  order.  The  Jesuits  have  left  behind  a  large 
body  of  printed  and  MS.  material ;  but  the  literary 
remains  of  the  Franciscans  are  relatively  slight,  con- 
sisting in  the  main  of  Sagard's  Histoire  du  Canada 
and  Pays  des  Hurons,  Hennepin's  Description  of 
Louisiana,  and  this  work  of  Le  Clercq.  Sagard  is  use- 
ful for  studying  in  detail  the  earliest  North  American 
missions  of  the  Recollets  ;  Le  Clercq,  less  garrulous, 
covers  the  entire  range  of  their  annals,  but  is  strong- 
est in  the  later  years.  "Wliile  all  of  the  work  is  osten- 
sibly from  Le  Clercq's  pen,  it  is  now  generally  agreed 
that  his  MS.  forms  but  a  part :  his  simple  annals  hav- 
ing been  edited  by  others,  probably  Frontenac  among 


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them,  and  made  the  medium  for  a  violent  attack  on 
the  Jesuits,  whose  publi^-hed  Relations  are  treated 
as  of  doubtful  authenticitj*.  Mr.  Shea  has  carefully 
traced  the  extent  and  animus  of  these  emendations  ; 
his  notes  and  biographical  sketches  have  greatly  in- 
creased the  value  of  the  work  to  historical  students. 

R.  G.  T. 

Le  Gardeur  de  St.  Pierre,  Jacques  Repen- 
tigny.    Journal  of  expedition  of  1750-2.   [3652 

See  Archives  for  year  1886  (sect.  3468). 

Lemoine,  Sir  James  Macpherson.  Maple 
leaves  —  4  series. 

Quebec    past    and    present.     Quebec : 

Cote.     1876. 

Picturesque  Quebec.  Montreal :  Daw- 
son.    1882.  [3653 

Sir  James  has  been  an  indefatigable  worker  and  has 
preserved  much  of  value.  His  Maple  leaves  are  now 
rare  and  out  of  print.  His  Quebec  past  and  present 
and  PictMresque  Quebec  form  an  entertaining  if  rather 
loosely  woven  account  of  Quebec's  history  from  the 
foundation  of  the  settlement  in  1C08  to  1870.  It  is  a 
narrative  of  external  events,  not  a  municipal  study 
with  which  one  is  familiar  in  the  case  of  leading 
European  towns.  Such  readers  as  are  unable  to  ap- 
proach the  original  French  authorities  will  find  this 
the  best  general  story  of  the  place  which  has  appeared 
in  English.  C.  W.  C. 

Separate  studies  on  historical  subjects  may  be  found 
in  the  Transactioiis  of  the  Royal  Society  of  Canada, 
sect.  3531  et  seq. 

Lucas,  Fred  W.  Appendiculfc  historicse : 
or,  Shreds  of  history  hung  on  a  horn.  London: 
Henry  Stevens  &  Son.     1891.  [3654 

Despite  the  somewhat  fanciful  title  suggested  by 
a  map  of  the  route  between  New  York  and  Montreal 
carved  on  a  powder  horn  (c.  17G0),  this  work  contains 
a  concise  view  of  the  war  1755-17C0,  a  good  bibliography 
and  cartography,  with  much  important  topographical 
detail.  The  varying  names  of  the  posts,  forts,  rivers 
are  given  in  detail. 

Maisonneuve,  Paul  de  Chomedey,  Sieur 
de.  Rousseau,  P.  Histoire  de  la  vie  de  —  fon- 
dateur  et  premier  gouverneur  de  Villemarie, 
1640-1676.  Montreal  :  Cadieux  &  Derome. 
1885.  [3655 

M.  Rousseau  has  carefully  comj)iled  the  few  existing 
traces  of  Maisonneuve's  perscmal  life,  but  has  written 
rather  a  history  of  Montreal  than  a  biography.  He 
treats  his  subject  from  the  standpoint  of  a  priest  of 
St.  Sulpice. 

Malartic,  Anne  Joseph  Hippolyte  Marr^s, 

Comte  de.  Journal  des  compagncs  an  Canada 
de  1755  a  1760 ;  pub.  par  le  Comte  Gabriel  de 
Maurfes  de  Malartic  et  par  Paul  Gaffarel. 
Paris:  Plon.     1890.     8fr.  [3656 

Although  this  is  the  dryest  of  military  journals,  it 
is  of  importance  for  the  period ;  Malartic  records  his 
daily  work  and  observations  and  throws  light  on  the 


Important  characters,  perhaps  all  the  more  valuable 
that  it  is  done  in  his  business-like  matter-of-fact  man- 
ner, without  any  attempt  at  line  writing.  The  maps 
are  excellent. 

Mance,  Jeanne.  Faillon,  I' Abbe.  La  vie 
de  Mademoiselle  Mance  et  histoire  de  I'Hotel- 
Dieu  de  Villemarie  en  Canada.  Paris :  1854. 
2v.  [3657 

Important  for  the  early  history  of  Montreal. 

Marie  de  I'lncarnation.  Lettres  de  la  ve- 
nerable mere  IMarie  de  I'lncarnation  premidre 
superieure  des  Ursulines  de  la  Nouvelle  France. 
Paris.     1681.  [3657  a 

The  personal  portion  of  these  letters  of  Marie 
Guyard  gives  a  curious  and  ingenuous  relation  of  the 
life  and  thoughts  of  the  mystic  of  her  day.  The  sec- 
ond part  contains  the  historical  letters  beginning  with 
her  departure  for  Canada  with  Jladame  de  la  Peltrie 
in  1639.  That  these  letters  contain  much  that  is  mi- 
raculous goes  without  saying  ;  the  author  was  at  the 
head  of  a  religious  foundation  surrounded  by  devoted 
women  in  a  colony  which  was  held  to  be  under  the 
direct  protection  of  the  Almightj",  where  trial  and 
danger  were  the  lot  of  all  and  the  belief  in  a  i)ersonal 
and  special  Providence  universal.  Due  allowance  be- 
ing made  for  this,  the  letters  are  not  only  of  interest 
but  of  the  utmost  importance  as  the  daily  record  of 
a  woman  of  strong  intelligence  and  good  position  dur- 
ing the  most  critical  period  in  the  life  of  the  strug- 
gling colony.  Marie  Guyard  was  born  in  Tours,  1599, 
married  M.  Martin,  entered  her  convent  life,  a  widow, 
in  1631,  died  at  Quebec,  1672. 

For  biography  see :  —  La  vie  de  la  vinirable  m&re 
Marie  del' Incarnation.  (Paris.  1677.)  This  is  by  her 
son  Dom  Claude  Martin.  —  Vie  (Paris.  1724)  by  Charle- 
voix. —  Life  by  a  religions  of  the  Ih'sulinc  Commu- 
nity, Blackrock,  Cork  (c.  1880).  —  Vie  by  the  Abbi  H. 
R.  Casgrain.  See  vol.  Ill  of  his  collected  works. 
Montreal :  C.  O.  Beauchemin  &  Fils.    1886.    4v.    S6. 

Martin,  Horace  T.  Castorologia,  history 
of  the  Canadian  beaver.  See  under  Hudson's 
Bay  (sect.  3853).  [3658 

Mason,  Edward  G.  Chapters  from  Illinois 
history.    Chicago:  H.  S.  Stone.    1900.    82.50. 

[3659 
These  essays  by  a  well-known  lawj'cr  of  Chicago 
were,  with  some  exceptions,  read  or  i)rinted  iluring 
the  author's  lifetime,  and  have  since  then  been  col- 
lected in  this  volume.  The  first  and  largest  section  of 
the  book  is  entitled  "The  land  of  the  Illinois."  The 
four  chapters  which  are  ranged  under  this  heading  — 
"Discovery,"  "Exploration,''  "Occupation,"  and 
"  Settlement"  —  really  ))elong  to  the  literature  of  Ca- 
nadian history,  inasmuch  as  they  centre  about  the  ex- 
plorers of  New  France  from  Nicolet  to  I^aPalle.  Mr. 
Mason  had  read  widely  and  wrote  well.  'When  de- 
scribing the  career  of  LaSalle,  his  chief  character,  it 
is  not  too  much  to  say  that  his  views  were  coloured  by 
Margry,  but  in  his  own  right  he  had  the  merits  of  a 
good  local  historian.  C.  W.  C. 


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3G60-3672 


Miles,  Henry  H.  History  of  Canada  under 
French  regime,  1535-1 763.  Montreal:  Daw- 
son Brothers.  1881.  $3.  [3660 
A  book  which  represents  a  creditable  amount  of 
research,  but  is  deficient  in  breadth  of  liistorical 
outlook,  and  follows  too  slavishly  the  chronological 
sequence  of  events.  Though  written  without  anima- 
tion and  not  very  suggestive,  it  forms  a  convenient 
manual  of  reference  for  thj  period  which  it  covers. 

C.  W.  C. 

Montcalm  de  Saint- Varan,  Louis  Joseph, 

Marquis  de.  Guenin,  Eugi^ne.  Montcalm ; 
preface  de  Gabriel  Bonvalot.  (Les  hommes 
d'actiou.)  Paris :  Challamel.  1898.  75  cen- 
times. [3661 

"  M.  Gu^nin's  work  is  carefully  done.  He  gives  no 
references  to  authorities,  but  it  is  not  apparent  that 
he  has  done  more  than  consult  the  more  obvious 
ones."  University  of  Toronto,  Review  of  hist,  publi- 
cations relating  to  Canada,  1899. 

—  Le  Moine,  J.  M. ,  comp.  La  memoire  de 
Montcalm  vengee,  ou  Le  massacre  au  Fort 
George  ;  documents  historiques.  Quebec. 
1864.  [3662 

"  The  details  of  this  frightful  massacre  by  the  Indi- 
ans under  Montcalm  are  given  by  an  eye-witness,  and 
go  far  to  prove  him  innocent  of  conniving  at  it.  The 
principal  portion  of  this  defense  is  a  journal  of  the 
events  of  the  siege,  surrender,  and  massacre,  written 
by  a  French  missionaryj'  T.  W.  Field,  Indian  bibli- 
ography, p.  232.- 

—  Martin,  Felix,  5.  J.  Le  marquis  de 
Montcalm  et  les  derniferes  annees  de  la  colonic 
fran9aise  au  Canada,  1756-60.  4e  ed.  Paris : 
Tequi.  1898.  2fr.  Granger  Freres :  Mon- 
treal.    75c.  [3663 

This  work  first  appeared  anonymously  in  1867  as  by 
"an  Old  Missionary,"  and  under  the  title  De  Mont- 
calm en  Canada.  It  has  gone  through  several  editions. 
The  author,  a  Jesuit  priest,  long  resident  in  Canada, 
used  the  chief  original  authorities  accessible  in  his 
day.  His  work  is  impartial  and  accurate.  Later  works 
have  in  some  degree  superseded  it ;  but  it  is  still  of 
value.    The  tone  is  critical  and  the  style  good. 

G.  M.  W. 

—  BoNNEcnosE,  Charles  de.  Montcalm  et 
le  Canada  fran^ais.  Paris :  Hachette.  1877. 
85  centimes.  [3664 

This  little  book  is  based  upon  printed,  and  in  large 
part  secondary,  material.  The  author,  a  Frenchman, 
has  keen  sympathy  for  the  French  in  conquered  Can- 
ada, but  writes  impartially.  He  gives  a  vivid  outline 
of  the  events  of  the  Seven  Years'  War  in  Canada. 

G.  M.  W. 

See  L^vis  documents,  for  letters  and  journals  of 
Montcalm  (sect.  3497).  [3665 

Montreal.  For  local  histories,  guides,  etc., 
see  under  English  Regime.  [3666 


Montreal,  Soci^te  de  Notre-Dame  de. 
Les  veritables  motifs  pour  la  conversion  des 
sauvages  de  la  Nouvelle  France.  [3667 

Printed  originally  in  Paris,  1G43,  repu))Ii.shcd  by  the 
Soci('!t(5  Historique  de  Montreal  in  iH«0  with  Preface 
and  Notes  by  the  AbbiS  Verreau.  Important  for  the 
local  historian. 

Myrand,  Ernest.  Une  fete  de  Noi^l  sous 
Jacc^ues  Cartier.  2me  ed.  Quebec :  Demers 
&  Frfire.     1890.  [3668 

M.  Myrand  has  chosen  to  present  his  work  under  the 
guise  of  a  phantasy,  but  it  is  none  the  less  of  value  to 
the  serious  reader. 

Sir    William    Phipps  devant   Quebec. 

Quebec:  Demers  &Frere.     1893.     §1.      [3669 
A  careful  study  of  this  episode  with  valuable  per- 
sonal and  toliographical  detail. 

Nicolet,  Jean.  History  of  the  discovery  of 
the  North-West  by  —  in  1634  with  a  sketch 
of  his  life  by  C.  W.  Butterfield.  Cincinnati : 
R.  Clarke  &  Co.     1881.     $1.  [3670 

See,  also.  State  Hist.  Society  of  Wisconsin.  Collec- 
tions, v.  10,  Jean  Nicolet,  by  Gameau  and  Ferland. — 
V.  11.  Jean  Nicolet,  1618-1G42,  by  Henri  Jouan.  — Bib- 
liography of  Nicolet,  by  C.  W.  Butterfield. 

Olier,  Jean-Jacques.  Faillon,  I'AbbS. 
Vie  de  M.  Olier,  fondateur  du  Seminaire  de 
Saint-Sulpice.     4rae  ed.     Paris.     1873.     3v. 

[3671 

An  important  work  for  the  beginnings  of  Montreal, 
civil  and  ecclesiastical. 

Parkman,  Francis.  Works.  Boston:  Lit- 
tle, Brown  &  Co.  1898.  Popular  ed.  12v. 
$1.50  ea.  New  library  ed.  With  portraits  of 
Parkman,  24  plates  from  historical  portraits, 
original  drawings  and  paintings.     12v.     $2  ea. 

[3672 

Tlie  "  new  library  edition  "  is  the  latest  and  best. 
The  volumes  should  be  read  in  the  following  order: 
—  Pioneers  of  France  in  the  new  world: — Jesuits  in 
North  America :  —  LaSalle  and  the  history  of  the  great 
West :  —  The  old  regime  in  Canada :  —  Frontenac :  —  A 
half  century  of  conflict: — Montcalm  and  Wolfe:  — 
The  conspiracy  of  Pontiac.  (The  Oregon  trail,  the 
twelfth  volume,  forms  no  part  of  the  Canadian  series.) 
Although  these  volumes  form  a  fairly  connected  nar- 
rative of  the  French  Regime  in  Canada,  it  must  be 
borne  in  mind  that  they  were  written  as  separate 
studies,  and  have  all  the  merits  and  shortcomings  of 
historical  work  in  such  form.  There  is  greater  detail 
and  development  of  incident  than  could  have  found 
place  in  a  longer  narrative  ;  the  writer  was  freer  from 
conventional  restraints,  and  was  enabled  to  relieve 
and  lighten  his  work  with  description  unsuited  to  a 
more  pretentious  history;  on  the  other  hand  there 
is  the  repetition  unavoidable  with  the  introduction 
of  each  new  subject,  which,  though  admirably  man- 
aged, would  not  be  necessary  in  a  history  planned  for 


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continuous  -nriting;  again,  the  Half  century  of  con- 
flict, the  link  necessary  to  bind  togetlier  Frontenac 
and  Montcalm,  is  the  least  interesting  of  the  series. 
But  these  objections  once  stated,  no  serious  disparage- 
ment can  be  made  of  Mr.  Parkuian's  work. 

No  man  ever  came  to  his  calling  more  perfectly 
equipped.  He  knew  the  Indian  at  first  hand,  he  had 
made  a  personal  study  of  his  ground,  his  literary  ac- 
quaintance included  the  best  men  on  his  subject,  his 
means  were  sulticient  to  enable  him  to  pay  for  re- 
search and  command  rarities  in  print  and  manuscript, 
his  judgment  was  rarely  at  fault,  difficult  as  were  many 
of  the  cases  he  passed  upon  in  the  course  of  his  studies. 
The  one  thing  he  lacked  for  hisundertakingwas  health : 
this  failed  him  at  the  very  beginning,  but  he  was  wise  in 
his  economy  of  what  was  left  him  ;  he  laid  aside  work 
and  turned  gardener,  cultivating  his  roses  for  many 
years  at  Jamaica  Plain.  Wlieu  he  worked  he  did  so 
^vith  a  full  regard  of  what  was  before  him,  rising  above 
pain  and  serious  physical  disability,  and,  when  he  put 
his  pen  away,  his  lifework  was  accomplished.  He  threw 
open  to  the  world  the  doors  of  a  storehouse  of  unex- 
pected romance ;  he  delighted  the  French-Canadian 
with  his  brilliant  studies  of  a  historj'  but  little  known, 
and  did  much  to  enlighten  the  mind  and  clear  away 
the  prejudice  of  Canadians  of  English  blood.  He  was 
in  no  sense  a  partisan ;  no  man  ever  wrote  with  a  greater 
desire  to  deal  out  justice  with  an  even  hand.  The 
story  of  French  Canada  will  never  have  a  more  favor- 
able telling  by  an  outsider,  for,  apart  from  his  com- 
mand of  the  subject,  Mr.  Parkman's  sj'uipathies  were 
rather  with  the  sentiment  of  "  Church  and  King  " 
than  of  "  Liberty,  Equality,  Fraternity."  No  one  who 
has  not  prosecuted  some  original  research  on  the  same 
lines  can  have  an  idea  of  the  extreme  care  with  which 
he  worked,  or  of  the  almost  petty  detail  which  he  was 
at  pains  to  master,  not  to  use  necessarily,  but  simply 
to  inform  himself  thoroughly  of  the  circumstance  or 
the  man.  The  ordinary  reader  sees  nothing  of  this 
as  he  is  carried  along  by  the  flow  of  the  narrative ; 
but  it  is  there,  underneath,  an  honest,  firm  founda- 
tion which  will  enable  his  work  to  stand  for  all  time, 
complete,  in  the  fashion  in  which  it  was  originally 
planned. 

—  Fabkham,  Charles  Haight.  Life  of 
Francis  Parkman.  Boston:  Little,  Brown  & 
Co.  1900.  Toronto :  Morang.  1900.  $3.  [3673 
Perrot,  Nicolas.  Memoire  sur  les  mccurs, 
coustumes  et  religion  cles  sauvages  de  I'Ame- 
rique  septentrionale.  Public  pour  la  premiere 
fois  par  le  R.  P.  J.  Tailhan,  S.  J.  Leipzig  et 
Paris.     1864.  [3674 

Tills  manuscript,  well  known  to  Charlevoix  and 
other  early  historians,  is  of  great  importance  as  it 
throws  much  light  on  Indian  trade,  the  coureurs  de 
bois",  etc.  Perrot  was  a  fur  trader,  interpreter,  and 
guide  in  the  "West  for  many  years,  but  had  his  head- 
quarters in  Montreal  and  Three  Rivers.  See,  also,  a 
pamphlet  by  Gardner  P.  Rtickney,  published  by  the 
Parkman  Club,  Milwaukee,  1S!)5,  for  personal  detail. 

Radisson,  Pierre  Esprit,  and  Medard 
Chouart  des  Groseilliers.  See  sect.  3800, 
3540,  and  Collections  State  Hist.  Soc.  of  Wis- 
consin.   Vol.  11.  [3675 


Reveillaud,  Eugfei.w.     ^ ..•  du  Canada 

et  des  Canadiens  fran9ais.     Paris:   Grassart. 
1884.     fr.  7.50.  [3676 

The  author,  a  Frenchman,  has  consulted  a  few  docu- 
mentary and  the  chief  secondary  sources  and  has  ap- 
parently also  visited  Canada.  His  view  is  confined  to 
the  French  race  in  Canada  and  chiefly  to  what  is 
now  the  Province  of  Quebec.  Unlike  most  of  those 
who  have  written  in  French  about  Canada  he  is  anti- 
clerical. There  are  many  small  errors,  but  the  hook 
is  carefully  written,  cosmopolitan  in  tone  and  mod- 
erate. The  author  hopes  to  see  a  French  republic 
established  in  North  America.  G.  M.  W. 

Rochemonteix,  Le  P.  Camilie  de,  8.  J. 
Les  Jesuites  et  la  Nouvelle-Frauce  au  XVIIe 
siecle,  d'apres  beaucoup  de  documents  in  edits. 
Paris.     1895.     3v.     22.50fr.  [3677 

An  elaborate  and  spirited  defence  of  the  Jesuit 
missionaries.  To  say  that  it  is  written  in  justification 
of  the  society  to  which  the  author  belongs  is  not  to 
imply  that  it  shows  unfairness  in  the  use  of  materials. 
Father  de  Rochemonteix  is  a  powerful  antagonist  be- 
cause he  has  mastered  the  subject  and  employs  only 
such  argmnents  as  are  warranted  by  a  legitimate  use 
of  historical  evidence.  The  enemies  of  the  Jesuits 
whom  he  seeks  to  refute  are  partly  authors  of  the 
seventeenth  centurj',  like  Arnauld,  Le  Clercq,  and  Le 
Hontan,  and  partly  moderns  like  Faillon  and  Suite. 
As  compared  with  other  historians,  Father  de  Roche- 
monteix has  had  the  advantage  of  being  able  to  con- 
sult sources  which  the  Society  of  Jesus  has  not  yet 
thrown  open  to  the  public.  His  discussion  of  the 
causes  which  account  for  the  sudden  discontinuance 
of  the  Relations  is  an  example  of  his  persuasive,  and 
often  convincing,  style.  In  brief  the  work  is  indis- 
pensable. C.  W.  C. 

Roy,  J.  Edmond.  Histoire  de  la  seigneurie 
de  Lauzon.  Levis,  Quebec :  Jlercier  &  Cie. 
1896.     5v.     $3.  [3678 

This  is  a  detailed  study  of  a  district  in  Canada  under 
the  feudalism  established  by  France  in  the  New  World. 
The  author  has  used  copious  MS.  material  preserved 
locally.  Much  of  the  work  is  not  of  general  interest. 
It  is,  however,  valuable  as  a  study  of  a  community  in 
America  under  feudal  tenure.  Some  side-lights  are 
thrown  on  Wolfe's  campaign  against  Quebec  in  1759. 
The  style  is  clear.  G.  31.  W. 

M.  Roy's  training  as  a  notary,  and  his  constant  his- 
torical investigations,  have  resulted  in  a  rare  apiireci- 
ation  of  the  value  and  application  of  official  docu- 
ments ;  in  consequence  his  study  of  Lauzon  is  by  far 
the  most  important  local  history  yet  published  in  (Jue- 
bec  and  may  be  relied  on  as  authoritative.  The  third 
volume  carries  the  history  up  to  1S12,  the  fourth  vol- 
ume (1812-1845)  will  be  published  in  ]\lay  or  June,  1902, 
and  will  be  followed  by  a  fifth  bringing  the  story 
down  to  date. 

Lahontan  (in  Royal  Soc.  Trans.,  v.  12, 

O.  8.).     See  sect.  3553.  [3679 

La  Potlierie  (in  Ro\  ins.,  v.  3 

N.  S.).     See  sect.  3558.  [3680 

Sagard-Thec'.at,    Gab  '     :oire    du 


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Canada.     Paris.    1636.     Nouvelle  ed.     Paris : 
Tross.     1865-6.     4v.  [3681 

Largely  concerned  with  missionary  attempts.  Sa- 
gard  belonged  to  the  llecollets,  a  reformed  branch  of 
the  Franciscans,  who  preceded  the  Jesuits  in  the  Hu- 
ron country.  Historically  his  report  derives  its  chief 
consequence  from  the  copious  details  of  Indian  man- 
ners, beliefs  and  language  which  it  furnishes.  Copies 
of  the  first  edition  are  not  easily  secured  outside  the 
leading  libraries,  but  the  Tross  reprint  (Paris.  18t;.'j)can 
still  be  found.  Sagard  should  be  read  in  conjunction 
witli  the  more  famous  .Jesuit  llelations.        C.  W.  C. 

St.  Luc  de  la  Come,  Journal  du  voyage 
de  M.  St.  Luc  de  La  Corne,  dans  le  uavire 
I'Auguste,  en  1761 ;  avec  le  detail  des  circon- 
stances  de  son  naufrage,  des  routes  difficiles 
qu'il  a  tennues  pour  se  rendre  en  sa  patrie  (Ca- 
nada) et  des  peines  et  traverses  qu'il  a  essuyees 
dans  cette  catastrophe  affligcante.  Montreal : 
F.  Mesplet.  1778.  Reprinted.  Quebec  :  Cote. 
1868.  [3682 

This  little  pamphlet  tells  a  story  of  shipwreck 
equalled  only  in  its  tragedy  by  that  of  the  Ptire  Cres- 
pel.  The  passengers  were  chiefly  French  and  Cana- 
dian otlicers  and  troops  returning  to  France  after  the 
fall  of  Canada. 

St.  Vallier,  3Tgr.  de.  St.  Felix,  Soiur 
(nee  O'Reilly).  Mgr.  de  St.  Vallier  et  I'Hopital 
General  de  Quebec.     Quebec  :  Darveau.  1882. 

[3683 

There  is  much  of  historical  interest  in  this  some- 
what formidable  volume.  Admiral  Walker's  expedi- 
tion, Famine  of  1743,  War  of  1758-CO,  Invasion  of  1775, 
etc. 

Sheldon,  Electra  M.  Early  history  of 
Michigan  from  the  first  settlement  to  1815. 
N.  Y.  and  Chicago  :  A.  S.  Barnes  &  Co. 
1856.  [3683  a 

This  well-written  local  history  contains  the  liest 
material  for  the  character  of  Lamothe-Cadillac,  which 
the  student  should  supplement  by  Margry,  vols.  V 
and  VI.  Mrs.  Sheldon  had  an  excellent  choice  of 
documents,  which  are  adequately  translated. 

Stevenson,  James.  Currency;  with  refer- 
ence to  card  money  in  Canada  during  the 
French  regime.  [3684 

As  this  article  includes  the  settlement  between  the 
French  and  British  governments,  for  note  and  subse- 
quent articles  see  under  Stevenson  in  English  Re- 
gime, sect.  377,5-,'J777. 

Suite,  Benjamin.  Ilistoire  des  Canadiens- 
franf;ais,  1608-1880.  Montreal:  Wilson. 
1883-i.  8v.  Montreal:  Granger  Frercs.  40 
parts,  paper.     $10.     4v.,  cl.     $12.  [3685 

This  history  is  essentially  "  popular,"  and  contains 
a  suggestion  of  journalistic  methods,  nevertheless  it 


has  distinct  merit.  Among  its  useful  features  may 
be  mentioned  such  a  width  of  scope  as  includes  social 
institutions  and  usage.  Concerning  the  copious  illus- 
trations, it  may  be  said  that  while  the  plates  are  not 
very  well  done,  the  choice  of  subjects  is  good. 

C.  W.  C. 


Pages  d'histolre  du  Canada. 

Granger  Freres.     1891.     75c. 


Montreal : 
[3686 


Contains,  inter  alia,  Les  histoires  du  Canada;  Le 
Golf e  Saint  Laurent;  Les  interprets  de  Champlain; 
Expedition  de  1066  ;  Lachine;  La  Verenderie;  Juifs  et 
Chretiens.    All  of  value  as  well  as  interest. 

Ilistoire  de  la  ville  de  Trois-Rlvieres  et 

ses  environs.     Montreal.     1870.  [3687 

Only  one  volume  published,  bringing  the  story  down 
to  1037. 

Warburton,  3f(fj.  George  D.  Conquest  of 
Canada.  (Edited  by  Eliot  Warburton.)  Lon- 
don.    1849.     2v.     N.  Y.     1850.     2v.        [3688 

Major  Warburton,  R.  A.,  with  his  brother  Eliot, 
made  the  first  complete  English  study  on  this  impor- 
tant period.  It  is  an  admirable  piece  of  work,  and, 
despite  the  scanty  resources  then  available,  still  holds 
honourable  position  witli  the  studies  of  Parkman, 
Kingsford  and  Casgrain. 

"Winsor,  Justin.  Cartier  to  Frontenac ; 
with  full  cartographical  illustrations  from  con- 
temporary sources.  Boston :  Houghton.  1894. 
$4.  [3689 

The  second  title  of  this  work  is  admirably  descrip- 
tive,—  Geo(/raphical  discovery  in  the  interior  of 
North  America  in  its  historical  relations,  1534-1700. 
Neither  the  cartographical  nor  the  historical  side  of 
the  study  is  slighted  and,  without  parade  of  learning, 
the  results  of  a  profound  though  special  erudition 
are  given  in  each  chapter.  Equally  interesting  and 
thorough,  it  is  a  standard  of  what  such  writing  should 
be.  The  illustrations  are  also  a  strong  feature  of  the 
book.  It  abounds  with  excellent  reproductions  of 
plans,  portraits  and  early  maps.  C.  W.  C. 

Wolfe,  Maj.-Oen.  James.  Wright,  Rob- 
ert. Life  of  Major-General  James  Wolfe. 
London :  Chapman.     1864.  [3690 

The  standard  biography  of  Wolfe.  It  is  founded  on 
excellent  sources,  is  written  in  good  taste,  and  reveals 
the  character  of  its  hero  with  unmistakable  clear- 
ness. C.  W.  C. 

See,  also,  Knox  (sect.  3G40). 

Youville,  Marie-Marguerite  Dufrost  de  la 
Jemmerais  Ve.  d'.  Faillon,  I'Abbe.  Vie  de 
Mme.  d'Youville,  fondatrice  des  Sceurs  de  la 
Charite  de  Villemarie.     Villemarie.     1852. 

[3691 

Apart  from  the  biographical  and  local  value  there 
are  interesting  details  of  the  end  of  the  French  and 
the  beginnings  of  the  English  rule. 


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DIVISION    V:      ENGLISH 
REGIME 

Anbury,  Thomas.  Travels  through  the  inte- 
rior parts  of  America.  In  a  series  of  letters. 
By  an  Officer.  London.  1789.  2v.  With  au- 
thor's name,  1792.  In  French  with  notes,  Paris, 
1790 ;  in  German,  Berlin,  1792.  [3692 

This  is  from  the  English  journal  of  Thomas  Anbury, 
an  officer  in  Burgoyne's  Army,  1776-1781.  The  first 
eight  months  sjient  in  and  about  Quebec  and  Montreal 
give  good  detail  on  the  conditions  and  sentiment  in 
Canada. 

Argenteuil  and  Prescott.  Thomas,  Cykus. 
History  of  the  Counties  of  Argenteuil  and 
Prescott.     Montreal.     1896.  [3693 

Good  local  history  with  sketches  of  early  settlers. 

Bibaud,  Michel.  Histoire  du  Canada  sous  la 
domination  anglaise.  Montreal.  1837-1844- 
1878.     3v.  [3694 

A  careful  and  unpretentious  work  ;  it  is  lucid  and 
direct,  generally  moderate  and  reliable  in  statement, 
and  singularly  free  from  national  or  political  preju- 
dice. Later  writers  have  not  wholly  succeeded  in 
superseding  its  usefulness  as  a  handy  book  of  refer- 
ence. E.  Cr. 

Bonnycastle,  Sir  Richard  Henry.  Cana- 
dians in  1841.     London  :  Colburu.    1842.    2v. 

[3695 

The  author,  a  British  officer  long  resident  in  Canada, 
travelled  extensivelj',  sometimes  in  the  train  of  the 
Governor  of  the  day.  His  observations  include  points 
so  widely  separated  as  Lake  Superior,  New  Bruns- 
wick and  Labrador.  He  was  a  good  observer.  The 
notes  about  the  Indians,  climate,  prices,  the  state  of 
society,  canals,  highways,  etc.,  are  discursive  but  in- 
teresting. He  had  a  share  in  the  events  of  the  rebel- 
lion of  1837,  and  denounces  the  insurgents  in  a  polemi- 
cal spirit.  Notwithstanding  slight  inaccuracies,  the 
book  is  a  valuable  picture  of  conditions  in  Canada  be- 
fore the  introduction  of  the  railway  and  when  British 
regular  soldiers  occupied  the  centres  of  population. 

G.  M.  W. 

Canada    and    the  Canadians    in    1846. 

London:  Colburn.     1846.     2v.  [3696 

These  volumes  have  the  same  qualities  as  the  pre- 
ceding. The  author  writes  in  a  tone  of  considerable 
alarm  lest  the  U.  S.  should  attempt  to  annex  Canada, 
while  convinced  that  such  a  plan  could  not  succeed. 
The  notes  relate  almost  wholly  to  what  is  now  the 
Province  of  Ontario.  He  predicts  great  mineral  de- 
velopment, and  gives  anecdotal  pictures  of  society  in 
a  pleasant  style.  G.  M.  W. 

Bosworth,  Newton.  Hochelaga  depicta : 
the  early  history  and  present  state  of  the  city 
and  island  of  ]\Iontreal.  Montreal :  Wm.  Greig. 
1839.  Reprinted  in  facsimile.  Toronto  :  Cong- 
don  &  Britnell,  1901.     §3.  [3697 


The  historical  chapters  are  of  little  value,  as  the 
author  failed  to  consult  those  archives  of  which  the 
Abbe  Faillon  afterwards  made  such  admirable  use, 
but  the  sketch  of  the  rebellions  of  1837-8,  though  very 
brief,  has  the  value  of  a  contemporary  narrative.  The 
descriptive  portions  of  the  book  are  written  with  great 
exactitude,  the  illustrations  are  excellent  for  the  day 
and  there  are  two  good  maps. 

Bourinot,  Sir  John  G.  Canada  under  Brit- 
ish rule.  See  under  Constitutional  History, 
sect.  3565.  [3698 

Campbell,  Rev.  Robert.  History  of  the 
Scotch  Presbyterian  Ciiurch,  St.  Gabriel  Street, 
Montreal.     Montreal:  Drysdale.     1887.     S3. 

[3699 
As  the  historj'  of  this  congregation  begins  in  1782, 
and  the  author  has  performed  his  task  with  great  care 
and  accuracy,  the  biographical  sketches  of  the  English 
inhabitants  of  Montreal  at  the  beginning  of  the  19th 
century  are  of  imi)ortance  for  local  study. 

Canniff,  William.  History  of  the  province 
of  Ontario.     Toronto :  Hovey.     1872.       [3700 

The  author  is  descended  from  loyalist  or  "Tory" 
refugees  from  the  United  States  who  settled  in  Upper 
Canada.  His  book,  based  upon  original  material,  con- 
tains much  information  about  the  early  history  of 
these  people.  Wliile  it  is  principally  of  local  interest, 
the  descriptions  of  manners,  of  mission  work  among 
the  Indians,  of  abuses  connected  with  the  Crown's 
grants  of  lands,  of  the  conditions  of  trade,  etc.,  at  the 
end  of  the  18th  century  give  it  iiermancnt  value.  The 
tone  is  anti-American,  and  the  style  without  distinc- 
tion. G.  M.  W. 

Christie,  Robert.  History  of  the  late  pro- 
vince of  Lower  Canada.  Quebec,  Montreal. 
1848-55.     6v.  [3701 

Christie  was  an  active  politician  in  a  stormy  period, 
yet  his  History  of  Loiver  Canada  is  less  blameworthy 
on  the  score  of  partisanship  than  for  its  uncouth 
style  and  faulty  arrangement.  It  contains  quite 
enough  data  to  equip  a  good  book,  and  notwithstand- 
ing much  incoherence  should  still  be  used  by  those 
who  would  master  the  sequence  of  events  in  Lower 
Canada  between  1791  and  1841.  It  comprises  the  text 
of  numerous  documents  either  in  partial  or  complete 
form.  C.  W.  C. 

Codman,  John,  2nd.  Arnold's  expedition 
to  Quebec.     N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.     1901.    S2.25. 

[3702 

This  book,  which  was  published  four  years  after  the 
author's  death,  gives  a  minute  and  animated  descrip- 
tion of  Arnold's  march  through  the  wilderness,  be- 
sides a  full  narrative  of  the  operations  before  Quebec. 
In  com])arison  with  its  predecessors  it  can  claim  supe- 
riority on  the  two  following  grounds.  Mr.  Codman 
studied  the  topography  of  the  expedition  step  by  step. 
Wk  went  through  the  woods  on  foot  or  by  canoe,  fol- 
lowing the  route  of  the  army.  Secondly,  he  discovered 
and  used  a  large  amount  of  new  data,  in  which  are  in- 
cluded passages  from  contemporary  journals.    While 


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3703-3712 


Arnold's  courage  is  duly  recognized,  this  work  is  in  no 
sense  a  piece  of  biography,  still  less  of  apology. 

C.  W.  C. 

Coffin,  Victor.  Province  of  Quebec  and 
the  early  American  Revolution.  (Univ.  of  Wis- 
consin. Bulletin:  economics,  etc.,  v.  1,  no.  3.) 
Madison.     1896.     75c.  [3703 

The  mo.st  distinctive  feature  of  this  monograph  is 
its  author's  attitude  towards  the  Quebec  Act,  1774. 
The  view  has  long  been  accepted  that  it  was  judicious 
and  humane.  Mr.  Coffin  defends  the  thesis  that  it 
was  "  one  of  the  most  unwise  and  disastrous  measures 
in  English  colonial  history."  We  cannot  say  that  he 
has  decisively  established  this  point,  because,  when 
individual  opinion  hinges  on  considerations  of  gen- 
eral expediency,  absolute  demonstration  is  difficult. 
But  at  least  he  furnishes  ground  for  the  belief  that 
the  Act  "  was  founded  on  the  misconceptions  and 
false  information  of  the  I'rovincial  officials."  The 
quality  of  Mr.  Coffin's  style  hardly  equals  that  of  his 
ideas  or  of  his  erudition.  C.  W.  C. 

Confederation.  Parliamentary  debates  on 
the  subject  of  the  confederation  of  the  British 
North  American  provinces;  printed  by  order 
of  the  Legislature.  Quebec.  1865.  [3704 
As  a  practical  measure  the  Confederation  of  the  Brit- 
ish North  American  Provinces  dates  from  the  Confer- 
ence of  Thirty-three,  which  was  held  at  Quebec  in  the 
autumn  of  1864.  Resolutions  favouring  federal  union 
on  certain  terms  were  then  adopted  by  the  most  emi- 
nent public  men  of  the  various  provinces,  but  the 
issue  was  not  decisively  settled  in  all  its  details.  The 
debates  on  this  question  which  were  held  in  the  Legis- 
lature of  the  Two  Canadas  during  February  and  March, 
1865,  throw  much  light  on  contemporary  feeling,  and 
are  indispensable  to  a  proper  knowledge  of  the  ques- 
tion. Among  the  leading  speakers  were  George  Brown, 
G.  E.  Cartier,  A.  T.  Gait,  L.  H.  Holton,  J.  A.  Macdonald, 
J.  S.  Macdonald,  T.  D'Arcy  McGee,  Christopher  Dun- 
kin,  and  Sir  E.  P.  Tach6.  C.  W.  C. 

David,  L.  O.  Les  patriotes  de  1837-1838. 
Montreal  :  Senecal.     1884.     §1.  [3705 

A  strongly  partisan  series  of  sketches  of  the  leaders 
of  the  rebellion  in  Lower  Canada,  but  with  useful 
biographical  notes. 

L' union  des  deux  Canadas.     Montreal : 

Senecal.     1898.  [3706 


Instructive  for  the 
flew  of  the  union. 


Liberal  "    French  -  Canadian 


Davidson,  J.  Growth  of  the  French  Ca- 
nadian race  in  America.  See  American  Acad- 
emy of  Political  and  Social  Science,  sect.  226. 

[3707 

Dawson,    Samuel    Edward.     Old   colonial 

currencies.    In  Canadian  monthly,  April,  1872  ; 

Canadian  antiquarian,    July,    1872 ;    Bankers' 

magazine  (N.  Y.),  Feb.,  1874.  [3708 

The  question  is  treated  in  relation  to  all  the  Ameri- 


can colonies  of  Great  Britain.  Comparative  values, 
etc.  See  sect.  3775-3777.  See,  also,  under  Montreal, 
sect.  3752,  also.  Comprehensive  Historj',  sect.  3585. 

Dent,  John  Charles.  Story  of  the  Upper 
Canadian  rebellion.  Toronto  :  Robinson.  1885. 
2v.  [3709 

An  actively  polemical  version  of  the  events  which 
attended  the  rising  of  18.37-38  in  Upper  Canada.  Its 
object  is  to  vindicate  Dr.  Rolph  at  the  expense  of 
"William  Lyon  Mackenzie,  and  also  to  tell  the  story  of 
their  plots  in  vivid,  picturesque  fashion.  While  more 
energetic  and  readable  than  any  other  account  of  this 
episode,  its  ex  parte  character  is  very  glaring,  and  it 
can  only  be  used  with  caution.  C.  W.  C. 

The  last  forty  years :  Canada  since  the 

union  of  1841.     Toronto  :  Virtue.     1881.     2v. 

[3710 

Almost  wholly  an  abstract  of  political  occurrences. 
The  second  volume  contains  a  concluding  chapter  on 
Literature  and  journalism,  but  the  social  and  eco- 
nomic development  of  the  country  is  quite  neglected. 
One  noticeable  feature  of  the  book  is  the  biographi- 
cal element  which  pervades  it.  Numerous  character 
sketches  of  public  men  are  interspersed  through  the 
text,  and  the  attempt  to  make  each  chapter  an  enter- 
taining essay  is  very  apparent.  The  illustrations 
which  accompany  it  are  poorly  executed.      C.  W.  C. 

Dufferin,  Eai'l  of.  Stewart,  George,  Jr. 
Canada  under  the  administration  of  the  Earl 
of  Dufferin.  London.  1878.  Toronto:  Rose- 
Belford  Co.     1878.  [371 1 

The  volume  consists  mainly  of  the  speeches  of  Lord 
Dufferin  while  Governor-General  (1873-78).  During 
his  term  of  office  important  public  questions  arose  — 
such  as  charges  of  corruption  in  connection  with  the 
building  of  the  Canadian  Pacific  Railway,  the  right 
of  a  Canadian  province  to  wthdraw  from  the  confed- 
eration and  the  limits  of  the  authority  of  Lieu- 
tenant-Governors of  Provinces.  The  speeches  and 
correspondence  relating  to  these  issues  are  of  value  ; 
the  other  portions  of  the  volume  are  of  only  transient 
interest.  g.  M.  W. 

'  Durham,  John  George  Lambton,  1st  earl  of. 
Report  on  the  affairs  of  British  North  America. 
London.     1839. 

Same :  Report  aud  despatches.  Lon- 
don. 1839.  New  ed.  Loudon  :  Methuen. 
1901.     7s.  6d.  [3712 

As  a  result  of  the  rebellion  in  the  Canadas  in  1837- 
38,  the  author  was  sent  out  from  England  as  High  Com- 
missioner and  Governor-General  of  all  the  provinces 
of  British  North  America  including  Newfoundland. 
He  enquired  into  their  affairs  with  great  energy,  but 
soon  exceeded  his  powers,  was  censured  and  resigned. 
His  official  position  gave  him  every  advantage  in  re- 
gard to  sources  of  information.  He  dissects  with  skill 
the  causes  of  discontent  in  Canada  and  urges  a  union 
of  all  the  provinces  that  should  involve  the  supremacy 
of  the  English  over  the  French.  The  Report,  with  its 
copious  appendices,  shows  great  care  and  labor,  and 


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CANADA 


is  the  most  striking  document  in  the  colonial  liistory 
of  the  nineteenth  centuiy.    The  style  is  admirable. 

G.  M.  W. 

The  most  important  state  paper  relating  to  Canada 
which  appeared  between  1791  and  1867,  and  one  which 
had  a  deep  effect  on  public  opinion.  It  was  called 
forth  by  the  disturbances  of  1837  and  among  other 
salient  recommendations  it  suggested  a  closer  union 
of  the  British  North  American  Provinces.  It  also  em- 
phasizes very  strongly  the  mutual  animosity  which 
existed  at  the  time  in  Lower  Canada  between  the 
French  and  English  races.  Though  issued  under 
Lord  Durham's  name,  it  was  ahnost  wholly  written 
by  Charles  Buller.  Gibbon  Wakefield  collaborated 
with  Buller.  but  in  comparison  his  contribution  is  of 
minor  moment.  C.  W.  C. 

See,  also,  Haliburton,  under  Maritime  Provinces 
sect.  3803. 

Edgar,  Matilda,  Lady.  See  Ridout,  sect. 
3770.  [3713 

Faucher  de  St.  Maurice,  N.  H.  E.  De 
Tribord  a.  Babord  :  trois  croisieres  dans  le 
Golfe  Saint-Laurent.     Montreal.     1877.    [3714 

A  vivid  relation  of  a  voyage  down  the  Gulf,  with 
admirable  descriptions  of  Anticosti,  the  Magdalen 
Islands,  GasptS  etc.,  the  expedition  of  Admiral  Sir 
Hovenden  Walker,  1711,  legends  and  folk-lore.  The 
best  book  of  travel  in  Canada  by  a  Canadian. 

Fenian  invasion.  Correspondence  relating 
to  the  Fenian  invasion  and  the  rebellion  of  the 
southern  states.     Ottawa.     1869.  [37 ^5 

This  is  the  correspondence  between  Canadian  offi- 
cials, and  between  the  Canadian  government  and  the 
governments  of  Great  Britain  and  the  United  States, 
relative  to  recruiting  in  Canada  for  the  United  States 
army ;  to  violations  of  neutrality  by  Confederate 
agents  in  Canada  ;  to  the  attempt  to  release  the  Con- 
federate prisoners  confined  on  Johnson's  Island  in 
Lake  Erie;  to  the  manufacture  of  "Greek  fire"  in 
Canada  for  use  in  United  States  cities  ;  to  the  charge 
that  vessels  were  being  fitted  out  in  Canadian  ports 
with  hostile  designs  against  this  countrj' ;  to  the  raid 
upon  St.  Albans,  Vt.,  etc.  It  is  followed  by  the  corre- 
spondence regarding  the  Fenian  invasion  of  Canada 
from  Buffalo  in  June,  ISCfi ;  and  a  table  shows  the 
amount  of  injury  suffered  by  the  inhabitants  of  Fort 
Erie  on  that  occasion.    Tlie  correspondence  is  indexed. 

F.  J.  S. 

Ferland,  VAhJie  J.  B.  A.  La  Gaspesie.  Nou- 
velle  ed.     Quebec:  Cote.     1877.     50c.      [3716 

This  pleasant  description  of  a  trip  to  Gasp6  in  1836 
describes  the  condition  of  the  people,  white  and  red, 
preserves  their  legends  and  notes  much  of  historic 
interest. 

Gailly  de  Taurines,  Charles.  La  nation 
canadicnnc  :  etude  historique  sur  les  popula- 
tions franf;aisesdu  nord  de  rAmerique.  Paris: 
Plon.     1894.     fr.  8.50.  [3717 

A  flattering  appreciation  of  the  French  Canadians 
by  a  modern  Frenchman.  It  reviews  briefly  the  his- 
tory of  French  Canada,  considers  existing  political 


arrangements,  and  concludes  with  a  criticism  of  the 
national  culture  and  destiny.  Whether  or  not  M.  de 
Taurines'  admiration  of  the  French  in  America  be 
considered  excessive,  must  rest  a  matter  of  individual 
opinion.  At  least  it  may  be  said  that  he  writes  vigor- 
ously, and  with  an  intelligence  which  is  i)roportionate 
to  his  warmth  of  sympathy.  C.  W.  C. 

Gasp6,  Philippe  Aubert  de.     Les  anciens 

Canadiens.  Quebec.  1863.  Montreal:  Gran- 
ger Freres.     $1. 

Memoires.     Quebec.  1866.     Montreal: 

Granger  Freres.     $1.  [37^8 

M.  de  Gasp(5,  descendant  of  a  long  line  of  Canadian 
seignieurs,  wrote  these  two  works  when  upwards  of 
seventy  years  of  age.  Apart  from  the  charm  of  style 
as  pictures  of  the  social  conditions  in  the  early  years 
of  the  English  rc^'gimc  they  will  always  hold  high  place. 

G^rin-Lajoie,  Antoine.  Dix  ans  au  Canada, 
1840-1850.  See  Le  Canada  frangais,  Vols.  1, 
2,  3,  4.  [3719 

An  important  political  study. 

Glengarry.  Macdonell,  J.  A.  Sketches 
illustrating  the  early  settlement  and  history  of 
Glengarry  in  Canada.  By  J.  A.  Macdonell, 
of  Greenfield.  Montreal:  W.  Foster  Brown. 
1893.     §2.50.  [3720 

This  is  in  reality  a  historj'  of  the  Macdonell  family 
in  Canada  ;  much  interesting  detail  has  been  gathered, 
but  there  is  no  consecutive  narrative,  and  the  lack  of 
an  index  and  even  a  table  of  contents  demands  too 
much  of  the  ordinary  reader. 

Globensky,  Charles  Auguste  Maximilian. 

La  rebellion  de  1837  a  Saint-Eustache.  Precede 
d'un  expose  de  la  situation  politique  du  Bas 
Canada  depuis  la  cession.  Quebec:  Cote.  1883. 
§1.  [3721 

Contains  much  locnl  and  personal  detail,  and  is  of 
value  as  one  of  the  few  French  accounts  favorable  to 
the  Government ;  it  Ls  in  effect  a  defence  of  the  mem- 
ory of  the  author's  father. 

Greenough,  William  Parker.  Canadian 
folk-life  and  folk-lore.  N.  Y. :  Richmond. 
1897.     N.  Y.  :  Taylor.     §1.50.  [3722 

An  interesting  series  of  sketches  by  one  whom  busi- 
ness relations  brought  into  close  contact  with  the 
French  Canadians.  The  element  of  "folk-lore"  is 
slight,  amounting  only  to  a  chapter  on  the  habitant 
"  contes  ;  "  but  many  characteristics  of  the  rural  pop- 
ulation in  (Juebec  are  truthfully  deUneated.  The  au- 
thor's stj'le,  though  somewhat  colloquial,  bears  a  just 
relation  to  his  manner  of  treatment.  It  is  by  anecdote 
and  from  personal  observation  tliat  he  illustrates  the 
topics  which  he  has  selected.  English-speaking  trav- 
elers in  the  lower  St.  Lawrence  valley  will  gain  from 
this  book  much  serviceable  information,  conveyed  in 
a  form  which  enables  it  to  be  quickly  seized. 

C.  W.  C. 


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3723-3732 


Haight,   Cannifi*.     Country  life  in  Canada 

fifty  years  ago.     Toronto  :  Hunter.     1885. 

[3723 

"  A  very  agreeable  account  of  the  reminiscences  of 
a  sexagenarian,  who  was  a  grandson,  on  both  sides, 
of  refugees  from  Xew  York  after  tlie  peace.  Tliey  set- 
tled in  the  first  of  the  settlements  in  Upper  Canada, 
near  the  I5ay  of  (Juinte,  with  other  exiles,  scattered 
over  a  wide  wilderness.  The  writer  faithfully  por- 
trays their  hardshii)S,  not  without  an  inheritance  of 
grievances  against  the  new  republic  for  its  harsh 
course  towards  the  loyal  subjects  of  the  king ;  but, 
happily,  his  pages  are  more  full  of  the  triumphs  of 
the  industry  and  the  virtues  of  the  exiles  in  securing 
great  prosperity  for  their  descendants."  G.  E.  Ellis, 
in  Narrative  and  critical  hist,  of  Am,.,  7:  213. 

Hawkins,  Alfred.  Picture  of  Quebec ; 
with  historical  recollections.  Quebec:  Neilson. 
1834.  [3724 

An  important  and  highly  interesting  work  for  the 
local  history  of  Quebec  compiled  by  Hawkins,  Andrew 
Stuart,  Solicitor-General,  and  Judge  Andrew  Thom,  at 
a  time  when  there  were  still  survivors  of  the  events 
under  Wolfe  and  of  the  siege  of  1775  ;  in  consequence 
many  of  the  "  recollections  "  are  of  value. 

Head,  Sir  Francis  Bond.  A  narrative. 
London.     1839.  [3725 

A  defence  and  justification  of  his  policy  as  Lieu- 
tenant-Governor of  Upper  Canada  1835-8.  Cleverly 
written  and  contains  many  important  official  docu- 
ments. Specially  valuable  for  the  curious  insight  it 
affords  into  the  liasty  and  indiscreet  character  of  the 
author  and  the  light  thrown  upon  his  opinions  and 
the  motives  of  his  conduct.  Accuracy  and  impartial- 
ity cannot  be  expected  in  a  book  that  is  avowedly  a 
piece  of  special  pleading  from  first  to  last ;  no  state- 
ment of  fact  in  it  should  be  unreservedly  accepted 
without  corroboration  from  an  independent  source. 

E.  Cr. 

No  diatribe  of  a  political  opponent  exposes  to  the 
world  the  causes  of  his  failure  so  clearly  as  the  words 
of  his  own  Narrative.  At  the  same  time  this  book 
has  the  literarj'  interest  which  springs  from  a  lively 
and  unfaltering  aggressiveness.  C.  W.  C. 

Henry,  John  Joseph.  Account  of  Arnold's 
campaign  against  Quebec  and  of  the  hardships 
and  sufferings  of  that  band  of  heroes  who  trav- 
ersed the  wilderness  of  Maine  from  Cambridge 
to  the  St.  Lawrence  in  the  autumn  of  1775.  Al- 
bany.    1877.  [3726 

This  is  the  reprint  of  the  rare  original  published  in 
Lancaster,  Pa.,  1812.  It  is  the  best  and  most  interest- 
ing account  published  from  the  American  side;  it  con- 
tains only  such  errors  as  are  inevitable  to  a  narrative 
written  many  years  after  the  events. 

See,  also,  Codman,  sect.  3702. 

Heriot,  George.  Travels  through  the  Can- 
adas ;  to  which  is  subjoined  a  comparative 
view  of  the  manners  and  customs  of  several  of 
the  Indian  nations  of  North  and  South  Amer- 
ica.   London.    1807.  [3727 


The  author's  position  as  Deputy  Postmaster-General 
for  Canada  in  1805-0  gave  him  exceptional  opportuni- 
ties for  personal  observation  of  the  topograjihical  fea- 
tures, economic  conditions  and  social  life  of  Lower 
Canada  and  of  the  new  settlements  on  the  north  shore 
of  the  St.  Lawrence  and  Great  Lakes.  Of  the  interior 
of  the  country  he  knows  nothing.  The  illustrations 
are  specially  valuable.  The  nine  chapters  on  the  In- 
dians are  compiled  from  second  and  third  rate  authori- 
ties. J.  B. 

Hincks,  Sir  Francis.  Reminiscences  of  his 
public  life.     Montreal:  Drysdale.     1884.     S4. 

[3728 

The  author  took  an  active  part  in  public  life  in  Can- 
ada between  1836  and  1855  — the  period  in  which,  after 
much  controversy,  resi)onsible  government  was  won. 
His  book  consists  mainly  of  long  extracts  from  his  own 
and  other  speeches  and  from  official  correspondence. 
These  give  it  its  chief  value.  There  is  a  chapter  on  the 
labor  question  in  the  West  Indies,  where  the  author 
was  a  governor  for  some  time  after  1855.  The  book  is 
without  literary  merit.  G.  M.  W. 

Huntingdon.  Sellar,  Robert.  History 
of  the  county  of  Huntingdon,  and  seigniories 
of  Chateauguay  and  Beauharnois,  to  1838. 
Huntingdon,  Que. :  Canadian  Gleaner.  1888. 
S3.  [3729 

Sellar's  ITistory  of  Huntingdon,  besides  furnishing 
the  best  descriptive  account  which  exists  of  any  Eng- 
lish county  in  the  Province  of  Quebec,  has  real  intrin- 
sic merits.  Huntingdon  was  involved  in  the  War  of 
1812  and  also  in  the  events  of  1838,  so  that,  apart  from 
interesting  stories  of  the  early  settlement,  its  annalist 
has  considerable  material  upon  which  to  depend. 
This  sketch  was  written  without  any  view  to  financial 
results,  and  proves  that  the  English  of  Quebec  are  not 
altogether  lacking  in  antiquarian  curiosity. 

C.  W.  C. 

Jodoin  and  Vincent.  See  Longueuil,  sect. 
3742.  [3730 

Kirby,  William.  Annals  of  Niagara.  Wel- 
land,  Ont.,  1897.  Lundy's  Lane  Hist.  Soc, 
Niagara  Falls  South.  Ont.     $1.  [3731 

A  history  of  the  old  town  of  Niagara,  Ont.,  and  a 
review  of  events  on  the  Canadian  side  of  the  Niagara 
from  the  middle  of  the  17th  centurj' ;  by  one  long  a 
resident  of  the  region,  who  should  be  well  equipped 
as  local  annalist.  He  makes  some  contribution  to  the 
history  of  the  region  from  MS.  sources  ;  but  his  pages 
abound  in  error,  both  of  fact  and  grammar,  and  give 
frequent  evidence  of  intense  anti- American  prejudice. 

F.  H.  S. 

Lambert,  John.  Travels  through  Canada 
and  the  United  States  of  North  America  in  the 
years  1806,  7,  and  8,  etc.     London.    1810.    3v. 

[3732 

The  sketches  of  society  in  Quebec  and  Montreal  are 
written  with  much  humor ;  the  descriptive  portions 
are  well  done,  and  much  important  information  is 
given  on  trade,  ship-building  and  manufactures. 


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CANADA 


Landmann,  Col.  Adventures  and  recollec- 
tions. London.  1852.  2v.  [3733 
A  little  known  but  amusing  account  of  a  young 
officer's  life  in  the  fashionable  circles  of  Quebec  and 
Montreal  during  the  closing  years  of  the  eighteenth 
century. 

Laterriere,  Pierre  de  Sale.  Memoircs  de 
.  .  .  et  de  ses  traverses.  Quebec.  1873.  [3734 
These  memoirs  of  a  tj-pical  country  gentleman, 
Seignieur  of  Les  Eboulements,  were  not  only  pri- 
vately printed,  but  special  care  was  taken  that  they 
.should  not  reach  the  general  public.  Being  written 
with  a  happy  iniliscretion,  they  contain  intimate  and 
valual)le  detail  on  matters  both  social  and  political 
(period  of  Sir  Frederick  Haldimand). 

Leavitt,  T.  W.  H.  See  Leeds  and  Gren- 
ville,  sect.  3737.  [3735 

Leblond  de  Brumath.     See  sect.  3650. 

[3736 

Leeds  and  Grenville.  Lkavitt,  T.  W.  H. 
History,  1749-1879.     Brockville,  Ont.     1879. 

[3737 
Of  local  mterest  only. 

Lemoine,  ^ir  J.  M.     See  sect.  3653.     [3738 
Lizars,  Robina,  and  Kathleen  Macfarlane. 
In  the  days  of  the  Canada  Company,  1825-50. 
Toronto:  Briggs.     1896.     $2.  [3739 

The  Canada  Company,  founded  in  London  by  John 
Gait  the  noveli-st,  in  1824,  for  colonizing  Canada,  pur- 
chased a  large  district  in  what  is  now  western  Onta- 
rio. This  book  is  not  a  history  of  that  powerful  cor- 
poration which  still  exists ;  but  rather  an  anecdotal 
account  of  the  experiences  of  the  settlers,  mostly 
Scots,  from  some  of  whom  the  authors  are  descended. 
Tliey  have  had  access  to  private  papers,  and  have,  be- 
sides, collected  oral  traditions.  The  volume  is  thus 
an  original  contribution  to  the  knowledge  of  the 
period.  For  the  purposes  of  systematic  history  the 
narrative  is  obscured  by  the  abundance  of  sometimes 
trivial  detail,  not  always  treated  with  critical  insight. 
There  is  no  orderly  account  of  the  progress  of  coloni- 
zation.   The  style  is  agreeable.  G.  M.  W. 

Humours  of  '37 ;  grave,  gay  and  grim. 

Toronto:  Briggs.     SI. 25.  [374° 

The  note  to  the  preceding  work  of  the  Misses  Lizars 
•will  apjily  to  this  in  regard  to  its  general  scope  and 
character. 

Long,  John.  Voyages  and  travels  of  an 
Indian  interpreter  and  trader,  describing  the 
manners  and  customs  of  the  North  American 
Indians  ;  with  vocabulary  of  the  Chippeway 
language,  list  of  words  in  the  Iroquois,  Mo- 
hegan,  Shawanee,  and  Esquimeaux,  etc.  Lon- 
don.    1791.  [3741 

This  rather  rare  book  contains  much  reliable  infor- 
mation respecting  the  condition  of  the  settlements, 
militarj'  stations  and  tr<ading-posts  in  Upper  Canada 
in  1789-90,  mainly  derived  from  the  personal  observa- 


tions of  the  author,  whose  st>-le  is  simple  and  direct. 
As  an  interpreter  in  the  Hritish  Indian  department 
during  the  Uevolutiouary  War  he  had  become  inti- 
mately acquainted  with  the  languages  and  customs 
of  the  principal  Indian  tribes,  and  made  excellent  use 
of  his  opportunities.  E.  Cr. 

Costs  from  §16  to  §20. 

Longueuil.  Jodoin,  Alexandre,  and  J. 
L.  Vincent.  Histoire  de  Longueuil  et  de  la 
famille  de  Longueuil.  Montreal:  Gebhardt- 
Berthiaume.     1889.     $1.50.  [3742 

Unfortunately  the  authors  left  Margry,  the  one  in- 
formed guide  for  D'Iberville  and  liienville,  to  follow 
men  who  were  ignorant  of  his  sources  of  information. 
Neither  is  Gayarr6  consulted.  The  statements  on  the 
earlier  history  of  the  LeIMoyne  family  must  not  be 
accepted  without  verilication.  Apart  from  this  the 
book  has  its  value  as  a  history  of  the  seigniorj'  and 
parish.  In  connection  with  this  Miss  Grace  King's 
Jean  Baptiste  LeMoyne,  Sieur  de  Bienville,  Xew 
York:  Dodd,  Mead  &  Co..  1898,  Sl.OO;  and  her  sketch 
of  D'Iberville  in  Harper''s  magazine,  October,  1894, 
are  of  importance. 

Macdonald,  Sir  John  Alexander.  JMac- 
PHEKSON,  J.  Pennington.  Life  of  the  Right 
Hon.  Sir  John  A.  Macdonald.  St.  John,  N.  B. : 
EarleCo.     1891.     Iv.     §4.25.    2v.    $6.     [3743 

This  book  is  written  by  a  relative  of  the  late  Prime 
Minister  of  Canada.  It  however  shows  no  particular 
insight  into  his  character,  and  is  devoted  wholly  to  his 
public  career.  All  his  opinions  are  endorsed  and  de- 
fended. The  long  extracts,  extending  to  many  pages, 
from  debates  in  Parliament,  newspaper  articles,  peti- 
tions, etc.,  prevent  any  literary  unity.  The  volumes 
are  without  stj'le,  but  the  collection  of  some  otherwise 
fugitive  material  gives  the  work  a  certain  though  not 
great  value.  G.  M.  W. 

—  Pope,  Joseph.  Memoirs  of  Sir  John  Alex- 
ander Macdonald.  Ottawa,  Ont. :  Durie.  1894. 
Ottawa  :  James  Hope  &  Sons.  2v.  §5.  Lon- 
don :  Arnold.     1894.     2v.     32s.  [3744 

The  authorized  life  of  Sir  John  ISIacdonald.  Mr. 
Pope  was  for  many  years  his  private  secretary  and  a 
confidant  in  whose  judgment  he  placed  great  trust. 
Lady  ^Macdonald  states  that  her  husband  designated 
his  biographer  before  his  death,  giving  as  a  reason  for 
the  selection  of  Mr.  Pope:  "  He  knows  more  about  me 
than  any  one  else."  Papers  which  Sir  John  Macdon- 
ald had  accumulated  with  a  view  to  writing  an  auto- 
biographical sketch  were  thus  handed  "  unreservedly  " 
to  the  writer  of  his  choice,  and  have  been  discreetly 
used.  While  somewhat  lacking  in  lightness  of  touch, 
this  biography  is  an  authoritv  of  the  highest  class. 

C.  w.  c. 

Macdonell.     See  Glengarry,  sect.  3720. 

Mackenzie,  William  Lyon.  Lindset, 
CnARLES.  Life  and  tiiiu's  of  Wm.  Lyon  Mac- 
kenzie. Toronto:  Bandall.  1862.  2v.  [3745 
The  name  of  William  Lyon  Mackenzie  is  inseparably 
connected  with  the  Rebellion  of  1837-38  in  Ui>per  Can- 
ada. Lindsey,  his  chief  biographer,  was  also  his  son-in- 


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3746-3766 


law,  and  ono  to  whom  he  was  in  the  habit  of  expressing 
his  opinions  with  perfect  franliness,  though  they  dif- 
fered fundamentally  on  political  questions.  Lindsey 
claims  credit  for  inii)artiality  on  the  ground  that  he 
only  knew  Mackenzie  during  the  last  twelve  years  of 
the  latter's  life,  and  was  himself  unconnected  with 
the  events  of  1837.  This  profession  has  been  chal- 
lenged with  some  force  by  J.  C.  Dent  in  his  Story  of 
the  Upper  Canadian  Rebellion,  but  in  many  respects 
Lindsey  deserves  praise.  He  has  pictured  clearly  a 
Scotch  radical  bred  in  the  bone:  violent  and  imjjracti- 
cable,  but  sincere  and  beyond  suspicion  of  venality. 

c.  w.  c. 

Maclean,  J.  P.  An  historical  account  of  the 
settlements  of  Scotch  Highlanders  in  America 
prior  to  the  peace  of  1783.  Cleveland  :  Ilel- 
man-Taylor  Co.  1900.  $5.  Glasgow:  John 
Mackay.     1900.     21s.  [3746 

Contains  much  of  interest  in  regard  to  Highland 
emigration,  but  badly  arranged  and  without  index. 
Chapters  8,  on  the  Mohawk  settlement,  Sir  William 
Johnson  ;  0,  Prince  Edward  Island  ;  10,  Xova  Scotia, 
are  of  special  interest  regarding  Canada.  See,  also, 
Macdonell's  Glenrjarry,  sect.  3720  ;  and  consult  mili- 
tary history  of  the  Highland  regiments  in  Brown's 
History  of  the  Highlands,  v.  4. 

Maude,  John.  Visit  to  the  Falls  of  Niagara. 
London:  Longmans.     1826.  [3747 

This  charmingly  intimate  record  of  travel  in  1800  by 
an  Englishman  of  quick  sympathies,  keen  apprecia- 
tion, and  intelligent  observation,  is  unfortunately 
rare,  but  will  well  repay  the  difficulties  of  the  search. 
His  pictures  of  Montreal  society  are  of  biographical 
value,  and  he  had  enough  humor  to  record  incidents 
in  an  entertaining  manner. 

Montreal.  Local  histories,  sketches,  and 
articles  of  importance. 

—  Anglican  Parish  Register.  1766-87. 
See  Archives,  1885,  sect.  3467.  [3748 

—  BoswoRTH,  Rev.  Newton.  Hochelaga 
depicta,  see  sect.  3697.  [3749 

—  BoRTHWiCK,  Rev.  J.  Douglas.  History  of 
Montreal  prison,  1784-1886,  etc.  Montreal. 
1886.  [3750 

—  Campbell,  Rev.  Robert.  History  of  the 
Scotch  Presbyterian  Church,  St.  Gabriel  St., 
see  sect.  3699.  [375 1 

—  Dawson,  Samuel  Edward.  Montreal, 
1842-1892.  In  semi-centennial  report,  Board 
of  Trade.     Montreal :  Gazette.     1893.       [3752 

A  sketch  of  commercial  growth. 

—  Dollier  de  Casson.  Histoire  du  Mont- 
real, sect.  3622.  [3753 

—  Le  Blond  de  Brl^iatii,  A.  Histoire 
populaire  de  Montreal,  sect.  3650.  [3753  a 

—  Lighthall,  "Wm.  Douw.  Montreal  after 
two  hundred  and  fifty  years.  Montreal :  Graf- 
ton.    1899.     $1.50.  [3754 


—  Maisonneuve.  Ordonnances.  Trans.  So- 
ciete  Historique  de  Montreal. 

Vie  de  Maisonneuve,  see  sect.  3655. 

[3755 

—  McLennan,  William.  Montreal,  1642- 
1842.  Semi-centennial  report,  Board  of  Trade. 
Montreal :  Gazette.     1893.  [375^ 

Montreal  and  some  of  the  makers 

thereof.     Montreal  Board  of  Trade,  Memorial 
vol.     1893.     Montreal :  Sabiston  Co.     1893. 

[3757 
A  series  of  biographical  and  liistorical   sketches. 
Important  maps. 

Anciens  Montrealais.     Benigne  Bas- 
set, notaire  royale,  1639-1699.  [3758 
See  Canada-Franfais,  1890,  sect.  3488. 

—  Sandiiam,  Alfred.  Villemarie,  orSketch- 
es  of  Montreal  past  and  present.  Montreal: 
Bishop.     1870.  [3759 

Out  of  print.  Copies  may  be  had  of  W.  Foster 
Brown,  Montreal.    $2.50. 

Moodie,  Mrs.  Susanna  (Strickland). 
Roughing  it  in  the  bush;  or  Forest  life  in  Can- 
ada. London.  1852.  2v.  Rev.  ed.,  with 
introductory  chapter.    Toronto  :  Hunter.    1871. 

[3760 

Written  by  a  sister  of  Agnes  Strickland,  who  mar- 
ried a  half-pay  officer  and  emigrated  to  Upper  Canada 
in  1832.  She  was  destitute  of  any  special  training 
which  could  flt  her  for  life  in  the  wilderness,  but  suc- 
ceeded in  adapting  herself  to  the  trials  of  her  new 
existence.  Her  book  is  a  loose  narrative,  founded  on 
personal  experience  and  largely  interspersed  with  dia- 
logue. It  contains  a  sprightly  picture  of  the  life  led 
by  English  settlers  in  Canada  during  the  first  half  of 
the  century,  and  in  this  sense  is  of  distinct  historical 
value.  C.  W.  C. 

Prescott.  See  Argenteuil  and  Prescott, 
sect.  3693.  [3761 

Quebec.  Special  works  on  history,  topo- 
graphy, etc.  :  — 

—  Hawkins,  Alfred.  Picture  of  Quebec, 
sect.  3724.  [3762 

—  Lemoine.  Quebec  past  and  present,  sect. 
3653.  [3763 

Picturesque  Quebec,  sect.  3653. 

[3764 

Historical  notes  on  Quebec  and  its 

environs.     Quebec.     1887.  [37^5 

Read,  David  B.  The  Canadian  rebellion  of 
1837.  Toronto:  Briggs.  1896.  §2.  [3766 
Narrates  the  events  of  the  outbreaks  in  Lower  Can- 
ada led  by  I'apineau,  in  Upper  Canada  by  Macken- 
zie. The  facts  are  drawn  from  other  works,  though  a 
few  documents  have  been  newly  levied  upon.  Not 
wholly  free  from  error  or  prejudice,  it  is  the  least  par- 


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tisan  and  most  comprehensive  work  on  the  subject, 
dispassionate  in  temper,  unadorned  in  style. 

F.  H.  S. 

Rebellion  1837.  Commissioners  appointed 
to  inquire  into  the  grievances  complained  of  in 
Loicer  Canada.     Reports.     London.     1837. 

[3767 
The  appointment  in  1835  by  the  British  government 
of  these  commissioners,  who  were  the  Earl  of  Gosford, 
—  also  appointed  Governor  of  Lower  Canada,  —  Sir 
Charles  Edward  Grey,  and  Sir  James  Gipps,  was  made 
in  the  hope  of  settling  the  long  continued  complaints 
of  the  French  Canadians  ;  but,  according  to  D.  B. 
Read  {Canadian  rebellion  of  1837,  sect.  3766),  the 
commissioners  were  restrained  from  the  start  from 
reporting  against  the  chief  grievance,  which  was  the 
existence  of  the  legislative  council.  This  bulky  vol- 
ume contains  five  preliminary  reports,  chiefly  on  crown 
revenues,  feudal  tenures,  and  ecclesiastical  rights,  a 
general  report  of  50  pages  covering  political,  land,  and 
educational  questions,  and  an  appendix  of  160  pages 
of  statistics  and  evidence.  While  Sir  Charles  Grey 
did  not  agree  fully  with  his  colleagues,  the  report  was 
strongly  adverse  to  the  French  Canadian  demands. 
It  was  debated  in  the  House  of  Commons  in  March, 
1837,  and  approved  by  a  large  majority.  F.  J.  S. 

Report  of  a  select    committee   on   the 

political  state  of  the  provinces  of  Upper  and 
Lower  Canada.     Toronto.     1838.  [3768 

This  report  to  the  Legislature  of  Upper  Canada  pre- 
sents the  extreme  Conservative  view  of  the  causes 
that  led  to  the  1837  outbreak,  with  suggestions  as  to 
the  future  government  of  the  two  provinces.  But, 
while  extravagant  in  its  expressions  of  loyalty  to  the 
home  government,  it  recommends  the  control  of  colo- 
nial affairs  by  a  board  composed  in  part  of  colonists 
and  the  admission  to  Parliament  of  representatives  of 
the  leading  colonies.  F.  J.  S. 

Regne  militaire  en  Canada  ou  Administra- 
tion militairc  de  ce  pays  par  les  Anglais  du  8 
Septembre  1760  au  10  Aout  1764.  Memoire  de 
la  Societe  Historique  de  Montreal.  Montreal. 
1872.  [3769 

An  important  study  and  collection  of  orders,  pro- 
clamations, ordonnauces,  etc.,  with  notes  by  the  Abb6 
Verreau  and  others. 

Ridout,  Thomas,  et  al.  Ten  years  of  Up- 
per Canada  in  peace  and  war,  1805-15:  being 
the  Ridout  letters,  with  annotations  by  Matilda 
Edgar;  also  narrative  of  captivity  among  the 
Shawanese  Indians,  in  1788,  of  Thos.  Ridout, 
and  vocabulary  of  the  Shawanese  language. 
London:  Unwin.  1891.  10s.  6d.  Toronto: 
Briggs.     SI.  50.  [3770 

A  fairly  important  collection  of  letters  chiefly  writ- 
ten by  members  of  the  Ridout  family  from  various 
parts  of  Upper  Canada,  many  of  which  relate  to  the 
War  of  1812.  The  connecting  narrative  is  slight  and 
often  inaccurate.  E.  Cr. 


Rousseau,  P.  See  Maisonneuve,  Vie,  sect. 
3655.  [3771 

Roy,  J.  Edmond.  Histoirede  la  seignieurie 
de  Lauzon.  See  under  French  Regime,  sect. 
3678.  [3772 

Sellar,  Robert.   See  Huntingdon,  sect.  3729. 

[3773 
Silliman,  Benjamin.  Remarks  made  on  a 
short  tour  between  Hartford  and  Quebec  in  the 
autumn  of  1819.  New  Haven.  1820.  [3773  a 
This  autumn  vacation  of  a  man  of  science  is  delight- 
ful reading  and  one  feels  throughout  that  its  compo- 
sition was  a  pleasure  to  the  author.  He  was  the  first 
Anglo-Saxon  who  presented  the  French  Canadian  in 
a  fair  light  to  the  outside  world.  Apart  from  his  sym- 
pathetic treatment  of  his  subject,  his  presentation  of 
historic  pictures  and  events  is  vivid  and  unusually 
correct. 

Smith,  Michael.  Geographical  view  of  the 
province  of  Upper  Canada,  and  promiscuous 
remarks  on  the  government.  Hartford.  1813. 
Enl.  and  rev.  ed.     N.  Y.,  Phil.,  Trenton.     1813. 

Geographical  view  of  the  British  posses- 
sions in  North  America;  with  an  appendix 
containing  a  history  of  the  war  in  Canada  to 
date.     Bait.     1814. 

Complete  history  of  the  late  American 

war  with  Great  Britain  ;  [with]  narrative  of 
the  author's  sufiferings  in  Canada  and  journey 
to  Virginia  and  Kentucky.  Lexington,  Ky. 
1816.  [3774 

The  preface  to  the  first  edition  or  series  of  Blichael 
Smith's  publications  states  that  it  was  principally 
written  before  the  war  between  the  United  States  and 
Great  Britain  had  begun,  with  the  approval  of  Lieut.- 
Governor  Gore.  In  December,  1812,  or  January,  1813, 
the  author  was  dei)orted  to  the  United  States  for  re- 
fusing to  take  the  oath  of  allegiance.  These  books 
contain  the  most  complete  and  accurate  description  of 
Upper  Canada  at  the  beginning  of  the  War  of  1812  in 
print,  and  throw  much  curious  light  on  the  feelings 
of  the  inhabitants.  They  are  slip-shod  and  ungram- 
matical  in  diction,  but  studiously  candid  and  moderate 
in  tone.  E.  Cr. 

Stevenson,  James.  Currency  :  with  refer- 
ence to  card  money  in  Canada  during  the 
French  regime. 

Convention  for  liquidation  of  Canada 

paper  money  belonging  to  the  subjects  of 
Great  Britain  between  the  King  of  Great  Brit- 
ain and  the  most  Christian  King,  29  March, 
1766.  [3775 

The  above  are  found  in  Journals  of  the  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc.  of  Canada,  v.  2,  1875. 

The  currency  of  Canada  after  the  capit- 
ulation. Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc.  of  Canada  Jour- 
nals, v.  12.     1877.  [3776 


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ENGLISH  REGIME 


3777-3786 


The  War  of  1812  in  connection  with  the 

Army  bill  act.     Montreal :  W.  Foster  IJrown. 
1893.  [3777 

Mr.  Stevenson  was  not  only  a  successful  banker  of 
great  experience,  but  a  thorough  student  of  the  theory 
and  history  of  his  calling  as  well ;  this  combination 
of  personal  qualitications  makes  these  brief  mono- 
grajilis  of  distinct  value.  The  history  of  the  card 
money  begins  in  1085  when  Demeulles,  the  Intendant, 
at  his  wit's  entl  for  money  to  pay  the  troojjs,  cut  up  a 
pack  of  ordinary  playing  cards,  and  with  a  few  strokes 
of  the  pen  turned  them  into  Government  bonds.  It 
was  so  simple  !  And  the  story  is  traced  for  us  from 
its  first  success  through  all  the  depressing  chapters 
of  imperial  extravagance,  distress  and  depreciation 
down  to  the  final  repudiation  and  dishonor.  Some 
excellent  photographs  of  the  money  are  given. 

The  history  of  the  currency  after  the  capitulation 
does  not  offer  as  interesting  a  subject,  but  it  is  of 
importance  for  a  clear  understanding  of  the  com- 
mercial development  of  the  country.  Dr.  Samuel  E. 
Dawson's  study  on  old  colonial  currencies,  sect.  3708, 
should  be  read  in  connection  with  this  of  Mr.  Steven- 
son. 

The  story  of  the  effort  of  the  Government  to  provide 
for  the  financial  support  of  the  War  of  1812  is  an  im- 
portant and  unusual  study. 

Strachan,  J.  A  visit  to  the  Province  of 
Upper  Canada  in  1819.     Aberdeen.     1830. 

[3778 
Strickland,  Lt.-Col.  Samuel.   Twenty-seven 
years  in  Canada  West;  ed.  by  Agnes  Strick- 
land.    London:  Bentley.     1853.     2v.       [3779 

The  author  emigrated  from  England  in  1825  to  the 
county  of  Peterborough,  residing  near  his  relations, 
Mrs.  Moodie  and  Mrs.  Trail.  His  book  much  resembles 
theirs,  in  being  an  interesting  account  of  the  experi- 
ences of  an  English  settler  in  the  bush,  but  is  inferior 
in  interest  and  style.  His  after  connection  with  the 
Canada  Company  enables  him  to  throw  some  light 
on  that  institution.  J.  B. 

Sydenham,  Charles  Edward  Poulett 
Thomson,  baron.  ScROPE,  George  Julius 
DuNCOMBE  Poulett.  Memoir  of  the  life  of 
the  Rt.  Hon.  Charles,  Lord  Sydenham.  Lon- 
don :  Murray.     1843.  [3780 

The  distinguished  geologist,  George  Julius  Scrope, 
was  an  elder  brother  of  Lord  Sydenham,  and  his 
memoir  is  based  largely  on  family  correspondence. 
Lord  Sydenham  was  a  firm  and  able  Governor-General 
of  Canada  at  a  critical  moment,  —  viz.,  in  the  years 
immediately  following  the  rebellion  of  1837  and  the 
drafting  of  Lord  Durham's  Report.  It  was  during  his 
term  of  office  that  Upper  and  Lower  Canada  were 
united,  and  the  work  which  he  accomplished  has  an 
unmistakable  bearing  on  the  confederation  of  1867. 
By  reason  both  of  author  and  subject  this  sketch 
takes  a  high  place  in  Canadian  biography.    C.  W.  C. 

Talbot,  Edward  Allen.  Five  years'  resi- 
dence in  the  Canadas.  London  :  Longmans. 
1824.    2v,  [3781 


'  Mr.  Talbot  was  a  young  Irishman  who  accompanied 
his  father  and  a  party  of  emigrants  in  1818  to  the  Talbot 
settlement  in  Upper  Canada,  and  remained  with  them 
until  1823.  His  accounts  of  the  new  settlements  in  the, 
then,  extreme  west  of  the  Province  are  among  the 
earliest.  His  book  is  full  of  extravagant  statements 
and  ridiculous  errors,  interlarded  with  disquisitions 
on  the  natural  history  of  the  country.  It  is  of  little 
practical  value,  beyond  giving  occasional  glimpses  of 
a  form  of  life  which  existed  only  for  a  few  years. 

J.  B. 

Theller,  Edward  Alexander.  Canada  in 
1837-38.     Phil.     1841.     2v.  [3782 

The  author,  an  Irish- American,  joined  a  raid  from 
the  United  States  into  Canada  in  support  of  the  re- 
bellion of  l«.'j7-38.  He  was  taken  prisoner  and  con- 
demned to  death  on  the  doubtful  charge  of  treason, 
but  ultimately  escaped  to  the  United  States.  His  nar- 
rative describes  vividly  the  scenes  of  the  rebellion 
in  some  of  which  he  was  an  actor.  Often  exagger- 
ated and  permeated  with  hatred  of  England,  it  yet  is 
valuable  as  reflecting  the  i^assions  of  the  time. 

G.  M.  W. 

Thomas,  C.  See  Argenteuil  and  Prescott, 
sect.  3693.  [3783 

Toronto.  Scaddtng,  Rev.  Henry.  Toronto 
of  old  ;  collections  and  recollections  illustrative 
of  the  early  settlement  and  social  life  of  the 
capital  of  Ontario.  Toronto  :  Willing  &  Wil- 
liamson.    1878.  [3784 

This  large  history  of  a  city,  only  about  100  years  old, 
is  mainly  a  description,  street  by  street,  of  changes 
of  which  the  author  had  personal  knowledge.  The 
style  is  scholarly  and  agreeable,  but  the  book  does  not 
contain  any  systematic  study  of  social  conditions. 

G.  M.  W. 

—  ScADDiNG,  liev.  Henry,  and  John 
Charles  Dent.  Toronto,  past  and  present. 
Toronto  :    Hunter,  Rose  &  Co.      1884. 

[3784  a 

Prepared  as  a  memorial  volume  for  the  semi-centen- 
nial of  the  city  in  1884,  it  is  the  most  complete  history 
of  its  rise  and  progress.  The  period  from  1792-1834  is 
by  Dr.  Scadding,  and  that  from  1834-1884  by  Mr.  Dent. 
Dr.  Scadding's  Toronto  of  old  treats  in  detail  of  houses 
and  their  inmates  in  a  series  of  reminiscences,  while 
this  treats  Toronto  as  a  corporate  whole  with  a  muni- 
cipal history.  J.  B. 

Veritas,  pseud.  The  letters  of  Veritas,  re- 
published from  the  Montreal  Herald,  contain- 
ing a  succinct  narrative  of  the  military  admin- 
istration of  Sir  George  Prevost  during  his 
command  in  the  Canadas,  whereby  it  will  ap- 
pear manifest  that  the  merit  of  preserving 
them  from  conquest  belongs  not  to  him.  Mon- 
treal.    1815.  [3785 

The  author  is  supposed  to  have  been  Hon.  John 
Richardson,  an  influential  Montreal  merchant  and  a 
member  of  the  Legislative  Council  of  Lower  Canada 
belonging  to  the  extreme  English  party.    His  book  is 


429 


3786-3794 


CANADA 


a  bitter  and  biased  criticism  of  the  conduct  of  Sir 
George  Prevost  as  Governor-(Jeneral  of  Canada  from 
1811  to  1815.  It  is  controversial  and  undisguisedly 
prejudiced  in  tone,  and  although  valuable  as  an  index 
of  the  sentiments  of  a  powerful  faction,  few  of  the 
statements  can  be  accepted  without  close  examina- 
tion. The  style  is  commonplace  and  labored,  besides 
being  strongly  colored  by  party  feeling  and  possibly 
personal  animosity.  E.  Cr. 

Verreau.     See  Regno  Militaire,  sect.  3769. 

[3786 

Wait,  Benjamin.  Letters  from  Vau  Die- 
mcu's  Land  during  four  years'  imprisonment 
for  political  offences  in  LTpper  Canada ;  also 
letters  descriptive  of  personal  appeals  in  behalf 
of  her  husband  by  Mrs.  B.  Wait.  Buffalo. 
1843.  ^  [3787 

The  author  was  captured  during  a  raid  into  Upper 
Canada  in  the  "  patriot's  war  "  of  1837,  and  condemned 
to  death,  being  saved  from  this  fate  by  the  devotion 
of  his  wife.  While  his  story  gives  almost  no  history 
ai  the  outbreak,  his  account  of  his  journey  to  Quebec 
and  thence  to  England,  of  his  life  aboard  the  hulks, 
and  of  his  voyage  to  Van  Diemen's  Land  on  a  con- 
vict ship,  and  his  wife's  history  of  her  successful 
efforts  in  Canada  and  England  to  secure  first  the 
commutation  of  his  sentence  and  then  his  pardon, 
are  interesting  and  present  a  view  of  the  times  that  it 
would  be  difficult  to  obtain  elsewhere.  F.  J.  S. 

Warburton,  Maj.  George  D.  Hochelaga  ; 
or  England  in  the  New  World  ;  ed.  by  Eliot 
Warburton.  London.  1846.  2v.  N.  Y.:  Put- 
nam.    1846.    2v.     London :  Routledge.     1854. 

[3788 

One  of  the  best  of  the  many  works  on  American 
travel  published  in  England  during  the  third,  fourth 
and  fifth  decades  of  the  nineteenth  centuiy.  The 
author's  first  volume  is  devoted  to  Canada,  where  he 
arrived  in  the  early  autumn  of  1844.  Entering  by  the 
St.  LawTcnce  route,  he  describes  Newfoundland  and 
Quebec,  and  later  Montreal  and  Niagara,  by  which 
latter  path  he  entered  the  United  States  ;  he  visited 
Buffalo,  Saratoga,  New  York,  I'hiladelphia,  Baltimore, 
Washington,  Boston  <and  Plymouth,  and  returned  to 
Canada  by  way  of  Vermont.  Maj.  Warburton  faith- 
fully kept  up  his  diary,  was  a  shrewd  observer,  and 
describes  scenery  and  manners,  and  reports  conver- 
sations and  public  opinion  with  a  pleasant  spice. 
Althougli  his  remarks  upon  American  men  and  man- 
ners were  doubtless  not  relished  here  at  the  time  of 
publication,  they  are  well  meant  and  kindly,  and  are 
interesting  and  instructive.  Valuable  for  the  study 
of  American  social  conditions.  R.  G.  T. 

Weld,  Isaac.  Travels  through  the  states 
of  North  America  and  tlie  provinces  of  Upper 
and  Lower  Canada  during  the  years  1795-7. 
London.     1799.  [3789 

A  book  which  well  deserved  its  popularity  ;  the  de- 
scription is  excellent  and  exact.  There  were  several 
editions  in  English,  of  which  the  first  is  the  best ;  the 
work  was  equally  successful  in  its  French  version. 


DIVISION  VI:  MARITIME  PRO- 
VINCES, INCLUDING  NEW- 
FOUNDLAND 

Bourinot,  Sir  John  George.  Cape  Breton 
and  its  memorials  of  the  French  regime.  ]\Ion- 
treal :  Dawson.  1892.  2d  ed.  Toronto :  Copp, 
Clark  Co.     1896.  [3790 

This  volume,  first  issued  in  the  Transactions  of  the 
Royal  Society  of  Canada,  for  1891,  is  the  most  author- 
itative account  of  the  island  that  has  yet  appeared. 
The  author,  long  resident  in  Cape  Breton,  has  con- 
sulted the  printed  sources,  and  the  bibliographical 
notes  are  valuable.    The  stj'le  is  interesting. 

G.  M.  W. 

Builders    of    Nova    Scotia.      Toronto: 

Copp,  Clark  Co.     1900.     §1.50.  [3791 

One  of  the  most  valuable  of  Sir  John  Bourinot's 
contributions  to  Canadian  history.    Excellent  plates. 

Brov7n,  Richard.  History  of  the  island  of 
Cape  Breton.     London :  Low.     1869.     15s. 

[3792 

The  author,  long  resident  in  the  island,  addressed 
this  work  "  to  the  youth  of  Cape  Breton  "  after  lie  had 
retired  to  England.  He  consulted  the  chief  printed 
material  besides  the  MS.  collections  in  the  British 
Museum  and  the  Public  Record  Office.  Abundant 
local  knowledge  and  a  judicial  spirit  give  the  work 
penuanent  value.  The  account  of  the  two  sieges  of 
Louisbourg  is  very  full,  and  the  contemporary  history 
of  Nova  Scotia  and  of  Canada  receive  some  attention. 
The  style  is  plain  but  dignified,  and  hardly  suited  to 
what  the  volume  professes  to  be,  —  "  familiar  letters." 

G.  M.  W. 

Calnek,  William  Arthur.  History  of  the 
county  of  Annapolis,  including  old  Port  Royal 
and  Acadia,  with  memoirs  of  its  representatives 
in  the  provincial  parliament,  and  of  its  early 
English  settlers  ;  ed.  and  completed  by  A.  W. 
Savary.    Toronto :  Wm.  Briggs.    1897.    $3.25. 

[3793 

"Tlie  early  annals  (1604-1605)  are  contained  in  the 
first  eight  chapters.  The  ninth  is  a  defence  of  the 
Acadians,  by  the  editor,  against  the  charge,  made  by 
Mr.  Parkman  among  others,  that '  they  would  neither 
leave  the  country  nor  take  the  oath.'  He  certainly 
makes  a  strong  case  against  Governor  Lawrence,  the 
chief  agent  in  their  removal.  .  .  .  The  second  half  of 
the  volume  contains  biographical  niemoirs  of  members 
of  the  provincial  parliament  for  the  county,  and  bio- 
graphical and  genealogical  sketches  of  the  early  set- 
tlers and  grantees."    iVatton,  65:  24G. 

Casgrain,  L'ahhe  H. -Raymond.  Un  pfileri- 
nage  au  pays  d'Evangeline.  Paris:  Cerf. 
1886.     4e  ed.     1890.     fr.  3.50.  [3794 

A  brief  in  favor  of  the  Acadians  and  their  conduct 
at  the  period  of  deportation.  Parkman  made  the  mis- 
take (which  at  the  same  time  was  a  perfectly  natural 


430 


MARITIME  PROVINCES  AND  NEWFOUNDLAND 


3795-3803 


one)  of  relying  on  materials  published  by  the  Province 
of  Xova  Scotia —  Selections  from  the  puhlic  documents 
of  the  Province  of  Nova  Scotia.  These  were  badly 
garbled,  as  Casgrain  from  his  researches  in  the  British 
Museum  and  tlie  Record  Office  has  been  able  to  show. 
But  it  does  not,  therefore,  follow  that  the  case  against 
the  Acadians  falls  to  the  ground.  For  a  comparatively 
recent  statement  on  the  English  side  the  reader  should 
consult  Sir  Adams  Archibald's  Eximlaion  of  the  Aca- 
dians, Collections  of  the  Nova  Scotia  Historical  So- 
ciety.   Vol.  V.    Halifax.    1887.  C.  W.  C. 

Les  Sulpiciens  et  les  pretres  dcs  mis- 

sions-etiangeres  en  Acadie,  1676-1763.  Que- 
bec: Pruncau  &  Kirouac.     1897. 

Memoires  sur  les  missions  de  la  Nou- 

velle-Ecosse,  du  Cap  Breton,  et  de  I'lle  du 
Prince  Edouard  de  1760-1870.  Quebec:  Dar- 
veau.     1895. 

Documents  inedits  sur  I'Acadie,  1710- 

1815.     See  sect.  3490.  [3795 

The  Abb^  Raymond  Casgrain  stands  in  the  first  rank 
of  Canadian  liistorians,  and  his  conclusions  must  al- 
ways be  received  with  respect.  As  a  French-Canadian 
and  a  cleric  tliey  will  naturally  differ  from  those  of 
English  and  lay  writers  ;  and  while  full  allowance 
may  be  necessary  for  his  natural  point  of  view,  the 
same  credit  must  always  be  given  to  his  ripe  scholar- 
ship and  the  untiring  energy  which  has  triumphed 
over  failing  sight  to  the  completion  of  his  many  inval- 
uable studies.  He  takes  strong  grounds  on  all  points 
touching  the  Acadians,  and  no  view  of  the  subject 
can  be  complete  without  full  consideration  of  his 
pleading  in  their  behalf. 

Confederation.  Addresses  from  the  two 
houses  of  Parliament  of  Canada,  praying  for 
admission  of  the  colony  of  Newfoundland  into 
the  Dominion  of  Canada.  London.  1869.    [3796 

Dawson,  Samuel  Edward.  Canada  and 
Newfoundland.     See  sect.  3585.  [379^  a 

Denis,  Nicolas.  Description  geographique 
et  historique  des  cotes  de  I'Amerique-Septen- 
trionale,  avec  I'histoire  naturelle  de  ce  pays. 
Paris:  Billaime.     1673.     3v.  [3797 

Charlevoix  accords  high  praise  to  this  work ;  it  is 
the  result  of  actual  observation,  but  has  little  historic 
value. 

Di^reville.  Relation  du  voyage  du  Port 
Royal  de  I'Acadie  ou  de  la  Nouvelle  France. 
Rouen.     1708.     Amsterdam.     1710.  [3798 

A  reprint  of  this  curious  work,  with  an  introduc- 
tion and  notes  by  L.  U.  Fontaine,  was  published  in 
Quebec,  1885,  SI. 

DuBoscq  de  Beaumont,  Gaston.  Les  der- 
niers  jours  de  I'Acadie,  1748-1758  :  corre- 
spondances  et  memoires  extraits  du  porte- 
feuille  de  M.  Le  Courtois  de  Surlaville.  Paris  : 
Lechevalier.     1899.    6fr.  [3799 


Both  the  material  and  the  notes  of  the  editor  are 
good. 

Field,  Rt.  Rev.  Edward.  Journal  of  the 
Bishop's  visitation  of  the  missions  on  the 
western  and  southern  coast.  Aug.  and  Sept., 
1845.     London.     1846.  [3800 

Gu^nin,  Eugfene.  Histoire  de  la  colonisa- 
tion fran(;aise :  La  Nouvelle-France.  Paris  : 
Fourneau.     1896-8.     2v.     fr.  3.50  ea.       [3801 

This  work  is  published  under  the  patronage  of  the 
Coniit<5  Dupleix,  a  society  for  i)romoting  the  revived 
colonization  interests  of  France.  Besides  the  work  of 
France  in  Canada,  it  covers  the  efforts  in  the  more 
southerly  parts  of  America.  The  authorities  used  are 
mainly  secondary,  and  few  if  any  of  them  are  in  Eng- 
lisli,  though  the  period  of  British  rule  in  Canada  is 
included.  The  tone  is  impartial,  with  an  occasional 
display  of  strong  national  feeling.  There  are  too 
many  long  quotations  from  other  writers ;  but  the 
narrative  is  accurate  and  clear  in  style.       G.  M.  W. 

Haliburton,  Thomas  Chandler.  Historical 
and  statistical  account  of  Nova-Scotia.  Hali- 
fax: Howe.     1829.     2v.  [3802 

"A  work  of  conscientious  and  faithful  labor,  but  in 
its  preparation  the  author  was  under  serious  disadvan- 
tages from  his  inability  to  consult  many  of  the  books 
on  which  such  a  history  must  be  based  ;  and  as  he  was 
not  able  to  correct  the  proofs,  his  volumes  are  disfig- 
ured by  the  grossest  t\T)ographical  blunders.  Ko  one 
without  some  previous  familiarity  with  the  subject 
can  safely  read  it ;  but  such  a  reader  will  find  in  it 
much  of  value."  Charles  C.  Smith,  in  Narrative  and 
critical  hist,  of  Am.,  4:  155. 

Reply  to  the  Report  of  the  Earl  of  Dur- 
ham.    Halifax.     1839. 

Rule   and   misrule  of    the   English  in 

America.     Halifax:  1843.     2v.  [3803 

Judge  Haliburton,  like  his  friend  the  Rev.  Richard 
Harris  Barham,  is  better  known  by  his  pseudonym 
than  by  his  own  name.  "Sara  Slick"  and  "  Ingolds- 
by  "  are  household  names  the  English  world  over,  but 
many  would  be  puzzled  to  say  for  whom  they  stand. 
Sam  Slick  is  popularly  believed  to  be  a  Yankee  hu- 
mourist who  was  "  something  in  clocks,"  and  but  few 
connect  the  ridiculous  name  with  that  of  the  Hon. 
Thomas  Chandler  Haliburton,  the  able  jurist,  pam- 
phleteer, and  historian  of  Nova  Scotia.  He  long  dis- 
charged the  somewhat  unpleasant  duties  of  a  disturb- 
ing conscience  to  his  quiet-going,  overly-contented 
fellow-countrymen  who  would  neither  see  nor  seize 
the  natural  and  political  opportunities  offered  them. 
Much  of  his  v/ork  was  necessarily  ephemeral,  but  the 
two  titles  above  quoted  will  always  be  of  value  to 
the  student  of  Nova  Scotian  history.  Judge  Hali- 
burton was  bom  at  Windsor,  N.  S.,  in  1796,  and  died 
at  Gordon  House,  Ilesworth,  near  London,  England, 
in  1865. 

A  careful  notice  of  Haliburton  may  be  found  in 
Morgan's  Bihliotheca  Canadensis,  sect.  3458,  see  also 
the  Dictionary  of  national  biograjihy,  London,  1890, 
vol.  5,  p.  24. 


431 


3804-3816 


CANADA 


Hannay,  James.  History  of  Acadia.  St. 
John,  N.  B.  :  McMillan.  1879.  London :  Low. 
1880.  [3804 

A  serviceable  narrative  of  events  in  Acadia  from  the 
time  of  John  Cabot  till  1763,  when  the  province  was 
finally  surrendered  by  France.  While  the  product  of 
care  and  research,  it  manifestly  proceeds  from  an 
amateur  rather  than  from  a  trained  historian.  In  the 
specification  and  criticism  of  sources  it  is  deficient. 

C.  W.  C. 

Harper,  John.  History  of  the  maritime 
provinces  of  Canada.  St.  John,  N.  B. :  Mc- 
Millan.    1876.     40c.  [3805 

This  is  a  well-arranged  school-book.  The  author  has 
adequate  local  knowledge  and  has  read  the  best  author- 
ities. He  gives  a  view  of  Xewf oundland  and  of  Nova 
Scotia,  :Xew  Brunswick,  and  Prince  Edward  Island, 
whose  history  is  usually  treated  either  separately  or 
in  connection  with  the  history  of  Canada  as  a  whole. 
It  is  a  convenience  to  have  them  united  as  they  are 
here.  G.  M.  W. 

Hatton,  Joseph,  and  M.  Harvey.  New- 
foundland :  its  history,  its  present  condition 
and  its  prospects  in  the  future  ;  reprinted  from 
Eng.  ed.,  rev.  and  enl.    Boston:  Doyle.    1883. 

[3806 

So  far  as  can  be  made  out  from  preface  and  con- 
tents, this  book  was  prepared  with  the  design  of  con- 
veying a  great  deal  of  general  information.  It  is  not 
a  history  of  Newfoundland  in  any  true  sense,  for  the 
historical  part  of  the  work  is  confined  to  131  pages  — 
hardly  more  than  one  fourth  of  the  total  space.  Apart, 
too,  from  their  limited  extent,  the  historical  chapters 
are  not  very  satisfactory.  On  the  other  hand  the  de- 
scriptive portion  contains  much  that  is  still  valuable. 
Dr.  Harvey,  the  principal  contributor,  also  wrote  a 
readable  short  sketch  entitled,  "  Newfoundland  in 
1897,"  which  was  published  on  the  occasion  of  Queen 
Victoria's  Diamond  Jubilee.  C.  W.  C. 

Lescarbot,  Marc.  Histoire  de  la  Nouvelle- 
France.  Paris:  Millot.  1609.  2v.  Paris: 
Tross.     1866.     3v.  [3807 

Lescarbot's  authority  relates  chiefly  to  the  affairs 
of  Port  Royal  in  Acadia.  A  lawyer  by  profession  and 
a  Huguenot  by  faith,  he  connected  himself  with  Do 
Monts  in  the  hope  that  he  might  help  lay  the  founda- 
tion of  a  Protestant  colony.  He  is  an  admirable  writer, 
and  infuses  into  his  pages  that  sense  of  freshness  and 
novelty  which  the  pioneers  felt.  He  reached  Acadia 
in  1C06,  and  his  history  was  published  at  Paris  three 
years  later.  C.  W.  C. 

Louisbourg.  Lettre  d'lm  habitant,  etc. 
Repr.  University  of  Toronto.  Toronto.  1897. 
75c.  [3808 

The  extremely  rare  account  of  the  first  siege,  1745, 
is  well  reproduced  and  adequately  translated  by  Pro- 
fessor George  M.  Wrong,  of  Toronto  University.  It 
is  an  essential  document  for  any  study  of  the  history 
of  this  fortress. 

McGregor,  John.    Historical  and  descrip- 


tive sketches  of  the  maritime  colonies  of 
British  America.     London :   Lougmxuis.     1838. 

[3809 

Moreau,  M.  Histoire  de  I'Acadie  fran(;aise 
de  1598-1755.     Paris.     1873.  [3810 

Murdoch,  Beamish.  History  of  Nova 
Scotia.    Halifax :  Barnes.    1865-7.    3v.    [381 1 

Not  a  history  but  a  chronological  digest,  1604-1827, 
which  contains  much  exceDent  raw  material.  A  skil- 
ful writer  could  easily  transmute  it  into  an  admirable 
account  of  Nova  Scotian  affairs.  Actually  it  is  a  very 
rough  diamond.  C.  W.  C. 

Pedley,  Rev.  Charles.  History  of  New- 
foundland from  the  earliest  time.  London. 
1863.  [3812 

Good  map.    Superseded  by  Prowse.    See  next  title. 

Prowse,  Daniel  Woodley.  History  of  New- 
foundland from  the  English,  colonial,  and  for- 
eign records.    London:  Macmillan.    1895.    21s. 

[3813 

The  standard  work  on  its  subject  and  a  historical 
sketch  of  considerable  importance.  Judge  Prowse 
has  gone  beyond  his  predecessors  in  the  matter  of 
research,  even  culling  unprinted  documents  from 
private  collections  in  England,  as  well  as  from  the 
British  Museum  and  the  Record  Office.  His  own  ex- 
periences enable  him  to  speak  with  special  authority 
on  the  relations  existing  between  Newfoundland  and 
the  French  colonies  of  St.  Pierre  and  Miquelon.  The 
treatise  is  comprehensive,  extending  from  the  earliest 
settlement  to  the  date  of  publication.  The  type  and 
plates  of  the  first  edition  (189.5)  are  of  notable  excel- 
lence. C.  W.  C. 

Rameau  de  Saint-Pere,  E.  Une  colonic 
feodale  en  I'Amerique ;  TAcadie,  1604-1881. 
Montreal:  Granger Freres.     1889.     2v.     §2. 

[3814 

A  valuable  and  interesting  work,  the  most  complete 
history  of  the  period.  The  Acadian  question  is  treated 
from  the  French  point  of  view. 

Reeves,  John.  Governors  of  Newfound- 
land :  history  of  the  Government  of  New- 
foundland.    London.     1793.  [3815 

Of  sufficient  note  in  its  day  to  be  translated  into 
French  during  the  year  of  publication  and  is  still  of 
value. 

Richard,  Edouard.  Acadia  ;  missing  links 
of  a  lost  chapter  in  American  history,  by  an 
Acadian.  N.  Y.  :  Home  Book  Co.  [c.  1895.] 
2v.     Montreal:  Granger  FrcVes.     1895.     $3. 

[3816 

A  labored  and  unconvincing  attempt  to  refute  Park- 
man's  justification  of  the  removal  of  the  Acadians. 
It  is  involved  and  tedious  in  style,  controversial  and 
intemperate  in  tone,  sometinies  lapsing  into  jicrsonal 
invective.  The  partisan  character  of  the  book  is  evi- 
dent on  every  page.  The  author  gives  few  references, 
and  shows  little  discrimination  in  appraising  the  valae 


432 


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3817-3824 


of  documents.   Although  he  writes  English  with  facil- 
ity, it  is  apparent  that  French  is  his  mother  tongue. 

E.  Cr. 

Smith,  Philip  H.  Acadia,  a  lost  chapter  in 
American  history.  N.  Y.:Nash.  1884.  [3817 
The  author  travelled  in  Nova  Scotia,  and  was  im- 
pressed by  the  pathos  of  tlie  story  of  the  deportation 
of  the  Acadians  in  1755.  His  work  covers  not  only  this 
event,  but  the  whole  period  of  the  struggle  between  the 
French  and  English.  In  an  appendix  are  some  inter- 
esting French-Canadian  legends.  The  book,  crudely 
illustrated  and  printed  by  the  author  himself,  is  avow- 
edly based  upon  "  upwards  of  fifty  "  authorities,  who 
are  not  named,  but  are  apparently  included  in  the 
more  obvious  printed  sources.  In  his  desire  to  do 
justice  to  an  oppressed  people  the  author  sometimes 
forgets  the  cahn  impartiality  of  the  historian.  His 
theme,  too,  has  been  less  neglected  than  he  imagines. 
The  book  is  throughout  amateurish  in  both  substance 
and  style.  G.  M.  W. 

Tache,  Joseph  Charles.  Les  Sablons  (He 
de  Sable).  Montreal:  Cadieux  &  Derome. 
1885.    75c.  [3818 

So  little  has  been  written  on  Sable  Island  that  this 
modest  description  and  history  Ls  worth  mention. 
See,  also,  separate  studies  in  Transactions  of  Royal 
Societj',  "  Materials,"  sect.  3538,  3550. 

Trade.  Reports  from  the  Committee  on  the 
state  of  trade  to  Newfoundland  —  March, 
April,  June,  1793.     London,     n.  d.  [3819 

Gagnon  notes  this  as  important. 

Willson,  Henry  Beckles.  The  Tenth  Is- 
land ;  being  some  account  of  Newfoundland, 
its  people,  its  politics,  its  problems  and  its  pe- 
culiarities. London :  Grant  Richards.  1897. 
8s.  6d.     N.  Y. :  Mansfield.     §1.50.  [3820 

The  Right  Hon.  Sir  William  Whiteway,  Lord  Charles 
Beresford,  and  Mr.  Rudyard  Kipling  all  stand  as  spon- 
sors for  Mr.  Willson's  book.  Its  defects  in  taste  and 
style  are  obvious,  but  on  the  other  hand  many  points 
are  stated  with  the  incisiveness  of  the  practiced  jour- 
nalist.   Its  historical  value  is  slight. 


DIVISION  VII:  HUDSON'S  BAY, 
NORTH-WEST  AND  LABRA- 
DOR 

General  Note 

The  modern  history  of  the  Canadian  North- 
West  begins  with  the  foundation  of  the  North- 
West  Company  in  1784.  The  Hudson's  Bay 
Company  claimed  all  the  territory  by  a  hun- 
dred years'  priority  of  title,  but  their  estab- 
lishments in  and  about  Hudson's  Bay  were  cut 
off  by  a  country  so  bare  of  game,  and  so  diffi- 
cult of  travel,  that  they  had  never  even  tapped 
the  West.     Their  shareholders  and  partners 


were  English,  and  their  entire  intercourse  was 
with  Great  Britain.  Prior  to  the  conquest 
their  posts  had  been  captured  and  destroyed 
by  Canadians,  but  after  that  date  there  was  no 
contact  whatever  with  Canada.  On  the  other 
hand,  the  North- West  Company  was  distinc- 
tively Canadian,  and  formed  perhaps  the  most 
important  factor  in  the  growth  of  Montreal 
from  1760  to  1800.  Their  headquarters  were 
at  Montreal,  where  lived  the  partners  who  built 
themselves  handsome  country-houses  and  enter- 
tained their  friends  and  all  accredited  comers 
with  a  lavish  hospitality,  their  ships  sailed 
thence  and  returned  every  year,  they  founded 
the  Beaver  Club  in  1785,  and  these  keen-witted 
Scotchmen  soon  perceived  the  value  of  the 
French  Canadian  as  a  voyageur  and  an  inter- 
mediary with  the  Indian.  Their  ranks  were 
soon  filled  with  the  most  adventurous  youth  of 
the  country,  and  in  this  way  the  North-West 
Company  probably  took  the  first  steps  towards 
a  practical  reconciliation  of  the  two  races. 
Every  trace  of  the  North-West  Company  is  so 
important  that  the  travels  of  Mackenzie  and  of 
later  explorers  have  been  included  in  this  sec- 
tion of  the  North-West  without  special  notes. 

[3821 

Adam,  Graeme  Mercer.  The  Canadian 
North-West :  its  history  and  its  troubles.  To- 
ronto :  Rose  Pub.  Co.     1885.  [3822 

A  book  obviously  suggested  by  the  Riel  rising  of 
1885,  for  a  sketch  of  which  it  is  chiefly  valuable.  How- 
ever, it  also  touches  on  the  era  of  exiiloration  and 
colonization.  It  is  not  in  any  sense  a  work  of  erudi- 
tion, but  is  calculated  to  arouse  the  interest  of  the 
"  general  reader  "  in  the  western  regions  of  Canada. 

C.  AV.  C. 

Back,  Capt.,  Sir  George.  Journal  of  the 
Arctic  land  expedition  to  the  mouth  of  the  Great 
Fish  River,  and  along  the  shores  of  the  Arctic 
Ocean,  in  the  years  1833,  1834  and  1835.  Lon- 
don :  Murray.     Paris  :  Gagliani.     1836.     Iv. 

Voyage    aux    regions    arctiques    a    la 

recherche  du  Capitaine  Ross,  en  1834,  et  1835; 
par  le  Capitaine  Back.  Paris:  Bertrand.  1836. 
2v.  [3823 

Ballantyne,  Robert  Michael.  Hudson's 
Bay  ;  or  Every-d:iy  life  iu  the  wilds  of  North 
America,  during  six  years'  residence  in  the 
territories  of  the  Hon.  Hudson's  Bay  Company. 
Edin. :  Nelson.     1848.     Boston.     1859.    [3824 

"  Among  the  considerable  number  of  writers  who 
have  served  that  Company,  none  have  produced  a  more 
complete,  interesting  and  evidently  faithful  narra- 
tion of  the  various  phases  of  a  fur  trader's  life  among 


433 


3825-3837 


CANADA 


the  Indians,  than  Mr.  Ballantyne."  T.  W.  Field,  hv- 
dian  bibliography,  p.  17. 

Ballantyne,  who  for  an  earlier  generation  held  the 
place  of  Henty  in  this,  wrote  the  book  out  of  the  ful- 
ness of  his  knowledge  of  the  place  and  its  people,  for 
which  reason  it  will  always  be  of  value. 

Begg,  Alexander.  1825-.  History  of 
British  Columbia.  Toronto  :  Briggs.  1894. 
§3.  London:  Low.  1896.  12s.  6d.  [3825 
This  volume  contains  a  mass  of  interesting  informa- 
tion concerning  the  Taciiie  slojie  of  British  Korth 
America,  which  is  digested  in  chronological  order  ; 
but  it  can  hardly  be  called  a  symmetrical  history. 
Still  it  is  the  best  general  account  of  British  Colum- 
bian origins  and  progress  which  at  present  exists,  and 
possesses  the  merit  of  clearness.  It  begins  with  Capt. 
Cook's  third  voyage  in  1770,  and  is  brought  down  to 
1894.  The  material  is  topically  arranged  under  para- 
grajjhs,  each  of  which  bears  a  separate  title.  One  dis- 
tinct shortcoming  which  may  be  mentioned  is  the  lack 
of  an  index.  C.  "W.  C. 

Begg,  Alexander,  1840-1897.  History  of 
the  North- West.  Toronto:  Hunter.  1894-5. 
8v.  (For  sale  by  Raymond  Finchamp,  Dun- 
das,  Ont.     Half  leather,  §6;  cL,  $5.)         [3826 

An  extensive,  well-compiled  account  of  European 
settlement  and  progress  in  the  region  which  was  ori- 
ginally granted  to  the  Hudson  Bay  Company.  It  thus 
includes  within  its  survey  both  the  Province  of  Mani- 
toba and  the  Northwest  territories  in  their  present 
political  sense.  "While  deriving  little  assistance  from 
graces  of  stj'Ie,  this  book  is  written  by  one  who  has  a 
sound  knowledge  of  the  country  described,  and  has 
brought  great  zeal  to  the  examination  of  its  past. 
Each  volume  contains  a  useful  appendix  of  docu- 
ments. C.  W.  C. 

Bryce,  Rev.  George.  Manitoba  :  its  in- 
fancy, growth  and  present  condition.  Lon- 
don :  Sampson  Low.     1882.  [3827 

The  remarkable  history  of  the  Hudson's 

Bay  Company,  including  that  of  the  French 
traders  of  North-Western  Canada  and  of  the 
North-West,  X.  Y.,  and  AstorFur  Companies. 
Loudon :  Sampson  Low.  N.  Y. :  Scribner. 
1900.     §4.  [3828 

The  best  history  of  this  great  monopoly.  Mr.  Bryce 
had  the  great  advantage  of  knowing  his  ground  per- 
sonally, and  much  of  his  information  of  the  later  days 
he  received  from  the  lips  of  survivors  of  the  days 
when  the  "  H.  B.  C."  owned  the  land  as  well  as  the 
inhabitants  thereof. 

Cartwright,  George.  Journal  of  transac- 
tions and  events  during  a  residence  of  nearly 
sixteen  years  on  the  coast  of  Labrador.  New- 
ark.    1792.     3v.  [3829 

Coues,  Elliott.  New  light  on  the  history 
of  the  greater  North-West.  See  Alexander 
Henry  the  Younger,  sect.  3838.  [3830 

Cox,  Ross.  Adventures  on  the  Columbia 
River,  including  a  narrative  of  six  years'  resi- 


dence on  the  western  side  of  the  Rocky  Moun- 
tains, together  with  a  journey  across  the 
American  continent.  London.  1831.  N.  Y. : 
Harper.     1832.  [3830  a 

An  important  and  well-known  book. 
Dobbs,  Arthur.  Account  of  the  countries  ad- 
joining Hudson's  Bay.    London.    1744.    [3831 

An  exceedingly  important  work  on  the  early  historj' 
and  struggle  for  the  possession  of  Hudson's  Bay,  with 
valuable  addenda  containing  charter,  exports  and 
profits  of  the  Company,  vocabularies  of  Indian  lan- 
guages, etc. 

Dugas,  VAbhe  G.  Legendes  du  Nord-Ouest. 
Montreal:  C.  O.  Beauchemin  and  Fils.  n.  d. 
25c.  [3832 

Folk-lore  and  historical  legend. 

Un  voyageur  des  pays  d'en  haut.  Mon- 
treal:  C.  O.  Beauchemin  and  Fils.  n.  d.  Paper, 
60c.  [3833 

Both  these  small  books  contain  much  good  detail  on 
early  days.    See,  also,  Provencher,  sect.  3859. 

Ellis,  Henry.  Voyage  for  the  discovery  of 
a  north-west  passage  by  Hudson's  Straits  to  the 
western  and  southern  ocean  of  America  in  the 
years  1746  and  1747.     London.     1748.     2v. 

[3834 

The  best  French  translation  is  that  by  Sellius. 
Paris.    1750. 

Gunn,  Donald,  and  C.  R.  Tuttle.  History 
of  Manitoba,  from  the  earliest  settlement  to 
1835,  by  the  late  Hon.  Donald  Gunn ;  and  from 
1835  to  the  admission  of  the  province  into  the 
Dominion,  by  Charles  R.  Tuttle.  Ottawa,  Ont. : 
Printed  by  MacLean,  Roger  &  Co.     1880. 

[3835 

Hearne,  Samuel.     Journey  from  Prince  of 

Wales  Fort  in  Hudson's  Bay  to  the  northern 

ocean,  etc.,  1769-1772.     London.     1795.  [3836 

The  account  of  the  first  overland  journey  to  the 
Arctic  Ocean.  Much  attention  is  given  to  the  natural 
histoi-y  of  the  region  traversed.    Fine  maps. 

Henry,  Alexander.  Travels  and  adventures 
in  Canada  and  the  Indian  territories  between 
the  years  1760  and  1776  :  in  two  parts.  N.  Y. 
1809.  New  ed.,  edited  by  James  Bain.  To- 
ronto: G.  N.  Morang  &  Co.  1901.  $3.50. 
Boston :  Little,  Brown  &  Co.     §4.  [3837 

The  original  edition  has  been  a  rare  book  as  far  back 
as  18,39.  Mr.  Bain  has  added  to  his  handsome  work 
excellent  notes  containing  much  additional  informa- 
tion. This  simple  narrative  of  the  first  English  fur- 
trader  beyond  the  Ottawa  is  well  told  ;  it  is  filled  with 
stirring  adventure,  and  is  the  best  account  of  the  open- 
ing of  the  English  fur-trade  in  the  North-West. 

Henry,    Alexander,   tJie    Younger.     Manu- 


434 


HUDSON'S  BAY,  NORTH-WEST  AND   LABRADOR 


3838-3850 


script  journals  of  a  fur-trader  in  the  North- 
West  Company,  and  of  David  Thompson, 
official  geographer  and  explorer  of  the  same 
Company,  1799-1814.  Edited  by  Elliott  Coues. 
Index  and  Maps.  N.  Y.  :  Francis  P.  Harper. 
1897.     3v.     $10.  [3838 

No  work  on  the  North- West  has  been  so  ably  edited  ; 
the  numerous  biographical  notes  are  a  monument  of 
patient  research.  The  text  is  full  of  most  important 
detail  on  Indian  customs,  and  incidentally  the  methods 
of  trading  are  given  without  reserve.  Dr.  Coues  en- 
titled the  work  "  New  light  on  the  early  history  of  the 
greater  North- West,"  and  it  well  deserves  the  descrip- 
tion. Henry  was  a  nephew  of  the  elder  Alexander 
Henry,  see  sect.  3837. 

Hind,  Henry  Youle.  North-West  Territory. 
Toronto.     1859. 

Narrative  of  the  Canadian  Red  River 

exploring  expedition  of  1857.  London.  1860. 
2v. 

Sketch  of  the  overland  route  to  British 

Columbia.     Toronto.     1862.  [3839 

Hinsdale,  B.  A.  The  old  North-West. 
N.  Y.     1888.  [3840 

Contains  information  as  to  exploration  and  occupa- 
tion by  the  French.    For  notice,  see  sect.  3360. 

Hudson's  Bay.  Committee  appointed  to 
inquire  into  the  state  and  conditions  of  the 
countries  adjoining  to  Hudson's  Bay,  and  of 
the  trade  carried  on  there. 

Papers  presented  to  committee.  Lon- 
don. 1754.  Report  from  the  committee  ; 
together  with  an  appendix.  Reported  by  Lord 
Strange,  24th  April,  1749.     2v.  [3841 

An  important  collection  of  extracts  from  official 
letters  and  journals  relating  to  the  explorations  and 
trade  carried  on  by  the  Hudson's  Bay  Company's 
agents  between  1676  and  1748.  It  contains  the  journal 
of  Henry  Kelsey's  exploring  expedition  from  York  Fort 
in  1691-2 ;  the  narrative  of  Joseph  La  France  ;  many 
letters  from  Richard  Norton,  factor  at  Prince  of 
Wales's  Fort  from  1724  to  1740 ;  the  evidence  of  wit- 
nesses examined,  besides  statistics  of  exports  and 
imports,  from  1738  to  1748,  with  accounts  of  sales  of 
furs  and  the  standard  of  trade  used  in  dealing  with 
the  Indians.  E.  Cr. 

Transactions    between     England    and 

France  relating  to  Hudson's  Bay,  1687.  See 
Archives  "Materials,"  sect.  3465,  for  3^earl883. 

[3842 

Important. 

Iberville,  Pierre  le  Moyne  d'.  Desma- 
ZURES,  Charles,  I'AhM.  Histoire.  Montreal: 
J.  M.  Valois.     1890.     $1.50.  [3843 

This  monograph,  though  containing  little  that  is 
new,  is  carefully  written  and  illustrated  with  good 
maps.    See,  also,  sect.  3742. 


Jeremie,  M.,  Oouverneur  du  Fort  Bourbon. 
Relation  du  Detroit  et  de  la  Bale  Hudson.  (In 
Charlevoix's  Voyages  au  nord,  v.  5.)         [3844 

Charlevoix  said:  "I  knew  the  author,  who  was  a 
most  honorable  man  and  an  experienced  traveller. 
It  was  he  who,  after  the  I'eace  of  Utrecht,  gave  up 
Fort  Uourbon  or  Tort  Nelson  in  Hudson's  Bay,  where 
he  had  commanded  for  six  years,  to  the  English.  His 
journal  is  instructive  and  written  with  judgment." 

Long,  John.  See  under  English  Regime, 
sect.  3741.  [384s 

MacBeth,  Roderick  George.  Making  of 
the  Canadian  west.  Toronto  :  Briggs.  1898. 
$1.  [3846 

The  author,  born  in  the  Canadian  west  when  it  was 
still  ruled  under  the  charter  of  the  Hudson's  Bay  Co., 
describes  the  isolation  of  the  settlers,  and  their  sus- 
picions when  the  government  of  the  new  Dominion 
of  Canada  assumeil  authority.  He  remembers  and 
describes  scenes  in  the  first  rebellion  under  Louis 
Riel,  crushed  by  Lord  Wolseley  in  1870,  and  he  took 
an  active  part  against  the  second  one  in  1885.  The 
book,  which  is  written  in  good  literary  style,  is  mainly 
confined  to  personal  reminiscence,  and  is  thus  not  a 
complete  history.  It  is  the  most  attractive  volume 
dealing  with  the  subject  that  has  yet  appeared. 

G.  M.  W. 

The  Selkirk  Settlers  in  real  life  :  with 

an  introduction  by  Lord  Strathcona.  Toronto  : 
Briggs.     75c.  [3847 

A  short  but  useful  addition  to  the  history  of  the 
Selkirk  experiment.  See  Selkirk  Settlement,  sect. 
3863-3874. 

Macdonald,  Duncan  George  Forbes.  Brit- 
ish Columbia  and  Vancouver's  Island;  com- 
prising a  description  of  these  dependencies: 
their  physical  character,  climate,  capabilities, 
population,  trade,  natural  history,  geology, 
ethnology,  gold-fields  and  future  prospects: 
also  an  account  of  the  manners  and  customs 
of  the  native  Indians.  London:  Longmans. 
1862.  [3848 

MacFie,  Matthew.  Vancouver  Island  and 
British  Columbia  :  their  history,  resources  and 
prospects.     London:  Longmans.     1865.   [3849 

The  author,  a  geologist  of  mark,  resided  in  British 
Columbia  five  years. 

Mackenzie,  Sir  Alexander.  Voyages  from 
Montreal,  through  the  continent  of  North 
America,  1789  and  1793.  London :  Cadell. 
1801.     Phil.:  Morgan.     1802.  [3850 

The  work  of  an  undaunted  and  successful  explorer. 
Mackenzie's  expeditions  were  undertaken  on  behalf 
of  the  North-West  Fur  Co.  (which  towards  the  close 
of  the  18th  century  was  attempting  to  break  through 
the  Hudson's  Bay  Company's  monopoly),  and  were 
attended  by  many  dangers  both  from  nature  and 
man.    His  main  point  of  departure  was  Fort  Chipe- 


435 


3851-3863 


CANADA 


wayan  on  Lake  Athabasca  —  tlicn  called  Lake  of  the 
Hills  — whence  he  set  out  in  ITSU  for  the  Arctic  Sea, 
and  in  1792  for  the  I'acitic.  In  both  cases  he  reached 
his  goal,  surmounting  constant  and  most  obstinate 
difficulties.  In  this  region  he  was  the  pioneer  among 
Europeans,  and  his  book  is  a  classic.  Prefaced  to  the 
narrative  of  his  own  discoveries  is  a  general  history  of 
the  fur  trade.  C.  W.  C. 

Maclean,  John.  Native  tribes  of  the  Domin- 
ion.    Toronto:  Briggs.     1900.     §2.50.       [3851 

The  most  important  work  discussing  the  origin,  tra- 
ditions, and  historj-  of  Canadian  Indians  of  late  years. 

Martin,  Archer.  The  Hudson's  Bay  Com- 
pany's land  tenures  and  the  occupation  of  As- 
siniboia  by  Lord  Selkirk's  settlers,  with  a  list 
of  the  grantees  under  the  Earl  and  the  Com- 
pany. London:  Wm.  Clowes  &  Son.  1898. 
15s.  [3852 

Though  interested  in  a  highly  technical  argument 
as  to  legality  of  titles,  Mr.  Martin  has  found  and  pre- 
served much  valuable  material  with  good  notes  and 
maps. 

Martin,  Horace  T.  Castorologia  ;  or.  The 
history  and  traditions  of  the  Canadian  beaver. 
Montreal:  W.  Drysdale  &  Co.  $2.  London: 
Edward  Stanford.     1892.     10s.  6d.  [3853 

Much  information  on  the  fur  trade.  Good  maps, 
illustrations,  and  titles  in  facsimile.  Includes  nat- 
ural history,  imi)ortant  details  of  fur  trade,  values, 
qualities  of  beaver,  manufactures,  folk-lore,  etc. 

Masson,  Louis  Francois  Rodrigue.     Les 

bourgeois  de  la  compagnie  du  Nord-Ouest :  re- 
cits  de  voyages,  lettres,  et  rapports  iuedits  rela- 
tifs  au  Nord-Ouest  canadien  ;  publies  avec  une 
esquisse  historique  et  des  annotations.  Quebec. 
1889-90.  Ser.  1-2.  3v.  (For  sale  by  Granger 
Brothers.     Montreal.     $4.)  [3854 

A  careful  historical  sketch  of  the  North-West  Fur 
Company  of  Montreal,  followed  by  journals,  confiden- 
tial reports,  and  letters  written  by  F.  W.  Wentzel, 
Simon  Eraser,  Fran9ois  Victoire,  .John  MacDonell, 
F.  A.  Larocque,  Charles  Mackenzie,  George  Keith, 
John  Johnston,  S.  H.  Wilcocke,  Duncan  Cameron, 
Peter  Grant,  and  James  Mackenzie,  partners  in  or 
agents  of  the  Company.  The  historical  essay,  a  very 
good  piece  of  work,  is  in  French,  and  the  documents 
(with  a  single  exception)  and  the  notes  in  English.  An 
invaluable  storehouse  of  materials  for  the  history  of 
the  exploration  of  the  Canadian  North- West  and  the 
fur  trade,  and  also  of  cardinal  importance  from  an 
ethnological  standpoint.  It  is  a  matter  of  regret  that 
all  the  documents  were  not  published  entire. 

E.  Cr. 

Mayne,  Commander  R.  C.  Four  years  in 
British  Columbia  and  Vancouver  Island :  an 
account  of  their  forests,  rivers,  coasts,  gold- 
fields  and  resources  for  colonization.  London : 
John  Murray.     1862.  [3855 

Milton,  William  Wentworth  Fitzwilliam, 


viscount,  and  W.  B.  Cheadle.  The  north-west 
passage  by  land:  being,  the  narrative  of  an 
expedition  from  the  Atlantic  to  the  Pacific. 
London:  Cassell.     1865.     Cheaper  ed.     1867. 

[3856 
Packard,  Alpheus  Spring.  The  Labrador 
coast :  a  journal  of  two  summer  cruises  to  that 
region  :  with  notes  on  its  early  discovery,  on 
the  Eskimo,  on  its  physical  geography,  geo- 
logy, and  natural  history.  N.  Y. :  N.  D.  C. 
Hodges.  Loudon :  Kegan  Paul.'  1891.  [3857 
Proulx,  liev.  J.  B.  A  la  Bale  d'Hudson  ou 
recit  de  la  premiere  visite  pastorale  de  Mgr. 
N.  Z.  Lorrain,  Evgque  de  Cythfire,  etc.  Mon- 
treal:  Cadieux  et  Derome.  1886.  [3858 
A  series  of  well-written  letters  from  June  to  August, 
1884,  describing  the  canoe  route  by  Abbitibi  to  Moose 
and  Albany,  together  with  historical  sketches  of  the 
early  missionaries  and  d'Iberville's  exploits  in  Hud- 
son's Bay. 

Provencher,  Mgr.  Joseph  Norbert.  Mon- 
seigneur  Provencher  et  les  missions  de  la 
Riviere  Rouge.   Montreal :  Beauchemin.    1889. 

[3859 

Contains  interesting  detail  on  the  conditions  of  the 
North- West  during  the  earlier  part  of  the  19th  century. 

Radisson,  Pierre  Esprit,  and  M^dard 
Chouart,  Sieur  des  Groseilliers,  Voyages. 
See  Prince  Society,  sect.  887;  Transactions 
Royal  Society  of  Canada  under  Bryce,  Dionne, 
sect.  3535,  3540  ;  Archives  of  Canada  1895,  sect. 
3475  ;  State  Hist.  Soc.  Wisconsin  Collections, 
sect.  3390.  [3860 

Riel's  Rebellion.  Boulton,  Major  Charles 
A.  Reminiscences  of  the  North-West  rebel- 
lions.    Toronto.     1886.  [3861 

—  Canada.  Departmeiit  of  Militia  and  De- 
fence. Report  upon  the  suppression  of  the  re- 
bellion in  the  North-West,  and  matters  in  con- 
nection therewith,  in  1885.     Ottawa.     1886. 

[3862 

A  minute  official  account  of  the  military  operations 
which  resulted  in  the  sujjpression  of  Louis  Kiel's  re- 
bellion fills  the  first  75  pages,  and  is  accompanied  by 
plans  and  views  illustrating  several  engagements. 
The  remainder  of  the  book  is  devoted  to  war  claims 
and  reports  of  the  surgical  staff.  F.  J.  S. 

Selkirk,  Earl  of.  A  sketch  of  the  British 
fur  trade  in  North  America  ;  with  observations 
relative  to  the  North-West  Company  of  i\Ion- 
treal.    2d  ed.    London  :  James  Ridgway.    1816. 

[3863 

Narrative  of  occurrences  in  the  Indian 

countries  of  North  America  since  the  connex- 
ion of  the  Rt.  Hon.  the  Earl  of  Selkirk  with 


436 


HUDSON'S  BAY,  NORTH-WEST  AND  LABRADOR 


3864-3878 


the  Hiulson's  Bay  Company,  and  bis  attempt 
to  establish  a  colony  in  the  Red  River;  with 
a  detailed  account  of  Ilis  Lordship's  military 
expedition  to,  and  subsequent  proceedings  at 
Fort  William,  in  Upper  Canada.  London. 
1817.  [3864 

Sketch  of  the  British  fur  trade  in  North 

America;  with  observations  relative  to  the 
North- West  Company  of  Montreal.  London 
and  N.  Y.     1818.  [3865 

Statement  respecting  the  Earl  of  Sel- 
kirk's settlement  upon  the  Red  River  in  North 
America,  its  destruction  in  1815  and  1816,  and 
the  massacre  of  Gov.  Semple  and  his  party  : 
with  observations  upon  a  recent  publication, 
entitled  "A  narrative  of  occurrences  in  the 
Indian  countries."     1817.  [3866 

Trials  of  the  Earl   of  Selkirk,  vs.    the 

North  -  West  Company  in  1818.  Montreal. 
1819.  [3867 

Selkirk  Settlement.  Amos,  A.  Report  of 
trials  in  the  courts  of  Canada,  relative  to  the 
destruction  of  the  cast  of  Selkirk's  Settlement 
on  the  Red  River,  with  observations.  London: 
John  Murray.     1820.  [3868 

—  Gale,  Samuel.  Notices  of  the  claims  of 
the  Hudson's  Bay  Company,  and  the  conduct 
of  its  adversaries.  Montreal :  Printed  by  Wil- 
liam Gray.     1817.  [3869 

—  MacBeth,  R.  G.  Selkirk  settlers  in  real 
life.     See  sect.  3847.  [3870 

—  MacDonald,  Archibald.  Reply  to  let- 
ter lately  addressed  to  the  Right  Honorable 
the  Earl  of  Selkirk,  by  the  Hon.  and  Rev. 
John  Strachan,  D.  D.,  Rector  of  York,  in 
Upper  Canada;  being  four  letters  (reprinted 
from  the  ^lontreal  Herald)  ;  containing  a  state- 
ment of  facts  concerning  the  settlement  on  Red 
River,  in  the  District  of  Assiniboia,  territory 
of  the  Hon.  Hudson's  Bay  Company,  properly 
called  Rupert's  Land.    Montreal :  Gray.    1816. 

[3871 

—  "  Mercator."  The  communications  of 
Mercator,  upon  the  contest  between  the  Earl 
of  Selkirk,  and  the  Hudson's  Bay  Company, 
on  one  side,  and  the  North- West  Company  on 
the  other :  republished  from  the  Montreal 
Herald.  Montreal :  Printed  by  William  Gray. 
1816.  [3872 

—  Proceedings  at  a  Court  of  Oyer  and 
Terminer  appointed  for  the  investigation  of 
cases  from  the  Indian  territories  ;  held  by  ad- 
journment at  Quebec  in  Lower  Canada,  21st 
October,  1819;  at  which  the  following  gentle- 


men, partners  of,  and  connected  with,  the 
North-West  Company,  viz. :  Arch.  N.  McLcod, 
Simon  Eraser,  James  Leith,  Alex.  Macdonnell, 
Hugh  McGillis,  Arch.  McLellan,  and  John 
Siveright,  who  were  under  accusation  by  the 
Earl  of  Selkirk,  as  private  prosecutor,  for  great 
crimes  and  offences,  alleged  to  have  been  by 
them  committed,  made  their  appearance,  in 
pursuance  of  official  notices  given  to  both  par- 
tics,  and  demanded  their  trials,  which  they 
could  not  obtain  because  the  private  prosecu- 
tor was  not  ready :  with  the  speeches  of  coun- 
sel, the  arguments  held  on  the  occasion,  and 
the  decision  given  thereon,  from  minutes  taken 
in  Court.     Montreal:  Gray.     1819.  [3873 

—  Proceedings  connected  with  the  disputes 
between  the  Earl  of  Selkirk  and  the  North- 
West  Company,  at  the  assizes,  held  at  York, 
in  Upper  Canada,  October,  1818;  from  minutes 
taken  in  Court.  Montreal :  Printed  by  James 
Lane  and  Nahan  Mower.     1819.  [3874 

Simpson,  Sir  George.  Narrative  of  a  jour- 
ney round  the  world,  1841-2.  London.  1847. 
Philadelphia.     1847.  [3875 

Interesting  account  of  Canadian  North- West.  Sir 
George  was  Governor  of  Hudson's  Bay  Company. 

Simpson,  Thomas.  Life  and  travels,  by 
his  brother  Alexander.    London.    1845.    [3876 

Thomas  Simpson  was  secretary  to  Sir  George  Simp- 
son. He  was  l>elieved  to  have  been  murdered  by  the 
Indians  near  Red  River.  This  record  runs  from  1829-40. 

Tass6,  Joseph.  Les  Canadiens  de  I'ouest. 
Montreal.  1878.  2e  ed.  2v.  Montreal :  Granger 
FrSres.     $3.  [3877 

Short  biographies  of  Charles  de  Langlade,  J.  B.  Ca- 
dot,  Charles  Reaume,  Jacques  Porlier,  Joseph  Rolette, 
Salamon  Juneau,  Julien  Dubuque,  Antoine  Leclerc, 
Jacques  Duperon  Baby,  Joseph  Rainville,  Louis  Pro- 
venfal,  J.  B.  Faribault,  J.  B.  Lefebvre,  J.  B.  Perrault, 
J.  M.  Ducharme,  Vital  Guerin,  Joseph  Rolette,  fils, 
J.  B.  Mallet,  Franyois  Mt^nard,  J.  B.  Beaubien,  Noel 
Levasseur,  Joseph  Robidou,  J.  B.  L.  Roy,  L.  V.  Bau- 
gy,  Jacques  Fournier,  M.  B.  ]M(5nard,  F.  X.  Aubry, 
Antoine  Leroux,  Prudent  Beaudry,  Gabriel  Fran- 
ch6re,  P.  C.  Pambrun.  Joseph  Larocque,  Pierre  Fal- 
con, and  Louis  Riel,  p^re.  These  volumes  contain 
much  important  information  as  to  the  participation 
of  French  Canadians  in  the  exploration,  commerce, 
and  settlement  of  the  American  and  Canadian  North- 
West  since  the  conquest  of  Canada.  Journalistic  and 
slightly  exaggerated  in  tone,  but  fairly  accurate  in 
statement  and  indicating  much  research.         E.  Cr. 

Thompson,  David.  Geographer  of  North- 
West  Company.  See  Alexander  Henry  the 
Younger,  sect.  3838.  [3878 

Urafreville,  Edward.  The  present  state  of 
Hudson's  Bay;  containing  a  full  description 


437 


3879-3888 


CANADA 


of  that  settlement,  and  the  adjacent  country ; 
and  likewise  of  tlie  fur  trade,  with  hints  for  its 
improvement,  etc.:  to  which  are  added  remarks 
and  observations  made  in  the  inland  parts  dur- 
ing a  residence  of  nearlj^  four  years  ;  a  specimen 
of  five  Indian  languages ;  and  a  journal  of  a 
journey  from  Montreal  to  New  York.  Lon- 
don. 1790.  [3879 
Willson,  Henry  Beckles.  The  Great  Com- 
pany :  merchant  adventurers  trading  in  Hud- 
son's Bay.  Toronto:  Copp.  1899.  $3.  New 
and  enl.  ed.  London :  Smith,  Elder  &  Co.  2v. 
ISs.  [3880 

"  It  is  to  V)e  regretted  that  Mr.  Will.son  lias  not  done 
better  justice  to  the  importance  and  interest  of  a  sub- 
ject that  he  so  well  understands.  He  shows  com- 
mendable diligence  and  application  in  the  accumula- 
tion and  presentation  of  material  that  is  at  once 
interesting  and  valuable,  but  he  does  not  show  liter- 
ary art,  or  even  a  good  book-maker's  skill.  .  .  .  Some- 
times he  seems  to  miss  the  connection  of  events,  and 
his  narrative  becomes  confused  and  vexing  to  the 
reader.  .  .  .  Sometimes  the  sources  of  the  narrative 
are  given,  and  sometimes  they  are  not.  .  .  .  We  do  not 
say  that  his  narrative  is  always  heavy  and  slow ;  but 
it  does  seem  a  pity  that  he  should  not  have  made  a 
more  effective  use  of  the  picturesque  and  romantic 
elements  of  his  story.  .  .  .  Still  the  author  is  entitled 
to  the  iiraise  of  having  brought  together  in  an  acces- 
sible and  readable  form  a  vast  amount  of  important 
information  relative  to  a  great  subject."  B.  A.  Hins- 
dale, in  Dial,  28 :  197. 

DIVISION  VIII:   EDUCATION 

Archives,  Canadian.  Education  in  the 
Canadas,  1818-1831.  Report  for  1899,  see  pp. 
49  to  67.     Sect.  3479. 

Sessional   paper  with  documents,  etc. 

Report  for  1900.  See  pp.  1  to  49,  1832-1835. 
Sect.  3480.  [3881 

Includes  Provinces  of  Quebec  and  Ontario. 

Chauveau,  Pierre  J.  O.  L'instruction  pub- 
lique  au  Canada :  precis  historique  et  statis- 
tique.     Quebec:  Cote.     1876.  [3882 

This  summary  by  an  ex-Minister  of  Public  Instruc- 
tion i.s  devoted  to  the  existing  state  of  education  in 
the  i)r()vinces  taken  in  detail.  It  contains  no  general 
historical  view. 

Dawson,  tSir  John  William.  Fifty  years' 
work  in  Canada,  scientific  and  educational. 
Edited  by  Rankine  Dawson,  M.  D.  London: 
Ballantyne  Hanson  &  Co.     1901.     $1.50.  [3883 

In  great  part  compiled  from  Sir  William's  own 
notes.  WHiatever  dilference  of  opinion  there  may 
have  been  as  to  the  jiosition  taken  by  Sir  William 
Dawson  in  scientific  subjects,  there  has  been  unani- 
mous recognition  of  the  high  value  of  his  long  ser- 


vices to  Canada  as  a  leader  in  education,  especially  in 
his  position  of  Principal  of  McGiU  University. 

Hodgins,  J.  George.  Documentary  history 
of  education  in  Upper  Canada,  1791-1876.  Vols. 
1-6  now  ready.  Toronto :  Department  of  Edu- 
cation.    1894-9.  [3883  a 

A  reprint  in  detail  of  all  parliamentary  proceedings, 
orders  in  council,  corresi)(>ndcnce  and  oflicial  docu- 
ments relating  to  the  introduction  and  maintenance 
of  education  in  Ontario  prior  to  confederation  (1867). 

J.  B. 

Manitoba  school  question.  "When  Rupert's 
Land  and  the  North-West  Territory  were  ad- 
mitted into  the  Dominion  of  Canada  as  the  Pro- 
vince of  Manitoba,  it  was  enacted  in  section  22 
of  the  "Manitoba  Act,"  in  relation  to  educa- 
tion :  (1)  that  existing  denominational  schools 
shall  not  be  prejudicially  affected  ;  (2)  that  an 
appeal  shall  lie  to  the  Governor-General-in- 
Council  from  any  act  affecting  the  rights  of  the 
Protestant  or  Roman  Catholic  minority  ;  and 
(3)  in  the  event  of  any  law  not  being  passed 
to  carry  out  these  provisions  or  that  any  appeal 
hereunder  is  not  made  efficient,  that  the  Parlia- 
ment of  Canada  is  empowered  to  make  remedial 
laws  to  meet  the  case.  [3884 

At  that  time,  1870,  the  minority  was  Protest- 
ant, but  twenty  years  later,  in  1890,  conditions 
had  changed  and  the  minority  was  Roman 
Catholic.  The  provisions  of  the  Manitoba  Act 
were  faithfully  carried  out  in  the  beginning, 
but  in  1888,  the  agitation  over  the  Jesuits'  es- 
tates, in  Quebec,  led  to  the  formation  of  the 
Equal  Rights  Association  in  Ontario,  and  un- 
doubtedly to  the  cry  in  Manitoba  of  "No  dual 
language,  no  separate  schools!"  [3885 

The  history  of  the  Manitoba  school  question 
may  be  thus  traced  :  — 

Many  papers  at  first  published  separately 
by  the  Queen's  Printer,  Ottawa,  can  only  be 
found  now  in  the  bound  vols,  of  Sessional  Pa- 
pers, 1891-6.  Every  vol.  has  a  table  of  con- 
tents by  subjects  for  its  year.  The  Manitoba 
school  question  was  first  formally  raised  in  two 
suits  in  Manitoba,  Barrett  vs.  City  of  Winnipeg 
and  Logan  vs.  City  of  Winnipeg.  These  passed 
through  all  the  courts  until  final  decision  was 
reached  in  the  Imperial  Privy  Council.  Then 
followed  the  attempt  to  apply  a  remedy  by 
legislation.  [3886 

—  EwAKT,  J.  S.  Manitoba  school  question. 
Toronto:  Copp,  Clark  Co.    1894.    §1.75.    [3887 

—  Wade,  F.  C.  The  Manitoba  school  ques. 
tion.  Winnipeg  :  Manitoba  Institution  for  the 
Deaf  and  Dumb.     1895.  [3888 


438 


EDUCATION 


3889-3902 


—  EwART,  John  S.  The  Manitoba  school 
question.  A  reply  to  ]\Ir.  Wade.  Winnipeg: 
Manitoba  Free  Press  Co.     1895.  [3889 

—  Fisher,  James,  M.  P.  P.  The  Manitoba 
school  question.     Winnipeg.     1895.  [3890 

—  "Is  Manitoba  riglit  ?  "  A  review  of  the 
Manitoba  school  question  published  by  the 
Winnipeg  Tribune.     1895.     15c.  [3891 

—  TUPPER,  Sir  Charles  Hibbert,  K.  C. 
M.  G.  The  Manitoba  school  question.  Na- 
tional review,  May,  1896.  London  and  N.  Y. : 
Edward  Arnold.  Other  articles  on  same  theme 
by  T.  C.  Down,  Nineteenth  century,  40:  117; 
Clifford  Sifton,  Beview  of  reviews,  N.  Y.,  12: 
453 ;  Goldwiu  Smith,  Forum,  31  :  65.     [3892 

—  The  ]\Ianitoba  school  case.  People's  al- 
manac,   1896,    "The   Gazette,"   Montreal. 

[3893 

—  The  Ontario  Legislature  :  debate  on  Mr. 
Crawford's  motion  regarding  remedial  legis- 
lation, IMarch  4,  1896.  (Supplement  to  "  The 
Week,"  Toronto,  March  6,  1896.)  [3894 

—  Power,  Senator.  The  remedial  bill 
from  the  point  of  view  of  a  Catholic  mem- 
ber.   Ottawa  :  Thoburn  &  Co.,  Printers.    1896. 

[3895 

—  The  remedial  act.  (Manitoba.)  Hon. 
Arthur  Rupert  Dickey.  Ottawa :  Queen's 
Printer.  1896.  Debate  in  House  of  Com- 
mons. Part  I.  From  rev.  ed.  Hansard.  Ot- 
tawa. 1896.  Part  II.  Proceedings  subse- 
quent to  second  reading.  Ottawa :  Queen's 
Printer,  1896.  [3896 

Part  I.  is  much  the  more  important. 

—  Articles  in  "  Montreal  Daily  Witness," 
May  18,  1896,  and  "A  political  review," 
April  15,  1896.  [3897 

—  Papal  Encyclical.  In  Le  Propagateur, 
15  Janvier,  1898,  bulletin  bi-mensuel  du  clerge 
et  des  families.     Montreal :  Cadieux  &  Derome. 

[3898 

Meilleur,    Jean    Baptiste.      Memorial    de 

I'educatiou  du  bas-Canada.     Montreal.     1860. 

2e  ed.     Quebec.     1876.  [3899 

Dr.  Meilleur,  first  Superintendent  of  Education  for 
Lower  Canada,  was  peculiarly  fitted  by  his  training 
for  the  requirements  of  his  position.  He  had  studied 
law,  took  his  degree  as  M.  L).  in  1825,  was  a  member  of 
Parliament  and  a  student  and  writer  on  natural  sci- 
ence. His  memorial  is  of  the  highest  importance  for 
the  history  of  i)rimar>'  and  higher  education  in  Can- 
ada, with  special  reference  to  the  Province  of  Quebec. 
It  is  wide  in  scope  and  thorough  in  detail,  and  is 
handled  throughout  with  that  authority  which  arises 
from  an  acknowledged  mastery  of  his  subject. 


New  Brunswick  school  law,  Manual. 
Rev.  ed.  Fredericton,  N.  B.  1901.  (To  be 
had  on  application  to  the  Chief  Superintendent 
of  Education,  Fredericton,  N.  B.)  [3900 

A  leading  educator  of  the  province  says :  "  The  Act 
set  forth  in  this  manual  provides  for  a  free  non-sec- 
tarian education  for  every  child  in  New  Brunswick, 
without  any  privileges  to  one  denomination  more  than 
to  another.  I5y  tacit  consent,  however,  of  the  Provin- 
cial Hoard  of  P^ducation,  local  boards  of  trustees  may 
give  i)crmission  to  Roman  Catholic  teachers  to  instruct 
the  children  of  Roman  Catholics  in  religion  after  school 
hours.  This  is  general  in  the  larger  towns  and  cities 
of  the  province,  the  use  of  the  school-rooms  being 
granted  for  the  puri'ose." 

Ontario,  Educational  system  of.  Millar, 
John.  Toronto  :  Department  of  Education. 
1893.  [3900  a 

An  oflicial  description  of  the  kindergartens,  public 
schools,  high  schools,  collegiate  institutes  and  col- 
leges. Details  are  also  given  as  to  the  requirements 
of  teachers,  their  training  and  examinations.  Lists 
of  text-books  are  included.  J.  B. 

Perrault,  Joseph  Francois.  Casgrain, 
P.  B.     Biographic.     Quebec.     1898. 

—  Casgrain,  H.  R.,  I'Abbe.  Vie.  Quebec: 
Darveau.     1899. 

—  Bender,  P.  Old  and  new  Canada ;  his- 
toric scenes  and  social  pictures,  or,  The  life  of 
Joseph  Fran9ois  Perrault,  1753-1844.  Mon- 
treal.    1882.     $3.  [3901 

Joseph  Franfois  Perrault  was  Prothonotary  at  Que- 
bec. After  an  adventurous  youth  among  the  Indi- 
ans of  the  Ohio  valley,  he  devoted  his  energies  to  the 
foundation  and  encouragement  of  primary  and  agri- 
cultural education  in  the  Provmce  of  Quebec.  In  1821 
he  organized  an  Educational  Association,  and  under 
its  auspices  the  first  free  Roman  Catholic  school  in 
Quebec  was  founded.  He  not  only  gave  liberally  of 
time  and  money,  but  wrote  many  primary  text-books 
himself ;  he  was  the  father  of  lay  education  in  the 
Province.  When  he  died,  in  1844,  at  the  great  age  of 
91,  he  had  the  satisfaction  of  seeing  much  of  his  long 
effort  crowned  with  success. 

Quebec,  Province  of,  School  law ;  with 
notes  of  numerous  judicial  decisions  thereon, 
and  the  regulations  of  the  Protestant  and 
Roman  Catholic  Committees  of  the  Council 
of  Public  Instruction :  compiled  by  G.  W. 
Parmelee,  secretary  of  the  Department  of 
Public  Instruction.     Quebec.     1899.         [3902 

In  the  Province  of  Quebec  the  children  of  Roman 
Catholics  attend  schools  under  Roman  Catholic  direc- 
tion, the  children  of  Protestants  attend  schools  under 
Protestant  control. 

Ryerson,  Rev.  Adolphus  Egerton.  Report 
on  a  system  of  public  elementary  instruction 
for  Upper  Canada.    Montreal.     1846-7. 


439 


3902  a-3902  b 


CANADA 


Correspondence  on  subject  of  separate 

schools.     Toronto.     1855.  [3902  a 

Dr.  Ryerson  was  for  many  years  Superintendent  of 
Education  for  the  Province  of  Ontario,  and  during  a 
long  life  issued  many  pamphlets  and  works  on  educa- 
tion.   He  was  eminently  a  controversialist. 

Universities  of  Canada,  their  history  and 


organization,  with  an  outline  of  British  and 
American  systems.  Appendix  to  the  Report 
of  the  Minister  of  Education,  Ontario.  To- 
ronto. 1896.  [3902  b 
An  official  report  upon  the  history  and  present  con- 
dition of  Canadian  Universities  by  the  Minister  of 
Education  for  Ontario.  It  is  the  best  authority  for 
a  knowledge  of  these  institutions.  J-  B. 


440 


PART  VI:   SPANISH  AND  PORTUGUESE  AMERICA 
AND   THE   WEST   INDIES 


(Most  of  the  titles  of  hooks  in  tliis  list  on  Mex- 
ico, Central  and  South  America,  and  the  West 
Indies,  have  been  selected,  and  t7ie  notes,  un- 
less othertcise  signed,  prepared,  by  Mr.  George 
Parker  Winship,  of  the  John  Carter  Brown 
Library  in  Providence,  B.  I.) 

GENERAL  NOTE   ON  THE   LITERATURE  OF 
SPANISH-AMERICAN  HISTORY 

By  G.  P.  Winship. 

The  study  of  Spanish-American  history  in 
English  is  not  an  easy  task.  The  professional 
student  of  history,  working  at  the  larger  li- 
braries, finds  an  abundance  of  books  and  ample 
documentary  material,  all  relating  to  certain 
limited  periods  in  the  annals  of  South  America. 
If  his  interest  takes  him  beyond  the  limits  of 
these  periods,  he  finds  few  books,  of  very  un- 
satisfactory quality,  and  almost  nothing  which 
will  enable  him  to  investigate  the  actual  course 
of  events  or  the  development  of  the  social  and 
political  characteristics  of  the  people.  Aside 
from  a  few  episodes  chiefly  made  up  of  march- 
ing and  fighting  and  shooting,  almost  no  good 
work  has  yet  been  done  towards  elucidating  the 
course  of  Spanish-American  history.         [3903 

The  episodes  which  have  attracted  writers, 
either  because  of  the  opportunities  for  dra- 
matic narrative  or  on  account  of  temporary 
popular  interest,  have  been  made  the  subject 
of  many  books.  In  several  cases  the  best  of 
these  books  were  written  in  English,  although 
it  is  unfortunately  true  that  very  often  the 
books  which  enjoy  the  widest  reputation  are 
not  those  upon  whose  accuracy  and  fairness 
the  reader  can  rely  most  safely.  It  is  a  com- 
paratively easy  task  to  acquaint  one's  self  with 
the  course  and  the  causes  of  events  in  Mexico 
in  1520  or  1865,  or  in  Peru  in  1525  or  1880, 
despite  the  fact  that  the  casual  reader  is  likely 
to  find  considerable  difficulty  in  reconciling  the 
statements  and  the  explanations  in  any  two 
books  about  the  same  episode.     With  a  little 


persistence,  also,  much  information  of  very 
uncertain  value  can  be  secured  in  regard  to  the 
revolutionary  period  during  which  the  South 
American  republics  established  their  independ- 
ence from  Spain.  It  is,  however,  very  far 
from  easy  to  find  out  what  happened  in  Cen- 
tral or  South  America  between  1550  and  1810, 
or  to  secure  any  satisfactory  explanation  of 
events  in  general  since  1825.  There  are  a  few 
books  which  offer  everything  except  the  infor- 
mation most  desired,  in  regard  to  these  peri- 
ods, but  there  is  nothing  which  can  fairly 
claim  to  describe  the  historical  development  of 
any  of  the  southern  republics.  One  or  two  of 
the  Mexican  historians  have  collected  large 
quantities  of  details  concerning  the  political 
changes  in  their  country,  but  no  satisfactory 
narrative  of  the  course  of  events  has  yet  been 
written.  [3904 

It  might  be  possible  to  secure  accurate  infor- 
mation about  certain  episodes  in  Spanish-Amer- 
ican history  without  a  knowledge  of  the  Span- 
ish language.  It  is  utterly  impossible  to 
comprehend  that  history  without  an  intimate 
appreciation  of  the  Spanish  national  character- 
istics —  of  the  habits  of  thought  and  action  of 
the  Spanish- American  race.  Such  an  under- 
standing of  the  way  in  which  the  men  who 
took  part  in  that  history  regarded  words  and 
actions  —  of  the  effect  produced  by  proclama- 
tions and  enactments,  by  victories,  truces  and 
executions  —  can  only  be  secured  by  most  per- 
sons by  prolonged  residence  among  these  peo- 
ples and  by  continued  observation  of  their 
habits  of  living  and  thinking,  of  their  social 
and  political  customs.  Such  a  preparation  will 
be  impossible  for  most  North  Americans  who 
will  read  about  South  American  history.  This 
consideration  explains  why  a  number  of  books 
of  travel  and  recollections  of  residence  in  the 
Spanish- American  countries  have  been  included 
in  the  following  bibliography.  Most  of  these 
books  contain  chapters  devoted  to  historical 
narrative.     In  the  majority  of  cases,   these 


Ml 


3905-3907 


SPANISH  AND  PORTUGUESE  AMERICA 


chapters  possess  only  the  slightest  value,  from 
the  standpoint  of  technical  history.  But  these 
volumes  contain  also  the  record  of  personal, 
individual  experiences,  and  every  such  record 
of  human  experiences  is  valuable.  Not  only 
are  these  books  more  interesting  in  themselves, 
to  the  majority  of  readers,  but  they  are  also 
of  vastly  more  practical  value  than  the  formal 
historical  narratives  for  giving  the  reader  an 
idea  of  what  real  history  is  like.  In  any  event, 
a  preliminary  course  of  reading  in  books  of 
this  sort  is  of  almost  imperative  importance  if 
the  ordinary  North  American  reader  is  to  un- 
derstand the  significance  of  historical  events  in 
Central  and  South  America.  [3905 

Readers  who  wish  to  understand  the  history 
of  the  native  Americans  in  the  central  and 
southern  portions  of  this  hemisphere,  or  who 
wish  to  secure  a  clear  conception  of  the  kind  of 
civilization  which  the  Spanish  conqvierors  found 
in  the  New  World,  should  examine  the  collec- 
tions of  American  antiquities  which  are  to  be 
found  in  most  public  museums.  Nowhere, 
except  at  the  ruins  themselves,  scattered 
about  in  several  widely  separated  countries, 
can  so  good  an  idea  of  what  that  civilization 
really  amounted  to  be  secured,  as  in  some 
of  the  larger  eastern  museums.  There  are  a 
number  of  these  collections  which  give  a  very 
good  representation  of  the  original  remains  and 
of  casts  taken  from  buildings  still  standing  or 
from  noteworthy  specimens  in  other  museums. 
These  provide  ample  opportunities  for  a  com- 
parative study  of  the  relative  development  of 
the  earlier  inhabitants  of  Mexico,  Honduras, 
Peru,  and  their  neighboring  countries.  The 
American  Antiquarian  Society  at  Worcester, 
Mass.,  and  the  Peabody  Museum,  now  a  part 
of  Harvard  University,  were  among  the  first  to 
recognize  the  importance  of  gathering  together 
specimens  of  the  aboriginal  handiwork  from 
Central  and  South  America,  at  the  time  when 
interest  in  the.se  matters  was  stirred  up  by  the 
publications  of  Brantz  Mayer,  Squier,  Cather- 
wood,  and  Stephens,  late  in  the  first  half  of  the 
nineteenth  century.  The  museum  at  Cam- 
bridge has  fortunately  been  enabled  to  main- 
tain an  uninterrupted  interest  in  the  collection 
of  Central  American  antiquities,  and  by  its 
expeditions  equipped  through  the  liberality  of 
the  Hon.  Stephen  Salisbury,  Mr.  Charles  P. 
Bowditch,  and  a  few  others,  it  has  secured  spe- 
cimens which,  when  added  to  its  casts  secured 
by  exchange  with  other  museums,  make  this 


probably  the  best  collection  for  the  general 
uses  of  students  in  this  country.  The  Ameri- 
can Museum  of  Natural  History  in  New  York 
is  rapidly  acquiring  a  very  valuable  collection, 
which  is  especially  notable  for  its  Peruvian 
antiquities  secured  by  Mr.  A.  F.  Bandelier, 
who  was  sent  to  South  America  several  years 
ago  for  this  purpose  by  the  late  Henry  Villard. 
It  also  contains  much  important  data  secured 
in  Mexico,  through  the  liberality  of  the  Duke 
of  Loubat,  by  Mr.  M.  H.  Saville,  who  has  de- 
scribed many  of  his  acquisitions  in  the  publica- 
tions of  the  museum.  In  Chicago  the  Field 
Columbian  Museum  contains  the  nucleus  of  a 
most  valuable  collection,  especially  rich  in  ab- 
original gold  work,  and  its  published  memoirs 
describing  its  specimens,  by  INIessrs.  Mason, 
Dorsey,  and  others,  have  greatl}'  increased  the 
serviceableness  of  the  museum.  The  National 
Museum  at  Washington  also  has  an  extremely 
useful  collection  of  casts  and  specimens  from 
Mexico  and  the  southern  countries.  At  each 
of  these  museums  the  curious  visitor  will  find 
abundant  opportunity  to  secure  a  realizing 
sense  of  the  surprising  ruins  at  Mitla,  Copan, 
and  hundreds  of  other  less  known  places,  where 
the  ruins  of  buildings  bear  convincing  witness 
to  the  capacity  and  the  advancement  of  the 
more  highly  developed  of  the  aboriginal  Ameri- 
cans. Most  of  these  ruins  have  now  been  care- 
fully surveyed,  photographed,  and  copied  by 
means  of  casts.  The  descriptions,  plans,  and 
illustrations  may  be  found  scattered  through 
the  publications  of  the  museums  and  learned 
societies  of  Europe  and  America.  The  more 
important  of  the  works  published  for  the  gen- 
eral reader,  descriptive  of  these  ruins,  are  noted 
in  the  following  lists.  [3906 

GENERAL  WORKS 

Acosta,  Joseph  de.  Natural  and  moral 
history  of  the  Indies,  reprinted  from  the  trans- 
lated ed.  of  Edward  Grimston,  London,  1604, 
and  ed.  by  Clements  R.  Markham.  London: 
HakluytSoc.     1880.     2v.  [3907 

A  pliilosophical  historical  work,  by  a  brilliant  grad- 
uate from  the  Jesuit  schools.  It  .s;hovvs  much  learn- 
iufr,  and  a  wide  acquaintance  with  the  New  AVorld. 
It  is,  altogether,  the  most  satisfactorj'  of  the  earlier 
general  works  (first  Spanish  edition,  1590).  It  con- 
tains an  account  of  the  cosmography  of  the  New 
"World,  of  the  religion  and  government  of  the  natives 
of  Peru  and  Mexico,  together  with  a  brief  recital  of 
their  conquest  by  the  Spaniards. 


442 


GENERAL  WORKS 


3908-3915 


Bonnycastle,  Sir  Richard  Henry.  Spanish 
America.     London.     1818.     2v.  [3908 

Captain  Bonnycastle  compiled  his  work  with  coiisiti- 
erable  care  from  the  writings  of  Humboldt,  and  from 
the  standard  early  Spanish  books  upon  the  American 
colonies.  His  volumes  present  a  very  useful  summary 
of  the  condition  of  Sjjanish  America  at  the  time  when 
the  several  colonies  began  their  career  as  inilependent 
states. 

Brackenridge,  Henry  M.  Voyage  to  South 
America,  performed  by  order  of  the  American 
government,  1817-18.  Bait. :  Author.  1819. 
3v.     London.     1820.     2v.  [3909 

Mr.  Brackenridge  was  secretary  of  the  connnission 
despatched  by  President  Monroe  to  investigate  the 
condition  and  prospects  of  the  revolted  colonies  of 
Spain.  Long  familiar  with  Spanish  American  life 
from  his  residence  in  Louisiana  and  conversant  with 
the  Spanish  language,  he  was  an  exceptionally  well- 
equipped  observer.  His  observations  were  for  the 
most  part  confined  to  the  River  I'late  region  and  the 
eastern  coast  of  Brazil.  Alexander  von  Humboldt  is 
quoted  by  Allilwne  as  having  characterized  this  work 
as  containing  "  an  extraordinary  mass  of  informa- 
tion, replete  with  jihilosophic  views."  It  is  especially 
valuable  for  the  insight  it  gives  into  the  causes  and 
character  of  the  Spanish-American  revolution. 

E.  G.  B. 

Brownell,  Henry.  North  and  Soutli  Amer- 
ica ;  illustrated.     Hartford.     1863.     2v. 

[3910 
The  account  of  the  South  American  republics  in 
vohune  1  possesses  the  characteristics  of  untrust- 
worthy inaccuracy  which  are  usually  associated  with 
the  narratives  prepared  by  hack  writers  for  books  de- 
signed to  be  sold  by  subscription  in  the  rural  districts. 
It  is  a  readable  summary  of  the  picturesque  details 
taken  from  the  more  available  works  of  earlier  date. 

Butterworth,  Hezekiah.  South  America: 
a  popular  illustrated  history  of  the  struggle 
for  liberty  in  the  Andean  republics  and  Cuba. 
N.  Y.:  Doubleday  &  McClure ;  Doubleday, 
Page.     1898.     $2.  [39 11 

A  summary  of  extensive  reading  inspired  by  travel. 
A  readable  narrative  of  events,  based  up(m  the  most 
relial)le  available  books,  compiled  with  conscientious 
skill. 

Curtis,  William  Eleroy.  Capitals  of  Span- 
ish America.     N.  Y.:  Harper.     1888.     §3.50. 

[3912 
An  interesting  narrative,  describing  the  imi)ressions 
of  an  intelligent  American  visiting  the  South  Amer- 
ican countries  as  the  authorized  representative  of  the 
United  States.  It  repeats  many  of  the  stories  of  his- 
toi-y  which  are  inevital)ly  retailed  to  travellers  in 
strange  and  foreign  climes. 

Deberle,  Alfred.  Histoire  de  I'Amerifiuedu 
sud  depuis  la  conquete  jusqu'a  nos  jours.  3e 
ed.  revue  par  Albert  Milhaud.  Paris  :  Alcan. 
1897.     fr.  3.50.  [39^3 


An  excellent  work,  first  published  in  187G.  One  of 
the  very  best  short  outlines  of  the  general  history 
of  the  southern  continent. 

Ilistoiy  of  South  America  from  its  dis- 
covery to  the  present  time,  compiled  from  the 
works  of  the  best  authors  and  from  authentic 
documents,  many  hitherto  unpublished,  in  va- 
rious archives  and  public  and  private  libraries 
in  America  and  Spain ;  by  an  American  ;  tr. 
from  the  Spanish  by  Adnali  D.  Jones.  Lon- 
don :  Sonnenschein.  N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.  1899. 
Net  $3.  [3914 

"  This  ostentatious  title  masks  a  fraud.  The  anony- 
mous author  of  the  I/istoria  de  la  America  del  Sur, 
desde  su  dcacuhri iiiieii.to  liasta  tmestros  dAas,  etc.,  etc., 
por  un  Americano  (Barcelona.  1878),  which  a  confiding 
translator  has  now  given  to  the  Knglish  public,  solved 
the  per])lexities  of  research  and  original  composi- 
tion by  lifting  bodily  the  work  of  Alfred  Deberle, 
Histoire  de  U Aynirhpie  du  sud,  depuis  la  conquHe 
jHUf/u'd  nos  jours  (2e  ed.  Paris.  1876).  Occasionally 
a  paragra]5h  is  added,  here  and  there  a  page  ;  of  more 
considerable  additions  there  are  two :  the  earlier  pages 
of  Chapter  IV  on  colonization  are  excerpted  from 
Robertson's  America  without  any  indication  of  the 
fact,  and  pp.  312-330  are  not  in  Deberle.  .  .  .  Mr.  Jones 
has  given  us  a  faithful  rendering  of  his  Spanish  text. 
One  cannot  but  lament,  however,  that  his  labor  should 
have  been  thus  expended,  when  the  same  effort  would 
have  enabled  him  to  make  accessible  to  English  read- 
ers the  new  edition  of  Deberle  which  has  been  revised 
and  brought  down  to  date  by  Alfred  Milhaud  (Paris. 
1897).  .  .  .  My  eye  has  not  fallen  on  any  glaring  errors 
in  Deberle's  chapters  on  the  history  of  the  South 
American  states,  and  this  part  of  his  work  will  be 
found  to  contain  a  clear  and  concise  account  of  their 
political  life  during  the  first  two  generations  of  their 
independence.  In  view  of  the  facts  in  the  case,  Mr. 
Jones  and  his  publishers  can  hardly  do  less,  in  justice 
to  Deberle  and  to  the  public,  than  to  change  the 
title-page  so  that  the  book  will  seem  to  be  what  it  is, 
a  translation  of  Deberle  with  slight  additions.  Would 
it,  however,  be  too  much  to  ask  of  Mr.  Jones  that  he 
revise  and  extend  his  text  so  as  to  conform  to  Mil- 
haud's  improved  edition?  He  would  then  give  the 
[)ublic  something  for  which  it  can  be  more  sincerely 
grateful  than  for  this  version  of  a  Spanish  transla- 
tion of  an  antiquated  original."  Edward  G.  Bourne. 
American  hist,  rev.,  4:  75C. 

Helps,  Sir  Arthur.  The  Spanish  conquest 
in  America.  London:  Parker.  1855-61.  4v. 
N.  Y. :  Harper.     4v.  [391S 

A  standard  work,  written  in  a  vein  of  philanthropic 
philosophy,  not  intended  as  a  narrative  of  the  annals 
of  the  conquest,  but  rather  as  a  study  of  the  causes 
and  the  results  of  the  course  of  events.  The  author's 
underlying  intention  was  to  make  a  contribution  to 
the  history  of  slavery.  The  method  of  treatment 
adopted  resulted  naturally  in  the  production  of  a 
series  of  biographical  essays  which  are  joined  to- 
gether to  make  the  comi)leted  work.  Each  of  these 
essays  has  been  abstracted  by  the  author  and  reprinted 
separately,  with  additions  and  modifications  suggested 


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by  later  study  and  criticism,  as  the  lives  of  Columbus, 
Cortez,  Pizarro  aud  Las  Casas.    ^See  sect.  4102.) 

Humboldt,  Friedrich  Heinrich  Alexander 
von,  and  Aime  Bonpland.  Voyage  aux  re- 
gions equiuoxiales  du  nouveau  continent,  1799- 
1804.     Paris.     1807-17.     29v.  [3916 

Under  this  general  title,  Humboldt  published  the 
results  of  his  explorations  and  observations  in  Amer- 
ica. These  results  fall  naturally  into  several  subject 
groups,  most  of  whii-h  have  been  translated  and  re- 
printed independently.  The  more  important  of  these, 
for  historical  purposes,  are  the  liescarches  concerning 
Hie  ancient  inhabitants.  Political  essay  on  New 
Sjxiin,  and  The  island  of  Cuba. 

At  the  end  of  the  nineteenth  century,  as  at  its  be- 
ginning, the  writings  of  Humboldt  provide  the  best  in- 
troductoiy  reading  preparatory  to  any  effort  to  under- 
stand the  history  and  the  characteristics  of  Spanish 
America.  His  works  are  still  the  most  instructive, 
the  most  intelligent,  the  most  suggestive  books  about 
Mexico.  In  accuracy  of  observation  and  of  informa- 
tion, in  clearness  of  insight  into  the  real  significance 
of  events  and  of  conditions,  and  in  broadness  of  ap- 
preciation and  of  conception,  Alexander  von  Hum- 
bolcft  has  had  few  superiors  in  any  field,  and  no  su- 
perior among  those  who  have  written  about  Spanish 
America. 

International  American  Conference,  Wash- 
ington, 18y9-90.  Minutes  [text  in  Spanish 
and  English].     Wash.     1890. 

Reports  and  recommendations.     Wash. 

1890. 

Reports  of  committees  and  discussions 

thereon;  excursion  appendix  ;  historical  ap- 
pendix.    Wash.     1890.     4v.  [3917 

The  five  volumes  of  minutes  and  reports  of  com- 
mittees, etc.,  contain  a  detailed  report  of  the  Pan- 
American  Conference  held  in  Washington  under  the 
act  of  May,  1888,  including  in  the  last  a  documentary 
history  of  the  congress  of  1826  at  Panama,  and  of  the 
several  other  attempts  to  hold  such  conferences  down 
to  1888.  The  excursion  appendix  is  a  report,  prepared 
from  the  newspapers,  of  the  delegates'  tour  through 
the  United  States.  The  volume  of  reports  and  recom- 
mendations is  chiefly  taken  up  with  accounts  of  the 
railways,  existing  and  projected,  in  Mexico  and  Cen- 
tral and  South  America,  with  some  information  re- 
garding the  proposed  intercontinental  railway,  a  list 
of  maps  and  books  on  Spanish  America,  a  table  of 
distances,  etc.  Many  railway  maps  are  included. 
Other  subjects  of  reports  are  a  customs  union,  im- 
proved postal  communication  and  sanitary  regular 
tions,  and  a  uniform  code  of  international  law. 

F.  J.  S. 

Moses,  Bernard.  Establishment  of  Span- 
ish rule  in  America.  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1898. 
$1.25.  [3918 

By  far  the  best  brief  work  in  English  upon  Spanish- 
American  history.  Its  faults  — occasional  indefinite- 
ness  of  facts  and  uncertainty  as  to  their  meaning,  the 
failure  of  the  text  to  meet  the  promises  of  the  chap- 
ter headings,  and  the  introduction  of  detail  to  which 


no  significance  is  assigned  —  are  the  faults  of  the 
books  from  which  Professor  Moses  has  been  obliged 
to  draw  his  material.  These  very  faults  illustrate 
what  is  most  distinctly  needed  in  the  way  of  intelli- 
gent study  of  Spanish-^Unerican  history.  Professor 
Moses'  book  contains  an  admirable  outline  of  the 
formal,  legal  position  of  the  Spanish-American  colo- 
nial governments.  It  affords  a  starting-point  from 
which  the  thoughtful  reader  will  proceed  to  remark 
how  constantly  the  actual  situation  and  the  conduct 
of  affairs  differed  from  what  the  requirements  of  the 
laws  would  seem  to  im])ly. 

Raynal,    Guillaume    Thomas     Francois, 

I'ahbt.  Philosophical  and  political  history  of 
the  settlements  and  trade  of  the  Europeans  in 
the  East  and  West  Indies ;  tr.  by  J.  0.  Justa- 
mond.     London.     1776.     5  v.  [39^9 

A  vei-y  popular  work,  of  which  many  editions  were 
printed  in  the  original  French  and  also  in  several 
translations.  A  work  of  distinct  merit,  especially  for 
its  suggestive  value,  although  the  author's  fondness 
for  philosophic  discussion  and  interpretation  often 
affects  his  account  of  events  which  he  desires  to  use 
for  the  purposes  of  his  argument.  Everj'thing  in  turn 
is  affected  by  his  clearly  recognized  intention  of  WTit- 
ing  a  book  which  should  influence  the  course  of  con- 
temporary history  and  throw  light  upon  the  existing 
conditions  in  France  and  elsewhere  in  Europe. 

Stanford's  compendium  of  geography  and 
travel :  Central  America,  the  West  Indies,  and 
South  America ;  ed.  by  H.  W.  Bates.  London : 
Stanford.     1878.     3d  ed.     1885.     21s.      [3920 

Like  every  other  contemporary  survey  of  a  country 
or  continent,  the  successive  editions  of  StanforcVs 
compendium  of  geography  and  travel  rapidly  acquire 
historical  value  as  being  a  view  of  what  the  land  and 
people  were  like,  at  the  date  at  which  the  respective 
volumes  appeared.  Mr.  Bates'  volume,  in  the  Stan- 
ford series,  is  the  most  trustworthy  and  the  most  com- 
prehensive single  account  of  modern  South  America. 

Stevens,  Henry,  and  Fred  W.  Lucas,  eds. 
New  laws  of  the  Indies.  London :  privately 
printed.     1893.  [3921 

A  reprint  of  a  series  of  laws  promulgated  in  1542-43 
by  Charles  V,  for  the  good  treatment  and  preserva- 
tion of  the  American  natives.  The  volume  is  espe- 
cially valuable  for  its  presentation  of  the  conditions 
which  developed  naturally  and  inevitably  into  the  later 
conditions  which  resulted  in  the  decadence  and  even- 
tual disruption  of  the  American  colonies  of  Spain. 

United  States.  Bureau  of  the  American 
Republics.  Bulletins,  no.  1-67.  Wash.  1893. 
6v.  in  9.  [3922 

These  nine  books  are  made  up  of  the  earlier  bulle- 
tins of  the  Bureau,  which  were  numbered  up  to  C7. 
While  devoted  chiefly  to  the  commercial  conditions 
of  Latin- America  —  the  three  parts  of  v.  5  being  con- 
fined to  tariffs  and  v.  6  to  commercial  directories  — 
there  will  be  found  scattered  through  them  brief  his- 
torical sketches  of  most  of  the  countries,  with  a  fund 
of  information  concerning  their  geography  and  their 


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mining:,  land,  and  immigration  laws,  etc.  There  are 
fair  maps  and  a  few  illustrations.  Since  Octol)LT, 
189.'i,  the  bulletins  have  been  published  monthly.  That 
for  June,  1898,  contains  a  sketch  of  the  origin  and 
objects  of  the  Bureau.  F.  J.  S. 

—  Same.  Handbook  of  the  American  repub- 
lics.   Eds.  of  Jan.,  1891,  Feb.,  1891,  Jan.,  1893. 

[3923 

These  are  bulletins  nos.  1,  2,  and  50,  and  contain 
chiefly  condensed  commercial  information  about  the 
several  countries,  with  some  facts  as  to  their  govern- 
ment, travellers'  and  postal  guides,  lists  of  rivers  and 
mountains,  etc.  No.  1  has  the  recommendations  of 
the  International  American  Conference  and  a  list  of 
existing  autograplis  of  Columbus.  F.  J.  S. 

Watson,  Robert  Grant.  Spanish  and  Por- 
tuguese South  America  during  the  colonial 
period.  London:  Trlibner.  1884.  2v.  [3924 
The  best  compendium  in  English  of  the  history  of 
South  America  viewed  as  a  whole.  It  covers  the 
entire  field  of  the  colonial  period  very  intelligently. 


MEXICO 

Abbott,  Gorham  Dummer.  Mexico  ana 
the  United  States.     N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1869. 

[3925 

A  useful  guide  to  the  constitutional  history,  espe- 
cially for  the  period  from  1824  to  1859. 

Alaman,  Lucas.  Historla  de  Mejico.  Mex- 
ico.    1849-52.     5v.  [3926 

Still  a  standard  work,  of  considerable  suggestive 
value,  on  the  history  of  Mexico  and  on  the  significance 
of  events. 

Bancroft,  Hubert  Howe.  History  of  the 
Pacific  states  :  Mexico,  1516-1887.  San  Fran- 
cisco :  Bancroft  Hist.  Co.     1883-8.    6v.     [3927 

Useful  as  a  compendium  and  abstract  of  the  sources 
of  information  on  Mexican  history.  A  valuable  work 
for  professional  students  of  history,  who  are  accus- 
tomed to  judge  the  critical  value  of  statements.  The 
extended  references  to  the  literature  of  the  subject  are 
extremely  valuable.  For  the  general  reader,  it  is  a 
hodge-podge  of  information,  put  together  without 
much  appreciation  of  perspective  or  historical  propor- 
tion, but  useful  as  a  chronological  summary  of  the 
sources. 

Popular  history  of  the  Mexican  people. 

San  Francisco.     1887.  [3928 

An  abstract  from  the  larger  work,  possessing  almost 
none  of  the  qualities  which  give  some  value  to  those 
volumes. 

Bandelier,   Adolphe    Francois   Alphonse. 

On  the  art  of  war  and  mode  of  warfare  of  the 
ancient  Mexicans.    (In  Peabody  Museum.    lOtli 
annual  report.     Cambridge,  Mass.     1877.) 
On  the  distribution  and  tenure  of  lauds, 


and  the  customs  with  respect  to  inheritance, 
among  the  ancient  Mexicans.  (In  Peabody 
Museum.  11th  annual  report.  Cambridge. 
1878.) 

On  the  social  organization  and  mode  of 

government  of  the  ancient  Mexicans.  (In  Pea- 
body Museum.  12th  annual  report.  Cam- 
bridge.    1880.)  [3929 

These  three  papers  contain  by  far  the  best  exposi- 
tion yet  written  of  the  conditions  under  which  the 
natives  conquered  by  the  Spaniards  were  living  be- 
fore their  contact  with  Europeans. 

Baqueiro,  Serapio.  Ensayo  historico  sobre 
las  revoluciones  de  Yucatan,  desde  1840,  hasta 
1864.     Merida  de  Yucatan.     1865-71.     2v. 

[3930 

An  important  work,  containing  a  very  large  number 
of  significant  documents.  The  narrative  treats  the 
course  of  events  with  considerable  historical  insight. 

Bibesco,  Le  prince  Georges.  Au  Mexique 
1862  :  combats  et  retrait  des  six  mille.  Paris : 
Plon.     1887.     20fr.  [3931 

The  standard  French  account  of  this  campaign, 
which  signified  so  much  to  Mexican  nationality. 

Brasseur  de  Bourbourg,  I'abbe  Etienne 
Charles.  Collection  de  documents  dans  les 
langues  indigenes.     Paris.     1861-8.     4v. 

[3932 

These  four  volumes  contain  translations  of  the  Popul 
Vuh,  or  Sacred  book  of  Guatemala,  a  Quichua  gram- 
mar, Landa's  Yucatan  relation,  and  four  letters  on 
the  material  for  the  study  of  native  INIexican  histoiy. 
The  comment  of  an  early  reviewer,  "  so  thoughtful, 
but  so  doubtful,"  is  the  best  characterization  of  the 
Abba's  suggestive  introductory  essays  and  annota- 
tions. 

Bullock,  William.  Six  months'  residence 
and  travels  in  Mexico.  London.  1824.  2d 
ed.     1825.     2v.  [3933 

An  entertaining  account  of  observations  and  of  in- 
formation picked  up  in  the  course  of  a  trip  in  search 
of  curiosities  for  exhibition  in  England.  The  work 
appears  to  have  had  considerable  influence  in  forming 
the  current  English  ideas  respecting  INIexico. 

Butler,  William.  Mexico  in  transition. 
N.  Y. :  Hunt.    1892.    3d  ed.  rev.    1893.     §2, 

[3934 

A  conscientious  effort  to  set  forth  the  motives  and 
the  facts  of  the  military  and  civil  struggle  by  which 
the  Mexican  liberals  relieved  their  country  from  the 
domination  of  the  church  party.  Written  by  a  mis- 
sionary who  has  been  uncommonly  successful  in  ap- 
preciating the  point  of  view  of  the  masses  of  the 
people  among  whom  he  is  working. 

Calderon  de  la  Barca,  Madame  Frances 
Erskine  Ingles.  Life  in  Mexico.  Boston: 
Little.     1843.     2v,  [3935 


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An  entertaining  collection  of  letters,  describing  the 
experiences  of  a  foreign  lady  resident  in  Mexico  dur- 
ing a  period  of  much  political  uncertamty.  They 
throw  considerable  light  upon  the  actual  condition  of 
the  country  at  the  time. 

Campos,  Sebastian  I.  Recuerdos  histori- 
cos  dc  la  tiudad  de  Veracruz  y  costa  de  Sota- 
vento  duraute  las  campanas  de  "Tres  afios,"  la 
"  Yntervencion "  y  el  "Imperio."  Mexico. 
1895.  [3936 

An  interesting  narrative  of  the  struggle  against  the 
French  armies,  from  the  Mexican  point  of  view. 

Chavero,  Alfredo.  Obras  historicas  de  Don 
Fernando  de  Alva  Ixtlilxochitl.  Mexico:  Se- 
cret, de  Fomeuto.     1891-3.     2v. 

Historia  de  Tlaxcala  por  Diego  Munoz 

Camaro.     Mexico  :  Secret,  de  Fomento.     1892. 

[3937 

Tlie  standard  editions,  published  by  the  Mexican 

government,  of  two  of  the  most  important  works  upon 

the  native  historj'  of  Mexico  and  the  early  relations 

between  the  aborigines  and  their  Spanish  conquerors. 

Chevalier,  Michel.  Mexico,  ancient  and 
modern  ;  tr.  by  Thomas  Alpass.  London  : 
Maxwell.     1864.     2v.  [3938 

A  well-proportioned  work,  untrustworthy  in  details. 
Written  from  a  strong  anti-Romish  point  of  view. 

Chynoweth,  W.  Harris.  Fall  of  Maximil- 
ian, late  emperor  of  Mexico;  with  an  historical 
introd.     London :  Author.     1872.  [3939 

A  well-balanced  account  of  the  events  which  made 
Maximilian's  execution  necessary,  and  of  the  brilliant 
legal  efforts  to  save  him  from  the  effect  of  events 
which  had  been  in  large  measure  entirely  beyond  his 
control.  Inspired  by  a  desire  to  remove  the  inevitable 
stigma  left  by  the  execution  upon  the  character  of  the 
Mexican  people,  by  one  who  knew  them  intimately, 
and  who  desired  no  less  to  place  on  record  the  many 
fine  qualities  of  the  emperor. 

Clavigero,  Francisco  Saverio.  History  of 
Mexico,  collected  from  Spanish  and  Mexican 
historians,  from  MSS.  and  ancient  paintings  of 
the  Indians;  tr.  from  the  Italian  by  Charles 
Cullen.     London.     1787.     2v.  [3940 

An  important  and  valuable  conii)endium  from  many 
sources  of  native  information  which  wei-e  only  within 
the  reach  of  the  friars  who  labored  among  the  Indians. 
Written  by  one  of  the  most  learned  of  the  Jesuits  who 
were  exiicUed  from  the  Spanish  possessions.  Trust- 
worthy, if  used  with  care  and  intelligence. 

Cortes,  Hernando.  Dispatches  to  Charles 
v.;  tr.  with  introd.  and  notes  by  George  Fol- 
som.     N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1843.  [394i 

A  good,  and  at  present  the  only,  English  version  of 
the  letters  in  which  Cortes  described  to  the  Emperor 
Charles  V  the  conquest  of  Mexico.  These  letters, 
written  during  the  progress  of  the  conquest,  are  the 


basis  for  almost  all  that  is  known  about  the  actual 
happenings  of  these  years.  They  reveal  the  excite- 
ment and  the  misconceptions  inevitable  in  the  pre- 
sence of  new,  strange  and  incomprehensible  peoples 
and  customs,  but  they  are  probably  a  trustworthy, 
honest  account  of  things  as  they  seemed  to  the  con- 
queror. 

Fifth  letter ;    tr.    by  Don  Pascual  de 

Gayangos.     London:  Hakluyt  Soc.     1868. 

[3942 

This  dispatch  contains  the  account  of  Cortes'  expe- 
dition to  Honduras.  A  new  edition,  with  added  mat- 
ter, is  in  course  of  preparation  for  the  Hakluyt  Society 
by  Mr.  A.  P.  Maudslay. 

Cubas,  Antonio  Garcia.  The  republic  of 
Mexico  in  1876  ;  tr.  by  George  F.  Henderson. 
Mexico:  "La  Enseiianza."     1876.  [3943 

A  semi-official  publication,  designed  to  remove  mis- 
apprehensions in  regard  to  the  advantages  of  Mexico. 

Diaz  del  Castillo,  Bernal.  Memoirs,  con- 
taining a  true  and  full  account  of  the  discovery 
and  conquest  of  Mexico;  tr.  from  the  Spanish 
by  John  Ingram  Lockhart.  London:  Hatch- 
ard.     1844.     2v.  [3944 

A  fascinating,  soldier-like  narrative  by  one  of  the 
companions  of  Cortes,  who  felt  that  he  and  his  fellows 
had  not  received  their  due  share  of  credit  from  their 
leader  in  his  account  of  the  conquest,  as  represented 
by  his  published  dispatches. 

A  new  edition,  edited  by  Vice-Admiral  Lindesay 
Brine,  is  in  preparation  for  the  Hakluji:  Society. 

Elton,  Capt.  James  Frederick,  With  the 
French  in  Mexico.  London  :  Chapman.  1867. 
Phil.:  Lippincott.     1867.  [3945 

A  pleasant,  unpretentious  narrative  of  the  author's 
travels  in  Mexico,  during  an  interesting  period  in  the 
history  of  the  countrj'.    Of  no  especial  value. 

Fancourt,  Charles  St.  John.  History  of 
Yucatan  from  its  discovery  to  the  close  of  the 
17th  century.     London :  Murray.     1854. 

[3946 

A  very  useful  summary  in  English  of  the  references 
to  Yucatan  in  the  early  Spanish  histories.  The  author 
possessed  a  thorough  and  intimate  acquaintance  with 
the  country  and  with  its  peoples. 

Flint,  Henry  Martyn.  Mexico  under  Maxi- 
milian.    Phil. :  National  Pub.  Co.     1867. 

[3947 

An  untrustworthy,  ex  parte  statement  of  the  im- 
perial cause,  designed  to  weaken  popular  support  for 
the  efforts  of  the  United  States  government  to  secure 
the  withdrawal  of  the  French  forces. 

Gage,   Thomas.     Survey  of  the  West  In- 
dies.    4tli  ed.     London.     1711.  [3948 
First  issued  as  The  EngUslir American,  his  travail 
by  sea  and  land ;  or,  A  neiv  survey  of  the  West  India's, 
London,  1648,  and  frequently  reprinted  during  the 


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next  hundred  years,  in  several  of  the  European  lan- 
guages. A  curious  work,  by  a  Catholic  turned  Angli- 
can clergyman,  containing  nuich  information  about 
Mexico  which  is  interesting  when  true,  as  a  large  part 
of  it  probably  is.  The  author's  account  of  his  travels 
is  founded  on  fact. 

Gaulot,  Paul.  La  verite  sur  I'expcdilion  du 
Me.xique:  reve  d'ompire ;  Tempire  de  Maxi- 
milien ;  fin  d'empire.  Paris  :  P.  OUendorll. 
1889-90.     3v.     Fr.  10.50.  [3949 

Based  upon  the  papers  of  the  chief  paymaster  in  the 
French  expeditionary  forces.  These  supply  many  sig- 
nificant details  of  material  value  for  a  correct  under- 
standing of  the  course  of  events. 

Gooch,  JLs.  Fanny  Chambers.  Face  to 
face  with  the  Mexicans  :  the  Mexican  people 
as  seen  and  studied  by  an  American  woman 
during  seven  years  of  intercourse  with  them. 
N.y.:  Fords.     1888.     §2.50.  [3950 

A  faitlrful  account  of  what  the  author  saw.  The 
historical  chapters  are  derived  from  Brantz  Mayer, 
Prescott,  and  the  talk  of  the  drawing-rooms. 

Hale,  Susan.  Story  of  Mexico.  (Story  of 
the  nations.)    N.  Y.:  Putnam.     1889.     $1.50. 

[3951 

A  readable  volume,  written  in  a  style  of  entertain- 
ing familiarity,  and  with  a  thoughtless  disregard  for 
exact  accuracy  in  the  statements  of  facts. 

Hall,  Frederic.  Life  of  Maximilian  I,  late 
emperor  of  jMexico,  with  a  sketch  of  the  Em- 
press Carlotta.     N.  Y. :  Miller.     1868.       [3952 

A  combination  of  gossipy  details  descriptive  of  the 
Emperor's  private  life  with  documentary  and  legal 
data  relating  to  his  trial  and  execution.  A  lawyer's 
attack,  written  by  one  of  his  Majesty's  legal  advisers, 
upon  the  position  and  arguments  of  his  opponents, 
prepared  after  the  success  of  the  latter. 

Hall,  William  Henry  Bullock.  Across 
Mexico  in  1864-5.  X.  Y. :  Macmillan.  1865. 
London:  Macmillan.    1866.  [3953 

An  entertaining  book  of  travel,  useful  as  portraying 
the  impressions  received  by  a  stranger  to  the  land 
and  the  people,  travelling  under  very  favorable  au- 
spices, but  possessing  no  iiarticular  sympathy  or 
insight  into  the  significance  of  what  he  saw. 

Haven,  Gilbert.  Our  next-door  neighbor: 
a  winter  in  Mexico.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1875. 

[3954 

A  useless  and  provoking  book,  but  perhaps  as  good 
a  volume  as  could  have  been  i)roduced  by  a  militant 
Protestant  divine  while  occupied  in  touring  through 
the  countrj'  for  a  few  weeks,  investigating  fields  for 
future  missionary  labors. 

Humboldt,  Friedrich  Heinrich  Alexander 
von.  Baron.  Political  essay  on  the  kingdom 
of  New  Spain ;  tr.  by  John  Black.  London  : 
Longmans.     1811.     2v.     N.  Y.    1811.     2v. 


Obras.     Mexico  :  V.  Agileros. 

8v.     $1.50  ea. 


Researches  concerning  the  institutions 

and  monuments  of  the  ancient  inhabitants  of 
America ;  tr.  by  H.  M.  Williams.  London : 
Longmans.     1814.     2v.  [3955 

These  two  important  works  are  characterized  among 
the  General  works,  sect.  3016. 

Selections  from  the  works  of  the  Baron 

de  Humboldt  relating  to  Mexico ;  with  notes  by 
John  Taylor.     London  :  Longmans.     1824. 

[3956 

The  selections  are  chiefly  such  as  would  interest 
prospective  investors  in  Mexican  mines. 

Icazbalceta,  Joaquin  Garcia.  Bibliografia 
Mexicana  del  siglo  xvi.  Mexico  :  Audrade  y 
Morales.     1886.     $10.  [3957 

A  descriptive  list  of  books  printed  in  Mexico  be- 
tween 153'J  and  ItiOO ;  a  model  of  what  such  a  list 
should  be.  The  essays  appended  to  many  of  the  titles 
contain  a  great  deal  of  invaluable  information  in  re- 
gard to  the  early  history  of  printing  in  America,  the 
lives  and  surroundings  of  the  most  important  figures 
m  sixteenth  century  Mexico,  and  the  agricultural, 
financial  and  social  conditions  of  the  country. 

1896-8. 
[3958 

These  volumes  contain  nearly  all  of  the  historical 
and  biographical  essays  written  by  Sr.  Icazbalceta  for 
the  various  works  which  he  edited.  Taken  together, 
these  constitute  the  most  valuable  contribution  yet 
made  by  any  student  to  the  understanding  of  the  first 
century  of  Spanish-American  history.  They  relate  for 
the  most  part  to  the  social,  economic  and  industrial 
phases  of  the  early  contact  between  Europeans  and 
the  native  Americans. 

The  most  important  of  the  volumes  edited  by  Sr. 
Icazbalceta  are  noted  below.  Most  of  them  were  is- 
sued in  limited  editions,  and  copies  are  not  now  easily 
secured.  All  are  especially  valuable  for  the  documen- 
tary sources  which  they  contain,  and  for  the  intelli- 
gent and  learned  elucidations  by  the  editor. 

Coleccion  de  documentos  para  la  historia  de  Mexico. 
Mexico.    1858-181)6.    2v. 

Nueva  coleccion  de  documentos.    1886-1892.    5v. 

Historia  eclesiastica  Indiana,  por  Fr.  Jerdnimo  de 
Mendieta,  escrita  en  1596.    Mexico.    1870. 

Mexico  en  1554.    Mexico.    1875. 

Noticias  de  Mexico  recogidos  por  D.  Francisco  Se- 
dano,  1756-1800.    Mexico.    1880.    2v. 

Juarez,  Benito.  Burke,  Ulick  Ralph. 
Life  of  Benito  Juarez,  constitutional  president 
of  Mexico.    London  :  Remington.    1894.    $1.25. 

[3959 
A  fair,  well-balanced  biography,  containing  a  useful 
account  of  the  more  significant  events,  derived  from 
the  best  of  the  books  written  by  the  contemporaries 
of  Juarez.  The  opinions  as  to  his  work  and  personal 
character  contributed  by  those  who,  as  i)artisans  of 
Maximilian,  were  opposed  to  him  during  the  period  of 
intervention,  are  especially  interesting. 


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SPANISH  AND   PORTUGUESE  A^IERICA 


Kendall,  John  Jennings.  Mexico  under 
Maximilian.  London :  Ncwby.  1871.  [3960 
This  volume  contains  a  few  interesting  historical 
data,  which  are  of  vahie  when  they  relate  to  events 
which  came  under  the  personal  observation  of  Captain 
Kendall  during  his  service  in  the  imperial  army. 

Kingsborough,  Edward  King,  viscount. 
Antiquities  of  Mexico:  comprising  facsimiles 
of  ancient  Mexican  paintings  and  hieroglyphics, 
with  monuments  of  New  Spain,  by  Dupaix  ; 
illustrated  by  many  valuable  inedited  j\ISS. 
London:  Bohn.    1831-48.     9v.  [3961 

This  superb  monumental  work,  the  publication  of 
which  virtually  ruined  Lord  Kingsborough,  has  been 
to  a  considerable  extent  superseded  by  facsimiles  of 
most  of  the  important  codices  and  other  documents 
which  it  reproduced,  made  by  the  more  accurate  mod- 
em photographic  processes. 

Leffevre,  Eugfene.  Documents  oflBciels  re- 
cueillis  dans  la  secretairerie  privee  de  Maxi- 
milien  ;  histoire  de  I'intervention  fran9aise  au 
Mexique.     Bruxelles.     1869.     2v.  [3962 

This  work  throws  considerable  light  upon  the  real 
causes  and  the  international  complications  of  the  in- 
tervention. 

Le  Plongeon,  Augustus.  Queen  Moo  and 
the  Egyptian  sphinx.  N.  Y. :  Author.  1896. 
N.  Y.  7 Alliance  Pub.  Co.     $6.  [3963 

A  work  which  has  enjoyed  considerable  popularity 
among  those  who  believe  that  Central  American  cul- 
ture is  directly  connected  with  that  of  Egypt.  Serious 
scientific  students  for  the  most  part  regard  it  as  a 
work  absolutely  lacking  in  merit  of  any  sort.  It  is 
interesting  as  an  illustration  of  the  extent  to  which 
pseudo-historical  theorizing  can  be  carried,  when  it  is 
applied  to  sources  of  information  which  are  depend- 
ent for  their  safe  elucidation  upon  keen  and  discrimi- 
nating judgment,  sound  common  sense,  and  wide  and 
accurate  knowledge. 

Lester,  Charles  Edwards.  The  Mexican 
republic.     N.  Y. :  Am.  News  Co.     1878. 

[3964 

A  very  good  essay,  showing  close  familiarity  with 
the  actual  state  of  affairs  in  Mexico  at  the  time  when 
Diaz  .secured  his  final  mastery  of  the  country. 

Loiseau,  Claude  Joseph  Desir6.  Notes 
militaire  sur  le  Mexique  en  1864-7.  Bruxelles: 
Merzbach.     1872.  [3965 

A  useful  account  of  French  military  movements 
during  the  intervention,  interspersed  with  descrip- 
tions of  the  country. 

Lummis,  Charles  Fletcher.  The  awaken- 
ing of  a  nation;  Mexico  of  to-day.  N.  Y.  : 
Harper.     1898.     $2.50.  [3966 

An  enthusiastic  account  by  the  man  who,  more  than 
any  one  else,  is  thoroughly  conversant  with  the  actual 
condition  of  all  parts  of  the  Mexican  republic.    A 


brilliant  presentation  of  the  bright  side  of  existing 
conditions,  with  frequent  references  to  the  historical 
events  which  have  made  the  present  progressive  state 
of  the  country  possible. 

Maximilian  I,  emperor  of  Mexico.  [3967 

See  the  books  entered  under  Bibesco,  Campos,  Chy- 
noweth,  Elton,  Flint,  Gaulot,  Hall,  Kendall,  Lef^vre, 
Loiseau,  Salm-Salm,  Schroeder,  Smissen,  Stevenson. 

Besides  the  books  referred  to  above,  there  are  a  con- 
siderable number  of  other  documentary  narratives, 
prepared  tor  the  most  part  by  French  officers  who 
served  in  the  army  sent  to  Mexico  by  Napoleon  III. 
AU  of  these  have  a  certain  value  as  a  presentation 
of  the  arguments  which  influenced  the  French  in 
undertaking  the  intervention,  and  which  have  since 
been  advanced  by  them  to  explain  the  outcome  of 
events. 

Mayer,  Brantz.  Mexico  as  it  was  and  as  it 
is.     N.  Y. :  Winchester.     1844.  [3968 

An  interesting  and  typical  specimen  of  the  sort  of 
writing  which  found  favor  with  the  American  public 
at  the  middle  of  the  nineteenth  century.  The  wide- 
spread interest  in  Mexico  at  that  time  gave  this  vol- 
ume a  large  circulation,  so  that  it  had  a  considerable 
influence  in  shaping  the  popular  conception  of  Mex- 
ico. It  is  an  honest  record,  but  the  author,  despite 
his  official  position,  apparently  neither  saw  nor  under- 
stood much  of  the  people  or  the  true  state  of  the  coun- 
try.   The  historical  chapters  are  untrustworthy. 

Mexico,  Aztec,  Spanish  and  republican. 

Hartford:  Drake.     1852.     2v.  [3969 

As  good  a  book  of  its  size  as  could  have  been  written 
without  considerable  labor  fifty  years  ago.  The  many 
statistical  tables  are  as  accurate  as  most  Mexican 
work  of  this  sort  at  that  period.  The  book  is  stUI 
occasionally  useful  to  students  sufficiently  well  in- 
formed to  recognize  its  errors. 

Mexico.  Constitution ;  tr.  by  B.  Moses. 
See  American  Academy  of  Political  and  Social 
Science,  sect.  226.  [3970 

Mill,  Nicholas.  History  of  Mexico  from 
the  Spanish  conquest.     London.    1824.     [3971 

A  description  of  the  country  intended  for  English 
investors  in  Mexican  mining  stocks.  Based  in  part 
upon  conversations  with  informants  who  seem  to  have 
been  more  anxious  to  dispose  of  mining  jiroperty  than 
to  provide  precise  and  accurate  statements.  The  nar- 
rative of  recent  political  historj'  gives  a  fairly  trust- 
worthy rtSsumci  of  events  from  1810  to  1820. 

Noll,  Arthur  Howard.  Short  history  of 
Mexico.     Chic. :  McClurg.     1890.     §1.     [3972 

A  good,  convenient  summary  of  Mexican  history,  as 
it  was  gleaned  by  the  author  during  his  brief  residence 
in  Mexico,  from  the  more  accessible  standard  authori- 
ties. 

Ober,  Frederick  Albion.  Travels  in  Mex- 
ico.    Boston :  Estes.     1884.     Rev.  ed.     %\. 

[3973 
A  popular  work,  in  which  the  author  endeavors  to 


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3974-3985 


suggest  to  the  reader  some  of  the  fascination  which 
the  country  exercises  over  ahnost  all  who  visit  it  with- 
out prejudice.  Written  with  a  ready  pen,  neither  deep 
nor  scholarly,  but  distinctly  interesting.  The  histori- 
cal illustrations  are  not  designed  to  challenge  critical 
examination. 

Obregon,  Luis  Gonzalez.  Mexico  viejo. 
Mexico.     1894  [3974 

A  book  of  solid  merit  on  early  Mexican  history. 

Orozco  y  Berra,  Manuel.  Historla  an- 
tigua  y  de  la  coaquista  de  Mexico.  Mexico. 
1880.     4v.  [3975 

The  standard  Mexican  treatise  on  the  period  ante- 
rior to  the  conquest.  A  compendium,  prepared  with 
considerable  skill,  of  the  native  chroniclers. 

Prescott,  William  Hickling.  History  of 
the  conquest  of  Mexico ;  with  a  preliminary 
view  of  the  ancient  Mexican  civilization,  and 
the  life  of.  the  conqueror,  Hernando  Cortez. 
N.  Y. :  Harper.     1843.     3v. 

Same;  ed.  by  John  Foster  Kirk.     Phil.: 

Lippincott.  3v.  Universal  ed.  $1.50.  Pop- 
ular ed.     $3.  [3976 

The  later  editions,  edited  by  Mr.  Prescott's  secre- 
tarj',  contain  corrections  and  notes  from  Ramirez  and 
other  Mexican  historians. 

Prescott's  history  is  a  masterpiece  of  clear,  well- 
arranged  historical  narration,  based  upon  careful  and 
diligent  study  of  all  available  sources  of  information. 
The  chapters  which  relate  the  history  of  Mexico  pre- 
vious to  the  Spanish  conquest  contain  little  more  than 
a  skilful  adaptation  of  Clavigero.  For  a  safe  appre- 
ciation of  the  account  of  the  conquest,  the  reader 
must  bear  constantly  in  mind  the  fact  that  Prescott, 
perhaps  unwittingly,  was  a  devoted  hero-worshipper. 
He  desired,  most  sincerely,  to  describe  events  and 
characters  as  they  really  were,  but  he  found  it  impos- 
sible to  believe  statements  which  contradicted  those 
made  by  Cortes,  or  to  credit  opinions  disparaging  to 
the  heroic  figure  whose  great  achievement  had  fas- 
cinated him.  The  unfairness  of  many  of  Prescott's 
critical  comments,  and  the  frequent  injustice  of  his 
attitude  towards  the  natives  who  were  opposed  to 
Cortes,  are  alike  directly  traceable  to  this  concentra- 
tion of  his  imagination  on  the  figure  of  the  con- 
queror. 

Robinson,  Fayette.     Mexico  and  her  mili- 
tary chieftains.     Phil.    1847.  [3977 
A  popular  work  of  no  great  reliability,  but  contain- 
ing some  biographical  information  not  easily  found 
elsewhere. 

Robinson,  William  Davis.  Memoirs  of  the 
Mexican  revolution,  including  a  narrative  of 
the  expedition  of  General  Xavier  Mina.  Phil. : 
Author.     1820.  [3978 

Based  on  the  journal  of  Mina's  English  commissary 
general,  and  upon  the  personal  experiences  of  the  au- 
thor, whose  mercantile  visits  to  Mexico  were  ended 
by  his  imprisonment  and  deportation  to  Spain  under 


circumstances  which  perhaps  explain  his  severe  stric- 
tures upon  the  acts  of  those  who  were  trying  to  jiut 
down  the  revolution. 

Romero,  Matias.  Geographical  and  statis- 
tical notes  on  Mexico.  N.  Y.:  Putnam.  1898. 
$2.  [3979 

An  advance  issue,  under  an  admirably  descriptive 
title,  of  the  first  three  hundred  pages  of  Sr.  Romero's 
very  poorly  named  Mexico  and  the  United  States,  in 
which  these  i)ages  are  inserted  without  note  or  com- 
ment. An  exceedingly  valuable  compendium  upon 
the  country  of  Mexico,  as  it  was  known  to  the  ^lexican 
minister  to  the  United  States. 

Mexico  and  the  United  States  ;  preceded 

by  geographical  and  statistical  notes  on  Mex- 
ico.    N.Y.:  Putnam.     1898.     §4.50.        [3980 

The  historical  portion  of  tliis  bulky  volume  consists 
of  revisions  and  enlargements  of  articles  originally 
printed  in  magazines.  Although  frequently  charac- 
terized by  the  sophistry  of  logic  which  assumes  the 
truth  of  stated  premises,  this  volume  is  probably  as 
good  a  work  as  exists  in  English  on  the  significance 
of  the  history  of  nineteenth  century  Mexico. 

Salm-Salm,  Felix,  prince.  My  diary  in 
Mexico  in  1867,  including  the  last  days  of  the 
Emperor  Maximilian.  London :  Bentley.  1868. 
2v.  [3981 

This  is  one  of  the  most  substantial  sources  of  infor- 
mation in  English  on  the  French  inteivention. 

Schroeder,  Seaton.  Fall  of  Maximilian's 
empire,  as  seen  from  a  United  States  gun-boat. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     1887.  [3982 

An  interesting  narrative  of  events  on  the  outskirts 
of  the  struggle.  Useful  as  an  index  to  the  spirit  of 
the  country  and  the  combatants. 

Smissen,  Alfred  Louis  Adolphe  Graves, 
haron  van  der.  Souvenirs  du  Mexiquc.  1864- 
67.    Bruxelles:   Leb^gue.     1893.     5fr.     [3983 

A  soldierly,  documentary  review  of  events,  as  re- 
called a  quarter  of  a  century  afterwards,  by  the  com- 
mander of  the  French  forces  during  the  retreat  from 
Mexico. 

Solis  y  Rivadeneyra,  Antonio  de.  History 
of  the  conquest  of  Mexico  by  the  Spaniards ; 
[tr.]  by  Thomas  Townsend.  London.  1724. 
1738.     2v.  [3984 

A  work,  first  printed  in  Spanish  in  1684,  whose  many 
editions  and  frequent  translations  afford  conclusive 
testimony  to  the  charm  exercised  over  the  reading 
public  by  a  thoroughly  unreliable  work,  through  the 
elegance  and  purity  of  its  literary  style.  Its  virtues 
are  those  of  a  prose  epic  ;  superficial  and  panegyrical. 
This  was  the  precursor  of  those  histories  of  Mexico 
which  contain  nothing  except  the  story  of  the  con- 
quest by  Cortes. 

Stevenson,  Sara  Yorke.  Maximilian  in 
Mexico.     N.  Y.:  Century  Co.     1899.     §2.50. 

[3985 


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SPANISH  AND  PORTUGUESE  AMERICA 


An  entertaining  narrative  of  personal  experience, 
describing  intiiuatelj-  the  social,  imoflicial  lite  of  the 
French  officers  in  Mexico.  ]\Iiich  light  is  thrown 
upon  the  apparent  reasons  for  the  course  taken  by 
events,  as  they  appeared  to  a  clever  vv'oman  watching 
things  happening  day  by  daj-.  The  V)ook  is  useful  as 
a  commentary  upon  works  written  with  the  purpose 
of  showing  the  philosophic  causes  of  these  same 
events. 

Thompson,  Waddy,  Recollections  of  Mex- 
ico.    ^\  Y. :  Wiley.     1846.  [3986 

These  impressions  of  the  country,  as  seen  by  the 
United  States  minister,  make  no  pretensions  to  schol- 
arly accuracy  or  to  critical  insight.  A  well-written 
work,  in  which  distinct  traces  are  visible  in  the  exist- 
ing notions  held  by  the  people  of  the  United  States  in 
regard  to  Mexico. 

Tylor,  Edward  Burnett.  Anahtiac ;  or 
jVIexico  and  the  Mexicans,  ancient  and  modem. 
London :  Longmans.     1861.  [3987 

An  interesting  narrative  of  travel  and  scientific 
observation. 

United  States.  State  Department.  Report 
regarding  the  present  condition  of  Mexico. 
(37th  Cong.,  2d  sess.,  House  ex.  doc.  no.  100.) 
Wash.     1863.  [3988 

This  document  consists  chiefly  of  the  correspond- 
ence between  the  State  Department  and  Minister  Cor- 
win  in  3Iexico  and  Minister  Adams  in  England  during 
18G1  and  a  part  of  1862,  including  papers  relating  to 
Mexico  which  were  laid  before  Parliament  in  18G2. 
The  disorganized  condition  of  Mexico,  the  grievances 
of  England,  the  unwillingness  of  the  latter  country  to 
interfere  with  Mexican  internal  affairs,  and  the  ear- 
nestness of  the  United  States  in  seeking  to  prevent 
the  establishment  of  a  European  government  on  this 
continent  are  brought  out.  F.  J.  S. 

Ward,  Sir  Henry  George.  Mexico  in  1827. 
London.     1828.     2v.     2d  ed.  enl.     1829.     2v. 

[3989 

An  extremely  valuable  account  of  the  then-existing 
ruining  and  commercial  conditions,  and  of  the  polit- 
ical and  social  conditions  prevailing  in  Mexico  and 
elsewhere  in  Spanish  America  dtiring  the  preceding 
century.  This  is  one  of  the  very  few  satisfactory  ac- 
counts of  the  course  of  events  which  led  up  to,  and 
rendered  inevitable,  the  wars  of  independence  and  the 
separation  from  Spain. 

Wilson,  Robert  Anderson.  Mexico,  its 
peasants  and  its  priests.  N.  Y. :  Harper.  ISoo. 
New  ed.,  rev.     1856.  [3990 

A  useful,  but  somewhat  too  vigorously  expressed 
account  of  Santa  Anna  and  of  the  events  cotempora- 
neous  with  his  career,  combined  with  an  effort  to  show 
the  fabulous  character  of  the  account  of  the  conquest 
written  by  Cortes. 

New  history  of  the  conquest  of  Mexico, 

in  which  Las  Casas'  denunciations  of  the  popu- 
lar historians  of  that  war  are  fully  vindicated. 
Phil.:  Challen.     1859.  [3991 


A  useful  offset  to  Prescott.  The  valuable  chapters, 
in  which  the  author  analyzes  with  a  lawy-er's  insight 
the  untrustworthy  portions  of  the  contemporary  his- 
tories of  the  conquest,  are  hard  to  separate  from  his 
amateurish  efforts  to  discover  an  origin  for  aboriginal 
American  culture  in  Phoenicia. 

Winship,  George  Parker.  The  Coronado 
expedition,  1540-42.  {Jn  United  States  Bureau 
of  Ethnology,  14th  annual  report,  pt.  1.  AVash. 
1896.)  [3992 

The  most  valuable  contribiition  to  the  history  of  the 
most  noteworthy  exploring  expedition  that  ever  jour- 
neyed within  the  limits  of  the  United  States.  Coro- 
nado set  out  from  the  City  of  Mexico  with  an  enor- 
mous retinue,  exploring  the  region  as  far  as  eastern 
Kansas,  conquering  the  "  Seven  Cities  of  Cibola"  oc- 
cupied by  the  Zufiis,  visiting  Tusayan  or  the  Mold 
country,  the  Grand  Caiion  of  the  Colorado,  the  Pueblos 
of  the  Rio  Grande,  and  the  vast  buffalo  plains.  Win- 
ship's  account  includes  all  the  knowni  documents  bear- 
ing on  the  expedition,  printed  in  Spanish  and  English, 
with  copious  historical  and  ethnological  notes,  a  bibli- 
ography, and  an  historical  introduction  that  displays 
the  author's  great  knowledge  of  the  expedition  and 
its  causes  and  results.  Reproductions  in  facsimile  of 
many  early  maps  of  the  region  covered,  as  well  as  a 
number  of  plates  illustrating  ethnologic  subjects,  il- 
lumine the  text.  The  original  documents  had  not 
hitherto  appeared  in  English.  F.  W.  H. 

Wright,  Mrs.  Marie  Robinson.  Picturesque 
Mexico.    Phil.:  Lippincott.     [c.  1897.]     [3993 

An  account  of  a  trip  undertaken  on  behalf  of  "  the 
most  notable  feature  of  modern  journalism,"  a  special 
edition  of  the  Ne.rr  York  World.  A  descriiJtion  of  the 
country  as  seen  by  two  enthusiastic  women,  travelling 
under  official  guidance,  with  every  facilitj-  for  seeing 
the  country  at  its  best. 

Young,    Philip.      History  of  Mexico.     Cin. 

1847.  [3994 

Uncritical.     Made  up  chiefly  of  the  annals  of  the 

"War  of  Independence,  and  of  the  civil  wars  which 

followed. 

Zaragoza,  Justo.  Noticias  historicas  de  la 
Nueva  Espaiia.     Madrid.     1878.  [3995 

An  edition,  vrith  valuable  notes,  of  an  important 
sixteenth  century  treatise  upon  the  early  Spanish  do- 
mini(m  in  Mexico,  by  Suarez  de  I'eralta.  Especially 
useful  for  the  second  half-century  following  the  con- 
quest. 

Zumarraga,  Juan  de.  Icazbalceta,  Joa- 
quin Garcia.  Don  Fray  Juan  de  Zumarraga, 
primer  obispo  y  arzobispo  de  Mexico.  Mexico: 
Andrade  y  Morales.     1881.     $5.  [3996 

Distinctly  the  ablest  work  that  has  yet  been  written 
upon  Spanish  American  history.  A  thorough  and 
masterly  study,  a  contribution  to  historical  literature 
as  well  as  to  the  facts  of  history,  of  the  leading  fig- 
ure in  the  first  quarter  century  of  the  Spanish  domi- 
nation of  Mexico.  Reprinted  in  the  Agueros  edition 
of  the  Obras  of  Icazbalceta,  sect.  3958. 


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CENTRAL  AMERICA  AND 
NORTHERN   SOUTH  AMERICA 

Bancroft,  Hubert  Howe.  History  of  the 
Pacific  states:  Central  America.  San  Fran- 
cisco. 1883-7.  3v.  [3997 
Like  the  other  volumes  in  the  monumental  work  of 
Mr.  ISaneroft,  these  books  contain  a  mass  of  valuable 
information  collected  from  a  very  wide  range  of 
manuscript  and  printed  sources,  put  togetlier  in  a 
fairly  consecutive  chronological  arrangement,  with- 
out critical  judgment  or  any  appreciation  of  the  sig- 
nificance of  historical  fact  or  historical  philosophy. 

Bandelier,  Adolf  Francis  Alphonse.     The 

gilded  man  (El  Dorado)  and  other  pictures  of 
the  Spanish  occupancy  of  America.  N.  Y.: 
Appleton.     1893.     $1.50.  [3998 

A  collection  of  popular  essays,  suggestive  and  inter- 
esting, but  less  reliable  than  Mr.  Bandelier's  other 
writings,  because  of  their  hasty  preparation  and  the 
entrusting  of  the  proof-reading  to  other  hands.  Four 
of  the  chapters  relate  to  the  exploration  of  the  Ori- 
noco region,  one  to  the  ccmquest  of  Mexico,  and  the 
remainder  to  the  southwestern  United  States. 

Notes  on  the  bibliography  of  Yucatan 

and  Central  America.  See  American  Anti- 
quarian Society,  sect.  233.  [3999 

Biggs,  James.  History  of  Don  Francisco 
de  JMiranda's  attempt  to  effect  a  revolution  in 
South  America.     London.     1809.  [4000 

A  revised,  corrected  and  enlarged  edition  of  a  series 
of  letters  from  an  officer  in  the  service  of  Miranda  to 
a  friend  in  the  United  States,  printed  in  Boston  in 
1808.  A  good  summary  of  events,  written  while  they 
were  in  progress,  and  the  standard  source  of  informa- 
tion in  English  regarding  this  important  episode  in 
the  struggle  for  the  liberation  of  the  Spanish-Amer- 
ican colonies. 

Bolivar  y  Ponte,  Simon.  Ducoudray  Hol- 
STEiN,  Oen.  H.  L.  Villau>ie.  Memoirs  of 
Simon  Bolivar,  president,  liberator  of  the  re- 
public of  Colombia,  and  of  his  principal  gen- 
erals. Boston:  Goodrich.  1830.  London  : 
Colburn.     1830.     2v.  [4001 

A  useful  outline  of  military  operations,  in  which  the 
author  at  times  acted  as  Chief  of  staff  to  Bolivar. 
The  writer  fell  out  with  his  chief,  and  in  this  work 
undertakes  to  show  the  vanity  and  the  mediocrity 
of  mind  of  Bolivar.  Its  main  value  is  as  a  counter- 
balance to  the  works  by  Bolivar's  admirers. 

Colombia.  Constitution  ;  tr.  by  B.  Moses. 
See  American  Academy  of  Political  and  Social 
Science,  sect.  226.  [4002 

Curtis,  William  Eleroy.  Venezuela,  a  land 
where  it's  always  summer.  N.  Y.:  Harper. 
1896.     $1.25.  [4003 

A  description  of  the  country,  interspersed  with 
more  or  less  history  of  the  popular  sort. 


Dalton,  Henry  G.  History  of  British  Gui- 
ana.    London  :  Longmans.     1855.    2v.    [4004 

An  intelligent  compendium  from  the  standard 
works,  by  one  who  was  very  familiar  with  the  life  and 
the  traditions  of  the  colony. 

Davis,  Richard  Harding.  Three  gringos 
in  Venezuela  and  Central  America.  N.  Y.  : 
Harper.     1896.     $1.50.  [4005 

A  delightful  narrative,  which  has  done  much  to 
establish,  beyond  the  reach  of  historical  correction, 
the  popular  conception  in  the  United  States  of  the 
people  and  the  institutions  of  Spanish  America. 

Flinter,  Maj.  George  D.  History  of  the 
revolution  of  Caracas.    London.    1819.      [4006 

An  especially  useful  work,  as  it  gives  the  arguments 
and  the  point  of  view  of  those  who  supjiorted  the 
side  of  Spain  in  the  revolution.  The  author,  an  Eng- 
lish officer,  enjoyed  many  opportunities  for  inter- 
course with  the  people  who  were  driven  out  of  Vene- 
zuela by  the  revolutionists,  and  he  seems  to  have 
transmitted  their  stories  without  much  effort  to  verify 
the  truth  or  probability  of  the  narratives. 

Gibbs,  Archibald  Robertson.  British  Hon- 
duras, an  historical  and  descriptive  account  of 
the  colony  from  its  settlement,  1670.  London  : 
Low.     1883.     7s.  6d.  [4007 

A  readable  and  apparently  triistworthy  sketch  of 
events. 

Hall,  Col.  Francis.  Present  state  of  Co- 
lombia, containing  an  account  of  the  principal 
events  of  its  revolutionary  war;  by  an  officer 
late  in  the  Colombian  service.*^  London:  Bald- 
win.    1824.     Phil.     1825.  [4008 

An  intelligent  account,  by  one  who  enjoyed  his  ex- 
periences. 

Juarros,  Domingo.  Statistical  and  com- 
mercial history  of  the  kingdom  of  Guatemala ; 
tr.  by  J.  Baily.     London.     1823.  [4009 

A  good  English  version  of  what  was  for  a  long  time 
the  standard  Spanish  work  on  Guatemala,  and  one 
which  contains  much  valuable  material  relating  to 
the  condition  of  the  countrj'  towards  the  end  of  the 
Spanish  domination. 

Keasbey,  L.  M.  Nicaragua  canal  and  the 
Monroe  doctrine.  See  American  Academy  of 
Political  and  Social  Science,  sect.  226.      [4010 

Maudslay,  Anne  Gary,  a  nd  Alfred  Percival. 
A  glimpse  at  Guatemala,  and  some  notes  on  the 
ancient  monuments  of  Central  America.  Maps, 
illust.  London  :  Murray.  1899.  Net  84s.  [401 1 

An  elaborate  and  beautiful  book,  hardly  answering 
to  Mr.  Maudslay's  original  design  of  i)reparing  a  com- 
paratively inexpensive  account  of  his  travels  in  Guate- 
mala and  of  the  extremely  important  archneological 
and  historical  work  which  he  has  done  there.  The 
complete  results  of  his  seven  expeditions  are  published 
in  the  costly  Biologia  Centrali-Americana.    In  the 


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SPANISH  AND  PORTUGUESE   AMERICA 


present  volume,  ■which  is  popular  as  well  as  scientific, 
Mrs.  MamLslay,  with  her  husband's  help,  describes  the 
country  and  the  people,  and  explains  what  has  been 
accomplished  by  the  scientific  investigations.  The 
volume  combines  the  freshness  and  enthusiasm  in  ob- 
servation of  one  who  was  visiting  the  country  for  the 
first  time,  with  the  accurate  appreciation  and  under- 
standing of  the  meanmg  of  things  as  seen  by  the 
trained  scientist,  thoroughly  equipped  student  and 
careful  scholar  who  has  mastered  the  historical  and 
archa'ological  puzzles  of  Central  America  more  satis- 
factorily than  any  of  his  predecessors.  This  volume 
is  easily  worth  all  the  other  books  which  have  ap- 
peared or  are  likely  to  be  published  for  many  years, 
as  a  guide  to  the  things  which  make  Central  America 
of  general  world  interest. 

Pereira,  Ricardo  S.  Les  etatsunis  de  Co- 
lombie  :  precis  d'histoire  et  de  geographie. 
Paris:  Marpon.     1883.  [4012 

A  very  valuable  work  prepared  by  the  secretary  of 
the  Colombian  legation  in  Paris.  The  historical  sum- 
mary is  thoroughly  trustworthy,  and  the  geographical 
descriptions  and  maps  are  prepared  with  great  care. 

Pons,  Franipois-Raimond-Joseph  de.  Voy- 
age to  the  eastern  part  of  Terra  Firma  or  the 
Spanish  Main  in  South  America,  1801-4  ;  tr. 
by  an  American  gentleman  [Washington  Ir- 
ving ?].     N.  Y.:  1806.     3v. 

Same :  Travels  in  South  America.  Lon- 
don.    1807.     2v.  [4013 

A  detailed  description  of  the  old  Captain-Generalcy 
of  Caraccas  by  the  French  government  agent.  One  of 
the  most  complete  and  satisfactory  pictures  of  a  part 
of  Spanish  America  just  before  the  collapse  of  Spanish 
authority.  Especially  interesting  for  the  light  that  it 
throws  on  the  Spanish  colonial  administration,  the 
religious  system  and  the  state  of  commerce.  The 
processes  employed  in  the  production  of  sugar,  cot- 
ton and  tobacco  receive  much  attention.       E.  G.  B. 

Recollections  of  a  service  of  three  years 

during  the  war  of  extermination  in  the  repub- 
lics of  Venezuela  and  Colombia  ;  by  an  officer 
of  the  Colombian  navy.  London:  Hunt.  1828. 
2v.  [4014 

A  narrative  of  experiences  and  observation,  by  a 
tyiJical  English  adventurer.  Valuable  for  its  sketches 
of  the  characteristic  traits  and  dispositions  of  the 
native  leaders  in  the  struggle. 

Several  similar  narratives  were  written  by  English 
officers  who  served  with  the  revolutionarj'  forces. 
Each  of  these  has  the  value  which  always  belongs  to 
any  account  of  personal  participation  in  historical 
events.  The  bias  of  each  writer  is  usually  sufficiently 
obvious  to  enable  the  attentive  reader  to  determine 
quickly  what  degree  of  reliance  may  safely  be  placed 
upon  his  statements. 

Robinson,  J.  H.  Journal  of  an  expedition 
1400  miles  up  the  Orinoco  and  300  up  the 
Arauca.     London  :  Black.     1822.  [4015 

The  experiences  of  an  English  officer  enlisted  as 
surgeon  in  the  Venezuelan  patriot  army,  who  became 


much  disgusted  with  the  country  and  its  people. 
Some  important  light  is  throwii  upon  the  war  opera- 
tions and  upon  the  motives  of  various  participants, 
from  the  unprejudiced  standpoint  of  one  who  became 
definitely  attached  to  no  especial  leader. 

Rodney,  Caesar  Augustus,  and  John  Gra- 
ham. Reports  on  the  present  state  of  the 
United  Provinces  of  South  America.  London. 
1819.  [4016 

An  intelligently  edited  reprint  of  a  Congressional 
report  jiresented  by  two  commissioners  sent  by  the 
United  States  government  to  investigate  the  conuner- 
cial  and  political  situation  and  resources  of  the  re- 
volted Spanish  colonies.  Tlie  appendices  contain 
much  valuable  material  on  the  state  of  the  country 
during  and  at  the  end  of  the  revolutionary  period. 

Rodway,  James.  History  of  British  Guiana, 
from  1G68.  Georgetown,  Demerara:  Thom- 
son.    1891-4.     3v.''  [4017 

A  good  summary  of  the  available  works  of  historical 
reference.    Uncritical. 

Spence,  James  Mudie.  Land  of  Bolivar. 
London:  Low.     1878.     2v.  [4018 

An  historical  appendix  supplements  the  informa- 
tion, not  always  trustworthy,  which  occasionally  ap- 
pears in  the  course  of  the  author's  narrative  of  his 
adventures  while  trying  to  secure  a  mining  concession 
from  the  Venezuelan  government. 

Squier,  Ephraim  George.  Honduras,  de- 
scriptive, historical,  and  statistical.  London: 
Triibner.     1870. 

Nicaragua :  its  people,  scenery,  monu- 
ments.    N.  Y. :  Appleton.     1852.     2v. 

Notes  on  Central  America.  N.  Y. :  Har- 
per.    1855. 

States  of  Central  America.  N.  Y. :  Har- 
per.    1858.  [4019 

Mr.  Squier's  Nicaragua  volumes  were  supplemented 
by  the  Notes,  which  relate  mainly  to  Honduras  and 
San  Salvador.  These  in  turn  were  completed  by  the 
States,  of  1858,  which  is  a  substantial  compendium  of 
all  the  available  information,  giving  a  complete  view 
of  the  actual  social,  economic  and  political  conditions 
of  the  Central  American  republics  at  that  time.  Mr. 
Squier  made  most  admirable  use  of  his  exceptional 
opportunities  for  gathering  extended  and  reliable 
data,  during  his  long  career  in  the  United  States  dip- 
lomatic service  to  these  countries. 

Stephens,  John  Lloyd.  Incidents  of  travel 
in  Central  America,  Chiapas,  and  Yucatan. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     1841.     2 v. 

Incidents  of  travel  in  Yucatan.     N.  Y. : 

Harper.     1843.     2v.  [4020 

These  volumes,  recording  the  adventures  and  im- 
pressions of  Mr.  Stephens  and  Mr.  Cathersvood,  are  of 
especial,  interest,  apart  from  their  value  as  an  intelli- 
gent record  of  the  country  as  these  travellers  found 
it,  because  to  them  is  due  in  large  measure  the  awak- 


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ening  of  scientific  scholarly  interest  in  the  countries 
and  in  the  ruins  of  Central  America. 

Thompson,  Edward  H.  Yucatan  at  the 
time  of  its  discovery.  See  American  Anti(iua- 
riau  Society,  sect.  240.  [4021 

United  States.  Congress.  Documents  rela- 
tive to  Central  American  affairs  and  the  enlist- 
ment question.    Wash. :  Govt.  Prtg.  Off.     18.56. 

[4022 

A  collection  of  "sources"  in  which  there  are  a  few 
grains  of  historical  wheat  for  the  student  of  Central 
American  diplomatic  annals. 

United  States.  President.  Message  trans- 
mitting information  in  relation  to  the  proposed 
congress  to  be  held  at  Panama.  (19th  Cong., 
1st.  sess.,  House  ex.  doc.  129.)    Wash.     1826. 

[4023 
The  President's  message  urges  reasons  for  the  ac- 
ceptance of  the  invitation  to  be  represented  at  the 
proposed  congress  and  reaffirms  the  Monroe  doctrine. 
The  accompanying  documents  begin  with  a  letter  from 
J.  Q.  Adams  as  Secretary  of  State  in  1823  to  our  minister 
at  Colombia  on  the  subject  of  the  independence  of  the 
South  American  countries  and  the  negotiation  of  com- 
mercial treaties  with  them.  Letters  from  the  minis- 
ters of  Colombia,  Mexico  and  Central  America  in 
1825  formally  invite  the  United  States  to  take  part  in 
the  congress  and  state  the  subjects  to  be  discussed, 
and  Secretary  Clay  urges  the  abandonment  of  a  con- 
templated attack  by  Colombia  upon  Cuba  and  Porto 
Rico.  There  is  also  correspondence  between  the  State 
Department  and  certain  of  our  ministers  in  Europe  in 
regard  to  the  independence  of  the  South  American 
states.  F.  J.  S. 

United  States.  Venezuelan  Boundary  Com- 
mission. Report  and  accompanying  papers  of 
the  Commission  appointed  by  the  President 
of  the  United  States  "to  investigate  and  re- 
port upon  the  true  divisional  line  between  the 
Republic  of  Venezuela  and  British  Guiana." 
Washington.     1897.     7v.     Atlas,  folio.    [4024 

These  volumes  embody  an  extremely  significant  ex- 
ample of  the  application  of  trained  historical  skill  and 
learning  to  the  elucidation  of  a  problem  of  practical 
international  politics.  The  accompanying  papers, 
each  of  which  possesses  distinct  historical  value,  were 
the  result  for  the  most  part  of  independent  studies  in 
the  Dutch  archives.    They  include :  — 

Report  on  Spanish  and  Dutch  settlements  prior  to 
1C48,  by  Professor  .1.  Franklin  Jameson. 

Report  as  to  the  meaning  of  Articles  V  and  VI  of  the 
treaty  of  Miinster,  by  George  Lincoln  Burr.  Except 
as  noted,  the  following  reports  are  also  by  Professor 
Burr. 

Report  as  to  the  territorial  rights  of  the  Dutch  West 
India  Company. 

Report  on  the  evidence  of  the  Dutch  archives  as  to 
European  occupation  and  claims  in  western  Guiana. 
With  the  documents,  in  Dutch  and  an  English  trans- 
lation. 

Reports  on  the  maps  covering  the  region  in  dispute. 


by  Justin  Winsor,  Severe  Mallet-Prevost,  JIarcus 
Baker  and  Professor  Burr.  Facsimiles  of  all  the  sig- 
nificant maps  are  given  in  the  accompanying  atlas. 

The  connnission  also  issued  the  Official  history,  a 
brief  and  accompanying  document  submitted  by  the 
Venezuelan  counsel,  and  likewise  the  Blue  book  con- 
taining the  Briti.sh  case. 

Van  Heuvel,  Jacob  A.  El  Dorado  :  a  nar- 
rative of  the  circumstances  which  gave  rise  to 
reports  in  the  16th  century  of  the  existence 
of  a  rich  and  splendid  city  in  South  America. 
N.  Y.     [c.  1844.]  [4025 

"  It  was  left  for  Humboldt  to  set  the  seal  of  disbe- 
lief firmly  upon  the  story  [of  El  Dorado].  .  .  .  Never- 
theless, as  late  as  1844,  Jacob  A.  Van  Heuvel,  in  his 
Eldorado  .  .  .  published  in  New  York,  clung  to  the 
idea."  Justin  Winsor,  in  Narrative  and  critical  hist, 
of  Am.,  2:  589. 

Walker,  Gen.  William.  The  war  in  Nica- 
ragua.    Mobile.     1800.  [4026 

A  statement  of  the  case  for  the  Filibusters. 
Wells,  William  V.     E.^plorations  and  ad- 
ventures in  Honduras,  and  a  review  of  the 
history  and  general  resources  of  Central  Amer- 
ica.    K  Y.:  Harper.     1857.  [4027 

The  historical  chapters  contain  a  useful  introduc- 
tion to  Central  American  events  of  the  first  half  of  the 
nineteenth  century. 


THE  PACIFIC  STATES  OF 
SOUTH  AMERICA 

Barros  Arana,  Diego.  Histoire  de  la  guefi^ 
du  Pacifique,  18T9-80.    Paris :  Baudoin.    1881. 

[4028 

An  important  work,  by  one  of  the  leading  Chilean 
historians.  It  is  especially  valuable  for  its  account  of 
the  course  of  the  events  which  resulted  in  the  out- 
break of  war. 

Sr.  Barros  Arana  is  the  author  of  a  number  of  val- 
uable essays  upon  South  American  history.  He  has 
also  edited  several  important  documents  and  narra- 
tives which  relate  to  the  beginnings  of  Spanish  domi- 
nation on  the  Pacific  coast. 

Boyd,  R.  Nelson.  Chili:  sketches  of  Chili 
and  the  Chilians  during  the  war,  1879-80. 
London:  Allen.     1881.  [4029 

A  collection  of  notes  made  by  an  intelligent  and 
observant  on-looker. 

Child,  Theodore.  The  Spanish-American 
republics.     N.  Y. :  Harper.     1891.     §3.50. 

[4030 
An  account  of  Chile,  Peru,  the  Argentine,  Paraguay 
and  T'ruguay  as  they  appeared  in  1890  to  an  active 
and  well-equipped  traveller  from  the  United  States, 
but  one  who  failed  to  appreciate  the  point  of  view 
and  the  reason  for  the  characteristics  of  peoples  with 
different  ancestry  and  natural  surroundings. 


453 


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SPANISH  AND   PORTUGUESE  AJVIERICA 


Hancock,  Anson  Uriel.  History  of  Chile. 
(Latin- American  republics.)  Chicago:  Sergei. 
1893.  [4031 

A  useful  work,  based  upon  the  best  native  histories 
and  the  standard  reference-books. 

Hassaurek,  Friedrich.  Four  years  among 
Spanish-Americans.  N.  Y.:  Ilurd.  180s. 
Ciu.:  Clarke.     §1.50.  [4032 

A  lively  account,  first  published  in  1867,  of  social 
and  political  conditions  in  Colombia,  Ecuador,  Peru 
and  Bolivia,  with  which  the  author  acquired  consid- 
erable familiarity. 

Hervey,  Maurice  H.  Dark  days  in  Chile: 
an  account  of  the  revolution  of  1891.  N.  Y. : 
Macmillan.     1891.  [4033 

A  readable  narrative  by  the  London  Times  special 
correspondent.  An  excellent  example  of  responsible, 
reliable,  unprejudiced  newspaper  work. 

Hutchinson,  Thomas  J.  Two  years  in 
Peru,  with  exploration  of  its  antiquities.  Lou- 
don: Low.     1874.     2v.  [4034 

"Written  for  the  purpose  of  destroying  the  popular 
traditions  in  regard  to  Inca  civilization,  and  of  restor- 
ing to  the  i)redecessors  of  the  Incas  some  of  their  due 
glory.  Useful  as  an  offset  to  the  standard  works  of 
traditional  history.  Written  by  one  who  fell  under 
the  spell  of  the  charms  of  Peru  and  the  Peruvians, 
•while  the  covuitry  was  in  the  full  flush  of  prosperity. 

Jim6nez  de  la  Espada,  Marcos.  Ilelaci- 
ones  geograficas  de  Indias.  Madrid.  1881, 
1885,  1897.     3v. 

Tres  relaciones  de  antigiiedades  Peru- 

anas.     Madrid.     1879.  [4035 

Sr.  Marcos  Jimt^nez  de  la  Espada  has  done  more  than 
any  one  else  to  render  accessible  to  students  the  ori- 
ginal sources  of  Peruvian  history.  P.esides  the  four 
volumes  mentioned  above,  which  were  published  by 
the  Si)anish  government,  from  the  office  of  the  Sec- 
retaria  de  Fomento,  for  presentation  to  the  Interna- 
tional Congress  of  Americanists,  Sr.  Jimenez  de  la 
Espada  has  edited,  with  much  care : 

Tercero  libro  de  las  guerras  civiles  del  Peru,  por 
Pedro  de  Cieza  de  Leon.    Madrid.    1877.  [4036 

Segunda  parte  de  la  Cronica  del  Perii,  por  Cieza  de 
Leon.    Madrid.    1880.  [4037 

^Suma  y  narracion  de  los  Incas,  por  Juan  de  Betan- 
zos.    Madrid.    1880.  [4038 

These  three  volumes  are  published  in  the  Biblioteca 
Hispano-ultramarina. 

Varias  relaci(mes  del  Peru  y  Chile  y  conrjuista  de  la 
isla  de  Santa  Catalina.    1535  &  1658.    Madrid.    1879. 

[4039 
Historia  del  Nuevo  Mundo,  por  Bernabf;  Cobo.  Se- 
ville. 1800-1895.  3  volumes,  published  by  the  Socle- 
dad  de  bibliofilos  Andaluces.  [4040 
Memorias  antiguas  historiales  y  politicas  del  Peru, 
por  Fernando  Montesinos.  Madriil.  1882.  A  French 
version  was  published  by  Ternaux-Compans.  Paris. 
1840.  [4041 


Juan  y  Santacilia,  Jorge,  and  Antonio  de 
Ulloa.  Voyage  to  South  America ;  [tr.  by 
John  Adams.]     London.  1758.     2v.  [4042 

First  printed  in  Spanish  in  1748,  4  volumes  folio. 
The  English  version,  which  is  seriously  abridged,  has 
been  frequently  rejiriiited.  This  is  an  extremely  val- 
uable report  of  a  scientitic  expedition,  to  which  these 
two  Spanish  naval  officers  were  assigned  with  special 
instructions  to  observe  all  things  that  would  interest 
the  Spanish  government.  These  volumes  contain  their 
published  report.  Their  secret  report,  which  is  full  of 
important  information  in  regard  to  the  actual  work- 
ing of  the  internal  administration  of  the  colonies  on 
the  Pacific  coast,  was  first  published  with  the  title 
A'uticiuii  secretas  dc  A/nrricd,  Londres:  Taylor.    1826. 

Lummis,  Charles  Fletcher,  The  Spanish 
pioneers.     Chicago:  McClurg.     1893.     §1.50. 

[4043 

A  most  successful  effort  to  present  to  English  read- 
ers the  heroic  and  the  human  side  of  the  Spanish 
conquerors,  to  write  their  history  from  the  same 
point  of  view  in  which  most  of  the  accepted  history 
of  Anglo-America  has  been  written.  The  spirit  sug- 
gests that  of  the  New  England  "  filio-pietistic  "  school, 
but  there  is  careful  faithfulness  to  the  facts  of  history 
as  they  appear  in  the  early  chronicles. 

Markham,  Sir  Clements  Robert.  Historj^ 
of  Peru.    Chic.  :  Sergei.     1892.    $2.50.     [4044 

An  admirably  clear  and  well-balanced  narrative,  in 
which  the  successive  periods  of  Peruvian  history  are 
portrayed  in  their  due  proportion  and  relation  to  past 
and  future.  A  considerable  residence  in  Peru,  while 
many  of  the  heroes  of  the  struggles  which  won  inde- 
Ijendence  were  still  alive,  a  continued  intercourse  with 
friends  closely  allied  with  the  best  interests  of  the 
country,  and  a  diligent  study  of  the  literature  in 
which  is  contained  the  history  of  the  aboriginal  rulers 
of  the  land,  alike  contribute  to  make  Sir  Clements 
Markham  the  leading  authority  upon  Peruvian  his- 
tory, and  almost  the  only  competent  English  student 
of  Spanish-American  history  since  the  con(iuest.  In 
his  treatment  of  the  native  civilization,  he  is  handi- 
capped by  the  characteristic  fault  of  every  i>receding 
historian  of  these  aborigines,  the  inevitable  tempta- 
tion to  rely  upon  the  written  records  of  the  early 
travellers,  to  the  neglect  of  acquaintance  with  and 
careful  study  of  the  living  descendants  of  the  natives, 
and  with  the  visible  remains  of  their  handiwork  prior 
to  European  contact. 

The  President  of  the  Royal  Geograjihical  Society  and 
of  the  Hakluyt  Society  has  made  it  possible,  by  meaha 
of  his  admirable  translations  from  the  more  important 
sources  which  relate  to  the  earliest  contact  between 
the  Spaniards  and  the  aborigines  in  I'eru,  for  the 
reader  unacquainted  with  the  Spanish  language  to 
examine  these  sources  for  himself,  and  thus  to  study 
the  history  of  native  Peru  more  satisfactorily  and 
more  thoroughly  than  is  jiossible  with  any  other  por- 
tion of  al)original  America  south  of  the  United  States. 
These  translations,  which  were,  excejjt  as  noted,  pub- 
lished by  the  Hakluyt  Society,  include:  — 

Expeditions  into  the  valley  of  the  Amazons,  1539, 
1540,  1C39.    London.    1859.  [4045 

Expedition  of  Pedro  de  Ursua  and  Lope  de  Aguirre 


454 


THE  PACIFIC   STATES  OF  SOUTH  AMERICA 


4046-4063 


in  search  of  El  Dorado  and  Omagua  in  15C0-1.  Lon- 
don.   1861.  [4046 

Life  and  acts  of  Don  Alonzo  Enriqucz  de  Guzman, 
1518  to  1543.    London.    1«C2.  [4047 

Travels  of  Pedro  de  Cieza  de  Leon,  1532-50.  London. 
1864.  [4048 

Second  part  of  the  chronicle  of  Peru  by  Pedro  ile 
Cieza  de  Leon.  London.  1883.  The  introduction  di.s- 
cusses  the  ancient  Ynca  drama.  1 4040 

Ollanta ;  ancient  Ynca  drama.  Londcm :  Triibner. 
1871.  This  translation  should  be  compared  with  the 
French  version  by  Gavino  Pacheco  Zcgarra,  published 
in  the  Collection  Unijuistique  Americaine,  vol.  iv. 
Paris:  Maisonneuve.    1878.  [4050 

Narrative  of  the  proceedings  of  Pedrarias  Davila,  in 
the  provinces  of  Tierra  Firme,  and  of  the  discovery 
of  the  South  sea  and  the  coasts  of  I'eru  and  Nicaragua, 
by  Pascual  de  Andagoya.    London.    18G5.  [4051 

First  part  of  the  royal  commentaries  of  the  Yncas 
by  Garcilaso  de  la  Vega.    London.    1809-71.    2v. 

[4052 

Reports  on  the  discovery  of  Peru.  London.  1872. 
Comprises  four  important  early  narratives.        [4053 

Narratives  of  the  rites  and  laws  of  the  Yncas.  Lou- 
don.   1873.    Four  valuable  accounts  of  the  natives. 

[4054 

Natural  and  moral  histoi-y  of  the  Indies  by  Joseph 

de  Acosta.    London.    1880.    2v.  [4055 

The  war  between  Peru  and  Chile,  1879- 

83.  London:  Low.  1883.  10s.  6d.  N.  Y. : 
R.  Worthington.     1883.  [4056 

Although  based,  of  necessity,  almost  entirely  upon 
the  documents  and  narratives  published  by  Chileans, 
Sir  Clements  ^Vlarkham  presents  in  strong  light  the 
unwarrantable  nature  of  the  Chilean  aggressions,  and 
the  utterly  unjustifled  barbarity  with  which  the  Chil- 
eans pursued  their  designs  to  the  bitter  end.  Com- 
pare the  note  under  Vicuna  Mackenna  (sect.  4070). 

Mason,  Lt.  Theodorus  B.  M.  The  war  on 
the  Pacific  coast  of  South  America  between 
Chile  and  the  allied  republics  of  Peru  and  Bo- 
livia, 1879-81.  (U.  S.  Office  of  Naval  Intelli- 
gence. Information  from  abroad  :  war  series, 
no.  3.)    Wash.     1883.  [4057 

Same.  (48th  Cong.,  3d  sess.,  House  misc. 

doc,  V.  7,  no.  30.) 

A  convenient  summary  of  the  struggle,  with  details 
of  the  naval  engagements  based  upon  the  observation 
of  United  States  officials  stationed  off  the  coast. 

Miers,  John.  Travels  in  Chile  and  La  Plata. 
London.     182G.     2v.  [4058 

An  important  work  of  permanent  value,  embodying 
the  observations  and  notes  of  several  years'  residence 
in  South  America  by  a  trained  engineer  in  government 
employ. 

Miller,  Gen.  William.  Miller,  John. 
Memoirs  of  General  IMiller  in  the  service  of  the 
republic  of  Peru.  London.  1838.  3v.  2d 
ed.     1829.    3v.  [4059 


An  effort,  based  upon  the  private  papers,  letters, 
and  recollections  of  General  Miller,  to  paint  in  their 
true  colors  "  tlie  merit,  the  valor,  the  constancy  and 
the  natural  Vienevolence  of  the  Peruvian,  Chileno, 
and  Argentine  i)easantry  and  soldiers,  who  possess 
these  good  qualities  in  spite  of  many  evils  resulting 
from  Spanish  contagion  and  misrule."  The  second 
edition  contains  a  translation  from  the  interesting 
preface  to  the  Spanish  version,  which  presents  the 
Spanish  view  of  the  colonial  system,  making  the  best 
defence  possible  of  eighteenth  century  conditions. 

Molina,  Giovanni  Ignazio.  Geographical, 
natural  and  civil  history  of  Chili  ;  tr.  from 
the  Italian.  Loudon:  Longmans.  1809.  3v. 
Middletown,  Conn.     1808.     2v.  [4060 

A  standard  work,  frequently  translated  into  most 
of  the  fvuropean  languages.  Its  chief  historical  inter- 
est now  results  from  the  information  which  the  author 
derived  from  the  friends  and  fellow-countrymen  whom 
he  met  in  Italy.  These  recollections  are  often  sugges- 
tive, but  in  most  cases  they  are  thoroughly  unreliable 
if  taken  literally.  The  descriptions  of  the  country 
possess  considerable  value. 

Narrative  of  the  events  which  led  to  the 
declaration  of  war  by  Chile  against  Bolivia  and 
Peru.     London.     1879.  [4061 

The  oflBcial  Chilean  version  of  the  negotiations  pre- 
liminary to  the  war.  Published  by  the  Chilean  minis- 
ter to  England,  for  the  purpose  of  influencing  British 
opinion. 

Prescott,  William  Hickling.  History  of 
the  conquest  of  Peru,  with  a  preliminary  view 
of  the  civilization  of  the  Incas.  London  :  Bent- 
ley.     1847.     2v. 

Same;  ed.  by  John  Foster  Kirk.    Phil. : 

Lippincott.  1874.  Universal  ed.  2v.  $1. 
Popular  ed.     2v.     $2.  [4062 

This  work  is,  to  a  greater  extent  than  Prescott's 
History  of  Mexico,  based  upon  the  standard  original 
authorities,  whose  opinions  are  adapted,  with  their 
facts,  to  the  requirements  of  a  master  of  historical 
narrative.  It  is  a  less  entertaining  work  than  its  pre- 
decessor, just  in  proportion  as  Pizarro's  character 
proved  less  fascinating  than  that  of  Cortes. 

Reiss,    Wilhelm,    and  Alphonse    Stiibel. 

Necropolis  of  Ancon  in  Peru.  Berlin.  1880-7. 
Agent,  N.  Y. :  Dodd.  [3v.]  14  pts.,  each  pt. 
net  §7.50.  [4063 

An  English  version,  edited  with  much  care  and 
intelligence  by  A.  H.  Keane,  of  an  elaborate  German 
scientific  work.  One  of  the  principal  printed  authori- 
ties on  the  aboriginal  Peruvians,  and  on  the  history 
of  the  country  prior  to  the  conquest.  There  are  a 
number  of  other  works,  in  German,  prepared  by 
Messrs.  Reiss  and  Stiibel,  containing  elaborate  reports 
of  the  results  of  their  Peruvian  investigations.  All 
are  important  helps  for  the  student  who  is  compelled 
to  rely  up(m  published  works  for  his  knowledge  of 
Peruvian  antiquities. 


455 


4064-4073 


SPANISH  AND  PORTUGUESE  AMERICA 


Rivero  y  Ustariz,  Mariano  Eduardo  de, 
and  Johann  Jakob  von  Tschudi.  Peruvian 
antiquities  ;  tr.  by  Francis  L.  Hawkes.  N.  Y. : 
Putnam.     1853.     Barnes.     1864.  [4064 

A  good  version  of  the  text  of  the  standard  work 
on  the  subject,  but  without  the  58  large  plates  which 
render  the  original  Spanish  edition  very  expensive. 

Squier,  Ephraim  George.  Peru  :  incidents 
of  travel  and  exploration  in  the  land  of  the 
Incas.  N.  Y.:  Harper.  1877.  N.  Y.:  Holt. 
$5.  [4065 

A  standard  work,  and  probably  the  best  book  on 
Peru  in  English,  although  far  from  satisfactory  in 
many  lines.  A  pioneer  work  which  made  possible  the 
more  accurate  details  of  later  investigation.  Useful 
alike  for  its  careful  investigation  into  the  ancient  re- 
mains and  for  the  intelligent  description  of  the  people 
and  the  country  through  which  the  author  travelled. 

Stevenson,  W.  B.  Historical  and  descrip- 
tive narrative  of  twenty  years'  residence  in 
South  America.     London.    1835.    3v.        [4066 

An  invaluable  storehouse  of  information  and  obser- 
vations noted  during  the  author's  travels  in  Chile, 
Peru  and  Colombia,  between  1804  and  1825.  He  was 
placed  for  the  larger  part  of  this  time  in  positions  of 
confidential  association  with  several  persons  of  high 
official  station  in  the  colonies  previous  to  the  revolu- 
tion, and  after  the  outbreak  of  hostilities  he  took  an 
active  part  in  the  naval  struggle  for  independence. 

Sutcliffe,  Thomas.  Sixteen  years  in  Chile 
and  Peru,  1822-39,  by  the  retired  governor  of 
Juan  Fernandez.     London.     1841.  [4067 

A  very  useful  account  of  events  on  the  Pacific  coast 
of  South  America  during  these  years,  from  the  point 
of  view  of  a  friend  of  the  British  volunteers  in  the 
various  struggles. 

United  States.  State  Department.  Papers 
relating  to  the  war  in  South  America.  Wash. 
1882.  [4068 

This  volume  provides  an  available  source  of  official 
information  regarding  the  course  of  events,  as  re- 
ported through  the  various  diplomatic  channels. 

Vicufia  Mackenna,  Benjamin,  Francisco 
Moyen  ;  or,  The  Inquisition  as  it  was  in  South 
America  ;  tr.  by  James  W.  Duffy.  London  : 
Sotheran.     1869.  [4069 

An  excellent  translation  of  an  Important  work, 
based  upon  official  documents  of  the  Inquisition 
which  detail  the  treatment  to  which  a  young  man  ac- 
cused of  frivolous  but  heretical  utterances  was  actu- 
ally subjected.  The  courageous  independence  and 
fearless  insistence  upon  historic  truth,  in  the  face  of 
intense  popular  religious  prejudice,  which  character- 
ized the  publication  of  this  volume,  rivals  that  of  Sr. 
Garcia  Icazbalceta  of  Mexico  in  the  preparation  of 
his  letter  on  the  image  of  Our  Lady  of  Guadalupe. 

Historia  de  la  independencia  del  Perii. 

Santiago  de  Chile.     1860. 


Historia  de  los  diez  aiios  de  la  adminis- 

tracion  de  Don  Manuel  Montt.  Santiago  de 
Chile.     1862.     3v. 

La  guerra  a  muerte  :  memoria  sobre  las 

ultimes  campaiias  de  la  independencia  de  Chile, 
1819-21.     Santiago  de  Chile.     1868.  [4070 

These  three  works  give  the  best  connected  account 
of  events  upon  the  western  coast  of  South  America 
during  the  first  half  of  the  nineteenth  century.  As 
Sir  Clements  Markliam  has  so  well  said:  "The  au- 
thor's powers  of  description,  of  delineating  character, 
and  of  critical  analysis  are  of  a  very  high  order.  His 
industry  in  collecting  materials  is  extraordinary,  and 
it  is  equalled  by  his  ability  in  arranging  them.  Vicufia 
Mackenna  is  above  all  things  a  historical  biographer. 
He  could  not,  if  he  would,  omit  a  trait  or  an  incident, 
however  much  their  mention  might  tell  against  the 
view  he  advocates.  His  love  of  historical  truth  amounts 
to  a  passion."  The  justness  of  this  characterization 
is  best  seen  in  the  vigorous  and  uncompromising 
manner  in  which  this  Chilean  statesman  and  author 
denounces  the  manner  in  which  his  coimtrjonen  con- 
ducted their  war  of  conquest  against  Peru. 

Juan  Fernandez  :  historia  verdadera  de 

la  islade  Robinson  Crusoe.  Santiago  de  Chile : 
Jover.     1883.  [4071 

An  admirable  historical  monograph,  giving  a  com- 
prehensive account  of  the  actual  happenings  upon 
the  island  which  must  ever  be  a  shrine  for  all  who 
have  come  under  the  spell  of  Robinson  Crusoe. 


THE  ATLANTIC   STATES  OF 
SOUTH  AMERICA 

Armitage,  John.  History  of  Brazil,  1808- 
31.     London:  Smith.     1836.     2 v.  [4072 

A  conscientious  detailed  narrative  of  events  suc- 
ceeding the  arrival  of  the  Braganza  family  from  Por- 
tugal, the  point  where  Southey  stops.  The  appendix 
contains  considerable  documentary  material. 

Burton,  Cajit.  Sir  Richard  Francis.  Let- 
ters from  the  battle-fields  of  Paraguay.  Lon- 
don :  Tinsley.     1870.  [4073 

A  most  successful  effort,  by  one  to  whom  nature 
granted  uncommon  capacity  for  understanding  the 
out-of-the-way  world  in  which  most  of  his  life  was 
passed,  to  explain  the  actual  situation  so  as  to  enable 
Englishmen  to  understand  what  had  been  and  was 
taking  place  in  Paraguay  during  its  period  of  storm 
and  stress. 

Captivity  of  Hans  Stade  of  Ilcsse,  in  1547- 
55,  among  the  wild  tribes  of  eastern  Brazil ; 
tr.  by  A.  Tootal ;  annotated  by  R.  F.  Burton. 
London  :  Hakluyt  Soc.     1874. 

Conquest  of  the  river  Plate,  1535-55  :  1. 
Voyage  of  Ulrich  Schmidt  to  the  rivers  La 
Plata  and  Paraguai ;  2.  Commentaries  of  Al- 


456 


THE   ATLANTIC   STATES   OF  SOUTH   AMERICA 


4074-4086 


var  Nunez  Cabeza  de  Vaca.     London:   Hak- 
luyt  Soc.     1891.  [4074 

These  narratives  are  by  eye-witnesses  and  partici- 
pants in  the  early  exploration  and  colonization  of  the 
La  Plata  region.  They  cover  respectively  the  years 
1534-54,  1541-44,  and  1547-15M.  Schmidt's  narrative 
received  a  wide  circulation  in  the  collections  of  voy- 
ages in  the  letli  and  17th  centuries.  His  name  became 
early  transformed  to  Schmidel.  His  story  is  a  simple 
narrative  of  experiences  and  observations  and  con- 
tains a  good  deal  about  the  natives.  He  was  the 
agent  of  a  mercantile  house.  The  narrative  of  NuHez 
Cabeza  de  Vaca's  career  there  presents  a  somewhat 
different  view  of  the  same  external  history.  The  ed- 
itor has  supplied  important  geograpliical  identifica- 
tions and  other  notes.  Stade  was  a  gunner  on  Span- 
ish and  Portuguese  vessels.  As  Stade  and  Schmidt 
were  unlettered  men,  Dominguez,  the  editor  of 
Schmidt's  voyage,  utters  a  word  of  caution  against 
relying  too  much  on  their  narratives,  which  are  prob- 
ably of  the  nature  of  recollections  rather  than  of 
notes  taken  at  the  time.  E.  G.  B. 

Fletcher,  James  Cooley,  and  Daniel  Par- 
rish  Kidder,  Brazil  and  the  Brazilians.  Phil. 
1857.     9th  ed.     Boston :    Little.     1879. 

[407s 
A  carefully  revised  and  enlarged  edition  of  an  ear- 
lier work  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Kidder.  An  intelligent  and 
sensible  account  of  the  country  and  of  the  people 
among  whom  the  authors  were  engaged  in  missionary 
labors.  Portions  of  this  volume  were  reprinted  by 
the  London  Religious  Tract  Society,  as  — 
Brazil,  its  history,  people,  etc.    London.    1860. 

Henderson,  James.  History  of  the  Brazil. 
London :  Longmans.     1821.  [4076 

An  abridged  version  of  an  extended  native  work  on 
Brazil,  prepared  with  special  reference  to  geogra- 
phical, commercial,  and  statistical  details,  as  supple- 
menting the  more  strictly  historical  treatment  by 
Southey.  Contains  much  useful  information,  which 
needs  to  be  used  with  some  discrimination. 

Herndon,  William  Lewis,  and  Lardner 
Gibbon.  Exploration  of  the  valley  of  the 
Amazon  under  direction  of  the  Navy  Depart- 
ment. (33d  Congress,  1st  sess.,  Ho.  ex.  doc.  53.) 
Wash.     1854.     2v.  [4077 

A  valuable  report  describing  a  part  of  the  country 
which  possesses  some  commercial  importance. 

Hutchinson,  Thomas  Joseph.  The  Parana; 
■with  incidents  of  the  Paraguayan  war,  and 
South  American  recollections,  1861-8.  Lon- 
don: Stanford.     1868.  [4078 

Chiefly  valuable  as  a  contemporary  record  of  opin- 
ions and  events  during  the  important  years  of  the  au- 
thor's residence  as  British  Consul  in  the  Argentine 
Confederacy.  The  volume  contains  a  summary  of  the 
early  history  of  the  Argentine  region,  with  some  sug- 
gestive notes  on  Spanish-American  conditions  during 
the  first  half  of  the  19th  century  and  the  period  pre- 
ceding the  revolt  from  Spain. 


King,  Col.  John  Anthony.  Twenty-four 
years  in  the  Argentine  Republic.  N.  Y. :  Ap- 
pleton.     1846.  [4079 

An  effort  to  show  forth  in  their  true  light  the  actual 
motives  and  achievements  of  the  revolutionary  par- 
tisans in  the  Argentine  region,  and  the  consequent 
justification  for  English  interference. 

Mitre,  Bartolom6.  Emancipation  of  South 
America :  a  condensed  translation  by  Wm. 
Pilling  of  the  Iliistory  of  San  Martin.  Lon- 
don: Chapman.     1893.     12s.  [4080 

The  translator  has  condensed  Mitre's  Historia  de 
San  Martin,  jireserving  the  narrative  of  the  national 
struggle  and  omitting  the  details  of  personal  contro- 
versy. 

Historia;  de  Belgrano  y  de  la  indepen- 

dencia  Argentina.  Buenos  Ayres.  1887.  [1st 
ed.     1857.]     3v.  [4081 

A  work  of  great  merit,  by  one  of  the  most  eminent 
of  Argentine's  publicists.  Of  permanent  historical 
value,  ranking  among  the  noteworthy  contributions 
to  the  historical  literature  of  the  19th  century. 

Mulhall,  Michael  George.  The  English  in 
South  America.  Buenos  Ayres.  London:  Stan- 
ford.    [1878.]  [4082 

The  unpleasant  first  impression  caused  by  the  Bue- 
nos Ayres  printing  and  paper  in  this  volume  gives  a 
wholly  untrue  idea  of  the  vei-y  considerable  merits  of 
this  intelligent  outline  of  the  history  of  the  ea.stern 
coast  of  South  America,  and  especially  of  the  various 
Englishmen  who  have  played  an  important  part  in  its 
development. 

Page,  Thomas  Jefferson.  La  Plata,  the 
Argentine  confederation,  Paraguay.  N.  Y.: 
Harper.     1859.     New  ed.  enl.     1860.       [4083 

A  useful  narrative  of  explorations  and  observations 
made  during  1853-56  by  order  of  the  United  States 
government. 

Parish,  Sir  Woodbine.  Account,  histori- 
cal, political  and  statistical,  of  the  united 
provinces  of  Rio  de  la  Plata.     London.     1825. 

[4084 

A  semi-official  publication,  containing  an  authori- 
tative account  of  the  existing  state  of  affairs  in  the 
Argentine  counti-y,  and  also  a  letter  written  at  the 
request  of  Woodbine  Parish  by  Sr.  D.  Ygnacio  Nufiez 
of  Buenos  Ayres,  for  the  information  of  the  British 
ministry  while  it  was  considering  the  advisability  of 
recognizing  the  independence  of  that  republic.  Both 
parts  are  supported  by  documentary  appendices. 

Buenos  Ayres  and  the  provinces  of  the 

Rio  de  la  Plata.  London :  Murray.  1838.  2d 
ed.  enl.     1852.  [4085 

The  second  edition  is  much  superior  to  the  first 
edition,  London,  1838.  An  admirable  work,  usually 
trustworthy,  both  in  the  statement  of  facts  and  in 
the  judgments  passed  upon  them. 


457 


4086-4099 


SPAXISH  AXD   PORTUGUESE  A^IEKICA 


Rengger,  Johann  Rudolph.  Reign  of  Dr. 
Joseph  Gaspurd  Kuderiek  de  Fraucia  in  Para- 
guay :  an  account  of  a  residence  by  Messrs. 
Rengger  and  Longchamps.     London.     1827. 

[4086 

This  narrative  of  six  years'  residence  by  two  trained 
European  scientists  is  one  of  the  important  sources  of 
information  concerning  this  very  curious  episode  in 
South  American  history. 

Robertson,  John  Parish  arid  William  Par- 
ish. Fraucia's  reign  of  terror.  Loudon:  Mur- 
ray.    1839. 

Letters  on  Paraguay  :  four  years'  resi- 
dence.    London :  Murray.     1838.     2v. 

Letters  on  South  America.     London: 

Murray.     1845.     3v.  [4087 

These  three  works  are  based  upon  twenty-five  years' 
residence  and  travel  in  the  regions  drained  by  the 
Paraguay  and  the  Rio  de  la  Plata.  Their  historical 
value  is  not  great,  although  they  contain  some  strik- 
ing descriptions  of  the  state  of  the  country  and  of  the 
curious  events  wliicli  were  then  taking  place.  They 
were  popular  works  in  their  day,  and  left  a  strong 
impress  upon  popular  opinion. 

Sarmiento,  Domingo  Faustino.  Life  in 
tlie  Argentine  republic  in  the  days  of  the 
tyrants:  tr.  by  Mrs.  Horace  Mann.  N.  Y. : 
Hurd.     1868.  [4088 

Written  in  the  style  of  historical  fiction  so  poj^lar 
with  the  Spanish-American  public,  by  one  of  the  most 
intelligent  and  well-informed  among  the  leaders  in  Ar- 
gentine affairs  during  his  generation.  The  book  seems 
to  give  a  vciy  fair  idea  of  the  ijeriod  of  the  Tyrants. 

Southey,  Robert.     History  of  Brazil.    Lon- 
don :  Longmans.     1810-19.     3v.  [4089 
The  standard  work,  of  considerable  solid  merit  as  an 
historical  narrative. 

Thompson,  George.  The  war  in  Paraguay, 
with  historical  sketch  of  the  country  and  its 
people.     London :  Longmans.     1869.        [4090 

A  straightforward  and  apparently  unprejudiced 
account  of  events,  in  many  of  which  the  author  took 
an  active  part  as  a  military  engineer. 

Washburn,  Charles  Ames.  History  of 
Paraguay,  Avith  notes  of  personal  observations. 
Bo.ston  :  Lee.     1871.     2v.  [4091 

A  scholarly  work.  The  active  participation  of  Min- 
ister WashTjurn  in  local  affairs  during  the  Lopez  strug- 
gles renders  it  iiiiiiossible  to  accept  with  entire  con- 
fidence his  interpretati<m  of  events,  although  the 
frank  and  straightforward  narrative  tells  strongly  in 
favor  of  his  positions.  These  volumes  form  one  of 
the  main  sources  for  an  understanding  of  this  tur- 
bulent period. 

Wilcocke,  Samuel  Hull.  History  of  the 
vice-royalty  of  Buenos  Ayres.     London.    1807. 

[4092 


A  compilation  of  no  critical  value,  except  when 
the  statements  are  based  upon  information  derived 
through  personal  observation  or  experience  by  the 
author,  whose  extensive  mercantile  pursuits  gave  him 
a  considerable  familiarity  with  the  country. 

Zeballos,  Estanislao  S.  Argument  for  the 
Argentine  Republic  upon  the  question  with 
Brazil  in  regard  to  the  territory  of  Misiones. 
Wash.     1894.  [4093 

A  good  ex-parte  discussion  of  historical  and  geo- 
graphical data,  illustrated  by  facsimiles  of  a  number 
of  interesting  maps,  of  early  and  later  dates,  show- 
ing the  region  in  dispute. 


THE   WEST    INDIES 

Abbot,  Abiel.  Letters  written  in  the  inte- 
rior of  Cuba  in  1838.     Boston.     1829.       [4094 

A  very  valuable  account  of  what  was  noticed  by  an 
observant  traveller  who  visited  the  country  before  it 
had  begun  to  outgrow  its  earlier  colonial  conditions. 

Ballou,  Maturin  Murray.  History  of  Cuba. 
Boston  :  Phillips.     18.j4.  [4095 

The  first  of  the  series  of  desultory  but  delightful 
records  of  traveller's  gossip  written  by  Mr.  Ballou. 

Beckford,  William.  Descriptive  account 
of  the  island  of  Jamaica.     London.     1790.   2v. 

[4096 

The  standard  work  on  the  earlier  state  of  the  colony. 

Bonsai,  Stephen.  The  real  condition  of 
Cuba  to-day.    KY.:  Harper.    1897.    Pap.  60c. 

[4097 

A  picture  of  western  Cuba  in  the  spring  of  1897 
under  the  "  Concentration "  system  established  by 
Gen.  Weyler.  The  diplomatic  experience  of  the  au- 
thor in  Spain  and  his  work  as  a  correspondent  in 
Macedonia  and  in  the  Bulgarian-Servian  war  gave 
him  some  special  qualifications  for  observing  the  con- 
ditions in  Cuba.  His  symi)athy  for  the  Cubans  is 
marked.  E.  G.  B. 

Bridges,  George  Wilson.  Annals  of  Ja- 
maica.    London  :  ]\Iurray.     1827-8.     2v. 

[4098 

A  charming  work,  in  the  best  style  of  the  older 
school  of  historical  writers,  who  knew  that  literary 
merit  and  ideas  were  not  inconsistent  with  an  honest 
and  intelligent  narration  of  historical  facts. 

Burney,  James.  Buccaneers  of  America. 
London  :  Payne  and  Foss.     1816.  [4^99 

A  detailed  account,  prepared  with  considerable  care 
from  sources  of  information,  a  large  proportion  of 
which  existed  only  in  contemporary  gossip  and  which 
have  since  disappeared. 

Cabrera,  Raimundo.  Cuba  and  the  Cubans ; 
tr.  by  Laura  Guiteras,  rev.  and  ed.  by  Louis 


458 


THE  WEST  INDIES 


4100-4112 


Edward    Levy.     Phil.  :    Levytype   Co.     1896. 
§1.50.  [4100 

A  work,  frtHiuciitly  reprinted  in  the  original  Span- 
ish, whicli  i.s  said  to  have  been  accei)ted  by  Si)anish 
public  oi)inion  as  a  fair  presentation  of  the  liberal 
ideas  current  among  the  more  intelligent  Cubans  of 
property  and  social  standing  twenty  years  ago,  repre- 
senting the  ideas  of  those  who  organized  the  Autono- 
mist Tarty. 

Callahan,  James  Morton.  Cuba  aud  in- 
ternational relations  :  a  historical  study  in 
American  diplomacy.  (Johns  Hopkins  Univ. 
studies,  extra  V.  21.)    Bait.    1899.    $3.      [4101 

"  Carefully  threading  his  way  between  the  devious 
diplomacy  of  Si)ain  and  the  confused  i)artisan  politics 
of  the  I'nited  States,  [Dr.  Callahan]  fairly  exhausts 
his  subject  within  the  compass  of  500  octavo  pages. 
It  is  safe  to  conclude  that  no  future  historian  of  Spain, 
Cuba,  or  the  United  States  can  afford  to  neglect  Dr. 
Callahan  in  any  of  his  statements  or  conclusions, 
which  appear  to  be  as  well  considered  as  his  re- 
searches have  been  thorough."    Dial,  28  :  160. 

Casas,  Bartolom^  de  las.  Helps,  Sir  Ar- 
thur. Life  of  Las  Casas,  the  Apostle  of  the 
Indies.  Loudon.  1868.  Phil.:  Lippincott. 
1868.  New  ed.  London :  Bell.  1896.  3s.  6d. 
(Bohn)  N.  Y.  :  Macmillan.     $1.  [4102 

This  sympathetic  and  warmly  appreciative  sketch  is 
made  up  of  the  chapters  in  the  author's  Spmt  ixh  con- 
quest of  America  which  are  devoted  to  the  career  of 
Las  Casas.  The  sources  for  the  life  of  Las  Casas  are 
mainly  his  own  writings,  in  particular  his  Historia 
general  de  las  Inclias.  Of  this  Helps  had  a  MS.  copy 
(it  was  first  printed  in  1875).  He  also  had  access  to  a 
MS.  of  Las  Casas,  Historia  ajiolor/ctica,  a  description 
of  the  culture  of  the  Indians  of  the  New  World.  The 
Indian  policy  of  Spain  and  the  work  of  Las  Casas  is 
critically  studied  by  Henry  C.  Lea  in  the  Yale  review, 
Aug.  1899.  E.  G.  B. 

Clark,  William  J.  Commercial  Cuba :  a 
book  for  business  men ;  with  an  introd.  by 
E.  Sherman  Gould.  K  Y. :  Scribner.  1898. 
$4.  [4103 

The  author  "  has  investigated  the  island  with  direct 
reference  to  its  promise  as  an  opening  for  business 
enterprises  from  the  United  States.  The  book  con- 
tains much  important  statistical  information,  and  a 
pretty  full  gazetteer  of  the  Cuban  cities  and  towns. 
One  who  proposes  entering  Cuba  for  business,  agricul- 
tural, mining,  or  commercial  pui-poses  will  find  that 
Mr.  Clark  has  foreseen  and  answered  many  of  the 
questions  which  would  naturally  arise."  Selim  H. 
Peabody.    Ufa?  (Chicago),  27:  129. 

Dallas,  Robert  Charles.  History  of  the 
maroons,  aud  the  state  of  the  island  of  Jamaica. 
London:  Longmans.     1803.     2v.  [4104 

A  popular  work,  which  .serves  very  well  as  a  supple- 
ment to  I'.ryan  Edwards'  West  Indies  (sect.  4107). 

Davey,  Richard.  Cuba  :  past  and  present. 
N.  Y.  :  Scribner.     1898.  [4105 


"A  well-written  and  interesting  history.  .  .  .  The 
writer  understands  his  work  well,  and  has  the  faculty 
of  making  it  interesting  even  to  those  who  have  real- 
ized Cuba  least.  .  .  .  Mr.  Davey,  though  his  sympa- 
thies, on  the  whole,  are  clear,  deserves  from  his  book 
a  high  reputation  for  impartiality.  No  special  pleader 
in  the  cause,  lie  gives  us  the  means  of  thinking  for  our- 
selves as  we  go  on."  The  Sjjectutor  (London),  Oct.  1, 
1898. 

Eden,  Charles  Henry.  The  West  Indies. 
London:  Low.     1880.     3s.  6d.  [4106 

A  convenient  but  not  always  trustworthy  summary 
of  other  works  on  the  history  of  the  West  Indies,  with 
especial  reference  to  the  colonies  under  the  British 
Hag. 

Edwards,  Bryan.  History,  civil  and  com- 
mercial, of  the  British  colonies  in  the  West 
Indies.  London.  1793-1801.  3v.  5th  ed. 
London.     1819.     5v.  [4107 

The  fifth  is  the  best  edition  of  this  most  deservedly 
popular  work.  In  charm  of  style,  in  historical  grasp 
of  facts  and  movements,  and  in  accurate  presentation 
of  actual  conditions,  this  work  still  holds  its  place  at 
the  head  of  the  literature  of  the  West  Indies. 

Fiske,  Amos  Kidder.  The  West  Indies. 
(Story  of  the  nations.)  N.  Y. :  Putnam.  1899. 
$1.50.  [4108 

A  skilful  compilation  from  the  best  works  on  the 
separate  islands,  prepared  with  much  discrimination. 
An  admirable  brief  account  of  the  West  Indies  as  a 


Flannigan,  3frs.  Antigua  and  the  Anti- 
guans.     London.     1844.     2v.  [4109 

A  well-informed  work,  covering  every  phase  of  the 
actual  and  the  traditional  history  of  the  colony. 

Flint,  Grover.  Marching  with  Gomez  ;  with 
an  historical  introd.  by  John  Fiske.  Boston  : 
Lamson.  1898.  Houghton.  $1.50.  [41 10 
A  vivid  picture  of  the  aspects  of  the  Cuban  insur- 
rection that  appeared  to  a  war  correspondent  in  the 
spring  of  1896,  who  was  with  Gomez  for  four  months. 
The  author's  previous  service  in  the  regular  army  of 
the  United  States  gave  him  special  qualifications  for 
comment  on  military  matters.  E.  G.  B. 

Flinter,  Col.  George  Dawson.  Account  of 
the  present  state  of  the  island  of  Puerto  Rico. 
London.     1834.  [4"i 

A  valuable  work,  by  a  Briti.sh  officer  long  resident 
in  the  West  Indies,  and  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  • 
affairs  and  the  characteristics  of  the  islands.  Written 
with  a  design  to  influence  English  opinion  in  favor  of 
the  emancipation  of  the  slaves  in  the  British  colonies. 
The  author  brings  out  clearly  the  theoretical  and  tech- 
nical points  of  superiority  of  the  Spanish  colonial  legal 
system.  See  the  note  under  Moses,  among  the  general 
works  (sect.  3918). 

Froude,  James  Anthony.  The  English  in 
the  West  Indies.  N.  Y.  :  Scribner.  1888. 
$1.50.  [41 12 


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4113-4125 


SPANISH  AND   PORTUGUESE  AMERICA 


Pictures  of  travel  in  the  British  "West  Indies,  with 
glimpses  of  Hayti  and  Cuba.  Jamaica  receives  the 
most  attention.  The  book  contains  much  sugfrestive 
comment  on  the  government,  the  present  conditions, 
and  future  prospects  of  the  West  Indies.  Mr.  Froude's 
habitual  inaccuracy  makes  it  necessary  for  one  to  ex- 
ercise caution  in  relying  uijon  his  statements.  His 
sympathies  in  politics  were  conservative  and  in  some 
respects  reactionary.  E.  G.  B. 

The  reader  may  compare  Froudacity :  West  Indian 
fables,  by  J.  A.  Fronde:  explained  by  J.  J.  Thotnas. 
London:  Unwin.    1889.  .  E.  G.  B. 

Gallenga,  Antonio  (L.  Mariotti,  pseud.). 
The  pearl  of  the  Antilles.  London:  Chapman. 
1873.  [41 13 

A  description  of  Cuba  in  the  midst  of  the  ten  years' 
insurrection,  18G8-1878,  by  a  famous  correspondent  of 
the  London  Times,  whose  residence  in  Spain,  Eng- 
land, the  I'nited  States,  and  travels  in  South  America 
specially  fitted  him  for  a  broad  and  enlightening  dis- 
cussion of  the  Cuban  question.  This  is  one  of  the 
most  satisfactorj'  and  trustworthy  of  the  books  on 
Cuba.  E.  G.  B. 

Godet,  Theodore  L.  Bermuda,  its  his- 
tory, geology,  climate,  etc.  London  :  Smith, 
Elder.     1860.  [41 14 

A  work  of  moderate  merit,  giving  a  fairly  intelli- 
gent accoimt  of  the  islands. 

Halstead,  Murat.  Story  of  Cuba.  Chicago: 
Werner.     1896.     New  ed.  rev.     1898.     §2.  ^ 

[4"5 

A  voluminous  work,  extensively  read  during  the 
war  with  Spain  by  the  uncritical  public.  Tlie  author, 
a  successful  war  correspondent,  gratefully  records  his 
indebtedness,  for  the  body  of  his  work,  to  books  "  that 
are  authoritative,  or  that  excel  in  picturesqueness ; 
but  above  all  other  wTitings,  to  the  New  York  Jour- 
nal, Herald,  World,  Sun,  and  Mail  and  Express." 
The  work  is  up  to  the  level  of  these  sources. 

Hassam,  John  T.  Bahama  Islands.  See 
^Massachusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  350. 

[4116 

Hazard,  Samuel.  Santo  Domingo,  past  and 
present,  with  a  glance  at  Hayti.  N.  Y. :  Har- 
per.    1878.     83.50.  [41 17 

A  popular,  sketchy  work. 

Hill,  Robert  Thomas.  Cuba  and  Porto 
Rico,  -with  the  other  islands  of  the  West  In- 
dies. N.  y. :  Century  Co.  1898.  Rev.  and 
enl.    1899.   $3.  [41 18 

"  This  book  is  strongest  on  the  side  of  its  author's 
special  studies.  The  geological  formation  and  rela- 
tions of  the  West  Indies  are  set  forth  with  ample 
knowledge,  and  with  no  little  skill  in  untechnical  ex- 
position. .  .  .  On  the  side  of  the  natural  history  of  the 
islands,  too,  their  flora  and  fauna,  minerals  and  cli- 
mate, Mr.  Hill  presents  a  great  deal  of  valuable  infor- 
mation. About  one-quarter  of  the  volume  is  devoted 
to  Cuba,  one-tenth  to  Porto  Rico.    Jamaica  and  Santo 


Domingo  come  next  in  space  assigned,  and  each  of 
the  remaining  islands  has  its  chapter  or  page,  accord- 
ing to  its  prominence.  The  historical  and  political 
matter  is  frankly  compiled,  and  not  from  verj-  exten- 
sive sources.  Spanish  authorities  for  Cuba  shine  by 
their  absence.  But,  except  here  and  there  a  wrong 
date,  which  may  be  a  misprint,  we  have  detected  no 
inaccuracies  of  moment  in  Mr.  Hill's  narrative,  which 
is  necessarily  very  general.  He  takes  a  higher  view  of 
the  native  Cuban  than  is  popular  in  this  country  just 
now."    Nation,  (Tt  :  ^3b. 

Humboldt,  Alexander  von.  The  island  of 
Cuba ;  tr.  by  J.  S.  Trasher.  N.  Y.  :  Derby. 
1856.  [41 19 

A  translation,  with  valuable  annotations,  of  a  work 
which  Humboldt  had  intended  to  make  a  com- 
l>anion  treatise  to  his  masterly  Political  essay  on 
New  Spain,  orJIcxico,  but  which  he  never  completed. 
The  work  of  which  this  formed  a  portion  is  character- 
ized among  the  General  n-orks  (sect.  3916). 

Kimball,  Richard  Burleigh.  Cuba  and  the 
Cubans.     N.  Y.:  Hueston.     1850.  [4120 

A  typical  predecessor  of  the  would-be  historical 
works  of  which  so  many  were  made  up  to  meet  the 
popular  demand  during  the  war  time  of  1898. 

Latan6,  John  H.  Diplomacy  of  U.  S.  with 
regard  to  Cuba.  See  American  Historical  As- 
sociation, sect.  249.  [4121 

Lefroy,  Sir  John  Henry.  Memorials  of  the 
discovery  and  early  settlement  of  the  Bermudas 
or  Somers  Islands,  1511-1687.  London:  Long- 
mans. 1877-9.  2v.  [4122 
An  exhaustive  work,  compiled  with  most  admirable 
skill,  and  containing  all  the  important  early  narratives 
which  relate  to  the  islands,  with  editorial  notes  and 
connecting  narrative. 

Long,  Edward.  History  of  Jamaica.  Lon- 
don.    1774.     3v.  [4123 

A  work  of  great  merit,  and  of  permanent  value,  on 
the  early  state  of  the  colony. 

Louverture,  Francois  Dominique  Tous- 
saint.  Redpatii.  James.  Toussaiut  L'Ou- 
vcrture.     Boston :  Redpath.     1863.  [4124 

A  reprint  of  the  Rev.  John  R.  Beard's  biography, 
together  with  Toussaint's  autobiographical  memoirs, 
and  other  illustrative  material.  Published  to  meet 
the  demand  for  something  which  might  assist  in  solv- 
ing the  problem  as  to  the  advisability  of  employing 
negro  troops  in  the  North  American  Civil  War. 

Lucas,  Charles  Prestwood.  Historical 
geography  of  the  British  colonies.  Oxford: 
Clar.  Press.  N.  Y.  :  IVLacmillan.  1888-1897. 
4v.  V.  1,  $1.25.  V.  2,  $1.90.  V.  3,  82.  V. 
4,  $2.40.     V.  2  :  West  Indies.     1890.     §1.90. 

[4125 

Few  works  have  ever  fulfilled  more  satisfactorily 

the  author's  design,  which  was  to  give  "  a  connected 

account  of  the  colonies,  of  the  geographical  and  his- 


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4126^134 


torical  reasons  for  their  belonging  to  England,  and      admittedly  cost  him  but  a  couple  of  years,  he  has  none 


of  the  special  place  which  each  colony  holds  in  the 
empire."  The  materials  have  been  gathered  with 
great  care,  and  they  are  presented  with  the  literary 
skill  which  is  apt  to  make  the  reader  forget  the 
amount  of  painstaking  condensation  and  verification 
which  must  have  been  employed. 

Madden,  Richard  Robert.  The  island  of 
Cuba  ;  its  resources,  progress,  and  prospects. 
London :  Partridge.     1849.  [4126 

Exactly  described  by  the  author  as  "memoranda 
made  in  the  Island  of  Cuba  in  the  years  1836-7-8-9, 
respecting  slavery  and  the  slave  trade,  the  state  of 
society,  connnerco,  religion,  and  education."  The 
most  useful  book  in  English  for  that  period  of  Cuban 
history.  The  author's  official  position  gave  him  spe- 
cial opportunities  for  the  collection  of  material,  and 
he  presents  much  statistical  information  not  else 
easily  to  be  foiuid  as  well  as  a  first-hand  picture  of 
Spanish  colonial  administration.  The  details  on  the 
Slave  trade  are  especially  valuable.  E.  G.  B. 

Matthews,  Franklin.  New  -  born  Cuba. 
N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1899.     $3.50.  [4127 

This  is  "  largely  the  work  of  a  newspaper  man  who 
is  reporting  the  condition  of  the  island  during  the 
first  sixty  days  of  American  occupation  as  seen 
through  the  eyes  of  the  officials  in  charge  of  its  new 
destinies.  .  .  .  Deriving  his  impressions  from  the 
militarj'  men  in  charge  of  Cuba,  his  report  is  exceed- 
ingly favorable  to  the  work  they  have  done,  which, 
indeed,  appears  to  liave  been  excellently  well  done 
for  the  most  part.  He  bears  ample  testimony  to  the 
fact  that  there  is  no  disorder  throvighout  the  extent 
of  Cuba  at  this  time,  and  is  frank  enough  to  report 
those  American  generals  correctly  who  believe  in  with- 
di-awing  now,  and  leaving  its  inhabitants  to  work  out 
their  own  salvation  like  the  rest  of  Latin  America." 
Dial  (Chicago),  27:  364. 

Noa,  Frederic  M.  The  pearl  of  the  An- 
tilles :  a  view  of  the  past  and  a  glance  at  the 
future.  N.  Y.  :  [Putnam,  for  author.  ]  1898. 
7oc.  [4128 

"  Mr.  Noa's  little  book  ...  is  a  brief,  concise  state- 
ment of  f-ome  of  the  Spanish  movements  which  aroused 
and  justified  the  Cuban  struggle  for  independence. 
His  access  to  sources  and  state  papers  not  mentioned 
by  other  writers  gives  his  book  a  kind  of  permanent 
value  to  students  of  Cuban  history."  Ira  31.  Price. 
Dial  (Chicago),  26:"  395. 

Oliver,  Vere  Langford.  History  of  the 
Island  of  Antigua.  London:  Mitchell.  1894- 
99.     3v.     £12.  [4129 

An  expensive  "  patriotic-hereditary  "  work,  contain- 
ing valuable  historical  documents  and  narrative  text 
interlarded  with  pedigrees.  The  author  has  endeav- 
ored to  extract  everj-thing  of  importance  from  all  the 
earlier  works  which  refer  to  the  island. 

Pepper,  Charles  Melville.  To-morrow  in 
Cuba.     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     1899.     $3.  [4130 

"Of  the  various  American  essays  on  the  subject, 
Mr.  Pepper's  is  easily  the  first.    While  his  book  has 


the  less  brought  to  its  composition  an  impartiality,  in- 
dustry, and  symi)athy  that  are  most  creilitable.  He 
appends  a  small  and  well-selected  bibliography  of 
recent  Cuban  liistory,  political  and  economic,  which 
is  by  itself  evidence  of  tlie  extent  of  his  reading.  .  .  . 
He  puts  his  finger  on  the  three  features  of  the  Auto- 
nomist constitution  of  1897  that  proved  it  a  sham:  the 
autocratic  power  still  reserved  to  the  fiovernor-Gen- 
eral ;  the  creation  of  life-appointees  of  the  Crown,  one 
less  in  number  than  a  majority  of  the  Council ;  and 
the  limitation  of  the  powers  of  the  Insular  Parliament 
to  voting  the  local  budget  (Gustos  Domesticos),  after 
first  having  granted  the  national  tribute  (Gustos  de 
Soberania),  which  was  about  85  per  cent,  of  the  total 
revenues  of  the  island.  In  this  last  abuse  — the  ex- 
ploitation of  Cuba  by  aliens  — lay  the  secret  of  all  her 
revolutions.  Refusal  to  remedy  it  made  the  offer  of 
such  '  autonomy '  a  mockery.  ...  As  to  American 
occupation,  Mr.  Pepper  thinks  its  best  work  is  in  set- 
ting up  a  standard  of  official  honor,  administering 
well  while  it  does  at  all,  and  ending  as  soon  as  it  can. 
...  A  .second  edition  would  be  inii)roved  by  an  index 
and  a  revision  of  the  proof-reading,  which  is  very  bad." 
Nation,  69 :  473. 

Perkins,  Samuel  G.  Narrative  of  the  in- 
surrection in  San  Domingo,  1793.  See  3Iassa- 
chusetts  Historical  Society,  sect.  338.        [4 131 

Pinckard,  George.  Notes  on  the  West 
Indies.     Loudon.     1806.     3v.  [4^32 

A  verj'  readable  and  useful  description  of  Barbadoes, 
Guiana,  and  the  West  Indian  islands  visited  by  Gen- 
eral Abercromby  during  his  expedition. 

Porter,  Robert  Percival.  Industrial  Cuba: 
being  a  study  of  present  commercial  and  indus- 
trial conditions,  with  suggestions  as  to  the  op- 
portunities presented  in  the  island  for  Ameri- 
can capital,  enterprise,  and  labour.  N.  Y.  : 
Putnam.     1899.     §3.50.  [4133 

The  author  is  "  well  known  as  a  publicist  and  as  the 
Commissioner  of  the  United  States  Census  of  1890. 
Soon  after  the  signing  of  the  protocol  of  peace  be- 
tween the  United  States  and  Spain,  August  12, 1898, 
Mr.  Porter  was  sent  to  Cuba  by  President  McKinley 
as  a  special  commissioner  to  observe  and  report  upon 
the  conditions  of  the  island,  industrial,  commercial, 
and  financial.  In  the  prosecution  of  his  mission 
Mr.  Porter  visited  all  the  provinces  and  most  of  the 
cities  and  principal  towns  of  Cuba,  examined  many 
witnesses,  and  collected  a  vast  amount  of  evidence, 
personal  and  documentary.  This  volume,  if  not  hia 
report  in  exact  form  as  made  to  the  President,  may 
be  accepted  as  his  report  to  the  American  people." 
Selim  H.  Peabody,  Dial  (Chicago),  27;  129. 

Poyer,  John.  History  of  Barbados,  1605- 
1801.     London.     1808.  [4134 

A  substantial  work,  by  a  typical  historian  of  the  old 
school,  who  relied  mainly  upon  what  had  been  pub- 
lished by  his  predecessors.  A  defence  of  the  islands 
against  those  who  were  attacking  the  slave-holding 
colonies  ;  of  no  special  merit. 

Pyle,  Howard,  «?.    Buccaneers  and  maroon- 


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SPANISH  AND   PORTUGUESE  AMERICA 


ers  of   America.     N.    Y.  :    Macmillan.     1891. 
Phil.:  Lippiocott.     1897.  [4^35 

A  new  edition,  abridged  and  turned  into  modern 
English,  of  Esquemelin's  and  Jolmson's  narratives 
of  the  doings  of  the  most  noted  sea  rovers  and  pirates. 

Rainsford,  Marcus.  Historical  account  of 
the  black  empire  of  Hayti.     London.     1805. 

[4136 
A  work  of  permanent  value  on  the  beginnings  of 
the  Haytian  republic. 

Roche,  James  Jeffrey.  Story  of  the  Fili- 
busters. London :  Unwin.  1891.  3s.  6d. 
N.  y.:  Macmillan.  [4137 

An  interesting  narrative  of  considerable  historical 
merit. 

Rodway,  James.  The  West  Indies  and  the 
Spanish  Main.    N.  Y.:  Putnam.    1896.    $1.75. 

[4138 

A  condensed  summary  of  the  standard  works  on 
the  history  of  the  West  Indies. 

Rowan,  Andrew  Summers,  and  Marathon 
Montrose  Ramsey.  The  island  of  Cuba. 
N.  Y.:  Holt.     1896.     $1.25.  [4139 

A  very  useful  Introduction  to  the  study  of  Cuba, 
treating  of  its  geography,  history,  political  condition, 
and  resources.  The  historical  sketch  is  slight  in  tex- 
ture and  not  free  from  errors.  It  is  brought  down  to 
March,  189G.  A  valuable  feature  of  the  geographical 
section  is  a  brief  gazetteer  of  the  provinces  and  towns 
of  the  island.  An  appendix  contains  some  of  the 
diplomatic  correspondence  of  the  U.  S.  relative  to  the 
insurrection  of  18G8-78.  Another  appendix  supplies 
a  bibliography  of  about  100  titles  of  works  on  Cuba 
(mainly  in  Spanish),  a  finding  list  of  U.  S.  Excmtive 
documents  on  Cuba,  and  page  references  to  articles 
on  Cuba  in  the  Consular  reports  of  May,  1893  —  April, 
1896.  E.  G.  B. 

Sagra,  Ramon  de  la.  Histoire  physique, 
politique  et  naturelle  de  Tile  de  Cuba.  Tra- 
duction de  Berthelot.     Paris.     1842.     2v. 

[4140 

These  two  volumes  contain  the  historical  portions 
of  the  standard  work,  comprising  twelve  volumes 
in  the  original  Spanish  edition,  on  the  natural  and 
physical  features  of  the  island.  It  is  a  work  of  very 
solid  merit,  which  has  been  extensively  used  by  suc- 
ceeding writers  about  Cuba. 

St.   John,   Sir  Spenser.      Hayti ;  or  The 


black  republic.  London :  Smith,  Elder.  1884. 
New  rev.  ed.     N.  Y. :   Scribner.     1890. 

[4141 
An  important  and  interesting  work,  by  one  who 
was  located  on  the  island  during  the  twentj-  years  in 
which  its  decadence  from  the  more  civilized  times  of 
the  middle  century  was  beginning  to  be  increasingly 
noticeable.  The  bitter  hostility  which  continues  to 
be  expressed  by  native  Haytians  whenever  the  author 
or  his  book  is  mentioned  furnishes  excellent  proof  of 
the  accuracy  of  his  observations  and  the  justness  of 
his  opinions. 

Schomburgk,  Sir  Robert  Hermann.  His- 
tory of  Barbados.    Loudon:  Longmans.    1848. 

[4142 

An  extremely  valuable  work,  showing  a  thoroughly 
intelligent  familiarity  with  actual  and  antecedent 
conditions  in  the  islands. 

Sturge,    Joseph,    and    Thomas    Harvey. 

Visit  to  the  West  Indies  in  1837.  London  : 
Hamilton.     1837.     2d  ed.     1838.  [4143 

This  work,  of  which  there  were  two  editions  within 
six  months,  contains  the  journal  of  a  visit  by  two 
Quakers  to  Antigua,  Montserrat,  Dominica,  St.  Lu- 
cia, Barbados  and  Jamaica,  undertaken  for  the  pur- 
pose of  ascertaining  the  actual  condition  of  the  negro 
population  of  those  islands.  It  is  a  very  valuable 
contribution  to  the  literature  relating  to  the  abolition 
of  slavery. 

Thornbury,  George  Walter.  The  bucca- 
neers ;  or.  The  monarchs  of  the  main.  Lon- 
don :  Hurst.  1855.  3v.  Abrgd.  ed.  Rout- 
ledge.     1857.  [4144 

A  popular  work,  but  one  compiled  with  consider- 
able historical  .skill  from  the  most  trustworthy  of  the 
earlier  works  —  none  of  which  can  be  considered  as 
very  reliable  — on  the  buccaneers  and  other  pirates  of 
the  West  Indies. 

Turnbull,  David.  The  British  West  Indies. 
London :  Longmans.     1840. 

Travels  in  the  west :  Cuba,  with  notices 

of  Porto  Rico  and  the  slave  trade.  London: 
Longmans.      1840. 

St.   Domingo,  the  French  and  Danish 

West  Indies.     London:  Longmans.     1840. 

[4145 
These  volumes  describe  the  West  Indies  as  they  ap- 
peared to  a  well-equipped  traveller  enjoying  excep- 
tional facilities  for  examining  existing  conditions 
under  ofiQcial  guidance. 


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APPENDIX 


SELECTED  TITLES   FOR  STU- 
DENTS   AND    READERS 

By  Edward  Channing,  Professor  of  History  in  Har- 
vard University 

History  at  best  is  an  inexact  science.  The 
materials  for  reacliing  a  decision  are  widespread 
and  voluminous  ;  the  liability  of  error  from 
human  prejudice  is  great  and  probable;  the 
very  canons  of  historical  criticism  vary  from 
generation  to  generation.  There  is,  therefore, 
no  absolute  standard  of  excellence  and  no  fix- 
ity in  decision,  so  far  as  it  may  be  reached. 
Books  that  enjoy  great  reputation  in  one  half 
century  are  regarded  in  the  next  half  century 
as  literature  or  as  lumber,  —  in  any  case  they 
are  not  history.  In  spite  of  these  disadvan- 
tages in  its  subject-matter  and  in  its  treatment, 
the  study  and  reading  of  history  will  always 
be  one  of  the  most  frequent  and  profitable  pur- 
suits of  man  ;  for  it  is  the  study  of  one's  fel- 
low men,  —  not  the  doings  of  the  body  only, 
but  the  growth  of  the  mind,  the  development 
of  the  soul.  A  knowledge  of  the  history  of 
the  founding  and  development  of  the  United 
States  is  of  peculiar  value  to  the  American 
people.  In  the  first  place  this  acquaintance 
with  the  nation's  past  will  enable  those  having 
the  decision  in  present  day  afl'airs  to  avoid  the 
blunders  of  the  earlier  time.  In  the  second 
place  it  will  give  the  people  power  to  detect  the 
mistaken  sentiments  which  politicians  some- 
times ascribe  to  the  great  men  of  the  past  as 
a  justification  of  their  own  designs.  Every 
school  and  library,  supported  by  public  money, 
should  place  where  they  may  be  freely  used  a 
well-selected  collection  of  books  on  American 
history.  In  the  following  lists  the  best  books 
for  such  select  libraries  are  indicated. 

There  is  no  one  work  on  American  history 
which  can  be  recommended  to  any  student  or 
reader  to  the  exclusion  of  other  works.  The 
study  of  history  in  itself  demands  the  use  of 
more  than  one  book.  Given  the  same  mass  of 
facts,  two  writers  will  seldom  draw  the  same 


conclusions  from  them,  —  and  two  writers 
rarely  if  ever  have  before  them  the  same  set  of 
facts.  Every  student  or  reader,  therefore, 
should  use  at  least  two  books  on  every  part  of 
the  field. 

In  general  there  are  two  distinct  ways  of 
studying  history.  One  of  these  is  to  take  some 
large  comprehensive  work,  read  it  through, 
and  correct  the  impression  derived  from  it  by 
readings  in  more  accurate  works  on  small  por- 
tions of  the  whole  field.  Unfortunately,  the 
scholar  whose  master  mind  and  tireless  hand 
could  tell  our  story,  as  Gibbon  told  that  of  the 
fall  of  Rome,  has  not  yet  appeared.  Prob- 
ably he  never  will  appear,  as  the  intricacy  of 
our  American  narrative  is  baffling  and  the  ma- 
terial to  be  consulted  monumental.  It  is  ne- 
cessary, therefore,  to  study  American  history 
by  the  second  of  these  two  methods,  —  the  top- 
ical method. 

This  method  consists  in  gaining  first  of  all  a 
knowledge  of  the  whole  field  from  some  com- 
prehensive manual.  That  done,  the  serious 
study  may  follow  by  reading  on  isolated  topics 
which  will  readily  fall  into  their  appointed 
places  in  the  mind's  "conspectus  of  American 
history."  In  making  this  topical  study  one's 
inclination  and  opportunities  may  be  consulted. 
With  the  skeleton  of  fact  in  one's  mind,  it  does 
not  greatly  matter  in  what  order  the  topics  are 
taken  up.  Many  persons  find  an  interest  in 
biography  ;  for  them  there  is  no  better  way  to 
study  American  history  than  to  peruse  the 
lives  of  its  five  or  six  greatest  men.  In  gen- 
eral an  effort  should  be  made  to  study  some 
one  topic  deeply  enough  to  gain  an  insight  into 
the  way  history  is  written  ;  but  only  the  pro- 
fessional historian  can  hope  to  study  any  con- 
siderable portion  of  American  history  in  the 
original  documents. 

It  is  well  to  have  an  "original  source"  al- 
ways near  at  hand.  The  most  accessible  of 
famous  sources  are  Franklin's  Autobiography 
and  Bradford's  History  of  Plymouth  Planta- 
tion. These  are  classics.  One  of  them  is  the 
story  of  his  own  life  by  the  greatest  mental 


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SELECTED  TITLES  FOR  STUDENTS  AXD  READERS 


prodigy  America  has  produced ;  the  other  is     row  Wilson.     Division  and  reunion.     N.  Y. 


the  modest,  admirable  narrative  of  the  doings 
of  the  Pilgrim  Fathers,  from  the  pen  of  the 
leading  man  among  them.  Any  one  who  will 
read  the  first  lialf  of  these  two  works  will  ob- 
tain a  firmer  view  of  the  mainsprings  of  the 
success  of  the  American  people  than  he  can 
gain  by  reading  ten  times  the  number  of  pages 
in  collections  of  extracts.  The  perusal  of 
sources  is  usually  tedious ;  it  is  always  dan- 
gerous except  to  the  skilled  student.  The 
reading  of  one  journal,  or  one  letter,  or  one 
report  gives  the  student  a  one-sided  view. 
The  author  of  an  important  historical  work 
on  the  same  field  has  read  five,  ten,  or  even 
twenty  pieces  of  evidence  on  that  one  point. 
Sources,  to  the  ordinary  student  and  reader, 
therefore,  are  useful  only  for  purposes  of  illus- 
tration. In  using  them  it  is  well,  if  possible, 
to  read  enough  in  one  author  to  get  into  the 
spirit  of  his  life  or  story.  If  no  book  of  this 
kind  is  available,  the  next  best  thing  is  to  read 
a  collection  of  sources  on  one  topic. 

To  sum  up,  the  first  thing  to  be  done  in  the 
acquisition  of  any  valuable  information  on 
American  history  is  to  get  a  concise  view  of 
the  whole  field.  Next  to  take  up  selected 
topics  or  the  lives  of  great  men.  Finally,  to 
do  enough  work  in  the  "sources"  to  see  fo" 
one's  self  how  history  is  written. 


[The  section  numbers  which  follow  most  of 
the  titles  here  given  refer  to  notes  in  the  main 
body  of  this  book.  — Ed.] 


I.     A  Good  School  Library 

COMPREHENSIVE  WORKS 
Two  manuals  :  —  A.  C.  McLaughlin.  His- 
tory of  the  American  nation.  (Twentieth  cen- 
tury series.)  N.  Y. :  Appleton.  1899.  $1.40. 
(Sect.  2570.)  Edward  Channing.  Students' his- 
tory of  the  United  States.  N.  Y. :  Macmillan. 
1898.  §1.40.  The  "  Lists  of  books  '  prefixed 
to  each  chapter  and  the  specific  topical  refer- 
ences on  the  margins  of  this  work  are  fre- 
quently revised.     (Sect.  2506.) 

Four  topical  works  :  —  G.  P.  Fisher.  Colo- 
nial era.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  $1.25.  (Sect.  846.) 
A.  B.  Hart.  Formation  of  the  Union.  N.  Y. : 
Longmans.  $1.25.  F.A.Walker.  MaMng  of 
the  nation.    N.  Y.:  Scribner.     $1.25.     Wood- 


Longmans.     $1.25.     (Sect.  2639.) 

WORKS  ON  SPECIAL  FIELDS 

C.  F.  Lummis.  Sjmnish  pioneers.  Chicago ; 
McClurg.     1893.     §1.50.     (Sect.  1194.) 

Francis  Parkman.  Pioneers  of  France.  Bos- 
ton: Little.     §1.50.     (Sect.  8672.) 

John  Fiske.  Beginnings  of  New  England 
(§2).  (Sect.  937.)  American  revolution  (2  vols. 
$4).  (Sect.  1815.)  Critical  period  of  Ameri- 
can history  ($2).  Boston :  Houghton.  (Sect. 
1616.) 

T.  A.  Dodge.  Bird's-eye  view  of  our  Civil 
War.     Boston:  Houghton.     $1.     (Sect.  2165.) 

BRIEF  BIOGRAPHIES 

C.  R.  Markham.  Christopher  Columbus. 
London.     1892.     (Sect.  780.) 

Horace  Scudder.  Oeorge  Washington.  (Riv- 
erside literature  series,  no.  75,  40c.  Riverside 
library  for  young  people,  no.  2,  75c.  River- 
side school  library,  60c.)  Boston  :  Houghton. 
(Sect.  1565.) 

American  statesmen  series.  Boston :  Hough- 
ton. $1.25  per  vol.  H.  C.  Lodge.  Oeorge 
Washington  (2  vols.)  (sect.  1560),  and  Daniel 
Webster  (sect.  1985) ;  John  T.  Morse.  John 
Quincy  Adams  (sect.  1584),  and  Abraham  Lin- 
coln (2  vols.).     (Sect.  2253.) 

Makers  of  America  series.  New  York  : 
Dodd,  Mead,  &  Co.  $1  per  vol.  W.  G.  Sum- 
ner. Robert  Morris  and  Alexander  Hamilton. 
(sect.  1629) ;  James  Schouler.  Thomas  Jeffer- 
son.    (Sect.  1381.) 

W.  G.  Brown.  Andrew  Jackson  (Riverside 
biographical  series).    Boston:  Houghton.    75c. 

SOLTICES 

Benjamin  Franklin.  Autobiography.  In- 
numerable editions  have  been  published.  The 
best  for  school  use  is  that  in  tlie  "Riverside 
literature  series."  Boston :  Houghton.  40c. 
(Sect.  1823.) 

American  history  leaflets.  New  York:  A. 
Lovell.  10c.  ea.  (Numbers  especially  suited 
to  school  use:  1.  Letter  of  Cohmabus;  3.  Ex- 
tracts from  the  Sagas;  9.  Voyage  of  John 
Cabot ;  18  and  26.  Lincoln's  state  papers  ;  27. 
John  Smith's  Trtie  relation  ;  29.  Extracts  from 
Bradford's  Plymouth;  31.  Extracts  from  Win- 
throp's  New  Eiigland ;  33.  Otis  on  writs  of 
assistance.) 

A.  B.  Hart.     Source  book  of  American  his- 


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tory.  New  York:  Macmillan.  60c.  (Sect. 
397,  25-40.) 

T.  W.  Higginson.  Toung  folks'  book  of 
American  explorers.  New  York :  Longmans. 
§1.20.     (Sect.  721.) 

Old  South  leaflets.  Boston:  Directors  of  Old 
South  Work.  122  nos.  Pap.  5c.  ea.  Nos. 
1-100  bd.  in  4  vols.    $1.50  ea.    (Sect.  367,  368.) 

Histories  of  the  town  and  state  in  wliich  the 
school  is  situated,  and  whatever  can  be  obtained 
in  the  shape  of  biographies  of  local  celebrities, 
local  records,  traditions  having  local  color, 
books  of  travel  describing  the  state. 


II.     A   Collection    for   a  Town   Li- 
brary 

The  books  already  mentioned  and  the  follow- 
ing works :  — 

COMPREHENSIVE  WORKS 

Justin  Winsor.  Narrative  and  critical  his- 
tory of  America  (8  vols.  §44),  and  his  Memorial 
history  of  Boston  {4:  vols.).  Boston:  Houghton. 
These  two  works  are  in  a  manner  supplemen- 
tary, as  the  "Boston"  is  really  a  history  of 
Massachusetts  and  many  of  the  bibliographies 
in  it  are  not  repeated  in  the  "America."  (Sect. 
404,  3193.) 

Scribner's  popular  history  of  the  United 
States  (5  vols.).  New  York:  Scribner-History 
Club.  S20.  The  first  four  volumes  originally 
appeared  as  Bryant  and  Gay's  Popular  history. 
N.  Y.  1878-81.  A  set  of  the  original  edition 
will  serve  most  purposes.     (Sect.  2502.) 

James  Schouler.  History  of  the  United 
States  (6  vols.).  New  York:  Dodd.  §13.50. 
(Sect.  2605.) 

SOURCES  AND  COLLECTIONS 

William  Bradford.  History  of  Plymouth 
Plantation.  Boston :  issued  by  the  state  of 
Massachusetts.     (Sect.  903.) 

Stedman  and  Hutchinson.  Library  of  Amer- 
ican literature  (11  vols.).  New  York:  Wm. 
E.  Benjamin.     §30.     (Sect.  2618.) 

J.  N.  Larned.  History  for  ready  reference. 
Springfield,  Mass.:  Nichols.  6v.  §30.  (Sect. 
399,  399  a.) 

A.  B.  Hart.  American  history  told  by  con- 
temporaries (4v.).  New  York :  Macmillan.  §2 
ea.     (Sect.  2539.) 

William    MacDonald,     Select   charters  and 


otJier  documents,  1G06-1775  ($2),  and  his  Select 
documents,  1776-186 1  (§2.25).  New  York  : 
Macmillan.     (Sect.  864,  2569.) 

WORKS  ON  SPECIAL  FIELDS,  TOPICS, 
OR  PERIODS 

John  Fiske.  Discovery  of  America  (2v.  §4) 
(sect.  714),  Old  Virginia  and  her  neighbours 
(§4)  (sect.  1131),  Ihe  Dutch  and  Quaker  colonies 
(2v.  §4)  (sect.  1066),  and  The  War  of  Independ- 
ence (Riverside  library  for  young  people,  no.  1. 
75c.).  (Sect.  1316.)  Boston :  Houghton.  Fiske's 
New  England,  Revolution,  and  Critical  period 
have  already  been  enumerated  under  I. 

Francis  Parkman.  Half-century  of  conflict 
(2v.  $3),  Montcalm  and  Wolfe  (2 v.  §3),  and 
Conspiracy  of  Pontiac  (2v.  §3).  Boston :  Lit- 
tle. Parkman's  Pioneers  has  been  noted  under 
I.     (Sect.  3672.) 

.Richard  Frothingham.  Rise  of  the  Republic. 
Boston :  Little.     §3.50.     (Sect.  2734.) 

G.  O.  Trevelyan.  American  Revolution,  pt. 
1.     N.  Y. :  Longmans.     §3.     (Sect.  1527.) 

Theodore  Roosevelt.  Winning  of  the  West. 
(4v.)    New  York :  Putnam.    §10.    (Sect.  1812.) 

H.  B.  Carrington.  Battles  of  the  Revolution. 
New  York  :  Barnes.  $5,  or  his  Washington 
the  soldier.  Boston :  Lamson.  1898.  (Sect. 
1255,  1548.) 

Henry  Adams.  Administrations  of  Jefferson 
and  Madison  (9v.).  New  York  :  Scribner. 
$18.     (Sect.  1580.) 

J.  B.  McMaster.  History  of  the  people  of  the 
United  States  (5v.).  New  York:  Appleton. 
§2.50  ea.     (Sect.  2574.) 

J.  F.  Rhodes.  History  of  the  United  States 
since  1850  (4v.).  New  York  :  Macmillan. 
§2.50  ea.     (Sect.  2599.) 

J.  C.  Ropes.  Story  of  the  Civil  War  (2v.). 
New  York:  Putnam.     §4.     (Sect.  2309.) 

H.  von  Hoist.  Constitutional  and  political 
history  of  the  United  States  (8v.).  Chicago  ; 
Callaghan.     §12.     (Sect.  2749.) 

BIOGRAPHY 

Twelve  volumes  of  the  American  statesmen 
series  (Boston:  Houghton.  §1.25  per  vol.): 
J.  T.  Morse.  Thomas  Jefferson  (sect.  1377), 
John  Quincy  Adams  (sect.  1584),  and  Abraham 
Lincoln  (2v.)  (sect.  2253)  ;  H,  C.  Lodge. 
George  Washington  (2v.)  (sect.  1560),  and 
Daniel  Webster  (sect.  1985) ;  W.  G.  Sumner. 
Andrew  Jackson  (sect.  1905) ;  Carl  Schurz. 
Henry   Clay  (2v.)    (sect.    1865) ;  A.   B.  Hart. 


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Salmon  P.  Chase  (sect.  2134)  ;  Moorfield 
Storey.     Charles  Sumner. 

Four  volumes  of  the  Makers  of  America  se- 
ries (XewYork:  Dodd.  $1  per  vol.):  BaiTett 
Wendell.  Cotton  Mather;  W.  G.  Sumner. 
Robert  Morris  and  Alexander  Hamilton  (sect. 
1629)  ;  James  Schouler.  Thomas  Jefferson. 
(Sect.  1381.) 

Four  "studies "in  biography:  Carl  Schurz. 
Abraham  Lincoln.  Boston :  Houghton.  $1. 
(Sect.  2257.) 

P.  L.  Ford.  The  true  George  Washington. 
Philadelphia:  Lippincott.     $2.     (Sect.  1551.) 

Norman  Hapgood.  Abraham  Lincoln.  New- 
York  :  Macmillan.     $2.     (Sect.  2246.) 

Owen  Wister.  Ulysses  S.  Grant.  Boston  : 
Small.     75c. 

Five  large  biographies :  James  Parton. 
Thomas  Jefferson  ($2.50)  (sect.  1378),  and  his 
Andreio  Jackson  (3v.  §7.50).  (Sect.  1904.) 
Boston  :  Houghton. 

William  Tudor.  James  Otis.  Boston.  1823. 
(Sect.  1451.) 

S.  M.  Janney.  William  Penn.  Philadel- 
phia.    1852.     (Sect.  1095.) 

Frederic  Bancroft.  William  H.  Seward. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     2v.     $5. 

RECOLLECTIONS  AND  SIEMOIRS 

James  F.  Clarke.  Anti-slavery  days.  New 
York.     1884.     (Sect.  1863.) 

L.  E.  Chittenden.  Personal  reminiscences, 
1S40-1S00.     N.  Y. :  Dodd.     $2. 

Hugh  McCullough.  Men  and  measures  of 
half  a  century.  New  York:  Scribner.  $2.50. 
(Sect.  2402.) 

Josiah  Quincy.  Figures  of  tJie  past.  Bos- 
ton :  Little.     $1.50.     (Sect.  1683.) 

Noah  Brooks.  Washington  in  Lincoln's  time. 
New  York :  Century  Co.  $1.25.  (Sect. 
2119.) 

U.S.Grant.  Personal  memoirs  (2y.).  New 
York :  Century  Co.     $5.     (Sect.  2189.) 

W.T.Sherman.  Memoirs  {2y .).  New  York: 
Appleton.     $5.     (Sect.  2320.) 

P.  H.  Sheridan.  Personal  memoirs  (2v.). 
New  York.     1888.     (Sect.  2317.) 

G.  B.  McClellan.  McClellan's  own  story. 
New  York.     1887.     (Sect.  2269.) 

ILLUSTRATIVE  MATERIAL 
B.    J.    Lossing.      Pictorial  field-book  of  the 
Revolution  (N.   Y. :    Harper.     2v.     $7)  (sect, 
1420),  and  his  Pictorial  history  of  the   Civil 


War  (3v.).  Phil.  :  McKay.  $7.50.  (Sect. 
2364.) 

Guernsay  and  Alden.  Harper's  pictorial  his- 
tory of  the  great  Rebellion.  New  York:  Har- 
per.    1866-68.     2  pts.     (Sect.  2201.) 

Johnson  and  Buel.  Battles  and  leaders  of  the 
Civil  War.  New  York:  Century  Co.  4v. 
$15.     (Sect.  2109.) 

Only  one  of  these  illustrated  histories  of  the 
Civil  War  is  recommended.  "Harper's"  is 
the  most  graphic,  "Lossiug's"  will  probably 
give  the  most  truthful  picture,  and  "Battles 
and  leaders"  is  the  most  recent  and  the  easiest 
to  procure. 

James  Thacher.  Military  journal  during  the 
Revolution.     Boston.     1823.     (Sect.  1524.) 

G.  C.  Eggleston.  A  Rebel's  recollections. 
N.  Y.:  Putnam.  $1.  (Sect.  2172.)  For  this 
may  be  substituted  J.  B.  Jones.  A  Rebel  war 
clerk's  diary.     2v.     Phil.     1866.     (Sect.  2229.) 

Local  histories,  records,  biographies,  books 
of  travel  or  description,  portraits  of  local  ce- 
lebrities, and,  in  general,  any  material  which 
will  arouse  an  interest  in  the  town,  county,  and 
state  in  which  the  library  is  situated. 

MAPS 

A.  B.  Hart.  Epoch  maps.  N.  Y. :  Long- 
mans. 50c.  (sect.  2538);  Townsend  MacCoun. 
Historical  geography  of  the  United  States. 
N.  Y.  :  Silver.  $1  (sect.  524) ;  B.  A.  Hinsdale. 
Old  Northwest.  N.  Y. :  Silver.  $2.50  (sect. 
3360) ;  the  latest  Statistical  atlas  published  by 
the  Census  Bureau. 

The  Ijund  Office  maj)  of  tlie  United  States, 
latest  issue,  can  be  obtained  by  sending  eighty- 
seven  cents  to  the  "Financial  Clerk  of  the  In- 
terior Department."  It  is  the  best  large  wall 
map  for  a  school  or  library. 


III.    A  Good  Working    Library 

The  "collection"  last  noted  wnll  serve  the 
purpose  of  the  general  reader  and  the  ordinary 
student.  He  who  desires  to  gain  a  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  history  of  the  United  States 
or  of  any  portion  thereof  must  have  access  to 
more  and  better  records,  to  larger  biographical 
and  autobiogrnphical  works  and  memoirs,  and 
to  more  books  on  special  fields  and  topics. 
The  following  list  contains  the  most  available 
and  most  usable  works.  It  is  too  large  to  place 
on  "  reserve  shelves."    A  good  plan  would  be 


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to  liave  a  special  printed  catalogue  of  these 
books,  uoting  in  each  case  the  library  shelf- 
mark. 

COMPREHENSIVE  WORKS   AND    MAN- 
UALS 

A.  B.  Hart.  Epochs  of  American  history 
(3  vols.).  New  York:  Longmans.  §1.25  ea. 
(Sect.  884,  1633,  2639.) 

Scribner.  American  history  series  (5  vols.). 
New  York:  Scribner.  §7.50.  (Sect.  846,  1500, 
1533,  1850.) 

Richard  Hildreth.  History  of  tlie  United 
States  (6  vols.).  New  York  :  Harper.  §12. 
(Sect.  2545.) 

George  Bancroft.  History  of  the  United 
States  [to  1789  only].  New  York:  Appleton. 
6v.  $15.  The  original  edition  (Boston.  1834- 
66.  8v.)  is  by  far  the  best.  For  most  libraries 
the  reprint  of  the  latest  volumes  will  suffice. 
It  is  entitled:  History  of  the  formation  of  the 
Constitution  (New York:  Appleton.  2v.  |5). 
The  abridged  editions  of  Bancroft's  book  are 
not  recommended.     (Sect.  2489,  2691.) 

Justin  Winsor.  Narrative  and  critical  history 
of  America  (Boston :  Houghton.  8v.  $5.50 
ea.),  and  3femorial  history  of  Boston  (Boston. 
1880-82.  4v.).  The  two  sets  form  together 
a  tolerably  complete  history  of  the  Colonial 
and  Revolutionary  periods  with  some  reference 
to  later  times.     (Sect.  404,  3193.) 

John  Fiske's  historical  writings :  Discovery  of 
America  (2v.  $4)  (sect.  714),  Virginia  (2v.  $4) 
(sect.  1131),  New  England  ($2)  (sect.  937), 
Dutch  and  Quaker  colonies  (2v.  $4)  (sect. 
1066) ;  American  Revolution  (2v.  $4)  (sect. 
1315),  Critical  period  ($2)  (sect.  1616),  Missis- 
sippi valley  in  the  Civil  War  ($2).  Boston: 
Houghton. 

Francis  Parkman.  Works.  Boston :  Little. 
13v.     $26.     (Sect.  3672.) 

Scribner.  Popular  history  (5  vols.).  New 
York:  Scribner  -  History  Club.  $20.  (Sect. 
2502.)  Or  Bryant  and  Gay.  Popular  history 
(4v.).     New  York.     1878-81.     (Sect.  2502.) 

James  Schouler.  History  of  the  United  States 
(6v.).    New  York  :  Dodd.    $13.50.    (Sect.  2605.) 

J.  B.  McMaster.  History  of  the  people  of  the 
United  States  (5v.).  New  York :  Appleton. 
$2.50  ea.     (Sect.  2574.) 

Henry  Adams.  Administrations  of  Jefferson 
and  Madison  (9v.).  New  York :  Scribner. 
$18.     (Sect.  1580.) 

J.  F.  Rhodes.     History  of  the  United  States 


since  1S50  {iy .).   New  York  :  Macmillan.   $2.50 
ea.     (Sect.  2599.) 

II.  von  Hoist.  Constitutional  and  political 
history  of  the  United  States  (8v.).  Chicago : 
Callaghan.     $12.     (Sect.  2749.) 

A.  C.  McLaughlin.  History  of  the  American 
Nation  (Twentieth  century  series).  New  York : 
Appleton.     $1.40.     (Sect.  2570.) 

Edward  Channing.  Studenti^  history  of  the 
United  States.  New  York  :  Macmillan.  $1.40. 
The  bibliographies  and  marginal  references  in 
this  work  are  revised  from  time  to  time.  (Sect. 
2506.) 

Channing  and  Hart.  Guide  to  the  study  of 
American  history.  Boston  :  Ginn.  $2.15.  A 
small  select  bibliography  arranged  by  classes 
of  books  and  by  topics.     (Sect.  2508.) 

WORKS  ON  SPECIAL  FIELDS  AND 
PERIODS 

C.  F.  Adams.  Three  episodes  of  Massachusetts 
history  (2v.).  Boston:  Houghton.  $4.  (Sect. 
892.) 

J.  A.  Doyle.  English  colonies  in  America 
(3v.).  New  York :  Holt.  $10.50.  (Sect.  840, 
918.) 

Richard  Frothingham.  Rise  of  the  Republic 
($3.50)  (sect.  2734),  and  Siege  of  Boston  ($3.50). 
Boston:  Little.     (Sect.  1334.) 

J.  A.  Woodburn,  ed.  Lecky's  American  Revo- 
lution. New  York :  Appleton.  $1.25  (sect. 
1406)  ;  or  vols.  3  and  4  of 

W.  E.  H.  Lecky.  History  of  England  in  the 
18th  century.  New  York :  Appleton.  8v.  $20. 
(Sect.  1407.) 

G.  O.  Trevelyan.  American  Revolution,  part 
1.     N.  Y.  :  Longmans.     $3.     (Sect.  1527. ) 

H.  B.  Carrington.  Battles  of  the  Revolution. 
N.  Y.  :  Barnes.  $5  (sect.  1255) ;  or  his  Wash- 
ington the  soldier.    Boston.    1898.    (Sect.  1548.) 

G.  W.  Greene.  Historical  view  of  the  Amer- 
ican Revolution.  Boston:  Houghton.  $1.50. 
(Sect.  1345.) 

B.  J.  Lossing.  Field-book  of  the  Revolution. 
New  York :  Harper.     2v.     $7.     (Sect.  1420.) 

G.  T.  Curtis.  Constitutional  history.  New 
York:  Harper.     2 v.     $6.     (Sect.  2714.) 

Theodore  Roosevelt.  Winning  of  the  West 
(4v.).    New  York :  Putnam.    $10.    (Sect.  1812.) 

J.  F.  Cooper.  History  of  tlie  United  States 
Navy  (3v.).     N.  Y.     1856.     (Sect.  2510.) 

E.  S.  Maclay's  History  of  the  United  States 
Navy  (3v.).  New  York;  Appleton.  $9.  (Sect. 
2572.) 


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Theodore  Roosevelt.  Naval  War  of  1812. 
N.  Y.  :  Putnam.     $2.50.     (Sect.  1750.) 

George  Coggeshall.  American  privateers. 
N.  Y.     1856.     (Sect.  1720.) 

B.  J.  Lossing.  Field-book  of  the  War  of  1812. 
New  York  :  Harper.     §3.50.     (Sect.  1741.) 

Horace  Greeley.  American  conflict  (3v.). 
Hartford.  1864-66  (sect.  2199)  ;  and  his  Slav- 
ery extension.     N.  Y.     1856.     (Sect.  1893.) 

H.  R.  Helper.  Impending  crisis.  N.  Y. 
1857.     Many  editions.     (Sect.  1897.) 

Jefferson  Davis.  Rise  and  fall  of  the  Con- 
federate States  (2v.).  New  York:  Appleton. 
$10.     (Sect.  2156.) 

Scribner.  Campaigns  of  tlie  Civil  War  (13v. 
$12.50)  (sect.  2131),  and  Navy  in  the  Civil  War 
(3v.    $3).     (Sect.  2287.) 

Henry  Wilson.  Rise  and  fall  of  tJie  slave 
power  (3v.).  Boston :  Houghton.  $9.  (Sect. 
1992.) 

B.  J.  Lossing.  Pictorial  history  of  the 
Civil  War  (3v.).  Phil.  :  McKay.  §7.50. 
(Sect.  2264.) 

Guernsay  and  Alden.  Harper's  pictorial  his- 
tory of  tlie  great  Rebellion  (1866-68.  2v.) 
(Sect.  2201.) 

Johnson  and  Buel.  Battles  and  leaders  of  the 
Civil  War  (4v.).  New  York  :  Century  Co.  $15. 
(Sect.  2109.) 

Edward  McPherson.  Political  history  of  the 
United  States  during  the  great  Rebellion. 
Washington.     1864.     (Sect.  2272.) 

J.  G.  Blaine.  Twenty  years  of  Congress  (2v.). 
N.  Y. :  Funk.     $7.50.     (Sect.  2379.) 

Edward  McPherson.  Political  history  of  the 
United  States,  1865-70.  Wash.  1880.  (Sect. 
2404.) 

Noah  Brooks.  Washington  in  Lincoln's  time. 
New  York:  Century  Co.     $1.25.     (Sect.  2119.) 

Frank  Moore.  Rebellion  record  {\\\.).  New 
York.     1861.     (Sect.  2284.) 

C.  A.  Dana.  Recollections  of  the  Civil  War. 
N.  Y.  :  Appleton.     $2.     (Sect.  2154.) 

G.  C.  Eggleston.  A  Rebel's  recollections. 
N.  Y. :  Putnam.     $1.     (Sect.  2172.) 

J.  B.  Jones.  A  Rebel  war  clerk's  diary  (2v.). 
Phil.     1866.     (Sect.  2229.) 

WORKS   ON  SPECIAL  TOPICS 

C.  F.  Lummis.  Spanish  pioneers.  Chicago: 
McClurg.     1893.     $1.50.     (Sect.  1194.) 

G.  P.  Winship.  The  Coronado  expedition. 
(Bureau  of  Ethnology.  14th  arm.  report,  pt. 
1.     1896.)    (Sect.  3992.) 


Morton  Dexter.  Story  of  the  Pilgrims.  Bos- 
ton: Pilgrim  Press.     75c.     (Sect.  917.) 

E.  Arber.  Sto7-y  of  the  Pilgrim  Fathers.  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.     $2.     (Sect.  896.) 

Peleg  Chandler.  American  criminal  trials 
(2v.).     Boston.     1841^4. 

E.  A.  Freeman.  English  peoj^le  in  its  three 
liomes.     Phil.  :  Coates.     $1.75.     (Sect.  2654.) 

C.  Borgeaud.  Rise  of  modern  democracy  in 
Old  and  New  England.  N.  Y.:  Scribner.  $1. 
(Sect.  2647.) 

J.  R.  Seeley.  Expansion  of  England.  Bos- 
ton: Little.     $1.75.     (Sect.  878.) 

James  Bryce.  American  Commomtealth  (2v, 
$4.).  N.  Y. :  Macmillan.  The  abridged  edi- 
tion in  Iv.  ($1.75)  will  serve  the  needs  of  most 
students.     (Sect.  2702.) 

JohnFiske.  American  j)olitical  ideas.  N.  Y. : 
Harper.     $1.     (Sect.  2723.) 

Edward  Stanwood.  History  of  the  presidency. 
Boston:  Houghton.  $2.50.  The  same  author's 
earlier  work  entitled,  History  of  presidential 
elections  (Boston.  1896),  can  take  the  place  of 
this  book.     (Sect.  2615.) 

Martin  Van  Buren.  Origin  and  course  of  po- 
litical parties.    New  York.    1867.    (Sect.  2634.) 

F.  W.  Taussig.  Tariff  history.  New  York: 
Putnam.     $1.25.     (Sect.  2898.) 

Philip  A.  Bruce.  Economic  history  of  Vir- 
ginia in  the  seventeenth  century.  New  York : 
Macmillan.     2v.     $6.     (Sect.  2839.) 

W.  B.  Weeden.  Economic  history  of  New 
England.  Boston :  Houghton.  2v.  $4.50.  (Sect. 
2905.) 

J.  L.  Bishop.  History  of  American  manu- 
factures {2v.).  Philadelphia.  1861-64.  (Sect. 
2831.) 

Ann  Maury.  Memoirs  of  a  Huguenot  family. 
N.  Y.     1853.     (Sect.  3055.) 

Timothy  Dwight.  Travels  in  New  England 
and  New  York  (4v.).  New  Haven.  1821-2. 
(Sect.  1615.) 

Alexander  Johnston.  History  of  American 
politics.    New  York  :  Holt.    80c.    (Sect.  2552.) 

J.  S.  Landon.  Constitutional  history  and  gov- 
ernment.   Boston  :  Houghton.   $3.   (Sect.  2765.) 

Simon  Sterne.  Constitutional  history.  New 
York :  Putnam.     $1.25.     (Sect.  2799.) 

J.  B.  Thayer.  Cases  on  constitutional  law. 
Cambridge:  C.  W.  Sever.  2v.  $12.  (Sect. 
2803.) 

Francis  Wharton.  Digest  of  the  international 
law  of  the  United  States  (3v.).  Washington. 
1886.     (Sect.  2636.) 


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STANDARD  STATE  AND  LOCAL  HIS- 
TORIES 

J.  G.  Palfrey.  Nexc  Em/land.  Boston  :  Little. 
5v.  $20.  Boston:  Hougliton.  4v.  $6.  Either 
edition  will  do.     (Sect.  1000,  1001,  1002.) 

Thomas  Hutchinson.  Massachusetts  (3v.). 
London  and  Boston.     1795-1828.     (Sect.  961.) 

J.  R.  Brodliead.  New  York  (2v.).  New- 
York.     1853-71.     (Sect.  3197.) 

J.  G.  Wilson.  Memorialldstory  of  New  York 
(4v.).  New  York  :  New  York  History  Co. 
$7.50.     (Sect.  3267.)     (Sect.  1105.) 

Robert  Proud.  Pennsylvania  (2v.).  Phila- 
delphia.    1797-98.     (Sect.  1098.) 

Isaac  Sharpless.  Quaker  government  in  Penn- 
sylvania (2v.).  Philadelphia:  Leach.  1898-99. 
$1.50  ea.     (Sect.  1105.) 

J.  L.  Bozman.  Maryland  (2v.).  Baltimore. 
1837.     (Sect.  1122.) 

Charles  Campbell.  Virginia.  Richmond. 
1847.     (Sect.  1126,  1127.) 

Thomas  Jefferson.  Notes  on  Virginia.  Lon- 
don.    1787.     Many  editions.     (Sect.  1374.) 

J.  D.  Burk.  Virginia  (4v.).  Petersburg, 
Va.     1804.     (Sect.  3275,  3276.) 

Edward  McCrady.  South  Carolina  (3v.). 
New  York  :  Macmillan.     $7.50.     (Sect.  1142.) 

C.  C.  Jones.  Georgia  (2v.).  Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    1883.     (Sect.  3302.) 

A.  J.  Pickett.  Alabama  (2v.).  Charleston. 
1851.     (Sect.  1806,  3321.) 

H.  H.  Bancroft.  History  of  the  Pacific  states 
(34 v.).  San  Francisco.  1883-90.  (Sect.  3391, 
3927,  3997.) 

J.  P.  Dunn.  Indiana.  Boston  :  Houghton. 
$1.25.     (Sect.  1775.) 

L.  W.  Spring.  Kansas.  Boston  :  Houghton. 
$1.25.     (Sect.  3380.) 

Charles  Gayarre.  Louisiana  (4v.).  New 
York.     1852.     (Sect.  3294.) 

J.  W.  ]\Ionette.  Valley  of  the  Mississippi 
(2v.).     New  York.     1846.     (Sect.  1183.) 

E.  D.  Neill.  Minnesota.  Minneapolis.  1887. 
(Sect.  3371.) 

B.  A.  Hinsdale.  Old  Northioest.  New  York. 
1888.     (Sect.  3360.) 

BIOGRAPHIES,    AUTOBIOGRAPHIES 
AND  MEMOIRS 

{Arranged  alphabetically  by  subjects) 
American  statesmen  scries.     Boston:  Hough- 
ton.    31 V.     $38.75. 
J.    Q.    and    C.    F.    Adams.      John    Adams 


(2v.).     Philadelphia:   Lippincott.     $3.     (Sect. 
1203.) 

John  Quincy  Adams.  Memoirs  (including 
his  "Diary,"  12v.).  Philadelphia.  1874-77. 
(Sect.  1583.) 

W.  V.  Wells.  Samuel  Adams  (3v.).  Boston. 
1865.     (Sect.  1208.) 

I.  N.  Arnold.  Benedict  Arnold.  Chicago. 
$2.50.     (Sect.  1228.) 

T.  H.  Benton.  Thirty  years'  mew  (2v. ) .  New 
York:  Appleton.     $6.     (Sect.  1832.) 

William  Birney.  James  G.  Birney.  New 
York.     1890.     (Sect.  1835.) 

J.  G.  Blaine.  Twenty  years  of  Congress  (2v.). 
New  York  :  Funk.     $7.50.     (Sect.  2379.) 

F.  B.  Sanborn.  John  Brown.  Boston:  Little. 
$2.     (Sect.  1845.) 

J.  C.  Calhoun.  Works  (6 v.).  New  York  : 
Appleton.     $15.     (Sect.  1853.) 

J.F.Clarke.  Anti-slavery  days.  New  York. 
1884.     (Sect.  1863.) 

Henry  Clay.  Works  {<ov.).  New  York.  1857. 
(Sect.  1864.) 

C.  R.  Markham.  Columbus.  London  :  Philip. 
4s.  6d.     (Sect.  780.) 

Justin  Winsor.  Columbus.  Boston  :  Hough- 
ton.    $4.     (Sect.  783.) 

C.  F.  Adams.  Richard  H.  Dana  (2v.).  Bos- 
ton: Houghton.     $4. 

Frederick  Douglass.  Life  and  times.  Hart- 
ford.    1883.     (Sect.  1881.) 

J.  E.  Cabot.  B.  W.  Emerson  {2y .).  Boston: 
Houghton.     $3.50. 

Benjamin  Franklin.  Autobiography.  Many 
editions,  also  in  the  several  editions  of  his 
Works.  Boston :  Houghton.  Riverside  litera- 
ture series,  nos.  19,  20.  15c.  ea.  (Sect.  1322  a, 
1323.) 

James  Parton.  Benjamin  Franklin  (2v.). 
Boston :  Houghton.     $5.     (Sect.  1331.) 

P.  L.  Ford.  The  many-sided  Franklin. 
N.  Y.  :  Century  Co.     $3.     (Sect.  1327.) 

John  Bigelow,  ed.  Franklin's  complete  works 
(lOv.).  New  York.  1887-89.  There  are  many 
other  editions  of  Franklin's  Works.  Any  one 
of  them  will  serve  the  purposes  of  most  stu- 
dents and  readers.     (Sect.  1322.) 

F.  J.  and  W.  P.  Garrison.  William  Lloyd 
Garrison  {'kv .).  Boston:  Houghton.  $8.  (Sect. 
1889.) 

S.  G.  Goodrich.  Recollections  (2v.).  New 
York.     1856.     (Sect.  1622.) 

U.  S.  Grant.  Personal  memoirs  (2v.).  New 
York  :  Century  Co.     $5.     (Sect.  2189.) 


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Owen  "Wister.  Ulysses  S.  Grant.  Boston: 
Small.     75c. 

F.  V.  Greene.  General  Greene.  New  York  : 
Appleton.     §1.50.     (Sect.  1346.) 

J.T.Morse.  Alexander  Hamilton  {^y  .).  Bos- 
ton :  Little.     84.50.     (Sect.  1628.) 

W.  G.  Sumner.  Alexander  Hamilton.  New 
York:  Dodd.     $1.     (Sect.  1629.) 

H.  C.  Lodge,  ed.  Works  of  Alexander  Hamil- 
ton (9v.).  New  York  :  Putnam.  $45  ;  or  J.  C. 
Hamilton's  edition  in  7v.  N.  Y.  1851.  (Sect. 
1624.) 

W.  W.  Henry.  Patrick  Henry  (3v.).  New 
York:  Scribner.     §12.     (Sect.  1361.) 

W.  E.  Foster.  Stephen  Hopkins  (R.  I.  histori- 
cal tracts,  no.  19).  Providence,  R.  I.  1884. 
(Sect.  1365.) 

James  Parton.  Andreic  Jackson.  New  York: 
Appleton.     §1.50.     (Sect.  1904.) 

W.  G.  Brown.  Andreio  Jackson  (Riverside 
biographical  series).  Boston  :  Houghton. 
75c. 

William  Jay.  John  Jay.  New  York.  1833. 
(Sect.  1689.) 

H.  S.  Randall.  Thomas  Jefferson  (3v.).  New 
York.     1858.     (Sect.  1379.) 

James  Parton.  Thomas  Jefferson.  Boston  : 
Houghton.     §2.50.     (Sect.  1378.) 

James  Schouler.  Thomas  Jefferson.  New 
York:  Dodd.     $1.     (Sect.  1381.) 

P.  L.  Ford,  ed.  Jefferson's  writings  (lOv.). 
New  York  :  Putnam.  §50.  This  is  the  best 
edition  ;  but  any  other  edition  will  serve  the 
purpose  of  any  but  the  closest  student.  (Sect. 
1373.) 

Amos  Kendall.  Autobiography.  Boston:  Lee. 
§8.    (Sect.  1911.) 

Charlemagne  Tower.  Mai'quis  de  La  Fayette 
(2v.).  Philadelphia :  Lippincott.  $8.  (Sect. 
1402.) 

J.  E.  Cooke.  R.  E.  Lee.  New  York.  1871. 
(Sect.  2233.) 

R.H.Lee.  Richard  Henry  Lee  {2\ .).  Phil- 
adelphia.    1825.     (Sect.  1416.) 

Nicolay  and  Hay.  Abraham  Lincoln 
(lOv.).  New  York:  Century  Co.  $20.  (Sect. 
2254.) 

Carl  Schurz.  Abralmm  Lincoln.  Boston : 
Houghton.     $1.     (Sect.  2257.) 

Norman  Ilapgood.  Abralmm  Uncoln.  New 
York :  Macmillan.     §2.     (Sect.  2246.) 

Nicolay  and  Hay,  eds.  Complete  works  of 
Abraham  Lincoln  (2v.).  New  York:  Century 
Co.     $10.     (Sect.  2238.) 


William  Maclay.  Journal.  New  York: 
Appleton.     1890.     $2.25.     (Sect.  1650.) 

G.  B.  McClellan.  McClellan's  own  story. 
New  York.     1887.     (Sect.  2269.) 

Hugh  McCuUough.  Men  and  measures  of 
7inlf  a  century.  New  York:  Scribner.  $2.50. 
(Sect.  2402.) 

W.  C  Rives.  James  Madison  (3v.).  Boston. 
1859.     (Sect.  1655.) 

James  Madison.  Papers  (3v.).  Washington. 
1840  ;  and  his  Letters  and  other  writings  (4v.). 
Philadelphia.     1865.     (Sect.  1652.) 

Mrs.  Dorothy  Madison,  Memoirs  and  letters 
of  Dolly  Madison.  Boston:  Houghton.  $1.25. 
(Sect.  1651.) 

Jt)bn  Marshall.  Writings  upon  the  Federal 
Constitution.     Boston.     1838.     (Sect.  2777.) 

K.  M.  Rowland.  George  Mason  (2v.).  New 
York:  Putnam.     $8.     (Sect.  1658.) 

Jar  ed  Sparks.  Gouverneur  Mor>'is{Sv.).  Bos- 
ton.    1832.     (Sect.  1665.) 

Gouverneur  Morris.  Diary  and  letters  (2v.). 
New  York  :  Scribner.     §7.50.     (Sect.  1663.) 

Barrett  Wendell.  Cotton  Mather.  New  York : 
Dodd.     §1. 

W.  G.  Sumner.  Robert  Morris.  (New  York : 
Dodd.  $1  ;  or  his  Financier  of  tlie  Revolu- 
tion (2v.).  New  York :  Dodd.  $5.  (Sect. 
2879.) 

William  Tudor.  James  Otis.  Boston.  1823. 
(Sect.  1451.) 

M.  D.  Conway.  Thomas  Paine  (2v.).  New 
York:  Putnam.     $5.     (Sect.  1454.) 

T.  N.  Page.  The  old  South.  New  York: 
Scribner.     §1.25.    (Sect.  3319.) 

Thomas  Clarkson.  William  Penn  {^2y .).  Phil- 
adelphia.    1813.     (Sect.  1092.) 

S.  G.  Fisher.  The  true  William  Penn.  Phil- 
adelphia :  Lippincott.     $2.     (Sect.  1094.) 

Octavius  Pickering.  Timothy  Pickering  (4v.). 
Boston.     1867-78.     (Sect.  1671.) 

Josiah  Quincy.  Figures  of  the  past.  Boston: 
Little.     §1.50.     (Sect.  1683.) 

Madame  de  Riedesel.  Letters  and  viemoirs. 
Albany.     1867.     (Sect.  1477.) 

Richard  Rush.  Memoranda  of  a  residence  at 
London.     Philadelphia.     1833.     (Sect.  1688.) 

Samuel  Sewall.  Diary  (3v. ).  In  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc.  Collections.  5th  series,  v.  5-7.  (Sect. 
1013.) 

Frederick  Bancroft.  William  H  Seward 
(2v.).     N.  Y.  :  Harper.     $5. 

Philip  H.  Sheridan.  Personal  memoirs.  N.  Y. 
1888.     2v.     (Sect.  2317.) 


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John  Sherman.  Recollections.  Chicago : 
Werner.     2v.     $7.50.     (Sect.  2412.) 

W.T.Sherman.  Memoirs  {^y  .).  New  York  : 
Appleton.     $0.     (Sect.  2320.) 

William  Sullivan.  Familiar  letters.  Boston. 
1834.     (Sect.  1695.) 

E.  L.  Pierce.  Memoir  and  letters  of  Charles 
Sumner  (4v.).  Boston:  Little.  $13.  (Sect. 
1969.) 

Richard  Frothingham.  Joseph  Warren.  Bos- 
ton.    1865.     (Sect.  1536.) 

P.  L.  Ford.  The  true  George  Washington. 
Phil.     Lippincott.     $3.     (Sect.  1551.) 

John  Marshall.  George  Washington  (5v.). 
Philadelphia.     1804.     (Sect.  1561.) 

Washington  Irving.  George  Washington 
(5v.).  New  York :  Putnam.  $3.75.  Also  a 
one  volume  abridgment  by  John  Fiske.  Bos- 
ton :  Ginn.     85c.     (Sect.  1555,  1556.) 

Woodrovv  Wilson.  George  Washington. 
N.  Y.:  Harper.     $3.     (Sect.  1567.) 

W.  C.  Ford,  ed.  Washington's  writings 
(14v.  N.  Y.  :  Putnam.  $70)  ;  or  Jared 
Sparks's  edition  of  Washington's  inritings 
(I2v.).    Boston.     1837.     (Sect.  1538,  1539.) 

Daniel  Webster.  Works  {&v.).  Boston.  1851. 
(Sect.  1979.) 

RECORDS   OF  THE  UNITED   STATES 

Peter  Force.  American  archims  (1774-1783. 
9v.  ;  all  ever  published).  Washington.  (Sect. 
1220.) 

Journals  of  Congress  (1774-88.  13v.).  Phil, 
and  N.  Y.  1777-89.  Several  reprints.  (Sect. 
86.) 

Secret  journals  (1775-88.  4v.).  Boston. 
1821.     (Sect.  86.) 

Annals  of  Congress  (1789-1824.  42 v.).  Wash- 
ington.    1834-56. 

Congressional  debates  (1825-37.  29v.).  Wash- 
ington.    1825-37.     (Sect.  90.) 

Congressional  globe  (1833-73.  108v.).  Wash- 
ington.    1834r-73.     (Sect.  91.) 

Co  ngressio  nal  record  ( 1 873-.  34  v .  + ).  Wash  - 
ington.     1873-1901.     (Sect.  91.) 

The  statutes-at-large  (31v.  to  1901).  Boston 
and  Washington.     1860-1901.     (Sect.  92.) 

Treaties  and  conventions  between  the  United 


States  and  otJier  powers.  Washington.  1889. 
(Sect.  2633.) 

Charters  and  constitutions  of  the  United 
States  (2v.  ;  various  editions).  Washington. 
1877.     (Sect.  2785.) 

Messages  and  papers  of  the  Presidents  (53d 
Cong.,  2d  sess..  House  misc.  doc.  v.  37).  Wash- 
ington.    1896-99.     lOv.     (Sect.  2631.) 

COLONIAL  AND  STATE  RECORDS 

Only  the  largest  libraries  can  have  complete 
sets  of  colonial  records  and  constitutional  con- 
ventions. The  following  sets  are  represen- 
tative, and  will  be  found  useful  by  careful 
students. 

Massachusetts  colony  records  (5v.).  Boston. 
1853-54;  and  Plymouth  colony  records  (12v.). 
Boston.  1855-61.  The  two  sets  can  be  pur- 
chased for  about  fifty  dollars.     (Sect.  134.) 

Documents  relative  to  tJie  colonial  history  of 
the  State  of  New  York  {15y.).  Albany.  1856- 
87.     (Sect.  157,  1086.) 

W.  W.  Hening.  Statutes-at-large  of  Vir- 
ginia, 1619-1792.  (13v.  — the  earlier  vols,  are 
the  most  important  and  the  least  expensive.) 
Philadelphia,  New  York  and  Richmond.  1819- 
23.     (Sect.  190.) 

William  Bradford.  Plymouth  Plantation. 
(The  best  edition  for  the  student  is  Charles 
Deane's  annotated  edition  in  the  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc.  Collections,  4th  series,  vol.  3  ;  the  most 
easily  obtained  is  that  issued  by  the  State  of 
Massachusetts.)    (Sect.  903.) 

John  Winthrop.  History  of  New  England 
(2v.).     Boston.     1825-6.     (Sect.  1041.) 

Alexander  Brown.  Genesis  of  the  United 
States  {2v.).  Boston:  Houghton.  $15.  (Sect. 
1124.) 

James  Madison.  Notes  of  debates  in  the  Fed- 
eral convention  (various  editions).  Chicago: 
Scott.     $2.50.     (Sect.  2776.) 

J.  Elliot.  Debates  on  the  adoption  of  the  Con- 
stitution {5v.).     Phil.     1861.     (Sect.  20.) 

Journals  and  Debates  of  the  state  in  which 
the  Library  is  situated  and  all  of  its  printed 
records  —  if  obtainable  at  reasonable  cost.  See, 
also,  note  on  local  material  under  II.,  p.  466, 
second  column. 


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Abhntt.  Abbatt,  William,  281  Fourth  Ave., 
New  York. 

Agiieros.     Agiieros,  V.,  Mexico,  Mexico. 

Aka7i.  Alcan,  Felix,  108  Boulevard  Saint- 
Germain,  Paris. 

Alliance.  Alliance  Pub.  Co.,  569  Fifth  Ave., 
New  York. 

American  Academy.  American  Academy  of 
Political  and  Social  Science,  Philadelphia. 

American  Antiquarian  Office.  American  An- 
tiquarian Office,  5327  Madison  Ave.,  Chi- 
cago. 

American  Antiquarian  Society.  American  An- 
tiquarian Society,  Worcester,  Mass. 

America  n  Baptist.  American  Baptist  Publica- 
tion Society,  1420  Chestnut  St.,  Philadel- 
phia. 

American  Book.  American  Book  Co.,  100 
Washington  Sq.,  E.,  New  York. 

American  Economic.  American  Economic  As- 
sociation, Baltimore,  Md. 

American  Historical.  American  Historical  As- 
sociation, Washington,  D.  C. 

American  Publishing.  American  Publishing 
Co.,  424  Asylum  St.,  Hartford  Conn. 

American  Unitarian.  American  Unitarian 
Association,  25  Beacon  St. ,  Boston. 

Anderson,  W.  H.  Anderson,  W.  H.,  &  Co., 
524  Main  St.,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

Andrade.  Andrade  y  Morales,  Mexico,  Mex- 
ico. 

Appleton.  Appleton,  D.,  &  Co.,  72  Fifth  Ave., 
New  York. 

Arkell.  Arkell  Publishing  Co. ,  110  Fifth  Ave. , 
New  York. 

Armstrong.  Armstrong,  A.  C,  «&  Son,  3-5  E. 
18th  St.,  New  York. 

Arnold.  Arnold,  Edward,  37  Bedford  St., 
Strand,  London. 

Backus  Hist.  Backus  Historical  Society,  New- 
ton, Mass. 

Bacon.  Bacon  &  Co.,  508  Clay  St.,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal. 

Baker.  Baker,  Charlotte  Alice  [author],  Cam- 
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St.,  New  York. 

Bancroft- W.  Bancroft-Whitney  Co.,  438 
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Bardeen.  Bardeen,  C.  W.,  406  S.  Franklin  St., 
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New  York. 

Barrie.  Barrie,  George,  &  Son,  1313  Walnut 
St.,  Philadelphia. 

Beauchemin,  Beauchemin,  C.  O.,  &,  Fils,  256 
St.  Paul  St.,  Montreal,  Canada. 

Belknap.  Belknap  &  Warfield,  77-79  Asylum 
St.,  Hartford,  Ct. 

Bell.  Bell,  Geo.,  &  Sons,  4,  5,  6  York  St., 
Covent  Garden,  W.  C,  London. 

Benjamin.  Benjamin,  Williams  Evarts,  22  W. 
33d  St.,  New  York. 

Biddle.  Biddle,  Drexel,  228  S.  4th  St.,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Bonne7''s.  Bonner's,  Robert,  Sons,  182  William 
St.,  New  York. 

Boston  Bk.  Boston  Book  Co.,  83  Francis  St., 
Back  Bay,  Boston. 

Bouton.  Bouton,  James  W.,  10  W.  28th  St., 
New  York. 

Bowen-M.  Bowen-Merrill  Co.,  9  W.  Wash- 
ington St.,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

Brethren.  Brethren  Pub.  House,  Mt.  Morris, 
111. 

Briggs.  Briggs,  Wm. ,  29  Richmond  St.  West, 
Toronto,  Canada. 

Brown.  Brown,  Wm.  Foster,  &  Co.,  2323  St. 
Catherine  St.,  Montreal,  Canada. 

Broicnson.     Brownsou,  H.  T.,  Detroit,  Mich. 

Buffalo  Catholic.  Buffalo  Catholic  Club,  Erie 
and  Franklin  Sts.,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

Burke.     Burke,  T.  J.  W.,  &  Co.,  Macon,  Ga. 

Burnett.  Burnett  Publishing  Co.,  11  Broad- 
way, New  York. 

Burrows.  Burrows  Bros.  Co. ,  133  Euclid  Ave. , 
Cleveland,  O. 

Butler.  Butler,  Sheldon  &  Co.,  45  E.  12th 
St.,  New  York. 

Cadieux.    Cadieux &Derome, Montreal, Canada. 

Callaghan.  Callaghan  &  Co.,  114  Monroe  St., 
Chicago. 

Campbell  W.  J.  Campbell,  William  J.,  1218 
Walnut  St.,  Philadelphia. 

Canada  Law-Book  Co.  Canada  Law  Book  Co., 
Toronto,  Canada. 

Canadian  Gleaner.  Canadian  Gleaner,  Hunt- 
ingdon, P.  Q.,  Canada. 

Carlon.  Carl  on  &  Hollenbeck,  Circle  &  Meri- 
dian Sts.,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

Carswell.  Carswell  Co.,  28  Adelaide  St.  East, 
Toronto,  Canada. 


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LIST  OF  PUBLISHERS 


Century  Co.  Century  Co.,  33  E.  17th  St.,  New 
York. 

Century  Manuf.  Century  Manufacturing  Co., 
1336  Cherry  St.,  Philadelphia. 

Cerf.     Cerf,  L.,  12  Rue  Saiute-Anne,  Paris. 

CJuillamcl.  Challamel,  Augustin,  17  Rue  Ja- 
cob, Paris. 

Chaplemi.    Chapleau&  Fils,  Montreal,  Canada. 

Chapman.  Chapman  &  Hall,  11  Henrietta  St., 
Covent  Garden,  London. 

Christian.  Christian  Literature  Co.,  New 
York.     [Sold  to  Scribner.] 

Clarke.  Clarke,  Robert,  Co.,  31-35  E.  4th  St., 
Cincinnati. 

Cloices.  Clowes,  William,  &  Son,  27  Fleet  St. 
&  13  Charing  Cross,  S.  W.,  London. 

Coates.  Coates,  Henry  T.,  &  Co.,  1222  Chest- 
nut St.,  Philadelphia. 

Colin.  Colin,  Armand,  5  Rue  de  Mezifires, 
Paris. 

Collier.  Collier,  P.  F.,  &  Son,  203  Broadway, 
New  York. 

Columbia.  Columbia  University,  New^  York 
City. 

Columbian  Corr.  Coll.  Columbian  Correspond- 
ence College,  "Washington,  D.  C. 

Congdon.  Congdon  &  Britnell,  11  Richmond 
St.  West,  Toronto,  Canada. 

Continental  Pub.  Continental  Publishing  Co., 
24  Murray  St. ,  New  York. 

Copp.  Copji,  Clark  Co.,  64  Front  St.  West, 
Toronto,  Canada. 

Courier  Journ.  Courier  Journal  Co.,  Otfice  of, 
Louisville,  Ky. 

Croxrxll.  Crowell,  Thomas  Y.,  &  Co.,  426  W. 
Broadway,  New  York. 

Cumberland  Press.  Cumberland  Press,  Nash- 
viUe,  Tenn. 

Damrell.     Damrell  &  Upham,  283  Washington 

St.,  Boston. 
Davies.      Davies,   F.   F.,   Silver  Bow  Block, 

Butte  City,  Montana. 
Dawson.    Dawson  Brothers,  16DeBresoles  St., 

Montreal,  Canada. 
Demers.     Demers  &  Frere,  Quebec,  Canada. 
JDe   Wolfe.      De  Wolfe,  Fiske  &  Co.,  361-365 

Washington  St.,  Boston. 
Dick.     Dick  &  Fitzgerald,  18  Ann  St.,  New 

York. 
Dilliwjham,   G.  W.     Dillingham,  George  W., 

Co.,  119  W.  23d  St.,  New  York. 
Dodd.     Dodd,    Mead  &  Co.,  372  Fifth  Ave., 

New  York. 
Doribleday,   P.     Doubleday,   Page  &   Co.,  34 

Union  Square,  E.,  New  York. 
Doxey.     Doxey,  Wm.,  San  Francisco.     [Now 

Doxey's,  New  York.] 
Doxey' s.     Doxey's,  15  E.  17th  St.,  New  York. 
Drallop.     Drallop  Publishing   Co.,  166  Sixth 

Ave.,  New  York. 
Drew.     Drew,  H.  &  W.  B.,  Co.,  Jacksonville, 

Fla. 
Drysdale.     Drysdale,   Wm.,    &  Co.,    2478  St. 

Catherine  St.,  Montreal,  Canada. 
Dussault.     Dussault  <t  Proulx,  Quebec,  Canada. 


Dutton.  Dutton,  E.  P.,  &  Co.,  31  W.  23d  St., 
New  York. 

Earle.     Earle  Publishing  &  Mercantile  Co.,  45 

Princess    St.,    St.    John,    New   Brunswick, 

Canada. 
Eaton.     Eaton  &  Mains,  150  Fifth  Ave.,  New 

York. 
Editfjr.    Editor  Publishing  Co. ,  327  Pike  Bldg. , 

Cincinnati,  O. 
Educ.  Pub.     Educational  Publishing   Co.,  50 

Bromfield  St.,  Boston. 
Estes.     Estes,  Dana,  &  Co.,  208-218  Summer 

St.,  Boston. 

Farmer.  Farmer,  Silas,  &  Co.,  31  Monroe 
Ave.,  Detroit,  Mich. 

Fearey.  Fearey,  George  D.,  614  Delaware  St., 
Kansas  City,  Mo. 

Fenno.  Fenno,  R.  F.,  &  Co.,  11  E.  16th  St., 
New  York. 

Ferris.  Ferris,  Alfred  J.,  29  N.  7th  St.,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Fincliamp.  Finchamp,  Raymond,  Dundas, 
Ont.,  Canada. 

Finerty.  Finerty,  John  Frederick,  69  Dear- 
born St.,  Chicago. 

Flanagan.  Flanagan,  A.,  Co.,  268  Wabash 
Ave.,  Chicago. 

Foote.  Foote  &  Davies  Co.,  65  E.  Alabama  St., 
Atlanta,  Ga. 

Fords.  Fords,  Howard  &  Hulbert,  47  E.  10th 
St. ,  New  York. 

Frowde.  Frowde,  H.,  Clarendon  Press,  Amen 
Corner,  E.  C,  London.  Branch,  93  Fifth 
Ave.,  New  York. 

Funk.  Funk  &  Wagnalls  Co.,  30  Lafayette 
PI.,  New  York. 

Gagnon.     Gagnon,  Phileas,  67  du  Pont  St.,  St. 

Roch  du  Quebec,  Canada. 
Ginn.     Ginn  &  Co.,  29  Beacon  St.,  Boston. 
GoodricJi.     Goodrich,  E.  J.,  Oberlin,  O. 
Grafton.     Grafton,  F.  E.,  &  Sous,  Montreal, 

Canada. 
Granger.     Granger  Freres,  1699  Notre  Dame 

St.,  Montreal,  Canada. 
Giiillaumin.      Guillaumin  et  Cie.,  14  Rue  de 

Richelieu,  Paris. 

Ilachette.  Hachette  &  Cie. ,  79  Boulevard  Saint- 
Germain,  Paris. 

Hamilton.  Hamilton,  N.  G.,  Pub.  Co.,  504- 
506  The  Arcade,  Cleveland,  O. 

JIamlin,  A.  C.  Hamlin,  Augustus  Choate, 
Bangor,  Me. 

Ilamlin,  C.  E.  Hamlin,  Charles  Eugene,  Cam- 
bridge, Mass. 

Uammett.  Hammett,  J.  L.,  &  Co.,  116  to  120 
Summer  St.,  Boston. 

Hansen.  Hansel],  F.  F.,  &  Bro.,  714  Canal 
St.,  New  Orleans,  La. 

Harper.  Harper  &  Bros.,  Franklin  Sq.,  New 
York. 

Harper,  F  P.  Harper,  Francis  P  ,  14  W.  22d 
St.,  New  York. 


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LIST  OF  PUBLISHERS 


Harvard.      Harvard    University,   Cambridge, 

Mass. 
Hay.     Hay,    Geo.    Upham,    St.    John,    New 

Bruuswiclv,  Canada. 
Heath.     Heath,  D.  C,  &  Co.,  110  Boylston  St., 

Boston. 
Helman-T.     Hehnan-Taylor  Co.,  23-27  Euclid 

Ave.,  Cleveland,  O. 
Holt.     Holt,  Henry,   &  Co.,  29  W.    23d   St., 

New  York. 
Holy  Childhood.   Holy  Childhood  Indian  School, 

Harbor  Springs,  Michigan. 
Hope.      Hope,  James,  &  Sons,  49  Sparks  St., 

Ottawa,  Ontaiio,  Canada. 
Houghton.  Houghton,  Mifflin  &  Co.,  4  Park  St., 

Boston. 
Humphrey.     Humphrey,  Geo.  P.,  35  Exchange 

St.,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

Johns  Hopkins.  Johns  Hopldns  Press,  Balti- 
more, Md. 

Johnson.  Johnson,  B.  F.,  Pub.  Co.,  1013  Main 
St.,  Richmond,  Va. 

J^ldd,  E.  P.  Judd,  Edward  P.,  Co.,  P.  O.  Box 
405,  New  Haven,  Ct. 

Kenedy.     Kenedy,  P.  J.,  5  Barclay  St.,  New 

York. 
Kerr.     Kerr,  Charles  H. ,  &  Co. ,  56  Fifth  Ave. , 

Chicago. 
Knight.    Knight  &  Brown,  150  Fifth  Ave. ,  New 

York. 
Krehbiel.     Krehbiel,  Henry  Peter,  Canton,  O. 
Kuhl.     Kuhl,  W.  H.,  73  Jager  Strasse,  Berlin. 

Leach.     Leach,  T.  S.,  29  N.  7th  St.,  Phila- 
delphia. 
Lebegue.     Leb^gue  et  Cie.,  Bruxelles. 
Lechevalier.      Lechevalier,    E.,    39    Quai    des 

Grands-Augustins,  Paris. 
Lee  &  S.     Lee  &  Shepard,  202  Devonshire  St., 

Boston. 
Leland.   Leland  Stanford,  Jr.,  University,  Palo 

Alto,  Cal. 
Leroux.     Leroux,  E.,  28  Rue  Bonaparte,  Paris. 
Levytype.      Levytype  Co.,  628  Chestnut  St., 

Philadelphia. 
Lindsay.     Lindsay,  Robert  M.,  11th  &  Walnut 

Sts., 'Philadelphia. 
Linscott.     Linscott  Publishing   Co.,  157  Bay 

St.,  Toronto,  Canada. 
Lippincott.     Lippincott,  J.  B.,  Co.,  Washing- 
ton Sq.,  Philadelphia. 
Little.     Little,  Brown  &  Co.,  254  Washington 

St.,  Boston. 
Longmans.      Longmans,  Green  &  Co.,  91-93 

Fifth  Ave.,  New  York  ;  38  Paternoster  Row, 

London. 
Lothrop.  Lothrop  Pub.  Co.,  530  Atlantic  Ave., 

Boston. 
Lovcll,  A.     Lovell,  A.,  &  Co.,  3  E.  14th  St., 

New  York. 
Low.      Low  (Sampson),    Marston   &   Co.,    St. 

Dunstan's  House,  Fetter  Tjane,  I^ondon. 
Loicdermilk.    Lowdermilk,  W.  H. ,  &,  Co.,  1124- 

26  F.  St.,  Washington,  H.  C. 


Lundy's.  Lundy's  Lane  Historical  Society, 
Niagara  Falls  South,  Ontario,  Canada. 

Lyon.  Lyon,  Gardiner  Tyler,  Williamsburg, 
Ya. 

McBride.  :McBride,  D.  II.,  &  Co.,  733  Dear- 
born St.,  Chicago. 

McClvre,  P.  McClure,  Phillips  &  Co.,  141-155 
E.  25th  St.,  New  York. 

McClvrg.  McClurg,  A.  C,  &  Co.,  215-221 
Wabash  Ave.,  Chicago. 

McDonough.  McDonough,  Joseph,  41  Colum- 
bia St.,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

McKay.  McKay,  David,  1022  Market  St., 
Philadelphia. 

Markay,  J.  Mackay,  John,  1  Blythswood 
Drive,  Glasgow,  Scotland. 

Macmillan.  Macmillan  Co.,  66  Fifth  Ave., 
New  York  ;  St.  IVIartin's  St.,  Leicester 
Square,  W.  C.,  London. 

McMillan,  I.  &  A.  McMillan,  L  and  A.,  78 
Prince  William  St.,  St.  John,  New  Bruns- 
wick, Canada. 

McMullen.  McMullen  &  Co.,  Brockville,  On- 
tario, Canada. 

J/c  Vey.  McVey ,  Jos.  J. ,  31  N.  13th  St. ,  Phila- 
delphia. 

Maine  Hist.  Maine  Historical  Society,  Port- 
land, Me. 

Maisonneuve.  Maisonneuve,  J.,  6  rue  de  !Me- 
zieres,  Paris. 

Mnme.     Mame  et  tils,  Tours,  France. 

Mansfield.  ]\Iansfield,  M.  F.,  &  Co.,  14  W.  22d 
St.,  New  York. 

Mass.  Hist.  Massachusetts  Historical  Society, 
Cor.  Boylston  St.  &  the  Fenway,  Boston. 

Maynard.  Maynard,  JNIerrill  &  Co.,  29-33  E. 
19th  St.,  New  York. 

Mercier.     Mercier  &  Cie.,  Levis,  P.  Q.,  Canada. 

Methodist.  Methodist  Episcopal  Pub.  House, 
Nashville,  Tenn. 

Methodist  Book.  Methodist  Book  Concern,  150 
Fifth  Ave. ,  New  York. 

Meyers.  ]\Ieyers,  Herman  B.,  138  Washington 
St.,  Chicago. 

Miller.     Miller,  Daniel,  Reading,  Pa. 

Mitchell.  Mitchell  &  Hughes,  140  Wardour 
St.,  W.,  London. 

Modern  Printing  Co.  Modern  Printing  Co., 
20  St.  Vincent  St.,  Montreal,  Canada. 

Morang.  Morang,  G.  N.„&  Co.,  90  Welling- 
ton St.  West,  Toronto,  Canada. 

Morton.  Morton,  Johu  P.,  &  Co.,  440^46  W. 
Main  St.,  Louisville,  Ky. 

Mnnsell.  Munsell's,  Joel,  Sons,  82  State  St., 
Albany,  N.  Y. 

Murray.  IMurray,  C,  11  Ludgate  Square,  E. 
C,  London. 

Narragansett.  Narragansett  Club,  Providence, 
R.  I. 

NeeJy.  Neely,  F.  T.,  Co.,  114  Fifth  Ave., 
New  York. 

Nelson.  Nelson,  Thomas,  &  Sons.  37-41  E. 
l.^th  St.,  New  York;  Parkside  Works,  Dal- 
keith Road,  Edinburgh,  Scotland. 


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LIST  OF  PUBLISHERS 


Kew  Amsterdam.  New  Amsterdam  Book  Co., 
156  Fifth  Ave.,  New  York. 

New  York  Hist.  New  York  Historical  Society, 
170  Second  Ave.,  New  York. 

New  York  History.  New  York  History  Co., 
114  Fifth  Ave.,  New  York. 

Nichoh.  Nichols,  C.  A.,  Co.,  33  Lyman  St., 
Springfield,  Mass. 

Norstedt.  Norstedt,  P.  A.,  &  Sons,  165  Wash- 
ington St.,  Chicago. 

Old  South.  Old  South  Work,  Directors  of, 
Old  South  Meeting  House,  Boston. 

Ollerdorff.  Ollendorff,  Paul,  50  Chaussee 
d'Autin,  Paris. 

Oxford  Univ.  Oxford  University  Press  (Am. 
Branch),  91-93  Fifth  Ave.,  New  York. 

Page,  L.  C.  Page,  L.  C,  &  Co.,  200  Summer 
St.,  Boston. 

Partridge.  Partridge,  S.  "W. ,  i&  Co. ,  8-9  Pater- 
noster Row,  E.  C,  London. 

Paul.  Paul  (Kegan),  Trench,  Trlibuer  &  Co., 
Paternoster  House,  Charing  Cross  Rd.,  W. 
C,  London. 

Penn. ,  Hist.  Pennsylvania,  Historical  Society 
of,  1300  Locust  St.,  Philadelphia. 

Penn.  Pub.  Co.  Pennsylvania  Publishing  Co., 
923  Arch  St.,  Pliiladelphia. 

Philip.  Philip,  Geo.,  &  Son,  32  Fleet  St.,  E. 
C,  London. 

Picken.  Picken,  Eben,  33  Beaver  Hall  Hill, 
Montreal,  Canada. 

Pilgrim  Press.  Pilgrim  Press,  14  Beacon  St., 
Boston. 

Plon.  Plon-Nourrit  et  Cie.,  8  Rue  Garanciere, 
Paris. 

Poirier.  Poirier,  Bessette,  &  Co.,  Montreal, 
Canada. 

Porter.  Porter,  Peter  Augustus,  Niagara 
Falls,  N.  Y. 

Pott.  Pott.  James,  &  Co.,  119  W.  23d  St., 
New  York. 

Powell.     Powell,  Anna  Rice,  Plainfield,  N.  J. 

Presbyterian.  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publish- 
ers,' 1319  Walnut  St.,  Pliiladelphia. 

Preston.  Preston  &  Rounds  Co.,  98  West- 
minster St.,  Providence,  R.  I. 

Prince.  Prince  Society,  12  Bosworth  St.,  Bos- 
ton    TVr*m^ 

Putnam.  Putnam's,  G.  P.,  Sons,  29  W.  23d 
St.,  New  York. 

Quaritch.  Quaritch,  Bernard,  15  Piccadilly, 
London. 

PandolpJi.     Randolph,  A.  D.  F.,  63  West  87th 

St..  New  York. 
Pevell.     Re  veil,   Fleming  H.,    Co.,  156   Fifth 

Ave.,  New  York. 
Bichards.      Richards,  Grant,  9  Henrietta  St., 

Covent  Garden,  W.  C,  London. 
Jiovsseau.      Rousseau,  A.,  23  Rue  d'Aboukir, 

Paris. 
Boy.    Roy,  Pierre-Georges,  9  Wolfe  St.,  Levis, 

Quebec,  Canada, 


Sachse.     Sachse,  Julius  Friedrich,  4428  Pine 

St.,  Philadelphia. 
Schroeder.     Scljroeder,  Gustavus  W.,  393^  14th 

St.,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 
Scotch  Irish.     Scotch  Irish  Society  of  America, 

Drexel  Building,  Philadelphia. 
Scott,  F.  &  (Jo.     iScott,  Foresman  &  Co.,  378- 

388  Wabash  Ave.,  Chicago. 
Scranton.      Scran  ton,  S.  S.,  Co.,  281  Asylum 

St.,  Hartford,  Ct. 
Scrihner.     Scribner's,    Charles,    Sons,    153-157 

Fifth  Ave.,  New  York. 
Scribner  History  Club.     Care  of  Chas.  Scrib- 
ner's Sons,  153  Fifth  Ave.,  New  York. 
Senecal.    Senecal,  Eusebe  &  Co.,  73  St.  James 

St.,  Montreal,  Canada. 
Sergei.     Sergei,  Charles  H.,  Co.,  358  Dearborn 

St.,  Chicago. 
Sever.     Sever,  C.  W.,  &  Co.,  Cambridge,  Mass. 
Shetccll.     Shewell,  T.  R.,  &  Co.,  68  Chauncy 

St.,  Boston. 
Silver.     Silver,  Burdett  &  Co.,  29-33  E.  19th 

St.,  New  York. 
Simpkin.     Sirapkin,  Marshall,  Hamilton,  Kent 

&  Co.,  4  Stationer's  Hall  Court,  E.  C,  Lon- 
don. 
Small.     Small,  Maynard  &  Co.,  Pierce  Bldg., 

Copley  Sq.,  Boston. 
Smith.      Smith,   Elder    &    Co.,    15  Waterloo 

Place,  S.  W.,  London. 
Soicer.     Sower,  Christopher,  Co.,  614  Arch  St., 

Philadelphia. 
Stanford.     Stanford,  Edward,  12  Long  Acre, 

W.  C. ,  London. 
Steiger.     Steiger,  E.,  &  Co.,  25  Park  Place, 

New  York. 
Stevens,  B.  F.     Stevens,  B.  F.,   &  Brown,   4 

Trafalgar  Sq.,  London. 
Stevens,  H.     Stevens,  Henry,  &  Son,  39  Great 

Russell  St.,  W.  C,  London. 
Stokes.     Stokes,  Frederick  A.,  Co.,  5-7  E.  16th 

St.,  New  York. 
Stone,  H.  S.     Stone,  Herbert  S.,  &  Co.,  11  El- 

dridare  Place,  Chicago. 
Syndicate.     Syndicate  Pub.    Co.,    234  S.    8th 
St.,  Philadelphia. 

Taylor.     Taylor,  J.  F.,  &  Co.,  5  &  7  East  16th 

St.,  New  York. 
Times.     Times  Pub.  Co.,  Bethlehem,  Pa. 
Tribune.     Tribune  Printing  Co.,  South  Bend, 

Ind. 
Tattle,  M.  &  T.     Tuttle,  Morehouse  &  Taylor 

Co. ,  New  Haven,  Ct. 

United.  United  Brethren  Pub.  House,  Day- 
ton, O. 

UniversaUst.  Universalist  Pub.  House,  30 
West  St.,  Boston. 

University.  University  Pub.  Co.,  43-47  E. 
10th  St.,  New  York. 

University  of  Toronto.     Toronto,  Canada. 

University  of  Wis.  University  of  Wisconsin, 
Madison,  Wis. 

Unwin.  Unwin,  Thomas  Fisher,  11  Paternoster 
Buildings,  London. 


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LIST  OF  PUBLISHERS 


Utley.     Utleyv  Herbert  D.,  153  State  St.,  New 
London,  Ct. 

Vdlois.     Valois,    J.  M.,  726a  Sanguinet   St., 
Montreal,  Canada. 

Ward.     Ward,  Lock  &  Co.,  Salisbury  Sq.,  E. 

C,  London. 
Wanie.     Warne,  Frederick,  &  Co.,  36  E.  22d 

St.,  New  York. 
Wai/.      Way,  W.  Irving,  203  Michigan  Ave., 

Chicago. 
Webb.      Webb  &  Owings,  2003  Second  Ave., 

Birmingham,  Ala. 
Webster.     Webster,  Franklin,  120  Liberty  St., 

New  York. 
Weeks.     Weeks,   Stephen  Beauregard,  Santa 

Fe,  N.  M. 


Welter.     Welter,  II.,  4  Rue  Bernard-Palissy, 

Paris. 
Werner.    Werner,  E.  S.,  Pub.  and  Supply  Co., 

43  E.  19th  St.,  New  York. 
Wtrmr   Srh.-Bk.      Werner  School-Book   Co., 

378-388  Wabash  Ave.,  Chicago. 
WIdttakcr.  Whittaker,  Thomas,  3  Bible  House, 

New  York. 
Williams.     Williams  &  Norgate,  14  Henrietta 

St.,  Covent  Garden,  London. 
Winnipeg  Tribune.     Winnipeg  Tribune,  Win- 

iiipca:,  Manitoba.  Canada. 
Win.'iton.  Winston,  John  C,  Co.,  45-51  7th  St., 

Philadelphia. 

Youncj   Churchman.     Young  Churchman  Co., 
412  Milwaukee  St.,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 


477 


INDEX 


Note.  —  Entries  are  arranged  in  numerical  order,  by  section  numbers ;  except  that,  in  the  case  of  a  book 
with  two  or  more  section  numbers,  tlie  number  of  the  full  annotated  entry  is  given  first ;  and  that  in  some 
cases  related  entries  have  been  brought  together,  without  regard  to  section  numbers. 

Names  of  forts  are  entered  only  under  the  word  fort ;  lakes  appear  under  name  of  lake,  and  rivers  under 
name  of  river. 

Abbreviations  used  are  usually  self-explanatory.    Among  those  used  are  the  following  :  — 


acct. 

=:  account. 

exped 

=  expedition. 

polit. 

=  political. 

admin. 

=  administration. 

fiuan. 

=  financial. 

proc. 

=  proceedings. 

bibliog 

=  liibliography. 

govt. 

=  government,  govern- 

pubs. 

=  publications. 

biog. 

=  biography. 

mental. 

rel. 

=  relating,  relative 

cat. 

=  catalogue. 

hist. 

rr  history,  historical. 

Rev. 

=  Revolution. 

coll. 

=  collection,  college. 

illus. 

=  illustrated,  illustrative. 

rpt. 

=  report. 

cone. 

=:  concerning!;. 

inst. 

=  institute. 

ser. 

=  series. 

cong. 

rr  ConfjrcssjdTial. 

lib. 

=  library. 

soc. 

=  society. 

corr. 

=  eorri'spoiuU'iice. 

lit. 

=  literature. 

terr. 

=  territory. 

desc. 

=r  description,  descriptive. 

L.  C. 

=  Lower  Canada. 

trans 

=  transactions. 

disc. 

^  discovery. 

mil  it. 

=:  militaiy. 

Univ. 

=  University. 

doc. 

=  document,  documentary. 

narr. 

—  narrative. 

U.  C. 

=:  Upper  Canada. 

"  A.  B.  plot."    See  Edwards,  3356. 

Abbatt,  W.,  Crisis  of  the  Revolution,  1200. 

Abbot,  A.,  Letters  written  in  the  interior  of  Cuba  in 
18l>8,  40'J4. 

Abbot,  (t.  M.,  Contributions  towards  a  bibliog.  of  the 
Civil  War,  25. 

Abbot,  H.  L.    Sec  Humphreys,  518. 

Abbot,  W.  J.,  works,  2097,  2098. 

Abbott,  C.  C,  Primitive  industry,  548  ;  Recent  archoeol. 
explorations  in  the  vallev  of  the  Del.,  54!). 

Abbott,  Gr.  D.,  Mexico  and" the  U.  S.,  3925. 

Abbott,  J.,  Am.  hist.,  2481. 

Abbott,  J.  S.  C,  Hist,  of  Civil  War,  2099. 

Abdy,  E.  S.,  Journal  of  a  residence  in  U.  S.  (1833-4), 
1827. 

Abert,  J.  "W.    See  Emory,  408. 

Abipoues,  an  equestrian  people  of  Paraguay,  Dobriz- 
hotfer,  627. 

Abnaki  Indians,  Abnakis  and  their  hist.,  Vetromile, 
686. 

Abolition.     See  Anti-slavery. 

Aboriginal  monuments  of  New  York,  Squier,  587. 

Aboriginal  races  of  North  America,  Drake,  632. 

Aborigines  (department),  600-692. 

Aborigines.    See  Indians. 

Academia  real  dns  scieneias  de  Lisboa,  Collecayo  de 
luonuinentds  incditos,  .51. 

Acadiii,  ('asj;rain,  CuiKida  FranQoia,  3486,  Cochrane, 
Quebec  Lit. and  Hist.  Soc. 3521, Richard,. '!8U'>,  Smith, 
3817  ;  Indians  of,  Vetromile,  68G;  attempts  at  Hutrne- 
not  settlement  in,  see  Baird,  829  ;  French  and  Eiifr- 
struggle  in,  fiee  Church,  911 ;  Cat.  d'ouvrages  sur  I'his- 
toire,  Faribault,  .5450,85;  letter  of  Charles  I  on  red- 
dition  of,  KmI,  S'f'  Archives,  34C6;  Acadian  land  in 
La.,  Thatcher,  see  Hay,  349G  a  ;  boundary  disputes,  see 
N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  V.  6  ;  light  on  early  hist.,  see 
Kirke,  3639;  hist.,  Calnek,  .379.3,  Hannay.  ,3S04;  p,sie- 
rinage  au  pays  d'Evangcline,  Casgra  in',  3794 ;  Sulpi- 
ciens  et  les  pretres  des  luissious-ctrani;*  res  {l<'>7(i- 
1762),  Casgrain,  3795;  docs,  incdits  (I7I(»-1si.-)K  Cas- 
grain,  3795,  see  also  CiiikkIh  Fra iirids,  :'AW) ;  vovase 
du  Port  Royal,  Dit>reville,  .•i79H  ;  Dernicrs  jours  (1748- 
1758),  DuBoscq  de  Beaumont,  .'.799  ;  liist.' (1598-175,5), 
Moreau,  3810  ;  colonic  feodale  (1604-1881),  Rameau  de 
Saint-Piire,  3814. 

Acadians,  French  neutrals  in  Maine,  AVilliamson,  see 
Maine  Hist.  Soc,  277;  French  neutrals  in  Pa.,  Reed, 
see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  375 :  dialects  of,  in  La.,  see  Fortier, 


3291 :  exped.  against  (1755),  Thomas,  see  N.  S.  Hist. 
Soc,  3511,  v.  1  ;  Acadian  French,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc, 
3511,  V.  2  ;  expulsion  of  (1755),  Winslow,  see  N.  S.  Hist. 
Soc,  3511,  V.  3,  Archibald,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511, 
V.  5  ;  defended  against  Parkman,  see  Calnek,  3793; 
an  essential  ]ilca  lor,  .srr  Cas.i;Tain,  3795  ;  deportation 
of,  see  Kicharil.liSH;,  Smith,  3817. 

Acosta,  J.  de,  Natural  and  moral  hist,  of  the  Indies, 
.3907,  4055. 

Acrelius,  J.,  Hist,  of  New  Sweden,  1049,  see  also  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc,  379. 

Across  America,  Rusling,  3422. 

Across  America  and  Asia,  I'umpelly,  2064. 

Acts  of  the  anti-slavery  apostles,  PiUsbury,  1944. 

Adair,  J.,  Hist,  of  Am.  Indians,  600. 

Adam,  G.  M.,  Canadian  North- West,  3822. 

Adams,  B.,  Emancipation  of  Mass.,  891. 

Adams,  C.  F.,  Sir  Christopher  Gardiner,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  336  ;  Genesis  of  New  Eng.  towns,  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  344;  Three  episodes  of  Mass.  hLst.,  892; 
Life  of  John  Adams,  1203,  see  also  1201;  correspond- 
ence rel.  to  Ala.  claims,  see  U.  S.  State  Dept.,  2357  ; 
Mass.,  3119  ;  correspimdcnce  with  Minister  Corwin 
and  U.  S.  State  Dept.,  39s,s  ;  Richard  Henry  Dana, 
app.  p.  469  ;  ed.:  Antiiiomiaiiism  in  colony  of  Mass. 
Bay,  893,  sec  also  Prince  Soc,  .387  ;  see  also  Morton, 
989",  Adams,  John  and  Abigail,  1206,  Adams,  J.  Q., 
1583. 

Adams,  C.  F.,  Jr.,  and,  H.,  Chapters  of  Erie,  2822. 

Adams,  C.  K.,  Manual  of  hist,  lit.,  391;  Christopher 
Columbus,  771. 

Adams,  Hannah,  Summary  hist,  of  New  Eng.,  894. 

Adams,  Henry,  Hist,  of  U.  S.  [during  administrations 
of  Jefferson  and  JIadison],  1580;  Life  of  Albert  Gal- 
latin, 1619;  John  Ranilolph,  1685,  see  also  Adams, 
2822  ;  ed.:  Does.  rel.  to  New  Eng.  federalism,  1581 ; 
see  also  Gallatin,  1618. 

Adams,  Henry  C,  Taxation  in  U.  S.  (1789-1816),  2823. 

AdaiiK,  Herbert  B.,  Maryland's  influence  upon  land 
cessions  to  U.  S.,  1754;  (Jermanic  origin  of  New  Eng. 
towns,  2(U2;  Norman  constables  in  Am.,  2643  ;  Saxon 
tilhinj;-uien  in  Am.,  2644;  College  of  William  and 
ISlary,  2910  ;  Thos.  Jefferson  and  Univ.  of  Ya.,  2911; 
IMaryland's  influence  in  founding  a  national  com- 
mon'wealth,  ST  M(j.  Hist.  Soc,  3314,  Fund  jnibs.  no. 
II  ;  srr  ii/sii  Clianning,  2707,  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2913. 

Adams,  John,  correspondence  with  Prof.  Winthrop 
and  Mercy  Warren,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  315 ;  works, 


479 


INDEX 


1201 ;  correspondence,  see  Sparks,  1504  ;  Defence  of 
the  Constitutiou.  2<;s7  ;  letter  on  discussion  of  inde- 
pendence, SCI:  Fiotliingluiia,  27if4;  life  of,  C.  F.  Ad- 
ams, IJUl.  lliU3,  -Morse,  1205,  Fiske,  see  Wilson,  263S ; 
see  also  Brooks,  24'J7  ;  essay  on,  Chamberlain,  1204 ; 
sketch  of,  see  Alackay,  1427  ;  suppressed  hist,  of  ad- 
min.. Wood,  ir)82  ;  picture  of,  in  old  age,  see  Quincy, 
1683  ;  diplomatic  lust,  of  admin.,  Trescot,  1G97  ;  state 
trials  during  admin.,  Whartt)n,  1705;  memoirs  of 
admin.,  Wolcott,  170S;  polit.  creed,  see  Van  Buren, 
26^4  ;  and  Abigail,  letters,  1206. 

Adams,  John,  of  Waltham  Abbey,  tr.  See  Juan  y 
Santacilia  and  Ulloa,  4042. 

Adams,  John  Q.,  Reply  to  appeal  of  Mass.  federalists, 
see  Adams,  H.,  15>sl  ;  memoirs  [1795-1S48],  1583  ; 
Lives  of  Madison  and  Monroe,  1653 ;  Duplicate  let- 
ters, 1700;  orations,  see  Loring,  3160;  letter  on  S. 
Am.  affairs,  see  U.  S.  Pres.  message,  4023,  see  also 
C.  F.  Adams'  Life  of  John  Adams,  1203 ;  polit.  Ufe 
at  Washington  during  admin.,  see  McKennv,  660; 
life  of,  :Morse,  1584,  Quincy,  1585,  Seward,  1586,  see 
also  Brooks,  2497  ;  admin.,  see  Gallatin,  1618  ;  cabinet, 
see  Wirt,  1707  ;  congressional  reminiscences,  Went- 
■worth,  1989. 

Adams,  Samuel,  life  of,  Hosmer,  1207,  Wells,  1208,  see 
a/so  Brooks,  2497. 

Adam.s,  W.  I.  L.    See  Hemment,  2433. 

Administration  on  the  eve  of  the  Rebellion,  Buchanan, 

1840. 

Adolphus,  J.,  HLst.  of  Eng.,  1209. 

Advance  and  retreat.  Hood,  2211. 

Advance-guard  of  western  civilization,  Gilmore,  1337. 

Adventure  series.    See  Watson,  2364. 

Adventures  and  recollections,  Landmann,  3733. 

Adventures  in  the  Apache  country,  BrowTie,  3395. 

Ajf aires  de  V Am/leterre  et  de  I' Ameriqne,  1210,  61. 

Afghanistan  discovery  of  America.    See  Chinese. 

Afloat  on  the  Ohio,  Thwaites,  1821. 

Africa,  conquests  of  Portuguese  in,  Collecayo  de 
monumentos  ineditos,  51  ;  Portuguese  discoveries 
in,  see  Azurara,  762  ;  and  the  Am.  flag,  Foote,  1886; 
negro  colonization  in,  see  Clay,  1864  ;  negro  in,  see 
W^illiams,  1991.    <S'ee  also  Slave  trade. 

Agassiz  Lake,  Upham,  see  Geol.  survey,  451,455. 

Age  of  reason.    ,S'ee  Paine,  1452. 

Agreement  of  the  people  (1648-9).  See  Old  South 
Work,  368  (26). 

Agriculture,  in  Ala.,  482 ;  Miss.,  496 ;  N.  C,  502,  see 
also  Hawks,  11.34  ;  inferiority  in  South,  see  Helper, 
1897;  Philippines,  see  Lala,  2469;  Cuba,  Porto  Rico, 
Hawaii,  and  Philippines,  see  Morris,  2471  ;  Puerto 
Rico,  see  Ober,  2473  ;  U.  S.,  see  Bolles,  2833,  Bristed, 
2836  ;  in  southern  and  western  states,  see  De  Bow, 
2845.  De  Bow's  revieiv,  2846  ;  grow1;h  of,  in  South 
since  Civil  War,  see  Grady,  2395  ;  colleges  of,  see 
Hinsdale,  29.35  ;  in  western  Mass.,  see  Holland,  31.53  ; 
Washington's  agricultural  letters,  see  L.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  .3221  ;  in  S.  C,  see  Ramsay,  3322  ;  Can.,  Dejit. 
of  Agriculture,  .3434  ;  Mex.,  see  Icazbalceta,  3957  ; 
pros])ects  of,  in  Cuba,  .see  Clark,  4103. 

Aguirre,  Lope  de,  and  Pedro  Crsua,  expedition  of,  in 
search  of  El  Dorado  and  <  diiagna  (1560-1),  4046. 

Ainsworth.  Gen.  F.  C,  pub.  of  war  records  transferred 
to,  2079. 

Akins,  T.  B.,  Hist,  of  Halifax.  See  U.  S.  Hist.  Soc, 
3.511,  V.  8. 

Alabama,  records,  docs,  and  bibliog.,  205,  200  ;  bibliog., 
Owen,  206  ;  bibliog.  of  statute  law  in,  Cole,  206  ; 
state  surveys,  482  ;  hist.,  Pickett,  1806,  3321  ;  annals 
(1819-1900),  Owen,  .see  Pickett,  1806,  3321  :  plantation 
life,  see  Claj'ton,  1866  ;  secession,  see  Hodgson,  is'.i'.i  ; 
politics  (1840-54),  .see  Yancey,  1999;  jiolit.  and  eco- 
nomic conditions  in  1875,  .sfe  Xordlioir,  2405  ;  rpt.  on, 
for  reconstruction  jiolicy,  Sohurz,  2409;  condition 
in  1871,. see  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2417  ;  flnan.  hist.,  Scott, 
2890 ;  national  legislation  rel.  to  education  in,  see 
Germann,  2930 ;  hist,  -resources,  etc..  Brewer,  3272. 
See  also  Florida,  West. 
Alabama,  T'niversity  of.  Sep  Barnard,  2915. 
Ahthnmn  (Co nfcd rr'a 1 1'  rrui spr\  story  of  the  A'earsar^e 

and,  Browne,  2122  ;  .see  also  Semmes,  2316. 
Alabama  claims,  correspondence,  papers,  etc.,  rel.  to, 
IT.  S.  State  Dept.,  23.57;  Treaty  of  Washington,  Gush- 
ing, 23S9. 
Alab.inia  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3270. 
Alabaiiia-Tombigbee  basin,  hist,  study  of  (1519-1821), 
Hamilton,  3297. 


Alaman,  L.,  Historia  de  Mejico,  3926. 
Aliimo,  siege  of  the.    See  Lodge  and  Roosevelt,  2560. 
Alaska,  U.  S.  go^T;.  pubs,  on,  Silliman,  224  ;  coal  and 
lignite,    Dall,    .see    Geol.    survey,   445 ;  gold   fields, 
Becker,  see  Geol.  survey,  446  ;  prehist.  remains  of 
Catherina   Archipelago,    Dall,  566  ;    Indians,    Dall, 
625;    Russian    exploration    resulting    in    disc,    see 
Kohl,  727  ;  sealing  controversy  between  U.  S.  and  Gr. 
Brit.,  Paris  Triliunal  of  arbitration,  2400  ;  colonial 
lessons  of,  see  Jordan,  2466;  hist,  resources,  etc., 
Bruce,  3396  ;  Our  Arctic  province,  Elliott,  3405  ;  and 
the  Klondike,  Heilprin,  3408  ;  Alaskan  fur  sealing. 
Can.  Home  Govt,  rpts.,  3439. 
Alaska  to  Panama,  Downie,  2028. 
Albach,  J.  R.    See  Annals  of  the  West,  1755. 
Albany,  early  records  of  city  and  co.  (1756-75),  Pearson, 
1089,  see  also  Munsell,  3229  ;  hist,  of  city  and  co.,  see 
Pearson,  1090  ;  colonial  customs,  see  Schuyler,  1101  ; 
later  Dutch,  and  early  Engli.sh,  see  Schuyler,  1103  ; 
annals,  Munsell,  3228  ;  common  council  records  (1086- 
1753),  see  Munsell,  3228  ;  colls,  on  hist.,  Munsell,  3229  ; 
monograph  on,  see  Powell,  3246 ;  Dutch  and  early 
Eng.  life  in,  see  Watson,  3266. 
Albany  congress  (1754),  journal  of,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
301  ;  plans  of  union,  see  Old  South  Work,  368  (9),  Pit- 
kin, 1400,  Bowen,  2648,  Frothingham,  2734  ;  delegates 
to,  see  Statesman's  manual,  2617  ;  see  also  Hopkins, 
1365. 
Albemarle,  G.  T.  K.,  Earl  of.  Memoirs  of  the  Marquis 

of  Rockingham,  1480. 
Albion,  New.    See  New  Albion. 
Albright,  Rev.  J.    See  Stapleton,  3088  a. 
Alcarez,  R.,  et  al.    See  Ramsey,  2008. 
Alcott,  A.  B.,  exp<ment  of  transcendentalism.     See 

Frothingham,  3016. 
Aldin,  (i.  H.,  New  govts,  west  of  the  Alleghanies,  1211. 
Alden,  H.  M.    -See  Guernsey,  2201. 
Aldrich,  P.  E.,  Mass.  and  ISIaine,  see  Am.  Antiquarian 
Soc,  242  ;  Origin  of  New  Eng.  towns,  see  Am.  Anti- 
qiiarian  Soc,  242. 
Aldridge,  R.,  ed.    See  Diman,  Narragansett  Club,  3168, 

V.  2. 
Aleutian   Islands,  development  of   culture   in.     See 

Dall,  625. 
Aleutian  region  (Alaska),  acct.  of.    ,S'ee  Elliott,  3405. 
Aleuts,  life  and  customs.    .S'ee  Dall,  566. 
Alexander,  A.,  Biog.  sketches  of  founder  and  prin- 
cipal alumni  of  Log  Coll.  2912. 
Alexander,  G.,  Hist,  of  M.  E.  Church,  South,  2971. 
Alexander,  J.  H.,  Rpt.  of  docs,  touching  provincial 

hist,  of  Md.,  187. 
Alexander,  Sir  William,  Chipman,  see   Canadiana, 
3492,  Patterson,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3550  ;  and  Am. 
colonization,  Slafter,  828,  see  also  Prince  Soc,  387. 
Alexander  VI,  Pope.    Bulls  of  demarcation,  see  Har- 
risse,  719  ;  line  of  demarcation,  Dawson,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3537. 
Alfriend,  F.  H.,  Life  of  Jeff  Davis,  2158. 
Algerian  wars.    <S'ee  Barbaiy  states. 
Algonquin  Indians,  hist,   and  mythol.  traditions  of, 

Squier,  679  ;  see  a/so  Radisson,  673. 
Alien  law.    See  Wharton,  1705. 

Allan,  Lt.-Col.  W.,  Army  of  X.  Va.  in  1802,2100;  Hist, 
of  Camjjaigns  of  (ien.  [StonewallJ  Jackson,  2101 ;  see 
also  Hotclikiss,  2213. 
Alleghany  Mountains,  descriptions  of,  see  Lesley,  522  ; 
new  govts,  west  of,  before  1780,  Alden,  1211  ;  Brod- 
head  .s  Alleghany  campaigfn,  see  Conover,  1275  ;  first 
white  settlements  west  ot.  Hale,  1354;  letters  from, 
Lanman,  1913. 
Alleghany  River,  exploration  of  (1806),  Ashe,  1588. 
Alli'gliany  valley,  French  in,  Chapman,  1174. 
AUegri.   ",S'ce  Raccolta  colombiana,  099,  Benzoni,  763. 
Allen,  A.  H.,  Hist,  archives  of  the  Dept.  of  State,  5. 
Allen,     Col.    Ethan    [1737-89],    narrative,     1212 ;    the 
Robin  Hood  of  Vt.,  Hall,  1213  ;  life,  see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  1,  V.  1  ;  see  also  Vt.  Hist.  Soc,  3189. 
Allen,  Ethan,  Rpt.  on  condition  of  pub.  records  [of 

Md.],  187. 
Allen,  I.,  Natural  and  polit.  hist,  of  Vt.,  3122,  see  also 

Hall,  3150. 
Allen,  J.  G.,  Topical  studies  in  Am.  hist.,  2482. 
Allen,  J.  H.,  Hist,  sketch  of  the  Unitarian  movement, 

2972. 
Allen,  .lohn,  comp.    See  Fox,  1321. 
Allen,  JoUey,  narrative  (1775-76).    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
332. 


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INDEX 


Allen,  P.,  Hist,  of  Am.  Rer.,  1215. 
Allouez,  Claude  J.,    narrative,    Shea.    1187,   see  also 
French,  'Sl'.ri,  si;r.  1,  v.  4;  travels,  see  GriHin,   IITG  ; 
and  hi.s  relations  to  La  Salle,  La  Boule,  see  Wis. 
State  Hist.  Soc,  proc.,  3390. 
Alniance,  battle  of.    Sen  Williamson,  1170. 
Aluion,  J.,  c'o/Hp.,  Par/ifiiiuntunj  register,  15;  colls, 
of  tracts,  121G  ;  [Prior  docs.],  1218  ;  Jiemembrancer, 
I'-'ID,  19. 
Ali)ass,  T.,  tr.    See  Chevalier,  3938. 
Alston,  Joseph,  correspondence,  see  Blennerhassett, 

17(>2. 
Altitudes  of  United  States,  Gannett's  diet.    See  Geol. 

survey,  453. 
Aniadas,  voyajjes  of.    See  Payne,  821. 
Amana,  couiimmity  of.    See  Hinds,  2867. 
Amazon  valley,  expeds.  into  the  valley  of  the  Ama- 
zons (15.i'.t,  l.")40,  1G39),  4045  ;  exploration  of,  Herndon 
cdkI  <;  11)1)011,4077. 
Amboy,  campaign  to,  Loxley.    See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  384. 
Amendments,  proposed,  to  U.  S.  Constitution,  Ames, 
see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc.  248  ;  debates  and  proc.  in  secret 
sessions  of    conference    convention    for  i)roposing 
amenilments    to    U.    S.    Constitution,    Chittenden, 
2139;   lixinji    basis    of   representation,    see  Barnes, 
2378  ;  fourteenth,  see  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2416,  Guthrie, 
2738  ;  proposed,  for  constitution  of  N.  Y.  (1876),  see 
Lieber,  2768 ;  passage  and  adoption  of  the  fifteen, 
see  U.  S.  Uur.  of  Rolls,  2810  ;  first,  see  SchafE,  3074. 
America : 

Bibliography:  desc.  of  MSS.  materials  for  Am. 
hist.,  Winsor,  3  ;  diet,  of  books  rel.  to,  Sabin  and 
Eames,  8  ;  Bibliotheca  Am.  nova.  Rich,  8  ;  Bib- 
liotheca  Am.  vetustissima,  Harrisse,  9  ;  Am. 
Cat.,  Leypoldt  and  Bowker,  9 ;  check  list  of 
bibliogs.,  etc..  Ford,  10 ;  list  of  periodicals,  etc., 
rel.  to  Am.  hist.,  Lenox  Lib.,  34  ;  MS.  material 
rel.  to  hist.,  .State  Paper  Office,  Lond.,  69  ;  Bibli- 
otheca Americana,  Bartlett,  393,  9  ;  cat.  of  bib- 
liogs. rel.  to,  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  395;  cat.  of  books, 
maps  and  plates  on,  Muller,  401. 
Discovery  (general) :  Cronan,  713,  Fiske,  714,  Gaffa- 
rel,  715,  Harrisse,  720,  see  also  Abbott,  2481,  John- 
ston, 2553 ;  colls,  of  docs.  rel.  to,  Squier,  44, 
Collecafo  de  monumentos  ineditos,  51,  CoUecafO 
de  opusculos  reimpressos,  51,  Raccolta  colombi- 
ana,  699,  Navarrete,  702,  44,  Pacheco  and  Car- 
denas, 703,  791,  44,  continuation  of  Pacheco  aiul 
Cardenas,  704,  see  also  Hazard,  856  ;  Coleccion  de 
los  viages  y  descubrimentos,  Navarrete,  700,  789, 
43,  see  also  Winship,  45  ;  Codice  diplomatico, 
Spotorno,  701,  773  ;  Historia  de  los  reyes  catolicos, 
Bernaldez.  706  ;  Historia  general  y  natural  de  las 
Indias,  Gviedo,  707,  790  ;  Historia  de  las  Indias, 
Casas,  708  ;  Historia  general  de  las  Indias  occi- 
dentales,  Herrera,  709,  785  ;  Historia  del  nuevo 
mundo,  Munoz,  710  ;  originof  name  of  Am.,  Hum- 
boldt, 711,  723  ;  Early  explorations,  Bost.  Pub. 
Lib.,  712  ;  colls,  of  vovagcs,  Hakluyt,  352,  716,  717, 
Kerr,  726,  Pinkerton,"731,  Purchas,  3.52.  7.32  ;  Dip- 
lomatic hist.,  Harrisse,  719  ;  Book  of  Am.  explor- 
ers, Higginson,  721  ;  effects  on  geog.  knowledge, 
Humboldt,  722,  723,  Keane,  725,  Kretschmer,  728, 
Peschel,  729,  Vivien  de  St.  Martin,  738  ;  pop. 
hist,  of.  Kohl,  727  ;  U.  S.  from  the  earliest  times. 
Smith,  735 ;  Voyages,  relations,  et  memoires, 
Ternaux-Compans,  736,  44;  Continent  of  Am., 
Thacher,  737  ;  Discoveries  of  Am.  to  1.525,  Weise, 
739 ;  Decades,  Anghiera,  761,  784 ;  Historia  del 
mondo  nuovo,  Benzoni.  763  ;  Fonti  italiani  per 
la  storia  della  scoperta  del  nuovo  mondo,  Ber- 
chet,  764  ;  Coleccion  de  las  obras  del  obispo  de 
Chiapa,  Casas,  765 ;  Life  of  Las  Casas,  Helps, 
767  ;  Eng.  seamen.  Bourne,  799  ;  Vovages  from 
Holland,  De  Vries,  812  ;  Disc,  of  Maine,  Kohl,  820  ; 
Voyages  of  Elizabethan  seamen,  Payne,  821.  See 
also  Behaim,  Cabots,  Columbus,  Drake,  Hudson, 
Magellan,  Verrazano,  Vespucci ;  also  Dutch, 
Eriglish,  French,  Portuguese,  Spanish. 
Pre-Columbian  discoverj-:  Anderson,  740  ;  by  the 
Northmen,  Beamish,  741,  De  Costa,  742,  Higgin- 
son, 745,  Horsford,  746,  Neukomm,  749,  Rafn,  7.50, 
Reeves  751,  Shiplev,  752,  Slafter,  753,  387,  Smith, 
754,  Storm  755,  .see  'also  Old  South  Work,  368  (31)  ; 
by  Buddhist  priests,  Leland,  747,  Vinning,  756; 
welsh  Madoq,  748;  Venetian,  Zeno,  7.58,  759. 
Geography:  Morse,  526,  Scaife,  535,  Nature  and 


man  in  Am.,  Shaler,  536  ;  physical  geog.,  see 
Flint,  1778. 
History:  Mackenzie,  400,  Robertson,  403  ;  Annual 
register,  392  ;  Am.  biog.,  Belknap,  304  ;  Source- 
book of  Am.  hist..  Hart,  397  ;  annals.  Holmes, 
398  ;  Hist,  for  ready  ref.,  Larned,  399,  399  a  ;  Hist. 
of  the  new  world,  Payne,  402  ;  Narrative  and 
crit.  hist.,  Winsor,  4(54  ;  Historia  del  nuevo 
mundo,  Munoz,  710  ;  Diplomatic  hist.,  Harrisse, 
719  ;  Decades,  Anghiera,  761 ;  Historia  del  mondo 
nuovo,  Benzoni,  763;  Historia  del  nuevo  mundo, 
Cobo,  4040. 
See  also  British  America,  Central  America,  Mex- 
ico, North  America,  South  America,  United 
States  ;  also  Archaiology,  Indians. 

America,  Schaff,  3073. 

America,  Letters  from  (1769-77),  Eddis,  1306. 

America,  Notes  on  a  journey  in,  Birkbeck,  1760. 

America,  I'rogress  or,  INIacgregor,  2s77. 

America  and  Europe,  2375. 

America  and  France,  Rosenthal,  1687. 

America  and  her  commentators,  Tuckerman,  2630,  30. 

America  and  the  American  people,  Raumer,  1951. 

America  at  large.  Part  II,  391-826. 

America  before  Columbus,  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  560. 

America  in  Italian  libraries,  Winsor,  54. 

America  in  the  east,  Grittis,  2464. 

Americana,  Notes  of.    .S'ee  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  712. 

American  Academy  of  Political  and  Social  Science, 
pubs.,  225,  226,  addresses,  2456. 

American  almanac  and  repository  of  useful  know- 
ledge (1830-62),  2824. 

American  almanac  and  treasury  of  facts  (1878-89), 
2825. 

American  annual  cyclopaedia,  2376. 

AtniriiKii  <i iinual  register,  36. 

America  a  nnthropologist,  689. 

Aineriruii  antiquarian  and  oriental  journal,  5.50. 

American  Antiquarian  Society,  38  ;  pubs.,  227-242,  see 
also  Atwater,  557,  Gallatin,  639,  Gookin,  643,  Henne- 
pin, 1179,  Hoar,  38,  Hoyt,  128,  Salnsbury,  70,  Thomas, 
883  ;  sources  for  hist,  of  Congregationalists,  2969  ; 
specimens  of  Central  and  S.  Am.  antiquities,  3906. 

American  arcluvologist.     See  Brinton,  614. 

American  archives,  1220. 

American  Associate  Church  (branch  of  United  Pres- 
byterian), ministerial  biographies,  Sprague,  3087. 

American  Baptist  Historical  Society,  rpts.,  2973,  39 ; 
sources  for  hist,  of  Baptists,  2%9. 

American  Baptist  history  series.  See  Burrage,  2996, 
Newman,  3061,  Riley,  3070  a,  Vedder,  3103. 

American  Bastile,  Marshall,  2275. 

American  book  clubs,  Growoll,  41. 

Ajnerican  catalogue,  Leypoldt  awrfBowker,  9;  forlists 
of  state  pubs,  contained  in,  see  108. 

American  Catholic  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  2974,  39 ; 
sources  for  hist,  of  Roman  Catholics,  29(;9. 

American  [Episcopal]  Church,  Historical  Club.  See 
Historical  Club  of  the  American  [Episcopal]  Church. 

American  church  history  series.  Sec  Alexander,  2971, 
Allen,  2972,  Bacon,  2979,  Berger,  2984,  Buckley,  2995, 
Carroll,  2998,  Corvvin,  3001,  Dubbs,  3006,  Eddv,  3008, 
Foster,  3015,  Hamilton,  3022,  Jackson,  3042,  Jacobs, 
3043,  Johnson,  3045,  Newman,  3061,  O'Gorman,  3062, 
Scouller,  3077,  Spreng,  3088,  Thomas.  3095,  Thompson, 
3096,  Tiffany,  3098,  Tyler,  3100,  AValker,  3104  a. 

American  citizen's  manual.  Ford,  2730. 

American  colonial  handbook,  Copeland,  2460. 

American  commonwealth,  Bryce,  2702. 

American  commonwealths  series:  Cal.,  Royce,  5421 
Conn.,  .Johnston,  3156;  Ind.,  Dunn,  1775;  Kan. 
Spring,  3380;  Kv.,  Shaler,  3324;  Md.,  Bro'ivne,  3274 
Mich.,  Cooley,  3353  ;  Mo.,  Carr,  .3279  ;  O.,  King,  3366 
Or.,  Barrows,  3392  ;  Vt.,  Roberts,  3251 ;  Va.,  Cooke', 
3284. 

American  conflict,  Greeley,  2199. 

American  criminal  trials,  "Chandler,  app.,  p.  468. 

American  development  (department),  2687-2821. 

American  Economic  Association,  pubs.,  see  Ham- 
mond, 2863,  Hill,  2866,  Hoffman,  1900. 

American  explorers.    See  Larpenteur,  20.55. 

American  Folk-Lore  Society,  memoirs,  see  Matthews, 
665. 

American  Geographical  Society,  38. 

American  government,  national  and  state,  Hinsdale, 
2744. 

American  historic  towns  series.    -See  Powell,  3175,  3246. 


481 


INDEX 


American  Historical  Association,  3S ;  pubs.,  243-250, 
.see  also  Allen,  5,  biblioj^.  of  journals  of  state  legis- 
latures and  colonial  asseuiblies,  lOU,  Bryumer,  80, 
Friedenwald.  0,  (ioode.  21)31,  Ureely,  105,  (Trittiu,  396, 
3452.  J:uueson.  04,  68,  Kui.uht,  21130.  List  of  MS.  vols. 
in  Dept.  of  State,  5,  M;u-tin,  1431,  Munro,  3570,  Owen, 
206,  Salmon,  2789,  Suiuner,  102,  Whitney,  200  ;  rpt. 
for  1898,  Prince,  .see  I'eters,  1007,  Trumbull,  1025  ; 
rpt.  on  study  of  hist,  in  schools,  2913 ;  Am.  Soc.  of 
Church  Hist,  amalgamated  with,  2975. 

American  Historical  JMainiscripts  Commission,  rpts., 
2,  73,  2483. 

American  liistorical review,  35  ;  see  afso  Commissions 
and  instructions  to  royal  proprietary  govs.,  15  ; 
bibliog.  list  of  New  Engl  town  records,  118,  calendar 
of  state  papers  rel.  to  W.  Fla.,  205,  Pierce,  2812, 
Bourne,  see  Barrows,  3392. 

American  history  series.  See  Burgess,  1850,  Fisher, 
84(5,  Sloanc,  ir>nn.  Walker.  1.^)33. 

American-lrisli  Historical  Society,  journal,  40. 

American  Jcwisli  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  40. 

America n  Joiinin/  of  arc/ico/or/y,  551. 

American  journal  of  ecliicalion.     See  Barnard,  2916. 

American  literature.    See  Literature. 

American  men  of  energy  series :  FranMin,  Ben j.,  see 
Robins,  1.'532. 

American  men  of  letters  series  :  Curtis,  G.  W.,  see 
Cary,  2388  ;  Franklin,  Benj.,  scr  INlacMaster,  1329. 

American  Museum  of  Natural  History,  colls,  of  Peru- 
vian and  Mexican  anti(iuitios.  3'JOO. 

American  naval  heroes.  Brown,  2501. 

American  notes,  Dickens,  1877. 

American  Philosophical  Society,  i>ubs.,  38,  see  also 
Heckewelder,  649. 

American  political  ideas  viewed  from  the  standpoint 
of  universal  history,  Fiske,  2723. 

American  reformers  series:  Brown,  John,  see  Hinton, 
1841. 

American  register,  36,  see  also  Arnold,  1229. 

American  republic,  Browuson,  2701. 

American  Society  of  Church  History,  pubs.,  2975,  39, 
see  also  Am.  cliurch  history  series. 

American  state  papers  (1789-1837),  2484,  99 ;  Indian 
affairs  (1789-1827),  601. 

American  statesmen  series  :  Adams,  John,  see  Morse, 
1205  ;  Adams,  J.  Q.,  see  Morse,  1584  ;  Adams,  Samuel, 
see  Hosmer,  1207  ;  Benton,  T.  H.,  see  Roosevelt,  1833  ; 
Calhoun,  J.  C,  see  Hoist,  1854  ;  Cass,  Lewis,  see  Mc- 
Laughlin, 1856  ;  Chase,  S.  P.,  see  Hart,  2134  ;  Clay, 
Henry,  see  Schurz,  1805  ;  Franklin,  Benj.,  see  Morse, 
1330  ;  Gallatin,  Albert,  see  Stevens,  1620  ;  Hamilton, 
Alex.,  see  Lodge,  1627  ;  Henry,  Patrick,  see  Tyler, 
1362  ;  Jackson,  Andrew,  see  Sumner,  1905  ;  Jay,  John, 
see  Pellew,  1640 ;  Jefferson,  Thos.,  see  Morse,  1377  ; 
Lincoln,  Abraham,  see  Morse,  2253  ;  Madison,  Jas., 
see  Gay,  1654  ;  Alarshall,  John,  see  Magruder,  1657  ; 
Monroe,  Jas.,  see  Gilman,  1662  ;  Morris,  Gouverneur, 
see  Roosevelt,  1664 ;  Randolph,  John,  see  Adams, 
1685  ;  .Seward,  W.  H.,  see  Lothrop,  1959 ;  Stevens, 
Thaddeus,  see  McCall,  2337  ;  Van  Buren,  Martin, 
see  Shepard,  1976  ;  Washington,  George,  see  Lodge, 
1560  ;  Webster,  Daniel,  sec  Lodge,  1985. 

Americans  in  their  moral,  social  and  political  rela- 
tions, Grund,  1895. 

Ames,  F.,  works,  1.587  ;  orations,  see  Loring,  3160. 

Ames,  H.  v..  Proposed  amendments  to  constitution 
of  U.  S.    .S'ee  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  248. 

Ames,  S.,  ed.     See  Ames,  F.,  1587. 

Amherst  College,  during  the  administrations  of  its 
first  five  presidents,  Tyler,  29,59. 

Am  men,  D.,  Rcar-Advural,  Atlantic  coast,  2102,  2287  ; 
Old  navy  and  new,  2485. 

Amory,  T.'  C,  Life  of  James  Sullivan,  1694  ;  Gen.  John 
Sullivan  vindicated,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  327. 

Amos,  A.,  Rpt.  of  trials  rel.  to  Selkirk  Settlement, 
3807. 

Ami)6re,  ,T.  J.  A.,  Promenade  en  Am^rique,  1828. 

Amsterdam,  English  exiles  in  (1.597-1625),  Dexter,  see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  'MZ  ;  city  records,  see  Arber,  896. 

Anahuac,  Tylor,  .3987. 

Anbury,  T.,  Travels  through  Am.,  1221  a  ;  same,  Trav- 
els through  interior  jiaris  of  Am..  3092. 

Ancient  cities  of  the  new  world,  (harnay,  564. 

Ancient  landiiiMrks  of  I'hinouth,  Davis,  915. 

Ancient  monuments  of  the  Mississippi  valley,  Squier 
anil  Davis,  .'"iss. 

Ancon,  Necrojjolis  of,  in  Peru,  Reiss  and  StUbel,  4063. 


Andagoya,  P.  de,  Narr.  of  proceedings  of  Pedrarias 
Davila  (1514-41),  760,  4051. 

Andaluces,  Sociedad  de  bibliofllos,  pubs.,  see  Cobo, 
4040. 

Andean  republics,  hist,  of  struggle  for  liberty  in, 
Butterworth,  3911. 

Anderson,  A.  D.,  Silver  country,  1190. 

Anderson,  J.  S.  M.,  Hist,  of  Church  of  Eng.  in  colonies 
of  British  empire,  2976. 

Anderson,  R.,  ed.     See  Burke,  1251. 

Anderson,  R.  B.,  Am.  not  discovered  by  Columbus, 
740. 

Anderson,  Maj.  Robert.    -See  Fort  Sumter. 

Anderson,  Li.-Col.  T.  M.,  Polit.  conspiracies  preced- 
ing Rebellion,  2103. 

Anders(m,  Dr.  Sv.  J.,  Can.  hist,  and  biog.,  .see  Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3519 ;  Milit.  operations,  Quebec 
(1759-60),  3519  ;  Siege  of  Quebec  (1775),  3519  ;  Archives 
of  Can.,  3519,  81. 

Andersonville,  prisoners  in.  See  U.  S.  Sanitary  Com- 
mission, 2358,  Wirz,  2372. 

Andes,  Indians  of  the,  Catlin,  617. 

Andover  lectures  on  Congregationalism.  See  Brad- 
ford, 2991. 

Andover  Theological  Seminary,  Southworth  lectures. 
,S'ee  Walker,  3104  b. 

Andr6,  Maj.  John,  story  of,  Abbatt,  1200 ;  capture, 
Dawson,  1222  ;  life,  Sargent,  1223  ;  Andreana,  Smith, 
1224  ;  Two  spies :  Nathan  Hale  and,  Lossing,  1421. 

Andreas,  A.  T.,  Hist,  of  Chicago,  .3343. 

Andrew,  John  A.,  official  life  of,  Browne,  2104. 

Andrews,  C.  M.,  Origin  of  Conn,  towns.  See  Am. 
Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Soc.  Sci.,  226. 

Andrews,  E.  B.,  Hist,  of  U.  S.  (1870-95),  2377  :  Hist,  of 
U.  S.,  2486. 

Andrews,  J.,  Hist,  of  war  with  Am.,  etc.  (1775-S3),  1225, 
letters  (1772-70).  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  326. 

Andrews,  J.  D.,  ed.    See  Wilson,  2819. 

Andrews,  J.  J.,  destruction  of  Chattanooga  railroad. 
See  Pittenger,  2298. 

Andros,  .S('r  Edmund,  tracts,  Whitmore,  895,  see  also 
Prince  Hist.  Soc,  387  ;  essay  on,  see  Ferguson,  936. 

Andros  code  of  laws,  etc.  (16.50),  156. 

Angell,  A.  C.    See  Cooley,  2710. 

Angell,  J.  B.    -S'ee  Demmon,  2926. 

Anghicra,  P.  M.  d'  (Peter  Martyr),  Decades,  761,  see 
also  Eden,  784  ;  letters,  see  Berchet,  764  ;  monograph 
on,  Pennesi,  see  Raccolta  colombiana,  699. 

Anglican  Church.  .See  English  Church,  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church. 

Anglo-Saxon  freedom.  Short  histoi-y  of,  Hosmer,  2C66. 

Angola,  bibliog.  essay  on  Dutch  books  rel.  to,  Asher, 
64. 

Animal  effigies,  Peet,  582. 

Annals  of  Albany,  Munsell,  3228. 

Annals  of  the  American  pulpit,  Sprague,  3087. 

Annals  of  the  west,  to  1856,  1755. 

Annapolis  (N.  S.),  capture  of  (1710),  Nicholson,  see 
N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  1.     .See  also  Port  Royal. 

Annapolis  Convention,  jjroceedings.  .See  U.  S.  Bur.  of 
Rolls,  2810. 

Annapolis  County  (N.  S.),  hist,  of,  Calnck,  3793. 

Annexation,  Territorial  acquisitions  of  U.  S.,Bicknell, 
2493 ;  maps  illus.  U.  S.  territorial  expansion,  see 
Halt,  2538  ;  see  also  Hinsdale,  2546,  New  possessions 
and  expansive  policy,  2450-2480,  Westward  expan- 
sion (17.54-1826),  2016-2077  ;  also  Land  cessions,  also 
annexed  states  and  territories  by  name,  as  Hawaii, 
Oregon,  Texas,  etc. 

An  mini   rci/istir  (17.5S-).  ;v,12.  srr  also  Murray,  1444. 

Antliimy.  11.  15.     Src  Burnside,  2125. 

Antlirofiologv,  misc.  jiaiiers  relating  to.  Mason,  G64  ; 
Wasliiiigtoh  .Anthrop.  Soc,  689.  .See  also  Archaeo- 
logy, Kthnologv. 

Anticosti,  descrii>tion  of.  .See  Faueher  de  St.  Maurice, 
.3714. 

Antietam,  and  Fredericksburg,  Palfrey,  2291,  see  also 
Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  2131  ;  battle  of,  see 
Swinton.  2.343. 

Anti-Federalist  party  (1744-1814),  see  Gerry,  1621  ; 
origin  and  develoiJiiient,  .see  Van  Buren,  2634. 

Antigua,  .iiiil  tlie  Antiguans,  Flannigan,  4109;  hist,  of 
islanil  of,  ( )liyer,  lliit ;  visit  of  two  (Quakers  to  (1837), 
see  Sturge  iiiiil  Harvey,  4143. 

Antilles,    attempts  at  iluguenot   settlements  in,  see 

Baird,  829.     .See  also  M'est  Indies. 
Anti-Masonic  party,  rise  of.    .See  Wirt,  1707. 


482 


INDEX 


Antinomian  controversy,  Adams,  892,  Ellis,  3041 ;  Anti- 
nomianism  in  the  colony  of  Mass.  Bay,  Ad.ims,  S'J.'J, 
»((iils<)  I'lince  Soc,  3S7  ;  docs,  illus.,  hcc  Hutchiu- 
soii,  '.iri'.i ;  Wise,  reifin  and  ruino  of  the  Aiitinouiiaus, 
.srr  \\  licfl\vrif;ht,  1032.     See  also  Hutchinson,  Anne. 

Antioch  Cdlk'^e.     Sec  Mann,  2'J-IO. 

Antiiiuariau  lesearelies,  lloyt,  954. 

Anti(iuitates  Americana^  Rafn,  750. 

Antiquities.    Srr  Archaeology. 

Anti-rent  agitation,  in  New  York,  Murray,  see  Am. 
Hist.  Assoc,  248  ;  of  1839-40,  Cheyney,  3201 ;  see  also 
Wrifiht,  1998. 

Anti-slaverv,  growth  of  sentiment  in  Mass.,  gee  Moore, 
984;  support  of,  .^rc  Sewall,  lOir.,  Jefferson,  1374,  Hir- 
ney,  1835,  Smith,  r.ti;i,  Taiii>aii,  1971,  .Sturge  <»/((/  Har- 
vey, 4143;  opinions  before  isoil,  I'oole,  1(')77  ;  Anti- 
slavery  days,  Clarke,  l»t;3 ;  hist,  of  struggle,  see 
Garrison,  1889  ;  polit.  agitation,  Harris,  1890;  recol- 
lections, 3Iay,  1927,  Powell,  1947,  Koss,  1952,  nee  also 
Monroe,  192:> ;  societies,  see  Mott,  19.'!0,  Williams, 
1991  ;  criticism,  see  <>rmsl>v,  19:U  ;  apostles  of.  Pills- 
bury,  194-1 ;  accts.  of,  see  AVilson,  1992,  Yancey,  1999  ; 
in  Northwest,  see  Smith,  2072  ;  western  polit.  move- 
ment, see  Chase,  21.34  ;  abolitionist  petitions,  letters, 
etc.,  see  Cluskey,  2509  ;  in  O.,  see  Lewis,  2937.  See 
also  Free  Soil  party.  Fugitive  slaves.  Liberty  party. 
Slavery,  Slave  trade ;  also  anti-slavery  leaders  by 
name. 

Anvers,  N.  de,  tr.    See  Nadaillac,  580. 

Apache  country,  Adventures  in,  Browne,  a395. 

Apache  Indians,  On  the  border  with  Crook,  Bourke, 
608 ;  life  among,  Cremony,  024  ;  see  also  Cozzens, 
623. 

Appalachia,  journal  of  Appalachian  Mountain  Club, 
511. 

Appalachians,  geomorjihology,  Hayes  and  Campbell, 
see  National geor/.  maoazine,  528  ;  physiography,  see 
National  geog.  monographs,  529. 

Appendiculaj  historicaj,  Lucas,  3054. 

Appendix,  jip.  40.3-471. 

Applegate,  J.,  A  day  with  the  cow  column,  see  Whit- 
man, .3425. 

Appleton's  annual  cyclopfedia,  2376. 

Appleton's  cyclopsedia  of  American  biography,  2487. 

Ajjpleton's  home  reading  books.  See  Austin,  2488, 
Hale,  2488,  3148,  Matthews,  2488,  2279. 

Appomattox,  from  Manassas  to,  Longstreet,  2203. 

Arauca  River,  journal  of  exped.  300  "miles  up,  Robin- 
son, 4015. 

Arber,  E.,  ed.,  Storv  of  the  Pilgrim  fathers  (1606-23), 
896  ;  see  also  Eden,  784,  Smith,  11G3. 

Arbitration.     See  International  arbitration. 

Archieologia  Americana.  See  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
227-232,  Atwatcr,  557,  Gallatin,  639,  Gookin,  643,  Hen- 
nepin, 1179,  Thomas,  883. 

Arclueological  Institute  of  America,  pubs.,  552-5,'56. 

Archaeology  —  Anthropology  (department),  548-600. 

Archaeology,  Archaeol.  research  in  Yucatan,  Thomp- 
son, see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  236  ;  Primitive  in- 
dustry, Abbott,  548  ;  archaeol.  explorations  of  the 
Del.  valley,  Abbott,  549  ;  Am.  antiquarian  and  ori- 
ental journal,  550;  Am.  jniiriin!  o/,  551  ;  Archaeol. 
Inst,  of  Am.,552-.556  ;  anti(iuities  discovered  in  Ohio 
and  other  western  states,  Atwater,  .5.57  ;  Ancient 
Am.,  Baldwin,  558  ;  Am.  before  Colundjus,  Bost.  Pub. 
Lib.,  .560  ;  Ancient  cities  of  the  new  world,  Charnay, 
564  ;  Congr^s  international  des  Am^ricanistes,  565  ; 
On  the  remains  of  later  prehistoric  man,  Dall,  566  ; 
Prehistoric  races  of  the  U.  S.,  Foster,  .569  ;  Peabody 
Museum  rpts.,  570  ;  of  the  U.  S.,  Haven,  571 ;  archaeol. 
studies  among  ancient  cities  of  Mexico,  Holmes, 
572 ;  institutions  and  monuments  of  ancient  inhab- 
itants of  Am.,  Humboldt,  573,  3916,  .39.55;  antiquities 
of  southern  Indians,  C.  C.  Jones,  .574  ;  aborig.  re- 
mains of  Tenn.,  .1.  .Tones,  .575 ;  Journal  of  Am .  etli  not. 
and,  5~(i;  antiquities  of  Wis.,  Laphani,  577;  Hill 
caves  of  Yucatan,  Mercer,  578  ;  prehistoric  Am.,  Na- 
daillac, 580,  .581,  Peet.  .582  ;  Am.  antiquities  and  dis- 
coveries in  the  west.  Priest,  .584 ;  J'enivian  antiquities, 
Rivero  «Hr/ Tschudi,  ,585,  4064;  North  Americans  of 
antiquity.  Short,  586  ;  prehistoric  works  east  of  the 
Rocky  Alts.,  Thomas,  ,591 ;  antiquities  of  Tenn.  and  the 
adjacent  states,  Thurston,  .597;  anticjuitates  Ameri- 
cana*, Rafn,  750  ;  archa'ol.  coll.,  see  Lossiiig.  1741;  an- 
tiquities of  Conn.,  Barber,  3126;  antiipiities  of  L.  I., 
Furman,  .3211  ;  of  0.,see  O.  Archneol.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3373,  211,  Read,  see  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  3387 ; 


of  Ky.,  see  Collins,  3282  ;  Canadian,  Kingsford,  3455 ; 
ri)t.  on,  of  Out.  (1886-7),  see  Can.  Inst.,  3493  ;  study  of 
Am.  anticjuities  in  rel.  to  hist.,  3906 ;  antiquities  of 
INIex.,  Kingsl)orough,  3961,  see  also  Preseott,  .3976  ; 
ancient  monuments  of  Cent.  Am.,  Maudslay,4011,  see 
also  Stfi)licns,  ,5S9,  .590,  4020  ;  of  Peru,  Hutchinson, 
4o:;4,  SIC  idso  S(iuier,  4005  ;  Necropolis  of  Ancon  in 
Peru,  Keiss  aii.d  Stlibel,  4003.  See  also  Cliff  dwellers, 
Earth  works,  Indijins,  Mounds,  Temples. 

Archdole,  J.    Description  [of  S.  C],  see  Carroll,  1128. 

Archer,  A.,  Canada,  3580. 

Archibald,  Mrs.    See  Dixon,  S.  B. 

Archibald,  Sir  A.,  Expulsion  of  Acadians,  see  N.  S. 
Hist.  Soc,  3511,  V.  5;  First  siege  and  capture  of 
Louisburg  (1745),  see  R.  Soc  of  Can..  3532. 

An^hives,  printed  guides  to,  and  descriptions  of,  Am. 
Hist.  AISS.  Commission,  2  ;  of  U.  S.  State  Dept.,  5 ; 
govt.,  Hoar,  Am.  Anticiuarian  Soc,  6  ;  Archivo  mex- 
icano,  49  ;  El  archivo  mexicana,  49  ;  Inventaire  des 
archives  du  Ministere  des  affaires  ^trangeres,  .55; 
Etat  des  archives  de  la  marine,  .55  ;  Amerikanisches 
Archiv,  Remer,  66  ;  Archivum  americanum.  Stills, 
67  ;  desc.  of  Can.,  Brymner,  SO  ;  Am.  (1774-76),  Force, 
1220, 17  ;  rpts.  on  Canadian,  Brj-mner,  ;M62-3480, 71, 80  ; 
rpts.  on  Paris,  Richard,  see  Archives,  3479;  of  Can., 
Anderson,  see  (Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.519,  81, 
Miles,  .srr  (,!ucl)cc  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3527.  <S'ee  also 
Manuscriiits,  Documents. 

Archives  and  bibliogr.iphies,  2-10. 

Arctic  exploration,  from  1.572-18.50,  see  Kohl,  727;  Jour- 
nal of  Arctic  land  exjicd.  in  1833, 1834,  and  1835,  Back, 
3823  ;  first  acct.  of  overland  journey  to  Arctic  ocean, 
see  Hearne,  38.36;  .see  also  Cronau, '713. 

Arctic  regions,  and  Hudson  Bay  route,  Panton,  see 
Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,. 3.500  (1882). 

Argenteuil  Co.  (Can.),  hist,  of  Thomas,  3693. 

Argentine  confederation,  explorations  and  observa- 
tions (18.53-50),  Page,  4083. 

Argentine  region  (S.  Am.),  early  hist,  of,  see  Hutchin- 
son, 4078  ;  justificati(m  of  Eng.  interference  in  strug- 
gle in,  see  King,  4079  ;  Acct.  of  state  of  affairs  in,  for 
information  of  Brit,  ministry.  Parish,  4084. 

Argentine  Republic,  acct.  of,  'in  1890,  see  Child,  4030  ; 
Twenty-four  years  in.  King',  4079  ;  Life  in,  in  the 
days  of  the  tyrants,  Sarmiento,  4088;  Historia  de 
Belgrano  y  de  la  independencia,  Mitre,  4081  ;  Argu- 
ment for,  upon  the  qiiestion  with  Brazil  in  regard  to 
the  territory  of  i'NIissions,  Zeballos,  4093. 

Argonauts  of  "California,  Haskins,  2043. 

Art/us  and  patriot,  132. 

Arizona,  Indians  of,  see  Archaeol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  555, 
Journcd  of  Am.  ethnol.  and  arehceol. ,  51G,  Bourke, 
608,609,  Cremony,  624,  Nordenskiold,  071 ;  travels  and 
labors  in,  see  linmciicch,  .567;  Marvellous  country, 
Cozzens,  623;  Spanish-Am.  institutions  in,  see  Black- 
mar,  1191 ;  life  in  southern,  see  Venegas,  1199  ;  rough 
life  in  (1860-61),  see  Pumpellv,  2004;  Undeveloped 
West,  Beadle,  3393  ;  travel  in  (1867-8),  see  Bell,  3394  ; 
handbook  to,  Hinton,  3409  ;  Land  of  poco  tiempo, 
Lr.mmis,  3415  ;  and  Sonora,  silver  region,  Mowry, 
3417. 

Arkansas,  bibliog.  of  laws.  Southern  Hist.  Assoc,  214  ; 
state  surveys,  482;  hist,  and  geog.,  see  Flint,  1778  ; 
journal  of  an  adventure  from,  to  Rio  Grande  (1821- 
22),  Fowler,  2034  ;  incidents  of  Civil  War  in,  Baxter, 
2110  ;  Reconstruction  in,  Brooks  and  Baxter  war, 
Harrell,  2396  ;  polit.  and  economic  conditions  in 
(1875),  Nordhoff,  2405  ;  flnan.  hist.,  Scott,  2890. 

Arkansas  Del  Norte  River,  military  reconnoissanee 
from  Fort  Leavenworth,  Emory,  408. 

Arkansas  Post,  Capture  of,  .see  Smith,  2326. 

Arkansas  Valley  (Col.),  Gilbert,  see  Geol.  survey,  445. 

Armand,  Col.,  "letters  rel.  to  siege  of  Y'orktown,  see 
N.  Y'.  Hist.  Soc,  361. 

Armitage,  J..  Hist,  of  Brazil,  4072. 

Armstrong,  Maj.-Oen.  >T.,  Notices  of  the  war  of  1812, 
1710,  see  also  Van  Rensselaer,  17.53  ;  Richard  iMont- 
gomery,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  1 ;  Anthony  Wayne, 
see  Sparks.  2(il3,  ser.  1,  v.  4. 

Army.  See  Canadian  Army,  Confederate  Army,  Con- 
tinental Army,  U.  S.  Arm'y. 

Army  life  in  a  black  regiment,  Higginson,  2209. 

Arnauld. ,  refutation  of,  see  Rochemonteix,  .3677. 

Arnold,  Benedict,  ex|)ed.  to  Quebec,  Meigs,  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  292,  Wild  a)id  Dearborn,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  338,  Codman,  3702,  .see rt/so  Allen.  1212  ;  storv  of, 
Abbatt,  1200  ;  later  life,  see  Andr6,  1223 ;  life  of,  1.  N- 


483 


INDEX 


Arnold,  1228,  Sparks,  1230,  2fil3,  ser.  1,  v.  3,  see  also 
Boudinot,  1243  ;  treason  of,  Burbe-Marbois,  1229,  see 
also  Hough.  1300,  Lamb,  14(»4;  campaign  against 
Quebec.  Henrj-,  1360,  3726  ;  stories  cone,  see  JCeilson, 
1445;  invasion  of  Can.,  Stone,  1512;  army  under, 
in  march  to  Quebec,  Thayer's  journal,  1512. 

Arnold.  H.  P..  Historic  sidelights,  1231. 

Arnold,  I.  X.,  Life  of  Arnold,  1228;  Hist,  of  Lincoln, 
2239  ;  Life  of  Lincoln,  223'.). 

Arnold,  .'<.  G.,  Hist,  of  Khode  Island  (1636-1790),  3123. 

Around  the  Hub,  Drake,  3140. 

Artesian  wells.  Chamberlain,  see  Geol.  survey,  433, 
Darton.  see  Geol.  survey,  466.  See  also  irrigation, 
Water  resources. 

Articles  of  the  Confederation,  imperfect  working  and 
breakdown  of,  see  Fiske,  161G  ;  texts  of,  see  Bowen, 
2648,  Boutwell,  2095;  defects  as  a  national  constitu- 
tion, s<r  Federalist,  2720,  2721. 

Ashe,  T.,  Travels  in  Am.  (1806),  1588. 

Asher,  G.  M.,  Bibliog.  essay  on  Dutch  books  rel.  to 
New  Netherland,  etc.,  1050,  64  ;  ed.,  see  Hudson, 
816. 

Ashworth,  P.  A.,  awnoiaf or,  sec  Langmead,  2668;  tr., 
see  Gneist,  2659. 

Asia,  conquests  of  Portuguese  in,  Colieca9o  de  monu- 
mentos  ineditos,  51. 

Aspinwall  papers  (1763-1775).  See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
312. 

Assemblies.    See  Conventions. 

Assiniboia.    See  Selkirk  Settlement. 

Assiniboine  River,  and  its  forts,  Brvce.  See  R.  Soc.  of 
Can.,  3535. 

Associate  Reformed  Church  [branch  of  United  Presby- 
terian], ministerial  biographies.    Sprague,  3087. 

Astor  Fur  Company,  hist.,  Bryce,  3828. 

Astoria,  Irving,  20.51;  see  o/so' Franchere,  1782. 

Atkinson,  E.,  Productive  industry,  see  Shaler,  2411. 

Atlanta  (Ga.),  Cox,  2148,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the 
Civil  War,  2131  ;  battle  of,  see  Swinton,  2343. 

Atlantic  coast.  The,  Ammen,  2102,  see  also  Navy  in 
the  Civil  War,  2287. 

Atlantic  coastal  plain,  Darton,  see  Geol.  survey,  46G. 

Atlantic  fisheries,  negotiations  for  Am.  use  of,  Ad- 
ams, 1709. 

Atlantic  states  of  South  America  (department),  4072- 
4093. 

Atlantic  telegraph,  History  of.  Field,  2853. . 

Atlases.     See  Maps. 

A  travers  les  registres,  Tanguay,  3.560. 

Atwater,  C,  Desc.  of  antiquities  discovered  in  Ohio, 
557  ;  Writings,  602  ;  Remarks  on  a  tour  to  Prairie  du 
Chien,  2016;   Hist,  of  Ohio,  3344. 

Atwater,  E.  E.,  Hist,  of  Colony  of  New  Haven,  987  ; 
see  also  Levermore,  3157. 

Atwood,  Vhief-Justiee  William,  case  of,  1713,  see  also 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  355. 

Auburn  Theological  Seminary.    See  Hotchkin,  3035. 

Auchinleck,  G.,  War  of  1812, 1711. 

Audet,  M.  F.  J.,  Protestant  clergy  in  L.  C.  (1760-1800). 
,S'ee  R.  S.  of  Can.,  3533. 

Auger,  E.,  Voyage  en  Californie,  2017. 

Awinste,  loss  "of.    ,S'ee  St.  Luc  de  la  Corne,  3682. 

Aulnay  family,  Cochrane.  -S'ee  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3521. 

Aurora,  community  of.    .S'ee  Hinds,  2867. 

Austin,  G.  L.,  Life  and  times  of  Wendell  Phillips, 
1941  ;  Hist,  of  Mass.,  .3124. 

Austin,  J.  T.,  Life  of  Elbridge  Gerrj',  1621. 

Austin,  O.  P.,  Uncle  Sam's  soldiers,  2488. 

Austins,  colonizing  work  in  Texas.    .See  Wooten,  3342. 

Australia,  experiences  in,  Ferguson,  2031. 

Autonomist  party  (Cuba),  ideas  of  organizers  of.  See 
Cabrera,  41 OO. 

Averj',  I.  W.,  Hist,  of  Georgia  (1850-81),  3271. 

Avezac,  d',  on  the  voyage  of  the  Cabots.  See  Kohl, 
820. 

Awakening  of  a  nation,  Lummis,  3966. 

Aztec  Club  of  1847,  38. 

Aztecs,  Biart,  607.    .S'ee  also  Nahuas. 

Azurara,  G.  E.  de,  Cronica  do  descobrimento  de Guin6, 
694  ;  same,  Eng.  tr.,  762. 

B.,  E.  G.,  annotator.    See  Bourne,  E.  G. 

Baby,  Ju(l{/e,  article  in  Canadian  antiquarian,  see 

Archives,  3470. 
Bache,  R.  M.    Life  of  Gen.  Geo.  Gordon  Meade,  2281. 
Back,  Capt.,  Sir  G.,  Journal  of  Arctic  land  exped.  to 


Great  Fish  River,  3823;  Voyage  aiix  regions  Arc- 
tiques  ii  la  recherche  du  Capitame  Ross.  3823. 

Backus,  I.,  Hist,  of  New  Eng.  with  particular  reference 
to  the  denomination  of  Christians  called  Baptists, 
2977. 

Backwood  trail,  The,  Hale,  1785. 

Bacon,  E.  M.,  Historic  pilgrimages  in  New  Eng.,  3125. 

Bacon,  Leonard,  Genesis  of  New  Eng.  churches,  2978; 
Southworth  lecture  on,  see  Walker  3101  b. 

Bacon,  Leonai-d  W.,  Hist,  of  Am.  Christianity,  2979. 

Bacon,  Nathaniel,  Bacon  and  Ingram's  rebellion,  see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  327  ;  Bejiinning,  profjress  and  con- 
clusion of  Bacon's  rebellion,  Matthews,  see  Force, 
848  ;  life.  Ware,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  3,  Eggles- 
ton,  2517 ;  view  of,  see  Marshall,  866 ;  acct.  ot  re- 
bellion, see  Burk,  3275. 

Bacourt,  A.  F.,  Chevalier  de.  Souvenirs  of  a  diplomat, 
1829. 

Badajos,  conference  at,  in  1524,  to  determine  demar- 
cation line,  Gomara.     ^'ee  Eden,  784. 

Badeau,  Brig.-Gcn.  A.,  Militarj'  hist,  of  Ulysses  S. 
Grant,  2191. 

Badeaux,  J.  B.,  Journal  des  operations  de  Tarmi^e 
Americaine  (1775-6).  -See  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3515  (2). 

Bagehot,  W.,  Eng.  constitution,  2645. 

Bafrnall,  AV.  R.,  Textile  industries  of  U.  S.,  2826. 

liahama  Islands,  Hassam,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  350. 

Baily,  J.,  tr.    See  Juarros,  4009. 

Bain,  J.,  Jr.,  ed.,  see  Henry,  3837 ;  De  Liancourt  and 
Simcoe,  see  Canadiana,  3492. 

Bainbridge,  William,  life.    See  Cooper,  2511. 

Baird,  C.  W.,  Hist,  of  Huguenot  emigration  to  Am., 
829. 

Baird,  R.,  A'^iew  of  religion  in  U.  S.,  2980. 

Baker,  C.  A.,  True  stories  of  New  Eng.  captives,  898. 

Baker,  G.  E.,  ed.    See  Seward,  1957. 

Baker,  M.,  Rpt.  on  maps.  .See  Venezuelan  Boundary 
Com.,  4020. 

Baker,  W.  S.,  Bibliotheca  Washingtoniana,  1.544  ;  Itin- 
erarj'  of  AVashington,  1.546;  Washington  after  the 
Rev.,  1703 ;  ed.  Early  sketches  of  Washington, 
1.545. 

Balboa,  Vasco  N.  de,  letters  of.    .See  Andagoya,  760. 

Balch,  T.,  French  in  Am.  (1777-83),  1233 ;  ed.,  see  Blan- 
chard,  1240,  Seventy-Six  Soc,  1494. 

Balch,  T.  W.,  E.  S.  and  E.  W.,  trs.    See  Balch,  1233. 

Baldwin,  J.  D.,  Ancient  America,  558. 

Balestier,  J.  N.,  ed.    See  Revere,  2066. 

Ball,  T.  H.    .See  Halbert,  1730. 

Ballads  and  poems  relating  to  Burgoyne's  campaign, 
Stone,  1516. 

Ballantine,  W.  G.,  ed.    See  Fairchild,  2927. 

Ballantyne,  R.  M.,  Hudson's  Bay,  3824. 

Ballou,  M.  M.,  Hist,  of  Cuba,  4095. 

Baltimore,  George  and  Cecilius  Calvert,  barons.  Lord 
Baltimore's  case  uncased,  see  Force,  848  ;  Relation 
of  colony  of  Lord  Baron  of  Baltimore,  White,  see 
Force,  848  ;  Calvert  and  Baltimore  to  1G50,  see  Neill, 
867;  founders  of  Md.,  Browne,  1119;  career  of  first 
Lord  Baltimore,  see  Neill,  1145  ;  colonizing  experi- 
ment of  Lord  Baltimore  in  Newfoundland,  see 
Browne,  3274  ;  Calvert  papers,  see  Md.  Hist.  Soc. 
3313,  no.  1,  2. 

Baltimore  (Md.),  campaigns  of  Brit,  armv  at  (1814-15), 
Gleig,  1728;  and  the  19th  of  April,  1801, "Brown,  2120  ; 
Catholic  Church,  see  Shea,  3081 ;  narr.  of  a  vovage  to. 
White,  see  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3314  ;  visit  to  (1844-5),  see 
Warburton,  3788. 

Bancroft,  F.,  William  H.  Seward,  app.  pp.  466,  470. 

liancroft,  G.,  Hist,  of  battle  of  Lake  Erie,  1712  ;  Mar- 
tin Van  Buren,  1974  ;  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2489  ;  Hist,  of 
formation  of  Constitution,  2691,  21 ;  James  K.  I'olk, 
see  Wilson,  26.38  ;  see  cdso  Steuben,  1508,  Livingston, 
1648  ;  life,  Dver,  1712. 

Bancroft,  H.  H.,  Native  races  of  the  Pacific  states, 
603  ;  The  new  Pacific,  2457  ;  Book  of  the  fair,  2827  ; 
Hist,  of  the  Pacific  states,  .3.391,  Mex.  (1510-1887),  3927, 
Cent.  Am.,  .3997;  Pop.  hist,  of  Mex.  i)eople,  3928; 
characteristics  of  Herrera's  Hist,  de  los  Indias,  see 
710;  defence  of  pioneer  priests  against,  see  Engel- 
hardt,  .3010. 

Bandelier,  A.  F.  A.,  Notes  on  bibliog.  of  Yucatan  and 
Cent.  Am.,  .see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  233  ;  Hist, 
introduction  to  studies  among  Indians  of  N.  Mex., 
see  Archa^ol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  .5.53;  Ruins  of  Pueblos  of 
Pecos,  553  ;  Archseol.  tour  in  Mex.,  see  Arcliseol.  Inst. 


484 


INDEX 


of  Am.,  554 ;  Investigations  among  the  Indians  of 
S.  W.  U.  S.,  see  Archasol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  555,  sre  also 
656 ;  (iiUled  man  (el  Dorado),  559,  39U8i  Outline 
of  doc.  hist,  of  Zuni  tribe,  sec  Jour,  of  Am.  et/i^- 
not.  and  tirrlic  <>/.,  57(! ;  Dflijjht  makers,  (i04  ;  Art  of 
war  of  aiunciit  ^Mexicans,  ,i'.lL".l  ;  Distribution  of 
lands  anioiijr  ancient  .■Mexicans,  .i'.lL'O  ;  Social  organi- 
zation of  ancient  .Mexictans,  3929  ;  Peruvian  anti- 
quities secured  by,  si  i-  '.i'.mi. 

Baudini,  Life  of  \'eVi)ucci.   .See  Lester  and  Foster,  795. 

Baiujiir  liisfarirdl  iiKtgfizine,  123. 

Banishment  act,  X.  Y.    See  Van  Shaack,  1.532. 

Bank  nf  North  America,  hist.,  Clarke  and  Hall,  2842, 
Lewis,  2.S74,  s,r  ,i/so  Webster,  2904. 

Bank  o|  the  I'nited  States,  second,  see  Ingersoll,  1734, 
Writ;ht,  I'.i'JS;  li'^^islative  and  doc.  hist.,  Clarke  and 
Hall,  2S42  ;  first  and  second,  see  White,  290G;  see  also 
Webster,  1979. 

BankinfT.  questions  of,  see  Calhoun,  1853,  Chevalier, 
iscd,  Woodl)ury,  199G ;  Van  Huron's  relations  to,  see 
IMaekenzie,  1975;  bankruptcy  (juestion,  see  Webster, 
1979:  state,  .see  .McCulloch,  2402;  does.  rel.  to,  .see 
Macdonald.  SM):  national,  see  Bolles,  28.32  ;  hist,  of, 
in  I',  .s.,  (ioufic  js:,;!,  Sumner,  2895,  see  also  fiallatin, 
1G1S,  Webster,  l'.i79,  Holies,  2833  ;  national, to  replace 
inde|ien(lent  treasury,  .see  Kinley,  2871;  money  and 
banking  iUus.  by  Am.  hist..  White,  2900  ;  colonial,  see 
White,  2900  ;  banking  oiierations,  see  Ford,  aiW). 

Banks,  savings,  in  U.  S.,  Keyes,  2870;  Eng.,  restric- 
tions of,  scr  Sumner,  2894  ;  national,  see  White,  2906. 
,S'ee  also  Bank  of  North  America,  Bank  of  the  United 
States. 

Baptists,  sources  for  hist,  of,  2969;  Am.  Baptist  Hist. 
Soc.  rpts.,  2973,  39;  hist,  of  New  Eng.  with  particu- 
lar reference  to.  Backus,  2977;  rise  of,  see  Barclay, 
2981 ;  gen.  hist,  of  denomination,  Benedict,  2983;  Ger- 
man, in  Europe  and  Am.,  Brumbaugh,  2994  a  ;  in  New 
Eng.,  Burrage,  299G;  sutTerings,  in  early  New  Eng., 
see  Ford,  3014  ;  hist,  of  churches  of,  in  U.  S.,  New- 
man, .30G1 ;  in  southern  states  east  of  the  Miss.,  Riley, 
3070  a;  German,  of  Pa.,  Sachse,  3072;  Swedish, 
Schroeder,  3075  a;  rise  and  progress  of,  in  Va., 
Semjile,  3079 ;  in  western  states  east  of  the  Miss., 
Smith,  3086;  ministerial  biog.,  see  Sprague,  3087;  in 
middle  states,  Vedder,  3103  ;  hist,  of,  in  R.  I.,  Ed- 
wards, see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  v.  6  (3). 

Baqueiro,  S.,  Ensayo  historico  sobre  las  revoluciones 
de  Yucatan,  3930. 

Baranera,  P.  F.  X.,  Compendio  de  Geografla.  See 
Laist.  24G8. 

Barbadoes,  desc,  .see  Pinckard,  4132;  hist.  (1605-1801), 
Poyer,  4134;  hist.,  Schomburgh,  4142;  visit  of  two 
Quakers  to  (1837),  see  Sturge  a7ul  Harvey,  4143. 

Barbarv  states.  Am.  relations  with  (1795-97),  see  Bar- 
low, 1589  ;  travels  in  (1813-15),  Noah,  1666  ;  Tripolitan 
war,  see  Porter,  1678,  Preble,  1679  ;  U.  S.  relations 
with,  see  Am.  state  papers,  2484 ;  piratical,  see 
Schuyler.  2606  ;  U.  S.  navy  in  Algerian  wars,  see 
Solev,  2011;  acct.  of  wars  with,  see  Maclay,  2572, 
Sjiears,  l'i;i4. 

Barbe-Marbois,  F.  de,  Complot  d' Arnold  et  Clinton, 
1229;  Hist,  of  La.,  1756  ;  Answers  to  queries  of,  see 
Jefferson,  1374. 

Barber,  J.  W.,  Conn.  hist,  colls.,  3126:  and  Howe, 
Hist,  colls,  of  N.  Y.,  3194. 

Barcia,  see  Colombo,  775  ;  ed.,  see  Herrera,  785. 

Barclay,  R.,  Inner  life  of  the  religious  societies  of  the 
Commonwealth,  2981. 

Bardsen,  I.,  Sailing  directions  of  Henry  Hudson,  817. 

Barker,  Jacob,  Incidents  in  life  of,  1757. 

Barlow,  Joel,  Polit.  writings,  2G92;  Prospectus  of  a  na- 
tional institution,  see  Goode,  2931 ;  life,  Todd,  1589. 

Barlow's  vovages.    .See  Pavne,  821. 

Barnard,  Frederick  A.  P., "life,  Fulton.  2915. 

Barnard,  H.,  rtt..  Educational  biographies,  2016. 

Barnard.  M<ij.-(!rn.  .1.  G.,  Peninsular  campaign,  2105. 

Barnes,  D.  M.,  Draft  riots  in  N.  Y.,  2106. 

Barnes,  E.    See  Barnes,  M.  S.,  2490. 

Barnes,  J.,  Naval  Actions  of  the  War  of  1812,  1713; 
Hero  of  Erie,  1746;  David  Farragut,  see  Beacon 
biographies,  2491 . 

Barnes,  M.  S.  avd  E.,  Studies  in  Am.  hist.,  2490. 

Barnes,  T.  W.,  Memoir  of  Thurlow  Weed,  1986. 

Barnes,  W.  H.,  Hist,  of  Thirty-ninth  Congress,  2378. 

Barney,  Commodore  J.,  I'.iog.  memoir  of,  1234. 

Barney,  M.,  ed.     See  Barney,  Commodore  J.,  1234. 

Barrataria.    See  Latour,  1740. 


Barrett,  Jay  A.,  Evolution  of  the  Ordinance  of  1787, 
1758;  Neb.  and  the  nation,  .'i:i-}5. 

Barrett,  John,  Admiral  George  Dewey,  2427. 

Harrington,  B.  C,  Magna  Charta,  2446. 

Barros,  Arana  D.,  Hist,  de  la  guerre  du  Paciflque  (1879- 
80),  4028. 

Barros,  J.  de..  Da  Asia,  698. 

liarrowism,  rise  of.    See  Barclay,  2981. 

Barrows,  C.  E.,  ed.  See  Comer,  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  coll., 
3179,  V.  8. 

Barrows,  W.,  Oregon,  3392. 

15arry,  J.  J.,  comp.    See  Roselly  de  Lorgues,  781. 

Barry,  T.  A.,  ajid  Patten,  Men  and  memories  of  San 
Francisco,  2018. 

Barthe,  J.  G.,  Souvenirs  d'un  demi-si6cle  (1811-1837), 
35G4. 

Bartlett,  C.  H.  arul  Lyon,  La  Salle  in  the  valley  of  the 
St.  Joseph,  1180. 

Bartlett,  J.  R.,  Literature  of  the  Rebellion,  28;  Records 
of  colony  of  R.  I.,  144  ;  Index  to  acts  and  resolves  [ot 
R.  1.]  (1758-18.50),  140;  BibUog.  of  R.  I.,  149;  Hiblio- 
thoca  Americana,  393  ;  Personal  narr.  of  explora- 
tions, 2019;  Memoirs  of  R.  I.  officers,  2107;  Bililiog. 
of  R.  I.,  3127;  ed.,  see  Williams,  1034,  3114,  Narragan- 
sett  Club,  31G8,  V.  6. 

Bartlett,  Maj.-Gen.  William  F.,  memoir  of.  Palfrey, 
2108. 

Bartlett,  William  H.,  Pilgrim  fathers,  899. 

Bartram,  J.,  Observations  in  travels  from  Pa.  to  Onon- 
daga, 1052. 

Bartram,  W.,  Travels  through  N.  and  S.  C,  etc.,  1235. 

Basques,  in  N.  Am.,  Reade.  .See  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3551. 

Basset,  Benigne,  notaire  (1639-1699),  McLennan,  3758, 
see  also  Canada  Frungais,  3488. 

Bassett,  J.  S.,  Regulators  of  N.  C,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc, 
246  ;  Slavery  in  N.  C,  1830. 

Batchelder,  H.  M.     See  Essex  Inst.,  3143. 

Batchelder,  S.,  Introduction  of  cotton  manufacture  in 
U.  S.,  2828. 

Bates,  F.  G.,  R.  I.  and  the  formation  of  the  Union, 
1590,  see  also  Columbia  Univ.,  2G1. 

Bates,  H.  W.,  ed.    See  Stanford's  compendium,  3S20. 

Battle-fields  and  camp  fires,  Abbot,  2097. 

Battle-fields  and  victoi-y.  Abbot,  2097. 

Battle-fields  of  '61,  Abbot,  2097. 

Battles,  of  the  U.  S.,  Dawson,  2514.  See  also  Civil  War, 
JMexican  War,  Revolution,  Spanish-American  War, 
War  of  1812  ;  «7so  battles  by  name. 

Battles  and  leaders  of  the  Civil  War,  2109. 

Baugy,  L.  H.,  Chevalier  de.  Journal  d'une  expedition 
con'tre  les  Iroquois  (1687),  3G00. 

Baxter,  Brooks  and  Baxter  War,  Harrel,  2.390. 

Baxter,  J.  P.,  rd.,  Trelawny  papers,  see  ]Maine  Hist. 
Soc,  282 ;  Sir  Fernando  Gorges  and  his  province 
of  Maine,  944. 

Baxter,  Richai'd,  biog.  essay  on.     See  Tulloch,  3099. 

Baxter,  W^.,  Pea  Ridge  and  Prairie  Grove,  2110. 

Baxter  manuscripts.     See  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  283. 

Bail  state  7nonfhly,  142. 

Bayley,  R.  A..  Hist,  of  national  loans  of  TT.  S.,  2829. 

Bavlies,  F.,  Hist,  of  memoir  of  colony  of  New  Plvm- 
outh,  900. 

Beacon  biographies,  2491  ;  Brovm,  John,  see  Chamber- 
lain, 1840  ;  Burr,  Aaron,  see  Merwin,  1600  ;  Paine, 
Thomas,  see  Sedgwick,  1455. 

Beadle,  J.  H.,  Undeveloped  West,  3393. 

Beale,  G.  W.    See  Semple,  .3079. 

Beamish.  N.  L.,  Disc,  of  Am.  by  Northmen,  741 ;  tr., 
see  Slafter,  753. 

Bean,  I.  W.,  Washington  at  Valley  Forge,  1237. 

Bear  Flag  episode,  in  Cal.     .S'ee  Ide,  2050. 

Beard,  Bev.  J.  R.     .S'ee  Louverture,  4124. 

Beardsley,  E.  E.,  Hist,  of  Episc  Church  in  Conn., 
29,82. 

Beath,  R.  R.,  Hist,  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Repub- 
lic, 2111. 

Beaubien,  Bev.  C.  P.,  Le  Sault-au-Recollet,  3601. 

Beaueliamp,  W.  M.,  Iroquois  trail,  605. 

Beaudoin,  AbM  J.  D.,  Cabot.  See  Canada  Francais, 
3486. 

Beauhamois  seigniory,  Sellar,  3729. 

Beaumarchais,  P.  A.  C,  de,  and  his  times,  Lomc^nie, 
1239  ;  docs.  rel.  to.  see  Durand,  1305  ;  charges  of,  re- 
futed, see  Lee,  1408. 

Beaumont,  Du  Boscq  de.  See  Du  Boscq  de  Beau- 
mont, G. 


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INDEX 


Beauregard,  Gen.  Pierre  G.  T.,  military  operations  of, 

Roman,  2112.    See  also  Fort  Sumter. 
Beaver,  Canadian,    hist,  and  traditions  of,  Martin, 

3So3. 
Beaver  Club,  founded  1785.    See  3821. 
Beazley,  C.  R.,  John  and  Sebastian  Cabot,  800  ;  Prince 

lieury  the  navigator,  743,  nee  also  Cada  Mosto,  696  ; 

tr.,  see  Azurara,  702. 
Becker,  G.  F.,  Goldlields  of  southern  Alaska.    See 

Geol.  survey,  440. 
Beckford,  W.,  Desc.  acct.  of  island  of  Jamaica,  4096. 
Beer,  G.  L,.,  Commercial  policy  of  Eng.  toward  Am. 

colonics,  830,  see  <ilso  Columbia  Univ.,  255. 
Begg,  Alexander  [1825-],    Hist,    of   Brit.    Columbia, 

3825. 
Begg,  Alexander  [1840-1897],  Hist,  of  the  North- West, 

3820. 
Beginners  of  a  nation,  Eggleston,  842. 
Beginnings  of  American  nationality.  Small,  2794. 
Beginnings  of   literary  culture  in  the  Ohio  valley, 

Aenable,  2i)60. 
Behaini,  Martin,  Geschichte  des,  Ghillany,  711,  see  also 

Humboldt,  723. 
Belcher  papers.    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  318. 
Belgrano,   Gen.,  y   de  la   independencia  Argentina, 

ISIitre,  4081. 
Belgrano,  L.  T.,  and  Staglieno,  cds.,  Documenti  rela- 

tivi  a  Cristoforo  Colombo,  772  ;  II  codice  dei  privi- 

legi  di  Cristoforo  Colombo,  773. 
Belknap,  J.,  Journal  of  journey  to  Oneida,  see  Mass. 

Hist.  Soc,  335  ;  Am.  biog.,  394,  see  also  Knapp,  2558  ; 

Hist,  of  X.  H.,  3128. 
Belknap  papers  (1766-1798).    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.  313. 
Bell,  A.,  tr.    See  Garneau,  3587. 
Bell,  C.  H.    See  Wheelwright,  1032. 
Bell,  C.  N.,  Historic  names  and  places  of  North-West, 

see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.   Soc,  3500  (1885);  Red 

River  settlement,  3500  (1887) ;  Henry's  Journal,  3500 

(1888) ;  see  also  Bryce,  3500  (1889). 
Bell,  W.  A.,  New  tracks  in  N.  Am.,  3394. 
Belle  Isle,  federal  prisoners  at.    See  U.  S.  Sanitary 

Commission,  2358. 
Bellenio,  John  Cabot.    See  Raccolta  colombiana,  699. 
Bellows,  H.  W.    See  Brockett,  2118. 
Belmont.  AhbS  de,  Histoire  clu  Canada.    See  Quebec 

Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (4). 
Beltrami,  G.  C,  Pilgrimage  in  Europe  and  Am.,  1591. 
Bemis  Heights,  battles  of,  Neilson,  1445. 
Bender,  P.,  Old  and  new  Canada,  3901. 
Benedict,  D.,  Gen.  hist,  of  Baptist  denom.  in  Am., 

2983. 
Bennett,  James  Gordon,  memoirs  of.  Pray,  1831. 
Bennington,  battle  of.     See  Stone,  1516. 
Benton,  N.  S.,  Hist,  of  Herkimer  Co.,  3195. 
Benton,    Thomas    Hart,    Thirty    years'    view,    1832 ; 

Abridgment  of  debates  of  Cong.  (1789-1856),  2492,90  ; 

life,  Roosevelt,  1833  ;   Cong,  reminiscences,  Went- 

worth,  1989 ;  sketches  of,  see  Peck,  1938,  Fremont, 

2035. 
Benzoni,  C...  Hist,  del  mondo  nuovo,  763  ;  essay  on,  Al- 

legri,  see  Raccolta  colombiana,  699. 
Berchet,  G.,  Fonti  italiani  per  la  storia  della  scoperta 

del  nuovo  mondo,  7('>4. 
Bercer.  1).,  Hist,  of  church  of  United  Brethren  in 

Christ,  2984.  29S5. 
Bering  Sen,  inri^dictional  rights  of  U.  S.  in  waters  of, 

Paris  Tribunal  of  Arbitration,  2406. 
Beristain  de  Soiiza.    See  Souza. 
Bermudas,    Bermuda,  its    hist.,   geol.,  climate,  etc, 

Godet,  4114  ;  memorials  of  the  disc  and  early  settle- 
ment of  the,  or  Somers  Islands  (1511-1687),  "Lefroy, 

4122. 
Bernaldez,  A.,  Hist,  de  los  reves  catolicas,  706. 
Bernard,  J.,  Retrospections  of  Am.  (1797-1811),  1592. 
Bernheim,  G.  D..  Hist,  of  German  settlements  and 

Lutheran  church  in  X.  and  S.  C,  2986. 
Berthelot,  Ir.     See  Sagra,  4140. 
Besse.  J.,  Coll.  of  the  sufferings  of  the  people  called 

Quakers  (1050-S9),  2987. 
Betiinzos,  .1.  de,  Suma  y  narr.  de  los  Incas,  4038. 
Bethel,  comiminity  of.     See  Hinds,  2867. 
'  Bethlehem  'Pa.).    See  IMoravians. 
Bettle,  E.,  Notices  of  negro  slavery  as  connected  with 

Pa.     See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  371. 
Beverley,  R.,  Hist,  of  Va.,  1121. 
Biart,  L.,  Aztecs,  607. 
Bibaud,  M.,  Can.  sous  la  domination  Fran9aise,  3602 ; 


Can.  sous  la  domination  anglaise,  3694 ;  Diet.  hist, 
des  hommes  illustrts,  .^447  :  Le  Pantheon  canadien, 
3447  ;  Bibliotheca  canadienne,  3448. 

Bibesco,  Prince  (J.,  Au  Mexique  1802,  3931. 

Bibliography,  Diet,  of  books  rel.  to  Am.,  Sabin  aiid 
Eames,  8;  Bibliotheca  Am.  nova.  Rich,  8;  Bibli- 
otheca Am.  vetustissima,  Harrisse,  9;  Am.  cat.,  Ley- 
l)oldt  and  Bowker,  9  ;  check  list  of  bibliogs.,  etc.. 
Ford,  10;  of  the  Constitution,  Ford,  21,  114,  see  also 
Hist.  Printing  Club,  272  ;  of  the  Civil  AVar,  Abbot, 
25  ;  of  U.  S.  exjjlorations  and  surveys,  Hasse,  32  ; 
Am.  bookclubs,  (irowoll,  41  ;  Bibliog.  sketch  of  Re- 
copilacion  de  Indias,  Griffin,  47;  Bibliotheca  his- 
)iano  americana  septentrional,  Souza,  50  ;  of  AVillem 
Usselinx,  Jameson.  64,  68;  desc.  cat.  of  govt.  i)ubs. 
(1774-1881),  103  ;  check  list  of  pub.  docs,  from  first  to 
fifty-third  Cong.,  Crandall,  103  ;  index  to  subjects  of 
[U.  S.]  docs,  and  rpts,  etc.,  104  ;  index  to  rpts.  of 
[U.  S.]  committees,  McKee,  104  ;  pub.  docs,  of  early 
congresses,  Greely,  105,  N.  Y.  Pub.  Lib.,  105  ;  Monthly 
cat.  of  U.  S.  docs.,  100;  yearly  lists  in  U.  S.  ex.  docs., 
100 ;  State  pubs.,  Bowker,  107  ;  of  journals  of  colo- 
nial assemblies  and  state  legislatures,  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  109  ;  bibliog.  list  of  New  Eng.  town  records, 
Am.  hist,  revieir,  118;  index  to  subject  bibliogs.  in 
lib.  bulletins,  Newman,  120  ;  of  the  laws  of  Me., 
Drummond,  122  ;  of  Me.,  Williamson,  122  ;  of  N.  H., 
McClintock,  127,  .see  also  Hoyt,  128  ;  of  Vt.,  see  Ar(jxis 
and  Patriot,  i:!2,  Norton,  132;  Mass.  pubs,  prior  to 
1700,  Green's  and  I'aine's  List  of  earlv  Am.  reprints, 
141 ;  issues  of  the  iiress  of  N.  Y.  (1693-1752),  Hilde- 
burn,  166;  of  N.  J.,  during  colonial  period,  169; 
issues  of  the  press  of  N.  J.  (1723, 1728,  1754-1800),  Nel- 
son, 170;  issues  of  the  press  of  Pa.  (1685-1784),  Hilde- 
burn,  179;  hand  list  of  laws,  journals,  etc.,  of  Md. 
to  1800,  Lee,  188;  of  Md.,  Morris,  188  ;  books  printed 
in  N.  C.  to  1800,  see  Weeks,  196;  libraries  and  lit. 
of  N.  C,  Weeks,  196  ;  of  colonial  hist,  of  S.  C,  Whit- 
ney, 200  ;  of  statute  law  of  Fla.,  Cole,  203;  of  Ala., 
Owen,  206,  see  also  Pickett,  3221 ;  of  statute  law  in 
Ala.,  Cole,  206;  of  Fla.  and  La.,  Boimare's  Notes 
bibliographiques,  208  ;  of  Tenn.,  Tenn.  Hist.  Soc, 
210  ;  of  O.,  Thomson,  212  ;  of  Arkansas  laws.  South- 
ern Hist.  Assoc,  214  ;  cat.  of  books  rel.  to  Ind., 
Yohn,  215  ;  cat.  of  official  pubs,  of  Ind.  (1800-1890), 
Howe,  216  ;  of  Minn.,  Williams,  217;  of  Wis.,  Durrie, 
218  ;  of  Tex.,  Raines,  219;  of  Dak.,  AVilliams,  220;  of 
Ore..  Foster,  221 ;  of  Cal.,  Taylor,  222  ;  docs,  on  Cal., 
Shinn,  223;  early  books  and  magazines  on  Cal., 
Shinn,  223;  U.  S.  govt.  pubs,  on  Alaska,  Silliman, 
224;  notes  on,  of  Yucatan  and  Cent.  Am.,  Bandelier, 
see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  233  ;  notes  on,  of  witch- 
craft in  Mass.,  Moore,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
237;  of  Brit,  municipal  hist..  Gross,  see  Harvard 
I'niv.,  269;  of  Hamilton  and  Franklin,  Ford,  see 
Hist.  Printing  Club,  272  ;  Bibliotheca  Americana, 
Bartlett,  393, 9 ;  of  Am.  hist,  societies.  Griffin,  396, 3430, 
3452,  37;  cat.  of  bibliogs.  rel.  to  Am.,  Bost.  Pub.  Lib., 
395;  cat.  of  books,  maps  and  plates  on  Am.,  INluller, 
401;  of  N.  Am.  geol.,  Darton  and  Weeks,  see  (4eol. 
survey,  457;  and  index  to  U.  S.  Geol.  Survev  jnibs. 
(1879-1892),  Warman,  see  Geol.  survey,  401 ;  cat.  of  N. 
Am.  geol.  (1782-1891),  Darton,  .see  Geol.  survey,  465  ; 
Tudian.  Field,  635;  of  anthropol.  lit.  published  in 
1881,  .see  IVLason,  664;  of  Columbus,  disc,  of  Am.,  and 
Italian  travels  in  Am.,  Fumagalli,  see  Raccolta  co- 
lombiana, 699;  to  Uziyllo's  Life  and  times  of  Tos- 
canelli,.see  Raccolta  colomliiana,  099:  of  voyagesand 
travels,  .see  Pinkerlon,  7M1  ;  of  i)rc-Coluiuliiaii  dis- 
coveries of  Am.,  see  Anderson,  740  ;  of  Scandinavian 
hist,  and  culture,  and  of  the  Norse  voyages,  ,s7 c  Slaf- 
ter,  7.')3  ;  of  Zeno  voyages,  .see  Lucas,  7.59;  of  Colum- 
bus'first  letter,  .see  "Colombo.  709:  of  Columbus,  see 
Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  774,  Wiiisor,  7S.'. :  Notes  pour  servir 
kla  bibliographic  de  la  XouvcUe  France  (154.5-1700), 
Harrisse,  815,  ."453,  00;  of  Verrazano's  voj-age,  see 
Hudson,  810;  of  provincial  gov.  in  Eng.  colonies,  .see 
Greene,  8.52;  Hist,  of  pi'fnting,  Thomas,  883;  colo- 
nial (1492-1750\  see  Thwaites,  8S4  ;  Dutch  books  rel. 
to  New  Netberland,  etc.,  Asher,  1050,  04  ;  of  disc,  of 
the  .Miss.,  (iriflin,  1176  ;  on  results  of  Treaty  of  Paris 
and  cession  of  La.,  see  Monette.  1183;  of  official 
pubs,  of  Continental  Congress (1774-89),  Ford,  i:il8,  87: 
of  the  Treaty  of  Paris,  see  Foster,  1.320;  of  Germai 
auxiliaries  in  Rev.,  see  Lowell,  1423 ;  of  the  Am 
Rev.,  Winsor,  1578,  see  also  Leckv,  1400;  of  <;eorg 
Washington,  Baker,  1544;  of  Seminole  war,  see  Coe 


486 


INDEX 


1610;  of  Monroe  and  Monroe  doctrine,  see  Oilman, 
1G62;  on  Henrj' Clay,  sn-  (lay,  ISi;4  ;  of  slave  tiadi-, 
see  I)u  Hois,  1iS"h2;  of  fuj^itivc"  slaves,  srr  ,Mcl)<)Ut;all, 
1923;  of  nioniionisni,  Nrr  I'.iiiton,  L'OL'2,  Ueiiiy,  L'ik;,')  ; 
in  Aiii)leti>n's  ityelopiedia  i>f  Am.  hioj;..  L'4k7  fin  Hea- 
con  biuj^iaiiliiis,  iM'.il  ;  of  Am.  liist.,.src  ('li:iiiniiig  and 
Hart,  -.ills,  Hart,  L'.")4(l;  for  si)ecial  reading  on  U.S. 
hist.,  ■■ill-  Scudder,  L'CIIT  ;  Am.  hist.,  topical,  Sparks, 
2(!12 ;  on  federal  t;(ivt.,  see  Hart,  2742  ;  surplus  reve- 
nue of  Is.iT,  SIC  IJdiuiKN  2S:i4  ;  U.  S.  finance,  see  liu\- 
lock,2s4(l;  trusts,  srr  Halle,  28G2  ;  cotton,  see  Ham- 
mond, L'S(;.i  ;  jiajier  lurreiicy  of  Am.  colonies,  see 
Phillips,  2K.S4;  repudiation,  nee  Scott,  2«M);  immi- 
gration to  U.  S.,  see  Smith,  I'S'.il  ;  monev  and  Ijank- 
ing,  see  White,  290G;  factory  system,  sir  \Vrijj,lit,  'JiKis; 
Study  of  hist.,  see  Am.  Hist.  .Vssoe.,  L".ll.i  ;  Cluireh  of 
United  brethren  in  Christ,  Herger,  2'.»s4.  l".is.5  ; 
Methodists  in  U.  S.,  see  lUickley,  2'.)',t.''>  ;  Uelormeil 
Dutch  Church,  see  Corwin,  3001;  Congre^jation- 
alisni,  see  Dexter,  3004  ;  Reformed  German  Church, 
see  Dubbs,  3006;  Universulism,  see  Eddy,  3009; 
Moravian  Church,  ser  Ilannlton,  .S022,  3022  a;  of 
theol.  and  relij;ious  lit.,  Ilurst,  .■;o4o  ;  Am.  church  hist. 
(1820-93), .Jackson, .3042;  Kvanf,-eliral  Luther:ni  Church 
in  the  V.  S.,  ,I:icol)s,  .•!043  ;  of  Baptist  cliun-lies  iu 
U.  S.,  sec  Newman,  3061;  of  R.  C.  Church  in  U.  S., 
see  0"(i(u-mnn,  .'ifl(>2  ;  of  Cumberland  Presbyterian 
Church,  see  Stcidieus,  ,3090;  of  Quakers,  see  Thomas, 
3095;  of  Presbyterian  churches,  see  Thompson,  3096; 
of  P.  E.  Church,  see  Tiffany,  3098;  of  Congregation- 
alist  churches  in  U.  S.,see  Walker,  3104  a;  Index  of 
articles  upon  Am.  local  hist,  [in  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.], 
Griffin,  3117;  check  list  for  Am.  local  hist.,  Perkins, 
3118;  of  R.  I.,  Bartlett,  3127,  149  ;  of  Mass.  local  hist., 
Colburn,  3135,  141  ;  of  hist.  pubs,  issued  by  New  Eng. 
states.  Griffin,  3147  ;  of  N.  Y.  state,  see  Brooks,  3198  ; 
of  L.  I.,  Onderdonk,  see  Furraan,  3211  ;  of  N.  Y.  city, 
see  Goodwin,  3212  ;  of  Ky.,  see  Shaler,  3224,  Con- 
nelly, 3283  ;  of  Fla.,  .see  Brinton,  .3273  ;  of  hist.  lit.  of 
N.  C,  Weeks,  3337,  196;  of  O.,  Thomson,  3382  ;  Bib- 
liotheque  canadienne,  Bibaud,  3448 ;  Bibliothcca 
Americana,  3448  a;  cat.  d'ouvrages  sur  I'histoire  de 
I'Amerique,  Faribault,  .34.")0;  Essai  de  bibliographie 
canadienne,  (Jagnon,  .34.")],  8.");  early,  of  Out.,  Kinirs- 
ford,3455;Bibliot.Cana<lensis.  .Morgan,  :!4.-.S;l)ibliog. 
lists  and  notes  rel.  to  early  trading  companies  of  New 
France,  see  Biggar,  ,360:3;  of  siege  of  Quebec,  see 
Doughty,  3623  a  ;  of  route  between  N.  Y.  and  Mon- 
treal, see  Lucas,  3654 ;  of  Nicolet,  Butterfield,  3670  ; 
bibliog.  notes  on  Cape  Breton,  .see  liourinot,  3790; 
List  of  maps  and  books  on  Spanish-Am.,  .see  Inter- 
natiimal  Am.  Conference,  3917 ;  .Mexicana (1.539-1600), 
Icazbalceta,  3957,  50  ;  rel.  to  Coronado  exped.,  .see 
Winship,  3992;  Bibliot.  Hispano-ultramarina,  4039; 
of  recent  Cuban  hist.,  see  Pepper,  4130  ;  to  works  on 
Cuba,  see  Rowan  and  Ramsey,  4139. 

Bibliotheca  Americana,  .3448  a.' 

Bibliotheca  Americana,  Bartlett,  393,  9. 

Bi<knell,  K..  Territorial  acquisitions  of  U.  S.,  2493. 

Biddeford  (Me.),  hist,  of  Saco  and,  Folsom,  938. 

Biddle,  Charles,  Autobiog.  (1745-1821),  159.3. 

Biddle,  J.,  Sketches  of  Mich.,  see  Cass,  1767. 

Biddle,  R.,  Memoir  of  Sebastian  Cabot,  801. 

Biedma,  Luvs  H.  de.  Narrative,  see  Rye,  1196,  Soto, 
1197,  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2. 

Biencourt,  Charles  de,  last  years  of,  Patterson,  see  R. 
Soc.  of  Can.,  3.5,50. 

Bienville,  Jean  B.  le  Moyne,  sieur  de,  life,  King, 
1172;  story  of,  centred  iii  La.,  3429 ;  docs.  reL  to,  see 
Margry,  3501. 

Big  Bonanza,  hist,  of,  Wright,  3427. 

Bigelow,  J.,  Memoir  of  J.  C.  Fremont,  2037;  France 
andConfed.  navy,  2113;  Life  of  S.J.  Tilden,  2415; 
ed.,  see  Franklin,  1322,  i:;22  a,  Ti'den,  2414. 

Bigeloyv,  Capf.  J.,  Jr.,  Reminiscences  of  Santiago 
campaign,  2422;  Principles  of  strategy,  2494. 

Bigelow,  M.  M.,  rev.    See  Story,  2800. 

Biggar,  H.  P.,  Early  trading  companies  of  New  France, 
3603. 

Biggs,  J.,  Hist,  of  Miranda's  attempt  to  effect  rev.  in 
S.  Am.,  4000. 

Biglow  papers,  Lowell,  1921. 

Bigot,  Intindant,  lettres  de,  see  Levis  docs.,  .3497. 

Bill  of  rights.  See  U.  S.,  Continental  Cong.,  1,531, 
Bowen,  2()48. 

Bills  of  credit,  Potter  and  Rider,  see  R.  I.  hist,  tracts, 
3180. 


Bimetallism,  hist,  of,  in  V.  S.,  Laughlin,  2873  ;  question 
of,  .see  Watson,  2'.»0.3.     .Sec  iilsii  Silver  question. 

Biograjdncs.  I'li.  iniiiiiiziin  nf  hist,  mid  liioij.,  35, 
I7(; ;  ('('.  iiiin/ii::iiic  of  liisf.  mul  hiiKj.,  VJ2  ;  Am.  biog., 
J!clUn;ip.  .'JIM,  .sec  iiIsd  Knajip,  25.j8  ;  Biog.  and  hist, 
of  the  Indi.iiisof  N.  Am..  Drake,  632;  of  i)ilots,  .see 
ll:nrisse,  720;  printers,  Thomas,  883,  Weeks,  1168; 
rel,  to  hist,  of  Va.  colony,  see  Brown,  1124;  biog. 
notices  of  Va.  Co.,  see  Neifl,  1144  ;  French  explorers 
of  the  Miss.,  see  Griffin,  1176;  officers  of  the  Rev., 
•sec  .Morse,  1440;  Loyalists  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  Sabine, 
14S5  ;  signers  to  the  Declaration  of  Independence, 
S;inderson,  1487;  Atn.  engineers,  Cullum,  1726;  pio- 
neers of  O.,  Hildreth,  17;i2,  see  also  O.  Hist,  and 
Philosoph.  Soc.,  3374  ;  pioneers  of  111.,  .see  Reynolds, 
l.sio  ;  members  of  Cong.  (1840-.50i,  .see  Wheeler,  liWO  ; 
federal  and  confederate  commanders,  Mass.  Milit. 
Hist.  Soc,  2088,  2278;  ess.ays  in  milit.  biog.,  Ches- 
ney,  21.38  ;  officers  in  Civil"  War,  .see  Tenny,  2;J46  ; 
Ai>i)let()n's  cyclopaedia,  2487 ;  Beacon  biographies, 
2491  ;  Historic  Americans,  Brooks,  2497 ;  Am.  naval 
heroes.  Brown,  2.501  ;  Am.  naval  officers.  Cooper, 
2511  ;  Am.  hist.,  Kggleston,  2517,  .see  also  .Jolinston, 
2.5.55;  prcsi<lents  and  pronnnent  men,  see  Ellis,  2521 ; 
Chief  Justices  of  .Supreme  Court,  Flanders,  2525; 
FauKius  Americans  of  recent  times,  Parton,  2591; 
Lib.  of  Am.  biog.,  S]i:irks,  2(;i:;  ;  ])resi(lcnts  of  U.  S., 
Wils.in,  2(;.;h  ;  mamifacturers,  .see  Bagnall,  2826; 
manufacturers  and  inventors,  see  Bishop,  2831  ; 
fonmlcr  and  alumni  of  Log  Coll.,  Alexander,  2912; 
Educational  biog.,  Barnard,  2916;  teachers,  trustees 
and  alumni  of  Bowdoin  College,  see  Chase,  2922 ; 
educators  in  Wis.,  see  Stearns,  2952 ;  Lutheran 
Church,  see  Jacobs,  3043  ;  Ignited  Presbyterian  min- 
istry, .see  .ScouUer,  3078  ;  Am.  clergymen,  Sprague, 
30S7  ;  miiusters  of  United  Evangelical  Churches,  see 
Stapleton,  .3088  a;  Ten  New  Eng.  leaders.  Walker, 
3104  b  ;  Conn,  bench  and  bar,  see  Loorais,  31.59  ;  Hun- 
dred Bost.  orators,  Loring,  3160 ;  distinguished 
chiefs  of  Onondaga  tribes,  see  Clark,  3202  ;  early  set- 
tlers in  Brooklyn,  see  Stiles,  32.56  ;  public  men  in 
N.  Y.  city,  see  Valentine,  3264;  prominent  men  of  Ala., 
see  Brewer,  3272 ;  noted  Kentuckians,  see  Collins, 
3282  ;  rel.  to  hist,  of  S.  C,  see  Ramsay,  3322  ;  south- 
ern statesmen,  Trent,  33.32 ;  North  Carolinians,  see 
Wheeler,  3338,  3339;  govs,  of  Ga.,  see  White,  3340; 
connected  with  hist,  of  Chicago,  see  Andreas,  3343  ; 
connected  with  hist,  of  Detroit  and  Mich.,  see  Far- 
mer, 3357  ;  O.  local,  see  Fire  lands  pioneer,  335S  ;  con- 
nected with  War  of  1812,  see  Western  Reserve  Hist. 
Soc,  3387  ;  Can.,  Anderson,  see  Quebec  Lit.  andHi.st. 
Soc,  3519  ;  Eng.  inhabitants  of  Montreal,  see  Camp- 
bell, 3699  ;  of  public  men  in  Can.,  .see  Dent,  ,3710  ;  con- 
nected with  ^Montreal,  see  McLennan,  3757  ;  early 
settlers  and  grantees  of  Annapolis  Co.  (N.  S),  see 
Calnek,  3793  ;  connected  with  Northwest,  see  Henry, 
3838  ;  Canadiens  de  I'ouest,  Tasse,  3877  ;  early  Span- 
ish discoverers  of  Am.,  see  Helps,  .3915;  prominent 
IVIexicans  in  16th  cent.,  see  Icazbalceta,  3957;  brief, 
for  school  lib.,  app.,  p.  464;  for  town  lib.,  app., 
pp.  4(i5,  466 ;  for  good  working  lib.,  app.,  pp.  469-471. 
.See  also  Genealogy  ;  also  names  of  individuals. 

Birch,  W.  De  G.,  rev.    See  Kemble,  2667. 

Birkbeck,  Morris,  Letters  from  111.,  1759  ;  Notes  on 
journey  in  Am.,  1760  ;  criticised,  see  Cobbett,  1608  ; 
Eng.  colony  of,  see  New  Albion. 

Birney,  James  Gillespie,  life,  W.  Bimey,  1835. 

Birney,  W.,  .Tames  G.  Birney  and  his  tiines,  1835. 

Birthof  the  republic,  Good'loe,  1.340. 

Bishop,  C.  F.,  Hist,  of  elections  in  Am.  colonies,  2693, 
see  also  Columbia  l^niv.,  255. 

Bi.shop,  J.  L.,  Hist,  of  Am.  manufactures  (1608-18601, 
2831. 

Bissot,  Fran9ois,  Sieiir  de  la  Riviere,  title  to  Mingan, 
see  Mingan  .Seigniory,  3502  ;  monograph  on,  Roy,  see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can. ;  .3,5.53. 

Bivouac,  The,  .35,  20S9. 

Black,  A.,  Storv  of  Ohio,  .^346. 

Black,  J.,  tr.     See  Humboldt,  3955. 

Black,  J.  S.     See  Wilson,  '23?,3. 

Black  diamonds  gathered  in  the  darkey  homes  of  the 
South,  Pollard,  1946. 

Black  Hawk  War,  story  of,  Thwaitcs,  see  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  12;  Abraham  Linc(dn  in, 
Jackson,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  .3;»0,  coll.  v.  14 ; 
see  «/.so  Rupp,  1813,  Scott,  2010,  McCall,  2057,  John- 
ston, 2233,  Ford,  3359,  Reynolds,  3378. 


487 


INDEX 


Blackfeet  Indians,  Blackfoot  lodge  tales,  Grinnell, 
044  ;  rpt.  on.  Hale,  see  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,34Cl, 
"Wilson,  see  Etlinol.  Surrey  of  Can.,  34(!1. 

Blackman,  W.  F.,  Making  of  Hawaii.  245S. 

Blackmar,  F.  W.,  Spanish  colonization  in  the  South- 
west, lUU;  Spanish  institutions  of  the  Southwest, 
1191 ;  Hist,  of  federal  and  state  aid  to  higher  educa- 
tion in  U.  S.,  2917. 

Blaikie,  A.,  Hist,  of  Preshyterianism  in  New  Eng., 
2988. 

Blaine,  James  G.,  Twenty  years  of  Cong.,  2379;  life, 
Dodge,  2380. 

Blair,  Frank  P.    See  Snead,  2327. 

Blair,  J.    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  289. 

Blake,  ^Y.  O..  Hist,  of  slavery,  183(5. 

Blanchard,  Claude,  Journal  (1780-83),  1240. 

Blanohard,  R..  Disc,  and  conquests  of  the  Northwest, 
1701  ;  Hist,  of  111.,  3347. 

Blennerhassett,  Harman,  papers,  Safford,  1762. 

Bliss,  E.  F.,  tr.  and  ed.  See  Zeisberger,  3115,  O.  Hist, 
and  Philosojih.  Soc,  3374. 

Blockade  and  the  cruisers,  Soley,  2287,  2328. 

Blockade  runner.  Adventures  of,  Watson,  2364. 

Blodgett,  .T.  H.,  "  Free  burgs  "  in  U.  S.  See  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  247. 

Bloody  River,  disc,  of  sources  of,  Beltrami,  1591. 

Bloody  tenant  of  ]>ersecution,  Williams.  See  Narra- 
gansett  Club,  3114,  v.  3,  3168,  v.  3. 

Bloody  tenant  vet  more  bloody,  Williams.  See  Narra- 
gansett  Club,  3114,  v.  4,  3168,  v.  4. 

Blount,  Senaior.  impeachment  of.  See  Wharton,  1705. 

Blue  jackets  of  '01,  Abbot,  2098. 

Blue  laws,  true,  Trumbull,  1025,  see  also  Hoadly,  156  ; 
code  of,  sec  Peters,  1007. 

Boardman,  G.  N.,  Hist,  of  New  Eng.  theology,  2989. 

Boas,  />/-.  F.,  Growth  of  Toronto  children,  see  Ethnol. 
Survey  of  Can.,  3461 ;  Indians  of  Brit.  Columbia, 
3461,  rpts.  on,  3461,  notes  on,  3461 ;  Indian  tribes  of 
Eraser  River,  3461. 

Bodley,  J.  E.  C.     See  Tocqueville,  2807. 

Boimare,  Notes  bibliographiciues,  208. 

Bolivar,  Land  of.  Siienee.  4018. 

Bolivar  y  Ponte,  S.,  lite,  Ducoudray  Holstein,  4001. 

Bolivia,  social  life  and  polit.  conditions  in,  see  Has- 
saurek,  4032 ;  AV^ar  between  Chile  and  allied  repub- 
lics of  Peru  and  (1879-81),  Mason,  4057;  narr.  of  events 
which  led  to  declaration  of  war  by  Chile  against 
Peru  and,  4061. 

Bollan,  William,  letters,  Bowdoin  and  Temple  papers. 
-See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  320. 

BoUes,  A.  S.,  Finan.  hist,  of  the  U.  S.,  2832  ;  Industrial 
hist,  of  the  U.  S.,  2833. 

Bolton,  Gen.,  at  Fort  Niagara.    See  Severance,  3254. 

Bolton,  C.  K.    See  Lane  and  Bolton,  4. 

Bonnechose,  C.  de,  Montcalm  et  le  Canada  francais, 
3664. 

Bonner,  J.,  Child's  hist,  of  the  U.  S.,  2495. 

Bonneville,  7?r/f/.-Geji.  Benjamin  L.  E.,  Adventures  of, 
Irving,  2020. 

Bonneville  Lake  (Utah),  Gilbert.  See  Geol.  survey, 
430,  448. 

Bonnycastle,  Sir  R.  H.,  Canadians  in  1841,  3695  ;  Can. 
and'  the  Canadians  in  1846,  3696  ;  Spanish  Am.,  3908. 

Bonpland,  A.     Src  Humboldt,  3916. 

Bonsai,  S.,  Real  condition  of  Cuba  to-day,  4097. 

Bonvalot,  G.     ,SVr  Montcalm,  3661. 

Bonvouloir  rei)ort  on  condition  of  colonies  (1775).  See 
Dur;in(l,  1305. 

"Bof)k  of  possessions."  See  Bost.  Record  Commis- 
sioners, 902. 

Book  of  the  Fair.  Bancroft,  2827. 

Book  of  the  great  railway  celebrations  of  1857,  Smith, 
2892. 

Boone,  Col.  Daniel,  life  and  times  of,  Ellis,  1763  ;  story 
of  adventures,  sec  Filson,  1777  ;  and  the  Ky.  fron- 
tiersmen, see  Hall,  1786  ;  life,  Peck,  .see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  2,  V.  13,  .see  also  Egglesttm,  2517;  acct.  of,  see 
Lodge  and  Roosevelt,  2500. 

Boone,  R.  G.,  Education  in  the  U.  S.,  2918 ;  Hist,  of 
education  in  Ind.,  2010. 

Booth,  M.  L..  Hist,  of  the  city  of  N.  Y.,  3196 ;  tr.,  see 
Gasparin,  2184. 

Borcke,  H.  von,  Memoirs  of  the  Confederate  war, 
2114. 

Border  wars,  of  New  Eng.,  Drake,  919  ;  in  N.  Y., 
Campbell,  12.54,  see  a/.so  Simms,  1107  ;  of  Am.  Rev., 
Stone,  1514  ;  Chronicles  of  border  warfare,  Withers, 


1579  ;  western,  see  Annals  of  the  west,  1755 ;  Hist, 
narr.  of  civil  and  milit.  services  of  Gen.  Harrison, 
Dawson,  1789;  of  Mich.,  .see  Lanman,  1800;  of  Pa., 
see  Taylor,  1818 ;  in  Northwest  terr.,  see  Tecumseh, 
1820. 

Borgeaud,  C,  Rise  of  modern  democracy  in  old  and 
New  Eng.,  2647. 

Borthwick,  liev.  J.  D.,  Hist,  of  Montreal  prison,  3750. 

Boscana,  Father,  MS.  on  Indians  of  Alta  Cal.  See 
Robinson,  2067. 

Boston,  Newell's  diary  (1773-74),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
323;  siege  of.  Price,"  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  325,  Fitch, 
fee  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  346,  Farnsworth.  see  JIass.  Hist. 
Soc,  349,  Frothingham,  1334;  Bost.  tea  party,  see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  330;  Rowe's  diary  (17C.t-1779).  see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  347  ;  Viuland  identified  with,  see 
Horsford,  746 ;  uprising  of  April,  1689,  see  Andros, 
895  ;  desc.  of  (1663),  see  Josselyn,  903  ;  hist,  and  an- 
tiquities (1630-1770),  Drake,  924  ;  17th  century  social 
life,  see  Dunton,  929  ;  planting  of,  see  Tiffany,  1021 ; 
massacre,  defence  of  Capt.  Preston,  sec  Quincy,  1467  ; 
historic,  and  its  neighborhood,  Hale,  2488,3148  ;  mar- 
tyrdoms of  Quakers,  see  Besse,  2987  ;  old  taverns  and 
clubs,  see  Bostonian  Soc,  3130 ;  Around  the  Hub, 
Drake,  3140;  historic  mansions  and  highways  around, 
Drake,  3141 ;  story  of,  Gilman,  3145  ;  hist,  of.  Lodge, 
3158  ;  municipal  hist.,  Quincy,  3177  ;  memorial  hist. 
(1630-1880),  Winsor,  3193  ;  visit  to  (1844-5),  see  Warbur- 
ton,  3788. 

Boston  Congregational  Library,  sources  for  hist,  of 
Congregationalists,  2969. 

Boston  port  bill,  eorresiiondence  as  to  relief  of  suffer- 
ers by.     .SV<  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  309. 

Boston  Public  Library,  pubs.,  bulletins,  120,  catalogues, 
395,  Early  explorations  in  Am.,  712,  Colombiana,  774, 
.see  also  Winship,  45,  Ford,  1318,  Griffin,  3117,  Per- 
kins, 3118  ;  sources  for  hist,  of  Unitarians,  2969. 

Boston  Record  Commission,  rpts.,  902,  118. 

Boston  town  records.  .See  Boston  Record  Commis- 
sion. 

Bostonian  Society,  pubs.,  3130. 

Bosworth,  N.,  Hoehelaga  depicta,  3697. 

Botswood,  E.,  Hot  stuff,  see  Sargent,  1488. 

Botta,  C,  Hist,  of  the  war  of  the  independence  of 
U.  S.,  1241. 

Botts,  J.  M.,  The  great  Rebellion,  2115. 

Boucher,  Pierre  de.  Hist,  veritable  des  mceurs  et  pro- 
ductions de  la  Nouvelle  France,  3604,  same,  Eng.  tr., 
Montizambert,  3604  ;  and  his  work,  Suite,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3554. 

Boucherville,  Une  vieille  seignieurie,  Laland,  3605. 

Bouchette,  J.,  Topog.  desc.  of  province  of  L.  C,  3481, 
3482  ;  British  dominions  in  N.  Am.,  3483. 

Boudinot,  E.,  journal,  1242  ;  life,  J.  J.  Boudinot,  1243. 

Bougainville,  Louis  A.  de,  Kerallain,  3606  ;  letters,  see 
Doughty,  3623  a. 

Boulamarque,  de,  retreat  from  CariUon  to  Isle  au 
Noix,  Gardner,  3629. 

Boulton,  Maj.  C,  Reminiscences  of  the  North- West 
rebellions,  3861. 

Boundaries,  U.  S.  govt.  pubs.  rel.  to  disputed,  33 ;  U.  S. 
first  southern,  Hinsdale,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  245; 
of  U.  S.,  Gannett,  see  Geol.  survey,  454,  see  also  U.  S. 
Pub.  Land  Commission,  2001  ;  between  U.  S.  and 
Mexico,  Emory,  409,  V.  S.  Mexican  Boundary  Com- 
mission, 541,  see  alsa  liaitlett,  2019  ;  location  of  na- 
tional and  state,  sir  Scaifo,  .5;)5  ;  between  V.  S.  and 
Gr.  Brit.,  U.  S.  northern  boun(lary  r])ts.,  542,  Fal- 
coner, 1175,  see  also  Chase,  1,S59  ;  Ixiundary  (lis])utes 
of  Pa.,  ,see  Craig,  1769;  between  U.  S.  anil  Spanish 
possessions,  Ellicott,  1776 ;  between  Gr.  Brit,  and 
Venezuela,  U.  S.  State  Dept.,  2420,  U.  S.  Venezuelan 
Boundary  Coinniission,4024,  see  ii/so  Am. and  Europe, 
2.375;  C;iii,  rebellion  and  boniidnrv  questions  (1837- 
61),  .see  Callalian,  2504;  boundary  llisimtes  of  U.  S., 
referred  to  arbitration,  see  Moore,  2584  ;  boundary 
disputes  of  Conn.,  Bowen,  3131 ;  Vt.  controversy  over, 
of  N.  Y.,  and  "  N.  H.  grants,"  see  Vt.  Hist.  Soc, 
3189 ;  Pa.  boundary  dispute  with  Md.,  see  Fisher, 
3209  ;  between  N.  Y.  and  Pa.,  N.  Y.  Regents'  Bound- 
ary Commission,, 3235  ;  of  N.  Y.,  N.  Y.  Regents  of  the 
Univ.,  3236  ;  of  Wis.,  Thwaites,  see  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  3390,  coll.,  V.  11  ;  Ix'twccn  Can.  and  U.  S.  (1802), 
Mann,  see  Archives,  .3407 ;  disiuites  as  to  Acadian, 
see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  6.  .See  also  states  and 
territories  by  name. 

Bouquet,   Ge)i.  Charles,  exped.   against  O.   Indians 


488 


INDEX 


(1764),  Smith,  880,  see  aJsn  Blanchard,  1761;  biog. 
sketch,  Duiiias,  nrr  Smith,  880. 
Bouquet  colleittions,  aunotatiMl  lists  of,  Bryinner,  3431. 
Bourbon,  Fort.     See  Fort  Bourbon.  • 
Bourjieoys,  Marguerite,  Vie  de  la  ScEur.  Faillon,  3007  ; 

vie  de  la  Venerable  Sojur,  Bradley,  3001). 
Bourinot,  Sir  J.  (i..  Can.  and  U.  S.,  see  Am.  Acad,  of 
Tolit.  and  Social  Sci.,  22G;  Siege  of  Loui.sburg  (1758), 

see  Hay,  34lK;a;   Local  govt,  in  Can.,  .see  R.  Soc.  of 

Can.,  3.")34  ;  Some  memorials  of  Diinduni,  .•i534  ;  Can. 

under  Brit,  rule  (ITOO-IDOO),  3r)0r> ;  Federal  govt,  in 

Can.,  35(!5  a;  How  Can.  is  governed,  XiVtCi  ;  Manual 

of  constitutional  hist,  of  Can.,  3507;  I'arliamentary 

procedure  and  govt,  in  Can.,  3508  ;  Story  of  Can., 

3582 ;  Cape  Breton,  3700 ;   Builders  of  Nova  Scotia, 

3791. 
Bourke,  Cajit.  J.  G.,  On  the  border  with  Crook,  008 ; 

Snake  dance  of  the  Aloquis,  OOO. 
Bourlamaque,  Franyois  C.  de,  lettres,  see  Levis  docs., 

34!»7,  V.  5. 
Bourne,  E.  G.,  Hist,  of  the  surplus  revenue  of  1837, 

2834  ;   Legend  of  Marcus   Whitman,    see    Barrows, 

3392 ;  annot.  European  disc,  and  early  exploration, 

693-820. 
Bourne,  H.  R.  F.,  English  seamen  under  the  Tudors, 

799. 
Bourne,  W.  O.,  Hist,  of  the  Public  School  Soc.  of  the 

city  of  N.  Y.,  2920. 
Boutell,  L.  H.,  Life  of  Sherman,  1691. 
Boutwell,  G.  S.,  Constitution  of  the  U.  S.  at  the  end  of 

the  Hrst  century,  2095. 
Bowden,  J.,  Hist,  of  the  Soc.  of  Friends  in  Am.,  2990. 
Bowditch.  C.  P.,  I'eabody  Museum  coll.  of  Cent.  Am. 

anticmitii's,  .'I'.HIO. 
Bowddin  (Clli'tie,  hist.,  Cleveland,  2923. 
Bowdoin  papers.     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  320. 
Bowen,  C.  W.,  Boundary  disputes  of  Conn.,  3131. 
Bowen,  F.,  Sir  William"  I'liips,  see  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  1, 

V.  7;  Baron  Steuben,  2013,  ser.  1,  v.  9  ;  James  Otis, 

2613,  ser.  2,  v,  2  ;   Benj.  Lincoln,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  13 ; 

comp.  Docs,  of  the  constitutions  of  Eng.  and  Am., 

2648  ;  rev.  and  annot.,  see  Tocqueville,  2807. 
Bowen,  H.  L.,  Memoir  of  Tristam  Burges,  1596. 
Bowker,  R.  R.,  Am.  cat.,  see  Leypoldt  and  Bowker,  9  ; 

State  pubs.,  107. 
Bowman,  Maj.,  journal  of  exped.  against  Vincennes, 

see  Clark,  1209. 
Bowman,  Cnl.  S.  M.,  and  Irwin,  Sherman  and  liis  cam- 
paigns, 2321. 
Boyd,  C.  E.,  ed.,  Cases  on  Am.  constitutional  law, 

2096. 
Boyd,  R.  N.,  Chili,  4029. 
Boyer.     .S'ee  U.  S.  House  rpt.,  2418. 
Boynton,  C.  B.,  Hist,  of  the  navy  during  the  Rebellion, 

2110. 
Boynton,  Cajyt.  E.  C,  Hist,  of  West  Point,  2921. 
Boynton,  H.  V.    See  Thomas,  2349. 
Boys'  and  girls'  library  of  American  biography,  Lin- 
coln.   See  Brooks,  2241. 
Boys  of  1812,  Soley,  2011. 
Boys  of  '70,  Coffin,  1272. 
Boys  of  '61,  Coffin,  2141. 
Bozman,  J.  L.,  Hist,  of  Md.  (1633-60),  1122,  see  also  Mc- 

Sherry,  3309. 
Brackenridge,  H.  M.,  Hist,  of  the  late  war  between 

U.  S.  and  Gr.  Brit.,  1714  ;  Voyage  to  S.  Am.  (1817-18), 

3909. 
Brackett,  J.  R.,  Negro,  in  Md.,  1837  ;  Notes  on  progress 

of  colored  people  of  Md.,  2381. 
Bradbury,  Transcript  cojjy  of  early  court  records,  etc. 

(1G3(!-1080),  121. 
Braddock,  Maj.-ffen.  Edward,  exped.  against  Fort  du 

Quesne,  1755,  Sargent,  877,  see  also  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 

374  ;  defeat  of,  Craig,  1129. 
Bradford,  Alden,  Speeches  of  the  govs,  of  Mass.  (1705- 

1775),    138;    Hist,    of   the    federal    govt.  (1789-1839), 

1594  ;  Hist,  of  Mass.,  3132  ;  Hist,  of  Mass.  (1020-1820), 

3133. 
Bradford,  Amory  H.,  The  Pilgrim  in  old  Eng.,  2991 ;  see 

a!.-<o  (Jregory,  3020. 
Bradford,  ?l.,"Cong.  and  the  cabinet,  see  Am.  Acad,  of 

Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226;   Lesson  of  pop.  govt., 

2698. 
Itradford,  William,  letter  book,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 

289,  Dialogue  between  old  men  and  young  ser  Mass. 

Hist.  Soc.    328,  meim)ir  of  Folder  Brewster,  .see  Old 

South  Work,  308  (48),  Hist,  of  Plj-mouth  Plantation, 


903 ;  sec  aJso  IMass.  Hist.  Soc,  308.  Morton,  988, 
Young,  ll>4S;  life,  Mather,  si  i  ( )|.i  Si)utli  Work,  308 
(77),  .s(  (■  a/.si)  Belknap,  394  ;  Soulhworth  lecture,  see 
AValker,  31(>4  b. 

Bradford  Club,  42  ;  pubs.  251,  252,  see  also  Hough,  1366, 
Laurens,  1405. 

Bradley,  A.  (i..  Fight  with  France  for  N.  Am.,  3008. 

Bradley,  I.  S.,  Available  material  tor  the  study  of  the 
institutional  liist.  of  the  old  Northwest.  See  Wis. 
State  Hist.  Soc,  proc,  3,390. 

Bradstreet,  Dudley,  Diary  at  siege  of  Louisburg  (1745). 
See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  348. 

Bradstreet,  Col.  John,  plan  for  conducting  Indian 
affairs,  see  Hough,  1794  ;  exped.  (1704),  see  Western 
Reserve  Hist.  Soc.  3387. 

BraKg,  Oen.  B.,  Polk's  quarrel  with.    See  Polk,  2300. 

Brainerd,  David,  life,  Peabody,  see  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  1, 
V.  8  ;  memoirs,  Edwards,  2992. 

Brandywine;  battle  of.    ,S'ee  Tower,  1402. 

Brannan,  J.,  ed.,  Official  letters  of  the  milit.  and  naval 
oflicers  of  the  IT.  S.  (1812-1.5),  1715. 

Brant,  Joseph,  and  Red  Jacket,  Eggleston  and  Seelye, 
1245  ;  life  of.  Stone,  1240. 

Bras.seur  de  Bourbourg,  jlbb6  E.  C,  Coll.  de  docs., 
3932. 

Brattle,  T.,  Witchcraft  delusion  (1092),  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  289. 

Brayton,  Defence  of  Samuel  Gorton.  See  R.  I.  hist. 
tracts,  3180. 

Brazil,  Bibliog.  essay  on  Dutch  books  rel.  to,  Asher, 
04;  attempts  at  Huguenot  settlement  in,  .see  Baird, 
829  ;  relations  with  U.  S.,  .see  Oliveira,  2589;  eastern 
coast  (1817-18),  see  Brackenridge,  .'iiioit;  hist.  (1808-31), 
Armitage,  4072  ;  captivity  of  Hans  Stade  among  wild 
tribes  of  eastern  (1547-55),  see  Concpiest  of  river 
Plate, 4074  ;  and  the  Brazilians,  Flet("her"/K/  Kidder, 
4075;  hist,  of,  Henderson,  407(1;  history,  Southcy, 
4089  ;  argument  for  the  Argentine  Republic  upon  the 
question  with,  in  regard  to  the  territorvof  missions, 
Zeballos,  4093. 

Breboeuf,  and  L'Allemant,  martyrdom  of  (1678),  Reg- 
nault.    See  Archives,  3406. 

Breck,  S.,  Recollections,  2496  ;  Hist,  sketch  of  con- 
tinental paper  money,  2835. 

Breckenridge,  John,  Ky.  Resolutions.  ,S'ee  Warfleld, 
1702,  2S13. 

Breckenridge,  W.  C.  P.,  Old  south  and  new.  See 
Mabie,  25(;5. 

Breed's  Hill.    See  Bunker  Hill. 

Breefe  answer.  Gorges.     -See  Baxter,  944. 

Breese,  S.,  Earlv  hist,  of  111.  (1673-1763),  1764. 

Brenchley,  J.    See  Remy,  2065. 

Brett,  W.  H.,  Indian  tribes  of  Guiana,  610. 

Brevoort,  J.  C,  Verrazano  the  navigator,  824. 

Brewer,  W.,  Alabama,  3272. 

Brewster,  William,  memoir  of,  Bradford,  see  Old  South 
Work,  308  (48)  ;  life,  Steele,  900. 

Brickell,  Hist,  of  N.  C.    See  Lawson,  1141. 

Bridges,  G.  W.,  Annals  of  Jamaica,  4098. 

Briefe  narration  (1058),  Gorges,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  SoC, 
302,  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  276  ;   Baxter,  944. 

Briefe  relation,  Gorges,  see  Baxter,  944. 

Briggs,  C.  A.,  Am.  Presbvterianism,  2993. 

Bright,  M.  H.     .S'ee  Mabie,  250)5. 

Brine,  Vice-Admiral  L.,  Travels  amongst  Am.  Indians, 
561  ;  ed..  see  Diaz  del  Castillo.  3944. 

Brinley,  G.,  Book  of  gen.  laws  {1072),  1.50. 

Brinton,  D.  G.,  Am.  race.  Oil  ;  Books  of  Chilan  Balam, 
611  ;  Essaysof  an  Americanist,  Oil  ;  Lenap^  and  their 
legends,  (ill ;  Myths  of  the  new  world,  Oil ;  Notes  on 
the  Floridian  peninsula,  3273  ;  ed.,  Maya  chronicles, 
013  ;  ef  (i/..  Culture  status  of  the  Am.  Indian,  014. 

Brinton's  librarv  of  aboriginal  American  literature. 
.S'ee  Gatscliet,  lUO. 

Brissot  de  Warville,  J.  P.,  New  travels  in  the  U.  S.  in 
1788,  1.595. 

Bristed,  J.,  Resources  of  the  U.  S.,  2836. 

British      .S'ee  English. 

British  America,  Dawson,  Stanford's  compendium, 
5.S9,  3585;  Brit,  dominions  in  N.  Am..  Bouchette, 
3483 ;  parliamentary  debates  on  confederation  of  Brit. 
N.  Am.  provinces,  3704;  rpt.  on  affairs  of  (18.39),  Dur- 
ham, 3712  ;  geog.  view  of  Brit,  possessions  in  N. 
Am.,  Smith,  3774;  hist,  and  descrii)tive  sketclies  of 
maritime  colonies,  McGregor,  3809  ;  information 
cone  I'acitic  slope  of,  see  Begg,  3825.  See  also  Can- 
ada, Labrador,  Newfoundland. 


489 


INDEX 


British  Americans,  Portraits  of,  Taylor.  See  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  35G1. 

Britisli  colonial  policy,  Egerton,  130S. 

British  colonies.     Ha'  Colonies. 

British  Columbia,  etlinol.  of,  see  Ethnol.  Survey  of 
Can.,  34«;o  ;  Sk-qo'mic  Indians  of,  Hill-Tout,  sue 
Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3401 ;  Indians  of.  Hale,  34G1, 
Boas,  3461 ;  hi.st.  of,  Begj;,  3825  ;  sketch  of  overland 
route  to.  Hind.  3830  ;  and  Vancouver's  Island,  Mac- 
donald.  3S4s.  .MacFie.  3849  ;  Four  years  in  Brit.  Co- 
lumbia and  \ancouver  Island,  Mayne,  38,'j5. 

British  documents,  t;"J-79,  see  also  O'Callaghan,  1086, 
1,57. 

British  empire  in  America,  Oldmixon,  8G9. 

British  fleet  in  Rhode  Island,  Mason,  tiee  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc.  Coll.  3179,  V.  7  (5). 

British  fur  trade  in  Xorth  America,  Selkirk,  3863,  3865. 

British  (Juiana.    See  Guiana,  British. 

British  Historical  Manuscripts  Commission.  See  Great 
Britain,  Royal  Commission  on  Historical  Manu- 
scripts. 

British  Honduras.    See  Honduras,  British. 

British  municipal  history,  bibliography  of,  Gross.  See 
Harvard  I'niv.,  269. 

British  \avv.     See  English  Naw. 

British  North  America  act  of  1867.  See  Houston,  34-10, 
Syth'iiliaiii,  37S0,  Bourinot.  3567;  see  also  Canada, 
constitutiiins  ;ind  constitutional  hist.  of. 

British  I'ulilic  Kecord  Office.  See  Great  Britain,  Pub- 
lic Record  office. 

British  settlements  in  North  America,  Douglas,  838. 

British  West  Indies.     .SVv  ^\ fst  Indies. 

Britton,  W.,  Civil  War  on  the  Imrder,  2117. 

Broad  advice  to  the  United  Netherland  provinces. 
Ser.  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353. 

Brock,  Sir  Isaac,  life  of,  Tupper.  1716. 

Brockett,  L.  P..  s<v  Schmuckcr.  l'314  ;  and  Vaughan, 
Women's  work  in  the  Civil  War.  L'118. 

Broderick  aiid  (iwin,  G'Meara,  2(i61. 

Brodhead,  J.  R.,  Final  rpt.  to  Senate  of  N.  T.,  157 ; 
Hist,  of  state  of  N.  Y.  [1609-91],  3197  ;  see  also  N.  Y. 
State  docs.,  1086,  3.508. 

Brodhead's  Allegheny  campaign.     See  Conover,  1275. 

Bromwell,  W.  J.,  Hist,  of  immigration  to  the  U.  S., 
2837. 

Bronson,  H.,  Hist,  acct  of  Conn,  currency,  2838. 

Brook  Farm,  Codman,  2843. 

Brook  Farm  to  Cedar  Mountain,  Gordon,  2185. 

Brookfield,  attack  on,  Reynolds,  ^'ee  Am.  Antiqua- 
rian Soc,  237. 

Brooklvn  (N.  Y.),  campaign  of  1776  around  N.  Y.  and, 
Johnston,  1387,  see  also  L.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3221  ;  hist, 
notes  on,  see  Furman,  3211  ;  monograph  on,  see 
Powell.  3246;  hist,  Stiles,  3256. 

Brooks,  E.  S.,  Story  of  the  Am.  Indian,  615  ;  Century 
book  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  1-*"  ;  True  story  of  Ben]. 
Franklin,  1.324  ;  True  storv  of  Lafayette,  1401  ;  True 
story  of  George  Washington,  1547  ;  True  story  of  Gen. 
U.  S'.  Grant,  2192 ;  True  story  of  Abraham  Lincoln, 
2240;  Story  of  our  war  with  Spain,  2423;  Historic 
Americans,  2497  ;  Story  of  the  Am.  sailor,  2408  ;  Story 
of  the  U.  S.,  2490 ;  Centura'  book  for  ycnmg  Ameri- 
cans, 2609  ;  Stories  of  the  old  Bay  state,  3134  ;  Story  of 
N.  Y.,3198. 

Brooks,  J.  T.,  Four  months  among  the  gold  finders  in 
Cal.,  2021. 

Brooks,  N.,  Washington  in  Lincoln's  time,  2119  ;  Abra- 
ham Lincoln,  2241  ;  Abraham  Lincoln  and  the  down- 
fall of  Am.  slavery,  2241 ;  Short  studies  in  party  poli- 
tics, 2.500  ;  How  the  republic  is  governed,  2700  ;  see 
also  Bryant,  2.502. 

Brooks  and  Baxter  war,  Harrell,  2.39G. 

Brotherhood  of  the  New  Life,  sketch  of,  see  Hinds, 
28(>7. 

Brothers,  T.,  The  TT.  S.  of  N.  Am.  as  they  are,  1838. 

Brown,  Abram  E.,  .John  Hancock,  his  book,  1.3.57. 

Brown,  Alexander,  First  republic  in  Am.,  1123  ;  ed.. 
Genesis  of  the  I^  S.,  1124.  12. 

Brown,  Charles  B.,  ft:,  see  Volney,  543  ;  life,  Prescott, 
see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  1. 

Brown,  G.  W.,  Reminiscences  of  old  .John  Brown, 
18.30  ;  Bait,  and  the  lOtli  of  April  [1861],  2120. 

Brown,  H.,  Hist,  of'lll.,  ,'!348. 

Brown,  .John,  Pilgrim  fathers  of  New  Eng.  and  their 
Puritan  successors,  007,  2!>04. 

Brown,  Capt.  John,  reminiscences  of,  G.  W.  Brown, 
1839  ;  life,  Chamberlain,  1840,  Hoist,  1842,  Redpath, 


1843,  Sanborn,  1845;  and  his  men,  Hinton,  1841 :  among 
the  (Quakers,  Richman,  1844;  address  on,  .sr*  Phillips, 
1040,  Kiddle,  2307  ;  trial,  see  Ross,  1952  ;  seizure  of 
Harper's  Ferrj^U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  1073  ;  text  of  provi- 
sional constitution  adopted  bv,  see  U.  S.  cong.  rpt., 
1973  ;  cai)ture  of,  see  Stuart,  2341  ;  raid  of.  Hunter, 
see  Southern  Hist.  Assoc,  3328  ;  see  also  Parker, 
19.36,  Smith,  19G1. 

Brown,  John  Carter,  Library,  cat.,  Bartlett,  303,  9. 

Brown,  John  H.,  Am.  naval'heroes,  2501. 

Brown,  John  M.,  Polit.  beginnings  of  Ky.,  1765,  see 
also  Filson  Club,  3280,  v.  G. 

Brown,  Joseph  E.,  life  of.     See  Avery,  3271. 

Brown,  Richard,  Hist,  of  the  island  of  Cape  Breton, 
3792. 

Brown,  Robert,  ed.    See  Rink,  674. 

Brown,  S.  G.    See  Choate,  1861. 

Brown,  W.  G.,  Andrew  Jackson,  app.,  jjp.  464,  470. 

Brown,  W.  H.,  Hist,  sketch  of  the  early  movement  in 
111.  for  the  legalization  of  slavery,  3,3.51. 

BrowTi,  W,  W.,  Negro  in  the  Am.  Rebellion,  2121, 

Brown  XTniversity,  hist.,  Guild,  2934,  Tolnian,  2958 ; 
early  hist.,  see  Guild,  2934  ;  first  commencement  of, 
as  R.  I.  College,  Guild,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  coll., 
V.  7  (4). 

Browne,  A.  G.,  Jr.,  Sketch  of  the  official  life  of  John 
A.  Andrew,  2104. 

Browne,  A.  K.,  Story  of  the  Kearsarge  and  Alabama, 
2122. 

Browne,  J.,  Hist,  of  the  Highlands,  see  Maclean,  3746. 

Browne,  J.  R.,  Adventures  in  the  Apache  country, 
3395. 

Browne,  W.  H.,  George  Calvert  and  Cecelius  Calvert, 
1119  ;  Md.,  3274  ;  see  also  Johnston,  2335. 

Brownell,  E.  P.,  ed.    See  Goodwin,  3212. 

Brownell,  H.,  N.  and  S.  Am.,  3910. 

Brownism,  rise  of.     ,S'ee  Barclay,  2081. 

Brownlow,  W.  G.,  Sketches  of  the  rise,  progress  and 
decline  of  secession,  2123. 

Brownson,  H.  F.,  tr.     See  Tarducci,  782,  809. 

Brownson,  O.  A.,  The  Am.  rejJubUc,  2701. 

Bruce,  H.,  Life  of  Gen.  Oglethorpe,  1149  ;  Life  of  Gen. 
Houston,  2045. 

Bruce,  M.  W.,  Alaska,  3306. 

Bruce,  P.  A.,  Economic  hist,  of  Va.  in  the  17th  cent., 
2830. 

Brule,  Stephen,  discoveries  and  explorations  (1610- 
1626),  Butterfield,  3610,  see  also  AVestern  Reserve 
Hist.  Soc,  3387. 

Brumbaugh,  M.  G.,  Hist,  of  German  Baptist  Brethren 
in  Europe  and  Am.,  2094  a ;  ed.,  see  Liberty  bell  leaf- 
lets, 862. 

Brunswick  officers,  letters  during  Rev.,  Stone,  1517, 66. 

Bryant,  W.  C,  and  Gay,  Pop.  hist,  of  the  U.  S.,  2502 ; 
ed.,  see  Jemison,  656. 

Bryce,  Rev.  G.,  Winnipeg  country,  .see  Manitoba  Hist, 
and  Sci.  Soc,  .3.500  (1883);  Old  "settlers  of  the  Red 
River,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1885) ; 
Souris  country,  .sc(  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc, 
3500  (1887) ;  dCAin  Tanner,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and 
Sci.  Soc  3500(1888) ;  First  recorder  of  Rupert's  Land, 
see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1890) ;  Early 
days  in  Winnipeg,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc, 
3500  (1894) ;  Five  forts  of  Winnipeg,  see  R.  Soc.  of 
Can.,  3535;  Outlines  of  journeys  in  Rupert's  Land, 
3535  ;  Assiniboine  R.,  3.535 ;  Further  hist,  of  Radis- 
son,  3.535;  Short  hist,  of  Can.  people,  3583;  Mani- 
toba, 3827  ;  Hudson's  Bay  Co.,  3828  ;  and  Bell,  Sel- 
kirk Settlement,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc, 
3500  (1880). 

Brj'ce,  .J.,  Am.  commonwealth,  2702  ;  Predictions  of 
Hamilton  and  De  Tocqueville,  2703 ;  see  also  Bacon, 
2979. 

Brymner,  D.,  Annual  rpts.,  3431 ;  Battle  of  Stony 
^'rcek,  see  Cnnadiana,  3492  ;  Jamaican  maroons  and 
Nova  S(U)tia,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3536  ;  Death  of  Sir 
Humphri'y  (iilbert,  3.5.36  ;  ed.,  Desc.  of  Can.  archives, 
80  ;  Rpts."on  Can.  archives,  3462,  71,  80. 

Buccaneers,  and  |)iintcs  of  our  coast,  Stockton,  881  ; 
of  Am.,  Burncy,  4009 ;  and  marooners  of  Am,,  Pyle, 
41.35;  or  monairchs  of  the  main,  Thornbury,  4144. 
.See  (il.<<o  Pirates. 

Buchanan,  Dr.  G.,  anti-slavery  oration  of  1791.  See 
P<K)le,  1677. 

Buchanan,  .Tames,  Mr.  Buchanan's  admin,  on  the  eve 
of  the  rebellion,  1846,  life,  Curtis,  1847;  admin., 
King,  1912  ;  see  also  Stanton,  2333. 


490 


INDEX 


Buckingham.  J.  S.,  Am.  (1837-38),  1848  ;   Slave  states 

of  Am.,  1849. 
Bucklej',  J.  M.,  Hist,  of  Methodists  in  the  U.  S.,  299.5. 
Budilhists,  disc,  of  Am.  by  Chinese,  Leiand,  747  ;  disc. 

of  Am.  by  Afghanistan.  Vining,  7M. 
Buel,  C.  C,  ed.    JSee  Battles  ana  leaders  of  the  Civil 
War  2109. 

Buena'vista,  battle  of.     Srr  Taylor,  201,'!. 

Buenos  Ayres,  and  the  i)n)vinee"s  of  the  Hio  de  la  Plata, 
Parish,  4085  ;  hist,  of  the  vice-royalty  of,  Wilcocke, 
40'.)2. 

Buffalo  (N.  Y.),  desc.  of  [about  1840-4,'j],  see  Nichols, 
1931;  hist.,  Buffalo  Hist.  Soc,  3199;  authentic  and 
comprehensive  hist.,  Ketchnm,  3218  ;  mouograiih  on, 
see  I'owell,  324G  ;  journals  and  journeys  of  an  early 
merchant,  see  Severance,  32r>4 ;  invasion  of  (an. 
from,  see  Fenian  invasion,  3715  ;  visit  to  (1844-5),  see 
Warburton,  3788. 

Buffalo  Historical  Societj',  pubs.,  3199. 

Builders  of  Great  Britain  series:  Cabots,  see  Beazley, 
800,  Ualeigh.  sii^  llunic,  Iir.5. 

Building  of  a  nation,  (iaiuiett,  285!5. 

Building  the  natiim,  Cofiin,  IGU. 

Bulger  i):iiiiMs,  regarding  the  British  occupation  of 
Prairie  (hi  Chien  (1812-15),  sec  Wis.  State  Hist.  See, 
3390,  coll..  V.  13. 

Buffer,  C.     Sec  Durham,  3712. 

Bullet  and  shell,  Williams,  2309. 

Jlii//r/iii  de  rerlierrhr's  liistoriques,  3484. 

Bullock,  0.  J.,  Finances  of  the  U.  S.  (1775-89),  2840,  see 
(i/so  Wis.  I'niv.,  3!H). 

Bullock,  Cajjt.  J.  1).,  Secret  service  of  the  Confederate 
states  in  Europe,  2124. 

Bullock,  W.,  Six  months'  residence  and  travels  in 
Mex.,  3933. 

Bull  Run  (also  known  as  battle  of  Manassas),  second 
battle  of,  Cox,  2151,  see  also  Ropes,  2308  ;  3IcDowell 
and  Tyler  in.  Fry,  2181  ;  first  battle  of,  see  Riddle, 
2307  ;  battle  of,  see  Stuart,  2341,  Swinton,  2.343. 

Bunker  Hill,  letters  of  Brit,  officers  from  battlefield, 
Drake,  1302  ;  battle  of,  Ellis,  1311,  Frothingham,  1334, 
.see  also  Heath.  1358,  Putnam,  14GG. 

Bunyan,  John,  biog.  essay  on.    See  Tulloch,  3099. 

Bui-eau  of  American  Ethnology.  -See  Smithsonian  In- 
stitution. 

Bureau  of  Education,  ^'ee  United  States  Bureau  of 
Education. 

Burgess,  J.  W.,  Middle  period  (1817-58),  1850  ;  Polit.  sci. 
and  comparative  constitutional  law,  2704. 

Burgess,  Tristam,  Battle  of  Lake  Erie,  1717 ;  memoir 
of,  Bowen,  159G. 

Burgher  rights  in  New  Amsterdam.  See  N.  Y.  Hist. 
Soc,  1054. 

Burgoj'ne,  Lt.-Oen.  John,  A  state  of  the  exped.  from 
Can.,  1248  ;  and  the  Convention  of  Saratoga,  Deane, 
see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  242  ;  polit.  and  milit.  epi- 
sodes, from  life  and  corr.  of,  Fonblanque,  12,50  ;  in- 
vasion of  1777,  Drake,  1300 ;  journal  of  campaign, 
Hadden,  1351,  Pausch,  1459 ;  prisoners  after  sur- 
render of,  .see  Heath,  1358  ;  march,  capture,  and  ex- 
periences of  prisoners,  see  Lowell,  1423  ;  acct.  of  cam- 
paign, Neilson,  1445 ;  corr.  respacting  operations 
against,  see  Sp.arks,  1.503  :  campaign  of.  Stone,  1515, 
see  also  Johnson,  1383,  Riedesel,  1477,  1478;  ballads 
and  poems  rel.  to  campaign,  Stone,  1516  ;  see  also 
Morgan,  1425. 

Burial  customs,  see  Jones,  575  ;  Aleut,  .see  Dall,  .566. 

Burk,  J.  D.,  Hist,  of  \\a.,  3275  ;  Hist,  of  Va..  continued 
by  Jones  an<l  ( iiranlin  (1775-81),  3276. 

Burke,  E;dninn<l,  writings  for  Annual  reciisfer,  392  ; 
Acct.  of  European  settlements  in  Am.,  832 ;  speech 
on  conciliation  with  the  colonies,  1251  ;  services  as 
agent  of  Province  of  N.  Y.,  Stebbins,  .see  Am.  Anti- 
quarian Soc,  241  ;  studies  of,  .Morley,  1252. 

Burke,  U.  R.,  Life  of  Benito  .luaroz,  .3959. 

Burke  (N.  C),  Revolutionary  War  in.  See  Hunter, 
1370. 

Burnaby,  Andrew,  Travels  through  the  middle  settle- 
ments of  N.  Am.  (17.59-60),  833  ;  travels  of,  see  Pinker- 
ton,  731. 

Burnap,  G.  W.,  Leonard  Calvert.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
2,  V.  9. 

Burnet,  J.,  Notes  on  the  early  settlement  of  the  north- 
western terr.,  1766,  see  also  O.  Hist,  and  I'hilosoph. 
Soc,  3374. 

Burney,  J.,  Buccaneers  of  Am.,  4099. 

Burns,  Anthony.    See  Parker,  1935. 


Burnside,  Maj.-Cen.  Ambrose  E.,  life  and  public  ser- 
vices, I'oore,  2125 ;  and  the  Ninth  Army  Corps, 
W(jodbury,  212G. 

Burr,  Aanm,  letters,  see  Biddle,  1.593,  journal,  1597; 
ndations  to  Jefferson,  sec  Morse,  1377;  ])artisanship 
of,  .see  Adams,  1.5S2;  memoirs  of,  Davis,  l.V.)s  ;  life, 
Knai)p,  1.599,  JVIerwin,  IGOO,  Parton,  IGOl  ;  conspiracy, 
see  Wilkinson,  1706,  Blennerhassctt,  ]7(;2,  I'owell, 
2.594  ;  trial,  see  Wirt,  1707  ;  exped.,  see  Hall,  17X6,  con- 
nexion with  Wilkinson,  Clark,  1824  ;  see  also  Marti- 
neau,  1925. 

Burr,  <i.  L.,  Kpt.  on  treaty  of  Mlinster,  .see  U.  S.  Vene- 
zuelan Boundary  Commission,  4024  ;  Rpts.  on  maps, 
4024. 

Burrage,  H.  S.,  Hist,  of  the  Baptists  in  New  Eng.,  2996. 

Burton,  Capt.  Sir  R.  F.,  City  of  the  Saints,  2022  ;  Let- 
ters from  the  battle-lields  of  P:iraguay,  4073  ;  anno- 
tator,  .see  Conquest  o)  the  river  Plate,  4074. 

Bury,  W.  C.  K.,  Exodus  ol  the  western  nations,  8.34. 

Bushnell,  Horace,  theory  of  atonement.  See  Board- 
man,  2989. 

Butler,  Maj.-Oen.  Benjamin  F.,  autobiog.,  2127,  letter 
on  exchange  of  iirisoners,  .sy;e  U.  S.  Sanitary  Com- 
mission, 2358  ;  in  New  Orleans,  Parton,  2128. 

Butler,  M.,  Hist,  of  the  commonwealth  of  Ky.,  .3277. 

Butler,  N.  M.,  Effect  of  the  War  of  1812  upon  the  con- 
solidation of  the  Union,  1718. 

Butler,  W.,  Mex.  in  transition,  3934. 

Butterfleld,  C.  W.,  Hist,  of  the  disc,  of  the  Northwest 
by  John  Nicolct,  1184,  3670  ;  Hist,  of  the  (lirtys,  1.338  ; 
Brule's  discoveries  and  explorations  (1 010-1626),  3610, 
see  (dso  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  3387;  Bibliog. 
of  Nicolet,  see  3670  ;  ed.,  see  Washington-Crawford 
letters,  1.542. 

Butterworth,  H.,  Young  folks'  hist,  of  Am.,  2503  ;  Story 
of  Am.,  2.503  ;  S.  Am.,  3911. 

Bylield,  Nathaniel,  Acct.  of  the  late  rev.  in  New  Eng. 
,S'ee  Force,  848. 

Bvington,  E.  H.,  Puritan  as  a  colonist  and  reformer, 
908. 

Byrd,  William,  Westover  MSS.,  1125  ;  Hist,  of  the 
dividing  line,  1125. 

Byrdsall,  E.,  Hist,  of  the  Loco-foco  or  Equal  Rights 
party,  1851. 

Cabal,  Conway.     See  Conway  cabal. 

Cabeya  de  Vaca.     See  Nunez  Cabe^a  de  Vaca. 

Cable,  f4.  W.,  Negro  question,  2:iS2;  Silent  South,  2382  ; 
Creoles  of  La..  3278;  sec  also  Waring,  3336. 

Cable,  Atl.Tntie.  hist.,  Field,  L'S.53. 

C.ibot,  (ieiirne.  lite,  l.od-e,  l(;(t2. 

Cabot,  John  and  Sebastian,  F.eazley,  800,  Tarducci,  809, 
Beaudoin,  .see  Caii.  Fraiirais,  3486,  Harrisse,  see  R. 
,Soc.  of  Can.,  3546,  see  alsti  Eggleston,  4!.517;  letters 
patent  of  Henry  VII  to,  see  Hakluyt,  716  ;  voyages 
of,  Dawson,  8(12,3.537,  Deane,  803,  d'Avezac,  see  Kohl, 
820,  Harvey,  ser  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  9,  see  also 
Old  South  "Work,  308(37),  Host.  Pub.  Lib.,  712,  Higi;in- 
son,  721 ;  Cabot's  disc,  of  N.  Am.,  Weare,  8hi ;  legends 
of,  Ganong,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3542  ;  laniltail  and 
chart.  O'Brien,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3549;  (abotian 
disc,  Thacher,  see  R.  Soc  of  Can.,  3555;  Cabot  map, 
D.awson,  see  Archives,  3477,  see  also  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
343 ;  crit.  essay  on  .John,  Bellenio,  see  Raccolta  colom- 
bi.ana,  699;  V(')yages  of  .Tobn,  Alarkham,  788;  Disc  of 
Am.  by  John,  Harrisse,  SfT);  .Toliii,  discovererof  Am., 
Harrisse,  SOO;  IMemoir  of  Seliastian,  Kiddle,  801;  life 
of  Sebastian,  Nichols,  808,  H.ayward,  see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  1,  V.  9,  see  also  I'eschel,  730. 

Cabot,  J.  E.,  Ralph  W.  Emerson,  <app.,  p.  469. 

Cabrera,  R.,  Cub.a  and  the  Cubans,  4100. 

Cada  Mosto,  A.  da,  Navigatinne,  697,  see  also  Raccolta 
colombiana,  699,  Kerr,  72i!,  Henry,  Prince,  743,  744. 

Cadillac,  Antoine  de  la  Mothe,  story  of,  centred  in 
Mich.,  3429;  see  also  Sheldon,  1817,  3683  a,  Margry, 
.3.501. 

Cahokia,  life  of  habitans  in.    See  Clark,  1269. 

Cairnes,  J.  E.,  Slave  power,  1852. 

Calderon  de  la  Barca,  Mme.,  F.  E.  I.,  Life  in  Mexico, 
3935. 

Caldwell,  David,  life,  Caruthers,  2997. 

Caldwell,  Maj.  H.,  Invasion  of  Canada,  1775.  See  Que- 
bec Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3514  (6). 

Caldwell,  J.  F.  J.,  Hist,  of  a  brigade  of  South  Caro- 
linians, 2129. 

Caldwell,  J.  W.,  Studies  in  constitutional  hist,  of 
Tenn.,  2705. 


491 


INDEX 


Caldwell,  Rev.  S.  L.,  ed.  See  Williams,  3114,  v.  3,  v.  4, 
Narragansett  Club,  31GS,  v.  3,  v.  4. 

Calliouu,  John  C,  "\VoI•k^•,  l.SaU;  letters,  see  Edwards, 
335G;  study  of.  Hoist.  ls.>l;  life,  Jenkins,  1S55,  sec 
also  Brooks,  2497;  attitude  toward  nullification  in 
S.  C,  .see  Houston.  imiL';  sketch  of,  see  Peek,  1938; 
cong.  reminiscences,  A\'entworth,  1989 ;  essay  on,  see 
Trent,  3332. 

Calhoun,  J.  G.    See  Loomis,  3159. 

California,  bibliog.,  Taylor,  222;  docs,  on,  Shinn,  223; 
early  books  and "m.igazines  of,  Shinn,  223  ;  exped.  to 
North  (lS4;}-4),  Fremont,  410,  2036  ;  earthquakes  in 
(1890,  '91),  Holden,  see  (ieol.  survey,  460;  state  surveys, 
484  ;  mountains  of,  Muir,  .WT;  travels  and  labors  in, 
see  liomeuech,  567 ;  Indians  of,  Powers,  672 ;  Spanish 
Am.  iustitutions  in,  sec  Blackraar,  1191,  natural  and 
civil  hist.,  Venegas.  1199  ;  question  of  terr.  govt,  in, 
see  Jay,  1906 ;  three  years  in  [Mex.  war],  Colton,  2000; 
conquest  of  New  Mex.  and,  Cooke,  2001  ;  travels  in 
(1852,  '53),  Auger,  2017;  explorations  in  (1851-53),  Bart- 
lett,  2019  ;  four  months  anions  the  gold-tinders  in. 
Brooks,  2021  ;  across  the  Rocky  jMts.  to,  Burton, 
2022;  hist.  (1542-1850),  Capron,  2023 ;  Hunting  for  gold, 
DowTiie,  2028;  experiences  of  a  49er  in,  Ferguson, 
2031 ;  hist.,  Forbes,  2033,  Frost,  3406,  Hittell,  3410.  Nor- 
man, 3418,  Tuthill,  3424 ;  "  conquest  "  of,  see  Fremont, 
2035 ;  Argonauts  of,  Haskins,  2043  ;  Land  of  gold. 
Helper,  2044;  Cal.  illus.,  Letts,  2056  ;  its  gold  and  in- 
habitants, Huntley,  2048  ;  Bear  Flag  episode  in,  see 
Ide,  2050  ;  Scraps  of  hist.,  see  Ide,  2050  ;  northern  line 
natural  boundary  between  Gr.  Brit,  and  U.  S.,  see  Ni- 
colay.  2060;  early  politics  in,  O'Meara,  2061;  and  Ore. 
trail,  Parkman,  2062  ;  tour  of  duty  in,  Revere,  206G  ; 
life  in,  Robinson,  2067 ;  resources,  Seyd,  2070  ;  genesis 
of  first  constitution  (1846-49),  Hunt,  2753;  mining 
methods,  see  Shinn,  2793  ;  agricultural  and  physico- 
geog.  character,  see  Hilgard,  2864;  jiious  fund  of, 
Doyle,  3005  ;  Franciscans  in,  Kngelliardt,  3010  ;  church 
work  in  (1854-60).  .-ve  lvii>.  vMi  ;  missions  of.  Powers, 
3066;  Undevelo])ed  "West.  Beadle.  3.i93 ;  travel  in 
southern,  see  Bell,  3394  ;  sixty  years  in,  Davis,  3400  ; 
formation  of  constitution,  see  Frost,  3406;  admin,  of 
law  in,  see  Hittell.  3410  ;  rpt.  on  Lower,  Halleck,  see 
Frost,  3406 ;  a  study  of  Am.  character,  Joyce,  3421 ; 
thirtv  years  in,  Willey,  3426. 

California,  College  of,  hist.    See  "Willey,  3426. 

California  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3397,  see  also  Wil- 
ley, 3426. 

California,  Historical  Society  of  Southern,  papers,  47. 

California  and  Oregon  trail, "Parkman,  2062. 

California  ilhistrated,  Letts.  2051;. 

Califoriiiti  inii'idziiif,  Hutchiiigs.  2049. 

(■(tllfiiniiit  moiilliJii  tn(i<i,i:.iiif  i  J'ioni'fr,  The),  2063. 

Cd/i'r'oniiim.     Srf  Orrr/ini'/  iiioiitlil ij,  ;M19. 

Callahan,  J.  M.,  Diplomatic  relations  of  Confed.  states 
with  Eng.,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2,50  ;  Neutrality  of 
Am.  lakes,  2504  ;  Cuba  and  international  relations, 
4101. 

Callender,  E.  B.,  Thaddeus  Stevens,  2336. 

Callender,  J.,  Hist,  discourse  on  colony  of  R.  I.  See  R. 
I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  V.  4. 

Calliferes,  de,  family.  Suite.  See  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3554 

Calnek,  W.  A.,  Hist,  of  County  of  Annapolis,  3793. 

Calvert,  George  rn*'/ Ceeilius.  See  Baltimore,  George 
amd  Cecilius  Calvert,  l)((roiii>. 

Calvert,  Leonard,  life  of,  Burnap.  Sp^  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  2,  V.  9. 

Calvert  papers.    .S'ce  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3314,  no.  1,  2. 

Calvet,  Pierre  du.     .S'ee  Archives,  3470. 

Camaro,  Diego  Mufioz,  Hi.storia  de  Tlaxcala,  Chavero, 
.3937. 

Camliridge  (Eng.),  hist,  and  development.  See  Mait- 
land,  2671.  ■ 

Cambridge  (Mass.).    See  Harvard  University. 

Cambridiie  historical  series.  See  Bourinot,  3565,  Chan- 
ning.  2.507. 

Camp  Floyd  to  Genoa,  explorations  for  wagon  route 
from,  .Simpson.  419. 

Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  2131,  see  also  2095,  Cist, 
2140,  Cox,  2148,  21.50,  Doubledav,  2167,  Force,  2179, 
Greene.  2200,  Humphreys,  2215.  Nicolay,  2289,  Pal- 
frey, 2291,  Phisterer,  229.5,  Pond,  2,302,  Rojjes,  2308. 

Campbell,  A.  See  U.  S.  Northern  Boundary  Commis- 
sion, ,542. 

Cami)bell,  C,  Hist,  of  colony  of  Va.,  1126  ;  Introd.  to 
hist,  of  colony  of  Va.,  1127;  see  also  Beverley,  1121. 


Campbell,  D.,  Puritan  in  Holland,  Eng.,  and  Am., 

2649  ;  theory  of,  see  (iregory,  3020. 
Campbell,  H.'C,  Radisson's"  journal.    -S'ee  Wis.  State 

Hist.  Soc,  proc,  3390. 
Campbell,  J.    ^'ee  Canadian  Institute,  .3493. 
Campbell,  J.   V.,  Outlines  of   polit.   hist,  of    Mich.. 

3349. 
Canqibell,  Mrs.  M.   (H.),  Revolutionary  services    of 

Gen.  William  Hull,  1733. 
Campbell,  M.  R.,  and  Mendeuhall,  New  and  Kanawha 
Rivers,  see  Geol.  survey,  443  ;   Hayes  and,  see  Na- 
tional r/eog.  magazine,  528. 
Campbell,  P.,  Travels   In  interior  parts  of  N.  Am. 

(1791-2),  1603. 
Campbell,    Rev.   R.,    Hist,    of    Scotch    Presbyterian 

Church,  St.  Gabriel  Street,  Montreal,  3G99. 
Campbell,  T.,  Gertrude  of  Wvoming.    .See  Miner,  3227. 
Caniphell,  W.  W.,  Annals  of  Trvon  Countv,  1254  ;  Life 

and  writings  of  De  Witt  Clinton.  320;i. 
Cami)bell-Slielby  controversy.    See  Draper,  1303. 
Campos,  S.  J.,  Recuerdos  hi'stdricos  de  la  ciudad  de 

Veracruz,  3936. 
Canada,  Part  V,  3428-3902  b. 

Materials  for  history,  3445-35G3. 

Constitutional  and  political  history,  3564-3579. 

Comprehensive  histories,  3580-3,599. 

French  regime,  including  English  conquest,  3600- 

3691. 
English  Regime,  3692-3789. 
Maritime    provinces,    including    Newfoundland, 

3790-,3820. 
Hudson's  Bay,  North- West  and  Labrador,  3821-3880. 
Education,  3881-3902  b. 
Canada : 

General:  geol.,  see  Lvell,  523;  industries,  Bolles, 
2832  ;  docs.  rel.  to  Wis.  hist.  (1690-1730),  see  Wis. 
State  Hist.  Soc,  3,390,  coll.,  v.  5  ;  maps,  3445,  3446, 
see  also  Faribault,  34.50,  Marcel,  3457  ;  archseol., 
Kingsford,  3455  ;  Archives,  Dept.  of  Agriculture 
rpts.,  3434,  Brymner,  3462-3480,  72, 80,  3.S81,  Ander- 
son, see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3519, 81.  Miles, 
see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3527,  see  alsin  Gag- 
noii,  85  ;  encycloppedia  of,  Hopkins,  3589  ;  legends 
and  folk-lore  of,  see  Fauither  de  St.  Maurice,  3714  ; 
Can.  folk-life  and  folk-lore,  Grcenough,  3722  ; 
French-Can.  legends,  see  Smith,  .3817. 
Sources  for  hist.,  80-85,  3428-3444.  Govt.  pubs.  : 
docs.,  80-85;  ex.  dept.,  rpts.  3434,  3535  ;  commis- 
sion rpts.,  3436  ;  Militia  Dept.  rpts.,  3437  ;  Inter- 
colonial Conference  rpt.,  3438  ;  Home  Govt,  rpts., 
3439. 
Bibliography :  Dictionnaire  historique  des  homines 
illustres,  Bibaud,  3447;  Le  Pantheon  canadien, 
Bibaud,  3447  ;  Bibliotheque  canadienne,  Bibaud, 
3448  ;  rare  pamphlets  on,  see  Bibliotheca  Ameri- 
cana, 3448  a  ;  Cat.  d'ouvrages  sur  I'histoire  de 
rAm^rique,  Faribault,  3450,  85  ;  Essai  de  biblio- 
graphic canadienne,  Gagnon,  34,51,  85 ;  of  Can. 
hist,  societies.  Griffin,  .34,52  ;  Notes  iiour  servir, 
etc.,  Harrisse,  3453,  815,  60;  Rrrinr  o/  liist.  pidis. 
rel.  to  Can.,  3454  ;  Bibliotheca  canadiensis,  Mor- 
gan, 34,58  ;  histories  of  Can.,  Reade,  see  Canadi- 
ana,  3492. 
Description  and  travel :  Dawson,  see  Stanford's 
coni])en(lium,  539, 3585  ;  (1760-76),  Henry,  (;.V_'.  3S37  ; 
.Journal  (luring  visit  to  Can.  (1776),  (.'ai-i-oll.  125G, 
see  al!^o  ^U\.  Hist.  Soc,  3314  ;  (1795-97),  Weld,  1704, 
3789  ;  Diary  in  Am.,  Marryatt,  1924  ;  comments  on 
Can.,  see  'Warner,  2421;  Brit,  dominions  in  N. 
Am.,  Bouchette,  3483  ;  Voyages  et  m^moires  sur 
le  Canada  en  1752,  Franquet,  o62G ;  (1 74.S-19),  Kahn, 
3637  ;  Nouveaux  voyages,  La  Hontan.  3(!42  ;  jour- 
nal (1776),  Anbury,  3692  ;  Do  Tribord  a  P.abord, 
Faucher  de  St.  Maurice,  3714 ;  country  life  in 
Can.  flftv  years  ago,  Haight,  .3723 ;  Travels 
through  the  Canadas,  Heriot,  3727  ;  (1806, 1,807,  and 
l.soS),  Lambert,  .3732;  Roughing  it  in  tlie  bush, 
iNloody,  ,3760  ;  Tour  between  Hartford  and  (Quebec 
(isi'.i),"  Silliman,  3773a  ;  Five  years'  residence  in 
the  ( 'anad.as,  Talbot,  3781 ;  llochelaga  [1,844],  War- 
burton,  37,88;  Description  geographique  des 
Cotes  de  rAiiierique,  Dennis,  3797. 
Education,  3.S81-3902b  :  (1818-1,835),  Archives,  3881, 
see  (dso  .3479,  ,34,80;  I'instruction  i)ubliquc  au, 
Cliauvreau,  3,S82 ;  fifty  years'  work  in,  Dawson, 
3883  ;  olfl  and  new.  Bender,  3901  ;  universities  of, 
rpt.  of  Minister  of  Education  for  Ont.,  3902  b. 


492 


INDEX 


Historj' :  Belmont,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3513  (4),  Clement,  S'M,  (Jarneau,  .'5587,  Creswell, 
3588,  Kincsfiml,  ;!r,'Jl.  M(Il\vr:iitli,;!.V.)L',  .McMullcn, 
3593,  Kolierts,  :«»7,  .Siuiili,  ."..V.ts,  .svr  <//.«,  Brown, 
3T9l!  ;  Can.  and  the  II.  ,S.,  llominot,  .svv;  Am.  Acad, 
of  INiIit.  and  Social  Sci.,  2'M  ;  growth  of  Krcnc^h 
Canadian  race  in  Am.,  Davidson,  nee  Am.  Acad, 
of  I'olit.  and  Social  Sci.,22i; ;  Can.  K<>Vt.  comjiarcd 
with  U.  S.,  Hoar,  si  r  Am.  Anticpiarian  Soc,  '.ilJ'J  ; 
Johnson's  exiiod.  illsn},  see  I'.radlord  Club,  25-'; 
invasion  of  (1775-7(5),  .Mci^s,  21)2,  Wild  and  Dear- 
born, 338,  Brit,  officer's  journal  of  occurrences 
at  (Quebec,  3t)l,  Seuter,  383,  Drake,  l.iOO,  Henry, 
lotiO,  3721),  Jones,  1390,  Stone,  1512,  Thayer,  1512, 
3179,  V.  6  (1),  Caldwell,  3514  {()),  liadeaux,  3515  (2), 
Finlay,  351(5  (4),  Anderson.  :&VJ,  Cotlin,  3522,  Le- 
nioine,  3525,  Sti-anpe's  Notes  of  defence,  3530, 
Codman,  3702,  see  (ilso  Allen,  1212,  Lamb,  1404, 
Morgan,  1425,  Sparks,  l.->03,  St.  Vallier,  .3(583;  em- 
bassy to  New  Eng.  (1G50),  Druillettes,  nee  N.  Y. 
Hist.  Soc,  353;  Notes  pour  servir;'i  I'histoire,  etc., 
Harrisse,  815,  3453,00;  attempts  at  Huguenot 
settlement  in,  sec  Baird,  829  ;  New  Lug.  captives 
in  Can.,  Baker,  89S  ;  state  of  exped.  from,  Bur- 
goyne,  1248  ;  journal  during  visit  to  (177(5),  Car- 
roll, 125G,  see  also  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3314  ;  Journal 
kept  in  Can.  and  upon  lUirgoyne's  campaign, 
Hadden,  1351 ;  Can.  rebellion  and  boundary 
questions  (1837-(51),  see  Callahan,  2504;  from 
Seven  Year.s'  War,  see  Smith,  2GS0;  establish- 
ment of  boundary  between  N.  Y.  and,  see  N.  Y. 
Regents  of  the  Uiiiv.,  323(5 ;  Home  govt,  instruc- 
tions to  Govs.-General,  3440  ;  Diotionnaire  liis- 
torique  des  liommes  illustrt^s,  lUbaud,  3447  ;  Le 
Pantheon  canadien,  Bibaud,  3447  ;  customs  and 
habits  of  earliest  settlers,  Suite,  see  Lthnol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3461;  origin  of  French  Canadians, 
Suite,  .see  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3401;  bound- 
aries between  Can.  and  U.  S.  (1802),  Mann,  see  Ar- 
chives, 34G7 ;  liquor  traffic  (1G77),  see  Archives, 
34G7  ;  French  noblesse  in,  after  17(50,  see  Archives, 
3470 ;  western  trade  (17GS),  .see  Archives,  34(58 ; 
French  royalists  in  U.  C.  (1798),  see  Archives, 
3470  ;    constitutional  act  of  1791,  see  Archives, 

3472  ;  internal  communications  (1783,  1818),  see 
Archives,  3472,  3477;  relations  with  U.  S.  after 
peace  of  1783,  .see  Archives,  3472  ;  settlements  and 
surveys  (1793,  1788),  see  Archives,  3473,  3474  ;  divi- 
sion of  U.  C,  act  of  1798,  Elmslcy,  see  Archives, 

3473  ;  war  with  France  (1793),  see  Archives,  3473  ; 
French  Rcjinblican  designs  on  (1793),  see  Ar- 
chives, 3473  ;  courts  of  justice  for  Indian  country. 
Miles,  see  Archives,  ,3474  ;  anticipation  of  War  of 
1812  in , see  Archives,  347(5 ;  proposed  union  between 
U.  C.  and  L.  C.  (1822),  see  Archives,  3477  ;  claims 
for  losses  (1812-1815),  see  Archives,  3477  ;  land 
companies  of,  see  Archives,  3478  ;  naturalization 
question,  see  Archives,  3478 ;  Clergy  reserves 
(1820),  see  Archives,  3479 ;  emigration  (1832),  see 
Archives,  3480  ;  la  population  franf aise  dans  les 
Cantonsde  rEst,Poisson,see  Cda.FrcuK^ais,  .3486; 
dix  ans  an (1840-50),  Gerin-Lajoie,  see  Can.  Fran- 
nais,  3486;  le  pays  des  (4 rand  Lacs  au  XVII 
siecle.  Suite,  see  Can.  Fraix^ais,  3487;  du  notariat 
au,  avant  1663,  Roy,  see  Can.  Fraii^ais,  3487  ;  lit- 
erary movement  in.  to  1841,  M.acdonell,  see  Cana- 
(Jiaiia,  3492;  Can.  hist,  readings.  Hay,  3496  a; 
Can.  nobility  of  French  epoch,  Fronsac,  see  Hay, 
3490  a ;  scheme  for  conquest  of  (174G),  Paltsits, 
see  Hay.  349G  a  ;  reLations  et  journaux  (1775-60), 
see  Levis  docs.  3497  ;  handbook  of  Can.  dates, 
McCord,  3499  ;  de  I'esclavage  en,  Viger  et  Lafon- 
taine,  .see  Montreal,  Soc.  Hist,  de,  3.504 ;  r^gne 
militaire  en  (1760-64) ;  Verreau,  see  Montreal,  Soc. 
Hist.  de,3504  ;  sketches  of  celebrated  Canadians, 
Morgan,  3505  ;  Can.  men  and  women  of  the  time, 
Morgan,  3506;  Docs.  rel.  to,  .see  N.  Y.,  Doc.  hist., 
3507;'  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist.,  3508;  m6moires 
(1749-60),  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (1)- 
(8) ;  l'6tat  present  du  Can.,  Talon,  see  Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 3.513(1) ;  m^^moire  surle  (1736), 
Hocquart,  see  (Jucbec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (2)  ; 
considerations  sur  I'citat  du  (1758),  see  (Juebec  Lit. 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (.3);  r^tlexions  sur  le  com- 
merce, see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (7); 
hist,  de  I'eau  de  vie  en,  see  Queliec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3513  (8) ;  voyages  de  d^couvertes  (1534-1542), 


Cartior,  de  Roberval,  de  Xalntonge,  etc.,  see 
(Juebee  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (1843);  guerre 
Anglais  et  lro(|u<iis  (1(582-1713),  Catalogne,  see 
(^iel)uc  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.515  (3);  hist,  and 
V)i<)g.,  Anderson,  sec  (Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3519  ;  local  govt,  in  Can.,  Bourinot,  .see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  :v>.i-i  ;  constitutions  of  Can.,  Decelles.see 
R.  Soc  of  Can.,  3.539  ;  French  gentilhoinme  and 
colonization  of  Can.,  G6rin,  see  R.  Soc  of  Can., 
3544;  Can.  clergy  and  the  declaration  of  1732, 
Gossclin,  .srf  U.  Soc.  of  Can., 3.545  ;  first  seigniors 
of  Can.,  Suite,  scr  K.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3554  ;  A  travers 
les  regist;res,  Tanguay,  sec  I{.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3560; 
under  Brit,  rule  (,1760-1900),  Bourinot,  3,5(55  ;  Fed- 
eral govt,  in  Can.,  Bourinot,  3.')G5a  ;  How  Can.  is 
gov'd,  Bourinot,  3.5(56  ;  constitutional  hist.,  15ou- 
riuot,  3567  ;  Parliamentary  procedure  andgovt.  in 
Can.,  Bourinot,  3.568  ;  attempts  at  church  estab- 
lishment, see  Clergy  reserves,  3569  ;  Canaflian  in- 
dependence, annexation,  and  Brit,  imperial  feder- 
ation, Douglas,  3.571 ;  docs,  illus.  of  constitution, 
Houston,  ;5572,  3440  ;  law  of  legislative  ])ower,  Le- 
froy,  3573 ;   early  Eng.  rule,  see  Maseres,  3574, 

3574  a;    Constitution    of    Can.,  J.  E.  C.  Munro, 

3575  ;  droit  de  banality  during  French  rt^gime, 
W.  B.  Munro,  3576  I  Can.  question.  Smith,  3577; 
Brief  suggestions  in  regard  to  the  formation  of 
local  govts,  for  U.  C.  and  L.  C,  Todd,  3578; 
constitutional  hist.,  Watson,  3579  ;  short  hist., 
Archer,  :;.">so  ;  Story  of  Can.,  Bourinot,  3582,  Ken- 
nedy, 3.59(1;  Short  hist,  of  Can.  people,  Bryce, 
3583;  Cour  d'histoire  du  Can.,  Ferland,  3586; 
Child's  hist,  of  Can.,  Miles,  3.594 ;  School  hist, 
of  Can.,  Miles,  3595  ;  The  great  Dominion, 
Parkin,  3596  ;  pop.  hist.,  Withrow,  3599  ;  criti- 
cism of  officials  and  inhabitants  (1(587),  see 
Baugy,  3600  ;  early  settlers,  see  Beaubien,  3601  ; 
sous  le  domination  franyaise,  Bibaud,  3602 ;  les 
Fran9ais  au,  Keiallain,  see  Bougainville,  3606 ; 
early  hist.,  see  Champlain,  3615  ;  hist,  de  la  colo- 
nic franp.aise,  Faillon,  3(525  ;  natural  and  civil 
hist,  of  French  dominions,  Jefferys,  3634  ;  Jesuit 
relations,  3(535  ;  first  Eng.  conquest,  Kirke,  3639  ; 
Chapters  from  111.  hi.st.,  Mason,  36.59 ;  under 
French  regime  (1535-1763),  Miles,  3660  ;  Parkman's 
w(uks,  3672  ;  hist,  du  Can.  et  des  Canadiens  fran- 
9ais,  Reveillaud,  367G ;  Hist,  du  Can.,  Sagard- 
Theodat,  3681;  famine  of  1743,  see  St.  Vallier, 
3(583  ;  card  money  during  French  regime,  Steven- 
sou,  36S4,  3529,  3775  ;  hist,  des  Canadiens  franpais 
(1608-1880),  Suite,  3685  ;  Pages  d'histoire  du  Can., 
Suite,  3686  ;  Conquest  of  (Jan.,  Warburton,  .3688 ; 
sous  la  domination  anglaise,  Bibaud,  3694  ;  Cana- 
dians in  1841,  Bonnycastle,  3695  ;  Can.  and  the 
Canadians  in  1846,  Bonnycastle,  3696  ;  ]iarliamen- 
tary  debates  on  confederation  of  Brit.  N.  Am. 
provinces,  3704 ;  L'union  des  deux  Canadas, 
David,  3706;  Can.  since  union  of  1.841,  Dent, 
3710  ;  under  admin,  of  Earl  of  Dufferin,  Stewart, 
3711 ;  rpt.  on  affairs  (1839),  see  Durham,  3712  ; 
corr.  between  govts,  of  Can.,  Gr.  Brit.,  and  U.  S. 
rel.  to  Fenian  invasion  and  rebellion  of  southern 
states,  sec  Fenian  invasi(m,  3715  ;  La  nation 
canadienne,  (!ail!y  de  Taurines,  3717  ;  Lesanciens 
Canadiens,  Gaspe,  3718  ;  public  life  (1836-55),  see 
Hincks,  3728  ;  experiences  ot  Can.  Company  colo- 
nists, see  Lizars  anil  ^[aefarlane,  3739;  Regne 
militaire  (17(;(M;4),  37(59  ;  hist,  of  War  of  1812,  with 
narr.  of  sufferings  in  Can.,  Smith,  3774  ;  currency 
after  caiiitulation,  Stevenson,  3776,  3529  ;  period 
of  federation,  srr  Sydenham,  3780;  Can.  in  1837-38, 
Theller,  3782  ;  journal  of  Bishop's  visitation  of 
missions  on  coast  (1845),  Field,  3800  ;  maritime 
provinces.  Harper  3805  ;  maritime  colonies,  Mc- 
Gregor, 3S09 :  Making  of  Canadian  west,  >Iacbcth, 
3846  ;  Selkirk  settlement,  3868-3874  ;  Canadiens 
de  I'ouest,  Tasse,  3877. 

Indians:  Dopt.  of  Indian  affairs,  3434,  EthnoL 
survey  of  Can.,  .3460-3461  a  ;  People  of  the  Long 
House,  Chadwick,  618  ;  five  Indian  nations  oi 
Can.,  Coldeii,  (520 ;  MfPiirs  des  s.auvages  ameri- 
quains,  Lafitau,  (5.59,  3641;  Can.  savage  folk,  :\rac- 
lean,  662;  Huron-Iroquois  of  Can.,  Wilson,  (591 ; 
courts  of  justice  (1802),  Miles  see  Archives,  3474; 
lands  on  Grand  River,  Maitland,  see  Archives, 
3476;  in  War  of  1812,  Mott,  .see  Canadiana,  3492  ; 
life  and  manners,  see  Champlain,  3615;  Native 


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tribes  of  the  Dominion,  Maclean,  3851 ;  see  also 
Ratlisson,  073,  Zeislierjier,  311().  . 

Sec  aho  British  Columbia,  Hudson  Bay,  Mani- 
toba, New  Brunswick,  North-West  (Can.),  Nova 
Scotia,  Ontario  (Province  of),  Trince  Edward 
Island,  Quebec  (Province  of) ;  also  Canadian 
rebellion  (1837-38).  French,  French  and  Indian 
War,  Laws,  New  France. 

Canada,  Ethnological  Survey  of,  organization,  3460, 
pubs.,  34(il,  3461  a. 

Canada,  Lower  (or  Canada  East).  See  Quebec,  Pro- 
vince of. 

Canada,  Royal  Society  of,  pubs.,  3551-3557,  see  also 
"Wilson,  691,  Dawson,  802. 

Canada,  Upper  (or  Canada  West).  See  Ontario,  Pro- 
vince of. 

Canada  Coinpanv,  in  the  days  of  the  (1825-50),  Lizars 
and  >lacfarlane,  3730  ;  facts  rel.  to,  see  Stricliland, 
3779. 

Canada  Francais,  3485-3489,  supplementary  vol.,  3490. 

Canadian  antiquarian  and  nuinismatie  journal, 
3491,  see  also  Archives,  3470. 

Canadian  Army,  in  "War  of  1812,  .sec  Richardson,  1749  ; 
pieces  militaires,  see  Levis  docs.,  3497  ;  milit.  organi- 
zation (ir.36-4S),  Suite,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3554. 

Canadian  freehuhLr,  Maseres,  3574. 

Canadian  Institute,  jiubs.,  3493  ;  cat.  of  Lib.,  .3493. 

Canadian  Military  Institute,  pubs.  -See  Cruikshank, 
1723. 

Canadian  Pacific  Railway,  see  Parkin,  359G ;  charges 
of  ciuruiitiun  in  connection  with,  S''c  DulIerin.S'll. 

Canadian  Parliament.    See  Parliament,  Canadian. 

Canadian  nbelhon  (1837-38),  Read,  3766,  see  also  Bon- 
nvcastle,  3695,  Bosworth,  3697  ;  and  boundary  ques- 
tions (1837-61),  see  Callahan,  2504  ;  paper  on  Patriot 
War,  Ross,  see  Mich.  Pioneer  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.367  ; 
patriotes  de  1837,  David,  3705  ;  in  U.  C,  Dent,  3709, 
see  also  Mackenzie,  3745 ;  causes  of  discontent  re- 
sulting in,  see  Durham,  3712  ;  La  rebellion  de  1837  k 
Saint  Eustache,  Globensky,  3721 ;  justification  of 
Lt.-Gov.  of  U.  C.  (1835-38),  see  Head,  3725 ;  Humors  of 
'37,  Lizars  and  Macfarlane,  3740 ;  rpts.  of  commis- 
sioners appointed  to  inquire  into  grievances  of 
L.  C,  3767  ;  rpt.  of  committee  on  polit.  state  of  I^.  C. 
and  L.  C,  3768  ;  Canada  in  1837-38,  Theller,  3782. 
<S'ee  also  Clergy  reserves. 

Canadian  savage  folk,  Maclean,  662. 

Canadiana,  3492. 

Canals,  Canal  system  of  N.  Y.,  see  Wright,  1998,  Clin- 
ton, 3204 ;  mileage  of,  .see  Am.  almanac  and  reposi- 
tory, 2824  ;  development  of,  see  Ringwalt,  2886 ; 
grants  for,  see  U.  S.  Pub.  Land  Commission,  2901  ; 
of  N.  H.,  see  McClintock,  3161 ;  canal  system  in  ()., 
see  Atwater,  3344;  Can.,  Dept.  of  Railways  and 
Canals  rpts.,  3434,  .see  also  Bonnycastle,  3695  ;  also 
Erie  Canal,  Interoceanic  Canal,  Milwaukee  and 
Rock  River  Canal,  Nicaragua  Canal,  Panama  Canal. 

CannifE,  W.,  Hist,  of  Prov.  of  Ont.,  3700. 

Cannon  and  camera,  Hemment,  2433. 

Canovai.    See  "Vespucci,  795. 

Canyons,     .^ee  Colorado  River. 

Cape  Ann,  settlements  at,  see  Northend,  997 ;  common 
lands,  see  Adams,  2642. 

Cape  Breton,  Cabot's  landfall  on,  .see  Dawson,  802 ;  and 
its  memiirials  of  the  Ficnch  regime,  Bourinot,  3790; 
hist,  of  island  of,  Brown,  3792 ;  missions  of  (1760- 
1870),  Casgrain,  3795. 

Cape  El  izabeth,  patent  for  (1631),  Trelawny  papers.  .See 
Maine  Hist.  Soc,  282. 

Cape  Horn,  voyage  amnnd.  Revere,  2066. 

Capers,  H.  D.,"Life  and  times  of  C.  G.  Meminger,  2282. 

Capitals  of  Spanish-America,  Curtis,  3912. 

Capron,  E.  S.,  Hist,  of  Cal.,  2023. 

Capturing  a  locomotive,  Pittenger,  2298. 

Caracas,  hist,  of  rev.  of,  Flinter,  4006;  old  Captain- 
Generalcv  of,  .see  Pons,  4013. 

Cardenas,  F.  de.    See  Pacheco.  703,  791,  44. 

Carey,  M.,  Olive  branch,  1604. 

Carhiel,  le  It.  P.  Etienne  de,  S.  J.,  Orhand,  3G12. 

Caribbean  Sea,  Am.  naval  problem  rel.  to.  *'ee  Ma- 
han,  2578 

Carillon,  Fort.    .Se^  Ticonderoga. 

Carleton,  Sir  G.,  letters  between,  and  Lord  Germaine 
(1777),  .see  Archives,  .34()7 ;    to   Lord    Shelburne  on 
western  trade  (1768),  .sec  Archives,  3468. 
Carlisle  jiapers,  73. 
Carlotta,  empress  of  Mexico,  sketch  of,  Hall,  3952. 


Carmichael,  W.,  correspondence.  See  Sparks,  1504,  v. 9. 

Carolana,  desc.  of,  Coxe.   .See  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2. 

Carolina,  new  voyage  to,  Lawson,  1141  ;  desc.  of  (1761), 
see  Weston,  1169  ;  travels  in  upper  Carolinas  (1802), 
IMichaux,  1804.  See  also  North  Carolina,  South  Caro- 
lina. 

Carolina  pirates  and  colonial  commerce  (1670-1740), 
Hughson,  2868. 

Carpenter,  E.  J.,  Am.  in  Hawaii,  2459. 

Carjienter,  F.  B.,  Six  months  at  the  White  House  with 
Abraham  Lincoln,  2242  ;  .see  also  Lincoln,  2255. 

Carr.  L.,  iNIounds  of  INliss.  valley,  562  ;  Missouri,  a  bone 
of  contenti(m,  3279. 

Carrington,  Hri;/.-Gen.  H.  B.,  Battles  of  Am.  Rev., 
1255  ;  \\  asliington  the  soldier,  1548  ;  rpt.  on  Indians, 
see  Donaldson,  630. 

Carroll,  B.  R.,  eo;«./7..  Hist,  colls,  of  S.  C,  1128,  198. 

Carroll,  Charles,  Journal  during  visit  to  Can.  (1776), 
1256,  see  also  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3314  ;  life  of,  Rowland, 
1257. 

Carroll,  H.  K.,  Religious  forces  of  U.  S.,  2998. 

Carroll,  lit.  Jiev.  John,  life  and  times.    .See  Shea,  3081. 

Cartier,  Jacques,  3013  ;  Voyages,  see  Pinkerton,  731, 
CJuebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (1843) ;  Verreau,  see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3556,  see  also  Higginson,  721 ;  life, 
see  Belknap,  394  ;  hist,  material,  see  Bost.  Pub.  Lib., 
712  ;  first  ref.  to  Niagara  Falls  not  made  by.  Porter, 
1097 ;  exploration  of  St.  Lawrence,  see  Bianchard, 
1761 ;  notes  sur,  Demazi^res,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3523  ;  four  voyages  of,  Decazes,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3538  ;  dubious  points  in  voyages  of,  Decazes, 
see  R.  Soc  of  Can.,  3538  ;  first  voyage,  Ganong,  ,see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3542  ;  cartog.  of  St.  Lawrence  from, 
to  Champlain,  Ganong,  see  R.  Soc  of  Can.,  3542  ; 
course  of,  Hawley,  sec  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3547  ;  fete  de 
Noel  sous,  Myran'd,  3668  ;  Cartier  to  Frontenac,  Win- 
sor,  3689. 

Cartography.    See  Maps. 

Cartwright,  G.,  Journal  of  events  on  coast  of  Labra- 
dor, 3829. 

Cartwright,  R.,  Marriage  law  in  U.  C.  (1792).  See  Ar- 
chives, 3473. 

Caruthers,  E.  W.,  Interesting  Revolutionary'  incidents, 
12,58  ;  Sketch  of  life  of  Rev.  David  Caldwell,  2997. 

Carver,  Ca2^t.  Jonathan,  Travels  through  interior 
parts  of  N.  Am.  (176(!-8),  12,59  ;  and  Carver's  grant, 
Durrie,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  colls,  v.  6. 

Cary,  E.  G.,  George  William  Curtis,  2388. 

Casa  Grande.  .S'ec  Journal  of  Am.  ethnology  and 
archa'ology,  576. 

Casas,  Bartolom6  de  las,  Hist,  de  las  Indias,  708,  765, 
see  also  Coleccion  de  documentos,  702  ;  Coleccion  de 
las  obras,  766  ;  docs,  of,  see  Coleccion  de  documentos, 
702,  703  ;  experiences  with  colony,  .see  Benzoni,  763  ; 
life.  Helps,  767,  4102,  see  also  Helps,  3915  ;  criticism  of 
"Vespucci's  claims,  see  Markham,  796;  denunciations 
of  popular  historians  by,  vindicated,  Wilson,  3991. 

Casco  Bay,  and  Falmouth,  post-offices  between.  Fin- 
lay,  1314. 

Casgrain,  VAhhi  H.  R.,  L'Acadie,  see  Canada  Frnn- 
<,c/(s,  ,3486  ;  Montcalm,  .see  Canada  Franqais,  3487; 
Montcalm  et  Levis,  3614  ;  Pelerinageau  paysd'Evan- 
g('Oine,  3794;  Sulpiciens  en  Acadie  (1()76-1762),  3795; 
Memoirs  sur  les  missions  de  la  Nouvelle-Ecosse, 
3795 ;  Docs,  sur  I'Acadie,  3795,  .sec  also  Canada 
Fran  cats,  3490  ;  Yie  de  Joseph  F.  Perrault,  3901 ;  see 
also  Levis  documents,  3497. 

Casgrain,  P.  B.,  Plaines  d'Abraham  (1759-1760),  see 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3520;  Biographic  de 
Joseph  F.  Perrault,  3901. 

Cass,  Lewis,  Hist,  sketches  of  Mich.,  1767  ;  Cass  MSS., 
see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  3 ;  life,  Mc- 
Laughlin. 1856. 

Casson,  D.  de,  Hist,  du  Montreal,  -see  Montreal,  Soc. 
Hist,  de,  3504,  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3515  (1). 

Castorologia,  Martin,  38,53. 

Catalogne,  G.  de,  Recueil  de  ce  qui  s'est  pass6  en 
Can.  au  sujet  de  la  guerre,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  .3,515,  v.  3. 

Catherina  Archipelago,  pre-historic  remains  from 
caves  in,  Dall,  ,5(')6. 

Catherwood,  F.,  drawings,  see  Stephens,  ,589,  .590,  4020  ; 
interest  in  Am.  antiquities  awakened  by  pubs,  of,  see 
3906. 
Catherwood,  Mrs.  M.  H.,  Heroes  of  the  middle  west, 

1173. 
Catholic  Church.    See  Roman  Catholic  Church. 


494 


INDEX 


Catholic  summer  and  winter  scliool  library.  Sec  Nar 
daillac,  5S1. 

Catholics.    See  Roman  Catholics. 

Catlin,  G.,  works,  GKi,  G17. 

Catoctin  Belt  (Va.),  Keith.    See  Geol.  survey,  442. 

Caton,  J.  1).,  Last  of  the  Illinois.  See  Chicago  Hist. 
Soc.,  3361. 

Caucus  system,  American,  Lawton,  27G6.  See  also 
Polities. 

Cavendish,  Sir  FT.,  Debates  of  the  House  of  Commons 
(1768-74),  7(5,  scr  ulso  (Jucbec  act,  3o7t)  a. 

Cavendish,  Thomas,  voyuf^es  of.     Sec  Payne,  821. 

Cavity,  map  of  revoltt'd  province  of.  Sec  l^oreman,  24C3. 

Caxton  Clul),  pubs.,  3350. 

Cayuga  County  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3200. 

Celoron,  voyage  down  the  Allegheny,  1749.  i'ee  Chap- 
man, 1174." 

Central  America,  notes  on  bibliog..  Bandolier,  scb  Am. 
Antiquarian  Soc,  2.33;  explorations  in  (1857-82), 
Charnay,  5<14  ;  remarkaV)lc  views  of,  .sw  Humboldt, 
573;  iniiileiits  of  travel  in,  Stt'pbcns,  .W.l,  11)2(1 ;  rail- 
roads in.  scr  International  Am.  Conference,  3;)17 ; 
geog.  and  travel,  Stanford's  eonipendiuni,  31)20;  cul- 
ture conneeted  with  that  of  K;;viit,  st  I.e  I'longeon, 
3903;  hist.,  Bancroft,  3997;  Tlu'ee  f;rin;;os  in  Vene- 
zuela and,  Davis,  4U05  ;  some  notes  on  the  ancient 
monuments  of,  MaudsKoy,  4011 ;  notes  on,  Sipiier, 
4019  ;  states  of,  Squier,  4019  ;  U.  S.  cong.  docs.  rel.  to, 
4022  ;  nunisters  of  (182,')),  invite  U.  S.  to  take  part  in 
cong.  at  Panama,  see  U.  S.  Pres.  message,  4023  ;  hist, 
and  resources.  Wells,  4027. 

Central  America  and  Northern  South  America  (de- 
partment), 3997-4027. 

Century  book  for  Young  Americans,  Brooks,  2009. 

Century  book  of  the  American  Revolution,  Brooks, 
1247. 

Century  of  dishonor,  .Jackson,  655. 

Century  of  printing,  Hildeburn,  179. 

Century  War  book,  2095. 

Cervera  y  Topete,  Rear  Admiral  P.,  ed.,  Spanish  Am. 
war,  2424. 

Chadsey,  C.  E.,  Struggle  between  President  Johnson 
and  Cong,  over  reconstruction,  2383,  see  also  Colum- 
bia Univ.,  260. 

Chadwick,  E.  M.,  People  of  the  Long  House,  618. 

Chalmers,  G.,  Continuation  of  polit.  annals,  835,  see 
also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  354 ;  Introd.  to  hist,  of  revolt 
of  Am.  colonies,  1261 ;  Polit.  annals  of  present  united 
colonies,  1202. 

Chamberlain,  A.  F.,  Kootenay  Indians.  See  Ethnol. 
Survey  of  Can.,  .3461. 

Chamberlain,  E.  T.,  Merchant  marine.  See  Depew, 
2847. 

Chamberlain,  I.,  Biog.  of  Millard  Fillmore,  1885. 

Chamberlain,  M.,  Authentication  of  Declaration  of 
Independence,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc. ,337  ;  John  Adams, 
1204. 

Chamberlain,  N.  H.,  Samuel  Sewall,  1014. 

Chamberlin,  E.    See  Colbert,  .3352. 

Chamberlin,  ,T.  E.,  John  Brown,  1840. 

Chamberlin,  T.  C, Terminal  moraines,  see  Geol.  survey, 
431 ;  Artesian  wells,  see  Geol.  survey,  433  ;  and  Salis- 
burj',  Driftless  area  of  upper  Miss,  valley,  see  Geol. 
survey,  434. 

Chambers,  W.,  Am.  slavery,  1857. 

Chambrun,  A.  de,  Pouvoir  executif  aux  Etats-Unis, 
2700,  same,  Eng.  tr.,  2706. 

Channer,  ('apt.  P.,  ed.    See  James,  17.38. 

Chanipignv,  Memoirs,  see  French,  .3292.  ser.  1,  v.  5. 

Champion,  .Urs.  S.  E..  Our  flag  (1620-1896),  2505. 

Champlain,  Samuel  de.  Narrative  of  a  voyage  to  the 
West  Indies  and  Mex.  (1599-1002),  811;  (Euvres,  3015  ; 
Voyages,  Laverdi^re,  ed.,  3615,  same,  Eng.  tr.,  Otis, 
3615,  see  also  Prince  Soc,  387  ;  Verre.au,  sec  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  35.56,  see  also  Higginson,  721  ;  first  ref.  to 
Niagara  Falls  made  by.  Porter,  1097 ;  at  St.  Croix, 
Hay,  3490  a;  lately  discovered  MS.  of,  McGee,  see 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.526  ;  cartog.  of  St.  L.aw- 
rence  from  Cartier  to,  Ganong,  see  R.  Soc  of  Can., 
3542  ;  vie  de,  Gravier,  3616  ;  les  interprets  de,  see 
Suite,  3686. 

Champlain,  Lake,  map,  see  Marcel,  3457;  see  also 
Champlain,  Oiuvres,  3615. 

Champlin,  J.  D.,  Jr.,  Young  folks'  hist,  of  the  war  for 
the  union,  2132. 

Chanal,  flen.  F.  V.  A.  de.  Am.  army  in  war  of  seces- 
sion, 2133. 


495 


Chancellorsville,  campaign  of,  Dodge,  2166 ;  and 
(iettysburg,  Doul)leday,  2167,  see  also  Campaigns 
of  the  Civil  War,  2131 ;  battle  of,  Hamhn,  2203, 
Hotelikiss  a7id  Allan,  2213. 

Chandler,  P.,  Am.  criminal  trials,  app.  p.  408. 

Channing,  E.,  Navig.ation  laws,  .see  .\m.  Antiquarian 
Soc,  238  ;  Students'  hist,  of  V.  S.,  2.000  ;  U.  S.  of  Am. 
(1705-1805),  2,507;  Town  and  county  govt,  in  Eng.  colo- 
nies of  N.  Am.,  2707  ;  appendix,  pp.  463-471  ;  and 
Hart,  Guide  to  study  of  Am.  hist.,  2508  ;  see  also 
Hart,  2.541. 

Clianning,  E.  T.,  William  Ellery.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
1,  V.  0. 

Channing,  W.  E.,  Slavery,  1858. 

Channing,  W.  H.,  ed.     See  Annals  of  the  West,  17.')5. 

Chantilly,  battle  of,  Walcott,  see  Mass.  Milit.  Hist. 
Soc  papers,  2277  ;  see  also  Ropes,  2308. 

Chapais,  T.,  Bataille  de  Carillon.  See  Canada  Fran- 
(,■(1  is,  3480. 

Chapin,  F.  H.,  Land  of  the  cliff  dwellers,  563. 

Chapman,  T.  J.,  French  in  the  Allegheny  valley, 
1174. 

Chapters  of  Erie,  Adams,  C.  F.  and  H.,  2822. 

Charles  I,  kin;/  nf  Kiiiilaiiil,  letter  to  Sir  Charles  Wake, 
Ambassador  to  l"ian<(',  on  rcddition  of  Quebec  and 
Acadia,  1631,  sec  Arcliives,  3460. 

Charles  II,  king  af  ICinjhi ml,  letters  to  govs,  of  colony 
of  Conn.,  Hininan,  1.54  ;  Charter  of  prov.  of  I'a. 
granted  to  William  Penn  by  (1682),  see  Liberty  bell 
leaflets,  802. 

Charles  V,  emperor,  Magellan's  contracts  with,  see 
Stanley  of  Alderley,  787  ;  laws  promulgated  (1542^3), 
for  l>eneflt  of  Am.  natives,  see  Stevens,  3921  ;  dis- 
patches to,  Cortes,  3941,  3942. 

Charleston  (S.  C),  City  year  book,  120  ;  earthquake  of 
1886,  Dutton,  .see  Geol.  survey,  437 ;  revolutionary 
hist.,  see  Moultrie,  1441 ;  milit.  hist,  of  forts  in  and 
about  harbor,  connected  with  story  of  Sumter,  see 
Crawford,  2152  ;  blockade  of,  see  Gordon,  2187. 

Charlevoix,  Pierre  F.  X.  de.  Letters,  619  ;  Journal,  see 
French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  3  ;  Hist,  de  la  Nouvelle  France, 
3617,  sa me,  Eng.  tr..  Shea,  3617  ;  Voyages  an  nord,  see 
Jerejnie,  3844. 

Charnay,  D.,  Ancient  cities  of  new  world,  564. 

Charters,  of  the  Brit,  colonies,  78  ;  Mass.  Bay  (1629), 
see  Old  South  Work,  308  (7) ;  granted  to  Patroons  by 
States-Gen.  of  Holland,  see  Liberty  bell  leaflets,  862 ; 
of  province  of  Pa.  (1082),  see  Liberty  bell  leaflets,  862  ; 
select,  illustrative  of  Am.  hist.,  MacDonald,  864  ; 
quo  warranto  i)roceedings  against  Mass.  (1035),  see 
Hutchinson,  9.59  ;  first  Mass.,  Parker,  see  Lowell  Inst. 
908  ;  New  Eng.  (1700),  see  Neal,  991  ;  great,  of  Eng., 
Barrington,  2046 ;  of  Eng.  constitutional  hist.,  Stubbs, 
2083  ;  colonial,  Poore,  2785,  14,  Preston,  2788  ;  early, 
.see  Schouler,  2790.    See  also  Constitutions. 

Charts.    See  Maps. 

Chase,  F.,  Hist,  of  Dartmouth  College,  2922. 

Chase,  G.  B.,  Lowndes  of  S.  C,  3.306. 

Chase,  L.  B.,  Hist,  of  Polk  administration,  1859,  1945. 

Chase,  Philander,  Reminiscences,  2999. 

Chase,  Salmon  P.,  chief  jiisfire,  letters,  see  Pike.  1943  ; 
life.  Hart,  2134,  Schiickers,  2135,  Warden,  2136 ;  es- 
say on,  see  Piatt,  2296. 

Chastellux,  F.  J.,  marquis  de.  Travels  in  N.  Am.  (1780- 
82).  1204. 

Chata-Muskokee  Indians,  national  legend  of,  Brinton, 
612. 

Chateaubriand,  F.  A.  R.,  vieomte  de,  Travels  in  Am. 
and  Italy,  1605. 

Chateauguay  seigniory,  Sellar,  3729. 

Chatham,  William  I'ltt,  carl  of,  corr.,  1265,  see  also 
Doughty,  3023  a  ;  essays  on,  Macaulay,  1266. 

Chattanooga  (Tenn.),  H.ayes,  see  Geol.  survey,  447; 
destruction  of  railroad,  "see  Pittenger,  2298  ;  battles 
about  (1862-03),  Reed,  2306. 

Chauncey,  Charles,  Southworth  lecture  on.  See 
AValker,  .3104  b. 

Chautauqua  reading  circle  literature.  .Vee  .Tudson,  2.557. 

Chauveau,  P.  J.  O.,  L'instructi(m  publique  au  Canada, 
3882. 

Chavero,  A.,  Obras  historicas  de  Don  Fernando  de 
Alva  Ixtlilxochitl,  .3937  ;  Hist,  de  Tlaxcala,  3937. 

Cheadle,  W.  B.    See  Milton,  38,56. 

Check  list  for  American  local  history,  Perkins,  3118. 

Checkley,  John.    See  Prince  Soc,  387. 

Chelan,  'Lake,  Gannett,  see  National  geog.  magazine, 
528,  Symons,  540. 


INDEX 


Cheney,  Mrs.  C.  E.,  Young  folks'  hist,  of  Civil  War, 
2137. 

Cherokee  Indians,  of  pre-Columbian  times,  Thomas, 
592 ;  as  one  of  the  niouml-huilding  tribes,  see 
Thomas,  .59.") ;  travels  through  terr.  of,  .see  Bartram, 
1235  :  exped.  against,  .sw  Drayton,  1304  ;  of  Va.  in 
1780,  .seo  IVIartin,  1431 ;  removal  of,  see  Scott,  2010. 

Cherry  Valkv,  sec  Campbell,  1254. 

Chesapeake  Jiav,  >Ic(iee.    .See  Geol.  survey,  435. 

Chesney,  Lt.-Col.  V.  C,  Essays  in  milit.  biog.,  2138. 

Chevalier,  E.,  Hist,  de  la- marine  franfaise,  1267. 

Chevalier,  M.,  Society,  manners,  and  politics  in  U.  S., 
1800  ;  Mexico,  3938. 

Cheyney,  E.  P.,  Anti-rent  agitation,  N.  Y.,  3201. 

Chiapa,'//?',s/io»  of.     See  Casas,  Bartolomd  de  las. 

Chiapas,  incidents  of  travel  in,  Stephens,  589,  4020. 

Chicago  (111.),  Indian  massacre  (lsl2),  sec  Kinzie,  1799  ; 
army  reiniion  at,  in  18i)8,  .see  2090  ;  Columbian  expo- 
sition, Bancroft,  2827  ;  hist.,  Andreas,  3343;  and  the 
great  conflagration,  Colbert  and  Chamberlain,  3352. 

Chicago  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3351. 

Chickamauga,  battle  of,  Turchin,  2355. 

Chickasaw  Bluff,  attack  on,  .see  Smith,  2326. 

Chief  justices.    *'ee  United  States  Supreme  Court. 

Chief  of  the  Pilgrims,  Steele,  906. 

Chihuahua,  Donii)han's  invasion  and  capture,  see 
Hughes,  2002;  explorations  in  (1851-53),  Bartlett, 
2019. 

Chilan-Balam,  books  of,  Brinton,  Gil. 

Child,  Robert,  controversy.    See  Hutchinson,  959. 

Child,  T.,  Spanish-Am.  republics,  4030. 

Child  life  in  colonial  days,  Earle,  841. 

Childe,  E.  v.,  tr.    See  Santarem,  797. 

Children's  favorite  classics  series.  See  Hawthorne, 
3151. 

Children's  lives  of  great  men  series,  Franklin,  Benj., 
see  Brooks,  1.324  ;  Grant,  U.  S.,  see  Brooks,  2192. 

Children's  study  series.     See  Mcllwraith,  3592. 

Chile,  sketches  "of,  during  war  of  1879-80,  Boyd,  4029  ; 
acct.  of,  in  1890.  .see  Child,  4030  ;  hist.,  Hancock,  4031; 
dark  days  in,  Hervey,  4033  ;  relaciones  del  (1535-1658), 
see  Jimenez  de  la  fispada,  4039;  war  between  Peru 
and,  Markham,  4056 ;  war  between  allied  Peru  and 
Bolivia  and  (1879-81),  Mason,  4057  ;  travels  in,  Miers, 
4058;  geog.  natural  and  civil  hist.,  Molina,  4060  ;  narr. 
of  events  which  led  to  declaration  of  war  against  Bo- 
livia and  Peru,  4061 ;  travels  in  (1804-25),  see  Steven- 
son, 4066;  sixteen  years  in  (1822-39),  Tutcliffe,  4067 ; 
administracion  de  Don  Manuel  Montt,  Vicufia  Mac- 
kenna,  4070 ;  La  guerra  k  muerte,  Vicufia  Mackenna, 
4070. 

Chilton.    .SeeMass.  Hist.  Soc,  289. 

China,  recent  hist,  of,  see  Lamed,  399  a ;  U.  S.  in,  see 
Griffis,  24(;4  ;  immigration  treaty  with,  see  U.  S.  Bur. 
of  Statistics,  2900. 

Chinese,  disc,  of  Am.  by,  Leland,  747,  Vining,  756  ;  con- 
dition of,  in  IT.  S.,  .see  Bancroft,  2457  ;  immigration. 
Can.  Commission  on,  3436. 

Chipman,  W.  W.  L.,  Sir  Wm.  Alexander.  ,See  Canadi- 
fr«r(,  3492. 

Chipi)ewa,  battle  of.    .S'ee  Stone,  1748. 

Chippewa  Indians,  trip  to  negotiate  treaty  with,  sec 
McKenny,  660  ;  vocabulaiy,  see  Carver,  1259. 

Chittenden,  H.  M.,  Yellowstone  National  Park,  512. 

Chittenden,  L.  E.,  Rpt.  of  debates  and  proceedings  for 
proposing  amendments  to  (Constitution  of  U.  S., 
21.!!i  ;  IVrsonal  reminiscences  (1840-90),  app.  p.  466. 

Cho.ite,  Bnfus,  works,  1S61 ;  orations,  see  Loring,  3160. 

Choctaw  Indians,  travels  through  terr.    See  Bartram, 

i2;i5. 

Cholulu,  massacre  of.    .S'ee  Bandelier,  5.59. 

Chotteau,  L.,  La  guerre  de  I'ind^pendance  (1775-83), 
1268. 

Chouart  and  Radisson,  Dionne.  See  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3.540. 

Choules,  J.  O.,  ed.    See  Neal,  3060. 

Christian  Commission,  U.  S.  SeeV.  S.  Christian  Com- 
mission. 

Christian  Indians,  of  New  Eng.,  Gookin,  643  ;  of  Dela- 
ware and  Mohcgan  missicm,  Heckcwelder,  050. 

Cliristianity  in  the  United  States,  Dorchester,  3004  a. 

Christie,  R.',  Hist,  of  late  prov.  of  L.  C,  3701. 

Christy,  I).,  CotUni  is  king,  1862. 

Chronicles  of  border  warfare.  Withers,  1.579. 

Church,  Col.  Benjamin,  Entertaining  i)assages  rel.  to 
Philip's  war,  910,  Hist,  of  King  Philii)'s  war,  010,  see 
also  Knapp,  2558  ;  Hist,  of  eastern  expeds.,  911. 


Church,  I>r.  Benjamin,  examination  of,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  286. 

Church,  Lt.-Col.  W.  C,  IHysses  S.  Grant,  2193. 

Church  and  state  in  North  Carolina,  Weeks,  3106. 

Church  historj'  (department  i.  '-".h^-oII."). 

Church  history :  Am.  churcli.  \'incent,  .see  IMabie,  2565  ; 
sources  of  Am.,  2964-2*J69  ;  Am.  Soc.  of  Church  Hist., 
2975,  39  ;  Hist,  of  Am.  Christianity,  Bacon,  2979  ; 
View  of  religion  in  U.  S.,  Baird,  '2980  ;  Religious 
forces  of  U.  S.,  Carroll,  2998  ;  Christianity  in  U.  S„ 
Dorchester,  3004  a  ;  Lit.  of  theol.,  Hurst,  3040  ;  Hist, 
of  the  Christian  Church,  Hurst,  3040  a ;  Ijibliog.  of 
Am.,  Jackson,  3042;  Magnalia  Christi  Americana, 
Mather,  3054  ;  Am.,  in  18,5'4,  see  SchafE,  3073  ;  Church 
and  state  in  U.  S.,  Schaff.  3074  ;  Annals  of  Am.  pul- 
pit, Sprague,  3087;  Pulpit  of  Am.  Rev.,  Thornton, 
3097  ;  ecclesiastical  hist,  of  S.  C,  see  Ramsay,  3322  ; 
ecclesiastical  affairs  in  L.  C.  (1803),  see  Archives, 
3474 ;  Prot.  clergy  in  L.  C.  (1760-1800),  Audet,  see  R. 
Soc.  of  Can.,  3.533  ;  Can.  clergy  and  declaration  of 
1732,  Gosselin,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3545  ;  attempts  to 
establish  dominant  church  in  Can.,  see  Clergy  re- 
serves, 3569;  rpt.  on  ecclesiastical  rights  in  L.  C, 
see  Rebellion,  3767  ;  Manitoba  school  question,  3884- 
3898.  ,S'ee  also  American  church  history  series  ;  also 
Churches,  Colonial  ("Imrch.  Missions,  Religion;  also 
Baptists;  Congregationalism  ;  J>is(i|)les  of  Christ; 
English  Church  ;  Friends,  Society  of  ;  Huguenots  ; 
Lutheran  Church  ;  Mennonites  ;  Methodist  Episco- 
pal Church  ;  Methodists  ;  Mormons ;  JNIoravian 
Church ;  Moravians ;  Pilgrims ;  Presbyterian 
Church  ;  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  ;  Puritans  ; 
Reformed  Church,  Dutch  ;  Reformed  Church,  Ger- 
man ;  Reformed  Presbyterian  Church;  Roman 
Catholic  Church;  Sejiar'atists ;  Shakers;  Unitari- 
ans ;  United  Brethren  in  Christ;  LTniversalism. 

Church  in  America,  The,  Coleman,  3000  a. 

Churches,  genesis  of  New  Eng.,  Bacon,  2978  ;  old,  of 
Va.,  Meade,  3056  ;  in  Ky.,  .see  Collins,  3282;  in  Neb., 
see  Johnson,  3364;  fouiidini;-  of,  in  Cal.,  see  Willev, 
3426.    .S'ee  ff?so  Church  liistory. 

Chynoweth,  W.  H.,  Fall  of  Maximilian,  3939. 

Cibola,  Seven  cities  of,  see  Bandelier,  559 ;  Coronado 
expedition,  see  Winship,  3992. 

Cieza  de  Leon,  P.  de,  Tercero  libro  de  las  guerros 
civiles  del  Peru,  4036;  Segnnda  )iarte  de  la  Chrdnica 
del  Peril,  4037  ;  Travels  (Lri.-lL'-riO),  4(MS. 

Cincinnati,  early  days,  see  Atwater,  2016  ;  early  social 
life,  see  Troilope,  1972,  Chevalier,  1860. 

Cincinnati,  Society  of,  .38 ;  list  of  olHcers  of,  see  Saf- 
fell,  1486  ;  similarity  to  Loyal  Legion,  2086  ;  see  also 
Cutler,  1772. 

Cist,  H.  M.,  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  2140,  see  also 
Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  21.31. 

City  Hall  (N.  Y.)  directory.     .S'ee  Valentine,  3264. 

City  of  the  Saints,  Burton,  2022. 

Civil  government  in  the  United  States,  Fiske,  2724. 

Civil  liberty,  observations  on  the  nature  of.  Price, 
1464  ;  and  self-govt.,  Lieber,  2770. 

Civil  rights  bill,  origin  of.    .S'ee  Barnes,  2378. 

Civil  service,  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2811 ;  reform,  see  John- 
ston, 25.55,  Salmon,  2789,  Sterne,  2799  ;  addresses  on, 
.see  Curtis,  26.52  ;  discussion  on,  .see  Ford,  2730  ;  Cana- 
dian Dept.  of  Sec.  of  State  iiJt.,  3434,  Commission 
rpt.,  3436. 

Civil  War,  Period  of,  1860-18(55  (department).  2078- 
2374. 

Civil  War,  Peace  Conference  proc,  23;  Joint  Com- 
mittee on  Conduct  of,  rpts.,  23;  diplomatic  corr., 
23  ;  claims  of  U.  S.  against  (!r.  Brit,  in  respect  to  the 
Alabama,  sec  Alahauia  cl.iinis  ;  rpts.  of  state  Adju- 
tants-Gen., 24,  117  ;  contributions  towards  a  bibliog. 
of,  Abbot,  25 ;  G.  A.  R.  pubs.,  27  ;  Literature  of  the 
Rebellion,  Bartlett,  28  ;  U.  S.  War  Dept.  Lib..  29 ; 
Southern,  blrovac,  35,  2089 ;  state  histories  during, 
117  ;  record  of  N.  J.  officers  and  men  in,  168  ;  effects 
on  plantation  life,  .see  Clayton,  1866  ;  unionist  feel- 
ing, .see  Lowell,  1921:  orurin  of,  Lunt,  1922;  first 
blows  of,  Pike,  1943  ;  legisl:ition  of  jx-riod,  ,see  Sum- 
ner, 1969  ;  acct.  of,  .see  \\'illi;mis,  1991 :  OHicial  records 
of  the  Union  and  Confederate  armies,  2078-^81,  22; 
Official  records  of  the  Union  and  Confcder.ite  navies, 
2082,  22;  value  of  contemporary  newspajx'rs'  r])ts., 
2084;  Loval  Legion  pubs.,  2086,  27;  R.  1.  Soldiers' 
and  Sailors'  Hist.  Soc.  pubs.,  2087  ;  Southern  Hist. 
Soc.  ])ubs.,  2089,  35;  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  the  Cum- 
berland pubs.,  2090 ;  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  the  Po- 


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INDEX 


tomac  pubs.,  2090  ;  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  the  Tenn. 
pubs.,  2090;  regimental  histories,  201)1,  24,  25,  117; 
hist,  of  brigades,  divisions  and  corps,  2091  ;  early 
paucity  of  material  for,  2<)a'i  ;  value  of  memoire  as 
materfal,  2094  ;  Century  War  book,  2095  ;  increase  of 
material,  JKtn,  2()9G  ;  I'.attle-tields  of  '01,  Abbot,  2097  ; 
liattU'-tiehls  and  camii-fires,  Abbot,  2097;  Hattle- 
ttolds  and  victory.  Abbot,  2097  ;  IJlue  jackets  of  '01, 
Abliot.  L'(I9S  ;  hist.,  Abbott,  2099,  Draper,  2171,  Paris, 
2293,  S(  hiiuicker,  2314;  Army  of  N.  Va.,  Allan,  2100, 
McCarthy,  22(;7,.syv'  also  Stuart,  2.341  ;  Atlantic  coast, 
Ammen,'2102  ;  imlit.  consiiiracics  iircceding,  Ander- 
son, 2103;  reninsular  cainjiaii^n,  I'.arnard,  2106; 
N.  Y.  draft  riots,  Karnes,  21()t;,  Fry,  21S3  ;  memoirs  of 
R.  I.  odicers  who  served  in,  Bartlett,  2107  ;  battles 
and  leaders  of,  2109  ;  incidents  of,  in  Ark.,  Baxter, 
2110;  tJrand  Army  of  the  Republic,  Beath,  2111; 
France  and  Confederate  navy,  Bigelow,  2113 ;  Con- 
federate memoirs,  Borcke,  2114 ;  Great  rebellion, 
Botts,  2115,  Headley,  2207  ;  navy  in,  Boynton,  2116, 
Matthews,  2279,  Sjicars,  2G14,  see  also  Dahlgren,  21.53 ; 
on  the  border,  Britton,  2117;  woman's' work  in, 
Brockctt  nti<l  Vaughau,  2118  ;  Washington  in  Lin- 
coln's time.  Brooks,  l'119  ;  mobbing  of  Mass.  volun- 
teers in  Baltimore,  Brown,  21JII  ;  negro  in,  l$rown, 
2121;  Kriiraa  rw'  and  .(/*' /'(?//(</,  Browne,  2122;  brigade 
of  So.  CardUniaiis  (Me(;owau's  brigade),  Caldwell, 
2129;  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  2131;  young 
folks'  hist.,  Champlin,  2132,  Cheney,  2137  ;  Am.  army 
in,  Chanal,  2133 ;  finances  of,  see  Chase,  2134,  2135, 
2130;  essays  in  milit.  biog.,  Chesney,  2138;  Army  of 
the  Cunil/erland,  Cist,  2140,  Van  Home,  23C1  ;  Boys 
of  '61,  Cotlin,  2141  ;  Dniin-bcat  of  the  nation,  Coffin, 
2142;  Following  the  flag,  Cortin,2143;  Freedom  tri- 
umphant, Cotlin,  2144  ;  Jlarching  to  victorv,  Coffin, 
2145  ;  :Mv  days  and  nights  on  the  battle-fielil,  Coffin, 
2146;  Redeeiiung  the  republic,  Coffin,  2147;  Atlanta, 
Cox,  2148  ;  March  to  the  sea.  Cox,  21.50  ;  genesis  of, 
Crawford,  21,52 ;  recollections  of,  Dana,  2154  ;  Sixth 
Wisconsin  volunteers,  Dawes,  21G2  ;  Six  months  in 
the  federal  states.  Dicey,  2163 ;  bird's-eye  view  of, 
Dodge,  2165  ;  rebel's  recollections,  Eggleston,  2172  ; 
War  of  the  rebellion,  Foote,  2177  ;  letters  and  recol- 
lections, Forbes,  2178  ;  Fort  Henry  to  Corinth,  Force, 
2179  ;   milit.  miscellanies,  Fry,  2182  ;  Uprising  of  a 

freat  people,  Gasparin,  2184  ;  Brook  Farm  to  Cedar 
lountain,  Gordon,  21S5 ;  Campaign  of  Army  of  Va. 
under  I'ope,  (iordon,  21S6  ;  war  diary,  (iordon,  2187; 
memoirs,  ( irant,  21S9 ;  rpt.of  U.  S.arn'iies,  (Irant,  2190; 
Am.  contlict,  (ireeley,  2199  ;  Harper's  pictorial  hist., 
Guernsey  (uid  Alden,  2201;  stories  of,  Hale,  2202; 
black  regiment  in,  Higginson,  2209  ;  Advance  and 
retreat.  Hood,  2211  ;  Color  guard,  Hosmer,  2212  ;  bat- 
tle-fields of  Va.,  Hotchkiss  «;k?  Allan,  2213  :  Gettys- 
burg to  the  Rapidan,  Humphreys,  2214 ;  Va.  cam- 
paign (]8(M-65),  Humidireys,  2215;  Following  the 
Greek  cross,  Hyde,  2216  ;  Nineteenth  Army  Corps, 
Irwin,  2217 ;  prisoners  and  milit.  prisons,  Isham, 
Davidson  and  Furness,  2218 ;  short  hist,  of,  John- 
son, 2222  ;  narr.  of  milit.  operations.  .Icihnston,  2224  ; 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  Goss,  2188,  .Juinville,  2227,  G. 
B.  McClellan,  2270,  PoweU,  2305,  Stine,  2340,  Swin- 
ton,  2342,  Trobriand,  2353,  Walker,  2363,  Wilkeson, 
2368,  Wormeley,  2374  ;  rebel  diary,  Jones,  2229  ;  recol- 
lections of  a  clrummer  boy,  Kieffer,  2231  ;  Land  ire 
love,  2232 ;  stoi-y  of,  Livermore,  2261  ;  Great  con- 
spiracy, Logan,' 2262;  from  Manassas  to  Appomat- 
tox, Longstreet,  2263  ;  pictorial  hist.,  Lossing,  2264  ; 
pictorial  field  book,  Lossing,  2264  ;  Grant's  memoirs 
and  Milit.  hist,  rs.recordof  Army  of  Potomac,  C.  Mc- 
Clellan, 2268  ;  polit.  hist,  of  U.  S.  during,  MePher- 
son,  2272 ;  Gulf  and  inland  waters,  A.  T.  Mahan, 
2273;  critical  hist.,  A.  Mahan,  2274;  Am.  Bastile, 
Marshall,  2275 ;  Mass.  Milit.  Hist.  Soc.  papers,  2276- 
2278,  27,  2088 ;  Peninsula  campaign  of  McClellan  in 
1862,  2276,  2088  ;  Va.  campaign  of  Pope  in  1862,  2277, 
2088 ;  Federal  and  Confederate  commanders,  2278, 
2088;  recollections  of  a  Virginian  in,  Maury,  2280; 
RchcUion  retard,  Moore,  22,S4,  35,  2085  ;  Navy  in  the 
Civil  "War,  2287  ;  Story  of  the  great  march,  Nichols, 
2288 ;  outbreak  of,  N'icolay,  2289  ;  N.  C.  in,  see  Our 
living  and  our  dead,  2290  ;' statistical  record  of  U.  S. 
armies,  Phisterer,  2295  ;  Daring  and  suffering,  Pit- 
tenger,  2298  ;  milit.  telegraph  during,  Plum,  2299  ;  in 
Ky.  and  Tenn.,  see  Polk,  2.300;  Lost  cause.  Pollard, 
2301  ;  incidents  and  anecdotes.  Porter,  2303 ;  naval 
hist.,  Porter,  2304  ;  recollections  of  war  times,  Rid- 


dle, 2307 ;  army  under  Pope,  Ropes,  2308  ;  story  of, 
Ropes,  2309;  men  and  things  in,  Rusling,  2310; 
diary,  north  and  south,  Russell,  2311 ;  camjiaign  of 
1862  and  1803,  Schalk,  2312;  in  Am.,  Smith,  2.324; 
Sailor  boys  of  '61,  Soley,  2329  ;  Southern  Hist.  Soc. 
papers,  2330  ;  Union  regiments  of  Ky.,  Speed,  Kelly 
and  Pirtle,  2,3,'il ;  twelve  decisive  battles,  Swinton, 
2343  ;  Destruction  and  reconstruction,  Taylor,  2,'i44  ; 
East  Tenn.  and,  Temple,  2345  ;  nulit.  and  naval  hist., 
Tenney,  2.346  ;  youth  s  hist.,  Thayer,  2;547 ;  anecdotes 
of,  Townsend,  23.52  ;  memories  of  an  army  chaplain, 
Trundjull,  23.54  ;  hist.,  civil,  polit.  and  unlit,  [to  1862], 
Victor,  2362  ;  adventures  of  a  blockade  runner,  Wat- 
son, 2.3G4  ;  Peninsula,  Webb,  2,365;  hist,  sketch,  Wer- 
ner, 2:!G6;  Bullet  and  shell,  (i.  F.  Williams,  2;i()9;  negro 
troops  in,  (i.  W.Williams.  2.370  ;.Mosliy'sl;angers,  Wil- 
liamson, 2371;  Andersonville  i)risoiicrs,  Wirz,  2372; 
End  of  an  era.  Wise,  2373 ;  On  Shernum's  track, 
Kennaway,  2399  ;  reconstruction  during,  Scott,  2410  ; 
agitation  of  lake  defences  during,  see  Callahan, 
2504;  comparative  exhibition  of  campaigns,  see 
Johnston,  2.5.53  ;  public  opinion  during,  see  Rhodes, 
2.599;  constitution  in,  see  Dunning,  2719,  Whiting, 
2817;  Gen.  order  100,  Licber,  2768,  2769;  constitu- 
tional view  of ,  Stephens,  27ii7, 2798  ;  in  Pa.,  see  Fisher, 
3210  ;  Ga.  in,  see  Avery,  3271 ;  record  of  Ala.  in,  see 
Brown,  3272;  Mo.  in,  see  Carr,  3279  ;  events  le;iding 
to,  in  Miss.,  see  Claiborne,  3281  ;  period  immediately 
preceding  and  following  in  Tenn.,  see  l^owry,  ;{:!07  ; 
N.  C.  in,  sec  Moore,  3317  ;  Ky.  in,  see  Shaler,  3324; 
Kans.  milit.  organization,  .see  Wilder,  3.388  ;  corr.  be- 
tween govts,  of  U.  S.,  Gr.  Brit.,  and  Can.,  rel.  to  Fe- 
nian invasion  and  rebellion  of  southern  states,  see 
Fenian  invasion,  3715  ;  life  of  Toussaint  published  to 
assist  in  solving  problem  of  employing  negro  troops 
in,  ,see  Louverture,  3715  ;  in  Miss,  valley,  Fiske,  app., 
p.  467 ;  .see  also  Confederate  Army,  Confederate 
states.  Secession,  U.  S.  Army,  U.  S.  Navy,  U.  S.  Sani- 
tary Commission  ;  also  engagements  by  name,  as 
Antietam,  Bull  Run,  Chaneellorsville,  Chantilly, 
Chickamauga,  Chickasaw  Bluff.  Chattanooga,  Five 
Forks,  Fort  Pillow,  Franklin,  Fredericksburg,  Get- 
tysburg, Groveton,  Murfreesboro,  Nashville,  Seven 
Pines,  Shenandoah,  Shiloh,  Vicksburg  ;  also  com- 
manders, leaders,  and  statesmen  by  name. 

Civil  War  (English,  1(;42-19),  hist.,  Gardiner,  2657  ;  see 
also  I'uritan  Revolution. 

Claiborne,  J.  F.  H.,  Life  and  corr.  of  John  A.  Quit- 
man, 1950;  Miss.,  3281. 

Claiborne  settlement  on  Kent  Island.  See  Latan6, 
1140. 

Clarendon  papers.    See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc.,  354. 

Clark,  C.  C.  P.,  The  machine,  2708. 

Clark,  D.,  Proofs  of  corruption  of  Gen.  James  Wilkin- 
son, 1824. 

Clark,  Briff.-Oen.  George  Rogers,  sketch  of  111.  cam- 
paign, 1269  ;  letter  of  vindication,  .see  Cresap,  1282 ; 
life,  English,  1270  ;  and  conquest  of  Northwest,  see 
Lodge  a7id  Roosevelt,  2560  ;  and  his  111.  campaign, 
Starkey,  see  Parkman  Club,  3376. 

Clark,  Grace,  tr.  See  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll., 
V.  11. 

Clark,  J.  V.  H.,  Onondaga,  3202. 

Clark,  John,  Ill-newes  from  Eng.  (1652).  See  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  .307. 

Clark,  John,  Jr.,  Letters  to  Gen.  Washington.  See  Fa. 
Hist.  Soc,  aS3. 

Clark.  Cai^t.  W.    -S'ee  Lewis,  413. 

Clark,  W.  J.,  Commercial  Cuba,  4103. 

Clarke,  J.  F.,  Anti-slavery  days,  1863;  see  also  Hull, 
1733. 

Clarke,  M.  St.  C.  and  Hall,  eomp.,  Legislative  and 
doc.  hist,  of  Bank  of  U.  S.,  2842. 

Clarkson,  T.,  Memoirs  of  William  Penn,  1092. 

Classics  for  children  series.    See  Irving,  1,5.56. 

Clans,  Col.,  Reminiscences  of,  Cruikshank.  See  Cana- 
diana,  3492. 

Clavigero,  F.  S.,  Hist,  of  Mex..  3940.  see  also  Prescott, 
3976. 

Clay,  Henry,  works,  1864  ;  letters,  .see  Crittenden,  1874  ; 
speech  oii  tariff,  see  Taussig,  2S99  :  sketch  of,  see 
Mansfield,  1656,  Peck,  19.38,  Brooks,  24;)7.  Parton,  2.591; 
life,  Colton,  1.S64,  Sehurz,  1865  ;  jjresidential  cam- 
paign (184.3-45),  .see  Critren<len,  1874  :  cong.  reminis- 
cences, Wentworth,  1989  ;  attack  by  Colombia  upon 
Cuba  and  Porto  Rico  urged  by,  see'  U.  S.  Pres.  mes- 
sage, 4023. 

97 


INDEX 


Clayton,  J.  C.    See  Curtis,  2714. 

Clayton,  Mrs.  V.  V.,  White  and  black  under  old 
refrinie,  ISGG. 

Clavton-Bulwer  treaty,  review  of,  see  Buchanan,  1847  ; 
cliai)ter  on,  see  Tucker,  2G29.  See  also  Nicaragua 
Canal. 

Clement,  W.  H.  P.,  Hist,  of  Dom.  of  Can.,  3584. 

Clerg-y  reserves  (Can.),  Lindsey,  3569,  see  also  Archives, 
347'J. 

Cleveland.  Grovcr,  writings,  2.384;  message  on  Vene- 
zuela controversy,  see  U.  S.  State  Dept.  corr..  'JH'O  { 
life  of.  Dorslicimer  and  Hensel,  23S5,  Whittle,  23S0. 

Cleveland,  H.,  Alexander  H.  Stephens,  2334. 

Cleveland,  H.  R.,  Henrj'  Hudson.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
1,  V.  10. 

Cleveland,  N.,  Hist,  of  Bowdoin  College,  2923. 

Cleveland  (N.  C),  Revolutionary  War  in.  See  Hunter, 
1370. 

Clews,  E.  W.,  Educational  legislation.  2924. 

Clltr  dwellers,  Nadaillae,  .581,  Feet,  582,  see  also  Short, 
58(! ;  land  of  the,  Chapiu,  563  ;  of  the  Mesa  Verde, 
Nordenskiold,  671. 

Cliffe,  Acct.  of  voyage  of  John  Winter.  See  Drake, 
814. 

Clingman,  T.  L.,  Selections  from  speeches,  1867. 

Clinton,  Col.  Charles,  life  of.    See  Clinton,  De  W.,  3203. 

Clinton,  De  Witt,  life  and  writings  of,  Campbell,  3203  ; 
biog.,  see  Seward,  1957  ;  memoir,  Hosack,  3204. 

Clinton,  Gov.  George,  letters.  See  Hough,  136G,  Sparks, 
1503. 

Clinton,  Sir  Henry,  orders  of,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
364  ;  complot  de,  Barbe-Marbois,  1229 ;  answer  to 
charge  of,  Cornwallis,  1277  :  controversy  with  Corn- 
wallis,  see  Stevens,  1509  ;  see  also  Xeilso'n,  1445. 

Clinton,  Gen.  James,  life.     -See  Clinton,  De  W.,  3203. 

Clubs.    See  Societies  and  clubs. 

Cluskey,  M.  W.,  Political  text-book,  2509. 

Coal,  of  Alaska,  Dall,  see  Geol.  survey,  445  ;  of  Ala., 
see  State  surveys,  482;  and  its  topdg.,  Lesley,  522  ; 
regions  of  Am.,  Macfarlane,  525  ;  coal-fields  of  U.  S., 
see  Patton,  2883. 

Coast  and  geodetic  survey,  pubs.,  474-479. 

Coates,  B.  H.,  ed.    Sec  Hecke welder,  3029. 

Cobl),  H..  Scriptural  exam,  of  slavery  in  U.  S.,  1868 

Cobb,  J.  B.,  Leisure  labors,  1606. 

Cobb,  S.  H.,  Storj'  of  the  Palatines,  1056. 

Cobb,  T.  R.  R.,  Hist,  sketch  of  slavery,  1869. 

Coblictt,  William,  Parliamentary  h'ist.  of  Eng.,  74  ; 
Sketch  of  Thomas  Paine,  see  Paine,  1454 ;  Porcu- 
pine's works,  1607  ;  Year's  residence  in  the  IT.  S., 
1608;  life  of.  Smith,  1609;  trial  of,  see  Wharton, 
1705 ;  charges  against  111.  refuted,  see  Flower,  1780. 

Cobo,  B.,  Hist.  delXuevo  Mundo,  4040. 

Cochrane,  A,  W.,  Acadia,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3521 ;  La  Tour  and  D'Aulnais  families,  see 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3521. 

Cockburn,  .S'*»-  Alexander.    See  Gushing,  2389. 

Codice  diplomatico  colombo-americano,  Spotomo,  701, 

Codman,  J.,  2d.,  Arnold's  exped.  to  Quebec,  3702. 

Codman,  J.  T.,  Brook  Farm,  2843. 

Cody,  W.  F.  (Buffalo  Bill,  pseud.).  See  Inman,  3412, 
3411. 

Coe,  C.  H.,  Red  patriots,  1610. 

Coffin,  Gen.,  Jack.    See  Hav,  3496  a. 

Coffin,  C.  C,  Old  times  in  the  colonies,  8.36  ;  Boys  of 
'76,  1272  ;  Building  the  nation,  IGll  ;  Boys  of  '61, 
2141;  Drum-beat  of  the  nation,  2142;  Following  the 
flag,  2143  ;  Freedom  triumi)hant,  2144  ;  Marching  to 
vietoiy,  2145  ;  My  days  and  nights  on  the  battle-field, 
214G  ;  Redeeming  tli('  Rciiulilic,  2147  ;  Abraham  Lin- 
coln, 2243  ;  Story  of  liberty,  2G50. 

Coffin,  L.,  Reminiscences,  1870. 

Coffin,  v.,  I'rov.  of  Quebec  and  early  Am.  Rev.,  3703. 

Coffin,  Lt.-fol.  W.  F.,  1K12,  the  war  and  its  moral,  1719; 
Siege  of  Quebec  (1775),  .see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  .3.522. 

Coggeshall,  Capt.  G.,  Hist,  of  Am.  privateers  (1812-13), 
1720. 

Cogswell,  J.  G.,  tr.    See  Hudson,  816,  Verrazzano,  825. 

Coina^'e,  rpt.  on,  Hamilton,  .see  Old  South  Work,  368 
(74 1  ;  laws  rel.  to,  see  Linderman,  2875  ;  hist  of  Am., 
Watson.  2!i03.     See  also  Finances. 

Cokeshury  College,  acct.  of.    ,S'ee  Steiner,  20,54. 

Colbert,  E.,  and  Chamberlain,  Chicago  and  the  great 
conflagration,  3.3.52, 

Colburn,  J.,  Blbliog.  of  local  hist,  of  Mass.,  3135, 141. 


Colby,  C,  W.,  ed.  Selections  from  sources  of  Eng. 
hist.,  2651. 

Colden,  C.,  Letters  on  Smith's  Hist,  of  N.  Y.,  see  N.  Y. 
Hist.  Soc,  354 ;  letter-books  of  (1760-75),  see  N.  Y. 
Hist.  Soc,  360;  Hist,  of  the  Ave  Indian  nations  of 
Can.,  620, 

Cole,  T,  L.,  Bibliog.  of  statute  law  of  Fla.,  203 ;  Bib- 
liog.  of  statute  law  in  Ala.,  2(m;. 

Coleccion  de  documentos  ineditos  para  la  historia  de 
Espana,  Xavarrete,  44,  702,  see  also  Casas,  7GG, 

Coleccion  de  documentos  ineditos  relatives  al  descu- 
brimento,  conquista  y  colonizacion  de  las  poses- 
siones  espaiiolas  en  Am'erica  y  Oceeania,  Pacheco  and 
Cardenas,  44,  703,  791. 

Coleccion  de  documentos  ineditos  relativos  al  descu- 
brimento,  conquista  y  organizacidn  de  las  antiguas 
posessiones  espafiolas  de  ultramar,  704. 

Coleman,  Mrs.  A.  M.,  Life  of  John  J.  Crittenden, 
1874. 

Coleman,  L.,  Church  in  Am.,  3000  a. 

Coleridge,  S.,  tr.     See  DobrizhofFer,  627. 

Coles,  Edward,  Hist,  of  Ordinance  of  1786,  see  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc,  385;  sketch  of,  Washburne,  20;}1, 

Colgate  historical  collection,  sources  for  hist,  of  Bap- 
tists, 2969, 

Colhoun.    ,S'ee  Long,  415. 

Collec?ao  de  monumentos  ineditos,  51, 

Collecyao  de  opuscules  reimpressos,  51,  see  also  Rye, 
1196. 

Collected  documents,  11-33, 

Collection  of  the  sufferings  of  the  people  called  Quak- 
ers (1650-89),  Besse,  2987, 

Collections,  notes  on  special,  in  Am.  libraries.  Lane 
and  Bolton,  4;  rel.  to  Am.  hist,  and  geneal.,  Lenox 
Lib.,  34.  See  also  Documents  ;  also  names  of  sub- 
jects, as  Georgia,  Louisiana,  Maine,  New  Hampshire, 
Quakers,  Voyages,  etc. 

Collections,  topographical,  historical  and  biographi- 
cal relating  itrincipaUy  to  New  Hampshire,  Farmer 
and  Moore,  3144,  126, 

Collections  de  manuscrits  contenant  lettres,  etc., 
relatifs  k  la  Xouvelle  France,  84. 

Colleges,  religious  instruction  in,  see  Lieber,  2768  ;  of 
agriculture  .nid  nieclKiiiical  arts,  .s(*  Hinsdale,  2935; 
sources  for  religious  hist.,  .srr  2!M'>!».  See  also  Schools, 
Theological  seminaries,  Cniversities  :  ti/se)  colleges 
by  name,  as  Amherst,  Antioeh,  Bowdoin,  California, 
Canadian  ^Military  Institute,  Dartmouth,  Emory- 
Henrj-,  (iirard,  Ilani]iden-Sidney.  Illinois,  Kenyon, 
Log,  Oberlin.  Uandoljih-Macon.  Richmond,  R<ianbke, 
Tufts,  I  lilted  States  Military  Academy,  Ursinus, 
William  and  Marv. 

Collie,  G.  L.     See  Davis,  513. 

Collins,  Lewis,  Hist,  of  Kentucky,  3282 ;  debt  to,  see 
Shaler,  3324. 

Collins,  R,  H,     See  Collins,  L„  3282. 

Colombia,  constitution  of,  Moses,  see  Am.  Acad,  of 
Polit.  and  Social  Sei.,  2-'(') :  ^Memoirs  of  Bolivar,  Du- 
coudray  llolstein,  4(ioi  ;  present  state  of,  with  prin- 
cijial  events  of  its  revolutionary  war.  Hall,  4008  ;  les 
etats-unis  dc,  Percira,  4012  ;  war  of  extermination  in 
republics  of  Venezuela  and,  Pons,  4014  ;  ministers 
of,  in  1825,  invite  th^  U.  S.  to  take  part  in  cong,  at 
I'anama,  see  U.  S,,  Pres.  message,  4023;  social  and 
polit.  conditions  in,  see  Hassaurek,  4032  ;  travels  in 
(1804-25),  see  Stevenson,  4066, 

Colombo,  Cristoforo,  Scritti,  768  ;  Select  letters,  INIajor. 
769,  .see  also  Navarrete,  700  ;  AVritintis  descriptive 
of  the  disc,  of  the  new  world,  770;  Journal,  JNlark- 
ham,  788  ;  letter  of,  rel,  to  Fla.,  see  French,  3292  ; 
docs.  rel.  to,  Raccolta  colombiana,  G99,  Navarrete, 
700,  Spotorno,  701,  773  ;  Belgrano  a/id  Staglieno,  772, 
773;  list  of  material  rel.  to.  l!ost.  Pub.  Lil)..  774  ;  first 
vovage,  Kettell,  .sYv  N'av.arrete.  TOO;  second  voyage, 
see  Bern.ildez,  "OG  ;  landtall,  see  Thaclier,  737 ;  life, 
Giustinianl,  see  ]5erchet,  7(!4,  Adams,  771,  F.  Co- 
lombo, 775,  726,  731,  Harrissc,  777,  Irving,  778,  Mark- 
ham,  780,  Rosselly  dc  Lorgnes,  781,  Knight,  see 
Roselly  de  Lorgues,  7S1,  Tarducci,  782,  Winsor,  783, 
see  also  Belknap,  .394,  Oviedo,  707,  Casas,  708,  Her- 
rera,  709,  726,  (Jallarel,  715,  Higginson,  721,  Anghiera, 
761,  Kggleston,  2517,  He!]»s,  ;f!liri  ;  oldest  desc,  of  per- 
Ro'^.al  ap]>earaiice.  Trevi>:iu  letter,  set  15(>rchct,  7(54  ; 
Cliristoplie  Coloml)  devant  riiistoire,  Ilarrisse,  776; 
and  the  participatir)n  of  the  .Jews  in  Spanish  and 
I'ortugiiese  disc,  Kayserling,  779  ;  acct.  of,  (iomara, 
see  Eden,  784 ;  portraits,  see  U.  S.  Commission  tc 


498 


INDEX 


Columbian  hist,  exposition,  792 ;  Toscanelli,  letters 
to,  see  Vespucci,  795  ;  list  of  existing  autographs, 
see  U.  !■ .  handbook  of  Am.  republics,  392a.  At-e  also 
America,  discovery  of. 

Colombo  F.,  Hist,  del  S.  I).  Fernando  Colombo,  775; 
Hist,  of  life  and  actions  of  Christopher  Columbus, 
77.5,  si'r  also  Kerr,  72G,  I'iukerton,  731. 

Colon,  Diep),  pleas  of,  in  suit  against  the  crown.  See 
Colt'ccion  de  documentos,  704. 

Colonial  and  state  records,  for  good  working  lib.,  app., 
p.  471. 

Colonial  church,  Church  of  Eng.  in  the  colonies  and 
foreign  dependencies  of  the  Urit.  Empire,  Anderson, 
2970;  hist,  colls,  rel.  to  Am.,  Terry,  300.5,  39;  Catho- 
lic, see  .Shea,  30si ;  origin  and  progress  of,  De  Costa, 
3109  ;  sec  also  Tilfany,  30U8. 

Colonial  Uames,  Society  of,  pubs.,  38,  see  also  Hamil- 
ton, l.S,50. 

Colonial  dames  and  goodwives,  Earle,  841. 

Colonial  days  and  dames,  Wharton,  889. 

Colonial  luiniographs.     See  Mc."Manus,  909. 

Colonial  settlement  and  development.  Period  of  (1CC7- 
1700),  (department),  827-1119. 

Colonial  Society  of  Massachusetts,  pubs.  See  Griffin, 
3147. 

Colonial  Wars,  Society  of,  .38. 

Colonies,  commissions  and  instructions  to  royal  pro- 
prietary govs,  of  Eug.,  in  N.  Am.,  Am.  hist,  review, 
15;  laws  of  Gr.  Brit,  governing,  Statutes  at  large, 
77 ;  journals  of  assemblies,  109 ;  Am.  colonial  laws, 
Tower,  111 ;  estimates  of  population  in  the  Am., 
Dexter,  si^i?  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  237;  material  in 
Brit.  Pub.  Record  Office,  Sainsbury,  see  Am.  Anti- 
quarian .Soc.,  240;  biogs.  of  founders  of,  see  Bel- 
knap, 394  ;  Sir  Wm.  Alexander  and  Am.  coloniza- 
tion, Slafter,  828 ;  Huguenot  emigration,  Baird, 
829 ;  commercial  policy  of  Eng.  toward,  Baird,  830, 
see  also  Columbia  Univ.,  2.55;  European,  in  Am., 
Burke.  8.32.  Payne,  870  ;  Exodus  of  western  nations, 
Bury,  834  ;  Continuation  of  polit.  annals  (1089-90), 
Chahners,  835 ;  old  times  in.  Coffin,  830  ;  summary 
of  Brit.,  in  X.  Am.,  Douglas,  8.38  ;  Am.,  Doyle,  839  ; 
Eng.  in  Am.,  Doyle,  840,  918  ;  Child  life  in  colonial 
days,  Earle,  841 ;  Costume  of  colonial  times,  Earle, 
841;  Curious  punishments  of  bygone  days,  Earle, 
841;  Home  life  in  colonial  days,' Earle,  841;  Begin- 
ners of  a  nation,  Eggleston,  842;  O.  valley  in  colo- 
nial days,  Fernow,  S4.') ;  Colonial  era,  G.  P.  Fisher, 
840  ;  men,  women  and  manners  in  colonial  times,  S. 
G.  Fisher,  847  ;  tracts,  Force,  848  ;  hist,  of  Brit.,  from 
their  plantation  to  their  revolt,  Grahame,  8.50 ;  Gr. 
Brit,  state  papers  (1574-1680),  851,  09  ;  provincial  gov. 
in  Eng.,  of  N.  Am.,  Greene,  8.52;  story  of  the  thir- 
teen, (iuerber,  853  ;  Discourse  on  western  planting, 
Hakluyt,  854 ;  Eng.  in  Am.,  Haliburton,  8.55 ;  hist. 
colLs.,  Hazard,  856  ;  Liberty  bell  leaflets,  862  ;  short 
hist,  of  Eng.,  in  Am.,  Lo'dge,  803;  select  charters 
and  other  docs.,  MacDonald,  804  ;  compendious  view 
of,  planted  by  Eng.,  Marshall,  800 ;  Eng.  coloniza- 
tion of  Am.,"Xeill,  867;  Brit,  empire  in  Am.,  Old- 
mix  on,  809  ;  admin,  of,  Pownall,  873  ;  Expansion  of 
Eng.,  Seelev,  878;  travel  in.  Storv,  882;  printing  in, 
Thomas,  883  ;  (1492-17,50),  Thwaites,  884 ;  literature, 
Tyler,  885 ;  Through  colonial  doorways,  Wharton, 
889  ;  laws  and  judicial  proceedings,  Trumliull,  1025  ; 
polit.  tracts  (1703-79),  Almon,  1210;  doc.  hist.,  Am. 
Archives,  1220  ;  speech  on  conciliation  with,  Burke, 
1251 ;  introd.  to  hist,  of  revolt  of,  Chalmers,  1261 ; 
polit.  annals,  Chalmers,  1262  ;  letters  to  the  inhabit- 
ants of  Brit.,  see  Dickinson,  1295  ;  shipments  of  tea 
to,  Drake,  1299  ;  condition  of,  in  1775,  Bonvouloir, 
see  Durand,  1.305 ;  Brit,  colonial  policy,  Egerton, 
1308,  see  a/.io  Price,  1404  ;  postal  system,  see  tMnlay, 
1314 ;  proc.  of  conventions,  assemblies,  etc.,  .see 
Goodloe,  1340  ;  condition  ot  Frenrli  and  Eng.,  at  out- 
break of  French  and  Indian  A\'ar  and  Rev.,  see 
Sloane,  1500  ;  colonial  records  concerning  negroes  in, 
see  Williams,  I'.l'.il  ;  hist.,  ser  Abbott,  2481;  check 
list  of  colonial  assemblies  to  isoo,  see  Am.  Hist. 
As.soc,  Hi.st.  MSS.  Commission,  2483  ;  mai>s  showing 
territorial  extent,  .see  Hart,  2.538;  colonization  of 
N.  Am  ,  see  Hinsdale,  2.546  ;  Eng.  colonization  of  N. 
Am.,  see  Johnston,  25.53;  colonialism  (177.5-89),  see 
Johnston,  2,5.55  ;  Parliamentary  govt,  in  Brit.,  Todd, 
2080  :  hist,  of  elections  in.  Bishop,  2693,  see  also  Co- 
lumbia Univ.,  255  ;  to\\Ti  and  county  govt,  in  Eng., 
Channing,  2707 ;    industrial  experiments  in    Eng., 


Lord,  2786 ;  development  of  constitutional  liberty  in 
Eng.,  .Scott,  2791 ;  manufactures  and  manufacturers 
in,  Bagnall,  2820,  Bishop,  28.;l  ;  tariffs  of,  see  Hill, 
2806;  commerce,  see  Huglison,  2808;  origin  and 
growth,  srr  Macgregor,  2S77;  colonial  grants,  see  U.  S. 
Public  Land  CoMnnission,  2iKll;  Indian  intercourse 
with,  see  Weeden,  L';)ii.5,  Zeisbcrger,  3110  ;  banking  and 
paper  money  in,  see  VVliite,  2'J06  ;  educational  legisla- 
tion of  colonial  govts..  Clews,  2924;  Church  of  Eng. 
in,  Anderson.  207(i ;  conditions  and  manners  (1.S37-8), 
see  Whitefleld,  3111 ;  tour  in,  Dankers  and  Sluyter, 
.see  L.  1.  Hist.  Soc,  3221  ;  view  of  thirteen,  as  con- 
s  ituted  by  the  royal  charters,  Hinsdale,  3360;  ex- 
jjcdiency  of  admitting  representatives  from,  into 
J?rit.  House  of  Commons,  Maseres,  3574  a  ;  old  colo- 
nial currencies  of  (Jr.  Brit.,  Dawson,  3708  ;  hist,  of 
French,  Guenin,  3801,  see  c»fco  Johnson,  8.57  ;  sketches 
of  maritime,  of  Brit.  Am.,  McGregor,  3809 ;  re- 
sources for  colonization  in  Brit.  Columbia  and  Van- 
couver Islantl,  Mayne,  3855 ;  hist.  geog.  of  Brit., 
Lucas,  4125  ;  Brit,  in  West  Indies,  Turnbull,  4145,  see 
a /so  Eden,  4100,  Edwards,  4107,  Lucas,  4125.  See 
also,  Charters  ;  Congress,  Continental ;  Congresses, 
colonial ;  French  and  Indian  War,  Intercolonial 
wars.  Laws,  Manners  and  customs.  Middle  colonies, 
New  England,  Revolution  ;  also  colonies  by  name. 

Colonization  chez  les  peuples  modernes,  Leroy-Beau- 
lieu.  801. 

Colonization  Society,  attack  on.     See  Jay,  1906. 

Colorado,  bulletins  eonc.  (1807-08),  .see  Geo],  and  geog. 
survey,  425  ;  northwestern.  White,  see  Geol.  survey, 
437  ;  cliff  dwellings  in,  see  Chapin,  503  ;  exploration 
in.  Fowler,  2034  ;  undeveloi)ed  West,  Beadle,  3393  ; 
travel  in  (1807-08),  .see  Bell,  3394. 

Colorado  River,  exi)l<jration  of,  Ives,  412,  Powell,  see 
Geog.  and  geol.  survey,  428;  canyons  of,  Newberry, 
see  Ives,  412.  Dutton,  see  Geol.  survey,  430,  Russell, 
see  Geol.  survey,  449,  Powell,  531 ;  canyon,  visited  by 
Coronado,  see  SVinshij),  3992. 

Color-guard,  The,  Hosmer,  2212. 

Colton,  C,  Tour  of  Am.  lakes,  021 ;  erf.,  see  Clay,  1804. 

Colton,  W.,  Three  years  m  Cal.,  2000. 

Columbia  River,  exploration  of,  Lewis  and  Clark,  413, 
Svmons,  540  ;  Indians  on,  see  Henry  and  Thompson, 
1790  ;  adventures  on,  Ross,  3830  a. 

Columbia  University,  pubs.,  253-201 ;  site  of  battle  of 
Harlem  Heights,  see  Johnston,  1380  ;  sketch  of,  Mat- 
thews, .see  Four  Am.  universities,  2929 ;  see  also 
Barn.ard,  2915. 

Columbia  University  contributions  to  philos.  See 
Clews,  2924. 

Columbia  Universitv  studies  in  history.  See  Bates, 
1.590,  Beer,  8.30,  Bishop,  2093,  Chadsey,  2383,  Gushing, 
1280,  Shepherd,  1106. 

Columbian  exposition.  r|>t.  of  U.  S.  commission  to,  792. 

Comanche  Indians.     See  Ceremony,  624. 

Comer,  John,  diary  of.  Barrows,  see  R.  I.  HLst.  Soc. 
coll.,  3179,  V.  8. 

Commerce,  in  the  west,  .see  Hall,  517  ;  relation  of  Indian 
affairs  to,  see  Colden,  620 ;  results  of  disc,  of  Am.  to, 
see  Kohl,  727;  Commercial  policy  of  Eng.  toward 
Am.  colonies.  Beer,  8.30;  ojjportuiiities  for  Eng.,  in 
new  world,  .see  Hakluyt,  8.54:  conditions  unrlerlying 
commercial  routes  and  colonial  trade,  s/e  Payne, 
870;  colonial  with  Eng.,  see  Almon,  1210;  statistical 
annals  (1789-1818),  .Seybert,  1690;  polit.  tract  on,  see 
Stephen,  1092;  in  U.  S.  (1830-40),  .see  Grund,  1895; 
inferiority  in  South,  see  Helper,  1897 ;  of  the  prai- 
ries, Gregg,  2040  ;  on  the  Pacific,  see  Bancroft,  2457 ; 
of  Hawaii,  see  Blackman,  24.58,  Morris,  2471;  in 
Philippines,  .see  Lala,  24()9,  Morris,  2471  ;  Cuba 
and  Porto  Rico,  see  Morris,  2471 ;  and  navigation 
(1789-1823),  see  Am.  state  papers.  2484 ;  diplomatic 
relations  affecting,  see  Schuyler,  2000  ;  regulation  of, 
and  industry,  see  Ford,  2730  ;  commerce  clause  of 
federal  constitution.  Prentice  arid  Egan,  2787  ;  and 
navigation,  .see  Am.  almanac  and  treasurv  of  facts, 
2825;  of  U.  S.,  .see  Holies,  2833,  Bristed,  2830;  of 
southern  and  western  states,  see  De  Bow,  2845,  2846  ; 
one  hundred  vears  of  Am.,  Depew.  2847  ;  colonial, 
Hughson.  2.S6S,  see  al.<<o  Pownall,  873;  development 
of,  from  barter,  see  Weeden,  2S)05  ;  of  S.  C,  see  Ram- 
say, 3.322  ;  of  Chicago,  .see  Andreas,  .3.343  ;  reflexions 
sur  le,  qui  s'est  fait  en  Can.,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3,513  (7) ;  Can.,  Dept.  of  Customs,  .34.34,  .see 
also  Hopkins,  3589  ;  commerci.il  condition  of  Latin 
Am.,  see  U.  S.  Bur.  of  Am.  Republics,  3922 ;  com- 


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INDEX 


mercial  directories,  sec  V.  S.  Bur.  of  Am.  Republics, 
39'i2:  coinniercial  coiulition  in  Mex.,  iu  1827,  .sy'« 
Waid,  3'J8U ;  state  of,  in  S.  Am.  under  Spanish  co  o- 
nial  system,  .see  Pons,  40i;> ;  condition  of,  iu  United 
I'rovinces  of  S.  Am.,  at  revouuiouary  period,  sc-e 
Rodney.  4oi(! ;  J.  Q.  Adams  on  negotiation  of  com- 
mercia'l  treaties  with  S.  Am.  countries,  see  U.  S. 
I'res.  messafi-e,  4023  ;  Brazilian,  si-v  Henderson,  4070; 
oiiportuniiiL's  for,  in  Cuba,  see  ("lark.  4103;  state  of, 
in  Cuba  vl^.'JiJ-'.)),  see  iMadden,  4120 ;  sug{;estions  as 
to  ojjportunities  for,  in  Cuba,  Porter,  4133.  Hee  also 
Industry,  .Manufactures,  Tariff,  Trade. 

Comiuicte'es  and  councils  of  safety,  of  Vt.,  129;  of 
Mass.,  138  ;  of  N.  J.,  168  ;  of  N.  H.,  see  N.  H.  Hist. 
Soc,  3172. 

Common  roads,  Shaler.    See  Geol.  survey,  443. 

Common  sense.     See  Paiue,  1452. 

Commonwealth  (Eng.),  hist.,  Gardiner,  2657;  constitu- 
tional experiments,  Jenks,  2606. 

Comnmnities,  socialistic,  origin  of  communal  pro- 
perty, see  Adams,  2642 ;  Am.  communities.  Hinds, 
2867';  Communistic  societies  of  the  U.  S.,  Nordhoff, 
2880  ;  Hist,  of  Am.  socialisms,  Noyes,  2882;  see  also 
Barclay,  2;)81. 

Companies,  land,  of  western  Va.,  see  Haas,  1350  ;  land, 
of  Can.,  see  Archives,  3478  ;  early  trading,  of  New 
France,  Biggar,  3003.  See  also  companies  by  name 
—  Astor  Company,  Canada  Company,  Dutch  East 
India  Comjiany,  Dutt-li  West  India  Company,  East 
India  Comitany.  Holland  Land  Company,  Hudson's 
Bay  Com]>i>iiy.  Labrador  Company,  Laconia  Com- 
pany, JNIassacliusetts  Bay  Company,  New  France, 
Company  of,  Northwest  Company,  Ohio  Company, 
Scioto  Land  Comiiany,  Scrooby  Company,  Virginia 
Company,  X.  Y.  Company. 

Compromise  of  18.50,  speeches  on,  see  Clay,  1804  ;  con- 
tests in  Cong,  over,  see  Greeley,  1893 ;  with  special 
ref.  to  fugitive  slave  clause,  see  Jay,  1906 ;  debates 
on,  see  Seward,  1959.    See  also  Missouri  Compromise. 

Conant,  H.  C,  tr.    See  IHiden,  3101. 

Conaut.  H.  S.,  tr.    See  Charnay,  564. 

Conciliation  with  the  colonies," Burke,  1251. 

Concise  account  of  North  America,  Rogers,  1481. 

Concord  [Mass.],  Merriam,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
241  ;  battle  of,  Frothingham,  1334. 

Condon,  J.  F.     5ee  Martin,  3311. 

Condorcet,  J.  A.  N.  C,  ■marquis  de,  De  I'influence  de 
la  riivolution  de  I'Amerique  sur  I'Europe,  1274. 

Cone,  M.,  Life  of  Ruf us  Putnam,  1808,  see  also  Putnam, 
874. 

Confederate  Army,  official  records,  2078-2081,  22  ;  Army 
of  Northern  Va.,  Allan,  2100,  McCarthy,  2267,  see  also 
Stuart,  2341 ;  S.  C.  brigade  in  (McGowaii's  brigade), 
Caldwell,  2129  ;  of  the  James,  Humphreys,  2215  ;  ros- 
ter of  officers,  see  Southern  Hist.  Soc.  papers,  2330  ; 
biog.  sketches  of  officers  deceased  in  Civil  War,  see 
Tenney,  2.346  ;  Mosby's  Rangers,  Williamson,  2371 ; 
list  of  Ga.  officers  in,  see  Avery,  3271 ;  Ala.  officers 
ill,  see  Brewer,  .3272  ;  see  also  Civil  War,  also  Confed- 
erate commanders  and  officers  by  name. 

Confederate  Navy,  official  records,  2082,  22  ;  Atlantic 
coast,  Ammen,  2102  ;  France  and,  Bigelow,  2113  ; 
Hist,  of  navy  during  the  Rebellion,  Boynton,  2116  ; 
equipment  of  Confederate  cruisers,  Bullock,'  2124 ; 
Gulf  and  inland  waters,  Maliaii.  2273;  Navy  in  the 
Civil  War,  2287,  2095;  Naval  hist,  of  Civil  War, 
I'orter,  2304 ;  hist.,  Scharf,  2313  ;  Service  afloat, 
Semmes,  2.316  ;  Sailor  boys  of  '61,  Soley,  2329  ;  see 
also  Civil  War. 

Confederate  i)risoncrs.     See  Prisoners. 

Confciliratc  Stati't^.  materials  for  hist,  of  govt.,  Sum- 
ner. 102;  diplomatic  relations  with  Eng.,  Callahan, 
see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2.50  ;  Cradle  of  the  Confederacy, 
Hodgson,  1899,  2210;  inner  hist.,  see  Yancey,  1999; 
secret  service  in  Europe,  Bullock,  2124  ;  rise  and  fall 
of  govt..  Davis,  2156  ;  short  hist.,  Davis,  2157  ;  inter- 
nal hist.,  see  Jones,  2229;  cabinet,  treasury  and 
finances,  see  Meninger,  2282 ;  roster  of  officers,  see 
Southern  Hist.  Soc.  jiapers,  23;J0  ;  organization  of, 
see  Toombs,  23.')1  ;  constitution,  see  Townsend,  2625  ; 
currency,  see  White,  2906 ;  violations  of  neutrality 
in  Can.  by  agents  of,  see  Fenian  invasitm,  3715.  See 
also  Civil  War,  Reconstruction,  Secession ;  also 
seceding  states  by  name. 

Confederation,  constitutional  hist.,  see  Curtis,  2714  ; 
finances,  see  Schuckers,  2889.  JSee  also  Articles  of 
Confederation,  Congress  of  the  Confederation. 


Confederation  act.    See  British  North  American  Act. 

Confederation  of  the  British  North  Amer  can  pro- 
vinces. Brief  suggestions  in  regard  to  foriQation  of 
local  govts,  for  U.  C.  and  L.  C.  in  connecti<'n  with  a 
federal  union  of  the  Brit.  N.  Am.  provinces,  Todd, 
3578  ;  i)arliamentary  debates  on,  3704  ;  right  of  Can. 
provinces  to  withdraw  from,  see  Dutl'erin,  3711  ;  ad- 
dress from  two  houses  of  Parliament  of  Can.  praying 
for  admission  of  Newfoundland  into  Dom.  of  Can., 
3796. 

Confiscation  act  (N.  Y.).    See  Van  Schaack,  1532. 

Congdon,  C.  T..  Reminiscences  of  a  journalist,  1871. 

Congregationalism,  missionary  work  of  Congrega- 
tionalists  among  the  Indians,"  see  Gilman,  642  ;  hist., 
see  (ioodwin,  941  ;  sources  for  hist,  of  Congregation- 
alists,  2909;  iiidepemleiit  Congregational  churches 
in  Eng.,  Bradford,  2991  ;  of  the  last  ;;oo  years.  Dexter, 
3004,39;  Congregationa lists  in  Am..  IMinning,  3007  ; 
hist.,  from  a.  n.  250,  1  uiichard,  3009;  ministerial 
biog.  of  Trinitarian  ('ongrcgati(maIists,  see  Sprague, 
3087  ;  Congn'gatioiialists  in  .\ewEng.  tol740,  Uhden, 
3101 ;  creeds  and  idatforms,  Walker,  3104  ;  Congrega- 
tionalist  churches  in  U.  S.,  Walker,  .3104  a;  Ten  New 
Eng.  leaders.  Walker,  3104  b  ;  New  Eng.,  in  its  origin 
and  purity.  White,  see  Essex  Inst.,  3143.  See  also 
Dexter,  917  ;  also  preachers  and  leaders  by  name, 
as  Hooker. 

Conr/rl'S  intcrnaiinnnl  des  Americanistes,  565. 

Congress,  Continental,  Journals  of  Congress,  86 ;  Secret 
journals  of  Congress,  86  ;  R.  I.  in.  Staples,  144 ;  jour- 
nal and  papers,  Friedenwald,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc, 
248 ;  (1778,  1781-4),  .see  Boudinot,  1243  ;  corr.  of  Silas 
Deane  (1774-76),  1291,  see  also  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137  ; 
material  for  bibliog.  of  official  pubs..  Ford,  1318,  87  ; 
proceedings,  see  Goodloe,  1340 ;  first,  see  Hopkins, 
1365 ;  relations  to  army  in  Rev.,  see  Laurens,  1405  ; 
Address  to  the  people  of  Gr.  Brit.,  see  Pitkin,  1460; 
Last  apjieal  to  the  Kini;.  see  Pitkin,  1460;  letter  by 
Brit,  commissioners  to  IMtsident  of  (1778),  see  Pitkin, 
1460  ;  debates  (1780),  see  Thomson,  1525;  journal  of 
proceedings  (1774),  1531 ;  later  sessions,  see  King, 
1645;  indexes  of  MSS.  of,  see  U.  S.  State  dept., 
2632 ;  constitutional  relations  between  colonies  and 
states  and,  Small,  2794  ;  continental  paper  money, 
Breck,  2835,  Bronson,  2838,  Bullock,  2840,  see  also 
White,  2906  ;  continental  and  provincial  money. 
Gouge,  2S59;  finances  ot,  st'c  Sclnickeis,  28S9  ;  scales 
of  apiireciation  of  continental  money,  see  Webster, 
2904  ;  acts  of,  for  defence  of  Wyoming  valley.  Pa. 
(1776-78),  see  Wyoming  Hist.  and"Geneal.  Soc,  3268; 
journal  of  a  commissioner  of,  during  visit  to  Can. 
(1776),  see  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  .3314.  See  also  Colonies, 
Revolution. 

Congress,  Library  of.    See  Library  of  Congress. 

Congress  and  the  cabinet,  Bradford,  see  Am.  Acad,  of 
P(il)t.  and  Social  Sci.,  226. 

Congress  of  the  Confederation,  Thomson  papers,  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  361  ;  rpts.  and  debates,  Madison, 
1652.    See  also  Confederation,  Federal  Convention. 

Congress  of  the  United  States.    See  U.  S.  Congress. 

Congresses,  early,  Greely's  Pub.  docs,  of,  105,"see  also 
N.  Y.  Pub.  Lib.,  105  ;  provincial,  proceedings  of,  see 
Goodloe,  1340,  see  also  Massachusetts,  New  York, 
New  Jersey  ;  colonial,  see  Albany  Congress,  Stamp 
Act  Congress. 

Congressional  committees,  McConachie,  2772. 

Co7ii/rrssio)i(tl  r/lohr,  91. 

Congressional  government,  AVilson,  2820. 

Con.r/ri'ssio)i(i/  rirord,  91. 

Congressional  reminiscences,  Wcntworth,  1989. 

Connecticut,  records  and  docs.,  151-156  ;  colonial  re- 
cords, Trumbull  and  Hoadly,  151  ;  records  of  state, 
Hoadly,  1,52  ;  letters  from  Charles  II,  James  II,  etc., 
to  govs,  of  colony,  Hinmaii,  154;  during  Rev.,  Hin- 
nian,154  ;  men  iu  Rev.,  War  of  1812,  and  Mex.  War, 
155;  gen.  laws  (1672),  Brinley,  156;  code  of  laws  (1650), 
Andros,  156;  origin  of  towns,  Andrews,  see  .Vm.  Acad, 
of  Polit.  and  Social  .Sci.,  226  ;  hist,  as  illustrated  by 
names  of  towns,  Dexter,  see  Am.  Anlicjuarian  Soc, 
235  ;  Winthrop  |>apers,  see  .Mass.  Hist.  Soc..;;()5;  colo- 
nial hist..  Trumhidl  iiapers.see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  317  ; 
fundamental  orders  of  (b'>"'8),  see  old  South  Work, 
368(8);  geog.  diet.,  Gannett,  .see  (Jeol.  survey,  463; 
hist,  of  Indians  of,  De  Forest,  020,  scr  <dso  Conn.  Hist. 
Soc,  3137;  colony  of,  ,see  De  Vries,  812;  hist.  (1,580- 
1643),  .see  Drake,  "920;  gen.  hist.,  Peters,  1007;  com- 
plete hist,  to  1764,  Trumbull,  1023 ;  true-blue  laws  of, 


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INDEX 


Trumbull,  1025,  see  also  Peters,  1007 ;  early  hist,  of 
Rev.  in,  see  Deane,  1292  ;  life  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull, pov.  of,  Stuart,  1528 ;  literai-y  antl  social  life  at 
and  after  Rev.,  str  Barlow,  158'J  ;  travels  in  (18.j:}-;34), 
sec  Abdy,  ISJV  ;  hist.  acct.  of  Conn,  currency,  Hron- 
son,  '_'s:!8  ;  school  Icfiislation  in,  sec  Hinsdale,  2'J35  ; 
hist,  (it  educatiim  in,  Steiner,  2953  ;  hist,  of  Kiiisco- 
pal  Clmnh  in,  lieardsley,  2982;  1'.  I>^.  Chundi  in, 
sm\'<,  ,;(iL',i,  :;'.i ;  hist,  colls.,  Barber,  312()  ;  boundary 
disimtts.  IJoweii,  3131  ;  Conn,  otticers  at  Jiouisbourj; 
(174:.i,  sri-  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137,  v.  1  ;  Talcott  papers 
(172+-41),  see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137,  v.  4-5  ;  orderly 
book  and  journals  kept  by  Conn,  men  durinj;  Kev., 
see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc.,  3137,  v.  7  ;  Indian  names  of 
places,  etc.,  in  and  on  border  of,  .see Conn.  Hist.  Soc, 
3137  ;  hist.,  Hollister,  3154,  Sanford,  3182 ;  constitu- 
tion of  (1857),  see  Hollister,  3154  ;  jrenesis  of,  John- 
ston, 315G  ;  a  study  of  commonwealth  democracy, 
Johnston,  315G  ;  judicial  and  civil  hist.,  Loomis  (ind 
Calhoun,  3159  ;  Hist,  of  Conn,  valley  in  Mass.,  3106  ; 
controversy  between  Pa.  and,  see  Miner,  322ti ;  boun- 
darv  controversy  with  >.'.  Y.,see  N.  Y.  Regents  of 
the"l'niv.  rpt..  3230. 

Connecticut  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3137,  see  also 
Deane,  12<.)1. 

Connecticut  River,  Indian  wars  in  country  bordering 
on,  to  17(iO,  Hoyt,  9,54. 

Connecticut  western  reserve,  pioneer  life  in.  Rice, 
1811 ;  Pioneers  of  the  Western  Reserve,  Rice,  1811  ; 
see  also  Fire  lands  pioneer,  3358. 

Connelly,  E.  M.,  Stoiy  of  Ky.,  3283. 

Connelly,  W.  E.,  Provisiomil  p;ovt.  of  Xeb.  terr.,  2025, 
and  journals  of  William  Walker,  2025. 

Conover,  G.  S.,  cfl.  Journals  of  milit.  exped.  of  MaJ.- 
Gen.  John  Sullivan.  1275. 

Conquest  of  the  country  northwest  of  the  River  Ohio 
(1778-83),  English,  1270. 

Conquest  of  the  river  Plate  (1535-55),  4074. 

Conscription,  draft  riots  in  N.  Y.  (18G3),  Barnes,  2106, 
see  also  Stone,  3258  ;  Confederate,  see  Cox,  2151  ; 
N.  Y.  and  the  con.scription  of  1S(>3,  Fry,  2183. 

Conseil  Souverain  de  la  Nouvelle  France,  jugements 
et  deliberations  du  (1603-1704),  3494,  84. 

Conseil  Superieur  de  la  Nouvelle  France,  jtigements 
et  deliberations  du  (1705-1710),  3494. 

Consoliilatiiin,  Cooper,  1612. 

Consiiiracy  of  Pontiac,  Parkman,  3672. 

Constitution,  Canadian.     S"  (  aiuula. 

C<mstitutinn,  P>n<i-lish.    Scr  F,nf;lish  Constitution. 

Constitutional  and  institutional  history  and  exposi- 
tion of  Cnited  States  (department),  2042-2841. 

Constitutional  and  political  history  of  Canada  (de- 
partment ',  3564-3579. 

Constitutional  Convention,  U.  S.  (1787).  .See  Federal 
Convention. 

Constitutional  law,  student's  manual  of  Eng.,  Medley, 
2673  ;  cases  on  Am.,  Boyd,  2696  ;  comparative.  Bur- 
gess, 2704  ;  gen.  principles  of  U.  S.,  Cooley,  2709  ; 
elementary  principles,  see  Ford,  2730 ;  Am.,  Hare, 
2740  ;  U.  S.,  Hoist,  2750  ;  main  principles,  .see  Landon, 
2765  ;  essavs  and  addresses  on,  see  Lieber,  2769  ;  cases 
on.  Thayer,  2803. 

Constitutional  liberty  in  the  English  colonies.  De- 
velopment of,  Scott,  2791. 

Constitution  of  the  United  States,  bibliog.  and  ref. 
list  rel.  to  adoption  of.  Ford,  114,  21,  see  also  Hist. 
Printing  Club,  272;  debates  on,  Elliot,  115;  recent 
constitution  making  in  U.  S.,  Thorpe,  see  Am.  Acad. 
of  I'olit.  and  Social  Sci.,226  ;  pro])osed  amendments 
to,  Ames,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  24s  ;  adoi)tion  of,  in 
N.  Y.,  .see  Lamb,  1404  ;  adoption  in  Mass..  .see  Revere, 
1475;  hist.,  .see  Bates,  1590  ;  forination  and  adoption, 
see  Fiske,  1616;  govt,  and,  see  Calhoun,  1S.'')3;  nature 
of,  see  Calhoun,  1853,  Webster,  1979  ;  debates  and 
proc.  of  conference  convention  for  jiroposing  amend- 
ments to,  Chittenden,  2139  ;  effect  of  Civil  War  on, 
see  Dra)ier,  2171  ;  constitutional  govt,  to  1801,  see 
Johnston,  2.555  ;  docs.  rel.  to  constitutional  develop- 
ment, .see  Macdonald,  2569  ;  doc.  hist.,  see  V.  S.  State 
dept.,  2632  ;  variability,  see  Macy,  2669 ;  sources  of, 
considered  in  relation  to  colonial  and  Eng.  hist., 
Stevens,  2681  ;  defence  of,  Adams,  2687  :  hist,  of  for- 
mation, P.aneroft,  2091,  21  ;  at  the  end  of  the  first 
centurv,  Boutwell,  2695  ;  U.  S.  constitutional  system, 
.see  Burgess,  2704  ;  as  affected  by  decisions  of  courts, 
Cooley,  2711  ;  southern  states  considered  in  their 
relations  to,  Curry,  2713  ;  U.  S.  constitutional  hist., 


Curtis,  2714,  Landon,  2765,  Porter,  2786,  Sterne,  2799; 
explanation  of,  in  rel.  to  U.  S.  govt.,  Dawes,  2717; 
constitutional  ipiestions,  see  Douglas,  2718;  essays 
on,  l)uniiing,  2719,  Federalist,  2720,  2721,  Ford,  2728, 
21,  272;  evolution  of,  Fisher,  2722;  pamphlets  on, 
Ford,  272*.),  21,  272  ;  references  to,  W.  E.  Foster,  2732  ; 
contest  over  ratification  in  Mass.,  Harding,  2739,  see 
(tlsi)  Harvard  I'niv.,  266  ;  early  hist.,  see  iTare,  2740  ; 
colonial  and  state  hist,  with  ref.  to  preparation  for, 
sif  Hinsdale,  2744;  constitutional  and  polit.  hist,  of 
v.  S.,  Hoist,  2749;  introd.  to  U.  S.  local  constitu- 
tional hist.,  Howard,  2752;  Federal  side  of  interpre- 
tation, see  Iredell,  27.56  ;  Constitutional  convention, 
Jameson.  2758;  in  the  formative  period.  .Jameson, 
2759;  study  of,  Jennings,  2700  ;  geog.  distribution  of 
thevoteot  the  thirteen  statesoii  ;17s7-.S8i,Liliby,2767, 
sec  also  Wis.  Univ.,  390;  origin  and  nature  of,  Lieber, 
2768;  adoption  in  Pa.,  Mc.Master  a)id  Stone,  2773, 
see  also  Wilson,  2819;  Our  govt.,  Maey,  2775;  opin- 
ions (m  constitution.al  questions,  Marshall,  2777 ; 
growth  of,  in  Federal  ('oii\cntio!i,  Meigs.  2779;  com- 
merce clause  of.  Prentice  iiml  Egan.  27S7  ;  develop- 
ment, see  Salmon,  2789;  lectures  on,  Si)eer,  2795; 
questions  upon,  (u)nc.  Civil  War,  Stephens,  2797, 
2798  ;  commentaries  on.  Story,  2,S00  ;  familiar  expo- 
sition of.  Story,  2801 ;  Constitutional  hist,  of  the  Am. 
people,  Thorpe,  2804  ;  T'nwritten  constitution  of  U.S., 
Tiedeman,  2S06  ;  genesis,  develoinnent  and  inter- 
pretation, Tucker,  2S0S  ;  doc.  hist.  (17S7-1S70),  U.S. 
Bureau  of  Rolls,  2SI0;  adoption,  ."Madison,  .see  U.S. 
Constitutional  Convention, '_'812,  see  a/so  King,  164:5; 
war  powers  under,  Whiting,  2b;l7  ;  rise  of  polit.  par- 
ties on  adoption  of,  see  Hammond,  .3213.  ,See  also 
Amendments,  Constitutional  law.  Federal  Conven- 
tion, Habeas  Corpus,  Xullification,  Secession,  Su- 
preme Court,  U.  S.  Congress. 

Constitutions,  of  Mex.,  Moses,  see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit. 
and  Social  Sci.,  226 ;  of  Colombia,  Moses,  see  Am. 
Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226  ;  of  West  Jersey 
(1677),  see  Liberty  bell  leaflets,  862  ;  colonial,  Pow- 
nall,  873,  see  also  Preston,  2788  ;  fundamental,  see 
Carroll,  1128  ;  of  Eng.  and  Am.,  Bowen,  2648  ;  Polit. 
sci.  and  comparative  constitutional  law.  Burgess, 
2704  ;  comparative  study  of.  Hart,  2742  ;  methods  of 
making  and  altering,  see  Jameson,  2758 ;  docs.,  see 
Lieber,  2770 ;  federal  and  state,  Poore,  2785,  14 ; 
.studies,  state  and  federal,  Schouler.  2790  ;  constitu- 
tional hist,  of  Mex.  (1824-,59),  Abbott,  3925;  Autono- 
mist constitution  of  Cuba  (1897),  see  Pepper,  4130  ; 
see  also  Charters,  Constitutional  law.  Constitution 
of  the  U.  S.,  Documents,  English  Constitution,  State 
constituti(ms. 

Consular  reports,  articles  on  Cuba.  See  Rowan  and 
Ramsey,  4139. 

Continental  Army,  roll  of  Mass.  soldiers  in  Rev.,  1.39  ; 
record  of  Conn.'men  in  Rev.,  155  ;  official  register  of 
N.  J.  otticers  and  men  in  Rev.,  168 ;  list  of  soldiers 
in  X.  Y.  line  of,  see  O'Callaghan,  10S6  ;  lists  of  French 
regiments  in  Rev.,  see  Balch,  1233  ;  roster  of  otticers 
engaged  in  Sullivan's  campaign  against  the  Iroquois 
(1779',  see  Conover,  1275;  hist,  register  of  officers 
during  Rev.,  Heitman,  1.3,59;  army  corr.  (1777-781, 
Laurens,  1405  ;  orderly  book  and  journals  kept  by 
Conn,  men  durinu'  Rev.,  .see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137, 
V.  7  ;  see  also  Satfell,  1486  ;  also  Revolution,  Ameri- 
can. 

Continental  Congress.    .S'ee  Congress,  Continental. 

Continental  Xavy,  roll  of  Mass.  sailors  in  Rev.,  139; 
Naval  hist,  of  the  Rev.,  Hale,  see  Am.  Antiquarian 
Soc,  237;  Esek  Hopkins,  Commander-in-Chief  of, 
Field,  1364  ;  list  of  continental  cruisers,  see  Cooper, 
2510.    .S'ee  also  Revolution,  American. 

Contributions  to  North  American  ethnology.  See  X"^. 
S.  Oeog.  and  Geol.  Survey  of  the  Rocky  Mt.  Region. 

Contributions  to  political  .science,  Lieber,  2768. 

Contributions  to  the  ecclesiastical  history  of  the 
United  States,  Hawks,  3024,  39. 

Conventions,  Peace  Conference,  23  ;  proc.  of  revolu- 
tionary, see  Force's  Am.  archives,  110;  to  pass  ordi- 
nances of  secession.  116  ;  of  N.  J.  (1776),  168  ;  of  Pa. 
,1776,  1790),  174  ;  of  Md.  (1774-76),  186;  of  Va.  (1775- 
76),  191  ;  Saratoga,  Deane,  .see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
242 ;  proceedings  of  colonial,  see  Goodloe,  1.340 ;  for 
proposing  amendments  to  Constitution  of  U.  S., 
Chittenden,  21.i9 ;  Geneva,  2*57  ;  Paris  Trilmnal, 
2406  ;  constitutional,  .Tameson,  2758,  see  also  Thor)>e, 
2804;  Federal,  2812,  20,  2810,  Madison,  1652,  1654,  2776, 


501 


INDEX 


2S10,  2812,  Meigs,  2770  ;  Annapolis,  see  V.  S.  Bur. 
of  Rolls,  2810;  Friends  of  Domestic  Industry,  see 
French.  2854  ;  free  trade  (1S31 1,  ( killatin,  see  Taussig, 
289'J  ;  I'liila.  (1785),  sen  Anderson,  2970;  Va.  Federal, 
of  1788,  (irissbv,  see  Va.  Hist.  Soc,  3335  ;  for  liquida- 
tion of  Can.  pa'per  money  (1760),  Stevenson,  3775  ;  In- 
ternational American  Conference,  3917;  for  general 
colonial  assemblies,  see  (^olonies.  tiee  also  Commit- 
tees antl  Councils  of  Safety,  Congresses  ;  also  U.  S. 
Committees  bv  name. 

Converse.  .J.  H.,V/-.    *'ee  Md.  Hist.  Soc.,  3.314,  no.  7. 

Conwav,  -M.  I).,  Life  of  Thomas  Paine,  1454  ;  Edmund 
Randolph,  1084,  see  also  Meigs,  2779  ;  ed.,  George 
Washington  and  'SIX.  Vernon,  see  L.  I.  Hist.  Soc, 
:!'J'J1 ;  s(i  also  I'aine,  14,52. 

Conway  Cabal,    ^ee  Laurens,  1405,  Lee,  1416. 

Cook,  'air  Alex.,  memoir.  -See  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511, 
V.  2. 

Cook,  D.  P.,  memoir  of.    See  Edwards,  3356. 

Cooke,  J.,  Narrative.    See  Drake,  814. 

Cooke,  J.  E.,  Sjonewall  Jackson,  2219;  Life  of  Gen. 
Robert  E.  Lee,  2233  ;  Va.,  3284. 

Cooke,  Gen.  P.  St.  G.,  Journal,  see  Emory,  408  ;  Con- 
quest of  New  Mex.  and  Cal.,  2001. 

Cooke,  W.  D.,  Revolutionary  hist,  of  N.  C,  127G. 

Cooley,  T.  M.,  Gen.  principles  of  constitutional  law, 
2709  ;  Treatise  on  constitutional  limitations,  2710; 
Constitutional  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2711  ;  Mich.,  3353  ;  Ac- 
quisition of  La.,  see  Indiana  Hist.  Soc,  3302  ;  rev.,  see 
Story,  2800. 

Cooper,  J.  F.,  Battle  of  Lake  Erie,  1721;  Hist,  of  navy 
of  U.  S.,  2510  ;  Lives  of  Am.  naval  officers,  2511. 

Cooper,  Gen.  ^.,  Confederate  records  in  charge  of, 
2079. 

Cooper,  T.  V.,  and  Fenton,  camps.  Am.  politics,  2512, 
2712. 

Cooijer,  Thomas,  Consolidation,  1612 ;  trial  of,  see 
Wharton,  1705. 

Coote,  C.  H.,  tr.  and  ed.    See  Vespucci,  794. 

Copeland,  chaplain  of  East  India  Co.,  services  of.  See 
Neill,  807. 

Copeland,  T.  C,  Am.  colonial  hand-book,  24G0. 

Cojjpee,  H.,  Grant  and  his  campaigns,  2194  ;  Gen. 
Thomas,  2348. 

Copyright,  international,  see  Lieber,  2768 ;  Canadian 
Dept.  of  Agriculture  rpts.,  .3434. 

Corbett,  J.  S.,  Drake  and  the  Tudor  Navy,  813. 

Cornell,  A.  B.,  Biog.  of  Ezra  Cornell,  2925. 

Cornell,  Ezra,  biog.  of,  A.  B.  Cornell,  2925. 

Cornwallis,  Charles,  rnarc/uis,  answer  to  Sir  Henry 
Clinton,  1277;  corr.,  1278;  surrender  of,  Johnston, 
1.3S9  ;  invasion  of  the  Carolinas  (1780-81),  see  Schenck, 
14S9;  I ontroversy  with  Clinton,  see  Stevens,  1509. 

Coroiiado  (■x])edition  (1540-42),  Winship,  3992;  see  also 
Norileiiskiiild,  071. 

Corrrsiioiidcnce  as  to  the  relief  of  the  sufferers  by  the 
Boston  Port  Bill.     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  309. 

Corte  Real,  Gasper,  docs.  rel.  to  voyages  of,  Markham, 
788. 

Cortez,  Hernando,  dispatches  to  Charles  V.,  3941 ;  fifth 
letter  of,  3942  ;  life,  Prescott,  3976  ;  see  also  Helps, 
3015. 

Corwin,  E.,  Hist,  of  Reformed  Church,  Dutch,  3001; 
Manual  of  Reformed  [Protestant  Dutch]  Church  in 
Am.,  3002. 

Corwin,  Thomas,  corr.  with  minister  Adams  and  IT. 
S.  State  dei)t.,  3988  :  sketch  of,  see  Mansfield,  1056 ; 
life.  Morrow,  1872,  Russell,  1878. 

Cosa,  J.  de  la,  Cabots.    .S'ee  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  712. 

Cosmos,  Humboldt,  722. 

Costume  of  colonial  times,  Earle,  841. 

CottoTi,  .Tobn,  Way  of  the  churches  cleared,  see  Adams, 
893  ;  Al)stract  of  lawes  of  New  Eng.  proi)osed  by,  see 
Hutchinson,  0.59;  letter  to  Roger  Williams,  seeNar- 
ragansett  Club,  3114  ;  answer  to  Master  Roger  Wil- 
liams, see  Xarr.igansett  Club,  3114,  v.  2,  3168,  v.  2; 
Southwortli  Icc'tnre  on,  .see  Walker,  3104  b. 

Cotton,  Josiah,  Voc^aliulary  of  the  Mass.  Indians.  See 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  298. 

Cot^ton,  U.  S.  rpt.  on,  see  Woodbury,  1996;  manufac- 
ture, in  colonial  period.  Batrnall,  2826  ;  e.arly  progress 
of  maiuifaeture  in  P.  S.,  Hatchcldcr,  2S2S";  see,  also 
Bolles,2833j  Cottim  industry,  ll.immond,  2S03  ;  ri)ts. 
on  production  in  IT.  S..  Hili:ard,2804;  process  of  pro- 
duction in  S.  Am.,  see  Pons,  4013. 

Cotton  is  king,  C:iiristy.  1S02. 

Cotton  kingdom,  Olmstead,  1932. 


Cotton  states  in  1875,  Nordhoff,  2405. 

Coues,  E.,  ed.  See  Lewis  aji<l  Clark,  413,  Pike,  417, 
Henij,  1790,  3838,  Fowler,  2034,  Larpenteur,  2055. 

Councils  of  safety.  See  Committees  and  councils  of 
safety. 

Counties,  of  Iowa,  see  State  surveys,  488  ;  of  Jlinn., 
see  State  surveys,  495  ;  bibliog.,  see  Griffin,  3117, 
Perkins,  3118  ;  of  N.  Y.,  see  Barber,  3194  ;  of  Pa.,  see 
Egle,  3208  ;  of  Ala.,  see  Brewer,  3272  ;  of  Ky.,  see  Col- 
hns.  3282  ;  of  S.  C,  see  Mills,  3315  ;  of  N.  C,  see 
Mheeler,  3,338  ;  of  Ga.,  see  White,  3340  ;  of  Md.,  see 
Wilhelm,  3341  ;  of  Neb.,  see  Johnson,  .3304.  See  also 
counties  by  name,  as  Albany,  Anna]>olis,  Frank- 
lin, Hampden,  Ham)isnirp.  ]Iuntini;don,  I-ceds  and 
Grenville,  Oneida,  Onondaga.  Oswego,  Schoharie, 
Tryon,  Warren,  Wayne,  Westchester. 

Country  life  in  Canada  fifty  years  ago,  Haight,  3723. 

Court  tie  Gebelin.  See  Affaires  de  VAmjleterre  et 
V  Anieric/ue,  1210.  « 

Court  of  Lieutenancy  at  New  York,  journal  of  (1686- 
90).    See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  355. 

Cowell,  B.,  Spirit  of  '70  in  R.  I.,  1280. 

Cowell,  S.    .S'ee  French,  2854. 

Cowijens,  Hero  of  [Morgan],  IMcConkey,  1425. 

Cox,  J/rt,;.-6V;i  J.  D.,  Period  of  Civil  W.ar,  2078-2374 ; 
Atlanta,  2148,  see  edso  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War, 
2131  ;  Battle  of  Franklin,  2149  ;  March  to  the  sea, 
2150,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  'War,  2131 ;  see 
also  Sherman,  2322. 

Cox,  R.,  Adventures  on  the  Columbia  River,  3830  a. 

Cox,  S.  S.,  Three  decades  of  federal  legislation,  2387. 

Coxe,  Daniel,  Desc.  of  Carolana,  see  E'rench,  3292,  ser. 
1,  v.  2. 

Coxe,  T.,  View  of  U.  S.  of  Am.,  2844. 

Cozzens,  S.  W.,  Marvellous  countrv,  The,  623. 

Cradle  of  the  Confederacy,  Hodgson,  1899,  2210. 

Craft,  Rev.  D.    See  Sullivan,  1519. 

Craig,  N.  B.,  Washington's  first  campaign,  1129  ;  ed., 
Olden  time,  1769. 

Cralle,  R.  K.,  ed.    See  Calhoun,  1853. 

Crandall,  Check  list,  of  pub.  docs.,  from  first  to  fifty- 
third  Congress,  103. 

Craven,  J.  J.,  I'rison  life  of  Jefferson  Davis,  2150. 

Crawford,  Maj.-Gen.  S.  W.,  Genesis  of  the  Civil  War, 
2152. 

Crawford,  William,  Washington-Crawford  letters 
(17()7-81),  1.542. 

Crawford,  W.  H.    See  Cobb,  1000. 

Creek  Indians,  migration  legend,  Gatschett,  640 ; 
travels  through  terr.  of,  Bartram,  1235  ;  Creek  war  of 
1813-1814,  Halbert  and  Ball,  1730 ;  troubles  between 
Seminoles  and,  see  Giddings,  1783,  641  ;  papers  on, 
Hardaway,  see  Ala.  Hist.  Soc,  3270. 

Creighton,  L.,  Life  of  Sir  Walter  Raleigh,  1153. 

Creighton,  Rev.  M.    See  Raleigh,  11.53. 

Cremony,  J.  C,  Life  among  the  Apaches,  624. 

Creoles,  of  La.,  Cable,  3278  ;  study  of  dialects  of,  see 
Fortier,  3291 ;  relations  with  Americans,  see  Thomp- 
son, 3331. 

Cresap,  Capt.  M.,  life,  Jacob,  1281 ;  vindication  of, 
Mayer,  1282. 

Crespel,  Emmanuel,  lieeollet,  Voiagcs  dans  le  Canada 
et  son  naufrage,  3618. 

Crespel,  L.,  Sieur.    See  Crespel,  3018. 

Crevecoeur,  J.  H.  St.  J.  de,  Letters  from  an  Am. 
farmer,  1283. 

Cri]iple  Creek  (Colo.),  Cross  and  Penrose.  See  Geol. 
survey,  444. 

Critical"  period  of  American  history  (1783-89),  Fiske, 
1016. 

Crittenden,  John  J.,  life,  Coleman,  1874. 

Cromwell,  Oliver,  Age  of,  see  Gardiner,  2057 ;  biog. 
essay  on,  see  Tullocn,  3099. 

Cronau,  R.,  Amerika,  713. 

Cross,  Whitman,  and  Penrose.  See  Geol.  survey, 
444. 

Cross  bearers.  The.     See  Severance,  32,54. 

Crow  Wing  trail,  Schultz,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Scl. 
Soc,  .T'OO  (1S94). 

Cruikshank,  IJ.-Col.  E.,  Annals  of  Niagara,  1284; 
Battle  of  Liincly's  Lane,  1722  ;  Battle  of  Queenston 
Heights,  1722  ;  Drummond's  winter  campaign,  1722; 
Fight  in  the  liccchwoods,  1722  :  I'.attlc  fields  of  the 
Niagara  ])eninsula  (1S12-15),  1723;  Cruises  of  a  Nova 
Scotian  privateer,  see  Canadiana,  .3492;  Colonial 
privateer  (1812),  .3492 ;  Col.  Clans,  3492  ;  .Mackinac 
(1812-14),  see  Hay,  3496  a;  comp..  Doc.  hist,  of  cam- 


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INDEX 


palgn  on  Niagara  frontier  (1812-14),  1724-5.  See  also 
Canadian  Inst.,  3493. 

Ciuikslianlv,  E.  A.,  Robert  Dickson.  See  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  V.  12. 

Cruises  of  a  Xova  .Scotian  privateer,  Cmikshank.  See 
CaiKtdkdKi,  3492. 

Crusoe,  Robinson,  hist,  verdadera  de  la  isla  de,  Vi- 
cuna Mackenna,  4071. 

Cuba,  U.  S.  diplomacy  in  regard  to,  Latan^,  see  Am. 
Hist.  Assoc,  249  ;  early  admin,  of,  see  Coleccion  de 
docunientos,  704  ;  acct.  of  (ir>99-l(;02),  .s^^  Chaniplain, 
811;  rescue  of.  Draper,  2)29  ;  campaigning  in.  Ken- 
nan,  2430  ;  with  Shaffer  in,  Miles,  2441  ;  under  three 
flags  in,  Jhisurave,  244.") ;  alf.iirs  in,  V.  S.  cong.  rpt., 
2451;  hanilbook,  Morris,  2471,  Vivian  (iiid  Smith, 
2475,  see  a/sa  Copeland,  24G0  ;  hist,  of  struggle  for 
liberty  in,  ISutterworlh,  3911 ;  letters  written  in  the 
interior  of  (1S2S),  Abbot,  4094  ;  hist,  of,  Hallou,  4095  ; 
real  condition  of  (1897),  B(msal,  4097 ;  and  the 
Cubans,  Cabrera,  4100  ;  and  international  relations, 
Callahan,  4101 ;  commercial,  Clark,  4103 ;  past  and 
present,  Davey,  4105;  Marching  with  Gomez,  Flint, 
4110  ;  I'earl  ol'the  Antilles,  (iallenga,  4113  ;  storv  of, 
Halstead,  4115;  and  Porto  Rico,  Hill,  4118;  island 
of,  Humboldt,  4119,  391(5;  and  the  Cubans,  Kimball, 
4120 ;  island  of  (lS3(;-9)  .Madden,  411G  ;  new-born, 
JIatthews,  4127  ;  Pearl  of  the  Antilles,  Noa,4128  ;  To- 
morrow in,  I'epper,  4130  ;  industrial.  Porter,  4133 ; 
island  of.  Rowan  and  Ramsay,  4139  ;  U.  S.  diplo- 
matic corr.  rel.  to  insurrection  (1868-78),  see  Rowan 
and  Ramsey,  4139  ;  bibliog.,  see  Rowan  a7id  Ramsey, 
4139  ;  U.  S.  ex.  docs.,  see  Rowan  and  Ramsey,  41.39' ; 
Consular  rpts., .see  Rowan  and  Ramsey,  4139;  histoire 
de  rile  de,  Sagra,  4140  ;  travels  in,  Turnbull,  4145,  see 
also  Fronde,  4112. 

Cuban  and  Porto  Rican  campaigns,  Davis,  2426. 

Cubas,  A.  G.,  Republic  of  .Alex.,  3943. 

Cugnet,  F.  J.    See  Maseres,  3574  a. 

Cullen,  C,  tr.    See  Clavigero,  3940. 

Cullum,  Maj.-Gen.  G.  W.,  Campaigns  of  War  of  1812- 
15,  1726. 

Cumana,  Spanish  settlements  in.    .S'ee  Benzoni,  763. 

Cumberland,  Richard,  letters  to  Roger  Pinckney.  See 
Weston,  1169. 

Cumberland,  Army  of  the.  Cist,  2140, 2131  ;  represented 
at  armv  reunion,  Chicago  (1868),  see  2090  ;  hist.,  Van 
Horne,'2361. 

Cumberland,  Society  of  the  Army  of,  publications, 
2090. 

Cumberland  Presbyterian  Church,  sketch  of,  Foster, 
3015  ;  causes  leading  to  organization  of,  Stephens, 
3090. 

Cumberland  road,  desc.     -S'ee  Hall,  1786. 

Curious  punishments  of  bygone  days,  Earle,  841. 

Currency,  acts  of  Cong.  rel.  to  coin's  and,  98  ;  in  U.  S., 
see  Calhoun,  18.53,  Webster,  1970,  Am.  almanac  and 
treasury  of  facts,  2825;  public  opinion  on,  see  Leggett, 
1915 ;  n.ational,  Upton,  see  ^Mabie,  2565  ;  Conn.,  IJron- 
son,  2838  ;  relation  of  labor  organizations  to  ques- 
tions of,  see  Powderly,  2885  ;  hist,  of  Am.,  Sumner, 
2894  ;  problems  in  New  Eng.,  see  Weeden,  2905  ;  con- 
federate, see  White,  2906 ;  currency  card  money 
during  French  riigime  (Can.),  Stevenson,  3775,  3529, 
3684 ;  liquidation  of  paper  money  1776  (Can.),  Ste- 
venson, 3775 ;  after  the  capitulation  (of  Quebec), 
Stevenson,  3776,  3.529  ;  Old  colonial  currencies,  Daw- 
son, 3708.  See  also  Finances,  Legal  tender.  Paper 
luoney. 

Curry,  J.  L.  M.,  Southern  states  of  Am.  Union,  2713  ; 
Sketch  of  George  Peabody,  2945. 

Curtis,  G.  T.,  Life  of  .Tames  Buchanan,  1847;  Life  of 
Daniel  AVebster,  1981 ;  Constitutional  hist,  of  U.  S., 
2714. 

Curtis,  George  W.,  Orations,  26.52  ;  life  of,  Cary,  2386. 

Curtis,  W.  E.,  Capitals  of  Span.  Am.,  3912;  Vene- 
zuela, 4003. 

Curwen,  Samuel,  Journal  and  letters  (177.5-84),  1285. 

Curzon,  S.  A.,  Laura  Secord.  See  Lundy's  Lane  Hist. 
Soc,  3498. 

Cushing,  Caleb,  chief  justice,  Treaty  of  Washington, 
2389  ;  life,  see  Flanilers,  2525. 

Cushing,  H.  A.,  Hist,  of  transition  from  provincial  to 
commonwealth  govt,  in  Mass.,  1286,  see  also  Colum- 
bia Univ.,  259. 

Cusick,  D.,  Sketches  of  the  six  nations.  See  Beau- 
cliamp,  605. 

Custer,  Mrs.  E.  B.,  Tenting  on  the  plains,  3398. 


503 


Custer,  Maj.-Ocn.  George  A.,  My  life  on  the  plains, 

3399  ;  complete  life,  \\  hittaker,  2390  ;  massacre,  see 

Finerty,  (;.36. 
Custis,  (i.  W.  1'.,  Recollections  of  Washington,  1549. 
Customs.    See  .Manners  and  customs. 
Customs  and  fashions  in  old  New  England,  Earle,  841. 
Cutler,  Ephraim,  life  and  times,  .J.  1*.  Cutler,  1770. 
Cutler,  Jervis,  biog.  sketch.     See  Cutler,  E.,  1770. 
Cutler,  Julia  P.,  Life  of  Ephraim  Cutler,  1770 ;  see  also 

Cutler.  W.,  1771. 
Cutler,  Her.  .Manasseh,  Desc.  of  O.,  1787,  see  Old  .South 

Work,  368  (40^;  life,  W.  P.  Cutler  and  J.  P.  Cutler, 

1771 ;  Ordinance  of  1787  and,  Poole,  1807. 
Cutler,  William  P.,  Ordinance  of  1787,  1772  ;  and  J.  P. 

Cutler,  Life  of  Rev.  .Alanasseh  Cutler,  1771;  biog. 

sketch,  see  Cutler,  E.,  1770. 
Cutts,  J.  ]VL,  Brief  treatise  upon  constitutional  and 

])artv  questions  as  received  orally  from  Stephen  A. 

Douglas,  2718. 
Cyclopanlia  of  political  science,  political  economy  and 

political  history  of  the  United  States,  Lalor,  2763. 

Dabncy,  R.  L.,  Defence  of  Va.,  2391. 

Dabney,  Thomas  S.  G.,  Memorials  of  a  Southern 
planter,  .Smedes,  1875. 

Dahlgren.  /{ear- Admiral  John  A.  B.,  Memoir,  Mrs.  M. 
V.  D.  Dahlgren,  2153. 

Dahlgren,  Mrs.  M.  V.  D.,  Memoir  of  Rear-Adrairal 
Jolin  A.  Dahlgren,  2153  ;  tr.,  see  Chambrun,  2706. 

Dahlgren,  Ulric,  essay  on.    See  Chesney,  2138. 

Dakota,  bibliog.  of,  Williams,  220  ;  explorations  in, 
AVarren,  422.    .S'ee  also  South  Dakota. 

Dale,  Richard,  life.     See  Cooper,  2511. 

Dall,  AV.  H.,  On  remains  of  later  prehistoric  man,  .566; 
Tribes  of  extreme  Northwest,  625 ;  Coal  of  Alaska, 
see  Geol.  survey,  445;  ed.,  see  Nadaillac,  ,580. 

Dallas,  R.  C,  Hist,  of  maroons  of  Jamaica,  4104. 

Dallinger,  F.  AV.,  Nominations  for  elective  office  in 
U.  S.,  2716,  see  also  Harvard  Univ.,  208. 

Dalton,  H.  G.,  Hist,  of  Brit.  Guiana.  4004. 

Dana,  Charles  A.,  letters  of,  see  Pike,  1943;  Recollec- 
tions of  the  Civil  AVar,  2154  ;  Lincoln  and  his  cabinet, 
2224  ;  a)al  Wilson,  Life  of  Ulysses  S.  Grant,  2195. 

Dana,  Francis,  diplomatic  corr.    .S'ee  Sparks,  1504  (8). 

Dana,  Richard  H.,  life  of,  Adams,  app.,  p.  469. 

Dane,  Nathan,  denial  of  claim  to  authorship  of  Ordi- 
nance of  1787,  see  Poole,  1807. 

Daniels,  A\^.  M.,  rev.    See  Johnston,  25.53. 

Danish  AA^est  Indies,  Turnbull,  4145. 

Dankers,  Jasper,  and  Sluyter,  Peter,  Journal  of  voy- 
age to  N.  Y.  (1679-80),  10^8,  see  also  L.  I.  Hist.  See, 
3221,  JIunsell,  3229. 

Daring  and  suffering,  Pittenger,  2298. 

Dark  days  in  Chile,  Hervey,  4033. 

Darlington,  AA^.  M.,  annotator.  See  Smith,  1162,  May, 
1803. 

Dartmouth  College,  and  town  of  Hanover  (N.  H.), 
Chase,  2922. 

Dartmouth  papers,  73. 

Darton,  N.  H.,  AVell-boring  in  S.  Dak.,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 446  ;  AA'estcrn  Neb.,  447  ;  Cat.  of  N.  A.  geol.,  465  ; 
Artesian  wells,  466  ;  Atlantic  coastal  plain,  466  ;  and 
AA^eeks,  Successive  bibliogs.  of  N.  Am.  geol.,  457. 

Dauchy,  G.  K..  tr.    See  Trobriand,  2353. 

Daughters  of  the  American  Revolution,  38. 

Daughters  of  the  Revolution,  38. 

D'Aulnav  family.    ,S'ee  Aulnay  family. 

Davey,  R.,  Cuba,  4105. 

David,  L.  0.,Patriotes  de  1837-1838,  3705  ;  L'union  des 
deux  Canadas,  3706. 

David  Porter,  exploits  of.     See  Coggeshall,  1720. 

David's  Isle,  Confederate  jirisoners  at.  See  U.  S.  Sani- 
tary Commission,  23.58. 

Davidson,  A.,  anil  Stuv(J,  B.,  Complete  hist,  of  111.,  3354. 

Davidson,  H.  A.,  Ref.  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2.513. 

Davidson,  H.  M.     See  Isham,  2218. 

Davidson,  J.,  Growth  of  French  Canadian  race  in  Am. 
See  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226. 

Davidson,  Lucretia  M.,  life  of,  Sedgwick.  .S'ee  Sparks, 
2613,  ser.  1,  V.  7. 

Davie,  AVilliam  R.,  life  of,  Hubbard.  See  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  2,  V.  15. 

Davies,  H.  E.,  Gen.  Sheridan,  2318. 

Davila,  Pcdrarias,  narr.  of  the  proceedings  of,  Anda- 
goya,  760,  4051. 

Davis,  Rear-Admiral  Charles  H.,  life  of,  Capt.  C.  H. 
Davis,  2155. 


INDEX 


Davis,  Cant.  Charles  H.,  Life  of  Charles  H.  Davis,  Rear- 
Admiral,  2155. 

Davis,  E.  H.     See  Squier,  58S. 

Davis,  Maj.  G.  B.,  Board  of  Pub.  of  War  Records  Office, 
2079. 

Davis,  G.  L.  L.,  Day-star  of  Am.  freedom,  3003. 

Davis,  Maj.  G.  W.,  Board  of  Pub.  of  War  Records 
Office,  2079. 

Davis,  J.,  Travels  in  U.  S.  (1798-1802),  1613. 

Davis,  J.,  ed.    Sep  Mortim,  988. 

Davis,  Jefferson,  Rise  and  fall  of  Confederate  govt., 
215G  ;  Short  hist,  of  Confederate  states,  2157  ;  Con- 
federate records  tiiken  .'iouth  by,  20i9  ;  value  of  me- 
moirs, 2094;  iiiiprisonment  of,  see  Chase,  2135  ;  life, 
Alfriend,  2158,  Pollard,  21()1  ;  prison  life,  Craven, 
2159  ;  3Iemoir  of,  Davis,  2160  ;  essay  on,  see  Trent, 
3332. 

Davis,  J.  C.  B.,  annotator.  See  V.  S.  State  dept. 
Treaties  and  conventions,  2633. 

Davis,  Mrs.  M.  E.  M.,  Under  six  Hags,  3285. 

Davis,  M.  L.,  Memoirs  of  Aaron  Burr,  1598;  ed.,  see 
Burr,  1597. 

Davis,  O.  K.,  Our  conquests  in  the  Pacific,  2425,  2461. 

Davis,  R.,  Recollections  of  Miss.,  1876. 

Davis,  R.  H.,  Cuban  and  Porto  Rican  campaigns,  2426  ; 
Three  gringos  in  Venezuela.  4005. 

Davis,  ^7^^s.  V.  H.,  Jefferson  Davis,  2160. 

Davis,  W.  H.,  Sixty  years  in  Cal.,  3400. 

Davis,  AV.  >!.,  Geography  and  Physiography,  406-547; 
King  cnid  Collie,  Rpt.  on  govt,  maps,  513. 

Davis,  W.  T.,  Ancient  landmarks  of  Plymouth,  915. 

Davis,  W.  W.  H.,  Spanish  conquest  of  Xew  3Iex.,  1192; 
El  Gringo,  2020. 

Dawes,  A.  L.,  Charles  Sumner,  1968;  How  we  are  gov- 
erned, 2717. 

Dawes,  E.  C,  annotator.     See  Putnam,  874. 

Dawes,  H.  L.,  Indian  of  nineteenth  cent.  See  Mabie, 
2565. 

Dawes,  Brio.-Gen.  R.  R.,  Service  with  Sixth  Wis.  Vol- 
unteers, 2162. 

Dawes,  Thomas,  sketch  of.    See  Goss,  1475. 

Dawson,  Dr.  G.  M.,  rpts.  on  geol.  exploration  of  Van- 
couver Island,  etc.,  3435. 

Dawson,  H.  B.,  Sons  of  Liberty,  1287  ;  Westchester  Co., 
N.  Y.,  during  Am.  Rev.,  1288;  Battles  of  U.  S.,  2514  ; 
erf.,  see  Andre,  1222,  Federalist,  2720,  2721. 

Dawson,  Sir  J.  W.,  Fifty  years  work  in  Can.,  3883. 

Dawson,  M.,  Hist,  narr.'of  civil  and  milit.  services  of 
Maj  .-Gen.  Harrison,  1789. 

Dawson,  R.,  M.  D.,  ed.     See  Dawson,  Sir  J.  W.,  3883. 

Dawson,  S.  E.,  Voyages  of  the  Cabots,  802,  see  also  R. 
Soc.  of  Can.,  3537;  Cabot  map,  see  Archives,  3477; 
Line  of  demarcation  of  Pope  Alex.  VI,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3537  ;  Can.  and  Newfoundland,  3585,  see  al.fo 
Stanford's  compendium,  539 ;  Old  colonial  curren- 
cies, 3708  ;  Montreal  (1842-1892),  rpt.  of  Board  of 
Trade,  3752. 

Dawson  (Alaska),  journey  to,  by  way  of  White  Pass 
and  Chilkoot  (1898).    See  Heilprin,  3408. 

Day-star  of  American  freedom,  Davis,  .3003. 

Dayton,  A.  C,  Last  days  of  Knickerbocker  life  in  N.  Y., 
3205. 

Day  with  the  cow  column,  Applegate.  See  Whitman, 
3425. 

Deacon's  account  book  of  first  Dutch  church  in  Al- 
bany (1665-1715).     .See  Munsell,  3229. 

Dead  towns  of  Georgia,  Jones,  1137. 

Deane,  C,  Connection  of  Mass.  with  slavery,  see  Am. 
Antiquarian  Soc,  2,36  ;  Lt.-Gen.  John  Burgoyne  and 
Convention  of  Saratoga,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
242  ;  Forms  nuo-i  jn  issuing  letters  patent,  see  Mass, 
Hist.  ~  -  .   On  Mass.  Bill  of  Rights,  see  Mass. 

Hist.    •  On  Paul  Revere's  signal,  .see  Mass. 

Hist.       '  .  .   Voyages  of  the  Cabots,  803  ;  ed.  .• 

Rcco'  '  1  i  •  ■  ncil  for  New  Eng.,  ,see  Am.  Anti- 
(juari  '      '.   ;  Hakluyt's  Discourse  cone,  western 

plant;,  .  ^  si  ;   Bradford's  Hist,   of  Plymouth 

Plam.,.  ■■}.    .     ■    {08. 

Deane,  !    •\      ■'',  Capt.  John  Mason,  971. 

Deane,  ..:.';-,  i -a  •.,  1291,  see  also  Sparks,  1,504,  v.  1, 
Conn.  ,'l'^'  ■■  I'  ,  3137,  V.  2  ;  papers,  1292,  see  a?sr>  N. 
Y.  Hit  .-.  ,  '■;>''■  ;  ca.se  against,  see  Seventv-Six  Soc, 
1494;  ■    -    Lee,  1408. 

Dearbci'  '  <.-■  ^  Journal  of  Arnold's  exped.  See 
Mass    i ' :  -    .-;.'.,  3:58. 

Death  V    'n-,  ;u    ■3,  Manly,  20,58. 

De  Bei     .  K.^iuei,  life  of,  Reed,  1473. 


Deberle,  A.,  Hist,  de  I'Amerique  du  sud,  3913;  same, 
Enr/.tr.,  3914. 

De  Boulamarque.    See  Boulamarque,  de. 

De  Bow,  J.  D.  B.,  Industrial  resources,  etc.,  of  south- 
ern and  western  states,  2845. 

De  Bow's  rei-iew.  284(5. 

De  Brahm,  W.  G.,  Philosophico-historico-hydrogeog. 
of  S.  C,  see  Weston,  1169. 

Decades,  Anghiera,  761,  see  also  Eden,  784. 

Decatur,  Com.  Stephen,  negotiations  at  Tunis,  see 
Noah,  1666;  life,  Mackenzie,  1727,  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2, 
V.  11. 

Decazes,  P.,  Four  voyages  of  Jacques  Carticr,  see  R. 
Soc.  of  Can.,  353S  ;  Dubious  pomts  in  voj-ages  of 
Jacques  Cartier,  3,538  ;  Isle  de  Sable,  3538. 

Decelles,  A.  D.,  Constitutions  of  Can.  See  R.  Soc.  of 
Can.,  3539. 

Decisive  events  in  American  history.  See  Drake,  922, 
1300,  1301,  2170. 

Declaration  of  Independence,  authentication  of,  Cham- 
berlain, see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  337;  influence  of  con- 
temporary tracts  upon,  see  Paine,  14.52,  Price,  1464; 
biographies  of  signers,  Sanderson,  1487;  names  of 
signers,  see  Statesman's  manual,  2617;  texts,  see 
Bowen,  2648.  Boutwi'll.  2695,  Brooks,  2700;  adoption 
of  Quebec  act  tlie  sulijcct  of  a  clause  in,  see  Quebec 
act,  a")76  a.  -S'cc  also  Mecklenburg  Declaration  of  In- 
dependence. 

Declaration  of  Paris,  1856.    -S'ee  Kapp,  1396. 

Declaration  of  rights.     .S"ee  Dickinson,  1295. 

De-coo-dah,  Traditions  of,  Pidgeon,  583. 

De  Costa,  B.  F.,  Notes  on  hist,  of  Fort  George,  320C ; 
ed.,  Pre-Columbian  disc,  of  Am.,  742,  see  also  White, 
3109  ;  annotator,  see  Bardsen,  817. 

Deerfield,  Indian  attack  on  (1677),  see  Bradford  Club, 
252  ;  exped.  in  retaliation  for  destruction  of  (1704), 
see  Church,  911  ;  early  Indian  wars  (1704),  see  Wil- 
liams, 1033. 

Defence  of  Virginia,  Dabnev,  2391. 

De  Forest,  Maj.  J.  W.,  Hist'  of  Indians  of  Conn.,  626, 
see  also  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137. 

De  Kalb,  Maj.-Oen.  John.    See  Kalb,  Maj.-Gen.  John. 

De  Lancey,  E.  F.,  ed.    See  Jones,  1392. 

Delaware,  records  and  docs.,  181),  181 ;  minutes  of  Coun- 
cil (1776-1792),  180,  see  also  Del.  Hist.  Soc.  .3287;  cat. 
of  papers  rel.  to,  in  Gr.  Brit.  State  Paper  Office,  181  ; 
narr.  of  mission  of  United  Brethren  among  Indians 
of,  Heckewelder,  650 ;  I'a.  border  wars  with,  see 
Taylor,  1818;  docs.  rel.  to  P.  E.  Church  in,  Perry, 
3065.    ,S'ee  also  New  Sweden. 

Delaware,  Fort.    -See  Fort  Delaware. 

Delaware,  Historical  Society  of,  pubs.,  3287,  see  also 
180. 

Delaware  River,  recent  archa^ol.  explorations  in  the 
valley  of,  Abbott,  549  ;  Swedish  settlement  on,  see 
Acrelius,  1049 ;  hist,  of  original  settlements  on, 
Ferris,  1064  ;  Dutch  and  Swedish  settlements  on,  see 
Hazard,  1070,  N.  Y.  State  docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist., 
1080. 

De  Liancourt  and  Simcoe,  Bain,  see  Canadiana,  3492. 

Delight  makers,  Bandelier,  604. 

De  Lingeris'  expedition  against  the  Foxes,  3619. 

Demarcation,  Bulls  of,  of  Alex.  VI  (1493^,  see  Harrisse, 
719 ;  conference  at  Badajos  to  determine  line  of 
(1524),  Gomara,  see  Eden,  784;  line  of,  of  Alex.  VI, 
Dawson,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3537. 

Demaziferes,  Jacques  Cartier.  .S'ee  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3523. 

Demmon,  I.  N.,  ct  al.  Semi-centennial  celebration  of 
organization  of  X'niv.  of  Mich.,  2926. 

Democracy,  develo])ment  of,  see  Greene,  8,52,  Halibur- 
ton,  8,55  ;  U.  S.  (1834-^5),  see  Chevalier,  1860  ;  processes 
of  democratic  govt.,  see  Sumner,  1905  ;  rise  of,  .see 
Johnston,  2,555;  in  Old  and  New  Enj::.,  Borjicaud, 
21547  ;  elements  of,  in  Eng.  hist.,  see  Freeman,  2().55, 
2(!,5(! ;  Hist,  of  Enu'.  democratic  ideas  in  the  17th 
cent.,  Gooch,  2661 ;  rise  of  (in  Eng.),  Rose,  2678  ; 
problems  of  modern,  Oodkin,  2735;  and  liberty,  see 
(Jodkin,  2735;  unforeseen  tendencies  of,  (Jodkin, 
2736  ;  a  studv  of  govt.,  Hvslop,  27,54  ;  evolution  of,  in 
Am.,  Scott,  2792  ;  in  Am.",  Tocqueville,  2807. 

Democratic  party,  hist,  of  (1825-61),  Jones,  1908. 

Demon  of  Aiidersonville.    <See  Wirz,  2372. 

Denis,  F.    .S'ee  Aznrar.n,  762. 

Denis,  N.,  Ddsc.  K""f;-  "'''^  cotes  de  PAmerique,  3797. 

Dennis,  W.,  Sources  of  northwestern  hist.,  83,  see  also 
Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1883). 


504 


INDEX 


Denny,  Maj.  E.,  Milit.  journal,  1773.  See  also  Pa.  Hist. 
Soc,  37C. 

Denny,  W.  H.    See  Denny,  E.,  1773. 

Denoiiville,  Marquis  de,  exped.  of.    See  Baugy,  3600. 

Dent,  .J.  C,  Story  of  U.  C.  rebellion,  3709  ;  Last  forty 
veius,  3710  ;  see  also  Scaddinfi',  3784  a. 

Denton,  D.,  Brief  desc.  of  N.  Y.,  lOo'J. 

Depevv,  C.  M.,  erf.,  One  hundred  years  of  Am.  eom- 
nierce,  2847. 

De  I'eyster,  J.  W.,  Personal  and  milit.  hist,  of  Philip 
Kearney,  2'J30. 

Deposit  question.  See  Webster,  1979.  See  also  Fi- 
nances. 

Derhv.  Haskett,  sketch  of.    See  Weeden,  2905. 

Desalidrnuiiis,  (iabriel,  l'AI)lw,l.e  Mar^chal  de  Camp 
I)('s;ui(lroiiins  ilT29-17!)2),  3020. 

Desnulniers,  F.  L.,  Les  vieilles  families  d'Yamachiche, 
3195. 

Deserts  of  Xorth  America,  Seven  years'  residence  in, 
Doinenech,  5G7. 

Desmazures,  C,  I'Abbi,  Iberville,  3843. 

De  Soto,  Fernando.     See  Soto,  Fernando  de. 

Des])otism  in  America,  Hildreth,  1898. 

Destruction  and  reconstruction,  Taylor,  2344. 

De  Tocqueville,  A.  C.  H.  C.  See  Tocqueville,  A.  C.  H. 
C.  de. 

De  Tribord  a  Babord,  Faucher  de  St.  Maurice,  3714. 

Detroit,  Hull's  surrender  of  (1812),  see  Hatch,  1731, 
Canqibell,  1733;  during  campaigns  of  1812,  .see  Rich- 
ardson, 1749 ;  siege  of,  in  war  with  Pontiac,  see 
Houiih,  1794;  and  Mich.,  Farmer,  3.3,')7 ;  siege  of, 
Headlev,  srr  yVwXi.  Pioneer  and  Hist.  Soc,  33G7  ; 
(ir,(;s-l7"2i!^.  .see  Carhiel,  3612. 

I)r,iit.<clt-Aincrik<ni.isehes  magazin,  40. 

Deutsche  Pionier,  40. 

Deux  Fonts,  G.,  comte  de,  My  campaigns  in  Am., 
1294. 

Devens,  Gen.  Charles,  arraignment  of.  See  Hamlin, 
2203. 

Devine,  T.,  map  of  Hudson's  Bay  Terr.,  3446. 

De  Vries,  D.  P.,  Voyages  from  Holland  to  Am.,  812,  see 
also  y.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353. 

Dew,  T.  R.     .s'ee  Pro-slaverv  argument,  1949. 

Dewev,  Admiral  George,  life  of,  Barrett,  2427. 

Dexter,  F.  B.,  Hist,  of  Conn.,  as  illus.  by  names  of 
towns,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  235  ;  Estimates  of 
population  in  Am.  colonies,  see  Am.  Antiquarian 
Soc,  237. 

Dexter,  H.  M.,  Eng.  exiles  in  Amsterdam,  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  343;  Congregationalism  of  the  last  300 
years,  3004,  39  ;  er/.,  see  Church,  91ii,  911,  990. 

Dexter,  M.,  Story  of  the  I'ilgriius,  Iil7. 

Dialogue  between  old  men  and  young,  Bradford, 
see  Niass.  Hist.  Soc,  328. 

Dialogue  in  Hades  between  Wolfe  and  Montcalm, 
Johnston,  3G3G,  see  also  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
a514  (4). 

Diaz  del  Castillo,  B.,  IMemoirs,  3944. 

Dicey,  E.,  Six  months  in  the  federal  states,  2163. 

Dickens,  C,  American  notes,  1877. 

Dickey,  A.  R.    .See  Manitoba  school  question,  3896. 

Dickinsfui,  John,  Writings,  1295,  see  also  Pa.  Hist. 
Soc,  382 ;  life  and  times,  Stills,  1296,  see  also  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc  381. 

Dickson,  Robert,  the  Indian  trader,  Cruikshank.  See 
Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  12. 

Dictionnaire  historique  des  homuies  illustrfe  du  Can- 
ada, Bihaud,  3447. 

Didace,  fr^re,  Actes  du.    See  Canada  Fran<;ais,  3489. 

DiiTeville,  Relation  du  voyage  du  Port  Royal,  3798. 

Diller,  Pacific  coast,  see  CleoT.  survey,  442  ;'  Northwe.st- 
ern  Ore.,  see  Geol.  survey,  445. 

Dimsdale,  T.  J.,  Vigilantes  of  Mont.,  3401. 

Dinnian,  liev.  J.  L.,  cl.,  George  Fox  digged  out  of  his 
burrowes,  see  Williams,  ?,\\\,  sec  n/so  Xarragansett 
Club,  3168,  V.  5;  ami  Al(lri(li;c,  .Master  John  Cotton's 
answer  to  Master  Roger  Williams,  etc,  see  Narra- 
gansett  Club,  3168,  v.  2. 

Dmwiddie,  Robert,  official  records  of  (1751-1758).  See 
Va.  Hist.  Soc,  a335. 

Dinwiddle,  W.,  Puerto  Rico,  2462. 

Dionne,  X.  E.,  Miscou,  see  Canada  FranQais,  3487 ; 
Traits  des  pelleteries  sous  Chami)Iain,  see  Canada 
Fratixais,  ;1488  ;  Chouart  and  Radisson,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3540  ;  Roberval,  a">40. 

Di),lu,nacv,  diplomatic  corr.  of  the  U.  S.  (1783-89),  18 ; 
diromatic  corr.  [rel.  to  Civil  War],  23;  of  U.  S.  in 


regard  to  Cuba,  Latan6,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  249  : 
diplomatic  relations  l)etween  Confederate  states  and 
Eng.,  Callahan,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  250;  diplo- 
nvatic  hist,  of  Am.  (14.52-94),  Harrisse,  719  ;  diplonuitic 
corr.  of  the  Rev.,  Sparks,  1504,18,  Wharton,  1574,  18  ; 
of  the  Rev.,  Trescott,  1.526  ;  of  the  U.  S.  (1778-1814), 
I,ynian,  1649,2,564  ;  diplomatic  hist,  of  the  adminis- 
trations of  Washint;ton  and  Adams,  Trescott,  1097 ; 
Am.  diplomacy  and  the  furtherance  of  conuiierce, 
.Schuyler,  2(>06  ;  Treaties  and  topics  in  Am.,  Snow, 
2610;  Cuba  and  international  relations,  Callahan, 
4101 ;  diplomatic  corr.  of  U.  .S.  rel.  to  Cuban  insur- 
rection of  ls6,s-7.s.  sf-r  Rowan  ««f/  Ramsay,  4139.  See 
also  Foreign  relations  of  the  United  States,  Interna- 
tional arbitration,  'I'rcaties. 
Directories,  commercial,  of  Am.  Republics.    See  U.  S. 

Bur.  of  Am.  reiuiblics,  o922. 
Disciples  of  Christ,  hist,  of,  Tyler,  3100. 
Discourse  on  western  planting,  Hakluyt,  854.    See  also 

Maine  Hi.st.  Soc,  281. 
Discovery,  rise  of  spirit  of,  see  Payne,  402  ;  brief  man- 
ual of  directions  for  voyages  of,  see  Hakluyt,  716 ; 
story  of  geog.,  Jacobs,  724 ;  Galvano's  treatise,  see 
Kerr,  726  ;  (iesehichte  des  Zeitalters  der  Entdeck- 
iing,  Peschel,  730,  Ruge,  7.34.  .See  also  America,  dis- 
covery of ;  also  Dutcli,  English,  French,  Spanish, 
Portuguese  discovery. 
Discovery  and  conquests  of  the  northwest,  Blanchard, 

1761. 
Discovei-y  of  the  new  world  (deiiartment),  699-739. 
Dismal  Swamp  (Va.),  Shaler.     .See  Geol.  survey,  438. 
District  of  Columbia,  slave  trade  in.    ,See  Cobb,  1606. 
Divers  voyages,  Hakluvt,  716. 
Division  and  reunion  (1829-1889),  Wilson,  2639. 
Dix,  Afaj.-Gen.  John  A.,  speeches,  1878;  memoirs  of, 

M.  Dix,  2164. 
Dix,  M.,  comp.,  Memoirs  of  John  Adams  Dix,  2164. 
Dixon,  S.  B.,  True  hist,  of  JIo.  Compromise,  2027. 
Dixon,  W.  H.,  William  Penn.  I(t93. 
Dixwell,  Whalley,  and  Goffe,  Acct.  of  the  regicides, 

Stiles,  see  Knapp,  2558. 
Dobbs,  A.,  Acct.  of  countries  adjoining  Hudson's  Bay, 

3831. 
Dobrizhofifer,  M.,  Acct.  of  Abipones,  627. 
Dock,  Christopher,  School  ordering,  see  Pennypacker 

3244  ;  study  of,  see  Pennyi)acker,  3244. 
Documentary  sources  (department),  1-390. 
Documents : 

Collected,  11-33;  Spanish,  43-48;  Mexican,  49,  .50; 
Portuguese,  51;  Italian,  52-54;  French,  55-62; 
Dutch,  63,  64;  German,  65,  66;  Swedish,  67,68; 
British,  69-79;  Canadian,  80-85;  U.  S.  govt.,  87- 
106;  Confederate  govt.,  102;  states  in  general, 
107-120;  Maine,  121-123;  X.  H.,  124-126;  Vt.  129- 
131;  Mass.,  134-140;  R.  I.,  144-148;  Conn.,  151-156; 
N.  Y.,  157-1(S  ;  X.  J..  167-169;  Pa.,  171-178;  Dela., 
180,  181;  Md.,  1.S2-188;  Va.,  189-193;  X.  C,  194, 
195;  S.  C,  197-199;  rel.  to  Fla.,  202;  Ala.,  205; 
La.,  207;  Tenn.,  209  ;  rel.  to  O.,  211;  rel.  to  West, 
21.3-223;  facsimiles  of  Church  docs..  Hist.  Club 
of  Am.  [Episc]  Church,  39  ;  X'ueva  coleccion  de 
documentos,  Zabalburu  and  Rayon,  44;  coll. 
of  rare  and  original  docs,  and  relations,  Squier, 
44 ;  Documenta  selecta  e  tabulario  secreto  vati- 
cano,  52;  rel.  to  Iowa,  213;  on  Cal.,  Shinn,  223; 
illus.  hist,  of  Raleigh's  first  Am.  colony  and 
Jamestown,  State  I'aper  Office  and  Brit.  Museum, 
see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  231 ;  rel.  to  Gosnold's 
voyage  to  Xew  Eng.  (1602),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
304;  rel.  to  slavery  in  Mass.,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  314  ;  rel.  to  capture  of  Louisburg  (1745), 
Pepperrell  papers,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  321;  rel. 
to  Leisler  rebellion,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  3.54;  rel. 
to  X.  H.  grants,  see  X.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  354  ;  Out- 
line of  doc.  hist,  of  Zufii  tribe,  Bandelier,  see 
Journal  of  Am.  ctlinol.  and  archmol.,  576;  Al- 
guns  documentos,  693;  Raceolta  colombiana,  699, 
53;  rel.  to  i)eriod  of  disc  (1400-1.540),  see  Xavar- 
rete,  700,  789:  Codice  diplomatico  colombo-ameri- 
cano,  Spotorno,  701.  773;  Coleccion  de  docu- 
mentos lUf'^ditos,  Xavarrete,  702,  44,  see  also  Win- 
ship,  45,  Casas,  766  ;  Coleccion  de  documentos 
in^ditos,  Pacheco  and  Cardenas,  703.  791,  44; 
Coleccion  de  documentos  ineditos  (continuation 
of  Pacheco  and  Cardenas  coll.K  704  ;  Documenti 
relativi  a  Cristoforo  Colombo,  Belgrano  and  Sta- 
glieuo,  772 ;  II  codice  dei  privilegi  di  Cristoforo 


505 


INDEX 


Colombo,  Belgrano  and  Staglieno,  773;  rel.  to 
Columbus,  see  Harrisse,  777;  illus.  relations  of 
Santaiigel  family  to  Kings  of  Aragon,  and  rel. 
to  Columbus'  second  voyage,  see  Kayserliug,  779; 
rel.  to  voyages  of  John  Cabot  and  Corte  Real, 
see  Markliam,  788;  rel.  to  Vespucci,  see  Mark- 
bam,  71*6,  Varnhagen,  798;  rel.  to  Cabots,  see 
Beazley,  800,  Harnsse,  806,  Weare,  810;  rel.  to 
New  France,  see  Harrisse,  815,  3453;  rel.  to  Hud- 
son, see  Asher,  816;  about  Verrazano,  see  Mur- 
phy, 825;  Or.  Brit.  State  papers,  colonial  series, 
851,  69;  Hist,  colls..  Hazard,  856;  illus.  of  Am. 
hist.  (100(^-1775),  MacDonald,  864  ;  rel.  to  colonies 
of  Va.,  Md.  and  Sir  George  Popham,  see  Neill, 
867;  rel.  to  Pilgrim  fathers,  see  Arber,  896;  Bost. 
town  records,  902;  rel.  to  Mass.  Bay  colony, 
see  Hutchinson,  959,  Pike,  1008;  Conn,  colony,  see 
Trumbull,  1023;  rel.  to  Dutch  and  Swedish  .settle- 
ments on  the  Del.,  Hazard,  1070,  see  also  N.  Y. 
state  docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist.,  1086;  Doc.  hist, 
of  state  of  N.  Y.,  1085;  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial 
hist,  of  state  of  N.  Y.,  1086,  350S;  N.  Y.  State 
Calendar  of  hist.  MSS.,  1087;  rel.  to  Xew  Nether- 
land,  see  O'Callaghan,  1088;  rel.  to  Schenectady 
patent,  .see  Pearson,  1090;  Pa.  colony,  Proud,  1098; 
X.  J.  colonial  hist.,  Stevens,  see  N.  J.  Hist.  Soc, 
3232,  coll.,  V.  5,  Whitehead,  1117,  N.  J.  Hist. 
Soc,  3232,  .see  (tlso  Smith,  1108.  3255;  IMd.  colo- 
nial, see  Bozman,  1122,  Scharf,  3323;  rel.  to  incep- 
tion and  first  years  of  Va.  colony,  see  Brown, 
1124;  rel.  to  X.  'C.  colonial  hist.,  see  Hawks,  1134; 
rel.  to  Va.  Company,  see  Neill,  1144  ;  rel.  to 
Raleigh's  voyages,  see  Tarbox,  1159;  connected 
with  hist,  of 'S.  C,  "Weston,  1169;  rel.  to  French 
explorers,  Margry,  1182,  3501;  John  Adams's  coll., 
1201;  rel.  to  Am.  Rev.,  Prior  docs.,  1218,  Jie- 
membrancer,  1219,  Am.  archives,  1220,  see  also 
Goodloe,  1340,  Greene,  1347,  1348,  Morgan,  1437, 
Xiles,  1448,  Read,  1472,  Rockingham,  1480,  Stark, 
1506,  Tarleton,  1523;  rel.  to  border  wars  of  Am. 
Rev.,  see  Stone,  1246;  rel.  to  George  Rogers  Cl.Trk 
and  the  conquest  of  the  Northwest,  see  English, 
1270;  R.  I.  during  Rev.,  see  Cowell,  1280;  Silas 
Deane  papers,  1292;  French,  rel.  to  Am.  Rev., 
Doniol,  1298,  Durand,  1305;  rel.  to  shipment  of 
tea  to  Am.  colonies,  Drake,  1299 ;  doc.  hist,  of 
Am.  Rev.  in  S.  C,  Gibbes,  133G;  rel.  to  siege 
of  Savannah  (1779),  see  Hough,  1367;  diplomatic 
corr.  of  Am.  Rev.,  Spai'ks,  1.504,  Wharton,  1574; 
rel.  to  hist,  of  Eng.  (1713-1783),  see  Stanhope, 
1.505;  facsimiles  of  MSS.  rel.  to  Am.  (1773-1783), 
Stevens,  1510;  Continental  Cong.,  1.531;  rel.  to  New 
Eng.  federalism,  Adams,  1581 ;  in  Hamilton's 
Hist,  of  the  U.  S.  for  1796,  see  Hamilton  Club, 
1632;  public,  on  foreign  affairs,  1789-1818,  U.  S. 
Cong.,  1698;  rel.  to  transactions  at  treaty  of 
Ghent,  see  Adams,  1709;  Doc.  hist,  of  Niagara 
campaign  (1812-1814),  Cruikshank,  1724-5;  rel.  to 
diplomatic  relations  between  U.  S.  and  Si)ain 
(1790),  see  Ford,  1781 ;  rel.  to  early  settlement 
of  O.  valley,  .see  Hildreth,  1793;  rel.  to  Pontiac 
War,  see  Hough,  1794;  rel.  to  admission  of  O., 
see  Massie,  1802;  rel.  to  Burr  conspiracy,  .see  Wil- 
kinson, 1824;  rel.  to  111.  hist.,  see  Wentworth, 
1989;  rel.  to  hi.st.  of  Tex.,  .see  Edward,  2030;  Con- 
federate, see  Land  ive  love,  2232,  Memminger, 
2282;  of  Civil  War,  .see  Lyon,  2266,  Tennev,  2346; 
rel.  to  U.  S.  polit.  hist.  (186,5-1870),  see  McPher- 
son,  2404;  Russian,  see  Paris  Tribun.-il  of  arbitra- 
tion, 2406;  rel.  to  squadron  operations  in  West 
Indies,  Cervera  y  Topete,  2424;  polit.,  see  Clus- 
key,  2.509;  rel.  to  battles  of  IT.  S.,  .see  Dawson, 
2.514;  Am.  hist,  leaflets.  IbirtroK/Clianning,  2.541; 
rel.  to  IT.  S.  hist.  (177(V-ls{;l i.  M.-icdonnld,  2.569; 
rel.  to  hist,  of  privateers,  .see  :\I:iolay,  2571;  IT.  S., 
see  Townsend,  2625;  IT.  .S.  ofticial,  see  Tticker, 
2628;  indexes  of  docs,  in  possession  of  IT.  S. 
govt.,  seeU.  S.  State  dept.,  2632;  of  the  consti- 
tutions of  Eng.  and  Am.,  Bowen,  2648;  consti- 
tutional, of  Puritan  revolution,  Gardner,  2658; 
cone.  Cambridge  (Eng.),  .see  Maitland,  2670;  of 
the  reitrns  of  ICli/.tlictli  and  James  I,  Prothero, 
2076;  ScliM-t  cli;ii'ti'is  of  l-'.ng.  constitutional  hist., 
Stiililis, -jcs:;;  (•(insritutioiiiil,  Pof)re,  2785,  see  also 
Curtis,  2714,  Lielier,  2770,  I'orter,  2786,  Storv,2801; 
illus.  of  Am.  hist.  (1000-1863),  Preston,  27.8§;  doc. 
hist,  of  constitution  of  U.  S.  (1787-1870),  U.  S. 


506 


Bur.  of  Rolls,  2810;  doc.  hist,  of  Bank  of  II.  S., 
Clarke  and  Hall,  2842;  trade  union,  see  Ely,  2851; 
on  legal  tender  paper  money,  see  Spaiilding, 
2893;  rel.  to  pub.  schools  of  N.  Y.  city,  see 
Bourne,  2920;  rel.  to  educational  institutions  of 
U.  S.,  see  Goode,  2931;  rel.  to  Brown  Univ.,  see 
Guild,  2934;  rel.  to  Am.  educational  hist.,  Hins- 
dale, 2935;  rel.  to  Harvard  I'liiv.,  .see  ()uincy,2948; 
on  yVw.h.  school  laws,  see  Shearman,  2951  ;'rel.  to 
Soc.  of  Friends,  see  Bowden,  2990;  rel.  to  Pres- 
byterianism,  see  Briggs,  2993;  rel.  to  New  Eng. 
ecclesiastical  hist.,  see  Felt.  3011;  doc.  hist,  of 
P.  E.  Church  in  Conn.,  Hawks  and  Perrv.  3025, 
39;  rel.  to  Am.  Episc.  Church,  see  Perry",  30(^4; 
Hist,  colls,  rel.  to  Am.  colcmial  [Episc]  Church, 
Perry,  3065,  39;  rel.  to  church  and  state  in  U.  S., 
see  Schaff,  3074;  on  .Moniionism,  .see  Smith,  3084; 
rel.  to  Congregationalism,  see  AValker,  3104;  Col- 
lections, topog.,  hist,  and  biog.  (rel.  to  N.  H.), 
Farmer  and  Moore,  3144;  cone  early  hist,  of  Vt., 
see  Hall,  3150;  on  controversy  witfi  Gov.  Dun- 
more  of  Va.,  see  Burk,  3276;  Erie  Canal  doc.  hist., 
see  Clinton,  3204;  rel.  to  J'ort  George,  N.  Y.,  see 
De  Costa,  3206;  rel.  to  Pa.  local  hist.,  see  Egle, 
3208;  cone,  early  hist,  of  La.  and  Fla.,  see  French, 
3292;  cone  hist,  of  Ga.,  see  Jones,  3302,  "White, 
3340;  cone,  early  settlement  and  admin,  of  S.  C., 
see  Lowndes  family,  3305;  rel.  to  Huguenot  set- 
tlements in  Va.,  see  Va.  Hist.  Soc,  3335;  on  col- 
onizing of  Tex.  by  the  Austins,  see  Wooten,  3342; 
rel.  to  Wis.  hist.,  .see  Smith, 3379;  Canadian  docs, 
rel.  to  Wis.  hist.  (1690-1730),  see  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  5;  on  territorial  organization. 
Doty,  .see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  13; 
rel.  to  San  Francisco,  see  Dwindle,  34W. 
Canadian:  80-85,3462-3563;  Hist.  docs..  Quebec  Lit. 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3513-3530,  81,  see  also  Wlirtele,  82; 
illus.  of  Can.  con.stitution,  Houston.  3440,  3572;  sur 
I'Acadie  (1710-1815),  Casgrain,  see  Cdiiinla  Fran- 
qais,  .3490,  see  «/.so,  3795;  Levis  docs.,  3497;  rel.  to 
seigniorial  tenure,  see  Mingan  Seignioi-y,  3,502; 
Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist,  of  .state  of  N.  Y.,  3,508; 
Nouvelle  France,  docs.  rel.  k  I'histoire  de,  3509, 
Docs,  historiques,  3510,  .see  also  Harrisse,  3453; 
Hist,  doc!^.,  (.Uiebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513- 
3530;  rel.  to  A\ar  of  1812,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3517;  Additional  papers  cone  Prov. 
of  Quebec,  TNIaseres,  3574;  Coll.  of  commissions, 
etc.,  rel.  to  I'rov.  of  Quebec,  Mas^res,  3574  a;  rel. 
to  Eng.  conquest  of  Can.,  .see  Kirke,  3639;  Jesuit 
relations,  Thwaite.s,  3656,  58;  rel.  to  hist,  of  L.  C. 
(Prov.  of  Quebec),  see  Cliristie,  3701 ;  otKcial  docs, 
rel.  to  IT.  C.  (I'rov.  of  Ontario),  see  Head,  3725; 
rel.  to  Newfoundland,  see  Prowse,  3813;  Doc.  hist, 
of  education  in  V.  C.  (1791-1876),  Hodgins,  3883a; 
connected  with  jNIanitoba  school  question,  3886. 
Spanish-American:  Mexican  docs.,  49,  50;  Docu- 
mentos  para  la  historia  de  Mejico,  49;  docs.  rel. 
to  rev.  of  Yucatan  (1840-1864),  Baqueiro,  3930; 
Coleccion  de  documentos  para  la  historia  de 
IMexico,  Icazbalceta,  39.58,  49;  Nueva  coleccion, 
Icazbalceta,  3958,  49;  rel.  to  Mexican  antiquities, 
see  Kingsborough,  3961;  official  coll.  of  Maxi- 
milian's private  docs.,  Lefevre,  3962;  rel.  to  the 
Coronado  exped.  (1.540-42),  Winship,  3992;  docs, 
rel.  to  Cent.  Am.  affairs,  IT.  S.  Cong.,  4022;  docs, 
rel.  to  cong.  at  Panama,  see  IT.  S.  Pres.  message, 
4023;  rel.  to  European  occupation  and  claims  in 
western  Guiana,  Burr,  see  U.  S.  Venezuelan 
Boundai-y  Commission,  4024;  rel.  to  war  in  S. 
Am.,  U.  S.  State  dept.  papers,  40(58 ;  rel.  to  Brazil, 
see  Armitage,  4072;  cone,  condition  of  Argentine 
cotintry  at  period  of  confederation,  see  Parish, 
4084;  cone  Island  of  Antigua,  see  Oliver,  4129; 
IT.  S.  ex.  docs,  on  Cuba,  .see  Rowan  and  Ramsey, 
4139. 
See  also  Archives,  Charters,  Constitutions;  also 
society  publications,  referring  to  societies  by 
name. 

Doddridge,  Joseph,  Notes  on  settlement  and  Indian 
wars  of  Va.  and  Pa.,  1297 ;  memoir  of,  Williams, 
1297. 

Dodge,  .1.  R.,  Red  men  of  O.  valley,  1774. 

Dodge,  M.  A.  (Gail  Hamilton,  psend.),  Biog.  of  James 
G.  Blaine,  2380. 

Dodge,  N.  S.,  Stories  of  a  grandfather,  2515. 

Dodge,  R.  E.,  ed,    Hee  Journal  of  school  geog.,  520. 


INDEX 


liol,  H.,  Histoiro  de  la  particijiation  de  la  France 
retablissement  des  Etats-Unis  d'Amerique,  1298, 


Dodge,  Col.  R.  I.,  Our  wild  Indians,  628  ;  Plains  of  the 
great  West,  3402. 

Dodge,  Col.  T.  A.,  IJird's-eyo  view  of  our  Civil  "War, 
2105  ;  Campaign  of  Cliaucellorsville,  21GI). 

Dodge,  \V.     St-e  renluiUow,  1004. 

Dodsley,  R.    See  Aiiiiiia/  nt/i.ster,  392. 

DoUier  de  Cas.son,  F.,  Hist,  du  Montreal  (1G40-1G72), 
3622. 

Domenech,  E.,  Ahhi,  Seven  years'  residence  in  the 
great  deserts  of  X.  Am.,  567. 

Domesday  book  and  beyond,  Maitland,  2670. 

Domestic  histoiy  of  the  American  Revolution,  Ellet, 
1309. 

Domestic  manners  of  the  Americans,  Trollope,  1972. 

Dominica,  vi.sit  of  two  (Juakers  to  (1837).  ^ee  Sturge 
and  Harvev,  4143. 

Donaldson,  T.,  Rpt.  on  Indians,  629  ;  Six  Nations  of 
N.  Y.,  630 ;  see  also  U.  S.  Public  Land  Conunission, 
2901. 

Donck,  A.  van  der,  Desc.  of  New  Nctherland  (1&56),  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353,  Old  South  Work,  368  (69),  Hud- 
son, 816. 

Donelson,  Fort.    See  Fort  Donelson. 

Doniol, 
k 
61. 

Doniphan's  expedition,  Hughes,  2002. 

Donne,  W.  B.,  cd.    See  George  III,  ia3.5. 

Donohoe,  T.,  Iroquois  and  the  Jesuits,  .3623. 

Doolittle,  Jier.  1$.,  Narrative.     Sec  Drake,  926. 

Doolittle,  T.  S.,  School,  coll.  and  univ.   See  Mabie,  2565. 

Doraii,  .!.,  nl.     See  Walpole,  1534. 

Dorchester,  I).,  Christianity  in  U.  S.,  3004  a. 

Dorr,  H.  C,  Xarvagaiisetts,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc.,  3179, 
coll.,  v.  7  [2) ;  Proprietors  of  Providence,  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3179,  coll.,  V.  9;  Planting  of  Providence,  see 
R.  I.  hist,  tracts,  3180. 

Dorr  rebellion.    See  Congdon,  1871. 

Dorsheimer,  W.,  and  Hensel,  Life  of  Grover  Cleveland, 
2385. 

Doty,  J.  D.,  Papers,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3.3!in, 
coll.,  V.  13;  Official  journal  (1820),  3390,  coll.,  v.  13; 
Docs,  on  territorial  organization,  3390,  coll.,  v.  13. 

Douay,  Anastase,  Narrative.     See  Shea,  1187. 

Doubleday,  Maj.-Gen.  A.,Chancellorsville  and  Gettys- 
burg, 2167,  see  al.-io  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  AVar, 
2131  ;  Gettysburg  made  plain,  21C8 ;  Reminiscences 
of  Forts  Sumter  and  Moultrie,  2169. 

Doubleday,  R.,  Gunner  aboard  the  Yankee,  2428. 

Doughty,  A.  G.,  Probable  site  of  battle  of  Plains  of 
Abraham,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3541  ;  Siege  of  Quebec 
and  battle  of  Plains  of  Abraham,  3623  a. 

Doughty,  Thomas,  mysterious  case  of.    See  Drake,  813. 

Douglas,  C.  H.  J.,  Financial  hist,  of  Mass.  See  Colum- 
bia Univ.,  254. 

Douglas,  Frederick,  Life  and  times,  1881. 

Douglas,  .James,  Canadian  independence,  3571. 

Dousilas,  R.  B.,  fr.  and  ed.     See  Pontgibaud,  1461. 

Douglas,  Stephen  A.,  debates  and  speeches,  see  Lin- 
coln, 1918  ;  treatise  upon  constitutional  and  party 
questions  as  received  orally  from,  Cutts,  2718 ;  life, 
Flint,  1S79,  Sheahan,  1880. 

Douglass,  W.,  Summary  of  Brit,  settlements  in  N. 
Am.,  838. 

Down,  T.  C,  Manitoba  school  question,  3892. 

Downie,  Maj.  W.,  Hunting  for  gold,  2028. 

Doyle,  J.  A.,  Am.  colonies,  839;  Eng.  colonies  in  Am., 
840,  918;  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2516;  see  also  Bradford,  903. 

Doyle,  J.  T.,  .Some  acct.  of  pious  fund  of  Cal.,  3005. 

Draft  riots.     See  Conscription. 

Drake,  B.,  Life  of  Teeumseh,  1819. 

Drake,  F.  S.,  Indian  hist,  for  young  folks,  631 ;  Life 
and  corr.  of  Henry  Knox,  1398  ;  ed.,  Tea  leaves, 
1299. 

Drake,  Sir  Francis,  and  the  Tudor  navy,  Corbett,  813; 
world  encompassed  by,  Fletcher,  814  ;  voyages  of, 
see  Payne,  821 . 

Drake,  S.  A.,  Border  wars  of  New  Eng.,  919;  Making 
of  New  Eng.,  920;  On  Plvmouth  Rock,  921  ;  Taking 
of  Louisburg  (1745),  922  ;  Making  of  Va.,  1130  ;  Bur- 
goyne's  invasion,  1300;  Campaign  of  Trenton,  1301 ; 
Battle  of  Gettysburg,  2170  ;  Old  Boston  taverns,  see 
Bostonian  Soc.',  31.30  ;  Around  the  Hub,  3140;  His- 
toric fields,  etc.,  of  Middlesex,  ,3141 ;  Old  landmarks 
of  Mickllesex,  3141;  Historic  mansions,  etc.,  around 
Boston,  3141  ;  making  of  the  great  West,  3355  ;  ed.. 
Bunker  Hill,  1302. 


Drake,  S.  G.,  Biog.  and  hist,  of  Indians  of  N.  Am., 
632 ;  -Vboriginal  races  of  N.  Am.,  632 ;  Annals  of  \vitch- 
craft  in  New  Eng.,  923;  Hist,  and  anticiuities  of  Bos- 
ton, 921;  Old  Indian  chronicle, '.i2.",;  I'urticular  hist, 
of  the  live  years'  French  and  Indian  war,  92U ;  atuujt., 
see  (rookin,  643;  ed.,  see  Baylies,  900,  Mather,  978; 
rev.,  .see  Hubbard,  956. 

Draper,  Meadows  on  New  River  (174-8),  see  Hale, 
1354. 

Draper,  A.  S.,  Rescue  of  Cuba,  2429. 

Draper,  J.  W.,  Hist,  of  Am.  Civil  War,  2171. 

Drai)er,  L.  C,  King's  Mountain  and  its  heroes,  1303; 
Early  French  forts  in  Western  Wis.,  see  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  10;  ed.,  see  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  3390. 

Drayton,  .J.,  Memoirs  of  Am.  Rev.,  1304. 

Drew  Theological  Seminary,  sources  for  hist,  of  Meth- 
odists, 2969. 

Droit  de  banality  during  French  regime  in  Canada, 
;\lunro,  3576. 

Druillettes,  Father  Gabriel,  journal  of  embassy  from 
Can.  to  New  Eng.  (1650),  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353; 
Puritan  welcome  to,  see  Ellis,  9.33. 

Drum-beat  of  the  nation,  Coffin,  2142. 

Drummond,  J.  H.,  Bibliog.  mem.  of  the  laws  of  Maine, 
122. 

Drunnnond,  L.,  French  element  in  Canadian  North- 
west, see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  .Sci.  Soc,  KOO  (1887). 

Drummond's  winter  camjiaign,  Cruikshank,  1722. 

Dryer,  C.  R.,  ed..  Studies  in  Indian  geog.,  514. 

Duane,  W.,  ed.  <See  Marshall,  1430;  tr.,  see  Blanchard, 
1240. 

Dubbs,  J.  H.,  Hist,  of  Reformed  Church,  German, 
3006. 

Du  Bois,  W.  E.  B.,  Suppression  of  the  African  slave 
trade  to  IJ.  S.,  1882,  see  also  Harvard  Univ.,  265. 

Du  Boscq  de  Beaumont,  G.,  ed.,  Derniers  jours  de 
I'Acadie  (1748-1758),  3799. 

Du  Bose,  J.  AV.,  Life  and  times  of  William  Lowndes 
Y'ancey,  1999. 

Ducoudray  Holstein,  Gen.  H.  L.  V.,  Memoirs  of  Simon 
Bolivar,  4001. 

Dudley,  Thomas,  Dudley  records,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
350;  life,  Jones,  927. 

Dudouyt,  letter  to  Mgr.  Laval  on  liquor  traffic  (1677). 
See  Archives,  3467. 

Duer,  answer  to.    See  Cooper,  1721. 

Duor,  W.  A.,  Life  of  William  Alexander,  Earl  of  Stir- 
ling, 1511. 

Dulferin,  Frederick  T.  H.  Blackwood,  earl  of.  Can, 
under  admin,  of,  Stewart,  3711. 

Dulfey,  J.  W.,  tr.     See  Vicuna  Mackenna,  4069. 

Dugas,  VAhlie  G.,  Legendes  du  Nord-Ouest,  3832;  Un 
voyageur  des  pays  d'en  haut,  3833. 

Dulhut,  Daniel  (Jreysolon,  expeds.  of,  beyond  bounds 
of  Can.,  3429;  docs.  rel.  to,  see  Margi^j',  3.501 ;  memoir 
of,  .see  Minn,  Hist.  Soc,  3503,  v.  1;  ingratitude  to,  see 
Hennepin,  3033. 

Dumas,  C.  G.  F.,  Biog.  of  Bouquet.    See  Smith,  880. 

Dumas,  C.  W.  F.,  diplomatic  corr.  See  Sparks,  1504, 
V.  9. 

Dumont,  Memoires.     See  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  5. 

Dundurn,  memorials  of,  Bourinot.  See  R.  Soc.  of 
Can.,  2.534. 

Dunkards.    See  German  Baptist  Brethren. 

Dunlap,  W.,  Hist,  of  New  Netherlands,  10(;i. 

Dunmore,  .John  Murray,  err/V  of.  Lord  Dunmore's  War, 
Girty,  1338;  docs,  on  controversy  with,  see  Burk, 
3276. 

Dunn,  J.  P.,  Slavery  petitions  and  papers,  2029. 

Dunn,  J.  P.,  Jr.,  In'diana,  1775;  Massacres  of  the  moun- 
tains, 3403. 

Dunning,  A.  E.,  Congregationalists  in  Am.,  3007;  see 
also  15rown,  2994. 

Dunning,  W.  A.,  Essavs  on  the  Civil  War,  2719. 

Dunton,  J.,  Letters  written  from  New  Eng.  (1686),  929. 

Dupaix.    See  Kingsborough,  .3961. 

Duiilicate  letters,  Adams,  1709. 

Du  Ponceau,  P.  S.,  ami  Fislier,  Mem.  on  hist,  of  treaty 
made  bv  William  Penn  with  Indians  (1()S2),  see  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc,  373. 

Duquesne,  Fort.    .5ee  Fort  Duquesne. 

Durand,  J.,  ed..  New  materials  for  hist,  of  Am.  Rev., 

1.305. 

Durantaye,  Morel  de  la.  Suite.    See  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 

35.54. 
Durham,   John    George   Lambton,  earl  of,   Rpt.  on 


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INDEX 


affairs  of  Brit.  N.  Am.,  3712,  see  also  Houston,  3572  ; 
reply  to  rpt.,  Haliburton,  3S03. 

Diuiett,  R.  T.,  Joliu  Filson,  1777,  see  also  Filson  Club, 
o-'S'J,  V.  1 ;  collector  of  Americaua,  see  Fowler, 
2034. 

Durrie,  D.  S.,  Bibliog.  of  Wis.,  218;  Capt.  Jonathan 
Carver  and  Carver's  grant,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc, 
3390,  coll.,  V.  6. 

Dutch,  documents,  63,  64,  see  also  O'Callaghan,  157, 
1086;  settlements  in  New  Jsetlierland,  Wassenaer's 
Historisch  Verliaal,  63,  Holland  Soc,  3216  ;  Dutch 
MSS.  in  N.  Y.  State  Sec.  Office,  159;  voyages  from 
Holland  to  Am.,  812,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353; 
bibliog.  essay  on  Dutch  books  and  pamphlets  rel. 
to  New  Netherland,  Dutch  West  Intlia  Co.,  Brazil, 
Angola,  etc.,  Asher,  1050,  64;  Dutch  and  Quaker 
colonies  in  Am.,  Fiske,  1066;  Old  streets  of  X.  Y. 
under,  Gerard,  1067;  settlements  on  Delaware,  see 
Hazard,  1070,  X.  Y.  State  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist., 
1086;  in  state  of  N.  Y.  during  istli  ceut..  Kapp,  1077; 
hist,  of  N.  Y.  under,  O'Callaghan,  loss;  Karly  records 
of  city  and  co.  of  Albany  (1656-75),  l'ear.son,  1089; 
Dutch  and  Spanish  settknifuts  prior  to  1648,  Jame- 
son, see  U.  S.  State  dept..  24_'0,  U.  S.  Venezuelan 
Boundary  Commission,  4024;  Dutch  origin  of  Am. 
institutions,  see  Campbell,  2649;  refutation  of  Dutch 
origin,  see  Stevens,  2681,  Fisher,  2722;  influence  in 
producing  Puritanism,  see  Gregon%3020;  first  Dutch 
church  in  Albany  (1665-1715),  .srr>  MunscU,  3229; 
Dutcli  records  of  N.  Y.  city,  see  Valentine,  .1264;  life 
in  X.  Y.  city,  see  Watson,  3206.  Sec  (dso  Xcw  Xeth- 
erland,  Xew  York;  also  Dutch  colonists,  discover- 
ers, explorers,  etc.,  by  name,  as  Dankers,  Hudson, 
Sluyter,  Stuyvesant,  etc. 

Dutch  East  India  Company,  voyage  of  Hudson  in  ser- 
vice of.     See  Read,  819. 

Dutch  Reformed  Church.  See  Reformed  Churcli, 
Dutch. 

Dutch  West  India  Company,  bibliog.  essay  on  Dutch 
books  rel.  to,  Asher,  64;  rpt.  as  to  territorial  rights. 
Burr,  see  U.  S.  State  dept.,  2420,  U.  S.  Venezuelan 
Boundary  Commission,  4024. 

Dutton,  C.  E.,  Geol.  of  higli  plateaus  of  Utah,  see  Geog. 
and  geol.  survey,  428;  Colo.  Canyon,  see  Geol.  survey, 
430;  Charleston  earthquake  of  1886,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vev,  437 ;  Colo.  Canyon  district,  see  Geol.  survey,  449. 

Dwight,  S.  E.,  ed.    See  Brainerd,  2992. 

Dwight,  Theodore,  Character  of  Thomas  Jefferson, 
1376;  Hist,  of  Hartford  Convention,  1614;  ed.,  see 
Knight,  964. 

Dwiglit,  Theodore  F.,  ed.,  Critical  sketches  of  Federal 
and  Confederate  commanders.  See  Mass.  Military 
Hist.  Soc.  papers,  2278,  2088. 

Dwight,  Timothy,  Travels  in  Xew  Eng.  and  N.  Y., 
1615;  life,  Sprague,  see  Sjiarks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  4. 

Dwindle,  J.  W.,  Colonial  hist,  of  city  of  San  Fran- 
cisco, 3404. 

Dyer,  O.,  Sketch  of  George  Bancroft,  see  Bancroft, 
1712;  Great  senators  of  U.  S.,  1883;  Sketch  of  Henry 
W.  Grady,  see  Grady,  2395. 

Eames,  W.    See  Sabin  and  Eames,  8. 

Earle.  Mrs.  A.  M.,  Child  life  in  colonial  days,  841 ;  Colo- 
nial dames  iind  goodwives,  841 ;  Costume  of  colonial 
times,  841 ;  Curious  punishments  of  bygone  days, 
841;  Customs  and  fashions  in  old  X^ew  England, 
841;  Home  life  in  colonial  days,  841;  in  old  Xarra- 
gansett,  841;  Sabbath  in  puritan  Xew  England,  841; 
Margaret  Winthrop,  1044;  ed..  Diary  of  Anna  Green 
Winslow,  841. 

Early  days  of  my  episcopate,  Kip,  .3047. 

Early  I'rinch  forts  and  footprints  in  the  valley  of  the 
uiiper  .'\Iississii)pi,  Xeill.     See  Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  3368. 

Early  interpreters,  Reade.     See  CaiHidhnia,  ,349'i. 

Earl'y  settlement  of  the  northwestern  territory,  Bur- 
net, 1766. 

Early  votaries  of  natural  science  in  R.  I.,  Parsons.  See 
R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  coll.,  v.  7. 

Earth  movement,  in  great  lakes  region,  Gilbert,  see 
Geol.  survey.  446;  modification  of  great  lakes  by, 
Gilbert,  see  Geol.  survey,  52S. 

Earth()uakes,  Charleston  (1886),  Dutton,  see  Geol. 
survey,  437;  in  Cal.  (1890,  '91),  Holden,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 460. 

Earthworks,  of  Miss,  valley,  Atwater,  557,  Squier  and 
Davis,  588;  ancient  Indian,  Brin<!,  .561;  of  Wis.,  Lap- 
ham,  577;  Fort  Ancient,  Moorehead,  579;  of  X.  Y., 


Squier,  587;  circular,  square,  and  octagonal,  of  O., 
Thomas,  593;  ancient  m  O.,  A\hittlesey,  599,  see  also 
Mounds. 

Easthampton  manuscript  of  Duke  of  York's  laws.  See 
X.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  351. 

East  Indian  Company,  letters  of  Am.  consignees  to. 
See  in-like,  12VI9. 

East  Indies,  philosoph.  and  polit.  hist,  of  settlements 
and  trades  of  Europeans  in,  Raynal,  3919. 

East  Jersey,  model  of  govt.,  Scot,  1104,  see  also  N.  J. 
Hist.  Soc,  3232,  V.  1 ;  under  projirietary  govts..  White- 
head, 1116,  ser  also  X.  J.  Hist.  Soc,  3232,  v.  1. 

Eastman,  Dr.  C.  A.  and  Mrs.  (Elaine  Goodale),  work 
of,  *v'i?  Oilman,  642. 

East  Tennessee  and  tlie  Civil  War,  Temple,  2345. 

Easton,  Xicholas,  vs.  the  City  of  Xewijort,  Mason,  see 
R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  coll.,  v.  7  (6). 

Eaton,  J.  H.    See  Reid,  1637. 

Eaton,  William,  life  of,  Felton.  ^ee  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1, 
v.  9. 

Eboulements,  Les,  seignieur  of.    See  Laterritre,  3734. 

Ecclesiastical  rights  (Can.),  rpt.  on.  See  Rebellion, 
3767. 

Eckert,  T.  T.,  Telegraph,  The.    Srr  Depew,  2847. 

Eclectic  school  readings  series.     Ser  (Uierber,  853. 

Economic  history  (deiiarttnenti,  '_'s..'-_>-'_"jO'.). 

Economic  tracts.     Sr/-  Foster,  •.'5'.'(;,  273-'. 

Economy  (Pa.),  connnunity  of.  Sec  Hinds,  2867,  Kord- 
hoff,  2880. 

Ecuador,  social  and  polit.  conditions  in.  See  Has- 
saurek,  4032. 

Eddis,  W.,  Letters  from  Am.  (1769-77),  1306. 

Eddy,  R.,  Hist,  of  Universalism,  3008;  Universalism  in 
Am.,  3009. 

Eden,  C.  H.,  West  Indies,  4106. 

Eden,  R.,  Decades  of  the  Xewe  AVorld  or  West  India, 
784;  Decades,  1-3,  784. 

Edes,  J!ev.  R.  S.,  Biog.  sketch  of  Col.  John  May.  See 
INIay,  1803. 

Edgar,  M.,  annotator.    See'Ridout,  3770. 

Edge  Hill,  Before  and  after  battle  of  (1762-3).  See 
Archives,  3471. 

Edinhnrf/h  reviexv.    See  Chatham,  1266. 

Education  :  Educational  history  of  U.  S.,  2910-2903;  in 
Canada,  3881-39021)  (departments). 

Education,  Indian,  Fletcher,  037;  in  Md.,  Va.,  and 
Poiiluuu  colonies,  sit-  Xeill,  807;  in  U.  S.  (1837-38),  see 
Buckingham,  1S4S;  in  U.  S.  (1830-40), .see  Grund,  1895; 
inferiority  in  South, see  Helper,  1897;  efforts  to  limit 
negro  sulfrage  by,  see  Weeks,  2816;  rpts.  of  commis- 
sioner of,  see  Am.  almanac  and  treasury  of  facts, 
2825;  govt,  support  of,  see  Bourne,  2834;  Educational 
biog.,  Barnard,  2916;  federal  and  state  aid  to  higher, 
Blackmar,  2917;  hist.,  in  U.  S.,  Boone,  291S;  hist,  in 
Ind.,  Boone,  2919;  jjublic  elementary  in  X.  Y.,  Bourne, 
2920;  dedication  of  Dartmouth  Coll.  to  Indian,  .tee 
Chase,  2922  ;  Educational  legislation  of  colonial 
govts..  Clew,  2924;  in  La.,  Fay,  2928,  see  also  Fortier, 
3201;  national  legislation  cone,  Gennaun,  'J9.'i0;  Ori- 
gin of  national,  sci.,  and  educational  institutions  of 
U.  S.,  Cioode,  2931;  Rise  and  growth  of  normal 
school  idea  in  U.  S.,  Gordy,  2933;  Docs,  illus.  of  Am. 
eilucationalhist.,  Hinsdale,  2935 ;  hist,  of  land  grants 
for,  in  northwest  terr..  Knight,  2930;  higher,  in 
Mich.,  McLaughlin,  2938;  higher,  in  S.  C,  Meri- 
wether, 2942;  in  S.  C.  prior  to  and  during  Rev.,  Mc- 
Cready,  .see  jNIeriwether,  2942 ;  higher,  in  Tenn.  Mer- 
riam,  2943;  Columbian  hist,  of,  in  Wis.,  Stearns, 
29.52;  hist.,  in  Conn.,  Steiner,  2953;  hist.,  in  Md., 
Steiner,  2954;  Franklin's  ideas  of ,  see  Thorpe,  2957; 
higher,  in  R.  I.,  Tolman,  2958;  in  O.,  White  and 
Harvey,  2901,  see  also  Cutler,  1770,  Venable,  2960,  At- 
water, 3344;  in  Pa.,  Wickersham,  2962;  in  Bost., 
see  AVinsor,  3193;  popular,  in  X.  \'.,  see  Clinton,  3204  ; 
in  Phila.,  see  Scharf  and  Westcott,  32.53;  in  Chicago, 
see  Andreas,  3343;  in  Wis.,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc, 
.3390;  in  Can.,  Provincial  govt,  rpts.,  3440  a,  see  also 
Hopkins,  3i5«9;  Parkin,  3596;  in  Can.  (181S),  sre  Ar- 
chives, 3479,  3881;  in  Can.  (1832),  .see  Archives,  :'. ISO, 
3881;  rpt.  on  questions  rel.  to,  in  L.  ('.,s''r  Kebellion, 
3767;  L'instruction  publique  an  Canad..  Chauveau, 
3882;  Fifty  years'  work  in  Can.,  D:\\vs(in,  .iss:,;  doc 
hist,  of,  in  U.  C.  (1791-1876),  Hodgins.  .iss:;  :i ;  .Mani- 
toba school  question,  3SS4-3S9S;  Alemorial  de  I'eihuia- 
tion  du  Ims  Canada. Meillenr,  3S99;  Xew  Brunswick 
S('liool  law,  3900;  Kihutatiimal  system  of  Out.,  Alillar, 
3900  a;  I'rimary  and  agricultural  in  Prov.  of  QuebeCi 


508 


INDEX 


see  Perrault,  3901;  School  law  of  Prov.  of  Quebec, 
390'.' ;  ri>t.  on  system  of  i)uhlic  elementary  instruc- 
tion lor  U.  C,  Ryerson,  3l)0J  a;  in  Cuba  (l>S3t;-:i'J), 
see  Madden,  412G.  See  also  Colleges,  Schools,  Univer- 
sities. 

Edward,  D.  B.,  Hist,  of  Texas,  203(1. 

Edwards,  B.,  Hist,  of  Brit,  colonies  in  West  Indies, 
4107. 

Edwards,  E.,  Life  of  Sir  Walter  Ralegh,  1154. 

Edwards,  H.  S.,  tr.    Sea  Beaumarehais,  1239. 

Edwards,  Jonathan,  IMemoir  of  David  Braincrd,  2992; 
life,  Miller,  .svv'  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  1,  v.  8  ;  Southworth 
lecture  on,  gee  Walker,  3104  b;  »ec  also  Byington, 
90S. 

Edwards,  J.  P.  [1812-15],  see  Canadiana,dVyi;  Louis- 
burg,  see  X.  S.  Hist.  Soc.  3511,  v.  9. 

Eilwards,  M.,  Hist,  of  Baptists  in  R.  I.  See  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  ::179,  coll.,  V.  0. 

Edwards,  Ninian.  Edwards  papers,  see  Chicago  IHst. 
Soc,  33.".] ;  life  and  times,  N.  W.  Edwards,  335G,  .sec 
also  Chicago  Hist.  Soc,  .3351. 

Edwards,  Xinian  W.,  Hist,  of  111.  (1778-18.33),  and  life 
and  limes  of  Xinian  Edwards,  3356,  see  a/so  Chicago 
Hist.  Soc,  3351. 

Edwards  I'lateau  (Tex.),  Hill  atid  Vaughan,  see  Geol. 
survey,  44G. 

Eelking',  M.  von,  German  allied  troops  in  >r.  Am.  war 
of  independence,  1307,  see  also  Greene,  1344;  Me- 
moirs, etc.,  of  Maj.-Gen.  Riedesel,  1478. 

Egan,  J.  G.    See  Prentice,  2787. 

Egerton,  H.  E.,  Short  hist,  of  Brit,  colonial  policy, 
i:!i)8. 

Eggleston,  E.,  Beginners  of  a  nation,  842;  First  book 
in  .A-m.  hist.,  2517;  Hist,  of  IT.  S.,  2518;  rrnr?  Seelye: 
Brant  and  Red  Jacket,  1245  ;  Tecumseh  and  the 
Shawnee  prophet,  1820. 

Eggleston,  G.  C,  Rebel's  recollections,  2172. 

Egle,  W.  H.,  Notes  and  queries,  177  ;  Illus.  hist,  of 
commonwealth  of  Pa.,  3208. 

Egleston,  T.,  Life  of  John  Paterson,  1457. 

Eickemeyer,  C,  and  Westcott,  Among  the  Pueblo  In- 
dians, G.33. 

Eighty  years  of  republican  government  in  the  LTnited 
States,  Jennings,  2700. 

El  Dorado,  Bandelier,  559,3998  ;  Van  Henvel,  4025;  and 
O  magna,  exped.  of  Ursu.a  and  Aguirre  in  search  of 
(15(i0-4),  4046  ;  see  a/so  Raleigh,  822. 

Eldridge,  G.  H.,  Northwest  Wyo.,  see  Geol.  survey,  464. 

Elections,  nominations  for  eiective  officers  in  U.  S., 
Dallinger,  see  Harvard  Univ.,  2i'>8;  i)residential.  Stan- 
wood,  2('.15  ;  in  Am.  colonies,  Bishoj),  2693,  see  also 
Coluiubia  Univ.,  255  ;  expression  of  popular  will 
through,  see  Cooley,  2710  ;  separation  of  local,  from 
Stat '  and  national,  see  Dallinger,  271(5;  electoral  sys- 
tem, see  Ford,  2730,  Scott,  2792;  registration  laws  for 
limiting  negro  suffrage,  see  Weeks,  2816.  See  also 
I'olitics. 

El  (iringo,  Davis,  2026. 

Eliot,  John,  Narr.  (1670),  see  Old  South  Work,  368 
(21)  ;  life,  Francis,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  5  ; 
Southworth  lecture,  see  Walker,  3104  b  ;  see  also  By- 
ington, '.tos. 

Eliot,  S.,  Manual  of  U.  S.  hist.  (1492-1872),  2519. 

Ellery,  William,  life  of,  Channing.  .See  Sparks,  2613, 
ser!  1,  v.  6. 

Ellet,  Afrs.  E.  F.  (L.),  Domestic  hist,  of  Am.  Rev.,  1309; 
Women  of  Am.  Rev.,  1310. 

Ellicott,  A.,  Journal,  1776. 

Elliot,  F.,  letter  to  Taylor  a835),  see  Archives,  3465. 

Elliot,  J.,  Debates  on  the  Federal  Constitution,  20, 115, 
see  also  Madison,  2812  ;  Funding  system  of  U.  S., 
and  Gr.  Brit.,  2849. 

Elliott,  C.  W.,  New  Eng.  hist.  (986-1766),  931. 

Elliott,  H.  W.,  Our  Arctic  province,  3405. 

Elliott,  Com.  .Jesse  D.,  in  battle  of  Lake  Erie,  Burges, 
1717,  see  also  Bancroft,  1712,  Cooper,  1721. 

Elliott,  O.  L.,  Tariff  controversy  in  U.  S.  (1789-1833), 
2850. 

Ellis,  E.  S.,  Life  of  Col.  Daniel  Boone.  1763  ;  Hist,  of 
U.  S.,  2520  ;  Young  people's  hist,  of  our  country, 
2521. 

Ellis,  G.  E.,  Red  man  and  white  man  in  N.  Am.,  6.34  ; 
Paper  on  AVhittier's  poem,  "The  king's  missive," 

932  ;    Puritan   age  in  colony  of  Mass.  Bav  {162H-S5), 

933  ;  lectures,  see  Lowell  Inst.,  90S  ;  Hist,  (if  battle  of 
Bunker's  Hill,  1311  ;  Memoir  of  Sir  Ikmj.  Thompson, 
Count  Rumford,  1483  ;  John  Mason,  see  Sparks,  2613, 


ser.  2,  V.  3  ;  Wm.  Penn,  2013,  ser.  2,  v.  12  ;  Life  of 
Anne  Hutchinson,  3041,  see  also  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  2, 
V.  6. 

Ellis,  IL,  Voyage  for  disc,  of  north-west  passage,  3834. 

Ellsworth,  (")livei-,  cliicfjiislice,  on  the  Constitution, 
see  Ford,  272.S;  life,  sec  Flanders,  2.525. 

Elnisley,  eltuj' jiisthe,  Division  of  Upper  Canada,  Act 
of  1798,  see  Archives,  3473. 

Elson,  H.  W.,  Side  lights  (m  Am.  hist.,  2522. 

Elton,  Vapt.  J.  F.,  With  the  French  in  Mexico,  3945. 

Elton,  It.,  Life  of  Roger  Williams,  1035  ;  erf.,  John  Cal- 
lender's  Hist,  discour.se  on  colony  of  R.  I.,  see  R.  I. 
Hist.  Soc,  3179,  coll.  V.  4. 

Elvas,  gentleman  of,  Xarrative,  see  Rye,  1190,  King, 
1197,  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2. 

Ely,  R.  T.,  Labor  movement  in  Am.,  2851. 

Emancipation  of  Massachusetts,  Adams,  891. 

Emancipaticm  of  South  .Vmerica,  Mitre,  4080. 

Embargo,  relations  to,  ser  Jelleison,  1377  ;  Republican 
party  and,  see  Story,  1693  ;  revolutionary,  see  Morris, 
2879. 

Emerson,  Old  Hampshire  Co.,  Mass.,  see  Geol.  survey, 
4(->2. 

Emerson,  Rali)h  W.,  exponent  of  transcendentalism, 
see  Frothinghani,  3016  ;  life,  Cabot,  ap)).,  p.  4(?J. 

Emigrant  Aid  Company.  See  Massachusetts  Emi- 
grant Aid  Company. 

Emigration.    Sec  Innnigration. 

Emmet  papers,  calendar  of,  7. 

Emory,  J/«j.  W.  H.,  Notes  of  a  milit.  reconnoissance 
from  Fort  Leavenworth,  Mo.,  to  San  Diego,  Cal.,408; 
Rpt.  on  U.  S.  and  Mex.  boundarv  survey,  409. 

Emory-Henry  College,  sketch  of,  Adams,  2911. 

Empire  state,  Brief  history  of,  Hendrick,  3215,  Lossing, 
3223. 

End  of  an  era.  Wise,  2373. 

Engelhardt,  Falher  Z.,  Franciscans  in  Cal.,  3010. 

Engineers,  American,  biograjihies.    .See  Cullnm,  1726. 

England,  commissions  and  instructions  to  royal  pro- 
prietary govs,  of  Kng.  colonies  in  X.  Am.,  Am.  hist, 
rerieic,  15  ;  Spanish  letters,  despatches,  etc.,  rel.  to 
(14S5-1543,  1558-86),  Archives  of  Simancas,  48  ;  diplo- 
matic relations  of  Conlederate  States  with,  Calla- 
han, see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2,10  ;  Bibliog.  of  Brit,  mu- 
nici|ial  hist..  Gross,  see  Harvard  Univ.,  269  ;  forms 
used  in  issuing  Letters  Patent  by  the  crown  of, 
Deane,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  328  ;  rise  as  a  maritime 
power,  see  Drake,  813  ;  comuiercial  ))olicy  toward 
Am.  colonies.  Beer,  830,  see  also  Columbia  Univ., 
255;  colonial  system,  .see  Gr.  Brit.  State  papers,  851  ; 
expansion  of,"Seeley,  878  ;  Pilgrims  in,  Grifiis,  948  ; 
some  blue  laws  of,  "Trumbull,  1025  ;  hist.,  from  ac- 
cession of  Geo.  Ill  to  1783,  Adolphus,  1209  ;  colonial 
policy,  Egerton,  1308,  see  also  Powiiall,  873  ;  hist., 
in  18th  cent.,  Lecky,  1406,  1407  ;  hist,  during  reign 
of  Geo.  Ill,  Massey!^  1432  ;  result  of  colonial  policy, 
see  Price,  14(U  :  hist,  from  Peace  of  Utrecht  to 
Peace  of  Versailles,  Stanhope,  1505  ;  hist.  (1765-1820), 
Tancock,  1522  ;  relations  with  Am.  (1790-1803),  see 
King,  1C45  ;  travels  in  (1813-1815),  Noah,  1666 ;  hist. 
(1.S00-1S15),  Martineau,  1743  ;  Am.  relations  with, 
resi)ecting  frontier,  see  Roosevelt,  1812;  attitude  of 
govt,  during  Civil  War,  see  Kennaway,  2399  ; 
struggle  in  X'.  Am.  between  France  and,  see  Hins- 
dale, 2546  ;  rise  of  modern  democracy  in  Old  and 
New,  Borgeaud,  2(!47  ;  Puritans  in,  Campbell,  2649, 
see  also  Byington,  909;  Selections  from  sources  of 
Eng.  hist.,  Culbv.  2(r.l  ;  Xorman  conquest.  Free- 
man, 2656;  hist.'dco:;  KiCDi,  Gardner,  2(;57  ;  Puritan 
Rev.,  Gardner,  2(;.'>s,  sn-  also  Borgeaud,  2647  :  Short 
hist,  of  Anglo-Saxon  freedom,  Hosmer,  2(565  ;  Saxons 
in,  Kend)le.  2667  ;  Domesdav  book  and  beyond, 
Maitland,  2670;  hist.,  in  17tb  cent.,  Ranke,  2677; 
parliamentary  govt,  in,  Todd,  2685  ;  administrative 
system,  Goo'dnow,  2737  ;  bank  restrictions,  see 
Sumner,  2894  ;  Genesis  of  Xew  Eng.  churches, 
Bacon,  2978  ;  Pilgrim  in  old,  Bradford,  2991  .  inde- 
pendent Congregational  churches  in,  see  Bradford, 
2991  ;  Puritanism  in.  (iregorj-  .3020  ;  Puritans,  Hop- 
kins, ,3034  ;  transactions  between  France  and,  rel. 
to  Hudson's  I'.av  (16871,  .•-ee  Archives,  34(i5,  Hudson's 
Bay,  3842.  .See  'also  British  America,  British  Colum- 
bia, Caniida,  (Jreat  Britain,  Guiana  (BritishX  Hon- 
duras (I'.ritish),  West  Indies  (British^  ;  also  British 
Historical  Manuscripts  Commission.  British  Xorth 
America  Act,  Law,  Parliament,  Revolution  (Ameri- 
can), War  of  1812  ;  afco  Charles  I,  Charles  II,  George 


509 


INDEX 


ni,  Henry  vn.  James  n ;  for  constitutional  hist., 
see  English  Constitution. 

Enu;lish,  W.  H.,  Conquest  of  country  northwest  of 
River  O.  (177S-S3\  1270. 

English,  fountlation  of  influence  in  Am.,  see  Brown, 
12  ;  exiles  in  Amsterdam,  Uexter,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  Mi  ;  earlv  explorations,  .see  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  712 ; 
seamen  under'tlie  'Iiidors,  Bourne,  799  ;  Voyages  of 
Elizabethan  seamen,  I'ayne,  821 ;  struggle  for  su- 
premacy in  O.  valley,  .see"  Fernow,  8-fc5,  Sargent,  877, 
Trent,  "lliiO  ;  encroachments  on  New  Netherland, 
see  O'Callaghan,  1088  ;  prisoners  in  Am.  Rev.,  see 
Boudinot,  12-43  ;  intrigues  in  .Miss.  terr.,6ee  Ellicott, 
177ti  ;  occupation  of  111.,  Wallace,  1823,  Davidson 
and  Stuve,  3351;  see  also  Birkbcck,  1759,  1700, 
Flower,  1779,  1780,  Reynolds,  1810  ;  occupation  of 
Ore.,  .see  Gray,  2039  ;  ICiig.  origin  of  Am.  institutions, 
sec  Adams,  2G44,  Gardiner.  2058,  Stevens,  2(!81,  Stubbs, 
2683,  Taylor,  2084,  Fisher,  2722,  laeber,  2770  ;  unity 
in  polit.  development  of  Eng.  and  Am.  peoples,  see 
Hosmer,  2C.(G  ;  English  missions,  see  O'Gonuan,  3002; 
Brit,  fleet  in  R.  I..  Mason,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  • 
coll.,  v.  7  (5);  negotiations  for  possession  of  Vt.,  see 
Robinson,  3181  ;'  early  records  of,  in  N.  Y.  city,  .see 
Valentino,  ."2(>1  ;  early  life  in  N.  V.  city,  see  Watson, 
32()0  ;  jurisdiction  in  Mich.,  .see  Campbell,  3349  ;  oc- 
cupation of  Wis.,  .see  Tliwaites,  3384  ;  occupation  of 
Prairie  du  Chicn  (1812-15),  Bulger  papers,  .see  Wis. 
State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  13  ;  wars  in  Can.  (1682- 
1713),  Catalogue,  see  (Juebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3515 
(3) ;  Portraits  of  British  Americans,  Taylor,  see  R. 
Soc.  of  Can.,  3561  ;  Can.  under  Brit,  rule,  Bourinot, 
3565:  early  rule  in  Can.,  see  Masferes,  3574,  3574  a; 
captives  among  Can.  Indians,  see  Beaubien,  3G01  ; 
struggle  with  Freneli  for  supremacy,  see  Frontenac, 
3G27  ;'  early  settlers  of  Ann.apolis  Co.  (X.  S.),  see 
Calnek,  3793;  British  fur  trade  in  N.  Am.,  Selkirk, 
3863,  .380)5;  in  S.  Am.,  Mulhall,  4082.  .See  also  Eng- 
lish discoverers,  explorers,  etc.,  by  name,  as  Cabots, 
Drake,  Frobisher,  Gilbert,  Raleigh,  Smith,  etc. 

English-American,  his  travail  by  sea  and  land.  Gage, 
3948. 

English  and  Teutonic  origins  (department).  2042-2386. 

English  Church,  in  \.  Y..  .Miller.  Idso  ;  in  colonies  and 
dependencies  of  ]5ritish  Kiupire,  Anderson,  2976; 
register  of  Anglican  J'arisli  in  .Montreal  (1776-87),  see 
Archives,  3467.  .S'ee  rf/soColoniul  Church,  I'rotestant 
Episcopal  Church  ;  also  Cleigy  reserves. 

English  colonies.    .S'ee  Colonies." 

English  Constitution,  Bagehot,  2645,  Macy,  2669  ; 
growth  of.  Freeman,  2655  ;  Eng.  constitutional  liist., 
Gneist,  26.59,  Hallam,  2(;64,  Langmead,  2668,  Mav, 
2672,  Medley's  Students'  manual,  2673,  Stubbs,  2682  ; 
constitutional  documents,  Bowen,  26)48  ;  constitu- 
tional do(-uiiients  of  Puritan  Revolution,  Gardner, 
2(i58  ;  constitutional  ex]>erinients  of  the  Conunon- 
wealth,  ijenks,  2crA\  ;  select  statutes  and  documents, 
Protliero,  267()  ;  select  charters,  Stubbs,  2t;83  ;  origin 
and  gi'owth,  Taylor,  2684  ;  Parliamentary  govt,  in 
Eng.,  Todd,  2685.  .See  also  Constitutional"  law.  Par- 
liament. 

English  democratic  ideas  in  17th  century,  Gooch, 
2661. 

English  documents,  69-79.  .S'ee  also  O'Callaghan, 
1086,  157. 

English  in  America,  Haliburton,  855. 

Englislnnan  in  Kansas,  fJladstone,  2038. 

ICnglisli  UK'n  of  h'tters  series.     Burke,  see  Morley,  1252. 

English  Navy,  Naval  occurrences  of  the  late  war 
between  Gr".  l$rit.  and  U.  S.,  James,  1736;  Naval  hist. 
of  Gr.  Brit.  (1793-1820),  James,  1738.  .S'ee  also  Revo- 
lution, War  of  1812. 

Englisli  people  in  its  three  homes.  Freeman,  2C54. 

English  Pran-ie,  maj)  of.    ,S'ee  Birkbeck,  1759. 

English  Puritanism  anil  its  leaders,  Tulloch,  3099. 

English  regime  in  Canada  (deiiartment),  3692-3789. 

Entertaining  passages  relating  to  Philip's  War, 
Church,  910. 

Entick,  J.,  e/  (tl.,  Gen.  hist,  of  late  war  in  Ettrope,  843. 

Ephrata  Cloister,  critical  and  legendary  hist.  of.  See 
Sachse,  3072. 

Episcopal  Church.     See  Protestant  Ei)isco]>al  Church. 

Ejjoeh  maps  illustrating  American  history,  Hart, '.'r,:'.8. 

Epocdis  of  American  history.  .See  Hart,  16:';:',,  Tliwaites, 
884,  Wilson,  2i;;'.9. 

Epochs  of  English  history  series.    ,">ee  Tancoek,  1.522. 

Epochs  of  modern  history  series.    See  Ludlow,  1424. 


Equal  Rights  party  (Loco-foco),  hist,  of,  Byrdsall,  1851. 
.See  (i/aii  Politics. 

Eric  the  Red,  saga  of.  6'ee  Old  South  Work,  368  (31), 
Storm,  755. 

Erie  Canal,  originator  of,  see  Clinton,  3203,  ,3204;  doc. 
hist.,  see  Clinton,  3204;  origin,  progress  and  comple- 
tion. Turner,  3263. 

Erie,  Fort.    .S'ee  Fort  Erie. 

Erie  Indians,  Force,  638;  wars  of,  see  Taylor.  1818. 

Erie,  Lake,  battle  of,  Bancroft,  1712,  Burges,  1717, 
Cooper,  1721. 

Erie  i)urchaso.    .See  Pennsylvania. 

Erie  Railway,  Chapters  of  lurie,  Adams,  2822. 

Eriksen.    .See  Leil  lOriksen. 

Eskimos,  origin,  see  l)all,625;  as  distinct  from  N.  Am. 
Indians,  .see  Kingsley,  657;  tales  and  traditions  of, 
Rink,  674;  acct.  of,  see  Elliott,  3405;  notes  on,  see 
Packard,  3857. 

Es(iuemelin's  narratives  of  pirates.    See  Pyle,  4135. 

Essays  in  Anu-riean  history,  Ferguson,  936. 

Essays  of  an  Americanist.  Brinton,  611. 

Essequibo  River.    Src  Orinoco-Essequibo  region. 

Essex  Institute,  pubs.,  3143. 

Establishment  of  Spanish  rule  in  America,  Moses, 
:W18. 

Etablissement  de  la  foi,  Le  Clerc,  see  Hennepin,  1179; 
for  Shea's  tr.,  .see  3651. 

Ethnological  Survey  of  Canada,  organization,  3460, 
pubs.,  3461,. 3401  a. 

Ethnology,  Congres  international  des  Amcricanistes, 
5(k'),  Pe'abody  Museum,  570,  Bureau  of  Am.,  see 
Holmes,  572,  Journal  of  Am.,  576;  Am.  race,  Brin- 
ton, Oil ;  Culture  and  status  of  Am.  Indian,  Brinton, 
614;  Indians  of  Conn.,  De  Forest,  C26;  Migration 
legend  of  the  Creek  Indians,  Gatscaiet,  640 ;  Standard 
natural  hist.,  Kingsley,  (i57;  Ethnog.  and  philol.  of 
the  Hidatsa  Indians,  Mattliews,  665;  Schoolcraft's 
coll.  writings  on  Indians,  676;  N.  Am.,  Hale,  see 
(ieol.  Survey  of  Can.,:i401;  of  Brit.  Columbia,  Hale, 
3461;  Can.,  Tylor,  :;461 ;  of  Brit.  Columbia  and  Van- 
couver's Island,  sir  .Macdon.ald, 3848;  of  Can.  North- 
AYest,  see  Masson,  ;'.s54.     .See  also  Indians. 

Ethnology,  Contributions  to  North  American,  U.  S. 
(ieog.  and  Geol.  Survey,  685,  see  also  Dall,  625,  Mor- 
gan, 067,  Powers,  672. 

Ethnology,  U.  S.  Bureau  of.  .See  Holmes,  572,  Smith- 
sonian i-pts.,  678,  Winship,  3992. 

Europe,  European  settlements  in  Am.,  Burke,  832; 
Hist,  of  Etiropean  cohmics,  Payne,  870;  influence  of 
Am.  Rev.  on,  Condorcct,  1274";  pilgrimage  in,  Bel- 
trami, 1591;  international  relations,  America  and 
Europe,  2375;  German  Baptist  Brethren  in,  Brum- 
l)augli,  2994  a;  European  and  denominational  rela- 
tions of  Evang.  Lutheran  Church,  src  .lacobs,  3043. 

Euroi)ean  discovery  and  early  exploration  (depart- 
ment', (i'.r.-820. 

Evangelical  Association,  hist.,  Spreng,  3088;  annals 
of,  in  N.  Am.,  Stapleton,  3088  a. 

Evangeline,  un  pelerinage  au  pays  d',  Casgrain,  3794. 

Evans,  F.  W.,  Shaker  compendium.  See  Robinson, 
3071. 

Evans,  Capt.  R.  D.    See  Goode,  2430,  King,  2437. 

Evelyn,  Capt.  W.  G.,  memoirs  and  letters  (1774-76), 
844". 

Evelyn  family,  papers,  letters,  etc.,  Scull,  844. 

Everest,  K.  A.,  How  Wis.  came  by  its  German  ele- 
ment.   .See  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  12. 

Everett,  A.  H.,  .loseiih  Warnm,  .see  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
1,  V.  10;  Patrick  Henry,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  1. 

Everett,  Edward,  Life  "of  George  Washington,  1.550; 
Orations,  1884;  biog.  memoir  of  Wi'bster,  lOVO;  John 
Stark,  see  Sjiarks,  2()13,  ser,  1,  v.  1 ;  orations  and  biog. 
notice  of,  see  Loring,  3160. 

Every-dav  life  in  the  wilds  of  North  America,  Bal- 
lantyne,  3824. 

Evervtliing  about  our  new  possessions,  Vivian  a)ul 
Sniith,  2475. 

Evolution  of  an  empire,  Parmele,  2.')90. 

Ewart,  J.  S.,  iManitoba  school  question,  3887,  3889. 

Ewer,  F.  C,  ed.     .See  J'ionrrr.  The.  2063. 

Exanien  de  lagtographie  du  nouveau  continent,  Hum- 
boldt. 723. 

Executive  power  in  the  United  St.ates,  Cliambrun, 

2706. 
Exiles  of  Florida,  Giddings,  641,  1783. 
Exodus  of  the  western  nations,  P,ury,  834. 
Expansion  of  England,  Seeley,  878. 


510 


INDEX 


1  :  .  ■  ■.  new  possessions  of  the  United 

■   ,  •j4.'.(;-24si». 
]  ,  liriiilcd  in  U.S.  docs.,  Hasse,  32; 

.sv  r  lii'lUiiai),  394;  early  {fovern- 
'irei;;ii,  ac>'.  Am.  (ieog.  Sue,  510; 
1    727.     .SV'«  aluo  Dutcli,  Knglish, 
3,  Si).'inish;  «te«  names  of  iilaces 
am       .  ^:issi^^^sill])i,  Northwest,  West,  etc. ; 

also  eikir '  '  '  name,  o.s-  Cahots,  ('artier,  Cham- 

plain,  Coroii.,'        .)ullmt,  Kmory,  Fremont,  Henne- 
pin, Humboldt,  Hadson,  Ives,  Joliet,  etc. 

Face  to  face  with  the  Mexicans,  Gooch,  3950. 

Factory  sj-stem  of  the  United  States,  Wriglit,  2908. 

Faillon",  K.  M.,  I'Ahlii,  Vie  de  la  Sanir  Martruerite 
Houroeoys,  3G07;  Hist,  de  la  eolonie  franvaise  e.n 
Can.,  3625,  sr^  also  3432;  Vie  de  Ullle.  Le  Her,  3G49; 
Vie  de  Mile.  Mance,  3057;  Vie  de  M.  Olior,  3(;71;  Vie 
de  Mme.  d'Youville,  3G91 ;  biofrraphies,  justification 
f(ir  mention  of,  see  3443;  refutation  of,  see  Koche- 
montcix,  .3(;77. 

Fairbanks,  (i.  K.,  Hist,  of  Fla.,  3288. 

FairchiUL.T.  II.,  Oberlin,  2927;  Under-ground  railroad, 
see  Western  Kcscrve  Hist.  Soc.,  3387. 

Fair  Oaks.    Stc  Seven  Pines,  battle  of. 

Falconer,  T.,  On  disc,  of  the  Miss.,  1175. 

Fall  of  Maximilian,  Chvnoweth,  3939. 

Fall  of  Maximilian's  cnipirc,  .Schroeder,  3982. 

Falls  of  St.  Anthony.    ,S'ee  Hennepin,  1178. 

Falmouth  and  Casco  Bay,  post-offices  between,  Finlay, 
1314. 

Familiar  letters  on  public  characters  and  public 
events,  Sullivan,  1(!95. 

Famine  of  1743.    See  St.  Vallier,  3GS3. 

Famous  American  Indians  series  :  Brant  and  Red 
Jacket,  see  Eggleston,  1245;  Tecumseh,  see  Eggles- 
ton,  1820. 

Famous  Americans  of  recent  times,  Parton,  2591. 

Fancourt,  C.  St.  J.,  Hist,  of  Yucatan,  394t). 

Faneuil,  Peter,  sketch  of.     See  Weeden,  2905. 

Faribault,  G.  B.,  Cat.  d'ouvrages  sur  I'hist.  de  I'Ara^- 
ri(iue,  3450,  85. 

Farmer,  J.,  and  Moore,  eomps.,  Colls,  topog.,  hist,  and 
biog.,  rel.  toN.  H.,  .•'.144,  IJC. 

Farmer,  S.,  Hist,  of  Detroit  and  Mich.,  3357. 

Farnham,  C.  H.,  Life  of  I'arkman,  3073. 

Fan;.nvorth,  .\mos.  Diary.    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  349. 

Farragut,  Admiral  David  G.,  life,  L.  Farragut,  2174, 
Malum,  2175,  Barnes,  see  Beacon  biographies,  2491; 
essay  on,  see  Chesney,  2138. 

Farragut,  L.,  Life  of  David  G.  Farragut,  2174. 

Fassett,  .1.  H.,  Colonial  life  in  N.  H.,  934. 

Fast  and  thanksgiving  days  of  New  Eng.,  Love,  967. 

Fast  dav  sermon  il(;:!7),  AVheelwright,  1032. 

Fauchei-  de  St.  Maurice,  N.  H.  E.,  De  Tribord k Babord, 
3714. 

Fay,  E.  W.,  Hist,  of  education  in  La.,  2928. 

Fay  House  monographs.     See  McDougall,  1923. 

Fe.aron,  H.  B.,  Sketches  of  Am.,  2852. 

Federal  Constitution.  See  Constitution  of  the  United 
States. 

Federal  Convention,  journal,  20,  2812,  see  also  U.  S. 
Bur.  of  Kolls,  2810;  work  of,  see  Condorcet,  1274; 
rpts.  of  debates,  INIadison,  1652;  origin  of,  see  Madi- 
son, 1654  ;  INIadison's  journal,  2776,  see  nlso  U.  S. 
Bur.  of  Rolls,  '2810 ;  growth  of  constitution  in,  iMeigs, 
2779;  proceedings,  2812;  Genuine  information,  Mar- 
tin, 2812;  secret  proceedings,  Yates,  2812;  notes  on. 
Pierce,  2812.  See  also  Constitution  of  the  United 
States. 

Federal  government.  Introduction  to. the  study  of, 
Hart,  2742,  .see  (dso  Harvard  Univ.,  264. 

Federalism,  Sources  of  American,  Morey.  Sec  Am. 
Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Science,  2781. 

Federalist,  2720,  21 ;  and  other  constitutional  papers, 
2721;  see  also  Hamilton,  1624. 

Federalist  party.  Docs.  rel.  to  New  Eng.  federalism, 
Adams,  1581;  attitude  of  New  Eng.  federalists  to- 
ward national  govt,  in  time  of  Warof  1812,  s'y Caliot, 
1602;  priiicijiles  of, see  Sullivan,  1695;  source  for  hist, 
of,  see  Wolcott,  1708;  sketch  of,  .Jones,  1908;  origin 
and  development,  see  Van  Buren,  2(»4.  See  also 
Politics. 

Federal  representatives  in  United  States,  First  ap- 
pointment of,  James,  see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and 
Social  Sci.,  226. 

Federal  union.    See  Fiske,  2723. 


Felt,  J.  B.,  Customs  of  New  Eng.,  935;  Ecclesiastical 

hist,  of  New  Kng.,  3011. 
Feltman,  \V.,  Journal.    .S'ec  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  3^4. 
Felton,  C.  C,  William  Eaton.    See  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  1, 

V.  9. 
Fenian  invasion,  raid  on  Manitoba,  McMicken,  see 

Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  ;5500  (1888);  corr.  rcL 

to,  and  the  rebellion  of  the  southern  states,  3715. 
Fenton,  H.  T.,  cornp.  See  Cooper,  2512,  ed. ;  see  Cooper, 

2712. 
Fergus  historical  series.     -S'ee  Wentworth,  1989. 
Ferguson,  C.  I).,  Experiences  of  a  '40'er,  2031. 
Ferguson,  II.,  Essays  in  Am.  hist.,  936. 
Ferland,  Her.  ,1.  B.  A.,  Notes  sur  les  Registres  de  Notre 

Dame  de  (Juebec,  3496;  Cours  d'hist.  du  Can.,  3586; 

La  Gaspcsic,  3716;  see  nlso  Nicolet,  3670. 
Fernow,  B.,  <).  valley  in  colonial  days,  845;  ed.,  see 

N.  Y.  State.  Doc.  hist.,  1086. 
Ferris,  B.,  Hist,  of  original  settlements  on  the  Del., 

low. 
Fessenden,  W.  P.     See  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2410. 
Fete  de  Noel  sous  Jacques  Cartier,  Myrand,  .3668. 
Feudal  tenure,  in  Can.,  see  INIunro,  3076,  Rebellion, 

3767.    .See  also  Seigniories. 
Feust,  Dr.  E.,  tr.    See  Barros,  098. 
Fewkes,  J.  AV.,  ed.    See  Journal  of  Am.  ethnol.  and 

archceol..  576. 
Field,  Cyrus,  monument  of  Andre,  see  Lossin<j,  1421; 

promotion  of  Atlantic  telegraph,  see  Field,  H.  M., 

28,53. 
Field,  Rt.  lie.v.  E.,  Journal  of  the  Bishop's  visitation 

of  missions  on  [Can.]  western  and  southern  coast 

(1845),  3800. 
Field,  E.,  Esek  Hopkins,  1364. 
Field,  H.  M.,  Hist,  of  Atlantic  telegraph,  2853;  see  also 

Jackson,  2221. 
Field,  R.  S.,  Provincial  courts  of  N.  J.    See  N.  J.  Hist. 

Soc,  3232,  V.  3. 
Field,  T.  "W.,  Essay  towards  an  Indian  bibliog.,  635; 

Battle  of  L,  I.,  see  L.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3221. 
Field  Columliian  .'Museum,  pubs.,  see  Holmes,  572;  coll. 

of  abori-inal  gold  work,  390l>. 
Fifth  Armv  <  '"rps,  Artnv  of  the  Potomac,  Powell,  2305. 
Fifty  years  on  the  :\nssissii)pi,  (iould,  .3296. 
Fifty  vears' work  in  ('.m.-ida.  Dnwsun,  3883. 
Figlit'in  the  beecliwoods,  (  ruihsli mk,  1722. 
Fighting  for  humnnitv,  Howard,  '.WV). 
Fiaht  with  France  for  North  Aincrica,  Bradley,  .3608. 
Figures  of  the  past  from  leaves  of  old  journals,  Quincy, 

1683. 
Filibusters,  story  of,  Roche,  4137;  see  also  Walker, 

4026. 
Filles  du  roi,  Lahontan's  statement  cone    See  Baugy, 

3600. 

Fillmore,  Millard,  life  of.  Chamberlain,  1885. 

Filson,  John,  Disc,  settlement  and  present  state  of 
Kentucky,  1777,  see  also  Imlay,  1797;  life,  Durrett, 
1777,  see  also  Filson  Club,  3289,"  v.  1. 

Filson  Club,  i)ubs.,  3289,  see  also  Brown,  1765,  Durrett, 
1777.  Peter,  2946. 

Finances,  flnan.  hist,  of  Mass.,  Dousrlas,  .see  Columbia 
Univ.,  254;  flnan.  hist,  of  Va.  (1609-1776),  Ripley,  see 
Columbia  Univ.,  256;  Hamilton's  rpt.  on  coinage,  see 
Old  South  Work.  368  (74);  of  U.  S.  (1775-89),  Bullock, 
see  Wis.  TTniv.,  390;  colonial,  see  Pownall,  873;  U.  S. 
flnan.  condition  (178.3),  .see  Soules,  1502  ;  U.  S..  Sey- 
bert,  1690,  .see  also  Gallatin.  1';18,  1620,  Hamilton, 
1(;24,  IC.L'O,  1).  Web.ster,  1979.  .Tolmston,  '-'V);-.,  Am.  al- 
niMU.Tc  and  ti'easurv  oif  facts, l'.vj".  r,ri-itcd,2S3<;;  dur- 
ing Civil  War,  see  Chase,  21.'4,  2i:;r>,  21.;i;;  of  the  Con- 
federacy, ,see  Meminger,  2-_'S2;  T^.  S.  (1789-1828),  see 
Am.  state  pajiers,  24.S4;  National  loans  of  U.  S.,  I5ay- 
ley,  28'29;  U.  S.  flnan.  hist,,  Bolles,  28.32, , see  also  Sher- 
man, 2412;  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  Bnmson,  28:'>S,  Sumner, 
2879,  Schuckers,  2889,  see  also  Bavley,  28'29;  of  U.  S. 
(1775-89).  Bullock,  2840;  Funding '.system,  p;iliot, 
2849;  sketch  of  Am.  (17.'^9-18:55),  Kearney.  2.^69;  inde- 
pendent treasury  of  U.  S..  Kinley,'2871;"  Bimetallism 
ni  U.  S.,  Laughfin,  2873;  :\Toney"and  legal  tender  in 
I^.  S.,  Linderman,  2S75;  Thirtvyears  of  Am.  finance 
(lSi,,V96),  Noves,  2881;  Repudin"tion  of  state  debts, 
Scott,  2890; 'Hist,  of  Am.  coinage,  Watson,  '2903; 
polit.  essays  on  (1776-1789),  P.  A\'ebster,  2904;  in  New 
Eng.  (162(^-1789),  see  Weeden.  29or>;  :\Ioney  and  bank- 
ing ilhis.  by  Am.  hist..  White,  2906;  of  "Can.,  Dept. 
of  Finance^  3434,  rpt.  on  crown  revenues,  .see  Rebel- 
lion, 3767;  War  of  1812  in  connection  with  the  Army 


511 


INDEX 


act,  Stevenson,  3777;  finan.  condition  of  Mex.  in  IGth 
cent.,  see  Icazbalceta.  3957.  J^ee  alao  Hanking,  Cur- 
rency, Legal  teniltT,  Paper  money,  Itevenue,  Sub- 
Treasury  system,  TarilF,  Taxation,  U.  S.  Trea-sury; 
also  prominent  financiers  V)y  name,  as  Gallatin, 
Hamilton,  Morris,  titc. 

Financier  and  finances  of  the  ^Vmerican  Revolution, 
Sumner,  li«79. 

Finding  of  M'ineland  the  good.  Reeves,  751. 

Finerty,  J.  F.,  War-path  and  bivouac,  636. 

Finlay,  Hugh,  Journal  during  survey  of  post-oftices 
between  Falmouth  and  Casco  Bay  and  Savannah, 
Ga.  (1773-1>,  1314;  Journal  of  siege,  etc.,  of  Quebec 
(177r>-7G\  see  (Juebcc  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3116  (4). 

Fire  III iKL'i  pioneer,  Fire  Lands  Soc.,  3358. 

First  blows  of  the  civil  war,  I'ikc,  1943. 

First  century  of  the  republic,  "Woolsey,  2523. 

First  establishment  of  the  faith  in  New  France,  Le 
Clercque,  3651 ;  see  also  Hennepin,  1179. 

First  rejmblic  in  America,  Brown,  1123. 

First  steamboat  voyage  on  the  western  waters,  La- 
trobe,  see  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3114. 

Fisher,  (i.  P.,  Colonial  era,  846. 

Fisher,  J.,  Manitoba  school  question,  3890. 

Fisher,  J.  F.,  and  l)u  Ponceau,  Memoir  on  hist,  of 
treaty  made  by  Peun  with  the  Indians,  see  Pa.  Hist. 
Soc,  373. 

Fisher,  S.  G.,  Men,  women  and  m.nnners  in  colonial 
times,  846  ;  True  "\Villi;im  I'enn,  lO'.H  :  True  Benjamin 
Franklin,  1325;  Evolution  of  the  Constitution  of  the 
U.  S.,  2722;  IMaking  of  Pa.,  32U9  ;  Pa.,  3210. 

Fisheries,  statistical  annals  of  Am.,  Seybert,  1C90  ;  ne- 
gotiations for  Am.  use  of  Atlantic,  Adams,  1709  ;  and 
commercial  treaties,  see  Schuyler,  2606 ;  state  of 
Can.,  Dept.  of  Marine  and  Fisheries,  3434. 

Fiske,  A.  K.,  West  Indies,  4108. 

Fiske,  J.,  Disc,  of  Am.,  714,  see  also  Horsford,  746 ;  Be- 
ginnings of  New  Eng.,  937;  Dutch  and  Quaker  colo- 
nies in' Am.,  1066;  Old  Va.,  1131 ;  Am.  Rev.,  1315  ;  War 
of  independence,  1316  ;  Outline  of  IT.  S.  liist.,  see 
Washington,  1.556  ;  Critical  period  of  Am.  hist.,  1616;. 
Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2.524  ;  biographies,  see  Wilson,  26,38  ; 
Am.  Polit.  ideas,  2723  ;  Civil  govt,  in  U.  S.,  2724; 
Civil  War  in  iMiss.  Valley,  app.,  p.  467  ;  see  also  Flint, 
4110  ;  ed.,  see  Appleton's  CycloiJSedia  of  Am.  biog., 
2487. 

Fitch,  .laboz.  Journal,  1775.    .?ee  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  346. 

Fitch,  John,  life  of,  Whittlesey.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
2,  V.  6. 

Fitzmaurice,  E.  G.  P.,  lord,  Life  of  William,  Earl  of 
Shelburne,  1405. 

Five  Forks,  battle  of.    See  Swinton,  2343. 

Flag  of  the  United  States,  hist,  and  changes.  Cham- 
pion, 2505  ;  hist.,  Hamilton,  2.537.  Preble,  2.596. 

Flanders,  H.,  Lives  and  times  of  Chief  Justices  of  Su- 
jireme  Court,  2,525. 

Flanni'.ran.  Mrs.,  Antigua,  4109. 

Fleming,  Sir  S.,  Rectification  of  Parliament,  see  Can. 
Inst.,  3493. 

Fletcher.  A.  C,  Indian  education,  6.37. 

Fletcher,  F.,  The  world  ('iicom]iassed,  ,814. 

Fletcher,  J.  C,  and  Kidilir.  Brazil,  4075. 

Flint,  (x.,  Marchintr  with  (loiiicz,  4110. 

Flint.  H.  M.,  Life  of  Stephen  A.  Douglas,  1879;  Mex. 
under  Maximilian,  .3447. 

Flint,  T.,  Condensed  geog.  and  hist,  of  western  states, 
1778;  Hist,  and  geog.  of  Miss,  valley,  1778;  ed.,  see 
Pattie,  1805. 

Flintcr,  Afaj.  G.  D.,  Hist,  of  Rev.  of  Caracas,  4006; 
Aci-t.  of  island  of  Puerto  Rico,  4111. 

Florida,  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  202-204  ;  Colec- 
cion  de  documentos.  Smith,  202;  Bibliog.  of  Statute 
Law,  Cole, 203:  Notes  Inbliograjihiciues,  Boimare,208; 
exiles  of,  Giddings,  (V41,  17s ".  ;  disc,  ol,  Hibault,  see 
Hakluyt,  716;  attempts  at  Huguenot  settlement  in, 
see  Baird,  829  :  ccmqnest  of,  Irving,  1193;  disc,  and 
conquest  of.  Rye,  1196  ;  I>e  Soto  and  his  men  in  the 
land  of,  King,  1197  ;  travels  through  East  and  West, 
Bartram,  1235 ;  Red  iwtriots,  Coe,  1610 ;  Florida 
war,  .Sprague,  1963;  condition  in  1871,  see  U.  S.  cong. 
riit.,  2417;  milit.  life  in  Civil  War  in,, see  Gordon,  2187  ; 
French  intrigues  for  i)()SSpssion  of,  see  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  24S3  ;  finan.  hist.,  Scott,  2890;  Notes  on  the 
Floridian  jieniiisula,  l'.rinton,3273  ;  hist,  of  (1497-1898), 
Fairbanks,  32S8;  hist,  colls,  of  La.  and  French,  3292, 
204  ;  De  .Soto  on  (tonquest  of,  .see  French,  ;i292,  ser. 
1,  V.  2 ;  Ribault's  first  voyage  to  Laudonnifere,  see 


French,  3292,  ser.  2,  v.  1,  ,see  also  French,  3292,  ser. 
2,  V.  2  ;  letter  of  Columbus  rel.  to,  see  French,  3292, 
ser.  2,  V.  2 ;  proclamation  of  Narvaez,  see  French, 
3292,  ser.  2,  V.  2 ;  Meuendez's  exped.,  see  French, 
3292,  ser.  2,  V.  2  ;  scenery,  climate,  and  hist..  Lanier, 

3303. 

Florida  West,  calendars,  colonial  ser.  rel.  to  State 
Paper  Office,  205;  list  of  authorities  on  hist..  La. 
Hist.  Soc,  206  ;  War  of  1812  in  (1814-15\  Latour,  1740 ; 
hist.,  narr.  and  topog.,  disc,  of,  Hutchins.  3301. 

Flower,  R.,  Letters  from  Lexington,  1779;  Letters 
from  the  Illinois  (1820-1),  1730. 

Foligne,  Journal.     .See  Doughty,  3623  a. 

Folk-lore,  and  legends  of  Can.,  .see  Faucher  de  St. 
Jlaurice,  3714  ;  Can.  folk-life  and,  Grcenough,  3722  ; 
French  Canadian  legends, see  Smith,  3817;  Legendes 
du  Nord-Ouest,  Dugas,  38.32  ;  Un  voyageur  des  pays 
d'en  haut,  Dugas,  3833  ;  Canadian,  rel.  to  the  beaver, 
see  Jlartin,  3853.     ^'ee  also  Indians. 

Follett,  M.  P.,  Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representa- 
tives, 2725. 

Following  the  flag.  Coffin,  2143. 

Following  the  (iieek  cross,  Hyde,  2216. 

Folsoni,  (i.,  Hist,  of  Saco,  938;  tr.,  see  Cortes,  3941. 

Fonl)lan(|ue,  E.  B.  de,  Polit.  and  milit.  episodes  from 
life  of  Rt.  Hon.  John  Bnrgoyne,  1250. 

Font,  Pedro,  MS.  map  (1777).    ,see  Hinton,  3409. 

Fontaine,  Jiev.  James.     See  Maurj-,  3055. 

Fontaine,  L.  U.     -S"  Diereville,  3798. 

Foote,  Rear- Admiral  Andrew  H.,  Africa  and  the  Am. 
flag,  1886  ;  life,  Hojipiii,  2176. 

Foottyi^aleb,  Reminiscences  of  the  Rev.,  prison  let- 
tors,  etc.     .Ser'  Essex  Inst.,  3143. 

Foote,  Caleb,  the  youmjer,  eomp.  See  Essex  Inst., 
3143. 

Foote,  H.  S.,  Texas  and  the  Texans,  2032  ;  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  2177. 

Foote,  W.  H.,  Sketches  of  N.  C,  3012;  sketches  of  Va., 
3013.     \ 

Forties,  A.  (J.),  California,  2033. 

Forbes,  J\  M.,  Letters  and  recollections,  2173. 

Force,  Maj.-Gen.  M.  F.,  Some  earlv  notices  of  tlje  In- 
dians of  O.,  568,  638,  see  also  Ohio  Hist,  and  Philosoph. 
Soc.  of,  3374  ;  From  Fort  Henry  to  Corinth,  2179,  see 
also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  2131 ;  (ien.  Sher- 
man, 2322. 

Force,  P.,  eomp.,  Am.  archives,  1220,  17;  ed.,  Tracts, 
848,  13  ;  proc.  of  revolutionary  conventions  and  com- 
mittees printed  in  Am.  archives,  110. 

Ford,  D.  B.,  New  England's  struggles  for  religious 
liberty,  3014. 

Ford,  H.  J.,  Rise  and  gro\\'th  of  Am.  politics,  2726. 

Ford,  P.  L.,  Syllabus  of  Materials,  1-224  ;  Check  list  of 
bibliograi)liies,  etc,  10  ;  Bibliog.  and  ref.  list  rel.  to 
adoption  of  the  Constitution,  21,  114,  see  also  Hist. 
Printing  Club,  272  ;  Some  material  for  a  bibliog.  of 
the  official  pubs,  of  the  Continental  C(nig..  1318,  87; 
Many  sided  Franklin.  1327;  Tnie  (ieorge  Washington, 
1551 ;  er(?«/<.,bibliograi)hies  of  Hamilton  ynd  Frank- 
lin, see  Hist.  Printing  Club,  272;  r<l.:  I'ssays  on  the 
Constitution,  2728,  see  also  Hist.  I'rinting  Club,  272  ; 
Pamphlets  on  the  Constitution,  2729,  see  also  Hist. 
I'rinting  Club,  272  ;  Writings  of  John  Dickinson, 
1295,  scedlso  Pa.  Hist.  .Soc,  382  ;  see  also  Colombo, 
770,  New  Eng.  primer,  993,  Jefferson,  1373,  1374,  Fed- 
eralist, 2720. 

Ford,  T.,  Hist,  of  111.,  33,59. 

Ford,  W.  v.,  addresses,  see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and 
Social  Sci., 24.56;  romp.,  U.  S.  and  Spain  in  1790,  1781 ; 
ed.,  .Journals  of  Cong.,  86  ;  Secret  journals  of  Cong., 
86  ;  Ain.  citizen's  manual,  2730,  see  also  Lee,  1417, 
Washington,  1538,  Webb,  1573;  see  also  Hist.  Print- 
ing Club,  27.!. 

Foicjgii  imnugration.    <See  Immigration,  foreign. 

Foreign  relations  of  the  United  States,  see  Webster, 
1979.  j'.laiiie,  2379;  View  of  cfmduct  of  tlie  Executive 
in  foreign  a  Hairs  of  U.  S.  connected  with  mission  to 
French  republic  (1794-6),  Monroe,  1661;  pub.  docs,  on 
(1789-1818),  V.  S.  Cong.,  1698;  (1861-1871),  .see  Sumner, 
1969;  Am.  and  Europe,  2375;  U.  S.  forciun  policv, 
Wool.sey,  2477,  see  a/so  Oliveira,  2,589;  (17.s'.i  l.s.59),  see 
Am.  state  papers,  2484  ;  docs.  rel.  to,  see  Macdonald, 
2,569  ;  list  of  official  pubs,  resjieeting,  .see  U.  S.  State 
dept. ,2633.  iS'ee  aluo  Diiiloniacy,  International  arbi- 
tration, Monroe  doctrine;  also  foreign  countries  by 
name. 

Foreman,  J.,  Philippine  Islands,  24G3. 


512 


INDEX 


Formation  of  the  Union  (1750-1820),  Hart,  1633. 

Forrest,  Maj.-Gca.  Natlian  B.,  life  of,  Wyeth,  2180. 

Forstcr,  .J.  11.,  tr.    See  Kahn,  85'J. 

Korster,  \V.  E.,  ed.    See  Tenn,  1092. 

Forsyth,  W.,  Hist,  of  trial  by  jury,  2(!,W. 

Fort  AiK'ient,  preliist.  cartliVork.  .'Moorehead,  579. 

Fort  IJoiirbon  (H.  15.).    .svr  .Icremie,  384-1. 

Fort  Carillon.    See  Ticonderoga. 

Fort  Delaware,  Confederate  prisoners  at.    See  U.  S. 

Sanitary  ('oinniission,  2358. 
Fort  Doni'Isoii,  takinjj  of,  see  Coffin,  2146,  Foote,  2176; 

b.attle  of,  arc  Swinton,  2343. 
Fort  DiKiucsnc,  ISraddock's  exped,  against  (1775),  Sar- 

fent,  877,  see  also  I'a.  Hist.  Soc,  374;  captive  at,  see 
mith,  11(12.     See  a/so  Fort  I'itt. 

Fort  Erie,  injury  sulfered  by  inhabitants.  See  Fenian 
invasion,  3715. 

Fort  George,  notes  on  hist,  of,  De  Costa,  3200;  massa- 
cre, Le  Moine,  3GG2. 

Fort  Henry,  capture  of  (1862),  .see  Foote,  2176  ;  to  Cor- 
inth, Force,  2179,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil 
War,  2131. 

Fort  Leavenworth  (Mo.),  to  San  Diego,  Cal.,  Emory, 
408;  to  (it.  Salt  Lake,  Stansbury,  420. 

Fort  McKay  d'rairie  du  Chien),  capture  of  (1814).  See 
Archives,*  :;4(;:t. 

Fort  Micliiliiiiaekinac.    See  Michiliniackinac. 

Fort  Moultiie.  dt^lence  of  (1776),  see  Drayton,  1304;  re- 
niinisceuees  of  (.IS(lO-Ol),  Doubleday,  2169. 

Fort  Xeres>iry,  talking  of,  Craig,  1129. 

Fort  Niagara,"  with  Jioltou  at.     See  Severance,  3254. 

Fort  Orange.     See  Albany. 

Fort  Pickens,  true  story  of,  Anderson,  2103. 

Fort  Pillow  ;\Iassacre,  II.  .S.  Cong,  rpt.,2356. 

Fort  Pitt,  liouquet's  exped.,  see  Smith,  880.  See  also 
Fort  Duijuesne. 

Fort  Prince  of  Wales  (H.  B.),  journey  from,  to  nortliern 
ocean  (1769-1772),  Hearne,  3836;  letters  from  factor 
(1724-1740),  see  Hudson's  Bay,  3841. 

Fort  Sumter,  true  story  of,  Anderson,  2103 ;  story  of, 
Crawford,  2152;  reminiscences  of,  Doubleday,  21o9; 
relief  of,  see  Stanton,  2333. 

Fort  Ticonderoga.    See  Ticonderoga. 

Fort  William  (.U.  C),  acct.  of  milit.  exped.  to,  Selkirk, 
3834. 

Fort  Winnebago  (Wis.),  Indian  agency  at.  ^ee  Kinzie, 
1799. 

Fort  York  (H.  B.),  exped.  from  (1691-92),  Kelsey.  See 
Hudson's  Bay,  3841. 

Fortesctie,  J.  W.,  ed.    See  Gr.  Brit.  State  papers,  851. 

Fortier,  F.  A.,  La.  studies,  3291. 

Forts,  frontier  of  Pa.,  rpt.  of  commission  to  locate, 
1096,  175;  erected  in  Fla.  during  Seminole  war,  .see 
Coe,  1610;  Early  French  forts  and  footprints  in  the 
valley  of  the  upper  Miss.,  Neill,  srr  Muin.  Hist.  Soc, 
3368;  early  French,  in  Western  Wis.,  Draper,  .see 
Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  10;  map  of  Hud- 
son's Bay  terr.  showing  sites  of  old  French,  Devine, 
3446;  descr.  of,  see  Ivnox,  3640,  see  also  forts  by 
name. 

Forty  years  a  fur  trader  on  the  upper  Missouri,  Lar- 
penteur,  2055. 

Forty  years  of  American  life,  Nichols,  1931. 

Forty-six  years  in  the  army,  Schotield,  2315. 

Foster.    ,S'ec  Paris  Tribunal  of  arbitration,  2406. 

Foster,  A.     See  IjCSter,  795. 

Foster,  J.  W.,  ^liss.  valley,  515  ;  Pre-historic  races,  569. 

Foster,  Nathaniel,  life  of.     .See  Simons,  1499. 

Foster,  R.,  Commentaries  on  the  Constitution,  2731. 

Foster,  R.  B.,  Sketch  of  hist,  of  Cumberland  Presby- 
terian Church,  3015. 

Foster,  W.  E.,  Treaty  of  peace,  1320  ;  St?phen  Hop- 
kins, 1365,  .see  also  R.  I.  hist,  tracts,  3180  ;  References 
to  hist,  of  presidential  administrations,  2526  ;  Re- 
ferences to  Constitution  of  U.  S.,  2732  ;  ed.,  see  R.  I. 
Hist.  Soc.  3179,  V.  7  (IV 

Foster's  bibliog.  of  Ore.,  221. 

Foulke,  AV.  D.,  Life  of  Oliver  P.  Morton,  2285. 

Founders  of  the  American  republic,  Mackay,  1427. 

Four  American  universities,  2929. 

Fourier  movement.     .sVc  Xoyes,  2882. 

Four  months  among  the  gold  finders  in  California, 
Brooks,  2021. 

Fourteenth  amendment,  .see  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2416  ; 
lectures  on,  Guthrie.  27.38. 

Four  years  among  Spanish-Americans,  Hassaurek, 
4032. 


Fowler,  Jacob,  Journal,  2034. 

Fowler,  Robert,  Quaker's  sea  jourtial  (1059).  See  Haz- 
ard, 3027. 

Fowler,  W.  C,  Sectional  controversy,  1887. 

Fox,  Charles  J.,  Memorials  and  corr.,  1321. 

Fox,  (Jeorge,  digg'd  out  of  his  burrows,  Williams. 
.See  Narragansett  Club,  3114,  3108,  v.  5. 

Fox,  (Jeorge  L.    .See  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2913. 

Fox  Indians,  resistance  to  French.  See  Hebberd, 
1177  ;  e.\i)ed.  against,  De  Lingeris,  3019. 

Fo.x  River,  canoeing  down,  Thwaites,  3383 ;  see  also 
Nicolet,  1184. 

Fox's  Mills,  battle  of.    ,See  Johnson,  1383. 

France,  Ordonnances  des  rois  de,  .56  ;  Franklin  in, 
Hale,  1328  ;  La.  retroceded  to,  .see  Adams,  1,580  ;  U.  S. 
relations  with  (1811-12),  see  Barlow,  1589  ;  U.  S.  rela- 
tions with  (179.5-96),  see  Monroe,  1661  ;  travels  in 
(1813-15),  Noah,  1666 ;  Am.  and,  Rosenthal,  1()87  ;  un- 
paid claims  of  U.  S.  citizens  against,  U.  S.  State 
dei)t.,  1609,  .see  also  Dix,  1878,  Am.  state  papers,  2484, 
and  the  ConlVdcrate  navy  (1862-68),  Bigelow,  2113; 
struggle  between  Eng.  and,  in  N.  Am.,. see  Hinsdale, 
2.">4ii  ;  constitutional  system,  see  Burgess,  2704  ;  "  con- 
stitutional laws,"  see'Burgess,  2704  ;  administrative 
law,  Goodnow,  2737;  and  Eng.,  trans,  rel.  to  Hud- 
son's Bay  (1687),  .sec  Archives,  34()5 ;  war  with  Can. 
(1793),  see  Archives,  3473;  French  Republican  de- 
signs on  Can.  (1793),  see  Archives,  3473  ;  lettres  de  la 
Cour  de  Versailles,  .see  Levis  docs.,  3497 ;  corr. 
echangee  entre  les  autoritcs  Franyais  et  les  Gou- 
verneurs  et  Intendants  de  la  Nouvelle  France  (1620- 
85),  3510  ;  convention  between  king  of,  and  king  of 
(Jr.  Brit,  for  liquidation  of  Can.  paper  money  (1760), 
Stevenson,  3775.  See  also  French,  Canada,  New 
France. 

France,  Department  de  la  marine  et  des  colonies, 
docs.  rel.  to  disc,  and  settlement  of  La.,  207. 

France,  Ministere  de  la  marine.    Etat  des  archives, 

France,  Ministfere  des  affaires  6trang6res.  Inventaire 
des  arcliives,  55. 

Franchere,  G.,  Narr.  of  voyage  to  northwest  coast  of 
Am.  (1811-14),  1782. 

Francia,  TJr.  Joseph  G.  R.  de,  reign  of,  in  Paraguay, 
Reugger,  4086 ;  Francia's  reign  of  terror,  Robertson, 
4087. 

Francis,  C,  John  Eliot,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  5  ; 
Sebastian  Rale,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  7. 

Franciscans,  in  Cal.,  Engelhardt,  3010;  literary  re- 
mains of,  see  Le  Clercq,  3t>51.    .See  also  Recollets. 

Franklin,   Benjamin,   letters,  Bowdoin    and    Temple 

■— pJTptrs,  see  ivTass.  Hist.  Soc,  320  ;  plan  of  tinion 
(1754),  see  Old  South  Work,  368  (9),  Pitkin,  1460,  Bowon, 
2648  ;  Complete  works,  1322  ;  Life,  written  by  him- 
self, 1322  a  ;  Autobiog.,  1323  ;  corr.,  see  Sparks,  1504, 
Thomson,  1525 ;  papers,  .see  Craig,  1769 ;  cat.  of 
])apers,  see  II.  S.  State  dept.,  26,32  ;  Stephen's  coll.  of 
Franklin  papers,  see  Wharton,  2636  ;  ed.,  see  Affaires 
de  I'Aiu/leferre  et  de  VAmiriqne,  1210  ;  bibliog.','  Ford, 
see  Hist.  Printing  Club,  272  ;  personal  anecdotes,  .see 
Arnold,  1231  ;  envoy  to  Can.,  see  Carroll,  12,56 ;  true 
story  of.  Brooks,  1324 ;  True  Benjamin  Franklin, 
Fisher,  1325;  Many-sided  P'ranklin,  Ford,  1327;  in 
France,  Hale,  1328;  life,  INIacMaster,  1329,  Morse, 
mo,  Parton,  1331,  Robins,  1.332;  refutation  of,  .see 
lee,  1408  ;  sketch  of,  see  Mackay,  1427,  Brooks,  2497, 
Eggleston,  2517  ;  reminiscences'  of,  see  Quincy,  1467  ; 
ancl  the  Univ  of  Pa.,  Tliori)e,  2957. 

Franklin,  Rear- Admi nil  Samuel  R.,  Memoirs,  2527. 

Franklin  (Tenn.),  battle  of.  Cox,  2149,  2150  ;  campaign 
of  18(V4,  see  Schofield,  2315. 

Franklin  County  (-Alass.),  civil  organization  of.  See 
Massachusett.s',  Hist,  of  the  Conn,  valley  in,  3166. 

rran(}uelin  map  (1684).    ,See  Hermann,  1791. 

Franquet,  sieiir.  Voyages  et  m^moires  stir  le  Can. 
(17.52).  3626. 

Eraser,  Col.  M.,  journal  of  siege  of  Quebec  (1759).  See 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3,514  (1). 

Eraser  River,  tribes  of  lower.  Boas.  .See  Ethnol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3461, 

Fredericksburg,  campaign  of,  Henderson,  2208  ;  Antie- 
tani  and.  Palfrey,  2291,  see  also  Cami)aigns  of  the 
Civil  AVar,  2131. 

"Free  burghs"  in  the  U.  S.,  Blodgett.  5eeAm. Hist. 
Assoc,  247. 

Freedman's  Bureau  bill,  acct.  of  origin  of.  See 
Barnes,  2378. 


513 


INDEX 


Freedom  triumphant,  Coffin,  2144. 

Freeman,  E.  A.,  Eng.  peojjle  in  its  three  homes,  2654  ; 

Growth  of  Eng.  constitution,  2(i55  ;  Hist,  of  Norman 

conquest,  2i>5G. 
Fret-mun's  Historical  course  for  schoolSi    See  Doyle, 

2516.  ■' 

Free  Soil  party,  in  the  Northwest,  Smith,  2072,  270  ; 

frowth  of,  in  northwest,  see  Chase,  2135  ;  in  Wis., 
mith,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc.,  proc,  3390.  Hee 
also  Politics. 

Free  trade,  Cohden  anticipated  as  to,  see  Shelburne, 
1495  ;  relations  of,  to  slavery,  see  Christy,  18G2  ;  me- 
mori:il  of  free  trade  convention  (ls;U).  Gallatin,  see 
Taussig,  2S'J9.     ,svc  a/go  Protection,  'l";ui(T. 

Fremont,  MaJ.-(li'ti.  John  C,  Kjit.  nf  exploring  exped., 
410,  20:jtj ;  Memoirs,  2035  ;  life,  liigelow,  2U37  ;  route 
of  exjied.,  see  Inman,  3412. 

Fremont,  Mrs.  J.  15.,  Souvenirs,  1883. 

French,  IJ.  F.,  Hist,  of  rise  and  progress  of  iron  trade 
of  IT.  S.  (1621-1857),  2854;  comp.,  Hist,  colls.,  3292, 
204,  207. 

French,  Relations  et  memolres,  Margry,  59  ;  Growth  of 
French  Canadian  race  in  Am.,  Davidson,  see  Am. 
Acad,  of  I'olit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226  ;  French  Cana- 
dians in  New  Eng.,  Smyth,  see  Am.  Antiquarian 
Soc,  239  ;  explorers  of  the  west,  see  Marshall,  603  ; 
Notes  pour  servir  k  I'histoire,  etc.,  Harrisse,  815, 
S453  ;  struggle  for  supremacy  in  O.  valley,  see  Fer- 
now,  845,  Sargent,  877,  Trent,  1166  ;  eastern  exped.s. 
against  Indians  and.  Church,  911 ;  relations  with 
Iroquois,  see  Schuyler,  1103  ;  in  La.,  see  Bienville, 
1172,  (iayarre,  32'.»4  ;  disc,  and  occupation  of  JNIiddle 
West,  Catherwood,  1173  ;  in  Allegheny  valley.  Chap- 
man, 1174  ;  Wis.  under  dominion  of,  Hebberd,  1177, 
see  also  Thwaites,  3384,  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3890  ; 
Decouvertes  et  etablissenient  des  Fran^ais  (1614- 
1754),  :Margry,  1182,  3501,  59 ;  emigres,  see  Pontgi- 
baud,  1461  ;'  French  colonies  at  outbreak  of  last 
French  and  Indian  war,  see  Sloane,  1500  ;  French 
spoliation  claims,  see  IT.  S.  State  dept.,  1696,  Dix, 
1878,  .\m.  state  pajicrs,  2484  ;  conquest  of  northwest, 
see  Hhin<hard,  1761  ;  occupation  of  111.  countiy,  see 
Breese,  1761,  Reynolds,  1810,  Davidson  and  Stuv6, 
3354  ;  Mason,  365"9 ;  in  G.,  .see  Craig,  1769  ;  explora- 
tion, .see  Hildreth,  1793  ;  intrigue  in  the  west,  see 
Roosevelt,  1812  ;  exi)ulsi<m  from  trans-Alleghenian 
region,  .see  Rupp,  1813  ;  in  ]\Iich.,  see  Sheldon,  1817, 
Campbell,  3349  ;  dominion  in  N.  Am.,  AVallace,  1823; 
intrigues  for  ijossession  of  La.  and  Fla.,  see  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  2483  ;  early  ex))l()riitions  in  (ia.,  .see  Stevens, 
3329  ;  Early  French  forts  ami  fixitprints  in  the  valley 
of  the  upper  .Aliss.,  Neill,  .sre  Minn.  Hjst.  Soc,  3368.; 
French  regime  in  Miss,  valley,  ser  Smith,  3379  ;  Early 
French  forts  in  western  Wis.,  Draper,  src  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  10  ;  map  of  Hudson's  Bay 
terr.  showing  sites  of  old  French  forts,  Devine,  3446; 
origin  of  French  Canadians,  Suite,  see  Ethnol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3460;  embarkation  of  officers  and  offi- 
cials (1759-60),  .see  Archives,  :^4(;8  ;  noblesse  in  Can. 
after  1760,  see  Anaiives,  3470  ;  royalists  in  U.  C.  (1798), 
see  Archives,  3470 ;  pojjulation  of  east  cantons  of 
Can.,  Poisson,  see  Canada  Fra,n<;ais,M%&;  Can.  no- 
bility of  French  epoch,  Fronsac,  .see  Hay,  3496  a; 
French  element  in  Canadian  Northwest,  Drum- 
mond,  .see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  .3500  (1887)  ; 
voyageurs  to  IMinn.  in  17th  cent.,  .see  Jlinn.  Hist. 
Soc,  3.503,  V.  1  ;  early  settlements  in  Am.,  Langton, 
see  (Juebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3524  ;  currency  card 
money  of  French  r(5gime  in  Can.,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3529  ;  French  gentilhomme  and  coloniza- 
tion of  Can.,  Gc'^rin,  see  R.  Soc  of  Can.,  3544  ;  French- 
Canadian  farmer,  study  of,  Gi^rin,  see  R.  Soc.  of 
Can.,  :-i544 ;  fcuilal  law  during  French  rt'-gime  in 
Can.,  Munro.  3576  ;  Dictionnaire  gen6alogi(iue  des 
families  canadiennes,  Tanguay,  see  R.  Soc  of  Can., 
35.59  ;  struggle  with  En}j.  lor  s"ui)remacy,  see  Fronte- 
n.ac,  36'27  ;  dominions  in  N.  and  S.  Am.,  .TefTerj-s, 
3634  ;  fair  presentation  of  French  Canadians,  .see 
Silliman,  3773  a;  French  regime  in  Ca|)e  Breton, 
Bourinot,  3700 ;  value  of  French  Canadian  as  voy- 
ageur,  see  3821;  traders  of  N.  W.  Can.,  .see  Bryce, 
3828.  .S'ee  also  Canada,  French  and  Indian  War, 
Huguenots,  New  France  ;  also  Franciscans,  Jesuits. 
Missions,  Rc'-collets ;  also  French  colonists,  discov- 
erers, explorers,  etc.,  by  name,  as  Allouez,  Bienville, 
Cartier,  Cadillac,  Champlain,  etc. 

French,  in  the  American  Revolution  :  French  fleet 


under  Count  de  Grasse  (1781-«2\  see  Bradford  Club, 
2,52;  Affaires  de  VAn(iletirreet  de  rAi)u'ri(/iie,  1210, 
61  ;  French  in  Am.,  Balch,  1233  ;  Journal  of  Claude 
Blauchard,  1240  ;  Histoire  de  la  marine  Franvaise, 
Chevalier,  1267  ;  La  guerre  de  rindei)en(leii(e,Chot- 
teau,  12ViS  ;  My  campaigns  in  Am.,  Deux-l'onts,  1294  ; 
Histoire  de  la  jiarticipation  k  reiablissement  des 
Etats-Unis,  1298,  61  ;  list  of  French  officers  serving 
with  revolutionary  army,  see  Heitman,  1359  ;  French 
volunteer  of  the  war  of  independence.  Pontgibaud, 
1461  ;  Gur  French  allies,  Stone,  1513,  see  also  Deane, 
1292,  Heath,  13;".8,  Tower,  1402,  Laurens,  1405,  Soult5s, 
1502,  Desandrouins,  3(120  ;  also  French  commanders 
byname,  as  Heaumarchais.  Lafayette.  KoclKunbcau. 

French,  in  Mexico  :  Au  Mexique  dsiyt,  IJibesco,  3931  ; 
With  the  French  in  Mex.,  Klton,  3945  ;  La  verite  sur 
I'expedition  du  Mexique,  (iaulot,  3949  ;  Docs.  otH- 
ciels,  Lefevre,  3962  ;  Notes  militaire  sur  le  Mexique, 
Loiseau,  39(!5  ;  My  diary  in  Mex.  (1867),  Salm-Salm, 
3981  ;  Souvenirs  du  Mexlcpie,  Smissen,  3983  ;  see  also 
Schofield,  2315,  Tucker,  2629,  Campos,  3936;  also  Maxi- 
milian. 

French  and  Indian  War  (1753-60),  Review  of  milit.  oper- 
ations (1753-56),  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,/2s0  :  journal  of 
Can.  exped.  of  1760,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  341  ;  nmster 
rolls  of  N.  Y.  during, .see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  357;  Jlon- 
tresor  journals,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  302  ;  Gen.  hist, 
of  late  war,  Entick,  843  ;  Hist,  of  F'rench  war,  John- 
son, 857  ;  journal  of  campaigns  (1757-60 1,  Knox.  860, 
3640  ;  Hist,  of  late  war  in  Am.,  Mante,  865  ;  IMemoir 
of  late  war  in  Am.,  Pouchot,  8T2  ;  in  iiorlhern  N.  Y. 
(1757-60),  Putnam,  874  ;  experl.  against  Fort  du 
Quesne  (1755),  Sargent,  877,  see  a/so  Smith.  Il(i2  ;  con- 
dition of  French  and  Indian  colonies  at  outbreak  of, 
see  Stone,  1500  ;  exped.  against  Ticonderoga  (17.58), 
Rea,  see  Essex  Inst.,  3143  ;  Canadian  ex])ed.  (1759-60), 
Wood,  .see  Essex  Inst.,  3143  ;  Fort  George  planned 
during,  see  De  Costa,  3l'(k;  :  jjrdposal  for  reduction  of 
Louisburg,  Waldo,  .ser  Archives.  :;4i;s:  siege  of  Louis- 
burg  (1758),  Bourinot, sii;  Hay,  :i496a,  sec  also  Brown, 
3792  ;  exjied.  against  Acadians  (1755_),  Thomas, 
see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc.  3511,  v.  1  ;  expulsion  of  Aca- 
dians (1755),  Winslow,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  3, 
Archibald,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  5  ;  siege  of 
Quebec,  Gordon,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  5,  by  a 
religious  of  I'Hopital  Generale  de,  see  Quebec  Lit. 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (5),  Eraser,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc.  3514  (1),  Panet,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3514  (2),  3516(3),  Murray,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3515  (5)  ;  surrender  of  Quebec,  Ramezay, 
see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (1861)  ;  Juge- 
ment  sur  les  oijerations  militaire  de  la  comjiagne  en 
Can.  (17.59),  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  :i513  (6)  ; 
m^moires  (1749-1760),  .see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 

3513  (1838)  ;  milit.  errors  of  French  and  V.ng.  armies 
in  Can.  (17,59),  Johnstone,  see  (Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist, 
Soc,  3514  (4)  ;  campaign  of  176(1  in  Can.,  .Johnstone, 
see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3514  (5) ;  exi)ed.  up 
St.  Lawrence  (1759),  see  C^iebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 

3514  (7),  3516  (1),  (2) ;  milit.  operations  in  Quebec  (1759- 
60),  Anderson,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3519  ; 
Plains  of  Abraham  (1759-i;()i,  Casgrain,  st  (Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3520  ;  Qn<  lice  (1749~r)!i),  Lcmoine, 
.see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.VJ5  ;  events  of ,  see 
Smith,  3598,  St.  Vallier,  3(>83  ;  Les  Franyais  au  Can., 
Ker.allain,  3606  ;  Fight  with  France  for  N.  Am., 
Bradley,  3(308  ;  Montcalm  et  Levis,  Casgrain,  ,3614  ; 
journal  of  (17,5(!-17(!0),  .see  Desandrouins,  3('>_'(i  ;  siege 
of  Quebec  and  battle  of  the  Plains  of  Abraham, 
Doughty,  3623  a;  Fall  of  New  France  (1755-(:()  ,  Hart, 
3632  ;  campaign  of  Lcmisbourg  (1750-58),  Johnstone, 
3636,  3514  (3)  ;  journal  in  Quebec  (17.V.t-(;()),  John- 
stone, 3636,  3514  (5)  ;  Dialogue  in  Hades  lietween 
Wolfe  and  Montcalm,  .lolmstone,  :;ivm\.  3514  (4);  con- 
cise view  of,  see  Lucas,  ;!('>54;  .lournal  des  campagnes 
au  Can.  (1755-60),  Malartic,  'Ml'){\  ;  massacre  of  Fort 
George,  Le  Moine,  3662  ;  outline  of  events,  see 
Bonnechose.  3664  ;  Montcalm  and  Wolfe,  I'arkman, 
.3672  ;  side-lights  on  Wolfe's  camjiaign  against  Que- 
bec, see  Roy,  3(>78  ;  wreck  of  the  Ani/us/c  on  the  re- 
turn to  France  with  French  and  Can.  troojis,  .see  St. 
Luc  de  la  Corne,  .36>82  ;  Regnc  militaire  en  Can.,  3769. 
»e  also  commanders  by  name,  as  Braddock,  Li 
Montc.iliii,  Wolfe,  et.c  " 

French  and  Indian  wars,  hist.,  Niles,  .see  Mass.  1 
Soc,  303  ;    Hist,   of  expeds.   against   Indians 
French,  Church,  911 ;  true  stories  of  New  Eng. 


614 


INDEX 


tlves  carried  to  Can.  during,  Baker,  898;  Particular 
hist,  of  five  years'  French  and  Indian  War  (1744-4'.)), 
Drake,  '.ll'ii;  in  ]\Ioliawk  valley,  Williams,  io3S;  di- 
t'eucc  of  l*a.  during,  ace  J'a.  ("oiniiHssion  to  locate 
frontier  forts,  rjit.,  lO'JG;  as  connected  with  Conn, 
hist.,  ncr  Sanford,  'MSI.  See  d/so  I'earson,  lO'.JO,  Kycr- 
son,  1484;  a/.sa  Border  wars,  Indians,  Intercolonial 
wars.     S<-r  a/so  jjreceding  entry. 

French  colonies  and  settlenieuts  (southern  and  west- 
ern) (,deiiartnunti,  1172-1189. 

French  doeunients,  f>5-02,  see  also  O'Callaghan,  108G, 
l.">7,  French,  3-J92. 

French  niis-ijons.    See  Missions. 

French  navy,  Ktat  des  archives  de  la  marine  anteri- 
eures  a  larevolution,  55;  llistoire  de  la  marine  fran- 
Vaise,  Chevalier,  1207. 

French  neutrals.    See  Acadians. 

French  r(<;imc  in  Canada,  including  P^nglish  conquest 
(deiiartnicnt  >,  MiUKi-.JC'.U. 

French  Revolution,  views  of  prominent  Americans 
on,  .see  Barlow,  1589;  contemporary  Am.  opinion  of, 
Hazen,  1G34. 

French  War  of  179S.    Sre  Porter,  1('.78,  Maclay,  2572. 

French  West  Indies.     -SVe  West  Indies. 

Friedenwald,  H.,  Hist.  RlS.s.  in  Ml),  of  Cong.,  6;  Jour- 
nal and  papers  of  Continental  Cong.,  .sec  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  '-'IS. 

Friedrich  der  Grosse  und  die  Vereinigten  Staaten  von 
Ainerika,  Kapp,  1396. 

Friends,  Society  of,  narr.  of  an  Eng.  Quaker,  ,see  Story, 
882;  treatment  of  Quakers  in  New  Eng.,  .sec  Adams, 
891,  Fer;ruson,  y;3(;,  Xeal,  991,  Pike,  1008,  Ford,  3014; 
Dutch  and  <  >uaker  cidonies  in  Am.,  Fiske,  loiu;;  I'a. 
frontier  defended  by  Quakers,  see  Pa.  Conunission 
rpt.,  lOitii;  (Quaker  g(">vt.  in  Pa.,  Sharpless,  1105;  John 
Brown  among  the  (.luakcrs,  Kichman,  1844;  James 
and  Lucretia  Mott,  llallowell,  I'.K'.o;  Southern  Quak- 
ers and  slavery,  Weeks,  1988;  Quakers'  aid  to  fugi- 
tive slaves,  see  Still,  1964 ;  educational  views  of,  .see 
Wickersham,  2962;  sources  for  hist.,  see  2909;  rise 
of,  see  Barclay,  2981 ;  Coll.  of  the  sufferings  of  the 
people  called  Quakers  (1050-89),  Besse,  2987;  Soc.  of 
Friends  in  Am.,  Bowden,  2900,  Thomas,  3095;  (Juaker 
invasion  of  Mass.,  Hallovvell,  3021;  Pioneer  Quakers, 
Hallowell,  3021;  Xarragansett  Friends'  meeting  in 
18th  cent..  Hazard,  3027;  Quaker's  sea  journal, 
Fowler,  see  Hazard,  3027 ;  Hist,  of  the  religious  soc. 
of  Friends,  to  1828,  Janney,  3044;  Hist,  of  rise,  in- 
crease, and  progress  of  Christian  people  called 
Quakers,  Sewel,  3080  ;  visit  of  two  Quakers  to  West 
Indies  (1837),  Sturge  and  Harvey,  4143  ;  see  also 
Proud,  1098,  Congdon,  1871;  also  Penn,  William. 

Friends  of  domestic  industry,  rpt.  on  iron  of  conven- 
titm  of  1831,  see  French,  28.54. 

Fries's  rebellion.     See  Fisher,  3210. 

Frieze,  H.  S.,  Relations  of  state  univ.  to  religion.  See 
Demmon,  2926. 

Frohisher,  Sir  Martin,  voyages  of.  See  Pinkerton,  731, 
Payne,  821. 

Fronsac,  F.  G.  F.  rfe,  Canadian  nobility  of  French 
epoch.    .SVe  Hay,  3496  a. 

Frontenac,  Louis"  de  Buade,  Comfe  de,  Legendre,  .see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3548  ;  Lorin,  3027  ;  and  New  France, 
Parkman,  3072;  Cartier  to,  Winsor,  3089;   probable 

•    ed.  of  annals  of  Le  Clercq,  see  Le  Clercq,  3051. 

Frontenac's  War.     ,See  King  William's  War. 

Frontier  in  American  history.  Significance  of,  Turner. 
-SVe  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc.,  proc,  3390. 

Frost,  J.,  (list,  of  state  of  Cal.,  ,340(5. 

Frothintihaiu,  O.  B.,  Theodore  Parker,  1936  ;  Gerrit 
Snuth,  1901;  Transcendentalism,  3010. 

Frothingham,  R.,  Hist,  of  siege  of  I'.oston,  1334;  Life 
of  Josepli  Warren,  1530;  Rise  of  the  republic,  2734. 

Froude,  J.  A.,  English  in  the  West  Indies,  4112. 

Fry,  Muj.-'^ien.  J.  B.,  McDowell  and  Tyler  in  campaign 
of  Bull  Run,  2181 ;  Milit.  miscellanies,  2182 ;  N.  Y.  and 
conscription  of  1803,  2183. 

Fugitive  slaves,  Indian  and  negro,  seek  Spanish  pro- 
tecti<in,  see  Giddings,  041,  1783;  aid  to,  see  Sewall, 
1015;  fugitive  slave  law,  see  Crittendi'n,  1874,  Fill- 
more, 18S5.  ,Tav,  1900,  Parker,  1935,  Snutli,  19(;i;  (1619- 
1865),  MeDdugall,  1923;  in  Pa.,  .see  .'Nlott,  I'.KiO;  con- 
troversy with  Va.  over  return  of,  .see  Seward,  19.59; 
aid  from  Quakers,  see  Still,  1964;  see  also  Chase,  2135, 
2130;  also  Maroons,  T'nderground  railroad. 

Fuller,  Margaret,  exponent  of  transcendentalism.  See 
Frothingham,  3016. 


Fulton,  J.,  Memoirs  of  Frederick  A.  P.  Barnard,  2916. 

Fulton,  Robert,  Pamphlet  on  the  toi'pedo,  see  Am. 
state  papers,  2484;  life,  Renwick,  see  Sparks,  2013, 
ser.  1,  V.  10,  .see  also  Eggleston,  2517;  and  his  steam- 
boat, see.  Bal-low,  1.589. 

Fumagalli,  G.  A'ee  Uaccolta  colonibiana,  699,  Vespucci, 
795. 

Fund  publications.  See  Streeter,  183,  Md.  Hist.  Soc, 
3314. 

Fundamental  orders  of  Connecticut  (1638).  See  Old 
South  Work,  ,3(i7  (8). 

Funding  system  of  the  United  States  and  Great  Brit- 
ain, Klliot,  2849. 

Funk, .).  F.,  .Mennonite  Church,  3017. 

Furman,  G.,  Antiquities  of  L.  I.,  3211;  ed.,  see  Denton, 
1(1,59. 

Furness,  H.  B.    .S'ee  Isham,  2218. 

Fur  sealing.    .S'ee  Sealing. 

Fur  traile,  narr.  of  Kng.  trader,  Henry,  652,  .3837 ;  prices 
of  fui-s  in  X.  Y.  (1678  70),  see  Wooley,  1118;  injury  to 
French,  by  Fox  ln<lians,  see  Hehberd,  1177;  MS. 
journals  or  fur  trader  and  geographer  in  K.  W.  Co., 
Henry  (i.iul  Thompson,  1790,  3838,  .see  also  Bell,  Mani- 
toba Uist.  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1888);  Forty  years  a 
fur  trader  on  the  up])er  Mo.,  Larpenteur,  2055;  in 
Wis.,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390;  character  and 
influence  of,  in  Wis.,  Turner,  see  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  proc,  3.390;  La  traite  des  pelleteries  sous 
Champlain,  Dionne,  sec  Canada  Frnnqais,  :i488;  de- 
tails of  early  Frencli,  see  Perrot,  3674;  trader's  life 
among  the  Indians,  see  Ballantyne,  ;iS24;  French 
traders  of  X.  W.  Can.,  .see  Bryce,3828;  gen.  hist,  of, 
see  Mackenzie,  3850;  Hist,  and  traditions  of  the 
Canadian  beaver,  Martin,  3853  ;  materials  for  hist. 
of ,  see  Masson,  3854;  Brit,  in  N.Am.,  Selkirk,  3863, 
3805;  desc  of ,  see  Umfreville,  3879;  see  also  Bartram, 
12:55,  Atwater,  2016,  Wyeth,  2076  ;  also  Astor  Co., 
Canada  Co.,  Hudson's  Bay  Co.,  Northwest  Co.,  X.  Y. 
Co. 

Fusang,  Buddhist  disc,  of  Am.,  Leland,  747,  Ma  Twin- 
lin,  sec  Vining,  750. 

Gaffarel,  P.,  Hist,  de  la  d6couvertes  de  I'Amerique, 
715. 

Gage,  T.,  Survey  of  the  West  Indies,  ,3948. 

Gagnon,  E.,  Le  fort  et  le  chateau  de  St.  Louis  (Quebec), 
3028. 

Gagnon,  P.,  Essai  de  bibliog.  canadienne,  3451,  85. 

Gailly  de  Taurines,  C,  La  nation  canadienne,  3717. 

Gale,"S.,  Xotices  of  claims  of  Hudson's  Bav  Co.  against 
Selkirk  Settlement,  3809. 

Gales,  J.,  Debates  and  proceedings  of  Congress  (1789- 
1824),  89. 

Gallatin,  Albert,  Synopsis  of  Indian  tribes,  6.39,  see 
also  Am.  Anti(iua"rian  Soc,  229;  Writings,  1018;  Me- 
morial of  free  trade  convention  (1831),  see  Taussig, 
2899;  life,  Adams,  1619,  Stevens,  1620. 

Gallenza,  A.  ("  L.  Mariotti,"  x>seud.),  Pearl  of  the  An- 
tilles, 4113. 

Galloway,  Joseph,  examination  of.  See  Seventy-Six 
Society  publications,  1494. 

Gait,  John,  founder  of  Canada  Company.  See  Lizars, 
3739. 

Galvano's  treatise  on  the  discoveries.    See  Kerr,  726. 

Galveston,  Historical  Society  of,  pub.,  3293. 

Galway  papers.    .S'ee  Doughty,  3023  a. 

Gama,'Vasco  da,  Roteiro  da  viagem  que  em  descobri- 
mento  da  India,  etc,  097. 

Gammell,  W.,  Rn^er  WilU.ams,  .see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2, 
V.  4;  Samuel  W  ard,  2013,  ser.  2,  v.  9. 

Gannett,  H.,  Diet,  of  altitudes  of  U.  S.,  see  Geo!,  sur- 
vev,  4,53;  Boundaries  of  U.  S.,4,54  ;  Geog.  diets,  of 
R."l.,  Mass.,  Conn.,  X.  J.,  463;  Lake  Chelan,  see  Xa- 
tional  qeoq.  mar/azine,  .528;  U.  S.,  see  Stanford,  539; 
Building  of  a  nation,  28.55. 

Ganong,  W.  F.,  Study  of  ancient  maps,  .see  Hay,  3496  a; 
Investigation  of  local  hist., 3496  a;  Jacques  Cartier's 
first  voyage,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3542;  Cartog.  of  St. 
Lawreh(H\  .3.542 ;  Cabot  legends,  3542. 

Garfao-Stockler.    .SVe  Bahaim,  711. 

Gardener,  Lt.  L.,  Relation.    See  Orr,  999. 

Gardiner,  Sir  Christopher,  Adams.  See  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  336. 

Gardiner,  S.  R.,Hist.  of  Eng.,2C57;  ed..  Constitutional 
does,  of  Puritan  rev.,  20.58. 

Gardner,  R.,  Siege  of  Quebec  and  retreat  of  M.  De 
Boiilamarque  from  Carillon,  3629. 


515 


INDEX 


Garfield.  J.  A.,  Works,  2.302  ;  Xorth-west  terr.,  see 
Western  Reserve  Hist,  .-^oc,  33S7;  MS.  of  Solomon 
Spauldinjr,  30.S7:  Garlield-Blaine  corr.,  2380;  lite  and 
works.  Uid])ath.  -l-yxi. 

Garland,  H.,  LIvsses  S.  Grant,  219G. 

Garland,  H.  A.."l.ifi'  of  John  Randolph,  1G8G. 

Garneau,  F.  X..  Hist.  diiCan.,3o87;  s«we,Eng.  tr.,3587; 
and  Ferlaud.  .Jean  Nicolet,  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc, 
coll.,  tii-e  Xicolet.  ;«70. 

Gamer.  J.  L..  tr.    !>cc  IMart,  f!07. 

Garrison,  William  L.,  life,  W.  P.  and  F.  J.  Garrison, 
1889,  Smith,  18iK);  earliest  disciple,  aee  May,  lrri7; 
portraved,  ,sefl  Mott.  lli.'JO;  mobbing  of ,  see  Kichols, 
1931 ;  euloy:v  on,  sei'.  Phillips,  lii40. 

Garrison.  W.'P.  and  F.  J.,  William  L.  Garrison,  1889. 

Garrv,  Nicolas,  Diarj-  (1822-35).  ,S'ee  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3i>13. 

Garvie,  Rcr.  J.    Sec  Gilman,  642. 

Gasparin,  A.  E.,  Comte  de,  Uprising  of  a  great  people, 
2181. 

Gasp*?,  P.  A.  de,  Anciens  Canadiens,  3718 ;  M^moires, 
3718. 

Gasp6,  episode  of  1772,  see  Watson,  1.571;  desc.  of,  see 
Faucher  de  St.  Maurice,  3714 ;  La  Gaspesie,  Ferland, 
3716. 

Gates,  Gen.  Horatio,  strength  of  army,  see  Rurgoyne, 
1248;  stories  cone.,  see  Neilson,  144.'i. 

Gatschet.  A.  S.,  ^Migration  legend  of  Creek  Indians,  G40. 

Gaulot,  P.,  La  verite  sur  I'exped.  du  Mex.,  3949. 

Gay,  S.  H.,  James  Madison,  1654.  ^'ee  also  Bryant, 
2502. 

Gavangos,  Don  P.  de,  tr.    See  Cortes,  3942. 

(iayarre,  C.  K.  A.,  Hist,  of  La.,  3294. 

Genealogy,  list  of  perio<lie;ils.  colls.,  etc.,  rel.  to,  Lenox 
Lib.,  31;  Maine  tiriicithniist  and  biograjiher,  123; 
Afaine  hist,  and  tjcinni.  nmrder,  123;  .S'.  C.  hist, 
and  (jeneal.  niar/azine,  'Jil ;  Raird's  "Hist,  of 
Huguenot  emigration  "  as  material  for,  829;  geneal. 
register  of  Plymouth  families,  Davis,  91.5 ;  connected 
with  western  X.  C,  .see  Hunter,  1370;  revolutionary 
records,  .see  Saffell,  1486;  of  founders  of  New  Plym- 
outh, see  Hunter,  3039  ;  of  families  of  Lexington 
(Mass.),  .sec  Hudson,  31.55 ;  A'ew  En;/,  h ist.  and  i/r/iral. 
register,  31C>9,  :i.'>,  142;  connected  with  llcj-kiuicr  Co. 
(N.  Y.),  .see  Bent(m,  3195;  of  Mellick  family,  srr  Mel- 
lick,  3225 ;  connected  with  Albany,  see  Miuisell,  3229 ; 
A\  Y.  f/eneat.  and  bioij.  record,  3237,  35;  Wyo.  Hist. 
and  Geneal.  Soc.  pubs.,  3268;  of  Lowndes  family, 
3306;  families  d'Yamachiche,  Desaulniers,  3495;  La 
Tour  and  D'Aulnay  families,  Cochrane,  see  Qiiebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc.,  ,'5.521 ;  de  Callieres  family.  Suite, 
see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3.5.54  ;  Diet,  genealogi'que  des 
families  canadiennes,  Tanguay,  .see  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3559;  details  of  Boucher  family,  see  Boucherville, 
3605;  geneal.  sketches  of  early  settlers  and  grantees 
of  Annapolis  Co.  (N.  S.),  see  Calnek,  3793;  of  Anti- 
guans.  .s(  r  <  )liver,  4129. 

Genesee  Valley,  early  records  of.    .S'ce  Turner,  32G2. 

Genesis  ut  n  New  Kngland  state,  .Tohnston,  3156. 

Genesis  of  ("aliloniias  tirst  constitution.  Hunt,  27,53. 

Genesis  of  the  New  England  churches,  Baccm,  2978. 

Genesis  of  the  Cnited  States,  Brown,  12,  1124. 

Geneva  arbitration.     .See  Alabama  Claims. 

Genovese,  Juan  Bautista,  crit.  essay  on,  Hug^ues.  See 
Raceolta  colombiana,  699. 

Gentleman  of  Elvas.    .S'ee  Elvas,  gentleman  of. 

Genuine  information,  Martin.  See  U.  S.  Constitu- 
tional Convention,  2812. 

Geodetic  .survey.    .See  United  States  surveys. 

Geography,  Am.  Geog.  So(^.  510,  Ai)palachia,  .511, 
Journal  of  school,  520,  Saliiina!  f/'o;/.  inat/azinc, 
528,  National  geog.  monographs,  .529,  Phila.  (ieog. 
Soc,  .530,  Stanford's  com])en(lium,  .5.'i9;  of  Neb.  and 
Dakota,  .see  Warren,  422;  U.  S.  geol.  and  geog.  sur- 
veys, Hayden,  425,  King,  426,  Wheeler,  427,  I'owel), 
428;  Coast  and  geodetic  survey, 474-479;  Miss.  River 
Commission,  4sii;  Mo.  River  Commission, 481 ;  state 
surveys,  4S2-.509;  Studies  in  Ind.  geog..  Dryer,  514; 
Mississippi  valley,  ])hysical  geog.,  Foster, 51.5";  topog. 
of  coal  rcfjions.  Lesley,  5'.'2,  M:ier:irl;ine,.5J5;  U.  S.  his- 
torical, MaeCoiiii,  5LM;  Am.,  .Morse,  .526,  Scaife,  .5.35, 
see  also  Harrisse,  720;  Notivelle  geog.  universelle, 
Reclus,  .533;  Earth  and  its  inhabitants,  Reclus,  .533; 
Story  of  our  continent,  Shaler,  .537 ;  View  of  soil  and 
climate  of  U.  S.,  Volney.  543;  U.  S.  physical,  Whit- 
ney, 546,  2907,  see  also  Ratzel,  .5.'J2,  2.597;  Behaira's 
globe,  see  Behaim,  711 ;   Cosmos,  Humboldt,  722 ; 


Examen  critique,  Humboldt.  723;  Story  of  geog.  dis- 
coverj',  Jacobs,  724;  evolution  of,  Keane,  725;  dis- 
covery of  Am.,  in  its  ellect  on,  Kretschmer,  728; 
hist,  of,  Peschel,  729,  Vivien  de  St.  INlartin,  738:  an- 
cient Iceianilic  geog.  writuigs,  see  Rafu,  750;  geog. 
of  Am.  frontier  O"55-60),  .see  Pouchot,  872;  of  New 
Netherland,  see  Asher,  10,50;  toi)og.  of  New  Amster- 
dam, see  Stuyvesant,  1111;  topog.  of  Va..  .see  Stra- 
chey,  1165;  ot  Miss.  River,  see  Pittman,  11,%;  pliysi- 
cal.'of  Am.,.see  Flint,  1778;  of  Miss,  valley,  Flint,  1778; 
topog.  desc.  of  western  terr.  of  N.  A.,"  Imlay,  1797; 
.  tojiiig.  hist,  of  Mich.,  .see  Lanman,  18(»0;  of  Tex.,  see 
Kennedy,  2053;  of  Ore.,  see  Nicolay,  2060;  phvsioir. 
of  U.  S.,'see  Shaler,  2411;  of  Maine,  .see  Williahison. 
3192;  of  Ky.,  .see  Collins,  3282;  topog.  of  La.  and  \\  est 
Fla.,see  Hutchins,  3301 ;  of  Arizona  silver  region  ami 
Sonora.  Mowrv,  3417;  of  L.  C,  .see  Bouchette.  34s], 
3482;  of  Brit.  N.  Am.,  see  Bouchette,  3483;  of  Perrot, 
see  -Minn.  Hist.  Soc..  3.503,  v.  2;  topog.  of  route  be- 
tween N.  Y.  and  .'Montreal,  see  Lucas,  3654;  topog. 
of  Phip])s' exped.,  see  .Myrand,  36()8;  geog.  disc,  in 
interior  of  N.  Am.  in  its"  historical  relations  (1534- 
1700\  Winsor,  ,3689;  topog.  of  Arnold's  e.xped.,  see 
Codman,  3702;  topog.  of  Can.,  see  Heriot,  3727;  Geog. 
view  of  i)rovince  ot  U.  C,  Smith,  3774;  Geog.  view 
of  Brit,  iiossessions  in  N.  Am.,  Smith,  3774;  D^sc. 
des  cotes  de  I'Amerique-Septentrionale,  Denis,  3797; 
physical  of  Labrador  coast,  see  Packard,  3857;  of 
Latin-Am.,  see  U.  S.  Bur.  of  Am.  Republics,  3922; 
geog.  and  statistical  notes  on  Mex.,  Romero,  3979, 
3980;  of  Columbia.  Pereira.  4012;  Relaciones  geogra- 
ficas  de  Indias,  Jimenez  de  la  Espada.  40.35;  (ieog. 
hist,  of  Chile,  .Molina,  4060;  of  Brazil,  see  Hender- 
sim,  4076;  Hist.  geog.  of  Brit,  colonies,  Lucas,  4125; 
Gazetteer  of  provinces  and  tovms  of  Cuba,  .see  Rowan 
and  Ramsay,  4139.  .S'ee  n?.so  Explorations,  Maps, 
Travel;  also  names  of  places. 

Geograjihy  and  physiography  (department"),  406-.548. 

Geoh)gy,  of  region  from  Pittsburg  to  the  Rocky  JVIts., 
see  Long,  414;  rel.  to  exploration  of  Red  River  (La.), 
Hitchcock  and  Shumard,.see  Marcv,  416;  U.  S.  geol. 
and  geog.  survevs,  Havden,  425.  King,  426,  Wheeler, 
427,  Powell,  428,  Geol.  stirvey,  423,  429-173;  Coast  and 
geodetic  survey,  474-479;  ?i"liss.  River  Connnission, 
480;  I\Io.  River  "Commission,  481 ;  state  surveys,  482- 
509;  bibliog.  of  N.  Am.,  Darton  and  Weeks,  srr  Geol. 
survey,  457;  of  Nantucket,  Shaler,  see  Geol.  survey, 
4,58;  cat.  of  X.  Am.,  Darton,  see  Geol.  survey,  465;  of 
V.  S.,  see  Lyell,  ,523;  of  coal  regi<ms  of  Am.,  Macfar- 
lane,525;  Nature  and  man  in  Am.,  Shaler,  ,536;  Story 
of  our  continent,  .shaler,  537;  of  western  Mass.,  see 
Holland,  3153;  of  J}ost.,  see  Winsor,  3193;  of  Ky..  see 
Collins.  .■12,S2.  Shaler,  3324;  of  Alaska  gold  regions, 
see  Heiliirin,  ;;4(i8;  Can.  Geol.  survey,  3434.  .34:!5;  geol. 
exploration  of  Vancouver  Is.  (1886),' Dawson,  3435;  of 
Can.  and  Newfoundland,  see  Dawson,  3.5S5;  of  Brit. 
Columbia  and  Vancouver's  Is.,  see  Macdon;ild,  3848, 
MacFie,  3849;  of  Labrador  coast,  .see  Packard,  38.58; 
of  Bermuda,  Godet,  4114;  of  the  West  Indies,  .see 
Hill,  4118.  .S'ee  o/.so  Artesian  wells.  Canyons,  Earth- 
quakes, Glaciers,  etc.;  also  names  of  places. 

George  111,  kinff  of  Enf/land,  Corr.  with  Lord  North, 
13:55;  letters,  see  Rockingham,  1480;  secret  instruc- 
tions rel.  to  siege  of  (Juebec,  .see  Doughty,  3623  a, 
journal  of  reign  of,  Walpole,  1534.  .See  also  Eng- 
land. 

Georgia,  emigration  of  Salzburg  Protestants  to  colony, 
T'rlsperger,  65,  srr  ajso  isteveiis,  3329;  state  surveys, 
485;  Indians  of.  .Tones,  574,  .see  also  Zeislierger.  3116; 
colonial  hist.,  Hewatt,  li:55;  ilead  towns  of,  .Jones, 
1137;  the  Wesleys  in,  .sec  Oglethorpe,  1149;  travels 
through,  Bartram,  1235;  Am.  Rev.  in,  Moultrie, 
1411;  <\Tmi>aign  in  (in  Rev.),  see  AVavne.  1572;  hist, 
of,  Pickett,  1806,  3321,  Averv,  .'5271,  Sievens.  :;329;  .see 
also  La.  Hist.  Soc,  3295,  Harris,  .■!29S,  .lones,  3;502, 
McCall,  3308;  plantation  life,  Kenible.  191(1;  cam- 
paigns of  Civil  War,  see  Nichols,  22S8;  rpt.  for  re- 
construction policy,  Schurz,  240!);  condition  in  1871. 
,see  U.  S.  Cong.  r))t".,2417;  jiolit.  and  econ<»mic  condi- 
tions in  1875,  Nonlhoir,  2405;  tinan.  hist.,  Scott,  2890; 
hist,  collections  of .  White,  3.340. 

Georgia,  army  of  the,  rei)resented  at  army  reunion, 
Cllie;il,M,  in'lSCS,  .sec  2090. 

Gecirgi;i  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3295,  see  also  Jones, 

1137,  ()glethori)e.  11.50. 
Georgian  Bay.     -See  Chamjilain,  3615. 
Gerald,  C.  A.    See  Sparks,  1504,  v.  10. 


516 


INDEX 


Gerard,  J.  W.,  Old  streets  of  N.  Y.,  1067. 

G6rin,  L.,  Hurons  of  Lorettc,  srr  Kthnol.  survey  of 
Cau.,34Gl;  Freaich  gentillKiiniiK'  :\ii(l  oolonizatiiJii  of 
Can.,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  .J.VU;  Habitant  of  St.  .Jus- 
tin, .'5544;  Seigniory  of  Sillury  andllurousof  Lorettu, 
3544. 

G6rin-I.ajoie,  A.,  Dix  ans  au  Can.  (1840-18.50)  see  Can- 
ada Fraiir"  is,  MMi. 

Gerniainc,  Lnfi,  Ici  ters  between  and  Sir  G.  Carlcton 
(1777).     .V"  All-hives,  34C.7. 

German  Itaptist  Uretliren,  in  Europe  and  Am.,  Brum- 
baugh, li'.iiU  a  ;  of  I'a.,  Sachse,  3072. 

German  documonts,  t;5,  co. 

German  Geographical  Society.     See  Krctschmcr,  728. 

Germanic  origin  of  New  England  towns,  Adams, 
2(>42. 

Germann,  G.  _B.,  National  legislation  concerning  edu- 
cation, 2930." 

German  Pietists,  of  provincial  Pa.  (1694-1708),  Sachse, 
3072. 

German  Reformed  Church.  See  Reformed  Church, 
German. 

German  sectarians,  of  Pa.  (1708-1800),  Sachse,  .3072. 

Germans,  Germ,  soldier  in  wars  of  the  U.  S.,  Rosen- 

§arten,  2(!03 ;  settlements  of,  to  1S.J0,  in  N.  C.  and 
.  C.,  Bernheim,  2i)86 ;  early  immigration,  see  IMel- 
lick,  3225t  influence  in  Pa.,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  3242, 
Pennypacker,  .3244  ;  Germ,  or  Palatine  emigrcints  to 
N.  Y."and  Pa.,  see  Wyoniing  Hist,  and  (Jeneal.  Soc, 
3268 ;  Germ,  element  "in  AVis.,  Everest,  see  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  coll.,  3390,  v.  12.  See  also  Hessians, 
Palatines. 

Germans  in  Am.  Rev.:  Brief wechsel  melst  histori- 
scheii  und  politischen  Inhalts,  Schliizer.  G6  ;  Staats- 
Anzeigen,  Schlozer,  CO;  Amerikanisches  Archiv, 
Remer,  (i() ;  auxiliaries  in  Am.  Rev.,  Rainsford,  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc.  .361,  Lowell,  1423  ;  allied  troops  in 
Am.  Rev.,  Eelking,  1.307;  German  element  in  the 
■war  of  Am.  independence,  Greene,  1344:  letters  of 
Brunswick  and  Hessian  officers,  Stone,  1.517,  66. 

Germantown,  battle  of,  see  Muhlenberg,  1443,  Wayne, 
1572. 

Germany,  constitutional  system,  see  Burgess,  2704 ; 
administrative  system,  Goodnow,  2737  ;  Lutherans 
in,  see  Schnuicker,  3075. 

Gerry,  Elbridge,  life,  Austin,  1621. 

Gettvsburg,  Chancellorsville  and,  Doubleday,  2167, 
see  also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  2131  ;  made 
plain,  Doubleday,  2168  ;  battle  of,  Drake,  2170  ;  Paris, 
2292,  see  also  Swinton,  2.343,  Lodge  and  Roosevelt, 
2560  :  to  the  Rapidan,  Humphreys,  2214. 

Gettysburg  address.     See  Lincoln,  A. 

Ghent,  treaty  of.  Adams,  1709. 

Ghillany,  F.  "W.,  Geschichte  des  Seefahrers  Ritter  Mar- 
tin Behaiin,  711,  see  also  Hiunboldt,  723. 

Gibbes,  R.  W.,  ed..  Doc.  hist  of  Am.  Rev.,  1336,  198. 

Gibbon,  L.    .See  Hcrndon,  4077. 

Gibbons,  J.  S.,  Banks  of  N.  Y.,  28.56. 

Gibbs,  A.  R.,  British  Honduras,  4007. 

Gibbs,  G.,  ed.    See  Wolcott.  1708. 

Gibson,  A.  M.,  A  political  crime,  2394. 

Giddings,  .Joshua  R.,  Exiles  of  Florida,  641,  1783  ;  life, 
Julian,  1891. 

Gila  River,  military  reconnoissance  from  Fort  Leaven- 
worth, Emory,  408. 

Gilbert,  G.,  Geol.  of  Henrj-  Mts.,  see  Geol.  and  Geog. 
survey,  428  ;  Lake  Bonneville,  see  Geol.  survey,  430, 
448  ;  Topog.  features  of  lake  shores,  433 ;  Ark".  Val- 
ley, 445  ;  Earth  movement  in  Great  Lakes  region, 
446,  see  also  Xational  Gear/,  maijaziae,  ,528. 

Gilbert,  Sir  Humphrey,  Patterson,  .see  R.  Soc  of  Can., 
3550,  .see  also  Higginson,  721  ;  voyages  of,  see  Payne, 
821 ;  death  of,  Brymner,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3536. 

Gilded  man  (el  Dorado),  Bandelier,  .559,  .3998. 

Gillett,  E.  H.,  Hist,  of  Presbyterian  Church  in  U.  S., 
3019. 

Gilraan,  A.,  Hist,  readers,  2528  ;  Hist,  of  Am.  people, 
2529  ;  Story  of  Boston,  3145. 

Gilman,  B.  "l.,  Zufii  melodies.  See  Jortrnal  of  Am. 
Ethnol.  and  ArrlKvol..  576. 

Gilman,  D.  C,  .Tames  Monroe,  1662  ;  .Johns  Hopkins 
Univ.,  see  Steiner,  29.54  ;  ed.,  sec  Lieber,  2769  ;  sec  also 
Tocqueville,  2807. 

Gilman,  .M.  D.     See  Arqus  a7id  Patriot,  1.32. 

Gilman,  S.  C,  Conquest  of  the  Sioux,  642. 

Gilmore.  J.  R.  ("  Edmund  Kirke,"  psend.).  Rear-guard 
of  the  Rev.,  1337 ;  John  Sevier,  1337  ;  Advance-guard 


of  western  civilization,  1337;  Personal  recollections 
of  .Abraham  Lincoln,  2245. 

fiilpin,  II.  I).     See  Madison,  1652. 

Giruril,  .Stephen.     .See  Hiothers,  1838. 

(iirard  College,  semi-centennial  anniversary  of.  See 
Kupp,  2950. 

flirardin,  L.  H.     .9ee  Burk,  .3276. 

Girouard,  D.,  Lake  St.  Louis  old  and  new,  3631. 

(iiny  family,  hist,  of,  Butterfield,  1338. 

Gisti  Christopher,  journal  (1783).  See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
301. 

fiiustiniani.  Sketch  of  Columbus.    See  Berchet,  764. 

(ilacier  Bay,  Reid.    .See  Geol.  survey,  444. 

Glaciers,  of  U.S.,  Russell,  see  Geol.  surs'ey,  433  ;  of 
Mt.  Rainier,  Russell,  see  Geol.  survey,  446  ;  Lake 
Ag.a.ssiz,  Upham,  see  Geol.  survey,  451,  4.55  ;  glaci- 
ation  of  river  courses,  Willis,  .see  Geol.  survey,  456; 
Glacial  boundarv  in  <).,  Wright,  see  Geol.  s"urvey, 
4,59  ;  of  X.  Am.,  Russell,  .5.34,  see  also  Wright,  547. 

Gladstone,  T.  H.,  Englishman  in  Kansas,  2038. 

Glazier,  W.,  Headwaters  of  the  Miss.,  516. 

"Gleaner"  articles.    Sir  I'.oston  town  records, 902. 

Gleig,  G.  R.,  Narr.  of  campaigns  of  Brit,  army  (1814- 
15),  1728. 

Glen,  Gov.,  Desc.  of  Carolina  (1764).  see  Carroll,  1128, 
W'eston,  1169  ;  Answers  to  the  Board  of  Trade  (1748), 
see  Weston,  1169. 

Glengarrv  (('an.),  early  settlement  and  hist,  of,  Mac- 
donell.  "3720. 

Globcnsky,  C.  A.  M.,  Rebellion  de  1837  k  Saint 
Eustaclie,  3721. 

Gnadenhiitten  (Mass.),  Moravian  settlement  at.  See 
Howells,  3037. 

Gneist,  R..  Hist,  of  Eng.  constitution,  2659 ;  Students' 
hist,  of  Eng.  I'arliament,  2660. 

Gobright,  L.  A.,  Recollections  of  men,  etc.,  at  Wash- 
ington, 1892. 

Gortet,  T.  L.,  Bermuda,  4114. 

Godkin,  E.  L.,  Prol)lenis  of  modern  democracy,  2735; 
Unforeseen  tendencies  of  democracy,  2736. 

Goede  vrouw  of  Mana-ha-ta,  Van  Rensselaer,  1114. 

Goffe,  W.     See  Knapp,  2.5.58. 

Gold.  .S'ee  ^Mining  ;  also  gold  regions,  by  name,  as 
Alaska,  California,  etc. 

Goldsborough,  C.  W.,  V.  S.  naval  chronicle,  2530. 

Goldsmid,  E.,  ed.     See  Hakluyt,  717. 

Gomara,  Desc.  of  conference"  at  Badajoo.  See  Eden, 
784. 

Gomez,  D.,  De  prima  inventione  GuinesB,  695;  same, 
Eng.  tr.,  see  Henn',  Prince,  743,  744  ;  see  also  Bost. 
Pub.  Lib.,  712. 

Gonino,  J.,  <nid  Conant,  trs.     See  Chamay,  .564. 

Gooch,  Mrs.  F.  C.,  Face  to  face  with  the  Mexicans, 
29.50. 

Gooch,  G.  P.,  Hist,  of  Eng.  democratic  ideas,  2661. 

Good,  J.  I.,  Hist,  of  Reformed  Church  in  U.  S.  (1725- 
1792),  .3019  a. 

Goode,  G.  B.,  Origin  of  national,  scientific  and  educa- 
tional institutions  of  U.  S.,  2931  ;  ed.  Smithsonian 
Institution  (l.«U6-96i.  2932. 

Goode,  W.  A.  :M.,  With  Sampson  through  the  war,  2430. 

Goodell,  E.  C,  Acts  and  resolves  [of  Mass.],  135. 

C.oodloe,  D.  R.,  Birth  of  the  Republic,  1,340. 

Goodman,  A.  T.,  ed.  See  Trent,  1166,  Western  Reserve 
Hist.  Soc,  .3.387. 

Good  newes  from  Js  ew  England,  Winslow.  See  Young, 
1048. 

Goodnow,  F.  J.,  Comparative  administrative  law, 
2737. 

Goodrich,  H.  B.     See  Spurr,  Geol.  survey,  446. 

Goodrich,  S.  G.  ("  Peter  Parley,"  pse^'id.).  Recollec- 
tions of  a  lifetime,  1622  ;  Am.  child's  pictorial  hist, 
of  U.  S.,2531. 

Goodwin,  J.  A.,  Pilgrim  republic,  941. 

Goodwin,  ]\frs.  M.  W.,  et  al.,  eds.,  Historic  N.  Y., 
3212. 

Goodyear.  ^Vloses,  patent  for  Richmond's  Island  and 
Cape  Elizabeth,  secured  by.  ^ee  Maine  Hist.  Soc, 
282. 

Gookin.  D.,  Hist.  acct.  of  doings  and  sufferings  of 
Christian  Indians  of  Xew  Eng.,  64.3. 

Gordon,  siege  of  Quebec,  1785.  See  X.  S.  Hist.  Soc, 
3511,  V.  5. 

Gordon,  Maj.-Gen.  G.  H.,  Brook  Farm  to  Cedar  Moun- 
tain, 2185  ;  Hist,  of  campaign  of  Army  of  Va.  muler 
Pope,  21S('.  ;  War  diary  of  events  in  war  of  great  Re- 
bellion, 2187. 


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INDEX 


Gordon,  T.  F.,  Hist,  of  N.  J.,  IOCS;  Hist,  of  Pa.  (to 
177t!),  10G9. 

Gordon,  W.,  Hist,  of  rise,  progress  and  establishment 
of  independence  of  U.  S.,  1341. 

Gordv,  J.  I'.,  Hist,  of  polit.  parties  in  U.  S.,  2532  ;  Rise 
and  growtli  of  normal  scliuol  idea  in  U.  S.,  2933. 

Gordv.  W.  F.,  liist.  of  U.  S.,  2533  ;  and  Twitchell, 
Patliiinder  iu  Am.  hist.,  2534. 

Gorges,  .//•  Ferdinando,  Briefe  narration,  see  Maine 
Hist.  Soc.,  276,  .Mass.  Hist.  Soc.,  302;  Desc.  of  New 
Ens;.,  see  :Mass.  Hist.  Soc.  302  ;  and  liis  province  of 
Maine,  Baxter,  !>44,  see  also  Prince  Soc.  3S7. 

Gorges  Society,  pubs.,  123. 

Gorham.  (i.  C,  Life  of  Edwin  M.  Stanton,  2332. 

Gorham's  purchase.    St'e  Turner,  3202. 

Gorton,  Samuel,  Simplicities  defence  against  seven- 
headed  policy,  .sec  Force,  848,  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179, 
coll.,  V.  2;  first  settler  of  Warwick,  L.  1.,  Janes,  946; 
life,  ."\lackie,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  5  ;  defence 
of,  IJrayton,  see  R.  1.  hist,  tracts,  3180. 

Gosiiold,  Kartholomew,  voyage  to  New  Eng.  See  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  304. 

Goss,  E.  H.,  Life  of  Col.  I'aul  Revere,  1475. 

Goss,  J.  1).,  Hist,  of  tariff  administration  in  U.  S.  See 
Columbia  Univ.,  2,t4. 

Goss,  \V.  L.,  Recollections  of  a  private,  2188. 

Gosselin,  Ahbe  A.,  Founder  of  Ogdensburg,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3.545;  Quebec  in  1730,  3.545  ;  Can.  clergy  and 
declaration  of  17;!2.  3r)45;  Role  politique  de  Mgr.  de 
Laval,  si'i'  Canadu  Francdif,  .'i486. 

Gouge,  W.  M.,  Fiscal  hist,  o'f  Tex.  (,1834-52),  2858  ;  Short 
hist,  of  jiaper  money,  2859. 

Gould.  E.  S.    See  Clark,  4103. 

Gould,  E.  W.,  Fifty  years  on  the  Miss.,  3296. 

Gould,  .T.  M.,  ed.     See  Kent,  2761. 

Government,  evolution  of  colonial,  see  Greene,  852; 
Penn's  frame  of  (1682),  see  Liberty  bell  leaflets,  802  ; 
comi)arison  of  parliamentary,  with  presidential,  see 
Ragchot,  2645  ;  colonial,  constitutional  hist.,  see 
Todd,  2686  ;  State  and  local,  see  Ibyee,  270J  ;  Polit. 
science  and  compaiative  constitutional  law,  Burgess, 
2704  ;  couiparison  of  Eng.  and  Am.,  Hare,  2740  ;  intro- 
duction to  study  of  federal.  Hart,  2742  ;  state,  see 
Hinsdale,  2744.  ".SVv  also  Constitutions,  Democracy; 
for  govt,  of  individual  states,  .sc*'  states  byname,  for 
national  govt.,  see  countries  by  name. 

Governors,  provincial,  in  the  Eng.  colonies,  Greene, 
8.52;  On  the  position  of  a  constitutional  governor 
under  responsible  govt.,  see  Todd,  3,578. 

Governors  of  Newfoundland,  Reeves,  3815. 

Gowans,  AV.,  Bibliotheca  Americana.  See  Denton, 
in.-)9,  Miller,  1080. 

Grady.  H.  F.,  Xev.'  South,  2.S95. 

Grahiim,  .Tames,  Life  of  Gen.  Daniel  Morgan,  1437. 

Gj-aliani,  .lohn.     See  Rodney,  4016. 

Graham,  W.  A.,  Address  on  Mecklenburg  Declaration 
of  Independence,  1.342. 

Grahame,  J.,  Hist,  of  U.  S.  of  N.  A.,  850,  see  also  Knapp, 
2558. 

Grand  Army  of  the  Republic,  pubs.,  27,  38;  influence 
on  publication  of  Civil  War  records,  2080 ;  hist., 
Beath,  2111. 

Grandfather's  chair,  Hawthorne,  3151. 

Grand  remonstrance(1641),.sfp<)ldRouth  Work,  .'568(24). 

Grand  Biver  (Can.),  Indian  lands  on,  Maitland.  See 
Archives,  3476. 

Oranile  monthly.,  126. 

Grant,  Afrs.  A.,  Memoirs  of  an  Am.  lady,  1101. 

Grant,  Oen.  Ulysses,  Personal  memoir.s,  2189  ;  Rpt.  of 
armies  of  TT.  "S.  (1864-65),  2190  ;  letter  on  reconstruc- 
tion,.sec  Schurz,  2409;  letters  from,  see  Ammen,24s5; 
milit.  hist,  of,  Badeau,  2191,  Coppte,  2194,  Porter,  219S ; 
life  of.  Brooks,  2192.  Church,  2193,  Dana.  2195,  Car- 
land,  2196,  Knox.  2197,  Wister.  app..  pp.  466,  469;  see 
also  Chesney,  21.38,  Brooks,  2497  ;  value  of  memoirs, 
2094  ;  memoirs  vs.  record  of  Army  of  the  I'otomac, 
McClellan,  2268  ;  Yicksburg  campaign  and  battles 
about  Chattanooga  (1862-63;,  Reed,  2.306  ;  and  whis- 
key conspiracy  of  1871-75,  see  McDonald,  2403. 

Grants,  see  Land. 

Grasse,  Count  de.  Operations  of  French  fleet  under, 
see  Bradford  Club,  252. 

Gravier,  G..  Vie  de  Sanniel  Chamidain.  .3616;  D6cou- 
vertes  et  ('tablissenients  de  la  Salle,  3644  b. 

Gravier,  Jacrjues,  Voyages  on  Miss.,  see  Shea,  1188; 
letter  of,  .see  French'.  32;)2,  ser.  2,  v.  2. 

Gray,  Judge,  rpt.  on  Chinese  immigration,  3436. 


Gray.  W.  H.,  Hist,  of  Oregon,  2039,  3407. 

Graydou,  .Alexander,  Memoirs,  1343. 

Great  Britain,  hist,  docs.,  69-79  ;  laws  governing  colo 
nil'.-.  StatuLes  at  Large,  77  ;  Charters  of  the  Brit. 
Colonies,  7.S  ;  treaties  and  conventions  between  for- 
eign i^owersand,  Hertslet,  79  ;  claims  of  U.  S.  against, 
respecting  the  Alabama,  U.  S.  State  dept.,  2357, 
Cusliing,  2389  ;  U.  S.  and,  see  Am.  and  Europe,  2375; 
boundary  controversy  with  Venezuela,  U.  S.  State 
de))t.,  2420;  U.  S.  Venezuelan  Boundary  Commis- 
sion, 4024  ;  polit.  hist..  Smith,  2t;s()  ;  constitutional 
.lystem,  s('(  Burgess.  27(i4;  funding  system.  KUiot, 
2849  ;  factory  system,  .srr  Wright,  2'.miS:  relations  with 
U.  S.  during  War  of  1812, .see  Mich.  Pioneer  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3367;  Brit.  N.  Am.  act  of  1867,  Houston.  3440, 
Bourinot,  3567,  Sydenham,  3780;  foreign  treaties 
affecting  Can.,  see  llouston,  .3572 ;  corr.  between  govts. 
of  (Jr.  Brit.,  U.  S.,  and  Can.  rel.  to  Fenian  invasion 
and  rebellion  of  southern  states,  .sec  Fenian  invasion, 
3715;  appointment  of  commissioners  to  in(piire  into 
grievances  of  L.  C.sec  Rebellion,  3767  ;  rpt.  on  crown 
revenues,  see  Rebellion,  37(!7 ;  convention  between 
King  of  Gr.  Brit,  and  King  of  France  for  liquida- 
tion of  Can.  jiaper  money  (1760),  Stevenson,  3775. 
See  also  England. 

Great  Britain,  Admiralty.  Papers  rel.  to  war  [1812] 
with  .\ni.,  172<J. 

Great  Britain,  Privy  Council,  rpt.  on  trade  with  U.  S. 
(1791).     See  Hist,  i'rintinu'  Club.  273. 

Great  Britain,  Public  Kccord  ( iliice,  (;9-72  ;  check  list 
of  does.,  69;  materials  for  early  Am.  hist.,  Sainsbury, 
70,  240  ;  London  Archives  of"  Am.  hist..  M'insor,  70; 
material  in,  Stevens'  Analvt.  index.  169,  .3232;  Papers 
rel.  to  Pa.  and  Del.,  178, 181';  State  pajiers  rel.  to  S.  C, 
197;  Docs.  rel.  to  Raleigh's  first  colony,  and  colony  at 
Jamestown,  231,  .ser  also  Chalmers,  12(;2;  Calendar  of 
state  papers,  colonial  ser.  ( 1574-l(;60i,  851,  69  ;  colonial 
ser.  (1661-1(«0),  851,  rel.  to  Fla..  205.' 

Great  Britain,  Royal  Coinniissiim  on  Historical  Man- 
uscripts, rpts.,  73;  see  also  Shelburne  pa])ers.  1496. 

Great  Britain,  State  papers.  See  Great  Britain  Pub- 
lic Rec-ord  oflice. 

Great  Britain.  Stationery  Office,  catalogue,  69. 

Great  cities  of  the  republic,  Boston,  sn  (iilnian,  3145. 

Great  commanders  series:  Fariagut,  srr  Malum,  2175; 
Greene,  .see  (ireene.  F.  V.,  1346  ;  Haneoek,  sn-  Walker, 
2205 ;  Jackson,  see  Parton,  1636 ;  Johnston,  see 
Hughes,  2225;  Lee,  see  Lee,  Gen.  F.,  2234;  Scott,  see 
Wright,  2012;  Sheridan,  .see  Davies,  2318;  Sherman, 
.see  Force,  2322;  Taylor,  .see  Howard.  2013;  Thomas, 
see  Copp(-e,  2348;  Washington,  m  r  Johnson,  1557. 

Great  Company  (Thei.  Willson,  ;{SS(). 

(ire.'it  conspir.aey  (The),  Logan,  2202. 

Great  educators'.    Jlann,  Horace,  see  Hinsdale,  2940. 

Great  Fish  River,  exped.  to  (1833,  '34,  'a5).  Back,  3823. 

Great  Lakes,  earth  movement  in  region,  (iilbert,  see 
(ieol.  survey,  446;  modirteation  by  earth  movement, 
Gilbert,  SI e' A\ifional  f/cor/.  niar/i'izine,  C^^i^;  Tour  of 
the  Am.  lakes,  Colton,'021 ;  Joliet  map  (1074),  earliest 
maji  representing  Miss.  River  in  connection  with,  see 
Grilfln,  1176  ;  view  of,  see  Lanman,  1800;  life  on,  see 
Nichols,  1931;  neutrality  of.  Callahan,  2.')04;  map,  see 
Marcel,  3457  ;  Le  pays  des  (irand  Lacs  au  XVII  sii^cle, 
Suite,  see  Canada  Fra nvais,  .34.X7 ;  social  and  eco- 
nomic conditions  on  north  shore  of  (1805-6),  see 
Hcriot,  3727. 

Great  locomotive  chase,  Pittenger,  2298. 

Great  Salt  Lake,  exploration  and  survey  of  valley  of, 
Stansburv,  420. 

Great-Salt-Lake  City,  journey  to,  Remy,  2065. 

(Jreat  Salt  Lake  trail,  Inman  and  Cody,  3412. 

fireat  Senators  of  the  II.  S.,  Dyer,  1883. 

Great  Strntli  (The\  King,  2400. 

Gre<  k  fire,  mantifaetiire  of,  in  Can.  for  use  inU.  S.,  see 
Fenian  invasion,  3715. 

Greeley,  Horace,  Hist,  of  stnnrgle  for  slaverj'  exten- 
sion in  TT.  S.,  1893  ;  Recollections  of  a  busy  life,  1894; 
polit.  corr.,  see  Pike,  1943;  Am.  conflict,  2199. 

Greely,  A.  W.,  Pub.  docs,  of  the  early  congresses,  105. 

Greeii  and  Paine,  List  of  early  Am.  reprints,  141. 

Green,  S.  A.,  tr.     See  Deux  Ponts,  1294. 

Green.  T.  M.,  Spanish  conspiracy.  The,  1784.  • 

Greene.  10.  B.,  The  provincial  governor,  8.52. 

Greene,  M<i}.-C,en.  F.  V.,  Gen.  Nathanael  Greene,  1.346; 
The  ^Mississippi,  2200,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil 
War,  2131. 

Greene,  G.  W.,  German  element  in  war  of  Am    ■r-^e 


518 


INDEX 


pendence,  1344;  Hist,  view  of  Am.  Rev.,  1345 ;  Life  of 
Nathaiiael  Greene,  1347,  see  also  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  2, 
V.  10;  Short  Hist,  of  K.  I.,  314(i. 

Greene,  Maj.-Gen.  Natlianael,  letters  to  Wa.shington, 
see  Sparks,  1503;  life,  F.  V.  Greene,  134t),  (i.  W. 
Greene,  1347,  see  also  Sjiarks,  2G13,  ser.  2,  v.  10;  John- 
sen,  l;i48,  sre  also  Lee,  1415. 

Greonlancl,  Eskimos  of.  Rink,  G74  ;  desc.  of  European 
relics  in,  see  Rafn,  750 ;  Icelandic  colonies  in,  see 
Hudson,  817.    See  also  Northmen. 

Green  Mountain  boys.  Smith,  3183. 

Greenough,  W.  P.,  Canadian  folk-life  and  folk-lore, 
3722. 

Greg,  P.,  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2535. 

Gregg,  J.,  Commerce  of  the  prairies,  2040. 

Gregg,  T.,  Prophet  of  Palmyra,  3084. 

"  Gregg's  brigade."    See  Caldwell,  2129. 

Gregory,  J.,  Puritanism  in  the  old  world  and  the  new, 
3020. 

Grenville,  George,  letters,  Bowdoin  and  Temple  pa- 
pers, see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.,  320;  and  Richard,  corr., 
1349. 

Grenville  county.    See  Leeds  and  Grenville. 

Greswell,  W.  P.,  Hist,  of  Dominion  of  Can.,  3588. 

Griffln,  A.  P.  C,  Bibliog.  sketch  of  Recopilacion  de 
Indias,  47;  Bibliog.  of  Am.  Hist,  societies,  396, 
3430,  3452,  37  ;  Disc,  of  Miss.,  1170  ;  Index  of  articles 
upon  Am.  local  hist.,  3117,  34 ;  Bibliog.  of  hist.  pubs, 
issued  by  New  Eng.  states,  3147. 

Grittis,  W.  E.,  Pilgrims  in  their  three  homes,  948;  Sir 
William  Johnson,  1075  ;  Am.  in  tlie  east,  24()4. 

Grignon,  A.,  Seventy-two  years'  recollections  of  AVis., 
see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  3. 

Grimston,  E.,  ed.    See  Acosta,  3907. 

Gringo,  El,  Davis,  2026. 

Grinnell,  G.  B.,  Blackfoot  lodge  tales,  644;  Pawnee 
hero  stories,  645;  Story  of  the  Indian,  646. 

Grissbv,  H.  B.,  Hist,  of  Va.  Federal  convention.  See 
Va.  Hist.  Soc,  3335. 

Gross,  C.,  Bibliog.  of  Brit,  municipal  hist.,  see  Harvard 
Univ.,  269  ;  tr.,  see  Kayserling,  779. 

Grosseilliers,  Radissonand,  in  Wis.  See  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  11. 

Groveton,  battle  of.    .S'ee  Ropes,  2308. 

Growoll,  A.,  Am.  book  clubs,  41. 

Growth  of  the  American  nation,  Judson,  2557. 

Growth  of  Toronto  children,  Boas.  See  Ethnol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3460. 

Grund,  F.  J.,  Americans  in  their  moral,  social,  and 
polit.  relations,  1895. 

Guam.     See  Copeland,  2460. 

Guatemala,  travels  in,  Brine,  561 ;  Sacred  book  of,  see 
Brasseur  de  Bourbourg,  3932  ;  statistical  and  com- 
ni'/rcial  hi-it.  of  kingdom  of,  Juarros,4009;  A  glimpse 
at,  .Mauilslay  and  Percival,  4011. 

Gueuin,  E.,  ^lontcalm,  3661 ;  Hist,  de  la  colonisation 
fran9aise,  3801. 

Guerber,  H.  A.,  Story  of  the  thirteen  colonies,  853. 

Guernsey,  A.  H.,  a ncl  Ahlen,  Harper's  pictorial  hist,  of 
the  great  Rebellion,  2201. 

Guerra  a  Muerte,  Vicuna  Mackenna,  4070. 

Guiana,  Indians  of,  Brett,  610;  acct.  of,  see  De  Vries, 
812;  disc,  of ,  Raleigh,  822 ;  expeds.  to,  see  Raleigh, 
1157;  European  occupation  in  western,  Dutch  ar- 
chives, see  U.  S.  State  Dept.,  2420;  U.  S.  Venezuelan 
Boundary  Com.,  4024;  desc.  of,  see  Pinckard,  4132. 

Guiana.  British,  rpt.  on  boundary  between  Republic  of 
Venezuela  and,  U.  S.  State  dept.,  2420,  U.  S.  Venezue- 
lan liciunihirv  Commission,  4024;  hist.,  Dalton,  4004; 
hist,  from  1G'G8,  Rodway,  4017. 

Guide  to  the  study  of  American  history,  Channing 
and  Hart,  2508. 

Guignas,  voyages  on  Mississippi.    See  Shea,  1188. 

Guild,  R.  A.,  Hist,  of  Brown  Univ.,  2934;  Life,  etc.,  of 
James  Manning,  29.34,  see  also  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179, 
colls.,  V.  7  (4) ;  biog.  introd.  to  writings  of  Roger 
AVilliams,  see  Williams,  3114,  v.  1 ;  also  Narragansett 
Club,  3168,  V.  1 ;  and  Trumbull,  .see  Williams,  3114, 
V.  1;  and  Dinman,  see  Williams,  3114,  v.  2  ;  see  also 
Narrncnnsett  Club,  3168,  v.  2. 

Guilfiiiil  Cdurt  House,  conduct  of  N.  C.  militia  at. 
See  Sfhcnck.  1489. 

Guilleniard,  F.  H.  H..  Life  of  Ferdinand  Magellan,  786. 

Guinea,  De  prima  inventione  Guinea",  Gomez,  695; 
Cronica  do  descobrimento  e  conquista  de  Guin6, 
Azurara,  762,694. 

Guiteras,  L.,  tr.    See  Cabrera,  4100. 


Gulf  and  inland  waters,  Mahan,  2273,  2287. 
Gunn,  D.,  and  Tuttle,  Hist,  of  Manitoba,  3835. 
Gunner  ai)()ard  the  Yankee,  Doubleday,  2428. 
Guthrie,   W.   1).,  Lectures  on  fourteenth  article   of 

amendment,  2738. 
Guyard,  Marie.    See  Marie  de  I'lncarnation. 
Guzman,  Jjon  Alouzo  E.  de,  life  and  acts  of  (1518-1543), 

4047. 
Gwin  and  Broderick,  O'Meara,  2061. 

Haas,  W.  de,  Hist,  of  early  settlement  of  western*Va., 
1350. 

Habeas  Corpus  Act.    See  Bowen,  2648. 

Habitans,  life  of.    See  Clark,  1269. 

Habitant  of  St.  Justin,  Gerin.  See  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3544. 

Hadden,  Maj.-Gen.  James  M.,  Journal,  13.51. 

Hadley,  A.  T.,  Yale.  See  Four  American  Universities, 
2929. 

Hadley  (Mass.),  settlement  of.    See  Holland,  3153. 

Haebler,  K.    See  Colombo,  F.,  775. 

Haida  stories  and  beliefs,  Hill-Tout.  See  Ethnol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3461. 

Haight,  C,  Country  life  in  Canada,  3723. 

Hakluyt,  R.,  Discourse  on  western  planting,  854,  see 
a^so 'Maine  Hist.  Soc,  281,  Raleigh,  1159;  ecL:  Divers 
voyages,  716  ;  Principall  navigations,  717;  see  also 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  352,  Kerr,  726,  Purchas,  732,  Zeno, 
7.59,  Anghiera,  761,  Payne,  821,  Rye,  1196,  French, 
3292,  ser.  2,  v.  1. 

Hakluyt  Society,  38. 

Hakluytus  posthumus,  Purchas,  732. 

Halbert,  H.  S.,  and  Ball,  Creek  war  of  1813-14, 1730. 

Haldimand,  Sir  Frederick,  period  of.  *ee  LateiTiere, 
3734. 

Haldimand  papers,  transcripts  from,  see  Mich.  Pioneer 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3367;  selections  from,  see  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  11  and  12  ;  annotated  lists 
of,  Brymner,  3431  ;  case  of,  cited  to  show  value  of 
Can.  archives  to  U.  S.  hist.,  see  Archives,  3462. 

Hale,  E.  E.,  Naval  hist,  of  Rev.,  13.52;  One  hundred 
vears  ago,  13.53;  Life  of  George  Washington,  15.52; 
Kansas  and  Nebraska,  2041 ;  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2536;  His- 
toric Boston,  3148,  see  also  Appleton's  home  reading 
books,  2488;  Stoi->-  of  Mass.,  3149;  ed.,  Stories  of  war, 
2202;  anil  E.  E.,  .>r.,  Franklin  in  France,  1328. 

Hale.  H.,  Rpt.  on  Blackfeet  tribes,  see  Ethnol.  survey 
of  Can.,  3461;  Notes  on  Indians  of  Brit.  Columbia, 
3461 ;  N.  Am.  ethnol.,  34G1;  Ethnol.  of  Brit.  Columbia, 
3461;  Remarks  on  linguistic  ethnol.,  3461;  ed.,  Iro- 
quois book  of  rites,  647. 

Hale,  J.  P.,  Trans- Allegheny  pioneers,  1354. 

Hale,  Ca2)t.  Nathan,  life,  'Stuart,  1355  ;  sketch  of, 
Lossing,  1421. 

Hale,  S.,  Storv  of  Mexico.  .3951. 

Hale,  W.  T.,  Backward  trail,  1785. 

Half-breed  (The\  Reade.    .S'ee  R.  Soc  of  Can.,  3551. 

Half  century  of  conflict.  Parkman,  3672. 

Half  moon  papers,  Goodwin,  3212. 

Haliburton,  T.  C.  ("  Sam  Slick,"  pseud.),  English  in 
Am.,  8.55  ;  Rule  and  misrule  of  English  in  Am.,  855, 
3803 ;  Nova  Scotia,  3802  ;  Reply  to  rpt.  of  Earl  of 
Durham,  3803. 

Halifax,  hist,  of,  Akins.    See  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511, 

V.  8. 

Halifax  Oazette,  3442. 

Hall,  Cajyt.  B.,  Travels  in  N.  Am.  in  1827-28,  1623. 

Hall,  B.  H.,  Hist,  of  eastern  Vt.,  949. 

Hall,  D.  A.     See  Chirke.  2S42. 

Hall,  F.,  Life  of  Maximilian  I.  39.52. 

Hall,  Col.  F.,  Present  state  of  Colombia,  4008. 

Hall,  Henrv,  Ethan  Allen,  1213. 

Hall,  Hiland,  Hist,  of  Vt.,  3150. 

Hall,  James,  The  West.  ,517 ;  Letters  from  the  West, 
1786;  Romance  of  western  hist.,  1787;  Sketches  of 
hist,  in  the  west.  17SS;  Thomas  Posev,  see  Sparks, 
2613,  ser.  2,  v.  9;  Statistics  of  the  West,' 2861 ;  see  also 
McKenny,  661. 

Hall,  John.    .See  Ha  vs.  .3026. 

Hall,  T.,  Fun  and  fi^'liting  of  the  Rough  Riders,  2431. 

Hall,  W.  H.  B..  Across  Mexico  in  1864-5,  3;K53. 

Hallam,  H..  Constitutional  hist,  of  Eng.,  2664. 

Halle,  E.  von.  Trusts,  28G2. 

Halleck,  H.  W.,  Rpt.  on  Lower  Cal.     See  Frost,  3406. 

Hallowell,  A.  D.,  ed..  James  and  Lucretia  Mott,  1930. 

Hallowell,  R.  P.,  Quaker  invasion  of  Mass.,  3021;  Pio- 
neer Quakers,  3021. 


519 


INDEX 


Halstead,  M.,  Storv  of  Cuba,  4115. 

Hamilton,  Alexaiuler,  rpt.  on  coinage,  see  Old  South 
AVork,  3(JS(74i;  letters,  see  Sparks,  1503:  writings, 
10:^4;  Observations  on  docs,  in  "Hist,  of  V.  S.  tor 
179G,"  see  Hamilton  Club.  10;i2;  Federalist,  i;720,  2721 ; 
essays  on  Constitution,  src  Ford,  2728;  rjit.  on  manu- 
factures, ate  Elliott.  2850,  Taussig,  2S'.i'.i;  bil)lio},r., 
Ford,  see  Hist.  Printing  Club,  272;  Joncrson's  rela- 
tions to,  see  Jell'erson,  1377;  life  of,  J.  C.  llamillon, 
1626,  Lodge,  1027,  iNIorsc,  1028,  Sumner,  102!»,  W  illiams, 
see  Hamilton  Club,  1032,  see  also  Brooks,  24'.)7;  in- 
fluence on  U.  S.  hist.,  J.  C.  Hamilton,  ItWO;  Polit. 
creed,  see  Van  Buren,  2034,  Hamilton,  J.  C,  1031, 
Hamilton  Club,  1032;  letters  to,  see  Hamilton  Club, 
16:52  ;  catalogue  of  papers  of,  see  U.  S.  State  Dept., 
20;t' ;  predictions  of,  see  Bryce,  2703. 

Hamilton,  J.  A.,  ReminLscenoes,  1031. 

Hamilton,  J.  C,  Life  of  Alexander  Hamilton,  1C2C ; 
Hist,  of  the  republic  of  the  U.  S.,  1030. 

Hamilton,  J.  T.,  Hist,  of  the  Unitas  Fratrum,  in  the 
T'.  S.,  3022;  Hist,  of  Church  known  as  the  Moravian 
Church,  3022  a. 

Hamilton,  P.  J.,  Colonial  Mobile,  3297. 

Hamilton,  S.,  Hist,  of  the  national  flag  of  the  U.  S., 
25;J7. 

Hamilton,  S.  M.,  ecL,  Letters  to  Washington,  1356;  ed., 
sec  -Monroe,  1660. 

Hamilton  Club,  pubs.,  1632. 

Hamiltoniad,  Williams.    .Sec  Hamilton  Club,  1632. 

Hamlin,  A.  C,  Battle  of  Chancellorsville,  2203. 

Hamlin,  C.  E.,  Life  and  times  of  Hannibal  Hamlin, 
2204. 

Hamlin,  Hannibal,  Life  and  times  of,  C.  E.  Hamlin, 
2204. 

Hamm,  M.  A.,  Porto  Rico  and  the  AVest  Indies,  2405. 

Hammond,  J.  1).,  Life  and  times  of  Silas  Wright, 
l'.Kt7;  Hist,  of  polit.  parties  in  the  state  of  N.  Y., 
3213,  see  also  .Jenkins,  3217. 

Hammond,  Gov.  J.  H.,  Essay  on  slavery.  See  Pro- 
slaverv  argument,  1949. 

Hamniohd,  M.  !'>.,  Cotton  industry,  2863. 

Hami>ilen  County  (."Mass.),  civil  organization  in.  See 
Massachusetts,"  Hist,  of  the  Conn,  valley  in,  3106. 

Hampden-Sidncy  College,  sketcli  of,  Adams,  2911. 

Hampsliire  County  (Mass.),  Emerson,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 4.52;  civil  organization  in.  see  ^Massachusetts, 
Hist,  of  the  Conn,  valley  in,  .1100. 

Hancock,  A.  IT.,  Hist,  of  Chile,  -lim. 

Hancock,  John.Jolm  Hancock,  his  book.  Brown,  13.57; 
Letters  to  Washington,  see  Sparks,  1.503;  Orations, 
.see  Loring,  3100. 

Hancock,  Maj.-Gen.  Winfield  Scott,  life  of.  Walker, 
2205. 

Handbook  of  the  American  republics,  3293. 

Hanks,  Nancy.     See  Lincoln,  Mrs.  Nancy  (H.). 

Hannav,  ■!..  Lady  Latour,  see  Hay,  3496  a;  Hist,  of 
Acad'ia,  3804. 

Hanover  (X.  H.\  hist..  Chase,  2922. 

Hansard's  Parliamentary  debates,  74. 

Hapgood,  N.,  Abraham  Lincoln,  2246;  Daniel  Webster, 
see  Beacon  biogra])hies,  2491. 

Harbors,  Shaler,  .see  Geol.  survey,  441 ;  charts,  see  Coast 
and  geodetic  survey,  47S;  Can.  harbor  improve- 
ments. Dept.  of  Pub.'AVorks,  3434. 

Harby,  Mrs.  L.  C,  Earliest  Tex.  See  Am.  Hist.  Assoc, 
244. 

Hardaway.  R.  A.,  papers  on  exped.  of  De  Soto,  and  on 
Creek  Indians.     .9ee  Ala.  Hist.  Soc,  3270. 

Hardenburg,  IJ.  J.  L.,  Journal (1779).  »S'ee  Cayuga  Co. 
Hist.  Soc,  3200. 

Harding,  .hahje,  letter  of.    See  Smith.  .3084. 

Harding,  S.  15.,  Contest  over  ratification  of  federal 
Constitution  in  Mass.,  2739,  see  also  Harvard  I'niv., 
206. 

Hare,  J.  I.  C,  Am.  constitutional  law,  2740. 

Hariot,  Thomas,  Narrative,  11.32.  see  also  Raleigh,  11.59. 

Harlan,  Judge.  See  Paris  Tribunal  of  Arl)itration, 
2400. 

Harland,  Marion  (pseAid.),  Story  of  Mary  Washington, 
1570. 

Harlem  Heights,  battle  of,  Johnston,  1386. 

Harinar's  campaign  against  the  Indians,  see  Denny, 
1773. 

Harper,  Chrinepl!or,¥^sssiy  on  slavery.  See  Pro-slavery 
argument,  1949. 

Hauler's  Ferry,  Brown's  seizure  of,  U.  S.  cong.  rjjt., 
1973. 


Harper's  half-hour  series.    Sec  Tancock,  1522. 

Harper's  pictorial  history  of  the  great  Rebellion, 
Guernsey  and  Alden,  2201. 

Harjier's  jiictorial  history  of  the  war  with  Spain,  2432. 

Hari)er's  popular  cyclopa;dia  of  United  States  histoiy, 
Lossing,  2.jt;i. 

Hirrjiir's  ir(<kly,  value  of  Civil  War  sketches,  2084, 

llarrell,  J.  M.,  Brooks  and  Baxter  war,  2390. 

Harris,  A.,  Review  of  the  polit.  conflict  in  Am.,  1896. 

Harris,  (J.  W.,  ed.     See  Maelay,  1650. 

Harris,  ,1.  C.,  Cieorgia,  3298. 

Harris,  T.  L.,  The  Trent  affair,  2206. 

Harris,  Thaddeus  M.,  Biog.  memorials  of  James  Ogle- 
thorpe, 1150. 

Harris,  Maj.-Gen.  Thomas  M.,  Assassination  of  Lin* 
coin,  2247. 

Hariis,  W.  T.,  rd.,  see  Ai)])leton's  home  reading  books, 
2-t.ss,  Hale.  314S:  International  educati(m  series,  see 
Hinsdale,  2540,  I'.ocme,  2918,  ^Martin,  2941. 

Harrison,  Benj.,  This  ccmntry  of  ours,  2741. 

Harrison,  Mrs.  Burton,  Externals  of  modem  New 
York.     .See  Lamb,  3219. 

Harrison,  William  Henry,  admin.,  see  Hamilton,  IfiSi-; 
northwestern  caniiiaign  (1812-1813),  see  Cullom,  1720; 
civil  and  milit.  services,  Dawson,  1789;  letters  dur- 
ing admin.,  Bacourt,  1829;  election  of ,  see  Critten- 
den, 1S74  ;  life,  see  Eggleston,  2517. 

Harrisse,  H.,  Bibliotheca  Americana  vetustissima, 
9;  l)ii)toiiiatie  hist,  of  Am.,  719;  Discovery  of  N. 
Atn.,  720;  Cliristophe  Colomb  devant  I'histoire,  776; 
Christoplie  Colomb,  777,  .see  a/so  710,  Belgrano  and 
Staglieno,  772  ;  Americus  Vespuccius,  794;  Discovery 
of  Am.  by  John  Cabot,  805  ;  John  Cabot,  806  ;  Rac- 
colta  colombiana  suggested  by,  699 ;  Notes  pour 
servir  k  I'histoire,  815,  34.53,  (lO;  theory  of  Cabot  land- 
fall, see  Dawson,  802;  Cabots,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  354(5. 

Harsha,  W.  J.,  Storv  of  Iowa,  3023. 

Hart,  A.  B.,  Formation  of  the  Inion  (1750-1829'),  1032.; 
Salmon  Portland  Cha.se,  2134;  Epoch  maps,  2538;  In- 
trod.  to  study  of  federal  govt.,  2742;  see  also  Har- 
vard ITniv.,  204;  Practical  essays  on  Am.  govt.,  2743; 
ed.,  Source  book  of  Am.  hist.',  397,  2540 ;  Am.  hist, 
told  by  contemiioraries,  2539;  and  ('banning.  Guide 
to  study  of  Am.  hist., 2.508;  and  Channing,  ef?s..  Am. 
hist,  leaflets,  2541;  see  also  Siebert,  1960;  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc.  2913. 

Hart,  g'.'e.,  Fall  of  New  France  (1755-00),  3032. 

Harte,  F.  Bret,  eil.    See  Orcrland  monthh/,  3419. 

Hartford  Convention,  hist.,  Dwight,  1014  ;  see  also 
Carev,  1004,  Goodrich,  1022,  Jolmson,  1739. 

Hartford  County  (Conn.),  memorial  hist,  of  (1633-1884), 
Trumbull,  3180. 

Hartford  (Conn.),  Theological  Seminary,  sources  for 
hist,  of  Congregationalists,  2909;  founder  of,  see 
Hooker,  3033. 

Hartwell,  Blair,  atid  Chilton,  Present  state  of  Va., 
1090.    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  289. 

Harvard  College  Library,  bulletins,  120. 

Harvard  historical  monograjihs.    ,s'ee  Hart,  2742. 

Harvard  historical  studii^s.  .see  Dallinger,  2716,  Du 
Bois,  1882,  (ireene,  852,  Harding,  2739,  Houston, 
1!K)2,  Smith,  2072. 

Harvard  Law  School,  hist.  of.    See  Stoi^,  1693. 

Harvard  T^niversity,  pubs.,  202-270,  see  also  Fay  House 
monographs  ;  earliest  aect.  of,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
286;  notes  on  coiimieiuements.  Pierce,  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  342;  c<)]ninenceuient  (1834),  .see  Martineau, 
1925;  sketch  of,  Norton,  see  Four  Am.  universities, 
2929;  hist,  of,  Qiiincv.  2948,  .see  also  Quincy,  1682  ; 
sources  for  hist,  of  ihitarians,  29()9. 

Harvard  T'niversitv,  Peabody  Museum,  pubs.,  570,  .see 
also  B.Tudelier,  3929;  coll. 'of  Central  Am.  antiqui- 
ties, .3900. 

Harvey,  II.,  Hist,  of  Shawnee  Indians,  648. 

Harvey,  .s/r.Iohn.  r/ov.  of  Va.,  Mutiny  against  (1634-5). 
,SVe  i.atane.  1140." 

Harvey,  M.,  Voyages  of  Cabots,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc, 
3511, 'v.  9,  see  also  Hatton,  3800. 

Harvey,  P.,  Ren\iniscences  and  anecdotes  of  Daniel 
Webster,  1983. 

Harvey.  T.     .See  Sturge,  4143. 

H.arve'v,  T.  W.     .S'ee  ■\^■hite,  2901. 

Haskin,  W.  L.,  etl.    See  Rodenbough,  2602. 

H.askins,  C.  II.     ,S>e  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2913. 

Ilaskins,  C.  W.,  Argcmauts  of  Cal.,  2043. 

Hassams,  J.  T.,  Bahama  Islands.  See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
350. 


520 


INDEX 


Hassaurek,  F.,  Four  years  among  Spanish  Americans, 
4032. 

Hasse,  A.  R.,  Rpts.  of  explorations  printed  in  docs,  of 
U.  S.  govt.,  .S2. 

Hatcli,  Col.  W.  S.,  Chapter  of  hist,  of  War  of  1812  in 
the  northwest,  17.il. 

Hatfield,  Indian  attack  on.  See  Bradford  Club, 
252. 

Ilatton,  J.,  and  Harvey,  Newfoundland,  3806. 

Haven,  (}.,  Our  next  door  neighbor,  3'.t54. 

Haven,  S.  F.,  The  .Mathers  and  the  witchcraft  delu- 
sion, see  Am.  .\nti<iuarian  Soc,  242;  Archa*ol.  of 
the  V.  S.,  571 ;  Hist,  of  (Grants  underthe  (ireatCoun- 
cil  of  New  Kng.,.s<Y'  Lowell  Institute,  i)08. 

Hawaii,  making  of.  Blacknian,  245S  ;  Am.  in.  Carpen- 
ter, 2459;  Am.  colonial  handbook,  Cojieland,  24(i0 ; 
U.  S.  in,  see  (Jrittis,  24C>4  ;  and  n  revolution,  Krotit, 
2467  ;  Our  island  empire,  :Morris,  2471  ;  our  new  pos- 
sessions, Musick,  2472  ;  Everything  about  our  new 
possessions,  Vivian  mitl  Smith,  2475  ;  Hawaiian  Am., 
Whitney,  2476 ;  The  Boston  at,  Young,  24711 ;  Am. 
naval  problem  rel.  to,  see  JNIahan,  2578  ;  sec  also  Ban- 
croft, 2457. 

Hawkins,  A.,  Picture  of  Quebec,  3724. 

Hawkins,  Sir  J.,  Voyages  of.    ,Sec  Payne,  821. 

Hawks,  F.  L..  Hist,  of  N.  C,  1134,  see  also  Raleigh, 
1159  ;  Contributions  to  ecclesiastical  hist,  of  U.  S., 
3624,  39  ;  and  Perry,  eds..  Doc.  hist,  of  P.  E.  Church 
in  Conn.,  3025,  39;  see  also  Maury,  3055;  tr.,  see 
Rivero,  585,  4064. 

Hawthorne,  J.,  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2542. 

Hawthorne,  N.,  Life  of  Franklin  Pierce,  1942;  Whole 
hist,  of  grandfather's  chair,  .{l",!. 

Hay, G.  U.,  Canadian  histonj  n adings,  3496  a;  Cham- 
plain  at  St.  Croix,  see  Hay,  3496  a. 

Hay,  J.,  Biog.  sketch  of  Lincoln,  see  Wilson,  2638  ; 
Abraham  Lincoln,  see  Nicolay,  22,54,  2095;  erf.,  see 
Lmcoln,  2238. 

Hay,  Robert,  Water  resources  of  portion  of  great 
plains.    See  Geol.  survey,  444. 

Hay  den,  F.  V.,  Geol.  and  geog.  survey  of  the  territo- 
ries, 425  ;  erf.,  see  Stanford's  compendium,  539. 

Hayden,  H.  E.  ,S'ee  Wyoming  Hist,  and  Geneal.  Soc, 
3268. 

Hayes,  C.  W.,  Chattanooga  district,  see  Geol.  survey, 
447  ;  Physiog.  of  Xicaragua  Canal  route.  See  Na- 
tional qeoii.  inar/azine,  528. 

Hayes,  Rutherford  B.,  life  of,  Schurz.see  Wilson,  2638  ; 
see  also  Gibson,  2394. 

Hays,  G.  P.,  Presbyterians,  3026. 

Havti,  glimpses  of,  see  Froude,  4112 ;  a  glance  at, 
riazard,  4117  ;  Black  empire  of,  Rainsford,  4136  ;  the 
black  republic,  St.  John,  4141. 

Hayward,  C,  Jr.,  Sebastian  Cabot,  see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  1,  V.  9. 

Haywood,,!.,  Civil  and  polit.  hist,  of  Tenn.,  3299;  see 
also   Ramsey,  1809. 

Hazard.  C,  Xarragansett  Friends'  meeting  in  the 
XVIII  cent.,  3027. 

Hazard,  E.,  Hist,  colls.,  8.56,  11. 

Hazard,  Samuel  (1784-1870),  Register  of  Pa.,  177  ;  An- 
nals of  Pa.  (1609-821,  1070. 

Hazard,  Samuel  (1834-1876),  Santo  Domingo,  past  and 
present,  with  a  glance  at  Hayti,  4117. 

Hazelius,  E.  L.,  Hist,  of  Am.  Lutheran  Church  (1685- 
1842),  3028. 

Hazen,  C.  D.,  Contemporary  Am.  opinion  of  the 
French  Rev.,  1634. 

Head,  Sir  F.  B.,  A  narrative,  3725. 

Headley,  J.  T.,  AVashington  and  his  generals,  1553  ; 
Second  war  with  Eng.,  1732 :  The  great  Rebellion, 
2207  ;  Siege  of  Detroit,  see  Mich.  Pioneer  and  Hist. 
Soc,  .3367. 

Hearne,  S.,  Journey  from  Prince  of  Wales  Fort  to 
northern  ocean,  .3836. 

Heart,  Capf.  .Jonathan,  journal  of  (1785).  See  Western 
Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  3388. 

Heart  of  the  continent,  Ludlow,  .3414. 

Heath.  William,  :Memoirs  (1775-1783),  1538. 

Heaton.  J.  L.,  Story  of  Vt.,  31.52. 

Hcbberd,  S.  S.,  Hist,  of  Wis.  under  dominion  of 
French.  1177. 

Heckewelder,  John  G.E.,  Hist.,  manners  and  customs 
of  Indian  nations  who  once  inhabited  Pa.,  640,  see 
also  Pa.  Hist.  .Soc,  .380  ;  Xarr.  of  mission  of  United 
Brethren  among  Del.  and  Mohegan  Indians  (1740- 
1808),  650 ;  life,  Rondthaler,  3029,  see  also  Pa.  Hist. 


Soc,  385  ;  Vindication  of  Mr.  Heckewelder's  Hiat.  of 
Indian  nations,  Rawle,  see  Rondthaler,  3029. 

Heilprin,  A.,  Alaska  and  the  Klondike,  ;J408. 

Heitman,  F.  B.,  Hist,  n^gister  of  officers  of  continental 
army  during  war  of  Rev.,  13.59. 

Helper,  H.  R.,  Impending  crisis  of  the  South,  1897; 
Land  of  gold,  '3)44. 

Helps,  .S(/-  A.,  Life  of  Las  Casas,  767,  4102,  see  also 
3915  ;  Spanish  conquest  in  Am.,  3915,  see  also  Casas, 
708. 

Hemment,  J.  C,  Cannon  and  camera,  2433. 

Hemstreet,  C,  NoolfS  and  corners  of  old  X.  Y.,  3114. 

Henderson,  G.  F.,  tr.    See  Cubas,  3943. 

Henderson,  Lt.-Col.  G.  F.  R.,  Campaign  of  Fredericks- 
burg ( lsr,_').  •>[){)■<  ;  Stonewall  Jackson,  2220. 

Henderson,  J.,  Hist,  of  the  iSrazil.  4076. 

Hendrick,  \V.,  Brief  hist,  of  Empire  state,  3215. 

Hening,  W.  W.,  Statutes  at  large  from  1619,  190. 

Hennepin,  Her.  Louis,  Accounts  of  the  disc,  of  the 
Miss.,  .see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  228;  Desc.  of  La., 
1178,  same,  French  text,  3633  ;  New  desc.  of  vast 
country,  1179.  same,  French  text,  36:i3;  original  narr., 
Shea,  l'ls7,  .vcr  a/so  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  ^;  Nouveau 
voyage  dans  an  pays  plus  grand  que  I'Europe,  3633; 
travels,  stf  (irillin,  117G  ;  exped.  of,  beyond  bounds 
of  Can.,  3429  ;  bi-centenary  of,  .see  :Minn.  Hist.  Soc, 
3503,  V.  6  ;  docs.  rel.  to,  see  Margry,  3501  ;  see  also 
Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  a503,  v.  1. 

Henry  VII,  Kitu/  of  England,  letters  patent  to  the 
Cabots,  see  Hakluyt,  716. 

Henrj',  Prince  of  Portugal,  Prince  Henry  the  navi- 
gator, Beazley,  743 ;  life  of.  Major,  744  ;  see  also 
Gomez,  695,  Cada  Mosto,  696. 

Henrj',  A.,  Travels  and  adventures  in  Can.  and  Indian 
territories  (1760-76),  652,  3837. 

Henry,  A.,  the  younger,  MS.  journal  of  (1799-1814), 
1790,  3838,  see  also  Bell,  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc, 
3500  (1888). 

Henry,  J.  J.,  Acct.  of  Arnold's  campaign  against  Que- 
bec, 1360,  3726. 

Henry,  Patrick,  life  of,  W.  W.  Henrj',  1361,  Tyler,  1362, 
Wirt,  13i!3,  Everett,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  1,  see 
also  Brooks,  2497. 

Heni-y,  W.  W.,  Patrick  Henry,  1361. 

Henry,  Fort.    .See  Fort  Heni-y. 

Henry  Mountains,  geol.  of,  Gilbert.  See  Geog.  and 
geol.  survey,  428. 

"  Henry  Pluiiier's  Road  Agent  Band."  See  Dimsdale, 
3401. 

Hensel,  W.  U.    See  Cleveland,  2385. 

Herbert,  H.  A.,  e<  al.,  Why  the  solid  South? 2397. 

Herbert,  H.  AV.,  tr.     See  Weiss,  3107. 

Heriot,  G.,  Travels  through  the  Canadas,  3727. 

Herkimer  County,  hist,  of,  Benton,  3195. 

Hermann,  B.,  Louisiana  purchase,  1791. 

Herndon,  W.  H.,  and  Weik,  Herndon's  Lincoln,  2248; 
Abraham  Lincoln,  2248. 

Herndon,  AV.  L.,  f//*rf  Gibbon,  Exploration  of  valley 
of  the  Amazon,  4077. 

Hero  of  Cowpens,  McConkey,  1425. 

Hero  of  Erie,  Barnes,  1740. 

Hero  tales  from  American  history,  Lodge  and  Roose- 
velt, 2.560. 

Heroes  of  the  middle  west,  C*therwood,  1173. 

Heroes  of  the  nations  series :  Henr\%  Prince  of  Portu- 
gal, see  Beazley.  743;  Grant,  see  CHurch,  2193;  Lee,  see 
AVhite,  2237;  tincoln,  see  Brooks,  2241. 

Herrera,  A.  de,  Historia  general  de  las  Indias  occiden- 
tales,  709,  785 ;  see  also  Kerr,  726. 

Hertslet,  E.,  coniplete  coll.  of  treaties  and  conven- 
tions, 79. 

Hervey,  M.  H.,  Dark  daj'S  in  Chile,  3033. 

Hessians,  in  Revohitionarv  War,  Lowell,  1423;  letters 
of  officers  during  Rev..  "Stone,  1517,66;  German  re 
cords  of,  see  Stryker,  1518. 

Hewatt,  A.,  Hist.  "acct.  of  rise  and  progress  of  colonies 
of  S.  C.  and  Ga..  11.35,  see  also  Carroll,  1128. 

Hiawatha,  myth  of,  Schoolcraft.  676. 

Hickcox,  J.  D.,  Monthhj  catalogue  of  govt,  pubs.,  106. 

Hidatsa  Indians,  Alatth'ews.  665. 

Hide  (The),    .see  .Alaitland.  2670. 

Higginson,  Francis.  New  England's  plantation  (1629), 
see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  286,  A'oung.  1047:  Journal,  see 
Young.  1047;  life,  T.  W.  Higginson,  3030. 

Higginson,  T.  AA\,  Book  of  Am.  explorers.  721;  Young 
folks' book  of  Am.  explorers,  721;  Tales  of  the  en- 
chanted islands  of  the  Atlajitic,  745 ;  Army  life  in  a 


521 


INDEX 


black  regiment,  2209;  Larger  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2543; 
Young  folks'  liist.  of  U.  S.,  2544  ;  Life  of  Francis 
Higginson,  3030. 

HighlaiuLs,  hist,  of,  Browne.    Scr  Maclean,  3746. 

Hildeburn,  C.  S.  R.,  Century  of  printing,  179;  List  of 
issues  of  the  i)ress  of  N.  V.  Uti'^^'i'-l^'"''-).  166. 

Hildreth,  R.,  Despotism  in  Am.,  1S'J8:  Hist,  of  U.  S., 
2545. 

Hildreth,  S.  P.,  Biog.  and  hist,  memoirs  of  early 
pioneer  settlers  of  O.,  1792,  see  also  Ohio  Hist,  and 
Philosoph.  Soc,  3374;  Pioneer  hist.,  17'.i3. 

Hilgard,  K.  W.,  Rpt.  on  cotton  production  in  U.  S., 
2864. 

Hill,  Mrs.  B.,  tr.     See  Borgeaud,  2G47. 

Hill,  C.  S.,  Hist,  of  Am.  shipping,  2865. 

Hill,  Gen.  D.  H.,  etl.    See  Land  ve  love.  2232. 

Hill,  F.  A.,  Apjjaratus  of  questions  and  topics,  see 
Fiske,  2724. 

Hill,  H.  A.,  Memoir  of  Abbott  La-Nvrence,  1914. 

Hill,  R.  T.,  Address,  see  Am.  Academy  of  Polit.  and 
Social  Science,  24.50  ;  Cuba  and  Porto'Rico,  411S ;  and 
Vaughan,  Edwards  Plateau,  Tex.,  see  Geol.  survey, 
446. 

Hill,  W.,  First  stages  of  the  tariff  policy  of  the  U.  S., 
2866. 

Hill  caves  of  Yucatan,  Mercer,  .'578. 

Hillard,  G.  S.,  Captain  John  Smith.  Sec  Sparks,  2013, 
ser.  1,  V.  2. 

Hill-Tout,  C,  Haida  stories  and  beliefs,  see  Ethnol. 
Survey  of  Can.,  3461  ;  Kotes  on  the  X'tlaka'  pamuq, 
3461 ;  Kotes  on  the  Sk-qo'mic  of  Brit.  Columbia,  3401. 

Hinckley  papers.     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  310. 

Hincks,  Sir  F.,  Reminiscences  of  public  life,  3728; 
letter  to,  from  Morin  (lS4n,  see  Archives,  3405. 

Hind,  H.  Y..  North- West  Territory,  3839;  Narr.  of  Can. 
Red  River  exi.loring  exped.  (1857),  3839;  Sketch  of 
overland  route  to  Brit.  Columbia,  3839. 

Hinds,  AV.  A.,  Am.  communities,  2807. 

Hinman,  R.  R.,  Antiquities,  154;  Hist,  coll.,  154. 

Hinojosa,  Materiales  para  la  historia  de  Espana,  44; 
Los  despachos  df  la  dipldiuacia  ]ioutiticia,  44. 

Hinsdale,  B.  A.,  EstablishiiR-nt  ol  hrst  southern  bound- 
ary of  ij.  S..  sec  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  245;  How  to  study 
and  teach  hist.,  2.546;  Am.  govt.,  2744;  Horace  Mann, 
2940;  Old  Northwest,  3360;  cnmj)..  Docs.  ill.  of  Am. 
educational  hist.,  2935;  ed.,  see  Garfield,  3292;  aniio- 
tator  Educational  History,  2910-2963;  and  M.  L., 
Hist,  and  civil  govt,  of  Pa.  and  govt,  of  U.  S.,  2745, 
Hist,  and  civil  govt,  of  O.  and  govt,  of  U.  S.,  2740. 

Hinton,  R.  .!.,  .John  Brown  and  his  men,  1841;  Hand- 
book of  Arizona,  3409. 

Hispaniola,  Spanish  settlements  in.    See  Benzoni,  763. 

Historia  apologetica.  Las  Casas,  70S. 

Historical  and  biographical  sketches,  Pennypacker, 
3244. 

Historic  Americans,  Brooks,  2497. 

Historic  classic  readings.     Sec  Shea,  1187. 

Historic  fields  and  mansi<jns  of  Middlesex,  Drake, 
3141. 

Historic  mansions  and  highways  around  Boston, 
Drake,  .3141. 

Historic  i)ilgrimages  to  New  England,  Bacon,  3125. 

Historic  side-lights,  Arnold,  1231. 

Historic  towns  of  the  Middle  States,  Powell,  3246. 

Historic  towns  series  :  Boston,  see  Lodge,  3158;  New 
York,  see  Roosevelt,  3252. 

Historic  waterways,  Thwaites,  3383. 

Historical  bicjgrajihies  series.    See  Raleigh,  1153. 

Historical  biief s,  Scliouler,  2004. 

Historical  Club  of  the  American  [Episcopal]  Church, 
facsimiles  of  Church  docs.,  39. 

Historical  course  for  schools.     See  Payne,  870. 

Historical  literature.  Manual  of,  Adams,  391. 

Historical  magazine,  35.  .See  also  Morris,  188  ;  Durrie, 
218. 

Historical  Manuscrijjts  Commission.  See  American 
Historical  M,nni><i'ii)ts  Coinmission,  British  His- 
torical M;iniiscri)it^  ('i)iniiiission. 

Historical  I'rintinj,'<'lub,  pubs.,  271,  272,  273,  42;  Win- 
nowings  in  Am.  Hist.,  sec  Ford,  1781. 

J/isforiral  pi(/iliffi/i(,its  relating  to  Canada,  Review 
of,  34.54. 

Historical  readers.  Oilman,  2.528. 

Hi.'itorical  register  of  *he  United  States,  3G. 

Historical  societies. "22.5-.390. 

Historiial  writings  relating  to  the  early  history  of  the 
west,  Marshall,  6C3. 


History,  guide  to  the  study  of  Am.,  Channing  and 
Hart,  2508  ;  study  of,  in  schools,  Am.  Hist.  Assoc, 
2913  ;  How  to  study  and  teach,  Hinsdale,  •_'.J40  ;  acct. 
of  material  for.  accessible  in  Washington,  Hoar, 
Am.  Antiijuarian  Soc,  6. 

History  lur  ready  reference.  Lamed,  399,399  a. 

History  of  American  Christianity,  Bacon,  2979. 

History  of  banking  in  all  the  leading  nations.  See 
Sunnier,  2S95. 

History  of  our  own  times,  IMcCarthv,  2,'566. 

History  of  Plymouth  jilantation,  Bradford.  903. 

Historv  of  the  late  war  in  the  western  country,  Mc- 
Afee, 1742. 

Hitchcock,  Afrs.  C.  (H.),  Nancy  Hanks,  2260. 

Hitchcock,  E.,  Rpt.  on  geol.   'See  Marcy,  416. 

Hitchcock,  Enos,  diary  of,  Weeden.  See  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3179,  pubs.,  V.  7. 

Hitchcock,  H.,  Am.  state  constitutions,  2747. 

Hittell,  T.  H.,  Hist,  of  C.al..  3410. 

Hoadly,  C.  J.,  Records  of  State  of  Conn.,  152 ;  Records 
of  Colony  of  New  Haven  (1038-1005),  153;  New  Haven 
code  of  1055, 150  ;  see  also  Trumbull  and  Hoadly,  151. 

Hoar,  G.  F.,  Material  for  hist,  study,  0  ;  Govt,  in  Can. 
and  U.  S.  coni])are(l,  sec  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  239  ; 
see  also  Sherman,  lii'.il. 

Hobson,  R.  P.,  Sinking  of  the  Merrimac,  2434. 

Hochelaga,  AVarburtoii.  3788. 

Hochelaga  dejiicta,  Bosworth,  3097. 

Hocquart,  Canada  (1736).  *'ee  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3513  (2). 

Ho-d^-no-sau-nee.    .See  Iroquois  Indians. 

Hodge,  C,  Constitutional  hist,  of  Presbjterian  Church 
in  IT.  S.,3031. 

Hodge,  G.  B.    See  Collins,  3282. 

Hodgins,  J.  G.,  Doc.  hist,  of  education  in  U.  C.  (1701- 
1870),  3883  a. 

Hodgson,  J.,  Cradle  of  the  Confederacy,  1899,  2210. 

Hoey,  Mrs.  C,  tr.     See  Neukomm,  749. 

Hoffman,  C.  F.,  Jacob  Leisler.  .See  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
2,  V.  3. 

Hoffman,  F.  L.,  Race  traits  and  tendencies  of  the  Am. 
negro,  1900. 

Holden,  E.  S.,  Earthquakes  in  Cal.  .See  Geol.  survey, 
400. 

Holland,  Lord,  comp.    See  Fox,  1321. 

Holland,  J.  G.,  Hist,  of  Western  Mass.,  3153. 

Holland,  documents,  63,  64  ;  vovages  from,  to  Am. 
(1032-44),  De  Vries,  812,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353  ; 
Inducements  offered  by  the  States-General  of  (1014- 
20),  to  those  merchants  anil  navigatois  wlio  would 
discover  new  countries,  si  i  Liberty  liell  leatlets,  802; 
Pilgrims  in,  Gritlis,  '.i48,  .see  also  Dexter,  917  ;  docs. 
(1603-78),  sec  N.  Y.  State,  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist. 
1086,  157  ;  relations  with,  see  Lee,  1417  ;  Puritans  in, 
Campbell,  2649  ;  Genesis  of  New  Eng.  churches, 
Bacon,  2978  ;  Lutherans  in,  see  Jacobs,  3043.  See 
also  Dutch. 

Holland  Land  Company,  extracts  from  survey  books 
of.    .See  New  York,  3235. 

Holland  i)urcliase  of  western  New  York,  Pioneer  hist, 
of.  Turner,  3263. 

Holland  Society  of  New  York,  pubs.,  3216,  38,  40,  64. 

Hollister,  G.  H.,  Hist,  of  Conn.,  3154. 

Holm,  T.  C,  Short  desc.  of  province  of  New  Sweden. 
.See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  372. 

Holmes,  A.,  Am.  annals,  .398  ;  Annals  of  Am.,  398. 

Holmes,  J.,  Hist,  sketches  of  the  missions  of  the 
United  Brethren,  3032  ;  Hist,  of  Protestant  church  of 
United  Brethren,  3032. 

Holmes,  O.  W.,  Jr.,  ed.     Sec  Kent,  2701. 

Holmes,  W.  H.,  Archa'ol.  stu<lies  among  ancient  cities 
of  Mex.,  572  ;  illus.,  .see  Geol.  and  geog.  survey,  425. 

Hoist,  H.  E.  von,  John  Brown,  1842  ;  John  C.  Ca'lhoun, 
1854  ;  (\)nstitational  and  polit.  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2749  ; 
C(mstitutional  law  of  U.  S.,  27.50. 

Holt,  .fudge-Ad voeate,  Rpt.  on  conspiracies.  See  Lo- 
gan, 2202. 

Houians,  S.,  Life  insurance.     .See  Depew,  2847. 

Home  life  in  colonial  days,  Earle,  841. 

Hommes  d'action,  Les,  series:  Montcalm,  see  Gu6nin, 
3001. 

Honduras,  collections  essential  to  study  of  earlv  civili- 
zation of,  sec  3900)  ;  Cortes"  exped.  to",  .3942  ;  ilescrip- 
tivo,  hist.,  and  statistical.  Squier, 4019  ;  explorations 
and  adventures  in,  Wells,  4027. 

Honduras,  British,  hist,  and  desc.  acct.  from  settle- 
ment (1670),  Gibbes,  4007. 


522 


INDEX 


Hone,  P.,  Diary  (1828-51),  1901. 

Hood,  MaJ.-Gen.  J.  JJ.,  Advance  and  retreat,  2211  ; 
Thomas'  defence  of  Tenn.  against,  .see  Cox,  2150. 

Hooker,  Gen.  J.    .S'ee  Chaiicellorsville. 

Hooker,  Thomas,  preacher,  founder,  democrat, 
Walker,  3033. 

Hopewell,  treaty  of.     See  Martin,  1431. 

Hopi  Indians.    See  Moqui  Indians. 

Hopkins,  Admiral  Esek,  life,  Field,  13G4. 

Hopkins,  J.  C,  ed.    See  Canada,  3589. 

Hopkins,  Samuel,  Southworth  lecture,  see  Walker, 
3104  h  ;  Puritans,  30;J4. 

Hojikins,  Stephen,  life  of,  Foster,  1365,  see  aiso  R.I. 
historical  tracts,  3180. 

Hoppin,  J.  M.,  Life  of  Andrew  H.  Foote,  217G. 

Horry,  Brir/.-den.  P.,  and  Wheems,  Life  of  Gen. 
Fra'ncis  .Atarion,  1428. 

H<irrv  pMiiers.    See  Gibbes,  ia36,  Marion,  142S. 

Horsionl,  10.  N.,  Disc,  of  Am.  by  Northmen,  746. 

Horsniandi'n,  D.,  N.  Y.  conspiracy  (1741-2),  1072  ; 
Nej^ro  conspiracy,  1072. 

Hosack,  D.,  .Memoir  of  De  Witt  Clinton,  3204. 

Hosmer,  J.  K.,  Life  of  young  Sir  Henry  Vane,  1028  ; 
Samuel  Adams,  1207  ;  Life  of  Thomas  Hutchinson, 
1371  ;  The  color-guard,  2212  ;  Short  hist,  of  Anglo- 
Saxon  freedom,  2()()5. 

Hospital  General  of  Quebec.    See  St.  Vallier,  3G83. 

Hotclikin,  J.  H.,  Hist,  of  purchase  and  settlement  of 
western  X.  Y.,  and  of  Presbyterian  church  in,  3035. 

Hotchkiss,  Capt.  J.,  and  Allan,  Battlefields  of  Va., 
Chancellorsville,  2213  ;  max>s  by,  see  Allan,  2101. 

Hough,  F.  B.,  Papers  rel.  to  Pemaquid,  121,  1G5  ; 
Papers  rel.  to  Island  of  Nantucket,  138,  1(«5  ;  tr.  rni.d 
ed.,  see  Pouchot,  872  ;  ed.,  northern  invasion  (1780), 
against  frontiers  of  N.  Y.,  136(>  ;  Siege  of  Savannah 
(1779),  13(!7  ;  Washingtoniana,  1554  ;  Diary  of  siege  of 
Detroit  in  war  with  Pontiac,  1794;  see  also  Rogers, 
1481. 

Houghton,  W.  R.,  Hist,  of  Am.  politics,  2.548. 

Houses  and  house  life  of  American  aborigines,  Mor- 
gan, 067. 

Houston,  D.  F.,  Critical  study  of  nullification  in  S.  C, 
1902,  see  also  Harvard  TTniv.,  267. 

Houston,  Gen.  Samuel,  life  of,  Bruce,  2045,  Williams, 
2046. 

Houston,  W.,  Docs,  illus.  of  the  Can.  constitution, 
3440,  3572. 

How  the  republic  is  governed.  Brooks,  2700. 

How  to  study  and  teach  history,  Hinsdale,  2546. 

How  we  are  governed,  Dawes,  2717. 

Howard,  B.  C.,  Rpt.  of  decision  of  Supreme  Court  in 
case  of  Dred  Scott,  19.54. 

Howard,  G.  E.,  Introduction  to  local  constitutional 
hist,  of  U.  S.,  2752. 

Howard,  Maj.-Oen.  O.  O.,  General  Taylor,  2013;  Fight- 
ing for  humanity,  3036;  see  also  King,  2437,  Dun- 
ning, 3007. 

Howe,  D.  AV.,  Descriptive  cat.  of  official  i>ubs.  of  Ind. 
(1800-1890),  216 ;  Puritan  republic  of  Mass.  Bav,  953. 

Howe,  H.,  Hist,  colls,  of  O.,  1795,  211;  see  a/.so  iiarber, 
3194. 

Howe,  M.  A.  De  W.,  ed.  See  Beacon  biographies, 
2491. 

Howe,  Gen.  R.,  trial  of  (1782).    See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  361. 

Howe,  S.  S.,  ed.    See  Iowa  State  Hist.  Soc,  3363. 

Howe,  Sir  William,  order-books.  .S'ee  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
364. 

Howells,  W.  C,  Recollections  of  life  in  O.  (1813-40), 
179(!. 

Howells,  W.  D.,  Three  villages,  3037;  Stories  of  O., 
3361. 

Howison,  R.  R.,  Hist,  of  Va.,  3300. 

Howley,  Rii/ht  Rev.  M.  F.,  Cartier's  course,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3547;  Vinland  vindicated,  3547. 

Hoyne,  T.,  ed.     See  Breese,  1764. 

Hoyt,  A.  H.,  Hist,  and  bibliog.  notes  on  laws  of  N.  H., 
128. 

Hoyt,  E.,  Antiquarian  researches,  9.54. 

HubViard,  B.,  Memorials  of  a  half-century, 2047. 

Hubbard.  F.  M..,  William  Richardson  Davie,  see 
Sparks.  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  15;  ed.,  see  Belknap,  3<.>4. 

Hubbard.  W.,  General  Hist,  of  New  Eng.,  9.55,  .see  also 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  294  ;  Hist,  of  Indian  wars  in  New 
Eng.  to  1677,  956,  see  also  Knapp,  25.58. 

Hubley,  Col.  A.,  Journal  of  Sullivan's  exped.  (1799). 
.See  Miner,  3226. 

Hudson,  C,  Hist,  of  town  of  Lexington,  3155. 


Hudson,  Henry,  relation  cone,  third  voyage,  Juet,  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 352  ;  docs.  rel.  to.  Asher,  816;  sailing 
directions  of,  Bardsen,817;  hist,  inquiry  cone,  Reati, 
81'.);  life  of,  Cleveland,  st'/-.  Sparks,  'MVi,  ser.  1,  v.  10, 
.see  also  Iligginson,  721,  Egglcston,  2517. 

Hudson,  Port,  siege  and  capture  of.  See  Hosmer,  2212, 
Irwin,  2217. 

Hudson  Bay  Company,  remarkable  hist,  of,  Bryce, 
3S2«;  charters,  ex])oits,  and  profits  of,  see  Dobbs, 
3H31 ;  facts  rel.  to  fur  trade  carrieil  on  by  (1676-1748), 
see  Hudson's  Bay,  3841;  attemjjt  to  destroy  monopoly 
of,.see  Mackenzie,  3,8.50;  land  t'  iiuresof  and  the  occu- 
pation of  Assiniboia  by  Loril  Selkirk's  settlers,  Mar- 
tin, .'W52;  occurrences  in  Indian  countries  since  the 
Connection  of  Earl  of  Selkirk  with,  Selkirk,  3864; 
indilVcrcni-c  to  Canadian  interests, see  3821;  six  years 
in  territories  of,  Ballantyne,  3824;  European  settle- 
ment in  original  giant  of,  .see  Begg,  :iS26;  claims  of, 
against  Selkirk  Settlement.  Gate,  3869;  statement 
cone,  settlement  of.  on  Red  River,  MacDonald,  3871, 
and  Karl  of  Selkirk  rs.  N.  W.  Co.,  "  Mercator," 3872; 
The  (ireat  Company,  Willson,  3880. 

Hudson  Bay  route,  and  Arctic  regions,  Panton,  see 
Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500(1882). 

Hudson  River,  Indians  of,  Ruttenber,  675;  disc.  of,see 
Bardsen,  817;  Settlement  of  I'alatines  on,  see  Kapp, 
1077;  towns  on,  see  N.  V.  State  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial 
hist.,  losc;  operations  along  (1777),  see  Sparks,  1.503. 

Hudson  Str:iir,  Relation  du  Detroit  et  de  la  Bale  Hud- 
son, Jereiiiie,  :',S44. 

Hudson's  Ray,  I'.allantvne,  3824  ;  Acct.  of  countries 
adjoining,  bobhs,  3,S3l;  Committee  appointed  to  in- 
fpiire  into  state  of  countries  adjoining,  3841 ;  papers 
lireseiited  to  (M)mniittee  and  rpt.  from  committee, 
3S41 ;  transactions  between  Eng.  and  France  rel.  to 
(1687),  3.S42;  D'Iberville's  exped.  against  (1687),  see  La 
Potherie,  .'5643;  Rel.  du  Detroit  et  de  la  Bale  Hudson, 
Jeremie,  3,844;  A  la  Bale  d'Hudson,  Proulx,  3&5S;  full 
desc.  of  that  settlement  and  the  adjacent  country, 
Umfreville,  3879;  merchant  adventurers  trading  in, 
see  Willson,  3880. 

Hudson's  Bay,  Northwest  and  Labrador  (department), 
3821-3880. 

Hudson's  Bay  Territory,  map  showing  sites  of  French 
forts.     See  3446. 

Hughes,  Capt.  J.  T.,  Doniidian's  exped.,  2002. 

Hughes,  R.  M.,  (leneral  Johnston,  2225. 

Hughes,  S.  F.,  ed.     See  Forbes,  2178. 

Hughson,  S.  C,  Carolina  pirates  and  colonial  com- 
merce (1670-1740),  2868. 

Huguenot  Society  of  America,  38,  40,  3038. 

Huguenots,  Huguenot  emigration  to  Am.,  Baird,  829; 
Hist,  of  Fremdi  Protestant  refugees,  Weiss,  3107; 
memoir  of  a  Huguenot  family,  Maury,  3055;  settle- 
ments in  Va.,  see  Va.  Hist.  Soc,  3335. 

Hugues,  critical  essays  on  Vespucci,  Verrazano,  and 
Juan  Baptista  Genovese.  See  Raccolta  colombiana, 
099. 

Hui-Shan,  an  inglorious  Columbus,  Vining,  756. 

Hull,  John,  sketch  of.    ,Vee  Weeden,  2905. 

Hull,  lirig.-Gen.  William,  revolutionary  services  and 
civil  life,  Campbell,  1733;  surrender  oi  Detroit,  see 
Hatch,  1731. 

Hulme's  Journal  of  a  tour  In  the  West.  See  Cobbett, 
1608. 

Humble  request.    See  Young,  1047. 

Humboldt,  F.  H.  A.,  Baron  von.  Researches  cone,  the 
institutions  and  monuments  of  the  ancient  inhabit- 
ants of  Am.,  573,  391i;,  :'>'.>:,', ;  iiber  die  altesten  Karten 
des  nexien  Continents  nnd  den  namen  Amerika,  see 
Behaim,  711  ;  Cosmos,  722  ;  Examen  Critique,  723  ; 
KritischeFntcrsuchungen,  723;  oru/ Bonpland,  Voy- 
age aux  regions  eiiuinoxiales  du  nouv.  continent, 
3915  ;  Selections  from  works  of,  rel.  to  ]Mex.,  39.56  ; 
Island  of  Cuba,  4119  ;  see  also  Casas,  708,  Peschel, 
729,  Mollhausen,  2059. 

Hume,  Maj.  M.  A.  S.,  Sir  Walter  Ralegh,  11.55. 

Humors  of  '37,  Lizars,  3739. 

Humphreys,  Briri.-Gen.  A.  A.,  From  Gettysburg  to  the 
Rapidan,  2214;  Va.  campaign  of,  '64  and  '65,2215,  .see 
f//.sY)  (':inqiaigns  ol  the  Civil  War,  2131 ;  and  Xbhot, 
Rjit.  on  Physics  of  Miss.  River,  .518. 

Humphreys,  Col.  1).,  Essay  on  life  of  Hon.  Maj. -Gen. 
Israel  P\itnam,  14<!5. 

Hunq)hri'ys,  M.  G.,  Catherine  Schuyler,  1102. 

Hundred  Boston  orators,  Loring,  316.0. 

Hundred  years  of  Methodism,  Simpson,  30S3. 


523 


INDEX 


Hunt,  C.  H.,  Life  of  Edward  Livingston,  1048. 

Hunt,  G.,  ed.    See  Madison,  l(ij2. 

Hunt,  R.  D.,  Genesis  of  California's  first  constitution, 

2753. 
Hunter,  A.,  John  Brown's  raid.    .See  Southern  Hist. 

Assoc    33'^8 
Hunter,"c.  L.!  J^ketches  of  western  N.  C,  1370. 
Hunter,  .J.,  Collections  cone,  early  hist,  of  founders  of 

>'ew  Plymouth,  3it3;>,  .see  also  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  306. 
Huntintr  "for  gold,  Downie,  2028. 
Huntiimdon  County  (Can.),  hist,  of,  Sellar,  3729. 
lluntintcton,  J.  y.,'tr.  and  ed.     See  Franchere,  1782. 
Huntk-y.  Sir  H.  V.,  California,  2048. 
Hurd.  j.  C,  Law  of  freedom  and  bondage  in  U.  S., 

1903. 

Hurlhcrt,  W.  H.,  tr.    See  Joinville,  2227. 

Huron  Indians,  Huron-Iroquois,  Wilson,  691;  of  Lo- 
rette,  (;friii..syv>  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3461  ;  Seign- 
iory of  Sillery  and  Hurons  of  Lorette,  Gerin,  see 
R.  'Soc.  of  Can'.,  3')-t4. 

Huron  Lake,  Disc,  and  exploration  of,  1610-1620,  Brule, 
3610. 

Huron  missions  (1668-1726),  see  Carhiel,  3612. 

Hurst,  J.  F.,  Literatui-e  of  theology,  3040;  Short  hist, 
of  the  church  in  U.  S.,  3040  a;  Short  hist,  of  Christian 
church,  3040  a ;  Hist,  of  Christian  church,  3040  a. 

Huss,  John,  life  and  times.    .S'ce  Schweinitz,  3076. 

Hussites,  hist.  of.     See  Schweinitz,  3076. 

Hutchins,  T.,  Hist.,  narr.,  and  topog.  desc.  of  La.  and 
AVest.  Fla.,  3301;  see  also  Smith,  880,  Imlay,  1797. 

Hutchins,  T.  R.,  California  nuujazine,  2049. 

Hutchmson,  Anne,  Rpt.  of  trial  of,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
34<J;  examination  and  trial  of,  see  Adams,  893;  life, 
Ellis,  3041,  .see  also  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  6. 

Hutchinson,  E.  M.,  ed.    See  Stedman,  2618. 

Hutchinson,  P.  O.,  co7np.     See  Hutchinson,  T.,  960. 

Hutchinson,  Thomas,  Colls,  of  orig.  papers  rel.  to 
Mass.  Bay,  959,  138,  see  also  Prince'  Soc,  387;  Diary 
and  letters,  with  acct.  of  administration,  960;  Hist, 
of  colony  of  Mass.  Bay  (1628-91),  961;  Hist,  of  prov. 
of  Mass.'Bay  (1691-17.5()),  961;  Hist,  of  prov.  of  Mass. 
Bay  (1749-74),  961,  continuation  of  same,  see  Minot, 
1659 ;  plan  of  union,  see  Frothingham,  2735 ;  life,  Hos- 
mer,  1371. 

Hutchinson,  T.  J.,  Two  years  in  Peru,  4034;  The  Pa- 
rana, 4078. 

Hyde,  Drig.-Gen.  T.  W.,  Following  the  Greek  cross, 
2216. 

Hydrography,  and  irrigation,  see  Geol.  Survey,  4.39 ; 
of  the  arid  regions,  Newell,  see  Geol.  Surve'y,  440; 
see  also  Geodetic  Survey,  474^479,  Irrigation,  Water 
resources.  Water  supply. 

Hyslop,  J.  H.,  Democracy,  2754. 

Iberville,  Pierre  le  Moyne  d',  TCarr.  of,  see  French, 
3292,  ser.  2,  V.  1;  journal  of  exped.  to  La.,  see 
French,  3292,  ser.  2,  v.  2;  story  of,  centred  in  La., 
S429;  docs.  rel.  to,  see  Margrv.  3501;  voyage  (1698), 
see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  "Soc,  3515  (4);  exped. 
against  Hudson's  Bay  (1687),  see  La  Potherie,  3643; 
exploits  of,  in  Hudson's  Bav,  see  Proulx,  3858;  hist, 
of,  Desmazures,  3843;  see  also  Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  3503, 
v.  1. 

Icaria,  community  of,  see  Hinds,  2867,  Xordhoff,  2880, 
Reynolds,  ;«78. 

Icazbalceta,  J.  G.,  Coleccion  de  documentos  para  la 
historia  de  Mexico,  49,  3958  ;  Historia  eclesiastica 
Indiana,  49,  3958;  Nneva  coleccion  de  documentos, 
49,  3958;  liibliogralia  Mexicana  del  siglo  XVI,  50, 
3957;  works,  3958;  Juan  de  Zumarraga,  3996 ;  see  also 
Vicufia  Mackenna,  4069. 

Ice  atf  in  -N<irth  America,  Wright,  547. 

Icelandic  colonics  in  (ireenland,  acct.  of.  See  Bard- 
sen,  817. 

Icelandic  discovery  of  America,  Shipley,  752;  .see  also 
Northmen,  Sagas. 

Ide,  S.,  Biog.  sketch  of  life  of  William  B.  Ide,  2050. 

Ide,  William  B.,  life,  S.  Ide,  2050. 

Idler, .).  L.,  tr.     See  Humboldt,  723. 

Ill-news  from  New  England  (1652),  Clark,  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  307. 

Illinois,  water  resources,  Leverett,  .see  Geol.  survey, 
445;  state  surveys,  4.S(;;  caiiii)aif;;n  in  (1778-9),  Clark, 
1269,  English,  1270,  Starkey,  see  Parkman  Club,  3376; 
tour  in.  Holmes,  see  ('obbett,  KMtS  ;  letters  from, 
Birkbeck,  1759  ;  early  hist.  (1673-1763),  Breese,  1764; 
frontier  life  in,  see  Dodge,  1774;  letters  from,  Flower, 


1779,  1780;  pioneer  hist,  of,  Reynolds,  1810;  under 
French,  Wallace,  1823;  Eng.  occupation,  see  Wallace, 
1823;  campaign  of  1858  in,  see  Lincoln  atid  Douglas, 
1918;  hist,  documents,  .see  AVentworth,  1989;  slavery 
Struggle  of  1823-4,  Cole,  2024;  national  legislation 
cone,  education,  see  (iermann,  29:ki;  Episcopal  tlio- 
ceses  of,  see  Chase,  2999;  Mormon  era  in,  ser  Smith, 
3084;  hist.,  Blanchard,  3347,  Brown,  ;^;J4S:  early  move- 
ment for  legalization  of  slavery  in.  Brown,  see  Chi- 
cago Hist.  Soc,  ;{;«1;  hist.  (1778-1833),  Edwards,  see 
Chicago  Hist.  Soc,  3351;  complete  hist.  (1673-1873), 
Davidson  and  Stuvc,  3354;  hist,  of  (1778-1833),  Ed- 
wards, 33;56;  hist,  of  (1818-1847 j,  Ford,  .3359;  as  a  part 
of  the  old  Northwest,  see  Hinsdale,  3360;  hist,  and 
statistical,  Moses,  3309;  settlement  from  1800-1858, 
see  Keynolds,  3378;  chapters  from  hist.,  Mason,  3659. 

Illinois  College.    .See  Sturtevant,  2955. 

Illinois  Indians,  last  of,  Caton,  see  Chicago  Hist.  Soc, 
3351. 

Illinois  River,  exploration.    .See  Hennepin,  1178. 

Illinois  to  the  Gulf,  Route  from,  Tonty.  See  French, 
3292,  ser.  1,  v.  1. 

Imlav,  Capt.  G.,  Topog.  desc.  of  western  terr.  of  N. 
Am.,  1797. 

Immigrants  to  Georgia.  See  London  debtors,  Salz- 
burg Protestants. 

Immigration,  hist,  of  Huguenot  emigration  to  Am., 
Baird,829;  attitude  of  U.  S.  toward,  see  Grund,  1895; 
Emigrant  travel,  see  Burton,  2022  ;  effects  of,  see 
Olivcira,  2589,  Ratzel,  2597;  to  the  U.  S.,  Bromwell, 
2837,  U.  S.  Bureau  of  Statistics,  2900,  Whitney,  546, 
2907  ;  relation  of  labor  organizations  to,  see  Pow- 
derly,  2885;  emigration  antl,  Smith,  2891;  early  Ger- 
man, see  Mellick,  3225  ;  German,  to  N.  Y.  and  Pa., 
see  Wyoming  Hist." and  Geneal.  Soc,  3268;  to  Nelj., 
see  Johnson,  3364;  Wis.  as  a  field  for  emigration, 
see  Oliphant,  3375;  Canadian,  Dept.  of  Interior.  3434; 
Chinese,  Can.  Commission  on,  3436;  of  Scotch  High- 
landers, see  Maclean,  3746  ;  laws  of  Latin-Am.,  see 
U.  S.  Bur.  of  Am.  Republics,  3922 ;  Impartial  history 
of  the  present  war  in  America,  Murray,  1444. 

Impeachments,  see  Foster,  2731.     -See  «/'so  Trials. 

Impending  crisis  of  the  South.  Helper,  1897. 

Imperial  democracy,  Jordan,  2466. 

Imjjressions  of  America.    .See  Freeman,  2733. 

Incarnation,  Marie  de  1'.    See  Marie  de  I'lncarnation. 

Incas,  Peruvian  culture  in  the  days  of,  see  Rivero,5&5; 
disbelief  in  tradition  cone,  civilization  of,  see  Hutch- 
inson, 4034;  Suma  y  narracion  de  los,  Betanzos,  4038; 
discussion  on  the  ancient  drama  of,  see  Cieza  de 
Leon,  4049;  Ollanta,  ancient  drama,  4050;  first  jiart 
of  royal  commentaries  of,  Vega,  40.52;  rites  and  laws  ' 
of,  4054;  view  of  civilization  of,  Prescott,  4062. 

Indentured  servants.  See  Washington,  1542,  Weeden, 
2905. 

Independents,  early,  rise  of,  see  Barclay,  2981.  .See 
also  Politics. 

Index,  of  articles  iipon  Am.  local  history.  Griffin,  3117; 
hist,  to  manuals  (1841-70),  Valentine.  3264. 

India,  expansion  of  Eng.  in,  .see  Seeley,  878;  French 
and  Eng.  struggle  in,  see  Soules,  1502;  Brit,  con- 
quests and  rule  in,  see  Smith,  2680. 

Indian  countries.  Narrative  of  occurrences  in,  Selkirk, 
3864,  386(). 

Indian  of  the  nineteenth  century,  Dawes.    .See  Mabie, 

2565. 

Indian  Rights  Association,  annual  rjits.,  6,53. 

Indian  territories,  jiroc.  at  Court  of  ( )yer  and  Terminer, 
Selkirk,  387:;:  travels  in.  Henry,  (;52,  3837. 

Indian  Territory,  exploration  in",  h'owler,  20:i4. 

Indiana,  cat.  otbooks  rel.  to,  Yohn,215  ;  cat.  of  official 
pubs.  (1S(M(-1S90),  Howe,  216  ;  natural  gas  of,  Phinney, 
see  (ieol.  survey,  439  ;  water  resources,  Leverette,  see 
CJeol.  survey,  446  ;  state  survey,  487  ;  Stiulies  in  In- 
diana geog..  Dryer,  514  ;  Journal  of  a  tour  in,  Hulme, 
see  Cobbett,  ld08  ;  Indiana  :  a  redemption  from 
slavery,  Dunn,  1775  ;  hist,  and  geog.,  .see  Flint,  1778  ; 
suspected  secret  societies  of,  see  Stanton,  23,'i3  ;  i>io- 
neer  life  in,  see  .AlcCullocli,  2402  ;  hist,  of  educatitm 
in,  2918  ;  national  legislation  cone  education  in,  see 
(iermann,  29.''.(). 

Indiana  Historical  Society,  pubs.  3362,  see  also  Dunn, 
2029,  Howe,  216. 

Indians : 

General:  synopsis  of  N.  Am.  tribes,  Gallatin,  see 
Am.  Anti(|uarian  Soc,  229;  Primitive  industry, 
Abbott,  548 ;  Travels  amongst,  their  earthworks 


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and  temples.  Brine,  5G1;  mounds  and  earthworks 
of  U.  S.,  the  work  of,  see  Carr,  502,  Laphuin, 
577:  origin  of,  see  Short,  58('i;  Hist,  of  Am.  In- 
dians, Adair,  600 ;  Indian  all'airs  (1789-18ii7),  Am. 
state  papers,  GOl ;  Writings,  Atwater,  (W2;  of  the 
I'acitic  jitates,  Bancroft,  tiO:i;  Am.  race,  Brinton, 
613;  Ks^ays  of  an  Americanist,  Brinton,  1)1:5; 
Myths  ofthe  new  world,  Brinton,  (JlH;  Culture 
status  of  Am.  Indian  at  jieriod  of  his  disc., 
Brinton.  C,U;  Story  of  the  Am.  Indian,  Brooks, 
()1.">;  manners  and  customs,  Catlin,  (iK;,  Berrot, 
3i;74,  aee  idao  La  Hontan,  3G4_',  Barkman,  3072^ 
Sagard  Theodat,  3G91,  Ileriot,  3727,  Long,  37?!; 
of  Kocky  nits.,  Catlin,  (".17,  Snu't,  077;  tribes 
visited  by  Charlevoix,  G19;  Our  wild  Indians, 
Dodge,  028;  rpt.  on,  taxed  and  not  taxecl  in 
U.  S.,  Donaldson,  (529 ;  Indian  hist,  for  young 
folks,  F.  S.  Drake, 031;  Biog.  and  hist,  of  Indians 
of  N.  Am.,  S.  (t.  Drake,  032;  Aboriginal  races 
of  N.  Am.,  S.  O.  Drake,  0:52;  Ked  man  and  white 
in  X.  Am..  Ellis,  034;  Essay  towards  an  Indian 
biV)liog.,  Field,  0:55;  education  and  civilization, 
Fletcher,  637;  synopsis  of  tribes  in  U.  S.,  east  of 
the  Rocky  mts".,  Gallatin,  639;  Story  of  the  In- 
dian, Grinnell,  (540;  of  Can.  aiul  Indian  territo- 
ries, Henry,  (V>2,  3837;  Indian  Rights  Assoc,  rpts., 
653;  Century  of  dishonor,  Jackson,  O.W;  Standard 
natural  hist.,  Kingsley,  057;  Kitchi-gami,  Kohl, 
&58  ;  Memoirs,  McKenny,  000  ;  Hist,  of  Indian 
tribes  of  N.  Am.,McKenhy^fj(Y/  Hall,  Ool;  Houses 
and  house  life  of  Am.  aborigines,  Morgan,  007; 
rpt.  to  U.  S.  Sec.  of  War  on  Indian  alfairs, 
Morse,  009;  travels  and  experiences  anmug  'li;r)2- 
84),  Radisson,  073;  of  Hudson  River,  Uuttinticr, 
675;  hist. and  statistical  information, Schoolcraft, 
670;  Oneota,  Schoolcraft,  070;  Smithsonian  rpts., 
678;  narr.  of  captivity  and  adventures  among, 
Tanner,  080;  condition  of  tribes,  U.  S.  cong.  rpt., 
684 ;  U.  S.  Geog.  and  geol.  survey  of  Rocky  3It. 
region,  Contributions  to  N.  Am.  etlinol.,  685; 
Indian  question,  "Walker,  687;  Washington  An- 
throp.  Soc,  689;  Events  in  Indian  hist..  Winner, 
692;  Indian  affairs  from  colonial  standpoint, 
,see  Pownall,  873;  Wheelwright  deed  of  1029,  see 
"Wheelwright,  1032 ;  Dutch  and  Eng.  trade  with, 
see  Pearson,  1090  ;  acct.  of  remarkable  occur- 
rences during  captivity  with  (17.55-59),  Smith, 
1102;  hist.,  antiquities  and  customs,  see  Chateau- 
briand, 1005;  intercourse  with  settlers  of  O.  and 
Miss,  valleys,  see  Hall,  1788  ;  travels  and  captivity 
among,  see  Puttie,  1805;  pioneer's  relations  with, 
see  Roosevelt,  1812;  treatment  of  (1837-38),  see 
Buckingham,  1848;  intercourse  with  colonists, 
see  Weeden,  2905;  Key  to  Indian  language,  Wil- 
liams, see  Narragans'ett  Club,  3114,  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3179,  V.  1;  food  plants  of  N.  Am.  Indians, 
Lawson,  see  Etlmol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3161;  Half- 
breed,  Reade,  see  R.  Soc.  o'f  Can.,  3551,  see  also 
Kinzie,  1799;  condition  and  character,  see  Jesuit 
Relations,  30.35;  fur  trader's  life  among,  .see  Bal- 
lantyne,  3824 ;  specimen  of  five  Indian  languages, 
see  Cmfreville,  3879. 

Missions  and  conversion :  Moravian  mission  work, 
Heckewelder,  650,  .see  also  Rondthaler,  3029,  Los- 
kiel,  3051,  Zeisberger,  3115,  see  also  Schweinitz, 
3116  ;  Oregon  missions.  Gray,  2039,  Smet,  2071  ; 
directions  to  catechists  for  instructing  Indians, 
see  Anderson,  2970 ;  Memoirs  of  David  Brainerd, 
Edwards,  2992  ;  Catholic  missions.  Shea,  3082  ; 
First  establishment  of  the  faith  in  New  France, 
Le  Clcrcq,  3051,  see  also  Hennepin,  1178;  V^ri- 
tables  motifs  iiour  la  conversion  des  sauvages  de 
la  Xouvelle  France,  Societe  de  Notre-Dame  de 
Montreal,  3007;  Historia  eclesi,1stica  Indiana, 
Mendieta,  .see  Icazbalceta,  .39.58.  .See  also  .lesuits. 
Missions,  also  below,  under  Iowa,  New  England, 
Ontario,  etc. 

Wars,  campaigns,  massacres,  and  treaties:  attack 
on  Hatfield  and  Deerfield,  see  Bradford  Club, 
2.52  ;  journal  of  treaty  (1783),  .see  :Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
301;  French  and  Indian  wars.  Miles,  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  .303,  Baker,  898.  Church,  911,  Drake,  926, 
Williams,  10.38,  see  also  Pearson,  1090,  Pa.  Com- 
mission to  locate  frontier  forts,  1096,  Rverson, 
1484,  Sanford,  3184;  campaign  f  1703-4),  Mante, 
865;  Indian  wars  in  country  bortlering  on  Conn. 
Rirer,  Hoyt,  954  ;  Indian  wars  in  New  Eng.,  Hub 


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bard,  9.56,  see  also  Knapp,  2.")8  ;  wars  of  New 
Eng.  with  eastern  Indians,  Penhallow,  1004;  Hist, 
of  Indian  wars,  'friimbiiU,  1024;  Indian  wars  in 
D('crfi<'ld,  Williams,  1033;  Treatise  on  mode  and 
manner  of  Indian  war,  see  Smith,  1102  ;  I^ogan 
massacre,  see  Cresap,  1282;  .settlement  and  Indian 
wars  of  western  Va.  and  Pa.,  Doddridge.  1297; 
war  of  1790-95,  Butterfield,  1338;  warfare  during 
Am.  Rev.,  see  Stone,  1514;  Indian  troubles,  see 
Washington-Crawford  letters,  1,542 ;  noithwest- 
ern  campaign,  see  Wayne,  1572;  wars  and  mas- 
sacres in  northwestern  Va..  M'ithers,  1579;  wars 
of  western  frontier,  see  McAfee,  1742  ;  journal 
of  campaign  (1790-1),  Denny,  1773 ;  negotiations 
and  wars,  Harrison,  17s9;  campaijjn  of  1791,  St. 
Clair,  1814;  Recollect  ions  of  a  Virginian,  ^laury, 
2280  ;  Inilian  wars  in  Wis.,  see  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  3.J90;  My  life  on  the  plains,  Custer,  a399; 
see  also  Hough,  1794,  Rupp,  1813;  also  Philip's 
M'ar ;  also  below  under  Black  Hawk,  Iroquois, 
Ohio,  Pequot,  West,  etc 

Northwest:  Colton,  021,  Dall,  625,  G^rin,  see  Eth- 
nol.  Snrvev  of  Can.,  ;)461;  see  also  Henry  and 
Thompson,*  1790,  Kinzie,  1799. 

Middle  West:  .see  Long,  414,  415,  Atw.ater,  2f)16. 

Southern:  antiquities,  Jones,  574;  during  the  Re- 
volution, see  Bartram,  1235;  see  also  Rye,  1196, 
Stevens,  ;i,''.29. 

Southwest:  investigations  among,  Bandelier,  see 
Arclueol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  555;  see  also  Emory,  408, 
409. 

Western :  Indian  wars  of  the  far  west,  Dunn,  .3403, 
see  also  Annals  of  the  west,  1755,  Parkman,  2062, 
Olilihant,  .3375,  JIarey,  ;«16. 

Canadian  :    Moeurs    des     sauvages    ameriquains, 
Lafiteau,  659,  3041 ;  Canadian  savage  folk,  Mac- 
lean, 662;  condition  of  tribes.  Dept.  of  Indian 
affairs,  34.34;  Etlinol.  survey  of  Can.,  3401;  courts 
of  justice  (18021.  Miles,  .sec  Archives,  3474;  lands 
of,  on  (Irand  River,  ^Maitland,  see  Archives,  3476; 
in  AVar  of  1812,  :\Iott,  .see   Omadiana,  3492;  life 
and  mannei-s,  .see  Chaniplain,  3615;  notes  on,  see 
Bonnycastle,  3695 ;  vocabularies,  see  Dobbs,  3831 ; 
standards  of  trade  of  H.  B.  Co.  in  dealing  with, 
see  Hudson's    Bay,  3841;    Native    tribes  of   the 
Dominion,    Maclean,  38.51.    See  also   names  of 
tribes  below,  as  Algonquins,  Iroquois. 
British  Columbia  :  Hale,  see  Etlinol.  Survey  of 
Can.,  3461,  Boas,  see  Ethnol.  .Survey  of  Can., 
3401;    manners  and  customs  of  Indians  of 
Brit.  Columbia  and  Vancouver's  Is.,  see  Mac- 
donald,  3S48.    See  also  below  under  Koote- 
nay,  Salish. 
Ontario:  rpts.  of  Minister  of  Education,  see 
Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3401a;  mission  work 
among  Indians,  .see  Canniff.  3700. 

California:  Powers,  672;  origin,  customs  and  tra- 
ditions of  Indians  of  Alta  Cal.,  Boscana,  see 
Robinson,  2007. 

Connecticut:  Deforest,  626,  see  also  Conn.  Hist. 
Soc,  3137  ;  Indinn  wars  in  countrj'  bordering 
on  Conn.  River,  Hoyt's  Antif|iuarian  researches, 
9.54  ;  Indian  names  of  places  m  and  on  border  or 
Conn.,  see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137. 

Dakota.     See  Warren,  422. 

Florida:  of  the  10th  cent.,  see  Brinton,  3273. 

Illinois:  Clark's  campaign  (17T8-9>,  Clark,  1269, 
English,  1270,  Starkey,  see  Parkman  Club,  3376; 
Last  of  the  Illinois,  Caton,  sec  Chicago  Hist.  Soc, 
3351;  see  also  Blanchard,  3347,  Davidson  and 
Stuv(^,  3354. 

Iowa  :  see  Sabin,  2069;  missionary  work,  see  Har- 
sha,  3023. 

Maine.   See  Sewall,  1012. 

Massachusetts :  vocabulary.  Cotton,  .see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  298;  "praving"  Indians,"  see  Gookin, 
643  ;  Old  Indi.an  chronicle,  Drake,  925  ;  Indian 
slave  trade  with  West  Indies,  see  Moore,  984; 
wars  in  western,  see  Holland,  3153. 

Mississippi.    .S'ee  Claiborne,  3281. 

Nebraska.     .9ee  Warren,  422,  .Johnson,  3364. 

New  England:  tracts  to  convert,  .see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  300;  Christian  Indians,  Gookin,  643;  Rela- 
tion of  the  troubles  which  have  hapned  in  New- 
England  by  reason  of  the  Indians  there  (1614-75), 
Increase  Mather,  978 ;  life  and  manners,  see  Cham- 
plain,  3615. 


INDEX 


New  IMexico.    .See  Gregg,  2040. 

Kew  York:  Indians  of  western,  sec  Marshall,  663; 
Indian  problem,  X.  Y.  State  lej;islative  rpt.,  670; 
life  and  manners,  see  ChauipUtin,  3015,  Simms, 
1107;  see «feo  Miller,  1080. 

North  Carolina,    ^'ee  Lawson,  1141. 

Ohio:  earlv  notices  of.  Force,  568,  638;  Indians  of 
O.  vallev.  .sec  Fernow.  845 ;  Bouquet's  expcd., 
Smith.  880;  see  also  Ohio  Hist,  and  Philosoph. 
Soc,  3374. 

Pennsylvania:  I'cnn's  treaty  (1682),  Du  Ponceau 
o/i'/Visher,  .sec  I'a.  Hist.  Soc,  373;  hist.,  manners 
and  customs,  Heckewelder,  649,  see  (ilso  Pa.  Hist. 
Soc,  380;  modes  of  life  and  intercourse  with 
settlers,  see  Thomas,  1112. 

Tennes.-iee:  Hale.  1785,  see  also  Haywood,  3299. 

Texas,    .see  Gregg.  2040. 

Vermont.    .Sec  NVilliams,  1038. 

Virginia:  see  Peverlcy,  1121,  Strachey,  1165;  wars, 
Haas,  1350  .sec  also  f'oote,  3013. 

Wisconsin:  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3.390;  Robert 
Dickson  the  Indian  trader,  Cruikshank,  see  Wis. 
State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  12. 

Wyoming.    .S'ce  Peck,  3240. 

Brazil,  .see  Captivity  of  Hans  Stade,  4074;  Guiana, 
Brett,  610;  West  "Indies,  see  Casas,  708,  4102,  Ste- 
vens and  Lucas,  3921. 

Abnaki :  Vetron)ile,  686. 

Aleut,    .see  Dall,  sno.  625. 

Algonquin :  historical  and  mythological  tradi- 
tions, Squier,  679;  of  Can.,  .see  Radisson,  673. 

Apache:  Boiirke,  608,  Cremony,  624;  see  also  Coz- 
zens,  623,  Browiie,  3395. 

Aztec:  Biart,  607. 

Blackfoot:  Blackfoot  lodge  tales,  Grinnell,  644; 
rpt.  on  Blackfect  tribes.  Hale,  sec  Ethnol.  Survey 
of  Can.,  3461,  Wilson,  see  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can., 
3461. 

Black  Hawk :  Black  Hawk  War,  Thwaites.  see  Wis. 
State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.  v.  12,  Jackson,  see 
Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  14;  .see  also 
Rui>p,  1.813,  Scott,  2010,  3IcCall,  2057,  Johnston, 
2233,  Ford,  :5;?,")9,  Reynolds,  3378. 

Chata-Muskokee:  Brinton,  612. 

Cherokee:  in  pre-Columbian  times,  Thomas,  592; 
.see  ''Aso  Thomas,  .TOa,  Bartram,  1235,  Drayton, 
1304,  Martin,  1431,  Scott,  2010. 

Chevennes :  campaign  against  southern,  see  Custer, 
3399. 

Chippewa.    Sec  McKenny,  660,  Carver,  1259. 

Choctaw.    .See  Bartram,  i2;«. 

Comanche.     .Sec  Cremony,  024. 

Creek:  migration  lejiend,  Gatschet,  640;  travels 
through  terr.,  sre  Bartram,  1235;  Creek  war  (1813- 
14),  Ilalbert  (tn<l  Ball,  1730;  paperson,  Hardaway, 
.see  Ala.  Hist.  Soc,  3270. 

Delaware:  mission  of  Ignited  Brethren  among, 
Heckewelder,  6.=)0;  sre  also  Tavlor,  1818. 

Erie:  see  Force,  638,  Taylor,  1818. 

Eskimo:  tales  and  traditions.  Rink,  674;  see  also 
Dall,  625,  Kingsley,  657,  Elliott,  3405,  Packard, 
3857. 

Fox:  resistance  to  French,  .sec  Hebberd,  1177;  ex- 
ped.  against,  De  Lingeris,  3619. 

Hidatsa :  Matthews,  665. 

Huron:  Gerin,  see  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  34G1; 
see  also  below,  Huron-Iroquois. 

Ingaleek.    See  Elliott,  3405. 

Iroquois:  Iroquois  trail,  Bcauchamp,  605;  People 
of  the  Long  Ibiuso,  Chad  wick,  618;  Hist,  of  five 
Indian  nations  of  (an.,  Col(lcn,620;  Six  nations 
of  N.  Y.,  Donaldson,  6.30;  Irocmois  book  of  rites. 
Hale,  647;  League  of  the  Ho-de-no-sau-nee,  Mor- 
gan, 668;  Can.  Iroquois,  .sec  Radisson,  673;  cen- 
sus rpt.  to  Sec.  of  State  of  X.  Y.,  Schoolcraft, 
676;  Huron-Iro(iuois  of  Can.,  Wilson,  691;  Sir 
Willi.am  .loliiison  and,  Ciriflis,  1075,  .see  also 
Stone,  1076;  Papers  rel.  to  Six  Nations,  see  N.  \. 
State  doc.  hist.,  1085;  relations  with  colonial 
N.  Y.,  .see  Schuvler,  1103;  Sullivan's  campaign 
(1779),  Conover,  1275,  Norton,  1449,  Sullivan.  1519, 
Hardenbergh,  .sec  Cayuga  Co.  Hist.  Soc,  3200, 
Hubley,  see  Miner,  .3226,  see  also  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
3.38;  travels  through  country  of  (1795-7),  La 
Rochefoucauld,  VAl \  wars  of,  see  Taylor,  1818; 
historic  notices  of,  Ketchum,  .3218;  relations  to 
whites,  see  Ketchum,  3218;  wars  in  Can.  (1682- 


1713),  Catalogue,  see  Quebec  i>it.  unci  Hist.  Soc, 
3515  (3);  journal  of  an  exped.  against  (1687), 
Baugy,  3600;  Iroquois  and  the  Jesuits,  Donohoe, 
3G23;  customs,  sec  Lafiteau,  3641.  .Sec  ((?so  below, 
Mohawk,  Oneida,  Onondaga,  Seneca. 

Kootenay:  of  S.  E.  Brit.  Columbia,  Chamberlain, 
see  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3401. 

Maskoki.     Sec  Jones,  574. 

Maya:  Katunes  of  Alaya  hist.,  Valentini,  see  Am. 
Antiquarian  .Soc,  242;  Books  of  Chilan  Balara, 
Brinton,  611;  chronicles,-  Brinton,  613;  .sec  also 
Mercer,  578,  Short,  TiHG,  Stephens,  .5.89,  ,590,  Thomas, 
596,  v.  S.  Geog.  and  geol.  survey  of  the  Rocky 
3It.  region,  685. 

Mohawk:  Megapolensis,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353; 
narr.  of  captivity  amonir,  .Jogues,  1074;  Joseph 
Brant,  Egglestoii  ami  Siclv(\  1J15,  Stone,  1246; 
.see  also  Johnson,  1075,  l(i7C,,  .'Marlean,  3746. 

3Iohej;an :  mission  of  United  Brethren  among, 
Heckewelder,  6.50. 

Moqiii:  snake  dance,  Bourke,  609,  Fewkes,  .see 
Jonrtial  of  A)7i.  Ethnol.  and  arclnvol.,576;  nat.al 
ceremonies,  Owens,  .see  Jonrnnl  of  Am.  ctlmol. 
and  archanl.,  576;  see  also  Nordenskicild,  671, 
Winship,  3992. 

Nahuas.    .Sec  Short,  586. 

Isarragansett:  speech  and  manners,  .see  Williams, 
R.  I."  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  v.  1;  hist..  Dorr,  R.  1.  Hist. 
Soc,  3179,  v.  7  (2);  see  also  Earle,  841. 

Natchez:  war  of  1730,  see  Claiborne,  3281;  war  (1716), 
Ricliebourg,  sec  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  3;  see  also 
Le  Page  du  Pratz,  1181. 

Navajo:  sec  Simpson,  418,  Cremony,  624, Matthews, 
665,  Hughes,  20(12. 

Nez  I'erces.     .See  Nicolet,  1184. 

Ojibwa.     .Sec  Schoolcraft,  676. 

Oneida:  Belknap,  see  Mass. Hist.  Soc,  335. 

Onondaga :  Van  Shaick's  campaign,  Conover, 
1275;  .see  f(?so  Clark,  3202. 

Pawnee:  Pawaice  hero  stories,  Grinnell,  645; 
sketches,  Irving,  654. 

Pequot:  wars.  Mason,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  296; 
T'ndcrhill,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  302,  Vincent,  .see 
]\Iass.  Hist.  Soc,  302,  Orr,  999,  see  also  Hubbard, 
956. 

Pottowatomies :  Caton,  see  Chicago  Hist.  Soc, 
3351. 

Pueblo:  Bandelier,  604,  Eickemeyer  «7if?  Westcott, 
633,  Wallace,  688 ;  Ruins  of  Pueblos  of  Pecos,  Ban- 
delier, .sec  Archajol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  553;  see  er/so 
Peet,  582,  Short,  586,  Bourke,  609,  Nordenskiold, 
671,  Dwindle,  3404,  Winship,  3992. 

Queres.     .Sec  Bandelier,  604. 

Salish :  Notes  on  the  N'tlaka'  pamuq,  Hill-Tout,  see 
Ethnol.  Sui'vey  of  Can.,  3461;  Notes  on  the 
Sk-qo'mic  of  Brit.  Columbia,  Hill-Tout,  see  Eth- 
nol. Survey  of  Can.,  3461. 

Seminole:  Giddings,  641,  1783,  Coe,  1610,  Spragne, 
1963,  .-ice  a /so  iMcCall,  2057,  Am.  state  papers, 
2484,  Fairbanks,  3288. 

Seneca:  Nonville's  exped.,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
a53;  Red  Jacket,  Eggleston  and  Seelye,  1245, 
Hubbard,  1747,  Stone,  1748;  see  also  jemison, 
656,  Morgan,  6r>S. 

Shawnee:  Harvey.  648;  Tecumseh,  Drake,  1819, 
Eggleston  and  f^eelye,  1820;  narr.  of  captivity 
among  (1788),  Ridout,  3770;  see  also  Force,  638, 
Tavlor,  1818. 

Sioux  :  Finertv,  6.36,  Gilman,  642. 

Sitkan.     .Sec  Elliott,  3405. 

Ti'wes.     .Sec  Bandelier,  604. 

WiniK'bagr)es:  of  Wis.,  Paquette,  .see  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  .3390,  coll.,  v.  12;  sec  also  Xicolet,  1184. 

Wy:indot.     .See  Taylor,  1818. 

Yamacraw:  Tomo-chi-chi,  Jones.  682. 

Zufii.     .See  Journal  of  Am.  ethnol.  and  archccoL, 
576. 
Indies.    .See  West  Indies. 

Inducements  offered  by  the  States-General  of  Holland 
(l(n4-2(;)  to  those  merchants  and  navigators  who 
would  discover  new  countries.  .Sec  Liberty  bell 
leaflets.  8(;2. 
Industries,  ]irimitive,  .\bbott,54S  ;  industrial  develop- 
ment, see  (ireelev,  1894,  Hinsdale,  254(;  ;  productive, 
Atkinsfni,  see  Slialer,  2411  ;  of  Hawaii,  sec  Black- 
man,  2458  ;  in  I'.  S..  .sec  Ratzel,  2.599  ;  regul.ation  of 
commerce  and,  see  Ford,  2730  ;  textile,  Bagnall,2826; 


526 


INDEX 


of  New  Eng.  and  Middle  states,  i^cr  Bishop,  SS."?!  ; 
Canadian,  Holies,  2833  ;  V.  S.  industrial  liist..  Holies, 
2833  ;  Industrial  experiments  in  the  I'.iit.  colonies  of 
N.  Am.,  Lord,  '.'87()  ;  in  \t.,iicc  Hoalon,  31.")J  ;  indus- 
trial resources  of  southern  and  western  states,  Do 
Bow,  2845,  spc  also  Dv  Bow's  rrrieii\'2MV>  ;  Industrial 
Cuba,  I'orter,  4133.    ^cr  iitso  Manufactures. 

Injialeeks,  Acct.  of.     Srp  Elliott,  ;?405. 

Ingersoll,  Charles  J.,  Hist,  sketch  of  second  war  be- 
tween U.  S.  and  (Jr.  Brit.,  1734  ;  Hist,  of  second  war, 
1734  ;  life,  Mei{,^s.  !(;;«. 

Ingle,  E.,  I'arish  institutions  of  Maryland,  27.'<5  ;  Local 
institutions  of  Va.,  27.T). 

Ingraham,  E.  D.,  ed. :  Papers  in  rel.  to  case  against 
Silas  Deane.    See  Seventy-Six  Soc,  U'.)4. 

Ingram,  D.,  Land  travels  of  David  Ingram  and  others 
in  1568-9.     See  Weston,  IKK). 

Ingram's  rebellion.    See  Bacon's  rebellion. 

Inman,  H.,  Old  Santa  Fe  trail,  3411  ;  and  Cody,  Great 
Salt  Lake  trail,  .3412. 

Inner  life  of  the  religious  societies  of  the  Common- 
wealth, Barclay.  2081. 

Innuits.     Ser  Eskimos. 

In  old  Xarrajzansett,  Earlc.  841. 

Inquiry  into  the  origin  and  course  of  political  parties 
in  the  I'nited  States,  Van  Buren,  2(>34. 

Inquisition  (The)  as  it  was  in  S.  Am.,  Vicufia  Mac- 
kenna,  4069. 

Institutional  beginnings  in  a  western  state,  Macy, 
2774. 

Institutional  history,  Introd.  to  Am.,  Freeman,  2733. 

Institutions,  origin  of  national,  scientific,  and  educa- 
tional of  U.  S.,  Goode,  2931.  Sir  n/sn  Smithsonian 
Institution  ;  also  Colleges,  Universities,  Schools. 

Institutions  and  monuments  of  the  ancient  inhabit- 
ants of  Am.,  Humboldt,  573,  3916,  3955. 

Instrument  of  government,  653,  see  Old  South  Work, 
368  (27). 

Inter-colonial  wars,  expeds.  of  1689,  '90,  '92,  '96  and 
1704,  Church,  911  ;  as  aflecting  New  Eng.,. see  Palfrey, 
1002.  See  also  French  and  Indian  War,  King 
George's  War,  King  William's  War,  Queen  Anne's 
War  ;  also  Border  wars,  French  and  Indian  wars. 

Interest  of  America  in  sea  power,  Mahan,  2470,  2578. 

Internal  communications,  Canada  dsisi.  ser  Archives, 
3477  ;  Can.  (1783),  see  Archives,  3472  ;  see  a/so  Bonny- 
castle,  3695. 

Internal  improvements,  see  Calhoun,  1853,  Wheeler, 
1990,  Ford,  3.359,  Reynolds,  3378  ;  in  O.,  .see  Cutler 
1770  ;  federal  aid  for,  .see  Clay,  1864  ;  in  southern  and 
western  states,  see  De  Bow,  2845,  2841!  ;  in  Ky.,  see 
Collins.  3282  ;  of  N.  C,  see  A\Tieeler,  3338.  ,S'ee  also 
Canals,  Railroads,  Roads. 

Internal  revenue.    .See  Revenue. 

International  American  Conference,  minutes,  rpts., 
3917. 

International  arbitration,  Schurz,see  Am.  and  Europe, 
2375,  see  also  Lieber,  2768-;  affecting  U.  S.,  Moore, 
2.584.  See  also  Boundaries,  Monroe  doctrine, 
Treaties. 

International  education  series.  See  Boone,  2918 ; 
Hinsdale,  2546  ;  Martin,  2941. 

International  law,  of  the  U.  S.,  Wharton,  2636,  97  ; 
uniform  code  of,  see  International  Am.  Conference, 
3917  ;  see  also  Woolsey,  2747,  Lieber,  2768. 

International  relations.  See  Foreign  relations  of  the 
United  States. 

Interoceanic  canal,  see  Bancroft,  2457,  Ammen,  2485, 
Snow,  2610.  .S'ee  also  Nicaragua  canal,  Panama 
canal. 

Interpreters,  Early,  Reade.    .See  Canadiana,  3492. 

Iowa,  annals  of,  Iowa  State  Hist.  Soc,  213,  3363  ;  doc. 
material  rel.  to  hist.,  Iowa  State  Hist.  Soc,  213, 3363  ; 
northeastern,  McGee,  .see  Geol.  survey,  439  ;  state 
surveys,  488,  509  ;  migrations  of  Cherokees  from,  see 
Thomas,  595  :  hist,  of,  see  Brown,  1844  ;  making  of, 
Sabin,  2069  ;  institutional  beginnings,  Macy,  2774  ; 
Presbyterianism  in.  Harsha,  3023. 

Iowa  historirnl  record,  213,  a363. 

Iowa  State  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  213,  3363. 

Iredell,  James,  life  and  correspondence  of,  McRee, 
1372,  2756. 

Iredell  (N.  C),  Revolutionary  War  in.  See  Hunter, 
1370. 

Ireland,  W.  A.  See  Am.  Acad,  of  Folit.  and  Social 
Sci.,2456. 

Ireland,  hist,  of,  to  1801.    See  Lecky,  1406. 


Irish,  early  settlements  of,  in  western  hemisphere, 
Beamish,  741. 

Irish  Parliament,  sketch  of.    See  Smith,  2679. 

Iroti,  trade  of,  rise  and  progress  in  U.  S.  (1621-1857), 
French,  2854  ;  manufacture  of,  in  all  ages  (1585- 
1885),  Swank,  2897  ;  see  also  I'atton,  2883. 

Iroquois  Indians.     See  Indians. 

Irrigation,  Whitney,  546,  2907  ;  rpt.  on,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 4.38  ;  hydrography  and,  see  Geol.  survey,  439  ; 
well  boring  and,  in  S.  Dak.,  Darton,  .see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 446  ;  Water  supply  and  irrigation  papers,  see 
Geol.  survey,  469  ;  Canaitian,  Dept.  of  Interior,  3434. 
,S'ee  «/.so  Artesian  wells  ;  Hydrography  ;  Water 
resources. 

living,  J.  T.,  Indian  sketches,  654. 

Irving,  T.,  Coniiuest  of  Fla.,  1193. 

Irving,  Washington,  Life  and  voyages  of  Christopher 
Columbus,  778,  see  also  Navarirete,  7(K),  Casas,  708  ; 
Life  of  (Jeorge  Washington,  1.5.55  ;  Washington  and 
his  country,  1.556 ;  The  Rocky  Mountains,  2020,  Ad- 
ventures of  Cai)t.  Bonneville,  2020  ;  Astoria,  2051,  see 
also  Franchere,  1782  ;  tr.,  sec  Pons,  4013  ;  biog.,  see 
Brooks,  2497. 

Irwin,  Lt.-Col.  R.  B.,  Hist,  of  Nineteenth  Army  Corps, 
2217  ;  see  also  Bowman,  2321. 

Isham,  Lt.  A.  B.,  Davidson,  «nci  Fumess,  Prisoners  of 
war  and  milit.  prisons,  2218. 

Isham,  C,  ed.    See  Deane,  1292. 

Isle  au  Noix,  retreat  of  Boulamarque  to,  Gardner, 
3629. 

Islenos,  dialects  of,  in  La.    See  Fortier,  3291. 

Italian  documents,  .52,  .53,  .54. 

Italv.  travels  in,  Chateaubriand,  1605. 

Iturbide's  statement  of  1824.    See  Chase,  18.59. 

Ives,  Lt.  J.  C,  Rpt.  upon  the  Colo.  River  of  the  West, 
412. 

Ivorj'  series.    .See  Earle,  841. 

Ixtlilxochitl,  Don  Fernando  de  Alva.  Obras  histdricas, 
3937. 

Izard,  R.,  correspondence.    .See  Sparks,  1504. 

Jack,  I.  A.,  Gen.  CofBn.    See  Hay,  3496  a. 

Jackson,  A.  A..  Abraham  Lincoln  in  Black  Hawk  War. 
.See  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll..  v.  14. 

Jackson,  Andrew,  admin,  of,  see  McKenny,  660,  Ham- 
ilton, 1631,  Livingston.  1648,  Woodburv,  1996;  life, 
Parton,  1636,  1904,  Reid  and  Eaton,  1637,  Walker, 
1735,  Sumner,  1905,  Fiske,  see  Wilson.  2638,  Brown, 
app.,  pp.  464,470,  see  also  Brooks,  2497,  Eggleston, 
2517;  visit  to  Bost.,  see  Quincy.  1683  ;  cabinet,  see 
Wirt,  1707  ;  in  New  Orleans  campaign,  see  Latour, 
1740  ;  private  pa))ers,  see  Benton,  1832  ;  breach  with 
Calhoun,  see  Calhoun,  1853  ;  Jacksonian  epoch.  Peck, 
1938. 

Jackson,  Mrs.  H.  H.,  A  century  of  dishonor,  655. 

Jackson,  ^frs.  M.  A.,  Life  and'letters  of  Gen.  Thomas 
J.  Jackson  (Stonewall),  2221. 

Jackson,  S.  M.,  annotator,  see  Church  Historv^  2964- 
3116 ;  comjy.,  Bibliog.  of  Am.  church  hist.  (1820-93), 
.3042. 

Jackson,  Gen.  Thomas  J.  ("  Stonewall  '">,  campaign  of, 
in  Shenandoah  vallev,  Allan,  2101  ;  life.  Cooked  2219, 
Henderson,  2220,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Jackson,  2221. 

Jacob,  J.  J.,  Biog.  sketch  of  life  of  Capt.  Michael 
Cresap,  1281. 

Jacobs,  H.  E.,  Hist,  of  Evang.  Lutheran  Church  in  the 
U.  S.,  3043. 

Jacobs,  J.,  Story  of  geog.  discovery,  724. 

Jamaica,  sufferings  of  Q\iakers  in,  see  Besse,  2987; 
desc.  acct.  of  island  of,  Beckford,  4096 ;  annals 
of.  Bridges,  4098  ;  hist,  of  maroons,  and  state  of  Is- 
land of,  Dallas,  4104  :  travel  in.  see  Froude,  4112  ; 
acct.  of,  see  Hill,  4118;  hist,  of,  Long,  4123;  visit 
of  two  Quakers  to  (1837),  see  Sturge  and  Harvejs 
4143. 

Jamaican  maroons  and  Nova  Scotia,  Brymner.  See 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  .3.5.36. 

James,  E.,  Narr.  of  captivity  and  adventures  of  John 
Tanner,  680  ;  comp..  acct. "of  exped.  from  Pittsburg 
to  Rocky  Mts.  (1819-20-,  414. 

James,  E.'J.,  First  appointment  of  federal  representa- 
tives in  the  U.  S.  -See  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social 
Sci.,  226. 

James,  W.,  Naval  occurrences  of  the  late  war  between 
Gr.  Brit,  and  the  T'.  S.,  1736  ;  milit.  occurrences  of 
late  war  between  Gr.  Brit,  and  the  U.  S  ,  1737 ;  Naval 
hist,  of  Gr.  Brit.,  1738. 


527 


INDEX 


James  11.,  letters  to  govs,  of  colony  of  Conn.,  Hinman, 
l&l. 

James,  Army  of  the.  Humphreys,  2215. 

Jameson,  J.  A.,  The  CDUstiiutiuniil  c-ouvention,  2758. 

Jameson,  J.  V.,  Biblicjj:;.  of  Willem  Usselinx,  C4,  08  ; 
Diet,  of  U.  S.  hist.  (U;'--1^9).  2549  ;  Introd.  to  study 
of  constitutional  ami  jjolit.  hist,  of  the  states,  2550  ; 
Cf/.,  Essays  in  constitutional  hist,  of  U.  S.  (1775-89), 
2759  ;  Kp't.  on  Spanisli  aiul  Dutch  settlements  prior 
to  1648,  see  U.  S.  Venezuelan  Boundary  Commission, 
4024. 

Jamestown  colony,  docs,  illustrating  hist.  See  Am. 
Antiquarian  .^oc.,  231.  , 

Janes,  L.  G.,  Samuell  (iorton,  946. 

Janney,  S.  M.,  Life  of  William  Penn,  1095;  Hist,  of 
religious  society  of  Friends,  to  1828,  3044. 

Janvier,  T.  A.,  In  old  N.  Y.,  1073. 

Japan,  U.  S.  in.     See  (Jriffis,  2464. 

Jay,  John  [1745-1829],  chief  justice,  corr.,  see  Sparks, 
1,504  ;  corr.  and  public  papers,  1638,  see  also  Fed- 
eralist, 2720,  2721 ;  life,  W.  Jay,  1639,  Pellew,  1640, 
Whitelock,  1641,  see  also  Brooks,  2497,  Flanders, 
2525. 

Jay,  John  [1817].    See  Jay,  W.,  1907. 

Jay,  William,  Life  of  John  Jay,  1639  ;  writings  on 
slaver>-,  1906 ;  Review  of  the  causes  of  the  Mex.  War, 
2003  ;  life,  Tuckerman,  1907. 

Jay  treaty-.     See  King,  1645, 1697. 

Jefferson",  Thomas,  Life  of  Capt.  Meriwether  Lewis,  see 
Old  South  Work,  368  (44) ;  writings,  1373  ;  Notes  on 
the  state  of  Va.,  1374  ;  papers  (1770-1826),  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  322;  corr.,  see  Sparks,  1503,  Thomson, 
1525,  U.  S.  State  dept.,  2632  ;  character,  Dwight,  1376  ; 
life,  Morse,  1377,  Parton,  1378,  Randall,  1379,  Ran- 
dolph. l.;80,  Schouler,  1381,  Tucker,  1382,  see  also 
Brooks,  2497,  Eggleston,2517  ;  sketch  of,  see  Mackay, 
1427  ;  hist,  of  IJ.  S.  during  admin,  of,  Adams,  1880  ; 
polit.  career,  see  Cobb,  1606  ;  admin.,  see  Gallatin, 
1618;  Wilkinson,  1824;  politics  during  admin.,  see 
Gallatin,  1619  ;  authorship  of  Ky.  Resolutions,  see 
AYartield,  1702,  2813  ;  polit.  creed,  see  Van  Buren, 
2634  ;  and  the  Univ.  of  Va.,  Adams,  2911  ;  essay  on, 
Trent,  3332. 

Jefferys,  T.,  Natural  and  civil  hist,  of  French  do- 
minions in  N.  and  S.  Am.,  3634. 

Jemison,  Mrs.  Mary,  life  of,  Seaver,  656. 

Jenkins,  J.  S.,  Life  of  John  Caldwell  Calhoun,  18.55  ; 
Life  of  Silas  Wright,  1998  ;  Hist,  of  polit.  parties  in 
state  of  N.  Y.,  3217. 

Jenks,  E.,  Constitutional  experiments  of  the  Com- 
monwealth, 2666. 

Jennings,  L.  J.,  Eighty  years  of  republican  govt,  in 
theU.  S.,2760. 

Jeremie,  M.,  Relation  du  Detroit  etde  la  Bale  Hudson, 
3844. 

Jesuits,  relations  :  Lettres  ^difiantes  et  curieuses,  57, 
Relations  des  Jesuites,  58,  Shea,  58,  O'Callaghan,  58, 
Thwaites,  3635,  58  ;  in  Ore.,  see  Gray,  2039  ;  early  mis- 
sions in  N.  Am.,  Kip,  3048,  3038,  see  also  Lanman, 
1800,  Taylor,  1818  ;  Cross  bearers,  see  Severance,  3254; 
relations,  rel.  to  Wis.  hist.,  see  Smith,  3379  ;  Iroquois 
and,  Donohoe,  3623  ;  in  N.  Am.,  Parkman.  3672  ;  Les 
Jesuites  et  la  Nouvelle-France  an  XVIIe  sifecle, 
Rochemonteix,  3677.  .S^ee  also  Jesuits  by  name,  as 
Charlevoix.  Clavigero,  Dobrizholler,  Druillettes, 
Jotrups,  Lafiteau,  Venegas,  etc. 

Jewett.  C.  F.    Src  Perry,  .3064. 

Jews,  participation  of,  in  Spanish  and  Portuguese 
discoveries,  see  K.ayserling,  779  ;  Juifs  et  Chrc^tiens, 
see  Suite,  3036  ;  see  also  Quebec,  Prov.  of.  School 
Law,  3902. 

Jimenez  de  la  Espada,  M.,  Relaciones  geog.  de  Indias, 
4035 ;  Tres  relaciones  de  antigiiedades  Peruanas, 
40.35  ;  Cf/.,403<>-4041. 

Joannes,  Journal.     See  Doughty,  3623  a. 

Jodoin,  A.,  and  Vincent,  Hist,  de  Longueuil,  3742. 

Jogues,  Fdtlier  Isaac,  .S'.  J,,  Narr.  of  captivity  among 
Mohawk  Indians,  and  desc.  of  New  Netherlands 
(1642-3),  1074,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353  ;  memoir. 
Shea.  1074. 

John  Carter  Brown  Library,  cat.,  Bartlett,  393,  9. 

Johns  Ho]ikins  T'niversity,  pubs.,  274  ;  monograph  on, 
Gilman,  see  Stciucr,  'I'XA. 

Johns  lIoi)kins  Cniversitv  studies,  2551,  38,  274  ;  .see 
also  Adams.  1754,  2r42  2fH3,  2644,  2823,  Bassett,  18.30, 
Blac.kmar,  1101,  Bourinot,  .3565  a,  Brackett,  1837,  2.381, 
Brown,  2120,  Butler,  1718,  Bryce,  2703,  Callahan,  2504, 


4101,  Channing,  2707,  Freeman,  2733,  Hazen,  1634, 
Howard,  2752,  Hughson,2868,  Hunt,  2753,  Ingle,  2755, 
Jameson,  2.5.50,  Johnson,  1136,  Johnston,  3156,  Latan6, 
1140,  Livermore,  3157,  Lord,  2876,  Macv,  2774,  Ran- 
dall, 1160,  Sato,  2888,  Scaife,  535,  Schmeckebier,  1953, 
Sikes,  1497,  Small,  2794,  Weeks,  1988,  3105,  3106,  Wil- 
helm,  3341,  Willoughby,  2818. 

Johnson,  Capt.  A.  R.,  Journal.    See  Emory,  408. 

Johnson,  Andrew,  impeachment  of,  Ross,"  2398  ;  trial, 
U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2419  ;  admin.,  .see  Chambruu,  2706  ; 
impeachment  and  trial.  Dunning,  2719  ;  struggle 
between  Cong,  and,  over  reconstruction,  Chadsey, 
3383,  see  also  Columbia  Univ.,  260. 

Johnson,  B.  T.,  Gen.  Washington,  1557  ;  ed..  Memoir 
of  Joseph  E.  Johnston,  2226. 

Johnson,  E.,  Hist,  of  New  Eng.  (1628-52),  runninff  title. 
The  wonder-working  Providence,  962,  see  also  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  291. 

Johnson,  E.  M.,  ed.    See  AVilberforce,  3113. 

Johnson,  F.  W.,  MS.  Hist,  of  Tex.    See  Wooten,  3342. 

Johnson,  H.,  Exploits  of  Myles  Standish,  1019 ;  Hist, 
of  Neb.  3364. 

Johnson,  John,  Old  Maryland  manors,  1136. 

Johnson,  Sir  John,  Orderly  book  during  Oriskany 
campaign,  1383  ;  exjied.  from  Can.  (1780),  Hough, 
1366,  see  also  Bradford  Club,  252. 

Johnson,  Joseph,  Traditions  and  reminiscences,  1385. 

Johnson,  R.,  Hist,  of  French  war  (1756-63),  857  ;  Hist, 
of  the  war  of  1812-15,  1739  ;  Short  hist,  of  war  of 
secession,  2222  ;  Story  of  a  great  conflict,  2222  ;  camp- 
fire  and  battle-field,  2222. 

Johnson,  R.  U.,  ed.  See  Battles  and  leaders  of  the 
Civil  War,  2109. 

Johnson,  T.  C,  Hist,  of  southern  Presbvterian  Church, 
3045. 

Johnson,  Sir  William,  life,  Griffis,  1075,  Stone,  1076,  see 
also  Simms,  1499  ;  Johnson  papers,  see  N.  Y'^.  State 
doc.  hist.,  1085  ;  see  also  Maclean.  3746. 

Johnson's  Island,  Confederate  prisoners  at,  see  U.  S. 
Sanitary  Commission,  2358  ;  attempt  to  release  Con- 
federate prisoners  on,  see  Fenian  invasion,  3715. 

Johnson's  narratives  of  pirates.    See  Pyle,  4135. 

Johnston,  A.,  Hist,  of  Am.  politics,  2,552  ;  Hist,  of 
U.  S.,  2.5.53  ;  U.  S.,  2554  ;  Genesis  of  a  New  Eng. 
State  (Conn.),  31.56  ;  Conn..  3156  ;  see  also  Lalor,2763; 
ed..  Representative  Aip.  orations,  2555  ;  Am.  ora- 
tions, 2555. 

Johnston,  Gen.  Albert  S.,  life,  W.  P.  Johnston,  2223. 

Johnston,  E.  B.,  George  W'ashington  day  by  day, 
1558. 

Johnston,  H.  P.,  Battle  of  Harlem  Heights  (1776),  1386; 
Campaign  of  1776  around  N.  \.  and  Brooklyn,  1387, 
see  alsoL,.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3221  ;  Observations  on  Judge 
Jones's  loyalist  hist,  of  Am.  Rev.,  1388  ;  Y'orktown 
campaign  (1781),  1389  ;  ed.,  see  Jay,  1638. 

Johnston,  Col.  J.  S.,  The  first  exploration  of  Ken- 
tucky.   See  Filson  Club,  3289,  v.  13. 

Johnston,  Gen.  Joseph  E.,  Narr.  of  milit.  operations, 
2224  ;  value  of  memoirs,  2094  ;  life,  Hughes,  2225, 
Johnson,  2226. 

Johnston,  R.  M.,  andBrovme,  Life  of  Alexander  H. 
Stephens,  2335. 

Johnston,  W.  A.,  Hist,  up  to  date,  2435. 

Johnston,  W.  P.,  Life  of  Gen.  Albert  S.  Johnston, 
2223. 

Johnstone,  James,  Chevalier  de.  Campaign  of  1760  in 
Can.,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3514  (.5)  ;  me- 
moirs (Rebellion  of  1745-46\  3636  ;  Louisbourg  (1750- 
58),  3636,  see  also  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3,514  (3); 
Quebec  (1759-60),  3636  ;  Dialogue  in  Hades,  3C36,  see 
also  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3514  (4) ;  Memoirs, 
3636. 

Johonnot,  J.,  comp..  Stories  of  our  country,  2556. 

Joint  Committee  on  the  Conduct  of  the  War,  rpts., 
23. 

Joinville,  F.  F.  P.  L.  M.  d'0rli5ans,  prince  de.  The 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  2227. 

Joliet,'Louis,  map  (1674),  see  Griffin,  1176  ;  acct.  of  voy- 
age, see  French,  ,3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2  ;  map  of  discoveries 
of,  see  Marcel,  3457. 

Jones,  Jiid{/e,  Loyalist  history  of  Am.  Revolution,  ob- 
servations on,  Johnston.  1388. 

Jones,  Adnah  D.,  tr.    See  Deberle,  3914. 

Jones,  Anson,  Life  and  work  of  Thomas  Dudley,  927  ; 
Mem.  and  official  corr.  rel.  to  republic  of  Tex.,  2052. 

Jones,  C.  C,  Jr.,  Antiquities  of  the  southern  Indians, 
574  ;  Hist,  sketch  of  Tomo-Chi-Chi,  682  ;  Dead  towns 


528 


INDEX 


of  Ga.,  1137 ;  Roster  of  gen.  officers,  etc.,  in  Confed- 
erate service,  si-e  Southern  Hist.  Soc,  2330  ;  Hist,  of 
Ga.,  3302  ;  ed..  Siege  ot  Savannah,  see  Ga.  Hist.  Soc, 
3295. 

Jones,  C.  H.,  Hist,  of  the  campaign  for  conquest  of 
Can.,  1390. 

Jones,  H.,  Present  state  of  Va.,  1138. 

Jones,  J.,  Explorations  of  aboriginal  remains  of  Tenn., 
575. 

Jones,  J.  I?.,  Rebel  war  clerk's  diary,  2229,  Secret  rebel 
diary,  2229. 

Jones.'j.  W.,  ed.     See  Hakluvt,  716. 

Jonos,  near-Admiral,  John  Paul,  life  of,  Mackenzie, 
1391,  see  also  Cooper,  2511. 

Jones,  S.    aScc  Riirk,  3276. 

Jones,  T.,  Hist,  of  X.  Y.  during  Rev.  "War,  1392. 

Jones,  f'apt.  W.  A.,  Rpt.  upon  reconnoissance  of 
northwestern  Wyo.,  519. 

Jones,  \V.  1).,  -Mirror  of  modern  Democracy,  1908. 

Jordan,  I).  S.,  Imperial  democracy,  246G. 

Jordan,  Robert,  Trelawny  papers,  ^ee  Maine  Hist. 
Soc,  282. 

Joselvn,  J.,  Acct.  of  two  voyages  to  New  Eng.  (1638, 
lOdlit,  0()3,  see  also  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  299. 

Jouan,  H.,  Jean  Xicolet  (.1618-1642),  see  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  3:W0,  coll.,  V.  11,  (dso  3670. 

Journal  du  voyage  dc  M.  St.  Luc  de  la  Corne,  3682. 

Journal  of  a  voyage  from  London  to  Savannah  (1737-8), 
Whitefleld,  3111. 

Journal  of  American  ethnology  and  archaeology, 
576. 

Journal  of  school  geography,  .520. 

Journal  of  the  invasion  of  Can.,  1775,  Thayer.  Sec  R.  I. 
Hist.  Soc,  3179,  v.  6(1). 

Journal  of  the  southern  expedition  (1780-1783),  Sey- 
mour.   See  Del.  Hist.  Soc,  32S7. 

Journals  and  journeys  of  an  early  Buffalo  merchant. 
Src  Severance,  3254. 

Journals  of  Congress,  86. 

Journey  from  Prince  of  Wales  Fort  in  Hudson's  Bay 
to  the  northern  ocean  (1769-1772),  Hearne,  38.36. 

Journey  in  the  seaboard  slave  states,  Olmsted,  1933. 

Journey  over  the  mountains  (1747-48),  Washington, 
887. 

Joutel,  Henri,  Narr.,see  Margry,  1182,  3501  ;  .Journal  of 
La  Salle's  last  voyage,  see  Caxton  Club,  3350,  same, 
French  text,  3645. 

Juan  Fernandez,  hist,  de  la  isla  de  Robinson  Crusoe, 
Vicuna  Jlackenna,  4071. 

Juan  v  Santacilia,  J.,  and  Ulloa,  A.  de,  Voyage  to  S. 
Am.',  4042. 

.Juarez,  Hcnito,  life,  Burke,  .3959. 

Juarros,  1).,  Statistical  and  commercial  hist,  of  king- 
dom of  (;uatemala,  4009. 

Juchereau  de  St.  Denis,  story  of,  centred  in  La.,  3429; 
docs.  rel.  to,  see  Margry,  3501. 

Judith  Jlountains,  Weed  and  Pierson.  See  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 446. 

Judson,  H.  P.,  Growth  of  the  Am.  nation,  2557. 

Juet,  Robert,  Joui-nal,  see  X.  Y.  Hist.  Soc.,  352,  see 
also  Huds<m,  816. 

Julian,  G.  W.,  Life  of  Joshua R.  Giddings,  1891;  Polit. 
recollections  (1840-72),  1909. 

Jumonville,  Joseph  C,  sieur  de,  death  of,  Craig,  1129. 

Jury  system,  comparative  study  of  national.  See 
Forsvth,  '2i.\r,3. 

Justamoud,  J.  O.,  tr.    See  Raynal,  3919. 

Kalb,  Maj.-Oen.  John,  life,  Kapp,  1395 ;  see  also 
Greene,  1344. 

Kalm,  Peter,  Travels  into  X^.  Am.,  859,  see  also  Pin- 
kerton,  731 ;  French  tr.,  3637,  see  also  Montreal,  Soc. 
Hist,  de,  3504;  acct.  of  cataracts  of  Xi:igara,  see  Bar- 
tram,  10.52  ;  relations  cone,  see  Beaubicn,  3601. 

Kanawha  River,  Campbell  and.  Mendenhall.  See  Geol. 
survey,  445. 

Kane,  f .  L.,  The  Mormons.    See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  385. 

Kansas.  Spring,  ,3.380  ;  state  surveys,  489 ;  and  Xeb., 
Hale.  2041  ;  struggle  with  Neb.,  'see  Giddings,  1891, 
Greeley,  1893,  Lieber,  1917;  Kans.  struggle,  see  Sew- 
ard, 1959;  exploration  in,  Fowler,  20:U:  Englishman 
in,  Gladstone,  2038;  Kans.  conflict,  Robinson,  2068; 
Hist,  of  Kans.  crusade,  Thaver,  2073  ;  annals  of 
(1.542-1874-),  Wilder,  3.388:  travel  in  (1807-68),  see  Bell, 
3394;  niilit.  life  in,  see  Custer,  3398. 

Kansas  Ijeagne,  Constitution,  see  Hale,  2041.  See  also 
Mass.  Emigrant  Aiu  Company. 


Kans»as  State  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3365. 

Ka])]),  F.,  Die  Deutschen  im  Staate  N.  Y.,  1077  ;  Life  of 
.John  Kalb,  1395;  Friedrich  der  Grosse  raid  die  Ve- 
reiuigten  Staaten  von  Am.,  r396  ;  Life  of  Frederick 
W.  von  Steuben,  1508. 

Kaskaskia,  lite  of  habitans  in.    See  Clark,  1269. 

Kate,  H.  F.  C.  ten.  Physical  anthropology  of  aborigi- 
nes of  Xew  Mex.  and  Arizona,  see  Journal  of  Am. 
etlinoL,  576. 

Katuncs  of  Maya  history,  Valentini.  See  Am.  Anti- 
quarian Soc,  242. 

Kayserling,  M.,  Christopher  Columbus  and  the  partici- 
pation of.  the  Jews  in  the  Spanish  and  Portuguese 
discoveries,  779. 

Keane,  A.  H.,  tr.,  seeReclus,  533  ;  indexer,  see  Gneist, 
2660 ;  ed.,  see  Reiss  and  Stiibel,  4063. 

Keane,  J.,  Evolution  of  geog.,  725. 

Kearney,  J.  W.,  Sketch  of  Am.  finances  (1789-1833), 
2869. 

Kearney,  Maj.-Gen.  Philip,  life,  De  Peyster,  2230. 

Keariii'V,  Stci>hen  W.,  march  from  Xew  Mex.  to  CaL 
Sc-  Ihlghrs,  2002. 

Kearsarge  and  Alabama,  story  of,  Browne.  2122. 

Keasbey',  L.  M.,  Xicaragua  Canal  and  the  Monroe  doc- 
trine, see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Science, 
226. 

Keating,  W.  H.,  conip.    See  Long,  415. 

Keith,  Catoctin  Belt  (Va.).    See  Geol.  survey,  442. 

Keith,  Sir  W.,  Hist,  of  Va.,  11.39. 

Kellev,  W.  D.,  Lincoln  and  Stanton,  2249. 

Kellv",  Col.  R.  M.     See  Speed,  2331. 

Kelsey,  H.,  Journal  of  exped.  from  York  Ft.  (1691-2). 
See  Hudson's  Bay,  .3841. 

Kemble,  Mrs.  F.  A.,  Journal  of  a  residence  on  a  Ga. 
plantation  (1838-39),  1910. 

Kemble,  J.  M.,  The  Saxons  in  Eng.,  2667. 

Kemble,  Col.  Stephen,  Kemble  papers  (1773-1779).  See 
X.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  364. 

Kendall,  Amos,  Autobiog.,  1911. 

Kendall,  E.  A.,  Travels  through  northern  parts  of 
U.  S.  (1807-8),  1643. 

Kendall,  J.  J.,  Mex.  under  Maximilian,  3960. 

Kennan,  G.,  Campaigning  in  Cuba,  2436. 

Kennaway,  Sir  J.  H.,  On  Sherman's  track,  2399. 

Kennedy,"  H.  A.,  Story  of  Can.,  3.590. 

Kennedy,  J.  P.,  Memoirs  of  the  life  of  William  Wirt, 
1707. 

Kennedy,  W.,  Texas,  20,53. 

Kent,  J.",  fr.    See  Chastellux,  1264. 

Kent,  James,  Commentaries  on  Am.  law,  2761  ;  me- 
moirs and  letters,  W.  Kent,  1044,  2762. 

Kent,  W.,  Memoirs  and  letters  of  James  Kent,  1644, 
2762. 

Kent  Island,  Claiborne  settlement  on.  See  Latan6, 
1140. 

Kente,  ^Mission  de,  Casson,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc.  .3515  (1). 

Kentucky,  state  surveys,  490;  Resolutions  of  1798, 
Warfleld,  1702,  1813,  .iee  also  Powell,  2.594,  Loring, 
2771  ;  polit.  beginnings  of.  Brown,  1765,  see  also  Fil- 
son  Club,  3289^  v.  G;  Frontier  life  in,  see  Dodge,  1774, 
Hall,  1786  ;  Disc,  settlement,  and  present  state  of 
Kentucke,  Filson,  1777;  hist,  and  geog.,  sec  Flint, 
1778  ;  Spanish  conspiracy,  Green,  1784  ;  relations  with 
Va.,  see  Hall,  1788  ;  travels  in  (1802),  IVIichaux,  1804 ; 
operations  of  Army  of  the  Cumberland  in,  see  Cist, 
2140;  Union  regiu'ients  of.  Speed,  Kelly,  and  Pirtle, 
2.331;  ;iist.  of  commonwealth,  Butler,  3277;  hist., 
Collins,  3282,  Marshall,  .3310,  Shaler,  3324;  story  of, 
Connelly,  3283 ;  constitution  of  1850,  see  Connelly, 
3283 ;  first  explorations  of,  .lohnston,  see  Filson  Club, 
3289,  V.  13 ;  journey  of  deported  Canadian  to,  see 
Smith,  3774. 

Kentucky,  Spanish  Association  of.  See  Blennerhas- 
sett,  1762. 

Kentucky  Geological  Survey.     See  Carr,  562. 

Kenyon  College,  founding  of.     See  Chase,  2999. 

Keppel,  G.  T.     See  Albemarle.  G.  T.  K.,  earl  of. 

Kerallain,  R.  de,  Les  Fran^ais  an  Canada,  3606. 

Kerr,  R.,  ed.,  Gen.  hist,  and  coll.  of  voyages  and  trav- 
els. 726,  see  al.io  Cada  Mosto,  696,  Colombo.  775. 

Ketchum,  W.,  Authentic  hist,  of  Buflalo,  3218. 

Kettle,  Personal  narr.  of  first  voyage.  See  Xavarrete, 
700. 

Key  to  the  Indian  language.  Williams,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  288,  Narragansett  Club,  3114,  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc, 
3179,  V.  1. 


529 


INDEX 


Keves,  E.  "W.,  Hist,  of  savings  banks  in  U.  S.,  2870. 

Kidder,  I).  P.     S<i-  Kletclier.  4075. 

Kieller,  H.  M.,  KeioUcctioiis  of  a  drummer  boy,  2231. 

Kimball,  R.  B.,  fuha  and  the  Cubans,  4120. 

King-,  C,  Rpt.,  stit  (ieol.  exjiloration  of  fortieth  par- 
allel, 426  ;  Mountaineering  in  the  Sierra  Nevada,  521. 

King,  C.  B.    Sea  McKenny  oml  Hall,  G61. 

King,  Lt.-Col.  C.  C,  (Jeorge  Washington,  1559. 

King,  C.  F.    See  Davis,  513. 

King,  C.  R.,  c<1.     See  King,  R.,  1G45. 

King,  E.,  Southern  states  of  \.  Am.,  2400. 

King,  (iraee,  .Jean  Baptiste  le  Moyne,  sieur  de  Bien- 
ville, 1172  ;  De  Soto  and  his  men  in  the  land  of  Fla., 
1197. 

King,  H.,  Turning  on  the  light,  1912. 

King,  Col.  J.  A.,  Twenty-four  years  in  the  Argentine 
Republic,  4079. 

King,  Rufus,  life  and  corr.,  C.  R.  King,  1G45;  Ohio, 
first  fruits  of  Ordinance  of  1787,  3360. 

King.  W.  X.,  Jr.,  Story  of  the  war  of  1898,  2437. 

King  George's  AVar,  J 'articular  hist,  of  the  five  years' 
French  and  Indian  War  (,1744-49),  Drake,  92G;  Scheme 
for  conquest  of  Can.  (1740),  Paltsits,  sec  Hay,  349(!  a  ; 
siege  and  capture  of  Loui.sburg  (174.',i,  l'ej)]ierell 
papers,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  321  ;  Bradstreet's  diary, 
see  :Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  348  ;  Drake, 922;  Woleott's  jour- 
nal, see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137  ;  Conn,  oflicers  at 
Louislmrg.  .see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137;  Archibald,  see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3532  ;  Lettre  d'un  habitant,  3808  ;  see 
also  Jirown,  3792. 

King  Philip's  War.    See  Philip's  War. 

Kinsr  William's  AVar.  Drake,  919;  New  Eng.  captives 
carried  to  (an.  during,  .see  Baker.  898 ;  expeds.  of 
1(^:9,  ICiiO,  iC'.ii',  and  109G.  Church,  911 ;  Sir  William 
Phipps  devant  Quebec.  Myrand,  3668. 

Kinjr's  missive,  Ellis  and  W'hittier  on.  See  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  3;?4. 

King's  Mountain  and  its  heroes.  Draper,  1303  ;  battle 
of,  see  Martin,  1431. 

Kings,  hist,  of.  Catholic,  Bernaldez,  706. 

Kingsborough,  E.  K.,  viscount,  Antiquities  of  Mex., 
3961. 

Kingsford,  W.,  Can.  archapol.,  3455;  Early  bibliog.  of 
Prov.  of  Out.,  34.5.-.;  Hist,  of  Can.,  3591. 

Kingsley,  J.  L.,  Ezra  Stiles.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2, 
V.  6. 

Kingslev,  J.  S.,  erf.,  Standard  nat.  hist.,  657. 

Kinlev,  D.,  Hist.,  etc.,  of  the  independent  treasury  of 
theU.  S.,2.S71. 

Kino's  map  of.  1702.     See  Venegas.  1199. 

Kinzie,  J.  A.  (.Urs.  J.  H.),  Waubun,  1799. 

Kip,  W.  J.,  Early  davs  of  mv  episcopate,  3047  ;  camp., 
Early  .Jesuit  nnssi()ns  in  X.  Am.,  3048,  3638. 

Kirbv.'  W.,  Annals  of  Niagara,  3731. 

Kirk",  J.  F..  ei/.    See  Prescott,  3976,  4062. 

Kirke,  Sir  David.    .See  Kirke,  3C39. 

Kirke,  Edmund,  psend.    See  Gilmore,  J.  R. 

Kirke,  H.,  First  Eng.  conquest  of  Can.,  3639. 

Kirkland,  Samuel,  life,  Lothrop.  See  Sparks,  2G13, 
ser.  2.  V.  15. 

Kirklev,  J.  W.,  Board  of  Pub.  of  War  Records  Office, 
2070. ' 

Kitchi-gami,  Kohl,  6.")8. 

Klondike,  Alaska  and  the,  Heilprin,  3408. 

Knapp,  <y>/.  S.  L.,  Life  of  Aaron  Burr,  1599  ;  ed.,  Lib. 
of  Am.  hist.,  2.5.58. 

Knight,  A.  Cf .,  Life  of  Christopher  Columbus.  See  Co- 
lombo, 781. 

Knight,  C.  W.,  Hist,  of  land  grants  for  education  in 
the  northwest  terr.,  29.3G. 

Knight,  Mrs.  S.  K.,  Journal  (1704-5),  964. 

Knights  of  the  (Jolden  Circle.  See  Vallandigham, 
2,360. 

Know-Nothing  party,  in  Md.,  Schmeckebier,  lO.'JS;  Riot- 
ous career  of,  see  McMasters,  2576.  See  also  Pol- 
itics. 

Knowles.  J.  D.,  Memoir  of  Roger  Williams,  1036. 

Knox,  Afaj.-ilen.  Henry,  life  of,  Drake,  1398;  corre- 
spondence, ser.  Sparks,  1.503. 

Knox,  Cnpt.  John,  Hist,  journals  of  campaigns  in  N. 
Am.  (17,57-60),  860,  .3640. 

Knox,  J.  J.,  IT.  S.  notes,  2872. 

Knox,  T.  W.,  Boy's  life  of  Gen.  Grant,  2197. 

Kohl,  J.  G.,  Kitchi-gami,  6,58;  Pop.  hist,  of  disc,  of 
Am.,  727;  Hist,  of  disc,  of  Maine,  820,  see  also  Maine 
Hist.  Soc,  280 ;  Reisen  im  Nordwesten  der  Verein- 
igten  Staaten,  2054. 


Kootenay  Indians,  Chamberlain.    See  Ethnol.  Survey 

of  Can.,  3461. 
Kopke,  ed.     See  Gama,  697. 
Krallt,  Lt.  J.  K.  P.  von,  letter-book.    See  N.  Y.  Hist. 

Soc,  363. 
Krehbiel,  H.  P.,  Hist,  of  gen.  conference  of  the  Men- 

nonites  of  N.  Am.,  3049. 
Kretsiluiier,  K.,  Die  Kntdeekung  Aiiierikas,  728. 
Kritisehe  I  iitersuchungfii  iiber  die  lii>t(>rische  Ent- 

wiikelung  der  gi(ignii)hisclien  Kenntnisse  von  der 

neuen  \\elt,  Ihnnboldt,  723. 
Krout,  .M.  11.,  Hawaii  and  a  revolution,  2467. 
Ku-Klux,  report,  see  U.  S.  congressional  rpt.,  2417. 

Labor,  data  as  to  earnings  of  artisans,  see  Greeley, 
1894 ;  labor  question,  see  Phillips,  1940  ;  slave  and 
free,  see  De  Bow,  2845;  Am.,  Wright,  see  Depew, 
2847;  movement  in  Am.,  Ely,  28.51,  see  also  Phillips, 
1940  ;  organization  of,  see  Powderly,  2885  ;  Can., 
Monthly  lahoitrtjazette,  3434,  Commission  on  Labour 
Question,  3436,  see  also  Parkin,  359G;  in  West  Indies, 
see  Hineks,  3728. 

Laboulaye,  E.    ^Sce  Chotteau,  1268. 

La  Boule,  J.  S.,  Allouez,  and  his  relations  to  La  Salle. 
See  Wis.  State  Mist.  Soc,  proc,  3390. 

Labrador,  Hudson's  Bay  and  Northwest  (department), 
3821-3880. 

Labrador,  Cabot  landfall  on,  Harrisse  theorj',  see  Daw- 
son, 802  ;  notes  on,  see  Bonnycastle,  3695  ;  sixteen 
years  on  coast  of,  Cartwright,  3829 ;  coast,  Packard, 
3857. 

Labrador  Company,  Provincial  Govt,  of  Quebec  vs., 
see  Mingan  Seigniory,  3502. 

Lachine.    Sre  Suite,  3(186. 

Lacliine  rapids.    See  Brule,  3610. 

I>a(<mia  Company.    See  Mason,  971. 

La  (  osa  map.    See  Weise,  739. 

Ladd,  H.  O.,  Hist,  of  war  with  Mex.,  2004;  Storj-  of 
New  Mex.,  3413. 

Lafayette,  Marie  J.  P.  R.  Y.  G.  M.,  marquis  de.  Me- 
moirs and  corr.,  1400;  corr.,  see  Sjiarks,  1503,  1504; 
life.  Brooks,  1401,  Tower,  1402,  Tuckerman,  1403;  in 
private  character,  see  Laurens,  1405;  travels  inU.  S., 
Levasseur,  1646;  visit  to  Boston,  see  Quincy,  1683; 
tour  in  1824,  see  Schouler,  2604;  visit  to  111.,  see  Rey- 
nolds, 3378. 

Lafayette  formation  (southern  states),  McGee,  see 
Geol.  survey,  440. 

Lafiteau,  J.  F.,  JNIoeurs  des  sauvages  am^riquains,  659, 
3G41. 

Latitte,  Jean.    See  Latour,  1740. 

Lafontaine,  Sir  L.  H.  See  Viger,  Montreal,  Soc.  Hist, 
de,  3504. 

Laforest,  Guillaume,  story  of,  centred  in  the  Illinois, 
3429. 

La  France,  J.,  Narrative.     See  Hudson's  Bay,  3841. 

La  Harpe,  Bernard,  Journal.  See  French,  3292,  ser.  1, 
V.  3. 

Lahontan,  A.  L.  de  D.,  travels,  see  Pinkerton,  731, 
same,  French  and  P^ng.  text,  3642;  expeds.  of,  be- 
yond bounds  of  Can.,  3429;  ^Monograph  on,  Roy,  see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  35.53:  statement  as  to  les  filles  du  roi, 
see  Baugy,  3600;  refutation  of,  .see  Rochemonteix, 
3677. 

Lahontan,  L.ake  (Nev.),  Russell.    .S'ee  Geol.  survey,  431. 

Laist,  A.,  com}).,  Handbcokof  I'liiliiipine  Islands',  24Ck8. 

Lake  shores,  Topog.  ftatures  of,  Gilbert.  See  Geol. 
survey,  443. 

Lakes,  of  N.  Am.,  Russell,  534;  tour  of  the  Am,,  Col- 
ton,  621.  See  also  (ireat  lakes;  also  lakes  by  name, 
as  Agassiz,  Bonneville,  Chelan,  etc. 

Lala,  R.  R.,  Phi'ipi'ine  Islands,  1.MG9. 

Lalande,  R.  P.  L.,  .S'.  J.,  Bouclierville,  3605. 

L'Allemant  and  Breboeuf,  Martyrdom  of,  Regnault, 
see  Archives,  34G6. 

Lalor,  J.  ,1.,  ed.,  Cyclopaedia  of  polit.  science,  etc.,  of 
IT.  S.,  27G3  ;  tr.   sec  Hoist,  2749. 

Lamar,  Lucius  (J.  C.,  life,  Mayes,  2401. 

Lamb,  (ien.  John,  life,  Leake,  1404. 

Lamb.  Mrs.  M.  J.  R.  (N.),  Hist,  of  citv  of  N.  Y.,  3219. 

Lambert,  J.,  Travels  thidugb  Can.  and  the  U.  S.,  3732. 

Lambert,  S.,  1r.     Sec  Miclniux,  1804. 

Lambrechtsen  van  Ritthem,  N.  C,  Short  desc.  of  the 
New  Netherlands,  1078,  see  also  Hudson,  816. 

Lamon,  D.,  ed.    See  Lincoln,  2251. 

Lamon,  W.  H.,  Life  of  Abraham  Lincoln,  2250;  Recol- 
lections of  Abraham  LiniHiln,  2251. 


530 


INDEX 


La  ^fothe-Cadillac.   See  Cadillac,  Antoine  de  laMothe. 

Laiiiiihere,  G.  X.,  U.  S.  govt.,-T(54. 

Lancaster  (Pa.),  Revolutiouary  events  in  (1774-77),  see 
Marshall,  14yo. 

LaiK'aster  (Fa.),  Theological  Seminary,  sources  for 
hist,  of  Reformed  Churcli  ((lerman),  2909. 

Land,  imblic,  laws  resijecting,  98,  Seybert,  1G90,  .see 
alf^o  Clay,  lSt;4,  Webster,  1987,  Am.  state  papers,  2484, 
Am.  almanac  and  treasury  of  facts,  2825,  Hall,  28G1, 
Johnson,  3;!ti4;  water  supply  of  public,  Newell,  ,sre 
Geol.  survey,  444;  trrants  iii  prov.  of  Maine,  York 
deeds,  121 ; 'N.  H.  grants,  .see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  XA, 
Hall,  949;  grants  under  Great  Council  for  New  Eng., 
Haven,  .see  Lowell  Inst.,  9G8;  Wheelwright  deed  of 
1(;29,  see  Wheelwright,  1032;  land  system  when  N.J. 
became  royal  prov.,  .see  Gordon,  lOGS  ;  land  system  of 
col.mial  N".  Y.,  see  Pearson,  1090;  land  system  of  colo- 
nial Pa.,  see  Shepherd,  1106;  Va.  clain'is  in  Pa.,  see 
Chapman,  1174;  Va.milit.  lands,  see  Muhlenberg,  1443; 
legislation  of  milit.  land  warrants,  see  SafTcll,  HSO; 
corr.  cone,  western  (17G7-81),  Washington-Crawford 
letters,  1,542;  sale  of  Indians',  see  Red  .lacket,  1748; 
reform,  see  Smith,  19C1 ;  tenure,  in  Hawaii,  see  Black- 
man,  24.'')S;  varieties  of  Anglo-Saxon  tenure,  see 
3Iaitland,  2070;  early  Eng.  territorial  system,  .see 
Maitland,  2G70;  early  measurements  of,  see  Mait- 
land,  2G70;  value  of  (1817-1818),  .see  Feanm,  2S.'")2;  re- 
lation of  labor  organizations  to  questions  of,  see 
Powdorly,  2885;  questi<m  in  U.  S.,  Sato,  2888;  IT.  S. 
territorial  hi.st.,  U.  S.  Pub.  Land  Commission,  2901 ; 
New  Eng.  tenure  (1620-1789),  see  AVeeden,  2905;  Na- 
tional legislation  cone,  public  land  states  east  of 
Miss.  River,  Germann,2930;  cong.  grants  for  schools 
and  universities,  see  Hinsdale,  29.35;  Hist,  and  man- 
agement of  land  grants  for  education  in  the  North- 
west terr..  Knight,  2936;  cong.  university  land  grants, 
Ten  Brook,  2956;  N.  \'.  grants,  see  Chevney,  3201; 
valuesof  X.  \^(1S10),  see  Clinton,  3203;  Phelps  and 
Gorham's  purchase  and  Morris'  reserve.  Turner, 
3262;  Holland  purchase.  Turner,  3203;  locations  of 
Dutch  and  early  Eng.  grants  on  Manhattan  Is.,  see 
Valentine,  32G4;  early  Ky.  disputes,  see  Butler,  3277; 
system  of  Md.,  see  W'ilhe'lm,  3.341 ;  public  land  system 
in  111.,  see  Reynolds,  3378;  Carver's  grant,  Durrie, 
seeWis. State  Hist.  Soc. ,.3.390,  v.  G;  .'ipanishand  Mexi- 
can grants  of  Cal.,  see  Hittell,  3410;  Can..  Dept.  of 
Interior,  3434  ;  Indian,  on  Grand  River,  Maitland,  see 
Archives,  3476;  Acadian,  in  La.,  Thatcher,  see  Hay, 
3496  a;  Clergy  reserves  (Can.),  Lindsey,  3.569,  see  er/.so 
Archives,  ,3479  ;  feudal  tenure  in  Can.,  see  Munro, 
3576,  Rebellion,  3767;  abuses  connected  with  Crown's 
grants  (Out.),  see  Canniff,  3700  ;  rpt.  on  questions 
rel.  to,  in  Can.,  .see  Rebellion,  3767;  tenure  of  Hud- 
son's Bay  Co.,  Martin,  ,38.52;  laws  in  Latin  Am.,  .see 
U.  S.  Bur.  of  Am.  Republics,  3922;  distribution  and 
tenure  among  the  ancient  Mexicans,  Bandelier,  3929. 
Sec  (ff.so  Boundaries,  Land  cessions.  Surveys. 

Land  cessions  to  the  United  States.  Maryland's  influ- 
ence upon,  Adams,  17.54;  Winning  of  the  West, 
Roosevelt,  1812.  See  also  Annexation,  Louisiana, 
Mexico. 

Land  companies,  of  western  Va.,  see  Haas,  1350;  of 
Can.,  see  Archives,  3478.  .9ee  also  Holland  Land 
Company,  Scioto  Land  Company. 

Land  of  Bolivar,  Si)ence,  4018. 

Land  of  gold,  Helper,  2044. 

Land  of  iioco  tiempo,  Lummis,  3415. 

Land  of  the  clilT  dwellers,  Chapin,  563. 

Land  of  the  pueblos,  Wallace,  688. 

Land  Office  map  of  the  United  States,  app.,  p.  406. 

Land  we  lore,  2232. 

Landa's  Y'ucatan  relation.  5ee  Brasseur  de  Bourbourg, 
3932. 

Lander,  F.  W.,  route  of  exped.    See  Inman,  3412. 

Landfall,  of  Columbus,  see  Thacher,  737;  of  Vespucci, 
see  Thacher,  737 ;  of  Cabot,  O'Brien,  see  R.  Soc.  of 
Can.,  3.549.  see  a/so  Dawson,  802. 

Landis,  G.  B.,  Society  of  Separatists  of  Zoar.  See  Am. 
Hist.  Assoc,  250. 

Landmann,  Co/.,  Adventures  and  recollections,  3733. 

Landon,  J.  S.  Constitutional  hist.,  and  govt,  of  U.  S., 
2765. 

Lane,  G.  B.     .^ee  Brown,  2.501. 

Lane,  AV.  C,  a)u/  Bolton,  C.  K.,  Notes  on  special  colls. 
in  Am.  libraries,  4. 

Langevin,  E..  /'AljUi,  Deuxifeme  centenaire  (1674-1874), 
rof  Laval],  3647, 


Langmead,  T.  P.  Taswell-,  Eng.  constitutional  hist., 
2668. 

Langton,  H.  H.,  c<l.  See  Historical  publications  relat- 
iiiij  to  CaiKuUi,  3454. 

Langton,  J.,  Early  French  settlements  in  Am.  See 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.524. 

Lanier,  S.,  Florida,  3303. 

Lanman.  C.,  Letters  from  the  Alleghany  Mountains, 
1913  ;  i'rivate  life  of  Daniel  Webster,  1984. 

Lanman,  J.  IL,  Hist,  of  .Mich.,  I.SOO. 

I^ansdowne,  marf/itis  of.    Sec  Shelburne,  1495. 

Lansdowne  papers,  73. 

Lapham,  T.  A.,  Antiquities  of  Wis.,  577. 

La  Plata,  travels  in,  Miers,  4058;  explorations  (1853- 
56),  I'age,  4083. 

La  Plata  River,  voyages  of  Ulrich  Schmidt  to  (1534- 
54),  .see  Concpicst  of  the  river  Plate,  4074 ;  Acct.  of 
the  united  provinces  of,  I'arish,  4084  ;  Buenos  Ayres 
and  the  j)rovinces  of.  Parish,  4085. 

La  Potlurie,  C.  C.  Le  R.  de,  (aid  R.  de  la.  Hist,  de 
l'Ameri(iue,  3(H3  ;  monograph  on,  Roj-,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can..  3.5.53. 

Lardner's  Cabinet  cyclopaedia.    See  Raleigh,  1157. 

X«  ReiiommcG  (vessel .,  loss  of,  on  Anticosti  (1736).  <See 
Crespel,  3618. 

Lamed,  J.  X.,  Hist,  for  ready  reference,  399,  399  a. 

La  Rochefoucauld-Liancourt,  F.  A.  F.,  due  de,  Travels 
through  U.  S.  and  U.  C.  (1795-7),  1047. 

Larpenteur,  C.,  Forty  years  a  fur  trader  on  the  upper 
JIo..  2055. 

La  Salle,  Ren6,  Robert  Cavalier,  Sieur  de,  memoir  by, 
see  French,  3292,  ser.  2,  v.  2  ;  betrayal  of,  see  Bande- 
lier, .559  ;  memoirs,  letters,  and  sketch  of  exped.  of, 
see  Falconer,  1175  ;  bibliog.  acct.  of,  in  Aliss.  valley 
and  voyage  to  Gulf,  see  Griffin,  1170  ;  Desc.  of  La., 
Hennepin.  1178  ;  Acct.  of  Mr.  La  Salle's  undertaking 
to  discover  the  River  Miss,  by  way  of  Gulf,  Henne- 
pin, 1179  ;  in  the  valley  of  St.  Joseph,  Bartlett  and 
Lvon,  1180  ;  docs.  rel.  to,  see  Margi-y,  1182  ;  voyages 
on  Miss.,  see  Shea,  1188  ;  life  of,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
2,  V.  1  ;  voyages  down  the  Miss,  and  to  Tex.,  see 
French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  1  ;  last  voyage,  Joutel,  .seeCax- 
ton  Club,  33.50,  same,  French  text,  3645  ;  disc,  of  O. 
River,  AVhittlesey,  see  AVestern  Reserve  Hist.  Soc, 
3387  ;  Allouez,  and  his  relations  to,  La  Boule,  see 
Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  proc,  3390  ;  expeds.  of,  beyond 
bounds  of  Can.,  3429;  docs.,  letters  and  memoirs  of, 
see  Margry,  .3501  ;  death  of.  Suite,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3.5.54  ;  Lak'e  St.  Louis  and,  (iirouard,  3031  ;  D^cou- 
vertes  et  etdblissements  de,  Gravier,  3044  b  ;  Derniers 
decouvertes  de,  Tonti,  3040  ;  Relation  de  Louisiane, 
Tonti,  3046  ;  and  disc,  of  the  great  West,  Parkman, 
3072  ;  see  a/ so  3i>44  ;  Harrisse,  30U  a,  .■'4.53. 

Last  appeal  to  the  king,  1775.     ,?ee  Pitkin.  1460. 

Last  days  of  Knickerbocker  life  in  Xew  York,  Dayton, 
3205. 

Latan^,  J.  H.,  Diplomacy  of  the  U.  S.  in  regard  to 
Cuba,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  249  ;  Early  relations  be- 
tween Aid.  and  A^a..  1140. 

Laterriere,  P.  de  S.,  Alemoires,  .37.34. 

Latin- American  republics  series,  Chile.  See  Hancock, 
4031. 

Latour,  Lfidy,  Hannay.     See  Hay,  3490  a. 

La  Tour,  AA'iiithrop's  answer  to  Ipswich  letter  about. 
Sep  Hutchinson,  9.59. 

Latour,  Ma).  A.  L.,  Hist,  memoir  of  war  in  west  Fla. 
and  La.  (1814-15),  1740. 

La  Tour,  B.,  V  Abbe  de,  Memoire  sur  la  vie  de  M.  De  Lar 
val,3647. 

La  Tour  family,  Cochrane.  See  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3,521. 

La  Trobe,  C.  I.,  tr.     See  Loskiel,  3051. 

Latrobe,  J.  H.  B.,  Hist,  of  Mason's  and  Dixon's  line. 
.See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  .3.S5  ;  Lost  chapter  in  hist,  of  the 
steamboat,  see  .Aid.  Hist.  Soc,  .3314  ;  First  steamboat 
voyage  on  western  waters.  3.314. 

Laudonniere,  R.,  Hist,  of  Jean  Ribault's  first  voyage 
to  Fla.,  see  French,  3292,  ser.  2,  v.  1 ;  see  alsfo  Higgin- 
son,  721. 

Laughlin,  J.  L.,  Hist,  of  bimetallism  in  U.  S.,  2873. 

Laurens,  Henry,  Correspondence.    See  Sparks,  1.504. 

Laurens,  Co/.  .Tohn,  Army  corr.  (1777-8),  1405,  see  also 
Bradford  Club,  2.52  ;  o/.so  Sparks,  1.504. 

Lauzon,  hist,  of  seigneurie  of,  Roy.  .3678. 

Laval.  M'fi:  de.  vie  de,  3648.  La"  Tour,  3647  ;  notice 
bibliog.  (Deuxit-me  centenaire),  Langevin,  3647  ;  role 
politique  de,  Gosselin,  see  Canada  Franqais,  3486. 


531 


INDEX 


Laval  Universitj'.   See  Canada  Franqais,  3485,  Cliam- 

plain,  3G15. 
Laveidiere,  VAbbe  C.  H  ,  eel.,  see  Ferland,  3586,  Cliam- 

plain,  3G15. 
La  Vereiidtiye,  map  of  discoveries,  see  Marcel,  3457  ; 

see  also  Suite,  3GSG. 
Law,  Eng.  (1154-1272),  Pollock  and  Maitland,  2675  ; 
Roman  and  Caiiou,  sec  Pollock  a)id  :Maitland,  2675  ; 
comparative  administrative,  Goodnow,  2737  ;  com- 
meucaries  on  Am.,  Kent,  2761  ;  penal,  see  Lieber, 
2768  ;  lectures,  Wilson,  2819.  .See  also  Constitutional 
law.  International  law.  Laws. 
Law  of  freedom  and  bondage  in  the  United  States, 

Huril,  1903. 
Lawrence,  Gov.,  case  against.    See  Calnek,  3793. 
Lawrence,  Abbott,  Memoir,  Hill,  1914. 
Laws : 

Colonial:  Tower,  111,  see  also  Doyle,  839;  ab- 
stracts of  New  Plymouth,  see  Baylies,  900  ;  Ab- 
stract of  the  lawes  of  New  Eng,  see  Hutchinson, 
959  ;  municipal  of  New  Eng.,  see  Neal,  991 ;  blue 
laws  of  Conn.,  Tnimbull,  1025,  see  also  Peters, 
1007  ;  of  S.  C,  see  Hawks,  1134  ;  colonial  public 
law,  see  Chalmers,  1262. 
of  Canada  :  governing  and  regulating  mining  in 
Northwest  terr.,  see  Heiljjrin,  3408  ;  INIarriage 
law  in  U.  C.  (1792),  Cartwright,  see  Archives,  3473; 
Courts  of  justice  for  Indian  country,  Miles,  see 
Archives,  3474  ;  Du  notariat,  etc.,  au  Can.  avant 
1C63,  Rov,  see  Canada  Fran<;ais,  ;J487  ;  Juge- 
ments  et  deliberations  du  Conseil  Souverain  de 
la  Nouvelle  France  (1663-1704),  et  du  Conseil 
Pupt^rieur  (1705-1716),  3494,  see  also  84  ;  Ordon- 
nances  de  Maisonneuve,  see  Montreal,  Soc.  Hist, 
de,  3504  ;  Droit  de  banality  during  French  re- 
gime, Munro,  3576. 
of  (xreat  Britain  :  governing  colonies,  see  Statutes 
at  Large,  77  ;  cone,  foreign  powers,  see  Hertslet, 
79.  .See  also  Parliament. 
of  South  American  republics  :  rel.  to  mining, 
land,  and  immigration,  see  U.  S.  bulletins  of  Am. 
republics,  3922. 
of  the  United  .States  :  Statutes  at  large,  92,  Revised 
statutes  of  the  U.  S.,  92.  Index  to  the  laws 
(]  789-1827),  93  ;  navy  and  marine,  98  ;  Revolu- 
tionary pension,  98  ;  revenue,  98  ;  Tariff  acts 
(1789-1897),  98  ;  respecting  public  land,  light- 
houses, coins  and  currency,  98  ;  polit..  see 
Cooper,  2712  ;  Commentaries  "on  Am.  law,  Kent, 
2761  ;  military,  Gen.  order,  100,  see  Lieber,  2768, 
2769  ;  war  cases  decided  in  federal  courts,  see 
"Whitney,  2817  ;  naturalization  and  ]>assenger,  to 
1855,  see  Bromwell,  2837  ;  rel.  to  coinage,  legal 
tender,  money  standards,  see  Linderman,  2875  ; 
see  also  Bristed,  2836  ;  also  United  States  Con- 
gress. 
Spanish  :  Coleecion  legislativa  de  Espana,  46  ; 
Bibliog.  sketch  of  Recopilacion  de  Indias,  Griffin, 
47,  colls,  of  laws  rel.  to  Indies,  see  Hist.  Soc.  of 
Southern  Cal..  47;  early  legislation  of  the  Indies 
(to  1.540),  see  Coleecion  de  documentos,  704  ;  rel. 
to  San  Francisco,  see  Dwindle,  3404  ;  leg.al  posi- 
tion of  Spanish-Am.  colonial  govts.,  see  Moses, 
3918  ;  new  laws  of  the  Indies.  Stevens  and  Lucas, 
3921,  46  ;  superiority  of  Spanish  colonial  system, 
see  Fl inter,  4111. 
Laws,  State.  .S'ee  State  laws. 
Lawsf)n.  (;.,  Food  i)lants  of   N.  Am.  Indians.     See 

Ethnol.  Survi'y  of  Can.,  3461. 
Lawsf)n,  J.,  New  vovage  to  Carolina,   1141  ;  Hist,  of 

Carolina.  1141. 
Lawton,  G.  W.,  Am.  caucus  system,  2766. 
Lazelle,  Lt.-Col.  H.  M.,  War  Records  Office  headed  by, 

2079. 
Lea,  H.  C.     Sre  Casas,  4102. 
League  of  the  Ho-de-no-sau-nee,  or  Iroquois,  Morgan, 

668. 
Leah  and  Rachel.    See  Force,  848. 
Leake.  I.  Q..  Memoir  of  life  and  times  of  Gen.  John 

Laiub.  1404. 
Lear,   Col.,  extracts  from   diary.     .See  Washington, 

1.564. 
Leavenworth.  Fort.    See  Fort  Leavenworth. 
Leavitt,  T.  AV^  H.,  Leeds  and  Grenville. 
Le  Ber,  .Teanne,  vie  de,  Faillon,  3(U9. 
Le  Blond  de  Brumath,  A.,  Hist,  populairc  de  INIontriSal, 
3C50. 


Lechford,  Thomas,  Plain  dealing,  965,  see  also  Mass. 

Hist.  Soc,  299. 
Lecky,  W.  E.  H.,  The  Am.  Rev.,  1406  ;  Hist,  of  Eng., 

1407  ;  Democracy  and  liberty,  see  Godkin,  2735. 
Le  Clercq,  Chretien,  First  establishment  of  the  faith 
in  New  France,  3651,  same,  French  text,  see  Hen- 
nepin,   1178  ;    refutation    of,    see    Rochemonteix, 
3677. 
Le  Courtois  de  Surlaville.    ,See  Du  Boscq  de  Beau- 
mont, 3799. 
Lectures  to  American  audiences.  Freeman,  2654. 
Ledyard,  John,  life  of.     See  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  14. 
Lee,  Arthur,  calendars  of  MSS.,  7  ;  corr.,  see  Sparks, 
1504  ;  negotiation  with  Prussia,  see  Kapp,  1,300  ;  vin- 
dication of,  C.  H.  Lee,  1408  ;  life,  R.  H.  Lee,  1409. 
Lee,  C.  H.,  Vindication  of  Arthur  Lee,  1408. 
Lee,  den.  Charles,  papers,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  358  ; 
treason  of,  Moore,  1412,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
358;  life,  Langworthy,  1411,  Sparks,  1413,  2613,  ser.  2, 
v.  8. 
Lee,  Ma).-Gen.  F.,  Gen.  Lee,  2234. 
Lee,  Lt.-Col.  Henry  [1756-1818],  Memoirs,  1414. 
Lee,  Maj.  Henry  [1787-1837],  Campaign  of  1781  in  the 

Carolinas,  1415. 
Lee,  J.  W.  M.,  Hand  list  of  laws,  journals,  etc.,  of  Md., 

to  1800,  188. 
Lee,  Richard  Henry,  life  of,  R.  H.  Lee,  1416. 
Lee,  Richard  Henry,  grandson.  Life  of  Arthur  Lee, 

1409  ;  Memoir  of  life  of  Richard  Heni-j'  Lee,  1416. 
Lee,  Gen.  Robert  E.,  memoir  of  Lt.-Col.  Henry  Lee, 
1414;  life,  Cooke,  2233,  Maj.-Gen.  F.  Lee,  2234,  Long, 
22.35,  White,  22.37,  see  o/so  Beacon  biographies,  2491; 
essav  on,  see  Chesnev,  2138. 
Lee,  William,  letters  (1766-83),  1417,  see  also  Hist.  Print- 
ing Club,  273  ;  diplomatic  corr.,  see  Sparks,  1504. 
Leeds,  J.  W.,  Smaller  hist,  of  U.  S.,  25.59. 
Leeds  and  Grenville  County  (Ont.),  hist.  (1749-1879), 

Leavitt,  3736. 
Lefevre,  E.,  Docs,  officiels,  etc.,  de  Maximilien,  3962. 
Lefroy,  A.  H.  F.,  Law  of  legislative  power  in  Can., 

3573. 
Lefroy,  Sir  J.  H.,  Memorials  of  disc,  etc.,  of  the  Ber- 

nuu"las,  4122. 
Legal  tender,  see  White,  2906;  act  of  1862,  Walker  and 
Adams,  see  Adams, 2822,  Spaulding,  see  Adams,  2822; 
money  and,  in  U.  S.,  Linderman,  2875  ;  paper  mcmey 
in  Civil  War,  Spaulding,  2893.  *'ee  also  Currency, 
Paper  money. 
Le  Gardeur  de  St.  Pierre,  J.  R.,  Journal  of  exped.  of 

1750-.52,  see  Archives,  3468. 
Legaspi,  exped.  to  the  Philippines,  see  Coleecion  de 

docmnentos,  704. 
Legendes  du  Nord-Ouest,  Dugas,  3832. 
Legendre,  N..  Frontenac    See  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3548. 
Leggett.  W.,  Polit.  writings,  1915. 
Legler,  H.  E.,  Chevalier  Henry  de  Tonty,  1189,  Man 

with  the  iron  hand,  1189. 
Leif  Eriksen.    .See  Horsford,  746. 
Leisler,  Jacob,  papers,  see  N.  Y.  State  doc  hist.,  1085; 

life,  Hoffman,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  3. 
Leisler's  rebellion,  docs.  rel.  to.    .See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 

354. 
Leisure  labors,  Cobb,  1606. 
Leland,  C.  (i.,  Fusang,  747. 
Leland  Stanl'ord,  Jr.,  University  monographs.     See 

Elliott,  2850. 
Lemoine,  Sir  J.  M.,  Siege  of  Queliec,  see  Quebec  Lit. 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3525;    Quebec  (174;i-1759),  3525;   The 
Scot  in  New  France,  3525 ;  .Alaple  leaves,  3653  ;  Que- 
bec  pnst  and  present,  3653  ;   Picturesque  Quebec, 
,sr)r)3  ;  Hist,  notes  on  Quebec,  3765;  comp.,  Montcalm 
vengi^e,  3662. 
Le  Moyne.     .s'ee  Iberville,  Pierre  le  Moyne  d'. 
Lenape  and  their  legends,  Brinton,  611. 
Lenox  Library,  list  of  periodicals,  etc.,  rel.  to  Am. 
hist,  and  geheal.,  34  ;   revolutionary  coll.  in,  see  Ad- 
ams, 1208. 
Leo  (vessel),  exploits  of.    .See  Coggeshall,  1720. 
Le  Page  du  Pratz,  Hist,  de  la  Louisiane,  1181,  same, 

Enc  tr.,  IISI. 
Le  Plongeon,  A.,  ()ueen  M<5o,  .3063. 
Leroy-Beauliou,  P.  P.,  De  la  colonization  chez  les  peu- 

1)1ps  moderncs,  861. 
Lescnrbot,  M.,  Hist,  de  la  nouv.  France,  3807. 
Lesdiguieres,  Letters  to  the  Dutchess  of,  Charlevoix, 

619. 
Les  Eboulements,  seignieur  of.    See  Laterri6re,  3734. 

i32 


INDEX 


Lesley,  J.  P.,  Manual  of  coal,  522. 

Leslie's  History  of  the  Greater  New  York,  Van  Pelt, 

32G5. 
i   -sp^rance,  J.  T.,  Le  Pi;re  Marcjuette.  See  Canadiana, 

402. 

•)  of  j)oinilar  (i'ovcriiniciit,  I'radford,  2G98. 
<'.  E.,  M('xit;aii  npuhlic',  :vmU  ;  and  Foster,  Life 
■afrcs  lit  Aini'vicus  \  espucius,  7'X). 

^  .r,  Pierre  C,  voyage.s  on  Miss.,  see  Shea,  1188  ; 

I  ods.  of ,  beyond  bounds  of  Can.,  'M20;  docs.  rel. 
■  ,  see  Margry,  3o01 ;  see  also  Minn.  Hist.  See,  3503, 
r.  1. 

L,etcher,  Gov.,  letters.    See  Crittenden,  1874. 

Letchworth,  AV.  P.,  ed.    See  Jeniison,  (<'>('>. 

Letters  from  .America  1 17r.'.)-77).  I-Jlilis.  i:!(W. 

Letters  from  an  American  farmer,  <  leveeoHir,  1283. 

Letters  fi-om  Lexiiif^ton  ami  the  Illinois,  Flower,  1779. 

Letters  from  the  battle-fields  of  Paraguay,  IJurtou, 
4073. 

Letters  from  the  Illinois  (1820-1),  Flower,  1780. 

Letters  of  a  farmer.    See  Dickinson,  12i)5. 

Letters-of-marque,  American,  in  War  of  1812,  Cogges- 
hall,  1720. 

Letters-Patent,  forms  used  in  issuing  by  crown  of 
Vavj:.,  Deane.     So'  .Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  328. 

Letters  to  the  inhabitants  of  the  British  Colonies.  See 
Dickinson,  12'.)5. 

Lettres  de  la  venerable  Mere  Marie  de  I'lncarnation, 
3G57a. 

Lettres  edifiantes  et  eurieuses,  57,  see  also  Kip,  3G38. 

Letts,  J.  M.,  Cal.  illustrated,  2056. 

Levasseur,  A.,  Lafayette  in  Am.  (1824,  1825),  1040. 

Leverett,  Water  resources  of  111.,  see  Geol.  survey,  445 ; 
Water  resources  of  Ind.  and  O.,  44G. 

Levermore,  C.  H.,  Republic  of  New  Haven,  .3157. 

Levett,  Christopher,  Voyage  into  New  Eng.  See 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  304. 

L6vis,  Montcalm  and,  Casgrain,  3G14. 

L^vis  documents,  3497. 

Lev\',  L.  E.,  «?,.    5^ee  Cabrera,  4100. 

Lewis,  H.  H.,  ed.     See  Doubleday,  2428. 

Lewis,  J.  O.     See  :\IcKeniiv  find  Hall,  661. 

Lewis,  L.,  Jr.,  Hist,  of  H;ink  of  N.  Am.,  2874. 

Lewis,  Capt.  Meriwether,  lite,  .lefferson,  .see  Old  South 
Work,  368  (44) ;  and  Clark,  hist,  of  exped.  to  sources 
of  Mo.  River,  413. 

Lewis,  Samuel,  life,  Lewis,  W.  G.  M.,  2937. 

Lewis,  W.  G.  W.    See  Lewis,  2937. 

Lexington  (Mass.),  battle  of,  Frothingham,  13.34,  see 
also  Heath,  1358,  Thomas,  1696,  Hudson,  3155  ;  Re- 
vere's  ride,  see  Goss,  1475 ;  essay  on,  see  Howells, 
3037;  hist,  of,  Hudson,  3155. 

Lexington  and  the  Illinois,  Letters  from,  Flower, 
1779. 

Leyden,  city  records.    See  Arber,  896. 

Leyden  Separatists,  In  Europe,  see  Morton,  988. 

Lej-poldt,  F.,  and  Bowker,  Am.  eat.,  9. 

Libby,  O.  G.,  Geog.  distribution  of  vote  of  the  thirteen 
states  on  fed.  constitution,  2767,  see  also  Wis.  Univ., 
390. 

Libby,  federal  prisoners  in.  See  U.  S.  Sanitary  Com- 
inission,  2.358. 

Libel,  law  of.     See  Almon,  1216. 

Liberia,  foundation  and  early  hist.    See  Foote,  1886. 

Liberty  bell  leaflets,  862. 

Libertv  party,  in  Northwest,  Smith,  20.2,  270,  see  also 
Chase,  2134,  2135,  2136  ;  also  Politics. 

liiberty,  Sons  of,  in  N.  Y.    .See  Lamb,  1404. 

Libraries,  notes  on  special  colls,  in  Am.,  Lane  and 
Bolton,  4  ;  Am.  in  Italian,  Winsor,  54;  Index  to  sub- 
ject l)ibliogs.  in  lib.  Bulletins,  Newm.an,  120.  .See 
also  libraries  by  name,  as  Boston  Public  Library, 
I,enox  Library,  New  York  Public  Library,  New  York 
State  Library,  Providence  Public  Library,  etc. 

Libraries  and  literature  in  North  Carolina  "in  the  eigh- 
teenth century,  Weeks,  1168,  196. 

Library,  Good  working,  app.,  pp.  460^71. 

Library,  School,  good  coll.  for,  ai)p.,  p.  464. 

Library,  Town,  coll.  for,  app.,  pp.  46.5^66. 

Library  of  American  biography  series:  Sjiarks,  2613; 
Arno'ld,  Benedict,  .see  Sparks,  12.30  ;  Decatur,  Coi7i. 
Stephen,. see  Mackenzie,  1727  ;  Hutchin.son,  Anne,  see 
Ellis,  .3041  ;  Lee,  Charles,  see  Sparks,  1413 ;  Preble, 
Com.  Edward,  see  Sabine.  1679. 

Library  of  American  history,  Knapp,  2.5.58. 

Librarv  of  American  literature,  Stedman  and  Hutch- 
inson, 2018. 


Library  of  Congress,  hist.  MSS.  in,  Friedenwald,  6 ; 

coll.  of  docs.,  sec  Force's  Am.  archives,  17. 
Lil)rary  of  economics  and  politics.    See  McConachie, 

Library  of  New  England  history.    .S'ee  Church,  910. 

Library  of  useful  stories.    .See  .Jacobs,  724. 

Lieber,  Francis,  Contributions  to  polit.  science,  2768; 
Misc.  writings,  27ti9;  On  civil  liberty  and  self  govt., 
2770;  life.  Perry,  1917. 

Lite  in  the  Argentine  Republic  in  the  days  of  the 
tyrants,  Sarmiento,  4088. 

Lijihthall,  W.  I).,  Montreal  after  two  hundred  and 
fifty  years,  37.54. 

Light  houses,  laws  res])ecting,  98  ;  Can.  light-house 
service,  Dejit.  of  .Marine  and  Fisheries,  3434. 

Lincoln,  Abr.ih.nn,  letters,  see  Sparks,  1503;  Complete 
works,  2l'.!s ;  (lettNsburg  address,  see  Schurz,  2257; 
and  Douglas,  I'o'lit.  debates,  1918,  .see  also  Logan, 
2262;  admin.,  see  Hamilton,  1631,  Chambrun,  2706; 
essay  on  Gettysburg  address,  see  King,  1912;  view  of 
contemiiorary  opponents,  .see  Lunt,  1922;  emancipa- 
tion iiroelaniation  a  violation  of  Constitution,  see 
Hendtu-son,  2220;  hist,  of,  and  overthrow  of  slavery, 
Arnold,  2239;  life,  Arnold,  2239,  X.  Brooks,  2241, 
Coftin,  2243,  Hapgood,  2246,  Hcrndon  and  Weik,  2248, 
Lamon,  2250,  Morse,  22,53,  Nicolay  and  Hay,  2254, 
Putnam,  2254  a;  Raymond,  22,55;  Tarbell,  22,58,  Hay, 
see  Wilson,  2(;;!S,  ,-;ee  also  Brooks,  E.  S.,  2497,  Eggles- 
ton,2517;  true  stf)ry  of,  p:.  S.  Brooks, 2240;  Six  months 
at  AVhite  House  with,  Carjienter,  2242;  and  his  cabi- 
net, Dana,  2244,  .see  also  Chase,  2135;  personal  recol- 
lecti(ms  of,  Gilmore,  2245;  assassination,  Harris, 
2247;  study  of  war  admin.  (lSGl-62),  Kelly,  2249;  re- 
collections, Lamon,  2251 ;  and  men  of  war  times, 
McClure,  2252;  reminiscences.  Carpenter,  see  Ray- 
mond, 22.55.  Rice,  22.56;  essay  on,  Schurz,  2257,  .see 
also  Piatt,  2296;  and  Seward,  Welles,  22.59;  in  Black 
Hawk  AVar,  Jackson,  .see  AVis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390, 
coll.,  V.  14;  sec  also  Botts,  2115. 

Lincoln,  Benj.,  life,  Bowen.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2, 
V.  13. 

Lincoln,  Mrs.  Nancy  (H.),  story  of,  Hitchcock,  2200. 

Lincoln,  AV.,  ed..  Journals  of  Committee  of  Safety, 
etc.,  138. 

Linderman,  H.  R.,  Money  and  legal  tender  in  U.  S., 
2875. 

Lindsey,  C,  Clergy  reserves,  3569 ;  Life  and  times  of 
AVilliam  L.  Mackenzie,  3745. 

Llqtior,  Can.  Commission  on  Liquor  Question,  rpt., 
34.36;  Can.  liquor  traffic  (1677),  see  Archives,  3467; 
Hist,  de  I'eau  de  vie  en  Can.,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  .3513  (8). 

Lisbon,  Academia  real  das  sciencias,  Collecafo  de 
monumentos,  51. 

Lisbon  to  India,  Voyage  from,  Vespuccius,  794. 

Literature,  manual  of  historical,  Adams,  391 ;  hist,  of 
Am.  (1607-1765^  Tyler,  885;  survey  of  contemporary 
Am.,  see  TroUope,  1972;  inferiority  of  South  in.  .see 
Helper,  1897;  Lib.  of  Am.,  Stedman  and  Hutchin- 
son, 2618;  .sketches  of  La.,  see  Fortier,  3291;  in  S.  C, 
see  Ramsay,  3.322 :  literai-y  institvitions  of  N.  C,  see 
Wheeler,  3.338;  discourse  on  state  of,  in  N.  and  S. 
Am.,  .see  Bibliot.  Am.,  3448  a;  bibliog.  of  Canadian 
historical,  see  Historieal  pxibs.  rel.  to  Can..  34.54; 
manual  of  Canadian,  Morgan,  34.58;  literary  move- 
ment in  Can.  to  1841,  Macdonell,  see  Canadiana, 
3492. 

LiteraUire  of  the  Rebellion,  Bartlett,  28. 

Literature  of  theologv,  Hurst,  3040. 

Littell,  J.  S.,  ed.    .S'ee'Graydon,  1343. 

Livermore,  A.  A.,  AA'^ar  with  Mex.  reviewed,  2005. 

Livermore,  G.,  Opinions  of  founders  of  the  Republic 
respecting  negroes.    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  324. 

Livermore,  Col.  J.  L.    See  Patterson,  2294. 

Livermore,  Mrs.  M.  A.,  Aly  story  of  the  war,  2261. 

Livingston,  Edward,  life, 'Hunt,  1648. 

Livingston,  R.  A\'.,  correspondence.  See  Sparks,  1504, 
Thomson,  1.525. 

Livingston,  AA'illiam,  life,  Sedgwick,  1418. 

Lizars,  R.  and  Macfarlane,  In  the  days  of  the  Can. 
Co.,  3739;  Humors  of  '37,  3740. 

Llano  estacado,  geog.  desc.  of  region  about.  See 
Marcy,  416. 

Llorente,  J.  .A.,  ed.    See  Casas,  765. 

Loaysa,  exped.  to  the  Moluccas.    See  Navarrete,  700. 

Local  and  state  histories,  for  good  working  lib.,  app., 
p.  469. 


533 


INDEX 


Local  goveniment  in  Canada,  Bourinot.  See  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  35Si. 

Local  history,  index  of  articles  npon,  Am.,  Griffin, 
3117,  ?A;  check  list  for,  Perkins.  SllS;  suggestiou.s 
for  invcstij^'ation  of.  Ganong,  .s^e  Hay,  3496  a.  Hce 
also  Couiitii's,  Towns. 

Local  institutions  oi  .Maryland.  Wilhelm,  3341. 

Lockhart,  J.  I..  //•.    *'ee  Diaz  del  Castillo,  3944. 

Loco-foco  [Equal  Rights]  I'arty,  hist,  of,  Byrdsall,  1851. 
Sec  also  Politics. 

Lodge,  H.  C,  Short  hist,  of  Eng.  colonies  in  Am.,  863; 
Storv  of  the  Revolution,  141'.i;  (Jcorge  Washington, 
1560;"  Life  and  letters  of  (icorge  Cal)ot,  1602;  Alex- 
ander Hamilton,  1627;  Daniel  AVebster,  1958;  War 
with  Spain,  24;J8;  Boston,  3ir)S;  and  Roosevelt,  Hero 
tales  from  Am.  hist.,  2060;  erf.,  ace  Hannltou,  1624, 
Fetleralist,  2720. 

Log  college,  biog.  sketches  of  founder  and  alumni, 
Alexander,  2912. 

Logan,  James,  corr.  with  Penn.  See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
378. 

Logan,  Maj.-Oen.  John  A.,  The  great  conspiracy,  2262; 
The  volunteer  soldier  of  Am.,  2561. 

Logan,  Sir  W.,  rpt.  of  progress  made  in  Geol.  Survey 
of  Can.,  3435. 

Logan  (Tali-gah-iute),  massacre.    See  Cresap,  1282. 

Logstown  to  rickawillany  (1752),  Trent,  1166,  see  also 
AVestern  Reserve  Hist.  .Soc,  3387. 

Loiseau,  C.  J.  D.,  Notes  militaire  sur  le  Mex.  (1864-7), 
3065. 

Lok,  M.,  tr.    See  Anghiera,  761. 

Lollis,  C.  de,  eel.    See  Colombo.  768. 

Lomas,  G.  A.,  Plain  talks  cone  the  Shakers.  See 
Robinson,  3071. 

Lomenie,  L.  L.  de,  Beaumarchais  and  his  times,  12.39. 

London,  docs.  (1614-1782),  sec  Brodhead  docs.,  108G; 
situation  in,  just  before  Am.  Rcv.,.syy'  Reed,  1473; 
residence  at  court  of  (1817-25),  Rush,  1688. 

London-Amsterdam  church,  confessions  of.  See 
Walker,  .3104. 

London  archives  of  American  history,  "Winsor,  70. 

London  Company.    See  Virginia  Company  of  London. 

London  debtors,  immigrants  to  (ia.    See  .Stevens,  3.329. 

London  to  Savannah,  journal  of  voyage  from  (1737-8), 
Whitefield,  3111. 

Lond(m  Yearly  Meeting,  sources  for  hist,  of  Friends, 
2969. 

Long,  A.  L.,  Memoirs  of  Robert  E.  Lee,  2235. 

Long,  E.,  Hist,  of  Jamaica,  4123. 

Long,  J.,  V^oyages  and  travels,  3741. 

Long,  Col.  S.  H.,  Acct.  of  exjied.  from  Pittsburg  to 
Rocky  Alts.  (1819-20),  414;  Xarr.  of  exped.  to  source 
of  St.  Peter's  River  (1823),  415. 

Longcliamps.    See  Rengger,  4086. 

Long  Island,  early  colonial  settlements  on,  see  N.  Y. 
state  docs.  rel.  to  coloni.al  hist.,  Ihsm;;  dunng  Dutch 
period,  see  Drake,  11.30;  ecclesiastical  hist.,  Prime, 
3068;  antiquities  of,  Furman,  3211;  bililiog.  of,  On- 
derdonk,  see  Furman,  3211 ;  battle  of,  Field,  see 
L.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3221,  Stiles,  3256;  hist.,  Thompson, 
32.59. 

Long  Island  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3221,  see  also 
Dankers,  1058,  .lohnston,  1387. 

Longstreet,  IJ.-flet).  ,1.,  From  Manassas  to  Appomat- 
tox, 22C3;  value  of  memoirs,  2094.  !p 

Longueuil,  Hist,  de,  et  de  la  famille  de,  Jodoin  and 
Vincent,  3742  ;  see  also  Le  Moyne. 

Looniis,  D.,  and  Calhoun,  Judicial  and  civil  hist,  of 
Conn.,  .3159. 

Lord,  E.  L.,  Industrial  experiments  in  Brit,  colonies 
of  N.  Am.,  2876. 

Lord,  J.  K.,  erl.    See  Chase,  2922. 

Lord  Dunmore's  War.  See  Dunmore,  John  Murray, 
earl  of. 

Lorettei  Hurons  of,  G6rin.  See  Etlinol.  Survey  of  Can., 
3461,  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  .3544. 

Lorin.  H..  Le  cointc  de  Frontenac,  .3627. 

Loring.  C.  AV.,  Nullifn  ation.  secession,  2771. 

Loring.J.  S.,  Hundred  Boston  orators,  3160. 

Lorrain,  .1/f/r.  X.  /,.,  lirst  pastoral  visit  to  Hudson 
Bay.  see  Proulx.  38.58. 

Losk'iel,  G.  H..  Hist,  of  mission  of  United  Brethren 
among  Indians  of  X.  Am.,  .3051. 

Lossing,  B.  J.,  Pictorial  field-Iiook  of  the  Rev.,  1420 ; 
The  two  spies,  1421 ;  Life  and  times  of  Philip  Schuy- 
ler, 1490  :  Marj'  and  Alartha,  1.569 ;  Pictorial  field-book 
of  AVar  of  1812,  1741 ;  Pictorial  hist,  of  Civil  AVar, 


2264  ;  Pictorial  field-hook  of  civil  war,  22(H :  Harper's 
pop.  cyclopa'dia  of  U.  S.  hist.,  2.502  :  Family  hist,  of 
v.  S.,2562;  (oiiinion-school  his'  'of  V.  S.,2."i;J:  Story 
of  U.  S.  navy,25(i3  ;  Empire  stat  ',  3222  ,  Hist,  of  X.  Y. 
City,  3223;  see  also  AVashington,  1549,  Statesman's 
manual,  2617. 

Lost  cause.  Pollard,  2301. 

Lost  cause  regained,  Pollard,  2408. 

Lost  chaiiter  in  the  history  of  the  steamboat  Latrobe. 
See  .Aid.  Hist.  Soc  3314. 

Lothrop,  S.  K.,  Sanmel  Kirkland.  See  Sparks,  2613, 
scr.  2,  V.  15. 

Lothrop,  T.  K.,  AVilliam  H.  Seward,  1959. 

Loubat,  duke  of,  important  data  secured  in  Mex., 
3906. 

Louisburg,  Edwards,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  9; 
plans  of ,  .see  Jelferys,  3634 ;  acct.  of  the  t\vo  sieges 
of.  .see  Brown,  3792. 

Louisburg  in  French  and  Indian  AA^ar:  PT'oi)osal  for 
redurtinii  il7".si,  AA'aldo,  see  Archives,  .  lG.s  ;  siege 
(175S  .  r.oi.iiiiot,  .see  Hay,  3496a;  Jouri.  1  in  Louis- 
buri:  1,  o-.'isi.  Johnstone,  3636,  see  also  (iuebec  Lit. 
and  Hist.  Soc.,  3514  (3). 

Louisburg  in  King  George's  W^ar  (1745) :  Pepperell 
papers,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  321 ;  Bradstreet's  diary, 
see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  348 ;  Taking  of  Louisburg, 
Drake,  922  ;  AVolcott's  journal,  .see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc, 
3137;  Conn.officersat,seeConn.  Hist.  Soc, 3137;  First 
siege  and  capture,  Archibald,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
35.32;  Lettre  d'un  habitant,  3808. 

Louisiana,  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  207,  208;  notes 
bibliographiques,  Boimare,  208  ;  explorations  in  la. 
terr.  (1805-7),  Pike,  417  :  desc.  of,  Hennepin,  117s, 
3(>33  ;  hist.,  Le  I'age  du  Pratz,  1181,  Barbe-AIarbois, 
1756,  Gayarr^,  3294,  Martin,  3311;  questions  arising 
after  cession,  .see  Jlonette,  1183;  relations  to  La. 
jnirchase,  .see  Jefferson,  1377;  retrocession  of,  by 
S]iain  to  France,  see  Adams,  1580 ;  penal  code,  see 
Livingston,  1648  ;  acquisition  and  admission  of,  .see 
Qnincy,  1682  ;  AVar  of  1812  in  (1814-15),  Latour,  1740  ; 
ceded  to  Spain,  see  Ellicott,  1776 ;  hist,  and  geog., 
see  Flint,  1778  ;  under  French,  AVallace,  1823,  see  also 
Bienville,  1172;  Xineteenth  Army  Corps  in  (1862),  see 
Irwin,  2217;  reconstruction  in,  see  Sheridan,  2317 ; 
camitaign  of  1863  and  1864,  see  Taylor,  2344  ;  polit.  and 
economic  conditions  in  (1875),  "Xordhoff ,  2405 ;  rpt. 
on,  for  reconstruction  policy,  Sclnirz,  2409;  provi- 
sional milit.  govt,  advised,  scr  v.  S.  House  rpt., 2418  ; 
French  intrigues  for  possession  of,  .see  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  2483;  debt,  of  La.  purchase,  see  Elliot,  2849  ; 
finan.  hist.,  Scott,  2890;  hist,  of  education  in.  Fay, 
2928  ;  Creoles  of,  Cable,  3278  ;  studies,  Fortier,  3291 ; 
dialects  of,  see  Fortier,  3291 ;  hist,  colls,  of,  French, 
3292,  204,  207;  memoirs  of,  to  1770,  see  French,  3292, 
ser.  1,  V.  5 ;  Penicaut's  Annals  of,  see  French,  3292, 
ser.  2,  V.  1;  exjied.  to,  Iberville,  see  French,  3292, 
ser.  2,  V.  2  ;  historical,  narrative,  and  topog.  desc.  of, 
Hutchins,  3301 ;  annals  of  (1815  to  Civil  AVar),  Con- 
don, sec  Martin,  3311;  .story  of ,  Thompscm.  3331 ;  ac- 
quisition of,  Cooley,  see  Indiana  Hist.  Soc,  3362 ; 
Can.  explorers  in,  3429;  Cat.  d'ouvrages  sur  I'his- 
toire  de  I'-Vnii^rique,  Faribault.  3450,  85  ;  Acadian 
land  in.  Thatcher,  see  Hay.  3496  a  ;  hist.,  to  1760,  see 
Jefferys,3G34  ;  Relation  de  la,  Tonti,  3(>16. 

Louisiana  Historical  Society.  3305,  206;  acct.  of,  see 
French,  3292,  ser.  1,  V.  2. 

Louisiana  purchase  and  our  title  west  of  the  Rocky 
iMountains,  Hermann,  1791. 

Louisville  (Ky.),  early  days  in.    See  Atwater,  2016. 

Louverture,  Fran9oi's  Dominique  Toussaint,  life  of, 
Redpatli,  4124. 

Love,  AV.  D.,  Jr.,  Fast  and  thanksgiving  days  of  Xew 
p:ng.,  969. 

Lovejoy,  Elijah  P.,  life.  Tanner,  1920  ;  see  also  Phillips, 
1940. 

Lovejoy  riots.     Sec  Reynolds,  3378. 

Loveil, '.Tames,  orations,     .s'ee  Loring.  3160. 

Lovewell's  AVar.    .Vee  Venhallow,  1004. 

Lowell,  A.  L.  ^ee  Am.  Acad,  of  Political  and  Social 
Sci.,  2456. 

Lowell,  E.  ,7.,  Hessians  and  other  German  auxiliaries 
of  Gr.  Brit,  in  Rev.  AVar,  1423;  see  also  Pausch, 
14,59. 

Lowell,.!.  R.,  P.iglow  papers,  1921. 

L(well  (Alass.),  factory  life  in.    See  Nichols,  1931. 

Lowell  Institute,  lectures,  968. 

Lower  Canada.    See  Quebec,  Province  of. 


534 


INDEX 


Lowndes  family,  memoir.  Chase,  3306. 

Lowry,  R.,  tind  Mc.  iinlle.  Hist,  of  Miss.,  3307. 

Loxley,  B.,  J  ^urual.of  caiiii)ai);n  to  Aiuboy.  5ee  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc.  384. 

Loyal  ami  f*atriotio  Society  of  Upper  Canada,  extracts 
from  rpt.  of.     See  Cruikshaiik,  17'-'4-r). 

Loval  Legion.  See  Military  Order  of  the  Loyal  Le- 
gion. 

Loyalist  poeti-y  of  the  Revolution,  Sargent,  148S. 

Loyalists,  Allen's  narrative  (1775-7G),  sec  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  .V.Vl  ;  arguments  of,  xee  Tyler,  885  ;  defense  of, 
see  Ferguson, 'J3G  ;  Journal  and  letters,  Curwen,  128.5; 
battles  of  Oriskany  and  Fox's  Mills  from  standpoint 
of,  s(  (•  .lohnson,  i;i83  ;  Observations  071  .Judge  .Jones' 
loyalist  hist,  of  the  Am.  Kcv.,  .lobnston,  l.'iss  ;  Rev. 
from  st;nid))oint  of,  sec  .Jones,  i:'.'.iL' ;  treatment  of,  in 
N.  V.,.svY'  I.amb,  1404;  of  Am.  (I(i20-l,sitl),  Kyerson, 
1484  ;  of  Am.  Rev.,  Sabine,  14S,") ;  settlements  of,  see 
Canipbel^l,  1003 ;  Rogers  [Robert],  ranger  and  loyalist, 
Rogers,  .Valter,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3552  ;  early  hist, 
of  refugees  in  Can.,  see  Canniff,  3700  ;  hardships  of, 
see  Haight,  3723  ;  see  also  Tyler,  1530,  Van  Schaack, 
1532. 

Lucas,  C.  P.,  Hist.  geog.  of  Brit,  colonies,  4125. 

Lucas,  F.  W.,  Annals  of  voyages  of  Xicolo  and  Antonio 
Zeno,  759 ;  Appendicular  liistoricie,  3C54  ;  ed.,  see 
Stevens,  ,'5921. 

Ludlow,  F.  H.,  Heart  of  the  continent,  3414. 

Ludlow,  J.  M.  F.,  War  of  Am.  independence,  1424. 

Lummis,  C.  F.,  Spanish  pioneers,  1194,  4043  ;  Land  of 
poeo  tiemjio,  3415  ;  Awakening  of  a  nation,  39G6. 

lauidys  r.inie,  battle  of,  Cruikshank,  1722. 

Lundv's  I>ane  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3498,  see  a7so 
Cru'ikshaiik,  1284,  1722,  1724-5. 

Lunt,  (!.,  Origin  of  the  late  war,  1922. 

Lusignan,  A.,  L'affaire  de  St.  Denis.  AS'ce  Canada 
Fnniedis,  3488. 

Lutheran  Church,  in  N.  and  S.  Carolina  to  18,50,  Bern- 
hcim,  2986  ;  Hist,  of  Am.  (1085-1842),  Hazelius,  3028  ; 
Evang.,  in  U.  S.,  Jacobs,  3043;  Am.,  Schmucker, 
.3075;  ministerial  biog.,  see  Sprague,  3087.  Sec  also 
Salzburg  I'rotestants. 

Lutheran  Historical  Society,  sources  for  hist,  of  Lu- 
therans, 2',m;9. 

Lutheran  Theological  Seminary  (Phila.),  sources  for 
hist,  of  Lutherans,  2969. 

Luzerne,  Anne-Cesar  de  la.  Correspondence  (1779-81). 
.S'ee  Durand,  1305,  see  also  Sparks,  1504. 

Luzon.    See  Millet,  2442. 

Lyell,  Sir  C,  Travels  in  N.  Am.  (1841-2),  522  ;  Second 
visit  to  U.  S.,  523. 

Lyman,  T.,  Diplomacy  of  the  U.  S.  (1778-1814),  1649, 
2564. 

Lyon,  MatthevF,  Trial  of.     .S'ee  Wharton,  1705. 

Lyon,  Brii/.-Oen.  Nathaniel,  and  Missouri  in  1861, 
Peckhani,  2265 ;  life  of,  AV'oodward,  2266 ;  see  also 
Snead,  2327. 

Lyon,  R.  H.    See  Bartlett,  1180. 

Lyster,  F.    See  Beaumarchais,  1239. 

Mabie,  H.  W.,  Pop.  hist,  of  U.  S.,  256,5. 

McAfee,  R.  B.,  Hist,  of  the  late  war  in  the  western 
country,  1742. 

McArthur,  A.,  Red  River  rising,  .see  Manitoba  Hist, 
and  Sci.  Soc,  a500 (1882);  Fate  of  Thomas  Simpson, 
see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1887). 

Macaulay,  T.  B.,  Essays  on  William  Pitt,  1266. 

MacBetli,  ■!.,  Early  daVs  in  Red  River  settlement.  See 
Manitoba  Hist.  and'Sci.  Soc,  ,3500  (1893). 

MacBeth,  R.  G.,  Making  of  the  Canadian  west,  3846; 
Selkirk  Settlers,  3847. 

McCall,  Maj.-Gen.  G.  A.,  Letters  from  the  frontiers, 
2057. 

McCall,  Ma).  H.,  Hist,  of  Ga.,  3308. 

McCall,  S.  W.,  Thaddeus  Stevens,  2337. 

McCardle,  W.  H.     .See  Lowry,  3307. 

McCarthv,  C,  Detailed  minutiae  of  soldier  life  in  the 
Army  of  N.  Ya.,  2267. 

McCarthy,  J.,  Hist,  of  our  own  times,  2566. 

McCarthy,  J.  H.,  Short  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2.567. 

McClellan,  C,  Personal  memoirs,  etc.,  of  U.  S.  Grant, 
vs.  tlie  Record  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  2268. 

McClellan,  Maj.-Clen.  G.  B.,  McClellan's  own  story, 
2269  ;  Rpt.  on  the  organization  of  the  Army  of  tlie 
Potomac,  2270  ;  consideration  of  statements  of,  .see 
Kellev.2249;  milit.  career,  Swinton,  2271 ;  peninsular 
campaign  in  1862,  Mass.  Mil.  Hist.  Soc,  2276,  Webb, 


2.365,  see  also  Barnard,  2105  ;  also  Potomac,  Army  of 

the. 
McClellan,  Miij.  H.  B.,  Life  and  campaigns  of  Maj.- 

(ien.  ,J.  E.  B.  Stuart,  2:i41. 
McClintock,  J.  N.,   Bibliog.  of  N.  H.,  127  :  Hist,  of 

N.  H.,3161. 
M'Clung,  J.  A.,  sketches  of  western  adventure,  1801 ; 

Outline  hist,  of  Ivy.,  see  Collins,  .3282. 
McClure,  A.  K.,  Abraliaiu  Lincoln,  '.'2.52. 
McConacIiie,  L.  (;.,  Congressional  committees,  2772. 
M(;('onkev,  R.,  Hero  of  ('owi>ens,  1425. 
IMcConnell,  S.  1).,  Hist,  of  Am.  Episc  Church,  3052. 
McCord,  F.  A.,  Handbook  of  Canadian  dates,  3499. 
McCormick,  S.  .J.     Nee  Peters,  1007. 
MaeCoun,  T.,  Historical  geog.  of  U.  S.,  524  ;  Historical 

charts  of  II.  S.,  2,568. 
McCrady,  E.,  Slavery  in  Prov.  of  S.  C,  see  Am.  Hist. 

Assoc,  247  ;  Hist,  of  S.  C,  1142. 
McCrea,  .lane,  death  of.    ,See  Stone,  1516. 
McCready,  E.,  Jr.,  Education  in  S.  C.    .See  Meriwether, 

2942. 
McCulloch,  H.,  Men  and  measures  of  half  a  century, 

2402. 
McCulloch  vs.  State  of  Md.    See  Clarke  and  Hall, 

2842. 
MacDonald,  A.,  letter  books  of.    .S'ee  N.  Y.Hist.  Soc, 

363. 
Macdonald,    D.  G.  F.,    British   Columbia   and  Van- 
couver's Island,  3848. 
McDonald,  J.,    Secrets  of   the  great  whiskey  ring, 

Macdonald,  Sir  John  A.,  life  of,  Macpherson,  3743, 
Pope,  3744. 

MacDonald,  W.,  ed.,  Select  charters  and  other  docs, 
illus.  of  Am.  hist.  (1606-1775),  864  ;  Select  docs,  illus. 
of  hist,  of  U.  S.  (1776-1861),  2569. 

Macdonell,  B.,  Literary  movement  in- Canada  to  1841. 
.S'ee  Cunadiana,  3492. 

Macdonell,  J.  A.,  Glengarrv,  3720. 

JIacdonell,  Cajit.  M.,  Selkirk  settlement  (1811-12).  See 
Archives,  3468. 

MoDougall,  M.  G.,  Fugitive  slaves  (1619-1S65),  1923. 

McDowell,  in  campaign  of  Bull  Run,  Fry,  2181. 

Maefarlane,  .1.,  Coal  regions  of  Am.,  525. 

Jlacfarlane.  K.     .See  Lizars,  3739,  3740. 

MacFie,  M.,  Vancouver  Island  and  British  Columbia, 
.3849. 

McGee,  T.  D'A.,  MS.  of  Champlain.  .S'ee  Quebec  Lit. 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3526. 

McGee,  W.  J.,  Head  of  Chesapeake  Bay,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 435  ;  Xortheastern  la.,  see  Geo'l.  survey,  439  ; 
Lafayette  formation,  .see  Geol.  .survej',  440  ;  Seriland, 
see  N^afiomd  geoff.  mafjazine,  528. 

"  McGowan's  brigade."  "  See  Caldwell,  2129. 

Macgregor,  J.,  Progress  of  Am.,  2877  ;  Maritime  col- 
onies o^  Brit.  Am.,  3809. 

"  Machine,"  The,  Clark,  2708. 

Mcllwraith,  J.  N.,  Canada,  3592. 

Mackay,  C,  Founders  of  the  Am.  republic,  1427. 

McKay,  Fort.    .See  Fort  McKav. 

McKee,  T.  H.,  Index  to  rpts.  of  committees,  104. 

McKenny,  Ccl.  T.  L.,  Memoirs,  660  ;  Winnebago  war 
of  1827,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  5;  and 
H.  '1,  Hist,  of  Indian  tribes  of  X.  Am.,  661. 

McKenzie.  Alexander.    .S'ee  Byington,  908. 

Mackenzie,  Sir  Alexander,  Voyages  from  Montreal 
through  N.  Am.,  3850. 

Mackenzie,  Alexander  S.,  Life  of  Paul  Jones,  1391  ; 
Life  of  Stephen  Decatur,  1127,  see  also  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  2,  V.  11. 

Mackenzie,  Robert,  America,  400. 

Mackenzie,  Roderick.     See  Tarleton,  1523. 

Mackenzie,  W.  L.,  Life  and  times  of  Martin  Van 
Buren,  1975  ;  life  and  times  of,  Lindsev,  3745  ;  plots 
of,  see  Dent,  3709  ;  in  U.  C,  see  Read,  37'66.  See  also 
Canadian  rebellion  (1837-38). 

Mackie,  J.  INI.,  Samuel  (lorton.    .See  Sparks,  ser.  2,  v.  5. 

Mackinac  (1812-lsi4i,  Cruikshank,  see  Hav,  3496  a; 
story  of,  Thwaites,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  "Soc,  3390, 
coll.,  V.  14. 

McKinley,  William,  Hist,  of  tariff  legislation  (1821-90), 
see  Clay,  1864  ;  Message,  see  U.  S.  Naval  court  rpt., 
24.52. 

McLaughlin,  A.  C,  Lewis  Cass,  18.56  ;  Hist,  of  Am.  na- 
tion, 2570  ;  Rpt.,  .see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2913  ;  Hi.st.of 
higher  education  in  Mich.,  2937  ;  see  also  Cooley, 
2709. 


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INDEX 


Maclay,  E.  S.,  Hist,  of  Am.  privateers,  2571  ;  Hist,  of 
U.  S'.  Navy  (1775-1901),  2572  ;  Reminiscences  of  the 
old  navy,  2573  ;  cd.,  sea  Maclay,  W.,  1G50. 

Maclav,  W.,  Sketches'of  debate  in  the  ftrst  Senate  of 
the  I:.  S.  (17S9-91),  1650,  Journal,  1650  ;  see  also  Car- 
roll, 1257. 

Maclean,  J.  P.,  Settlements  of  Scotch  Highlanders  in 
Am.,  3740. 

McLean,  John  [17S5-1861],  letters.    See  Edwards,  3356. 

Maclean,  John  [1828-],  Canadian  savage  folk,  662 ;  Na- 
tive tribes  of  the  Dominion.  3S51. 

Maclean,  John,  10t)i  pns'f  of'  College  of  N.  J.,  Hist,  of 
College  of  N.  J.  to  18.54,  2;i;>'9. 

McLennan,  W.,  Canada.  Part  V,  3428-3902  a  ;  Anciens 
Montrealais,  see  Catiiida  FrnnQals,  3488,  see  also 
3758  ;  Scene  of  de  Maisonneuve'.s  fight,  see  Cana- 
(Unno,  3492;  Montreal  (lCri2-1842),  3756;  Montreal 
and  some  of  the  makers  thereof,  3757. 

McLeod  ca.se,  see  Choate,  1861,  Lieber,  1917,  Seward, 
1959. 

McManus,  B.,  Voyage  of  the  Mayfloiver,  969. 

McMaster,  J.  B.,  iienjamin  Franklin  as  a  man  of  let- 
ters, 1.329 ;  Political  organization,  see  Shaler,  2411  ; 
Hist,  of  people  of  the  U.  S.,  2574  ;  and  Stone,  eds., 
Pa.  and  the  federal  Constitution,  2773. 

McMicken,  G.,  Fenian  raid  on  Manitoba,  see  Manitoba 
Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  .'>.".im»  ilssSi. 

Macmillan's  pocket  English  classics.  See  Burke, 
12.51. 

McMullen,  J.,  Hist,  of  Can.,  3593. 

McPherson,  E.,  Polit.  hist,  of  U.  S.  during  the  great 
Rebellion,  2272  ;  Polit.  hist,  of  U.  S.  during  period  of 
reconstruction,  2404. 

Macpherson,  J.  P.,  Life  of,  Sir  John  A.  Macdonald, 
3743. 

McRee,  G.  J.,  Life  and  corr.  of  James  Iredell,  1372, 
2756. 

McSherry,  J.,  Hist,  of  Md.,  3309. 

Macy,  J.,  Eng.  constitution,  2669  ;  Institutional  begin- 
nings in  a  western  state  (la.),  2774  ;  Our  govt.,  2775. 

Madawaska,  Raymond.    See  Hay,  3496  a. 

Madden,  R.  R.,  Island  of  Cuba,  4126. 

Madison,  Mrs.  D.  (P.),  Memoirs  and  letters  of  Dolly 
Madison,  1651. 

Madison,  James,  correspondence,  see  Sparks,  1503, 
Pinknev.  1675,  U.  S.  State  dept.,  2632  ;  letters  and 
other  wiitings,  1652  ;  Federalist,  2720,  2721;  journal 
of  Federal  Convention,  2776,  2810  ;  debates  on  adop- 
tion of  Federal  Constitution,  2812  ;  sketch  of,  see 
Mackay,  1427  ;  hist,  of  U.  S.  during  admin,  of,  Ad- 
ams, 1.580 ;  admin,  of,  see  Gallatin,  1618,  1619  ;  life  of, 
Adams,  1653,  Gay,  1654,  Rives,  1655,  Fiske,  see  Wilson, 
2638,  see  also  Brooks,  2497. 

Madoc  ab  Owen  Gwyned,  discovery  of  Am.  by, 
Stephens,  748. 

Maejazine  of  American  history.  2577,  35,  197;  see  also 
Foster,  221,  Shinn,  223,  Griffin,  1176. 

Magazine  of  western  history,  35. 

Magdalen  Islands,  desc.  See  Faucher  de  St.  Maurice, 
3714. 

Magellan,  Ferdinand,  Pigafetta's  acct.  of  voyage,  see 
Raccolta  colombiana,  699,  Eden,  784  ;  life  of,  Guille- 
mard,  786  ;  first  voyage  round  the  world,  Stanley  of 
Alderlcy,  787;  see  also  Navarrete,  700. 

Magna  (  liarta,  and  other  great  charters  of  England, 
Barriiigton,  2CAC} ;  text,  see  Bowen,  2648. 

Magnalia  Christi  Americiiia,  Mather,  3054. 

Magruder,  A.  B.,  Joliii  Marsliall,  1657. 

Mahan,  Cajjt.  Alfred  T.,  Admiral  Farragut,  2175  ;  Gulf 
and  inland  waters,  2273,  see  also  Navy  in  the  Civil 
War,  2287  ;  Lessons  of  the  war  with  Spain,  2439  ;  in- 
terest of  Am.  in  sea  jjower,  2470,  2578. 

Mahan,  Asa,  Critical  hist,  of  the  late  Am.  war,  2274. 

Mahon,  viscount.  See  Stanhope,  Philip  Henry  Stan- 
hope, earl. 

Maillard,  N.  D.,  Hist,  of  republic  of  Tex.  See  Kennedy, 
2053.  ^ 

Maine,  Sir  H.    See  Godkin,  2735. 

Maine,  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  121-123;  transcript 
copy  of  early  court  records  ( ic.ai;  i(;s(;i,  Bradbury, 
121 ;  Maine  wills  (1640-1760 1,  Sargent,  121 ;  York  deeds 
containing  ancient  I.ind  grants  in  i)rovince,  121;  cat. 
of  origi]i;iI  dues,  in  lOng.  archives  rel.  to  early  hist., 
122;  bibliog.  mem.  of  the  laws  of,  Drumniorid,  122; 
bibliog.  of,  Williamson,  122;  Mass.  and,  Aldrich,  .sec 
Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  242;  Gorges'  Briefe  narra- 
tion, see  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  276,  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  302, 


Baxter,  944;  French  neutrals  in,  Williamson,  see 
Maine  Hist.  Soc,  277;  slavery  in,  Williamson,  see 
Maine  Hist.  Soc,  278;  Trela\vny  papers,  Baxter, 
see  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  282;  Baxter  MSS.,  see  Maine 
Hist.  Soc,  283;  water  power,  Wells,  585;  hist,  of  dis- 
covery of ,  Kohl,  820,  see  also  3Iaine  Hist.  Soc,  280; 
French  and  Eng.  struggle  in,  see  Church,  911;  Colo- 
nial, see  Drake,  920;  (Jorges'  province  of,  Baxter, 
944,  see  also  Prince  Soc,  387;  Ancient  dominions  of, 
Sewall,  1012;  political  hist.,  see  Hamlin,  2204;  hist. 
of  district  of,  Sullivan,  3185;  hist,  of  state  of,  Wil- 
liamson, 3192,  see  also  Folsom,  938. 

Maine  (icar-ship),  destruction  of,  Sigsbee,  2448,  U.  S. 
Naval  court  rpt.,  2452 ;  see  also  Hemment,  2433, 
II.  S.  cong.  r])t.,  2451. 

Maine  //eiiralor/isf  aiid  hiographer,  123. 

Maine  liistorieal  and  (foieatoi/ical  recorder,  123. 

Maine  liislorieiil  magazine,  123. 

Maine  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  275-283,  see  also  Drum- 
niond,  122,  Hakluyt,  854,  Hough,  121, 165,  Kohl,  820. 

Maiollo  map.    .S'ee  Weise,  739. 

Maisonneuve,  P.,  de  Chomedey,  sieitr  de,  fight  of, 
McLennan,  see  Canadiana,  3492 ;  ordonnances  of, 
see  Jlontreal  Soc.  Hist,  de,  3504;  vie,  Rousseau,  3655. 

]Maitland,  F.  W.,  Domesday  book,  2670  ;  Township  and 
borough,  2G71 ;  see  also  Pollock,  2675. 

Maitland,  Sir  P.,  to  Earl  Bathurst  (1821),  on  Indian 
lands  on  (irand  R.,  see  Archives,  3476. 

Major,  R.  H.,  Life  of  Prince  Henry  of  Portugal,  744, 
see  also  Gomez,  695,  Cada  Mosto,V)96,  Navarrete,  700; 
ed.   and  tr.,  see  Zeno,  758,   Colombo,  769;  ed.,  see 

.     Strachey,  1165. 

Makers  of  America  series :  Baltimore,  George  and  Ce- 
cilius  Calvert,  see  Browne,  1119  ;  Bienville,  sienr  de, 
see  King,  1172;  Columbus,  see  Adams,  771;  Hamilton, 
Alexander,  see  Sumner,  1629 ;  Houston,  Gen.  Samuel, 
see  Bruce,  2045;  Higginson,  Francis,  see  Higginson, 
T.  W.,  3030;  Hooker,  Thomas,  see  Walker,  3033;  Jef- 
ferson, Thomas,  see  Schouler,  1.381  ;  Johnson,  Sir 
William,  see  Griifls,  1075;  Oglethorpe,  Gen.  James 
E.,  see  Bruce,  1149;  Stuyvesant,  Peter,  see  Tuck- 
erman,  1111;  Sumner,  Charles,  see  Dawes,  1968; 
AVhite,  Bishop,  see  Ward,  3110;  AVinthrop,  John,  see 
Twichell,  1042. 

Making  of  the  Canadian  west,  MacBeth,  3846. 

INIaking  of  the  nation  (1783-1817),  Walker,  1533. 

Malartic,  A.J.  H.  M.,  comte  de.  Journal  des  com- 
pagnes  au  Canada  (1755-1760),  3656. 

Mallet-Prevost,  S.  .S'ee  U.  S.  Venezuelan  Boundary 
Com.,  4024. 

Mana-ha-ta,  The  goede  vrouw  of,  Van  Rensselaer,  1114. 

Blanassas.    See  Bull  Run. 

Manassas  to  Appomattox,  Longstreet,  2263. 

Mance,  Jeanne,  vie  de,  Faillon,  3657. 

Manhattan  Island,  location  of  Dutch  and  early  Eng- 
lish grants  on,  see  Valentine,  3264,  abstracts  of  con- 
veyances of  i)roperty  in,  see  Valentine,  3264.  -See  also 
New  York  city. 

Manifest  destiny.    See  Fiske,  2723. 

Manila,  during  Am.  occupation,  1898.    See  Davis,  2425. 

Manitoba,  ]>ryce,  3827;  .Tohn  Tanner,  scout  of,  liryce, 
see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1888);  Fenian 
raid  on,  McMicken,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc, 
3500(1888);  hist.,  (iunn  and  Tuttle,  38,35. 

Manitoba  act,  Ewart.  See  Manitoba  School  Question, 
38S7. 

Manitoba  Historical  and  Scientific  Society,  trans,  and 
procs.,  3500;  see  also  Dennis.  83. 

Manitoba  school  question.  Enactments  relating  to, 
3884;  changes  affecting,  3885;  Dominion  parliamen- 
tary records,  3886,  Ewart,  3887,  Wade,  .3888;  Ewart's 
reply  to  Wade,  3889;  Fisher,  3890,  review  of,  3891; 
Tui)per,  3892;  Down,  .3892;  Sif ton,  ,3892;  Smith,  .3,892; 
review,  3893;  debate  on  in  Ont.  Legislature,  ,3894; 
remedial  bill.  Power,  3895;  remedial  Act,  Dickey, 
3890;  reviews.  3897;  Papal  Eneyclical,  3898. 

Manly,  W.  L,,  Death  Valley  in  '19,  2058. 

Mann,  Ced.  G.,  Boundaries  [Canadian]  with  U.  S.  (1802). 
.S'ee  Archives,  3467. 

Mann,  Horace,  life  of,  Hinsdale,  2940;  see  also  Brooks, 
2497. 

Mann,  Mrs.  H.,  tr.     See  Sarmiento,  4088. 

Manners  and  customs,  colonial,  see  Belcher  papers, 
.318,  Doyle,  839,  G.  P.  Fisher,  .S40,  S.  G.  Fisher,  847, 
Kahn,  8,59,  Wharton,  .8.89;  in  West  Indies,  .sve  Cas.as, 
708,  Eden,  7.H4,  Oviedo,  790;  in  colonial  New  Eng., 
see  Earle,  841,  Elliott,  931,  Felt,  935,  Lechlord,  965;  in 


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INDEX 


New  Haven  colony,  see  Atwater,  807;  in  colonial 
N.  Y.  and  New  Eiif^.,  see  Knight,  964;  in  colonial 
Mass.,  SCI-  Sc\v:ill,  1013,  Wintluop,  1044;  of  Swedes  in 
Delaware  si^ttlenients,  ,se(?  Acrelius,  104'J;  in  colonial 
N.  Y.,  .st(!  Scliuyler,  1101,  1102;  in  colonial  N.  C,  see 
Hawks,  li;J4;  in  New  Kng.,  middle  states,  and  Va. 
(1780-S3),  see  IManehard,  1240;  life  of  habitans,  see 
Clark,  12(;0;  Iir(>  of  colonists  (1773)  see  Otis,  1451 ;  life 
in  middle  colonics  (liirini!;  Kcv.,  see  Heed,  1473;  life 
in  Am.  duriiiji;  Ucv.,  si  ,■  Sctidder,  14'J2;  early  frontier 
life,  .s('<;  Sininis,  14'J'J;  life  in  Conn,  at  tiine  of  Uev. 
and  after,  see  Harlow,  1580;  in  Am.  (1707-1811),  see 
Bernard,  1502;  social  life  in  Am.  (1791-02),  see  Camp- 
liell,  1603;  in  U.  S.  (1817-18),  .see  Cobl)ett,  IGOS;  m 
N.  Y.  and  New  Eng.  (1790-1815),  see  Dwight,  1615; 
in  early  part  of  10th  cent.,  see  Goodrich,  1622;  in 
N.  Y.  (1780-91),  .sYr  Maclay,  16.50;  in  slave  states,  see 
Buckingham.  1849 ;  in  LI.  S.  (1834-35),  see  Chevalier, 
1800;  Am.  notes,  Dickens,  1877;  in  Washington 
(D.  C.)  and  the  South  prior  to  Civil  War,  see  Fre- 
mont, 1888 ;  Americans  in  their  moral,  social  and 
folit.  relations,  Grund,  1895;  in  N.  Y.  (182S  51),  see 
lone,  1901  ;  in  Am.  (1834-36),  see  Martineau,  1025, 
1926;  Forty  years  of  Am.  life,  Nichols,  1931;  Am. 
and  the  .Viii."])(^oi)le,  Raumer,  1951 ;  in  the  South,  see 
i>outlierii  litentrij  messemjer,  1902,  I'age,  3319;  Do- 
mestic manners  of  the  Americans  (1827-30),  TroUojje, 
1972;  of  New  Mexicans,  see  Davis,  2026;  inCal.  (1852), 
see  Huntley,  2048;  Am.  polit.  and  social  life  (1830-80), 
2402;  in  Porto  Rico  and  the  West  Indies,  see  Hannn, 
2465;  in  Cuba,  Porto  Rico,  Hawaii  and  l^hilippines, 
see  Morris,  2471 ;  in  Hawaii,  see  Musick,  2472;  Hist, 
of  Am.  people,  Gilman,  2529;  in  U.  S.,  see  Oliveira, 
2.".sii,  Kvisted,  2836  ;  of  New  Eng.  (1620-1789),  .see 
Meedcn,  2005;  in  New  Eng..  see  Bacon,  3125;  in  Vt., 
see  Heatoii.  3152;  in  a  New  Eno;.  country  town,  see 
l^nderwood,  3187;  Last  days  ot  Knickerbocker  life 
in  N.  Y.,  Dayton,  3205;  in  L.  I.,  see  Furman,  3211;  in 
N.  Y.,  see  Watson,  3206;  of  Creoles  in  La.,  Cable, 
3278;  in  La.,  19th  cent.,  .see  Fortier,  3291;  Ohio  social 
life,  see  Howells,  3361 ;  of  trapiters,  traders  and  fron- 
tiersmen of  the  west,  sec  Oliiihant,  3375;  life  in  Cal. 
under  Mexican  regime,  Davis.  34ii0;  of  earliest  set- 
tlers of  Can.,  Suite,  .see  Etlinol.  Survey  of  Can.  3461; 
glimpse  of  fashionable  Canadian  society  before  the 
coniiuest,  .see  Franquet,  3626;  of  French  Canadians, 
sec  Suite,  3()85;  Canadian  (1841, 1846),  .see  Honnycastle, 
3605,3690;  in  Prov.  of  Ont.,see  CanuifT,  3700;  in  early 
years  of  Eng.  regime  in  Can. ..see  Gaspe, 3718;  in  L.  C. 
and  settlements  of  St.  Lawrence  and  Great  Lakes 
(1805-6),  see  Heriot,  3727;  of  early  Eng.  settlers  in 
Can.,  see  Moodie,  3760;  in  Am.  (1844),  see  Warburton, 
3788;  with  respect  to  inheritance  among  the  ancient 
Mexicans,  Bandelier,  3920;  in  Mex.  in  10th  cent.,  .see 
Icazbalceta.  3957  ;  in  Mex.  in  1827,  see  Ward,  3989. 
.See  also  Burial  customs,  Indians. 

Manning,  .lames,  life,  Guild.  2934. 

Manoa,  golden  city  of.     .S'ee  Raleigh,  822. 

Mansfield,  E.  D.,  Personal  memories,  165G;  Mex.  War, 
2006;  Life  of  Gen.  Wintield  Seott,  2011. 

Manstield,  Mrs.  M.  F.     Sec  :\Ic.M;inus,  B. 

Mante,  M<ij.  T.,  Hist,  of  the  late  war  in  N.  Am.,  865. 

Manual  of  historical  literature,  Adams,  391. 

Manual  of  the  corporation  of  the  city  of  New  York, 
Valentine,  3264. 

Manufactures,  in  colonial  N.  C.,  see  Hawkes.  1134  ; 
city  of  Lowell  and  its  factory  girls,  see  Chevalier, 
1860;  promotion  of  domestic,  by  tariff,  see  Cl.ay,  1804; 
inferiority  of  the  South  in,  see  Helper,  1S07;  growth 
of  South  in,  since  Civil  War,  see  (irady,  2.395;  of  new 
Paeilic,  .see  Bancroft,  24,57  ;  of  Cuba',  Porto  Rico, 
Hawaii  and  Philippines,  .see  Morris,  2471 ;  hist,  of 
Am.,  Bishop,  2831  ;  in  U.  S.,  see  BoUes,  28.33,  Bris- 
ted.  2836;  period  of  (1787-94),  .see  Coxe,  2844;  of 
southern  and  western  states,  De  Bow,  2S45,  2S4i") :  in 
rel.  to  tariff,  .see  Elliott,  28.50  ;  competition  with  Eng., 
.see  Fearf)n,  28,52  ;  rpt.  on,  H.amilton,  see  Elliott,  28,50; 
Taussig.  2890  ;  rise  of,  in  Eng.  colonies,  -see  Lord, 
2876;  develo])ment  of,  .see  Wceden,  2004;  IT.  S.  fac- 
tory system.  Wright.  2008  ;  Canadian,  Dept.  of  Ag- 
riculture, 3434 ;  Canadian  in  1806-8,  see  Lambert, 
37.32. 

Manuscript  journals  of  a  fur-trader  in  the  North- 
west Comjtany  (1709-1814\  Henry.  3838. 

Manuscripts,  Am.  Hist.  MSS.  Commission,  2;  desc.  of 
MS.  materials  for  Am.  hist.,  Winsor,  3  ;  hist,  of  MS. 
volumes  in  U.  S.  State  dept.,  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  5; 


hist.,  in  Lib.  of  Cong.,  Friedenwald,6 ;  MS.  material 
rel.  to  Am.  hist.,  State  Paper  Oflice(Lond.),C9  ;  Brit. 
Hist.  MSS.  Connnission  rpts.,73  ;  N.  Y.  hist.,  159  ;  in 
N.  Y.  State  Univ.,  1(>3 ;  facsimiles  of,  rel.  to  Am. 
(1773-83),  Stevens,  1510,  16,  72  ;  index  to  MSS.  of  Con- 
tinental Cong.,  .see  U.  S.  State  dept.,  2032  ;  rel.  to 
Can..  3431,  seen/so  fJagnon,  3451  ;  MS.  relation  of 
siege  of  (^uebee,  see  Doughty,  3623  a.  For  calendars 
of  si>e(!ial  MSS., see  MSS.  by  iianie,  iis  Ennnet papers, 
Lei'  MSS.,  I'ickering  papers.  Sparks  MSS.,  etc. 

Man  with  the  iron  band,  Legler,  1189. 

Maple  leaves,  Lemoine,  :!i;,")3. 

Maps,  of  the  Indies,  see  <  artas  de  Indias,  44  ;  early,  of 
N.  Am.  coast,  see  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  280;  Cabot  map, 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  343,  Dawson,  see  Archives,  3477  ; 
hist,  map  of  Pa.,  Sheafer,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  385;  cat. 
of.  on  Am.,  MuUer,  401  ;  Am.  hist.,  .sec  Winsor,  404, 
Afitf/azhie  of  Am.  hist.,  2577  ;  geol.  atlas  of  Col.,  425; 
topog.  and  geol.  atlases,  420,  427 ;  Topog.  atlas  sheets, 
470  ;  Topog.  atlas  folio,  471  ;  Misc.  maps,  472  ;  Geol. 
atlas,  473  ;  co.astal  (charts,  475-479;  of  the  alluvial  val- 
ley of  the  Miss.  River,  see  Miss.  River  Comnnssion, 
481 ;  rpt.  on  local  cartoji.  of  Md.,  492 ;  topog.  and  geol. 
atlas  of  Mass.,  493  ;  relief,  of  N.  .1.,  .500;  geol.  atlas 
of  Pa.,  503  ;  rpt.  on  governmental,  Davis,  King,  (uul 
Collie,  513  ;  giving  successive  changes  in  Am.  terri- 
torial possessions,  sec  MacCcum,  524  ;  of  U.  S.  in  1792, 
•see  Morse,  .526  ;  of  Am.  geog.  liist.,  see  Scaife,535  ;  of 
Can.  and  U.  S.,  see  Stanforil,  .5;«)  ;  archa!ol.  maps 
and  plates,  see  Atwater,  557,  Humboldt,  573,  Lapham, 
577,  Pidgeon,  583,  Squier,  .587,  588,  Stephens,  .589,  590, 
Tliomas,  591  ;  of  Iroquois  reservations,  Tryon  map 
(1771),  map  of  N.  Y.  jimv.  (172.!),  see  Donaldson,  630  ; 
of  western  reservations,  tribal  ranges  and  areas  of 
Avhite  population,  see  Walker.  687;  monographs  on 
early  Italian,  sa-  Raccolta  colombiana,  699  ;  of  the 
new  world,  lhunl)oldt,  see  Behaim,  711,  .see  also 
Harrisse,  720,  Thacher,  737,  Winsor,  783  ;  and  explo- 
rations, see  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  712  ;  showing  develop- 
ment of  geog.  knowledge,  see  Kretschmer,  728;  hist. 
atlas  of  geog.  disc,  .see  Vivien  de  St.  Martin,  738  ; 
Maiollo  and  LaCosa,  see  Weise,  739  ;  mediseval,  .see 
Henry,  Prince  ofPortiir/a/,  743  ;  comparison  of  Zeno 
maps"  with  earlier  or  contemporary,  see  Lucas,  759; 
of  Columbus,  see  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  774  ;  rel.  to  Cabot 
discoveries,  see  Dawson,  802  ;  early,  of  New  France, 
see  Harrisse,  815,  3453  ;  10th  cent,  maps  of  N.  Am. 
disc,  see  Kohl,  820  ;  Verrazano  map,  see  Brevoort, 
824,  Murphy,  825  ;  colonial,  see  Fisher,  846  ;  of  travels 
in  N.  Am.  ("1748-.51),  .see  Kalm,859  ;  of  French  and  In- 
dian War,  see  Mante,  865,  INLalartic,  3656  ;  of  King 
Philip's  War,  see  Drake.  925 ;  of  cities,  towns,  forts, 
and  churches  of  Prov.  of  N.  Y''.,  see  Miller,  1080  ;  of 
colonies  of  Pa.  and  West  Jersey,  see  Conover,  1112  ; 
N.  J.  hist.,  see  Whitehead,  lilO  ;  of  Am.  and  Va. 
(17.38).  see  Keith.  1139 ;  of  French  exploration,  see 
Griffin,  1176 ;  Joliet  map  (1674),  see  (iriffin,  1176  ; 
early,  of  Miss.  River  and  settlements  on.  see  Pittman, 
1180";  Marquette  map.  see  Shea,  1187,  Breese,  1764  ; 
Kino's  map  (1702),  see  Venegas,  1199  ;  of  Pa.  cam- 
paign (1777-78)  see  Bean,  1237 ;  and  plans  of  Am. 
Rev.,  .see  Carringtim,  1255,  Drake,  1300,  1301,  Sted- 
man,  1.500,  Washington,  1.538,  1.548,  1561 ;  and  plans  of 
Sullivan's  exped.  against  the  Six  Nations,  .see  Con- 
over,  1275  ;  of  campaign  of  1776,  see  Johnston.  1386  ; 
rare  diagrams  and  jilans  relating  to  Burr  conspiracy 
and  Revolution,  sec  Wilkinson.  1706  ;  of  journev  f rom 
Yn.  to  111.  (1817),  .see  Birkbeck,  1759";  of  English 
Prairie  and  adjacent  country,  see  Birkbeck,  1759  ;  of 
Ky..  see  Filso'n,  1777;  Fr.an'quelin  map  (1()84),  Moll 
map  (1710),  see  Hermann,  1791  ;  of  Jliss.  b.asin  (1697- 
1763).  .see  Winsor.  1825  ;  colonies  west  of  Alleghanies 
(1763-98),  see  Winsor,  1826 ;  of  Mexican  War,  see 
Taylor,  2013  ;  of  Tex.,  .see  Kennedy,  2053,  Davis.  3285; 
of  voyage  around  Cape  Horn,  se'e  Revere,  JOOii ;  of 
Ore.  (1842),  see  Whitm.an,  2075  ;  of  Shenandoah  cam- 
paign, see  Allan,  2101  ;  of  Civil  War.  see  I)odi;e.  2165, 
Mass.  Mil.  Hist.  Soc,  2277  ;  of  battle  of  Chancellors- 
ville,  see  Hamlin.  2203  ;  Gettysburg  to  the  Kajudan 
(1803-64),  .see  Humphreys.  2214;  campaigns  (1802- 
63).  .see  Sch.alk,  2312  ;  "Army  of  the  Cumberland, 
see  Van  Home,  2361  ;  rel.  to  leering  sea  arbitration, 
•see  Paris  Tribunal.  2406  ;  of  Orinoco-Esseipiibo 
region,  .see  U.  S.  State  dept..  2420  ;  of  Shafter's  cam- 
paign in  Cuba,  .see  Alilev,  2441 ;  of  Cavitc  and  I  )e wey's 
engagement  at  Mani"la,  see  Foreman,  24(53  ;  of 
Hawaii,  see  Whitney,  2476  ;  Epoch  maps  illus.  Am. 


537 


INDEX 


hist.,  Hart,  2538 ;  Hist,  charts  of  U.  S.,  MacCoun, 
251)8  ;  rel.  to  U.  S.  international  arbitrations,  see 
Moore,  2584  ;  charts  of  U.  S.,  see  Katzel,  2597  ;  illus. 
of  growth  and  resources  of  t^.  S.,  see  (Jannett,  2855  ; 
of  the  cotton  states,  see  Hil^ard,  i.'S04  ;  map  of  the 
•world  showing  spread  of  Church  ol  Eng.,  see  Ander- 
son, 297G  ;  diocesan,  see  Cok'iuaii,  3000  a;  of  the  Five 
Nations  terr.  in  X.  Y.,  .see  Kiji,  3048  ;  ecclesiastical, 
see  Wilberforce,  3113  ;  and  i)lans  illus.  Conn,  bound- 
ary disputes,  see  Bowen,3131 ;  showing  Conn,  claims, 
see  Miner,  322() ;  of  iirojected  state  of  Westmore- 
land, see  :\liner,  322(1  ;  of  old  X.  Y.,  see  N.  Y.  Regents' 
Boundary  Commission,  3235  ;  of  N.  Y.  city,  see  Valen- 
tine, 3204";  of  Ky.,  see  Collins,  3282;  illus.  develop- 
ment of  Xew  Orleans,  see  AVaring,  3336  ;  of  Chicago, 
see  Andreas,  3:343;  of  111.,  see  Blanchard,  3347  ;  of  the 
old  Xortliwest,  see  Hinsdale,  33G0  ;  copy  of  MS.  map 
by  I'edro  Font  (1777)  of  Arizona  region,  see  Hinton, 
340'.);  of  Santa  Fe  trail,  see  Innian,  3411  ;  of  ftr.  Salt 
Lake  trail,  see  luman,  3412 ;  Canadian,  3445,  .3440  ; 
cat.  of,  covering  terr.  formerly  known  as  N^ew 
France,  Faribault,  3450 ;  and  globes  rel.  to  disc,  of 
Am..  Marcel,  3457  ;  and  plans  of  Montreal  (1611-1803), 
see  Morin,  3459  ;  of  Brit.  N.  Am.,  see  Bouchette,  3483; 
Study  of  ancient,  Ganong,  see  Hay,  3496  a ;  of  Min- 
gan  J^eigniory,  3502  ;  Canadian  (lf49-60),  see  Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (1838);  of  Can.  and  New- 
foundland, .see  Dawson,  3585 ;  of  routes  of  early 
trading  companies  of  X'^ew  France,  see  lUgtrar,  .';003  ; 
of  Sulpician  and  Jesuit  missions  among  the  IrcKpiois 
(1656-84),  see  Donohoe,  3623  ;  plans  of  Quebec  and 
Plains  of  Abraham,  see  Doughty,  3023  a  ;  of  La.,  see 
Hennepin,  3633 ;  plans  of  Quebec,  Montreal,  Louis- 
hurg,  Xew  Orleans,  etc.,  see  Jefferys,  3634  ;  of  route 
between  X^.  Y.  and  Montreal,  see  Liicas,  3654  ;  Cartier 
to  Frontenac,  AVinsor,  3689  ;  of  city  and  island  of 
Montreal,  see  Bosworth,  3697  ;  of  Montreal,  see  Mc- 
Lennan, 3756,  3757  ;  plates  of  Xova  Scotia,  see  Bouri- 
not,  3791  ;  of  Newfoundland,  see  Pedley,  3812  ;  of 
route  from  Prince  of  AYales  Fort  to  northern  ocean, 
see  Hearne,  3836 ;  of  Xorth-West  (Can.),  see  Henry, 
3838,  Iberville,  3S43 ;  of  Hudson's  Bay  Co's.  terr.,  see 
Martin,  3852  ;  of  region  covered  in  C'oronado  exped., 
see  Winship,  3992  ;  of  Spanish- Am.,  see  International 
Am.  Confei'ence,  3917;  of  Colombia,  see  Pereira,4012; 
rpts.  on,  cone,  disputed  boundaries  of  Venezuela 
and  Brit.  Guiana,  see  U.  S.  Venezuelan  Boundary 
Commission,  4024;  of  mission  region  disputed  by 
Argentine  Republic  and  Brazil,  see  Zeballos,  4093 ;  for 
town  lib.,  app.,  p.  466 ;  Land  Office  map  of  U.  S., 
app.,  p.  466. 

Marbois.    ,S'ee  Barb6  Marbois. 

Marcel,  G.,  Reproductions  de  cartes  et  de  globes  rela- 
tifs  a  la  d(^couverte  de  I'Amerique,  3457. 

March  to  the  sea.  Cox,  2150,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the 
Civil  AVar,  21.31. 

IMarchand,  L.  AV.,  t7\  See  Montreal  Soci6t6  Historique 
de,  3504,  Kalm,  3037. 

Marching  to  victory,  Coffin,  2145. 

Marching  with  Gomez,  Flint,  4110. 

Marcy,  ('apt.  R.  B.,  Exploration  of  Red  River  of  La. 
(1852),  416  ;  Thirty  years  of  army  life  on  the  border, 
3410.  ' 

Mnrgaretta,  Capture  of  the,  Talbot.  See  Maine  Hist. 
Soc.,  279. 

Margry,  P.,  ed.,  Decouvertes  et  ^tablissements  des 
Franvais  (1014-1754),  1182,  3.501,  ,59,  see  also  La  Salle, 
3044;  Itclations  et  memoirs,  59  ;  annot.,  see  Dollier 
de  Cassiin,  :!(;l'2. 

Marie  de  I'lncarnation,  lettres,  3657  a. 

Marietta  (O.),  journal  of  Tlionias  AVallcut  (1720),  see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  333  ;  pioneers  of,  .see  Cutler,  1772; 
planting  of  (1788),  see  Hildreth,  1793  ;  founding  of, 
see  Putnam,  1808. 

Marion,  den.  Francis,  Horry  i)aiiers,  see  Gibbes,  13.36  ; 
life  of,  Horry  nvil  AVheenis,  1428,  Simms,  1429  ;  diary 
of,  Marshall,  1430. 

Maritime  colonies,  hist,  and  descriptive  sketches,  Mc- 
Gregor, 3809. 

Maritime  provinces,  hist,  of.  Harper,  3805  ;  .see  also 
Archer,  3.580. 

Maritime  provinces,  including  Xewfoundland  (depart- 
ment), 3790-3SL'(). 

Markham,  Sir  C.  R.,  Life  of  Columbus,  780  ;  Hist,  of 
Peru,  4044  ;  AVar  between  Peru  and  Chile,  40.56  ;  ed., 
see  Acosta,  3907  ;  tr.  of  Peruvian  sources,  4045-40.55  ; 
tr.  and  cd. :  Journal  of  Columbus,  788,  see  also  710, 


538 


X'avarrete,  700  ;  Andagoya,  700 ;  Letters  of  A^espucci, 
796,  see  also  Casas,  708,  Harrisse,  794. 

Marooners  of  America,  Pyle,  4135. 

Maroons,  from  S.  C.  and  other  slave  states,  see  Gid- 
dings,  641  ;  of  Xova  Scotia,  Silver,  see  Hay,  3496  a  ; 
Jamaican  and  Xova  Scotian,  Brymner,  see  R.  Soc.  of 
Can.,  3536  ;  hist,  of,  Dallas,  4104. 

Marquette,  Fatlier,  Jacques  Lesperance,  see  Canadi- 
aiia,  3492  ;  narrative  of.  Shea,  1187,  see  also  B^rench, 
3292  ser.  1,  v.  4,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2  ;  travels  of,  see 
Griffin.  1176  ;  disc,  of  Miss.,  Breeze,  1764  ;  life,  see 
Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1.  v.  10. 

Marriage  licenses,  supplementary  list,  N.  Y''.  State 
Univ.,  163. 

Marryat,  Cnpt.  F.,  Diary  in  Am.,  1924. 

Marsden,  J.  B.,  Hist,  of  the  early  Puritans,  3053  ;  Hist, 
of  the  later  Puritans,  3053. 

Marsh,  Robert,  misadventures  of.  See  Severance, 
3254. 

Marshall,  C,  Passages  from  JRemenibravcer,  1430 ; 
Passages  from  diary,  1430;  Extracts  from  diary, 
1430. 

Marshall,  E.,  Story  of  the  Rough  Riders,  2440. 

Marshall,  H.,  Hist,  of  Ky.,  3310. 

Marshall,  John,  Chief  Justice,  Comjiendious  view  of 
colonies  planted  by  the  Eng.,  soo  :  Hist,  of  the  col- 
onies, 866  ;  Life  of  George  AN'asbiugton,  1501  ;  AA'rit- 
ings  upon  the  federal  constitution,  2777 ;  life,  Ma- 
gruder,  1057,  see  also  Flanders,  2525,  also  Brooks, 
2497  ;  anecdotes  of,  -see  Story,  1693 ;  influences  on 
U.  S.  constitutional  development,  see  Cooley,  2711. 

]Marshall,  John  A.,  Am.  Bastile,  2275. 

Marshall,  O.  H.,  Hist,  writings  rel.  to  early  hist,  of  the 
west,  663. 

Martin,  A.,  Hudson's  Bay  Company's  land  tenures, 
38.52. 

Martin,  F.,  S.  J.,  Le  Marquis  de  Montcalm,  3663,  see 
also  Johnstone,  3636. 

Martin,  F.  X.,  Hist,  of  La.,  ,3311  ;  Hist.  X".  C.,3312  ;  dis- 
course on,  see  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2. 

Martin,  G.  H.,  Evolution  of  Mass.  public  school  sys- 
tem, 2941. 

Martin,  H.  T.,  Castorologia,  3853. 

Martin,  Gen.  Joseph,  in  AVar  of  Rev.  in  the  AVest, 
A\^eeks,  1431. 

Martin,  L.    See  U.  S.  Constitutional  Convention,  2812. 

Martineau,  H.,  Hist,  of  Eng.,  1743 ;  Retrospect  of 
western  travel,  1925  ;  Society  in  Am.,  1926. 

Martineau,  J.    See  Allen,  2972. 

Martyr,  Peter.    See  Anghiera,  P.  M.  de'. 

Marvellous  countiy,  Cozzens,  023. 

Marvin,  A.  P.,  Life  and  times  of  Cotton  Mather,  976. 

Maryland,  doc.  material  on,  in  Great  Britain  State 
Pa"per  Office,  71  ;  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  182- 
188  ;  arrbivps,  182  ;  jiapers  rel.  to  early  hist.,  Streeter, 
183  ;  iiulilic  .'^t:itut<irv  law  and  jmblir  loial  law  (1692- 
1S39),  1S4  ;  Indices  td  laws  and  resolutions  (1800-1845), 
185;  Ilduse  of  Delegates,  index,  journals,  printed 
bills  (isi.'4^9),pub.  docs.  (1834-44),  185;  Senate,  index 
to  journals,  is,") ;  Conventions  of  the  province,  jiro- 
ceedings  (1774-0),  180;  docs,  touching  provincial  hist., 
Alexander,  187;  condition  of  public  records,  Allen, 
187  ;  rpt.  of  committee  appointed  to  examine  condi- 
tion of  public  records,  187;  Lee's  hand  list  of  laws, 
journals,  etc.,  18S  ;  bibliog.,  Morris,  188  ;  Protestant 
revolution  in,  Steiner,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  249; 
state  surveys,  492;  colonial,  Doyle,  840,  earlv,  see 
Evelyn  family,  844  ;  Va.  and,  see  Force,  848  ;  AVhite's 
Relation,  see  Force, 848  ;  Virginia  and,  or  Lord  Bal- 
timore's case  encased,  see  Force,  848;  colonial,  see 
Neill,  807;  colonial  hist,  of,  see  Baltimore,  1119; 
hist,  of  (10.33-60),  Bozman,  1122;  old  manors,  .lobnson, 
1130;  later  hist.,  see  Fiske,  1131  ;  enrlv  relations  with 
Va.,  Latane,  1140;  Terra  Mari;T,  Xeiil,1145;  Puritan 
colony  in,  Randall,  1100;  Letters  of  Cajit.  Thomas 
A^oun'g,  .see  AVeston.  liri!);  rise  of  revolutionary  i)rin- 
cii)les  in,  see  Kddis,  l.'.lio  ;  Mil.  line  during  Revolu- 
tion, see  Seventy-Six  Society  pubs.,  1494  ;  influence 
uponlanil  cessions  of  II.  S.,  17.54  ;  Xegro  in.  i;ra<kett, 
1837,  2.381  ;  Know-Nothing  Party  in.  ScliMieckebier, 
1053  ;  Army  of  the  Potomac  campaigns  in,  AbClellan, 
2270;  parish  institutions.  Inule,  •.'7.55;  .McCullocli  rs. 
State,  .see  Clarke  and  Hall,  2s4'_>:  hist,  of  edueaticm 
in,  Steiner,  •29.54  ;  sullerings  of  Quakers  in.-^'r  Hesse, 
2987;  Day-star  of  Am.  freedom,  D:ivis,  ;5003;  1*.  E. 
Church  in.  Hawks,  30'24  ;  docs.  rel.  to  P.  E.  Church, 
Perry,  3065  ;  Pa.  boundary  dispute,  see  Fisher,  3209  ; 


INDEX 


hist,  of,  Browne,  3274,  McSherry,  3309,  Scharf ,  3323  ; 
Archives  of,  si  r  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3:514;  rrlatio  itiiurds 
in  Miiriildiididin,  Wliitu,  scr  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3:il4  ; 
papers  relalin^  to  early  liist.  of,  Streeter,  sec  i\icl. 
Hist.  .Soc,  3:il4;  iniliience  of,  in  founding  a  national 
conunonwealtli,  Adams,  nre  JMd.  Hist.  So(-.,  .lliH; 
Calvert  paiiers,  sm  "SXd.  Hist.  Soc,  3314  ;  local  in- 
stitutions of,  Wilhelm,  .3.341. 
Maryland  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  182,  183,  3314;  see 

alxo  Carroll,  \->M. 
Mast'res,  F.,  lUiron,  Acct.  of  procs.  of  Protestant  in- 
habitants   of    I'rov.   of    (^uel)ec,    .3,'>74  ;    Additional 
papers,   ,'i.")74 ;   Canadian    freeholder,   3.574;   Coll.   of 
coniniissions,  etc.,  rel.  to  I'rov.  (^f  ( >uel)ec,  3.">74  ;  ("on- 
siderations  on  adiuittiii}^  i-ei)resentatives  from  Am. 
colonies,  3,'i74  ;  .Menioire  ;'l  la  defensi?  d'un  plan  d'act 
de  l*arlemunt,3,")74;  Occasional  essays,  3574  ;  Answer, 
3574. 
Maskoki  Indians.    See  Jones,  574. 
Mason,  A.  I?.,  tr.    See  Hoist,  27,>(). 
Ma.son,  I).  H.,  Short  tariff  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2878. 
Mason,  E.  C,  Veto  power  in  U.  S.,  see  Harvard  Univ., 

2(13. 
Mason,  E.  G.,  Chapters  from  111.  hist.,  3659. 
Mason,  G.  C,  Brit,  fleet  in  R.  I.,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc, 
3170,  colls.  V.  7  (5) ;  Nicholas  Easton  vs.  City  of  New- 
port, 3179,  colls,  v.  7  (6). 
Mason,  George,  life  of,  Rowland,  lC.'i8. 
Mason,   Capf.  John,  Brief  hist,  of  Pequot  war,  see 
."Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  29G,  see  also  Orr,  iKH) ;  founder  of 
N.  H.,   Deane,  971,  see  also  Prince  Hist.  Soc,  387; 
life.  Kills,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  3. 
Mason,  ().  T.,  ed.,  Misc.  papers  rel.  to  anthrop.,  CG4. 
Mason,  Lf.  T.  B.  M.,AVar  on  Pacific  coast  of  S.  Am. ,4057. 
Mason  and  Dixon's  line,  hist.,  Latrobe,  see  Pa.  Hist. 

Soc,  385,  see  also  Craig,  17(;!». 
Massachusetts,  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  134-143; 
records  of  Gov.  and  Co.  of  Mass.  B.iy  (1G28-8G),  Shurt- 
leff,  1.34;  acts  and  i-esolves,  Goodale,  135;  acts  and 
resolves  (1780-99),  136  ;  laws,  of  16G0  and  1072,  Whit- 
more,  137;  Coll.  of  orig.  papers  rel.  to  Mass.  Bay, 
Hutchinson,  138;  reconlsof  public  events  preceding 
Rev.,  138;  journals  of  I'nivineial  Cong.  (1774-75),  138  ; 
journals  of  Committee  of  Safety,  138  ;  speeches  of 
govs.  (176.5-1775),  Bradford,  138  ;  roll  of  soldiers  and 
sailors  in  Rev.,  139  ;  rpts.  on  archives,  140  ;  early  im- 
prints. Green  and  Paine,  141;  witchcraft  in,  Moore, 
234,  237,  337,  982,  see  also  Mather,  977;  connection 
with  slavery,  Deane,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  23G; 
and  Maine,  Aldrich,  sec  Am.  Antiiiuarian  Soc,  242; 
flnan.hist.,  Douglas,  .svf  ( 'dlumbia  rniv.,  'jr^;  transi- 
tion from  provincial  to  eoinmonueaUli  govt..  Cusli- 
ing,  s('<?  Columbia  Univ.,  25:1;  and  the  Commissi<m- 
ers  (1GG2-66),  ser  :Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  29G;  vocabulary 
of  Indians,  Cotton,  .sw  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 298;  Bodv  of 
liberties  diUl),  src  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  304,  Bowen,  L'i!48; 
Winthrop  papers,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  305;  (1676- 
1690),  Hinckley  papers,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  310;  let- 
ters and  docs.' rel.  to  slavery  in,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
314;  Belcher  papers,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  318;  An- 
drews' letters  (1772-76),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  326;  Bill 
of  rights,  Deane,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  3.30;  Mass.  Bay 
charter  (1G29),  see  Old  South  Work,  368  (7)  ;  evolu- 
tion of  religious  tolerance  in  Mass.  Bay,  see  Prince 
Soc,  387;  geog.  diet.,  fJannett,  see  Geol.  survey,  463; 
state  surveys,  493;  Christian  Indians  of,  see  Gookin, 
643;  admin,  of  Mass.  Bay  colony,  see  Pownall,873; 
emancipation  of,  B.  Adains,  891;  Three  e|iisodes  of 
Mass.  hist.,  C.  F.  Adams,  892;  Antinoniianisra  in 
colony  of  Mass.  Bay,  C.  P.  Adams,  S'.c;,  see  also 
Prince  Soc,  .387,  Hutchinstm,  3041 ;  revolution  of 
1689,-  see  Andros,  895;  Making  of  New  Eng.,  S.  A. 
Drake,  920;  Old  Indian  chronicle,  S.  G.  Drake,  925; 
second  gov.  of ,  .syy'  Dudley.  927;  Puritan  ago  and  rule 
in  colony  of  Mass.  r.ay,  Kl lis,  9.33;  Puritan  lepublic 
of  Mass.  Bay,  Howe,  95.;;  Coll.  of  orig.  papeis  rel.  to 
hist,  of  colony  of  Mass.  Bay,  Hutchinson,  it.59;  pro- 
ceedings against  charter  in  1635,  see  Hutchinson, 
959;  Hist,  of  Mass.  Bay  (1628-1774),  Hutchinson, 961; 
hist,  (to  Ift")!),  see  Johnson,  962;  early  institutions 
and  policy,  .s^v'  T.owell  Inst.,  968;  Aim.s'and  iiur])oses 
of  founders,  Ellis,  sre  Lowell  Inst.,  968:  Treatineut 
of  intruders  and  dissentients,  Ellis,  .sf'  L<nvell  Inst., 
968;  First  charter  and  early  religious  legislation, 
Parker,  .sre  Lowell  Inst.,  968;  Continuation  of  hist. 
of  prov.  of  Mass.  Bay  (1748-65),  Minot,  981 ;  General 
court   records,  bee  Moore,  982;   Notes  on  hist,  of 


slavery  in,  Mooro,  034;  Bay  colony,  Northend,  997; 
Puritan  connnonwealth,  Oliver,  Oils ;  Sewall's  Diary 
(1674-1729),  1013;  Journal  of  transactions  and  occur- 
rences in  settlement  of,  Wintlirop,  1041;  origin  of 
.settlement  of ,  sec  Winthrop,  104:;;  social  anil  donie-s- 
tic  life  (jf  Mass.  Bay  colony,  s(;e  Winthrop,  .l//-.s.  >I., 
1044;  Chronicles  of  first  i)lanters  of  colon v  of  Mass. 
Bay,  Young,  1047,  ])olit.  hist.  (1774-80),  Cusliing,  1286; 
survey  of  post-offices  in  prov.  of,  Finlay,  1314;  circu- 
lar letter  of  I  louse  of  Representatives  (1768),  see  Pit- 
kin, 1460;  prior  to  Rev.,  see  Seventy-Six  Soc,  1494; 
Reply  to  ai)peal  of  Mass.  federalists,  J.  (J.  Adams, 
see  Adams,  H.,  l.'jSl;  insurrection  of  1786,  Minot, 
16.59;  ])olitics  of  (180.5-11),  sen  Story,  1G93;  travels  in 
(18,33-:!4),  see  Abdy,  1827;  Anti-slavery  struggle  in, 
see  Clarke,  1863;  speech  to  amend  constitution,  see 
AVebster,  1979;  during  Civil  War,  see  Andrew,  2104; 
Mass.  volunteers  mobbed  in  Baltimore,  see  Brown, 
2120;  Declaration  of  rights,  see  Bowen,  2(H8;  contest 
over  ratification  of  federal  Constitution  in,  Har- 
ding, 27:i9,  see  also  Harvard  Univ.,  266,  Revere,  1475; 
sketches  of  the  judicial  hist,  of  (16:30-1775),  Wash- 
burn, 2814;  school  legislation  in,  see  Hinsdale,  2935  ; 
public  school  syst(>ni  of,  Martin,  2041  ;  sejiaration  of 
cliuroh  and  state  in  ils:;:!).sr('  Ford,  3014;  (^laker  in- 
vasion of,  Hallowell,  :5021;  first  minister  in  iNIass. 
B.iy  colony,  see  Higginson,  3030;  docs.  rel.  to  P.  E. 
Church  in,  see  Perry,  3065;  Mass.,  its  historians  and 
hist,  C.  F.  Adams,  3119;  hist.,  Austin,  3124;  hist. 
(1764-1820),  Bradford,  3132;  hist.  (1620-1820),  Bradford, 
31.33;  Stories  of  the  old  Bay  state.  Brooks,  3i:54;  bib- 
liog. of  local  hist.,  Colburn,  31:55,  141;  story  of.  Hale, 
3149;  hist,  of  western,  Holland,  31.53  ;  Hist,  of  Conn, 
valley  in,  3166  ;  diary  of  residence  in (1704-34),  Comer, 
see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  coll.,  v.  8  ;  boundary  con- 
troversy with  N.  Y.,  see  N.  Y.  State,  Regents  of  the 
ITniv.  rpt.,  3238;  Phelps  and  Gorham^  purchase. 
Turner,  :32G2. 
Massachusetts,  Colonial  Society  of,  pubs.,  see  Griftin, 

3147. 
Massachusetts  Anti-Slavery  Society,  see  May,  1927. 
Massachusetts  Bay  Company,  records,  see  "ShurtlefE, 

134,  Am.  Antiqu.irian  Soc. ,'2.30,  Young,  1047. 
Massachusetts  Eiiiigiant  Aid  Company,  see  Thayer, 

2073.     See  also  Kansas  League. 
Massachusetts  Historical  Societv,  pubs.,  284-,350,  see 
also  38,  Bradford,  903,  Hubbard,  955,  Johnson,  962, 
Josselyn,  963,  Lechford,  965,  Orr,  999,  Sewall,  1013 ; 
lectures  by  members  of,  see  Lowell  Inst.,  968. 
Massachusetts,  Military  Historical  Society  of,  papers, 

2276-2278,  27 ;    2088. 
Massacres,  Cholulu  massacre,  .^ee  Bandelier,  559  ;  Cus- 
ter massacre,  see  Finerty,  G:iG  ;  at  Fort  Michilimack- 
inac,  see  Henry,  6,52  ;  Sand  Creek  massacre,  see  U.  S. 
cong.  rpt.,  684";  Deerfield  massacre,  see  Church,  911, 
Williams,  1033  ;  Logan  massacre,  see  Cresap,  1282  ;  In- 
dian massacre,  in"  northwestern  Va.,  see  Withers, 
1579 ;  Chicago  massacre  of  1812,  see  Kinzie,  1799;  Wyo- 
ming valley  massacre,  see  iMiner,  .3226,  Peck,  3240,  AVvo. 
Hist,  and  (^reneal.  Soc,  3268  ;   Fort  Pillow  massacre, 
see  V.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2356;  of  the  mountains,  Dunn, 
3403;  at  Fort  George,  see  Montcalm,  3662;  of  Gov. 
Semple  and  party,  Selkirk,  3866. 
Massey,  W.,  Hist,  of  Eng..  1432. 
Massie,  D.  M.,  Nathaniel  Massie,  1802. 
Massie,  Nathaniel,  life,  D.  M.  Massie,  1802. 
Masson,  D.,  Life  of  John  Milton,  3057. 
Masson,  L.  F.  R.,  Les  bourgeois  de  la  compagnie  du 

Nord-Ouest,  .38.54. 
Mather,  Cotton,  Lives  of  Bradford  and  Winthrop,  see 
Old  South  Work,  .'568  (77);  ^Memoirs  of  Increase  Ma- 
ther, see  Andros,  895  ;  Magnalia,  3054  ;  life  and  times, 
]\Iarvin,  976,  Peabody,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  G  ; 
AVendcll,  app.,pp.  46(>,  470  ;  defence  of ,  Poole,  977,  see 
also  Xeviiis,  992 ;   denunciation  of,  see  Moore,  982, 
Tl)hani,  lo27. 
Mather,  Increase,  Relation  of  the  troubles,  978  ;  Early 
Hist,  of  New  Eng..  978  ;  memoirs  of.  Cotton  ^Mather, 
see  Andros,  895  ;  Southworth  lecture  on,  see  AValker, 
3104  b. 
ISIather,  Richard,  Southworth  lecture.    See  Walker, 

.3104  b. 
IMather  papers.     .S'ee  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  311. 
Matheii  (The),  and  the  witchcraft  delusion,  Haven. 

.S'ee  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  242. 
Matthews,  B.,  Columbia.    Hee  Four  American  Uni- 
versities, 2929. 


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INDEX 


Matthews,  F.,  Our  nav^-  in  time  of  war,  2279.  see  also 
Appleton's  home  re'adiiig  books,  24SS ;  Xew-born 
Cuba,  4127. 

Mattliews,  T.,  Beginnings,  )iiogress,  and  conchision 
of  Bacon's  rebellion.     See  Force,  S4S. 

Matthews,  Dr.  W.,  Ethnog.  and  philol.  of  Hidatsa  In- 
dians, G65  ;  Xavaho  legends,  Gtx>. 

JIa  Twin-lin's  account  of  Fu-Sang.    See  Alining,  7oG. 

Maude,  J.,  Visit  to  Falls  of  Niagara,  3747. 

Maudslay,  A.  C,  and  A.  F.,  A  glimpse  at  Guatemala, 

4011. 

Maudslay,  A.  P.,  see  Maudslay,  A.  C,  4011 ;  also  Cortes, 
3942. 

Mauiy,  A.,  Memoirs  of  a  Huguenot  family,  3055. 

Maurv,  BHg.-Gea.  D.  H.,  Recollections  of  a  Virginian, 
2280". 

Maverick,  S.,  Acct.  of  New  Eng.  (1G30).  See  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  337. 

Maximilian,  emperor  of  Mexico,  fall  of,  Chynowetli, 
3939  ;  Mox.  under,  Flint,  3947,  Kendall,  39G0  ;  empire 
of,  sen  Gaulot,  3949  ;  life  of.  Hall,  3952  ;  official  coll. 
of  private  documents  of,  Lefevre,  39G2  ;  bibliog.  list, 
3967;  diai-j-  in  JMex.  in  18G7,  includinjj  last  days  of 
>Iaximilian,  Sahu-Salm,  3981 ;  Maximilian  in  Mex., 
Stevenson,  3985. 

May,  Col.  J.,  Journal  and  letters  rel.  to  two  journeys 
to  O.  country  (178S,  '89),  1803,  see  also  O.  Hist,  and 
Philoso))h.  Soc.  of.  3374. 

May,  S.imuel  .!.,  Some  r('c(ill(H'ti<>us  of  our  anti-slavery 
conflict.  1927;  menidii-of,  .Muiiiford,  1928. 

May,  Sir  T.  E.,  Constitutional  hist,  of  Eng.  (1760-lSCO), 
2r>72. 

Maya  Indians,  Katunes  of  Maya  hist.,  Valentini,  see 
Am.  Antiquarian  Soc.,  242  ;  culture  attained  by,  see 
Short,  58G ;  architecture,  see  Stephens,  5S9,  1190 ; 
graphic  system,  see  Thomas,  596  ;  15ooks  of  Chilan 
Balam,  Brinton,  Gil ;  chronicles,  Brinton,  613  ;  study 
of  Maya  jMS.,  see  U.  S.  Geog.  and  geol.  survey  of 
RockvMt.  region,  685 ;  see  also  Mercer,  578. 

Mayer, "B.,  Tah-gah-jute,  1282;  Hist,  of  war  between 
]\Iex.  and  U.  S.,  2007;  Mex.  as  it  was  and  as  it  is,  3968  ; 
INIcx.,  Aztec,  Spanish  and  republican,  3969;  see  also 
Carroll,  1256 ;  interest  in  Am.  antiquities  awakened 
by,  3906. 

Mayes,  E.,  Lucius  Q.  C.  Lamar,  2401. 

M(i  i/floiver,  voyage  of,  McManus,  967 ;  compact,  see 
Walker,  3104." 

Mayflower  Society,  38. 

Mayne,  Commander  Tl.  C,  Four  years  in  Brit.  Colum- 
bia and  Vancouver's  Island,  3S55. 

Maysville  (O.),  description  of,  see  Atwater,  2016. 

Meade,  Muj.-Gen.  George  G.,  life,  Bache,  2281. 

Meade,  W.,  Old  churches,  ministers,  and  families  of 
Va.,  30,56. 

Meadows  on  New  River  (1748).  Draper.    See  Hale,  1354. 

Mecklenburg,  N.  C,  Revolutionaiy  war  in.  See 
Hunter,  1370. 

Mecklenburg  Declaration  of  Independence,  Address 
on.  firaham,  l.';42  ;  connection  with  AVar  of  the  Regu- 
lation, see  Cooke,  1276. 

Meddi'lelser,  oni  Grfinland.     <?ee  Rink,  674. 

Medlev,  D.  J.,  Student's  manual  of  Eng.  constitu- 
tional hist.,  2673. 

Megapoleusis'  Sketch  of  the  Mohawk  Indians.  -See 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353. 

Meigs,  Gen.,  letter  of.    See  Ander.son,  2103. 

Meigs,  J.,  Journal  of  Arnold's  exped.  -See  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  292. 

Meigs,  W.,  Life  of  Charles  J.  Ingorsoll,  1635. 

Meigs,  W.  M.,  Growth  of  the  Constitution  in  federal 
convention  of  1787,  2779. 

Meilleur,  J.  B.,  Memorial  de  I'education  du  bas-Can- 
ad  1  3899 

Mellick,  A.  D..  Jr.,  Story  of  an  old  farm,  3225. 

Membr«^,  Zcnobe,  journal,  .see  Mennepin,  1179;  narr., 
see  Shea,  1187,  .see  also  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  4. 

Memminger,  Christopher  G.,  life,  Cajiers,  2282. 

Memoirs  of  a  Huguenot  family,  Maury,  3055. 

Memoirs  of  an  American  ladyl  Grant,  1101. 

Memoirs  of  my  own  time's  (1757-1825),  AVilkinson, 
1706. 

Mpniornnda  of  a  residence  at  the  court  of  London, 

Bush,  16H8. 
Memorial  Day,  establishment  of.    See  Beath,  2111, 
JVTriuorials  ot  a  half-centur>',  Hubbard,  2047. 
Memorials  of  a  southern  jdaiiter,  Smedes,  1S75. 
Memories  of  the  men  who  saved  the  Union,  229C. 


Men  and  manners  in  America  one  hundred  years  ago, 

Scudder,  1492. 
Men  and  measures  of   half   a   century,  McCulloch, 

2402. 

INh'n,  women,  and  manners  in  colonial  times,  S.  G. 
Fisher,  S47. 

MeiKkuluUl,  T.  C.    .See  Geol.  survey,  445. 

Meiulieta,  Father  .!.,  Historia  eclesiastica  Indiana 
(1596).     .See  Icazbalceta,  395S. 

Mendoza,  L.  T.,  de.     See  Coleccion,  703. 

Menendez,  V.,  memoir  of  exped.  ,Sce  French,  3292, 
ser.  2,  V.  2. 

Mennonite  Church  and  her  accusers.  Funk,  3017. 

iSiennonites,  History  of  the  general  conference  of, 
Krehbiel,  3049. 

IMercator,  Selkirk,  3872. 

]Mercer,  H.  C,  Hill-caves  of  Yucatan,  578. 

Mercure  fran(;ois,  Le  (1605-44),  56. 

Mercurius  Americanus,  AVheelwright,  1032. 

Meriwether,  C,  Hist,  of  higher  education  in  S.  C, 
2942. 

Merriam,  J.  M.,  Legislative  hist,  of  Ordinance  of  1787, 
see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  237;  Concord  (Mass.),  see 
Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  241. 

Merriam,  L.  S.,  Higher  education  in  Tenn.,  2943. 

Mcvriniae  (ressel)  [1862],  battle  with  the  Monitor.  See 
Swinton,  2343. 

MrrriiiKic  (vessel)  [1898],  sinking  of,  Hobson,  2434. 

Merrymount.     .See  Morton,  989. 

Blerwin,  H.  C,  Aaron  Burr,  1600. 

]\Iesa  A^erde,  Cliff  dwellers  of  the,  Nordenskiold,  671. 

Mesnard,  letter  of,  1654.  See  Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  3503,  v.  1. 

Methodist  Book  Concern,  sources  for  hist,  of  Metho- 
dists. 2969. 

Methodist  Ejusoopal  Church,  hist,  of  in  V.  S.,  Stevens, 
3il91;  Am.  Ali'tlioilisiii,  Steyens,  .■'.ii;iL'-;;o".>4. 

Jlethodist  Episcopal  Church,  South,  hist,  of,  Alex- 
ander, 2971. 

Mothodists,  2969;  Cokesbury  Coll.  founded  by,  see 
Steiner,  2954;  hist,  of,  in  U.  S.,  Buckley,  2995;  Hun- 
dred years  of  Methodism,  Simpson,  3083;  ministerial 
biog.,"  Sprague,  3087.    See  also  Whitefield. 

Mexican  documents,  49,  50. 

Mexican  War  (department),  2000-2015. 

IMexican  AVar,  record  of  Conn,  men  in,  155;  discussion 
of  pence,  .see  Gall.atin,  1618;  justification  of  U.  S.,  see 
Burgess,  1850;  polit.  andmilit.  events,  see  Chase,  1859; 
hostility  to,  see  Corwin,  1872;  New  Eng.  anti-slavery 
feeling'in  o))position  to,  see  Lowell,  1921;  ai>ologies 
for  Mex.  AVar  measures,  see  Chase,  1945;  Three  years 
in  Cal.,  Colton,  2000;  Conquest  of  New  i\Iex."  and 
Cal.,  Cooke,  2001;  Doniphan's  exped.,  Hughes,  2002; 
review  of  causes  and  consequences  of.  Jay,  2003; 
hist.,  Ladd,  2004,  Mansfield,  2006,  flayer.  2007,"Ri^)ley, 
2009,  AVilcox,  2015;  AVar  with  Mex.  reviewed,  Liver- 
more,  2005;  The  other  side,  Ramsey,  20i)S;  Aleninirs, 
Scott,  2010;  milit.  hist.,  see  U.  S.  Pre.s.  mess:i';e,  l'OH; 
army  life,  training  and  field  service,  see  McCall,  L'0,">7; 
Recollections  of  a  A^irginian  in,  Maury,  2280;  acct. 
of,  .see  Dawson,  2514,  Spears,  2614;  U.  S.  navy  in,  see 
Soley,  2{')11 ;  Mo.  in,  see  Carr,  3279.  See  also  com- 
niamlers  bv  name. 

IMexico  (dep.artment),  392,5-3996. 

Mexico,  Documents  para  la  historia,  de  IVIejico,  49; 
Sociedad  mexicana  de  geografia  y  estadis,  boletin, 
49;  Arehivo  mexieano,  49;  El  archivo  mexicana,  49; 
Biblioteca  hispano,  .50;  constitution  of,  Moses,  see 
Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  22G;  i)rimitive 
culture  and  hist.,  see  Payne,  402;  U.  S.  boundary 
rpt.,  .541,  Emory,  409,  see  al.<!o  Bartlett,  2019;  arclia'ol. 
tour  in.  Baiidelier,  see  Archa'ol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  ,554; 
Mexican  civilization,  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  560;  journey- 
in,  Brine,  561;  voyages  and  exj)lorations  in  (1857-82), 
Charnay,  .564;  travels  and  labors  in,  .see  Domenech, 
.567;  archa'ol.  studies  among  ancient  cities  of. 
Holmes,  572  ;  Institutions  and  monuments  of  an- 
cient inhabitants  of  -Vm.,  Humboldt,  57:!.  .'iOlG,  .•!955; 
culture  attained  by  Nahuas,  .see  Short,  .5Si;;  Aztecs, 
Biart,  607  ;  Indi,aris  of  northern,  .see  IJourke,  608  ; 
voyage  to,  Champlain,  811;  life  in,  .see  A'euegas,  1199; 
Mex.  cessions  of  1848  and  18,53,  see  Anderson,  1190; 
disputes  growing  outof  jAlex.  cessions,  .see  Dix,  1878; 
hist,  before  war,  see  Chase,  18,59;  hist.  (1.521-1824), 
Foote,  20.T2;  French  intervention  in,  see  Schofield, 
2315,  Tucker,  2629;  downfall  of  Maximilian  in,  see 
Sheridan,  2.'il7;  Catholic  missions  in, see  Doyle,  .3005; 
last  voyage  of  La  Salle  in,  Joutel,  3G45;  collections 


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INDEX 


essential  to  study  of  early  civilization,  see  390G;  re- 
liflion  anil  govt,  of  natives,  scp  Acosta,  3t)07;  most 
instructive  Dooks  upon,  see  Humboldt,  SUIC;  rail- 
roads in,  .sec  lnternatioii;il  Am.  (,'onference,  3'.)17; 
and  the  U.  S.,  Abbott,  ;5;i25;  hist.,  Alamau,  3',)2(), 
Clavificro,  3040,  Youuf:;,  3'.)'.t4;  sources  of  iuforuiation 
on  hist,  of,  see  Bancroft,  .i'.t-'";  l'oi>.  hist,  of  the  i\Iexi- 
can  people,  R.ineroft,  3'.)ii8;  On  the  art  of  war  and 
mode  of  warfare,  Handelier,  3i)2!) ;  On  the  distribu- 
tion and  tenure  of  lands,  Handelier,  3'.t-".i;  <>n  the 
social  (irganization  and  niodc  of  ^ovt.  of  the  an- 
cient Mexicans.  H:indelier,  . ■«)!;!•;  Au  Mexicpie  (ls<'2), 
r.ibesii),  :;;).il;  Collectinn  do  docunnentos  dans  les 
langues  indigenes,  lirasseur  de  Hourb<iuijj,-,  3032; 
Six  months'  residence  and  travel  in,  r.uUock,  .3033; 
in  transition,  Butler,  3934;  life  in,  Caldenm  de  la 
Karca,  3035;  Recuerdos  historicos  de  la  ciudad  de 
Veracruz,  Caniiios,  303(>;  Obras  historicas  de  Ixtli- 
Ixochitl,  Chavero,  3037  ;  Historia  de  TIaxcala, 
Chavero,  .3037;  ancient  and  modern,  rhcvali<'r,  303S; 
Fall  of  Maximilian,  Chynoweth,  :v.r.V.):  republic  of, 
in  1870,  Cubas,  3043;  Memoirs  containing  full  and 
true  acct.  of  the  disc,  and  conipiestof,  Diaz  <lel  Cas- 
tillo, 3944;  With  the  French  in,  Klton,  .304.5;  under 
Maximilian,  Flint,  3047;  inf(n-matic)n  about.  .swOnge, 
3948;  Laveritesur  I'expedition  du  Alcxi(|ue,  (iaulot, 
3949;  Face  to  face  with  the  Mexicans,  (ioocli,  ;;'.r,(»; 
story  of.  Hale,  3951;  Life  of  Maximilian  I,  Hall,  3052; 
Acro.*s  Mcx.  in  1SG4-5,  Hall,  3!I53  ;  Our  next  door 
neighbor.  Haven,  .39,54  ;  Selections  from  works  of 
Humboldt  rel.  to,  ,3056;  Bibliografla  Mexicaua  (1.530- 
Kioih,  Ii-azbaleeta.  .30.57,  .50;  IcazbMlci>ta's  works,  30.58; 
ColccciiMideddcumentos,  Icazbaleeta,  ."05s.  40;  Xueva 
ci>le('cion  de  documentiis,  Icazbaleeta,  .'ioriS,  40;  His- 
toria eclesijistica  Indiana,  Icazbaleeta.  :'..I5S,  40;  Mex. 
en  1554,  Icazbaleeta,  3958;  Noticias  <le  Mex.,  Icazbal- 
eeta, 3958;  Lifeof  Juarez,  constitution,!  1  president  of, 
Burke,  3059;  under  Maximilian,  Kendall,  3000;  anti- 
quities of,  Kingsborough,  3001;  Dues,  otticiels  de 
Maximilien,  Lefevre,  3002;  Mexican  rei)ul)lic,  Lester, 
3904;  Notes  uiilitaire  surle  ."\Iexi(pie(  1,^04-7),  Loiseau, 
3905;  Awakening  of  a  nation,  Luiumis, 3000;  Mex.  as 
it  was  and  as  it  is,  Mayer,  30i'>S;  Aztec,  Spanish  and 
republican,  JNIayer,  3000;  hist.,  from  Spanish  con- 
quest. Mill,  ,3071;  short  hist.,  Noll,  ,3072;  travels  in, 
Ober,  3973;  Mex.  viejo,  Obregon,  3074:  Hist,  autigua 
y  de  la  conquista,  Orozco  y  Berra,  3975;  conquest 
of,  Prescott,  3076,  Soils  y  Rivadeneyra,  ,3984,  Wilson, 
3991,  see  also  Ruge,  734,  Cortes,  3041,  ,3042,  Bandelier, 
3998;  and  her  milit.  chieftains,  Robinson,  3977;  Me- 
moirs of  the  Mexican  rev.,  i;olnns()ii,.iOTS;  geog.  and 
statistical  notes  on,  iRomero.  .■i070;  ami  the  U.  S., 
Romero.  .3080;  diary  in  (ISOV),  Salni-Salm,  .3081;  F.all 
of  Maximilian's  empire,  Sehroeiler,  3:is2;  Souvenirs 
du  Mexi(iue  (1864-7),  Smissen,  30.S3;  Maximilian  in, 
Stevenson,  30.85;  recollections  of,  Tliiinii)son,  .3080; 
Anahuac,  Tylor,  3987;  rpt.  on  condition  of  (1802), 
U.  S.  State  dept.,  3988;  in  1827,  Ward,  30S0;  its  peas- 
ants and  its  pri<>sts,  AVilson,  3990;  Coronado  exi)ed. 
(1,540-42.  Winship,  3992;  Picturesque  Mex.,  Wright, 
3993;  Noticias  historicas  de  la  Nueva  Ksijana,  Zara- 
goza,  3905;  early  Spanish  dominion  in,  .'K'e  Zumar- 
raga,  3996;  ministers  invite  U.  S.  to  take  part  in 
cong.  at  Panama  (1825),  see  U.  S.  Pres.  message,  4023. 

Mexico,  City  of,  acct.,  see  Champlain,  811;  travels 
througli,  Pattie,  1805. 

Mexico,  (iulf  of,  Acct.  of  Mr.  La  Salle's  undertaking 
to  discover  the  River  INIiss.  by  way  of,  Hennepin, 
1170;  Am.  naval  i^roblem  rel.  to,  .sci"'Mahan,  2578. 

Michaux,  F.  A.,  Travels  to  the  westward  of  the  Alle- 
ghany Mts.,  1804. 

Michigan,  state  surveys,  494;  hist,  and  sci.  sketches, 
Cass,  1767 ;  civil  ami  topographical  hist.,  Laninan, 
1800;  early  hist.,  to  1815.  Sheldon,  1817;  i)ersonal  ob- 
servations, see  Hub1)ard,  2047;  flnnn,  hist.,  Scott, 
2800;  hist,  of  higher  education  in,  McLaughlin,  2938; 
public  instruction  and  school  law  in.  Shearman, 
2951;  Indians  of.  see  Zeisberger,  3116;  outlines  of 
polit.  hist.,  Campbell,  3.349;  hist,  of  governments, 
Cooley,  .3.3.53 ;  Detroit  and,  F.armer,  ,3.307;  as  ]iart  of 
old  Northwest,  see  Hinsdale.  ;!,!00 ;  ftcn.  hist.  of.  Tuttle, 
3386;  Cass  MSS.  (1723-26).  .srp  Wis.  St.ate  Hist.  Soc, 
3,300,  coll.,  V.  3;  storv  of  Cadillac  centred  in,  3429; 
hist,  from  first  settlement  to  1815,  Sheldon,  .3(;83a. 

Michigan,  T^niversitv  of,  semi-centennial  celebration, 
Demmon,  2026;  acct.  of,  see  McLaughlin,  2938,  Ten 
Brook,  2956. 


Michigan  Pioneer  and  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3367. 

Michilimackinac,  massacre  at  Fort,  see  Henry,  652; 
(1008-1726),  sec  CarUiel,  3612  ;  La  Hontan  at,  see  La 
Hontan,  3642. 

Mickley,  .1,  .1.,  Some  acct.  of  William  Usselinx  and 
Peter  Minuit.     See  Del.  Hist.  Soc,  ,'1287. 

Midcontinental  and  Pacific  regions  (department),  3391- 
3427. 

Middle  colonies  (department),  1049-1118. 

Jliddle  colonies,  travels  through,  liurnaby,  a33,  see 
(list,  Kabu,  850;  founding  of,  Drake,  1130;  life  in, 
during  Rev.,  see  Reed,  1473. 

:Mid(lle  iieriod  (1S17-,5S).  Burgess,  18,50. 

Middle  states,  old  (department),  3104-.3268. 

Middle  states,  Hie  in,  during  Revolution,  see  Blan- 
chard,  1240,  Scudder,  1402;  savings  banks  in,  see 
Keyes,  2870;  industries  in,  see  Bisho)),  2831;  Baptists 
in,Vedder,  3103;  historic  towns  of,  Powell,  3246. 

Middlesex  (Mass.),  historic  fields  and  mansions  of, 
Drake,  3141. 

Middle  west.    See  West. 

Middle  west  and  northwest  (department),  3343-3381. 

Miers,  J.,  Travels  in  Chile  and  La  Plata,  40,58. 

Miles,  H.  H.,  Canadian  archives,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3.527;  Child's  hist,  of  Can.,  3!J94;  School 
hist,  of  Can.,  3505;  Hist,  of  Can.  under  French 
regime,  3660. 

Jliles,  Lf.-Gov.,  to  Ld.  Hobart  on  courts  of  justice  for 
Iiid.  country,  1802.     .Vab  Archives,  ,3474. 

Miles,  N.  A.    'See  Harper's  pictorial  hist.,  24,32. 

Milev,  Lt.-Col.  J.  D.,  In  Cuba  with  Shatter,  2441. 

Milhaud,  A.    See  Deberle,  3914. 

Military  land  warrants.    See  Land. 

Military  law.    .See  Law. 

Militarv  miscellanies,  Frv,  2182. 

Military  Order  of  the  Loyjil  Legion,  pubs.,  27,  38,  2086; 
influence  on  publicatiim  of  Civil  War  records,  2080. 

Military  papers,  Tompkins,  162. 

Militia,  in  U.  S.  (1830-40),  .see  Grund,  1895;  see  also 
Nichols,  1931 ;  Canadian,  Dept.  of  Militia,  3434,  3437. 

Mill,  N.,  Hist,  of  Mex.,  3071. 

Millar,  J.,  Education.al  system  of  Out.,  3900  a. 

Miller,  J..  Desc.  of  province  and  city  of  N.  Y.  (1695), 
1080;  Memoirs  of  Gen.  Miller, 4059. 

Miller,  S.,  Jonathan  Edwards.  *S'ee  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1, 
V,  8. 

Miller,  S.  F.,  Supreme  Court  of  U.  S.  See  Demmon,  2926. 

Miller,  Gen.  William,  memoirs.  Miller,  J.,  4059. 

Millet,  F.  D.,  Expetl.  to  the  Philippines,  2442. 

Mills,  R.,  Statistics  of  S.  C,  3315. 

Milton,  John,  life  of,  Masson,  3057;  biog.  essay  on,  see 
Tulloch,  3099. 

Milton,  W.  W.  F.,  7useount,  and  Cheadle,  North- West 
passage  by  land,  3850. 

Milwaukee  and  Rock  River  canal,  hist.  (1836-53).  See 
Smith,  3379. 

Mina,  Gen.  Xavier,  exped.  of,  Robinson,  3978. 

Miner,  C,  Hist,  of  Wvo.  (valley).  3226. 

IMiner.  L.  H.,  Valley  of  AVyo.,  3227. 

jNIineral  resources  of  U.  S.    See  Geol.  survey,  468. 

IMingan-Seignipry,  legal  docs.,  3502. 

Mining,  miners'  courts  of  justice,  .see  Capron,  2023; 
mines  of  new  Pacific,  ,see  Bancroft.  2457 ;  mining 
camps,  Shinn,  2793  ;  mines  and,  ,see  Bolles,  2833;  lead, 
in  Wis.,  .see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390 ;  laws  regu- 
lating in  Northwest  terr.  of  Can.,  see  Heilprin,  3408  ; 
Arizona  mines,  Hinton,  3409  ;  pioneer  mining  camjis 
of  Arizona,  .see  Mowry,  3417 ;  Comstock  silver  lode 
of  Nev.,  Wright,  3427 ;  cone  Mexican  mines,  see 
Humlwldt,  39.50;  desc.  in  ref.  to,  prospectors,  see 
Mill,  3971;  in  Mex.  (1.827),  see  Ward,  3089;  prospects 
in  Cuba,  .see  Clark,  4103.     See  also  California. 

Minitari.    -S'ee  Hidatsa  Indians. 

Minnesota,  bibliog.  of,  Williams,  217;  state  surveys, 
495,  ,509;  finan.  hist.,  Scott,  2.890  ;  east  of  the  Miss.,  see 
Hinsd.ale,  3,360;  hist,  of,  Neill,  3371;  exjjlorers  and 
pioneers  (16.59-18.58),  Neill,  3371 ;  and  the  far  West, 
Oliphant,  3375  ;  French  vovageurs  to,  during  17th 
cent.,  see  Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  350,3,  v.  1. 

Minnesota  Historical  Societv,  pubs.,  3368,  a503,  see  also 
Williams,  217,  219. 

Minor  wars  of  the  United  States.  See  Johnson,  857, 
1739. 

Minot,  G-.  R.,  Continuation  of  hist,  of  prov.  of  Mass. 
Bay,  981;  Hist,  of  insurrection  in  Mass.  (1786),  1659. 

Minuit,  Peter,  and  William  Usselinx,  Mickley.  See 
Del.  Hist.  Soc,  3287. 


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INDEX 


Miqnclon,  relations  witli  Newfoundland,  See  Prowse, 
■an.  ^ 

Miranda,  Don  Francisco  de,  hist,  of  attempt  to  effect 
rev.  in  S.  Am.,  Digt^s,  4(lU0. 

Mirror  of  modern  Donidcracy,  Jones,  1908. 

Misadventures  of  IJobert  Marsh.    See  Severance,  32u4. 

Miscou,  Dionne.    Sec  ((tnada  Fran<;ais,  3487. 

Missions,  Indian,  src.  Colton,()21  ;  of  the  I'nited  Bre- 
thren among  Dehiware  and  Mohesian  Indians,  HecUe- 
welder,  050;  Spanisli,  in  Southwest,  sa^  Bhiclvnuir, 
1191  ;  Oregon,  see  Grav,  20;!;t.  Smct,  'JiiTl  ;  .Memoirs  of 
David  Brainard,  Edwards,  -IWl :  list  of  I  )uteh  Kef orm 
missionaries  (1819-78),  .see  Eddy,  30Uli  ;  Catholic,  ni 
Cai.  and  Mex..  see  Doyle,  SOOf) ;  missionary  work  in 
Iowa,  .see  Harsha,  3023  ;  of  the  United  Brethren, 
Holmes,  3032,  Loskiel,  :mi ;  early  Jesuit  in  N.  Am.. 
Kip,  3048,  3G38.  see  ft/so  Laniiian.  l^(»ll,  Taylor,  1818; 
Spanish,  French  and  Eng.  mission  period,  see  O'Gor 
man,  30(32;  of  Cal.,  Powers,  30i;(5 ;  hist,  of  Catholic, 
among  Indian  tribes,  Shea,  3082  ;  Jesuit  and  Recollet, 
see  Severance,  3254  ;  later  Spanish,  of  Fla.,  see  Brin- 
ton,  3273  ;  Excerpta  ex  diversis  Uteris  missionari- 
orum  (1638-77),  Converse,  see  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3314  ;  in 
Wis.,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  .3390  ;  secularization 
of,  .see  Hittell,  3410  ;  First  establishment  of  the  faith 
in  New  France,  Le  Clereci,  :«i:d,  .see  also  Hennepin, 
1178;  missionary  atteni]its  among  Indians,  see  Sa- 
gard-Theodat,  3i)81 ;  mission  work  among  Ont.  In- 
dians, sec  Canniff,  3700;  Suliiiciens  et  les  pretres  des 
missions-ptrnngeres  on  Acadie  (1076-1702),  Casgrain, 
3795  ;  Meiiioires  sur  les  missions  de  la  Nouvelle- 
Ecosse,  <lu  Cap  Breton,  et  derile  du  Prince  Edouard 
(1760-18701,  Casgrain,  ;i7'.)5;  Bisliop's  visitation  of,  on 
western  and  southern  coast  [of  Can.],  Field.  3800; 
sketches  of  earlv,  see  Proulx,  .38.58;  of  the  Red  River, 
see  Proyenclier,'3859;  missionary  labor  in  Brazil,  see 
Fletcher,  4075;  Argument  for  Argentine  Republic 
upon  the  question  with  Brazil  in  regard  to  terr.  of, 
Zeballos,  4003.    .S'ee  also  Indians,  Jesuits,  Recollets. 

Mississippi,  state  surveys,  496;  and  Mississippians, 
Davis.  1870  ;  slavery  in",  .see  Quitman,  19.50  ;  local  re- 
construction in,  see  Lamar,  2401 ;  polit.  and  eccmomic 
conditions  hi  (1875),  Nordhoff,  2405;  rjit.  on  for  re- 
construction policy,  Schurz,  2409  ;  condition  in  1871, 
see  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2417  ;  finan.  hist.,. see  Scott,  2890; 
national  legislation  cone,  education  in,  .see  Germann, 
2930;  as  a  prov.,  terr.,  and  state,  Claiborne,  3281; 
hist.,  Lowry  and  McCardle,  3307,  see  also  Pickett, 
1806.  3321. 

Mississippi,  The,  Greene,  2200,  sec  also  Campaigns  of 
the  Civil  War,  2131. 

Mississip])i,  Fniversitv  of.    See  Barnard.  2915. 

Mississippi  basin  (li;97-17G.3),  Winsor,  1825. 

Mississippi  River,  discov.  of,  Hennepin,  Am.  Antiqua- 
rian Soc,  228,  Falconer,  1175,  (iriftin,  1176,  Breese, 
1764  ;  exped.  to  headwaters  of.  Pike,  417  ;  Miss.  River 
commission,  rpts.,  480;  map  of  alluvial  valley,  .see 
Mo.  River  commission,  481  ;  headwaters.  Glazier, 
51G  ;  acct.  of.  .see  Hall,  .517,  Lyell,  .523;  rpt.  upim 
physics  and  hydraulics  of ,  Humphreys  atxl  Abbot, 
518 ;  French  domination  of,  .see  Bienville,  1172 ; 
exploration  of,  -see  Henne])in,  1178,  36.33  ;  Acct.  of 
Mr.  La  .Salle's  undertaking  to  discover  the  River 
Miss,  by  way  of  the  Gulf  of  Mex.,  Hennepin, 
1179  ;  .idurnal  of  descent  of  in  1681,  Membre,  .see 
Hennepin,  1179  ;  present  state  of  European  settle- 
ments on,  Pittman,  1186 ;  early  voyages  up  and 
down.  Shea,  118S;  Life,  travels,  and  adventures  of 
Ferdinand  de  Soto,  discoverer  of,  Wilmer,  1198; 
journey  to  (1766-68),  .see  Carver,  1259  ;  exploration  of 
(1806),  Ashe,  1.588  ;  disc,  of  sources  of,  Beltrami,  1.591  ; 
negotiations  for  l?rit.  navigati(m  of,  Adams,  1709; 
desc.  of,  see  Ellicott,  1770  ;  niilit.  life  on  lower  in 
Civil  War,  .see  Gordon,  2187  ;  free  navigation,  .see 
Schuyler,  2600;  list  of  steamboats,  see  Hall,  2861; 
navigation  question,  .see  Butler,  .3277;  La  Salle's  voy- 
ages down,  .see  French,  .3292,  ser.  1,  v.  1  ;  Fifty  years 
on,  Gould,  3296 ;  topog.  desc  of,  directions  for  navi- 
gating, see  Hutchins,  3301  ;  journey  to  headwaters  of, 
see  Oliphant.  .3375  ;  ma)),  see  Marcel,  .3457  ;  sources  of, 
see  Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  3.503,  v.  6.  -'^ee  a/so  discoverers 
and  explorers  by  name,  as  Hennepin,  La  Salle,  Mar- 
quette, Soto.  etc. 

Mississippi  River  to  Pacific  Ocean,  explorations,  see 
XT.  S.  War  dept.  rpt.,  421 ;  journey  from,  Mollhausen, 
2059. 

Mississippi  valley,  desc.  of,  see  Long,  414,  415 ;  drift- 


less  area  of  upper,  Chatnberlin  and  Salisburj',  see 
(ieol.  survey,  434  ;  physical  geog.,  Foster,  515  ;  an- 
cient earthworks  of,  see  At  water,  557  ;  mounds  of, 
Carr,  562  ;  arclneol.  of,  see  Force, .508  ;  ancient  monu- 
ments of,  Squier  and  Davis,  588  ;  Indians  in,  see 
Catlin,  616,  Charlevoix,  619 ;  anthrop.  relics  of,  see 
iNIason,  664  ;  pubs.  rel.  to  (154.5-1700^,  src  Harrisse,  815  ; 
hist,  of  disc,  and  settlement  of,  Monette,  1183  ;  disc, 
of  upi)er,  see  Nicolet,  1184  ;  disc,  and  exploration  of, 
Shea,  1187,  see  also  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  4  ;  geog. 
and  hist,  of,  Flint,  1778 ;  Eng.  colonization  of,  .see 
Flower,  1779,  1780  ;  early  settlers  in,  see  Hall.  1788; 
journey  in  upper,  see  Kohl,  20.54  ;  U.  S.  Sanitary  Cimr- 
mission  in  1 1861-66),  2359  ;  acquisition  of,  and  Am. 
Rev.,  Robertson,  see  Mo.  Hist.  Soc,  3316 ;  Early 
French  forts  and  footprints  in  upper,  Neill,  see 
Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  3368  ;  early  hist.,  see  Smith,  3379  ; 
Civil  War  in,  Fiske,  app.,  p.  467. 

Missouri,  state  .surveys,  497  ;  admission  of,  see  Kifig, 
1645;  hist,  and  geog.,  see  Flint,  1778;  contests  in 
Cong,  over,  see  Greeley,  1893 ;  campaigns  of  Civil 
War  in,  see  Britton,  2117;  opposition  to  secession, 
.see  Lyon,  2265  ;  cam])aigns  of  1861, 1863.  s( «  Sch.ilield, 
2315;  fight  for,  Snead,  2327;  a  bone  of  c.nteiition, 
Carr,  3279  ;  campaign  in,  When-y,  see  Mo.  Hist.  Soc, 
.3316. 

Missouri  compromise,  hist,  significance,  Woodburn, 
see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  245  ;  settlement  of  southern 
disputes  through,  see  Clay,  1864;  Mo.  Conii>romise 
law  declared  unconstitutional,  see  Scott,  r.r.4  ;  repeal 
of,  .see  Seward,  1959  ;  true  hist,  of,  and  its  repeal, 
Dixon,  2027  ;  repeal  of,  condemned,  sec  Botts,  2115  ; 
see  also  Chambers,  1857  ;  also  Comiu'omise  of  1850. 

Missouri  coteaux,  moraines  of,  Todd.  »S'ee  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 467. 

INIiss'ouri  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3316. 

Missouri  River,  exped.  to  sources  of,  Lewis  a7id  Clark, 
413;  Mo.  River  commission,  rpts.,  481;  Indians  in 
valley  of,  see  Catlin,  616  ;  Indians  on,  see  Henry  ojid 
Thompson,  1790  ;  fur  trade  on  (1833-1S72J,  Laipeiiteur, 
2055. 

INIitchel,  F.  A.,  OrmsbyM.  Mitchel,  2283. 

iSIitchel,  Maj.-Clen.  O.  M.,  life,  F.  A.  Mitchel,  2283. 

INIitre,  B.,  Emancipation  of  S.  Am.,  4080  ;  Hist,  de  Bel- 
grano  y  de  la  independencia  Argentina,  4081. 

Mix,  E.,  ed.    See  Jemison,  656. 

Mobile  (Ala.),  colonial  (1519-1821),  Hamilton,  3297;  at- 
tempt before  (War  of  1812),  see  Latour,  1 740. 

Mohawk  Indians,  sketch  of,  Megapolensis,  see  N.  Y. 
Hist.  Soc,  3,53;  captivity  among,  Jogues,  1074; 
leader  of,  .see  .lohnson,  1075,  1076;  .Joseph  Brant,  Eg- 
gleston  (did  Seelye,  1245,  Stone,  1246. 

Mohawk  valley,  Eng.  development  of,  see  Johnson, 
1075,  107(i;  settlement  of  Palatines  in,  see  Kapj),  1077;. 
towns  in,  see  N.  Y.  State  docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist., 
108(!;  hist,  of  lower,  see  Pearson,  1090;  Brit,  raids 
in  (1780),  see  Hough,  1366 ;  Hist,  of  Herkimer  Co., 
including  hist,  ol  upper,  Benton,  3195 ;  hist.,  .see 
Oneida  Hist.  Soc,  3239;  Mohawk  settlement  of  Sir 
William  Johnson,  see  Maclean,  3746. 

Mohegan  Indians,  Heckewelder,  650. 

Moireau,  A.,  Hist,  des  Et.ats-Unis,  2579. 

Molina,  G.  I.,  Geog.,  natural,  and  civil  hist,  of  Chili, 
4060. 

Moll,  H.,  maps.     .S'ee  Oldmixon,  869,  Hermann,  1791. 

Mollhausen,  B.,  Diary  of  a  journey  from  the  Miss,  to 
the  Pacific  (1853-4),  2059. 

Moluccas,  Loaysa's  exped.  to.    See  Navarrete,  700. 

Moncrief ,  .Journals.    See  Doughty.  3623  a. 

iNIonette.  J.  W.,  Hist,  of  disc^  and  settlement  of  the 
valley  of  the  Miss.,  1183. 

Money".     .See  Finances. 

MiiiiUor  ( rcssel),  battle  with  the  Mei-rhnac.  See  Swin- 
ton,  2343. 

Monmourh,  battle  of.  See  Tower,  1402,  Laurens,  1405, 
Wavne.  1572. 

Mono  Lake,  Russell.    See  Geol.  survey,  436. 

]\lonoiii;aliela  River,  exploration  of  (1806),  Ashe,  1588; 
journey  on,  see  Thwaites,  1821. 

]M'onroe,"il//-s.  A.  F.,  Storj'  of  our  country,  2580. 

Monroe,  J.,  Oberlin  Thursdav  lectures,  1929. 

Monn)e,  James,  Writings,  1660  ;  Yiew  of  the  conduct 
of  the  Executive  in  the  foreign  affairs  of  U.  S.  con- 
nected with  mission  to  French  republic  (1794-6;, 
1661;  calendar  of  corr.,  .see  IT.  S.  State  dept.,  2632; 
message  regarding  cong.  to  be  held  at  P.anama,4023; 
admin.,  see   .McKenny,  660,  Gallatin,  1018  ;  lile,  Ad- 


542 


INDEX 


ams,  1G53,  Oilman,  ir.C2,  see  also  Brooks,  2407  ;  cabi- 
iift  of,  see  Wirt,  1707 ;  and  the  liliea  letter,  see 
Schouler,  2G04. 

Monroe  doctrine,  Plielp.s,  America  and  Europe,  2375, 
Kc(l(la\v:iy.  L'.V.is.  'rucUor.  liCL",),  sic  also  Woolscy,  2477, 
.Mc.M;i>ti'r,  l'.p7('..  Snow ,  :;(;i(i  ;  Niear:it;ua  CaiKil  and, 
Kfa.-bcy.s"  Am.  Acad.  <>1' I'olit.  and  Social  S<i.,  22ti ; 
biblii)g.()f,  see  Cilnian,  li')()2  ;  assertion  of,  ace  U.  S. 
State  dept.,  3988;  reaffirmation  of,  by  Monroe,  see 
U.  S.  Pres.  messajre,  4023. 

Mt)ntana,  Geo!,  and  peog.  survey  of  the  territories 
(lS(i7-78),  425;  Vigilantes  of,  Dinisdalc,  3401. 

Montcalm  de  Saint-Veran,  Louis  Josejih,  )iiiin/>iis  de, 
iournal,  W' r.,evis  docs.,  3497;  Mont<-aIni  print  i)ar 
lui-menie,  C'asgrain,  .see  Archives.  34S7  ;  Untrcs,  si-e 
Li^vis  docs.,34'.>7  ;  Montcalm  et  Levi-<,  Casgrain,  .'{("iH; 
life  of ,  .see  Dinightv,  3(;23  a :  Dialogue  in  Hades  be- 
tween Wolfe  and,  j^ohnstone,  ;>(■>.!(!.  si-e  ii/sn  (Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3514  ;4i  ;  (ItU'nin,  .3t;i;i  :  La  nie- 
moirede  Mcmtcalm  vengi'C,  I.e  .M(iine,3(Ji;2;  et  les  der- 
niores  annees  de  la  colonie  Kraiivaise,  Mart  in.  3(!iI3; 
Montcalm  et  le  Canada  franvais.  I'.onnechose,  3G04. 

Montcalm  and  Wolfe,  I'arknian,  3(')72. 

Jlonterey,  battle  of.     See  Taylor,  2013. 

Montesinos,  F.,  Jlemorias,  etc.,  del  Peru,  4041. 

Mont^■c)lne^v.  D.  H.,  Beginner's  Am.  hist.,  2581 ;  Lead- 
ing facts  of  Am.  hist.,  2.'-)82. 

Montgomery,  Richard,  life,  Armstrong,  see  Sparks, 
2013,  ser.  1,  V.  1 ;  march  to  Quebec,  see  Stone,  1512. 

Moiitldij  eataloque  of  the  United  States  documents, 
101),  see  also  Si'lliman,  224. 

Mii))tlil>i  liihour  gazette,  Can.  Dept.  of  Labour,  3434. 

Montiiriiv.  de.  Voyages  on  Mississippi.    .See  Shea,  1188. 

Montizaiidiert,  E.'L.,  tr.     See  Boucher,  3604. 

Montreal,  inai>  (about  1722),  see  Marcel,  34.57  ;  Le  vieux 
.Alontival  li;il-is03).  Mor in,  34.59  ;  register  of  Angli- 
can Parish  of  (1776-87),  see  Archives,  3467  ;  embarka- 
tion of  French  officers  (1759-60),  see  Archives,  .3468  ; 
Anciens  3Iontrealais,  McLennan,  .see  CaiHida  Fran- 
qais,  3488  ;  founders  of,  Verreau,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3556 ;  articles  of  capitulation,  sec  Houston,  3572 ; 
Congregation  de  Notre  Dame  de  Villemarie,  see 
Bourgeoys,  3607  ;  hist.  (1640-1672),  Dollier  de  Casson, 
3622,  .see  also  Montreal,  Soc.  Hist,  de,  3504,  Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.515  (1)  ;  plans  of,  see  Jeffervs, 
3034;  hist.,  Le  Blond  de  Brumath,  36.50,  see  rt/so  Le 
Ber,  3649  ;  Maisonnnive,  .'i(;.'i5,  Olier,  3671  ;  hist,  de 
I'Hotel-Dieu  de  Villemarie,  s<  e  Mance,  .3657  ;  Soeurs 
de  la  Charite  ile  Mllemarie,  si'e  Vouville,  3691 ;  jour- 
nal of  Brit,  officer  in  (1776-77),  see  Anbury,  3692 ; 
Hochelaga  depieta,  Bosworth,  .3697;  Hist,  of"  Scotch 
Presl)y.  Church  of  St.  Gabriel  Street,  Campbell,  3699  ; 
sketches  of  society  in  (1806-08),  see  Lambert,  3732; 
officer's  life  in,  see  Landniann,  3733  ;  local  histories, 
374S-3759  ;  hist,  of  prison  1 1784-1886),  Borthwick,  3750; 
(1842-92),  rpt.  of  Board  of  Trade,  Dawson,  .37.52  ;  after 
two  hundred  and  fifty  years,  Lighthall,  3754;  (1642- 
1842).  rjit.  of  Board  of  Trade,  ]McLennan,  37.56:  and 
some  of  the  makers  thereof ,  McLennan,  3757  ;  Ville- 
marie. Sandham,  3759;  desc,  see  Warburton,  37S8  ; 
North- West  Co.  factor  in  growth  of,  see  .3821  ;  voj-age 
from,  on  behalf  of  North- West  Co.  (1789,  1793),  Mac- 
kenzie, 38.50 ;  journal  of  journey  from,  to  N.  Y.,  see 
Umfreville,  3879. 

M(mtreal,  Seminary  of  Saint  Sulpice,  founder  of.  ^ee 
Olier,  3671. 

Montreal,  Societe  de  Notre  Dame  de,  Les  veritables 
motifs  ]>ourla  conversion  des  sauvages  de  la  Nou- 
velle-Franee,  .3667. 

Montreal,  Societe  Historique  de,  pubs.,  ,3.504,  see  o/so 
Dollier  de  Casson,  3622,  Kalm,  36:57.  Montreal,  Society 
de  Notre  Dame  de,  3667,  Rt'gne  iiiilitaire.  .■)769. 

M(jnlrrtif  Ihdlij  Witness.  See  Manitoba  school  ques- 
tion, :is'.i7. 

Moii/rr.:/  (:azette,Z^2. 

Mo)iti-((il  //'/-o/rf,  see  Veritas,  3785,  Selkirk  Settlement, 
3871,  3872. 

Montresor,  Col.  James,  Journal  of  French  and  Indian 
war  (1757-59).    See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  362. 

Montresor,  Capt.  John,  Journal  of  French  and  Indian 
war  (17.57-78).    *'ee  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  ,362. 

Montserrat,  visit  of  two  Quakers  to  (1837).  .S>e  Sturge 
and  Hai-vey.  4143. 

Montt,  Don  .Slanuel.  hist,  de  los  diez  afiosde  la  adinin- 
istracion  de,  Vietiiia  Mackenna,  4070. 

Monument  Association.  See  Saratoga  Monument 
Association. 


Moodie,  Mrs.  S.  (Strickland),  Roughing  it  in  the  bush, 
3760. 

Moore,  F.,  erf..  Diary  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  1435  ;  Songs  and 
ballads  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  1436;  Rebellion  liecord, 
2085,  2284,  35 ;  see  also  Furman,  3211. 

Moore,  (i.  IL,  Notes  on  witchcraft  in  Mass.,  see  Am. 
Antiijuarian  Soc,  234  ;  Notes  on  bibliog.  of  Witch- 
craft in  Mass.,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  .Soc,  237 ;  On 
witchcraft  in  .Mass.,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  3;i7  ;  Final 
notes  on  witchcraft  in  Mass.,  983  ;  Notes  on  hist,  of 
slavery  in  .Ma.ss.,  984 ;  Treason  of  Charles  Lee,  1412, 
see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  358. 

Moore,  Jacob  B.,  roiii]).     See  Farmer,  3144. 

Moore,  .John  B.,  Hist,  and  digest  of  international  arbi- 
trations, 2584  ;  see  also  AVharton,  1574,  Am.  Acad,  of 
Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  2456. 

Moore,  Joseph  W.,  Am.  Congress  (1774-1895),  2585; 
Hi.st.  of  N.  C,  3317. 

Moore,  W.  E.     See  Hays,  3026. 

Moorehead,  W.  K.,  Fort  Ancient,  579. 

Mocpii  Indians,  Snake  ceremonials  at  Walpi,  Fewkes, 
see  Joarnal  of  Am.  ethnol.  and  arch(Vol.,57(j;  natal 
ceremonies,  Owens,  sn-  Journal  of  Am.  etlniol.  and 
arehd'ol.,  57() ;  snake  dance,  Bourke,  609;  character- 
istics, .see  Nordenskiiild,  671;  Tusayan,  counti'y  of , 
visited  by  Coronado,  see  Winship,  3992. 

Moraines,  terminal,  (^hamberlain,  see  Geol.  survey, 
431  ;  of  Mo.  coteaux,  Todil,  see  Geol.  survey,  467; 
terminal,  of  Pa.,  see  State  surveys,  503. 

Moral  crusader,  William  Lloyd  Garrison,  Smith, 
1800. 

Moravian  Church,  Archives,  29G9  ;  hist.,  Hamilton, 
31122,  .3022  a,  Scliweinitz,  3076;  Protestant  church  of 
the  United  Brethren,  Holmes,  3032  ;  as  a  factor  in 
Lntheranism,  see  Jacobs,  3043 ;  memorials  of, 
Reichel,  3070. 

Moravian  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  30.58. 

Moravians,  mission  auKmg  Delaware  and  Mohegan  In- 
dians, Heckewelder,  650  ;  sources  for  hist,  of.  Hist. 
Soc.  of  Church  of  United  Brethren,  2969;  hist, 
sketches  of  missions  of,  Holmes,  3032  ;  settlement 
at  Gnadenhiitten,  see  Howells,  3037  ;  mission  among 
Indians  of  N.  Am.,  Loskiel,  30.51 ;  missionaries,  see 
Fire  lands  jiinneer,  3.3.58  ;  r//so  missionaries  by  name, 
as  Heckewelder,  Zei-sberger. 

Moreau,  M.,  Hist,  de  I'Acadie  Fran9aise  (1598-1755), 
3810. 

Morehouse,  F.  C.    .^ee  Clayton,  1866. 

Morel  de  la  Durantaye.     .'fee  Durantaye,  Morel  de  la. 

Morey,  W.  C.  Firs't  state  constitutions.  See  Am. 
Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226. 

Morgan,  Br  if/. -Gen.  Daniel,  Hero  of  Cowpens,  Mc- 
Conkev,  1425  ;  life,  Graham,  1437. 

Morgan,  D.  L.,  tr.     See  Nordenskiold,  671. 

Morgan,  H.  J.,  Bibliot.  Canadensis,  .34.58;  Celebrated 
Canadians,  3503  ;  Canadian  men  and  women,  3506. 

Morgan,  J.  A.,  erf.     .S'ee  Forsyth,  2653. 

Jlorgan,  J.  T.  See  I'aris  Tribunal  of  arbitration, 
2406. 

Morgan,  L.  H.,  Houses  and  house-life  of  Am.  aborigines, 

667  ;   League  of  the  Ho-de-no-sau-nee,  or  Iroquois, 

668  ;  erf.,  see  Jemison,  656. 
Morgan  mysterj-.    .See  Weed,  1986. 
Morice,  Father  \.  G.    .See  Canadian  Institute,  3493. 
Morin,  P.  L.,  Le  vieux  Montreal  (1611-1803),  3459;  letter 

to  Hincks  (1841),  .see  Archives,  3465. 

Morley,  J.,  Edmund  Burke,  1252. 

Mormons,  Kane,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  385  ;  liberal  views 
of,  see  Stansbury,  420 ;  Nauvoo  and  the  Prophet, 
Richman,  see  Brown,  1844;  City  of  the  Saints,  Bur- 
ton, 2022;  hist.,  religion  and  customs,  Remy,  2065; 
IMormon  troubles,  see  Johnston,  2223 ;  Prophet  of 
Palmvra,  Gregg,  3084;  Life  of  Joseph  the  prophet, 
Tullidce,  3085;  in  111.,  .see  Ford,  3.3.59;  Nauvoo,  see 
Reynolds,  3378;  MS.  of  Solomon  Spaulding  and  the 
Book  of  Mormon,  Garfield,  see  Western  Reserve 
Hist.  Soc,  .3387;  on  the  way  to  Gr.  Salt  Lake,  see 
Inni.an,  .3412;  problem  of,  see  Ludlow,  3414. 

Morrell,  W.,  Acct.  of  New  Eng.  in  verse,  ^ee  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  286. 

Morris,  A.  C.,  erf.    .See  Morris,  Gouvemeur,  1663. 

Morris,  Charles,  The  war  with  Spain,  2443;  Our  island 
empire,  2471  ;  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2.586  ;  The  nation's 
na\'y,  2587. 

Morris.  Commodore  Charles,  Autobiography,  1744. 

Morris,  Gouverneur,  letters,  see  Sparks,  l'503;  Diary 
and  letters,  1663  ;  life,  Roosevelt,  1664,  Sparks,  1665. 
513 


INDEX 


See's.  J. 


Morris,  J.  G.,  Bibliog.  of  Md.,  188. 

Morris,  Lewis,  gov.  of  N.  J.  (1738-46),  papers. 

Hist.  Soc,  3232. 
Morris,  Robert,  Correspondence,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
3()1,  see  also  Sparks,   1504;    life,  .see  Brooks,  2497; 
Financier  and  tinances  of  Am.  Rev.,  Sumner,  2S79. 
Morris'  reserve,  settlement  of.  Turner,  32C2. 
Mt)rrison,  H.  A.     See  INleade,  3056. 
Morrow,  J.,  ed.,  Life  and  speeches  of  Thomas  Corwm, 

1872. 
Morse,  J.,  Am  geog.,  526;  Rpt.  on  Indian  affairs,  669  ; 

Annals  of  Am.  Rev.,  1440. 
Morse,  J.  T.,  John  Quincv  Adams,  1584. 
Morse,  J.  T.,  Jr.,  John  Adams,  1205,  Benjamin  Frank- 
lin, 1330;  Tliomas  Jefferson,  1377  ;  Life  of  Alexander 
Hamilton,  1628  ;  Abraham  Lincoln,  2253. 
Morse,  Lt.-CoL,  Desc.  of  Nova  Scotia  (I'^S^).    See  Ar- 
chives, 3466. 
Morse,  Samuel  F.  B.,  life,  see  Brooks,  2497  ;  Eggleston, 

2517. 
Morton,  X.,  New  England's  memoriall,  988. 
Morton,  Oliver  P.,  life,  Foulke,  2285. 
Morton,  T.,  New  English  Canaan,  989,  see  also  Prince 

Hist.  Soc,  387. 
Mosbj''s  Rangers,  Williamson,  2371. 
Moses,  B.,  Establishment  of  Spanish  rule  in  Am.,  3918; 
tr.,  Constitution  of  Mex.,  see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit. 
and  Social  Sci.,  226. 
Moses,  J.,  Illinois,  3369. 

]SIoss,  L.,  Annals  of  U.  S.  Christian  Commission,  2286. 
Mott,  H.,  Indians  in  War  of  1812.    See  Canadiaua, 

3492. 
Mott,  James  and  Lucretia,  life  and  letters,  Hallowell, 

19.30. 
Moultrie,  Maj.-Geii.  W.,  Memoirs  of  Am.  Rev.,  1441. 
Moultrie,  Fort.    See  Fort  Moultrie. 
Mound  builders,  Nadaillac,  581,  Peet,  582, see  also  Short, 
586 ;  To  what  race  did  the  mound  builders  belong. 
Force,  568,  638  ;  race  of,  distinct  from  Indians,  see 
Foster,  569 ;  earthen  remains  of,  Pidgeon,  583.    See 
also  Mounds. 
Mounds,  of  the  Miss,  vallev,  Carr,  562,  see  also  Mason, 
664 ;  effigy,  of  Wis.,  see  Lapham,  577 ;  emblematic, 
Peet,  582;  east  of  the  Itocky  .^Its.,  see  Thomas,  .591; 
built  by  Indians,  see  TlKuiias,  592  ;  problem  of  Ohio, 
Thomas,  595.     .See  also  Earthworks. 
Mourt,  George,  Relation  or  journale  of  the  beginning 
and  proceedings  of  the  Eng.  plantation  at  Plimoth, 
990,  see  also  Yovmg,  1048. 
Mowry,  A.  M.    See  Mowi-y,  W.  A.,  2.588. 
Mowry,  S.,  Arizona  and  Sbnora,  3417. 
Mowry,  W.  A.  and  A.  M.,  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2588. 
Moyen,  Francisco,  the  Inquisition  as  it  was  in  S.  Am., 

Vicuna  Mackenna,  4069. 
INIuhlenberg,  H.  A.,  Life  of  Maj.-Gen.  Peter  Muhlen- 
berg, 1443. 
MuhlenVierg,  H.  M.,  Journal.     See  Muhlenberg,  1443. 
Muhlenberg,  Ma).-Gen.  Peter,  journals  (17715-1777),  see 

Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  384  ;  life,  H.  A.  Muhlenberg,  1443. 
Muir,  J.,  Mountains  of  Cal.,  527. 
Mulford,  E.,  The  nation,  2782. 
Mulhall,  M.  G.,  English  in  S.  Am.,  4082. 
Muller,  F.,  Cat.  of  books,  maps,  and  plates  on  Am.,  401. 
Muller  y  Tejeiro,  Lt.  J.,  Battles  and  capitulation  of 

Santiago  de  Cuba,  2444. 
Mumforil,  T.  J.,  ed..  Memoir  of  Samuel  J,  May,  1928. 
Municipal  history,  Bibliography  of  British,  Gross.    See 

Hinvnrd  riiiv.;  269. 
Munoz's  llistoria  del  nuevo  mundo,  710,  see  also  Ben- 

zoni,  763,  Colombo,  775. 
Munro,  J.  E.  C,  Constitution  of  Can.,  3575. 
Munro,  W.  B.,  Droit  de  banality  during  French  regime 

in  Can.,  3576. 
Munsell,  J.,  romp..  Annals  of  Albany,  3228;  Colls,  on 

hist,  of  Albany,  .3229. 
Munsell's  historical  series,  165,  .see  also  Eelking,  1307, 

Hubbard,  1747,  M.irshall,  663,  Pausch,  1459. 
Munster,  S..  Cosmograiiliv,  .see  Kden,  784. 
Munster,  treaty  of,  see  IT."  S.  State  Dept.,  2420  ;  rpt.  as 
to  meaning  of  articles  V  and  VI  of  treaty  of.  Burr, 
see  U.  S.  Venezuelan  Boundary  Connnission,  4024. 
Murdoch,  B.,  Hist,  of  Nova  Scotia.  3811. 
Murdoch,  James,  memoir  of  (1767-1799).     See  N.   S. 

Hist.  Soc,  3511,  V.  1. 
Murfrecsboro  (Tenn.),  battle  of,  Stevenson,  2338.    See 

alxo  Swinton,  2343. 
Muri>hy,  H.  C,  Voyage  of  Verazzano,  825 ;  tr.,  see  De 


Tries,  812  ;  tr.  and  ed.,  see  Bankers,  1058,  L.  I.  Hist. 

Soc,  3221. 
Murray,  D.,  Anti-rent  episode  in  state  of  N.  Y.    See 

Am. "Hist.  Assoc,  248. 
Murray,  Gen.  James,  Journal  of  siege  of  Quebec  (1759- 

60),  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3515  (5);  recall  of, 

see  Archives,  3470. 
Murray,  John  O'K.,  Catholic  pioneers  of  Am.,  3059; 

I'op.  hist,  of  Catholic  Church  in  V.  S.,  3059. 
Musgrave,  G.  C,  Under  tliree  flags  in  Cuba,  2445. 
INIusick,  J.  R.,  Hawaii,  2472. 
Muskoka  Lakes  region,  first  to  explore  and  desc.    See 

Champlain,  3615. 
Musser,  D.     .See  Funk,  3017. 
My  campaigns  in  America,  Deux  Fonts,  1294. 
My  days  and  nights  on  the  battle-field,  Cottin,  2146. 
]\Iy  di:iry,  nortliaiul  south,  Russell,  2311. 
Mv  life  on  the  iilains,  Custer,  3399. 
Mv  own  times,  KcmkiIiIs,  3378. 
Myers,  T.  B.     .sv  .  Jdhuson,  1383. 
Myrand.  E..  F.tc  de  Noel  sous  Jacques  Cartier,  3668; 

Sir  Wm.  Pliipps  devant  Quebec,  3669. 
Myths  of  the  new  world,  Brinton,  611.  ' 

Nadaillac,  J.  F.  A.  du  P.,  man/iiis  de,  Pre-historic 
Am.,  5S0  ;  Pre-historic  Americans,  581. 

Nahuas,  culture,  see  Short,  580.     .S'ee  also  Aztecs. 

Nantucket,  jiapers  rel.  to  island  of.  Hough,  138,  165 ; 
geol.  of,  Shaler,  see  Geol.  survey,  458. 

Napoleon  I,  convention  of  1800.    'See  Trescot,  1697. 

Na])oleon  III,  and  tlie  confederacy.  See  Bigelow, 
2113. 

Narragansett,  in  old,  Earle,  841 ;  early  hist,  of,  Potter, 
see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  colls.,  v.  3. 

Narragansett  Club,  pubs.,  3114,  42,  see  also  Williams, 
1034. 

Narragansett  Friends'  meeting  in  the  XVIII  century. 
Hazard,  3027. 

Narragansett  Indians,  Dorr,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179, 
coll.,  V.  7  (2) ;  Key  to  the  language  of  Am.,  Williams, 
3179,  coll.,  V.  1. 

Narrative  of  a  journey  round  the  world  (1841-2),  Simp- 
son, 3875. 

Narrative  of  events  which  led  to  declaration  of  war 
by  Chile  against  Bolivia  and  Peru,  4061. 

Narrative  of  the  first  English  plantation  of  Virginia, 
Hariot,  1132. 

Narvaez,  P.  de,  proclamation  of.    .See  French,  3292. 

Nashville  (Tenn.),  Sherman's  march  to  the  sea.  Cox, 
2150  ;  cami^aign  of  1864,  see  Schofield,  2315  ;  battle  of, 
see  Swinton,  2343. 

Nashville,  I^niversity  of.    .See  Peabody,  2945. 

Natchez  Indians,  see  Le  Page  du  Pratz,  1181  ;  war  of 
17.30,  see  Claiborne,  3281  ;  riiemoir  of  first  war  (1710), 
Richebourg,  see  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  3. 

KalioH,  Tin',  .?(■>,  .see  also  Winsor,  54,  70. 

Nation,  The,  ^lulford.  2782. 

Natinn  in  a  nutshell,  Towle,  2624. 

National  economy.  Young,  2909. 

Kdtidiial  t/rui/rajihii'  iiidi/azi lie,  528. 

Na.tional  gcoj,.-rapliic  iiionoaraplis.  529. 

Ad/ioiKil  iiif(//it/(  iirrr.     Sci-  Scatou,  1956. 

National  loans  of  Vintcd  States,  P.ayley,  2829. 

National  ISIuseum,  casts  and  specimens  from  Mex.  and 
southern  countries,  .3906. 

Native  races  of  the  Pacific  states  of  North  America, 
I'.ancroft,  003. 

Native  tribes  of  the  Dominion,  Maclean,  3851. 

Natural  resources  of  the  United  States,  Patton,  2883. 

Naturalization,  provisions  for,  see  Brooks,  2700;  ques- 
tion in  Can.,  see  Archives,  3478. 

Nature  and  man  in  America,  Shaler,  536. 

Nauvoo,  capital  of  Mormon  organization.  See  Brown, 
1S44. 

Nauvoo  Mormons.    .See  Mormons. 

Navajo  Indians,  journey  to  Navajo  country  (1849), 
Sinijison,  418  ;  acct.  of,  .see  Cremony,  624  ;  legends, 
Matthews,  665  ;  treaty  with,  see  Hug'hes,  2002. 

Navarr<>te,  Don  M.  F.  'de,  Colecciou  de  los  viages  y 
dcscubrimcntos,  700,  789,  43;  Colecciou  de  docu- 
mentos  incditos  para  la  historia  de  Espafia,  702,  44  ; 
see  r/7so  Andagoya,  760,  Colombo,  773,  Vespucci,  796, 
798. 

Navigation,  in  the  west,  .see  Hall.  517  ;  results  of  disc. 
of  Ain.  to,  see  Kohl.  727  ;  of  colonial  X.  C,  see 
Hawks,  1134;  statistical  annals,  Seybert,  1t;90;  com- 
merce and  (1789-1823),  see  Am.  state  papers,  2484 ; 


544 


INDEX 


free,  of  rivers  and  seas,  sec  Schuyler,  2G0G  ;  com-      N 
iiierce  and,  sec  Xnx.  almanac  and  treasury  of  facts, 
2825 ;  of  the  Miss.,  ace  Hutler,  3277,  Hutchins,  ;s;i(ll  ;       N 
hist,  of  river,  Gould,  32'JG  ;  Can.,  Dept.  of  Customs, 
3434. 

Navigation  acts.    See  Heer,  830. 

Navigation  laws,  Channing.  See  Am.  Anti(iuarian 
Soc,  238. 

Navy.  ,SV'c;  Confederate  Navy.  ICnglish  Navy,  I<'rench 
Navy,  Spanish  Navv,  I'nitcd  Stales  Navy. 

Navy  in  the  Civil  War,  2287,  scf  ulao  i;(i'.ir>,  Aunnen,  2102, 
Mahan,  2273,  Soley,  232!). 

Neal,  1).,  Hist,  of  New  Eng.,  OS)!  ;  Hist,  of  the  I'uri- 
tans,  30(i0. 

Nebraska,  explorations  in,  Warren,  422  ;  western,  Dar- 
ton,  .svv  (icol.  survev,  447  ;  strugjile  with  Kans.,  see 
Giddinj^s,  1801,  Greelev,  1893  ;  Provisional  govt,  of 
Neb.  terr.,  Connellv,  2025;  Kans.  and.  Hale,  2041  ; 
and  the  nation,  Barrett,  3345 ;  hist,  of,  Johnson, 
3304. 

Nebraska,  T'niversitv  of,  papers.    Spp.  Barrett,  17.''>8. 

Nebraska  State  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3370,  see  also 
(\)nn<'llv,  :;(125. 

Nci'essitv',  Fort.     .sVc  l'"<>rt  Xccessitv. 

Negroi's,'  opinions  of  lonndcrs  of  tlio  repuV)lic  respect- 
ing, IJviTuiore,  nrr  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  .324  ;  in  slavery, 
Sowall,src  .Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  32r)  ;  enslaved  Indians 
exchanged  for,  sec  Moore,  984;  Negro  conspiracy 
(1741-42),  Horsnianden,  1072  ;  attempted  svdijugation 
of,  in  San  Donungo,  see  Adams,  1580;  condition  of 
(1833-34),  see  Abdy,  1827 ;  religious  and  social  posi- 
tion of,  in  S.  C,  see  Bassett,  18:50 ;  Negro  in  iMd. 
[from  1042  to  Civil  War],  Brackett,  1837 ;  coloniza- 
tion in  Africa,  see  Clav,  1804  ;  Race  traits  and  tend- 
encies of  the  Am.  negro,  Holfman,  1900  ;  and  negro 
slavery.  Van  Evrie,  1977 ;  Hist,  of  negro  race  in  Am. 
(1019-1880),  Williams,  1991  ;  Negro  in  Am.  llebellion. 
Brown,  2121  ;  Army  life  in  a  black  regiment,  Higgin- 
son,  2209  ;  Hist,  of  negro  troops  in  war  of  Uehellion, 
Williams,  2370;  Notes  on  progress  of  colored  pcoi)le 
in  Md.  since  the  war,  Brackett,  2381  ;  Negro  (pies- 
tion,  Cable,  2382;  pecuniary  corruption  and  finan. 
extravagance  of  negro  govts.,  see  Herbert,  2.i'.i7  ;  S.  C. 
under  negro  govt..  Pike,  2407;  negro  problem,  see 
Oliveira,  2589 :  Hist,  of  negro  suffrage  in  South, 
Weeks,  2816  ;  directions  to  catechists  for  instructing, 
.see  Anderson,  2976  ;  views  upon,  see  Page,  3319  ;  de- 
portation of,  to  Sierra  Leone,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc, 
3511,  V.  7 ;  life  of  Toussaint  published  to  assist 
in  solution  of  problem  of  employing  negro  troops 
in  Civil  War,  see  Louverture,  4124  ;  condition  of,  in 
West  Indies  (1837),  Sturge  <iii<l  Harvey,  4143.  See 
also  Slavery,  Slave-trade,  Reconstruction. 

Neill,  E.  D.,"Eng.  colonization  of  Am.  during  17th 
cent.,  867;  Hist,  of  Va.  Co.  of  Londtm,  1144;  Terra 
Mari:e,  1145  ;  Virginia  Carolorum,  1140 ;  Virginia 
vetusta,  1147 ;  Early  P"rencli  forts,  .see  Minn.  Hist. 
Soc,  3308  ;  Hist,  of  Minn.,  3371. 

Neilson,  C,  Original,  compiled  and  corrected  acct.  of 
Burgoyne's  campaign,  1445. 

Nelson,  W.,  Check  list  of  issues  of  press  of  N.  J.  (1723, 
1728,  1754-1800),  170. 

Neukomm,  E.,  Dompteurs  de  la  mer,  749;  same,  Eng. 
tr.,  749. 

Neutrality  of  the  American  lakes,  Callahan,  2504. 

Nevada,  hist,  of  the  Big  Bonanza,  Wright,  3427. 

Nevins,  W.,  Witchcraft  in  Salem  village  (16'.i2i,  992. 

New  Albion,  desc.  of,  Plantagenet,  see  Evelyn,  r;44  ; 
Eng.  colony  at,  see  Birkbeck,  1759,  Flower,  1779, 1780. 

New  Amsterdam,  records  of,  1119;  burgher  rights  in, 
see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  .'556  ;  social  condition  before 
Eng.  conquest,  see  Stuyvesant,  1111.  See  also  New 
York  Cit7j. 

Newberry,  J.  S.,  see  Ives,  412,  U.  S.  Sanitary  Commis- 
sion, 2359. 

New-born  Cuba,  Matthews,  4127. 

New  Brunswick  (Can.),  notes  on,  .see  Bonnvcastle, 
3695;  hist,  of,  see  Harper,  3805;  school  law,  3900. 

New  Brunswick  (N.  J.),  Theological  Seminary,  sources 
for  hist,  of  Reformed  (Dutch)  Church,  2m;9. 

Newburgh  (N.  Y.),  monograph  on.    See  Powell,  324G. 

AVir  er/ecfie.     See  Land  we  love. 

Newell,  Hydrography  of  arid  regions,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 440;  Public  lands  and  their  water  supplies,  .see 
Ge'ol.  survev,  444. 

Newell,  Thomas,  Diary  (1773-74).  See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
323. 

545 


ewell,  Timothy,  Journal  (1775-76).     See  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  300. 

ew  England,  state  pubs.,  Bowker,  107;  bibliog.  list 
of  town  records,  A)ii.  hist,  review,  118;  early  African 
slave  trade  in,  Weeden,  .see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
237;  French  Canadians  in,  Smyth,  see  Am.  Anti- 
((uarian  Soc,  239;  records  of  Council  for,  Deane,  see 
Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  242;  origin  of  towns,  Aldrich, 
.fcr  Am.  Anticiuarian  Soc,  242,  Parker,  sec  :Mas8. 
Hist.  Soc,  327;  Briefe  narration  of  original  under- 
takings of  the  advancement  of  plantations  into  the 
l)arts  of  Am.  (1658),  Gorges,  see  Maine  Hist.  Soc, 
270,  .Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  302,  Baxter,  944;  jjiogress  of 
learning  at  Cambridge  (U'A:i),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
280;  acct.  of,  in  verse,  Morrell,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
286  ;  annals  of.  Prince,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  295  ; 
Advertisement  for  the  unexperienced  planters  of, 
Smith,  .ice  Mass.  Hist.  Sfic,  299;  tracts  rel.  to  the 
attempts  to  convert  to  Christianity  the  Indians  of, 
sec  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  300;  desc.  of.  Gorges,  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  302;  desc.  of  (lOli!),  Smith,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  302:  docs.  rel.  to  Gosnold's  voyage  to  (1602),  see 
]VIass.  Hist.  Soc,  .304;  Voyage  made  (1605)  by  Capt. 
Wayniouth,  .sec  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  304;  voyage  into 
(1023-24),  Levclt,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  304;  Winthrop 
papers,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  305;  111  news  from 
(I(;52),  Clark,  .ser  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  307;  (1670-1690), 
M.iMier  pa])ers,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  311;  acct.  of 
(l(;;!i»i,  Maverick,  sec.  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  337;  journey 
tlirouuh  southern  (1801),  Quincy,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
.34(1;  genesis  of  towns,  Adams,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
344  ;  embassy  to,  from  Can.  (1050),  Druillettes,  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  3.53;  Clarendon  papers,  see  N.  Y.  Hist. 
Soc,  3.54;  Norse  relics  in,  see  Rafn,  750;  Huguenot 
settlement  in,  see  Baird,  829;  colonial,  see  Douglas, 
838,  Earle,  841 ;  tracts  rel.  to,  see  Force,  848;  Byfield's 
Acct.  of  late  revolution  in,  see  Force,  848;  The  revo- 
lution in,  justified,  .see  Force,  848;  Records  of  the 
T'nited  colonies  of ,  see  Hazard,  856;  summary  hist, 
of,  Adams,  894;  captives  carried  to  Can.  during  old 
French  and  Indian  wars.  Baker,  898;  Pilgrim  fathers, 
Bartlett,  899;  I'uritan  colcmies,  Doyle,  918;  border 
wars  of,  S.  A.  Drake,  919;  making  of  (1580-1(;43),  S. 
A.  Drake,  920;  Annals  of  witchcraft  in,  S.  G.  Drake, 
92:'.;  de|)redations  committed  by  French  and  Indians 
along  frontier  (1744-49),  see  Drake,  S.  G.,  926;  letters 
written  from  (1808),  Dunton,  929;  hist.  (986-1776), 
Elliott,  931;  customs  of,  Felt,  935;  Essays  in  Am. 
hist.,  Ferguson,  936;  Quakers  in,  see  Ferguson,  9.36, 
Besse,  2987;  beginnings  of,  Fiske,  937;  rise  of  settle- 
ments, .see  Goodwin,  941;  social,  polit.,  and  religious 
conditions  in  early,  see  CiriflHs,  948;  gen.  hist,  (to 
1680),  Hubbard,  955,  see  also  INIass.  Hist.  Soc,  294; 
Indian  wars  in  (to  1077),  Hubbard.  9.50,  see  a/.io  Knapp, 
2.5.58;  Abstract  of  lawes  of,  sir  llutehinson,  959;  hist. 
(1028-.52),  [i-nnniiKj  title,  The  wonder-working  Provi- 
dence of  Sion's  S.aviour  in  New  Eng.],  Johnson,  902, 
sec  also  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  291;  acct.  of  two  voyages 
to  (l(i38,  1G63),  Josselyn,  963,  .see  al.io  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
299;  rural  manners  i'n  (1704-5),  s^'e  Knight.  904;  Plain 
dealing,  Lechford,  965  ;  Fast  and  thanksgiving  days 
of.  Love,  907;  grants  under  Great  Council  of,  Ilaven, 
see  Lowell  Inst.,  968;  Relation  of  the  troubles  which 
have  h.apned  in,  by  reason  of  the  Indians  there  (1014- 
75),  Increase  Mather,  978;  early  hist,  of,  Increase 
Mather,  978;  New  English  Canaan,  Morton,  989;  hist. 
(to  IT(Kl),  Neal,  991  ;  Pe(|U(it  war,  ( >rr,  999;  compendi- 
oTis  hist..  Palfrey,  lOitd;  hist.,  during  Stuart  dynasty, 
I'aUrey,  lnoi  ;  hist.,  from  rev.  of  17th  cent,  to  rev.  of 
isth,  I'alfrey,  1002  ;  hist,  of  wars  of,  with  eastern  In- 
dians, Penhallow,  1004;  chronol.  hist,  of  (to  1633), 
Prince,  1010;  social  life(l''>74-1729),.sre  Sewall's  Diary, 
1013,  .316;  social  hist.,  .srr  rpliam,  1027:  hist.  (KBO-IO), 
Winthrop,  1041 ;  life  in  (178(l-83»,  sec  Blanchard,  1240  ; 
Articles  of  Confederation  (1643),  see  I'itkin,  14c,0;  life 
during  Rev.,  see  Scudder,  1492;  Docs.  rel.  to  New 
Eng.  federalism  (1800-15),  Adams,  1581;  attitude  of 
federalists  toward  national  govt,  in  War  of  1812,  see 
Cabot,  1G02;  travels  in  (1790-1815),  Dwight,  1015;  state 
polity  and  organization  of  (1807-08).  see  Kendall,  1643; 
Republicanism,  see  Sullivan,  1094;  travels  in  (1837- 
38),  see  Buckinglhim,  1S4S;  [xisition  of  clergy,  see 
Garrison.  1889;  intellectual  aiul  social  life,  see  Sum- 
ner, 1909;  oiiiiosition  to  War  of  1812,  .see  Powell.  2.5P4; 
Germanic  origin  of  towns,  Adams,  2042;  origin  of 
local  institutions,  see  Adams,  2043,  2()44;  Rise  of 
modern  democracy  in  Old  and,  Borgeaud,  2647 ;  Con- 


rN"DEX 


federacy  of  New  Eng.  colonies,  see  Bowen,  2G48;  local 
institutions,  see  Channing,  2707  ;  early  cotton  manu- 
facture in,  see  Batchelder,  2828;  industries,  see 
Bishop,  2S31  ;  savings  banks,  see  Keyes,  2S70  ;  policy 
pursued  by  Eng.  for  procuring  naval  stores  from 
Kew  Ens.  colonies,  see  Lord,  2876  ;  economic  and 
social  hist.  (1020-1789),  Weeden,  2905;  hist,  with  par- 
ticular ref.  to  Baptists,  Backus.  2977;  genesis  of 
churches,  Bacon,  2978;  Presbyteriaiiisiii  in,  Blnikie, 
2988;  theology,  Boai-dnian,'_'9S9  ;  hist.  i)f  Baptists  in, 
Burrage,  299U  ;  ecclesiastical  hist..  Felt,  3(tll  ;  Xew 
England's  struggles  for  rcliginus  liberty,  Ford,3(il4; 
transcendentalism,  Frdtliingham,  3016';  Puritanism 
in,  Gregory,  3020 ;  Magnaiia  Christi  Americana, 
Mather,  3054;  Xew  Eng.  theocracy,  Uhden,  3101; 
cbronol.  view  of  hist,  (to  1740),  see  Uhden,  3101 ;  de- 
velopment of  Congregationalism  in,  sec  Walker, 
3104  a ;  Ten  Xew  Eng.  leaders,  Walker,  3104  b ;  In- 
dians of,  see  Zeisberger,  3116,  Champlain,  3615;  His- 
toric pilgrimages  in.  Bacon,  3125;  Congregationalism 
in  its  orTgin  and  purity.  White,  see  Essex  Inst.,  3143 ; 
Bibliog.  of  hist,  pubs.,  issued  by  New  Eng.  states, 
Grifiin,  3147;  Whole  hist,  of  grandfather's  chair, 
Hawthorne,  3151  ;  historic  towns  of,  Powell,  3175; 
Supernaturalism  of,  Whittier,  3190.  See  also  Pil- 
grims, Puritans,  Witchcraft ;  also  Xew  England 
states  by  name. 

New  England  colonies  (department),  891-1048. 

New  Euqland  historical  and  genealogical  register, 
35,  142,'31G9. 

New  England  Historic  Genealogical  Society,  3169. 

New  EngUntd  wiKjazlne,  142. 

New  England  primer,  993. 

New  England  societies,  38. 

New  England  states  (department),  3119-3193. 

New  England's  first  fruits  in  respect  to  the  progress 
of  learning  at  Cambridge.  See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
286. 

New  England's  Jonas  cast  up  in  London  (1687),  see 
Ma.ss.  Hist.  Soc,  293,  Force,  848. 

New  England's  memoriall,  Morton,  988. 

New  England's  plantation,  Higginson.  .See Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  286,  Young,  1047. 

New  England's  jirospects.  Woods.   See  Prince  Soc,  387. 

New  England's  Salamander  discovered,  Winslow.  -See 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  298. 

New  England's  trials.  Smith.  See  Ma.ss.  Hist.  Soc,  329, 
F'orce,  848. 

New  English  Canaan,  Morton,  989,  see  also  Prince 
Hi.st.  .Soc,  387. 

Newes  from  America,  LTnderhill.    See  Orr,  999. 

Newfoundland,  Cabot  landfall  on,  Prowse  theory,  see 
Dawson,  802;  tract  on  (1620),  see  IMason,  971;  "rf)yal 
instructions  to  gov.  of,  sec  Anderson,  2976;  coloniz- 
ing experiment  of  Lord  Baltimore,  see  Browne,  3274; 
Can.  and,  Dawson,  3585,  see  also  Stanford's  compen- 
dium, 539;  acct.  of  earliest  settlements  in,  Kirke, 
3639;  desc.  of,  see  Warburton,  3788;  petition  for  ad- 
mission of  colony  of,  into  Dominion  of  Can.,  see 
Confederation,  3796;  view  of ,  see  Harper,  3805 ;  hist., 
Hatton  and  Harvey,  3806,  Pedley,  3812,  Prowse,  3813; 
hist,  of  go\-t.  of,  Reeves,  3815 ;  rpts.  of  Committee  on 
state  of  trade  to  (1793),  3819;  Tenth  Island,  Willson, 
3820. 

New  France,  books  on,  55-62;  Coll.  demanuscrits  con- 
tenant  lettres,  etc.,  relatifsil  la  Xouvelle  France,  84; 
Xotes  pour  servir  k  I'histoire,  k  la  bibliographic  et 
k  la  cartographic  de  la  Xouvelle  France  (1.545-1700), 
Harrisse,  815,  .34.53,  60;  resistance  made  by  Fox  In- 
dians cause  of  downfall  of,  see  Hebberd,  1177;  Cass 
MSS.  (1723-26),  see  AVis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  (uill., 
V.  3;  Cat.  d'onvrages  sur  I'histoire  de  I'Amcrique, 
Faribault,  3450,  85;  Jugements  et  deliberations  dn 
Conseil  Souverain  (16G3-1704),  et  duConseil  Sujicrieur 
(1705-1716),  3494,  .see  o7so84;  Coll.  de  docs,  relatifs  a 
I'histoire  de  la  Xouvelle  France,  3.509,  see  also  John- 
stone, .'Wi.iO;  Docs,  historiques,  oorr.  echang^e  entre 
les  autoritos  Kriuifais  et  les  Gouvcrneurs  et  Inten- 
dants  (1(;'J0-1(;h5).  ailO;  the  Scot  in  (1.535-1880),  Le- 
moine,  sen  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  .3525;  early 
trading  companies  of  (1407-1632),  Biggar,  3603;  Hist, 
veritable  des  niteurs  ot  productions  de  la  Xouvelle 
France,  Boucher,  3604;  same,  Eng.  tr.,3604;  True  and 
genuine  desc.  of,  3004;  Hist,  et  desc.  gcn^rale  de  la 
Xouvelle  France,  Charlevoix,  3617;  (1672-1098),  see 
Frontenac,  3627;  fall  of  (17.5.5-60),  Hart.  3632;  .Jesuit 
Relations,  3635 ;  First  establishment  of  the  faith  in. 


Le  Clercq,  3651,  see  also  Hennepin,  1179;  early  ex- 
plorers, see  Mason,  3659 ;  Les  veritaljles  motifs  pour 
la  conversion  des  sauvages  de  la  Xouvelle  France, 
Societe  de  Xotre  Dame  de  Montreal,  3667;  Parkman's 
works,  3672;  Les  Jesuits  de  la  Xouvelle  France  au 
XVIIe  siecle,  Rochemonteix,  3677;  Hist.de  la  colo- 
nisation franyaise,  Guenin,  3801;  Hist,  de  la  X*ou- 
velle-France,  Lescarbot,  3807.  .S'ee  also  Acadia,  Can- 
ada, Louisiana;  also  French. 

New  France,  Company  of.    See  Mingan  Scigniorj-,  3502. 

New  governments  west  of  the  AUeghanies  before  1780, 
Alden,  1211. 

Xewhall,  Col.  F.  C,  With  Gen.  Sheridan  in  Lee's  last 
campaign,  2319. 

New  Haniiishire,  doc.  material  in  Gr.  Brit.  State  Paper 
Office,  71;  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  124-128;  Pro- 
vincial papers  and  State  papers,  124;  index  of  hist, 
matter  contained  in  X.  H.  registers  (1772-1892),  and 
in  Polit.  manuals  (1,857-1872),  and  in  People's  hand- 
books for  1874,  1876,  1877,  125;  legislative  journals, 
125;  annual  rpts.  (1822-89),  125;  Check  list  of  laws 
(1789-1889),  125;  index  to  records  of  Council,  125;  in- 
dex to  journals  of  House  of  Reiireseutatives,  125; 
State  dept..  rpts.,  125;  bibliog.  of,  McClintock,  127; 
hist,  and  bibliog.  notes  on  laws  of,  Hoyt,  128 ;  Bel- 
cher papers,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  318;  X.  H.  grants, 
see  X.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  354,  Hall,  949,  Vt.  Hist.  Soc, 
3189,  X".  Y.  Regent's  of  the  ITniv.  i-pt.,  3236;  state 
surveys,  449;  making  of  Xew  Eng.,  Drake,  920;  colo- 
nial life  in,  Fassett,  934;  Capt.  John  Mason,  founder 
of,  Deane,  971,  see  also  Prince  Soc,  387;  abolition 
crusade  in,  see  Pillsbury,  1944;  hist.,  Belknap,  3128, 
McClintock,  3161  ;  Collections,  topog.,  hist.,  and 
hiog.,  I^armer  and  Moore,  3144;  Committee  of  Safety 
records  (177.5-1784),  see  N.  H.  Hist.  Soc,  3172;  Pro- 
vince records  and  court  papers  (1080-1692),  see  N.  H. 
Hist.  Soc.  3172. 

New  Hampshire  Historical  Society,  puts.,  3172,  see 
also  I'enhallow,  1004. 

Nev  Hampshire  repository,  126. 

New  Harmony  (Ind.),  communistic  settlement  at.  See 
Flower,  1779. 

New  Haven,  records  of  colony  (1638-1605),  Hoadly,  153; 
code  of  16.55,  Hoadly,  156;  acct.  of  colony,  see  De 
Vries,  812;  hist,  of  colony,  Atwater,  897;  blue  laws, 
Trumbull,  1025,  see  also  Peters,  1007;  republic  of, 
Levermore,  3157. 

New  Haven  Colony  Historical  Societv,  pubs.,  3173,  see 
o?so  Bronson,  2838. 

New  Jersey,  doc.  material  in  Gr.  Brit.  State  Paper 
Office,  71;  records,  docs,  and  bibliog.,  167-170;  ar- 
chives, 167;  journal  of  procedure  of  trov.  and  Coun- 
cil (1082-1703),  168;  journ.al  of  Convention  (1770»,  108; 
minutes  of  Council  of  Safety,  K^;  journal  and  votes 
of  House  of  Reiu'esentative.s  (1703-1709),  10b;  journal 
of  Provincial  Congress  (1775),  108;  minutes  of  Pro- 
vincial Congress,  168;  Public  Record  Commission 
rpt.,  108;  officers  and  men  in  Rev.,  Strj'ker,  108;  offi- 
cers and  men  in  Civil  War,  Stryker,  108;  selections 
from  eorr.  of  the  Executive  (1770-80),  X.  J.  Hist.  Soc, 
109;  books  on,  during  colonial  period,  109;  i.-.snes  of 
the  press  (1723,  1728,  17.54-1800),  NeLson,  170;  Belcher 
papers  (1748-57),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  318;  Journal 
of  campaign  to  Amboy,  Loxley,  .see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
384;  geog.  diet.,  Gannett,  see  Geol.  survey,  463; 
state  .«urvevs,  500;  hist,  to  adoption  of  federal  con- 
stitution, ("lordon,  1008;  Hist,  of  colony  of  Nova 
Ca'saria  or  X.  J.,  Smith.  1108,  3255;  docs.  rel.  to  colo- 
nial hist.  (1631-1770^  Wliitehead,  1117,  .see  also  X''.  J. 
Hist.  Soc,  3232;  rise  of  Kev.  in,  .see  Boudinot,  1243; 
.Jersey  campaign,  see  .lolniston,  13S7;  paper  currency 
prior  toadojitionof  federal  constitution,, ser  Phillips, 
2884;  Huguenots  in,  sec  Huguenot  Soc  of  Am.,  3038; 
Storv  of  an  old  farm,  Mellick,  3225;  provincial  courtR 
of,  Field,  .see  X.  J.  Hist.  Soc,  3232,  v.  3 ;  papers  of 
Lewis  Morris,  gov.  of  (17.38-46),  .see  X^.  J.  Hist.  Soc, 
3232,  V.  4;  analyt.  index  to  colonial  docs.,  Stevens,  see 
X^.  J.  Hist.  Soc,  323'J,  V.  5,  .see  also  169;  boundary  be- 
tween X.  Y.  and,  see  X.  \.  Regents  of  the  Univ.'rpt., 
3230;  hist.,  Raum,  3249;  stories  of,  Stockton,  3257. 
.See  also  East  .Jersey,  West  Jersey. 

New  .Jersey,  College  of.    .S'ee  Princeton  University. 

New  .Jersev  Historical  Societv,  jttibs.,  3232,  see  also 
109,  Stirling.  1.511,  Whitelie:i(l,  1110. 

New  laws  of  the  Indies,  Stevens  a))d  Lucas,  3921,  46. 

N^ew  life  of  Virginia  (1612).  See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  296, 
Force,  848. 


546 


INDEX 


New  light  on  the  early  history  of  the  greater  north- 
west, Henry  and  Tlioniiison,  IT'.IO. 

Newman,  A.,  Index  to  .subject  bibliogs.  in  lib.  bulle- 
tins, 1'20. 

Newman,  A.  IT.,  Hist,  of  Haptist  churches  in  U.  S., 

New  Mexico,  cxiilniatioiis  in  (1S4!)'),  Simpson, 41S;  Hist, 
introd.  to  studies  aiuoiit;  sedentary  Indians  of,  IJan- 
delier,  aee  Archa'ol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  .WH;  Indians  of,  .svr 
Archaiol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  555,  .louriKtl  of  Am.  rlliiml. 
and  arcluvoL,  576,  Bandelier,  an,  Uourke,  (ins,  Udii, 
Cremony,  (;24,  Xordenskiiild,  071,  (iret:;g. '.iiWd;  travels 
and  labors  in,  ,sTP  Domenech,  5G7;  pliysieal  anthrop. 
of  certain  aborigines  of,  Kate,  ser  ./'oiinm/  of  Am. 
ctlinol.  and  (irriidr)/.,  57(1;  Marvellous  country,  Coz- 
zens,  (;2.i;  Spanish-Am.  institutions  in,  .see  Wack- 
niar,  1191;  Spanish  conquest  of,  Davis,  1192;  journey 
to  (1.5:B-3(i),  Nufiez  Cabev^  de  Vaca,  1195,  .see  ir/no  ( )ld 
South  Work,  3()8  (39);  question  of  territorial  saovC. 
in,  see  Jay,  1906;  conquest  of,  Cooke,  20(d,  Hughes, 
2002  ;  explorations  in  (1851-53),  Bartlett,  2019  ;  Kl 
(iringo,  Davis,  2026;  exploration  in  (1821-22),  Fowler, 
2034;  travel  in  (1867-68),  see  Hell,  .3394;  story  of,  Ladd, 
3413 ;  Land  of  poco  tiempo,  Lummis,  3415 ;  hist, 
sketches  of.  Prince,  3420. 

New  Netherlands,  Historisch  Verhaal,  Wassenaer,  63; 
register  of  (1626-74),  O'Callaghan,  165;  desc.  of  (1656), 
Van  der  Donck,  .see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353,  Old  South 
Work,  368  (69) ;  representation  of,  see  N.  Y.  Hist. 
Soc.,  353;  attempts  at  Ilu^uenot  settlement  in,  .see 
Baird,  829;  Bibliog.  essay  on  l)ut<'h  books  and  pam- 
phlets rel.  to,  Aslier,  li'r.d,  64;  hist,  and  geog.,  .see 
Asher,  10,50;  hist.,  Dunlap,  1061,  O'c'allaghan,  1088,  .see 
also  Stuyvesant,  1111;  desc.  of  (1642-43),  Jogues,  1074; 
short  desc.  of  disc,  and  subsequent  hist.,  Lam- 
brechtsen  van  Ritthem,  1078;  encroachments  of 
Eng.  on,  see  Schuyler,  1103;  Dutch  in,  Holland  Soc, 
3216 ;  original  territorial  extent,  see  N.  Y.  Regents 
of  the  Uiiiv.  rpt.,  3236.    See  also  Dutch,  New  York. 

New  Orleans,  founder  of,  see  Bienville,  1172;  cam- 
paigns of  Brit,  army  at  (1814-15),  Gleig,  1728;  battle 
of,  .see  Jackson,  17;H5,"  Latour,  1740 ;  in  1845,  see  Nichols, 
1931;  milit.  admin,  in  1862,  see  Butler,  2128;  riots  of 
1866,  U.  S.  House  rpt.,  2418;  trade  statistics,  see  Hall, 
2861;  old  Univ.  of  Orleans,  see  Fay,  2928;  of  the 
Creoles,  see  Cable,  3278 ;  hist,  and  present  condition 
of,  Waring  and  Cable,  3336;  plans  of,  see  JefEei-j's, 
3634. 

New  Plvmouth.    5ee  Plymouth. 

Newport  (R.  I.),  French  at,  in  Rev.,  see  Deux  Fonts, 
1294;  city  of ,  I's.  Nicholas  Easton,  Mason,  see  R.  I. 
Hist.  Soc,  3179,  coll.,  v.  7  (6). 

Ne u-port  historical  -magazine,  150. 

New  possessions  and  expansion  policy  of  the  United 
States  (dei)artment).  2456-2480. 

New  Puritan,  Pike,  1008. 

New  River,  Campbell  a)ul  Mendenhall.  See  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 445. 

Newsom,  S.  C.,  ed.    See  Burke,  1251. 

New  Spain,  exped.  to  (1805-7),  Pike,  417;  polit.  essay 
on,  Hundjoldt,  3916,  39.55;  monuments  of,  Dni>aix, 
see  Kingsborough,  3961 ;  hist,  notes,  Zaragoza,  3995. 
See  also  Mexico,  South  America,  Spanish. 

Newspapers,  acct.  of,  Thomas,  see  Am.  Antiquarinn 
Soc,  232;  indispensable  to  study  of  Civil  War,  2084; 
extracts  from,  rel.  to  N.  J.  (1704^55),  see  Docs.  rel.  to 
colonial  hist,  of  state  of  N.  J.,  N.  J.  Hist.  Soc,  3232; 
Can.,  3442;  Montreal  Gazette,  3442;  Montreal  Herald, 
3785,  3871,  3872  ;  Montreal  Daily  Witness,  3897.  See 
also  Press,  Printing. 

New  Sweden,  short  desc,  Holm,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
372;  hist,  of,  Acrelius,  1049,  .see  also  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
379;  also  Delaware,  Pennsylvania,  Swedes. 

New  tracks  in  North  America,  Bell,  3.394. 

New  York  State,  doc  material  in  Or.  Brit.  State  Paper 
OfRce,  71 ;  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  157-106  ;  rpt. 
to  Senate,  Brodhcad,  157;  Calendar  of  hist.  MSS. 
rel.  to  Rev.,  159  ;   Calendar  of  N.  Y.  colonial  JISS., 

159  ;  Index  to  tr.  of  Dutch  MSS.,  O'Callaghan,  1.59 ; 
Colonial  laws  (1664-1775).  160  ;  laws  of  colonv  passed 
(1774-5),  160  :  laws  passed  (1777-1801),  160  ;  gen.  index 
to  laws  (1777-1.865\  160  ;  index  to  docs,  and  laws,  160  ; 
index  to  leaislative  laws,  160  ;  journals  of  House  of 
Assemblv  (1777-95),  160  :  journals  of  Senate  (1777-99), 

160  ;  journal  of  Provincial  Cong.  ( 1775-77),  161  ;  votes 
and  proc.  of  Gen.  Assemblv  (1691-1765,  1780),  161  ; 
journal  of  Gen.  Assembly  of  the  Colony  (1766-76),  161 ; 


journal  of  Legislative  Council  (1691-177.5),  161  ;  rpts. 
of  State  historian,  1(!2  ;  colonial  records  (1604-65  , 
N.  Y.  Statu  Univ.,  163  :  colonial  tracts,  O'Callaghan, 
165  ;  issues  of  i)rcss  i  It',93-I7.j2i,  Hildeburn,  166  ;  anti- 
rent  episode  in,  .Muriay,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  248; 
anti-rent  agitation  i  Ks:;'9-16),  Cheyney,  3201,  see  also 
Wright.  199.S  ;  Dutch  and  early  Eng.  period,  .see  N.  Y. 
Hist.  Soc,  353  ;  Letters  on  Smith's  Hist,  of,  Colden, 
see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  .3.54  ;  Clarendon  papers,  .see  N.  Y. 
Hist.  Soc,  3.54;  journal  of  Court  of  Lieutenancy 
(16S6-9(;).  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  .Soc,  355  ;  muster-rolls  dur- 
ing French  and  Indian  War,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  .357  ; 
Colden  papers,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  .Soc,  360;  state  sur- 
veys, .5(U  :  aboriginal  monuments  of,  Squier,  .587  ;  Six 
nations  oi.  Donaldson,  630;  map  of  N.  Y.  province 
(172.3),  see  Donaldson,  li.iO;  Hist,  writings  rel.  to  early 
hist,  of  the  west,  .Maishall,  663  ;  rpt.  of  special  com- 
mittee to  investigate  Indian  problem  of,  N.  Y.  As- 
sembly, 670  ;  colonial  days  in  old,  Earle,  841  ;  early 
hist.,  see  De  Vries,  812  ; 'j<nirnal  kept  in  northern, 
during  four  campai^xns  of  old  French  and  Indian 
\\  ar  il7."i7-(;o).  Putnam,  874;  rural  manners  in  (1704-5), 
see  Knight,  9i;4  ;  boundarv  controversv  with  Vt.,  .see 
Williams,  1038,  Robinstm,*  31.S1,  Vt.  Hist.  Soc,  3189  ; 
journal  of  a  voyage  to  (1679-80),  Dankers  and  Sluy- 
ter,  10.58,  see  also  L.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  .3221 ;  brief  desc.  of, 
Denton,  10,59  ;  Indians'  relations  in,  see  Johnson, 
1076;  Die  Deutsche  im  Staate  New  York  wahrcnd 
des  achtzehnten  Jahrhunderts,  Kapp,  1077  ;  Desc. 
of  prov.  and  citv  of  N.  Y.  (1695),  1080 ;  Doc.  Hist., 
O'Callaglian,  1085,  1.58,  3507 ;  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial 
hist.,  OX'allaghan,  1086,  157,  3508;  proc.  of  Commit- 
tee of  .Safety,  Provincial  Cong.,  and  Convention  of 
N.  Y.  rel.  to  milit.  matters,  .see  O'Callaghan,  1086  ; 
Calendar  of  hist.  MSS.,  O'Callaghan,  1087,  159;  colo- 
nial and  rin-olutionary  life  in,  see  Schuyler,  1102; 
social  develoiiment  in  prov.  of  N.  Y.,  .see  Schuyler, 
1103;  frontiersmen  of,  Simms,  1107;  Hist,  of  late 
prov.  of  X.  Y.,  Sndth,  1109,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
.3.52  ;  Two  years'  journal  in  N.  Y.  (1678-80),  Wooley, 
1118;  during  Dutch  period,  see  Drake,  1130  ;  border 
warfare  during  Rev.,  see  Campbell,  12.54;  Sons  of 
Liberty  in,  Dawson,  1287,  see  also  Lamb,  1404  ;  north- 
ern invasion  against  frontiers  of  (1780),  Hough,  1306  ; 
campaign  of  1776,  Johnston,  1.3,S6 ;  during  Rev.,  .Jones, 
1392,  see  also  N.  Y.  State  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist., 
lO.'^O,  Heath,  13.58,  Johnson,  1383  ;  treatment  of  Loy- 
alists in,  see  L.amb,  1404  ;  Stamp  Act  Cong.,  see 
Niles,  1448,  Dickinson,  1295,  Pitkin,  1460,  Statesman's 
manual,  2017;  trappers  of,  Simms,  1499;  banishment 
act  (1778>,  confiscation  act  (1779),  .see  Van  Schaack, 
1532  ;  travels  in  (1796-1815),  Dwight,  1615  ;  social  life 
in  (1789-91),  see  Maclav,  1650  ;  travels  in  (18.3.3-34),  see 
Abdy,  1827;  travels 'in  (1.S37-38),  sec  Buckingham, 
1818;"  politics  of,  see  Byrdsall,  18.51,  Seward,  19.57; 
militia  svstem  (18.32),  see  Dix,  1878;  education  for 
teachers  (18.34),  see  Dix,  1878;  early  condition  of  jour- 
nalism in,  see  Greeley,  1894  ;  politics  (1S20-.50),  see  Van 
Buren,  1976  :  partv  politics  (1809-SO),  .see  Weed,  1986; 
polit.  situation  as'24-47).  see  Wright,  1997, 1998  ;  canal 
sv'tem,  .see  \Vrii;ht,  V.m  :  constitution  of  1.846,  see 
Wright,  1998  ;  amendments  j mil losed  for  constitution 
of  il87(;),  see  Lieber,  2768  ;  banks  of  N.  Y.,  Gibbons, 
28.56;  savings  banks,  see  Keyes,  2870;  policy  pursued 
by  Eng.  for  procuring  nav.al  stores  from 'Palatines 
in,  see  Lord,  2876;  hist,  of  common  school  system 
in,  Randall,  2949;  Huguenots  in,  .see  Huguenot  Soc. 
of  Am.,  30,38  ;  purchase  and  settlement  of  west- 
ern, Hotchkin,  3035  ;  map  of  Five  Nations  terr.  in, 
.see  Kip,  3048  ;  journal  of  travels  in  (171.5-16),  .see 
Maurj',  30.55  ;  Indians  of,  see  Zeisberger.  3116,  Cham- 
plain,  3615 ;  Green  mountain  boys.  Smith,  3183 ; 
hist,  colls..  Barber  and,  Howe,  3194;  hist,  of  west- 
ern, .see  Benton,  3195,  Buffalo  Hist.  Soc,  3199,  Ketch- 
um,  3218;  hist.  (1609-91),  Brodhead,  3197;  story  of. 
Brooks,  3198  ;  constitution,  .see  Brooks,  3198  ;  hist, 
(about  1810),  see  Clinton,  3203,  3204  ;  polit.  parties 
in,  Hammond,  3213,  Jenkins,  3217  ;  Brief  hist,  of 
Empire  state,  Hendrick,  3215  ;  campaign  of  1776 
around  N.  Y.  and  Brooklyn,  .Johnston,  see  L.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3221  :  Eini)ire  state,  Lossing,  3222:  Rcjrcnts' 
Boundary  Commission  ri)t.  on  N.  Y.  and  Pa.  bound- 
ary, .32.35;  Regents  of  the  I'niv.  rpt.  on  boundaries 
of,  .32.36;  hist.,  Randall,  3248.  Roberts,  32.51;  develop- 
ment of  constitutions,  .see  Randall,  3248  ;  early  rela- 
tions with  N.  .J.,  see  Smith,  .32.55  ;  pioneer  settlement 
of  Phelps  and  Gorham's  purchase,  and  Morris'  re- 


547 


INDEX 


serve,  Turner,  3262 ;  Holland  purchase  of  western, 
Turner,  3263 :  annals  and  occurrences  in,  Watson, 
3266  ;  Palatine  or  German  emigrants  to,  see  Wyoming 
Hist,  and  Geneal.  Soc,  3268  ;  survey  of  Jesuit  mis- 
sions among  Indians  of  central  and  western  (1635- 
1709),  Donohoe.  3623;  visit  to  (1844-451,  see  Warburton, 
3788  :  journal  of  a  journey  from  Montreal  to,  see  Um- 
f  reville,  3879.  See  also  Dutch,  Iroquois,  New  Nether- 
lands. 

New  York  City,  records  of  New  Amsterdam,  119;  man- 
uals of  N.  Y.  Common  Council,  119  ;  in  18th  cent.,  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  354  ;  admission  of  freemen  by,  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  356 ;  colonial  social  life  in,  see  Whar- 
ton, 889  ;  Old  streets  of  N.  Y.  under  the  Dutch,  Ge- 
rard, 1067;  Negro  conspiracy  of  1741,  Horsmanden, 
1072  ;  In  old  N.  Y.,  Janvier,  1073  ;  Desc  of  prov.  and 
city  of  N.  \".  in  1695,  Miller,  1080  ;  early  map  of,  see 
Miller,  1080  :  hist.,  Valentine,  1113,  Booth,  3196,  Lamb, 
3219,  Lossing,  3223,  Roosevelt,  3252,  Stone,  3258  ;  old 
home  life,  see  Van  Rensselaer,  1114  ;  prisoners  of  war 
of  Rev.  in,  see  Graydon,  1343  ;  society  in  (1828-51), 
see  Hone,  1901 ;  draft  riots  in,  Barnes,  2i06  ;  conscrip- 
tion of  1863,  Fry,  2183  ;  gold  conspiracy  (1869),  see 
Adams,  2822;  last  days  of  Knickerboclier  life  in, 
Dayton,  3205  ;  Historic  N.  Y.,  Goodwin,  3212;  Nooks 
and  corners  of  old  N.  Y.,  Hemstreet,  3214 ;  Holland 
Soc.  of,  3216,  38,  40,  64  ;  Externals  of  modern  N.  Y., 
Harrison,  see  Lamb,  3219  ;  families  and  hist.,  see 
N.  Y.  Geneal.  and  Biog.  Soc,  3237;  monograph  on, 
see  Powell,  3246  ;  N.  Y.  city  "  Ring,"  Tilden,  3260  ; 
story  of,  Todd,  3261 ;  Manual  of  the  corpijration  of, 
Valentine,  3264  ;  index  to  Manuals  (1841-70),  Valen- 
tine, 32(54;  Leslie's  hist,  of  Greater  N.  Y.,  Van  Pelt, 
3265  ;  annals  and  occurrences  of,  Watson,  3266  ;  me- 
morial hist,  of,  Wilson,  3267.  .S'ee  also  New  Amster- 
dam. 

New  York  City,  Public  School  Society,  hist  of,  Bourne, 
2920. 

New  Y'ork  colonial  tracts,  O'Callaghan,  165. 

Jf/ew  York  yenealogical  and  bioijraphical  record,  35, 
164,  3237. 

New  York  Genealogical  and  Biographical  Society, 
3237. 

New  York  General  Theological  Seminary,  sources  for 
hist,  of  Protestant  Episonpalians,  29r,'.i. 

New  York  Historical  Society,  jiulis.,  .'J51-,366,  see  also 
38,  164,  Chalmers,  835,  Deane,  1292,  De  Vries,  812, 
Jogues,  1074,  Lambi-echtsen  van  Ritthem,  1078,  Smith, 
1109,  Squier,  679,  Thomson,  1525. 

New  York  Mercury.  See  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3514  (4). 

New  Y''ork  Public  Library,  bulletins,  120,  see  also  105. 

New  Y^ork  State  Library  ."cat.  of  hist,  papers  deposited 
in,  159;  list  of  primijial  :\ISS.  in,  163;  bulletins,  see 
Plympton,  31,  Newman,  120. 

New"  York  State  University,  bulletins,  163. 

New  York  Union  Theological  Seminary,  sources  for 
hist,  of  Presbyterians,  2969. 

Nez  Perces.    .S'ee  Nicolet,  1184. 

Niagara,  annals  of,  Cruikshank,  1284,  Kirby,  37.31  ; 
Battlefields  of  Niagara  peninsula  (1812-15),"  Cruik- 
shank, 1723;  Doc.  hist,  of  campaign  upon  Niagara 
frontier  (1812-14),  Cruikshank,  1724-5  :  Old  trails  on 
Niagara  frontier.  Severance,  3254 ;  desc,  see  War- 
burton,  3788. 

Niagara,  Fort.    See  Fort  Niagara. 

Nidijara  (var-sMp),  manoeuvres  of,  in  battle  of  Lake 
Erie.    See  Cooper,  1721. 

Niagara  Falls,  physiograjihy  of,  see  National  geog. 
monographs,  .529;  acct.  of,'  Kalm,  see  Bartram,  10.52, 
.see  also  Lyell,  ,523 ;  Chaniplain,  not  Cartier,  made 
first  ref.  to,  in  lit..  Porter,  1097;  visit  to  (1800),  Maude, 
3747. 

Niagara  River,  review  of  events  on  Can.  side.  See 
Kirby,  3731. 

Nicaragua,  Squier,  4019  ;  Kemble's  exped.  against 
(1780-81),  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  364  ;  war  in.  Walker, 
4026  ;  disc,  of  the  coast  of,  Andagoya,  4051. 

Nicaragua  Canal,  and  the  Monroe  doctrine,  Keasbey, 
see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226 ;  physi- 
ography, Haves,  .see  National  (jeog.  mnqazine.bW; 
desc.  oif  route,  Letts,  2056 ;  polit.'  questions  of,  see 
Woolsey,  2477.  See  also  Clayton-Bulwer  Treaty, 
Inter-oceanic  canal. 

Nicholls,  J.  F.,  Remarkable  life,  etc.,  of  Sebastian 
Cabot,  808. 

Nichols,  B.  L.    See  Severance,  2447. 


Nichols,    ^faJ.    G.  W.,    Story   of    the    great   march, 

2288. 
Nichols,  T.  L.,  Forty  years  of  Am.  life,  1931. 
Nicholson,  Col.  J.  P.,  erf.    ,See  Paris,  2292. 
Nicliolson's  journal  of  capture  of  Annapolis  (1710). 

.S'ee  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  1. 
Nicolay,  C.  G.,  Oregon  terr.,  2060. 

Nicolay,  J.  G.,  Outbreak  of  the  Rebellion,  2289,  see 
also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  W^ar,  2131 ;  and  Hay, 
Abraham  Lincoln,  2254,  see  also  2095 ;  ed.,  see 
Lincoln,  2238. 
Nicolet,  Jean,  bibliog.  acct.  of  travels  of,  see  Griffin, 
1176  ;  Hist,  of  disc,  of  North-west  by  (1(34),  Butter- 
field,  1184, 3670;  (1618-1642),  Jouan,  see  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  11,  also  3670  ;  expeds.  of,  beyond 
bounds  of  Can.,  3429  ;  memoir,  see  Minn.  Hist.  Soc, 
3503,  V.  1  ;  acct.  of,  Garneau  and  Ferland,  3670  ;  bib- 
liog. of,  Butterfleld,  3670. 
Niles,  H.,  Principles  and  acts  of  the  Rev.  in  Am., 

1448. 
Niles,  H.  J.,  Acct.  of  Sa-go-ye-wat-ha,  1747. 
Niles,  S.,  Hist,  of  Indian  and  French  wars.    See  Mass. 

Hist.  Soc,  303. 
Niles'  JRef/ister,  36. 

Nineteenth  Army  Corps,  History  of,  Irwin,  2217. 
Nixon,  O.  W.,  How  Marcus  Whitman  saved  Or.,  2075, 

3425. 
Noa,  F.  M.,  Pearl  of  the  Antilles,  4128. 
Noah,  M.  M.,  Travels  in  Eng.,  France,  Spain  and  the 

Barbary  states,  K566. 
Noel,  R.  R.,  tr.    See  Kohl,  727. 
Nolan,  Philip.    See  Ellicott,  1776. 
Noll,  A.  H.,  Short  hist,  of  Mex.,  3972. 
Nominati<ms  for  elective  offices  in  the  United  States, 

Dallinger,  2716. 
Nonville,  tnan/iiis  de,  exped.  against  Seneca  Indians. 

See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  353. 
Nooks  and  corners    of   old   New  York,    Hemstreet, 

3214. 
Norbert,  J.,  Mgr.  Provencher  et  les  missions  de  la 

Riviere  Rouge,  3859. 
Nordenskifild,  N.  O.  G.,  Cliff  dwellers  of  the  Mesa 

Verde,  671. 
Nordhoff,  C,  The  cotton  states  in  spring  and  summer 
of  1875,  2405  ;  Politics  for  young  Americans,  2783  ; 
Communistic  societies  of  U.  S.,  2880. 
Norman,  L.,  Youth's  hist,  of  Cal.,  3418;  Pop.  hist,  of 

Cal.,3418. 
Norman  conquest  of  England,  Freeman,  2656. 
Norman  constables  in  America,  Adams,  2643. 
North,  Lord  Frederic,  corr.  with  George  III,  1335. 
North  America: 

Geography  :  Earth  and  its  inhabitants,  Reclus, 
533  ;  Story  of  our  continent,  Shaler,  537;  Stan- 
ford's compendium  of  geog.  and  travel,  539;  Ice 
age  in  N.  Am.,  Wright,  547  ;  Dt^scription  g^ogra- 
phiques  des  cotes  de  I'Am^rique  septentrionale, 
Dennis,  3797. 
History  :  Concise  .account  of,  Rogers,  1481;  survev 
of .  to  ISCI.MV  Dmpcr,  2171;  Am.  hist.,  Abbott, 
2481  ;  Topical  studies  in  Am.  hist.,  Allen,  24S2  ; 
hist.  MSS..  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2483  ;  Am.  state 
])a)iprs,  2484;  Studies  in  Am.  hist.,  Barnes,  2490; 
Young  folks'  hist,  of  Am.,  Butterworth,  2503; 
Guide  to  study  of  Am.  hist.,  Channing  and 
Hart,  2508  ;  Stories  of  a  grandfather.  Dodge, 
2.515;  First  book  in  Am.  hist.,  Eggleston,. 2.^)17; 
Hist,  readers,  Gihnan,  2.528  ;  Hist,  of  Am.  ]ieo- 
ple,  Gilinan,  2.V29  ;  I'athfinder  in  Am.  hist., 
Gordy  mid  Twitebel!,  25:i4 ;  Epoch  maps  ilhis. 
Am.  'hist..  Hart,  2538  ;  Am.  hist,  told  by  con- 
temporaries, Hart,  2539  ;  Source  book  of  Am. 
hist..  Hart,  2,540  ;  Am.  hist,  leaflets.  Hart  and 
Channing,  2,541  ;  Librai-j'  of  Am.  hist.,  Knapp, 
2,5,58  ;  Hist,  of  N.  Am.,  G'rahame,  .see  Knapp.  25.58 ; 
Magazine  of  Am.  hist.,  2577  ;  Beginner's  x\m. 
hist.,  Montgomery,  2581 ;  Leading  facts  of  Am. 
hist.,  M(mtgomery,  2582;  Student's  Am.  hist., 
Montgomerj',  2,583;  Am.  hist,  stories,  Pratt,  2595; 
Topical  ref.lists  in  Am.  hist..  Sparks,  2(;i2  ;  Chil- 
dren's stories  in  Am.  hist.,  Wright,  2(;4o  ;  Consti- 
tutional docs,  of  Europe  and  Am.,  Bowen,  2648  ; 
Docs,  illus.  Am.  hist.,  1606-1863,  Preston,  2788  ; 
Progress  of  Am.,  Macgregor,  2877 ;  hist,  de 
I'Amerique  septentrionale.  La  Potherie,  3643. 
Travel  :  Plympton,  ,31  ;  (1841-42),  Lyell,  ,523  ;  (1748- 
51),  Kahii,  859,  3637  ;    travels  through   interior 


548 


INDEX 


parts  of  Am.,  Anbury.  1221  a  ;  (17CG-68),  Carver, 
1259  ;  (1780-S2),  Cliastellux,  1204  ;  Travels  in  Am. 
in  180G,  Ashe,  1588 ;  Pilj^rimage  in  Am.  and 
Europe,  Beltrami,  1591 ;  Ketrospections  (jf  Am. 
(1797-1811),  IJernard,  1592;  (1791-92),  Campbell. 
1G03 ;  Travels  in  Am.  and  Italv,  Cliateauhriand, 
1605;  (1827-28),  Hall,  1G23 ;  Pnimenade  en  Anu- 
rique.  Ampere,  1828;  Am.,  hist.,  statistic  and 
desc.  [1837-158],  Buckinsrliam,  1848  ;  Diary  in  Am., 
Marryat,  1924 ;  Retrospect  of  western  travel, 
Martineau,  1925  ;  Soc.  in  Am.,  Martinean,  lUiiG  ; 
Sketclies  of  Am.,  Kearon,  2852  ;  Nouveaux  voy- 
ages dans  rAjuerinue  septentriouale.  La  Hontan, 
3Cvl2. 
See  also  America,  British  America,  Central  Amer- 
ica, Indians,  Mexieo,  I'nited  States. 
North  Americans  of  anti(iuity,  .'^hort,  58G. 
Northampton  (Mass.),   settlement  of.     See  Holland, 

315:!. 
Nortli  and  South  America,  Brownell,  3910. 
North  Atlantic    s(juadron,  naval    operations   during 

Spanish-American  War,  Goode,  2430. 
Nortli  Carolina,  doc.  material  in  Or.  Brit.  State  Paper 
Otiice,  71  ;  records,  docs,  and  liibliog.,  194-19G ;  co- 
lonial records,  191 ;  index  to  [colonial]  docs.  rel.  to, 
195  ;  abstracts  of  colonial  records  and  docs.,  Saun- 
ders, 195  ;  regulators  of,  Hassett,  sec  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  24G  ;  state  surveys,  502  ;  migration  of  Chero- 
kees  to,  from  Va.,  see  Thomas,  595  ;  colonial,  Doyle, 
840  ;  dividing  line  between  Va.  and,  Byrd,  1125  ; 
earlv  desc.  of,  see  Hariot,  1132  ;  hist..  Hawks,  1134, 
Williamson.  1170,  Martin,  3312,  Moore,  3317,  Brickell, 
see  Lawson,  1141  ;  New  voyage  to  Carolina,  Lawson, 
1141 ;  libraries  and  literature  in,  in  18th  cent.,  Weeks, 
11G8,  196 ;  press  in  18th  cent..  Weeks,  1168,  196 ; 
travels  through,  Bartram.  1235  ;  Interesting  Revolu- 
tionary incidents  and  sketches  of  character,  Ca- 
ruthers,  1258  ;  Revolutionary  hist,  of,  Cooke,  1276,  see 
also  Iredell,  1372,  Moultrie,*  1441  ;  sketches  of  west- 
ern. Hunter,  1370;  Camjiaignof  1781  in  the  Carolinas, 
Lee,  1415  ;  N.  C.  (1780-81),  Schenck.  1489  ;  transition 
of,  from  colony  to  commonwealth,  Sikes,  1407  ; 
colonial  records  (1770-76),  see  Sikes,  1497;  slavery 
in,  Bassett,  1830  ;  Sherman's  campaign  in,  .svc  Cox, 
2150,  Nichols,  2288  ;  in  Civil  War,  see  Onr  liehir/  and 
our  dead,  2290  ;  polit.  and  econonuc  conditions 
in  (1875),  see  Nordhoff,  2405  ;  condition  in  1871,  see 
U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2417  ;  industrial  experiments  of 
Brit.  govt,  witli,  see  Lord,  2S7G  ;  finan.  hist.,  Scott, 
2890  ;  German  settlements  and  Lutheran  Church  in 
(to  1850),  Bernheim,  2986  ;  ecclesiastical  and  revo- 
lutionary affairs,  see  Caldwell,  2997  ;  sketches  of, 
hist,  ana  V)iog.,  Foote,  3012  ;  Lutherans,  see  Jacobs, 
3043  ;  religious  develoi)ment  in  prov.  of.  Weeks, 
3105  ;  church  and  state  in,  AVeeks,  3106  ;  bibliog.  of 
hist.  lit.  of.  Weeks,  3337,  196  ;  hist,  sketches  of  (1584- 
1851),  Wheeler,  3338  ;  reminiscences  of,  Wheeler, 
3339. 
Northeast  and  northwest  passage,  search  for,  see 
Ruge,  734,  Hudson,  81(!  ;  Voyage  for  the  disc,  of  a 
northwest  passage  (1746,  1747),  Ellis,  3834  ;  North- 
west passage  by  land,  Milton  and  Cheadle,  385G. 
Northend,  W.  D.",  The  Bav  Colony,  997. 
Northern  Pacific  Railroacl,  hist,  of,  Smalley,  ,3423. 
Northern  Virginia,  Army  of,  in  1862,  Allan,  2100  ; 
soldier  life  in,  McCarthy,  2267  ;  see  also  Stuart,  2341. 
See  also  Confederate  Army. 
Northmen,  disc,  of  Am.  by.  Beamish,  741,  Horsford, 
746,  Smith,  754  ;  I're-Columbian  disc,  of  Am.  by,  De 
Costa,  742  ;  Antiquitates  Americana:^,  Rafn,  750  ; 
Finding  of  Wineland  the  good.  Reeves,  751  ;  Ice- 
landic discoverers  of  Am.,  Shipley,  752  ;  voyages  of, 
to  Am.,  Slafter,  753,  see  also  Prince  Soc,  387 ,  Studies 
on  Vineland  voyaces.  Storm,  755  ;  The  Vinland  of 
the  Northman,  Wilson,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3557  ;  see 
also  Higginson,  745,  Neukomm,  749  ;  also  Eric  the 
Red,  Sagas. 
Northwest,  view  of  (1852'),  Owen.  srr>  State  survevs,509; 
hist,  of  disc,  of  (1634),  Butterfiekl.  1184,  3670  ;  con- 
quest of  (1778-83),  English,  1270  ;  Chapter  of  hist,  of 
war  of  1812  in.  Hatch,  1731  ;  disc,  and  conquests  of, 
Blanchard,  1761  ;  early  settlement  of,  Burnet,  176G, 
3374,  see  also  Hildreth",  1792,  1793  ;  Narr.  of  a  voyage 
to  northwest  coast  (1811-14),  Franch(>re,  1782  ;  "New 
light  on  earlv  hist,  of  greater,  Henrv  cn^'?  Thompson, 
1790,  see  also  Henry,  .38.38  ;  Waubiin,  Kinzie,  1799  ; 
border  warfare  in  Northwest  terr.,  see  Tecumseh, 


1820;  slavery  petitions,  Dunn,  2029  ;  Reisen  im  Nord- 
wcsten  dt-r  Vereinigten  .Staaten,  Kohl,  2054;  Liberty 
and  Free  Soil  party  in.  Smith,  2072,  270,  see  also 
Cliase,  21,'{4,  2135,  213G  ;  Northwest,  Shaw,  see  Mabie, 
2.565  ;  land  grants  for  education  in,  Kniglit,  2936  ; 
the  old,  Hinsdale,  3360  ;  Northwest  terr.,  disc  and 
ownerslii]),  (Jarlield,  see  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc, 
3;iS7;  available  material  for  .study  of  the  institutional 
hist,  of  old,  Bradley,  see  AVis.  State  Hist.  Soc..  proc, 
3390  ;  French  Cana'dians  in  exploratiim,  commerce 
and  settlement  of,  see  Tasse,  3877.  See  also  Ordi- 
nance ot  1787. 

North-west  (Can.-),  Indians  of  Nortli- West  terr.  (1S30), 
Colton,  621  ;  laws  regulating  mining  in,  see  Heil- 
prin,  3408  ;  rpt.  on  Indian  tribes,  see  Etlmol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3461 ;  trade  (1780-84),  see  Archives,  3470  ; 
explorations  (17.38-90),  see  Archives,  3471  ;  in  1785, 
see  Archives,  3472  ;  disputes  (1819),  see  Archives, 
3477  ;  sources  of  hist.,  Dennis,  see  Manitoba  Hist, 
and  Sci.  Soc,  3.500  (1883) ;  hist,  names  and  places  of. 
Bell,  srr  :Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1885) ; 
French  element  in,  Druiumond,  see  Manitoba  Hist, 
and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1887)  ;  A  forgotten  northern  for- 
tress, Schultz,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  :5500 
(1894);  beginning  of  modern  hist,  of,  see  3821;  hist, 
and  troubles,  Adam,  3822;  hist.,  Begg,  3826;  hist,  of 
French  traders  of,  Bryce,  3828;  legends,  Dugas,  3832; 
Voyageur  des  jiays  d'en  haut,  Dugas,  38.33  ;  oi)ening 
of  Eng.  fur  trade  in,  see  Henry,  3837 ;  new  light  on 
early  hist,  of,  see  Henry,  3Si8,' see  also  Henry  and 
Thohqison,  1790  ;  North- West  terr..  Hind,  3839;  flak- 
ing of  Can.  west.,  Macbeth,  3846  ;  material  for  hist, 
of  explorations  of,  seeMasson,  38.54  ;  conditions  dur- 
ing early  19th  cent.,  see  Provencher,  3859 ;  acct.  of, 
see  Simpson,  3875  ;  French  Canadians  in  exploration, 
commerce  and  settlements  of,  see  Ta.sse,  .3877.  See 
also  Fur  Trade,  Hudson's  Bay  Company,  Riel's  Re- 
bellion, Selkirk  Settlement. 

Northwest  and  lAIiddle  AVest  (department),  334.3-,33Sl. 

Northwest,  Hudson's  Bay  and  Labrador  (department), 
3821-3880. 

Northwest  Company,  journals  of,  Henry  and  Tliomp- 
son,  1790,  3838  ;  hist,  of,  Brvce,  3828  ;  expeds.  of 
(1789,  1793),  Mackenzie,  3.S50  ;  foundation  of  (1784),  see 
3821 ;  factor  in  growth  of  Montreal,  sre  3821 ;  concili- 
ator of  the  two  races,  see  3821  ;  importance  of,  see 
3821  ;  Les  bourgeois  de  la  campagnie  du  Nord-Ouest, 
Masson,  3854 ;  observations  rel.  to,  Selkirk,  3863, 
3865  ;  Trials  of  Earl  of  Selkirk  vs.,  3867  ;  vs.  Earl  of 
Selkirk  and  H.  B.  Co.,  "  Mercator,"  3872;  proceed- 
ings connected  with  disputes  between  Earl  of  Sel- 
kirk and,  3874. 

Nortliwest  passage.  See  Northeast  and  northwest 
passage. 

Norton,  A.  T.,  Hist,  of  Sullivan's  campaign  against 
the  Iroquois,  1499. 

Norton,  C.  E.,  Harvard,  see  Four  American  universi- 
ties, 2929  ;  ed.,  see  Curtis,  2652. 

Norton,  F.  H.,  ed.    See  Finlay,  1314. 

Norton,  John  (1606-63),  Quakers  persecuted  by.  See 
Adams.  891. 

Norton,  John,  Redeemed  captive.    See  Drake,  923. 

Norton,  R.,  Letters.     See  Hudson's  Bay,  3841. 

Nort(m's  Literari/  letter  (ISGO),  132. 

Noted  battles  for  the  Union  during  the  Civil  War 
series:  Chickamauga.     .'^■ee  Turchin,  2355. 

Notes  and  queries,  Egle,  177. 

Notes  on  a  journey  in  America,  Birkbeck,  1760. 

Notes  on  the  early  settlement  of  the  northwestern 
territorv,  Burnet,  1766,  see  also  Ohio  hist,  and 
Pliiloso])h.  Soc.  ,3374. 

Notes  on  tlie  Floiidian  peninsula.  Brinton,  3273. 

Noticia  de  la  C.nlifornia.    See  Doyle,  3005. 

Noticias  de  la  Nueva  California,  Palou.  See  Cal.  Hist. 
Soc.  3397. 

Noticias  secretas  de  America.  See  Juan  y  Santacilia 
and  Ulloa,  4042. 

Notman,  W.    See  Tavlor,  R.  I.  Soc  of  Can.,  35G1. 

Notre  Dame  de  Quebec,  Registres  de  (1621-51),  Fer- 
land,  .3496. 

Notre  Dame  de  Villemarie,  Congregation  de.  See 
Bourgeoys,  3607. 

Notre-Danie,  Society  de.  See  Montreal,  Society  de 
Notre  Dame. 

Nova  Brittania.    See  Force,  S4S. 

Nova  Ca^snria  or  New  .Icrsey,  history  of  the  colony  to 
1721,  Smith,  1108,  3255. 


549 


INDEX 


Nova  Scotia,  ffeol.,  see  Lyell,  523;  Vineland  in,  see 
Storm,  Trio  ;  desc.  of  (1784),  Morse,  see  Archives,  34G6; 
))roi)osal  for  settling,  Waldo,  see  Archives,  3468 ; 
Cruises  of  a  Nova  Scotian  privateer,  Cruikshank,  see 
CanadUuKi,  3402;  maroons  of.  Silver,  see  Hay, 
3496  a  ;  ships  of  war  lost  on  coast  of,  in  ISth  cent.,  see 
X.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  0  ;  and  Jamaican  maroons, 
Brymner,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3536  ;  earliest  settle- 
ments in,  Kirke,  3639 ;  in  relation  to  Scotch  High- 
landers, Maclean,  3746;  builders  of,  Bourinot,  3791  ; 
selections  from  pub.  docs,  of  prov.  of,  .see  Casgrain, 
3794;  missions  ot  (17i;(i-lS7()i,  Casgrain.  3795;  hist,  and 
statist  acct.  of.  Ilaliliurtdn.  r.siiL' ;  hist,  of ,  Harper, 
3805,  Murdock.  .3811,  .sre  also  Urown,  3792. 

Nova  Scotia  Historical  Society,  pubs.  3511. 

Noyes,  A.  D.,  Thirty  years  of  Am.  finance,  2881. 

Noyes.  J.  H.,  Hist,  of  Am.  socialisms,  2882. 

N'tlaka'  pamuq  Indians,  Hill-Tout.  Sec  Ethnol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3461. 

Kugent,  H.  P.,  tr.    See  Latour.  1740. 

Nullification  [S.  C],  state  pa)iers  on,  198;  critical 
study  of,  in  S.  C,  Houston,  1902,  see  also  Harvard 
Univ.,  267;  hist,  of  movement,  see  Peri-y,  1939; 
growth  of  ideas  of,  see  Quitman,  1950  ;  in  S.  C,  .see 
Scott,  2010  ;  and  secession  in  U.  S.,  Powell,  2594  ;  ctm- 
sidered  in  ref.  to  the  constitution,  Loring,  2771 ;  with 
ref.  to  tariff,  see  Elliott,  2850  ;  see  also  Calhoun,  1853, 
Ormsby,  1934,  Yancey,  1999  ;  also  Secession. 

Nufiez  Cabe^a  de  Vaca,  Alvarez,  Relation,  1195  ;  Jour- 
ney to  New  Jlex.  (1535-36),  1195,  see  also  Old  South 
Work,  368  (39)  ;  Commentaries,  see  Conquest  of  the 
river  Plate,  4074;  see  also  Higginson,  721,  Davis,  1192, 
Irving,  1193. 

Nuttall,  T.,  Narr.,  see  Wyeth,  2076. 


Ober,  F.  A.,  Puerto  Rico,  2473;  Travels  in  Mex.,  3973. 

Oberlin.  Thursday  lectures,  Monroe.  1!I29;  jubilee 
(1833-S3\  Ballantiue,  2914,  2927 ;  colony  and  college, 
Fairchild,  2927. 

Oberlin  theologj'.     See  Boardman,  2989. 

Obregon,  L.  G., 'Mexico  viejo,  3974. 

O'Brien,  nt.  Rev.  C,  Cabot's  landfall  and  chart.  See 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3549. 

O'Brien,  M.  J.,  tr.    See  Chanal,  2133. 

Observations  on  the  nature  of  civil  liberty,  Price, 
1464. 

O'Bvnie,  R.     ,9ee  James,  1738. 

O'Callaghan,  E.  B.,  Index  to  tr.  of  Dutch  MSS.,  1.59  ; 
Register  of  New  Netherlands,  165;  N.  Y.  colonial 
tracts,  165  ;  Hist,  of  New  Netherland,  1088;  ed.:  Re- 
lations of  Jesuit  priests,  58  ;  N.  Y.  State  doc.  hist., 

1085,  3.507,  1.58  ;  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist,  of  N.  \"., 

1086,  3508,  157;  N.  Y.  State  calendar  of  hist.  MSS., 
1087;  see  (7 ?so  Wooley,  1118. 

O'Connell,  Daniel,  lecture  on.     See  Phillips,  1940. 

Ogd.'n,  David,  What  befell.    •S'ee  Severance.  3254. 

Ogden  land  claim.    See  N.  Y.  State  legislative  rpt.,  670. 

Ogdensburg,  Founder  of,  Gos.selin,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3.545. 

Oglethorpe,  Oen.  James  E.,  life,  Bruce,  1149,  Harris, 
1150,  Spalding.  11.50,  AVright,  1150,  Peabody,  .see 
Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  2  ;  welcomed  by  Tomo-Chi- 
Chi,  see  Jones,  682;  .see  also  Jones,  3302. 

O'Gorman,  T.,  Hist,  of  R.  C.  Church  in  X\  S.,  30G2. 

Ohio,  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  211.  212  ;  Washing- 
ton's journal  of  tour  to,  .see  Old  South  Work,  368  (41); 
desc.  of  (1787),  M.  Cutler,  .see  Old  South  Work.  3GS  (40i ; 
constitution  of,  .see  Old  South  Work,  368  (14) ;  water 
resouices,  Leverett,  .see  (ieol.  survey,  446  ;  glacial 
boundary,  Wright,  see  Geol.  survey,  4.59  ;  state  sur- 
veys, 503";  desc.  of  antiquities  discovered  in.  Atwater, 
5.57;  some  early  notices  of  the  Indians  of,  Force,  5('>s, 
638,  see  also  Ohio,  Hist,  and  Philosoph.  Soc.  of, 
3374;  circular,  square,  and  octagonal  earthworks  of, 
Thomas,  .593;  I'roblcm  of  O.  mounds,  Thomas,  595; 
desc.  of  ancient  works  in,  Whittlesey,  .599  ;  areha'ol. 
of.  Read,  .see  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  3.3S7,  .see 
nlso  JNIoorehcail,  579,  Ohio  Archreol.  and  State  Hist. 
Soc,  3373,  211 ;  liouiiuet's  exped.  against  Indians  of 
(17641,  Smith,  880;  tour  in,  Ilulme,  .see  Cobbett,  1608; 
social  life  (18o;i-43),  .sec  Mansfield,  16.56;  early  hist., 
.see  Burnet,  1766,  Craig,  1769,  M.  (Xitler,  1771,  Massie, 
1802;  French  in,  see  Craig,  1769  ;  growth  of,  see  Cut- 
ler, E.,  1770;  frontier  life  in,  see  Dodge,  1774;  hist, 
and  ge.ig.,  .see  Flint,  1778;  biog.  and  hist,  memoirs  of 
early  jjioneer  settlersf)f,  Hildreth,  1792,  see  also  Ohio, 
Hist,  and  Philosoph.  Soc.  of,  3374 ;  Hist,  colls,  of, 

550 


Howe,  1795,  211;  recollections  of  life  in,  Howells, 
1796  ;  Journal  and  letters  rel.  to  two  journeys  to  the 
Ohio  country  (1788-89),  May,  1803,  .see  also  Ohio.  Hist, 
and  I'liilosoph.  Soc.  of,  3374;  travels  in  (18(12),  Mi- 
chaux,  1.SII4;  hist,  of ,  Taylor,  1818,  Atwater.  3344  ;  life 
in  (1813-73),  see  Chase,  2135,  2136;  jjolit.  hist.,  see 
Sherman,  2412;  hist,  and  civil  govt,  of,  Hinsdale, 
2746  ;  national  legislation  cone  education  in,  see 
Germann,  2930;  common  schools  in,  see  Lewis,  2937  ; 
hist,  of  education  in,  Wickersham,  2062;  Episc  dio- 
ceses of,  .see  Chase,  2999  ;  Indians  of,  see  Zeisber- 
ger,  3115,  3116  ;  Story  of.  Black,  3346  ;  local  biog.  and 
minor  reminiscence  from  about  1808,  see  i''(re7anete 
pioneer,  335S  ;  as  a  part  of  the  old  Northwest,  see 
Hinsdale,  3360;  stories  of,  Howells,  3361 ;  first  fruits 
of  the  Ordinance  of  1787,  King,  3366  ;  bibliog.  of. 
Thomson,  3382,  212  ;  first  settlement  of,  see  jNIarietta. 

Ohio,  Army  of  the,  represented  at  army  reunion,  Chi- 
cago (186S).     .See  2090. 

Ohio,  Falls  of  (Louisville,  Ky.),  journal  of  a  trip  to. 
.See  Muhlenberg,  1443. 

Ohio,  Historical  and  Philosophical  Society  of,  pubs., 
.3374. 

Ohio  Archivological  and  Historical  Societj',  pubs., 
3373,  211,  .see  also  Cutler.  1772. 

Ohio  Comjiany.     ^'ee  Cutler,  1772,  Hildreth,  1793. 

Ohio  Riyer,  exploration  of  (1806),  Ashe,  15sS:  desc  of 
course  of,  Beltrami,  1591;  journey  on  in  Hat-boat,  see 
EUicott,  1776;  travels  along,  see  liall,  178(;;  Atloat  on 
the  <).,  Thwaites,  1821;  disc,  of,  by  La  Salle  (1669-70), 
Whittlesey,  see  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  .3.387. 

Ohio  valley,  in  colonial  days,  Fernow,  845;  French- 
English  struggle  for  supremacy,  see  Trent,  1166  ;  Red 
men  of.  Dodge,  1774;  early  settlers  in,  see  Hall,  1788; 
Pioneer  hist.,  Hildreth,  1793,  see  also  Ohio,  Hist,  and 
Philosoph.  Soc.  of,  3374;  Journal  and  letters  rel.  to 
two  journeys  to  the  Ohio  country  (1788-89),  May,  1803, 
see  also  Ohio,  Hist,  and  Philosoph.  Soc.  of,  3374;  set- 
tlement of,  see  Thwaites,  1821;  early  hist,  of  culture 
in,  see  Peter,  2946;  Beginnings  of  literary  culture  in, 
Venable,  2960. 

Ohio  vallev  historical  series,  211,  see  also  Smith,  880, 

11(52. 
Ojibwa  Indians.     .See  Schoolcraft,  676. 
Oklahoma,  exploration  in.  Fowler,  2034. 
f)l(l  and  new  Canada,  Bender,  3901. 
Old  "Border"  and  "Southern"  states  (department), 

3269-3342. 
Old  Boston  taverns  and  clubs,  Drake.    See  Bostonian 

Soc,  3130. 
Old  churches,  ministers,  and   families  of  Virginia, 

Meade,  3056. 
Olden  time.  The,  Craig,  1769,  see  also  211,  1129. 
Old  French  War.    .S'ee  French  and  Indian  War. 
Old  landmarks  and  historic  fields  of  Middlesex,  Drake, 

.3141. 
Old  Maryland  manors,  Johnson,  1136. 
Old  "  Middle  states  "  (department),  3194-3268. 
Oldinixon,  J.,  Brit.  em])ire  in  Am.,  869. 
Old  Northwest,  Hinsdale,  3360. 
Old  regime  in  Canada,  Parkman,  3672. 
Old  Santa  Fe  trail,  Inman,  3411. 
Old  South,  Page,  3319. 
Old  South  Work,  pubs.,  367,  368,  see  also  Nunez  Cabeya 

de  Vaca.  1195. 
Old  times  in  the  colonies.  Coffin,  836. 
Old  trails  on  the  Niagara  frontier.  Severance,  3254. 
Old  Viiginia  and  her  neighbors,  Fiske,  1131. 
Olier.  ,Ican-Jacques,  vie  de,  Faillon,  3(>71. 
()li]>hant,  L.,  Minn,  and  the  far  west,  3375. 
Olive  branch,  Carey,  1604. 

Olivt'iia  Lima.  Al.  da,  Nos  Estados,  Unidos,  2589. 
Oliver,  P.,  I'uritnn  commonwealth,  908. 
Oliycr,  V.  L.,  Hist,  of  i.sland  of  Antigua,  4129. 
Ollant.i.  anciont  Inca  drama,  40.50. 
Olmsted,  F.  L.,  The  cotton   kingdom,  1932;  Journey 

in  the  seaboard  slave  states,  1933;  see  also  Gladstone, 

20.38. 

Olney,  R.,  instructions  to  Minister  Bayard  (1895).    See 

C.  S.  State  I)ept..2420. 
Omauna.  exped.  of  Ursua  and  Aguirre  in  search  of 

(1.'>60-4),  4046. 
O'Mcara,  ,T.,  Hroderick  and  Gwin,  2061. 
Ondeidonk,  IL,  Jr.    See  Furman.  3211. 
One  hundred  years  ago.  Hale,  1.353. 
One  hundred  years  of  American  commerce,  Dcpew, 

2847. 


INDEX 


Oneida  community,  see  Hinds,  2867,  Nordhoff,  2880, 
Noyes,  2882. 

Oneifla  County  (X.  Y.),  journal  of  a  journey  to  (1796), 
Belknap,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  330;  liist.,  Oneida 
Hist.  Soc,  3230. 

Oneida  Historical  Society,  pubS.,  3239. 

Oncota,  SclicMiK  raft,  67G. 

Onontlana  County  (X.  Y.),  Clark,  3202;  travels  to.  Bar- 
tram,  ltl.")2. 

Onondaga  Indians,  Van  Shaick's  campaign,  Conover, 
1275  ;  biog.  sketches  of  distinguished  chiefs,  see 
Clark,  3202. 

On  Plymouth  Rock,  Drake,  921. 

On  Sherman's  track,  Kcnnaway,  2.399. 

Ontario,  Lake,  travels  to,  Hartraiu,  10.';2  ;  loyalist  set- 
tlements on,  si-c  Caniplifll,  li;ii:(;  disc,  and  explora- 
tion of  (l(ilo-li!-.'t;  ,  llruir,  iiiUO;  first  to  explore  and 
desc,  .sec  Champlaiii. /.lil") ;  Lake  St.  Louis  old  and 
new,  and  Cavalier  de  La  Salle,  (iirouard,  ;>(;;!1. 

Ontario,  Minister  of  Kducation  for  Province  of,  rpts., 
3461  a,  3902  b. 

Ontario,  Province  of  (formerly  Upper  Canada),  travels 
in  U.  C.  (1795-97),  La  Rochefoucauld-Liancourt,  1()47  ; 
extracts  from  rpt.  of  Loyal  and  Patriotic  Soc.  of  U. 
C,  .fee  Cruikshank,  1724-5 ;  early  bibliog.,  Kiugsford, 
3455;  Indian  tribes  in,  3461  a;  division  of  U.  C,  act 
of  17'JS,  Kliiisley,  see  Archives,  3473;  marriage  lavy  in 
IT.  C.,  Cartwright,  see  Archives,  3473  ;  polit.  state  of 
U.  C.  (.1800-7),  see  Archives,  3474 ;  R.  C.  Church  in  U.  C. 
(1784),  see  Archives,  347(i;  proposed  union  between  U. 
C.  and  L.  C.  (1822),  see  Archives,  3477;  establishments 
of  U.  C.  (1831),  Richard,  see  Archives,  3479  :  rpt.  on 
archieol.  of,  see  Can.  Inst.,  3493;  brief  suggestions  for 
local'govt.,  see  Todd,  3578;  notes  on, see  IJoiuivcaslle, 
3696 ;  hist,  of,  Cannitt,  3700  ;  U.  C.  rebelli<ni  (1837- 
38),  Dent,  3709,  rpt.  of  select  committee  on  polit.  state 
of  U.  C,  3768,  .see  also  Mackenzie,  3745,  Read,  3766  ; 
justification  of  Lt.-Gov.  of  U.  C.  (18.35-38),  .see  Head, 
3725 ;  settlements,  milit.  stations,  and  trading  posts 
in  U.  C.  (1789-90),  see  Long,  3741;  Ten  years  of  U.  C. 
(180.5-15},  Ridout,  3770  ;  geog.  view  of  prov.  of  V.  C. 
(at  beginning  of  War  of  1812),  Smith,  3774;  visit  to 
U.  C.  (1819),  Strachan,  3778 ;  Twenty-seven  years  in 
Can.  AVest,  Strickland,  3779;  new  settlements  in  west 
of,  see  Talbot,  3781 ;  travels  in  U.  C.  and  L.  C.  (1795- 
97\  Weld,  3789;  education  in,  see  Archives,  3881; 
Doc.  hist,  of  education  in  U.  C.  (1791-1876),  Hodgins, 
3883  a;  educational  system  of,  Millar,  3900  a  ;  sy.stem 
of  public  elementary  "instruction  for,  Ryerson,  3902  a; 
corr.  on  subject  of  separate  schools,  Ryerson,  3902  a. 

On  tlie  border  with  Crook,  Bourke,  608. 

Operations  of  French  fleet  under  Count  de  Grasse 
(1781-82).    See  Bradford  Club,  252. 

Opinions  of  the  founders  of  the  republic  respecting 
negroes,  Livermore.    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  324. 

Orations,  representative  Am.,  Johnston,  2555. 

Orators,  Boston.  Loring,  3100. 

Ordinance  of  17s7,  <  )ld  South  Work,  368  (13),  Coles,  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc,  385,  AV.  P.  Cutler,  1772,  see  also  St.  Clair, 
1816;  legislative  hist.,  Merriam,  see  Am.  Antiquarian 
Soc,  287;  and  Dr.  Manasseh  Cutler  as  an  agent  in 
its  formation,  Poole,  1807,  see  also  Cutler  and  Per- 
kins, 1771;  evolution  of,  Barrett,  1758;  attempt  to 
break  down,  in  Ind.,  see  Dunn,  1775 ;  petitions  for 
suspension  of,  in  Xorthwest  and  Indiana  territories, 
see  Dunn,  2029  ;  text,  see  Boutwell,  2695  ;  Ohio,  first 
fruits  of.  King,  3366. 

Oregon,  bibliog.  of,  Foster,  221 ;  exped.  to  (1843-44), 
Fremont,  410,  2036  ;  southern,  Russell,  see  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 432  ;  northwestern,  Diller,  see  Geol.  survey,  445; 
boundary  dispute,  see  U.  S.  Xorthern  Boundary  Com- 
mission, 542,  Falconer,  1175,  Chase,  18.'>9  ;  (")regon 
question,  see  Gallatin,  1618,  Chase,  1859,  Clioate,  1861, 
Giddings,  1891;  not  included  in  cession  of  La.,  see 
Hermann,  1791;  claims  of  TT.  S.  to,  see  Dix,  1878;  hist. 
(1792-1849),  Gray,  2039,  3407;  Astoria,  Irving,  2051,  see 
also  Franch^re,  1782;  Or.  terr.,  Xicolay,  20(;o  ;  Indian 
missions,  Smet,  2071 ;  River  of  the  West.  Victor.  2074 ; 
How  Marcus  Whitman  saved,  Xixon,  2075,  3425  ;  ex- 
ped. for  occupation  of,  see  Wyeth,  207f)  ;  struggle 
for  possession.  Barrows,  3.392  ; 'Cndevelo))ed  West, 
Beadle,  .3.393;  Heart  of  the  continent,  Ludlow,  3414. 

Oregon  trail,  I'arkman,  2062. 

Orhand,  Le  It.  P.,  S.  J.,  Le  r6v6rend  p6re  Etienne  de 
Carhiel,  S.  ./.,  3612. 

Oriental  trade,  relations  of  Pacific  coast  to.  -See 
Chase,  1859. 


Origin  of  the  late  war,  Lunt,  1922. 
Orinoco-Essequibo  region,  maps  of,  U.  S.  State  dept., 

2420,  see  also  V.  S.  Venezuelan  Boundary  Commis- 
sion, 4024. 
Orinoco  River,  explorations  of  region  of,  see  Bandolier, 

3998  ;  .Journal  of  an  exped.  1400  miles  up  the,  Robin- 
son, 4015. 
Oriskany,  campaign  (1776-7),  Johnson,  1383  ;  ballad  of 

the  battle  of,  si-/'  .Stone,  1516. 
Orleans,  I'niversity  of.    See  Fay,  2928. 
Ornisby,  R.  M.,  Hist,  of  Whig  iiarty,  1934. 
Orozco  y  Berra,  AL,  Hist.  Antigua  y  de  la  conquista 

de  Mex.,  3975. 
Orr,  C,  e/L,  Hist,  of  Pequot  War,  999. 
Osgood,  C.  S.,  Hist,  sketch  of  Salem  (1626-1879).    See 

Es.sex  Inst.,  3143. 
Oswego  County  (N.  \'.),  travels  to,  Bartram,  1052;  notes 

on,  Clark,  3202. 
Otis,  C.  P.,  tr..  Voyages  of  Samuel  de  Champlain,  3615, 

see  also  Prince  fSoc.,  387. 
Otis,  G.  A.,  tr.    See  Botta,  1241. 
Otis,  James,  life,  Tudor,  1451,  Bowen,  see  Sparks,  2613, 

.ser.  2,  V.  2. 
Ottawa  River,  first  to  explore  and  desc.    See  Cham- 

l)lain,  3615. 
Otte,  E.  C,  et  al.,  tr.     Soe  Humboldt,  722. 
Our  Arctic  province,  Elliott,  3405. 
Our  country-.  Strong,  •_'413. 
Our  government,  Alacy,  2775. 
Our  island  emi)ire,  Morris,  2471. 
Our  livhui  and  itiir  </i  od,  .'-".tO. 
Our  next-door  neighbor,  Haven,  3954. 
Overhiiiil  inotdhhj,  3419,  see  also  Shinn,  223. 
Overland  stage,  oh  Salt  Lake  route.     See  Inman,  3412. 
Oviedo,  G.  F.  de,  Hist,  general  y  natural  de  las  Indias, 

707,  790,  see  also  Eden,  784. 
Owen,  D.  D.,  rpt.  on  Wis.,  Iowa  and  Minn.  (1852).    See 

State  surveys,  509. 
Owen,  T.  JNL,  Bibliog.  of  Ala.,  206  ;    Annals  of  Ala. 

(1819-1900),  .see  Pickett,  1806,  3221. 
Owen  movement.  .S'ce  Xoyes,  2882. 
Owens,  J.  G.   See  Journal  of  Am.  ethnol.  and  archceol., 

576. 
Oyer  and  Terminer,  proc.  at  Court  of,  Selkirk,  3873. 

Pacheco,  J.  F.,  Cardenas,  et  al.,  eds.,  Coleccion  de 
documentos,  703,  791,  44,  sa7ne,  continuation,  704. 

Pacific  and  midcontinental  regions  (department),  3391- 
3427. 

Pacifie  coast,  Diller,  see  Geol.  survey,  442;  relations  to 
Oriental  trade,  ser  Chase,  1859;  Tlie  great  west  and, 
Rusling,  .■!422  ;  Pacific  slope  of  Brit.  X.  Am.,  see 
Begg,  3825;  beginnings  of  Spanish  domination  on, 
see  JJarros  Arana,  4028. 

Pacific  Ocean,  first  Am.  settlement  on,  Franch^re, 
1782;  Our  conquests  in,  Davis,  2425,  2461;  The  new, 
Bancroft,  24.57;  Am.  in  the  east,  Griffis.  2404;  free 
navigation  of  north,  .see  Schuyler,  2606;  exped.  to, 
froni  Atlantic  see  Milton,  38.56.' 

Pacific  Railroad,  Xorthern,  hist.  of.  Smalley,  3423. 

Pacific  Railway,  Canadian,  .see  Parkin,  3596;  charge  of 
corruption  in  connection  with,  see  Dufferin,  3711. 

Pacific  states,  hist,  of,  of  X.  Am.,  Bancroft,  3391,  3927, 
3997;  War  of  (of  S.  .\ni.,  1879-80),  Barros  Arana,  4028. 

Pacific  states  of  South  America  (department),  4028-4071. 

Packard,  A.  S.,  Labrador  coast,  3857  ;  ed.,  see  Cleve- 
land, 2923. 

Page,  T.  J.,  La  Plata,  4083. 

Page,  T.  X.,  Old  South,  3319. 

Paine.    .See  Green  axd  Paine,  141. 

Paine,  Thomas,  letter  to  Danton,  see  Durand,  1305; 
writings.  14.52;  letter  addressed  to  Abbe  Raynal,1453; 
life,  Conway,  1454,  Cobbett,  see  Conway,  1454,  Sedg- 
wick, 1455. 

Paiva,  ed.     See  Gama,  697. 

Palatinate  War.    .See  King  William's  War. 

Palatines,  Storj-  of  the.  Cobb,  1056;  settlements  of,  see 
Kapp,  1077;  "industrial  experiments  of  Brit.  govt, 
with,  of  X.  Y.,  see  Lord,  2876;  emigrants  to  X.  Y. 
and  Pa.,  see  AVvo.  Hist,  and  Geneal.  Soc,  326S. 

Palfrev,  Oni.  V.  \V.,  Memoir  of  William  Francis  Bart- 
lett,"2108;  Antietam  and  Fredericksburg,  2291,  2131; 
see  also  Mass.  Milit.  Hist.  Soc.  papers.  2276. 

Palfrev,  Oen.  J.  C,  Siege  of  Yorktown.  ^ee  Mass. 
Milit.  Hist.  Soc.  jiapers.  2276. 

Palfrey,  J.  G.,  Compendious  hist,  of  Xew  Eng.,  lOnO; 
Hist",  of  Xew  Eng.  during  Stuart  dynasty,  1001 ;  Hist. 


551 


INDEX 


of  New  Eng.  from  rev.  of  17th  cent,  to  rev.  of  18th, 
1002;  Life  of  William  Palfrey,  see  Sparks,  2G13,  sen 
2,  V.  7. 

Palfrey,  WiUiam,  life  of,  J.  G.  Palfrey.  See  Sparks, 
2(;i:j,  ser.  2,  v.  7. 

Palmer,  G.  -Sec  N.  Y.  Regents'  Boundary  Commis- 
sion, 3235. 

Palmer,  T.  p.,  ed.,  Hist,  register  of  U.  S.  (1812-14),  1667. 

Palmyra,  Projihet  of,  Gregg.    See  Smith,  3084. 

Palo  Alto,  battle  of.    .See  Taylor,  2013. 

Palou,  I'(((he  F.,  Xoticias  de  la  Niieva  California. 
Hee  Cal.  Hist.  Soc,  3397. 

Paltsits,  V.  H.,  Scheme  for  the  conquest  of  Can.  (1746). 
See  Hav,  34'JG  a. 

Panama  Canal,  see  Letts,  2056,  Mahan,2578;  also  Inter- 
oceanic  canal. 

Panama  Congress  (1826),  doc.  hist,  of,  see  International 
Am.  Conference,  3917;  President's  message  rel.  to, 
4023;  see  «/.so  Tucker,  2629. 

Pan-American  Conference  (1888).  <See  International 
American  Conference. 

Pancaldo,  Leone,  critical  essay  on,  Peragallo.  -See 
Raccolta  colombiana,  699. 

Pauet,  J.  C,  Journal  du  siege  de  Quebec  (1759).  -See 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3514  (2),  3516  (3). 

Panic,  of  1857,  see  Gibbons,  2856:  in  Chicago,  see  An- 
dreas, 3.343;  of  1837,  see  Scott,  2890. 

Pantheon  canadien.  Bibaud,  3447. 

Panton,  J.  H.,  Arctic  regions  and  Hudson  Bay  route. 
Ser  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  a500  (1882). 

Papal  Encyclical.     See  Manitoba  school  question,  3898. 

Papal  grant  to  Portugal.     See  Harrisse,  719. 

Paper,  manufacture  of,  Weeks,  1168. 

Pai)er  money,  greenback  movement,  see  Phillips,  1941, 
White,  2906;  continental.  Breck,  2835,  Bronson,  2838, 
see  also  Bullock,  2840,  Phillips,  2884,  AVhite,  2906; 
hist,  of,  in  V.  S.,  Gouge,  2859;  U.  S.  notes,  Knox, 
2872;  constitutionalitv  of,  see  Knox,  2872;  colonial, 
Phillips,  2884,  see  also  "NV'hite,  2906 ;  of  the  Rev. .  Schuck- 
ers,  2889,  see  also  Morris,  2879;  Austrian,  see  Sumner, 
2894;  issue  of,  see  Webster,  2'.)04 ;  card  money  in  Can., 
Stevenson,  3775;  Convention  between  King  of  Gr. 
Brit,  and  the  most  Christian  King  for  liquidation  of 
Can.,  Stevenson,  3775.  -See  also  Currency,  Legal 
teniler. 

Papineau,  Louis,  in  L.  C,  see  Read,  3766.  -See  also 
Canadian  rebellion  (1837-38). 

Paquette,  M.,  Wis.  Winnebagoes.  -See  Wis.  State  Hist. 
Soc,  .3.390,  coll.,  V.  12. 

Paraguay,  Abipones,  an  equestrian  people  of,  Dobriz- 
holTer,"627;  acct.  of  (1890),  see  Child,  40.30;  letters 
from  the  battlefields  of,  Burton,  4073;  incidents  of 
the  Paraguayan  war,  Hutchinson,  4078;  explorations 
and  observations  (1853-56),  Page,  4083;  Reign  of  Dr. 
J.  G.  R.  de  Francia  in,  Reugger,  4086 ;  Francia's 
reign  of  terror  in,  Robertson,  4087;  letters  on,  Rob- 
ertson, 4087;  war  in,  Thompson,  4090;  hist,  of ,  Wash- 
burn,  4091. 

Paraguay  River,  voyage  of  Ulrich  Schmidt  to  (1534-54). 
-Sec  Conquest  of  the  river  Plate,  4074. 

Parana,  The,  Hutchinson,  4078. 

Paris,  L.  P.  A.  d'Orleans,  eomte  de.  Battle  of  Gettys- 
burg, 2292;  Hist,  of  Civil  War  in  Am.,  2293. 

Paris,  doCTiments  (1631-1774),  .see  K.  Y.  State  Docs.  rel. 
to  colonial  hist.,  1086;  archives  of,  Richard,  see  Ar- 
chives, ;W79. 

Paris,  Declaration  of  (1856).     See  Kapp,  1396. 

Paris,  Treaty  of  (178.3),  see  Bouilinot,  1243,  Lee,  1417; 
polit.  andgcog.  complications  t'ollowiug,  .see  Monette, 
1183;  bibliog.  of,  Foster,  1320;  Franklin  papers  rel. 
to.  see  Wharton,  26.36;  relations  of  Can.  and  U.  S. 
after,  see  Archives,  3472. 

Paris,  Treaty  of  (1S98\  .Johnstone,  2435. 

Paris.  Tribunal  of  arbitration  concerning  the  jurisdic- 
tional rights  of  the  V.  S.  in  Bering  Sea,  i)roc.,  2406; 
lessons  of,  srr  .lordan,  246(5. 

Parish,  Sir  W.,  Acct.,  hist.,  polit.  etc,  of  united  pro- 
vinces of  Rio  de  la  I'lata,  4084;  Buenos  Ayres  and 
the  i)rovinces  of  Bio  de  la  Plata,  4085. 

Parker,  (i.  F..  '-'■/.     See  Cleveland,  2384. 

Parker,  J.,  Origin  of  towns  of  New  Eng.,  .see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  327;  The  first  charter  and  early  religious 
legislation,  .see  Lowell  Inst.,  968. 

Parker,  Theodore,  trial,  19:«;  life.  Frothinghnm,  19.36; 
exponent  of  transcendentalism,  .see  Frothingham. 
3016. 

Parkin,  G.  R.,  The  great  Dominion,  359G. 


Parkman,  Francis,  Autobiog.,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  345 
Cal.  and  Or.  trail,  2062 ;  Or.  trail,  2062  ;  Works,  3672 
see  also  Smith,  880;  paper  on,  see  Schouler,  2604 
life,  Farnham,  3673 ;  Acadians  defended  against,  see 
Calnek,  3793 ;  mistake  of,  see  Casgrain,  3794 ;   state- 
ments refuted,  see  Richard,  3816. 

Parkman  Club,  pubs.,  3376,  .see  also  Tonty,  1189. 

Parley,  Peter,  jjseiid.    See  Goodrich,  S.  G. 

Parliament,  Parliamentary  hist,  of  Eng.,  to  1803,  Cob- 
bett.  74;  Parliamentary' debates,  Hansard,  74;  Par- 
lianientaiy  Blue  books,  74;  presidential  govt,  com- 
jiurcd     with     parliamentary,     .see     Bagehot,    2645; 
Student's    hist,    of     Eng.,    in    its    transformations 
through  a  thousand  years,  (ineist,  2660;  organiza- 
tion and  operation  of  parliaiututary  govt.,  seeMacy, 
2669;  hist,  of  Eng.,  Smith,  2679;  Sketches  of  Scotch 
and  Irish,  see  Smith,  2679;  Parliamentarj'  govt,  in 
Eng.,  Todd,  2685;  Parliamentary  govt,  in  the  Brit. 
colonies,  Todd,  2686. 
House  of  Lords:  journals,  see  Stevens,  1509. 
House  of  Commons :  del)ates  (1768-74),  Cavendish, 
76;    expediency   of   admitting    representatives 
from   Am.    colonies,    Maseres,    3574  a;    debates 
(1774)  on  bill  for  govt,  of  Prov.  of  Quebec,  Caven- 
dish. a->76  a. 
.See  >!/.■<>>  English  Constitution. 

Parliament,  Canadian,  expenditure  of  parliamentary 
appropriations,  Dept.  of  Auditor-Gen.  rpt.,  3434; 
Docs,  illus.  of  Can.  constitution,  Houston,  3440,3572; 
rectification  of,  Sanford,  see  Can.  Inst.,  3493;  essays 
on,  see  Can.  Inst.,  3493;  Parliamentary  procedure 
and  govt,  in  Can.,  Bourinot,  a568;  Practice  and 
privileges  of  two  House  of  Parliament,  Todd,  3578; 
Parliamentary  debates  on  confederation  of  Brit. 
N.  Am.  provinces,  3704;  address  from  two  houses 
of,  jiraying  for  admission  of  colony  of  Newfound- 
land into  Dom.  of  Can.,  see  Confederation,  3796.  -See 
also  Canada. 

Parl'Ktmriifary  register.,  Almon,  75. 

Parmele,  Mrs.  M.  P.,  Evolution  of  an  empire,  2590; 
Short  hist,  of  U.  S.,2590. 

Parmelce,  (r.  W.  -See  Doughty,  3623  a;  camp.,  see  Que- 
bec, 3902. 

Parsons,  C.  W.,  Early  votaries  of  natural  science  in 
R.  I.,  see  R.  L  Hist."Soe.,  3179,  coll.,  v.  7  (3). 

Parsons,  IT.,  Life  of  Sir  William  Pepperell,  1005. 

Parties  and  patronage  in  the  United  States,  Tyler, 
2809. 

Parton,  J.,  Life  and  times  of  Benjamin  Franklin, 
1331  ;  Life  of  Thomas  Jett'erson,  1378  ;  Life  and  times 
of  Aaron  Burr,  1601 ;  Gen.  Jackson,  1636  ;  Life  of 
Andrew  Jackson,  1904  ;  Gen.  Butler  in  New  Orleans, 
2128  ;   Famous  Americans,  2591. 

Pasquin,  Anthony.  -See  W^illiams,  Hamilton  Club, 
1632. 

Paterson,  Mn).-Gen.  John,  life,  Egleston,  1457. 

Pathfinder  in  American  history,  Gordy  and  Twitchell, 
2534. 

Patriot  War  of  1837.  -See  Canadian  rebellion  (1837- 
38). 

Patriotic  Society.  -See  Loyal  and  Patriotic  Society  of 
Upper  Canada. 

Patroons,  Charter  granted  to.  -See  Liberty  bell  leaf- 
lets, 86>2. 

Patten,  B.  A.    -See  Barrj-,  2018. 

Patterson,  Rer\  G.,  Portuguese  on  N.  E.  coast  of  Am., 
see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3550  ;  Sir  Wm.  Alexander,  3550  ; 
Sable  Island,  3550;  Last  years  of  Chas.  de  Biencourt, 
355(1;  Sir  II.  (iilbert,  3550. 

Patterson,  Mnj.-Cen.  R.,  Narr.  of  campaign  in  valley 
of  Shenandoah,  2294. 

Pattie,  J.  O.,  Persona-  narr.  during  an  exped.  from  St. 
Louis  to  Vera  Cruz,  1805. 

Pattison,  den.  J.,  Letters.    -See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  357. 

Patton,  J.  H..  Concise  hist,  of  Am.  people,  2592  ;  Four 
hundred  years  of  Am.  hist.,  2592;  Natural  resources 
of  U.  S.,  288,3. 

Paulding,  J.  K.,  Life  of  Washington,  1562  ;  Letters 
from  the  South,  1668;  Slavery  in  the  U.  S.,  1937. 

Pausch,  Capt.  G.  Journal  during  the  Burgoyne  cam- 
paign, 14.59. 

PaAvnee  Indians,  Pawnee  hero  stories  and  folk-tales, 
Grinnell,  645  ;  Indian  sketches  taken  during  exped. 
to  Pawnee  tribes,  Irving,  CtTA. 

Payne,  E.  J.,  Hist,  of  the  new  world  called  Am.,  402; 
^''oyages  of  the  Elizabethan  seamen  to  Am.,  821 ;  Hist, 
of  European  colonies,  870. 


552 


INDEX 


Poabody,  A.  P.,  ed.    See  Plumer,  ir>7G. 

Peabodv,  George,  sketch  of,  Curry,  2945 ;  see  also 
Seharf,  3:523. 

Peaboily,  O.  W.  B.,  Israel  Putnam,  see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  1,  V.  7;  Joliu  Sullivan,  see  Sparks,  2U13,  ser.  2, 
V.  3. 

Peabody,  W.  B.  O.,  Alexander  Wilson,  see  Sparks, 
2(!13,  ser.  1,  V.  2  ;  Cotton  Mather,  ,see  Sparks,  2G13, 
ser.  1,  V.  6 ;  David  I'.rainerd,  arc  Sparks,  2(113,  ser.  1, 
V.  8 ;  James  Ofjletliorpc,  st-e  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  2,  v.  2. 

Peabody  Education  Fund,  Curry,  •2iH.'>. 

Peabody  JIuseuiu.    <S'ee  Harvard  University. 

Peace  Connnlssioners  (1781-3),  correspondence.  See 
Sparks,  VM. 

Peace  conference  (1S01\  jirocccdings,  23. 

Pea  Kidge  and  rruiiic  (;r()V(',  Haxter,  2110. 

Pearl  of  the  Antilles,  (Jallenger,  4113,  Noa,  4128.  See 
also  Cuba. 

Pearson,  J.,  fr..  Early  records  of  city  and  county  of 
Albany  (lC,m-75),  1089,  see  also  iMunsell,  3229  ;  et  al.. 
Hist,  of  the  Schenectady  patent  in  Dutch  and  Eng. 
times,  1090. 

Peck,  C.  H.,  Jacksonian  epoch,  1938. 

Peck,  G.,  Wyoniiui;-  [vallevl,  3240. 

Peck,  H.  T.     Srt-  Tn)llt.pi\'l'.»72. 

Peck,  J.  M.,  Daniel  Hoont',  st'r  Sparks,  2G13,  ser.  2,  v.  13; 
.see  a/so  Annals  of  the  West,  17.55. 

Peckhani,  Lt.-Col.  J.,  Gen.  Nathaniel  Lj'on  and  Mo. 
(1861),  22G5. 

Pecos,  I'ueblos  of.    See  Archa?ol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  553. 

Pedlev,  Jiev.  C,  Hist,  of  Newfoundland,  3812. 

Peet,  "S.  D.,  Pre-historic  Am.,  582. 

Klerinage  an  pays  d'Evangeline,  Casgrain,  3794. 

Pellew,  G.,  John  Jay,  1(540. 

Pemaquid,  papers  rel.  to,  Hough,  121,  l(i5. 

Pemberton,  T.,  Hist,  journal  of  Am.  War.  .See  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  287. 

Penal  law.    See  Lieber,  2768. 

Penhallow.  S.,  Hist,  of  wars  of  New  Eng.  with  eastern 
Indians,  1004. 

Penicaut,  Annals  of  La.,  see  French,  3292,  ser.  2,  v.  1; 
Relation,  see  Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  3.503,  v.  3. 

Peninsular  campaign  (1862),  Mass.  Milit.  Hist.  Soc. 
papers,  227G,  Webb,  2365,  2131  ;  and  its  antecedents, 
Barnard,  2105.  .See  also  McClellan,  Geii.  George  B. ; 
also  rotnniac.  Army  of  the. 

Penn,  ASilliani,  original  letters,  .see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  371; 
uni'dited  letttMs,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  372;  corr.  with 
Logan  and  others,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  378  ;  frame  of 
govt.  ilGsi'i,  and  privileges  and  concessions  (1701),  see 
Liberty  bell  leatlets,  8G2  ;  Select  works,  3063 ;  me- 
moir on  treaty  with  the  Indians  (1682),  Du  Ponceau 
atid  Fisher,  .see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  373  ;  Charter  granted 
bv  Charles  II  to  (1682),  see  Libertv  bell  leaflets,  862; 
life,  Clarkson,  1092,  Dixon,  1093,  Fisher,  1094,  .Lanney, 
1095,  Eggleston,  2517,  Ellis,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2, 
T.  12,  see  also  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  370,  Belknap,  394;  Quak- 
erism and,  see  I'roud,  1098. 

Pennesi,  Peter  Martyr.  .See  Raccolta  colombiana, 
699. 

Pennfleld  colonv,  Vroom.    .See  H.ay,  3496  a. 

Pennsylvania,  doc  material  in  Gr.  Brit.  State  Paper 
Office,  71;  records,  docs.,  and  bibliog.,  171-179;  ar- 
chives, 171 ;  colonial  records  (l(!S3-n90),  172  ;  Statutes 
at  large  (1682-1801),  173;  House  of  Representatives, 
votes  and  proc,  173  ;  Council  of  Censors,  proc,  174  ; 
proc  rel.  to  calling  of  Conventions  of  1776  and  1790, 

174  ;  Hazard's  Register,  177  ;  rpt.  of  Select  Commit- 
tee on  colonial  records,  178  ;  cat.  of  papers  rel.  to,  in 
Gr.  Brit.  State  Paper  Office,  178;  issues  of  press  of 
(168.5-17s4i.  Hildeburn,  179;  settlement  of,  see  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc,  370;  notices  of  negro  slavery  as  connected 
with,  Bettle,  .see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  371  ;  insurrection  of 
1794  in  western  counties.  Ward,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
375;  French  neutrals  in.  Reed,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
375  :  hist,  map,  Sheafer,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  385  ;  state 
surveys,  503;  hist.,  manners,  and  customs  of  Indian 
nations  who  once  inhabited,  Heckewelder,  649,  see 
also  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  380;  charter  of  1682,  see  Liberty 
bell  leaflets,  862  ;  hist.,  Gordon,  1069,  Proud,  1098  ; 
annals  of,  from  disc  of  Del.,  Hazard,  1070  ;  Com- 
mission to  locate  site  of  Frontier  Forts,  rpt.,  1096, 

175  ;  Quaker  govt,  in,  Sharpless,  1105  ;  proprietary 
govt,  in.  Shepherd,  1106,  see  also  Columbia  l^niv., 
258  ;  hist,  and  geog.  acct.  of  prov.  and  country  of, 
Thomas,  1112  ;  Va.  land  claims  in,  see  Chapman, 
1174;   campaign  (1777-78)  in,  see  Bean,  1237;   settle- 


ment and  Indian  wars  of  western  (1763-«3),  Dod- 
dridge, 1297 ;  warfare  on  western  borders,  see 
(iirty,  1338;  memoirs  of  life  in,  Graydon,  1M3; 
state  of  allairs  in  (1774-75),  see  Thomson  papers, 
1.525,  361  ;  polit.  and  social  life  during  Rev.,  see 
Biddle,  1503  ;  early  hist.,  see  Craig,  1769,  Rupp, 
1813  ;  boundary  disputes,  see  Craig,  1769  ;  border 
warfare,  see  Taylor,  1818 ;  pioneer  settlement  in, 
see  (Jreeley,  1894  ;  vs.  Prigg,  see  Hurd,  1903  ;  aboli- 
tion movement  in,  see  Mott,  1930  ;  hist,  and  civil - 
govt.,  Hinsdale,  2745;  and  the  Federal  constitution, 
AIc.Master  anU  .Stone,  2773,  see  also,  Wilson,  2819; 
resources  of  (1787-94),  see  Coxe,  2844;  jiajier  currency 
of,  prior  to  adoption  of  federal  constitution,  see 
PhiUii)s,  2884;  school  legislation  in,  utr  lliiisilale, 
2935;  hist  of  education  in,  Wickershani,2'.Hii.';  (Quaker 
hist,  of,  see  Bowden,29y0;  ministerial  regulaticnis  of 
Lutheran  Church  in,  see  Hazelius,  302S;  Lutherans, 
see  Jacobs,  3043;  Moravians  in,  .see  .Moravian  Hist. 
Soc,  3058;  docs.  rel.  to  1'.  E.  Church  m,sri  l'erry,:'>0C5; 
Gennan  Pietists  of  provincial  (1694-1708),  Sachse, 
3072  ;  (Jeriuan  sectarians  of  (1708-18(J0i,  Sachse,  .3072; 
Indians  of,  srr.  Zeisberger,  3116  ;  illus.  hist,  of  com- 
monwealth of,  Egle,  3208;  making  of,  Fisher,  .'.209; 
colony  and  conunonwealth,  Fisher,  :!l'1o  ;  contro- 
versy between  Conn,  and,  see  Mciner,  :i22(i  ;  bound- 
aries in  N.  Y.  and,  .see  N.  Y.  Regents'  Boundary 
Commission,  3235  ;  hist,  as  developed  under  (ierman 
influence,  ser  Pa.  German  Soc,  3242  ;  studies  in  hist, 
of,  .see  Pennypacker,  3244;  Palatine  or  German  emi- 
grants in,  SCO  Wyo.  Hist,  and  (ieneal.  .Soc,  3268; 
Erie  purchase  in,  see  Hinsdale,  3360.  .See  also  New 
Sweden. 

Pennsvlvania,  University  of,  pubs.,  .see  Abbott,  549, 
Cheyney,  3201;  hist.,  Wood,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  372; 
Benjaniin  Franklin  and,  Thorpe,  2957  ;  sources  for 
hist,  of  Lutherans,  2969. 

Pennsylvania  German  Society,  pubs.,  .3242,  40,177. 

Penn.sylvania  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  369-385,  see 
also' 3S,  176,  Acrelius,  1049,  Dennv,  1773,  Dickinson, 
1295,  Heckewelder,  649,  Sargent,  877,  Stille,  1296. 

PeuHsiilrunlii  mrir/azine  of  history  and  biography, ZT>, 
17(i,  .see  (ilxo  Still^e,  67. 

Pennypacker,  S.  W.,  Hist,  and  biog.  sketches,  3244, 

Penobscot  I'.ay,  journal  of  attack  of  rebels  on  his  ma- 
jesty's shijjs  in  (177'.i).     .See  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  278. 

Penrose.     Sir  (ieol.  survey,  444. 

Pensions,  Revolutionary  pension  laws,  98. 

People  of  the  Long  Hoiise.  <'h;iiUvick,  618. 

Peo]jIe's  Almanac  .See  .Manitoba  school  question, 
3893. 

Pepper,  C.  M.,  To-morrow  in  Cuba,  41.30. 

Pepperrell,  Sir  William,  life,  Parsons,  1005. 

Pe])perrell  papers.     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  321. 

Pequot  War,  hist.,  IMason,  296,  999,  I'nderhill,  .302,  999, 
Orr,  999,  src  also  Hubb.ard,  9.56;  relation,  Vincent, 
302,  999,  Gardener,  999. 

Peragallo,  Leone  Pancaldo.  See  Raccolta  colombiana, 
699. 

Peralta,  Suarez  de,  ed.    See  Zaragoza,  3995. 

Pereira,  R.  S.,  Les  etats-unis  de  Colombie,  4012. 

Perfect  description  of  Virginia  (1649).  Sec  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc.  297. 

Periodicals,  list  of,  34-36  :  rel.  to  Am.  hist,  and  geneal., 
Lenox  Lib.,  34;  Civil  War  material,  2096;  Affaires 
de  I'Aiir/lclrrre  et  de  VAmirirpir.  1210,  61;  Am.  an- 
nual rrr/istrr,  36;  Am.  authropoliKjist,  689;  Am. 
anfiqiuiria II  and  oriental  journal,  .5.50  ;  Am.  ar- 
chreologist,  614  ;  Am.  hist,  review,  35,  .see  also  15, 
118,  205,  2812,  a392;  Ajn.  journal  of  archcrol.,  551; 
Am.  journal  of  education,  2916  :  Atn.  reiji.tter,  36, 
see  o/,so  1229;  Annual  reyisfcr,  392.  see  also  1444; 
Appalachia,  511;  Arffiis  and  patriot,  1.32;  Baii- 
ffor  hist,  maqazine,  i23;  lia^i  state  mnnilili/.  142; 
Bivouac,  .35, '  2089  ;  Bulletin  '  dr  rrrlirrchrs  '  h  isto- 
rif/nes,  3484;  California  maqazine.  2049;  Canada 
Franqais.  34.85-3489,  ^90;  Canadian  anti'/iiarian 
and  numismatic  journal,  3491,  see  wAso  3470;  CO/- 
nadiana.  ?A'.yi\  Conr/rrssioiial  globe,  91;  Congres- 
sional record,  \^1 ;  Dc  Bou:'s  rei'ieir,  2,846;  lieutseh- 
Amcrikiinischrs  magiizin.  40;  Deutsch  Pionier,  'Vi; 
Edinburgh  rfvior,  1266  ;  Fire  lands  pioneer,  3358  ; 
Forum,  3892;  Cranifc  monthli/,  12<! ;  I/alifar  Ga- 
zette, 3i42  ;  lfarper'su'eekli/,'2i)>i-l ;  Historical  maga- 
zine, 35,  .see  also  1.88,  218;'  IJi.-<forical  jndjs.  rel.  to 
Co»i.,  .34.54;  Historical  register  of  the  [r.S.,30;  Iowa 
historical  record,  213,3363;  Journal  of  Am.  ethnol. 


553 


INDEX 


and  archceol.,  576 ;  Journal  of  school  geog.,  520 ; 
Land  we  love,  2232;  Mnqnzine  of  Am.  hist.,  2577,35, 
197,  see  also  221,223.  IITO;  M(i</'iziii(  <>/  ircstcrn  hist., 
35;  Maine  gcncaloi/ist  (1 11(1  in(,i/r"j,lii-r,  V2d;  Maine 
hist,  and  geneal.  recorder,  123;  Maine  hivt.  maga- 
zine, 123;  Mercure  frait^ois,  56;  Mimthlii  rat.  of 
the  U.  S.  docs.,im,  see  also  224;  Mantlilij  lalionr 
gazette,  3434;  Nation,^^,  see  a  ho  54,  TO  ;  National 
geog.  magazine,  52S  ;  JS'eiv  Ewj.  Iii.-^f.  and  geneal. 
register,  35, 142,  3169  ;  Neir  Eng.  iiiaijazi m  ,  142  ;  Kew 
Hampshire  rejwsitory,  126;  yctrpvrt  hist,  maga- 
zine, 150;  X.  Y.  geneal.  and  biog.  record,  35,  164, 
3237;  X.  Y.  Mercury,  3oU  (4);  Kiles'  Register,  36; 
Nineteenth  century,  3893  ;  Olden  time,  1769,  see  also 
211,1129;  Our  living  ami  our  (lead.  22d0;  Overland 
monthly,  3419,  sec  also  223  ;  Parliamentary  register, 
75;  PeniiJti/lvania  magazine  of  hist,  and  biog.,  35, 
176,  .see  also  67;  Phi/mh  lj,hid  Geog.  Soc.  bulletin, 
530  ;  Pioneer,  2(K)3  ;  J'rnj/Kr/ateur,  Le,  .3898  ;  Remem- 
brancer, 1219,  Y^;  Riricw  of  rerieus.  3S92  :  Rhode 
Island  magazine,  1.50;  South  Carnlin'i  //'>/.  and 
geneal.  mo'ia zinc,  •201:  Southern  litem  ni  im  s-^(  nger, 
1962,36:  U.  S.  (Ktholic  hist,  magazmr.  31U2  ;  J'er- 
mont  hisf.  (Kfjttcer,  133;  Virginia  hint,  register, 
192;  Viniinia  hist,  reimrter,  192;  lir'/inia  maga- 
zine of  hi.it.  and  biog.,  192  ;    Weekly  reyister,  1448. 

Perkins,  F.  B.,  comp.,  Check  list  for  Am.  local  hist., 
3118. 

Perkins,  J.  H.,  comp.    See  Annals  of  the  west,  1755. 

Perkins,  S.,  Hist,  sketches  of  U.  S.  from  peace  of  1815 
to  1830,  1669;  Hist,  of  polit.  and  milit.  events  of  late 
■war  (1812),  1745. 

Perkins,  S.  G.,  Narr.  of  insurrection  in  San  Domingo 
(1793),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  338. 

Perkins,  Capt.  W.  E.  See  Mass.  Milit.  Hist.  Soc. 
papers,  2276. 

Perley's  reminiscences  of  sixtj'  years  in  the  national 
metropolis,  Poore;  2593. 

Perrault,  Joseph  F.,  life,  P.  B.  Casgrain,  3901,  H.  R. 
Casgrain,  3901,  Bender,  3901. 

Perrot,  X.,  Memoire  sur  les  moeurs,  coustumes  et  reli- 
gion des  sauvages  de'  I'Amerique  sei)tentrionale, 
3674;  geog.  of,  see  Minn.  Hist.  Soc,  3503,  v.  2. 

Perrv,  B.  F.,  Reminiscences  of  public  men,  1939. 

Perry,  H.  M.     See  Perrv,  B.  F.,  19.39. 

Perrv,  L.  J.,  Board  of  Publication  of  War  Records 
Office.  2079. 

Perry,  Commodore  Oliver  H.,  Hero  of  Erie,  Barnes, 
174G  ;  in  battle  of  Lake  Erie,  see  Bancroft,  1712  ;  life, 
see  Cooper,  2511. 

Perrv,  T.  S.,  ed.,  Life  and  letters  of  Francis  Lieber, 
1917. 

Perry,  "W.  S.,  comp.,  Hist,  notes  and  docs,  illus.  the 
organization  of  P.  E.  Church,  .39  ;  Hist,  colls,  rel.  to 
Am.  colonial  [Episc]  Church,  .3065,39;  Papers  rel.  to 
hist,  of  church  in  Va.,  etc.,  3065;  ed..  Hist,  of  Am. 
Episc.  Church  (1587-1883),  3064;  see  also  Hawks  and 
Perry,  3025 ;  indexer.  see  Stevens,  3329. 

Personal  memories  (180.3-43),  Mansfield,  lfj56. 

Peru,  collections  essential  to  study  of  early  civiliza- 
tion of,  3906 ;  religion  and  govt,  of  natives,  see 
Acosta,  3907;  acct.  of,  in  1890,  .see  Child,  4030;  social 
and  polit.  conditions  in,  .see  Hassaurek,  4032;  two 
years  in,  Hutchinson,  4034 ;  Tercero  libro  de  las 
guerres  civiles  del,  Cieza  de  Leon,  4036;  Segunda 
parte  de  la  Cronica  del,  Cieza  de  Leon,  4037,  same, 
Eng.  tr.,  Markham,  4049  ;  Varias  rela  clones  del  Peru 
y  Chile  v  conquista  de  la  isla  de  Santa  Catalina 
(1535-1058),  40.39;  Memorias  antiguas  hist,  y  polit.  del, 
Montesinos,  4041 ;  hist.,  Markham,  4044;  disc  of  the 
coast  of,  Andagoya,  4051 ;  rpts.  on  disc,  of,  40,53;  war 
between  Chile  and,  Markham,  40,56  ;  war  between 
Chile  and  allied  re]>ublics  of,  and  Bolivia  (1879-81), 
Mason,  40,57;  Memoirs  of  Gen.  Miller,  4059;  Narra- 
tive of  events  which  led  to  declaration  of  war  by 
Chile  against  Bolivia  and,  4061;  conquest  of,  Pres- 
cott,  4062,  ,see  also  Ruge,  7.34,  P.enzoni,  763  ;  Necro- 
polis of  Ancon  in.  Reiss  and  Stiiljel,  4063;  travel  and 
exploration,  Squier,  4065;  travels  in  (1804-1825),  ,see 
Stevenson,  4066;  Sixteen  years  in  (1822-39),  Tutcliffe, 
4067;  Hist,  de  la  indeperidencia  del,  Vicufia  Mac- 
kenna,  4070 ;  denunciation  of  Chilian  war  of  Con- 
quest against,  sn-  Yicnifla  Maekenna,  4070. 

Peruvian  antiquities.  Rivero  and  Tschudi,  585,  4064. 

Peruvian  rivilization.  Bost.  Pub.  Lib..  560. 

Peschel,  O.  F.,  Gesehichte  der  Erdkunde,  729;  Ge- 
schichtc  des  Zeitalters  der  Entdeckungen,  730. 


Peter,  R.  and  J.,  Transylvania  Univ.,  2946,  see  also 
Filson  Club,  3289,  v.  11. 

Peters,  S.,  Gen.  hist,  of  Conn.,  1007 ;  see  also  Trumbull, 
1025. 

Petersburg  (Va.),  controversy  as  to  mine  explosion. 
.S'ee  Burnside,  2125. 

Petition  of  rights  (1628).  See  Old  South  Work,  368 
(23),  Bowen,  2648. 

Petition  to  the  king,  of  the  Stamp  Act.  Cong.  (1765), 
see  Dickinson,  1295;  of  1774,  see  U.  S.  Continental 
Cong.,  1531. 

Peyster,  J.  W.,  de.    .5ee  Johnson,  1383. 

Phelan,  J.,  Hist,  of  Tenn.,  3320. 

Phelps,  E.  J.,  Monroe  doctrine.  See  America  and 
Europe,  2375. 

Phelps  and  Gorham's  purchase,  hist,  of  pioneer  settle- 
ment of,  and  Morris'  reserve.  Turner,  3262. 

Philadelphia,  JNIinutes  of  the  Common  Council  (1704- 
76),  120  ;  minutes  of  Committee  of  Defence  (1814-15), 
see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  377;  letters  during  British  occupa- 
tion of,  Clark,  .see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  383  ;  hist,  of  con- 
solidation of,  Price,  see  Pa.  Hist.  .Soc,  385 ;  colonial 
social  life  in,  .see  Wharton,  889  ;  mint,  see  Boudinot, 
1243;  Revolutionary  period  in,  see  Graydon,  1343; 
Revolutionary  events  in  (1774-77),  see  Marshall,  1430  ; 
after  Rev.,  see  Pontgibaud,  14C1;  national  union  con- 
vention in  1806,  see  Peny,  1939 ;  memorial  of  iron 
masters  of  (1849),  see  French,  2854  ;  Rpt.  of  Board  of 
Directors  of  city  trusts  (for  1897),  Rupp,  2950  ;  ad- 
dress of  General  convention  (1785)  held  at  Christ 
Church  in,  see  Anderson,  2976;  "preeminence  of," 
see  Fisher,  3210;  monograph  on,  see  Powell,  3246  ;  the 
place  and  the  people,  Repplier,  3250  ;  hist.,  Scharf 
and  Westcott,  3253;  visit  to  (1:^44-5),  see  Warburton, 
3788. 

Philadelphia,  Geographical  Society  of,  bulletin,  530. 

Philadeli'hia,  .Seventy-Six  Society,'iiubs.,  1494. 

Philadelphia  Convention  of  1787.  -S'ee  Federal  Conven- 
tion. 

Philip's  War,  hist.,  with  special  ref.  to  attack  on 
Brookfield,  Reynolds,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
237;  Entert;iiiiiiig  jiassages  rel.  to.  Church,  910,  see 
also  Knapp,  I'.vs;  bist..  Church,  911,  see  also  Hub- 
bard, 9,56;  Old  Indian  chronicle,  Drake,  925;  life  of 
King  Philip,  see  Eggleston,  2517. 

Philippine  Islands,  Foreman,  2463,  Lala,  2469 ;  Le- 
gaspi's  exped.,  see  Coleccion  de  documcntos,  704 ; 
U.  S.  conquest  of,  see  Davis,  2425.  _'4(;i.  (irillis,  2464; 
exped.  to.  Millet, 2442  ;  Our  colonial  liandhook.  Cope- 
land,  2460  ;  handbook  of,  Laist,  2468;  Our  island  em- 
pire, Morris,  2471 ;  Everything  about  our  new  pos- 
sessions, Vivian  and  Smith,  2475  ;  polit.  questions 
of.  see  Woolsey,  2477  ;  and  their  peojile,  Worcester, 
2478  ;  The  Philippines  and  round  about,  Younghus- 
band,  2480.  See  also  Guam,  Luzon,  Manila,  Span- 
ish-American War. 

Phillips,  H.,  Jr.,  Hist,  sketches  of  paper  currency  of 
Am.  colonies,  2884. 

Phillips,  Wendell,  Speeches,  lectures  and  letters,  1940; 
life,  Austin,  1941. 

Phinney,  Natural  gas  of  Ind.  See  Geol.  survey, 
439. 

Phips,  Sir  William,  life  of,  Bowen,  see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  1,  V.  7;  devant  Quebec,  Myraud,  3069. 

Phisterer,  Capt.  F.,  Statistical  record  of  the  armies  of 
the  U.  S.,  2295,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War, 
2131. 

Piatt,  D.,  Memoirs  of  the  men  who  saved  the  Union, 
2290;  Gen.  George  H.  Thomas,  2349. 

Pickawillany,  journal  describing  journey  to,  Trent, 
1166. 

Pickens,  Fort.    See  Fort  Pickens. 

Pickering,  O.,  and  Upham,  Life  of  Timothy  Pickering, 
1671. 

Pickering,  Timothv,  life  of,  O.  Pickering  a7id  LTpham, 
1671. 

Pickering  papers,  hist,  index  to.  See  Mass.  Hist.  .Soc, 
319. 

Pickett,  A.  J.,  Hist,  of  Ala.,  and  incidentally  of  Ga. 
and  Miss.,  1806,  3321. 

Pickett,  Brig.-Ocn.  George  E.,  Pickett  and  his  men, 
Mrs.  L.  C.  Pickett  2297. 

Pickett,  Mrs.  L.  C,  Pickett  and  his  men.  2297. 

IMctorial  field-book  of  the  Civil  War,  Lossing,  2264. 

Pictori.al  tield-book  of  the  Revolution,  Lossing,  1420. 

Pictorial  field-book  of  War  of  1812,  Lossing,  1741. 

Picturesque  Mexico,  Wright,  3993. 


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INDEX 


Pidgeon,  W.,  Traditions  of  De-coo-dah,  and  antiqua- 
rian researches,  583. 

Pierce,  E.  L.,  Uecollection  as  a  source  of  lnst.,.sv;«  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  347;  Memoir  and  letters  of  Charles  Sum- 
ner, lOG'J. 

Pierce,  Franklin,  life,  Hawthorne,  1942. 

Pierce,  lie  v.  J.,  Notes  on  Harvard  Commencements. 
See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  342. 

Pierce,  W.,  Notes  on  Federal  Convention  of  1787,  2812. 

Pierson.    See  Geol.  survey,  446. 

Pierson,  A.  T.,  God's  banu  in  missions.  See  Brainerd, 
2992. 

Pietism,  and  its  London  adherents.    See  Jacobs,  .'5043. 

Pietists,  German,  of  provincial  I'a.  (1694-1708),  Sachse, 
3072. 

Pigafetta,  acct.  of  Magellan's  voyage,  see  Raccolta 
colombiana,  699,  Eden,  784,  Magellan,  787;  rules  of 
navigation,  see  Kaccolta  CDlcniihiaiia,  699. 

Pike,  ■).  S.,  The  new  ruritaii,  lUDS;  First  l)lows  of  the 
Civil  War,  1943;  The  prostrate  .state,  2407. 

Pike,  Robert,  life  of,  J.  S.  Pike,  1008. 

Pike,  Briij.-Gen.  Zebulon  31.,  Expeds.  of,  to  headwaters 
of  the  Miss.  River  through  La.  terr.  and  in  New 
Spaiu  (1805,  6,  7),  417;  life,  Whiting,  see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  2,  v.  5. 

Pilgrimage  in  Europe  and  America,  Beltrami,  1591. 

Pilgrim  in  old  England,  Bradford,  2991. 

Pilgrim  republic,  (ioodwin,  941. 

Pilgrim  societies,  38. 

Pilgrims,  Story  of  the  Pilgrim  Fathers (1006-23),  Arber, 
896;  Pilgrim  Fathers,  Bartlett,  899;  Pilgrim  Fathers 
of  New  Eng.  and  their  Puritan  successors.  Brown, 
907,2994;  story  of,  Dexter,  917;  On  Plymouth  Rock, 
Drake,  921;  in  their  three  homes,  Eng..  Holland,  and 
Am.,  Grifiis,  948  ;  Voyage  of  the  3Iaytlower,  Mc- 
Manus,  969;  Chronicles  of  the  Pilgrim  fathers  (1G02- 
25),  Young,  1048,  see  a/so  Mourt,  990;  and  Puritans, 
Tiffany,  1021;  see  also  Higginson,  721;  also  Brad- 
ford. Brewster,  etc. ;  also  Plymouth. 

Pilling,  W.,  tr.    See  Mitre,  4080. 

Pillow,  Fort.    See  Fort-Pillow  massacre. 

Pillsbury,  P.,  Acts  of  the  anti-slavery  apostles,  1944. 

Pilots,  biogs.  of.    See  Harrisse,  720. 

Pinckard,  G.,  Notes  on  the  West  Indies,  4132. 

Pinckney,  C.  C,  Life  of  Gen.  Thomas  Pinckney,  1673. 

Pinckney,  Charles,  essays  on  Constitution.  See  Ford, 
2728. 

Pinckney,  Gen.  Thomas,  life,  C.  C.  Pinckney,  1673. 

Pinkerton,  J.,  comp.,  Gen.  coll.  of  voyages  and  travels, 
731,  see  also  Colombo,  775. 

Pinlmev,  William,  life,  W.  Pinkney,  1674,  Wheaton, 
1675,  Wheaton,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  6. 

Pinkney,  W.,  Life  of  William  Pinkney,  1674. 

Pioneer,  The,  2063. 

Pioneer  and  historical  collections,  Michigan  Pioneer 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3367. 

Pioneer  history,  Hildreth,  1793,  see  also  Ohio,  Hist, 
and  Philosoph.  Soc,  3374. 

Pioneer  Quakers,  Hallowell,  3021. 

Pioneers  of  France  in  the  new  world,  Parkman,  3672. 

Pioneers  of  the  Western  Reserve,  Rice,  1811. 

Pirates,  suppression  of,  in  West  Indies,  see  Porter, 
1678,  Spears,  2614;  Carolina  pirates  and  colonial  com- 
merce 11670-1740),  Hughson,  2868  ;  as  connected  with 
New  Eng.,  see  Weeden,  2905.    See  also  Buccaneers. 

Pirates'  war.  -S'ee  Am.  Statd' papers,  2484;  also  Bar- 
bary  states. 

Pirtle,  Capt.  A.,  Battle  of  Tippecanoe,  see  FilsonClub, 
3289,  V.  14;  see  also  Speed,  2331. 

Pirtle,  H.    ,S'ec  Clark,  1269. 

Pis(-ata(|n.T,  Mason's  Plantation  on.    Sec  Deane,  971. 

Pitkin.  T.,  Polit.  and  civil  hist,  of  U.  S.,  1460. 

I'itt,  William.    See  Chatham,  William  Pitt,  earl  of. 

Pitt,  Fort.     See  Fort  Pitt. 

Pittenger,  W.,  Daring  and  suffering,  2298,  Capturing 
a  locomotive,  2298,  The  great  locomotive  chase,  2298. 

Pittman,  Capf.  P.,  Present  state  of  the  European  set- 
tlements on  the  ]\Iiss.,  1186. 

Pittsburg  (Pa.),  monograph  on.    See  Powell,  3246. 

Pittsburg  Landing,  battle  of.    See  Shiloh. 

Pittsburg  to  the  Rocky  Mountains,  Long,  414. 

Pizarro,  Francisco,  see  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  712;  life,  see 
Helps,  3915. 

Plain  dealing,  Lechford,  965,  see  also  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
299. 

Plains  of  Abraham  (1759-1760\  Casgrain,  see  Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3520;  probable  site  of  battle  of. 


555 


Doughty,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3541;  siege  of  Quebec 
and  battle  of.  Doughty,  36211  a. 

Plains  of  the  great  West,  Dodge,  3402. 

Plan  of  Ijiiion  (1754).     See  Albany  Congress. 

Plantagenet,  Desc.  of  New  Albion.    .S'ee  Evelyn,  844. 

Plantations  on  the  Piscataqua,  Mason.  See  Deane, 
971. 

Planting  and  growth  of  Providence,  Dorr.  See  R.  I. 
hist,  tracts,  3180. 

Plate  River,  free  navigation  of,  see  Schuyler.  2606; 
region  of  (1817-18),  see  Brackenridge,  3909;  conquest 
of  (1535-.55).  4074. 

Plates.    See  Maps. 

Plum,  W.  R.,  Milit.  telegraph  during  Civil  War,  2299. 

Pluiiier,  W.,  .//■.,  Life  of  William  Plumer,  1676. 

Plumer,  William,  life,  W.  Plumer,  .Jr.,  1676. 

Plummer's,  Henry,  Road  Agent  Band.  See  Dimsdale, 
3401. 

Plymouth,  records  of  colony,  Shurtleff,  134,  see  also 
Hazard,  856;  Colls,  cone,  early  hist,  of  founders. 
Hunter,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  306;  Hinckley  papers, 
see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  310;  hist,  memoir  of  colony, 
Baylies,  900;  hist,  of  plantation,  Bradford,  903,  see 
o/.sv*  Ma.ss.  Hist.  Soc,  308;  Ancient  landmarks  of, 
Davis,  915;  Hist,  sketch  and  titles  of  estates,  see 
Davis,  915;  geneal.  register  of  families  of,  see  Davis, 
915;  On  Plymouth  rock,  Drake,  921;  Pilgrim  repub- 
lic, Goodwin,  941;  hist,  to  1669,  Morton,  988;  .iournal 
of  plantation  at,  Mourt,  990;  planting  of,  see  Till  any, 
1021;  sources  rel.  to  founding  of,  see  Young,  lii4S; 
coHimunal  institutions  in,  see  Adanjs,  2W2 ;  school 
legislation  in,  see  Hinsdale,  2935;  visit  to  (1844-45), 
see  Warburton,  3788  ;  see  also  Northend,  997  ;  also 
Pilgrims,  Puritans. 

Plymouth  (Eng.),  city  records.    See  Arber,  896. 

Plymi)ton,  Travel  in  N.  Am.,  31. 

Poe,  E.  A.    See  Southern  literary  messenger,  1962. 

Poisson,  A.,  La  population  franyaise  dans  les  Cantons 
de  I'Est.     See  Canai/a  Franeuis,  3486. 

Police,  in  N.  Y.  draft  riots,  Barnes,  2106;  power,  see 
Cooley,  2710. 

Political  crime.  A,  Gibson,  2394. 

Political  manuals.    .S'ee  McPherson,  2404. 

Political  science  and  comparative  constitutional  law. 
Burgess,  2704. 

Politician's  register.    See  Tribune  almanac,  2626. 

Politics,  results  of  the  discovery  of  Am.  to,  .see  Kohl, 
727;  Continuation  of  polit.  annals,  Chalmers,  8.35; 
colonial,  see  Doyle,  839,  Marshall,  866;  Coll.  of  polit. 
tracts  (1764-73),  Almon,  1216  ;  Polit.  annals  of  the 
present  united  colonies,  Chalmers,  12C2,  see  also 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  354;  Olive  branch,  Carey,  1604  ;  in 
U.  S.  (1783-1801),  see  Cobbett,  1607;  acct. "of  parties 
from  1787,  .see  Cooper,  1612 ;  earlv  U.  S.  polit.  hist., 
see  Gallatin,  1618,  1620  ;  Formation  of  the  I'nion, 
Hart,  1633;  influence  of  French  Rev.  on  Am.,  sec 
Hazen,  1(534;  of  U.  S.  (1812-,50),  see  Ingersoll,  1&35  ; 
Am.,  to  1815,  .see  Morris,  1663 ;  of  U.  S.  (1805-11),  see 
Story,  1693 ;  Polit.  beginnings  of  Ky.,  Brown.  1765. 
see  also  Filson  Club,  3289,  v.  6  ;  Thirty  vears'  view, 
Benton,  18.32:  of  U.  S.  (1834-35),  see  Chevalier,  1860; 
Polit.  conflict  in  Am.  from  commencement  of  anti- 
slaverv  agitation,  Harris,  1896  ;  Polit.  recollections, 
Julian,  1909  ;  of  F.  S.  and  N.  Y.  (1820-50).  see  Van 
Buren,  1976 ;  party,  of  U.  S.  and  N.  Y.  (1809-80),  see 
Weed,  1986  ;  of  U.  S.  (1854-63),  .see  Yancey,  1999  ;  early, 
in  Cal.,  see  O'Meara,  2061 ;  Polit.  conspiracies  pre- 
ceding the  Rebellion,  Anderson,  2103;  Polit.  hist,  of 
U.  S.  during  Civil  War,  McPherson,  2272;  Polit.  hist, 
of  U.  S.  during  jieriod  of  reconstruction,  McPher- 
son, 2404;  polit.  conditions  in  Ark.,  La.,  Miss.,  Ala., 
N.  C.,  and  Ga.  (1S75),  see  Nordhoif,  2405  ;  rise  and  pro- 
gress of  polit.  parties  in  IT.  S.,  see  Scott,  2410  :  F.  S. 
polit.  organization  (1890-94),  McMaster,  .see  Shaler, 
2411;  short  studies  in  party,  Brooks,  2500;  Polit. 
text-book.  Cluskev,  2.509;  Am.,  Cooper,  2512.  2712; 
Hist,  of  polit.  parties  in  U.  S.,  Gordy,  2532:  hist, 
of  Am.,  Houchton,  2548,  Johnston,  2,552 ;  state,  see 
Jameson,  2.5.50;  T^.  S.  polit.  movements  (1838-481.  see 
Johnston,  2,5.53;  Representative  Am.  orations,  John- 
ston, 2.5.55;  of  C".  S.,ser  Oliveira  Lima,  2.589;  U.S. 
polit.  hist..  Smith,  '2609,  see  also  .Alackay.  1427,  Jame- 
son, 2.5.50  ;  Inquiry  into  origin  and  course  of  polit.- 
parties  in  U.  S.,  Van  Buren,  26.34  ;  United  Kingdom, 
Smith,  2680  ;  Am.  polit.  institutions,  .sec  Bryce,  2702, 
Schouler.  2790  ;  "  Machine,"  Clark,  2708  :  geographi- 
cal, see  Clark,  2708,  Libby,  2767;  party  questions  and 


INDEX 


polit.  parties,  Douglas,  2718;  Civil  govt,  in  U.  S., 
Fiske,  2724 ;  rise  and  growth  of  Am.,  Ford,  272G  ; 
Slavery  question  in  Am.,  Hoist,  2749;  Cyclopaedia  of 

Eolit.  sci.,  polit.  economy,  and  polit.  hist,  of  U.  S., 
alor,  2703  ;  U.  S.  polit.  problems,  see  Landoii,  27ri5  ; 
Am.  caucus  sj'siem,  Lawton,  27UU  ;  Geot;.  distribu- 
tion of  the  vote  of  the  thirteen  states  on  the  federal 
constitution,  Libby,  2707,  see  also  Wis.  Univ.,  3M  ; 
Contributions  to  polit.  sci.,  Lieber,  2768  ;  Misc.  writ- 
ings, Licber,  2769 ;  On  civil  liberty  and  self  govt., 
Lieber,  2770  ;  The  nation,  Mulford,  2782  ;  for  young 
Americans,  Nordhotf,  2783  ;  U.  S.  polit.  development, 
Sterne,  2799,  see  also  Hinsdale,  2546 ;  I'arties  and 
patronage  in  U.  S..  Tj'ler,  2809;  Politieal  essays, 
Webster,  2904  ;  polit.  parties  in  N.  Y.  state,  Hain- 
mond,  3213,  Jenkins,  3217,  see  also  Heudriek,  3215; 
polit.  agitation  cone,  ownershi])  of  mouth  of  Miss., 
see  Hutchins,  3301 ;  Canadian.  Elliot's  letter  to  Tay- 
lor (1835),  see  Archives,  3465,  Morin's  letter  to  Hincks 
(1841),  see  Archives,  3465  ;  polit.  state  of  U.  C.  (1806-7), 
see  Archives,  3474  ;  Canadian  (1811-37),  see  Barthe, 
3564  ;  issues  in  Can.,  since  Confederation,  see  Bouri- 
not,  3568;  polit.  questions  as  to  Can.  independence 
or  annexation  to  U.  S.,  see  Douglas,  3571 ;  French 
and  Eng'.  polit.  development  of  Can.,  see  Smith,  3577 ; 
rpt.  on  polit.  questions  in  L.  C,  see  Rebellion,  3767  ; 
rpt.  on  polit.  state  of  U.  C.  and  L.  C,  see  Rebellion, 
3768  ;  Polit.  essay  on  New  Spain,  Humboldt,  3916 ; 
polit.  hist,  of  Mex.  (1810-20),  see  Mill,  3971 ;  polit.  con- 
dition in  Mex.  in  1827,  see  Ward,  3989 ;  efforts  of  Mex. 
liberals  to  overthrow  church  party,  see  Butler,  3934  ; 
in  United  Provinces  of  S.  Am.  at  period  of  Rev.,  see 
Rodney,  4016 ;  polit.  condition  of  Cuba,  see  Rowan 
and  Ramsey,  4139.  .S'ee  also  Democracy,  Elections, 
Suffrage;  a'lso  political  issues,  as  Anti-slavery,  Re- 
construction, Slavei-y  ;  also  political  parties  by 
name,  —  Anti-Federalist  party,  Anti-Masonic  party. 
Autonomist  party.  Democratic  party,  Federalist 
party.  Free  Soil  party,  Know-Nothing  party,  Lil)erty 
party,  Loco-foco  party,  Republicari  party.  Whig 
party;  also  political  leaders,  presidents,  and  states- 
men'by  name. 

Polk,  James  K.,  Message  to  30th  Congress,  2014,  hist, 
of  admin.,  Chase,  1859, 1945;  paper  on,  see  Schouler, 
2604  ;  life,  Bancroft,  see  Wilson,  2038. 

Polk,  Lt.-Gen.  Leonidas,  life,  W.  M.  Polk, 2300. 

Polk,  W.  ]\I.,  Leonidas  I'olk,  2.300. 

Pollard,  E.  A..  Black  diamonds,  1946;  Life  of  Jefifer- 
son  Davis,  2161;  Lost  cause,  2301;  Lost  cause  re- 
gained, 2408. 

Pollock.  Sir  F.,  and  Maitland,  Hist,  of  Eng.  law 
(11.54-1272),  2075. 

Pond,  G.E.,  Shenandoah  valley  in  1864,  2302,  see  also 
Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  2131. 

Pons,  F.-R.-.T.,  de,  Vovage  to  eastern  part  of  Terra 
Firma  (1801-4),  4013,  Travels  in  S.Am.,  4013;  Recol- 
lections of  service  of  three  years  during  war  of  ex- 
termination in  Venezuela  and  Colombia,  4014. 

Pontgibaud,  C.  A.  de  M.,  cbrralier  de,  French  volun- 
teer of  the  war  of  independence,  1461. 

Pontiac,  plans  overthrown  by  Wis.  Indians,  see  Heb- 
1)erd,  1177  :  cons]iiracy  of,  Parkman,  3672. 

Pontiac  War,  relief  of  Fort  Pitt,  see  Smith,  880;  siege 
of  Detroit,  see  Hough,  1794. 

Pony  Express,  on  Salt  liake  trail.    .See  Inman,  3412. 

Pool,  S.  D.,  ed.     See  Our  living  and  oitr  dead.  2290. 

Poole,  W.  F.,  Cotton  INIather  and  Salem  witchcraft, 
977,  see  also  X'\>ham.  1027;  Anti-slavery  opinions 
before  the  year  ls(i(t,  1677;  Ordinance  of  1^7  and  Dr. 
]\Ianasseh  Cutler,  1807. 

Poore,  B.  P.,  Veto  messages  of  the  presidents,  101; 
Descriptive  cat.  of  govt,  pubs.,  103;  Life,  etc.,  of 
Ambrose  E.  Burnside,  2125;  Perley's  reminiscences, 
2.')93;  eowip..  Federal  and  State  Constitutions,  2785, 
14. 

Pope,  J.,  Memoirs  of  Sir  .John  A.  MacDonald,  3744. 

Pope.  Cen.  John,  campaign  of  1862,  see  Mass.  IVHlit. 
Hist.  Soo,  2088,  2277,  Gordon,  2180;  Army  under. 
Ropes,  2308,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War, 
21.31. 

Popham  Colony,  acct.  of,  Strachey,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  306;  papers  rel.  to,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  334;  see 
also  Neill,  867. 

Popul  Vuh,  Saered  lionk  of  Guatemala.  Sec  Bras- 
seur  de  Bourbourg,  39.32. 

Popular  government,  Maine,  see  Godkin,  2735  ;  lesson 
of,  Bradford,  2698. 


popular  history  of  the  Mexican  people,  Bancroft, 
3928. 

Porcupine's  works,  Cobbett,  1607. 

Porter,  Commodore  David,  memoir,  D.  D.  Porter,  1678. 

Porter,  Admiral  David  D.,  Memoir  of  Commodore 
David  Porter,  1678;  Incidents  and  anecdotes  of  Civil 
War,  2303;  Naval  hist,  of  Civil  War,  2304  ;  biog.  essay 
on,  see  Cliesnev.  2138. 

Porter,  Fitz-John,  second  battle  of  Bull  Run,  Cox,  2151. 

Porter,  Bri(j.-(ien.  H.,  Campaigning  with  Grant,  2198. 

Porter,  L.  H.,  Outlines  of  constitutional  hist,  of  U.  S., 
27S6. 

Porter,  P.  A.,  Chamidain,  not  Cartier,  made  first  re- 
ference to  Niagara  Falls,  1097  ;  letters,  see  Cruik- 
shank,  1724-5. 

Porter,  R.  P.,  Industrial  Cuba,  4133. 

Port  Nelson  (H.  B.),  surrender  of.    .See  Jeremie,  3844. 

Porto  Rico,  acct.  of,  see  Champlain,  811 ;  Am.  colonial 
handbook,  Copeland,  2460  ;  conditions  and  possibili- 
ties, Dinwiddle,  2462;  and  the  West  Indies,  Hamm, 
2465;  Our  island  empire,  Morris,  2471;  and  its  re- 
sources, Ober,  2473;  of  to-day.  Robinson,  2474;  Eveiy- 
thing  about  our  new])ossessi(ins,  Vivian  aud,  Smith, 
2475 ;  acct.  of  present  state  of  island  of,  P'linter,  4111 ; 
Cuba  and.  Hill,  4118;  notices  of,  see  TurnbuU,  4145. 

Porto  Rican  campaign,  Davis,  2426. 

Port  Royal,  hist.,  Calnek,  3793  ;  Rel.  du  voyage  du, 
Diereville,  3798;  affairs  of ,  see  Lescarbot,  3807.  .See 
ff/so  Annapolis. 

Portuguese,  conquests  in  Africa,  Asia,  and  Am.,  Col- 
lecayo  de  monumentos  ineditos,  51 ;  navigations, 
voyages,  and  conquests,  Collecyao  de  opuscules  re- 
ini])ressos,  51  ;  on  N.  E.  coast  of  Am.,  Patterson,  see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3550  ;  voyages  of  discovery:  Alguns 
documentos,  69i5,  Azurara,  694,  762,  fiomez,  695,  Cada 
Mosto,  696,  Gama,  697,  Barros,  698,  Thome,  see  Hak- 
luyt,  710  ;  participation  of  Jews  in,  Kayserling,  779  ; 
see  o/so  Corte  Real,  Henry,  Prince  of  Portugal,  Ves- 
pucci. 

Portuguese  and  Spanish  America,  Part  A'l,  3903-4145. 

Portugviese  documents,  51  ;  Alguns  documentos,  093. 

Portuguese  search  for  a  sea  route  to  the  Indies  (de- 
partment), 693-098. 

Portuguese  South  America,  colonial  period  of,  Watson, 
3924. 

Posey,  Thomas,  life.  Hall.   See  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  9. 

Post-ofHces,  journal  kept  during  survey  of  (1773-74), 
Finlav,  1314;  colonial  postal  system,  see  Finlay,  1314  ; 
establishment  of,  Seybert,  1690  ;  U.  S.  P.  O.  dept. 
(1789-1833),  see  Am.  state  papers,  2484  ;  system,  see 
Am.  almanac  and  treasurj'  of  facts,  2825  ;  Can.  Dept. 
of  P.  0.,3434;  rpts.  on  Spanish  Am.  postal  communi- 
cation, see  International  Am.  Conference,  3917. 

Potomac,  Army  of  the,  Soc.  of  the  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac, 2090,  Joinville,  2227;  Peninsular  campaign, 
Barnard,  2105  ;  roster  of  organization  of,  see  Cott.n, 
2143 ;  Service  with  the  Sixth  Wis.  Volunteers,  Dawes, 
2102;  Recollections  of  a  private,  Goss, -2188;  From 
Gettysburg  to  the  Rapidan,  Humphreys,  2214;  Va. 
campaign  of  '64  and  '65,  Humphreys.  2215  ;  Personal 
memoirs  and  Milit.  hist,  of  U.  S.  Grant  vs.  record  of, 
C.  McClclIan,  2268;  McClellan's  own  story,  G.  B.  Mc- 
Clcllnn,  2269;  rpt.  on  organization  of,  G.  B.  McClel- 
lan,2270;  organization  and  itinerarv,  see  Paris.  2292; 
Fifth  Army  Corps,  Powell,  2:;ir,;  liist.,  Stine,  2340; 
campaigns'  Swinton,  2342  ;  four  years  with,  Tro- 
brinnd,"2353;  Second  Army  Corps,  Walker,  2363;  re- 
collections of  a  pirivate  soldier  in,  Wilkeson,  2308  ; 
The  other  side  of  the  war  with,  Wormeley,  2374. 

Potomac,  Society  of  the  Army  of,  pubs.,  2090. 

Potomac-Chesapeake  tidewater  region,  archseol.  of. 
See  Holmes,  572. 

Potter,  E.  R.,  Earlv  hist,  of  Narragansett,  see  R.  I. 
Hist.  Soc,  3179,  colls,  v.  3;  avd  Rider,  Acct.  of  Bills 
of  credit,  see  R.  I.  hist,  tracts,  3180. 

Pottowatomies,  sketch  of,  Caton.  See  Chicago  Hist. 
Soc,  33,51. 

Poufhot,  ('apt.,  Memoir  upon  late  war  in  N.  Am. 
(17.55-60),  872. 

Powderly,  T.  V.,  Thirty  years  of  labor  (18,59-89),  2885. 

Powell,  A.  M.,  Personal  'reminiscences  of  anti-slavery 
and  other  reforms,  1947. 

Powell,  E,  P.,  Nullification  and  secession  in  the  U.  S., 
2,594. 

Powell,  ^faj.  J.  W.,  Geog.  and  geol.  survcv  of  Rocky 
Mt.  region,  428;  Canyons  of  the  Colorado,  .531;  see 
ulno  Geol.  survey,  429",  Smithsonian  Inst.,  678. 


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INDEX 


Powell,  L.  P.,  ed..  Historic  towns  of  New  Eng.,  3175; 
Historic  towns  of  the  Middle  ^^tates,  :5'.'4C). 

Powell,  Lt.-Col.  W.  H.,  Filth  Army  Corps,  iiii.5. 

Power,  Senator.    Sec  Manitolia  M-hool  (|U('sti(in,  3895. 

Powers,  L.  H.,  Story  of  the  old  missions  of  C'al.,30C6, 
Missions  of  Cal.,  30G0. 

Powers,  S.,  Tribes  of  Cal.,  672. 

Pownall,  T.,  Admin,  of  the  colonies,  873. 

Poyer.  J.,  Hist,  of  Harliadoes.  4134. 

Practical  essays  on  American  government.  Hart,  2743. 

Prairie  du  Chicn,  tour  to  (ISJ'.li,  Atwater,  '201G  ;  Uulger 
jiapcrs  rcuarding  Hrit.  occniiation  of  (1S12-1815),  see 
AVis.  St:itc  Hist.  Soc,  .3390,  colls.,  v.  13;  capture  of 
Ft.  McKay  asl4).  see  Archives,  3409. 

Pratt,  >l.  L.,  Am.  hist,  stories,  2595;  The  great  West, 
3377. 

Pray,  I.  C,  Memoirs  of  James  Gordon  Bennett  and  his 
tunes,  1831. 

Prayer,  Hist,  discourse  cone,  prevalence  of.  See 
Mather,  978. 

Praying  Indians.     See  Christian  Indians. 

Preble,  Commodore  Edward,  life,  Sabine,  1G79,  Sparks, 
2G13,  ser.  2,  v.  12,  .sec  cdao  Cooper,  2511. 

Preble,  Rear- Admiral  G.  H.,  Our  flag,  2596,  Hist,  of 
fla^  of  U.  S.,  259(). 

Precious  stones,  prices  of,  see  Hakluyt,  716,  Eden,  784. 

Pre-Colnniliian  disoovcrv  (department),  740-759. 

Pre-Columhiau  visits,  Host.  Pub.  Lib.,  560. 

Predictions  of  Hamilton  and  De  Tocqueville,  Hrvce, 
2703. 

Prehistoric  America,  Xada  iliac,  580  ;  Peet,  582. 

Prehistoric  Americans,  Nadaillac,  581. 

Prehistoric  races  of  the  United  States,  Foster,  569. 

Prehistoric  works  east  of  Rocky  Mountains,  Thomas, 
591. 

Prentice,  E.  P.,  and  Egan,  Commerce  clause  of  federal 
Constitution,  2787. 

Prentiss,  Seargent  S.,  life  of.  Shields,  1948. 

Presbyterian  Church,  missionary  work  among  the  In- 
dians, see  Oilman,  642;  sources  for  hist,  of,  2969; 
Hist,  of  Presliyterianism  in  New  Eng.,  Blaikie,  29SS; 
Am.  Presbvterianism,  Briggs,  2993  ;  Sketch  of  David 
Caldwell,  Caruthers,  2997;  Sketches  of  N.  C,  Foote, 
3012;  Sketches  of  Va.,  Foote,  3013  ;  hist,  of,  in  U.  S., 
Gillett,  3019,  Thompson,  3096;  Story  of  Iowa,  Harsha, 
3023;  Presbyterians,  Hays,  3026;  constitutional  hist, 
of,  in  U.  S., 'Hodge,  3031  ;  hist,  of,  in  western  N.  Y., 
Hotchkin,  3035  ;  hist,  of  southern,  Johnson,  3045  ; 
hist.,  to  1760,  Webster,  see  Presby.  Hist.  Soc,  3067; 
United,  of  N.  Am.,  Scouller,  3077,  3078  ;  ministerial 
biog.,  .see  Sprague,  3087.  See  also  American  Associate 
Church,  Associate  Reformed  Church,  Cuniberland 
Presbyterian  Church,  ReformedPresl  lyterianChurch. 

Presbyterian  Church,  Scotch,  hist,  of,'  of  St.  Gabriel 
St., 'Montreal.  Campbell,  3699;  see  also  Scouller,  3077. 

Presbyterian  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3067, 39;  sources 
for  hist,  of  Presbyterians,  2969. 

Prescott,  William, "commander  at  Bunker  Hill.  See 
Drake,  1.302. 

Prescott,  William  H.,  Charles  Brockden  Brown,  see 
Sparks.  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  1  ;  Hist,  of  conquest  of  Mex., 
3976  ;  Hist,  of  conquest  of  Peru,  4062,  see  also  Casas, 
70S. 

Prescott  County  (Can.),  hist,  of,  Thomas,  3693. 

Presidents,  veto  messages,  Poore,  101 ;  Veto  power  in 
U.  S.,  Mason,  see  Harvard  Univ.,  263;  powers  of,  see 
Calhoun,  1853,  Webster,  1979;  Polk's  message  to  Cong., 
2014;  message  on  relations  of  U.  S.  to  Spain  (1896-98), 
.see  U.  S.  Cong.,  2451;  administrations,  Foster,  2526, 
Statesman's  manual,  2til7;  Hist,  of  presidential  elec- 
tions, Stanwood,  2615;  Hist,  of  the  presidency,  Stan- 
wood,  2615 ;  recollections  of,  from  Washington  to 
Lincoln,  Thompson,  2623  ;  compilation  of  messages 
and  papers,  Richardson,  2631,  100  ;  biogs.,  Wilson, 
2638,  see  also  Ellis,  2521  ;  parliamentary  govt,  com- 
pared with  presidential,  see  Bagchot,  2645  ;  daily  life, 
see  Harrison,  2741  ;  appointing  power  of,  .Salmon, 
2789  ;  Monroe's  mes.sage  rel.  to  proposed  cong.  at 
Panama,  4023.  See  also  Politics,  United  States  ;  also 
presidents  by  name. 

Press,  freedom  of,  see  Almon,  1216,  Cooley,  2710;  de- 
velopment of  Am.,  see  Bennett,  1831 ;  encroachment 
induced  by  slavery  on  freedom  of,  see  Stroud,  1966  ; 
Chicago,  .s'ee  Andreas,  3343  ;  of  N.  C,  see  Wheeler, 
3338.    See  also  Newspapers. 

Prestage,  E.    See  Azurara,  762. 

Preston,  Capt.,  defence  of.    See  Quincy,  1467. 


Preston,  H.  W.,  ed.,  Docs,  illus.  of  Am.  hist.  (1606- 

18()3),  2788. 
Pretty,  F.,  Xarr.     See  Drake.  814. 
Prevost,  Sir  fieorge,  Milit.  administration  in  the  Can- 

adas  (181 1  - 1812 ).     Sec  Veritas,  3785. 
Prevost,  <!eii.,  .journal  of  siege  of  Savannah  (1779). 

See  Southern  Hist.  Assoc,  3.328. 
I'rice,  E.,  Diary  of  siege  of  Boston.    See  Mass.  Hist. 

Soc,  325. 
Price,  E.  K.,  Hist,  of  consolidation  of  city  of  Phila. 

See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  :J85. 
Price,  R.,  Observations  on  the  importance  of  the  Am. 

Rev.,  1463  ;  Observations  on  the  nature  of  civil  lib- 
erty, 1464. 
Price,  Gen.  Sterling,  picture  of.     See  Snead,  2.327. 
I'riest,  J.,  Am.  anti(iuities  and  discoveries  in  the  west, 

584. 
I'riestley,  J.,  letters  (1798-1800).    Sec  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 

339. 
Prigg  vs.  Pa.     See  Hurd,  1903. 
I'rime.  N.  S.,  Hist,  of  L.  I.,  3068. 
Primitive  industry,  Abbott,  .548. 
Prince,  Le  B.  B.,  Hist,  sketches  of  New  Mex.,  3420. 
Prince,  Thomas,  Annals  of  New  Eng.,  .see  INIass.  Hist. 
Soc,  295;    Chronological   hist,   ot   New   Eng.,   1010; 
Thanksgiving  sermon,  see  Drake,  926;  see  also  Orr, 
999. 
Prince,  W.  F.,  discussion  of  blue  laws,  see  Peters,  1007, 

Trumbull,  1025. 
Prince  Edward  Island,  in  relation  to  Scotch   High- 
landers, see  Maclean,  3746;  Missions  de  (1760-1870), 
Casgrain,  3796;  hist,  of.  Harper,  ;J805. 
Prince  of  Wales  Fort,    ^'ee  Fort  Prince  of  Wales. 
Prince  Society,  pubs.,  386,  387,  42;  see  also  Adams,  893, 
Alexander,  828,  Andros,  895.  Dunton,  929,  Gorges, 
944,    Hutchinson,    959,    Mason,    971,    Morton,    989, 
Raleigh,  livj,  siafter,  753,  Wheelwright,  1032. 
Princeton,  battle  of,  Stryker,  1518,  see  also  Johnston, 

1387;  moncjgraph  on,  .see  Powell,  3246. 
Princeton  Theological  Seminaiy,  sources  for  hist,  of 

Presbyterians,  2969. 
Princeton  University,  life  at,  in  1820,  see  Mansfield, 
1656;  sketch  of,  Sloane,  see  Four  American  Univer- 
sities, 2929;  hist,  to  1854  as  College  of  N.  J.,  Maclean, 
2939. 
Principall   navigations,   Hakluyt,  717,  see   also  Rj'e, 

1196. 
Pringle,  J.  H.,  ed.     See  Chatham,  1265. 
Printing,  Early  Am.  imprints.  Green  and  Paine,  141; 
list  of  issues  of  press  of  N.  Y.  (1693-1752),  Hildeburn, 
166;  list  of  issues  of  N.  J.  (1723,  1728,  1754-18001,  Nel- 
son, 170;  list  of  issues  of  Pa.  (1685-1784),  Hildeburn, 
179;  hist,  of,  in  Am.,  Thomas,  883,  see  also  Am.  Anti- 
quarian Soc,  232;  Press  of  N.  C.  in  the  ISth  cent., 
Weeks,  1168,  196;  early  hist.,  in  Ajn.,  see  Icazbalceta, 
3957. 
Prior  documents,  Almon.  1218. 

Prisoners,  New  Eng.  captives  carried  to  Can.  during 
old  French  and  Indian  wars.  Baker,  898;  experiences 
of  Virginian  captives  among  Indians,  see  Foote,  3013 ; 
Eng.,  among  Can.  Indians,  see  Beaubien,  ;i6ni. 
of  the  Revolution:    Brit,  and  Am.   (1778).  Ford, 
see  Hist.  I'rinting  Club,  273;  .see  also  Allen.  1212, 
Boudinot.  1243.  Heath,  1358,  Lowell,  1423,  Saflfell, 
1486,  Stiles.  3256. 
of  the  Civil  War:  LT.  S.  Sanitary  Commission.  2358, 
see   also    Official   records,    2078,  Marshall.  2275, 
Tenney.  2:346.  Lieber.  2768 ;  contrasted  treatment 
of  Northern  and  Southern,  see  Davis.  2157  ;  Pris- 
oners of  war  and  niilit.  prisons,  Isham,2218;  An- 
dersonville,  see  Wirz,  2372;  treatment  in  rebel  and 
federal  prisons,  see  Kennaway.  2399;  attempts  to 
release  Confederate,  see  Fenian  invasion.  3715. 
See  also  names  of  prisoners,  as  Jogues,  Ridout, 
Smith.  Tanner,  etc 
Privateers,  Am.,  in  War  of  1812,  Coggeshall.  1720;  hist, 
of  Am.,  Maclav,    2571:  Cruises  of  a  Nova  Scotian 
privateer,  Cruikshank,  see   Canadiana,  3492;  colo- 
nial (1812).  Cruikshank,  3492. 
Problems  of  modern  democracy,  Godkin,  2735. 
Progress  of  America,  ^lacgregbr,  2877. 
Propa/jateur,  Le.   See  ^Manitoba  school  question,  3898. 
Prophet  of  Palmyra.  Gregg.  3084. 

Proprietary  government,  in  Pa.,  Shepherd.  1106,2,58; 
in  E.  Je'rsev,  Whitehead.  1116.  32.32;  in  N.  C.  see 
Hawks.  1134';  in  S.  C,  McCrady,  1142.  Rivers,  1161, 
Ramsay,  3322;  in  Md.,  see  Browne,  3274. 


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INDEX 


Proprietary  governors,  commissions  and  instructions 
to,  15. 

Projirietors  of  Providence,  Dorr,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc, 
3179,  coll.,  V.  9. 

Pro-slavery  argument,  1949. 

Prostrate  state,  I'ike,  'i-WT. 

Protection,  free  trade  and,  see  Johnston,  2555;  polit. 
origin,  sec  Adams,  2823;  lectures  on  hist,  of,  in  C  S., 
Sumner,  2896;  Am.  protective  system.  Young,  2909; 
see  also  Choate,  18G1 ;  also  Free  trade,  Tarill. 

Protectorate.    .See  Commonwealth. 

Protestant  clergy  in  L.  C.  (1760-1800),  Audet,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3533. 

Protestant  Episcopal  Church,  hist,  notes  and  docs, 
illus.  organization  of,  Perry,  39;  Facsimiles  of 
Church  docs..  Hist.  Club  of  Am.  [Episc]  Church, 
39;  attitude  toward  slaverv,  see  Jay,  190(3;  sources 
for  hist,  of,  2909;  hist,  of,  in  Conn..  'Beardsley,  2982; 
formation  of  Episc.  dioceses  of  O.  and  111.,  see  Chase, 
2999;  The  Church  in  Am.,  Coleman,  3000a;  Contri- 
butions to  ecclesiastical  hist,  of  IT.  S.,  Hawks,  3024; 
Doc.  hist,  of,  in  Conn.,  Hawks  and  Perry,  3025,  39; 
Early  days  of  my  episcopate,  Kip,  3047;  hist.,  Mc- 
Connell,  3052,  Perry,  3004,  Tiffany,  3098,  Wilberforce, 
3113;  hist,  colls,  rel.  to  Am.  colonial,  Perrj-,  3005,  39; 
papers  rel.  to,  in  Va.,  etc..  Perry,  30G5;  miuisterial 
biog.,  see  Sprague,  3087 ;  memoirs  of,  in  U.  S.,  White, 
3109;  early,  of  Conn.,  see  HoUister,  3154. 

Protestant  Episcopal  Historical  Society,  colls.,  39. 

Protestant  inissious,  of  Oregon.    See  Gray,  2039. 

Protestant  separatists,  collections  cone,  Hunter,  3039. 

Protestants,  French.     .Sci  Huj^uenots. 

I'rotestants,  Salzburg.     Sec  Salzlmrg  Protestants. 

Pn)thero.  <l.  W.,  ed..  Select  statutes  and  other  consti- 
tutional docs.,  2G76. 

Proud,  R.,  Hist,  of  Pa.,  1098. 

Proulx,  Jiev.  J.  B.,  A  la  Baie  d'Hudson,  3858. 

Provencher,  Mf/r.,  et  les  Missions  de  la  Rivifere  Rouge, 
Xorbert,  38.59". 

Providence  (R.  I.),  early  records  of  town  of  (1G36-1714), 
118,  148;  R.  I.  and  Providence  Plantation  (1G3G-1790), 
Arnold,  3123;  annals  of.  Staples,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc, 
3179,  coll.,  V.  5;  proprietors  of.  Dorr,  see  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3179,  coll.,  V.  9;  planting  and  growth  of,  Dorr. 
see  R.  1.  hist,  tracts,  3180. 

Providence  Public  Library,  ref.  lists.   See  Foster,  1320. 

Provincial  courts  of  New  Jersev,  Field.  See  N.  J.  Hist. 
Soc,  3232,  V.  3. 

Provincial  governor  in  the  English  colonies  of  North 
America,  Greene,  8.52. 

Prowse,  Judqe  D.  W.,  Theorj'  of  Cabot  landfall,  see 
Dawson,  802;  Hist,  of  Newfoundland,  3813. 

Prussia,  Friedrich  der  Grosse  und  die  Vereinigten 
Staaten,  Kapp,  139G;  constitutions  of,  see  Burgess, 
2701. 

Public  domain,  U.  S.  Pub.  Land  Commission,  2901. 

Public  land.    See  Land. 

Public  men  and  events  (1817-53\  Sargent,  1689. 

Public  men  of  the  Revolution,  Sullivan,  1695. 

Public  men  of  to-day.  Cleveland.     See  Whittle,  2386. 

Public  School  Society  (N.  Y.),  hist,  of,  Bourne,  2920. 

Pueblo  Indians,  Ruins  of  the  Pueblos  of  Pecos,  Bando- 
lier, see  Archseol.  Inst,  of  Am.,  553;  Cliff  dwellers 
and  Pueblos,  sec  Feet,  582;  culture  attained  l)y,  see 
Short,  .586;  Delight  makers,  Bandelier,  604;  of  Santo 
Domingo  (New  Mex.),  see  Bourke,  609;  among  the, 
Eickemeyer  and  Westcott,  6.33 ;  Land  of  the  Pueblos, 
Wallace,  688;  condition  of,  in  New  Mex.  in  1.540,  see 
Nordenskiiild,  671;  of  the  Rio  Grande,  visited  by 
Coronado,  see  Winship,  3992. 

Pueblo  of  San  Francisco,  hist.  of.    See  Dwindle,  3404. 

Puerto  Rico.     See  Porto  Rico. 

Pulaski,  Count  Casimir,  life.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2, 
V.  4. 

Pulpit  of  the  American  Revolution,  Thornton,  3097. 

Pumpellv,  R.,  Across  Xm.  and  Asin,  2064. 

Pnncli.inl.  G.,  Hist,  of  Consregat  ionalism,  30G9. 

I'unishnicnts  of  bygone  days,  Karic,  S41. 

Purchas.  Samuel,  Hakluytus  posthunius;  or  Purchas, 
his  ])ilgiimmes,  732,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  351, 
Hudson,  816. 

Puritan  age  and  rule  in  Massachusetts  Bay  Colony 
(1629-85),  Ellis,  9.'«. 

Puritan  as  a  colonist  and  reformer,  Byington,  908. 

Puritan  colony  in  iNIaryland,  Randall,  1160. 

Puritan  in  England  "and  New  England,  Byington, 
909. 


Puritan  in  Holland,  England  and  America,  Campbell, 
2649. 

Puritanism  in  the  old  world  and  the  new,  Gregory, 
3020. 

Puritan  republic  of  Massachusetts  Bay,  Howe,  953. 

Puritan  Revolution  (in  England),  investigation  of,  es- 
sential to  study  of  New  Eng.  early  hist.,  see  Bor- 
geaud,  2G47;  constitutional  docs.,  Gardiner,  2658.  See 
also  Civil  War  (English). 

Puritans,  in  Va.,  see  Neill,  867,  Latan^,  1140,  Randall, 
IIGO;  revolt  against  theocracy  of,  see  Adams,  891; 
Pilgrims  of  New  Eng.  and  their  Puritan  successors, 
Brown,  907,  2994;  Puritan  colonies,  Doyle,  918;  policy 
toward  (Quakers,  see  Ferguson,  936;  influence,  civil 
and  religious,  see  Fiske,  937;  antagonism  toward,  see 
3Iorton,  989;  Pilgrims  and,  Tiffany,  1021;  or  church, 
court  and  Parliament  of  Eng.,  Hopkins,  3034;  hist., 
Marsden,  3053,  Ncal,  3060,  see  also  Milton,  3057;  in- 
fluence of,  see  Underwood,  3187.  -S'ee  also  Massachu- 
setts, New  England,  Pilgrims;  also  Puritan  leaders 
by  name  —  Oft- JIather,  Milton,  etc. 

Putnam,  Maj.-Gen.  Israel,  essay  on,  Humphreys,  14(>5; 
life,  Tarbox,  1466,  Peabody,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1, 
V.  7. 

Putnam,  M.  L.,  Children's  life  of  Abraham  Lincoln, 
2254  a. 

Putnam,  Brk/.-Gen.  Rufus,  Journal  kept  in  northern 
N.  Y.  (1757-60),  874;  life.  Cone,  1808,  see  also  Putnam, 
874. 

Putnam,  Ruth,  ed.    See  Goodwin,  3212. 

Pyle,  H.,  ed.,  Buccaneers  and  marooners  of  Am.,  4135. 

Pyncheon  family,  records  of.    See  Byington,  909. 

Quabbin,  Underwood,  3187. 
Qitakers.    See  Friends,  Society  of. 
Quaritch,  tr.    See  Thacher,  737,  Vespucci,  793. 
Quebec,  Tenth  regiment's  voyage  to  (1767),  see  Sargent, 
1488;  map  of  (1722),  see  Marcel,  3457;  rpts.  of  vessels 
arriving  at  and  clearing  from  (1780,  1791),  see  Ar- 
cliives,  3464  ;   letter  of  Charles  I  to  French  ambassa- 
dor (1631)  on  reddition  of,  see  Archives,  ;i46G ;  Notes 
sur  le  Grcffre  de,  Roy,  see  CiiiKidd  Frati^ais,  'diSS; 
Notes  sur  les  Registres  de  Notre  Dame  (1621-1651\ 
Ferland,  349G  ;  desc.  (1608),  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3513(1843)  ;  1749-1759,  Lemoine,see  Quebec  Lit. 
and  Hist.  Soc,  3525;  currency  of  Can.  after  capitula- 
tion of,  Stevenson,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3529;   in  1730,  Gosselin,  see  R.  Soc  of  Can.,3545;   Le 
f  ort  et  le  chateau  de  St.  Louis,  Gagnon,  3G28;  plans 
of ,  see  Jefferys,  3634;  Kalm  at,  see  Kalm,  3637;  two 
sieges  of,  Knox,  3640;   past  and  present,  Lemoine, 
3653;  picturesque,    Lemoine,  3653;    early  hist.,  see 
Marie  de  I'lncarnation,  3657a;  Sir  William  Phijips 
devant,  Myrand,  3668;  Mgr.  de  St.  Vallier  et  I'Hopi- 
tal  General  de,  St.  Ft^lix,  3683  :    characteristics  of 
rural  ]ioi)ulation,  see  Greenough,  3722  ;   pictures  of, 
Hawkins,  3724;  sketches  of  society  in  (1806-8),  .tee 
Lambert,  3732;  officer's  life  in,  see  Landman,  3733; 
special  works  on,  3762-3765 ;  hist,  notes  on,  and  its 
environs,  Lemoine,  3765;   desc.  of,  see  Warburton, 
3'i88;  Court  proc  on  Indian  terr.  cases,  sec  Selkirk 
Settlement,  3873. 
in  French  and  Indian  AVar  (siege  of  1759-60):  see 
Archives,  3478;  Gordon,  sec  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511, 
V.  5;   Religeuse  de  I'Hopital  (ien^rale  de  Que- 
bec, see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.   Soc,  3513  (5) ; 
Fraser,   see  Quebec    Lit.   and    Hist.   Soc,    3514 
(1) ;   Panet,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3514 
(2)  ;   Murray,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3515 
(5);  embarkation  of  French  officers,  see  Archives, 
3468;  reddition  (17.59),  Ramezay,  see  Quebec  Lit, 
and    Hist.   Soc,  3513   (1861)  ;    milit.   operations 
(17.59-(;()i,  Anderson,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
.Soc,  3519  ;  articles  of  capitulation,  see  Houston, 
3572  ;  siege  and  battle  of  Plains  of  Abraham, 
Doughty,  .3623  ;   siege  from  journal  of  French 
officer  comi)ared  to  accounts  of  Wolfe  and  .'laun- 
ders, Gardner,   3629  ;    Journal    of   occurrences 
(17.59-60),  Johnstone,  36.36;  side-lights  on  Wolfe's 
canii)aign,  sec  Roy,  3678. 
in  Ameriran  Itevohition (1775-76):  Arnold's  exped., 
Meigs,  ser  Mass.  Hi.st.  Soc,  292,  AVild  and  Dear- 
born, .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  338,  Henry,  1.360,  3726, 
Morgan,  1425,  Thayer,  see  Stone,  15i2,  Codman, 
3702  ;  jfmrnal  of  occurrences  (1775-76),  see  N.  Y'. 
Hist.  Soc,  361 ;  journal  of  secret  exped.  against 
Quebec  (1775),  Senter,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  383 ; 


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INDEX 


siege  (1775),  Finlay,  sec  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  35!G  (4),  Anderson,  see  (iuehec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3519,  t'oHin,  wi"  Quebec  Lit.  and  Mi.st. 
Soc,  ;W22,  Lemoine,  sec  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  .3.525;  journal  of  Hrit.  officer  (177(i-77),  sec 
Anbury,  3G02,  see  also  under  Canada  (.History, 
invasion  of  1775-76). 

Quebec,  Lo^rislature  of,  Collection  de  manuscrits 
contenaiit  Icttrcs,  etc.,  ri'latifs  a  la  Xouvelle  l''rance, 
84;  .)uf^fiiiciits  ct  deliberations  du  Conseil  souverain 
de  laNouvellc  France,  M\\\.  .s4. 

Quebec,  Piovince  of  (forincrlv  Lower  Canada),  mate- 
rial for  hist.,  34:i2,  scr  fr/.so"  (iaiiuon,  .•54".  1 ;  L.  C.  in 
1800,  .scp  Archives,  3474;  ecclesiastical  alTairs  in  L.  C. 
(1803),  see  Archives,  3474;  ])roposeil  union  between 
U.C.  and  L.  C.  (1822),  see  Archives,  :}474;  topog-.  desc. 
of  province  of  L.  C,  Bouchette,  34si,  ;i482;  iletails 
cone,  sp''  /iii/lefin  de  reelierilc  s  liisloriijius,  iiSi; 
conditions  of  possession  of  Levis  .MS.s.,  sir  Levis 
docs.,  3497  ;  rs.  Labrador  Co.,  .sw  Minfran  Seif;niory, 
3502  ;  Prot.  clergy  in  L.  C.  (17(i0-isoi)),  Audet.  see  11. 
Soc.  of  Can.,  3533  ;  acct.  of  proceedings  of  IJrit.  and 
other  Prot.  inhabitants  to  obtain  a  House  of  As- 
sembly, .'\Iaseres,  3574;  coll.  of  commissions,  etc.,  rel. 
to.  .MasiTcs.  .3574  a;  Memoire  a  la  <l(fciisc  d"un  plan 
d'acte  de  I'arlement  pour  I'etalilissement  des  loix, 
Maseres,  3574a;  seigniorial  (niestions,  L.  C.  rpts.,  see 
Munro,  3570  ;  debates  in  Ibmse  of  Connuons  (1774)  on 
bill  for  govt,  of,  Cavemlisli,  :;57G  a  ;  brief  suggestions 
for  local  govt.,  see  Todd,  3578;  Hist,  of  late  jjrov.  of 
L.  C,  Christie,  3701;  and  earlv  Am.  Rev..  Coffin, 
3703  ;  Les  patriotes  de  18.37-38,  David,  3705;  animosity 
between  French  and  Eng.  in  L.  C,  see  Dnrlinm,  3712; 
polit.  situation  since  cession  of,  see  <ili>bciisky,3721; 
topog.  features,  economic  conditions, "and  social  life 
(l.S05-f>),  scr  Heriot,  3727  ;  Hist,  of  Huntingdon  Co., 
Sellar,  37-';i  ;  rehellion  of  18.37,  see  Read,  37G0  ;  rpts.  of 
Commissioners  ai)pointed  to  inquire  into  grievances 
of  L.  C,  Rebellion  of  1837,  37G7  ;  rpt.  of  select  Com- 
mittee on  polit.  state  of  L.  C,  Rebellion  of  1837,  37G8; 
travels  (17115-97),  Weld,  3789  ;  education  in,  see  Ar- 
chives, 3881 ;  ^Icmorial  de  1 'education  du  bas-Canada, 
Meilleur,  3899;    school  law,  3902. 

Quebec  Act :  Debates  of  House  of  Commons  on.  Caven- 
dish, 357Ga  ;  unwise  and  disastrous,  see  Coffin,  3703. 

Qnehec  Gazette,  3442. 

Quebec  Literary  and  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3512- 
3530,  81 ;  index  of  procs.  and  pubs.,  Wurtele,  a")18,  82. 

Quebec  to  Falmouth,  journev  from,  see  Finlay,  1314. 

Queen  Anne's  War,  Drake,  '.)19,  Penhallow.  Iti04  ;  New 
Eng.  captives  carried  to  Can.  during.  P>aker,  898  ; 
exped.  of  1704  in  retaliation  for  Deerfield,  scr  Church, 
911;  Indian  attack  on  Deerfleld  (1704i,  Williams, 
1033;  Treaty  of  Utrecht  (1713),  .spf-  Houston,  3440  ;  cap- 
ture of  Annapolis  (1710),  Nicholson,  see  N.  S.  Hist. 
Soc.,3511,v.  1  ;  Walker's  exped.  (1710-11),  .see  St.  Val- 
uer, 3683  :  surrender  of  Port  Nelson,  see  Jeremie, 
3844. 

Queen  M6o  and  the  Egj'ptian  sphinx,  Le  Plongeon, 
39G3. 

Queen's  Rangers,  journal  of  operations  of,  Simcoe, 
1498. 

Queenston  Heights,  battle  of,  Cruikshank,  1722  ;  Narr. 
of  affair  of  (Jueenston,  Van  Rensselaer,  1753. 

Queres  Indians.     See  Bandelier,  604. 

Questions  of  the  day  series.  See  America  and  Europe, 
2375,  Bourne,  2834",  Douglas,  3571,  Ford,  2730.  Hitch- 
cock, 2747,  Kelley,  2249,  Lawton,  27GG,  Taussig,  2898, 
T>ier,  2809. 

Quichua  grammar.    See  Brasseur  de  Bourbourg,  3932. 

Quille,  Dan  De,  2>seud.    See  Wright,  W. 

Quincv,  Josiah,  Jr.  [1744-75],  memoir  of  life,  Josiah 
Quincy  [1772-1864],  14G7. 

Quincv,  Josiah  [1772-1864],  Acct.  of  journey  through 
southern  New  Eng.  (1801),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  .340  ; 
Memoir  of  life  of  Josiah  Quincy,  Jr..  of  ^Nlass.  Bay 
[1744-7,5],  1467;  Memoir  of  life  of  John  Quin(^y  Ad- 
ams, 1585  ;  Speeches  delivered  in  Congress  of  U.  S., 
1681  ;  Hist,  of  Harv.  I'niv.,  2948;  .AInnieipal  hist,  of 
Boston  to  ls:;o,  ;n77  ;  Orations,  .see  Loring,  .31  (M) ;  me- 
moir of.  Walker,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  327;  life,  E. 
Quincv,  1SG2. 

Quincy,'Josiah  [1802-82],  Figures  of  the  past,  1683. 

Quincy  (Mass.),  acct.  of,  Adams,  892, 

Quitman,  Maj.-Gen.  .lohn  Anthony,  life  of  Claiborne, 
1950  ;  times  of,  Hodgson,  1899,  2210. 

Quivira,  province  of.    See  Bandelier,  559,  Davis,  1192. 


Raccolta  di  documenti  e  studi,  099, 53,  see  also  Berchet, 
764,  Colombo,  7G8,  772,  773. 

Race  traits  and  tendencies  of  the  American  negro, 
Hollman,  1900. 

Radisson,  Pierre  E.,  Voyages,  acct.  of  travels,  etc. 
(l(i,">2-84),  673,  see  also  Prince  Hist.  Soc,  3t(7;  Relation 
de  voyages  (1682-4),  see  Archives,  3475;  Journal,  its 
valuein'hist.,  Campbell,  .see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc, 
proc,  3390;  and  Grosseilliersin  Wis.,  .see  Wis.  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  11;  a  further  hist,  of,  Bryce, 
see  R.  Soc  of  Can.,  3535;  Chouart  and,  Dioune,  see 
R.  Soc  of  Can.,  .3.-,40. 

Rafn,  C.  C,  Antiquitates  American*,  750,  see  also 
Hudson,  817. 

Railroads,  U.  S.  War  dept.  rpt.  of  explorations  and 
surveys  to  ascertain  route  for  railroad  from  Mis- 
sissip|)i  River  to  Pacific  (1853-4),  421;  in  U.  S.,  .see 
Chevalier,  1860;  pioneer  and  manager  of  western, 
.see  Forbes,  2178;  mileage  of,  see  Am.  almanac  and 
rei)OSitoi-y  of  useful  knowledge,  2824;  shipping  and, 
.see  Bolles,  283.);  Develojimcnt Hf  transportation  sys- 
tem in  U.  S.,  Uingwall,  2.'^S(;;  Book  ol  gnat  r.ailway 
celebrations  of  1857,  Sinitli,  2S',('_';  grants,  see  C.  S. 
Public  Land  Commission.  2.101;  N.  H.,.see  .McClintock, 
3161 ;  in  Neb.,  .see  Johnson,  :',.'a'A;  Can.,  Dept.  of  Rail- 
ways and  Canals,  3434;  existing  ancl  projected,  in 
Me'x.,  C.  Am.,  S.  Am.,  .see  International  Am.  Con- 
ference, 3917.  See  rr/.so  Erie  Railway,  Canadian  Pa- 
cific Railway,  Northern  Pacitii;  Itailioad. 

Raines,  C.  W.,  Bibliog.  of  Texas,  219. 

Rainier  Mountain,  glaciers  of,  Russell.  See  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 446. 

Rainsford,  commissary,  journal.  See  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
361. 

Rainsford,  M.,  Hist.  acct.  of  black  empire  of  Hayti, 
4136. 

Rale,  Sebastian,  life  of,  Francis.  See  Sparks,  2613,  sen 
2,  V.  7. 

Raleigh,  Sir  AValter,  Disc,  of  the  large,  rich  and  beau- 
tiful empire  of  (iuiana,  822;  first  Am.  colony  of,  .see 
Am.  Antiquarian  Soc. ,231;  surroundings  and  site  of 
Raleigh's  colony,  W^illiams,  .see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  247; 
and  his  colony  m  Am.,  .see  Prince  Soc,  387;  voj-ages 
of,  see  Payne,  821 ;  first  attempt  at  settlement  on 
coast  of  N.  C,  see  Hariot,  1132;  life,  Creighton,  11.5.3, 
Edwards,  1154,  Hume,  1155,  St.  John,  1156,  Southey, 
1157,  Stebbing,  11.58,  Tarbox,  1159;  essay  on,  see  King, 
1912;  see  also  Hakluyt,  8.54. 

Rameau  de  Saint-P6re,  E.,  Une  colonie  feodale  en 
I'Anierique,  3814. 

Ramezav,  sleiir  de,  Reddition  de  Quebec  (1759),  see 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (1861). 

Ramirez.    ,S'ee  Prescott,  3076. 

Ramos-Coelho,  J.,  ed.     See  Alguns  documentos,  693. 

Ramsay,  A.  C,  tr.,  The  other  side,  2008. 

Ramsay,  D.,  Hist,  of  Am.  Rev.,  14G9,  .see  also  Knapp, 
2.558;  Hist,  of  Rev.  of  S.  C,  1470;  Life  of  George 
AVashington.  1503;  Hist,  of  S.  C,  .3322. 

Ramsev,  J.  G.  M.,  Annals  of  Tenn.,  1809. 

Ramsey,  M.  M.     .See  Rowan,  4139. 

Randall,  I).  R.,  Puritan  colony  in  Md.,  1160. 

Randall,  H.  S.,  Life  of  Thomas  .Jefferson,  1379. 

Randall,  S.  .'^.,  Hist,  of  common-school  svstem  of  state 
of  N.  v.,  2949;  Hist,  of  state  of  N.  Y.,  3248. 

Randolph,  Edmund,  life  of,  Conway,  1684,  see  also 
Meigs,  2779. 

Randolph,  Edward,  letters  and  rpts.  of,  see  Hutchin- 
son, 9.59;  see  also  Andros,  ,895. 

Randolph,  John,  life,  Adams,  1085,  Garland,  1686;  es- 
say on,  Trent,  3.332. 

Randolph,  S.  N.,  Domestic  life  of  Thomas  Jefferson, 
1380. 

Randolph-Macon  College,  sketch  of,  Adams,  2911. 

Ranke,  L.  von.  Hist,  of  Eng.,  2677. 

Ratzel,  F.,  Die  Vereinigten  .Staaten  von  N.  Am.,  532, 
2,597.        '  S 

Raum,  J.  O.,  Hist,  of  N.  J.,  3249. 

Ranmer,  F.  L.  G.  von.  Am.  and  the  Am.  people, 
1951. 

Ravenstein,  tr.     See  Gama,  697. 

Rawle,  W.,  Vindication  of  Mr.  Heckewelder's  Hist,  of 
Indian  nations.     See  Heckewelder,  .3029. 

Raymond,  H.  J.,  Life  and  public  services  of  Abraham 
Lincoln,  22,55. 

Raymond,  liev.  W.  O.,  Madawaska.    See  Hay,  .3496a. 

Raynal,  G.  T.  F.,  Vahhe,  Rt^volution  de  I'Anierique, 
1471,  see  also  Paine,  1453;  Philosoph.  and  polit.  hist. 


559 


INDEX 


of  settlements  and  trade  of  the  Europeans  in  East 
and  West  Indies,  3919. 

Rayneval,  de,  corr.  (1778-79).    See  Durand,  1305. 

Rayon.    See  Zabalburu  and  Rayon,  44. 

Rea,  Dr.  Caleb,  Journal  of  exped.  against  Ticonderoga 
(1758).    See  Essex  lust.,  3143. 

Read,  D.  B.,  Canadian  rebellion  of  1837,  37G6. 

Read,  George,  life  and  corr.,  W.  T.  Read,  1472. 

Read,  J.  ^l.  Jr.,  Hist,  inquiry  cone.  Henry  Hudson, 
819 

Read,  M.  C,  Archaeol.  of  O.  See  Western  Reserve 
Hist.  Soc,  3387. 

Read,  W.  T.,  Life  and  corr.  of  George  Read,  1472. 

Reade,  .J.,  Can.  histories,  see  Canadiuna,  3492;  Early 
interpreters,  3492  ;  Tlie  half-breed,  see  R.  Soc.  of 
Can..  3551;  Basques  in  X.  Am.j  3551. 

Reader's  handbooK  of  the  American  Revolution,  "\Vin- 
sor,  1578. 

Rear-guartl  of  the  Revolution,  Gilinore,  1337. 

Rebel  wai-  clerk's  diary,  Jones,  2229. 

Rebel's  recollections,  Eggleston,  2172. 

Rebellion,  1837-38.     See  Canadian  rebellion  (1837-38). 

Rebellion  (Jacobite)  (1745,  1746),  memoirs  of,  John- 
stone, 3G3C. 

RebeUion  record,  Moore,  2284,  a5,  2085. 

Rebellion  records,  2078-2083,  22. 

Reclus,  J.  J.  E.,  Xouvelle  geog.  universelle,  533;  The 
earth  and  its  inhabitants,  533. 

Recollection  as  a  source  of  history.  Pierce.  See  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  347. 

Recollections  and  experiences  of  an  Abolitionist,  Ross, 
1952. 

Recollections  of  a  busy  life,  Greeley,  1894. 

Recollections  of  a  druinnier-boy,  Kieffer,  2231. 

Recollections  of  a  lifetime,  Goodrich,  1622. 

Recoiled  ions  of  a  private,  Goss,  2188. 

Recollections  of  a  private  soldier  in  the  army  of  the 
Potomac,  Wilkcson,  23G8. 

Recollections  of  Mississippi  and  Mississipxxians,  Davis, 
187G. 

Recollections  of  war  times.  Riddle,  2307. 

Recollets,  frcre  Didace,  first  Canadian  Recollet,  see 
Caixidx  Fraiirdis,  3489;  first  missionaries  in  New 
France,  .svr  Le'Clercq,  3C51;  early  X.  Am.  missions 
of,  see  Sagard,  3081;  see  also  Severance,  3254;  also 
Franciscans;  also  Recollets  by  name,  as  Douay, 
Hennejnn.  Meml)re,  etc. 

Reconstruction,  legislation  of,  see  Sumner,  1969;  cong. 
docs,  as  material  for,  2096;  theory  of ,  see  Botts,  2115; 
process  of  judicial,  .see  Chase,  2134;  local,  in  S.  C, 
see  Meminger.  2282;  early,  from  Republican  stand- 
point, sf-r  lliildle,  2307;  in  La.,  see  Sheridan,  2317; 
Destruction  ;in(l,  Tavlor,  2:344;  sketch  of,  see  Werner, 
2366;  Freediuen's  lUireau  bill,  see  Barnes,  2378; 
struggle  between  Pres.  Johnson  and  Cong,  over, 
Chadsey.  2383,  see  also  Columbia  Univ.  260;  Three 
decades  of  federal  legislation  (1855-85),  Cox,  2387; 
Brooks  and  Baxter  war,  Harrell,  2396  ;  Why  the 
solid  South'/  Herbert,  2397;  policy  in  line  with  that 
of  Lincoln,  .see  Johnson,  2398;  local,  in  Miss.,  .see 
Lamar,  2401 ;  Polit.  hist,  of  U.  S.  of  Am.  during 
period  of  (isi;,")- 70),  McPherson,  2404;  whole  system 
reviewed  and  denounced,  see  Noidhoff,  2405;  "flnan. 
corruption  under  reconstruction  govt.,  see  Pike, 
2407;  Lost  cause  regained,  I'ollard,  2408;  Rpt.  to 
39th  Cong,  on  S.  C,  Ga.,  Ala.,  Miss.,  La.,  Schurz, 
240'.);  during  the  Civil  War  in  the  U.  S.,  Scott,  2410; 
U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2416;  condition  of  affairs  in  late 
insun-ectionary  states,  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2417,  26; 
secession  and,  see  Johnston,  25.55;  essays  on.  Dun- 
ning, 2719:  the  constitution  in,  Dunning", 2719 ;  milit. 
govt,  during.  Dunning,  2719;  process  of,  Dunning, 
2719;  inGa.,.see  Averj',  3271,  Harris,  .3298;  depicted 
in  Ky.,  .see  Slialer,  3324;  .see  also  Clayton,  1866,  Wil- 
liams, 1991,  Schofleld,  2315,  McLaughlin,  2570,  Whit- 
ing, 2H17. 

Reconstruction.  Period  of,  and  after,  18a5-1899  (depart- 
ment), 2.375-2422. 

Red  Cross,  in  Spani.sh-American  War.  See  Kennan, 
24.3C. 

Reddaway,  W.  F..  Monroe  doctrine,  2598. 

Redeemed  captive,  Norton,  .see  Drake,  926. 

Redeeming  the  republic,  Cotlin,  2147. 

Red  Jacket  (Sa-go-ye-wat-ha),  Brant  and,  Eggleston, 
1245;  acct.  of,  Niles,  1747;  life.  Stone,  1748. 

Red  man  and  white  in  North  America,  Ellis,  634. 

Red  men  of  the  Ohio  valley  (1650-1795),  Dodge,  1774. 


Redpath,  J.,  Public  life  of  Capt.  John  Brown,  1843; 
Toussaint  L'Ouvertuz-e,  4124. 

Red  patriots.  Coe,  1610. 

Red  River  (La.),  exjiloration  (1852),  Marcy,  416;  cam- 
paign, .see  Irwin,  2217,  Smith,  2326. 

Red  Kiver  (of  the  North),  Indians  on,  see  Henry  ayid 
Thonipson,  1790;  troubles  in  Red  River  country, 
Can.  Dei>t.  of  INIilitia  and  Defense.  3436;  rising.  Mc- 
Arthur,  scr  .Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soe..  :;.")iiO  (1882); 
old  settlers  of.  J5ryee.  sir  :Maniloba  Hist,  and  Sci. 
Soc,  :i')UO  USS5i;  settlement.  Bell, see  Manitoba  Hist, 
and  Sci.  Soc,  o'lOii  ilssTi;  early  days  in  settlement, 
MacBeth,  sec  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc.  3500  (1893), 
exped.  of  1850,  Riddell,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist. 
Soc,  3528;  exploring  exped.  (1857),  Hind,  3839;  Mgr. 
Provencher  et  les  missions  de  la  Riviere  Rouge, 
Norbert.  38.59;  occurrences  in  Indian  countries  since 
the  attempt  of  Earl  of  Selkirk  to  estahlish  colony 
in.  Selkirk,  3864;  outbreak  (isr,9,  'To,,  Lwart,  see 
Manitoba  school  qup>ti(m,  ;;ss7.  .See  also  Manitoba, 
Kiel's  Keliellion,  Selkirk  Settlement. 

Redstone  to  Cairo.  Tliwaites,  1821. 

Reed,  Mrs.  Esther  (De  Berdt),  life,  W.  B.  Reed,  1473. 

Reed,  H.,  Joseph  Reed,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  8. 

Reed,  Joseph,  narr..  see  Thomson,  1525;  life,  W.  B. 
Reed,  1474,  H.  Reed,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  8. 

Reed,  S.  R.,  Vicksburg  campaign  and  battles  about 
Chattanooga  under  U.  S.  Grant  (1862-63),  2306. 

Reed,  T.  B.    ,See  Clay,  1864. 

Reed,  W.  B.,  Acadian  exiles,  or  French  neutrals  of 
Pa.,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  376;  Life  of  Esther  De  Berdt 
(Reed),  of  Pa.,  1473;  Life  and  corr.  of  Joseph  Reed, 
1474. 

Reeve,  H.,  tr.    See  Tocqueville.  2807. 

Reeves,  A.  M.,  The  finding  of  Wineland  the  good,  751. 

Reeves,  J.,  Governors  of  Newfoundland,  3815. 

Retiections  on  the  war  with  the  savages  of  North 
America.    .S'ee  Smith,  880. 

Reformed  Church,  Dutch,  sources  for  hist.,  2969 ;  hist., 
Corwin,  3001  ;  manual,  Corwin,  3002  ;  ministerial 
biog.,  see  Si)rague,  3087. 

Reformed  Church,  German,  sources  for  hist.,  2969; 
ministry  of,  till  1792,  see  Corwin,  3002;  hist.,  Dubbs, 
3006;  hist.  (1725-92),  (iood,  3019  a. 

Reformed  Presbyterian  Church,  ministerial  biogra- 
phies, Sprague,  3087. 

Regicides,  Account  of  the.  Stiles,  see  Knapp,  2558. 

Regimental  histories.  24,  25,  117,  '2091. 

Regnault.  C,  Martyrdom  of  Breboeuf  and  L'Allemant 
(1678),  .see  Archives,  3466. 

Rfegne  militaire  en  Canada  (1760-1764),  3769,  see  also 
Montreal,  Soc.  Hist,  de,  ,3504. 

Regulation  Mar,  The  retiulators  of  N.  C.,  Rassett,  see 
Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  24(1;  narr.  of .  see  Williamson,  1170; 
desc,  .see  Cooke,  127(1;  hist.,  srr  Caldwell,  2997. 

Reichel,  W.  C,  er/.,  Memorials  of  the  Moravian  Church, 
3070;  see  also  lleekewelili^r,  649. 

Reid,  H.  F.,  Glacier  Bay  (Alaska), see  Geol,  survey,  444. 

Reid,  J.,  arul  Eaton,  Life  of  Andrew  Jackson,  1637. 

Reid,  ^Y.  J.,  ct  al.    See  Hays,  3026. 

Reiss,  W.,  and  Stubel,  A.,  Necropolis  of  Ancon  in 
Peru,  4063. 

Relation  du  voyage  du  Port  Royal  de  I'Acadie,  Di^re- 
ville,  3798. 

Relations  des  Jesuites,  58,  3635. 

Relations  of  the  trouldes  which  have  hapned  in  New 
England,  by  reason  of  the  Indians  there.  Increase 
IMather,  978. 

Religieuse  de  I'Hopital  Gi^ncrale  de  ()uebec,  Siege  de 
Quebec  (1759).  see  (Juebec  Lit.  arul  Hist.  Soc.  3.)13  (5). 

Religion,  results  of  disc  of  Am.  to,  see  Kohl,  727;  in 
colonies,  sff  Doyle,  s;;9  ;  hi  colonianVTd.,  Va.  and  the 
Poiiham  colony,  .sve  Neill,  867;  early  religious  legis- 
lation in  .Mass.i  Parker,  see  Lowell  Inst.,  968;  in  colo- 
nial N.  C.,  .see  Hawks,  11.34;  in  IT.  S.  (1830-40),  see 
(Jrund,  1S95;  reliuious  movenl'ent  in  V.  S.,  .see  Remy, 
2065;  in  the  I'hilipiiines,  see  Lala,  2169:  relations  of 
labor  organi/.:itions  to.  see  Powderly,  lns5:  in  New 
Eng.  (162()-178'.i).  SI  I-  Weeden,  2905;  relifzions  contro- 
versies in  N.  Y.  state  and  city,  see  Ixandali,  2949; 
view  of,  in  U.  S.,  Baird,  2980,  see  also  liatzel,  2.597; 
Inner  life  of  religious  societies,  Barclay,  29S1 ;  New 
Eng.  tlieologv,  Boardman,  2989;  in  Am.  (17.37-38), see 
Wliiteliel(l,:;ill;  in  ('uba  (1836-39),  see  Madden,  4126. 
Srr  ii/so  Church  history. 

Religious  forces  of  the  United  States  enumerated, 
Carroll,  2998. 


5G0 


INDEX 


Remarkable  history  of  the  Hudson's  Bay  Company, 
IJrycf.  :W-'8. 

Jioiuiiilirii/icrr,  Tlic,  Ahnon,  1219. 

ReiiRT,  Aiiierikanisches  Archiv,  (iC. 

Reminiscences  of  a  journalist,  Conndon,  1871. 

Reminiscences  of  public  men.  Perry,  11)39. 

Reminiscences  of  the  last  sixty-five  years,  Thomas, 
uvm;. 

Reminiscences  of  the  Texas  Republic,  Smith,  see  Gal. 
Hist.  Soc.,  .••.2'.i.i. 

Remonville,  de,  .Memoir,  see  French,  3292,  ser.  2,  v.  1. 

Remy,  .1.,  .Journey  to  (Jreat-Salt-Lake  City,  20il5. 

Reufif^cr,  J.  R.,  Reign  of  Dr.  Joseph  G.  R".  de  Krancia 
in  I'araguav,  4()8ii. 

Renominev,  J.u  [(--"ss'Y],  loss  of  (1736),  .see  Cresi)el,  3G18. 

Renwiek,  J.,  David  Uittenhouse,  .see  Sparks,  2t;i;5,  ser. 
1,  V.  7;  Robert  l''ulton,2G13,  ser.  1,  v.  10;  Count  Rum- 
ford,  L'i;i;i,  ser.  2,  v.  .">. 

RejipUrr,  .v.,  I'hila.,  the  place  and  the  people,  3250. 

Representation  of  New  Xetherland.  6'ee  N.  Y.  Hist. 
S()C.,.{53. 

Republican  party,  .see  Stoi-y,  1G93;  Republicanism  in 
Xcw  Eng.,  see  i^uUivan,  1094;  sketch  of,  J<mes,  r.KtS; 
bef;iiiniims  of,  see  Seward,  19.')7;  first  Reiiid)lican 
parliis,  ^rc  Van  Huren,  2('i.'54.     .Vee  also  Polities. 

Heimlilic  a-;  a  form  of  liovernment,  Scott,  2792. 

lU'pudiation  of  state  delits,  Scott.  2S|)0. 

Resaca  'U:  la  I'ahiia,  battle  <.1\     .svv  Taylor,  201.3. 

Researches  concerning  the  institutions  and  monu- 
ments of  the  ancient  inhabitants  of  America,  Hum- 
boldt, .573,  3916. 

Residence  at  the  court  of  I.ondon  (1817-25),  Rush,  1G88. 

Resources  of  the  rniteil  States,  Uristed,  283G. 

Resii(in>ible  guvcrnuient .  llannay.  see  Hay,  3496  a;  on 
the  position  of  a  constitutional  gov.  under,  Todd, 
3578. 

Retrospect  of  western  travel,  Martineau,  1925. 

Retzius,  G.    See  Nordenskiiild,  671. 

Reveillaud,  E.,  Hist,  du  Canada  et  des  Canadiens 
frani;ais,  3G76. 

Revenue,  Canadian,  Dept.  of  Customs,  3434,  Dept.  of 
Inland  Revenue,  3434;  rpt.  on  crown  revenues,  see 
Rebellion,  3767. 

Revenue,  U.  S.,  Seybert,  1690,  see  also  Adams,  2823, 
Kearney,  2869  ;  Digest  of  revenue  laws,  98;  surplus, 
see  Calhoun,  1853,  Webster,  1979;  revenue  reform, 
see  Sterne,  2799  ;  internal,  see  Adams,  2823,  Am. 
almanac  and  treastiry  of  facts,  2825;  surplus,  of 
1837,  Bourne,  2834;  sources  of,  to  1790,  see  Schuckers, 
2889 

Revere,  J.  W.,  Tour  of  duty  in  Cal.,  20G6. 

Revere.  (V>l.  Paul,  On  PauTRevere's  signal,  Deaue,see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  331;  life,  Coss,  1475. 

Reviewers  reviewed,  Stephens,  2798. 

Review  of  military  operations  (1753-5G).  See  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  290. 

Review  of  reuicws.  See  Manitoba  school  question, 
3892. 

Revolution,  American,  records  and  papers  of.  Am. 
Hist.  Assoc,  5  ;  Parliamentary  register.  Almon,  75; 
state  constitutions  of,  .see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and 
Social  Sci.,  226;  naval  hist.,  Hale,  s'-e  Am.  Antiqua- 
rian Soc,  237,  sf'i-  also  Hojikins,  1364,  Porter,  1678, 
Soley,  2611,  Sjiears,  2614  ;  Prisoners  of  war  (Brit,  and 
Am.,1778\  Ford.scr  Hist.  Printing  Club,  273  ;  Journal 
of  attack  of  rel)els  on  His  >iaiestv"s  ships  and  troojis 
in  Penoltscot  Pay  a77'J),  .-.'c' Maine  Hist.  Soc,  278; 
first  naval  battle'  of,  Ta)l)ot,  ser  .Elaine  Hist.  Soc, 
279 ;  Pemberton's  journal,  .see  JIass.  Hist.  Soc, 
287;  invasion  of  Canada  (177.5-76),  Meigs,  292,  Wild 
and  Dearborn,  338,  Brit,  olttcer's  journal  of  occur- 
rences at  (Juebee.  3G1,  Senter,  383,  Henrv,  1.3W.  3726, 
Jones,  1390,  Stone,  1.512,  Thaver,  1512.  .3179,  v.  6  (1), 
Caldwell,  .3.514(6).  Badeanx,  .3515  i2),  Finlay.  3.516  (4), 
Anderson,  351',»,  Cothn,  .Ti22,  Ijenioine,  3525",  Strange, 
;i53(),  Codnian,  :?70L',  .s/r  also  St.  Vallier.  3('>S3,  f(7.so 
iinder  Canada  (llistorv.  invasion  <>f  1775-7G) ;  Journal 
of  Christopher  Cist  (178:!),  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  301; 
Aspinwall  papers  1 17i'.3-75i,  .syc  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  312; 
Bowdoin  and  Temple  papers,  set-  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,. 320; 
Mass.  Bill  of  Bii;hts.  Deaiie.  .s< ,  Mass.  Hist.  Soc..  330; 
on  Paul  Revere's  Siiriial.  I>ean"..src  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
331;  Xarrativeofjollev  Allen  1 1775-76),  .sfc  .Ma.ss.  Hist. 
Soc,  3.32;  Wild's  iournal  (1776-81),  .see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  343;  Diary  (Bost.,  1764-1779),  Bowe,  .see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  347  ;  letters,  Pattison.  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
359;  letters  to  Gen.  Lewis  Morris,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 


561 


3.59  ;  Revolutionary  papers,  .see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  361; 
Journal  of  Ct)nnni.ssary  of  Jirit.  army,  Rainsford,  see 
N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  361;  journal  (1757-78),  John  Mon- 
tresor,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  362;  Letter  books  of 
A'on  Krafft  and  MacDonald,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
363  ;  Kemble  papers,  .see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  3G4 ; 
journal  (177G,  1777),  Muhlenberg,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
384;  Journal  (1781-82),  Feltuian,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
384 ;  study  of  the  causes  of,  see  Doyle,  839,  Ad- 
ams, 1204  ;  letters  and  pajjcrs,  see  Evelyn,  844  ;  crisis 
of,  Abbatt,  1200;  familiar  letters  during,  Adams, 
1206;  Hist,  of  Eng.  from  accession  to  decease  of 
(ieorge  in,  Adolphus,  1209  ;  Allen's  captivity,  E.  Al- 
len, 1212  ;  hist.  P.  Allen,  121,5,  Botta,  1241,  Fiske,  1315, 
l.ilG,  Lecky,  1406,  Ramsay,  14G9,  2.558,  Raynal,  1471, 
Trevelyan,  1527.  Warren,  1.537,  Wilson,  1577,  see  also 
Lodge"  863.  Wilkinson,  1706,  Abbott,  2481,  Dawson, 
2514,  Hinsdale,  2546;  Prior  does.  (1764-75),  Almon, 
121s  :  Ititiiitiihriiarer  (177.5-.84),  Almon,  1219,  19;  Am. 
archives  (1774-76),  Force,  1220,  17,  see  also  110  ;  Hist, 
of  war  with  Am.,  France,  Spain  and  Holland,  An- 
drew's, 1225;  southern  Indians  during,  see  Bartram, 
12.35;  events  during,  Boutlinot,  1242,  1243 ;  border 
wars  of,  Stone,  1246,  1514.  see  «/sei  (iirty,  1338  ;  Cen- 
turv  txicik  of,  Brooks,  1247;  Burgoyne's  invasion  of 
1777,  lUirgoyne.  1248,  Diake,  1300,  Hadden,  1351,  Xeil- 
son,  144.5,  Paiisch,  1459,  Stone,  1515,  1.516,  .see  also  An- 
bury, 1221,  3692  ;  battles  of,  Carrington.  12&5 ;  Jour- 
nal during  visit  to  (an.  (1776),  Carroll,  1256,  3314; 
Interesting  Kevolutionary  incidents  and  sketches  of 
character,  Caruthers,  12.„S;  Introd.  to  hist,  of  revolt 
of  Am.  colonies,  Chaliiiers,  1261;  Boys  of  '76,  ColHn, 
1272  ;  De  I'inHueuce  de  la  revolution  de  I'Amerique 
sur  I'Europe,  Condoreet,  1274;  Answer  to  Sir  Henry 
Clinton,  Cornwallis,  1277;  Annals  of  Niagara,  Cruik- 
shank,  1284;  Journal  and  letters  (1775-84),  Curwen, 
1285;  Writings,  Dickinson,  1295,382;  new  materials 
for  hist,  of,  Durand,  1.305;  mercantile  system,  prime 
cause  of,  see  Egerton,  1308;  domestic  liist.  of,  Ellet, 
1309;  w'omen  of,  Ellet,  1310;  corr.  of  George  III  with 
Lord  North  (1768-83),  13.35  ;  Birth  of  the  republic. 
Goodloe,  1340;  Hist,  of  rise,  progress,  ami  establish- 
ment of  the  independence  of  the  U.  S.,  Gordon,  1341 ; 
hist,  view  of,  Greene,  1.345;  Grenville  ])aj)ers.  Smith, 
1349;  One  hundred  years  ago,  Hale,  1353;  Memoirs, 
Heath,  1358  ;  hist,  register  of  the  oflicers  of  the  Con- 
tinental Armv  during.  Heitman,  13.59  ;  northern  in- 
vasion of  1780,  Hough,  i:ii;6.  see  also  Bradford  Club, 
252;  traditions  and  reniiniscences  of,  in  the  South, 
Johnson,  l.isri;  <  )bservatinnson  Judge.Iones'  loyalist 
hist,  of,  .lohnston,  1388;  Friedrich  der  Grosseurid  die 
Vereiingten  Staaten,  Kapp,  1396;  camjiaigns  of ,  see 
Lafayette,  140ij;  Va.  campaign  (1781),  see  Lafayette, 
1402  ;  Army  corr.,  Laurens,  1405  ;  Memoirs  of  war  in 
southern  dept.  of  U.  S.,  H.  Lee,  1414;  Camjiaign  of 
1781  in  the  Carolinas,  H.  Lee,  1415;  rise  of,  as  seen  in 
Eng.,  see  Lee,W.,  1417;  story  of,  Lodge,  1419;  picto- 
rial field-book  of,  Lossing,  1420  ;  Am.  life  during, 
see  Lowell,  1423,  Scudder,  1492;  War  of  Am.  inde- 
pendence, Ludlow,  1424;  in  the  West,  Martin,  1431  ; 
Hist,  of  Eng.  during  reign  of  George  III,  ^lassey, 
1432;  diary  of,  Moore,  1435;  songs  and  ballads  o'f, 
Moore,  14.36  ;  annals  of,  INIorse,  1440  ;  milit.  oper- 
ations of,  see  Morse,  1440 ;  origin  of,  see  3Iorse, 
1440  ;  memoirs  of,  in  N.  C,  S.  C,  and  Ga.,  JNIoultrie, 
1441 ;  Im])artial  hist,  of  i)resent  war  in  Am.,  Murray, 
1444  ;  principles  and  acts  of,  Niles,  1448  ;  Abbe  Ray- 
nal's  acct.  of ,  corrected,  see  Paine,  1453;  I'olit.  and 
civil  hist,  of  U.  S..  Pitkin,  1400  ;  oliservations  on  the 
importance  of ,  Price,  1463;  justice  and  policy  of.  see 
Price,  1464  ;  progress  of,  in  the  different  colonies, 
see  Quincy,  1467  ;  life  in  middle  colonies  during, 
see  Reed,  1473  ;  letters  and  journals  rel.  to,  Riedesel, 
1477;  memoirs  rel.  to,  Rochambeau,  1479;  Loyalists 
of  Am.,  Rverson,  1484;  biog.  sketches  of  loyalists  of, 
Sabine,  1485;  Records  of  the  Rev.  ^var,  Saffell,  1486; 
loyalist  poetry  of,  Sargent,  1488  ;  Seventv-.Six  Soc. 
pubs.,  1494;  Shelburne  i>ai>ers,  pt.  2,  1496;  opera- 
tions of  Queen's  Rani;ers.  Sinicoe,  1498;  The  French 
war  and  the  Rev.,  Sloano,  1500;  Histoire  des  troubles 
de  I'Anieriqtie  anirlaise,  Soul^s,  1502;  corr.  of, 
Sparks,  1503;  diphim.itic  corr.  of ,  Sparks,  i,504,  18, 
Wharton,  1574,  18;  Hist,  of  origin,  progress  and 
termination  of  Am.  war,  Stedman,  1,507  :  facsimiles 
of  ,MSS.  rel.  to,  Stevens,  .510,  16  ;  Eng.  view  of,  see 
Tancock,  1.522;  campaigns  of  1780  and  1781  in  south- 
em  provinces,  Tarleton,  1523 ;  milit.  journal  during, 


INDEX 


Thacher,  1524 ;  Thomson  papers,  1525 ;  diplomacy 
of,  Trescot,  1526;  literary  hist,  of,  Tyler,  1530,  see 
also  Moore,  143G  ;  corf,  and  papers,  .see  Washing- 
ton, 1539 ;  men  and  times  of,  Watson,  1571  ;  corr. 
and  journals,  \\'ebl),  1573;  Header's  handbook  of 
(17(;i-t<3i,  Winsor,  ir>78;  polit.  hist.  11750-182;)),  Hart, 
1033  ;  intluenee  on  Franee,  .see  Rosenthal,  l(i87;  negro 
in,  see  Brown,  2121;  privateers  in,  sec  .Maelay,  2571; 
finan.  measures  of,  lironson,  2,s:),S,  ,see  also  Hayley, 
282!),  Bulloek,  2840,  Elliot,  2.S4-J,  Kearney,  28159;  Finan- 
cier and  finances  of,  Sunnier,  .see  Morris,  287s);  brief 
acct.  of  finances  and  paper  money  of,  Schuckers. 
2889;  West  I'oinfs  milit.  importance  during,  Boyn- 
ton,  2921;  Pulpit  of,  Thornton,  3097;  reminiscences, 
Foote,  see  Essex  Inst.,  3143  :  opening  events  of,  .see 
Loring,  31(>0 ;  diary  of  chaplain  in,  Hitchcock,  .see 
R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3l'79,  V.  7;  and  acquisition  of  the 
valley  of  the  Miss.,  Robertson,  .see  Mo.  Hist.  Soc, 
3310;'  Canadian  Archives  indispensable  to  study  of, 
see  Archives,  3403  ;  letters  between  Sir  (Juy  Carle- 
ton  and  L,ord  (iermaine  (1777),  see  Archives,  34G7 ; 
rrov.  of  Quebec  and  the  early.  Coffin,  3703;  travels 
of  an  interpreter  in  the  Brit.  Indian  dept.  during, 
see  Long,  3741. 
in  Connecticut:  Hinman,  154, .see  also  Deane,  1292  ; 
record  of,  Conn,  men,  l") ;  Conn,  life  during  Rev., 
sec  Barlow,  l.')89  ;  orderly  books  and  journals  kept 
by  Conn,  men,  .see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137. 
in  Florida :  see  Fairbanks,  328S. 
in  Georgia:  see  Moultrie,  1441,  Jones,  3302,  White, 

3^10. 
in  JMaryland  :  proc.  of  Convention  (1774-7C),  186; 

ri.se  oY,.srrEd(lis,  1300. 
in  Massaelmsctts:  Andrews,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 
326  ;  journals  of  I'rovincial  Congresses  (1774-75), 
and  of  the  ("oiuuiittee  of  Safety,  138;  speeches 
of  govs.  (1705-7..  I,  r>nidford,  138  ;  roll  of  Mass.  sol- 
diers and  sailors,  139;  Journal  (Bost.,  1775-70), 
Timothy  Xewell,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  306  ;  corr. 
as  to  relief  of  sufferers  by  Bost.  Port  Bill,  .see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  309  ;  Diary  at  Bost.  (1773-74), 
Thomas  Newell,. see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  323  ;  Papers 
rel.  to  Bost.  Tea  Party,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  330; 
Hist,  of  transition  from  provincial  to  common- 
wealth govt.,  Cushing,  1280. 
in  New  Jersey:  journal  of  Provincial  Cong.  (1775), 
1(>8;  minutes  (if  I'rovincial  Cong,  and  Council  of 
Safety  (177.5-70),  108  ;  journal  of  Convention  (1770), 
108 ;  minutes  of  Council  of  Safety  (1777,  1778), 
108  ;  N.  J.  men  in  Rev.,  Stryker,  108  ;  Journal  of 
campaign  to  Amhov,  Loxley.  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
384  ;  rise  of,  .see  Bouilinot,  124.3. 
in  New  York:  Jones,  1392  ;  Calendar  of  hist.  MSS., 
O'Callaghan,  1.59  ;  laws  (1774-75).  160  ;  journal  of 
Provincial  Cong.  (177.5-77),  101 ;  votes  and  proc.  of 
Gen.  Assembly  (1780),  101 ;  Annals  of  Tryon  Co., 
Campbell,  12.54;  Sons  of  liberty  in  N.  Y.,  Daw- 
son, 1287;  Westchester  Co.  during  Am.  Rev., 
Dawson,  1288  ;  Campaign  of  1776  around  N.  Y. 
and  Brooklyn,  Johnston,  1.387,  .see  also  L.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3221;  lirooklyn  in  Rev.,  see  Stiles,  32.50; 
see  also  N.  Y.  State,  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist., 
1086,  Graydon,  1343,  Johnson,  1383,  Lossing,  :;222. 
in  North  Carolina:  Cooke,  1270,  HuntiT,  l:!70, 
Sehenck,  1480,  .see  also  Iredell,  1372,  :Moultrie, 
1441,  Sikes,  1497. 
in  Pennsvlvania:  proc.  rel.  to  calling  of  Conven- 
tions (1776),  174;  see  also  Graydon,  1343,  Mar- 
shall, 14.30. 
in  Rhode  Island :  Spirit  of  '70  in  R.  I.,  Cowell,  1280; 
Revolutionary  corr.  (177.5-82\  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc, 
3179,  coll.,  v.'o  (2);  Brit,  fleet  in  R.  I.,  Mason, 
.see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  coll.,  v.  7(5);  see  «/so 
Hopkins,  E.,  i;i(^,  Hojjkins,  S.,  1305, 
in  South  Carolina  :  McCrady,  1142,  Dr.ayton,  l.Wl, 
Ramsav,  1470, 3.T22,  see  also  Mtmltrie,  1441,  Simms, 
332.''>,  Stevens,  .'»29;  doc  hist.,  Gibbes,  13.30,  198; 
education  in  S.  C.  during  Rev.,  see  Meriwether, 
2t)42. 
in  Vermont  :  records  of  Council  of  Safety,  129; 
Brit,  negotiations  with  Vt.  during  Rev.,  see 
Robinsfm,  3181;  see  also  Allen,  3122,  Vt.  Hist. 
Soc,  .3189. 
in  Virginia:  proc.  of  Convention  (1775-70),  191  ; 
jrmmals  of  Senate(1778-90'),  191 ;  journal  of  House 
ol  Deleg.ates  (1770-80),  191;  campaign  of  1781, 
Stevens,  1509;  see  also  Burk,  3276. 


562 


French  participation  in  :  Affaires  de  V Angle- 
terre  et  de  I'Amirique,  1210,  Balch,  1233,  Doiiiol, 
1298,  61,  see  also  Deane,  1292,  Tower,  1402,  Desan- 
Qrouins,  3020;  Operations  of  French  fleet  under 
Count  deGrasse  (1781-82),  see  Bradford  Club,  252; 
Journal  of  Claude  Blanchard,  1240  ;  Histoire  de 
La  marine  franyaise,  Chevalier,  1207;  La  guerre 
de  rindependance,  Chotteau,  1208;  My  cani- 
jiaigus  in  Am.  (1780-81),  Deux  Ponts,  1294;  New 
mat>'rials  for  hist,  of  Am.  Rev.,  Durand,  1305; 
French  volunteer  of  the  war  of  iiidejieudence, 
Pontgibaud,  1401 ;  Our  Ficiuh  allies.  E.  :\l.  Stone, 
1513;  see  also  French  cominaudcrs  by  name,  as 
Beaumarehais,  Lafayette  Rooliambeau. 
German  partieiiiationiii :  Brierwcchsfl  lueist  his- 
toriselieii  und  pulitisclu'n  Inlialts,  Schliizer,  06; 
Staats-Anzeigtn,  .Sfliliizer,  00  ;  Amerikanisches 
Archiv.  Kcmcr.OO;  (German  allied  trooiis.  Eelking, 
1307;  (itrniau  element  in  war  of  Am.  indepfiid- 
ence,  (Ireene,  1344;  (ierman  auxiliaries,  .see  Low- 
ell, 1423  ;  Letters  of  liiuuswick  and  Hessian 
officers.  Stone,  1517,  00;  sic  itlsa  Hessians. 
See  also  Congress,  Continental,  Continental  Army, 
Continental  Navy;  also  Revolutionary  Societies, 
as  Dauglitex'S  of  the  Anieriean  Kevolution, 
Daughters  of  the  Revolution,  Sons  of  the  Ameri- 
can Revolution,  Sons  of  the  Revolution;  also 
battles  of  the  Revolution  by  name  —  l?emis 
Heights,  Bennington,  Brandywme,  Bunker  Hill, 
Concord,  Foit  ;\Ioultiie,  Fox's  Mills,  German- 
town,  Harlem  Heights,  King's  Mountain,  Lex- 
ington, Monmouth,  Oriskany,  Princeton,  Que- 
bec, Saratoga,  Savannah,  Stony  Point,  Ticon- 
deroga,  Trenton,  West  Point,  Yorktown;  also 
Boston,  siege  of,  Paris,  Treaty  of  (1783);  also 
eoiiniianders,  otlieers  and  statesnien  byname,  as 
Adams,  John,  Adams,  Samuel,  Allen,  Ethan,  etc. 

Revolution,  French,     -see  French  Revolution. 

Revolution,  Period  of  discontent  and,  1700-1783  (de- 
liarrinent),  1200-1579. 

Revt)lutionary  pension  laws,  98. 

Revolution  in  New  England  justified,     ^ee  Force,  848. 

Reynolds,  G.,  King  I'hilip's  War.  See  Am.  Hist.  Assoc, 

Reynolds,  J.,  Pioneer  hist,  of  111.(1073-1818),  1810;  My 
own  times,  3378, 

Reynolds,  W.  M.,  Ir.    See  Acrelius,  1049. 

Reynolds  pamphlet.     .See  Hamilton,  1024. 

Rhea  lettir,  Miunoe  and.    ,S'ee  Schouler,  2004. 

Rhode  Island,  lecords,  docs,  and  bibliog.,  144-150 ; 
records  of  colony,  Bartlett,  144  ;  in  Continental 
Cong.,  Staples,  144;  First  Gen.  Assembly,  proc.  and 
code  of  laws,  145;  index  to  acts  and  resolves  (1758- 
1850),  Bartlett,  140  ;  laws  and  acts  il(;.'!0-17o.-|i.  Rider, 
147  ;  acts,  laws,  charters  (1719),  Rider,  147  ;  state 
papers  (1038-1670),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  295  ;  geog. 
diet.,  Gannett,  see  Geol.  survev,  403  ;  hist.,  see  Ad- 
ams, 894,  Dr.ake,  920;  Spirit  of '76  in,  Cowell,  1280; 
continental  navy,  .srr  Ho))kins,  E,,  1304;  statesman 
of,  S.  Ho])kins,  liiC,:,;  and  the  formation  of  the  rnion. 
Bates,  l.V.X),  .srr  <iis<,  (•olund)ia  I'niv..  2(il ;  travels  in 
(1833-34),  s<<-  Abdy.  1S27  ;  .Memoirs  of  R.  I.  officers  in 
service  during  great  rebellion,  i;:irtlett.  21117  ;  paper 
currency  prior  to  adoption  of  tedi'ral  constitution, 
.see  Phillips,  2ss4  ;  hist,  of  liigber  education  in,  Tol- 
man,  '-';i,'s  ;  (,)uaker  beginnings  in.  Hazard,  .".o27  ;  and 
Providence  Plantation  (1030-17:10),  .Arnold,  3123;  bib- 
liog. of,  Bartlett,  3127,  149;  short  hist.,  Greene, 3146; 
Hist,  discourse  on  R.  I.  colony,  (allender.  see  R.  I. 
Hist.  Soc,  3179,  colls.,  v.  3  ;  Revolutionary  corr.  (1775- 
82),  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  colls.,  v.  6  (2) ;  hist,  of 
the  Baptists  in,  Edwards,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179, 
colls.,  V.  6  (3) :  early  attempts  at  hist.,  see  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc.,  3179,  colls.,  v".  7  (1);  Early  votaries  of  natural 
science  in.  Parsons,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  v.  7  (3); 
Brit,  fleet  in,  Ma.son,  .see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  colls., 
V.  7  (.5) ;  diary  of  residence  in.  Comer,  see  R.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3179,  colls.,  V.  8. 

Rhode  Island  College.    See  Brown  University. 

Rhode  Isl.and  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3179",  sec  also 
Stone.  1512. 

Rhode  Island  historical  tracts.  Rider,  3180,  147,  see 
also  lloitkins,  1305, 

Rhode  Island  history  series.    See  Gorton,  946. 

llhnilr  Island  iiia</aziti/',  1.50. 

Rhode  Island  Soldiers'  and  Sailors'  Historical  Society, 
pubs.,  2087. 


INDEX 


Rhodes,  J.  F.,  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  from  compromise  of  1850, 
■2r>'M. 

Ribault,  Jean,  Disc,  of  Fla.,  srr  TIakluyt,  716  ;  first 
voyage  to  Kla.,  I^aiidonniere,  m-r  French,  3292,  ser.  2, 
V.  1;  and  Laudonniere,  see  lligginson,  721  ;  life,  see 
Sparks,  2G13,  ser.  2,  v.  7. 

Rice,  A.  T.,  ed.  Reminiscences  of  Abraham  Lincohi, 
2251!. 

Rice,  H.,  Incidents  of  pioneer  life  in  early  settlement 
of  Conn,  western  reserve,  1811 ;  I'ioneersof  the  West- 
ern Reserve,  1811 ;  Sketches  of  western  life,  1811. 

Rirh,  Hihliotheoa  Am.,  8. 

Rieliard,  K.,  lOstalilishments  of  IT.  C.,  with  rpts.  on 
I'lnis  .Vrchivt's,  sci-  Archives,  347!) ;  Acadia,  381(j. 

Richardson,  A.  S.,  Hist,  of  our  country,  2000. 

Richardson,  .1.     isee  Veritas,  3785. 

Richardson,  .UnJ.  J.,  War  of  1812,  1740. 

Richardson.  J.  D.,  Compilation,  of  the  messages  and 
jiapcrs  of  I'residents  (17S9-18!)7),  2(;31,  100. 

Rictlieliourg,  Momoire  of  Natchez  War.  See  Frencli, 
.•VJ'.i2,  ser.  1,  v.  3. 

Richnian,  I.  H.,  .John  I?ro\vn  among  the  Quakers,  1844. 

Richmond  (Va.),  life  in  (1SG4-.-)),  srr  .Jones,  22'20;  life  at 
fall  of,  see  Pickett,  2207;  occupation  of  (1805),  see 
I'orter,  2303. 

Riehmond  College,  sketch  of,  Adams,  2911. 

Rii'Iunond's  Island,  patent  for  (1031),  Trelawny  papers, 
S'v  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  282. 

Itiddell.  H.  S.  H.,  Red  Iliver  exped.  of  1850.  .S'ee  Que- 
bec Lit.  an<l  Hist.  Soc,  .3528. 

Riddle,  A.  G.,  Life  of  Benjamin  F.  Wade,  1978  ;  Recol- 
lections of  war  times,  2307. 

Rider.  S.  S.     .S'ee  R.  I.  hist,  tracts,  3180,  147. 

Ridout,  T.,  rt  al.,  Ten  years  of  Upper  Canada  (1805-15), 
3770. 

Riftimth,  .T.  C,  Life  and  work  of  James  A.  Garfield, 
23'.)3;   I'dji.  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2G01,  U.  S.  Hist.,  2G01. 

Riedesel,  Kriederike  C.  L.  von  M.,  Frriiii  von.  Letters 
and  journals  rel.  to  war  of  Am.  Rev.,  1477;  stories 
cone,  srr  Xeilson,  1445. 

Riedesel,  Friedrich  A.,  Freili err  von.  Memoirs,  letters 
and  journals,  Eelking,  1478;  stories  cone,  see  Neil- 
son,  1445. 

Riel's  Rebellion,  Red  River  rising,  McArtliur,  see 
Manit<il)a  Hist,  and  Rci.  Soc,  3500  (1882);  sketch  of 
(18S5i,  srr  Adams,  3S2'_';  reminiscences  of  (1870,  18S5), 
srr  Maelietli,  3S4r>;  Reminiscences  of  the  North- 
West  rebellions,  Houlton,  3861;  rpt.  upon  su]>])res- 
sion  of  rebellion  in  the  North- West,  Can.  Deiit.  of 
Militia  and  Defence,  .3802,  3437;  Red  River  outbreak 
(1809,  1870),  Ewart,  see  Manitoba  school  question, 
3887. 

Riggs,  licr.  A.  L.    .S'ee  Gilman,  G42. 

Riley,  B.  F.,  Hist,  of  the  Baptists  in  southern  states 
ea.st  of  the  Miss.,  3070  a  ;  see  also  Burrat;e,  2:i:»(;. 

Ringwalt,  J.  L.,  Development  of  transportation  sys- 
tems in  U.  S.,  2880. 

Rink,  H.  .J.,  Eskimo  tribes,  674  ;  Tales  and  traditions 
of  the  Eskimo,  074. 

Rio  Grande  del  Norte,  journey  to  sources  of  (1821-22). 
See  Fowler,  2034. 

Rio  Perdido  (Fla.),  region  west  of.  See  Hutchins, 
3301. 

Rios,  J.  A.  de  los,  ed.     See  Oviedo,  790. 

Ripley,  (Jeorge,  exponent  of  transcendentalism.  See 
Frothiu'.^haiii,  ,''.01(!. 

Riplev,  liri'i.-Cni.  R.  S.,  War  with  Mex.,  2009. 

Ripley,  W.  Z.,  Finan.  hist,  of  Va.  (1009-1770).  See  Co- 
lumbia Univ.,  2.50. 

Rise  and  growth  of  American  politics.  Ford,  2720. 

Rise  of  democracy.  Rose,  2078. 

Rise  of  modern  democracy  in  Old  and  New  England, 
Borti-eaud,  2047. 

Rittenhiiuse,  David,  Renwick.  See  Sparks,  2613,  ser. 
1,  v.  7. 

Ritter,  C.    See  Peschel,  729. 

Rival  claimants  for  North  America,  Winsor.  See  Am. 
Antiquarian  Soc,  241. 

River  of  the  West,  Victor,  2074. 

Rivero,  M.  E.,  and  Tschudi,  Peruvian  antiquities,  585, 
4004. 

Rivers,  W^  J.,  Sketch  of  hist,  of  S.  C,  1101. 

Rivers  of  North  America,  Russell,  .5.34. 

Riverside  library  for  young  people.  See  Griffls,  948, 
Scudiler,  1505. 

Riverside  literature  series.  See  Burke,  1251,  Haw- 
thorne, 3151,  Schurz,  2257. 


Riverside  scho^.i  librarj'.  See  Fiske,  1316,  Franklin, 
1323,  Scudder.  1,50.'). 

Rives,  W.  C,  Hist,  of  life  and  times  of  James  Madison, 
1G54. 

Roads,  common,  Shaler,  see  Geol.  survey,  443.  See 
alsii  Cumberland  Road. 

Roanoke  Coihge,  sketch  of,  Adams,  2911. 

Roanoke  Islanil,  settlements  (1584-91),  see  Hawks,  1134, 
.see  also  Raleigh,  Sir  Walter. 

Roberts,  C.  (i.  D.,  Hist,  of  Can.,  3597. 

Roberts,  K.  H.,  New  York,  3251. 

Robertson,  C.  F.,  Am.  Rev.  and  the  acquisition  of  the 
valley  of  the  .Mi.ss.     .See  iNIo.  Hist.  Soc,  :;:;!(). 

Robertson,  .J.  1'.,  and.  W.  P.,  Francia's  rei^iu  of  terror, 
4087  ;  Letters  on  I'araguay,  4087  ;  Letters  on  S.  Am., 
4087. 

Robertson,  James,  builder  of  Tenn.    .See  Gilmore,  1337. 

Robertson,  W.,  Hist,  of  Am.,  403,  see  also  Knapp, 
2558,  Debcrle,  3914. 

Roberval,  .s/ej/rr/e,  voyages  de  d(?couvertes  au  Canada, 
see  (iuebec  Lit.  and"  Hist.  Soc,  3513  (1843);  Dionne, 
■s-ee  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3540. 

Robinet.  .See  Affaires  de  VAngletcrre  et  de  VAmi- 
riqiie,  1210. 

Robins,  E.,  Benjamin  Franklin,  13,32. 

Robins,  T.,  annot.     Sre  Mather, 3054. 

Robinson,  A.,  Life  in  Cal.,  2007. 

Robinson,  A,  G.,  Porto  Rico  of  to-day,  2474. 

Robinson,  Charles,  The  Kansas  conflict,  2068;  gov.  of 
Kansas,  see  .Spring,  3380. 

Robinson,  Charles  E.,  Concise  liist.  of  the  United  So- 
ciety of  Believers  called  Shakers,  3071. 

Robinson,  F.,  Mex.  and  her  military  chieftains,  3977. 

Robinson,  J.  H.,  Journal  of  exped.  1400  miles  up  the 
Orinoco  and  300  up  the  Arauca,  4015. 

Robinson,  John,  analysis  of  writings  of,  .see  Brown, 
907 ;  letter  to  Leyden  emigrants  (1620),  see  Uhden, 
3101. 

Robinson,  R.  E.,  Vermont,  3181. 

Robinson,  W.  D.,  Memoirs  of  Mex.  rev.,  including 
narr.  of  exped.  of  Gen.  Xavier  Mina,  3978. 

Rochambeau,  J.  B.  D.  de  V.,  comte  de.  Memoirs  rel.  to 
war  of  independence  of  U.  S.,  1497  ;  corr.,  see  Sparks, 
1503. 

Roche,  J.  J.,  Storv  of  the  Filibusters,  4137. 

Rochemonteix,  jx-re  C,  S.  J.,  Les  J^suites  et  la  Nouv. 
France  an  XVIIe  siecle,  3077. 

Rockingham,  Charles  W.  Wentworth,  marquis  of, 
Memoirs  of,  Albemarle,  1480. 

Rock  River,  canoeing  down,  Thwaites,  3383.  See  also 
Milwaukee  and  Rock  River  Canal. 

Rocky  Mountains,  exi)lorations  of,  Fremont, 410,  2036, 
Lewis  (111(1  Clark,  413,  Pike,  417,  Geol.  and  geog.  sur- 
vey, 425,  Geog.  and  geol.  survey,  428,  085;  Indians  of, 
C.atlin,  016,  017,  Smet,  677  ;  La.  purchase  and  our 
title  west  of,  Hermann,  1791  ;  Adventures  of  Capt. 
Bonneville,  Irving,  2020  ;  Across  the  Rocky  ^Its.  to 
Cal.,  Burton,  2022  ;  travels  over  (1845-0),  Sn'iet,  2071; 
life  and  adventure  in,  Victor,  2074;  trip  across  in 
winter,  srr  Marcy,  3410;  narr.  of  six  years'  residence 
on  west"rn  side  of.  Cox,  3830  a. 

Rodenl)ouuh,  Col.  T.  F.,  and  Haskin,  eds..  Army  of  the 
U.  S.,  2(;(I2. 

Rodney,  C.  A.,  and  Graham,  R])ts.  on  present  state  of 
the  United  Provinces  of  S.  Am.,  4010. 

Rodway,  J.,  Hist,  of  Brit.  Guiana,  4017. 

Rogers,  H.,  ed.     Srr  Hadden,  1351. 

Rogers,  Maj.  Robert,  Concise  ,icct.  of  N.  Am.,  1481; 
Journals,  1481  ;  narr.  of  events  of  siege  of  Detroit, 
see  Hough,  1794;  ranger  and  loyalist,  W.  Rogers,  see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  35.52. 

Rolph,  Dr.,  speech  on  clergy  reserves,  see  3509  ;  vindi- 
cation of,  see  Dent,  3709. 

Rom.an,  Col.  A.,  Milit.  operations  of  Gen.  Beauregard 
(1801-65),  2112. 

Rom.an  Catholic  Church,  in  Am.,  see  Nichols,  1931; 
Story  of  libertv.  Coffin,  2650;  sources  for  hist,  of, 
2909;"  Am.  Catholic  Hist.  Soc,  2974,  39;  Catholic 
jdoneers  of  Am.,  Murray,  3059;  hist,  of,  in  TT.  S., 
Murray,  3059,  O'Gorman,  3002,  Shea,  3081 ;  Catholic 
missions  among  the  Indian  tribes,  .Sbea.  .3082;  C  S. 
Catholic  hist.  ni(i(/a~itir,  X'.  S.  Catholic  Hist.  Soc, 
3102j  in  U.  C.  (1784),  srr  Archives,  3470;  Notes  sur  les 
Regi.stres  de  Notre  Dame  de  (Ju(5bec  (1021-51),  Fer- 
land,  ,3490;  Les  motifs  de  Messrs.  et  Dames  de  la 
Soci(^te  de  Notre  Dame  de  Montrt^al,  srr  ."Montreal. 
Soc.  Hist,  dc,  3504;  First  establishment  of  the  faith 


563 


INDEX 


in  New  France,  Le  Clercq,  3051 ,  see  also  Hennepin, 
1199;  hist,  (le  I'Hotel-Dieu  dc  VilltMuaiie  en  Canada, 
see  Mance.otioT;  relijriou^  iiistituriims  "f  (;u;'ln'i%  .see 
Marie  de  I'Incarnation,  oii.i?  a;  I'apal  Kncyelical,  see 
Manitoba  scliool  (luestion,  .ihitS;  in  ret.  to  New  ISruns- 
wick  scliool  law,  3900;  first  free  K.  C.  school  in  Que- 
bec, .sTc  Perrault,  3901.  See  a/so  Missions;  ((/so  re- 
ligious orders  by  name,  <is  Franciscans,  Jesuits, 
Recollets,  Sniincians;  a/so  founders,  missionaries, 
etc.,  by  name,  ns  Uourgeoys,  JSicbouf,  Didace,  etc. 

Romance  of  colonization.     See  Smith,  735. 

Romance  of  western  liistory,  Hall,  1T8G. 

Romero.  M.,  (ieog.  and  statistical  notes  on  Mex.,  3979; 
Mex.  anil  the  I  .  S.,  3980. 

Rondtlialer,  E.,  Life  of  John  Heckewelder,  3029;  see 
a/so  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  385. 

Roosevelt,  T.,  (Jon verneur  Morris,  1664;  Naval  war  of 
1812,  1750;  Winning  of  the  West,  1812;  Thomas  H. 
Benton,  1833;  Rough  Riders,  2446;  New  York,  3252; 
see  a/so  Lodge,  2560. 

Root,  den.  E.,  annot.     See  Hammond,  3213. 

Ropes,  ,7.  C,  Army  under  Pope,  2308,  see  also  Cam- 
l)aigiis  of  the  Civil  War,  2131;  Stoiy  of  the  Civil 
War,  2309;  sec  also  Mas.s.  Milit.  Hist.'Soc,  2088,  2276, 
Allan,  2100. 

Rose,  .1.  H.,  Rise  of  democracy,  2678. 

Roselly  de  Lorgues,  A.  F.  F.,  Life  of  Christopher 
Columbus,  781. 

Rosengarten,  .7.  G.,  German  soldiers  in  the  wars  of  the 
U.  S..  2603;  tr.,  see  Eelking,  1307. 

Rosenthal,  L.,  America  and  France,  1687. 

Ross,  A.  M.,  Recollections  and  experiences  of  an 
Abolitionist,  1952. 

Ross,  Betsey.     See  Champion,  2505. 

Ross,  C,  ed.    See  Cornwallis,  1278. 

Ross,  E.  G.,  Hist,  of  impeachment  of  Andrew  John- 
son, 2398. 

Ross,  Capt.  John,  search  for.    See  Back,  .3823. 

Ross,  R.  B.,  Patriot  War.  See  Mich.  Pioneer  Hist. 
Soc,  .3367. 

Roster  of  officers  in  Confederate  service.  See  South- 
ern Hist.  Soc,  2330. 

Roubaud,  Sketch  of  petition.    See  Archives,  3467. 

Roughing  it  in  the  bush,  Moiulie,  3760. 

Rough  Ividers,  fun  and  fitliting  of.  Hall,  2431;  story 
of,  .Alarshall,  2440;  Koosevclt,  2446. 

Rousseau,  P.,  Vie  de  Maisonneuve,  3655. 

Rowan,  A.  S.,  and  Ramsey,  M.  Ml,  Island  of  Cuba, 
4139. 

Rowan  (N.  C),  Rev.  War  in.    See  Hunter,  1370. 

Rowe,  J.,  Diary  (1764-1779).     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  347. 

Rowland,  K.  M.,  Life  of  Charles  Carroll  of  Carrollton 
(1737-ls:iJi.  rj57;  Life  of  George  Mason  (1725-92),  1658. 

Roxbiu  y  church  records.  See  Boston  Record  Com- 
mis>ic'>nors,  902. 

Roy,  J.  E.,  r^u  notariat,  etc.,  au  Canada,  see  Canada 
Fra)i<;ais,  3487;  Notes  sur  le  greffre,  etc.,  de  Quebec, 
see  Canada  Fran^ais,  3488;  Bissot  de  la  Riviere,  see 
R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3.'j53;  La  Hontan,  3.553;  La  Potherie, 
3553;  Hist,  de  la  seigneurie  de  Lauzon,  3678,  3432. 

Royal  governors,  commissions  and  instructions  to,  15. 

Royal  Societv  of  Canada.  See  Canada,  Royal  Society  of. 

Royce,  A.  Q.\  ed.     See  Goodwin,  3212. 

Royce,  J.,  California,  3421. 

Ruge,  S.,  Geschichte  des  ZeitaltersderEntdeckungen, 
734. 

Ruger,  E.     See  Van  Home,  23C>1. 

Rule  and  misrule  of  the  English  in  America,  Halibur- 
ton,  &55,  3803. 

Rulers  of  the  sea,  Neukomm,  749. 

Rumford,  Sir  15enJ.  Thomjjson,  eovnt,  life,  Ellis,  1483, 
Renwick,  see  Si):irks,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  5. 

Rui>ert's  J^and,  first  recorder  fif,  Brvce,  see  Manitoba 
Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  .3500  (1890);  famous  journeys  in, 
Bryce,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  .3535. 

Rupj),  G.  P.,  ed.,  Riit.  of  Board  of  Directors  of  city 
trusts  of  Phila.  (1897),  29,50. 

Rupp,  I.  D.,  Earlv  hist,  of  western  Pa.,  etc.  (1754-1833), 
1813. 

Rush,  R.,  Washington  in  domestic  life,  1564;  Resi- 
dence at  the  court  of  Lonilon  (1817-2,5),  1688. 

Rusling,  J.  F.,  Men  and  things  I  saw  in  Civil  War 
days,  2310;  Across  Am.,  .3422;  The  great  West  and 
Pacific  coast,  :i422. 

Russell,  A.  P.,  Thomas  Corwin,  1873. 

Russell,  I.  C,  Lake  l^ahontan,  see  Geol.  survey,  431, 
450;  Southern  Or.,  432;  Glaciers  of  U.  S.,  433;"  Mono 


Lake,  436;  Expert,  to  Mt.  St.  Elias.  441;  Glaciers  of 
Mt.  Rainier,  446 ;  Reconnoissauce  in  centra]  Wash., 
462;  Southeastern  Wash.,  469;  Glaciers  of  N.  Am., 
534;  Lakes  of  N.  Am.,  534;  Rivers  of  N.  Am.,  534; 
Volcanoes  of  N.  Am.,  534. 

Russell,  .7.  Jr.,  Hist,  of  war  between  U.  S.  and  Gr. 
Brit.,  1751. 

Russell,  Lord  John,  ed.     See  Fox,  1321. 

Russell,  W.  H.,  :\Iy  diary  North  and  South,  2311. 

Russian  ambassadors,  despatches.   6'ec  Doughty,  3C23  a. 

Russian  documents.  See  I'aris,  Tribunal  of  arbitra- 
tion, 2406. 

Russian  exjiloration.    See  Kohl,  727. 

Rutledge,  eh  ief  justice,  life.    See  Flanders,  2525. 

Ruttenber,  E.  "M.,  Hist,  of  Indian  tribes  of  Hudson's 
River,  675. 

Rye,  W.  B.,  ed.,  Disc,  and  conquest  of  Terra  Florida, 
by  Don  Fernando  de  Soto,  1196. 

Ryerson,  liev.  A.  E.,  Loyalists  of  Am.  (1620-1816),  1484; 
Kpt.  on  a  system  of  public  elementary  instruction 
for  U.  C,  3902  a;  Corr.  on  subject  of  separate  schools, 
3902  a. 

Sabbath  in  I'uritan  New  England,  Earle,  841. 

Sabin,  H.,  and  E.  L.,  Making  of  Iowa,  2069. 

Sal)in,  J.,  Reprints,  see  Jones,  1138;  and  Eames,  Diet. 

of  books  rel.  to  Am.,  8. 
Sabine,  L.,  Biog.  .sketches  of  Loyalists  of  Am.  Rev., 

1485 ;  Life  of  Edward  Preble,  1679,  see  a/so  Sparks, 

2(513,  ser.  2,  v.  12. 
Sable  Island,  Decazes,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3538,  Pat- 
terson, see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3550;  voyages  of  Radi.s- 

son  (1682-4),  see  Archives,  3475;  ships'of  war  lost  on 

coast  of,  in  18th  cent.,  see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  9; 

Les  Sablons,  Tache,  3818. 
Sachse,  J.  F.,  German  pietists  of  provincial  Pa.  (1694- 

1708),  3072;    German  Sectarians  of   Pa.  (1708-1800), 

3072. 
Sackville  papers,  73. 
Saco,  hist,  of,  Folsom,  938. 
Sadlier  correspondence.    See  Williams,  10.35. 
Sallell,  W.  T.  R..  Records  of  Rev.  AVar,  1486. 
Safiord,  W.  H.,  Blennerhassett  papers,  1762. 
Sauadahoc,  failure  of  colonv  at  (1608).    See  Strachev, 

1165. 
Sagard-Theodat,   Gabriel,  Hist,  du  Canada,  3681,  see 

also  Bcanbicn,  3601,  Le  Clercq,  3651. 
Sagas,  srr  Beamish,  741,  De  Costa,  742,  Horsford,  746, 

Rain.  7r.o,   Kceves,  751,  Slafter,  753,  Storm,  755;  of 

Eric  the  Bed.  see  Old  South  Work,  368  (31;. 
Sa-go-ye-wat-ha.     .S'ee  Red  Jacket. 
Sagra.R.  de  la.  Hist,  physique,  politique  et  naturelle 

de  I'ile  de  Cuba,  4140. 
Sailor  boys  of  '61,  Soley,  2329. 
Sainsbury,  W.  N.,  Brit'.  Public  Record  Office  and  the 

materials  in  it  for  early  Am.  hist.,  70,  240;  ed.,  see 

Gr.  Brit,  state  papers,  851. 
St.  Albans  (Vt.),  raid  upon.   See  Fenian  invasion,  3715. 
St.  Anthony  (Falls  of),  named.    .S'ee  Hennepin,  1178. 
St.  Clair,  li/aj.-Clen.  Arthiar,  Narrative  of  campaign, 

1S14;  pajiers.  Smith,  1816  ;  court-martial  of,  see  N.  Y. 

Hist.  Soc,  361;  acct.  of  defeatof,  see  Camiibell,  1603, 

Denny,  1773;  gov.  of  Ohio,  see  Burnet,  1766,  Massie, 

1802. 
Saint-Cosme,  de,  voyages  on  Mississippi.    See  Shea, 

1188. 

St.  Croix,  Champlain  at.  Hay.    See  Hay,  3496  a. 

St.  Denis.  Taflaire  de,  Lusignan.  See  Canada  Fran- 
cois, M^^. 

St.  Denis,  Juchereau  de.     .S'ee  Juchereau  de  St.  Denis. 

St.  Elias,  Mt.,  exped.  to,  Russell.    See(U'»\.  snrvev.  441. 

Saint-Eustache,  Rebellion  de  Ih:;:J\.  Globcnsky,  3721. 

St.  Felix,  sirnr,  ^htr.  de  St.  Vallier  et  I'hopital  genc- 
j;al  de  ()nebec.  .3683.  -' 

St/Trtihn,  J.  A..  Lif<'  of  Sir  Walter  Raleigh,  1156. 

St.  .lohn.  Sir  S.,  llavti,  4141. 

St.  Joseph  River,  La  Salle  in  the  valley  of,  BartleiL 
and  Lvon,  1180. 

St.  Justin,  habitant  of,  Gerin.  See  R.  Soc.  of  Can., 
3544. 

St.  Lawrence,  Gulf  of,  De  Tribord  k  Babord,  Fauche  r 
de  St.  Maurice,  3714;  see  a/so  Suite,  3686. 

St.  Lawrence  River,  loyalist  settlements  on,  see  Camj- 
bell,  1603;  French  C()n(|nest  from  exploration  of,  sc" 
I'llanchard,  1761;  free  navigation,  sec  Schuyler,  2606; 
exped.  up  (17.59y,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  341 1 
(7),  3516  (1),  3516  (2);   cartog.  of,  from    Cartier  t" 


5G4 


INDEX 


Champlain,  Ganong,  sec  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3542;  first 
to  exiilorc  and  desc.  upper,  see  Champlain,  ^11)15  ;  so- 
cial and  economic  conditions  of  settlements  on  north 
shore  of  (1805  G),  .sec  Heriot,  37'27. 

St.  Lawrence  University  (O.),  sources  for  hist,  of  Uni- 
versalists,  2909. 

St.  Lef^er,  Llrut.-Col.  Barry,  exped.  Stone,  1515. 

St.  Louis  (Mo.),  early  days.     Set'.  Atwater,  2(>1(). 

St.  Louis  (Quebec),  Le  fort  et  le  chilteau  de,  Gagnon, 
3C.28. 

St.  Louis,  Lake.    Sec  Ontario,  Lake. 

St.  Louis  Academy  of  Science.     See  Gatschet,  G40. 

St.  Louis  to  Vera  Cruz,  I'attie,  1S05. 

St.  Luc  de  la  Corne,  .Journal  du  voyage  de,  dans  le 
navire  VAwiuste  (1761),  3GS2. 

St.  Lucia,  visit  of  two  Quakers  to  (1837).  See  Sturge 
and  Harvey,  4143. 

St.  Matthew's  German  Church  (N.  Y.),  sources  for 
hist,  of  Lutherans,  29(59. 

St.  Peter's  River,  exjied.  to  source  of  (1823),  Lon<j,  415. 

St.  Pierre,  colony  of,  relations  vyith  Newfoundland. 
See  Prowse,  3813. 

St.  Regis,  White.    See  Canadiana,  3492. 

Saint-Sulpice,  Sciuinaire  de.  See  Montreal,  Seminary 
of  Saiiu  Sulpice. 

St.  Vallicr,  Mi/i:  de,  et  THftpital  G6n6ral  de  Qu(ibec, 
St.  Felix,  3(i83. 

Saint  Vincent,  life  of  habitans  in.    See  Clark,  1269. 

Salem,  New  England's  plantation  (1629),  Hifj^ginson, 
.fee  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  286;  hist,  sketch  (1626-1879), 
0.sgood.«nrf  Batchelder,  see  Kssex  Inst.,  3143.  See 
also  Witchcraft. 

Salisbury,  lord,  instructions  to  Pauncefote  (1895). 
.See  U.'S.  State  Dept.,  2420. 

Salisbury,  R.  D.    Sec  (ieo\.  survey,  4.34. 

Salisbury,  S.     See  3906. 

Salish  Indians,  the  X'tlaka'  pamuq,  Hill-Tout,  .sec 
Ethnol.  Survev  of  Can.,  3461  ;  the  Sk-qo'mic,  Hill- 
Tout,  see  Ethnol.  Survev  of  Can.,  ,3461. 

Salm-Salm,  F.,  prince,  My  diary  in  Mex.  (1867),  3981. 

Salmon,  L.  M.,  Hist,  of  the  appointing  power  of  the 
President,  2789;  see  also  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2913. 

Salzburg  Protestants,  Der  ausfuhrlichen  Naehtrich- 
ten,  L'rlsperger,  65;  Old  and  New  Ebenezer  and  the 
faithful  Saltsburgers,  see  Jones,  1137;  persecution 
and  colony  of,  see  Jacobs,  3043  ;  in  Ga.,  see  Stevens, 
3329. 

Samoa,  in  rel.  to  U.  S.    -See  Snow,  2610. 

Sampson,  rear  admiral.  See  Doubleday,  2428,  Goode, 
2430. 

Sanborn,  F.  B.,  ed.,  Life  and  letters  of  John  Brown, 
1845. 

Sand  Creek,  massacre  at,  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  684. 

Sanderson,  J.,  Biog.  of  signers  to  Declaration  of  In- 
dependence, 1487. 

San  Domingo.     See  Santo  Domingo. 

Sandford,  J.  F.  A.,  case  against.    See  Scott,  Dred. 

Sandham,  A.,  Villemarie,  3759. 

Sanford,  B.  B.,  Hist,  of  Conn.,  3182. 

San  Francisco,  Men  and  memories  of,  in  the  spring 
of  18.'50,  Barrv  and  Patten,  '2018;  Colonial  hist,  of 
city  of,  Dwinelle,  3404. 

Sanitary  Commission.  See  United  States  Sanitary 
Commission. 

San  Martin,  hist.  of.    See  Mitre,  4080. 

San  Salvador,  view  of.    See  Squier,  4019. 

Santa  Anna,  criticism  of ,  see  Ramsey,  2008;  acct.  of, 
see  Wilson,  3990. 

Santa  Catalina,  isla  de,  conquista  de  la  (1535-1658), 
4039. 

Santa  Fe  (New  Mex.),  date  of  founding  of.  see  Ban- 
delier,  559;  Spanish  Archives  at,  see  Davis,  1192; 
El  Gringo,  Davis,  2026  ;  Commerce  of  the  prairies, 
Gregg,  2040. 

Santa  Fe  to  Navajo  country  (1849),  Simpson,  418. 

Santa  Fe  trail,  early  trading  expeds.,  see  Gregg,  2040; 
old,  Inman,  3411. 

Sautarem,  M.  F.  de  B.  y  S.,  \nseonde  de.  Researches 
respecting-  Americus  Vespucius,  797;  see  also  Azu- 
rara,  762.  694. 

Santiago,  Reminiscences  of  the  .Santiago  campaign, 
2422;  Battles  and  capitulation  of ,  IMuTler  y  Tejeiro, 
2444;  fall  of,  Vivian,  2453;  campaign,  Wheeler,  24.54. 

Santo  Domingo,  Hazard,  4117;  insurrection  (179.3), 
Perkins,  .see  iMass.  Hist.  Soc,  338;  acct.  of,  see  Cham- 
plain, 811,  Hill,  4118;  travels  in,  Turnbull,  4145;  at- 
tempted subjugation  of  negroes  in,  see  Adams,  1580. 


Santo  Domingo  (New  Mex.),  Pueblo  Indians  of.  .See 
Biiurke,  609. 

Saratojia  (\.  Y.),  Lt.-Gen.  .lohn  Burgoyne  and  the 
convention  of,  I)eane,  .sw  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  242; 
battles  of,  Walwortli,  15.(5,  see  also  Stone,  1517 ;  mono- 
graph on,  .see  Powell,  3:i46,  visit  to  (1844-5),  see  Wai- 
burtoM,  .'iTss. 

Saratoga  Monument  Association  (1856-91).  /See  Wal- 
worth, 15.i5. 

Sargent,  Maine  wills  (1640-1760),  121. 

Sar^^ent,  N.,  Public  men  and  events  (1817-53),  1689. 

Sarjj;ent,  W.,  Life  and  career  of  Mai.  John  Andr(5, 
1223;  ed.:  Hist,  of  exi)ed.  against  Fort  du  (^uesno 
(1775),  877,  see  ateo  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  374;  Loyalist  poetry 
of  Rev.,  1488. 

Sarmiento,  D.  F.,  Life  in  the  Argentine  republic  in 
the  days  of  the  tyrants,  4088. 

Saskatefiewan  River,  Indians  on.  See  Henry  and 
TlKmqixm,  1790. 

Sato,  .s.,  Hist,  of  land  question  in  the  U.  S.,  2888. 

Sault  au  Kecollet,  I'.eaubien,  3601.       % 

Sault  de  Saiiite  .Marie,  inten^reter  at.   .Sec  Tanner,  680. 

Saunders,  (Khiiinil,  Accts.  of  siege  of  Quebec  and 
alcuKldiiiiient  of  ('arillon,  compared  with  French 
rpt.,  (:anlner,3629. 

Saunders,  Abstracts  of  records  and  docs.  rel.  to  co- 
lonial hist,  of  N.  C,  195. 

Sauvole,  de  Villantray,  Journal  of.  See  French,  3292, 
ser.  1,  V.  3. 

Savage,  J.,  onnot.,  see  Winthrop,  1041  ;  see  also  Wheel- 
wright, 1032. 

Savannah,  survey  of  post-offices  in,  Finlay,  1314  ;  siege 
of  (1779),  Hough,  1367,  Jones,  see  Ga.  Hist.  Soc,  3295, 
Prevost,  see  Southern  Hist.  Assoc,  3328. 

Savary,  A.  W.,  ed.    See  Calnek,  879.3. 

Saville,  M.  H.,  Mex.  monuments  secured  by.  .Sec 
3906. 

Saxons  in  England,  Kemble,  2667. 

Saxon  tithing-men  in  America,  Adams,  2644. 

Say,  T.     ,S'ee  Long,  415. 

Scadding,  Rev.  H.,  Toronto  of  old,  3784  ;  and  Dent, 
Toronto,  past  and  present,  3784  a. 

Scaife,  W.  B.,  America,  geog.  hist.  (1492-1892),  535. 

Schaff,  P.,  America,  3073  ;  Cliurch  and  state  in  U.  S., 
3074. 

Schaff-Herzog  encyclopaedia  of  religiovis  knowledge. 
.See  Robinson,  3071. 

Schalk,  E.,  Campaigns  of  1862  and  1863,  2312. 

Scharf,  J.  T.,  Hist,  of  Confederate  States  Navy,  2313  ; 
Hist,  of  Md.,  3323;  and  Westcott,  Hist,  of  Phila., 
3253.  i,":* 

Scliarf 's  History  of  Westchester  County.  See  Dawson, 
1288. 

Schenck,  D.,  North  Carolina  (1780-81),  1489. 

Schenectady,  hist,  of,  in  Dutch  and  Eng.  times,  Pear- 
son, 1090  ;  monograph  on,  .see  Powell,  3246. 

Schlijzer,  A.  L.,  Briefwechsel,  66  ;  Staats-Anzeigen, 
66  ;  see  also  Stone,  1517. 

Schmeckebier,  L.  F.,  Hist,  of  the  Know-Nothing  party 
in  Md.,  1953. 

Schmeller,  ed.    See  Gomez,  695. 

Schmidt,  Ulrich,  voyage  to  the  rivers  La  Plata  and 
Paraguai  (1534-54).  See  Conquest  of  the  river  Plate, 
4074. 

Schmucker,  S.  M.,  Hist,  of  Civil  War  in  U.  S.  (1863), 
2314. 

Schmucker,  S.  S.,  Am.  Lutheran  Church,  3075. 

Schofleld,  Gen.  J.  M.,  Forty-six  years  in  the  army, 
2315. 

Schoharie  County  (N.  Y.),  and  border  wars  of  N.  Y., 
Simms,  1107. 

Schomburgk,  Sir  R.  IL,  Hist,  of  Barbados,  4142  ;  ed., 
see  Raleigh,  822. 

Schoolcraft,  H.  R..  Hist,  and  statistical  information 
respecting  Indian  tribes  of  U.  S.,  676;  Myth  of  Hia- 
watha, 676  ;  Notes  on  the  Iroquois,  676  ;  One6ta,  676; 
Personal  memoirs  of  residence  with  Indian  tribes  on 
Am.  frontiers  (1812-42).  676;  Rpt.  transmitting  cen- 
sus returns  rel.  to  Indians,  676  ;  see  also  Cass,  1617. 

School  library,  good  coll.  for,  app.,  p.  464. 

School  ordering.  Dock.    .See  Penn^^)acker,  3244. 

Schools,  New  Eng.  (l()20-1789),see  Weeden,  2905  ;  study 
of  hist,  in.  Am.  Hist.  Assoc.  2913  ;  hist,  of  P.  S.  Soc. 
in  N.  Y.  citv,  Bourne.  2920  ;  Rise  and  growth  of  nor- 
mal school" idea  in  U.  S.,  Gordy,  2i)33  ;  cong.  land 
grants  for,  .sec  Hinsdale,  2935  ;  origin  of  common,  of 
old  Northwest,  see  Knight,  2936  ;  common,  of  O.,  see 


565 


INDEX 


Lewis,  2937  ;  common  school  revival  in  U.  S.,  see 
Mann,  2940  ;  Kvolution  ol  Mass.  pub.  scbool  sj'Stem, 
Martin,  2941;  free  school  system  of  S.  C,  Meri- 
wether, 2942  ;  pub.  school  system  of  Teun.,  see  Mer- 
riam,  2943  ;  normal,  carried  on  on  foundation  of 
Univ.  of  Xashville,  sec  Peabody,  2945  ;  Hist,  of  com- 
mon school  system  of  state  of  X.  Y.,  Randall,  2949  ; 
system  of  public  instruction  and  primary  school  law 
of  2Mich.,  Shearman,  2951  ;  early  Conn.,  sec  iloUister, 
3154  ;  school  systems  in  Can.,  see  Bourinot,  35(i0 ; 
Manitoba  school  (luestion,  3884-3898  ;  Xew  Bruns- 
wick school  law,  3900  ;  Quebec,  Province  of,  school 
law,  3902  ;  corr.  on  subject  of  separate  (Prov.  of 
Ont.),  Ryerson,  3902  a.    .Vce  also  Education. 

Sehouler,  J.,  Thomas  Jefferson,  1381 ;  Hist,  briefs, 
2G04  ;  Hi.st.  of  U.  S.  of  Am.  under  the  Constitution, 
2605  ;  Constitutional  studies,  2790. 

Schroeder,  (t.  W.,  Hist,  of  Swedish  Baptists  in  Sweden 
and  Am.,  3()75  a. 

Schroeder,  S.,  Fall  of  Maximilian's  empire,  3982. 

Schuckers.  J.  W.,  Brief  acct.  of  finances  and  paper 
money  of  the  Rev.  War,  2889. 

Schultz',  J.,  OldCrow  Wing  trail,  sec  Manitoba  Hist, 
and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1894)  ;  Forgotten  northern  for- 
tress 3.500  (1894). 

Schurz,  C,  Life  of  Heniy  Clay,  1865  ;  Abraham  Lin- 
coln, 2257  ;  Gettysburg  address,  2257  ;  Arbitration  in 
international  disputes,  see  America  and  l^urope, 
2375  ;  Rpt.  on  states  of  S.  C,  Ga.,  Ala.,  Miss,  and  La., 
2409 ;  biog.  sketch  of  Rutherford  B.  Hayes,  see  Wil- 
son, 2638 ;  see  a/so  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci., 
2456  ;  ed.,  see  Kapp,  1077. 

Schuyler,  Jfrs.  Catherine,  memoirs  of,  Grant,  1101  ; 
biog.  sketch,  Humphreys.  1102. 

Schuyler,  E.,  Am.  diplomacy  and  the  fm'therance  of 
commerce,  260G. 

Schuyler,  O.  W.,  Colonial  N.  Y.,  1103. 

Schuyler,  Maj.-Gen.  Philip  J.,  corr.,  .see  Sparks,  1503  ; 
court-martial  of,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  361  ;  Philip 
Schuyler  and  his  family,  G.  W.  Schuyler,  1103  ;  life, 
Lossing,  1490. 

Schweinftz,  E.  A.  de,  Hist,  of  church  known  as  the 
LTnitas  Fratrum,  .3070;  Life  and  times  of  David  Zeis- 
berger,  3116  ;  see  also  Zeisberger,  3115. 

Science,  results  of  discovery  of  Am.  to,  see  Kohl,  727  ; 
early  condition  of  scientific  learning  in  U.  S.,  see 
iSIarisfield.  1656. 

Science  series.    .See  Russell,  534. 

Scioto  Land  Company.    See  Barlow,  1589. 

Scot,  G.,  Model  of  govt,  of  East  Jersey,  1104,  see  also 
K.  J.  Hist.  Soc,  3232,  v.  1. 

Scot  (Thei,  in  New  France  (1535-1880\  Lemoine.  See 
Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3525. 

Scotch  Highlanders,  account  of  settlements  of,  in  Am. 
prior  to  i)eace  of  1783,  Maclean,  3746. 

Scotch-Irish  Society  of  America,  jiubs.,  388,  40. 

Scotch  Parliament,  sketch  of.     .See  Smith,  2679. 

Scotch  Presbyterian  Church.  .See  Presbyterian 
Church,  Scotch. 

Scott,  Dred,  Rpt.  of  decision  of  Supreme  Court  on 
case  of,  Howard,  1954  ;  case  of, see  Hurd,  1903,  Taney, 
1970,  Cluskey,  2509. 

Scott,  E.  G.,  Reconstruction  during  the  Civil  "War  in 
U.  S.,  2410  ;  Development  of  constittitional  liberty  in 
Eng.  colonies  of  Am.,  2791. 

Scott,  E.  H.,  ed.    See  Federalist,  2721,  Madison,  2776. 

Scott,  J.,  The  republic  as  a  form  of  govt.,  2792. 

Scott,  Lt.-Col.  R.  N.,  War  Reds.  Office  headed  by, 
2079. 

Scott,  Lt.-Geti.  "Winfield,  Memoirs,  2010 ;  letter  to  Sec. 
of  War  (1848),  see  Chase,  1S59  ;  letters,  see  Critten- 
den, 1874  ;  life,  Mansfield,  2011,  Wiigbt,  2(112. 

Scott,  W.  A.,  Repudiation  of  state  dclits,  2s;)0. 

Scottish  national  covenant  (1638).  See  Gld  South  Work, 
368  (25). 

Scouller,  J.  B.,  Hist,  of  United  Presby.  Church  of 
N.  Am.,  3077. 

Scraps  of  California  historj'  never  before  published. 
.See  Ide,  2050. 

Scribner's  popular  history  of  the  United  States,  2.502. 

Scrooby,  colls,  cone,  church  or  congregation  of  Pro- 
testant separatists  formed  at.  Hunter,  3039. 

Scrooby  Company.    .See  I$rown,  907. 

Scro])e;  G.  J.  D.  P.,  Memoir  of  life  of  Rt.  Hon.  Charles, 
Lord  Sydenham,  3780. 

Scudder,  H.  E.,  George  Wa.shington,  1565  ;  Hist,  of 
U.  S.,  2607  ;  Short  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2608  ;  ed. :  Men  and 


manners  in  Am.  one  hundred  years  ago,  1492  ;  see 
also  Breck,  2496. 

Scull,  G.  D.,  eoinp.,  see  Evelyn  family,  SU  ;  ed.,  see 
Radisson,  673. 

Seabury,  S.,  Am.  slavery  distinguished  from  the 
slavery  of  Eng.  theorists,  1955. 

Sea-coast  swamps  of  eastern  U.  S.,  Shaler.  See  Geol. 
survey,  434. 

Sealing,  Alaskan,  Can.  Home  Govt,  rpts.,  3439,  see 
«/so  Paris  Tribunal  of  Arbitration,  2406. 

Seal  Islands  (Alaska),  acct.  of.    .See  Elliott,  3405. 

S<'arles,  J.  R.,  Sugai".    .S'ee  Depew,  2847. 

Seaton,  William  Winston,  of  the  National  intelli- 
gencer, 1956. 

Seaver,  J.  E.,  Narr.  of  life  of  Mrs.  IMary  Jemison, 
&J6. 

Secession,  bibliog.  of,  see  Bartlett,  28  ;  journals  of  con- 
ventions to  pass  ordinances  of,  116  ;  Cradle  of  the 
conlederacy,  Hodgson,  1899,  2210  ;  growth  of  ideas 
of,  see  Quitman,  1950  ;  rise,  progress  and  decline 
of,  Brownlow,  2123  ;  and  reconstruction,  to  1876,  see 
Johnston,  2555  ;  nullification  and,  rowcU.-.T.m  ;  con- 
sidered with  ref.  to  the  constitution,  Loring.  2771 ; 
spirit  of,  in  Ga.,  see  Avery,  3271;  s' r  o/so  Yancey, 
1991,  Brownson,  2701.  See'also  Nullification,  St.ates 
rights,  Virginia  and  Kentucky  Resolutions ;  also 
seceding  states  by  name. 

Sccord,  Laura,  Curzon.  See  Lundy's  Lane  Hist.  Soc, 
349S. 

Secret  journals  of  Congress,  86. 

Srcrei  rebel  diary  of  the  war,  Jones,  2229. 

Sectional  controversy.  Fowler,  1887. 

Sedauo,  D.  Francisco,  Noticias  de  Mexico.  See  Icaz- 
baleeta,  3958. 

Sedgwick,  C.  M.,  Lucretia  M.  Davidson.  .See  Sparks, 
2613,  ser.  1,  V.  7. 

Sedgwick,  E.,  Thomas  Paine,  1455. 

Sedgwick,  T.,  .//•.,  Memoir  of  the  life  of  William  Liv- 
ingston, 1418;  ed.,  Polit.  writings  of  "William  Leg- 
gett.  1915. 

Sedition  Law.     .See  Wharton,  1705. 

Scelev,  Sir  J.  R.,  Expansion  of  Eng.,  878. 

Seelye,  .Urs.  E.  E.    See  Eggleston,  1245. 

Seigniories,  Mingan,  3502;  of  Sillery,  and  Hurons  of 
Lorette,  Gerin,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can. ,'3544;  First  seign- 
iors of  Can.,  Suite,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3554;  Pieces 
et  docs,  relatifs  k  la  tenure  seigneuriale,  see  JNIunro, 
,3576;  L.  C.  rpts.,  seigniorial  questions,  see  ]\Iunro, 
3570;  Boucheryille,  3(J05;  Lauzon,  hist,  de  la,  Hoy, 
3678;  Chateauguay  and  Beauhariiois,  bist.  of,  Sellar, 
3729;  Lonuneuil,  hist,  de  la,  Jodoin  and  Vincent, 
3742.     See'also  Feudal  tenure. 

Selected  titles  for  students  and  readers,  app.,  p.  463. 

Selectmen's  minutes.  See  Boston  Record  Commis- 
sion, 902. 

Selkirk,  Thomas  Douglas,  earl  of,  Sketch  of  Brit,  fur 
trade  in  N.  Am.,  3863,  3865;  Narr.  of  occurrences  in 
the  Indian  countries  of  N.  Am.,  3864;  Statement  re- 
sjiecting  Red  River  settlement,  3866;  trials  of,  vs. 
the  North-West  Co.,  3867;  reply  to  letter  to,  3Iac- 
Donald,  3871 ;  communications  upon  contest  between 
Hudson's  Bay  Co.  and,  "Mercator,"  3872;  vs.  North- 
west Co..  3873,  3874. 

Selkirk  Settlement  (1811-12),  Macdonell,  see  Archives, 
3468;  Red  River  settlement,  Bell,  see  jManitoba  Hist, 
and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1887);  orig.  letters  regarding, 
Bryce  and  Bell,  see  JManitoba  Hist.  an<l  Sci.  Soc, 
3500  (1889);  Early  days  in  Red  River  settlement,  .Mac- 
Beth,  .ser  .AI:initoba"  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3.500  (1S!)3); 
occui)ation  of  Assiniboia  by  Lord  Selkirk's  settlers, 
see  i\Iartin,.>S52;  statement' resyieeting,  Selkirk, .3866; 
rpt.  of  trials  rel.  to  destruction  of,  Amos,  :iS(;8; 
claims  of  Hudson's  Bay  Co.,  Gates,  38(;'.»;  reply  to 
letter  of  Rector  of  York  to,  containing  statement  of 
facts  cone,  MacDonald,  3871;  "Mercator"  com- 
municati(ms,  3872;  Proceedings  of  Courts  of  inves- 
tigation, 3873,  aS74. 

Selkirk  Settlers  in  real  life,  MacBeth.  3847. 

Sellar,  R.,  Hist,  of  county  of  Huntingdon,  3729. 

Selling  of  Joseph,  Sewell.    See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  325. 

Sellius,  tr.     See  Ellis,  3834. 

Selwyn,  A.  R.  C,  erf.  .See  Stanford's  compendium, 
539. 

Seminole  Indians,  Exiles  of  Fla.,  Giddings,  641,  1783; 
Red  patriots,  Coe,  1610  ;  Origin,  progress  and  con- 
clusion of  Fla.  war,  Sprague,  1963  ;  army  life  in 
Seminole  war,  see  McCall,  2057;   docs.  rel.  to  first 


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INDEX 


Seminole  war,  see  Am.  state  papers,  2484 ;  acct.  of 

Seminole  war,  see  Fairbanks,  '62SS.    See  also  Creek 

Indians. 
Semmes,  Admiral  R.,  Memoirs  of  service  afloat,  2316; 

Service  atloat,  2316. 
Semple,  Gov.,  massacre  of,  Selkirk,  3866. 
Semi)le,  K.  H.,  Hist,  of  rise  and  progress  of  Baptists 

in  Va.,  307'J. 
Senate,  V.  S.    See  United  States  Senate. 
Seneca   Indians,  exped.  against  (1687),   Nonville,  see 

K.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  35:};  Ked  Jacket,  Egfrleston  and 

Seelye,  1245,  Hubbard,  1747,   Stone,  lf48  ;    see  also 

Jemison,  t'^'A),  .Morgan,  6(». 
Senter,  I.,  Journal  of  secret  exped.  against  Quebec 

(1775),  see  Va.  Hist.  Soc,  383. 
Separatists,  Levden,  Morton,  988. 
Separatists  of  iCoar  (0.\  Landis,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc, 

249,  sri'  also  Hinds,  2867,  NordhofI,  2880;  rise  of,  see 

Barclay,  2081. 
Separatists,    Trotestant,    collections    cone,    Hunter, 

3039. 
Seriland,  McGee.    See  National  (jeorj.  viarfazine,  528. 
Serra,  P<i<lre  Junijiero.  defence  of,  against  Bancroft. 

See  Kngflliardt,  ;!010. 
Service  ailoat.  S(>)iimes,  2316. 

Seven  cities  i)f  Cibola.    See  Cibola,  Seven  cities  of. 
Seven  decades  of  the  Union  (1790-1860),  Wise,  1993. 
"  Seven  Oaks."     See  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc, 

3500  (1S92). 
Seven  Pines,  battle  of,  Smith,  2.325. 
Seventy-Six  Society,  pubs.,  1494,  42. 
Seven  years'  residence  in  the  great  deserts  of  North 

America,  Domenech,  567. 
Seven  Years'  War.     See  French  and  Indian  War. 
Severance,  F.  H.,  Old  trails  on  the  Niagara  frontier, 

3254;  and  Nichols,  Illus.  Buffalo  Express  souvenir 

hist,  of  war  with  Spain,  2447. 
Sevier,  John,  as  a  commonwealth  builder,  Gilmore, 

1337. 
Sewall,  R.  K.,  Ancient  dominions  of  Maine,  1012. 
Sewall,  Samuel  E.,  Diai-y  (1674-1729),  1013,  and  letter 

book,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  316 ;  Sellii'ig  of  Joseph, 

see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  325;  and  the  workfhe  lived  in. 

Chamberlain,  1014  ;  memoir,  Tiffany,  1015. 
Seward,  F.  H.,  memoir  of  William  H.  Seward,  1958; 

Seward  at  Wash.  (1846-72),  19.58. 
Seward,  William  Henry,  Life  and  public  services  of 

John  Quincy  Adams,  158G;  Works,  1957;  autobiog., 

19.58  :   letters,  see  Pike.  1943  ;   life,  F.   W.   Seward, 

1958,  Lothrop,  1959,  Bancroft,  app.,  pp.  466,  470;  Lin- 
coln and,  Welles,  2259  ;  essay  on,  see  Piatt,  2296. 
Sewel,  W.,  Hist,  of  the  rise,  increase  and  progress  of 

the  Christian  people  called  Quakers,  3080. 
Seybert,  A.,  Statistical  annals,  1690. 
Seyd,  E..  Cal.  and  its  resources,  2070. 
Sevmour,  W.,  .Tournal  of  the  southern  exped.  (1780- 

l"7.S3).    See  Del.  Hist.  Soc,  .3287. 
Shafter,  flea.,  in  Cuba  with,  Wilev.  2441. 
Shakers,  sketch  of,  see  Hinds,  2867,  Nordhoff,  2880; 

community  at  Shirley,  see  Howells,  3037;   concise 

hist.,  Robinson,  3071. 
Shakespeare  and  the  Puritans.    See  Byington,  909. 
Shaler,  N.  S.,  Sea  coast  swamps  of  eastern  U.  S.,  see 

Geol.  survey,  4.34 ;  Dismal  Swamp,  438 ;  Nature  and 

origin  of  soils,  440  ;  Common  roads,  443  ;   Geol.  of 

Nantucket.  458;  Nature  and  man  in  Am.,  536;  Story 

of  our  continent,  537;  Kentuckv,  3324;  ed.,  United 

States  of  Am.,  2411. 
Shambaugli.  B.  F.,  ed..  Doc  material  rel.  to  hist,  of 

Iowa.    See  Iowa  State  Hist.  Soc,  3363. 
Sharpless,  I.,  Hist,  of  Quaker  govt,  in  Pa.,  1105. 
Shaw,  A.,  The  Northwest,  see  Mabie,  2565;  see  also 

Powell,  3246. 
Shaw,  John,  life  of.     See  Cooper.  2511. 
Shawnee  Indians,  hist,  of,  Harvev,  r>48,.sp("  also  Force, 
'  638  ;  I'a.  border  wars  with,  see  Tavlor.  1818;  Tecum- 

seh,  Drake,  1819,  Eggleston  and  Soelye,  1820;  narr. 

of  captivity  among  (1788),  .see  Ridout,  3770. 
Shays'   Rebellion,  causes  and  circumstances  of,  see 

Minot,  1659;  see  also  Holland,  31.53. 
Shea,  J.  f!..  .Jesuit  relations.  .58:  The  bursting  of  Pierre 

Margry's  bubble,  see  Margry,  11S2;  date  of  exped. 

of  Nicolet,  see  Xicolet,  1184;"  Disc,  and  exploration 

of  Miss,  valley.  11S7,  see  also  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v. 

4;  Earlv  voyages  up  and  down  the  Miss.,  1188;  Hist. 

of  Catholic' Church  in  U.  S.,  3081;  Hist,  of  Catholic 

missions  among  Indian  tribes  of  U.  S.  (1529-1854), 


3082;  ed.,  see  Golden,  620,  Miller,  1080;  tr.,see  Hen- 
nepin, 1178,  and  annot.,  see  Charlevoix,  3617,  Le 
Clercq,  3651 ;  see  also  Jogues,  1074. 

Sheafer,  P.  W.,  ed..  Hist,  map  of  Pa.  -See  Pa.  Hist. 
Soc,  385. 

Sheahau,  J.  W.,  Life  of  Stephen  A.  Douglass,  1880. 

Shearman,  F.  W.,  System  of  jiublic  instruction  and 
jirimarv  school  law  of  Mich.,  2951. 

Shee,  R.  \).,  tr.    See  Gneist,  2W0. 

Shelburne,  William  Petty  Fitzmaurice,  earl  of,  life, 
Fitzmaurice,  1495. 

Shelburne  papers,  pt.  2,  1496. 

Shelby,  Isaac,  builder  of  Tenn.    See  Gilmore,  1337. 

Sheldon,  Mrs.  E.  M.,  Earlv  hist,  of  Mich.,  1817,  3683  a. 

Shellabarger.    See  U.  S.  House  rpt.,  2418. 

Shelly,  JOr.  A.  B.     See  Krehbiel,  .3049. 

Shenandoah  valley,  hist,  of  campaign  of  Gen.  T.  J. 
Jackson,  Allan,  2101 ;  narr.  of  campaign  in,  Patter- 
son, 2294;  in  1864,  Pond,  2302,  .se<;  also  Campaigns  of 
the  Civil  War,  2131;  Nineteenth  Army  Corps  in,  see 
Irwin,  2217. 

Shepard,  E.  M.,  Martin  Van  Buren,  1976. 

Shepherd,  W.  R.,  Hist,  of  proprietary  govt,  in  Pa., 
1106  ;  see  al.Ho  Columbia  Univ.  2.58. 

Sherburne,  J.  H.  See  Jones,  1391;  annot.,  see  Adams, 
1.582. 

Sheridan,  Lt.-Gen.  Philip  H.,  Personal  memoirs,  2317  ; 
value  of  memoirs,  2094;  life  of,  Davies,  2318;  in 
Lee's  last  campaign,  Newhall,  2319. 

Sherman,  John,  Recollections  of  forty  years  in  the 
House,  Senate,  and  cabinet,  2412  ;  see  also  Sherman, 
William,  T.,  2323,  Mabie,  2.565. 

Sherman,  Roger,  life  of,  Boutell,  1691. 

Sherman,  Gen.  William  T.,  Memoirs,  2320;  value  of 
memoirs,  2094;  and  John  Sherman,  letters,  2323; 
introd.  by,  see  Dodge,  628;  march  to  the  sea.  Cox, 
2150,  Nichols,  2258;  life.  Bowman  and  Irwin,  2321, 
Force,  2322;  see  also  Schofield,2315. 

Sherwood,  J,  M.,  ed.    See  Brainerd,  2992. 

Shields,  J.  D.,Life  and  times  of  Sergeant  S.  Prentiss, 
1948. 

Shiloh,  battle  of,  see  Coffin,  2146,  Force,  2179,  Swin- 
ton,  2343;  campaign  of,  see  Smith,  2326. 

Shinn,  C.  H.,  Mining  camps,  2793. 

Shinn,  M.  W.,  docs,  on  Cal.,  223;  Early  books  and 
magazines  on  Cal.,  223;  ed.,  see  Overland  monthly, 
3419. 

Shipbuilding,  and  seamanship  at  time  of  disc,  of  Am., 
see  Raccolta  colombiana,  609;  in  Can.  (1803-8),  see 
Lambert,  3732. 

Shipley,  Mrs.  M.  A.  B.,  Icelandic  discoverers  of  Am., 
752. 

Shipping,  and  railroads,  see  Bolles,  2833;  hist,  of  Am., 
C.  S.  Hill,  2865;  colonial  tonnage  duties,  see  Hill, 
W.,  28(56;  Can.  shipping  registration,  Dept.  of  Ma- 
rine and  Fisheries,  3434. 

Ships  of  war  lost  on  coast  of  Nova  Scotia  and  Sable 
Island  in  18th  cent,     .^ee  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  9. 

Shirley  (IMass.),  Shakers  of.     See  Howells,  3037. 

Shirley  letters,  on  Cal.,  in  1851.    See  Pioneer,  2063. 

Shirley's  war.    .S'ee  Drake,  926. 

Short,  J.  T.,  North  Americans  of  antiquity,  .586. 

Short  stoi-y  of  the  rise,  reign,  and  ruine  of  the  Antino- 
mians.    '.S'ee  Adams,  893. 

Shubrick,  William  B.,  life  of.    See  Cooper,  2511. 

Shuckers,  J.  W.,  Life  and  public  services  of  Salmon 
P.  Chase,  2135. 

Shumard.    See  Marcy,  416. 

Shurtleff,  N.  B.,  erf., 'Records  of  Governor  and  Com- 
pany of  the  Mass.  Bay  in  New  Eng.,.134;  Records  of 
the  colony  of  New  Plymouth,  134. 

Siberia,  Russian  exploration  resulting  in  disc.  of.  See 
Kohl,  727. 

Side  lights  on  American  liLstory,  Elson,  2.522. 

Siebert,  AV.  H.,  The  ujiderground  railroad  from  slarery 
to  freedom,  1960. 

Sierra  Club,  bulletin.  ,538. 

Sierra  Lef  me,  deportation  of  Negroes  to.  See  N.  S.  Hist. 
Soc,  3,511,  V.  7. 

Sierra  Nevada,  mountaineering  in.  King,  ,521. 

Sifton,  C,  Manitoba  school  question,  3802. 

Significance  of  the  frontier  in  American  history,  Tur- 
ner.    -See  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  jiroc.,  3390. 

Sigsbee,  Capf.  C.  D.,  The  Maine,  2448. 

Sikes,  E.  W.,  Transition  of  N.  C.  from  colony  to  com- 
monwealth, 1497. 

Silent  South,  Cable,  2382. 


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INDEX 


Sillery,  Seigniory  of,  and  Hurons  of  Lorette,  Gerin, 
See  R.  Soc.  of  Can.  3544. 

Silliman,  B.,  Remarks  on  tour  between  Hartford  and 
Quebec  (1819),  3733  a. 

Silliman,  H.  C,  Partial  ref.  list  of  U.  S.  govt.  pubs,  on 
Alaska,  2-24. 

Silver,  A.  P.,  Maroons  of  Nova  Scotia.  See  Hay, 
3496  a. 

Silver  countrj',  The,  Anderson,  1190. 

Silver  question,  see  Sterne,  27i»9  ;  A  century's  struggle 
for  silver,  see  McMaster,  2;>72.    .S'ee  also  Bimetallism. 

Siniancas,  Archives  of.  <S'ee  Calendars  of  letters,  de- 
spatches, etc.,  48. 

Simcoe,  Ll.-Col.  J.  G.,  Journal  of  the  operations  of  the 
Queen's  Rangers,  1-198  ;  ."\Iilit.  journal,  1498;  JJe  Lian- 
court  and,  Bain,  .sec  Canadiand,  3492. 

Simms,  J.  R.,  Frontiersmen  of  X.  Y.,  1107;  Trappers 
of  X.  Y.,  1499. 

Simms,  W.  G.,  Life  of  Francis  Marion,  1429;  essay  on 
the  morals  of  slaverv,  see  Pro-slavery  argument, 
1949;  Hist,  of  S.  C,  3325;  see  also  Laurens,  1405. 

Simple  Cobbler  of  Agawam.    See  Force,  .848. 

Simplicity's  defence  against  seven-headed  policy, 
Gorton.    -See  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  v.  2. 

Simpson,  A.,  Life  and  travels  of  Thomas  Simpson, 
3S7G. 

Simpson,  Sir  G.,  Journey  around  the  world,  3875. 

Simpson,  lirig.-Gen.  J.  H.,  Journal  of  milit.  reconnois- 
sance  from  Santa  Fe  to  the  Xavajo  countrj-  (1849), 
418 ;  Rpt.  of  explorations  across  great  basin  of  terr. 
of  Utah  (1859),  419. 

Simpson,  M.,  A  hundred  years  of  Methodism,  3083. 

Simpson,  Thomas,  life  and  travels  of,  Alex.  Simpson, 
3876 ;  fate  of,  Mc Arthur,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci. 
Soc,  3500  (1887). 

Sims  case.    See  Phillips,  1940. 

Sinnett,  Mrs.  P.,  tr.    See  Mollhausen,  2059. 

Sioux  Indians,  War-path  and  bivouac,  Finerty,  636 ; 
Conquest  of  the  Sicnix,  Gilman,  642. 

Sitkans,  acct.  of.    See  Elliott,  3405. 

Six  months  at  the  AVhite  House  with  Abraham  Lin- 
coln, Carpenter,  2242. 

Six  months  in  the  federal  states.  Dicey,  2163. 

Six  Xations.     See  Indians,  Iroquois. 

Sixteen  years  in  Chile  and  Peru  (1822-39),  Sutcliffe, 
4067. 

Sixth  Array  Corps,  memories  of,  Hyde,  2216. 

Sixth  Wisconsin  Volunteers,  Service  with,  Dawes, 
2162. 

Sixty  years  in  California,  Davis,  3400. 

Sketches  of  western  life.  Rice,  1811. 

Skippack,  Christopher  Dock,  schoolmaster  of.  See 
Pennypacker,  3244. 

Sk-qo'uiic  Indians,  of  Brit.  Columbia,  Hill-Tout.  See 
Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3461. 

Slafter,  E.  F.,  ed.,  Vovages  of  the  X'orthmen  to  Am., 
753,  see  also  Prince  Soc,  387;  Sir  William  Alexander 
and  Am.  colonization,  828:  voyages  of  Champlain 
with  memoir,  .see  Champlain,  3015. 

Slave  power,  Cairnes,  1852. 

Slavery,  in  Mass.,  Deane.Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  236, 
Moore,  984;  in  Prov.  of  S.  C.  (1070-1770),  McCrady,  see 
Am.  Hist.  Afssoc,  247;  in  Maine,  Williamson,  see 
Maine  Hist.  Soc,  278;  letters  and  docs.  rel.  to,  in 
Mass.,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  314 ;  as  connected 
with  Pa.,  Bettle,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  371  ;  outrages 
perjietrated  upon  Seminoles  in  interest  of  slave- 
holders, see  Giddings,  041,  1783  ;  in  earlv  N.  Y., 
see  Schuyler,  1101;  denunciation  of,  .see  Jefferson, 
1374;  attempt  to  break  down  prohibition  of,  in  Ind., 
see  Dunn,  17'75;  in  N.  C,  Bassett,  1830;  southern 
attitude  toward,  before  1S28,  see  Birney,  18.35;  hist., 
Blake,  1830  ;  Negro  in  IMd.,  Brackett,  1837  ;  eco- 
nomic basis  of,  see  f'airnes,  18.52;  discussion  of,  see 
Calhoun,  18.53,  Grund.  ls;r,,  Lieber,  1917,  Ratzel,2597: 
influence  of,  see  Ciillioun,  1854;  Am.  slavery  and 
colour,  Chambers,  1S57;  essavs  on,  ChnnniiiK.  I'^'iS; 
speeches  on,  .see  Choate,  I8r,i,  Seward,  1957,  W'clistcr, 
1979;  Cotton  is  kint;,  Christy,  1862;  White  inul  blai'k 
under  the  old  regime,  Clayton,  1866;  Scriptural  ex- 
amination of  institution  of,  H.  Cobb,  1808;  hist. 
Bketch  of,  T.  Cobb,  1869;  escapes  from,  .see  Coffin, 
1870;  depicted,  see  Dabney,  1875;  as  it  appeared 
to  a  slave,  see  Douglass,  1881;  Sectional  contro- 
versy. Fowler,  1887;  Hist,  of  struggle  for  extension 
or  restriction  in  U.  S.,  CJreeley,  1893;  Impending 
crisis  of  the  South,  Helper,  1897;  Despotism  in  Am. 


Hildreth,  1898 ;  Law  of  freedom  and  bondage  in  the 
U.  S.,  Hurd,  1903;  misc.  writings  on.  Jay,  1906;  Wil- 
liam Jay  and  constitutional  movement  for  aboli- 
tion of,  Tuckerman,  1907;  Mirror  of  modern  demo- 
cracy, Jones,  1908;  Journal  of  residence  on  Ga. 
plantation,  Kemble,  1910;  public  opinion  on,  see 
Leggett,  1915,  Greeley,  2199 ;  Martyrdom  of  Lovejoy, 
Tanner,  1920;  palliated,  see  Lunt,  1922;  and  the  cause 
of  the  war,  see  Nichols,  1931;  The  cotton  kingdom, 
Olmsted,  1932;  Journey  in  seaboard  slave  states, 
Olmsted,  1933;  Trial  of  Theodore  Parker,  19X5;  in 
U.  S.,  Paulding,  1937;  Acts  of  anti-slavery  apostles, 
Parker,  1944;  southern  view  of,  see  Pollard,  1946, 
2301;  Pro-slaven- argument,  1949 ;  in  Miss.,  sec  Quit- 
man, 1950;  Dred  Scott  case,  Howard,  1954,  see  also 
Hurd,  1903,  Tanney,  1970,  Cluskey,  2509;  American, 
distinguished  from  slavery  of  Eng.  theorists,  Sea- 
burv,  1955;  Scriptural  and  "statistical  views  in  favor 
of,  .'itringfellow,  1965;  laws  rel.  to,  Stroud,  1966;  rise 
of  slavery  issue,  .see  Sumner,  19G9;  impressions  of, 
see  TroUope.  r,t72:  Xegrnes  :ind  iieero  slaveiy.  Van 
Evrie,  1977;  Southern  (Quakers  and,  Meeks,  1988;  colo- 
nial records,  see  Williams,  I'.i'.il ;  Rise  and  fall  of  slave 
power  in  Am.,  Wilson.  I'.iiiL';  struggle  of  1823-24, 
Coles,  2024;  petitions  and  ])ai>ers,  Dunn,  2029;  condi- 
tion of  southern,  see  Gladstone,  2038  ;  measures  in 
U.  S.  Senate,  see  Chase,  2135;  introd.,  development 
and  effects  of  Civil  AYar  on,  see  Draper,  2171 ;  End  of 
an  era.  Wise,  2373;  justification  of.  see  Dabney,  2391; 
majjS  for  study  of,  see  Hart,  2538 ;  slave  power,  see 
Hinsdale,  2546  •  struggle  to  1860,  see  Johnston,  2555; 
southern  view  of  early  contest,  see  Tucker,  2628; 
question  of,  in  Am.  politics.  Hoist,  2749;  constitu- 
tional warrant  for  confiscation  and  emancipation, 
see  Whiting.  2817;  slave  and  free  labor,  see  De  Bow, 
2845,  2846;  colonial  tariff  on  slaves,  see  Hill,  28C6; 
spirit  of,  in  Ga.,  see  Avery,  3271,  Harris,  3298;  atti- 
tude of  P.  E.  Church  toward,  see  Wilberforce,  3113; 
early  movement  for  legislation  of,  in  III.,  Brown,  see 
Chicago  Hist.  Soc,  3351;  in  III.,  see  Edwards,  3356 ; 
De  I'eselavage  en  Can.,  Viger  et  Lafontaine,  see 
INlontreal  Soc.  Hist,  de,  3504;  contribution  to  hist,  of, 
see  Helps,  3915  ;  arguments  for  emancipation  of,  in 
Brit,  colonies,  see  Flinter,  4111;  memoranda  respect- 
ing, in  Cuba  (1836-9),  see  Madden,  4126;  defence 
against  assailants  of  slave-holding  colonies,  see 
Poyer,  4134.  .S'ee  also  Anti-slavery,  Fugitive  slaves, 
Negroes,  Ordinance  of  1787,  Slave  trade.  Under- 
ground railroad;  also  names  of  orators,  party  lead- 
ers, presidents,  and  statesmen  of  the  period. 

Slavei-v  question.  Period  of,  1828-1860  (department), 
1827-1099. 

Slave  states  of  America,  Buckingham,  1849. 

Slave  trade,  connection  of  Mass.  with,  Deane,  see  Am. 
Antiquarian  Soc,  236;  early  African,  in  New  Eng- 
land, Weeden,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  237;  be- 
tween provincial  INIass.  and  Africa,  see  Mocjre,  984 ; 
in  District  of  Columbia,  see  Cobb,  1606;  hist,  of, 
Blake,  1836;  suppression  of  African,  to  U.  S.,  Du 
Bois,  1882,  see  also  Harvard  Univ.,  265;  development 
of,  see  Foote,  1886;  right  of  search  and,  see  Schuyler, 
2606 ;  suppression  of,  on  coast  of  Africa,  see  Spears, 
2614;  in  New  Eng.,  see  Weeden,  2905;  valuable  de- 
tails on,  see  Madden,  4126;  in  West  Indies,  Turnbull, 
4145.     .See  er7so  Slavery. 

Slidell-Benjamin  correspondence.    See  Bigelow,  2113. 

Sloane,  W.  M.,  The  French  war  and  the  Rev.,  1500; 
Princeton  University,  see  Four  American  universi- 
ties 2929. 

Sluvter,  P.,  .Tournal.  See  Dankers,  1058,  L.  I.  Hist. 
Soc,  3221,  Munsell,  ,3229. 

.Small,  A.  W.,  Beginnings  of  Am.  nationality,  2794. 

Smalley,  E.  V.,  Storv  of  the  Northern  Pacific  Railroad, 
3423. 

Smedes,  Mrs.  S.  D.,  Memorials  of  a  southern  planter, 
1875. 

Smet,  P.  J.  de.  Letters  and  sketches,  677 ;  Or.  missions, 
2071. 

Smissen,  A.  L.  A.  G.,  baron  van  der.  Souvenirs  du 
Mex.,  3983. 

Smith,  A.,  Reminiscences  of  the  Texas  Republic.  See 
Gal.  Hist.  Soc.  of,  :5293. 

Smith,  B.,  Colccciiin  de  documentos,  202;  tr.,  see 
Nunez  Cabeva  de  Vaca,  1195,  Rye,  1196. 

Smith,  E.,  William  Cohbett.  1609. 

Smith,  (ieorge  15.,  U.  S.,  735;  Hist,  of  the  English  Par- 
liament, 2679. 


568 


INDEX 


Smith,  Gerrit,  biog.,  Frothinpham,  lOGl. 

Smith,  Goldwin,  'Hie  moriil  crusatler,  1890;  Civil  War 
in  Am.,  2;5'J4;  The  f.  S., 'JCti'.);  The  United  Kinjidom, 
2680;  Can.  and  the  Canadian  ([uestion,  3577;  see  also 
Manitoba  school  (inestiim,  :«;)■.'. 

Smith,  Maj.-Gea.  tiustavus  W.,  Battle  of  Seven  Pines, 
232,''). 

Smith,  II.  W.,  comp.,  Andreana,  1224. 

Smith,  ('(>/.  James,  Acct.  of  the  remarkable  occur- 
rences in  the  life  and  travels  of  Col.  James  Smith 
during  his  ca|)tivity  with  the  Indians  (1755-.")'.)),  1162. 

Smith,  Cdpf.  John,  Advertisement  for  inexi)erienced 
planters  of  New  Kng.,  srr  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.,2'J'J;  Dese. 
of  New  Kng.  (16U!>,  ncc  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  302,  Force, 
848;  New  England's  trials,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  329; 
Gen.  hist,  of  Va.,  see  I'inkerton,  731;  Works,  1163; 
life,  Hilliard,  see  Si>arks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  2,  see  also 
Hifjj^inson,  721,  KfjH;k'Ston,  2517. 

Smith,  Josejih,  Taylor's  acct.  of  martyrdom  of,  see 
Burton,  21122;  I'riiphct  of  Palmyra,  Gregg,  3084;  life, 
Tullidge,  3085. 

Smith,  J<)shua  T.,  Disc,  of  Am.  by  Northmen  in  10th 
cent.,  754;  tr.,  text  of  the  sagas,  see  Horsford,  740. 

Smith,  Justin  A.,  Hist,  of  the  Baptists  in  the  western 
states  e:i.st  of  the  Miss.,  3086;  see  also  Burrage,  2996, 
Riley,  3070  a. 

Smith,  M.,  Geog.  view  of  province  of  U.  C.,3774;  Geog. 
view  of  Brit,  possessions  in  N.  Am.,  3774;  Complete 
hist,  of  late  Am.  war  (1812)  with  Gr.  Brit.,  with  narr. 
of  sufferings  in  Can.,  3774. 

Smith,  P.  H.,  Green  Mountain  boys,  3183;  Acadia,  3817. 

Smith,  R.  M.,  Emigration  and  immigration,  2891. 

Smith,  R.  P.     See  Vivian,  2475. 

Smith,  S.,  Hist,  of  colony  of  Nova  Caesaria,  1108,  3255; 
plagiarized,  see  Raum,  3249. 

Smith,  T.  C,  Liberty  and  Free  Soil  parties  in  the 
Northwest,  2072,  see  also  Harvard  T^niv.,  270;  Free 
Soil  Party  in  Wis.,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  proc, 
3390. 

Smith,  .UaJ.-Gen.  Thomas  K.,  life,  W.  G.  Smith.  2326. 

Smith,  W.,  Hist.  acct.  of  Bouquet's  exped.  against  O. 
Indians  (1764),  880 ;  Hist,  of  the  late  province  of  N.  Y., 
1109,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  352,  Colden's  Letters 
on,  354;  Hist,  of  Can.,  3598;  ed.,  see  Hallam,  2664. 

Smith,  W.  G.,  Life  and  letters  of  Thomas  K.  Smith, 
2326. 

Smith,  W.  H.,  ed.     See  St.  Clair,  1816. 

Smith,  W.  J.,  ed.,  Grenville  papers,  1.349. 

Smith,  W.  P.,  Book  of  the  great  railway  celebrations 
(1857),  2892. 

Smith,  W.  R.,  Hist,  of  Wis.,  .3379. 

Smithson,  .James,  life.     See  Goode,  2932. 

Smithsonian  Institution.  Contributions  to  knowledge, 
see  Dall,  566,  Haven,  571,  Jones,  575,  Lapham,  577, 
Squier,  587,  Squier  and  Davis,  588,  WTiittlesey,  599; 
Bureau  of  ethnology,  rpts.,  687,  see  also  Holmes, 
572,  Thomas,  591,593,595,  Winship,  3992;  Misc.  papers 
rel.  to  anthrop..  Mason,  G(H;  misc.  colls.,  see  Wash- 
ington Anthrop.  Soc,  689;  1846-96,  Goode,  2932. 

Smyth,  E.  C.  French  Canadians  in  New  Eng.  See 
Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  2.39. 

Smyth,  J.  F.  D.,  A  tour  in  the  U.  S.,  1501. 

Smyth,  W.  H.,  tr.,  ed.    See  Benzoni,  7(». 

Sna'ke  worship.  Snake  ceremonials  at  Walpi,  Fewkes, 
see  ./oiirnal  of  Am.  ethnol.andarchceol.,b~G;  Snake- 
dance  of  the  Moquis,  Bourke,  609. 

Snead,  T.  L.,  The  light  for  Mo.,  2327. 

Snow,  F.,  romp..  Treaties  and  topics  in  Am.  diplo- 
macy, 2(;iO. 

Socialistic  communities.    .See  Communities. 

Social  organization  and  mode  of  government  of  the 
ancient  Mexicans,  Bandelier,  .3929. 

Social  science  series.     .See  Borgeaud,  2647. 

Sociedad  de  bibliofilos  Andaluces,  pubs.  See  Cobo, 
4040. 

Sociedad  mexicana  de  geograffa  y  estadistica,  boletin, 
49. 

Societi^  des  Am^ricanistes  de  Paris,  journal,  62. 

Societies  and  clubs,  37-12;  pubs.  rel.  to  Am.  hist,  and 

feneal.,  Lenox  Lib.,  .34;  Am.   book  clul)s,  Growoll, 
1;  hist,  .soc   pubs..  22,5-390;  Bililiog.   of   Am.   hist, 
societies.   Griffin,   396,   3430,   3452,   37;  Soldier's  Aid 
Societies,  .see  Brockett,  2118;  sources  for  religious 
hist.,  .see  2969. 
Societies   by   name:   Alabama   Hist.    Soc,   3270; 
American  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  225, 
226,  2456;  American  Antiquarian  Soc,  227-242, 

569 


see  also  38,  70,  128,  ,557,  639,  C43,  883,  1179,  2969, 
3906;  American  Baptist  Hist.  Soc,  2973,  39,  see 
also  2969;  Anierican'Catholic  Hist.  Soc,  2974,  39, 
see  also  2969;  American  Economic  Assoc,  2863, 
2866  ;  American  Folk  Lore  Soc,  665;  American 
Geog.  Soc,  824,38;  American  Hist.  Assoc,  243- 
250,  38,  .see  also  5,  6,  64,  68,  80,  102,  105,  200,  206, 
1(K)7,  1(J25,  1431,  2483,  2789,  2913,  2930,  2975,  3576; 
American-Irish  Soc,  40;  American  Jewish  Soc, 
40;  Ainerican  Philosoi)h.  Soc,  38,  649;  American 
Soc  of  Church  llist.,2;>75,39;  Appalachian  .Moun- 
tain Club,  511;  Archaeological  Inst,  of  Am.,  552- 
556;  Backus  Hist.  Soc,  2977;  Bostonian  .Soc, 
31.30;  Bradford  Club,  251,  252,  see  also  42,  1366, 
1405;  Buffalo  Hist.  Soc,  3199;  California,  Hist. 
Soc.  of  Southern,  47;  California  Hist.  Soc,  3397, 
see  also  3426;  Canada,  Royal  Soc.  of,  35;il-3557, 
see  « /.so  691,  802;  Caxton  Club,  3;i50;  Cayuga  Co. 
Hist.  Soc,  3200;  Chicago  Hist.  Soc,  ,3351;  Cincin- 
nati Soc,  38,  see  also  1486,  1772,  2080;  Colonial 
I).ames, 38, 13,56;  Colonial  Soc.  of  Mass.,  3147;  Colo- 
nial Wars,  38;  Colonization  Soc,  1906;  Connecti- 
cut Hist.  Soc,  3137,  ,see  also  1291;  Cumberland, 
Society  of  the  Army  of  the,  2090 ;  Daughters  of 
the  Am.  Rev.,  38;  Daughters  of  the  Rev.,  38; 
Delaware  Hist.  Soc,  3287,  180;  Essex  Inst.,  3143; 
Filson  Club,  3289,  see  r//.so  1765,  1777,  2946;  Fire 
Lands  Soc,  33,58;  Galveston  Hist.  Soc, 3293;  Geor- 
gia Hist.  Soc,  3295,  see  also  1137,  1150;  (Jerman 
(Tcog.  Soc,  728;  Gorges  Soc,  123;  Great  Britain, 
Royal  Commission  on  Hist.  ^ISS.,  73,  see  also 
1496;  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic,  27,38,  2080, 
hist,  of,  Beath,  2111;  Hakluyt  Soc,  38;  Hamil- 
ton Club,  1632;  Historical  Club  of  Am.  [Episc] 
Church,  39;  Historical  Printing  Club,  271,  272, 
273,  42,  see  also  1781;  Holland  Society,  3216,  38, 
44,64;  Huguenot  Soc.  of  Am.,  3n38,  38,40;  Indi- 
ana Hist.  Soc,  3362,  see  o/so  216,  2029;  Iowa  State 
Hist.  Soc,  3363,  213;  Kansas  State  Hi.st.  Soc, 
33G5;  Knights  of  the  Golden  Circle,  2360;  Long 
Island  Hist.  Soc,  3221,  see  also  10.58,1387;  Lou- 
isiana Hist.  Soc,  3305,  206,  acct.  of,  see  French, 
3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2;  Loyal  and  Patriotic  Soc  of 
U.  C,  1724-5;  Lundy's'Lane  Hist.  Soc,  3498,  see 
also  1284,  1722,  1724-5;  Lutheran  Hist.  Soc,  2969; 
IMaine  Hist.  Soc,  275-283,  see  alsol21, 122, 165,820,' 
8.54;  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500,  see  also 
83;  Maryland  Hist.  Soc,  3314,  182,  183,  see  also 
1256;  Massachusetts  Anti-slavery  Soc,  1927;  Mas- 
sachusetts Hist.  Soc,  284-350,  see  also  38,  903,  955, 
962,  963,  965,  968,  999,  1013;  Massachusetts  INIilit. 
Hist.  Soc,  2276-2278,  27,  2088;  Mayflower  Soc,  38; 
Michigan  Pioneer  and  Hist.  Soc,  3367;  Milit. 
Order  of  the  Loyal  Legion,  27,  38,  2086,  see  also 
2080;  Minnesota  Hist.  Soc,  3368,  3503,  see  also 
217,219;  Missouri  Hist.  Soc,  3316;  Narragansett 
Club,  3114,  42,  see  also  10:54;  National  Geotc-  Soc, 
528,  529;  Nebraska  State  Hist.  Soc,  3370,  see  also 
2025;  New  England  Hist.  Geneal.  Soc,  3169,  35, 
142;  New  Hampshire  Hist.  Soc,  3172,  see  also 
1004;  New  Haven  Colony  Hist.  Soc,  3173,  see 
also  2838;  New  Jersey  Hist.  Soc,  3232,  see  also 
109, 1116,  1511;  New  York  Geneal.  and  Biog.  Soc, 
3237,  35,  164;  New  Y'ork  Hist.  Soc,  351-366,  see 
also  38,  164,  679,  812,  835,  1074,  1078, 1109,  1292, 1.525; 
New  York  Public  School  Soc,  2920;  Nova  Scotia 
Hist.  Soc,  3511;  Ohio  Archa-ol.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3373,  211,  see  also  1772;  Ohio  Hist,  and  Philosoph. 
Soc,  ,3374;  Old  South  Work,  .367,  368.  see  «Aso  1195 ; 
Oneida  Hist.  Soc,  3239;  Parkman  Club,  3376,  see 
also  1189;  Pennsylvania  German  Soc,  3242,  40, 
177;  Pennsylvania  Hist.  Soc,  369-385,  see  also  38, 
176,  649,  877,  1049,  1295.  1296,  1773;  Philadelphia 
Geog.  Soc,  530;  Potomac  Soc  of  the  Army  of 
the,  2090;  Presbyterian  Hist.  Soc,  3067,  39,  see 
also  2969;  Prince  Soc,  3,86,  387,  42,  see  also  753, 
828,  893,  895,  929,  944,  959,  971,  989,  1032,  11.59;  Pro- 
testant Episcopal  Hist.  Soc,  39;  Quebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  a512-.3.5.30,  81,  see  ff/.so  82.  .3518;  Rhode 
Island  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  see  a/.so  1.512:  Rhode  Island 
Soldiers'  and  Sailors'  Hist.  Soc,  2(187:  Saratoga 
Monument  Association,  1.5.35;  Scotch-Irish  Soc. 
of  Am. ,,388,  40;  Seventv-Six  Soc.  1494,  42;  Sierra 
Club,  ,5:W;  Sociedad  (le  bibliofilos  Andaluces, 
4040;  Sociedad  mexicana  de  geografia  y  estadis- 
tica, 49;  Soci^te  de  Notre  Dame  de  Niontreal, 
3667;   Soci6t6   des  Americanistes  de  Paris,  62; 


INDEX 


Soci6t6  Historique  de  :Montreal,  3,504,  see  also 
3622,  3637,  3667,  3769;  Society  for  the  Propaga- 
tion of  the  Gospel,  2976.  30(i5;  Sons  of  Liberty, 
1287,  see  also  140-t,  2360;  Sons  of  the  Am.  Rev., 
38;  Sous  of  the  Rev.,  38;  South  Carolina  Hist. 
Soc,  :i327,  see  also  197,  201,  1169;  Southern  His- 
torical Soc,  2330,  35,  2089,  see  aL^o  2290;  South- 
ern Historj'  Assoc,  3328,  35,  see  also  203,  206,  214; 
Spanish  Assoc,  of  Ky.,  see  Blennerhassett,  1762; 
Tennessee  Hist.  Soc,  210;  Tennessee,  Society  of 
the  Army  of,  2090;  Union  SoUlicrs'  and  Sailors' 
Monument  Assoc,  2331;  Inited  Urotlufn,  Hist. 
Soc.  of  Church  of,  2969;  I'nitcil  Statts  Catholic 
Society,  39,  2969,  3102;  Universalist  Hist.  Soc, 
2969;  l^ermont  Hist.  Soc,  3189,  see  also  3122;  Vir- 
grinia  Hist.  Soc,  33X5,  38,  .see  also  192  ;  War  of 
1S12,  Soc  of,  38;  "Washington  Anthrop.  Soc,  689; 
AVatauga  Assoc,  1809,  2705;  Western  Reserve 
Hist.  Soc,  3387;  Western  Tract  Soc,  1870;  Wis- 
consin State  Hist.  Soc,  .3390,  38,  see  also  213, 
3G70;  Wyoming  Hist,  and  Geneal.  Soc,  3268. 

Societies,  religious,  inner  life  of,  Barclay,  2981.  See 
also  Comnuinities. 

Society  for  the  Propagation  of  the  Gospel  in  Foreign 
Parts,  charter  and  rpt.,  see  Anderson,  2976;  letters 
antl  rpts.  from  missionaries  of,  see  Perry,  3065. 

Society  in  America,  Martineau,  1925. 

SocietV,  manners  and  politics  in  the  United  States, 
Clicvalicr.  1860. 

Sodciini  letter.    ,See  Vespucci,  793. 

Soeurs  (Ic  la  Charity  de  Villemarie,  fondatrice  des.  See 
Youville.  3691. 

Soils,  nature  and  origin,  Shaler.    See  Geol.  survey,  440. 

Soldier's  Aid  .Societies.     See  Brockett,  2118. 

Soley,  .1.  R.,  The  blockade  and  the  cruisers,  2328,  see 
also  Navy  in  the  Civil  War,  2287;  Sailor  boys  of  '61, 
2329;  Boys  of  1812,  2611;  see  also  Morris,  1744. 

Solis  V  Rivailfiieyra,  A.  de.  Hist,  of  conquest  of  Mex. 
by  the  S]>aniar(ls.  3984. 

Some  account  of  the  pious  fund  of  California,  Doyle, 

3005. 

Some  Federal  and  Confederate  commanders.  See 
Mass.  .Alilit.  Hist.  Soc,  2088,  2278. 

Somcrs,  Richard,  life.    See  Cooper,  2511. 

SonuTs  Islands.     .See  Bermudas. 

Sonic  strant;o  corners  of  our  country,  Lummis,  3415. 

Song'^  and  ballads  of  the  American  Revolution,  Moore, 
143(;. 

Sonora,  material  for  hist,  of,  see  Venegas,  1199;  ex- 
plorations in  (1851-3),  Bartlctt.  2019;  geog.,  hist,  and 
resources  of  silver  region.  Mowiv,  .'J417. 

Sons  of  Liberty,  .see  Vallandighaui,  2360;  in  N.  Y., 
Dawson,  1287,  see  also  Lamb,  1404. 

Sons  of  the  American  Revolution,  38. 

Sons  of  the  Revolution,  38. 

Soto,  Hernando  de,  letter  on  conquest  of  Fla.,  see 
French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2;  exped.  of:  Biedma,  see  Rve, 
1196,  King,  1197,  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  2;  Gentleman 
of  Elvas,  see  Rye,  1196,  King,  1197,  French,  3292,  ser. 
1.  V.  2;  Vega,  see  King,  1197;  Hardaway,  see  Ala. 
Hist.  Soc,  3270;  conquest  of  Fla.,  Irving,  1193,  Rye, 
1196;  De  Soto  and  his  men  in  the  land  of  Fla.,  King, 
1197 ;  Life,  travels  and  adventures  of,  Wilmer,  1198 ; 
see  also  Higginson,  721. 

Soules,  F.,  Hist,  des  troubles  de  I'Am^rique  anglaise, 

Source-book  of  American  history,  Hart,  ed.,  397,  2540. 

Sources,  Part  I,  1-390. 

Sources,  for  school  lib.,  app.,  pp.  464-465;  and  colls,  for 
town  lib.,  app.,  p.  465. 

Sources  of  northwestern  histoiT,  Dennis,  83. 

Sources  of  the  history  of  Oregon.     Ser  Wyeth,  2076. 

Souris  country,  Bryce.  ,S'ce  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci. 
Soc.,:ttno(i,ss7). 

South,  journals  of  conventions  to  pass  ordinances  of 
secession,  116;  hist,  of  southern  colonies  from  settle- 
ment of  Va.  to  1090,  .see  Fiske,  1131;  Memoirs  of 
[Rev.]  War  in  the  southern  departments  of  U.  S., 
Lee,  1414  ;  life  in,  during  Rev.,  .see  Scudder,  1492  ; 
letters  from,  Paulding,  ir,08;  social  life  before  the 
■war,  .see  Fremont,  1888  ;  Impending  crisis  of,  Helper, 
1897  ;  domestic  life  in,  src  ]\.lk,  2:'.0O;  Silent  South, 
Cable,  2.382;  the  new,  Grady,  2395;  On  Sbcniiairs 
track,  Kennawav, 2.399;  thegreat,  King,24(iii;  studies 
in  (1880-90),  Warner,  2421  ;  hist,  of,  .see  .loliiis  Mo])- 
kins  T'niversity  monographs,  2.5.51  ;  development  of 
southern  colonies,  see  Johnston,  2553  ;  old  and  new. 


Breckinridge,  .see  Mabie,  2565  ;  Southern  states  of 
Am.  U^nion  considered  in  their  relations  to  the  Con- 
stitution of  the  U.  S.,  Curry,  2713;  industrial  re- 
sources, De  Bow,  2845,  De  Bow's  review,  2846;  cotton 
states,  see  Hilgard,  2864  ;  culture  in  old,  .see  Adams, 
2911;  Baptists  in  southern  states  east  of  the  Miss., 
Riley,  3070  a ;  period  of  transition  from  old  to  new, 
see  Aveiy,  3271 ;  the  old.  Page,  3319.  *ee  also  Nullifi- 
cation, Secession,  Slaveiy,  Reconstruction ;  also 
southern  states  by  name. 

South  Africa,  Can.  troops  in.  Can.  Militia  Dept.,3437. 

South  America,  Hist,  of  Am.,  Robertson,  403,  see  also 
Ivnaijp,  2558;  Researches  c(mc  institutions  and 
monuments  of  ancient  inhabitants  of  Am.,  Hum- 
boldt, 573,  3916,  3955  ;  Indians,  Brinton,  611;  sym- 
jiathy  with  S.  Am.  colonies, , see  Clay,  1864;  use  made 
of  X.  Am.  ports  )iv  vessels  sailing  under  flags  of  re- 
volting S.  Am.  colonies,  .see  U.  S.  State  Dept.,  2357  ; 
bibliog.,  see  Uibliotheca  Am.,  3448  a;  hist,  of  French 
dominions  in,  Jeft'erys,  3634;  voyage  to  (1817-18), 
Braekenridge,  3909;  North  and,  Bnnynell,  3910;  hist, 
of  the  struggle  for  liberty  in  the  Andean  republics 
and  Cuba,  Butterworth,  3911;  hist,  of,  from  disc,  De- 
berle,  3913,  3914;  Voyage  aux  regions  equinoxiales 
(1799-1804),  Humboldt  and  Bon] 'land,  3916  ;  railroads 
in,  see  International  Am.  Conference,  3917  ;  geog. 
and  travel,  Stanford's  compendium,  3920;  U.S.  Bur. 
of  Am.  Republics,  jiubs.,  3922,  3923;  Spanish  and 
I'ortuguese  during  colonial  period,  Watson,  3924  ; 
hist,  of  Miranda's  attempt  to  effect  a  revolution  in, 
Biggs,  400  ;  travels  in  (lsoi-4),  Pons,  4013;  rpts.  on 
present  state  of  United  Provinces  of,  Rodney  and 
<Jraham,  4010  ;  Spanish-Am.  republics.  Child,  4030; 
voyage  to,  Juan  y  Santacilia  and  Ulloa,  4042  ;  war 
the  Pacific  coast  of  (1879-81),  Mason,  4057;  hist,  and 
on  descriptive  narr.  of  twenty  years'  residence  in, 
Stevenson,  4066;  papers  rel.  to  war  in,  U.  S.  State 
Dei)t.  40()S;  The  Inquisition  as  it  was  in.  Vicuna 
IVIaekenna.  4009;  recollections  (1S61-GS),  Hutchinson, 
4078  ;  emancipation  of,  Mitre,  4080  ;  English  in,  Mul- 
hall,  4<)S2 ;  letters  on,  Roliertson,  4087.  See  also 
Spanish  ;  also  South  American  countries  by  name. 

South  America,  Atlantic  States  of  (departme'nt),  4072- 
4093. 

South  America,  Northern,  and  Central  America  (de- 
partment), 3997^027. 

South  America,  Pacific  States  of  (department),  4028- 
4071. 

South  Carolina,  doc.  material  in  Gr.  Brit.  State  Paper 
Ofhce,  71,  197  ;  records,  docs,  and  bibliog.,  197-201  ; 
colonial  records,  Mii;/ci:inc  nf  Am.  hist.,  197;  state 
papers  on  nullification,  r.is  ;  Statutes-at-large  (1682- 
1838),  199;  bibliog*  of  coUmial  hist.,  Whitney,  200; 
slavery  in  (1670-1770),  McCrady,  see  Am.  Hist.  Assoc, 
247 ;  state  surveys,  504 ;  colonial,  Doyle,  840  ;  hist, 
colls.,  Carroll,  1128,  198;  hist.  acct.  of' rise  and  pro- 
gress of  colony,  Hewatt,  1135;  hist.  (1670-1780),  Mc- 
Crady, 1142;  sketch  of  hist.,  to  1719,  Rivers,  1161; 
chapter  in  early  hist.,  srr  Rivers,  nm;  docs,  con- 
nected with  hist.,  Weston.  1169, 19S ;  letters  in  regard 
to  provost  marshalsliip  (17(;4-7ri),  Cumberland,  see 
Weston,  1169;  philosoiiliieo-historico-hydrography, 
De  Brahm,  see  Weston.  IICO;  travels  through.  Bar- 
tram,  1235 ;  rise  and  jirogress  of  lie  v.  in,  to  177(;,  Dray- 
ton, 1304;  doc.  hist,  of  Rev.  in,  Gibbes,  1336,  198; 
Campaign  of  1781  in  the  Carolinas,  Lee,  1415;  mem- 
oirs of  Rev.  in,  Moultrie,  1441 ;  hist,  of  rev.  of,  Ram- 
say, 1470;  exposition,  sr/'  Calhoun,  18.5;;;  address  to 
l)eople  of ,  see  Calhoun,  IS.").'. ;  critical  study  of  nulli- 
fication in,  Houston,  1902,  .■<rc  also  Harvard  I'niv., 
267;  provisional  governorship  (186,^0,  see  Perry,  1939; 
nullification  in,  see  Seott.  2010,  Powell,  2594;  Mc- 
Gowan's  (Gregg's)  lirigade,  Caldwell,  2129;  Sher- 
man's campaign  in,  ■■<('<•  Cox,  21,"')()  ;  campaigns  of 
Civil  War  in,  sec  Nichols,  22SS;  under  negro  govt.. 
Pike,  2407;  rpt.  on,  for  reconstruction  policy,  Schurz, 
24(19;  condition  in  1S71, .srrU.  S.  cong.  rjit.,  2417-  atti- 
tude of  govt,  toward  jiiraey  (l(;7(i-174()),  Huf  hson, 
28()S  ;  industrial  exi)eriinents  of  Brit.  govt,  with,  see 
Lord,  2.-^76;  tinan.  hist.,  Scott,  2890;  hist,  of  higher 
edtiiatioii  in.  Meriw(^th(>r,  2942;  education  in,  ]irior 
to  and  during  Rev.,  McCready,  .see  Meriwether,  2942; 
Cerni.m  settlements  and  Lutheran  Church  in,  to 
]8,",ii,  l',er7ilieim,  2986;  Huguenots  in,  see  Huguenot 
Soc.  of  Am.,  3038  ;  Lowndes  of,  see  Lowndes  family, 
:«06;  statistics  of,  Mills,  3315  ;  hist,  of,  Ramsay,  3322, 
Simms,  3325. 


570 


INDEX 


South  Carolina  historical  and  genealo/jical  maga- 
zine, 201. 
Soutli  Carolina  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3327, 197,  201, 

see  a/so  Weston,  ll(ll>. 
South  Dakota,  well  boring  in,  Darton.    See  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 44(5. 
Southern  and  old  border  states  (department),  3260- 

334-'. 
Southern  and  southwestern  colonies  and  settlements, 

Spanish  Kk'partuicnti,  lllO-llUi). 
Southern     and    western     colonies    and    settlements, 

French  (department),  1172-1189. 
Southern  liironae,  ,'J5,  208i). 

Southern  California,  Historical  Society  of,  papers,  47. 
Southern  Historical  Society,  papers,  2330,  30,  2089;  see 

also  Our  /irin;/  <ni(l  our  iliiid,  22'.K). 
Southern  History  Association,  publications,  3328,35, 

see  (i/sn  214,  Cole,  20:5,  2(M;. 
Southern  liternrij  iiiinsenr/rr,  1962,  36. 
Southern  planter',  Daliney,  1875. 
Southern  .statesmen  of  tile  old  n'gime,  Trent,  33.'?2. 
Southev,  R.,  Life  of  Sir  Walter  Raleigh,  1157  ;  Hist,  of 

Brazi'l,  441S9. 
South  Sea.  discovery  of,  Anda^oyn..  4051. 
Southwest,  Spanish"  colonization  in,  Bluckmar,  1191 ; 

Spanish  institutions  of,  Blackniar,  1191. 
Souvenirs  du  .Mexique.  Smissen,  3aS3. 
Souvenirs  of  a  diplomat,  Bacourt,  1829. 
Souvenirs  of  my  time,  Fremont,  1888. 
Souza,  B.  de,  Biblioteca  hispano  americana,  50. 
Spain,  -Materials  para  la  historia  de  Espafia,  Hinojosa, 
44;    Los  de.spachos  de  la  diplomacia  pontitieia  en 
Espafia,  44;    laws   gi)v<rninf^    the    Indies,    Grifiin's 
Bibliog.  sketch  of  Ke(ii]iila(ii>n  de  Indies. 47,  Stevens 
and  Lucas'  Xew  laws  of  tlie  Indies,  39il,  46,  see  also 
Hist.  Soc.  of  Southern  Cal.,  47  ;  coll.  statutes,  Colec- 
cion  legislativa  de  Hspana,  46;  letters,  despatches, 
etc.,  rel.  to  negotiations  between  Eng.  and  (1485- 
1543\  Archives  of  Simancas,  48 ;    letters  and  state 
papers  rel.    to  Eng.   affairs  (1558-86),   Archives   of 
Simancas,  48;  U.  S.  relations  with  Spain,  see  Lee, 
1417;  retrocession  of  La.  to  France,  see  Adams,  1.5S0; 
travels  in  (1813-15),  Xoah,  1666;  treaty  of  1795  with, 
see  Pinckney,  1673;  U.  S.  and,  in  1790,  Ford,  1781,  see 
also  Hist.  Printing  Club,  273 ;  relations  of  U.  S.  to 
(lS9(;-98i,  see  V.  S.  Congress.  2451. 
Spalding,  ner.  H.  H.    See  Barrows,  3392. 
Spaldiuir,  Solomon,  MS.  of,  theory  of  Book  of  Mor- 
mon, see  Smith,  3084 ;  MS.  of,  and  the  Book  of  Mor- 
mon, Garfield,  see  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  3387. 
Spalding,  T.,  Sketch  of  life  of  Gen.  James  Oglethorpe, 

1150. 
Spanish,  discovery  and  early  exploration  :  colls,  of 
docs.  rel.  to  Squier,  44,  Wiiishi|)'s  List  of  titles  of 
does,  [in  Navarrete]  rel.  to  Am.,  45,  Navarrete,  702, 
44,  PachecorrHf/  Cardenas,  703,  791,  44,  continuation 
of  I'acheco  ami  Cardenas,  704 ;   Coleccion  de  los 
vinges  y  descubrinientos,  Navarrete,  700, 789, 43;  acct. 
of.  Thome,    see  Hakluyt,  716 ;   Voyages,    Ternaut- 
Compans,  736,44;  Proceedings  of  Pedrarias  Davila, 
Andagoya,  760;  Decades,  Anghiera,   761,   784;   His- 
toria del  mondo  nuovo,  Benzoni,  763;  Fonti  italiani 
per  la  storia  della  scojjerta  del  nuovo  mondo,  Ber- 
chet,  764  ;  coll.  works,  Casas,  765;  Historia  de  las  In- 
dias,  Casas,  708,  766;  Life  of  Las  Casas,  Helps.  767; 
Decades  of  the  newe  worlde,  Eden,  784  ;  T)eseri]ioion 
de  las  Indias  occidentales,  Herrera,  709,  7^5;  Historia 
general  y  natural  de  las  Indias,  Oviedo,  707,  784,  790. 
See  also  Balboa,  Colombo,  Magellan,  Xufiez  Cabe^a 
de  Vaca,  Soto,  etc. 
Colonial  admin,  and  commercial  .system,  se^  Rol)- 
ertson,  403;  occujiation  of  Am.,  see  Bandelier, 
559;  conquest  of  Peru  and  'yiex.,see  Ruge,  734, 
Acosta,  3907;  colonial  admin.,  see.  Colotnbo,  770, 
Pons,  4013,   ^Madden,  4126 ;   colonization   in   the 
Southwest,  Blackmar,  1191;  Spanish  institutions 
of  the  Southwest,  Blackmar,  1191;  concpiest  of 
New  Mex.,   Davis,  1192;    participation   in   Am. 
Rev.,  see  Soul^s,  1.502;  I'.  S.  comjilication  with 
Spanish  authorities,  see  Porter.  1678;  attempt  to 
unite  Ky.  with  Spanish  govt,  of  La.,  see  Brown, 
1765;  boundary  of  jjossessions  in  U.  S.,  .w  EUi- 
cott,  1776;  Spanish  conspiracy,  Green,  1784;  in- 
trigue in  the  west,  .spr  Rf)osevelt.  1812;   mission 
period,  spfl  O'Gorman,  3062;  domination  in   La., 
see  Gayarre,  3294  ;  explorations  of  Ga.,  see  St  - 
vens,  3329 ;  causes  and  character  of  Spanish-Am. 


Rev.,  sec  Brackenridge,  3909;  conquest  in  Am., 
Helps,  3915,  sec  also  Fiske,  714  ;  Establiblmient 
of  Spanish  rule  in  Am.,  Moses,  3918;  conditions 
resulting  in  decadence  of  Spanish  Am.  colonies, 
see  Stevens  and  Lucas,  .W-'l  :  .Sjianish  and  Por- 
tuguese S.  Am.  during  colonial  iieriod,  Watson, 
3924;  struggle  for  liberation  of  Spanish-Am.  col- 
onies,.see  Biggs,  4000  ;  Spanish  and  Dutch  settle- 
ments prior  to  1(548,  Jameson,  see  U.  S.  Venezuelan 
Boundary  Comuussion,  4024,  U.  S.  State  Dept., 
2420;  internal  admin,  of  Spanish  Am.  colonies 
on  P.'uirtc  coast,  see  Juan  y  Santacilia  and  Ul- 
loa,  4042;  Spanish  pioneers,  Lummis,  4043;  Span- 
ish view  of  colonial  system,  see  Miller,  4059.  .See 
also  Mexico,  >'ew  Spain,  South  America,  West 
Indies. 

Spanish  America,  hist,  of ,  Bonnycastle,  3908  ;  Capitals 
of,  Curtis,  3912;  best  preparatory  reading  for  hist, 
of,  .see  Humboldt,  3916;  list  of  maps  and  books  on, 
see  International  Am.  Conference,  3917.  6'ee  also 
Central  America,  Mexico,  South  America,  West  In- 
dies. 

Spanish  American  histoiy,  difficulties  of  study  of, 
3903,  .'!904  ;  knowledge  of  national  characteristics 
essential  to  comprehension  of,  3905;  residence  in 
Spanish-Am.  countries  or  course  of  books  of  travel 
and  personal  experience  indispensable  to  under- 
standing of,  3905  ;  collections  in  jiublic  museums 
for  study  of  aboriginal  civilization,  :;90G. 

Spanish-American  rejiublics,  Chikl,  40.30. 

Spanish- American  War,  Santiago  campaign,  Bigelow, 
2422,  MuUer  y  Tejeiro,  2444,  Vivian,  2453,  Wheeler, 
2454;  stQj-y  of,  IirookSj2423,  King,  2437;  squadron 
operations  in  ^^"esFTna^es,  Cervera  y  Topete.  2424 ; 
Our  conquests  in  the  Pacific,  K.  Davis,  2425;  Cuban 
and  Porto  Rican  campaigns,  R.  H.  Davis,  2420;  Gun- 
ner aboard  the  Yankee.  Doubleday.  •-'-12S;  Rescue  of 
Cuba,  Draper,  242S)  ;  With  Sampson  through  the 
war,  (ioode,  2430;  Rough  Riders,  Hall,  2431,  :Marshall, 
2440,  Roosevelt,  2446 ;  Harper's  pictorial  hist.,  24.32; 
'Cannon  and  camera,  Heinment,  2433  ;  Sinking  of  the 
Merrimac,  Hobson,  2434;  hist.,  Johnston,  2435,  see 
also  Earned,  399  a;  Campaigning  in  Cuba,  Kennan, 
2436;  acct..  Lodge,  2438,  Morris,  2443;  lessons  of, 
Mahan,2439;  In  Cuba  with  Shafter,  Miley,  2441;  in 
the  Philippines,  Millet,  2442  ;  I'nder  three  flags  in 
Cuba,  ^lusgrave,  2445  ;  Illustrated  Buffalo  Express 
souvenir  hist..  Severance  and.  Nichols,  2447  ;  de- 
struction of  the  Maine,  Sigsbee,  2448,  U.  S.  Xaval 
court  rpt.,  24.52,  see  also  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  2451;  events 
of,  2449,  .sre  -(/.so  Austin,  2488;  Our  navy  in  the  war 
with  Spain,  Spears,  2450;  Affairs  in  Cuba,  U.  S.  Cong., 
2451;  jaliort-bit^t.,  Wilcox,  24.55. 

Spanish  and  Portuguese  America,  Part  VI.  390.3-4145. 

Spanish  and  Portugviese  discovery  and  early  explora- 
tion (department*,  760-798. 

Spanish  Association  of  Kentuckv.  See  Blennerhas- 
sett,  1762. 

Spanish  colonies  and  settlements  (southern  and  south- 
western) (department^  1190-1199. 

Spanish  consjiiracy.  Green,  1784. 

Spanish  documents,  4.3— IS. 

Spanish  Jews,  participation  in  discoveries,  Kayser- 
ling,  779. 

Spanish  Xavy.    See  Cervera  y  Topete,  2424. 

Spanish  yiioneers,  Lummis,  4043. 

Sparks,  E.  E.,  Topical  reference  lists  in  Am.  hist,  with 
introd.  lists  in  Eng.  constitutional  hist.,  2612. 

Sparks,  J.,  Life  and  treason  of  Benedict  Arnold.  1230, 
2613,  ser.  1,  V.  3;  Life  of  Charles  Lee,  1413,  2613,  ser. 
2,  V.  8,  see  also  X.  V.  Hist.  Soc,  3,58;  Life  of  Wash- 
ington, 1539;  Life  of  Gouverneur  Morris,  1665;  Life 
of 'Ethan  Allen,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  1 ;  Father  Marquette, 
2613,  ser.  1,  V.  10;  La  Salle.  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  1 ;  Count 
Pulaski,  2613,  ser.  2,  v.  4;  John  Ribault,  2613,  ser.  2, 
V.  7;  John  Ledvard,  2(513,  ser.  2,  v.  14;  Corr.  of  Am. 
Rev..  1503;  Diplomatic  corr.  of  Am.  Rev.,  1504,18; 
Writings  of  George  AVashington,  1539 ;  Lib.  of  Am. 
biog.,  2613. 

Sparks  manuscripts,  calendar  of,  Winsor,  7. 

Spaulding,  E.  (J.,  Hist,  of  legal  tender  paper  money 
issued  during  great  Rebellion,  2893,  see  also  Adams, 
2822. 

Speaker  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  Follett, 
2725. 

Spears,  ,1.  R.,  Our  navv  in  the  war  with  Spain,  2450  ; 
Hist,  of  our  navy  (1775-1897),  2614. 


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INDEX 


Speed,  Capt.  T.,  The  wilderness  road,  see  Filson  Club, 
3281),  V.  2;  Kelly  and  Pirtle,  Union  regiments  of  Ky., 
2331. 
Si)eer,  E.,  Lectures  on  the  Constitution  of  the  U.  S., 
2795. 

Spence,  J.  M.,  Land  of  Bolivar,  4018. 

Spices,  places  where  grow,  see  Hakluyt,  716  ;  prices 
of,  see  Eden,  784. 

Spirit  of  '7G  in  Rhode  Island,  Cowell,  1280. 

SpolTord,  A.  R.,  ed.  Hee  Am.  almanac  and  treasury 
of  facts,  2825. 

Spotorno,  G.  B.,  tr.,  Codice  diplomatico  colombo- 
americano,  701,  773. 

Spotswood,  Alexander,  oflScial  letters  of  (1710-1722). 
See  Va.  Hist.  Soc,  3335. 

Sprague,  Col.  J.  T.,  Origin,  progress  and  conclusion 
of  the  Fla.  war,  l'JC3. 

Sprague,  W.  B.,  Life  of  Timothy  Dwight,  see  Sparks, 
2013,  ser.  2,  V.  4;  Annals  of  the  Am.  pulpit,  3087. 

Spreng.  S.  P.,  Hist,  of  the  Evang.  Assoc,  3088. 

Sprenger,  Balthazar,  authorship  of  Voyage  from  Lis- 
bon to  India  attributed  to.    See  Vespucci,  794. 

Si)ring,  L.  W.,  Kansas,  3:380. 

Springfield  (JIass.).  settlement  of.    See  Holland,  3153. 

Siiurr  and  Goodrich,  Yulion  district.  See  Geol.  sur- 
vey, 440. 

Squi'er,  E.  G.,  Coll.  of  rare  and  original  docs.,  44; 
Aboriginal  monuments  of  N.  Y.,  587;  Hist,  and 
mythological  traditions  of  the  Algonquins,  679; 
Honduras,  4019;  Nicaragua,  4019;  Notes  on  Central 
Am.,  4019;  States  of  Central  Am.,  4019;  interest  in 
Am.  antiquities  awakened  by  pubs,  of,  3906;  and 
Davis,  Ancient  monuments  of  the  Miss,  valley,  588. 

Staats-Anzeigen,  66. 

Stade.  Hans,  captivity  of,  in  1547-55,  among  the  wild 
tribes  of  Brazil.  See  Conquest  of  the  river  Plate, 
4074. 

Staglieno,  M.,  ed.    See  Belgrano,  772,  773. 

Stamp  Act.  ^eeGrenville,  1349,  Pitkin,  1460,  Rocking- 
ham, 1480. 

Stamp  Act  Congress,  journal  of,  see  Niles,  1-148;  Decla- 
ration of  rights,  see  Dickinson,  1295,  Pitkin.  1460; 
I'ftition  to  the  kinii',  see  Dickinson,  1295;  delegates 
to,  see  Statesman's  manual,  2617. 

Stamp  duty,  resistance  to,  in  X.  Y.    See  Dawson,  1287. 

StaTuiard  n;itaral  history,  Kingsley,  657. 

Standish,  Ca})f.  Miles,  "Exploits  of  Myles  Standish, 
Johnson,  1019;  life,  see  Eggleston,  2517. 

Stanford's  compendium  of  geography  and  travel,  539, 
3585,  .3920. 

Stanhojie,  P.  H.  S.,  5th  earl,  viscotint  Mahon,  Hist,  of 
Eng.  from  peace  of  Utrecht  to  peace  of  Versailles, 
1505;  controversy  with  Sparks,  see  Washington, 
1539. 

Stanley  of  Alderley,  H.  E.  J.  S.,  baron,  tr.,  First  voy- 
age round  the  world  by  Magellan,  787. 

Stanshiiry,  ('apt.  H.,  Exploration  and  survey  of  valley 
of  (ireat  .Salt  Lake,  420;  route  of  exped.,  see  Inman, 
3412. 

Stanton,  Edwin  M.,  Lincoln  and  Stanton,  Kelly,  2249; 
orders  for  arrest  of  disallected  persons,  .see  Marshall, 
2275:  essav  on,  .see  Piatt,  2296;  addresses  on,  .see  Rid- 
dle, 2;;07  ;"life,  Gorham,  2332;  on  the  eve  of  the  Re- 
bellion, Wilson  and  Black,  2333. 

Stanwood,  ?;.,  Hist,  of  jircsidential  elections,  2615; 
Hist,  of  the  Pn-sidcncy,  2615. 

Stajiles,  H.  B.,  Origin  of  "the  names  of  the  states  of  the 
Union.    .See  Am.  Anti(iuarian  Soc,  233. 

Staples,  W.  R.,  Rhode  Island  in  the  Continental  Con- 

f:ress,  144;    ed.:    Samuel  Gorton's  Simidicity's  de- 
ence,  .see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  colls.,  v.  2;  Annals 

of  the  town  of  Providence.  3179,  colls.,  v.  5. 
Stapleton,  A.,  Annals  of  Evang.  Assoc,  of  N.  Am., 

3088  a. 
Stark,  C,  Memoir  and  official  corr.   of    Gen.  John 

Stark,  1.506. 
Stark,   Affij.-Oen.    .John,  memoir   and    official    corr., 

C.  Stark,'  1506;  life,  Everett,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1, 

V.  1 ;  stories  cone,  see  Neilson,  1445. 
Starkey,  I).  P>.,  George  Rogers  Clark  and  his  111.  cam- 
paign.   .SVe  Parkitian  Clul),  .3376. 
State  and  colonial  records,  for  good  working  lib.,  app., 

p.  471. 
State  and  local  histories,  for  good  working  lib.,  app., 

p.  469. 
State  constitutions,  113;  first,  Morey,  see  Am.  Acad. 

of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226;  of  the"  Am.  Rev.,  Web- 


ster, see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226; 
constitutional  hist,  of  the  states,  Jameson,  2550; 
synopses  of,  see  Statesman's  manual.  2617;  forma- 
tion and  construction  of,  see  Coolev,  270),  2710;  Am., 
Hitclicock,  2747  ;  federal  and,  Poore,  2785,  14 ;  for- 
mation of,  .see  Thorpe,  2804;  educational  provisions 
of,  see  Hinsdale,  2935.    See  also  states  by  name. 

State  debts,  reinidiation  of,  Scott,  2890. 

State  Department.  See  United  States  State  Depart- 
ment. 

State  laws,  rpts.  of  decisions  of  courts,  112;  rel.  to 
slavery,  Stroud,  1966;  rel.  to  immigration,  see  Brom- 
well,  2837.    ,S'ee  r/7so  states  by  name. 

State  of  Cumberland.    .S'ee  Caldwell,  2705. 

State  of  Franklin,    ^ee  Caldwell,  2705. 

State  Paper  Office.  See  Great  Britain,  Public  Record 
OlKce. 

St.ate  publications,  107-120. 

States,  rpts.  of  state  Adjutant-Generals,  24,  117;  state 
pubs.,  Bowker,  107;  lists  of  state  imbs.  (1884-90, 1890- 
95),  Am.  cat.,  108;  journals  of  legislatures,  109;  proc. 
of  revolutionary  conventions  and  coniinittees,  see 
Force,  110;  rpts.  of  decisions  of  courts,  112;  adop- 
tion of  constitution  considered  in  orig.  thirteen,  see 
Ford,  114;  during  Civil  War,  state  histories,  117, 
regimental  histories,  117;  origin  of  the  names  of, 
Staiiles.  .see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  233;  descriptions 
of,  si'f  ./ouriKi/  (>/  sclinol  fjeog.,  520;  boundaries  of, 
Gannett,  .see  Ceol.  Survey,  454,  see  also  Scaife,  535; 
dev.>l()i)ment  ot,  .se,  Fiske,  1616;  State  trials  (1789- 
1801),  ^\■luu•ton,  lTii."i;  constitiitional  and  polit.  hist., 
Jameson,  25.50;  Treatise  u))on  constitutional  limita- 
tions which  rest  ujion  legislative  power  of,  Cooley, 
2710;  state  impeachment  trials,  see  Foster,  2731 ;  re- 
lations between  Continental  Cong,  and,  see  Small, 
2794;  govt.,  Wilson,  2.^:21,  see  also  Calhoun,  1853, 
Bryce,  2702,  Hinsdale,  2744;  state  aid  to  higher  edu- 
cation, Blaekmar,  2917;  education  in  public  land 
states  east  of  the  Miss.  River,  Germann,  2930.  See 
also  :\nd(lle  states.  New  England,  South,  State  con- 
stitutions, State  laws,  West;  also  states  by  name. 

Statesman's  manual,  2617. 

States  rights,  see  Calhoun,  1853,  Wise,  1993,  Y'ancey, 
1999,  Davis,  2156,  Stephens,  2797;  ultra  southern  view 
of,  .see  Cooper,  1612:  defence  of,  in  N.  C,  see  Moore, 
3317.    -S'ee  also  Nnllilieation,  Secession. 

State  sitrvevs,  482-509.     .SVe  also  states  by  name. 

Statistical  annals  (1789-1818),  Seybert,  1690. 

Statute  of  Treason.    .S'ee  Bowen,  2648. 

Steamboat,  the  first,  see  Wright,  2040;  lost  chapter  in 
hist,  of,  Latrobe,  see  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3314;  first  voy- 
age on  western  Maters,  Latrobe,  3314. 

Stearns,  J.  AY.,  ed.,  Columbian  hist,  of  education  in 
Wis.,  2952. 

Stebbing,  W.,  Sir  Walter  Ralegh,  11.58. 

Stebbins,  C,  Edmund  Burke,  his  services  as  Agent  of 
Prov.  of  N.  Y.    (See  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  241. 

Stedman,  C,  Hist,  of  origin,  progress  and  termination 
of  Am.  war,  1507. 

Stedman,  E.  Q.,and  Hutchinson,  eds.,  Lib.  of  Am.  lit., 
2618. 

Steele,  A.,  Chief  of  the  Pilgrims,  906. 

Steele,  J.  D.,  and  Mrs.  E.  15.,  Brief  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2619. 

Steiner,  B.  C,  Protestant  rev.  in  Md.,  see  Am.  Hist. 
Assoc,  249;  Hist,  of  education  in  Conn.,  2953;  Hist, 
of  education  in  Md.,  2954. 

Stephen,  A.  M.  See  Journal  of  Am.  ethnol.  and  ar- 
clut'ol.,  .576. 

Ste))hen,  J.,  War  in  disguise,  1692. 

Ste))hens,  Alexander  H.,  Constitutional  view  of  the 
Lite  war  between  the  states,  2797;  Reviewers  re- 
viewed, 2798;  life,  Cleveland,  2334,  Johnston  and 
Browne,  2.335;  essay  on,  Trent,  3332. 

Stephens,  H.  M.     See  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  2913. 

Stephens,  .1.  L.,  Incidents  of  travel  in  Central  Am., 
Chi;ii)as  and  Yucatan,  .589,  4020;  Incidents  of  travel 
in  Yucatan,  .590,  4020;  interest  in  Am.  antiquities 
roused  by  pubs,  of,  3906. 

Stephens,  ,1.  V.,  Causes  leading  to  the  organization  of 
the  Cumberland  Presbv.  Church,  3090. 

Stephens,  T.,  Essay  on  the  disc,  of  Am.  by  Madoc  ab 
Owen  Gw>'nedd,'748. 

Sterne,  S.,  Constitutional  hist,  and  polit.  development 
of  U.  S.,  2799. 

Steuben,  Gen.  Frederick  W.  von,  letter  from,  .see 
Stone,  1517;  life,  Kapp,  1.508,  Bowen,  see  Sparks,  2613, 
ser.  1,  v.  9 ;  see  also  Laurens,  1405. 


572 


INDEX 


Stevens,  A.,  Hist,  of  Methodist  P^pisc.  Church  in  U.  S., 
3091 ;  Compencl.  hist,  of  Aur.  Methodism,  30SI2. 

Stevfiis,  B.  1<\,  ed.,  €ami)aiKn  in  Va.  (1781),  150U;  Fac- 
similes of  MSS.  in  llurojiean  arcliives  rel.  to  Am. 
(177a-W),  1510,  IG,  ~2,  sec  alao  Vt.  Hist.  Soc,  3189. 

Stevens,  C.  E.,  Sourcesof  the  Constitution  of  tlie  U.  S. 
considered  in  rel.  to  colonial  and  Kn;::.  liist., '.iG81. 

Stevens,  H.,  comp.,  Analyt.  index  to  colonial  docs,  of 
N.  Y.,  1C9,  see  <i/sn  N.  J.  Hist.  Soc.,  .iL'^-',  v.  r,;  Frank- 
lin papers,  see  Franklin,  l.lL's,  s(cals(>  Wharton,  2030; 
ana  Lucas,  eds.,  New  laws  of  the  Indies,  3921. 

Stevens,  H.  P.    Sn-  ("artier,  30i:i. 

Stevens,  J.,  tr.     Srr  Ilerrera,  70'.i,  78,'>. 

Stevens,  J.  A.,  Albert  (Jallatin,  1020. 

Stevens,  Tha(hleus,  life,  Callender,  2336,  McCall,  2337; 
see  also  U.  S.  cong.  rpt.,  24X6. 

Stevens,  W.  B.,  Hist,  of  Ga.,  3329,  see  also  Ga.  Hist. 
Soc,  32',)5. 

Stevenson,  A.  F.,  Battle  of  Stone's  River  (1802-3), 
2338. 

Stevenson,  J.,  Causes  of  the  War  of  1812,  see  Quebec 
Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3.W9;  Card  money  in  Can.  during 
French  regime,  3775,  3084,  see  also  (Juebec  Lit.  and 
Hist.  Soc,  3529;  Convention  for  licpiidation  of  Can. 
paper  money  (1700),  3775;  Currency  of  Can.  after  the 
caiiitulation,  377C,  .3.520;  War  of  1812  in  connection 
with  Army  bill  act,  3777. 

Stevenson,  .S.  Y.,  Maximilian  in  Mex.,  3085. 

Stevenson,  ^V.  B.,  Hist,  and  descriptive  narr.  of  twenty 
years'  residence  in  S.  Am.,  4000. 

Steward,  J.,  Hist,  of  disc  of  Am.    See  Trumbull.  1024. 

Stewart,  Gr.,  Jr.,  Can.  under  admin,  of  Earl  of  Duflerin, 
3711. 

Stlckney,  W.,  cd.    See  Kendall,  1011. 

Stiles,  p'zra,  Acct.  of  the  refiicides,  see  Knapp,  2558; 
life,  Kingsley,  see  Sparks.  •HM'A.  ser.  2,  v.  0. 

Stiles,  H.  11.,  Hist,  of  the  eitv  of  Brooklyn,  3256. 

Still,  W.,  The  underground  railroad,  1904  ;  Under- 
ground railroad  records,  1964. 

Stille,  C.  J.,  Archivumamericanum,  67;  Life  and  times 
of  John  Dickinson  (17.32-1808),  1290,  see  also  Pa. 
Hist.  Soc,  381;  Mni.-(;en.  Anthony  Wayne  and  the 
Pa.  line  in  the  continental  army,  1572;  Hist,  of  U.  S. 
Sanitary  Commission,  2339. 

Stine,  J.  h..  Hist,  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac,  2340. 

Stirling,  William  Alexander,  earl  of,  life,  Duer,  1511, 
see  also  X.  .J.  Hist.  Soc,  3232,  v.  2. 

Stith,  W.,  Hist,  of  first  disc  and  settlement  of  Va., 
llOi. 

Stockton,  F.  R.,  Buccaneers  and  pirates  of  our  coasts, 
881 ;  Stories  of  N.  J.,  3257. 

Stone,  E.  M.,  Invasion  of  Can.  (1775),  including  jour- 
nal of  Capt.  S.  Thayer,  1512,  see  also  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc, 
3179,  V.  6  (1);  Our  French  allies,  1513. 

Stone,  F.  D.    See  Mc  Master,  2773. 

Stone,  W.  L.  [1792-1844],  Life  and  times  of  Joseph 
Brandt,  1246;  Border  wars  of  Am.  Rev.,  1514;  Life 
and  times  of  Sa-go-ye-wat-ha,  or  Red  .Jacket,  1748; 
aniiot..  see  .Johnson,  1383;  ed..  Ballads  and  poems 
rel.  to  the  Burgoyne  campaign,  1516;  hit  rod.  In/,  see 
Marshall,  i;*i3 ;  tr.,  Letters  of  Brunswick  and  Hessian 
officers  during  Am.  Rev.,  1517,  06,  see  also  Pausch, 
1459,  Riedesel,  Freliii.  von,  1477,  Riedesel,  Freiherr 
von,  1478;  see  also  Greene,  1344. 

Stone,  W.  I^.,  Jr.  [18X5],  Life  and  times  of  Sir  William 
Johnson,  1076;  ("ampaign  of  Lt.-Gen.  .John  Burgoyne 
and  exped.  of  Lt.-Col.  Barry  St.  Leger,  1515;"Hist. 
of  N.  Y.  city,  3258. 

Stone  graves,  of  Tenn.    See  Jones,  575. 

Stoner,  Nicholas,  life  of.    See  Simms,  1499. 

Stone's  River,  battle  of.    See  IMurfreesboro. 

Stonv  Creek,  battle  of,  Brymner.  See  Canadiana, 
3492. 

Stony  Point,  storming  of,  see  Wayne,  1572,  Lodge  and 
Roosevelt,  25(M. 

Storey,  M..  Charles  Sumner,  app.,  p.  466. 

Stories  from  American  history.    See  Stockton,  32.57. 

Stories  of  a  grandfather  about  American  history, 
Dodge,  2515. 

Stories  of  the  old  Bay  state.  Brooks,  31,34. 

Stories  of  war,  told  by  soldiers,  Hale,  2202. 

Storm,  G.,  Studies  on  the  Vineland  voyages,  755. 

Storrs,  Rev.  R.  S.    See  Dunning,  3007. 

Story,  .Jose])h,  Commentaries  on  the  Constitution  of 
the  U.  S.,2800;  Familiar  exposition  of  the  (Constitu- 
tion, 2801;  life  and  letters,  W.  W.  Story,  ed.,  1093. 

Story,  Thomas,  Journal  of  life,  882. 


Story,  W.  W.,  ed..  Life  and  letteis  of  Joseph  Story. 

1693. 
Story  of  an  old  farm,  Mellick,  3225. 
Story  of  liberty,  Collin,  2(i5l). 
Story  of  our  continent,  Slialer,  .537. 
Story  ol  the  American  Indian,  Brooks,  615. 
Story  of  the  American  sailor.  Brooks,  2498. 
Storv  of  the  Filibusters,  Koche,  41.37. 
Story  ot  the  great  iiiareli,  Nichols,  22X8. 
Story  of  tile  eiiijiire  series.     Si  I-  Kennedy,  3.590. 
Story  of  the  nations  seiies.   Canada, .srr  Bourinot,  3.582, 

^lexico,  sir  Hale,  3951,  West  Indies,  see  Fiske,  4108. 
Story  of  the  states  series.    Louisiana,  see  Thomjjson, 

3331 ;  .M.issachusetts,  see  Hale,  3149  ;  New  j'Vlexico,  .see 

Ladd,   .3413;  New  York,  see  Brooks,  3198;  Ohio,  see 

Black,  3346  ;  Vermont,  sec  Heaton,  3152  ;  Wisconsin, 

see  Thwaites,  3.'J.S4. 
Story  of  the  west  series.    .S'ee  Grinnell,  ()46. 
Stovall,  P.  A.,  Robert  Toombs,  2.301. 
Strachan,  J.,  Visit  to  Prov.  of  TJ.  C.  (1819),  3778. 
Strachan,  liev.  J.,  rei)ly  to  letter  of,  addressed  to  Lord 

Selkirk,  MacDonald,  3871. 
Strachey,  W.,  Acct.  of  Popham  Colony,  .see  Mass.  Hist. 

.Soc,  .306;  Historie  of  travaile  intoVirginia  Britan- 
nia, 1105. 
Strange,  lord,  Rpt.  on  behalf  of  select  committee  of 

inquiry  cone.  Hudson's  Bay,  3841. 
Strange,"  T.  B.,  Notes  on  defence  of  1775,  see  Quebec 

Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3530. 
.Strategy,  principles  of,  Bigelow,  2494. 
Strathcona,  lord.     See  MacBeth,  3847. 
Straus,  O.  S.,  Roger  NVilliams,  1037;  Origin  of  republi- 
can form  of  govt,  in  U.  S.,  2802. 
Streeter,  S.  F.,  Papers  rel.  to  early  hist,  of  Md.,  183, 

see  also  Md.  Hist.  Soc,  3314. 
Strickland,  A.,  ed.    See  Strickland,  3779. 
Strickland,  Lt.-Col.  S.,  Twentj'-seven  years  in  Canada 

\Vest,  :'.779. 
Stringfellow,  T.,  .Scriptural  and  statistical  views  in 

favor  of  slavery,  1905. 
Strong,  J.,  Our  "country,  its  possible  future  and  its 

present  crisis,  2413. 
Stroud.  G.  I\I.,  Sketch  of  the  laws  rel.  to  slavery  in  the 

several  states  of  the  U.  S.,  1966. 
Struggle  for  liberty  and  government,  Thorpe,     ^ee 

Mabie,  2.565. 
Stryker.  W.  S.,   Official   register  of  Rev.   War,  168; 

Record  of  Civil  War,  168  ;  Battles  of  Trenton  and 

Princeton,  1518. 
Stuart,  I.  W.,  Life  of  Capt.  Nathan  Hale,  1355;  Life  of 

Jonathan  Trundmll,  1528. 
Stuart,  J/r»y.-CV',/.  James  E.  B.,  life,  MeClellan,  2341. 
Stubbs,  W.,  Constitutional  hist,  of  Eng.,  2682  ;   ed.. 

Select  charters,  2083. 
Stubel,  A.    See  Reiss,  4063. 

Students'  history  of  the  TTnited  States,  Channing,  2506. 
Students'  manual  of  English  constitutional  history, 

Medley,  2073. 
Studies  in  the  south  and  west,  Warner,  2421. 
Sturge,  J.,  and  Harvey,  T.,  Visit  to  the  West  Indies 

(1837),  4143. 
Stvirtevant,  Julian  M.,  Autobiog.,  2955. 
Stuve,  B.     See  Davidson,  33.54. 
Stuvvesant,    Peter,    life,    Tuckerman,    111,   see   also 

O'Callaghan,  1088. 
Sub-Treasury  system,  .see  Calhoun,  1853,  Webster,  1979; 

public  opinion  on,  .see  Leggett,  1915;    injurious  to 

business  interests  of  the  people,  see  Kinley,  2871. 

.See  also  Finances. 
Suffrage,  negro,  in  South,  Weeks,  2816  ;  woman,  see 

Bryce,  2702;  see  also  Thorpe,  2804. 
Sugar,  Searles,  .see  Depew,  2847;  production  of,  see 

Pons,  4013. 
Sullivan,  James,  Hist,  of  the  district  of  IVIaine,  3185; 

life,  Aniory,  1094. 
Sullivan,   M'nj.-Gen.  John,  Indian    campaign    (1779), 

Conover,  1275,  .see  rr?.so  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  .3,38,  Norton, 

1449,  Hardenburg,  Cayuga  Co.  Hist.  Soc,  .3200,  Hulv 

ley,  see  Miner,  3226  ;  "Centennial  celebration  of  ex- 
ped., Willers,  1519;  life,  Peabody,  see  S])arks,  2013, 

ser.  2,  V.  3  ;  memory  vindicated,"  Ainory,  see  Mass. 

Hist.  Soc,  327. 
Sullivan,  W.,  Familiar  letters  on  public  characters 

and  public  events  (1783-1815),  1095  ;  I*ublic  men  of 

the  Rev.,  1695. 
Sulpicians,  Sulpiciens  st    les  pretres  des   missions- 

6trang6res  en  Acadie  (1676-1762),  Casgrain,  3795. 


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INDEX 


Suite,  B.,  Customs  and  habits  of  the  earliest  settlers 
of  Can.,  ««'  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3401  ;  Origin  of 
the  French  Canadians,  Snil  :  Le  pays  des  (irand 
Lacs,  .see  Canada  Frauvais,  a487;  First  seigniors  of 
Can.,  *ee  K.  Soc.  of  Can.,  .ir>:A  :  The  dc  Callit-res 
faniilv,  ;{r)54  ;  The  Tonty,  :'>r>rA  :  Morel  de  la  Durau- 
taye,  ~3.'>rA  :  Pierre  HouVher,  3.j.J4  ;  Milit.  orj;aniza- 
tion  (lG3t;-U;48i.  ;i.V)4  :  Death  of  La  Salle.  ;{;3.j4;  Hist, 
des  Canadiens-f ranvais  1 1  ilos-lssu  ,  aos') ;  I'ages  d'hist. 
du  Canada.  atksC;  lli>t.  ile  la  Ville  de  Trois-Kivieres, 
3G87  :  refutation  of.  si:e  Kochemonteix,  3(!77. 

Sumner.  Charles,  letters,  .•ice  Pike,  1943  ;  AVorks,  1967; 
life,  Dawes,  lytis.  Pierce,  I'.HH),  Storey,  app.,  p.  4CG. 

Sumner,  J.  O.,  materials  for  hist,  of  govt,  of  Southern 
Confederacy,  lO'J. 

Sumner,  W.  U.,  Alexander  Hamilton,  1029  ;  Andrew 
Jackson,  1905;  The  linancier  and  the  finances  of  the 
Am.  Uev.,2879;  Hist,  of  Am.  currency,  •2S94 ;  Hist, 
of  banking  in  U.  S.,  2895  ;  Lectures  on  hist,  of  pro- 
tection in  U.  S.,  289C. 

SunUcr  {Confederate  cruiser).    See  Semmes,  2316. 

Sumter,  Fort.    See  Fort  Sumter. 

Superior,  Lake,  Kitchi-gauu,  Kohl,  658  ;  trip  to,  see 
Oliphant,  3375;  map,  stc  .Marcel,  3457;  disc,  and  ex- 
ploration of  (1610-'JG),  Brule,  3010 ;  notes  on,  see 
Honnycastle,  3095. 

Supernaturalism  of  New  England,  Whittier,  3190. 

Supreme  Court.    See  United  States  Supreme  Court. 

Surlaville,  Le  Courtois  de.  See  Du  Boscq  de  Beau- 
mont, 3799. 

Surplus  revenue.    .SV'^  Revenue. 

Surveys,  Canadian,  Dept.  of  Interior  rpts.,3434;  rpt. 
on  geol.  and  mineral.,  Geol.  Survey,  3434;  progress 
made  in  (ieol.  Survey,  Logan,  3435;  Ethnol.  Survey 
of  Can.,  3400-3401  a  ;  settlements  and  surveys  of 
Can.  (1793),  (1788),  see  Archives,  3473,  3474. 

Surveys,  state.     See  State  surveys. 

Surveys,  Ignited  States.    See  I'nited  States  survevs. 

Sutclflfe,  T.,  Sixteen  years  in  Chile  and  Peru  (1822'-39), 
4007. 

Swank,  J.  M.,  Hist,  of  the  manufacture  of  iron,  2897. 

Sweden,  Baptists  in,  Schroeder,  3075  a. 

Sweden,  New.    See  New  Sweden. 

Sweilish,  churches  on  Delaware,  see  Acrelius,  1049  ; 
settlements  on  Delaware,  see  Hazard,  1070,  N.  -Y. 
State  Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist.,  1086. 

Swedish  Baptists  in  Sweden  and  America,  Schroeder, 
3075  a. 

Swedish  documents,  67,  68. 

Swedish  Lutherans.    See  Jacobs,  3043. 

Swinton,  W.,  ^IcClellan's  milit.  career  reviewed  and 
exposed,  2271;  Campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Po- 
tomac, 2342  ;  Twelve  decisive  battles  of  the  AVar, 
2343. 

Sydenham,  Charles  E.  P.  T.,  haron,  life,  Scrope,  3780. 

Sylva,  Nuno  (la,  Narr.  of.    See  Drake,  814. 

Sylvester,  N.  B.  See  Mass.  Hist,  of  Conn,  valley  in, 
3160. 

Symons,  Lt.  T.  W.,  Rpt.  of  an  examination  of  the 
upper  Columbia  River,  540. 

Tach(5,  Sir  E.  P.,  Guerre  de  1812-15.     See  Montreal, 

Soc.  Hist,  de,  3504. 
Tache,  J.  C.,  Les  Sablons,  3818. 
Tah-gah-jute,  Mayer,  12S2. 
Talbot,  E.  A.,  Five  years'  residence  in  the  Canadas, 

3781. 
Talbot,  ft.  F.,  The  capture  of  the  Jlargaretta.    See 

IVLaine  Hist.  Soc,  279. 
Talcott  papers  (1724-41).    See  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137. 
Tales  of  the  enchanted  islands  of  the  Atlantic,  Higgin- 

son,  745. 
Talleyrand-lYrigord,  C.  M.  C.  mfirrpiis  de.  1770-1870: 

^tudesur  la  republinue  des  Ktats-Fnis,  2(!21. 
Talon.  -Memoire  sur  I'etat  present  du  Canada.    See 

Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3513. 
Tamers  of  the  sea,  Neukoumi,  749. 
Tancock,  ().  W.,  Eng.  during  the  Am.  and  European 

wars  (1705-1S20),  1.522. 
Taney.  Roger  Brook,  memoir,  Tyler,  1970. 
Tanguay,  I' Alihi  C.,  Diet,  genc'-'alogique  des  families 

canad'iennes.     Ser  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3559,  3432;  A  tra- 

vers  les  r<''p:istres,  3.500. 
Tanner,  H.,Tlie  martyrdom  of  Love.ioy,  1920. 
Tanner,  .lohn.  eniitivitv  and  adventures,  .lames,  080; 

Bryce.  str  :\I:inirol)ii  Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3000  (1888). 
Tappan,  Arthur,  life,  L.  Tappan,  1971. 


Tappan,  L.,  Life  of  Arthur  Tappan,  1971. 
Tarbell,  1.  M.,  Life  of  Abraham  Lincoln,  2258. 
Tarbox,  I.  N.,  Life  of  Israel  I^tnam,  1466;   comp., 
AValter  Kalegli  and  his  colony  in  Am.,  1159. 


Sir 


ot  Christopher  Columbus,  782;  John 

ili()t.so9. 


Tardueci,  F.,  Life 
and  Sebastian  C 

TariJr,  Taritl  acts  i  I7s;i-i,s;i7').  98;  Hist,  of  tariff  admin, 
in  U.S., (Joss,  sir  Colund)ia  Univ., 1:51;  speeches  ami 
writings  on,  sii-  Callioun.  Is,"):.),  A\'el)ster.  197'.i,  AVood- 
bury,  l;il)i;,  Blaine,  2379,  McCulloeh,  24(i2;  of  1840,  see 
Chase,  Is.Vj;  promotion  of  donustic  manufactures 
by,  SIC  Clay,  1801;  hist,  of  tarill  legislation  (1812-90), 
McKinley,  see  Clay,  1804  ;  connection  with  niillih- 
eati(m  in  S.  C,  sci-  Houston,  VMrJ:  discussion  of,  see 
Lawrence,  1914;  public  oiiinion  on..>,r<  Legj;ett,  1915; 
controversy  in  U.  S.  (1789-ls;>3),  Elliott,  2»5(i ;  covering 
iron  trade,  sec  French,  2854;  First  stages  of  tariff 
policy  of  U.  ,S.,  Hill,  2800;  protective,  see  Kearney, 
2800;  short  tariff  hist..  Mason,  2878;  hist,  in  U.  .S*., 
Tau.-si,;,  J^.i^.  >' '  ii/sii  Sltaler,  2411  ;  state  papers  and 
siieeelies  (111.  ■|'au^sig,  2899;  changes  in  foreign.  Can. 
Dei)t.  of  Custoiiis,  3434;  rpts.  on  Spanish  Am.  cus- 
toms union,  sec  International  Am.  Conference,  3917; 
of  S.  Am.  republics,  see  U.  S.  Bur.  of  Am.  republics, 
3922.    See  also  I'rotection. 

Tarleton,  Lt.-Col.  Sir  B.,  Hist,  of  the  camjiaigns  of 
17S0  and  1781,  in  the  southern  provinces  of  N.  Am., 
1523. 

Tarrytown  (N.  Y.),  monograph  on.    See  Powell,  3246. 

Tasse,  J.,  Les  Canadiens  de  I'ouest,  3877. 

Taswell-Langmead,  T.  P.  See  Langmead,  T.  P.  Tas- 
well. 

Taussig,  F.  AV.,  Tariff  hist,  of  U.  S.,  2898,  see  also 
Sbaler,  2411;  ed.,  State  papers  and  speeches  on  the 
tariff,  2899. 

Taxation,  double,  in  U.  S.,  AValker,  .scf'ColumliiaUniv., 
257;  Indian, sr(^  Donaldson,  029 ;  colonial,  sec  Pownall, 
873,  Almon.  li'io  :  eoloiiial  tax  lists,  sec  Bost.  Record 
Commission,  '.loii  ;  rel.  to  O.,  si  r  Cutler,  1770;  iand  ex- 
penditure, sec  Ford,  2730  ;  in  the  V .  S.,  Adams,  2823, 
see  (ilsr>  Cooley,  2710,  Bullock,  2840;  revolutionaiy, 
sec  Morris,  2879;  taxation  system  in  O.,  sec  Atwater, 
3344.    See  also  Tariff. 

Taylor,  A.  S.,  Bibliografia  Californica,  222. 

Taylor,  F.,  Portraits  of  Brit.  Americans.  See  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3501. 

Taylor,  H.,  Origin  and  growth  of  the  Eng.  constitution, 
2084. 

Taylor,  J.,  luqtiiries  into  the  principles  and  policy  of 
the  govt,  of  the  I'.  S.,  see  AA'arfield,  2813 ;  annot.,  see 
Humboldt,  3950. 

Taylor,  J.  AV.,  Hist,  of  the  state  of  O.  (10.50-1787), 
1818. 

Taylor,  Lt.-Gen.  R.,  Destruction  and  reconstruction, 
2344. 

Taylor,  W.  S.,  ed.    See  Chatham,  1205. 

Taylor,  Maj.-Oen.  Zachary,  letters  of,  see  Crittenden, 
1874;  life,  Howard,  2013. 

Tea  leaves,  Drake,  1299. 

Tecumseh.  biog.  sketch.  Hatch,  1731;  life,  Drake, 
1819,  Eggleston  inul  Seelye,  1820. 

Temperance,  bejiinnings  of  movement,  see  Greeley, 
18!)4;  movement  in  U.  S.,  see  Grund,  1895,  Phillips, 
1940,  Smith,  1901  ;  relation  of  labor  organizations  to, 
sec  Powderly,  2885. 

Temple,  earl.     Sec  Grenville,  1349. 

Temple,  O.  P.,  East  Tenn.  and  the  Civil  AA^ar,  2345. 

Temiile  papers.     See  INIass.  Hist.  Soc,  320. 

Temples,  ancient  Indian,  Brine,  501. 

Ten  Brook,  A.,  Am.  state  universities,  2956. 

Ten  New  England  leaders,  AValker,  3104  b. 

Tennant,  Her.  AVilliam,  founder  of  Log  college.  See 
Alexander,  2912. 

Tennessee,  records  and  docs.,  209,  210  ;  journal  of  Gen. 
Assembly  (1794-90),  209  ;  journal  of  Legislative  Ccmn- 
cil  of  Tei-r.  south  of  River  ().,  209;  bibliog.  of,  Tenn. 
Hist.  Soc,  210;  state  surveys.  .5(15;  explorations  of 
the  aboriginal  remains  of,  ".loiies,  575  ;  antiriuities 
of,  Thruston,  597;  Rear-guard  of  the  Hev..  (iilraore, 
1.337;  John  Sevier  as  a  comnionMcaltli-builder,  Gil- 
more,  1337;  Advance-guard  of  western  <'ivilization, 
Gilmore,  ia37;  Backward  trail.  Hale,  1785;  travels 
in  (1802),  Michaux,  1S(W  ;  ann.als  of,  Ramsev,  1809  ; 
operations  of  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland  in,  see 
Cist,  2140;  Tlmmas's  deience  of  (1864),  .srv>  Cox,  21.50; 
Civil  AVar  in,  sec  Polk,  2:',00;  East  Tenn.  and  the 
Civil  AVar,  Temple,  2345;  doc.  hist.,  see  U.  S.  cong. 


674 


INDEX 


rpt.,  241G;  constitutional  hist.,  Caldwell,  2705;  finan. 
hist.,  Scott,  2KH);  national  k'gis.  cone,  education  in, 
see  (lorniann,  2'XM)\  higher  education  in,  Merriaui, 
2943  ;  civil  and  polit.  hist.,  Haywood,  32'Ji) ;  hist., 
Phelan,  ;!:i20. 

Tennessee,  Army  of  tlie,  represented  at  army  reunion, 
Chicago  (IsCiS).     See  'JhlO. 

Tennessee,  .Soiticty  of  the  Army  of  the,  pubs.,  2090. 

Tennessee  Historic^al  Society,  paj)ers,  210. 

Tenney,  W..I.,  Milit.  and  naval  hist,  of  the  Rebellion  in 
the  U.  S.,  234('>. 

Tenth  Island,  Will.son,  .WiO. 

Tenth  rcKinient's  voyage  to  (Juebec  (17G7).  See  Sar- 
gent, 148S. 

Tenting  on  the  i)lains,  Custer,  .'5:598. 

Tenure-of-ofliee  l)ill.     Srr  Barnes,  2378. 

Terhune,  ^trs.  M.  V.  (II.),  (Marion  Harland,  pseud.), 
Story  of  Mary  Washington,  ir,7(). 

Terminal  moraines,     .svr  Moraines. 

Ternaux-Conip;ins,  II.,  Voyages,  736,  44  ;  see  also 
Montesinos,  4il41. 

Terra  Maria-,  Neill,  114.5. 

Territorial  ac(iuisitionsof  the  United  States  Bicknell, 
2493. 

Territorial  organization.  Documents  on.  Doty.  See 
Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3300,  coll.,  v.  13. 

Terry,  )uiliie.    Scr  O'Meara,  20i;i. 

Teutonic  and  English  ori-iiis  (department),  2042-2080. 

Teutonic  character  of  Knglislt  institutions.  .See  Free- 
man, 21155,  2050,  Kcml)li'.  •_'(;(;7,  Howard,  2752. 

Tewa  Indians.     Srf  I'.auilclier,  004. 

Texas,  bililiog.  of,  Haines,  219;  earliest,  Harley,  see 
Am.  Hist.  .\ssoc.,244  ;  state  surveys,  .500 ;  travel's  and 
labors  in,  srr  Domenech,  .507;  Spanish-Am.  institu- 
tions in,  Sfi-  Blackmar,  1191  ;  hist,  before  Mexican 
War,  scr  Cliasc,  1S59;  annexation  of,  scr  Choate, 
1861,  Giddiiii;s.  IS'.il  ;  explorations  (ls:,i-5;ii,  liarflctt, 
2019;  hist.,  Kdwards,  -Jii.-io,  Wootcn,  .■.342;  and  the 
TexanS;  Koote,  20:;2  ;  Indians  of,  .srr  (iregg.  2(>4() ; 
war  of  independence  in,  srr  Houston,  204i;,.lohnston, 
2223;  republic  of,  .Jones,  2(»5-',  Kennedy,  20.53;  ]\Iail- 
lard's  Hist,  of  re])ul)lic  of,  sec  Kennedy,  2053;  hist. 
(1685-1840),  Yoakum,  2077  ;  Siege  of  the  Alamo,  see 
Lodge  iuid  Roosevelt,  2500  ;  fiscal  hist.,  f;ouge,2858; 
Under  six  flags,  Davis,  3285 ;  La  Salle's  voyage  to, 
.see  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  1;  reminiscences  of  repub- 
lic, Smith,  see  Galveston  Hist.  Soc.,  3293 ;  monographs 
on  aspects  of  life  of,  see  AVooten,  3342;  milit.  life  in, 
see  Custrr,  :>:i;)S. 

Textile  industries  of  the  United  States,  Bagnall,  2820. 

Thacher,  J.,  Milit.  journal  during  Am.  Rev.  War  (1775- 
83),  1524. 

Thacher,  .T.  B.,  The  continent  of  Am.,  737;  Cabotian 
disc.  Suite,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  .3555. 

Thatcher,  G.  E.,  Acadian  land  in  La.    See  Hay,  3496  a. 

Thayer,  E.,  Hist,  of  the  Kansas  crusade,  2073. 

Thayer,  J.  B.,  Cases  on  constitutional  law,  2803. 

Thayer,  Capt.  S.,  Journal  of  invasion  of  Can.  (1775),  .see 
Stone,  1512,  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc.  3179,  v.  6  (1)  ;  extracts 
from  journal,  .see  Cowell,  1280. 

Thaver,  W.  M.,  Youth's  hist,  of  the  Rebellion,  2347. 

Theiler,  E.  A.,  Canada  (1837-38),  3782. 

Theological  seminaries,  sources  for  religious  hist.,  .see 
2969.  See  (i/so  seminaries  by  name,  as  Auliurn, 
Drew,  Hartford,  Lutheran  (Mt.  Airy),  New  Bruns- 
wick, New  York  General,  Reformed  Church  (Lan- 
caster), St.  Sulpice,  Union  (N.  Y^.). 

Theology,  hist,  of  New  Eng.,  Boardman,  2989;  litera- 
ture of.  Hurst,  3040.  See  also  Church  history.  Re- 
ligion. 

Thirty  years  in  California,  Willey,  .3420. 

Thirty  years  of  American  finrince,  Noyes,  2881. 

Thirty  years  of  army  life  on  the  border,  Marcy,  3416. 

Thirty  years  of  labor,  I'owderly,  2885. 

Thirty  years'  view,  Benton,  1832. 

This  country  of  ours,  Harrison,  2741. 

Thomas's  diary  of  exped.  against  Acadlans  (177.5).  Sec 
N.  S.  Hist.  Soc.  .3511. 

Thomas,  A.  C,  Hist,  of  U.  S.,  2022;  Hist,  of  the  So- 
ciety of  Friends  in  Am.,  .3095. 

Thomas,  C,  Cat.  of  prehistoric  works  east  of  Rocky 
Mts.,  591 ;  Cherokees  in  pre-Columbian  times,  .592  ; 
Hist,  of  Counties  of  Argenteuil  and  Prescott,  .3093. 

Thomas,  E.  S.,  Reminiscences  of  the  last  sixty-five 
years,  1090. 

Thomas,  G.,  Hist,  and  geog.  acct.  of  province  of  Pa., 
and  of  West  Jersey  in  Am.,  1112.  * 


Thomas,  Maj.-Oen.  George  H.,  Journal  and  docs.,  see 
Van  Home,  2.3(il :  defence  of  Tenn.,  .see  Cox,  2150, 
Schofield.  2315;  life,  Co|ipce,  2;«8,  Piatt,  2349,  Van 
Home,  2,3:50;  essay  on,  .se,    I'iatt,  2296. 

Thomas,  1.,  Hist,  ol  printing  in  .\m.,  883,  .S(7>«c  with 
additions,  883,  .see  (ilsi>  Am.  Anti<iuarian  Soc,  232. 

Thomas,  ,J.  J.,  Froudacity.    .See  Fioude,  411'.^. 

Thomj)son,  A.  B.,  Suggestions  to  teachers.  .See  C ban- 
ning, 2.500. 

Thompson,  B.  F.,  Hist,  of  Long  Island,  3259. 

Thompson,  D.,  MS.  journals  of  exploration  for  North- 
west Company.    .Sec  Henry,  1790,  3838. 

Thomiison,  E.  H.,  Arch.'cological  research  in  Yucatan, 
see  .\m.  Antiipiarian  .Soi;.,  2.30;  Yucatan  at  time  of 
disc,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  .Soc,  24t). 

Thompson,  G.,  The  war  in  Paraguay,  4090. 

Thompson,  M.,   Story  of  La.,  3331 ;    Stories  of  Ind., 

;mi. 

Tlnmipson,  R.  E.,  Hist,  of  Presbyterian  churches  in 

the  U.  S.,  .3090. 
Thompson,  R.  W.,  Recollections  of  sixteen  presidents, 

2023. 

Thompson,  W.,  Recollections  of  Mex.,  3980. 

Thomson,  C,  I'apcrs  of  Charles  Thomson,  Sec.  of  Con- 
tinental Congress,  1525,  see  also  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc, 
301. 

Thomson,  .1.  L.,  Hist,  of  the  war  of  the  U.  S.  with  Gr. 
Brit,  in  1812,  1752. 

Thomson,  1'.  (4.,  Bibliog.  of  O.,  3.382,  212. 

Thornbury,  G.  W.,  The  l)uc(!aneers,  4144. 

Thorndike,  Mrs.,  ed.     Ser  Sherman,  2323. 

Thorne,  R.,  Acct.  of  Spanish  and  Portuguese  dis- 
coveries.    jSee  Hakluyt,  710. 

Thornton,  E.    .See  Doyle,  3005. 

Thornton,  J.  W.,  ed.    The  puli)it  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  3097. 

Thorpe,  F.  N.,  Recent  constitution  making  in  the 
U.  S.,  see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,226; 
Struggle  for  liberty  and  govt.,  see  Mabie,  2565  ; 
Constitutional  hist,  of  the  Am.  people  (1776-1850), 
2S04;  ed.,  Benjamin  Franklin  and  the  Univ.  of  Pa., 
2957. 

Three  decades  of  federal  legislation.  Cox,  2387. 

Three  gringos  in  Venezuela  and  Central  America, 
Davis,  4005. 

Three  Rivers,  Hist,  de  la  ville  de  Trois-Rivieres,  Suite, 
3087. 

Three  villages,  Howclls,  .3037. 

Three  years'  travels,  Carver,  1259. 

Through  colonial  doorways,  Wh.Trton,  889. 

Thriiston.  G.  P.,  Antiquities  of  Tenn.  and  the  adjacent 
states,  597. 

Thwaites,  R.  G.,  The  colonies  (1492-17.50),  884;  Afloat 
on  the  O.,  1821;  Historic  waterwavs,  3383;  Story  of 
Wis.,  3384;  Boundaries  of  Wis.,  .see  Wis.  State  ftist. 
Soc,  3390,  colls.,  V.  11;  Story  of  the  Black  Hawk 
War,  3390,  colls.,  v.  12  ;  Story  of  iSIackinac,  .3.390, 
colls.,  V.  14;  ed. :  see  Withers,  1579,  Wis.  Hist.  State 
Soc,  3390;  Jesuit  Relations  and  allied  docs.  (1610- 
1791),  36.35,  58. 

Ticonderoga,  exped.  of  1775,  see  Allen,  1212,  Wayne, 
1572,  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137;  journal  of  exped.  against 
(17.58),  Rea,  see  Essex  Inst.,  .3143;  La  bataille  de  Ca- 
rillon (1758),  Chapais,  see  Canada,  Fran<;(ns,  34.86; 
retreat  of  De  Boulainarque  from  Carillon  (1758), 
Gardner,  3629. 

Ticonderoga  patent,  origin  of.     .See  Munsell,  .3229. 

Tiedeinan,  C.  G.,  Unwritten  constitution  of  the  U.  S., 
2800. 

Tierra  Firme,  proceedings  of  Davil.a  in  provinces  of, 
And.agoya,  4051. 

Tiffany,  C'.  C,  Hist,  of  Prot.  Epis.  Church  in  the  U.  S., 

3098. 

Tiiranv,  il/rs.  N.M.,  Samuel  E.  Sewall,  1015;  Pilgrims 

and'Puritans,  1021. 
Tilden.  Samuel  J.,  Writings,  2414;  N.  Y.  city  "Ring," 

.3200;  life,  Bigelow,  2415. 
Tippecanoe,  battle  of,  Pirtle.    See  Filson  Club,  3289, 

V.  14. 
Tithing-men,  in  Eng.  and  Am.    See  Adams,  2644. 
Tlaxcala.  hist,  of,  Camaro.     .See  Chavero,  ,3937. 
Tobacco,  old  trade,  see  Jacobs,  1137;  colonial  tariff  on, 

.see  Hill,  2866;  process  of  production  in  S.  Am.,  .see 

I'ons.  4013. 
Tocqneville,  A.  C.  H.  C.  de.  Democracy  in  Am.,  2807; 

l)re<Iirtions  of  Hamilton  and,  Bryce,  2703. 
Tod,  ^r<l|.  (xcorge,  papers  of.    See  Western  Reserve 

Hist.  Soc,  3387. 


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INDEX 


Todd,  A.,  Parliamentary  govt,  in  Eng.,  2GS5;  Parlia- 
mentary govt,  in  Brit,  colonies,  2iisG;  I'ractice  and 
privileges  of  the  two  Houses  of  Parliament,  3578; 
Brief  suggestions  in  regard  to  formation  of  local 
govts,  for  U.  C.  and  L.  t'.,3JT8;  On  the  i)osition  of 
a  constitutional  governor  under  responsible  govt., 
3578. 

Todd,  C.  B.,  Life  and  letters  of  Joel  Barlow,  1589; 
Story-  of  the  citv  of  N.  Y.,  3i.'Gl. 

Todd,  'C.  C.    ,See  Goode,  2430. 

Tolman,  W.  H.,  Hist,  of  higher  education  in  R.  I., 
2958. 

Toltec  civilization,  theory  of.    See  Charnay,  564. 

Tomo-Chi-Chi,  hist,  sketch,  Jones,  682. 

To-morrow  in  Cuba,  Pepper,  4130. 

Tompkins,  D.  D.,  Milit.  papers,  1G2. 

Toner,  J.  M.,  eiL,  see  Washington,  887;  tndexer,  see 
Meade,  3056. 

Tomiuin  [resse/],  voyage  of.    See  Franchfere,  1782. 

Tonti,  Henri  de,  iMemoirs  and  letters,  see  Falconer, 
1175,  Margry,  3501;  Acet.  of  route  from  the  111.  to 
the  gulf,  see  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  1 ;  Derniers  de- 
couvertes,  see  La  Salle,  3646;  Relation  de  la  La., 
3646;  Memoir,  Legler,  1189,  Jlan  with  the  iron  hand, 
Legler,  1189;  story  of,  centred  in  111.,  3429;  The 
Tonty,  Suite,  see  R.  Soe.  of  Can.,  3554. 

Toombs,  Robert,  life,  Stovall,  2351;  essay  on,  see  Trent, 
3332. 

Tootal,  A.,  tr.  See  Conquest  of  the  river  Plate, 
4074. 

Topeka  constitution,  text  of.    See  Greeley,  1893. 

Topography.    Sec  Geography. 

Tordusillas",  treaty  of.    See  Harrisse,  719. 

Tories.    See  Loyalists. 

Toronto,  travels  in,  see  Abdy,  1827;  Growth  of  chil- 
dren of.  Suite,  see  Ethnol.  Survey  of  Can.,  3401 ;  of 
old,  Scadding,  3784;  past  and  present,  Scadding, 
3784  a. 

Toscanelli,  letters  to  Columbus,  see  Vespucci,  795  ; 
life  and  times,  Uzielli,  see  Raccolta  colombiana, 
699. 

Toulmin,  J.    See  ISTeale,  3060. 

Tour  of  dutj'  in  California,  Revere,  2066. 

Tower,  C,  Coll.  of  Am.  colonial  laws,  111. 

Tower,  C.,Jr.,  ^Marquis  de  La  Fayette  in  the  Am.  Rev., 
1402. 

Towle.  Cr.  M.,  The  nation  in  a  nutshell,  2624. 

Town  library,  coll.  for,  app.,  pp.  465-466. 

Town  meeting.     See  Fiske,  2723. 

Towns,  New  Eng.  town  records,  118;  of  Vt.,  see  Vt. 
/list.  (lazeHeer,  133;  origin  of  Conn.,  Andrews,  see 
Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226;  origin  of 
New  Eng.,  Aldrich,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  242, 
Parker,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  327;  genesis  of  New 
Eng.,  Adams,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  344;  of  Mass., 
see  .State  surveys,  493;  early  middle  western,  see 
Smith,  880  ;  stu'dv  of  church  and  to^vn  govt.,  see 
Adams,  892;  of  Old  Colony,  .sre  Baylies,  900;  Boston 
Record  Commission  rpts.,"90i!,  118;  settlement  of,  in 
Vt.,  see  Hall,  949;  in  lAIohawk  valley,  sec  N.  Y.  State, 
Docs.  rel.  to  colonial  hist.,  1086;  dead,  of  Ga.,  .Tones, 
1137;  Germanic  origin  of  New  Eng.,  Adams,  2612; 
Town  and  county  govt,  in  Eng.  colonies  of  N.  Am., 
Channing,  2707;  "bibliog.  of,  see  Grifhn,  3117,  Perkins, 
3118;  of  Conn.,  Barber,  3126;  of  western  Mass.,  see 
Holland,  .31.53;  historic,  of  New  Eng.,  Powell,  3175; 
of  Hartford  Co.  (Conn.t,  .we  Truniliiill.lJlSfi;  of  N.  Y., 
see  Barber  (mil  Howe,  .3194;  of  OnomlagaCo.  (N.  Y.), 
see  Clark,  ;'.202;  historic,  of  the  .Middle  states,  Powell, 
3246;  of  Md.,  .see  Wilhelm,  3341;  of  Cuba,  see  Rowan 
anil  Ramsey,  4139.  See  also  Township;  also  towns 
by  name. 

Townsend,  Gen.  E.  D.,  War  Records  Office  organized 
undc^r,  2079;  Anecdotes  of  the  Civil  "War,  2352. 

Townsend.  J.  K.,  Narrative.    Sec  Wyeth,  2076. 

Townsend,  .M.,  comp.,  U.  S.,  index" to  U.  S.  of  Am., 
2(;'_'5. 

Townsend.  T.,  tr.    See  Solis  y  Rivadeneyra,  3984. 

Townshend  papers,  73. 

Township,  and  borough,  Maitland,  2671;  development 
of,  in  U.  S..  .see  Howard,  2752.    See  also  Towns. 

Tracts  relating  to  the  attempts  to  convert  to  Chris- 
tianity the  Indians  of  New  England.  *'ee  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  300. 

Trade,  of  Gr.  Brit,  with  IT.  S.  (1791),  Privy  Council 
rpt.,  .see  Hist.  I'rinting  Club.  273;  colonial,. see  Payne, 
870;  Indian,  at  Schenectady,  see  Pearson,  1090;  in 


N.  Y.  (1678-70),  see  Woolev.  1118;  in  colonial  N.  C, 
sec  Hawks,  1134;  Glen's  a'nswer  to  Board  of  (1748), 
see  West,  1169;  colonial  with  Eng.,  .see  Almon,  1216; 
relations  of  Pacific  coast  to  oriental,  see  Chase, 
1859;  in  U.  S.,  see  Coxe,  2844;  conditions  of  (1812- 
18),  see  Fearon,  2852;  Can.,  Bept.  of  Customs,  3434, 
Dcpt.  of  Agriculture,  3434;  Can.  interprovincial,  In- 
ter-colonial Conterence,  3438;  western, of  Can.  (1768), 
S(e  Archives,  :i4(i8;  northwest,  of  Can.  (1780-84),  see 
Archives,  3470;  of  Can.,  under  French  regime,  3562; 
of  Brit.  Am.,  see  Dawson,  3585;  trade  policy  of  Can., 
see  Parkin,  :i")96;  conditions  of  Can.,  see  Canniff, 
37(M);  Can.  (1806-8),  .see  Lambert,  3732;  condition  of 
trading  jxists  in  U.  C.  (1789-90),  see  Long,  3741;  rpts. 
from  couuiiittee  on  state  of,  to  Newfoundland  (1793), 
3si'j;  of  Brit.  Columbia  and  Vancouver's  Is.,  see 
^lacdonald,  3848.    .S'ee  also  Commerce. 

Trade  unions,  and  the  eight  hour  movement,  see  Belles, 
2833,  I'owderly,  2885;  does.,  see  Ely,  2851. 

Trading  eonqianies.     .sv y  Companies. 

Trans-Allegheny  pioneers.  Hale,  13.54. 

Transcendentalism  in  New  England,  Frothingham, 
3016. 

Transportation  systems  in  U.  S.,  Development  of, 
Ringwalt,  2886. 

Transylvania,  Revolutionary  state  of.     .See  Hall,  1788. 

Trans'vlvania  University,  Peter,  2946,  see  also  Filson 
Club,  3289,  V.  11. 

Trajipers  of  New  Y'^ork,  Simms,  1499. 

Trasher,  J.  S.,  tr.    See  Humboldt,  4119. 

Travel,  in  N.  Am.,  Plympton,  31,  Lyell,  523,  Stanford's 
eomiiendium,  539;  Voyage  to  New  Eng.  (1602),  Gos- 
nold,  srr  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  304;  Voyage  made  (1605), 
Wayniouth,  .see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  304;  Voyage  into 
New  Eng.  (1623-24),  Levett,  see  :\Iass.  Hist.Soc,  304  ; 
to  ."Marietta  [and  back  in  1720],  Wallcut,  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  333  ;  Journal  of  journey  to  Oneida  (1796), 
Belknap,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  3.35;  journey  through 
southern  New  Eng.  (1801),  Quincy,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  340  ;  Narr.  of  journey  from  Tulpeliocken  to 
Onondaga,  Weiser,  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  384.  ser  alsoSSS; 
foreign,  see  Am.  Geog.  Soc,  510;  Apjuilncliia,  511; 
Sierra  Club,  538 ;  among  Am.  Indians,  Brine,  561, 
Catlin,  616  ;  Ancient  cities  of  the  new  world,  Char- 
n.ay,  .564  ;  incidents  of,  in  Central  Am.,  Chiajias  and 
Yucatan,  Stephens,  589,  4020  ;  incidents  of,  in  Y'uca- 
tan,  Stephens,  590  ;  Last  rambles  among  the  Indians 
of  the  i:o<ky  Mts.,  Catlin,  617  ;  Letters  to  Dutchess 
of  Lesdignieres,  Charlevoix,  619;  Tour  of  the  Am. 
lakes,  Colton,  621;  in  Can.  and  the  Indian  territories 
(17C.0-70),  Henry,  652,  3837;  Kitchi-gami,  Kohl,  658; 
among  N.  Am.  Indians  (1652-84),  Radisson,  673;  litera- 
ture of  Am.,  see  Cron.au,  713  ;  travels  of  Lahontan, 
Kahn  and  Burnaby,  see  Pinkerton,  731  ;  Voyages 
from  Holland  to  Am.,  De  Vries,  812,  see  also  N.  Y'. 
Hist.  Soc,  353  ;  through  the  middle  settlements  of 
N.  Am.  (17,59-60),  Burnaby,  833  ;  into  N.  Am.  (1748-51), 
Kalm,  859;  through  the  colonies  (1697-1708),  Story, 
8SJ  ;  .lonrnal  of  journey  over  the  mountains  (1747- 
48),  M'asbingron,  8S7 ;  Acct.  of  two  voyages  to  New 
Eng.  (lt;:is,  l(;(;3i,.losselyn,  963;  in  N.  Y'.  and  New  Eng. 
(17(14-5),  Knight,  904;  from  Pa.  to  Onondaga  (1737),  Bar- 
tram,  1052;  .lournal  of  yovage  to  N.  Y.  (1679-80),  Dan- 
kers  iukI  Sluyter,  Kl.-.S,  .see  <ilso  L.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3221, 
]Munsell.:iL"J9;"Xew  voyage  to  Carolina,  Lawson,  1141; 
Ijogstown  to  l'ickawiriany(1752i,  Trent,  llOi;;  through 
the  interior  jiarts  of  Am.,  Anbury,  1221  a,  same, 
Frenrli  tr.,SG9'2;  in  North  and  South  Carolina,  Ga. 
and  Fla.,  Bartram,  1235;  through  the  interior  parts 
of  N.  Am.  (1766-68),  Carver,  1259;  in  N.  Am.  (1780-82), 
Chastellux,  1264;  Tour  in  U.  S.,  Smyth,  1501 ;  in  Am. 
(1800),  Ashe,  1588;  Pilgrimage  in  Europe  and  Am., 
lieltrami,  1.591;  Retrospections  of  Am.  (1797-1811), 
Bernard,  1592;  in  U.  S.  (1788),  Brissot  de  Warville, 
1595;  in  the  interior  inhabited  parts  of  N.  Am.  (1791- 
92 1.  Camiibell,  loo.'i;  in  .\m.  and  Italy,  Chateaubriand, 
li;(>5;  in  r.  S.  (1798-18021, 1)avis,1613;  iuNewEng.and 
N.  Y.  (HOC  1S15).  Dwight,  1615;  in  N.  Am.  (1827-28), 
Hall,  ic.2.i;  through  northern  parts  of  V.  S.  (1807-8), 
Kend.ill,  ici:;;  Lafayette  in  Am.  (1824,  1825),  Levas- 
seur,  l(;i(i;  through" U.  S.,  country  of  the  Iroquois 
and  II.  C.  (1795-97),  La  Roeheflnicauld  (1795-97), 
1647;  in  France,  Spain  and  B.irbarv  states  (isi;j-1.5), 
No.ah,  1666;  Letters  from  the  South,  raulding,  1668; 
through  states  of  N.  Am.  and  iirovinces  of  Upper 
and  Lower  Can.  (1795-97).  Weld,  1704.  378!);  Notes  on 
journey  in  Am.,  Birkbeck,  1760;  Narr.  of  voyage  to 


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northwest  coast  of  Am.  (1811-14),  Franclitre,  1782; 
Waubun,    Kinzie,   l?.tl>;    to  the  Ohio  country  {17f<S, 
1789),  May,  180:!  ;  to  the  westward  of  the  Allef^haiiy 
Mts.    (1802),    Miehaux,     1804  ;    Atloat    on    thi;  O., 
Thwaites,  1821;   Journal  of  residence  and  tour  in 
U.  S.  (18;j»-34),  Abdy,  1827;  Promenade  en  Auieriiiue, 
Ampere,    1S2S;    Am.   (1837-;Wi,    Huckintiham,    1S48; 
Slave  states  of  Am.,  Huekiiighani,  184'J;  Amijrican 
notes,  Dickens,  187'.);  in  U.  S.  (1830-40),  s(<'  (irund, 
1895;  Letters  from  Alleghany  Mts.,  Lannian,  1913; 
Diary  in  Am.,  Marryat,  1924;  Vetrosiject  of  western, 
Martineau,  192,5;   Society  in  Am.,  Martineau,  1926; 
Journey    in   seaboard   sKave    states,  Olmsted,  r.i.'!.3; 
Am.  arid  the  Am.  people,  Raumer,  1951;  DDinestic 
manners  of  the  Americans,  Trollojie,  r.i72;  Kemarks 
made  on  tour  to   rr;iirii'  du  Chien,  Atwater,  201G; 
Voyatre  en  Cal.,  Auger,  2017;  City  of  the  Saints,  Hur- 
ton,  2022;  in  upper  Miss,  valley,"  Kohl,  20.")4;  Across 
Am.  and  Asia,  I'umiiellv,  20(U;  to  (ireat  Salt  Lake 
City,  Remv,  200,5;  Tour  of  duty  in  Cal.,  Revere,  20G6; 
Or.   missions,   Smet,  2071;   in  the  South  after  the 
Civil   War,  see  Kennaway,  23i)9;    Hawaii,  Musick, 
2472;    Puerto  Rico  and    its  resources,   Ober,  2473; 
Philippines  and  round  about,  Younghusband,  2480; 
Crit. sketch  of,  in  U.  S.,  src  Tuckerman,2G30;  Sketches 
of  Am.  (1817-18\  Fearon,  28.T2;   in  Va.,  N.  Y.,  etc. 
(171.5-10),  sfc  M.iurv,  30.55;  .Tournal  of  voyasre  from 
Lond.  to  Savannah  (17:!7-:iS),  Whitefield,  3111;    Re- 
latio  itineris  in  Marvlandiam,  White,  see  Md.  Hist. 
Soc.,3314;  Minn,  arid  the  far  west,  Oliphfint,  3,375; 
Historic  waterways,  Thwaites,  .3383;  New  tracks  in 
N.  Am.  a8G7-G8),*Bell,  ,3394;  Alaska  and  the  Klon- 
dike, Heilprin,  3408;  Heart  of  the  continent,  Ludlow, 
3414;  Across  Am.,  Ruslinir.  3422;  in  Can.  and  New- 
foundland, Stanford's  comi)endium,  3585  ;  Voyages 
en  Amerique,  Kalm,  3637  ;  Xouveaux  voyajres  dans 
I'Amerique  septentrionale.  La  Hontan,  3G42,  same, 
Etif/.  tr.,3iii2;  Appendiculse  historicae,  Lucas,  3654; 
Journal  du  voyage,  St.  Luc  de  la  Come,  3682  ;  De 
Tribord  k  Babord,  Faucher  de  St.  Maurice,  3714  ; 
through  the  Canadas,  Heriot,    3727 ;  through  Can. 
and  V.  S.  (1806,  7,  and  8),  Lambert,  3732;  of  an  In- 
dian interijreter   and  trader  (1789-90),  Long,  3741 ; 
Visit  to  Falls  of  Niagara  (1800),  Maude,  3747  ;  Hoche- 
laga,    Warburton,  3788;   Voyageur   des    pays    d'en 
haut,  Dugas,  3832  ;  Life  and  travels,  Simpson,  3876  ; 
Voyage  to  .S.  Am.,  Brackenridge,  3909  ;  Voy.age  aux 
regions  equinoxiales  du  nouveau  continent  (1799- 
1804),  Humboldt.  3916 ;  Six  months'  residence  and 
travels  in  Mex.,  Bullock,  .3933;  Across  Mex.  in  18ft4- 
65,  Hall,  3953  ;  in  Mex.,  Ober,  3973;  Anahuac,  Tylor, 
3987;   Picturesque  Mex.,  Wright,  3993;    in  S.  Am. 
(1801-4),  Pons,  4013 ;  in  Chile  and  La  Plata,  Miers, 
40.58;  Peru,  Squier,  406.5;  Letters  written  in  interior 
of  Cuba  (1828),  Abliot.  -vm  ;  Eng.  in  the  West  Indies, 
Froude,  4112  ;  Visit  to  the  West  Indies  (1837),  Sturge 
and  Harvey,  4143;  in   the  West    Indies,  Turnbiul, 
4145.    See  also  Explorations,  Geography. 
Tre.aties,  between  Gr.  Brit,  and  foreign  powers,  Hert- 
slet,  79  ;  made  with  Indians (1789-1812),  .see  Am.  state 
papers,    601  ;    with    Indians,    see  Colton,   621,   Red 
Jacket,  1748;  rel.  to  U.  .S.  international  arbitrations, 
see  Moore,  2584 ;  commercial,  see  Schuyler,  2606;  of 
U.  S.  with  foreign  nations,  see  Snow,  2610 ;  and  con- 
ventions concluded  between  U.  S.  and  other  powers 
since  1776,  U.  S.  State  Dept.,  2633,  90;  of  peace,  rel. 
to  La.,  see  French,  3292,  ser.  1,  v.  5  ;  foreign,  of  Gr. 
Brit,  affecting  Can.,  see  Houston,  3572;  J.  Q.  Adams 
on  commercial  with  S.  Am.  countries,  see  U.  S.  Pres. 
message,  4023. 
Indian  treaty  of  1793,  see  Mass.  Hist.   Soc,  301 ; 
Penn's  Indian  treaty  (1682),    Du  Pcmcenu  and 
Fisher,  .see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc.,373;  Treaty  of  Tordcsil- 
las,  see  Harrisse,  719;  treaty  between  Wiiintba- 
goes  and  Xez  Percys,  see  Nicolet,  11~^4  ;  Treaty  of 
Paris  (1783),  Foster,  1320,  see  also  Boudinot,  1243, 
Monctte,  1183,  Lee,  1417,  Wharton,  2(;:>t;,  Archives, 
3472;  Jay  Treaty,  see  King,  1645,  Trescott,  1697  ; 
treaty  with  Prussia  (1784),  see  Kanp,  1396  ;  treaty 
with  Spain  (1795),  see  Pinckney,  "lC73  ;  Treaty  o'f 
Ghent,  Adams,  1709;  Cl.ayton-iUilwer  Treaty,  -see 
P".3hanan.  1847,  Tucker,"  2629  ;  Treaty  of  AVash- 
J:iton,  U.S.  State  Dept..  2.357,  Cushing,  2.'589  ; 
'iiiiaty  of  Paris  (1898),  see  Johnston,  2435;  immi- 
gration treaty  with  China,  .see  U.  S.  Bur.  of  Sta- 
tistics. 2900 ;"  Treaty  of  Utrecht,  .see  Houston, 
o440;  Treaty  of  MUhster,  Burr,  see  U.  S.  Vene- 


zuelan Boundarj'  Commission,  4024,  U.  S.  State 
Dept.,  2420. 

Trelavvny,  Robert,  patent  for  Richmond's  Island  and 
Cape  Elizabeth  secured  by.  .See  Maine  Hist.  Soc, 
282. 

Trelawny  papers,  Baxter.  See  Maine  Hist.  Soc, 
282. 

Trenchard,  Ca^)^.  Edward  and  Rear-Adm,irnl^tc\)\\cn 
D.,  reminiscences  from  private  papers  of,  Maclay, 
2573. 

Trent,  Capt.  W.,  Journal  from  Logstown  to  Pickawil- 
lany  (1752;,  IICG,  see  also  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc, 
3387. 

Trent,  W.  P.,  Robert  E.  Lee,  see  Beacon  biographies, 
2491  ;  Soutnern  statesmen  of  the  old  regime,  33,32. 

Trent  affair,  Harris,  220G;  essay  on,  see  King,  1912. 

Trenton  (N.  J.),  cami)aign  of '(1776-77),  Drake,  1301; 
battle  of,  Stryker,  1518,  see  also  Lodge  and  Roose- 
velt, 2560. 

Trescot,  W.  H.,  Diplomacy  of  the  Rev.,  1527;  Diplo- 
matic hist,  of  administrations  of  Washington  and 
Adams,  1697. 

Tres  relaiaones  de  antigUedades  Peruanas,  Jimenez  de 
la  Esi)ada,  403;5. 

Trevelyan,  Sir  G.  O.,  The  Am.  Rev.,  1527. 

Trevisan,  Angelo,  letter  to  Malipero.  See  Berchet, 
764. 

Trial  by  jury.  History  of,  Forsyth,  2653. 

Trials,  state,  of  U.  S.  (1789-1801),  Wharton,  1705;  state 
impeachment,  see  Foster,  2731 ;  Am.  criminal.  Chan- 
dler, app.,  p.  408.  ^'ee  also  United  States  Supreme 
Court,  also  names  of  persons  subjected  to  trial,  as 
Burr,  Hutchinson,  Parker,  etc. 

Tribune  almanac  (1838-68),  2626. 

Trigozo.    See  Bahaim,  711. 

Tripolitan  AVar.    See  Barbary  States. 

Troano  manixscrii)t,  study  of,  Thomas,  596. 

Trobriand,  Maj.-Gen.,  R.  de.  Four  years  with  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  2353. 

Trollope,  Mrs.  F.  E.  (M.),  Domestic  manners  of  the 
Americans,  1972. 

Troup,  George  M.,  times  of,  Hodgson,  1829,  2210. 

True  stories  of  New  England  captives.  Baker,  898. 

Trumbull,  B.,  Complete  hist,  of  Conn,  (to  17&4),  1023; 
Gen.  hist,  of  U.  S.  of  Am.  (1492-1792),  2G27. 

Trumbull,  H.,  Hist,  of  the  Indian  wars,  1024. 

Trumbull,  H.  C,  AVar  memories  of  an  army  chaplain, 
2354. 

Trumbull.  J.  H.,  Indian  names  of  places,  etc.,  in  and 
on  the  border  of  Conn.,  see  Conn.  Hist.  Soc,  3137; 
ed.:  see  Lechford,  965;  True  blue  laws  of  Conn., 
1025  ;  AVilliams,  3114,  v.  1 ;  ISIemorial  hist,  of  Hart- 
ford Co.,  Conn.,  3186;  and  Hoadly,  Colonial  records 
of  Conn.,  151. 

Trumbull,  Jonathan,  letters,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  317, 
320,  Sparks,  1.503;  life,  Stuart,  1528. 

Trumbull  papers.     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  317. 

Trustees,  Georgia  under.    See  Jones,  3302. 

Trusts,  Halle,  28G2. 

Truxton,  Thomas,  letters  of.    .S'ee  Biddle,  1593. 

Tryon,  Gov.,  map  of  1771.    See  Donaldson,  630. 

Tryon  county,  Annals  of,  Campbell,  12,54. 

Tschudi,  J.  3.,  von.     See  Rivero,  585,  4064. 

Tucker,  G.,  Life  of  Thomas  Jefferson,  1382;  Hist,  of 
U.  S.  (to  1841),  2628. 

Tucker,  G.  F.,  Monroe  doctrine,  2629. 

Tucker,  H.  St.  G.,  ed.     See  Tucker,  2808. 

Tucker,  J.  R..  The  Constitution  of  the  U.  S.,  2,808. 

Tuekeruian,  B.,  Peter  Stuyvesant,  1111;  Life  of  Gen. 
Lafayette,  1403;  ed..  Diary  of  PhiUp  Hone  (1828-51), 
1901. 

Tuckerman,  H.  T.,  Am.  and  her  commentators,  2630, 
30. 

Tudor,  AV.,  Life  of  James  Otis,  1451. 

Tufts  College,  sources  for  hist,  of  Universalists, 
29(19. 

Tullidge,  E.  W.,  Life  of  Joseph  the  prophet,  308.5. 

Tulloch,  J.,  Eng.  Puritanism  and  its  leaders,  .3099. 

Tunis,  Decatur  s  negotiations  at,  see  Noah,  16G6.  See 
also  Barban'  States. 

Tupper,  .s'(>  C.  H.,  Manitoba  school  question,  3892. 

Tuppcr,  F.  B.,  ed.     See  Brock,  1710. 

Turchin,  Br>(/.-(lrn.  .1.  B.,  Chickamauga,  2355. 

"Turgot,  A.  R.  J.,  defence  of  Constitution  against  at- 
tack of,  Adams,  2(>87. 

Turnbull.  D.,  Brit.  AVest  Indies,  4145;  Travels  in  the 
West,  4145;  St.  Domingo,  4145. 


577 


INDEX 


Turner,  F.  J.,  The  west  as  a  field  for  hist,  study,  see 
Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  248;  Character  and  influence  of 
the  fur  trade  in  ^Vis.,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  See, 
procs.,  33110. 

Turner,  O.,  Hist,  of  pioneer  settlement  of  Phelps'  and 
Gorham's  purchase  and  2\torris'  reserve,  3262;  Pio- 
neer hist,  of  the  Holland  purchase  of  western  N.  Y., 
3203. 

Turner,  W.  W.,  tr.    See  Raumer,  1951. 

Turning  on  the  litiht.  King,  11)12. 

Tuthill.  P..  Hist,  of  Cal.,  3424. 

Tuttle,  C.  R.,  CO)!)/).,  Gen.  hist,  of  state  of  Mich.,  3386; 
sec  alsf)  (;unn,3835. 

Tuttle.  C.  W.     Sec  Mason,  971. 

Tweed  Ring,  Tilden,  3260 ;  see  also  Stone,  3258,  Van 
Felt,  32C.O. 

Twentieth  century  series.    See  McLaughlin,  2570. 

Twenty  years  of  ('ongress,  Ulaine,  2379. 

Twichelf,  J.  H.,  John  Winthrop,  1042. 

Twitchell,  W.  I.    .See  Gordy,  2i>34. 

Two  spies,  Lossing,  1421. 

Two  years  in  I'eru,  Hutchinson,  4034. 

Tj'ler,  B.  B.,  Hist,  of  the  Disciples  of  Christ,  3100. 

Tj'ler,  John,  letters  duriim  admin,  of,  Bacourt,  1829 
'memoir  of,  see  Wise,  11)93;  life,  Fiske,  see  Wilson 
2638. 

Tjler,  L.  G.,  Parties  and  patronage  in  the  U.  S.,  2809 
Letters  and  tinu^s  of  the  Tj'lers,  3333. 

Tj'ler,  M.  C,  Hist,  of  Am.  literature  (1607-176.5),  885 
Patrick  Henry,  13(12;  Lit.  hist,  of  Am.  Rev.  (1763- 
1783),  1530,  see  also  Moore,  1436. 

Tyler,  Geii.  R.  O.,  in  campaign  of  Bull  Run,  Fry, 
2181. 

Tyler,  S.,  Memoir  of  Roger  B.  Taney,  1970. 

Tj-ler,  W.  S.,  Hist,  of  Amherst  College  (1821-91),  2959. 

TA'lers,  letters  and  times  of,  L.  G.  Tyler,  3333. 

Tylor,  E.  B.,  Canadian  ethnol.,  see  Ethnol.  Survey  of 
Can.,  3461;  Anahuac,  3987. 

Uhden,  H.  F.,  The  Xew  Eng.  theocracy,  3101. 

Uinta  Mountains,  geol.  of,  see  Geog.  and  geol.  survey 

of  the  Rocky  Mt.  region.  428. 
Ulloa,  A.  de.    Sic .Tuan  y  Santacilia,  4042. 
Umfreville,  E.,  Present  state  of  Hudson's  Bay,  3879. 
Uncle  Sam's  soldiers.  Austin,  2488. 
Underground  raihoad.     See  Coffin,  1870,  McDougall, 

1923,  Mott,  lll.Jn.  lioss,  1952,  Siebert,  1960,  Smith,  1961, 

Still,  1964, Fairchild,. see  Western  Reserve  Hist. Soc, 

3387. 
Underground  trails.     See  Severance,  3254. 
Underhill.  Ca2>f.  J.,  Hist,  of  Pequot  War  (1638),  see 

Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  302  ;   Newes  from  Am.,  see  Orr, 

999. 
Under  six  flags :  the  story  of  Texas,  Davis,  3285. 
Underwood,  F.  H.,  Quabbin,  3187. 
Unforeseen  tendencies  of  democracy,  Godkin,  2736. 
Union    regiments   of   Kentucky,  Speed,  Kelly    and 

Pirtle,  2331. 
Union  Soldiers'  and  Sailors'  Monument  Association, 

pubs.    Sec  Speed,  Kelly  and  Pirtle,  2331. 
Union  Theological   Seminary.    See  New  York  Theo- 
logical Seminars-. 
Unitarians,  sources  for  hist.,  2969;  Hist,  sketch  of 

Unitarian  movement  since  reformation,  Allen, 2972; 

Unitarianism  in  Xew  Eng.,  .see  Frothingham,  3016; 

ministerial  biog.,  S])rague,  3087. 
United  Brethren.  .S'er-  Moravians. 
United  Brethren  in   Cliiist,  sources  for  hist.,  2969  ; 

hist,  of  church  of,  Beri:er,  2981,  2985. 
TTnited  Empire  Loyalists,  Kyerson,  1484. 
United    Evangelical   (liurebes,    hist,    of,    Stapleton, 

3088  a.     Sec  (i/st>  KvangeHeal  Association. 
United  Kingdom,  Smith,  26S0. 
United  Presbyterian  Clmrch  of  North  America,  Scoul- 

ler,  .3077,  .3078.     .S'ee  n/so  American  Associate  Church, 

Associate  Reformed  Church. 
United  Provinces  f)f  South  America,  Reports  on  pre- 
sent state  of,  Rodney  a7id  Graham,  4016. 
T^nited  Society  of  Believers.    <See  Shakers. 
United  States": 

Historical  periods: 

Period  of  colonial  settlement  and  development 

(1607-1760).  827-1199. 
Period  of  discontent  and  revolution  (1760-1783), 

1200-1579. 
Period  of  feder.al  union  and  consolidation  (1783- 
1828),  1580-1820. 


Period  of   slaverj*  questiiri    ;i32$i-o0),  1827- 

2077. 
Period  of  the  Civil  War  (1S60-18R5),  2078-2374. 
Period    of    Reconstruction,    and    after  (1865- 
18D9 1,  2375-2480. 

Comprehensive  history,  2481-2641. 

Constitutional  and  institutional  history  and  expo- 
sition, 2(i42-2821. 

Eeoncnuie  history,  2822-2909. 

Educational  history,  2910-2963. 

Churcli  history,  29r,4-;!ll(;. 

Govermiient  liulilicatious:  86-106;  Diplomaticcorr. 
(17.s.'J-s9»,  18;  Diplomatic  corr.,  23;  rpts.  of  ex- 
plorations jirinted  in  V.  S.  govt,  docs.,  Hasse,  32; 
rel.  to  boundary  disputes,  33;  Statutes  at  large, 
92;  Revised  statutes,  92;  Index  to  the  laws  (1789- 
1827),  93  ;  U.  S.  rpts.,  94  ;  Opinions  of  the  Attor- 
ney-Gen., 95  ;  Montldij  cat.,  Hickcox,  106  ;  on 
Alaska,  Silliman,  224  ;  descriptive  cat.  (1774-1881), 
Poore,  103;  Index  to  subjects  of  docs,  and  rpts., 
104;  Index  to  rpts.  of  committees,  McKee,  104; 
Yearly  lists  contained  in  ex.  docs.,  106;  Official 
recinds  of  the  Union  and  Confederate  armies, 
2(178-2081,  22;  Official  records  of  the  Union  and 
Confederate  navies,  2082, 22;  Official  medical  and 
surgical  hist,  of  the  war,  2083.  See  also  United 
States  Congress;  also  under  various  U.  S.  de- 
partments. 

Description,  geography  and  travel:  Travels  in  N. 
Am.,  Lyell,  523;  Second  visit  to  U.  S.,  Lyell,  523; 
Hist.  geog.  of  U.  S.,  MacCoun,  524;  Vereinigten 
Staaten  von  Nord  Amerika,  Ratzel,  532,  2597; 
Stanford's  compendium,  539;  View  of  soil  and 
climate  of  U.  S.,  Volney,  .'543;  physical  geog.  and 
natural  resources  of  V.  S.,  Whitney,  546,2907; 
Tour  in  V.  S.,  Smyth,  1501;  New  travels  in  U.  S. 
(1788>,  Brissot  de 'Warville,  1595;  A  year's  resi- 
dence in  U.  S.  (1817-18),  C(jbbett,  1608 ;  Travels 
of  four  years  and  a  half  in  the  U.  S.  (1798-1802), 
Davis,  1613;  Travels  through  northern  parts  of 
U.  S.  (1807-8),  Kendall,  1C43  ;  Lafayette  in  Am. 
(1824, 1825),  Levasseur,  1(546;  Travels  through  U.  S. 
(1795-97),  La  Rochefoucauld-Liancourt,  1647;  Re- 
miniscences of  last  sixty-five  years,  Thomas, 
1696;  Travels  through  states  of  N.  Am.  (179.5-97), 
Weld,  1704,  .3789;  Journal  of  residence  and  tour 
in  U.  S.  (183,3-34),  Abdy,  1827;  U.  S.  of  N.  Am.  as 
they  are.  Brothers,  1838 ;  Am.  (1837-38),  Bucking- 
ham, 1848;  Society,  manners,  and  politics  m 
U.  S.  (1834-35),  Chevalier,  1860;  U.  S.  of  Am. 
(1890-94),  Shaler,  2411 ;  Nos  Estados  Unidos,  Oli- 
veira  Lima,  2581);  1776-1876,  etude  sur  la  n^pub- 
lique  des  Etats  Unis,  Talleyrand-l'erigord,  2621; 
Am.  and  her  commentators,  Tuckeriiian,  2(!30; 
travels  through  U.  S.  (1806,  7,  and  8i,  Lambert, 
3732;  travels  in  IT,  S.  (1844),  see  Warburton,  3788. 
.S'ee  also  United  States  surveys. 

History:  Andrews,  2486,  Bancroft,  2489,  Dovle, 
251(i,  Etiirlestou,  2518,  Ellis,  2520,  Fiske,  2524, 
Gordy,  2.^33,  (ireg,  2535,  Hale,  2536,  Hawthorne, 
2542,  }Iildreth.2.".45,  Johnston,  25,53,2554,  Lossing, 
25(12,  Moireau,  2579,  :\!orris,  25S(;,  Mowry,  2588, 
Seudder,  2607,  Steele,  2(;20,  Thomas,  2(122,  Tucker, 
2628,  Willard,  2(!37;  Hist.  registiU"  of  I'.  S.,  36; 
IT.  S.  relations  with  Eng.,  see  Cobbett,  74,  Han- 
sard, 74,  I'arliamentaiy  blue  books,  74;  state 
papers  (17.89-1818),  AVait,  99;  Am.  state  papers 
(178;i-ls:i7i,9'.i,24s4;  Recent  constitution  making  in 
U.  S..  Tlioriie,  .sir  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social 
Sci.,  226;  Can.  and  IT.  S.,  Bourinot,  .see  Am.  Acad, 
of  Polit  and  Soeial  Sci.,  226;  First  appointment 
of  federal  reiiresentatives  in  U.  S.,  James,  .see 
Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226;  Origin 
of  the  names  of  the  states  of  the  ITnion,  Stai)les, 
see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  233;  Govt,  in  Can.  and 
U.  S.  compared.  Hoar,  .see  Am.  Antiiniari:in  Soc, 
239;  est.iblishnient  of  first  southern  boundary, 
Hinsdale,  .sre  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  245;  Diplomacy  of 
U.S.  in  regard  to  Cuba.  Latan(^.  .see  Am.  Hist.  As- 
soc, 249;  trade  with  Gr.  Brit.,  Privy  Council  rpt. 
(1791),  see  Hist.  Printing  Club,  273;  dispute  as  to 
boundary  between  IT.  S.  and  Gr.  Brit.,  Northern 
Boundary  Commission  rpts.,  .542,  Falcom  r,  ''"A, 
see  afsti  Ch;is(>,  18.59;  Induin  policy,  see  \  ■  '' !  " 
637,  Indi.an  Rights  Assoc,  653,  W.alker,  (■ 
from  earliest  times.  Smith,  735;  from  ]il 
of  Brit,  colonies  to  their  revolt,  Graha 


578 


INDEX 


r.onoM)'.-  '>f  U.  S.,  Urown,  1124,  12;  Parly  diplo- 
:  •  iti(,  Me  Lee,  1417;  polit.  ;m(l  civil  (17(>;j-i)7), 
tkiu,  1460;  11.  S.  liii;in.  cundition  in  17y;j,  see 
>■■  r>-,  1502;  hriei  outline,  Fifike,  see  Wasbing- 
t'M..      jje;    ['luring   admins,   of   Jelferson    and 

n],  /dams,   l.',s();    Hi.st.  of  federal  govt. 

(178!t-l.s3'.l),  'Jradlord,  1504;  Uuilding  the  nation 
(178:i-18(W),  Coffin,  ion  ;  Critical  iieriod  of  Am. 
hist.  (178;{-S0),  Fiske,  Kile,  ;  as  tracu'd  in  writ- 
ing.s  of  Al(!xander  Hamilton,  J.  C.  Hamilton, 
llUfl);  for  170(!,  Hamilton,  svc  Hamilton  Club, 
1G32  ;  Formation  of  llic  rni<m  (17r)(l-l.S'»»),  Hart, 
lt;3:5;  V.  S.  relations  with  Eng.  (17'.Ki-18(i:{),  .see 
King,  KUf);  diplomacy  ol  U.  S.  (1778-1814),  Ly- 
man, UHO,  2r)()4;  Hist. ^register  of  U.  S.  (1812-14), 
Palmer,  1007;  hi.st.  sketches  (18l.'-,-3()),  I'erkins, 
1000;  Am.  and  France,  Rosenthal,  11187;  Statis- 
tical, polit.,  and  hist.  acct.  of  U.  S.,  Warden, 
1701;  journal  of  connnissioner  for  deteniiining 
V)oun(lary  between  U.  S.  and  Si)anish  frontier, 
Calhouni  18r>3;  U.  S.  conditions  (1827-72),  .sre  ],ie- 
ber,  1017;  foreign  relations  (1801-71),  sec  Sumner, 
1909;  Seven  deludes  of  the  Union,  Wise,  1093; 
Polk's  message  to  30th  Cong.,  2014;  effect  of 
Civil  War  on  govt.,. see  Draper,  2171;  U.  S.  inter- 
national relations,  .\merica  and  Europe,  2375; 
U.  S.  and  (ir.  Urit.,  Wells,  .see  America  and  Eu- 
rope, 237.");  last  (|u:irter  century  (1870-95),  An- 
drt'ws,  2377;  I'.S.  juiisdictional  rights  in  Bering 
Sea,  Paris  Tribunal  of  arbitration,  2400;  foreign 
policy.  Am.  Aca<l.  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci.,  24.")0; 
territorial  acquisitions,  IJicknell,  2493;  Child's 
hist,  of  U.  S.,  Bonner,  2495  ;  Story  of  U.  S., 
Brooks,  2499;  Pojiular  hist,  of  U.  S.,  Bryant  and 
Gay,  2.502,  Mabie,  jr.i;.".,  Ridpath,  2001;  Student's 
hist,  of  U.  S.,  Channinu-.2.-i00;  U.S.  of  Am.  (17(!.5- 
18()5),  Channing,  2.507;  Ref.  hist,  of  U.  S.,  David- 
son,2513;  Battles  of  U.  S.,  Dawson,  2514;  manual 
of,  Eliot,  2519;  Young  people's  hist,  of  our  coun- 
try, Ellis,  2521;  Side  lights  on  Am.  hist.,  Elson, 
2522;  References  to  hist,  of  presidential  admins. 
(1789-1885),  Foster,  2526;  Hist,  of  Am.  people, 
Gihnan,  2529;  Am.  cliild's  pictorial  hist,  of  U.  S., 
Goodrich,  2531;  Larger  hist,  of  U.  S.,  Higginson, 
2543;  How  to  study  and  teach  hist.,  Hinsdale, 
2540;  diet,  of,  James<m,  2549;  constitutional  and 
polit.,  see  Jameson,  25,50;  Stories  of  our  country, 
Johonnot,  25.50;  Growth  of  Am.  nation,  Judsoh, 
2557;  Smaller  hist,  of  U.  S.,  Leeds,  2559;  Hero 
tales  from  Am.  hist.,  Lodge  and  Roosevelt,  2560; 
Short  hist,  of  U.  S.,  McCarthy,  2507,  Scudder, 
260S;  Hist,  charts  of  XT.  S.,  IVIacCoun.  2.508;  Select 
docs,  illus.  of  hist,  of  U.  S.,  ."Macdonald,  2,509; 
Hist,  of  Am.  nation,  McLaughlin,  257ii;  Hist,  of 
iinoi)le  of  U.  S.,  McMaster,  2574:  School  hist,  of 
U.  S.,  McMaster,  2575;  With  the  fathers,  Mc- 
M  ister,  2576  ;  Story  of  our  country,  Monroe, 
2580;  internationar  arbitrations,  Moore,  2,584; 
Evolution  of  an  empire,  Parmele,  2590;  Concise 
hist,  of  Am.  people,  Patton,  2.592;  from  comi)ro- 
mise  of  18.50,  Rhodes,  2.599;  Hist,  of  our  country, 
Richardson,  2600;  Hist,  brit  fs,  Schouler,  2004; 
Hist,  of  presidential  elections,  Stanwood,  2015; 
Hist,  of  the  presidency,  Stanwood,  2615;  States- 
man's mannal,2617;  Brief  hist,  of  U.  S.,  Steele, 
.'619;  Nation  in  a  nutshell,  Towle,  2024;  V.  S., 
index  to  U.  S.  of  Am.,  Townsend,  2025;  Gen.  hist, 
of  U.  S.,  Trumbull,  2027;  messages  and  papers  of 
vhe  presidents,  Richardson,  2031,  100;  Division 
:ind  reunion  (1829-89),  Wilson,  20.39:  Children's 
stories  in  Am.  progress,  Wright,  2041 ;  Lesson 
of  ])Oi)ular  govt.,  Bradford,  2098  ;  Century  book 
tor  young  Americans,  Brooks,  2099;  H()w  the 
lepublic  is  governed,  Brooks,2700;  Am.  rei)ublic, 
Brownson,  2701 ;  Am.  Commonwealth,  Brvce, 
2702;  Prerlictions  of  Hamilton  and  De  Tocque- 
ville,  Bryce,  2703;  executive  power,  Chambrun, 
2700;  Nominations  for  elective  officers  in  U.  S., 
Dallinger,2716,  .see  er/.so  Harvard  T^niv.,  268;  How 
we  are  governed,  Dawes,  2717;  Am.  polit.  ideas, 
Fiske.  2723;  Civil  govt,  in  V.  S.,  Fiske,  2724; 
Am.  ritizen's  manual.  Ford, 2730;  Introd.  to  Am. 
institiirion.'il  hist..  Freeman,  27.33  ;  Rise  of  the 
republicof  the  U.  S.,  Frothingham,  27.34;  IT.  S. 
administrative  system,  Goodnow,  2737;  This 
country  of  oi)  s,  Harrison,  2741;  Practical  essays 
on  Am',  govt.,  Hart,  2743;  Am.  govt.,  Hmsdal'e, 


2744;   TT.  S.  govt.,  Laiiiiihf're,  2764,  see  aJsn  Hins- 
dale, 2745,  274i;;   ImiU  lal  and  state  eonstitnticms, 
l'oore,2785, 14;  Republic  aw  a  form  of  govt.,  Scott, 
27'.i2;  I'.egiiiningsof  Am.  nation;ility.  Small,  2794; 
Origin   ul    repulilican   form   of  go'vt.   in   U.  9., 
Straus,  2S(i'j;    State  and  federal  govts,  of   U.S., 
A\ilson,  2.S21 ;   relati(ms  of  govt,  to  railroa<l  cor- 
porations, see  Adams,  2822;    industrial   hist,  of 
U.  S.,  Holies,  283;^;  resources  of  U.  S.,  Bristed,2s;j0, 
(Jaiinett.  2855,   I'atton,  2883,    see  alxo    Brooks, 
2(,'.i'.i,  Whitney,  2907;    View  of  U.  S.,  Coxe,  2844; 
polit.,  social,  and  religious  character  of   IT.  S., 
SehalV.  :;(I73;   Church  and  State  in  U.  S.,  Scliatf, 
3074 ;  study  of  U.  S.  govt.,  .see  Barrett,  3345  ;  rela- 
tions of  l'>iit.  govt,  with  U.  S.  during  SVarof  1812, 
see  .Mich.  I'ioneer  and  Hist.  Soc,  ;J.307;   bound- 
aries between  U.  S.  and  Can.  (1802),  Mann,  see  Ar- 
chives, 3-li;7;  U.  S.  relations  with  Can.  after  jjcace 
of  1783,  s(f  Anhives,  .'.472 ;   relations  of  Can.  with 
U.  S.,  sr(  Douglas,  3571 ;    corr.  between  govts,  of 
U.  S.,  (ir.  Brit.,  and  Can.  rel.  to  Fenian  invasion 
*'         and   the   rebellion   of    th<'   southern   states,   see 
Fenian  invasion,  3715;   .Mex.  and   U.  S.,  .Vbbott, 
3t)25,  Romero,  3980;   President's  message  regard- 
ing Panama  cong.,  4024;  diplomatic  corr.  rel.  to 
Cuban    insurrection  (1808-78),  see    Rowan    and 
Ramsey,   4139;    for    constitutional   history,   .see 
Constitutional  hnv.  Constitution  of  the  I'nited 
States;    for  educational  history,  see  Education; 
for  financial  history,  .see  Finances;    for  political 
history,  .see    Politics;    for  religious  history,  see 
(  Imrcli   History,  Religion.     Sic  a/si)  Civil'War, 
Colonies,    Diplomacv,  Foreign   relations  of   the 
United  States,  Laws.  Mexicfin  War,  Presidents, 
Reconstruction,    Revolution,    Slavery,    Siiaiiish- 
American  War,  ^\■ar  of  1812  ;  aluo  ])residents  by 
name. 
)S'ee  e(/.so  America,  North  America. 
United  States  Army,  official  records  in  War  of  the 
Rebellion,  2078-'.j()81,  22;  regimental  histories,  24,  25, 
117,  2091 ;  in  Civil  W.ar,  Chanal,  2133  ;  Rpt.  of  armies 
of  U.   S.  (1804-5),  Grant,  219U;  Statistical  record  of 
U.  S.  armies,  Phisterer,  2295,  see  alao  Campaigns  of 
the  Civil  War,  2131 ;  Union  regiments  of  Ky.,  Speed, 
Kelly  and.  Pirtle,  2.331  ;    biog.  .sketches  of  officers 
deceased  in  Civil  War,  see  Tenney,  2340;  in  Spanish- 
Am.  War,   Howard,  see  King,  2437  ;   milit.  affairs 
(1789-1838),  see  Am.  state  ])apers,  2484  ;   Volunteer 
soldier  in  Am.,  Logan,  2.561;  hist,  sketches  of  staff 
and  line,  Rodenbough  and.  Haskin,  2002;  German 
soldiers  in,  see  Rosengarten,  2603;  Army  and  navy 
of  LT.  S.,  Walton,  20.35;  facts  from  rpts.  "on,  see  Am. 
ahnanac  and  treasury  of  facts,  2825;  recruiting  in 
Can.  for,  see  Fenian  invasion,  3715.    See  also  :  Cum- 
berland, Army  of  the  :  Potomac,  Army  of  the  :  Vir- 
ginia, Army  of  ;  <7/sr<  Confederate  Army,  Continen- 
tal Army  ;  aJso  Civil  War,  Mexican  War,"Revolution, 
Spanish-American  War,  War  of  1812;  rt?so  command- 
ers and  officers  by  name. 
United  States  Bureau  of  American  Republics,  bulle- 
tins, 3922;  Handbook  of  Am.  republics,  3923. 
United   States  Bureau  of  Education,  rpt.  on  Indian 
education,  see  Fletcher,  637;  Circ.  of  information, 
.see    Adams,  2910.   2911,   Blackmar,   2917,   Fav,  2928, 
Gordv,  2933,  McLaughlin,  29.3S,  Jferiwether.    2942, 
Merriam,  2943,  Steiner,  2953.  2954,  Thorne.  2957,  Tol- 
man,  29.58;  docs.  rel.  to,  see  Hinsdale.  29.35. 
United  States  Bureau  of  Ethnology.    See  Smithsonian 

Institution. 
United  States  Bureau  of  Rolls,  bulletin,  2632;   Doc. 

hist,  of  constittttion  of  T'.  S.,  2810. 
ITnited  States,  Bureau  of  Statistics,  records  of  immi- 

cration  into  V.  S.  (17S2-lS90'i,  2900. 
Tiiited  St.ates  by  sections.  Part  IV,  3117-3427. 
United  States  Cabinet,  Contrress  and,  Bradford,  see 
Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sei.,  226;  recollec- 
tions, Sherman,  2412;  list  of  officers,  .see  .Tohnston, 
2.5,52;  members,  see  Statesman's  manu.al,  2617. 
United  States  Catholic  Society,  proc.,39:  U.  S.  Caflio- 
lir  hisf.  maaazine.  3102;  sources  for  hist,  of  Roman 
Catholics,  2909. 
United  States  Census,  rj^ts.  on  Indians  (1.890),  .see  Don- 
aldson. 629,  6.30;  statistics  of ,  see  Am.  alman.ic  and 
treasury  of  facts,  2825;  rpt.  on  valuation,  etc.  (1.880"), 
see  Baviey,2S29;  rpt.  on  cotton  iiroduction  (lS8n\  .see 
Hilgard, "  2804  ;    rpts.  on    manufactures    (1880\  .see 
Wright,  2908  ;  social  statistics  of  cities  (1880),  see 

79 


INDEX 


Waring  and  Cable,  333G  ;  statistics  for  Ga.  (1850), 
see  AVhite,  ^340. 

United  Slates  Christian  Commission,  annals  of.  Moss, 
2286. 

United  States  claims  against  Great  Britain  respecting 
tiie  AUilxniia.     See  Aluhniiut  claims. 

United  States  Commissioner  of  Education,  rpts.,  .see 
Am.  almanac  and  treasury  of  facts,  2825  ;  reprint 
from  rpt.,  sec  Hinsdale,  J'.KJa. 

United  States  Coiuuiissidn  to  Columbian  historical 
exposition  08'.»2-',>3!,  rpt.,  702. 

United  States  Conference  Convention  for  proposing 
amendments  to  Constitution,  rpt.  of  debates  and 
proc,  i'hittenden,  2139. 

United  St:ites  Congress,  official  proc.  Journals  of  the 
House,  88,  Jouinal  of  the  Senate,  88,  Journal  of  the 
ex.  proc.  of  the  Senate.  88;  Register  of  debates,  89; 
debates  and  proc.  ^1789-1824),  Gale,  89;  abridgment 
of  debates  (,1789-18.")G),  Benton,  90, 2492 ;  Congressional 
globe,  91  ;  Congressional  record,  91  ;  acts  rel.  to 
coins  and  currency,  98  ;  Check  list  of  public  docs, 
from  first  to  tifty-third  Cong.,  Crandall,  103;  Index 
to  subjects  of  docs.,  rpts.,  etc.,  104;  Index  to  rpts. 
of  committees,  McKee,  104;  Cong,  and  the  cabinet, 
Bradford,  see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polit.  and  Social  Sci., 
226;  early,  see  Boudinot,  1243;  first  Senate,  see  King, 
1G45  ;  acct.  of  debates  in  Senate  during  first,  see  Jlac- 
lay,  1650;  acct.  of  proc,  see  Palmer,  1067;  speeches 
delivered  in,  Quincy,  1681;  State  papers  and  ]uib. 
docs.  [1789-1818],  1698;  Great  senators  of  U.  S.  forty 
years  ago,  Dver,  1883;  biog.  and  polit.  hist.,  Wheeler, 
1990  ;  contest  for  seat  in  Senate,  see  O'Meara,  20C1 ; 
hist,  of  thirty-ninth,  Barnes,  2378;  twenty  years  of, 
from  Lincoln  to  Garfield,  Blaine,  2379;  struggle  be- 
tween Pres.  Johnson  and,  over  reconstruction,  Chad- 
sey,  2383,  see  also  Columbia  Univ.,  200;  recollections, 
Sherman,  2412;  Trial  of  Andrew  Johnson  before  the 
Senate,  2419;  Affairs  in  Cuba,  2451;  Am.  Cong.  (1774- 
1895),  Moore,  25&'j :  StateMiian's  manual,  2617;  Speaker 
of  the  House,  FoUett,  2725;  Cong,  committees,  IVIc- 
Conachie,  2772;  Cong,  govt.,  Wilson,  2820;  debate's 
on  legal  tender  issue  of  1862,  see  Spaulding,  2893; 
land  grants  for  common  schools  and  imiversities, 
see  Hinsdale,  2935;  land  grants  for  universities.  Ten 
Brook,  2956  ;  statehood  of  Vt.,  see  Robinson,  3181. 
See  also  Congress,  Continental ;  Congress  of  the 
Confederation. 

United  States  congressional  documents.  Diplomatic 
corr.,  23  ;  govt,  explorations  and  survevs,  .see  Emory, 
408,  409,  Fremont,  410,  Ives.  412.  Marcy,416,  Simpson, 
418,  Stansburv,  42(i.  I'.  S.  Warilept.,  421,  Warren,  422, 
S-s-mons,  .540,  Herndtm  and  (iilib<m,  4077;  U.  S.  State 
Dept.,  1699,2357, 2420,  2633, 3988  ;  I'res.  Polk's  message, 
2014  ;  Civil  War  material,  209G ;  Paris  Tribunal  of 
arbitration  proc.  2406;  Rpt.  on  states  of  S.  C,  Ga., 
Ala.,  Miss.,  and  La..  Schurz,  2409;  U.  S.  Naval  court 
rpt..  2452;  Hist,  and  digest  of  international  arbitra- 
tions, Moore,  2584;  Finding  system  of  U.  S.,  Elliott, 
2849;  rel.  to  Central  Am.  affairs  and  the  enlistment 
question,  4022  ;  Pres.  Monroe's  message  on  Panama 
Cong.,  4023;  War  on  Pacific  coast  of  S.  Am.,  Mason, 
4057. 

United  States  congressional  rpports.  Joint  select  com- 
mittee on  conditicm  of  Indian  tribes,  684;  Hotise 
r]its..  see  St.  Clair.  1814;  Committee  of  the  Senate  on 
seizure  of  Harjjer's  Ferry,  1973:  Joint  select  commit- 
tee on  the  conduct  of  the  fCivil]  War,  2.356,  23  ;  Joint 
committee  on  reconstruction.  2416;  Joint  select  com- 
mittee to  inquire  into  condition  of  affairs  in  late 
insurrectionary-  states,  2417,26;  Select  committee  on 
New  Orleans  riots,  2418;  Committee  of  foreign  rela- 
tions. Senate,  on  affairs  in  Cuba.  2451  ;  Civil  service, 
joint  select  committee  on  retrenchment.  2811. 

United  States  Congressiimal  Library.  .See  Library  of 
Congress. 

TTnited  States  Constitutional  Convention  (1787).  .See 
Federal  Convention. 

United  States  documents.  86-106. 

United  States  Engineer  Corps.  .See  Humphreys  and 
Abbot.  .518. 

United  States  Engineer  Dep.nrtment,  rpt.  of  explora- 
tions across  great  basin  f)f  Utah.    .See  Simpson,  419. 

United  States  Mexican  Boundary  Commission,  rpt., 
.541. 

United  States  Military  Academy,  cadet  life  at,  in  1815, 
see  Mansfield.  16.56  ;"  education  at.  .see  Chanal,  21153, 
Maury,  2280,  Mitchel,  2283,  Schofleld,  2315;  German 


graduates  of,  see  Rosengarten,  2603 ;  hi-'   of,  Boyn- 
ton,  2921. 

United  States  Naval  court  convened  to  inquire  into 
loss  of  the  battleship  Maine,  rp,t.,  2452. 

United  States  Navy,  Navv  and  marine  laws,  98  ;  in 
War  of  1812,  Barnes,  1713,  Janu>s,  1736,  Roosevelt, 
1750;  hist.,  previous  to  War  of  1812,  .see  Roosevelt, 
1750;  official  records  in  AVar  of  the  Rebellion,  2082, 
22;  Atlantic  coast,  Ammen,  2102;  Hist,  of  navy  dur- 
ing the  Rebellion,  Boynton,  2116;  in  Civil  War,  see 
Dahlgren,  2153  ;  Gulf  and  inland  waters,  Mahan, 
2273;  Nav\-  in  the  Civil  War,  2287,  2095  ;  Naval  hist, 
of  Civil  War,  Porter,  2304;  Sailor  boys  of  '61,  Soley, 
2329 ;  in  Spanish-Am.  War,  Evans,  see  King,  2437, 
Spears,  24.50;  naval  affairs  (1789-1836),  see  Am.  state 
papers,  2484  ;  Old  navy  and  new,  Ammen,  24.85;  Our 
navy  in  time  of  war  (1861-1898),  Matthews,  2488;  Story 
of  the  Am.  sailor,  Brooks,  2498;  Am.  naval  heroes, 
Brown,  2501;  hist,  [to  1853],  Cooper,  2510;  lives  of 
Am.  naval  officers.  Cooper,  2511 ;  U.  S.  naval  chroni- 
cle, Cioldsborough,  2530  ;  storj-  of,  Lossing,  2563 ;  hist. 
(1775-1901),  Maclay,  2572;  reminiscences  of  the  old 
nav}',  Maclay,  2573;  Interest  of  Am.  in  sea  power, 
Mahan,  2578;  Nation's  navy,  Morris,  2587;  Boys  of 
1812  and  other  naval  heroes,  Solev,  2611;  hist.  (1775- 
1897),  Spears,  2614  ;  Army  and  navy  of  U.  S.,  Walton, 
2635  ;  facts  from  rpts.  on,  see  Am.  almanac  and 
treasury  of  facts,  2825.  ,See  also  Civil  War,  Confed- 
erate Navy,  Continental  Navy,  I'rivateers,  Revolu- 
tion, Siianish-Anieriean  War,  War  of  1812  ;  also  com- 
manders and  otlicers  by  name. 

United  States  Navy  Dei)artment,  exploration  of  the 
valley  of  the  Amazon  under  direction  of.  .See  Hern- 
don  and  Gibbon,  4077. 

United  States  Northern  Boundary  Commission,  rpts., 
542. 

United  States  notes,  Knox,  2872. 

United  States  Office  of  Naval  Intelligence.  See  Cer- 
vera  y  Topete,  2424,  Mason,  4057,  MuUer  y  Tejeiro, 
2444. 

United  States  Peace  Conference  proceedings,  23. 

United  States  Public  Land  Commission,  The  public 
domain,  2901. 

United  States  records,  for  good  working  library,  app., 
p.  471. 

United  States  Sanitarj-  Commission.  Narr.  of  suffer- 
ings of  IT.  S.  prisoners,  2358  ;  n't.  in  valley  of  Miss., 
2359;  organization  of.  see  Forbes,  2178  ;  work  of,  see 
Livermore,  2261 ;  hist..  Stills,  2339 ;  letters  from 
headquarters  of,  during  Peninsular  campaign  in 
Va.  (1862),  Wormeley,  2374  ;  see  also  Brockett  and 
V.aughan,  2118. 

United  States    State  Department,  archives,         vi    . 
rel.  to  unjiaid  claims  of  citizens  of  IT.  S.     ^    ■    ■  • 
France,  1699  ;  Claims  of  U.  S.  against  Gr.  Brv'.    . 
23;  Treaty  of  Mashington,  2357,  23;   Cast   .         '. 
Brit,  as  laid  before  (TCneva  tribunal,  2357;  .    '  ■    i    • 
case  of  Gr.  Brit.  2357;  Argument  at  Genei:/ 
Official  corr.  on  claims  of  U.  S.  in  respec       > 
Alabama,  2357;  corr.  rel.  to  boundarv  betw. 
Brit,  and  Venezuela,  2420 ;  rpt.  on  divisioi 
between  Venezuela  and  Brit.  Guiana,  2420;  i  .  ■'      >' 
Orinoco-Essequibo  region,  2420;  bulletin  of  '■'■■•    •  ■ 
Rolls  and  Lib.  of,  2632;  Treaties  and  conv   .;."'<  ■ 
between  U.  S.  and  other  powers  (1776-1887>,  2' .;:;  '«>: 
rpt.  on  condition  of  Mex.  (1861, '62),  3988;  pap."    r..", 
to  war  in  S.  Am.,  4068;  desc.  of,  see  Schuyler.  :.<'■<'<■ 

United  States  Supreme  Court  (1811-48),  see  Story  '  ■  i  ; 
bar  of  (1814-34),  .see  Wirt,  1707;  rpt.  of  decis  ■  ::  ;,' 
case  of  Dred  Scott,  1954;  lives  of  Chief  Ji:  :    ^s, 
Flanders,  2.525;  members,  .see  Statesman's  ni 
2617;  decisions  rel.  to  constitution  of  C  S.,  .svY 
well,  26.59,  Guthrie,  2738,  Marshall,  2777;   i)l 
Am.  constitutional  system,  see  Cooley,  2711;     .      ■ 
cessor  of,  see  Jameson,  2759;    hist,  and  inll      .i   . 
AVillouRhby,2S18;  decision  in  1819  on  power  of  '  ■  ■•-. 
to  incorporate  a  bank,  see  Clark  and  Hall,  2842;    •,     i 
ions  in  1884  on  constitutionality  of  issue  of  '      ~. 
notes  in  time  of  peace,  see  Knox,  2872.    .Se.        ■•) 
chief  iustices  by  name,  as  Chase,  Jay,  Ma;  -!i  .M, 
Rntledge,  etc. 

United  States  surveys,  bibliog.,  see  Hasse,  32 ;  to         :  - 
tain  route  for  railroad  from  Miss.  River  to  1 
O.,  AVar  Deiit.  rpt.,  421;  Geol.  survey,  estalil 
423,  pubs.,  429-473,  bibliog.  and  index  to  pubs. 
man,  4(51;  (ieol.  and  geog.  surv<,yof  the  territi;;.i-., 
420,  misc.  pubs.,  see  Matthews,  665;  Geol.  ex  "tora- 


580 


INDEX 


tion  of  the  fortieth  parallel, 420;  Geol.  and  fceog.  ex- 
plorations and  surveys  west  of  the  lOUth  meridian, 
4'J7;  (icof^.  and  jrcol.  survey  of  the  Koeky  Mt.  region, 
rpts.,  4i!,s,  (oiitrihutiDus  to  N.  Am.  ethnol.,  CSS,  .sre 
al.io  Da.\\,  l)'_'5,  Morgan,  tJtJT,  I'owcrs,  CT'J,  Thomas,  5'.>G; 
Coast  and  geodetie,  474— 17'J;  .Miss.  Kiver  Commis- 
sion, 4S()  ;  >Io.  Hiver  Commission,  481 ;  Mexican 
boundary,  r>4l,  Emory,  40'J,  sre  <ilsi>  I'.artlett,  201i»; 
northern  liouudarv,  r>4L'.  Src  alsa  Kx])lorations,  early 
piveniiiiciilal,  4il7-t-'_'  ;  alst)  State  surveys. 

United  .states  Treasury  Dei)artmeiU,  (iullatin's  ad- 
min, of,  .SV7  Stevens,  1G20  ;  admin,  of  (lS(;c>-t;9),  see 
MeCuUoeli,  ■.'4o'j  ;  Mist.,  orpanization  and  intluenee 
of  independent  treasury  of  T.  S.,  Kinley,  'JS71 ;  Walk- 
er's rpt.  ( 1,S45),  sr<>  Tau.ssifr,  L'S't'.l ;  regulations  regard- 
ing passengers  and  immigrants  (lssi-91),  see  U.  S. 
Bur.  of  Statistics,  JOiio  ;  Board  of  Treasury  rpts.  to 
Cong.  (17SG),  .s-ee  Watson,  2903.  See  also  Finances; 
also  Secretiiries  of  the  Treasury  by  name,  as  Galla- 
tin, Hamilton,  Sherman,  etc. 

United  States  Venezuelan  Boundary  Commission, 
rpt.,  4024. 

United  States  War  Department,  milit.  literature  in 
Lib.  of,  29;  ri)ts.  of  explorations  and  surveys  to  as- 
certain route  for  railroad  from  Miss.  River  to  Pacific 
O.,  421  :  rjits.,  .see  Official  records,  2078. 

United  States  War  Records  Ottice,  2079. 

Unitv  of  the  Brethren.     .See  Moravians. 

UnivVrsalisni,  hist,  of,  Eddy,  3008;  in  Am.,  Eddy,  3009; 
inodern  hist,  of,  Whittemore,  3112. 

Universalist  Historical  Society,  sources  for  hist,  of 
Universalists,  2969. 

Universities,  Four  Am.,  2929;  plan  for  an  early  federal 
univ.,  see  Goode,  2931;  cong.  land  grants  for,  see 
Hinsdale,  2935;  origin  of  endowments  of  western 
State,  see  Knight,  2936;  Am.  state.  Ten  Brook,  2956; 
sources  for  religious  hist.,  see  2969;  of  Can.,  rpt.  of 
Minister  of  Education  for  Ont.,  3902  b.  .See  also 
Colleges,  Institutions;  also  universities  byname  — 
Alabama  University,  Brown  University,  Columbia 
University,  Harvard  University,  Johns  Hopkins 
University,  Laval  (I'Universit^  de),  Michigan  Uni- 
versity, Mississippi  University,  Nashville  I^niver- 
sity,  Nebraska  Univ-ersity,  New  York  State  Univer- 
sity, Orleans  T'niversity",  Pennsylvania  ITniversity, 
Princeton  University,  St.  Lawrence  University, 
Transylvania  University,  Virginia  University,  Wash- 
ington and  Lee  University,  Wisconsin  University, 
Yale  University;  «7so  various  series  of  university 
publications  by  name —  Columbia  historical  studies. 
Fay  House  monographs,  Harvard  historical  mono- 
graphs. Harvard  historical  studies,  Johns  Hopkins 
University  studies,  Leland  Stanford  Jr.  University 
monographs. 

Untersu('hungen  der  geographischen  Kenntnisse  von 
der  neuen  Welt,  Humboldt,  723. 

Upham,  Glacial  Lake  Agassiz,  see  Geol.  survey,  451; 
Beaches  and  deltas  of  Glacial  Lake  Agassiz,  4.j5. 

Upham,  C.  W.,  Salem  AVitchcraft,  1027;  Life  of  Sir 
Henry  Vane,  see  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  4;  see  also 
Pickering,  1G71. 

Upper  Canada.    Sec  Ontario,  Province  of. 

Uprising  of  a  great  people,  Gasparin,  2184. 

Upsal,  Consistory  Court,  Archivum  americanum  in, 
Still6,  67. 

Upton,  J.  K.,  National  currency.     See  Mabie,  2565. 

Url.sperger,  Der  ausfUhrlichen  N^achrichten,  65. 

Ursinus  College,  sources  for  hist,  of  Reformed  (Ger- 
man) church,  2969. 

Ursua,  Pedro  <le,  and  Aguirre,  exped.  of,  in  search  of 
El  Dorado  and  Omagua  (1560-4),  4046. 

Ursulines,  premiere  Superieure  des,  de  la  Nouv. 
France.    See  Marie  de  I'lncamation,  .36.57  a. 

Uruguay,  acct.  of,  in  1890.     See  Child,  4030. 

Usselinx,  Willem,  bibliog.  of,  Jameson,  64,  68;  and 
Peter  Minult,  some  acct.  of,  Mickley,  see  Del.  Hist. 
Soc,  3287. 

Utah,  exploration  of,  Simpson,  419,  Stansbury,  420; 
geol.  of  plateaus,  Dutton,  see  Geog.  and  geol.  survey 
of  Rocky  Mt.  region,  428. 

Utrecht,  treaty  of  (1713),  see  Houston,  3140.  See  also 
Queen  Anne's  War. 

Uzielli,  Life  and  times  of  Toscanelli,  see  Raccolta 
colombiana,  699;  see  also  Vespucci,  795. 

Vaca,  Cabefa  de.    See.  Nufiez  Cabe?a  de  Vaca. 
Valentine,  D.  T.,  Hist,  of  city  of  N.  Y.,  1113  ;  comp.. 


Manual  of  the  corporation  of  the  city  of  N.  Y.,  32C4; 
Hi  t.  index  to  manuals  (1841-70;,  3264. 

Val<  .tine,  P.  J.  J.,  Katuues  of  Maya  hist.  <S'ee  Am. 
A    tiquarian  Soe.,  242. 

Va  ludigham,  Clement  L.,  life,  J.  L.  Vallandigham, 
;  jGo. 

V  dlandigham,  J.  L.,  Life  of  Clement  L.  Vallandi- 
gham, 2360. 

Valley  Forge,  Washington  at  Valley  Forge  one  hun- 
dred years  ago.  Bean,  1237;  winter  campaign  at,  see 
Laurens,  14<)5. 

Van  Buren,  Martin,  Inquiry  into  the  origin  and  course 
of  polit.  parties  in  U.  S.,  26.34;  life,  Bancroft,  1974, 
Mackenzie,  1975,  Shepard,  197G;  view  of  admin.,  see 
Bacourt,  1829;  sketch  of,  sn-  Peek,  19.38. 

Vancouver  Island,  geol.  exi)lor:ition  of  (1886),  Dawson, 
3435;  Brit.  Columbia  and,  .■\lacdonald,  3848,  MacFie, 
3849;  Four  Years  in  Brit.  Columbia  and,  Mayne,  3855. 

Van  der  Donck.    Sec  Donck,  A.  van  der. 

Van  Diemen's  Land,  letters  from.  Wait,  3787. 

Vane,  Sir  Henry,  life,  Hosmer,  1028,  Upham,  see 
Sparks,  2613,  ser.  1,  v.  3. 

Van  Evrie,  J.  H.,  Negroes  and  negro  slavery,  1977. 

Van  Heuvel,  J.  A.,  El  Dorado,  4025. 

Van  Home,  T.  B.,  Life  of  Maj.-Gen.  George  H.  Thomas, 
2350;  Hist,  of  the  Army  of  the  Cumberland,  2361. 

Van  Pelt,  D.,  Leslie's  hist,  of  the  Greater  N.  Y.,  3265. 

Van  Rensselaer,  Mrs.  J.  K.,  Goede  vrouw  of  .Mana- 
ha-ta,  1114. 

Van  Rensselaer,  Oen.  Stephen,  vindication  of.  See 
Van  Rensselaer,  S.,  1753. 

Van  Rensselaer,  S.,  Narr.  of  the  affair  of  Queenston, 
1753. 

Van  Rensselaer  manor  (N.  Y'.)  anti-rent  agitation.  See 
Chevnev,  3201. 

Van  .Schaack,  H.  C,  Life  of  Peter  Van  Schaack,  1532. 

Van  Schaack,  Peter,  life,  H.  C.  Van  Schaack,  1532. 

Van  Shaick's  Onondaga  campaign.    .See  Conover,  1275. 

Varnhagen,  F.  A.  de,  Amerigo  Vespucci,  798. 

Vatican  documents,  52. 

Vaudreuil,  marquis  de,  lettres  du.  See  Levis  docs.,  3497. 

Vaughan,  Mrs.  M.  C.    .See  Brockett,  2118. 

Vaux,  ■^V^  S.  W.,  erf.    See  Drake,  814. 

Vedder,  H.  C,  Hist,  of  the  Baptists  in  the  middle 
states,  3103;  see  «?so  Burrage,  2996. 

Vega,  G.  de  la,  Narr.  of  de  Soto's  exped.,  see  King, 
1197;  First  part  of  the  royal  commentaries  of  the 
Yncas,  4052. 

Venable,  W.  H.,  Beginnings  of  lit.  culture  in  the  O. 
valley,  2960. 

Venegas,  M.,  Natural  and  civil  hist,  of  Cal.,  1199. 

Venetian  discovery  of  America,  Zeno,  758,  759. 

Venezuela,  Ijounilarv  controversy  with  Gr.  Brit., 
U.  S.  State  Dept.,  2420,  U.  S.  Venezuelan  Boundary 
Commission,  4024,  see  cf/so  Am.  and  Europe,  2.375, 
o?so  Monroe  doctrine;  The  gilded  man,  Bandelier, 
3998;  a  land  where  it  is  always  summer,  Curtis,  4(X)3; 
Three  gringos  in,  Davis,  4005';  Recollections  of  a  ser- 
vice of  three  years  during  the  war  of  extermination 
in.  Pons,  4014;  Land  of  Bolivar.  Spence,  4018. 

Venezuelan  message,  discussion  of.  See  McMaster, 
2576. 

Vera  Cruz,  journey  to,  Pattie,  1805;  Recuerdos  his- 
tciricos  de  la  ciudiid  de,  Campos,  3936. 

Vercheres,  T.  de,  journal  (1803-1819).  See  Can.  Anti- 
c/iiiirian  and  nvniis.  journal,  3491. 

Veritas  (psetid.).  Letters  rel.  to  milit.  admin,  of  Sir 
G.  Prevost,  3785. 

Vermont,  records,  docs,  and  bibliog.,  129-133;  gov. 
and  Council  records,  129 ;  Council  of  Safety,  records, 
129,  journal,  130;  journal  of  Gen.  Assembly,  130; 
state  papers,  1.30;  laws,  131;  bibliog.  of,  see' Arifi'S 
anil  patriot,  \Z2\  town  hist.,  see  Vt.  Inst,  f/azetteer, 
1.33;  state  surveys,  .507;  hist,  of  eastern,  to  clo.se  of 
18th  cent..  Half,  949;  natural  and  civil  hist.,  Wil- 
liams, 10,38;  pioneer  settlement,  see  Greely,  18!>4; 
pa))er  currency  of,  prior  to  adoption  of  federal  con- 
stitution, see  Phillips,  2884;  natural  and  polit.  hist. 
(1764-1791),  Allen,  3122;  earlv  hist..  Hall,  31.50;  story 
of,  Heaton,  31.52;  hist.,  Robinson,  3181:  Green  Moun- 
tain bovs.  Smith,  3183;  during  the  Rev.,  see  Vt.  Hist. 
Soc,  31S!t:  eontroversv  with  N.  Y.,  .see  Vt.  Hist.  Soc, 
3189;  Haldimand  papers,  .see  Vt.  Hist.  Soc,  3189; 
N.  Y.  boundnry,  .see  N.  Y.  Regents  of  thcT'niv..  .3236; 
attempt  to  disconnect  from  colonial  cause,  see  Ar- 
chives, .3463;  negotiations  (1791),  see  Archives,  3471. 
Vermont  historical  gazetteer,  133. 


581 


TNT^' 


Vermont  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3189,  see  also  .L    - 
sr.'-J.  ;^  „ 

Venazano,  Giovanni  da.  relation  of  voyage,  see  s.  \. 
Hist.  Soc,  353.  Old  South  Work,  3*»,  Hakluyt-J716, 
Hudson,  816;  letter,  sec  Bcrchet,  7C4,  JMurphy,  ^>'o; 
the  navigator,  Brcvoort.  S24;  voyatje  of,  Alur,  "-y, 
82,^,  see  (duo  Bost.  Pub.  Lib.,  712,  Higginson,  721.  ^ 

Verreau,  rAbb6  H..  Founders  of  Montreal,  see  R.  Soc. 
of  Can.,  3556;  Regne  luililaire  en  Can.  (1700-64;,  376i), 
see  also  Montreal,  Soc.  Hist,  de,  3504;  see  also  Mon- 
treal, Soc.  de  Notre  Dame  de,  3067. 

Versailles,  lettres  de  la  cour  de,  see  Levis  docs.,  3497. 

Vesiiui-oi,  Amerigo,  First  four  voyages.  793,  see  also 
Kvvv.  720;  letters,  Markham,  790,  see  also  Xavarrete, 
7H0,  Casas.  70S,  Bercbet,  764;  crit.  review,  Harrisse, 
794.  sir  also  Raccolta  colombiana,  695);  life  and  voy- 
ages. I.cster  and  Foster,  795,  Bandini,  see  Lester 
anil  Foster,  79r>,  Varnhagen,  798,  see  also  Bost.  Pub. 
Lib.,  712,  Thacher,  737:  Las  Casas's  criticisms,  see 
Markham,  796;  researches  relative  to,  Santarem,  797. 

Vespuccius,  Albericus.    See  Vespucci,  794. 

Vessels,  captured  from  Gr.  Brit,  during  War  of  1812, 
see  Russell,  1751;  engaged  in  slave  trade,  see  Du 
Bois,  1882;  list  of  Continental  cruisers,  see  Cooper, 
2510;  rpts.  of,  arriving  at  and  clearing  from  Quebec 
(17801,1791),  see  Archives.  3464;  ships  of  war  lost  on 
coast  of  Nova  Scotia  and  Sable  Is.  in  18th  cent.,  see 
N.  S.  Hist.  Soc.  3511,  V.  9.  See  also  vessels  by  name, 
a«  Alabama,  Auguste,  Kearsarge,  Maine,  Merrimac, 

Vetch,  Samuel,  notice  of  (1710-13).  See  N.  S.  Hist. 
Soc,  3511,  V.  4. 

Veto  messages  of  the  presidents  of  the  United  States, 
Poore,  101. 

Veto  power  in  U.  S.,  Mason.    See  Harvard  Univ.,  263. 

Vetroiuile,  E.,  The  Abnakis,  and  their  hist.,  680. 

Vicksburg,  campaign  of,  Greene,  2200,  Reed,  2306; 
siege  of,  see  Smith,  2326;  battle  of,  see  Swinton,  2343, 

Victor,  Mrs.  F.  F.,  The  river  of  the  West,  2074. 

Victor,  O.  .T.,  Hist,  civil,  polit.  and  milit.  of  the  south- 
ern Rebellion,  2362. 

Victoria  era  series.    .S'ee  Rose,  2678. 

Vicuna  Mackenna,  B.,  Francisco  Moyen,  4069;  Hist. 
de  la  independencia  de  Perii,  4070;  Hist,  de  los  diez 
afios  de  la  administracion  de  Don  M.  INIontt,  4070; 
La  guerra  A  muerte,  4070;  Juan  Fernandez,  4071. 

Viel,  Father  Nicholas,  first  Canadian  martyr.  See 
Beaubien,  3601. 

Viger.  ,J.,  annot.,  see  Dollier  de  Casson,  3622;  et  La- 
tontaine,  De  I'esclavage  en  Can.,  see  Montreal,  Soc. 
Hi.st.  de,  :3504. 

Vigilance  committees,  formation  of,  in  Cal.  See  Tut- 
hill,  3424. 

Vigilantes  of  Montana,  Dimsdale,  3401. 

Villapuente,  marquis  of,  relations  to  Catholic  mis- 
sions in  Cal.  and  Mexico.    See  Doyle,  3005. 

Villemarie.     See  Montreal. 

Vincennes  (0.>,  journal  of  exped.  against.  Bowman. 
See  Clark,  1269. 

Vincent,  bishop.  Am.  church.    See  Mabie,  2565. 

Vincent,  .J.  L.    See  .Todoin,  3742. 

Vincent,  P.,  True  relation  [of  Pequot  War],  see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  .'502,  Orr,  999. 

Vindication  of  Mr.  Heckcwcldrr's  History  of  the  In- 
dian nations,  Rawle.     .S"-  Ih'rkcwcldcr.  .':()29. 

Vining,  E.  P.,  An  inglorious  ('(iluinbns,  756. 

Vinland,  identified  with  Bost.,  see  Hor.sford,  746;  voy- 
ages to,  Reeves,  7.51,  Storm,  7,55,  see  also  Old  South 
Work,  368  (31);  in  Nova  Scotia,  see  Storm,  755  ;  vin- 
dicated, Howley,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3547;  of  the 
Northman,  Wilson,  see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3557.  See 
also  Northmen. 

Virginia,  rei^ords  and  docs.,  189-19."?;  calendar  of  state 
))apers,  1S9;  Statutes  at  large,  190;  i)roc  of  [Rev.] 
Convention  (177,5-76),  191;  journal  of  House  of  Dele- 
gates (177(;-86),  191;  journal  of  Senate  fl77.S-!K)),  191; 
discourse  of,  Wingfield,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc, 
231 ;  finan.  hist.  (1609-1776),  Ripley,  see  Columbia 
Univ..  2.56;  state  of  (lOOO),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  289; 
new  life  of  (1012).  ser  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  296;  perfect 
desc.  of  (1649),  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  297;  Aspinwa"' 
papers,  set-  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  312;  Bacon's  Rebellion, 
see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  327,  Force,  848;  proc  of  First 
Assembly  of,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  3.53;  voyages  to, 
see  Pinkerton,  731;  gen.  hist..  Smith,  see  Pi'nkerton, 
731;  early  hist.,  see  Purchas.  732.  Brown,  1124;  colo- 
nial, Doyle,  840,  see  also  Neill,  867;  desc.  of  colony, 


,  and  Md..  or  Lord  Baltimore's  case 
orce,  848;  hist.,  Beverley,  1121,  Keith, 
.)J75,  Cooke,  3284,  Howisoii,   33(K);  divid- 
1.  _  otween  N.  C.  and,  Byrd,  1125;  hist,  of  col- 

on,   1 :.  a  ancient  dominion  of,  Campbell^  112(i;  introd. 
to  *hist.  of  colony  and  ancient  dominion  of.  Camp- 
bell, 1127;  makiugof,  Drake,  1130;  Old  Va.  and  her 
neighbors,  Fiske,  1131 ;  narr.  of  first  Eng.  plantation 
of.  Harlot,  1132;  present  state  of ,  Jones,  1138;  early 
relations  between  Md.  and,  Latane,  1140;  Va.  Caro- 
lorum,  Ncill,  1146;  Va.  vetusta,  Neill,  1147;  I'uritans 
in,  see  Randall,  1100;  hist,  of  first  disc,  and  settle- 
ment, Stith,  1104;  Hist,  of  travaile  into  Va.,  Strachey, 
IKm;  Letters  of  Caj,t.  Thos.  Young,  see  Weston,  1169; 
land  claims  in  I'a.,  sec  Chapman.  1174;  richly  valued, 
see  Kye,  1190;  life  in  (1780-83),  sec  Blanchard,  1240; 
Clark's  acct.  against,  sec  Clark,  1270;  settlement  and 
Indian  wars  (1763-83),  Doddridge,  12'J7;  warfare  on 
western  borders,  see  Girty,  1338;  early  settlement 
and  Indian  wars  of  Western,  Haas,  1350;  notes  on 
state  of,  Jefferson,  1374;  local  politics,  see  Lee,  1416; 
Cberokees  of  (1780),  see  Martin,  1431;  journey  to  lo- 
cate milit.  lands,  see  ^luhlenberg,  144;^;  .Society  and 
manners  in  (1784),  see  Smyth,  1501;  oi)eratii)'ns  in 
(1776),  see  Sparks,  1503;  canrpaign  in  (1781),  Stevens, 
1509,  see  also  Tower,  1402,  Wayne,  1572;  Chronicles 
of  border  warfare.  Withers,  1579 ;  travels  in  (1816), 
see  I'aulding,  1608;  early  politics,  see  Wirt,  1707;  re- 
lations with  Ky.,  see  Hall,  1788;  early  economic  con- 
ditions, s(r  Lawrence,  1914;  hist.  (1828-76),  see  Wirt, 
1994;   I'ope's  campaign  (1862),  Gordon,  2186,  Mass. 
Milit.  Hist.  Soc,  2277;  milit.  life  on  Va.  peninsula  in 
Civil  War,  see  Gordon,  2187;  battlefields  of,  Hotch- 
kiss  and    Allan,   2213;    campaign  of    '04   and    '65, 
Humphreys,  2215,  see  also  Campaigns  of  the  Civil 
War,  2131;  campaigns  of  the  Army  of  the  Potomac 
in    (1861-(;2),  McClellan,  2270;    campaigns  (1861-62), 
Mass.  Milit.  Hist.  Soc,  2276,  2088;  plantation  homes, 
see  Maury,  2280;  Mosby's  Rangers,  Williamson,  2371; 
plantation  life,  see  Wise,  2373;  defence  of,  Dabney, 
2391 ;  and  Ky.  resolutions  (1798-99),  see  Powell,  2594, 
Loring,  2771";  Bill  of  Rights,  see  Bowen,  2648;  local 
institutions.   Ingle,   2755,   see  also  Cbanning,   2707; 
eeononii(t  hist,  in  17tli  cent.,  Bruce,  2839;  pajier  cur- 
ren(  y  prior  to  adoption  of  federal  constitution,  see 
Phillips,  2884;  finan.  hist.,  Scott,  2890;  hist,  of  cul- 
ture in,  see  Adams,  2910,  2911;  daily  prayer  to  be  said 
in  Court  of  guard,  see  Anderson,  2976;   hist,  and 
biog.  sketches,  Foote,  3013;  P.  E.  Church  in.  Hawks, 
3024:  Huguenots  in,  see  Huguenot  Soc.  of  Am.,  3038, 
Va.  Hist.  Soc,  3335;  journal  of  travels  in  (171.5-16), 
see  iSIaury,  3055;  Old  churches,  ministers  and  fami- 
lies of,  Meade,  3056 ;  jjapers  rel.  to  P.  E.  Church  in, 
Perry,  3005  ;  rise  and  progress  of  Baptists  in,  Sem- 
ple,  3079  ;  errors  cone  terr.  of,  see  Stockton,  3257; 
hist,  during  Rev.,  Burk,  3276;  formation  of  consti- 
tution, .see  Burk,  3270;  ditticulty  between  Ky.  and, 
see  Butler,  3277;  Letters  and  times  of  the  Tylers, 
Tyler,  3333;  constitution  of  1776,  Washington,  see  Va. 
H"ist,   Soc,  3335;  hist,  of  Federal  convention  of  1788, 
Grissbv,  see  Va.   Hist.   Soc,  3335;   journey  of  de- 
ported'Canadian  to  (1812-13),  see  Smith,  3774. 
Virginia.  Army  of,  campaign  under  Pope  (1802),  Gor- 
don, 2186. 
Virginia,  Army  of  Northern.    See  Northern  Virginia, 

Army  of. 
Virginia,  University  of,  Jefferson  papers,  .see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc.  322;  Thomas  Jeflcrson  and,  Adams,  2911. 
Virginia   Company,  records,  Va.   Hist.   Soc,   192,  see 
also  Brown,   1123  ;   hist.,  Neill,  1144  ;    abstracts   of 
proc  (1619-25),  see  Va.  Hist.  Soc,  3335. 
Virginia,  historical  register,  192. 
Virainia  historical  reporter,  192. 
Virginia  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3335,  see  also  38, 

192. 
Virainia  maaazine  of  history  and  biography,  192. 
Virginia  .Militaiy  Institute,  sketch  of,  Adams,  2911. 
Virgi)Li:t  richly  valued.    See  Rye,  1190. 
AMrginia  to  Illinois  territory,  journey  from.    See  Birk- 
l)eck,  1760.  ,  „     .  ^ 

Vivian,  T.   J.,  F.all    of    Santiago,  24,53  ;    and  Smith, 

Everything  about  our  new  possessions,  2475. 
Vivien'  de  St.   Martin,   L.,  Hist,   de  la  gt^'Og.  ct  des 

deecmvertes  g.ographiiiues,  738. 
Volcanoes  of  North  America,  Russell,  534. 
Volnev,  C.  F.  C,  comte  de.  View  of  the  soil  and  climate 
Of  the  U.  S.,  543. 


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INDEX 


Volunteer  soldier  of  America,  Logan,  2501. 

Voyage  aux  reRions  equinoxialcs  du  HDUveau  conti- 
nent (1T'J"J-1S04),  Humboldt  mill  Hunpland,  ayKS. 

Voyajjio  to  tbo  eastern  part  ol  Terra  Firuia  (.1801-4), 
I'ons,  4013. 

Voyage  to  northwest  coast  of  America  (1811-1814), 
Franclii!re.  17M2. 

Voyage  to  South  America,  Juan  y  Santacilia  a7id 
Ulloa,  4042. 

Voyages,  collections  of,  Navarrete,  70(),  78'.),  43,  Hak- 
luyt,  71(i,  717,  3r>2,  Kerr,  7-'H,  I'inkerton,  7.'il,  I'urchas, 
732,  Ternaiit-('omi>ans,  730,  44,  Eden,  7.S4;  chronol. 
list  of,  fire  Harrisse,  720.  Hee  also  Discovery,  Ex- 
plorations, Travel. 

Voyageur  des  pays  d'en  haut,  Dugas,  3832. 

Vrooni,  J.,  Pennneld  colony.     See  Hay,  349Ga. 

Wade,  Benjamin  F.,  life.  Riddle,  1978. 

Wade,  F.  C,  Manitoba  school  question,  3888. 

Wait,  State  papers  (1789-1818),  99. 

Wait,  Mrs.  B.,  letters,  3787. 

Wait,  Benjamin,  Letters  from  Van  Diemen's  Land, 

'    3787. 

Wakefield,  G.    See  Durham,  3712. 

Walam-Olum,  Brinton,  Gil,  Sipiier,  679. 

Walcott,  Oeii.,  papers  on  Chantilly.    See  Mass.  Milit. 

Hist.  Soc,  2277. 
Waldo,  S.,  proposal  for  reduction  of  Louisburg  (1758), 

see  Archives,  34f>S  ;  proposal  for  settling  Nova  Scotia, 

see  Archives,  ;i4i;s. 
Walker,  Treasury  rpt.,  1845.    See  Taussig,  2899. 
Walker,  A.,  Life  of  Andrew  Jaekson,  1735. 
Walker,  F.,  Double  taxation  in  U.  S.    See  Columbia 

Univ.,  257. 
Walker,  Brig.-Gen.  F.  A.,  Indian  question,  687;   Mak- 
ing of  the  nation  (1783-1817),   1533;   Gen.  Hancock, 

2205 ;  Hist,  of  Second  Army  Corps  in  the  Army  of 

the  Potomac,  2363 ;  and  Adams,  Legal-tender  act,  see 

Adams,  2822. 
Walker,  G.  E.,  Thomas  Hooker,  3033. 
Walker,  Admiral  Sir  H.,  exped.  of.    See  St.  Vallier, 

3683,  Faucher  de  St.  Maurice,  3714. 
Walker,  J.,  Memoir  of  Josiah  Quincy.    -See  Mass.  Hist. 

Soc,  327. 
Walker.  W.,  Creeds  and  platforms  of  Congregational- 
ism, 3104  ;   Hist,  of  Congregationalist  churches  in 

U.  S.,  3104  a  ;  Ten  New  Eng.  leaders,  3104  b. 
Walker,  Gen.  W.,  The  war  in  Ni('aragua,  4(»26. 
Walker,  William,  journals  of.    Sn-  Conuflly,  2025. 
Walker  outrage  (1864).     See  Archives,  3470. 
Wallabout  Bay  (L.  I.),  Brit,  prison-ships  of.   .See  Stiles, 

3256. 
Wallace,  F.  T.,  ed.     See  Ferguson,  2031. 
Wallace,  J.,  Hist,  of  111.  and  La.,  under  the  French 

rule,  1822. 
Wallace,  Mrs.  S.  E.,  The  land  of  the  Pueblos,  688. 
Wallcut,  T.,  Journal  of,  to  Marietta  (1720).    See  Mass. 

Hist.  Soc,  33;i. 
Wallingford,  community  of.    See  Hinds,  2867. 
Walpole,  H.,  Journal  il771-S3),  1534. 
Walpole,  S.     Sir  Todd,  2t;85. 
Walsh,  R.,  tr.    See  Barbe-Marbois,  1229. 
Walton,  J.  S.,  ed.     See  Liberty  bell  leaflets,  862. 
Walton,  W.,  et  al.,  eds.    Army  and  navy  of  U.  S., 

2635. 
Walworth,  Mrs.  E.  H.,  Battles   of   Saratoga  (1777), 

1535. 
Wampum,  economic  and  sjinbolic  use.    See  Weeden, 

2905. 
War  and  mode  of  warfare  of  the  ancient  Mexicans, 

Bandelier,  .3929. 
Warburton,  E.,  ed.    See  Warburton,  Maj.  G.  D.,  3688, 

3788. 
Warburton,  Maj.  G.  D.,  Conquest  of  Can.,  3G88 ;  Hoche- 

laga,  3788. 
Ward,  Sir  H.  G.,  Mex.  in  1827,  3989. 
Ward,  J.  IL,  Life  and  times  of  Bishop  White,  3110. 
Ward,  Samuel,  life,  (iammell.    .See  Sparks,  2613,  ser.2, 

V.  9. 
Ward,  T.,  Insurrection  (1794)  in  Pa.    See  Pa.  Hist. 

Soc,. 375. 
Warden,  D.  B.,  Statistical,  polit.,  and  hist.  acct.  of 

the  U.  S.,  1701. 
Warden,  R.  B.,  Acct.  of  private  life,  etc,  of  Salmon 

P.  Chase,  21.36. 
Ware,  W.,  Life  of  Nathaniel  Bacon.    See  Sparks,  2613, 

eer.  2,  v.  3. 


583 


Warfleld,  E.  D.,  Kentucky  Resolutions  of  (1798),  1702, 

2813. 
War  in  disguise,  Stephen,  1692. 

Waring,  (i.  E.,  .//•.,  and  Cable,  Hist,  and  present  con- 
dition of  New  Orleans,  3336. 
Warinan,   Bibliog.  and   index  to  pubs,  of  U.  S.  Geol. 

Survey  (1879-1892),  4til. 
War  memories  of  an  army  chaplain,  Trumbull,  2354. 
Warner,  C.  D.,  Studies,  2421. 

War  <»f  Austrian  Succession.  See  King  George's 
War. 

War  of  1812,  Armstrong,  1710,  Auchinleek,  1711,  Breck- 
enridge,  1714,  Cottin,  1719,  Headlev,  17.32,  IngersoU, 
1734,  Johnson,  1739,  McAfee,  1742,  Perkins,  174.",,  Rus- 
sell, 1751,  Thomson,  1752,  Edwards,  see  ('iiiiii(iiti)ia, 
3492,Tache,  see  Montreal,  Soc.  Hist,  de,  3r,()4,  .sr<  ,iiso 
Palmer,1667,Rupp,  1813,  Dawson, 2514,  Hinsdale,  2.546, 
Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  3387;  record  of  Conn, 
men,  155;  Minutes  of  Committee  of  Defence  of  Pliila. 
(1814-15),  see  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  377;  naval  actions  of, 
Barnes,  1713;  official  letters  of  milit.  and  naval  offi- 
cers, Brannan,  1T15;  effect  upon  consolidation  of  the 
Union,  Butler,  1718;  .Vm.  privateers  and  letters-of- 
marque,  ('cigt;csli,ill,  ITJii;  Druiiimond's  winter  cam- 
paign, Cniikshank,  17J2;  Kiglit  in  the  beechwoods, 
Cruikshank,  17'.i2;  Battle-tieldsof  Niagara  iieninsula, 
Cruikshank,  1723  ;  Doc  hist,  of  eaniiiainn  upon  Niag- 
ara frontier,  Cruikshank,  1724-5;  (  anipait:ns  against 
Gr.  Brit.,  CuUum  172G;  campaigns  of  Brit,  army  at 
Washington  and  New  Orleans,  (ilcig,  1728  ;  papers 
rel.  to,  (ir.  Brit.  Admiralty,  1729;  chapter  of  hist,  of 
in  the  northwest.  Hatch,  1731;  canqjaign  of  1812  and 
surrender  of  Detroit,  see  Hull,  1733  ;  naval  occur- 
rences, James,  17.36;  milit.  occurrences,  James,  1737; 
Naval  hist,  of  Gr.  Brit.  ( 1793-1820),  James,  1738;  hist, 
memoir  of,  in  West  Fla.  and  La.  (1814-15),  Latonr 
1740;  pictorial  field-book,  Lossing,  1741;  Hist,  of 
Eng.  (1800-15),  Martineau,  1743;  sketches  of,  see 
Stone,  1748  ;  operations  of  right  division  of  Canadian 
army,  Richardson,  1749  ;  Naval  war  of  1812,  Roose- 
velt, 1750  ;  list  of  vessels  captured  from  Gr.  Brit.,  see 
Russell,  1751 ;  Can.  campaigns,  .see  Scott,  2010;  negro 
in,  see  Brown,  2121 ;  negotiations  before  and  after,  .see 
Am.  state  papers,  2484 ;  land  operations,  see  John- 
ston, 2553;  privateers  in,  sefl  Maclay,  2571 ;  New  Eng. 
opi)osition  to,  see  Powell,  2594  ;  Boys  of  1812,  Soley, 
2G11 ;  U.  S.  Navy  in,  see  Spears,  2614';  finances  of,  see 
Elliot,  2849,  Kearney,  28G9  ;  reminiscences  of.  Turner, 
32G3  ;  relations  of  Brit.  govt,  with  V.  S.  during,  .see 
Mich.  Pioneer  and  Hist.  Soc,  3367  ;  biog.  and  corr. 
of,  see  Western  Reserve  Hist.  Soc,  3387  ;  Brit,  occu- 
l)ation  of  Prairie  du  Chien,  Bulger  papers,  see  Wis. 
State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  13;  capture  of  Fort 
McKay  (1814),  see  Archives,  3469  ;  anticipation  of,  .see 
Archives,  3476  ;  claim  for  losses,  see  Archives,  3477  ; 
Indians  in,  Mott,  see  Can/idiana,  3492;  Colonial 
privateers,  Cruikshank,  s^e  Canadiana,  3492  ;  Mack- 
inac (1812-14),  Cruikshank,  see  Hay,  .3496  a  ;  Laura 
Secord,  Curzon,  see  Lundy's  Lane  Hist.  Soc,  .'{498; 
docs.  rel.  to,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc,  3517; 
causes  of,  Stevenson,  see  Quebec  Lit.  and  Hist.  Soc, 
3529  ;  Huntingdon  Co.  in,  see  Huntingdon,  3729  :  Ten 
years  of  U.  C.  (1805-15),  Ridout,  3770;  Geog.  view  of 
province  of  U.  C,  Smith,  3794  ;  Geog.  view  of  Brit. 
possessions  in  N.  Am.,  Smith,  .37ti4  ;  Comitlete  hist,  of 
late  Am.  war,  Smith,  3794 ;  in  connectinn  with  the 
Army  bill  act,  Stevenson,  3777;  Admin.  dI  Sir<;eorge 
Prevost  (1811-1815),  see  Veritas,  3785.  See  also  battles 
by  name  — Chippewa,  Erie,  Lundy's  Lane,  New  Or- 
leans, Queenston  Heights,  Stony  Creek  ;  also  Creek 
war,  Ghent,  treaty  of;  also  commanders  and  states- 
men by  name. 

War  of  1812,  Society  of,  38. 

M'ar  of  Independence,  Fiske,  131G. 

War  of  Rebellion.     See  Civil  War. 

War  of  the  Spanish  Succession,  ^ee  Queen  Anne's 
War. 

War-path  and  bivouac,  Finerty.  636. 

War  jiowers  under  the  Constitution  of  the  L^nited 
States,  Whiting,  2817. 

Warren,  Maj.-Oen.  G.  K.,  Explorations  in  the  Dakota 
country  (18.55),  422;  epitoine  of  memoir  on  explora- 
tions between  1800  and  V^fu,  see  Geog.  and  geol.  ex- 
plorations and  surveys,  427. 

Warren,  .loseph,  life,  Frothingham,  1.536,  Everett,  see 
Sparks,  2G13,  ser.  1,  v.  10;  orations,  see  Loring,  3160. 

Warren,  Mrs.  Mercy  (O.),  Hist,  of  Rise,  etc.,  of  Am- 


INDEX 


Rev.,  1537 ;  Adams's  corr,  with,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc, 

315. 
Warren  County  (().),  Fort  Ancient,  great   pre-hist. 

earthwork  of,  Moorehead,  579. 
Warwicli  (R.  I.),  SamueU  Gorton,  flret  settler,  Janes, 

Washburn,  C.  A.,  Hist,  of  Paraguay,  4091. 
"Washburn,  E.,  Sketches  of  the  judicial  hist,  of  Mass. 

(1(^)0-1775),  2814. 
"Washburne,  E.  B.,  Sketch  of  Edward  Coles,  2024. 
AVashington,  Ceorgt',  Writings,  1538,  1539 ;  Journal  of 
tour  t(j  the  ().,  sec  Old  South  Work,  3t>8;  Journal  of 
journey  over  the  mountains  (1747-48),  887;   Papers 
desc.  of  Pa.  and  O.,  see  Craig,  1769;   letters:  spuri- 
ous, attributed   to,  see  Hist.   Printing   Club,  273; 
"Washington-Duche,  273  ;  to  Gen.  Heath,  .see  Mass. 
Hist.  Soc,  315;  to  Gov.  Trumbull,  see  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  317;  in  Bowdoin  and  Temple  papers,  see  Mass. 
Hist,  .'^oc,  320;  between  Wiisliingtnn  and  Gov.  Clin- 
ton, see  Hough,  136G;  to  tlic  (Jovernors,  .see  Soules, 
1502  ;  AN'ashington-Crawford  corr.  (17(;7-81 1, 1542  ;  coll. 
of  uniiuhlishcd  agricultural  and  personal,  Conway, 
see  L.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3221 ;  to  Washington,  1356,  see  also 
Sparks.  1.503. 
first  campaign,  Craig,  1129;  at  Valley  Forge,  Bean, 
1237  ;  inauguration  of ,  see  Boudinot,  1243  ;   cabal 
against,  see  Durand,  1305,  Lee,  1416  ;  JelTerson's 
relations  to,  see  Jcll'orson,  1377;  private  charac- 
ter, see  Laurens,  1405  ;  sketch  of ,  .see  iMackav,  1427; 
life.  Sparks.  1539,  Everett,  155ii,  Hale.  l,Vi2,  Irving, 
1555,  1.556,  Johnson,  1557,  King,  1559,  Lodge,  l.";GO, 
Marshall,  1561,  866,  Paulding,  1562,  Ramsay,  1.563, 
Scudder,  1,565,  Weems,  1566,  Wilson,  1567,  see  also 
Abbott,  2481,  Brooks.  2497,  Eggleston,  2517  ;  Bil> 
liotheca    Washingtoniuna,    Baker,    1544;    early 
sketches  of.  Baker,  l."45  ;   itinerary  of  (1775-83), 
Baker,  1546  ;  story  of  Brooks,  1547  ;  Washington 
the  soldier,  Carrington,  1548;   recollections  and 
private  memoirs  of,  Custis,  1.149  ;  The  true  George 
Wa>liingti>n,    Ford.   1551:   \V;ishington  and  his 
generals,  llcadlcy,  15."i3;  Washiugtoniana,  Hough, 
1554  ;  W:i>hingtoii  d;iy  l)y  d:ty.  .lohnston,  1.558  ;  in 
domestic    life,   Uiish",  lij64;  Hamilton  author  of 
letters  (>f,.s((  Hamilton,  1630;  view  of  conduct  of , 
in  the  li)reign  aJfairs  of  the  U.  S.,  Monroe,  1661; 
dii>loniatic   hist,   of  admin,  of,  Trcscott,  1697; 
after  the  Rev.,  Baker,  1703;  state  trials  during 
admin,  of,  Wharton,  1705  ;   memoirs  of  admin, 
of,  Wolcott,  1708;  cat.  showing  arrangement  of 
papers,  see  U.  S.  State  Dept.  2632  ;  polit.  creed, 
Van  Buren,  see  2634  ;  essay  on,  see  Trent,  3332. 
Washington,  H.  A.,  Va.  constitution  of  1776.    See  Va. 

Hist.  Soc,  3335. 
Washington,  Martha,  life,  Wharton,  889, 1568,  Lossing, 

1569. 
Washington,  Mary,  life,  Lossing,  1569,  Terhune,  1570. 
Washington,  St<tte,  changes  in  river  courses  due  to 
glaciation,  Willis,  see  Geol.  survey,  456;   reconnois- 
sancc  in  central,  Russell,  see  Geol.  survey, 462;  south- 
eastern, Russell,  see  Geol.  survey,  469;  great  lava 
l)laiiis,  see  Symons,  .540. 
Washington,  City,  material  for  hist,  study  now  accessi- 
ble in.  Hoar,  6;  life  in,  see  Goodrich,  1622;  life  in 
(1826),  see  Quincv,  16.83  ;  campaigns  of  Brit,  army  at 
(1814-1815),  Gleig,  1728  ;    desc.  of,  see  Buckingham, 
1848;  social  life,  .see  Fremont,  1888;  Recollections  of 
men  and  things  at.  (lobriglit,  1892  ;  in  1830,  see  Trol- 
lope,  197_';  visit  to  dsiOi.  Atwater,  2016;  in  Lincoln's 
time.  I'.rooks.  2119:  life  in  (1S13-1873),  .see  Cha.se,  2136; 
Perley's  reniinisccnc^csof  sixty  years  in,  Poore,  2593; 
workings  of  national  govt.,  see  Brooks,  2699. 
Washington,  Citii,  Anthropological  Society  of,  pubs., 

C89. 
Washington,  Treaty  of.     <§ee  Alabama  claims. 
Washington  and  Lee  University,  sketch  of,  Adams, 

2911. 
Wasp  [vessel],  cruise  of  the.    See  Lodge  and  Roose- 
velt, 2560. 
Wasscnaer,  Historisch  Verhaal,  63. 
Watauga  Association,  hist.  of.  See  Ramsey,  1809,  Cald- 
well, 2705. 
Water  power  of  Maine,  Wells,  545. 
Water  resources,  of  great  plains.  Hay,  .see  Geol.  Sur- 
vey. 444;  of  111.,  Leverett,  445;  of  Ind.  and  O.,  Lev- 
•■rctt.  44<!;  see  also  Artesian  wells.  Irrigation. 
Water  supply,  of  pub.  lands,  Newell, see  Geol.  Survey, 
444;  and  irrigation  papers,  see  Geol.  survey,  469. 


Watson,  D.  K.,  Hist,  of  Am.  coinage,  2903. 

Watson,  E.,  Men  and  times  of  the  Rev.,  1571. 

Watson,  J.  F.,  Annals,  etc.,  of  N.  Y.,  3266. 

Watson,  P.  B.,  Bibliog.  of  pre-Columbian  discoveries 
of  Am.,  740. 

Watson,  R.  G.,  Spanish  and  Portuguese  S.  Am.,  3924. 

Watson,  S.  J.,  Constitutional  hist,  of  Can.,  3579. 

Watson,  W.,  Adventures  ni  a  blockade  runner,  2364. 

Watson,  W.  C,  ed.     S<;-  ^\  atson,  E.,  1571. 

Watts,  Dr.  Isaac,  Letters  to  New  Eng.  correspondents. 
Sec  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  346. 

Waubun:  the  "early  day"  in  the  northwest,  Kinzie, 
1799. 

Wavmouth,  Capt.  G.,  voyage  (1605).  See  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc,  304. 

Wayne,  Maj.-Gen.  Anthony,  and  the  Pa.  line  in  the 
continental  army,  Stille,  1572;  life,  Armstrong,  see 
Sparks,  2i;i3,  scr.  1,  v.  4. 

Wayne  County  (Mich.),  annals  of.  Farmer,  33,57. 

Wav  of  the  churches  cleared.  Cotton.   See  Adams,  893. 

AVeare,  G.  E.,  Cabot's  disc  of  N.  Am.,  810. 

AVebl),  liri<j.-(ien.  A.  S.,  The  Penmsula,  2365,  see  also 
Campaigns  of  the  Civil  War,  2131. 

Webb,  Samuel  B.,  Corr.  and  journals,  1573. 

Webster,  Daniel,  Works,  1979 ;  letter  of  defence,  see 
Crittenden,  1874;  private  corr.,  1980  ;  argument  on 
nullittcation,  see  Loring,  2771 ;  sjieech  on  tarilT  (1824), 
see  Taussig,  2899;  orations,  .see  Loring,  3160;  life, 
Curtis,  r.isi,  Lannian.  19S4,  Lodge,  1985,  see  also  Bea- 
con biographies,  2491,  Brooks,  2497  ;  essay  on,  see 
King,  1912  ;  reminiscences  of,  Harvev,  1983,  Went- 
worth,  1989  ;  see  also  Choate,  1861,  Hilclreth,  1898. 

Webster,  F.,  eel.    See  Webster,  D.,  1980. 

Webster,  P.,  Polit.  essays  on  the  nature  and  operation 
of  monev,  2904. 

Webster,  R.,  Hist,  of  Presby.  church  in  Am.  See 
Presby.  Hist.  Soc,  3067. 

Webster,  W.  C,  State  constitutions  of  Am.  Rev.  See 
Am.  Acad,  of  I'olit.  and  Social  Sci.,  226. 

Wedgwood,  W.  B.,  ed.    See  Horsnianden,  1072. 

Weed,  H.  A.,  ed.    See  Weed,  1986. 

Weed,  Thurlow,  Autobiog.,  1986;  letters,  see  Seward, 
1958 ;  memoir,  I5arnes,  1986. 

Weed  a7id  Pierson,  Judith  Mts.  See  Geol.  survey, 
446. 

Weeden,  W.  B.,  Early  African  slave  trade  in  New 
Eng.,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  237;  Economic  and 
social  hist,  of  New.  Eng.  (1620-1789),  2905;  et?.,  Diary 
of  Enos  Hitchcock,  see  R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  pubs., 
V.  7. 

Weekly  register.    See  Niles,  1448. 

Weeks.    See  Geol.  survey,  457. 

Weeks,  S.  B.,  Libraries  and  literature  in  N.  C,  1168, 
196;  Press  of  N.  C,  1168,  196;  Gen.  Josei)h  Martin, 
1431;  Southern  Qu;ikers  and  Slavery.  19SS;  Hist,  of 
negro suflrage  in  the  Soutli,  2sl6:  Religious  develop- 
ment in  prov.  of  N.  C..  3105;  Church  and  state  jn 
N.  C,  3106  ;  Bibliog.  of  hist.  lit.  of  N.  C.  3337,  196. 

Weems,  M.  L..  Life  of  George  Washington,  1566;  see 
also  Horr\-,  1428. 

Weik,  J.  W.'    See  Herndon,  2248. 

Weise,  A.  J.  The  discoveries  of  Am.  to  the  vear  1525, 
739. 

Weiser,  C,  narr.  and  journals.  See  Pa.  Hist.  Soc, 
384. 

Weiss>  C,  Hist,  of  the  French  Protestant  refugees, 
3107. 

Weld,  I.,  Travels  through  states  of  N.  Am.,  U.  C.  and 
L.  C.  (1795-7),  1704,  3789. 

Welde,  nev.  T.    .See  Adams,  893. 

Welles,  G.,  Lincoln  and  Seward,  2259. 

Wells,  D.  A.,  U.  S.  and  Gr.  Brit.  .See  America  and 
Europe,  2375. 

Wells,  W.,  Water  power  of  Maine,  .545. 

Wells,  W.  v.,  Life  of  Samuel  Adams,  1208;  Explora- 
tions and  adventures  in  Honduras,  4027. 

Welsh,  disc,  of  Am.  bv.     .SeeMadoc,  748. 

Wendell,  B.,  Cotton  Mather,  app.,  pp.  466,  470. 

Wentworth,  Charles  AVatson.  .See  Rockingham, 
Charles  W.  AVentworth.  viarq)iis  of. 

Wentworth,  J.,  Congressional  reminiscences,  1989. 

Werner,  E.  A.,  eomp..  Hist,  sketch  of  the  AVar  of  the 
Rebellion,  2,366. 

Wesley,  Charles  and  John,  influence  of  in  Ga.    See 

.Tones,  :!;!02. 

West,  MiKK'zine  of  vestern  liist.,35;  sources  for  hist, 
of,  213-224 ;  as  a  field  for  hist,  study,  Turner,  see  Am. 


584 


INDEX 


Hist.  Assoc,  248 ;  its  commerce  and  navigation, 
Hall,  517;  Am.  antiquities  and  discoveries  in,  I'riest, 
584;  explorations  of,  ncc  Cronaii,  713;  frontier  hist,  of 
Middle,  see  Smith,  «8();  Krenoh  disc,  and  occupa- 
tion of  Middle,  <'atherwo<>d,  117.J;  at  ttiiic  ol  the 
Rev.,.sT(;(;irty,  13;J.S;  Rev.  \V:ir  in,  Alartiii,  1131;  coir. 
cone,  western  land  (17()7-.h1),  Wasliiiif^toii-Cniwlord 
letters,  \M.l\  iourual  of  tour  in,  lliilmc,  si'.r  Col)lH'tt, 
1608;  west\v;u(l  cxiiansidii,  xrf  Fiskc,  KiKi ;  Annals 
of,  1755;  lenders  in  settlement  of,  sic  Boone,  1703; 

f;eog.  and  hist,  of  western  states,  Flint,  177.S;  letters 
roni.  Hall,  17SG ;  Koiuance  of  western  hist..  Hall, 
1787;  sketches  of  hist..  Hall,  1788;  Topog.  desc.  of 
western  terr.,  Iiulay,  1797;  sketches  of  western  ad- 
venture (v)nnected  with  settlement  of,  IM'Cliing, 
1801;  Sketches  of  western  life,  Rice,  1«11;  Winning 
of  the,  Roosevelt,  l.sl'J;  early  hist.,  ace  Rupp,  1S13; 
early  condition  of  l;irming  in,  see  (Jreeley,  1«14;  set- 
tlenient  of.  srr  (Jrund,  18!)5 ;  visits  to  (1.S40),  >ti>n 
Nichols,  I'.KU;  frontii-r  conditions  in  Middle,  see  At- 
water,  •^OlO;  stutlies  in,  Warner,  2421  ;  industrial  re- 
sources, I)e  Row,  2.S45  ;  l>r  li()K'''!i  »r (,'/('»',  2840;  sav- 
ings banks  of  western  states,  sec  Keyes,  2870;  eastern 
efforts  to  promote  ediuMtion  and  religion  in,  m-c 
Sturtevant,  2!).')5;  pioneer  life  in,  see  Chase,  2i»!)0  ; 
Making  of  the  great  (1"j12-1883),  Drake,  3*55;  Minn, 
and  tlie  far,  ()li|>hant,  3375;  The  great,  Pratt,  3377; 
The  undeveloped,  Beadle,  3393  ;  plains  of  the  gn^at, 
Dodge,  .3402;  Massacres  of  the  mountains,  Dunn, 
3403;  The  great,  and  the  I'aeific  coast.  i{usling,  34'_'2; 
La  Salle  and  the  disc,  of  the  great,  rarknuin,  3i;72. 
See  also  Northwest ;  also  western  states  by  name. 

West  (Middle)  and  Northwest  (department),  3343- 
3381. 

West  Florida.    Sec  Florida. 

Westchester  County  (N.  Y.),  during  Rev..  Dawson, 
1288. 

Westcott,  L.    See  Eickemeyer,  633. 

Westcott,  T.     See  Scharf,  32.53. 

Western  and  southern  colonies  and  settlements, 
French  (department),  1172-1189. 

Western  U. 'serve  llistorieal  Society,  pubs.,  3387. 

Western  Tract  Societv,  pubs.     See  Coffin,  1870. 

West  Indies.  Edfn,  410ti,  Fiske,  4108  ;  Cartas  de  Indias, 
44;  Nueva  eoleccion  de  documentos,  Zabalmru  mid 
Rayon,  44;  Bibliog.  sketch  of  Recopilaeion  de  Indias, 
Griffin,  47;  early  legislation,  see  Colecclon,  704;  His- 
toria  general  y  iiatnral  ilc  las  Indias,  ( >viedo,  707,  790, 
see  also  Eden,  784  ;  llisturia  de  las  Indias,  Casas,  708, 
766;  Historia  general  de  las  Indias  occiden tales, 
Herrera,  709,785;  hist.,  Anghiera,  761;  Decades  of 
the  newe  world,  Eden,  784 ;  voyage  to,  Champlain, 
811;  Gr.  Brit,  state  papers,  851;  exchange  of  In- 
dians for  negroes  in,  see  Moore.  984;  snp])ressi()n 
of  piracy,  see  Porter,  1678,  Spears,  2014;  Spanish 
naval  operations  in,  see  Cervera  y  Topete,  2424; 
Porto  Rico  and,  Hamm,  2465;  sufferings  of  Quakers 
in,  see  Besse,  2987;  hist,  of  French,  to  1760,  see 
Jefferys,  3034;  Labor  question  in,  see  Hincks,  3728; 
Natural  and  moral  hist,  of  the  Indies,  Acosta,  3907, 
4055 ;  philosoph.  and  polit.  hist,  of  settlements 
and  trade  of  Europeans  in,  Raynal,  3919;  geog. 
and  travel,  Stanford's  conipendiuih,  3920;  New  laws 
of  the  Indies,  Stevens  and  Lucas,  3921,  46;  sur- 
vey of.  Gage,  .'!948  ;  Relaciones  geogr.ificas  de  Indias, 
Jimenez  dela  Esjjada,  4035;  hist,  of  Brit,  colonies  in, 
Edward,  4107;  English  in,  Fronde,  4112;  Cuba  and 
Porto  Rico  with  other  islands  of  the,  Hill,  4118;  hist, 
geog.  of,  Lucas,  4125  ;  notes  on,  Pinckard,  4132;  and 
the  Sjianish  Main,  Rodway,  4138;  visit  to,  in  1837, 
Sturge  mid  Harvev,  4143;  buccaneers,  Thornbury, 
4144;  British,  TunibuU,  4145;  French  and  Danish, 
Turnbull,4145.  See  also  Slave  trade,  Spanish,  Span- 
ish-American War;  alsii  islands  by  name,  as  An- 
tigua, Bahamas,  Barbadoes,  Bermuda,  Cuba,  Hayti, 
Jamaica,  Porto  Rico,  Santo  Domingo,  etc. 

West  Indies  (department),  4094-4145. 

West  Jersey,  constitution  of  1677,  see  Liberty  bell  leaf- 
lets, 802;  hist.  an<l  geog.  acct.,  Thomas,  1112;  early 
hist.,  see  Smith,  110«,  32.55. 

Westmoreland,  maj)  of  projected  state  of.  See  Miner, 
3226. 

Weston,  D.,  annof.    See  Backus,  2977. 

AVeston,  P.  C.  .L,  comp.,  Docs,  connected  with  hist,  of 
S.  ('.,  1109,  198,  see  also  S.  C.  Hist.  Soc,  3327. 

Wostover  manuscripts,  Byrd,  1125. 

West  Point,  Arnold's  betrayal  of,  see  Lamb,  1404;  hist. 


of,  Boynton,  2921.    See  also  United  States  Military 

Academy. 
Westward   expansion   (1783-1828),  (department)  1764- 

1H26;  (lS28-18(aj)  (department),  2016-2077. 
Westward  movement  (176.3-98),  Svinsor,  1S20. 
Weyler,  (iiii.,  Cuba  under  "  Concentration  "  system 

established  by.     .SVr;  Bonsai,  4097. 
Whale-tishery.     .SV-^-  Weeden,  2905. 
Whalley.     See  Knapp,  2.558. 
Wharton,  A.  H.,  Colonial  days  and  dames, 889;  Martha 

Washington,  889,  1568;  Through  colonial  doorways, 

889. 
Wharton,  F.,  Rev.  diplomatic  corr.  of  U.  S.,  1574,  18: 

State  trials  of  U.  S.,  1705;  Digest  of  the  international 

law  of  the  U.  S.,  20.3(),  97. 
What  befell  David  Ggden.     See  .Severance,  ;}2.'>4. 
Whately,  R.,  letters.    ,VeeBowdoinandTenq)le  i)apers, 

Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  .320. 
Wheaton,  H.,  Some  acct.  of  life,  etc.,  of  William  Pink- 

ney,  1075,  see  also  Sparks,  2013,  .ser.  1,  v.  6. 
Wheeler,  G.  M.    Ser  (ieog.  and  geol.  explorations  west 

of  the  100th  meridian,  427. 
Wheeler,  H.  G.,  Hist,  of  Congress,  1990. 
Wheeler,    Maj.-Oen.    J.,    Santiago    canipaip^    /■1SQS^ 

24,54. 

Wheeler,  J.  H.,  Hist,  sketches  of  N.  C.  (1.584- is.51  (.3,jc  - ; 

Reminiscences  and  memoirs  of  N.  C,  3335*. 
Wheelock,  Eleazar,  Narr.  (1762),  see  Old  South  Work, 

308  (22) ;  life,  see  Chase,  2922. 
Wheelwright,  .John,  Writings,  1032,  see  a  so  Prince 

Soc,  387  ;  memoir,  Bell,  1032. 
Wheems,  M.  L.    .See  Weems,  M.  L. 
Wherry,  W.  M.,  Campaign  in  Mo.  and  battle  of  Wil- 
son's Creek.    *'ee  Mo.  Hist.  Soc,  3316. 
Whig  almanac.    See  Tribiuie  almanac,  2626. 
Whig  partv,  hist,  of,  Ormsbv,  lO.'U. 
Whipple,  It.  A.  W.    See  Mollhausen,  2059,  U.  .S.  War 

Dei)t.,421. 
Whipiile,  J.  S.    See  N.  Y.  state  legislative  rpt.,  670. 
Whiskey   insurrection.      See   Gallatin,   16? ^,   Fisher, 

3210. 
Whiskey  ring,  secrets  of,  McDonald,  2403. 
White,  Planters'  ])lea.    See  Force,  848,  You:.fr,  1047. 
White,  Father  Andrew,  Relation  of  the  Co'  v!,v  if  the 

Lord  Baron  of  Baltimore,  see  Force,  Si       * '-latio 

itineris  in  Marylandiam,  see  Md.  Hist.  Soi   .      u. 
White,  D.,  Northwestern    Colo.     See    Geo/.    s>urvey, 

437. 
White,  D.  A.,  New Eng.  Congregationalism.   Set-  Essex 

Inst.,  3143. 
White,  E.  E.,  and  Harvey,  eds..  Hist,  of  educattori  in 

state  of  O.,  2901. 
White,  G.,  com}).,  Hist,  colls,  of  Ga.,  3340. 
White,  H.,  Monevand  banking  illus.  by  Am.  hist.,  2906; 

ser  also  Lincoln,  2248. 
White,  H.  A.,  Robert  E.  Lee  and  the  southet  n  Confed- 
eracy, 2237. 
White,  T.  W.    See  Southern  literary  messe  i<;>:r.  I!)fi2. 
White,  W.  J.,  St.  Regis,  see  Canad'iana,  3*'.^;  ed.,  see 

Canadiana,  ai92. 
White,  William,  Memoirs  of  P.  E.  Churcl-  in  U.  S., 

3109;  life.  Ward,  3110. 
White   and   black  under   the  old   r^gimt'.    Clayton, 

1866. 
Whitefield,  George,  Journal  of  a  voyage  from  London 

to  Savannah,  3111 ;  work  of,  .see  Alexandc  r,  2912  ;  in- 
fluence of,  in  Ga.,.see  James,  3302. 
Whitehead,  W.  A.,  East  Jersey  under  the  ■  .        ' 

governments,  1116,  see  also  N.J.  Hist.  ^o( 

ed.:  see  Stevens,  169;  Docs.  rel.  to  color. 

N.  .L,1177. 
Wliitelock,  W.,  Life  and  times  of  John  Jay 
AVhite  mountains,  tour  through.     .s'eeOliiV   •        ' '"S. 
Whiting,  H.,  Sketches  and  discourses,  see  ' ' '" 

Life  of  Zebulon  M.  Pike,  see  Sparks,  2013 
Whiting,  W.,  War  powers  under  the  Con; 

the  U:  S.,  2817. 
Whitman,  Marcus,  How  Marcus  Whitinai 

Nix(m,  2075,  3425  ;  Spalding's  acct.  of,  si 

3.392;  legend  of.  Bourne,  .see  Barrows,  3.'i'.i:        -    nisi.. 

to  give  currency  to  legend,  .see  Grav.  3407 
Whitmore,  W.  it.,  ed.,  Laws  of  :\t:iss.,  1.37;  see  also 

Andros,  895;  annot.,  see  Dunton,  929. 
AA'hitney,  C,  Hawaiian  Am.,  2476. 
Whitney,  E.  L.,  Bibliog.  of  colonial  hist,  of  8.  C.f 

200. 
Whitney,  Eli,  life.    See  Brooks,  2497. 


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INDEX 


Whitney,  J.  D.,  ID".  S.,  physical  geog.  and  natural  re- 
sources, 546,  2907. 
Whittaker,  Capt.  F.,  Complete  life  of  Gen.  George  A. 

Custer,  23!K). 
WUittemore,  T.,  Modern  hist,  of  Universalism,  3112. 
"NVhiltier,  J.  G.,  The  kings  missive,  .sef  Mass.  Hist. 

Soc.,  334;  Supematuralism  of  New  Eng.,  311)0. 
Whittle,  J.  L.,  Grover  Cleveland,  2:580. 
Whittlesey,  C,  Desc.  of  ancient  works  in  O.,  599;  Life 
of  John  Fitch,  sec  Sparks,  2013,  ser.  2,  v.  6;  Disc,  of 
O.  River  hy  La  Salle  (,1000-70),  see  Western  Reserve 
Hist.  Soc,  3387. 
"Whittlesey,  Ehsha,  papers  of.    See  Western  Reserve 

Hist.  Soc.  3387. 
Why  the  Solid  South?  Herbert,  2397. 
Wickershani,  J.  P.,  Hist,  of  education  in  Pa.,  2962. 
Wight,  W.  W.,  Eleazer  Williams.    See  Parkman  Club, 

3376. 
WikofE,  Camp.    See  Hemment,  2433. 
Wilberforce,  S.,  Hist,  of  P.  E.  Church  in  Am.,  3113. 
Wilcocke,  S.  H.,  Hist,  of  the  vice-royalty  of  Buenos 

Ayres,  4092. 
Wilcox,  Maj.-Oen.  C.  M.,  Hist,  of  Mex.  War,  2015. 
Wilcox.  M.,  Short  hist,  of  war  with  Spain,  2455. 
Wilcox,  M.  R.,  ed.    See  Wilcox,  2015. 
Villi,  Journal  of  Arnold's  exped.    See  Mass.  Hist. 
Soc.  338.\ 
■  *^ild,  E.,  Journal  (1776-81).     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  343. 
eilder,  D.  W.,  Annals  of  Kansas,  3388. 
Vilderness,  battle  of.    See  Swinton,  2343. 
l^ilderness  road.  Speed.    See  Filson  Club,  3289,  v.  2. 
^'ilhelm,  L.  W.,  Local  institutions  of  Md.,  3341. 
rilkes,  John,  trial-  of,  see  Almon,   1216  ;   expulsion 
from  Parliament,  see  Shelburne,  1495. 
yilkeson,  F.,  Recollections  of  a  private  soldier  in  the 
Army  of  the  Potomac,  2368. 

rilkirison.  Gen.  James,  Memoirs  of  my  own  times, 
1706;  Wilkinson  and  Burr  revolution,  see  Blenner- 
hassett,  1702;   Proofs  of  the  corruption  of,  and  his 
connection  with  Burr,  Clark,  1824. 
Millard,  Mrs.  E.  (H.),  Hist,  of  U.  S.,2637. 
•-Villard,  F,  E.,  Women  in  Am.    See  Mabie,  2565. 
Willers,  D.,  Jr.    See  Sullivan.  1519. 
Willey,  S.  H.,  Thirtv  years  in  Cal.,  3426. 
William  and  Mary,  ■C(")llejje  df.  Adams,  2910. 
William  and  Mary  ColJuji  iiunrterly,  193. 
William,  Fort.     See  Fort  William. 
"Williams,  A.,  ed.    See  Doddridge,  1297. 
"Williams.  A.  M.,  Sam  Houston  and  the  war  of  inde- 
pendence in  Tex.,  2046. 

'illiams,  Edwin,  comp.     See  Statesman's  manual, 
2617. 
vVilliams,  Eleazer,  his  forerunners,  himself,  Wight. 

See  Parkman  Club,  3376. 
"y 'illiams,  G.  F.,  Bullet  and  shell,  2369. 
Williams,  Lt.-Col.  G.  W.,  Hist,  of  the  negro  race  in 
Am.,  1991;  Hist,  of  the  negro  troops  in  the  war  of 
the  Rebellion,  2370. 
Williams,  H.  M.,  tr.    See  Humboldt.  573,  3955. 
Williams,  H.  L.,  rev.    See  Drake,  632. 
T;'illiams,  J.  (Anthony  Pasquin),  Life  of  Alexander 

Hamilton.    See  Hamilton  Club,  1632. 
y.  illiams,  J.  F.,  Bibliog.  of  Minn.,  217;  Bibliog.  of 

Dakota,  220. 
Williams,  Mev.  John,  Biog.  memoir,  1033, 
Vi  illiams,  Roger,  Kev  to  the  language  of  N.  Am.,  see 
Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  288,  Narragansett  Club,  3114,  v.  1, 
R.  I.  Hist.  Soc,  3179,  v.  1;  Letters  to  Winthrop,  see 
Did  South  Work,  368  (69>;  Letters  (1632-82),  Bartlett, 
1034,  see  also  Narragansett  Club,' 3114,  v.  6,  3168,  v.  6; 
Reiily  to  Cotton,  Trumbull   and  Guild,  see  Narra- 
gansett Club,  3114,  V.  1;  life,  Elton,  l(i35,  Knowles, 
036,  Straus,   1037,  Gammell,  si-i-  Sparks,  2613,  ser.  2, 
V.  4  ;  biog.  iiitrod.  to  writings  of,  (Juild,  see  Narra- 
gansett Club,  :;il4,  V.  1,  3U«,  V.  1. 
Williams,  S.,  Natural  and  civil  hist,  of  Vt.,  1038. 
A'  illiams,  T.,  Surroundings  and  site  of  Raleigh's  col- 
ony.    .See  Am.  Hist.  Assoc.  247. 
■'■  illiamsburg  to  Malvern   Hill,  campaign  from.     See 
Mass.  Milit.  Hist.  Soc,  2270. 
illiamson,  H.,  Hist,  of  N.  C,  1170. 
illiamson,  J.,  Bibliog,  of  Maine,  122;  French  neu- 
trals in  Maine,  see  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  277  ;  Slavery  in 
Maine,  .see  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  278. 
illiamson,  J.  J.,  Mosby's  Rangers,  2371. 
illiamson.  Rev.  J.  P.    See  Gilman,  642. 
illiamson,  W.  D.,  Hist,  of  state  of  aiaine,  3192. 


Willis,  Changes  in  river  courses  in  Wash.  terr.  See 
Geol.  survey,  456. 

W^illis,  S.  T.,  comp.    Sec  Valentine,  3264. 

Willis,  W.,  ed..  Doc.  hist,  of  Maine.    See  Kohl,  820. 

Willoughby,  W.  W.,  The  Supreme  Court  of  the  U.  S., 
2818. 

Willson,  H.  B.,  Tenth  Island,  3820;  The  Great  Com- 
pany, as80. 

Wilmer,  L.  A.,  Life,  travels  and  adventures  of  Ferdi- 
nand de  Soto,  1198. 

Wilmere,  A.,  tr.     See  Champlain,  811. 

AVilmington  (Del.),  monograph  on.    See  Powell,  3246. 

Wilson,  Alexander,  life  of,  Peabody.  ^'ee  Sparks, 
2013,  ser.  1,  v.  2. 

Wilson,  B.,  ed.    See  Wilson,  J.,  2819. 

Wilson,  Sir  D.,  Huron-Iroquois  of  Can.,  691;  papers, 
see  Canadian  Inst.,  3493  ;  Viuland  of  the  Northman, 
see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3D57. 

Wilson,  liev.  E.  F.,  Blackfeet  tribes.  See  Ethnol.  Sur- 
vey of  Can.,  3461. 

Wilson,  H.,  Hist,  of  rise  and  fall  of  slave  power  in  Am., 
1992  ;  and  Black,  A  contribution  to  hist.,  2333. 

Wilson,  J.,  Works,  2819. 

Wilson,  J.  G.,  3Iemoir  of  Anne  Grant,  see  Schuyler, 
1101;  ed.,  Appleton's  cyclopa:>dia  of  Am.  biog.,  2487, 
Presidents  of  the  U.  S.  (1789-1894),  2638,  Memorial 
hist,  of  City  of  N.  Y.,  3267. 

Wilson,  Maj.-Gen.  J.  H.    .S'ee  Dana,  2195. 

Wilson,  R.  A.,  Mex.  its  peasants  and  its  priests,  3990; 
New  hist,  of  conquest  of  Mex.,  3991. 

Wilson,  S.  F.,  Hist,  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  1577. 

Wilson,  W.,  George  Washington,  1567;  Division  and 
reunion  (1829-89),  2039;  Congressional  govt.,  2820; 
State  and  federal  governments  of  the  U.  .S.,  2821. 

W'ilson's  Creek,  battle  of.  Wherry.  .See  Mo.  Hist.  Soc, 
3310. 

Winchester,  C,  tr.    See  Johnstone,  3636. 

Wingfield,  E.  M.,  A  Discourse  of  Va.,  see  Am.  Anti- 
cjuarian  Soc,  231 ;  see  also  Neill,  867. 

Winnebago,  Fort.    See  Fort  Winnebago. 

Winnebago  Indians,  Winnebago  war  of  1827,  McKennv, 
see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  5;  of  Wis.,  Pa- 
quette,  see  Wis.  State  Hist.  Soc,  3390,  coll.,  v.  12;  see 
also  Nicolet,  1184. 

Winnepeek,  Lake,  exped.  to  source  of  St.  Peter's  River, 
Long,  415. 

Winner,  J.,  Events  in  Indian  hist.,  692. 

Winning  of  the  West,  Roosevelt,  1812. 

Winnipeg,  country,  Brvce,  see  Manitoba  Hist,  and  Sci. 
Soc.,3.')00(1883);'Early  days  in,  Brvce,  see  Manitoba 
Hist,  and  Sci.  Soc,  3500  (1894);  Five  forts  of,  Bryce, 
see  R.  Soc.  of  Can.,  3555.    See  also  Winnipeek. 

Winnipeg  Tribune.  See  Manitoba  school  question, 
3891. 

Winnowings  in  American  history  series.  See  Ford, 
1781. 

Winship,  G.  P.,  Spanish  and  Portuguese  America, 
3903-4145;  Coronado exped.  (1540-42),  3992;  comp..  List 
of  titles  of  docs.  rel.  to  Am.,  45;  indexer,see  Colec- 
cion,  702. 

Winslow,  Anna  Green,  diary  of.    See  Earle,  841. 

Winslow,  Gov.  Edward,  New  England's  Salamander 
discovered,  see  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  298 ;  Good  news  from 
New  Eng.,  see  Young,  1048  ;  his  place  and  part  in 
Plymouth  colony,  W.  C.  Winslow,  see  Am.  Hist. 
As'soc,  247. 

Winslow,  J.,  Journal  of  expulsion  of  Acadians  (1755), 
see  N.  S.  Hist.  Soc,  3511,  v.  3  ;  Journal,  3511,  v.  4. 

Winslow,  Rev.  W.  C.    .See  Am.  Hist.  Assoc,  247. 

Winsor,  J.,  Am.  in  Italian  libraries,  54  ;  Acct.  of  Lon- 
don archives  of  Am.  hist.,  70;  The  rival  claimants 
for  N.  Am.  (1497-1755),  .see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  241 ; 
Christopher  Columbus,  783;  Reader's  handbook  of 
the  Am.  Rev.  (1761-83),  1578  ;  The  Miss,  basin  (1697- 
1763),  1825;  The  westward  movement,  1826;  Cartier 
to  Frontenac,  3689;  Rpt.  on  maps,  see  U.  S.  Vene- 
zuelan Boundary  Comm.,  4024;  ed.:  Calendar  of 
Sparks  MSS.,  7;  "Narr.  and  crit.  hist,  of  Am.,  404,  3, 
see  also  Ilarrisse,  777,  Deane,  803  ;  Memorial  hist,  of 
Boston  (lo:;(i-is()0),  3193. 

Winter,  .John,  Trelawny  jiapers,  ,see  Maine  Hist.  Soc, 
282  ;  voyage  of,  Clilfe,"  .see  Drake,  814, 

WMnthrop, /^rof.  James,  Adams's  corr.  with.  SecMass. 
Hist.  Soc,  315. 

Winthrop,  Gov.  .Tohn,  Journal,  1041  ;  Hist,  of  New 
Eng.  (1030-49),  1041  ;  Author  of  "  Short  story,"  see 
Adams,  893 ;  answer  to  Ipswich  letter,  see  Hutchin- 


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son,  059;  life,  Mather,  see  Old  South  Work,  3G3  (77), 
Twichell,  1042,  R.  C.  AVinthrop,  1043,  see  also  Brooks, 
2497. 

Wintlirop,  jl/rs.  Marparet,  life  of,  Earle,  1044. 

Wiiitlirop,  K.  C.,  Life  and  letters  of  John  Winthrop, 
1(M:5. 

Winthrop  pai)ers.     See  Mass.  Hist.  Soc,  305. 

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Wisconsin,  "hihliofi.  of,  Durrie,  218  ;  state  surveys,  508, 
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Wisconsin  Hiver.  canoeing  down,  Thwaites,  .3383. 

Wisconsin  s^tate  Historical  Society,  pubs.,  3390,38,213, 
see  al.'io  Dc  l,iu!i:eris,  3619,  Xicolet,  3670. 

Wisconsin  Volunteers,  Sixth,  service  with,  Dawes, 
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Wister,  O.,  Ulysses  S.  Grant,  app.,  pp.  466,  469. 

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Wolfe,  Gen.  James,  Letters,  .see  Jefferys,  3634;  Acct. 
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Wolseley,  Field-Marshal  Viscount.  See  Jackson, 
2220. 

W^oman's  work  in  the  Civil  War,  Brockett  and 
Vaughan,  2118. 

Women,  amelioration  of  laws  affecting  status  of,  see 
Sewall,  1015;  of  the  Am.  Rev.,  Ellet,  1310 ;  rights  of, 
see  Garrison,  1889,  Phillips,  1940,  1941;  in  Am.,  Wil- 
lard,  see  Mabie,  2565  ;  woman  suffrage,  see  Bryce, 
2702. 

Women  of  colonial  and  revolutionary  times  series, 
Schuyler,  Catherine,  see  Humphreys,  1102 ;  Washing- 


ton, Martha,  see  Wharton,  889, 15S8 ;  Winthrop,  Mar- 
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140(1,  Johnston,  2.5.55. 
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Woodbury,  L.,  Writings,  1996. 
Woods,    Leonard,   Southwork   lecture,   see   Walker, 

3104b  ;  see  also  Maine  Hist.  Soc,  281,  H.akluyt,  854. 
Woodward,  A.,  Life  of  Gen.  Nathaniel  Lyon,  2266. 
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2826. 
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ed.,  see  Lieber,  2770. 
WooLsey,  T.  S.,  Addresses,  see  Am.  Acad,  of  Polu. 

and  Social  Science,  2450;  America's  foreign  policy, 

2477. 
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Worcester,  D.  C,  Philippine  Islands  and  their  pti> 

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Wright,  C.  D.,  Am.  labor,  see  Depew,  2847;  Rpt.  on  the 

factory  system  of  the  U.  S.,  2908. 
Wright,  G.  F.,  Glacial  boundary  in  O.,  see  Geol.  S"r- 

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Wvoming  Hist,  and  Geneal.  Soc,  3268  ;  Acts  of  <  'in- 
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Yamacraw  Indians,  Tomo-Chi-Chi,  Jones,  682. 


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INDEX 


Yancey,  W.  L.,  life  and  times  of,  Du  Bose,  1999;  see 
altio  Hodjrson,  18'J9,  'iL'lO. 

Yates,  R..  Secret  proc.  and  debates  of  the  Conven- 
tion (17S7),see  U.  S.  Constitutional  Convention,  2S12; 
see  also  Ford,  2728. 

Yellowstone  National  Park,  acct.  of,  see  Geol.  and 
geog.  survey,  425,  Chittenden,  512,  Jones,  519. 

Ygnacio  Nufiez,  D.,  Letter.    See  Parish,  4084. 

Yoakum,  H.,  Hist,  of  Tex.  (1685-18t>4),  2077. 

Yohn,  Cat.  of  books  rel.  to  Ind.,  215. 

Yonge,  v.,  I'roceedings  of  the  people.  See  Carroll, 
1128. 

York,  duke  of,  Easthampton  MS.  of  laws.  See  N.  Y. 
Hist.  Soc,  352. 

York,  Fort.    See  Fort  York. 

York  deeds,  containing  ancient  land  grants  in  the 
province  of  Maine,  121. 

Yorktown,  siege  of,  Armand,  see  N.  Y.  Hist.  Soc,  361, 
Feltmnn,  m-e  Pa.  Hist.  Soc,  384,  Denny,  1773 ;  French 
in  campaign  of,  see  Balch,  1233,  Deux  Fonts,  12<)4 ; 
campaign,  Johnston.  1389;  surrender  of .  see  Lamb, 
1404  ;  Clinton-Cornwallis  controversy,  see  Stevens, 
1509;  siege  of  (Civil  AVar),  .s-er  Mass.  Hist.  Soc.  pa- 
pers, 2276  ;  see  aho  Boudiuot,  1243. 

Yosemite  valley,  acct.  of.    *"ee  State  surveys,  484. 

Young,  A.,  Chronicles  of  first  planters  of  Mass.  Bay 
(1623-3C),  1047  ;  ed.,  see  Mourt,  990. 

Young,  A.  W.,  National  economy,  2990. 

i'oung,  Brigham.    ^ee  Remy,  2065. 

Young,  F.  <x.,  ed.    See  Wyeth,  2076. 

Young,  L.,  The  Boston  at  Hawaii,  2479,  The  real  Ha- 
waii. 2479. 

Toung,  P.,  Hist,  of  Mex.,  3994. 

Young,  Cajjt.  Thoinas,  letters  to  Sir  Francis  Winde- 
bank,  1169. 

Young  folks'  book  of  American  explorers,  Higgin- 

son,  721. 
Young  heroes  of  our  navy,  Perry.    See  Barnes,  1746. 


Younghusband,  G.  J.,  Philippines  and  round  about, 

2480. 

Y'ouville,  Marie-M.  D.  de  la  J.  Ve.  d',  vie  de,  Faillon, 
3691. 

Yucatan,  Notes  on  bibliog.,  Bandelier,  see  Am.  Anti- 
quarian Soc.  233  ;  arcliwol.  research  in,  Thompson, 
see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  236;  at  the  time  of  its 
disc,  Thompson,  see  Am.  Antiquarian  Soc,  240; 
travels  in.  Brine,  561,  Stephens,  589,  590,  4020  :  desc. 
of,  see  Coleccion,  704 ;  Ensayo  historico  sobre  las 
revoluciones  de  (1840-64),  Baqueiro,  3930  ;  Yucatan 
relation,  Landa,  see  Brasseur  de  Bourbourg,  3932; 
hist,  from  disc,  to  close  of  17th  cent.,  Fancourt, 
3946.     See  also  iMayas. 

\''ukon  district,  Spurr  and  Goodrich,  see  Geol.  survey, 
447  ;  exploration  of  (1887),  Dawson,  3435. 

Zabalburu  and  Rayon,  Nueva  coleccion,  44. 

Zahrtmann,  Admiral.    .S'ee  Zeno,  758. 

Zaragoza,  J.,  Noticias  historicas  de  la  Nueva  Espafia, 

3995. 
Zeballos,  E.  S.,  Argument  for  the  Argentine  Republic, 

4093. 
Zegarra,  G.  P.    See  Ollanta,  4050. 
Zeisberger,  David,  diary  of.  Bliss,  3115,  .see  also  Ohio 

Hist,  and  Philosoph.  Soc,  3374  ;  life  of,  Schweinitz, 

3116. 
Zeno,  Nicolo,  and  Antonio,  voyages,  758,  Lucas,  759, 

see  also  Hakluyt,  716,  Kerr,  726. 
Zinzendorf,    Nicolaus   L.,   count   de.     See   Reichel, 

3070. 
Zoar  (O.),  Soc.  of  Separatists  of,  Landis,  see  Am.  Hist. 

Assoc,  250  ;  see  also  Hinds,  2867,  NordhoflE,  2880. 
Zumarraga,  Juan  de,  life,  Icazbalceta,  3996. 
Zufii  Indians,  Doc.  hist,  of  the  Zufii  tribe,  Bandelier, 

see  Journal  of  Am.  cthnol.  and  archnoL,  576;  ZuBi 

melodies,  Gilman,  see  Journal  of  Am.  cthnol.  and 

archonoL,  576.    See  also  Cibola,  Seven  Cities  of. 


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